The Ledger

Fate City Council Regular Meeting - August 7, 2023

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Meeting Information

  • Body: Fate City Council
  • Meeting Type: Regular City Council Meeting
  • Date: August 7, 2023
  • Time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas

Call to Order and Quorum

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

Attendance

Council Members Present

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

Council Members Absent

  • Allen Robbins, Mayor Pro Tem

City Staff Present

  • Michael Kovacs, City Manager
  • Steven Downs, Assistant 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
  • Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Services
  • Steve Gilbert, Director of Community Services and Building Safety
  • Scott Monaghan, Director of Public Works
  • Josue Flores, Project Engineer
  • Misty Christian, City Engineer
  • Raju Anthony, Director of Finance
  • Isaiah Tackett, System Administrator

Invocation and Pledge

  • Invocation delivered by Rex Walker, Life Spring Church.
  • Council led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas flags.

Presentations

  • Employee Spotlight Award presented to Robert Highfield by Ryan Wells.
  • Proclamation declaring August 18, 2023 as “Never Give Up Day” read by Mayor Billings.

Public Comment

  • Multiple speakers addressed the Council regarding Agenda Item 6F, expressing opposition to a requested exemption from residency limitations for certain sex offenders and requesting denial of the exemption.
  • Two speakers expressed support for Agenda Item 6B regarding zoning reform.
  • Approval of travel expenses for Texas Municipal League Newly Elected City Officials’ Orientation.
  • Acceptance of a public water line easement along Ben Payne Road.
  • Approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement with Royse City ISD for a School Resource Officer program.
  • Action: Consent agenda approved unanimously.

Action Items

Road Bond Projects

  • Presentation by Director of Public Works on multiple road projects, including Woodcreek Boulevard, Memorial Parkway striping, IH-30 frontage road improvements, Water Tower Road, Riding Club Road realignment, and Gettysburg Boulevard extension.
  • Council consensus to proceed with completion of the remaining section of Gettysburg Boulevard.

Resolution on Zoning Reform

  • Resolution requesting Texas Municipal League support on zoning reform.
  • Vote: Approved; Council Member Kelley voted against.

Communication and Public Engagement Plan

  • Presentation by City Manager.
  • Discussion held; no action taken.

Citation Program Ordinance

  • Ordinance amending Chapter 1 of the City Code to create a citation program.
  • Vote: Approved unanimously.

Parking Management Strategies

  • Presentation and discussion on parking minimums and reform strategies.
  • No action taken.

Sex Offender Residency Exemption Request

  • Request for exemption presented by applicant Elizabeth M. Wilson.
  • Presentations and testimony provided by the applicant, legal counsel, a forensic evaluator, and members of the public.
  • Vote: Motion to deny the exemption approved; Council Member Megyesi voted against.

Reports

Mayor

  • Expressed appreciation to Fate Department of Public Safety.

Council

  • Expressions of appreciation to City staff and public safety personnel.
  • Announcements regarding school zones, community events, and water conservation.

City Manager

  • Announced upcoming meetings and events.
  • Noted Mayor Billings’ acceptance into the Leadership North Texas Program.

Executive Session

  • Council recessed into executive session to receive legal advice regarding a human resources services contract and to deliberate on a Human Resources Director position.
  • No action taken upon reconvening.

Adjournment

  • Meeting adjourned at 9:35 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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