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Fate City Council Regular Meeting - April 15, 2024

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Meeting

Fate City Council – Regular Meeting

Date and Time

April 15, 2024
Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.
Adjournment: 8:33 p.m.

Location

Fate City Hall
1900 CD Boren Parkway
Fate, Texas

Call to Order and Quorum

  • Mayor David Billings called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
  • Deputy City Secretary Samantha Harris confirmed a quorum.

Council Members Present

  • David Billings, Mayor
  • Heather Buegeler
  • Mark Harper
  • Scott Kelley
  • Allen Robbins, Mayor Pro Tem
  • Jim Deland
  • Lance Megyesi, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem

Council Members Absent

  • None

City Staff Present

  • Michael Kovacs, City Manager
  • Steven Downs, Assistant City Manager
  • Cynthia Kirchoff, City Attorney
  • Samantha Harris, Deputy City Secretary
  • Leigh Corson, Director of Human Resources
  • Brian Dean, DPS Officer, Police Operations
  • Jordan Pope, DPS Lieutenant, Police Operations
  • Ryan Ragan, DPS Captain, Police Operations
  • Steve Gilbert, Director of Community Services and Building Safety
  • Scott Monaghan, Director of Public Works
  • Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Services
  • Teresa Stevens, Accounting Manager
  • Spencer Foster, Assistant to the City Manager
  • Shelbi Stofer, Public Engagement Coordinator
  • Michael Wright, IT Manager

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

  • Invocation delivered by Christopher Ash of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
  • Council led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas flags.

Presentations

  • City Attorney Introduction
    • City Manager Michael Kovacs introduced Cynthia Kirchoff as City Attorney.
  • Employee Service Awards
    • Captain Ryan Ragan presented a five-year service award to Brian Dean.
    • Mayor Billings presented a ten-year service award to City Manager Michael Kovacs.
  • Earth Day Proclamation
    • Council Member Heather Buegeler read a proclamation declaring April 22, 2024, as Earth Day in the City of Fate.
  • Child Abuse Awareness Proclamation
    • Mayor Billings read a proclamation recognizing the Child Advocacy Center of Rockwall County, Lone Star CASA, and the Rainbow Room of Rockwall County.
    • April 2024 was proclaimed Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month in the City of Fate.
    • Representatives from the organizations were present.

Public Comment

  • No individuals addressed the Council.

Items approved by one motion:

  • Approval of minutes from March 18, March 25, and April 1, 2024.
  • Resolution R-2024-019: Acceptance of a General Warranty Deed from New Sheridan Dev Co., LLC.
  • Resolution R-2024-020: Acceptance of a Parkland Dedication Deed from New Sheridan Dev Co., LLC.
  • Resolution R-2024-021: Agreement with Kimley-Horn for Miss May Drive Extension design.
  • Resolution R-2024-022: Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Rockwall County for Miss May Drive Extension.
  • Ordinance O-2024-017: Amendments relating to illegal water connections and utility interference.
  • Ordinance O-2024-018: Adoption of a Water Conservation, Water Resource, and Emergency Management Plan.

Vote: Approved unanimously.

Action Items

Ordinance O-2024-019 – Partial Residential Homestead Exemption

  • City Manager Michael Kovacs provided an overview.
  • Council discussion addressed impacts on businesses, rental communities, appraisal issues, and protest likelihood.
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: Harper, Kelley, Robbins
    • Nays: Billings, Buegeler, Deland, Megyesi
  • Result: Motion failed.

Resolution R-2024-023 – 2024 Annual Asphalt Rehabilitation Project

  • Overview provided by Director of Public Works Scott Monaghan.
  • Contract awarded to Texana Land & Asphalt, Inc. for $756,775.00.
  • Vote: Approved unanimously.

Resolution R-2024-024 – 2024 Annual Concrete Rehabilitation Project

  • Overview provided by Director of Public Works Scott Monaghan.
  • Contract awarded to B&B Concrete and Sawing, Inc. for $257,800.00.
  • Vote: Approved unanimously.

Mayor, Council, and City Manager Reports

Mayor’s Report

  • Recognition of employee service awards.
  • Welcome extended to City Attorney Cynthia Kirchoff.
  • Appreciation expressed to DPS, City staff, and child advocacy organizations.

Council Reports

  • Expressions of thanks to City staff and DPS.
  • Information shared regarding community events and upcoming elections.
  • Recognition of service awards and child advocacy efforts.

City Manager’s Report

  • Announcement of a joint City Council meeting with Royse City ISD scheduled for April 29, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.

Executive Session

Council recessed into executive session at 6:55 p.m. under Texas Government Code Sections:

  • 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)
  • 551.087 (Economic Development Negotiations)
  • 551.074 (Personnel Matters)

Note: Council Member Heather Buegeler left the meeting at 6:50 p.m.

Council reconvened at 8:33 p.m.

  • No action was taken in regular session following executive session.

Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn approved unanimously.
  • Meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m.

Record Note
This Ledger entry records the publicly observable proceedings of the meeting listed above. It does not offer analysis or commentary.

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