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Fate City Council Regular Meeting - December 5, 2022

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Public Meeting Record

Governing Body: City of Fate City Council
Meeting Type: Regular City Council Meeting
Date: December 5, 2022
Time: 6:00 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.
  • City Secretary Victoria Raduechel confirmed a quorum.

Council Members Present

  • David Billings, Mayor
  • Heather Buegeler
  • Scott Kelley
  • Allen Robbins, Mayor Pro Tem
  • Lance Megyesi

Council Members Absent

  • John Brandt, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
  • Jim Deland

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
  • Steve Gilbert, Director of Community Services and Building Safety
  • Scott Monaghan, Director of Public Works
  • Raju Anthony, Director of Finance
  • Suzy Lawrence, Community and Economic Development Manager
  • 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

  • American Planning Association – Texas Chapter
    • Presentation of the 2022 Planning Excellence Community of the Year Award to the City of Fate.
  • Department of Public Safety Employee Service Awards
    • Officer of the Year: Brian Dubetsky
    • Firefighter of the Year: Gary Wallace
    • Service Recognition:
      • Josh McCord (5 years)
      • Victor Aragon (10 years)
      • Chief Lyle Lombard (30 years in law enforcement)
  • Comprehensive Plan Implementation Update
    • Presented by Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Services.
    • Covered status of the Forward Fate Comprehensive Plan, 2022 accomplishments, and 2023 goals.

Public Comment

  • Andre Jackson, 569 Kara Drive, reported that Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 137 would host a Holiday Food Box Distribution on December 17, 2022, at the Fate DPS Office.
  • Approved minutes of the November 21, 2022 City Council meeting.
  • Approved multiple ordinances and resolutions related to:
    • Ambulance service regulation
    • Easement dedications
    • Easement abandonment
    • Annexation petition and public hearing scheduling
    • Parks and Recreation Advisory Board attendance policy
  • Consent agenda approved unanimously, excluding Item 5B, which was considered separately.

Consideration of Ordinance No. O-2022-046

  • Ordinance regulating emergency and non-emergency ambulance services.
  • Motion approved unanimously.

Action Items

  • Zoning Change (Case ZR-22-009)
    • Rezoning from Agriculture (A) to Residential Estate (RE) for approximately 3.344 acres.
    • Ordinance No. O-2022-049 approved unanimously.
  • YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Agreement
    • Resolution No. R-2022-088 approved for youth sports programming services.
  • Rockwall County Outer Loop Highway Project
    • City Manager Michael Kovacs provided an update.
    • Council consensus to request the route be as far east as possible.
  • City Council Meeting Schedule for 2023
    • Presented for informational purposes; no action taken.

Mayor, Council, and City Manager Reports

  • Mayor and Council Members reported on community events and expressed appreciation for staff and public safety personnel.
  • City Manager reported upcoming meetings and events.

Executive Session

  • Council recessed into Executive Session at 7:28 p.m. under Texas Government Code Sections 551.087, 551.072, and 551.071.
  • Topics included economic development agreements, real property matters, and legal consultations.

Reconvene and Actions Taken

  • Council reconvened at 7:52 p.m.
  • Authorized extension of a Chapter 380 Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Freit, LLC.
  • Authorized execution of an Interim Use Agreement for Rockwall CAD Property ID 16475.
  • No action taken on right-of-way acquisition or compromise settlement item.

Adjournment

  • Meeting adjourned at 7:53 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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