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Fate City Council Regular Meeting - March 7, 2022

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City of Fate

Regular City Council Meeting
Date: March 7, 2022
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
  • John Brandt
  • Allen Robbins, Mayor Pro Tem
  • Jim Deland
  • Lance Megyesi

Council Members Absent

  • Christopher Ash

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
  • Steve Gilbert, Director of Community Services and Building Safety
  • Raju Anthony, Director of Finance
  • Leigh Corson, Director of Human Resources
  • Michael Wright, IT Manager
  • Jon Thatcher, City Attorney

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

  • Rex Walker of Life Spring Church delivered the invocation.
  • The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas flags.

Presentations

  • Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month Proclamation
    • Council Member Brandt read a proclamation declaring March 2022 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in the City of Fate.
    • The proclamation was presented to Linda Wyman-Collins.
  • John Hamilton Day Proclamation
    • Mayor Billings presented a proclamation to John Hamilton in recognition of his service on the Ad-Hoc Cyber Security Committee, the Fate Development Corporation Board of Directors, and the Fate City Council.
    • A plaque and pen were also presented.
  • Voice of the People Award
    • The Fate Department of Public Safety received the Voice of the People Award from the National Research Center at Polco and the International City/County Management Association.
    • Mayor Billings presented the award to DPS Director Chief Lyle Lombard.
  • Fate Planning Fiscal Checklist
    • Ryan Wells presented a new planning fiscal checklist and answered Council questions.
    • Topics included fiscal analysis, development inputs, cost considerations, and a sample project demonstration.

Public Comment

  • No individuals addressed the Council.
  • Approval of minutes from the February 21, 2022 Council meeting.
  • Approval of Resolution No. R-2022-009 regarding a water CCN transfer agreement with Blackland Water Supply Corporation.
  • Approval of Resolution No. R-2022-010 regarding a water CCN transfer agreement with Mount Zion Water Supply Corporation.
  • Approval of Resolution No. R-2022-011 canceling the May 7, 2022 general election and declaring unopposed candidates elected.

Action Taken

  • Motion by Council Member Robbins, seconded by Council Member Brandt.
  • Vote: Approved unanimously.

Action Items

Resignation and Appointment — Council Member Place 6

  • Acceptance of Resignation
    • John Hamilton’s resignation as Council Member Place 6 was accepted.
    • Motion by Council Member Deland, seconded by Council Member Brandt.
    • Vote: Approved unanimously.
  • Appointment
    • Lance Megyesi was appointed to serve the remaining two-month term for Place 6.
    • Motion by Council Member Buegeler, seconded by Council Member Robbins.
    • Vote: Approved unanimously.
    • City Secretary Raduechel administered the oath of office.

Financing Options for Pump Station 3

  • Director of Finance Raju Anthony presented financing components and costs.
  • Nick Bulaich of Hilltop Securities reviewed debt instruments and funding comparisons.
  • Council Consensus
    • The Council reached consensus to finance Pump Station 3 using Certificates of Obligation.

Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 Bylaws

  • City Attorney Jon Thatcher presented proposed amendments to the MDD bylaws.
  • Discussion included board composition, attendance policy, quorum requirements, and officer roles.
  • Council Direction
    • Staff was directed to incorporate Council feedback and return with revised bylaws at a future meeting.

Mayor, Council, and City Manager Reports

Mayor’s Report

  • Welcomed Council Member Megyesi.
  • Expressed appreciation to City departments and staff.
  • Addressed upcoming road construction and development.

Council Reports

  • Statements of appreciation and community reminders were provided by Council Members Megyesi, Deland, Robbins, Brandt, and Buegeler.

City Manager’s Report

  • Upcoming meetings announced:
    • Parks Board Meeting — March 8, 2022
    • County Consortium Meetings — March 16, 2022
    • Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — March 17, 2022

Executive Session

  • The Council recessed into Executive Session at 8:02 p.m. to discuss personnel matters and legal consultations as authorized by Texas Government Code.
  • Executive Session concluded at 8:39 p.m.
  • The Council reconvened at 8:42 p.m.

Actions from Executive Session

  • No action was taken on any item discussed.

Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn by Council Member Megyesi, seconded by Mayor Billings.
  • Vote: Approved unanimously.
  • Meeting adjourned at 8:42 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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