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Fate City Council Special Meeting - July 5, 2022

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THE FATE GAZETTE — LEDGER

City of Fate

Special City Council Meeting
Date: July 5, 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, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
    • Scott Kelley
    • Allen Robbins, Mayor Pro Tem
    • Jim Deland
    • Lance Megyesi
  • Council Members Absent: None
  • City Staff Present: City Manager Michael Kovacs; Assistant City Manager Justin Weiss; City Attorney Jon Thatcher; City Secretary Victoria Raduechel; and department directors and staff.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

  • Invocation delivered by Kiel Pankonien, Youth Pastor, First Baptist Church of Fate.
  • Council led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas flags.

Presentations

  • Proclamation and Community Awards:
    • Mayor Billings proclaimed July 6, 2022, as “Sean James Day” in recognition of a heroic lifesaving act.
    • The Military Order of the World Wars, North Texas Chapter 234, and the Terry Fisher American Legion Post 117 presented awards recognizing the same act.
  • Financial Transparency Recognition:
    • Council Member Megyesi presented the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Traditional Finances Transparency Star to Finance Director Raju Anthony and Accounting Manager Teresa Stevens.

Public Comment

  • No speakers addressed the Council.
  • Approved by one motion:
    • Minutes of the June 21, 2022 Council meeting.
    • Ordinance No. O-2022-015 approving a budget amendment creating a new fund for Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2022.
    • Resolution No. R-2022-039 authorizing an interlocal cooperation agreement with Rockwall ISD for a School Resource Officer program.
    • Resolution No. R-2022-040 approving the preliminary 2022 O&M annual service plan update for the Monterra Public Improvement District and calling a public hearing.
    • Resolution No. R-2022-041 approving the preliminary 2022 O&M annual service plan update for the Williamsburg East Public Improvement District and calling a public hearing.
  • Resolution No. R-2022-042 related to the Williamsburg East Public Improvement District was removed from the consent agenda and later tabled to July 18, 2022.
  • Remaining consent items were approved unanimously.

Action Items

  • Resolution No. R-2022-043: Awarded the 2022 Annual Asphalt Rehabilitation Project to Texana Land & Asphalt, Inc. in the amount of $886,544.54. Approved unanimously.
  • Resolution No. R-2022-044: Awarded the 2022 Annual Concrete Rehabilitation Project to B & B Concrete & Sawing, Inc. in the amount of $205,920.00. Approved unanimously.
  • Board and Commission Appointments:
    • Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 Board of Directors: Todd Crabtree reappointed; Cheyenna Tellez appointed.
    • Planning and Zoning Commission: Steve Dann and Kerry Wiemokly reappointed; Clinton Sykes appointed.
    • Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Barry Brafman, Tiffany King, and Kimber Patterson reappointed; Lyndsay Sine appointed.
    • Zoning Board of Adjustment: Logan Wallis reappointed; Rick Donaldson appointed to Place 5; Leo (Eric) Valder and Michael Ruby appointed as alternates.
  • Fiscal Year 2022–2023 Budget Discussion:
    • Council discussed permitting revenue estimates, contingency funds, proposed new positions, and public safety staffing needs.
    • Consensus was reached to increase permitting revenue estimates to 85% of anticipated build amounts and to place contingency funds in the City Manager’s budget.
  • Ordinance No. O-2022-016: Increased the residential homestead exemption for individuals age 65 and older from $50,000 to $100,000, with claw-back language tied to a successful election establishing a senior tax ceiling. The ordinance was approved with one abstention and one dissenting vote.

Mayor, Council, and City Manager Reports

  • Reports included expressions of appreciation, recognition of community actions, and announcements regarding upcoming meetings and events.

Executive Session

  • The Council recessed into executive session to discuss:
    • Right-of-way acquisition for road bond projects.
    • Economic development negotiations identified as “Project: Dazzle.”
  • No action was taken following executive session.

Adjournment

  • The meeting adjourned at 8:45 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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