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Fate City Council Regular Meeting -March 20, 2023

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City of Fate City Council Regular Meeting
Date: March 20, 2023
Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas
Time: Called to order at 6:00 p.m.; adjourned at 8:46 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.
  • Council Members Present: Mayor David Billings; Heather Buegeler; John Brandt (Deputy Mayor Pro Tem); Scott Kelley; Allen Robbins (Mayor Pro Tem); Jim Deland; Lance Megyesi.
  • Council Members Absent: None.
  • City Staff Present: City Manager Michael Kovacs; Assistant City Manager Justin Weiss; City Attorney Jon Thatcher; City Secretary Victoria Raduechel; Assistant to the City Manager Spencer Foster; Public Engagement Coordinator Shelbi Stofer; Director of Public Safety Lyle Lombard; Director of Planning and Development Services Ryan Wells; Director of Community Services and Building Safety Steve Gilbert; Director of Public Works Scott Monaghan; Director of Finance Raju Anthony; Director of Human Resources Leigh Corson; IT Manager Michael Wright.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

  • Invocation delivered by Christopher Ash of the Latter-day Saints Church.
  • Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas flags led by Council.

Presentations

  • Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month Proclamation: Mayor Billings proclaimed April 2023 as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month; representatives from the Child Advocacy Center of Rockwall County and Lone Star CASA were present.
  • Cindy Tayem Day Proclamation: Mayor Billings presented a proclamation recognizing Cindy Tayem for a 45-year career with Oncor Electric Delivery and service to the Fate community.

Public Comment

  • Milford (Randy) Long, 2263 Bryant Lane, Fate: Expressed concerns regarding enforcement of traffic laws, including speeding, school zones, pedestrian crossings, stop signs, and signal lights.
  • Rob Haley, 7706 Yorktown Dr., Rowlett: Spoke on behalf of Rolling Beans, Mamaritas, and Smoak Town, thanking the City Council for the Fate Food Haul and support of participating businesses.
  • Shannon Layne, 601 Collins Ln., Fate: Reported concerns regarding notification and appeal related to vacating the Fate Food Haul as a guest food truck.
  • Approved minutes from February 13, 2023, and March 6, 2023.
  • Accepted a public water line easement along the north side of I-30 at Woodcreek Blvd. (Resolution R-2023-017).
  • Approved an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the 2023 Wastewater Masterplan Update (Resolution R-2023-018).
  • Approved the February 2023 financial report.
  • Action: Approved unanimously on one motion.

Action Items

  • Development Agreement — Woodcreek Blvd./Hwy 66 Signals and Sewer Line Reimbursement: Approved Resolution R-2023-019 approving a development agreement with Fate 110 Partners, LLC (Avondale). Approved unanimously.
  • Body Worn Cameras and Video Evidence System: Approved purchase for the Fate Department of Public Safety, including equipment and cloud-based services. Approved unanimously.
  • Irrigation Systems Ordinance (O-2023-008): Item tabled to April 17, 2023, for revisions and clarification. Approved unanimously.
  • Dangerous Buildings Ordinance (O-2023-007): Motion to approve failed with a split vote; staff to return at a future meeting to discuss next steps.

Mayor, Council, and City Manager Reports

  • Mayor: Offered condolences to families; expressed thanks to community organizations, Fate DPS, City staff, and Council.
  • Council Members: Expressed thanks to Fate DPS, City staff, and community participants; noted library donation needs.
  • City Manager: Announced upcoming meetings and ribbon-cutting events.

Executive Session

  • Recessed at 7:54 p.m.; Executive Session convened at 8:03 p.m. pursuant to Texas Government Code §§ 551.071 and 551.087.
  • Items Discussed: Legal advice regarding an extended term interim use agreement with Alamo Fireworks, Inc.; economic development negotiations including Chapter 380 agreements.
  • Reconvened at 8:44 p.m.

Actions Following Executive Session

  • Authorized execution of an Extended Term Interim Use Agreement with Alamo Fireworks, Inc. Approved unanimously.
  • No action taken on the Chapter 380 agreement with Freit, LLC.
  • Authorized execution of an Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement with Ramston Development Company, LLC and the Fate Municipal Development District No. 1. Approved unanimously.
  • Authorized execution of Interim Use Agreements with Fate Food Haul operators, as discussed in Executive Session. Approved unanimously.

Adjournment

  • Meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m. by 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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