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Fate City Council Regular Meeting - February 20, 2023

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City of Fate

Regular City Council Meeting
February 20, 2023

Meeting Information

  • Date: February 20, 2023
  • Time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas
  • Presiding Officer: Mayor David Billings

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 was present.

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
  • 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
  • Raju Anthony, Director of Finance
  • Leigh Corson, Director of Human Resources
  • Michael Wright, IT Manager

Invocation and Pledge

  • Invocation was given by Larry Roberts of the Latter-day Saints Church.
  • The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags.

Presentations

  • Recognition of individuals for past service on City boards, commissions, or committees.
  • Recognition of individuals appointed to serve on boards or commissions in 2022.
  • Presentation of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Strategic Leadership and Governance Award to City Manager Michael Kovacs and Assistant City Manager Justin Weiss for new development fiscal analysis.
  • Presentation of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Finance Director Raju Anthony for the City of Fate Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021.

Public Comment

  • No citizen comments were made during the Public Comment portion of the agenda.
  • Mayor Billings announced that public comment for Agenda Item 6C would be taken during that agenda item.
  • Council Member John Brandt raised a Point of Information and a Point of Order regarding Agenda Item 6C.
  • A motion objecting to consideration of Agenda Item 6C received no second and did not proceed.

Items Approved

  • City Council Special Meeting Minutes (February 6, 2023 – Meet & Greet with Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Applicants)
  • City Council Regular Meeting Minutes (February 6, 2023)
  • City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission Tour of Exemplary Projects (February 11, 2023)
  • Financial Report for January 2023

Vote

  • Approved unanimously.

Action Items

Resolution No. R-2023-011

  • Awarded the Melody Ranch Channel Improvement Project to XIT Paving & Construction, Inc. in the amount of $322,640.
  • Authorized the City Manager to execute the contract.
  • Approved unanimously.

Resolution No. R-2023-012

  • Awarded the Riding Club Realignment Project to GRod Construction, LLC in the amount of $789,010.
  • Authorized the City Manager to execute the contract.
  • Approved unanimously.

Sex Offender Residency Restriction Map (Agenda Item 6C)

  • The Mayor and City Attorney provided information regarding applicable state law, city ordinances, and annual review requirements.
  • Public comment was opened, and multiple residents addressed the Council.
  • City staff reviewed proposed updates to the residency restriction exemption request form.
  • Council members addressed comments related to prior residency restriction exemption votes.

Public Funds Policy Discussion

  • The Council discussed adopting policies and procedures regarding the use of public funds for legitimate public purposes.
  • Direction was provided to staff regarding information and controls to be considered in future policy development.

Mayor, Council, and City Manager Reports

  • The Mayor and Council Members provided reports and remarks related to community engagement, meeting attendance, and civic participation.
  • The City Manager reported upcoming meetings and events.

Executive Session

  • The Council recessed into Executive Session to discuss economic development matters related to Rockwall CAD Property ID 16510.
  • No action was taken following Executive Session.

Adjournment

  • The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
  • The minutes were approved by the City Council on March 6, 2023.

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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