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Fate City Council Regular Meeting - May 15, 2023

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The Fate Gazette — Ledger Entry

City of Fate City Council
Regular Meeting
May 15, 2023

Meeting Information

  • Date: May 15, 2023
  • Time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas
  • Presiding Officer: Mayor David Billings

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.

Attendance

Council Members Present:

  • David Billings, Mayor
  • 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:

  • 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
  • Michael Wright, IT Manager

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

  • Invocation was given by City Attorney Jon Thatcher.
  • Council led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags.

Resolution No. R-2023-029 — Canvassing Election Returns

  • Election results for Council Member Place 2 and Place 3 were presented by the City Secretary.
  • Motion to approve was made by Council Member Robbins and seconded by Council Member Megyesi.
  • Motion carried unanimously.

Administration of Oaths of Office

  • Oaths of office were administered to:
    • Mark Harper, Council Member Place 2
    • Scott Kelley, Council Member Place 3

Presentations

  • John Brandt Day Proclamation
  • Leadership Rockwall Class of 2023 Day Proclamation
  • Royse City ISD Class of 2023 Senior Day Proclamation
  • Rockwall ISD Class of 2023 Senior Day Proclamation
  • Building Safety Month Proclamation

Public Comment

  • Joann Yott addressed the Council regarding a request to freeze taxes for residents over age 65 and raised concerns about downtown and school parking.
  • Milford R. Long addressed the Council regarding traffic enforcement, referenced prior discussions with Council members, and requested information on enforcement policies.

Items approved by a single motion:

  • April 2023 Financial Report
  • Acceptance of a sanitary sewer easement (Resolution No. R-2023-030)
  • SCADA System Phase 1 upgrade (Resolution No. R-2023-031)
  • Membership in Cities Served by Si-Energy (Resolution No. R-2023-032)
  • Motion approved unanimously.

Action Items and Public Hearings

Mayor Pro Tem Election

  • Allen Robbins elected Mayor Pro Tem (Resolution No. R-2023-033).

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Election

  • Lance Megyesi elected Deputy Mayor Pro Tem (Resolution No. R-2023-034).

Zoning Change — Case ZR-23-001

  • Rezoning from Agriculture to Neighborhood Commercial for approximately 4.071 acres of a larger 24.5-acre parcel.
  • Public hearing opened and closed.
  • Ordinance No. O-2023-016 approved unanimously.

Site Plan Approval — Bank with Drive-Thru

  • Approval of a site plan for a 4,400-square-foot bank with drive-thru on approximately 1.728 acres.
  • Resolution No. R-2023-035 approved unanimously.

Community Center Reservation Policy

  • Policy amended to allow Rockwall County residents to rent and reserve the Community Center.
  • Resolution No. R-2023-036 approved unanimously.

Irrigation Ordinance

  • Ordinance No. O-2023-017 approved establishing minimum standards for irrigation systems.
  • Vote carried with Mayor Billings opposed.

Reports

Mayor’s Report

  • Expressions of thanks and recognition.
  • Remarks regarding voter turnout and the state legislative session.

Council Reports

  • Community updates, acknowledgments, and reminders.

City Manager’s Report

  • Announcements regarding recent and upcoming meetings and community events.

Executive Session

  • Council recessed into executive session to receive legal advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation and to deliberate real property matters.
  • Council reconvened in regular session.
  • No action was taken.

Adjournment

  • Meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m. following a 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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