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Fate City Council Regular Meeting - February 21, 2022

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Meeting

Regular City Council Meeting
Date: February 21, 2022
Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas

Call to Order and Quorum

  • The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor David Billings.
  • Deputy City Secretary Samantha Harris confirmed a quorum was present.

Attendance

Council Members Present

  • David Billings, Mayor
  • Heather Buegeler
  • John Brandt
  • Allen Robbins, Mayor Pro Tem
  • Jim Deland
  • John Hamilton, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem

Council Members Absent

  • Christopher Ash

City Staff Present

  • Michael Kovacs, City Manager
  • Justin Weiss, Assistant City Manager
  • Samantha Harris, Deputy City Secretary
  • Jessica Larson, Assistant to City Manager
  • Lyle Lombard, Director of Public Safety
  • John Taylor, DPS Captain
  • Scott Monaghan, Director of Public Works
  • Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Services
  • Steve Gilbert, Director of Community Services and Building Safety
  • Raju Anthony, Director of Finance
  • Teresa Stevens, Accounting Manager
  • Leigh Corson, Director of Human Resources
  • Michael Wright, IT Manager
  • Jon Thatcher, City Attorney

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

  • The invocation was delivered by James Gilbert of FAME Mission Church.
  • The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas flags.

Presentations

  • Government Financial Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award:
    Mayor Billings presented the award to Director of Finance Raju Anthony and Accounting Manager Teresa Stevens.
  • Black History Month Proclamation:
    Council Member John Hamilton read a proclamation declaring February 2022 as Black History Month in the City of Fate.
  • Rockwall Youth Advisory Committee Presentation:
    Kristy Teague, City Secretary for the City of Rockwall, along with members of the Rockwall County Youth Advisory Council, presented an overview of the committee’s mission, membership, past projects, and upcoming events.
  • Unified Development Ordinance Update:
    Ryan Wells, Monte Anderson, and Suzy Lawrence presented information regarding Developer in Residence Team assistance with updates to the Unified Development Ordinance, including implementation goals, zoning considerations, and recommended next steps.

Public Comment

  • Willie B. Rushing, 774 Ruffian Way, requested the City consider organizing a Mardi Gras parade and offered to volunteer.
  • Rodney Chapin, 233 Vernon Drive, submitted comments opposing the Opt-In Group Solar Panel/Battery Buying Program. The comments were read aloud by the Deputy City Secretary.
  • The following items were approved under the Consent Agenda:
    • Minutes of the February 7, 2022 Council Meeting
    • Council travel expenses for Rockwall County Days
    • Fate Department of Public Safety 2021 Racial Profiling Report
    • January 2022 Financial Report
    • Resolution No. R-2020-007 approving a temporary license and access agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC
  • Motion to approve was made by Council Member Robbins and seconded by Council Member Brandt.
  • The motion carried unanimously.

Action Items

  • Opt-In Group Solar Panel/Battery Buying Program:
    A motion to approve the program was made by Mayor Billings and seconded by Council Member Hamilton.
    Vote:
    • Ayes: Billings, Buegeler, Deland, Hamilton
    • Nays: Brandt, Robbins
      The motion carried.
  • Resolution No. R-2022-008 – Appointment to the County of Rockwall Emergency Services Corporation:
    Heather Buegeler was appointed as the City’s representative.
    The motion carried unanimously.

Mayor, Council, and City Manager Reports

  • The Mayor and Council Members provided expressions of appreciation, community acknowledgments, and public reminders.
  • The City Manager reported on upcoming events and deadlines, including the Fate Power Switch deadline, a Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce event, and the City Council Strategic Planning Workshop.

Executive Session

  • The City Council recessed into executive session to discuss real property matters related to road bond projects and economic development negotiations, including Project Dazzle.
  • The Council reconvened into regular session.
  • No action was taken on any items discussed in executive session.

Adjournment

  • With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m. following a unanimous vote.

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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