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Fate City Council Regular Meeting - April 18, 2022

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Meeting

City of Fate City Council – Regular Meeting
Date: April 18, 2022
Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas
Time Called to Order: 6:00 p.m.

Call to Order and Quorum

  • Mayor David Billings called the meeting to order.
  • City Secretary Victoria Raduechel confirmed a quorum.

Council Members Present

  • David Billings, Mayor
  • Heather Buegeler
  • John Brandt
  • Christopher Ash
  • Allen Robbins, Mayor Pro Tem
  • Jim Deland
  • Lance Megyesi

Council Members Absent

  • None

City Staff Present

  • Michael Kovacs, City Manager
  • Justin Weiss, Assistant City Manager
  • Victoria Raduechel, City Secretary
  • Lyle Lombard, Director of Public Safety
  • Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Services
  • Scott Monaghan, Director of Public Works
  • Steve Gilbert, Director of Community Services and Building Safety
  • Raju Anthony, Director of Finance
  • Leigh Corson, Director of Human Resources
  • Michael Wright, IT Manager
  • Jon Thatcher, City Attorney

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

  • Invocation given by Chris Binion with Encounter Church.
  • Council led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas flags.

Presentations

  • YMCA Presentation:
    Harold Young and Brian Haines presented an overview of services provided by the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA and discussed possible summer and fall programming in Fate.

Public Comment

  • No individuals addressed the Council.

Items approved by one motion:

  • Approval of minutes from the March 21, 2022 Council meeting.
  • Approval of the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ending March 31, 2022.
  • Approval of Resolution No. R-2022-022 approving a construction and maintenance agreement with Dallas, Garland & Northeastern Railroad, Inc., authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.

Action

  • Motion: Council Member Robbins
  • Second: Council Member Deland
  • Vote: Unanimous approval

Action Items

Special Sign Permit – FRESH by Brookshire’s

  • Staff overview provided by Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Services.
  • No applicant presentation.

Action

  • Resolution No. R-2022-023 approving a special sign permit.
  • Motion: Council Member Robbins
  • Second: Council Member DeLand
  • Vote: Unanimous approval

Financial Report – March 2022

  • Presented by Raju Anthony, Director of Finance.

Action

  • Motion to approve the March 2022 Financial Report.
  • Motion: Council Member Megyesi
  • Second: Council Member Robbins
  • Vote: Unanimous approval

Ordinance No. O-2022-006 – FY 2021–2022 Budget Amendment

  • Budget amendment overview presented by Raju Anthony.

Action

  • Motion to approve Ordinance No. O-2022-006.
  • Motion: Council Member Robbins
  • Second: Council Member Ash
  • Vote: Unanimous approval

Amended Appointment Policy and Procedures

  • Overview provided by City Secretary Victoria Raduechel.

Action

  • Motion to approve amended appointment policy and procedures.
  • Motion: Council Member Robbins
  • Second: Council Member Deland
  • Vote: Unanimous approval

Mayor, Council, and City Manager Reports

  • Mayor Billings expressed thanks to City staff.
  • Council Members provided remarks related to community safety, events, and appreciation for staff and volunteers.
  • City Manager Michael Kovacs reported upcoming meetings and community events.

Executive Session

Council recessed into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code:

  • Section 551.072: Deliberation regarding real property.
  • Section 551.071: Consultation with City Attorney regarding a Chapter 380 Economic Development Incentive Agreement.
  • Section 551.074: Personnel matters related to City Attorney, City Secretary, and City Manager.

Time Recessed: 6:49 p.m.
Executive Session Convened: 6:54 p.m.

Reconvene into Regular Session

  • Executive Session adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
  • Regular session reconvened at 8:05 p.m.

Actions Taken

  • No action taken on any items discussed in Executive Session.

Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn by Council Member Robbins.
  • Second by Council Member Deland.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.
  • Meeting adjourned: 8:06 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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