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Fate City Council Regular Meeting - June 5, 2023

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The Fate Gazette — Ledger Entry

Meeting

Fate City Council Regular Meeting
Date: June 5, 2023
Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas
Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.

Attendance

Council Members Present

  • David Billings, Mayor
  • Mark Harper
  • Scott Kelley
  • Allen Robbins, Mayor Pro Tem
  • Jim Deland
  • Lance Megyesi, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem

Council Members Absent

  • Heather Buegeler

City Staff Present

  • Michael Kovacs, City Manager
  • Justin Weiss, Assistant City Manager
  • Jon Thatcher, City Attorney
  • Victoria Raduechel, City Secretary
  • Samantha Harris, Deputy 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 delivered by Daniel Ledford of Calvary Baptist Church.
  • The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags.

Presentations

  • Mayor Billings reported that the Texas Municipal Clerks Association awarded the City Secretary’s Office the 2023–2024 Municipal Clerk’s Office Achievement of Excellence.
  • The award was presented to Victoria Raduechel, City Secretary, and Samantha Harris, Deputy City Secretary.

Public Comment

  • Milford (Randy) Long, 2263 Bryant Lane, Fate, addressed the Council regarding an unanswered letter related to an open records request and expressed concern about enforcement of traffic laws within the city.
  • Approval of the minutes of the May 1, 2023 City Council meeting.
  • Approval of Resolution No. R-2023-037 designating the Director/Chief of the Fate Department of Public Safety as the authorized position to apply for and sign general issue license plates for exempt city vehicles.
  • Approval of Resolution No. R-2023-038 supporting approval of a bid for the sale of a struck-off property and authorizing execution of related documentation.

Vote: Approved unanimously.

Action Items / Public Hearings

Proposed Annexation — Ordinance No. O-2023-018

  • Public hearing held regarding the proposed annexation of approximately 6.21 acres of undeveloped land on Prince Lane, owned by Alexander Raymond Sullivan.
  • No members of the public spoke.
  • Ordinance approving the annexation and adopting a service plan was approved.

Vote: Approved unanimously.

Resolution No. R-2023-039 — Ben Payne Road Engineering Services

  • Consideration of a professional engineering services agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Ben Payne Road project (Hwy 66 to CD Boren Parkway).
  • The agreement includes design, bidding, and construction services in the amount of $164,000, funded through the Roadway Impact Fee Fund.

Vote: Approved unanimously.

Resolution No. R-2023-040 — Fate Station Park Restroom

  • Discussion held regarding the proposed purchase of a pre-constructed restroom facility for Fate Station Park.
  • Public comments were received both in opposition to the purchase and requesting alternative restroom configurations.
  • Council reached consensus directing staff to research the cost of adding a family-style restroom and return with information at the June 20, 2023 Council meeting.

Short-Term Rental Regulations

  • Discussion held regarding the potential development of ordinances regulating short-term rentals within the City of Fate.
  • The City Attorney advised that a draft ordinance would be brought forward at a future Council meeting for discussion.

Appointment Policy and Procedures

  • Discussion held regarding potential amendments to policies governing appointments to city boards, commissions, and City Council vacancies.
  • Council directed staff to prepare an amended appointment policy incorporating specified procedural changes for future consideration.

Reports

Mayor’s Report

  • The Mayor expressed congratulations and appreciation to city staff and thanked residents for attending and participating in the meeting.

Council Reports

  • Council members provided expressions of appreciation for city staff and public safety personnel, community reminders, and announcements of personal and community interest.

City Manager’s Report

  • Upcoming meetings and events were announced, including Parks Board and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings.
  • City offices were announced to be closed on June 19, 2023, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

Executive Session

  • The City Council recessed into Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to deliberate matters related to the City Manager.
  • No action was taken following reconvening into regular session.

Adjournment

  • The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m. following a unanimous vote of the Council.

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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