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Fate City Council Regular Meeting - April 3, 2023

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City of Fate

Regular City Council Meeting
Date: April 3, 2023
Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas
Meeting Time: 6:00 p.m.

Call to Order and Quorum

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

Council Members Present

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

Council Members Absent

  • None

City Staff Present

  • Michael Kovacs, City Manager
  • Jon Thatcher, City Attorney
  • Victoria Raduechel, City Secretary
  • Spencer Foster, Assistant to the City Manager
  • Shelbi Stofer, Public Engagement Coordinator
  • Lyle Lombard, Director of Public Safety
  • Steve Gilbert, Director of Community Services and Building Safety
  • Scott Monaghan, Director of Public Works
  • Raju Anthony, Director of Finance
  • Teresa Stevens, Senior Accountant
  • Leigh Corson, Director of Human Resources
  • Michael Wright, IT Manager

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

  • Invocation was given by Rex Walker of Life Spring Church.
  • Council led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags.

Presentations

  • Government Financial Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
    • Council Member Lance Megyesi provided an overview of the award.
    • The award was presented to Director of Finance Raju Anthony and Senior Accountant Teresa Stevens.

Public Comment

  • No speakers were present wishing to address the Council.
  • Approval of minutes from Council meetings held:
    • February 27, 2023
    • March 20, 2023
    • March 27, 2023
  • Resolution No. R-2023-020
    • Acceptance of a Donation Special Warranty Deed from PMBS Woodcreek LP for a 0.934-acre tract of land associated with the Woodcreek SFR Project.
    • The tract connects a previously dedicated 13-acre parcel to State Highway 66.

Action

  • Motion to approve consent agenda made by Council Member Allen Robbins.
  • Seconded by Council Member Lance Megyesi.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.
  • Mayor Billings declared the motion carried.

Action Items

Resolution No. R-2023-021

Amended and Restated Potable Water Supply Contract with the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD)
(Considered after Agenda Item 6B)

  • City Manager Michael Kovacs provided an overview of the amended contract.
  • The City of Fate is classified as a Customer City of NTMWD.
  • Discussion topics included:
    • Need for a new contract
    • Take-or-pay methodology
    • Capacity maximum of 1,495,000,000 gallons per year
    • Points of delivery
    • Contract term and customer contract template
    • Water rate provisions
  • NTMWD representative RJ Muraski answered questions regarding water supply capacity and annual minimums.

Action

  • Motion to approve made by Council Member Allen Robbins.
  • Seconded by Council Member Lance Megyesi.
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: Buegeler, Brandt, Kelley, Robbins, Deland, Megyesi
    • Nays: Mayor Billings
  • Mayor Billings declared the motion carried.

Ordinance No. O-2023-009

Amendment to the FY 2022–2023 Budget (Road Maintenance Fund and Storm Water Fund)
(Considered before Agenda Item 6A)

  • Director of Finance Raju Anthony presented the proposed budget amendment.
  • $320,000 in surplus Storm Water Fund revenues were proposed for transfer to the Road Maintenance Fund.
  • Discussion included impacts of decreased permit revenue and suspension of General Fund transfers.

Action

  • Motion to approve made by Council Member Allen Robbins.
  • Seconded by Council Member Lance Megyesi.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.
  • Mayor Billings declared the motion carried.

Mayor, Council, and City Manager Reports

Mayor’s Report

  • Recognition of “Go Blue for Kids” month.
  • Expressions of thanks to county officials, the Finance Department, and Fate DPS.

Council Reports

  • Council Members provided expressions of thanks, reminders, and community information, including budget participation and public safety topics.

City Manager’s Report

  • Upcoming meetings and events were announced, including board meetings, ribbon cuttings, and holiday closures.

Executive Session

  • The Council recessed into Executive Session at 6:42 p.m. pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074 to discuss:
    • Legal advice regarding drainage issues
    • Personnel matters concerning the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Secretary

Reconvene into Regular Session

  • Executive Session adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
  • Regular session reconvened at 6:57 p.m.
  • No action was taken on matters discussed in Executive Session.

Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn made by Council Member Allen Robbins.
  • Seconded by Council Member Jim Deland.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.
  • Meeting adjourned at 6:57 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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