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Fate City Council Regular Meeting - November 20, 2023

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The Fate Gazette — Ledger Entry

City of Fate

Regular City Council Meeting
Date: November 20, 2023
Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas
Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.
Adjournment: 8:11 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

  • David Billings, Mayor
  • Heather Buegeler
  • Mark Harper
  • Scott Kelley
  • Allen Robbins, Mayor Pro Tem
  • Jim Deland
  • Lance Megyesi, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem

Council Members Absent

  • None

City Staff Present

  • Michael Kovacs, City Manager
  • Steven Downs, Assistant City Manager
  • David Overcash, City Attorney
  • Victoria Raduechel, City Secretary
  • Additional department directors and staff as listed in the official minutes

Invocation and Pledge

  • Invocation delivered by Daniel Ledford, Calvary Baptist Church.
  • Council led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas flags.

Presentations

  • American Planning Association Texas (APATX) Planning Excellence Award
    • Reported by Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Services.
  • Government Financial Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement
    • Presented for the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
  • Public Information Efforts Using Zen City
    • Presentation by Eyal Halamish, Vice President of Professional Services, Zen City.
    • Recommendations related to communications and engagement strategies were reviewed.

Public Comment

  • No members of the public spoke.

The following items were approved by a single motion:

  • Approval of October 9, 2023 City Council meeting minutes.
  • Approval of Resolution No. R-2023-083 (outside legal services contract).
  • Approval of Resolution No. R-2023-084 (purchase of Bobcat compact track loader).
  • Approval of Resolution No. R-2023-085 (PFAS litigation settlement claims).
  • Approval of September and October 2023 financial reports.
  • Approval of investment report for quarter ending September 30, 2023.
  • Approval of Ordinance No. O-2023-051 (alarm systems and convenience stores).
  • Approval of Resolution No. R-2023-086 (legal service acceptance policy).
  • Approval of Resolution No. R-2023-087 (sewer and signals development agreements).

Vote: Unanimous approval.

Action Items

  • Ordinance No. O-2023-052 – Child Sex Offender Residency Restrictions
    • Approved unanimously.
  • Ordinance No. O-2023-053 – Park Development Fees and Park & Recreation Project Plan
    • Approved unanimously.
  • Micro-Transportation Code Updates
    • Council discussion held; staff directed to draft an ordinance for future consideration.
  • December 18, 2023 City Council Meeting
    • Motion approved to cancel the meeting.

Reports

  • Mayor’s Report: Expressions of thanks, congratulations, and holiday greetings.
  • Council Reports: Community safety reminders, acknowledgments, and announcements.
  • City Manager’s Report: Holiday greetings.

Executive Session

  • Entered executive session at 7:55 p.m. to discuss property acquisition for future school roadway extension.
  • Reconvened at 8:11 p.m.
  • No action taken.

Adjournment

  • Meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m. following 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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