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Fate City Council Special Meeting - September 12, 2022

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Public Meeting Record

Body: City Council
Meeting Type: Special City Council Meeting
Date: September 12, 2022
Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas
Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order and Quorum

  • The meeting was called to order by Mayor David Billings.
  • City Secretary Victoria Raduechel confirmed the presence of 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:

  • Michael Kovacs, City Manager
  • Justin Weiss, Assistant City Manager
  • Jon Thatcher, City Attorney
  • Victoria Raduechel, City Secretary
  • Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Services
  • Michael Wright, IT Manager

2. Public Comment

  • No members of the public addressed the Council during the public comment period.
  • Mayor Billings and the City Council recognized the birthdays of Michael Kovacs and Justin Weiss.

3. Action Items

A. Planning and Zoning Commission Vacancy

1. Candidate Interviews

  • Nine applications were submitted for consideration.
  • The following applicants were interviewed:
    • Michael Beeman
    • Michelle Dominique
    • Leslie Hamrick
    • Daryell Harmon
    • Mark Harper
    • Braden Thomas
    • Douglas Woolf
  • The following applicants were not present:
    • Michael Gilmer
    • Ginger Pierce

2. Nominations

  • Council Member Megyesi nominated Daryell Harmon.
  • Council Member Robbins nominated Michelle Dominique.
  • Mayor Billings nominated Leslie Hamrick.
  • Council Member Brandt nominated Mark Harper.
  • No additional nominations were made.

3. Vote on Nominations

  • Vote totals were as follows:
    • Daryell Harmon: four votes
    • Michelle Dominique: one vote
    • Leslie Hamrick: one vote
    • Mark Harper: one vote
  • Mayor Billings announced that Daryell Harmon secured the nomination.

4. Resolution No. R-2022-072

  • Council Member Robbins moved to approve Resolution No. R-2022-072 appointing Daryell Harmon to the Planning and Zoning Commission for the remainder of an unexpired term ending July 2023.
  • Council Member Megyesi seconded the motion.
  • The vote was unanimous in favor.
  • The motion carried.

5. Oath of Office

  • City Secretary Victoria Raduechel administered the official oath of office to Daryell Harmon.
  • The Mayor and City Council expressed appreciation to all applicants and encouraged continued participation.

4. Adjournment

  • Council Member Robbins moved to adjourn.
  • Council Member Deland seconded the motion.
  • The vote was unanimous in favor.
  • The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.

Approval

  • Approved by the City Council on September 19, 2022.
  • Attested by Victoria Raduechel, TRMC, City Secretary.
  • Approved by David Billings, Mayor.

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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