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Fate City Council Regular Meeting - March 6, 2023

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The Fate Gazette — Ledger Entry

City of Fate Regular City Council Meeting
Date: March 6, 2023
Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas
Meeting Type: Regular City Council Meeting
Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.
Adjournment: 8:08 p.m.

1. Call to Order and Quorum

  • Mayor David Billings called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
  • City Secretary Victoria Raduechel confirmed the presence of a quorum.

Council Members Present:

  • David Billings, Mayor
  • Heather Buegeler
  • John Brandt, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
  • Scott Kelley
  • Jim Deland
  • Lance Megyesi

Council Members Arriving Late:

  • Allen Robbins, Mayor Pro Tem (arrived at 6:22 p.m.)

Council Members Absent:

  • None

City Staff Present:

  • Michael Kovacs, City Manager
  • Justin Weiss, Assistant City Manager
  • Jon Thatcher, City Attorney
  • Victoria Raduechel, 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
  • Suzy Lawrence, Economic and Community Development Manager
  • Michael Wright, IT Manager

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

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

3. Presentations

  • Disabled American Veterans (DAV):
    • Andre’ Jackson, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 137, presented the City of Fate with a plaque recognizing the City for providing a location for a Holiday Food Box distribution for veterans and first responders.
  • Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month:
    • Council Member Brandt read aloud and presented a proclamation declaring March 2023 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in the City of Fate.
  • Severe Weather Awareness Week:
    • Council Member Buegeler read aloud a proclamation declaring March 6–10, 2023 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in the City of Fate.

4. Public Comment

  • No members of the public were present wishing to speak.

Items Considered:

  • Approval of minutes from the February 20, 2023 City Council meeting.
  • Approval of Mayor travel expenses related to attendance at the Texas Municipal League Mid-Year Conference.
  • Approval of Resolution No. R-2023-013 approving an updated Sex Offender Residency Restriction Map in accordance with City Code.
  • Approval of Resolution No. R-2023-014 authorizing a Joint Election Agreement and election services contract with the Rockwall County Elections Administrator for the May 6, 2023 General Election.

Action Taken:

  • Motion to approve the Consent Agenda made by Council Member Megyesi.
  • Seconded by Council Member Brandt.
  • Vote approved unanimously.

6. Action Items

A. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) – Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2022

  • Presentation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report was provided by representatives of Forvis, LLP.
  • Resolution No. R-2023-015 acknowledging receipt of the ACFR was approved unanimously.

B. Facility Management and Consulting Services Agreement

  • Discussion held regarding Resolution No. R-2023-016 approving a Facility Management and Consulting Services Agreement between the City of Fate and John Middleton for services related to the third-floor workspace at 110 E. Greenhill Lane.
  • Resolution approved unanimously, authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.

C. City Council Rules and Order of Business

  • Discussion held regarding City Council rules, order of business, and agenda-setting procedures pursuant to Section 3.06 of the City of Fate Home Rule Charter.
  • No action was taken.

7. Mayor, Council, and City Manager Reports

  • Mayor and Council Members provided reports and expressions of appreciation related to City staff, public safety, and community matters.
  • The City Manager reported an upcoming Fate Municipal Development District meeting scheduled for March 14, 2023.

8. Executive Session

  • The City Council recessed into Executive Session at 7:12 p.m. in accordance with applicable sections of the Texas Government Code to discuss security matters, legal consultation, and economic development negotiations.

9. Reconvene into Regular Session

  • The City Council reconvened into Regular Session at 8:08 p.m.
  • No action was taken on items discussed in Executive Session.

10. Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn made by Council Member Robbins.
  • Seconded by Council Member Megyesi.
  • Vote approved unanimously.
  • The meeting adjourned at 8:08 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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