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Fate City Council Regular Meeting - June 17, 2024

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City of Fate

Regular City Council Meeting

Date: June 17, 2024
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
  • Mark Harper
  • Scott Kelley
  • Allen Robbins, Mayor Pro Tem
  • Mark Hatley
  • Lance Megyesi, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem

Council Members Absent

  • None

City Staff Present

  • Michael Kovacs, City Manager
  • Steven Downs, Assistant City Manager
  • Cynthia Kirchoff, City Attorney
  • Victoria Raduechel, City Secretary
  • Leigh Corson, Director of Human Resources
  • Lyle Lombard, Director of Public Safety
  • Scott Monaghan, Director of Public Works
  • Raju Anthony, Director of Finance
  • Josue Flores, Project Engineer
  • Ashley Martin, Community Services Coordinator
  • Yvonne Lane, Economic and Community Development Specialist
  • Justin Weiss, Economic Development Manager
  • Michael Wright, IT Manager

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

  • Invocation given by Daniel Ledford of Calvary Baptist Church.
  • Council led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas flags.

Presentations

  • Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County
    • Presentation by Farrah Brabson, Director of Community Engagement & Training, on services provided.
  • Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
    • Presentation by Lauren Rowe, Executive Director, on services provided.

Public Comment

Speakers addressed the Council as follows:

  • Karen Kiser, 1093 Churchill Dr. — Questions regarding:
    • Ordinance No. O-2024-027 (10% General Residential Homestead Exemption)
    • Williamsburg East and Monterra Public Improvement District maintenance tax funds
    • Current and future events in Downtown Fate
  • Bob Chambers, 425 Hackberry Dr. — Concern regarding the number of rental houses in Fate.
  • Rodney Brumlow, 102 Jeremy Dr. — Statement in support of Israel.
  • Diedra Roe, 1037 Sewell Dr. — Statement in support of agenda item on current and future events in Downtown Fate.

No additional speakers were present.

Items approved under one motion:

  • Approval of minutes from the June 3, 2024 Council meeting
  • Approval of the May 2024 financial report

Motion: Council Member Robbins
Second: Council Member Harper
Vote: Unanimous approval

Action Items

A. Ordinance No. O-2024-027 — 10% General Residential Homestead Exemption

  • Motion to approve made by Mayor Billings.
  • Second by Council Member Megyesi.
  • Vote Result: Motion failed.
    • Ayes: Billings, Buegeler, Megyesi
    • Nays: Harper, Kelley, Robbins, Hatley

B. Williamsburg East and Monterra Public Improvement District Maintenance Tax Funds

  • Overview presented by City Manager Michael Kovacs.
  • Presentation by Mary Petty, P3-Works (PID Administrator), covering district history, assessments, and projected revenues.
  • Nick Buliache, Hilltop Securities (Bond Counsel), was present.
  • Action: None taken.

C. Current and Future Events in Downtown Fate

  • Reported by Assistant City Manager Steven Downs.
  • Discussion topics included:
    • Existing downtown events
    • Future event opportunities
    • Staffing needs
    • Downtown business engagement
    • Seasonal decorations
  • Action: None taken.

Mayor, Council, and City Manager Reports

Mayor’s Report

  • Expressions of thanks to presenting organizations and speakers.
  • Congratulations to Codi Chinn on winning the runoff election.
  • Appreciation expressed to election candidates, Fate DPS, City staff, and their families.

Council Reports

  • Council Members provided statements including expressions of thanks, congratulations related to the runoff election, recognition of candidates, appreciation for City staff and Fate DPS, and reminders to support local businesses.

City Manager’s Report

Upcoming meetings announced:

  • Planning and Zoning Commission — June 20, 2024
  • City Council Budget Workshop — June 24, 2024
  • City Council Meeting — July 1, 2024

Executive Session

Council recessed into executive session to discuss:

  • Development agreements and annexation matters under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 43
  • Economic development negotiations under Texas Government Code Section 551.087

Recess: 8:01 p.m.
Executive Session Convened: 8:08 p.m.
Executive Session Adjourned: 9:22 p.m.
Regular Session Reconvened: 9:24 p.m.

  • No action was taken following executive session.

Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn by Council Member Robbins.
  • Second by Mayor Billings.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.
  • Meeting Adjourned: 9:24 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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