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Fate City Council Regular Meeting - February 7, 2022

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Meeting

City of Fate City Council
Regular Meeting
Date: February 7, 2022
Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas
Time Called to Order: 6:00 p.m.

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.

Attendance

Council Members Present

  • David Billings, Mayor
  • Heather Buegeler
  • John Brandt
  • Christopher Ash
  • Jim Deland
  • John Hamilton, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
  • Allen Robbins, Mayor Pro Tem (arrived at 6:08 p.m.)

Council Members Absent

  • None

City Staff Present

  • Michael Kovacs, City Manager
  • Justin Weiss, Assistant City Manager
  • Victoria Raduechel, City Secretary
  • Jessica Larson, Assistant to the 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
  • Leigh Corson, Director of Human Resources
  • Michael Wright, IT Manager
  • Jon Thatcher, City Attorney

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

  • Invocation was given by RJ Nanny of First Baptist Church of Fate.
  • Council led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags.

Presentations

  • Social Media/Open Government Training
    • Presented by Jon Thatcher, City Attorney, and Jessica Larson, Assistant to the City Manager.
    • Council questions were addressed.
    • Council Member Robbins’ arrival at 6:08 p.m. was noted by the City Secretary.

Public Comment

  • No members of the public addressed the Council.

All consent agenda items were approved by one motion:

  • Approval of the January 18, 2022 City Council meeting minutes.
  • Resolution ordering the general election to be held on May 7, 2022, for the election of a Mayor and two Council Members (Places 4 and 6).
  • Resolution accepting a right-of-way dedication for an extension of Water Tower Road.
  • Resolution approving a contract with White & Smith, LLC to update the Fate Unified Development Ordinance.

Action Taken

  • Motion made by Council Member Hamilton.
  • Seconded by Council Member Deland.
  • Approved unanimously.

Action Items / Public Hearings

A. Future Land Use Plan Map Amendment (FLUP-21-003)

  • Consideration of a request to amend approximately 9.91 acres from Rural Reserve to Business & Innovation Center to allow future commercial and light industrial uses.
  • Staff presentation provided by Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Services.
  • Applicant presentation provided by Robert Lacroix.
  • Public hearing opened at 7:10 p.m. and closed at 7:14 p.m.
  • One public speaker addressed the Council regarding traffic, construction impacts, rodents, and noise concerns.
  • Ordinance amending the Future Land Use Plan was approved unanimously.

B. Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 Bylaws

  • Overview provided by Assistant City Manager Justin Weiss.
  • Council discussed potential amendments to expand board membership and establish attendance policies.
  • Council directed staff to prepare amended bylaws expanding membership from five to seven members with specified quorum requirements.
  • Council directed staff to prepare recommended attendance policy amendments.
  • Council further directed staff to review the bylaws for inconsistencies and provide recommendations at a future meeting.
  • Interim votes were recorded with split outcomes.

Mayor, Council, and City Manager Reports

Mayor’s Report

  • Mayor Billings expressed appreciation to City staff for their response to the winter storm and thanked the City Manager for keeping Council informed.

Council Reports

  • Council Members expressed appreciation to City staff for their response to the winter storm.

City Manager’s Report

  • City Manager Michael Kovacs expressed appreciation to City staff.
  • Upcoming meetings were announced:
    • County meetings on February 16, 2022.
    • Planning and Zoning Commission/CIAC meeting on February 17, 2022.

Executive Session

  • Council recessed into Executive Session at 7:56 p.m. and convened at 8:07 p.m.
  • Executive Session topics included legal consultation regarding:
    • Purchase of water supply certificates of convenience and necessity.
    • North Texas Municipal Water District Customer Cities Alliance.
    • Municipal Utility District Board elections.
  • Council reconvened into regular session at 8:35 p.m.
  • No action was taken on items discussed in Executive Session.

Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn made by Council Member Brandt and seconded by Mayor Billings.
  • Approved unanimously.
  • Meeting adjourned at 8:35 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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