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Fate City Council Regular Meeting - June 6, 2022

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Meeting Information

  • Body: Fate City Council
  • Meeting Type: Regular Meeting
  • Date: June 6, 2022
  • Time Called to Order: 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.
  • City Secretary Victoria Raduechel confirmed the presence of a quorum.

Attendance

Council Members Present

  • David Billings, Mayor
  • John Brandt
  • Allen Robbins, Mayor Pro Tem
  • Jim Deland
  • Lance Megyesi

Council Members Absent

  • Heather Buegeler

City Secretary’s Note

  • Council Member Place 3 was vacant at the time of the meeting.

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
  • Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Services
  • Scott Monaghan, Director of Public Works
  • Teresa Stevens, Accounting Manager
  • Sherry Green, Human Resources Generalist
  • Suzy Lawrence, Community and Economic Development Manager
  • 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

  • Proclamation recognizing William Burger for achieving Eagle Scout rank, presented by Council Member Allen Robbins.
  • Proclamation recognizing Christian Kincer for achieving Eagle Scout rank, presented by Mayor Billings.
  • Employee Service Award presented to Sheila Mears by Director of Public Safety Lyle Lombard.

Public Comment

  • No individuals spoke during public comment.
  • Approval of minutes from the May 16, 2022 and May 23, 2022 Council meetings.
  • Approval of Resolution No. R-2022-034 suspending the effective date of an Oncor Electric Delivery Company rate increase.
  • Approval of Resolution No. R-2022-035 accepting a right-of-way dedication for a section of Greenbriar Road from Fate 130 Commercial LP.

Action Taken

  • Motion to approve the Consent Agenda made by Council Member Megyesi and seconded by Council Member Robbins.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.

Action Items

Issuance of Certificates of Obligation

  • Discussion and consideration of Ordinance No. O-2022-011 authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Fate, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2022, in the amount of $7,440,000.
  • Presentation provided by Nick Bulaich of Hilltop Securities.
  • Motion to approve made by Council Member Robbins and seconded by Council Member Megyesi.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.

Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Update

  • Presentation provided by Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Services, regarding the status and scope of the Unified Development Ordinance update.

Executive Session

  • Council recessed into Executive Session at 6:46 p.m. pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.076.
  • Topics included legal consultation regarding a Chapter 380 economic development incentive agreement with Brookshire Grocery Company and discussion of security matters.

Reconvened Session and Actions

  • Council reconvened in regular session at 7:36 p.m.
  • Motion made by Council Member Megyesi and seconded by Council Member Robbins to amend the Chapter 380 agreement with Brookshire Grocery Company to change the performance deadline to April 28, 2022.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.
  • No action was taken regarding security deliberations.

City Council Member Place 3 Vacancy

  • Council interviewed candidates for the vacant Place 3 position.
  • Nominations were made for Scott Kelley and Clinton Sykes.
  • Scott Kelley received a majority of votes.
  • Resolution No. R-2022-036 appointing Scott Kelley to serve as City Council Member Place 3 until the May 2023 general election was approved unanimously.
  • City Secretary administered the oath of office to Scott Kelley.

Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn made by Council Member Robbins and seconded by Council Member Deland.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.
  • Meeting adjourned at 8:51 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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