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Fate City Council Regular Meeting - May 16,2022

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The Fate Gazette — Ledger Entry

Public Body: City of Fate City Council
Meeting Type: Regular City Council Meeting
Date: May 16, 2022
Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas
Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.
Adjournment: 8:50 p.m.

Attendance

Elected Officials Present

  • David Billings, Mayor
  • Heather Buegeler, Council Member
  • John Brandt, Council Member
  • Christopher Ash, Council Member
  • Allen Robbins, Mayor Pro Tem
  • Jim Deland, Council Member
  • Lance Megyesi, Council Member

Elected Officials Absent

  • None

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
  • John Taylor, Public Safety Captain
  • Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Services
  • Scott Monaghan, Director of Public Works
  • Raju Anthony, Director of Finance
  • Sherry Green, Human Resources Generalist
  • Suzy Lawrence, Community and Economic Development Manager
  • Michael Wright, IT Manager
  • Isaiah Tackett, System Administrator
  • Jon Thatcher, City Attorney

Invocation and Pledge

  • Invocation delivered by Greg Bradford of Lakepointe Church.
  • Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags led by Council.

Presentations and Proclamations

  • Older Americans Month Proclamation (May)
  • Meals on Wheels Day Proclamation (May 20, 2022)
  • Royse City ISD Class of 2022 Senior Day Proclamation
  • Rockwall ISD Class of 2022 Senior Day Proclamation
  • Flood Awareness Week Proclamation (May 23–27, 2022)
  • Christopher Ash Day Proclamation recognizing service on multiple boards and the City Council
  • Presentation of the 2022 National Community Survey by the National Research Center at Polco, including survey methodology, benchmark comparisons, and summarized findings

Public Comment

  • No speakers were present.

Approved by unanimous vote:

  • Minutes from March 28, April 18, and May 2, 2022 Council meetings
  • Adoption of the Strategic Workshop Final Report as the City Council Strategic Plan
  • April 2022 Financial Report

Action Items and Public Hearings

Oaths of Office

  • Statement of Elected Officials and Official Oaths administered to:
    • David Billings, Mayor
    • Allen Robbins, Council Member Place 4
    • Lance Megyesi, Council Member Place 6

Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem

  • Resolution R-2022-031: Allen Robbins elected Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
  • Resolution R-2022-032: John Brandt elected Deputy Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)

Zoning and Special Use Permit — Lot 5, Industrial Drive

  • Zoning change from Agriculture to Highway Commercial approved via Ordinance O-2022-008 (unanimous)
  • Special Use Permit for “Auto Repair and Service, Major” authorizing outdoor boat and equipment storage approved via Ordinance O-2022-009 with conditions and prohibition on repairs (unanimous)
  • One public speaker addressed traffic concerns during the public hearing

Alcohol Consumption Ordinance

  • Ordinance O-2022-010 approved allowing possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages within the Downtown Core area, with glass containers removed from Fate Station Park
  • Vote: Passed with recorded ayes, nays, and one abstention

Council Vacancy

  • Resolution R-2022-033 accepted the resignation of Council Member Place 3 Christopher Ash (unanimous)
  • Appointment process discussed

Reports

Mayor’s Report

  • EMS Awareness Week recognition
  • Appreciation expressed to residents and staff regarding community survey participation and results

Council Reports

  • Expressions of appreciation to public safety, city staff, and departing Council Member Ash
  • Report on NTMWD water treatment system tour
  • Encouragement for citizens to apply for the Council vacancy

City Manager’s Report

  • Upcoming meetings and events announced

Executive Session

  • Convened at 8:35 p.m. under Texas Government Code §551.072 regarding right-of-way acquisition for road bond projects
  • Reconvened at 8:49 p.m.
  • No action taken

Adjournment

  • Meeting adjourned at 8:50 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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