The Ledger

Fate City Council Special Meeting - January 3, 2023

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The Ledger

City of Fate — Special City Council Meeting
January 3, 2023
Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas
Meeting Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:42 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 a quorum.
  • All council members were present.

2. Invocation and Pledge

  • Invocation was given by RJ Nanny of First Baptist Church of Fate.
  • Council led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas flags.

3. Announcements by City Attorney

  • Agenda Item 6B was withdrawn at the request of the applicant; no action was required.
  • Agenda Item 6H was determined to be unnecessary after verification; no action was required.

4. Presentations

  • A proclamation was presented recognizing Janet Nichol for her service as Rockwall County Commissioner from 2021 through 2022.
  • Representatives from Veterans Outpost provided an overview of services offered by the nonprofit organization.

5. Public Comment

  • No members of the public addressed the Council.

The following items were approved by a single unanimous vote:

  • Minutes of the December 5, 2022 City Council meeting.
  • Financial Report for November 2022.
  • Resolution approving a preliminary plat for Rockwall County Volkswagen.
  • Resolution accepting street and drainage easements.
  • Resolution approving change orders related to the Woodcreek Boulevard Extension and Memorial Parkway Striping Project.
  • Resolution accepting a petition for annexation of approximately 6.21 acres and setting a public hearing.

7. Action Items

A. Annexation — 2126 Blackland Road

  • A public hearing was opened and closed at 6:29 p.m. with no speakers.
  • Ordinance approving the annexation of approximately 11.4808 acres was adopted unanimously.

B. Special Use Permit — Auto Parts Store

  • The item was withdrawn by the applicant.
  • No action was taken.

C. Unified Development Ordinance Update

  • Staff presented proposed updates to the Unified Development Ordinance.
  • A public hearing was held; one resident spoke.
  • Ordinance adopting updates to the Unified Development Ordinance was approved with four stated conditions.
  • The ordinance was approved unanimously.

D. Community Center Reservation and Use Policy

  • Council directed staff to revise the policy to allow use of the facility by Rockwall County residents.
  • The motion was approved unanimously.

E. Single-Family Permit Revenue Replacement Plan

  • The City Manager presented information regarding projected permit revenue.
  • No action was taken.

F. City Fee Structure Discussion

  • Staff presented information regarding miscellaneous permit fees and impact fees.
  • No action was taken.

G. Donation Box Regulations

  • An ordinance establishing permit and maintenance regulations for donation boxes placed on private property was approved unanimously.

H. Residency Limitation Exemption Request

  • The item was determined to be unnecessary.
  • No action was taken.

8. Mayor, Council, and City Manager Reports

  • The Mayor, Council Members, and City Manager provided reports including expressions of appreciation, New Year greetings, and announcements of upcoming meetings and events.

9. Executive Session

  • The Council recessed into Executive Session at 9:05 p.m. to discuss economic development matters and receive legal advice.
  • The Council reconvened in regular session at 9:37 p.m.
  • One action was taken authorizing staff to execute an addendum to a mediated settlement agreement with specified conditions.
  • No other actions were taken.

10. Adjournment

  • The meeting was adjourned at 9:42 p.m.
  • The minutes were approved by the City Council on January 17, 2023.

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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