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Fate City Council Regular Meeting - August 15, 2022

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Meeting Information

  • Body: City Council, City of Fate, Texas
  • Meeting Type: Regular City Council Meeting
  • Date: August 15, 2022
  • Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas
  • Time Called to Order: 6:00 p.m.
  • Adjournment: 7:19 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, 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
  • Justin Weiss, Assistant City Manager
  • Jon Thatcher, City Attorney
  • Victoria Raduechel, City Secretary
  • Spencer Foster, Assistant to the City Manager
  • 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
  • Leigh Corson, Director of Human Resources
  • Raju Anthony, Director of Finance
  • Teresa Stevens, Accounting Manager
  • Suzy Lawrence, Community and Economic Development Manager
  • Michael Wright, IT Manager

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

  • Invocation delivered by Shannon Collins of Redeemer Church, who also made remarks regarding Clifford Haney, a part-time Fate Firefighter who died in an off-duty accident.
  • The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas flags.

Presentations

  • Rockwall 7ers Pro Basketball Team: Presentation by Kimberly Jackson, Business and Co-Team Manager, including organizational background.
  • Water Class D Certification Recognition: Scott Monaghan recognized Rebecca Smith for achieving Water Class D Certification.
  • Unified Development Ordinance Update: Ryan Wells provided a progress report and answered Council questions.

Public Comment

  • Andrew Ward, 404 Azalea Dr.: Spoke regarding removal of a tree barrier behind his property by a contractor and requested replacement within 60 days with an evergreen privacy buffer.
  • No other speakers.

Approved by one motion without separate discussion:

  • Approval of minutes from July 18, August 1, and August 8, 2022 meetings.
  • Approval of Council travel expenses for Texas Municipal League Newly Elected City Officials’ Orientation.
  • Approval of Resolution No. R-2022-056 (Atmos Energy negotiated settlement).
  • Approval of July 2022 financial report.
  • Approval of Resolution No. R-2022-057 (Interlocal Agreement with Rockwall ISD for School Resource Officer program).

Vote: Unanimous approval.

Action Items / Public Hearings

Public Hearing: 2022 Property Tax Rate

  • Presentation by City Manager Michael Kovacs on tax rate and budget topics including citizen cost estimates, staffing additions, and capital improvement projects.
  • Public hearing opened and closed at 6:40 p.m. with no speakers.

Ordinance No. O-2022-026

  • Adoption of FY 2023 budget.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.

Ordinance No. O-2022-027

  • Ratification of property tax increase reflected in the adopted budget.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.

Ordinance No. O-2022-028

  • Levy of ad valorem tax rate of $0.293832 per $100 assessed valuation.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.

Ordinance No. O-2022-029

  • Adoption of revised solid waste, recycling, and sanitary sewer service rates.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.

Resolution No. R-2022-058

  • Amendment of the Williamsburg East Public Improvement District resolution.
  • Public hearing opened and closed at 6:48 p.m. with no speakers.
  • Vote: Approved; Council Member Kelley opposed.

Resolution No. R-2022-059

  • Approval of amended and restated preliminary service and assessment plan for Williamsburg East PID Improvement Area #2 and calling a public hearing.
  • Vote: Approved; Council Member Kelley opposed.

Resolution No. R-2022-060

  • Approval of professional engineering services agreement with Kimley-Horn for the Gettysburg Boulevard Extension Project.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.

Resolution No. R-2022-061

  • Approval of purchase of playground equipment for Fate Station Park from Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.

Resolution No. R-2022-062

  • Requesting Texas Municipal League support for zoning reforms.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.

Resolution No. R-2022-063

  • Requesting Texas Municipal League support for Municipal Utility District reforms.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.

Mayor, Council, and City Manager Reports

  • Mayor: Expressed condolences to the Haney family, noted City flag lowered, acknowledged budget process, and community engagement.
  • Council Members: Expressed condolences and provided safety and school-related reminders.
  • City Manager: Provided condolences and announced upcoming meetings and events.

Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn approved unanimously.
  • Meeting adjourned at 7:19 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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