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Fate Planning and Zoning Commission and Capital Impact Advisory Committee Joint Meeting - August 15, 2024

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Meeting Information

  • Meeting Title: Joint Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Capital Impact Advisory Committee
  • Meeting Date: August 15, 2024
  • Meeting Time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Meeting Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas

Planning and Zoning Commission

Call to Order and Quorum

  • Chairman Kerry Wiemokly called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
  • Deputy City Secretary Samantha Harris confirmed the presence of a quorum.

Members Present

  • Kerry Wiemokly, Chairman
  • Karen Kiser
  • Jeffrey Rathje
  • David Overstreet
  • Autumn Lobinsky
  • Ashley McDaniel

Members Absent

  • Tyler Bushman

City Staff Present

  • Ryan Wells, Director of Planning & Development Services
  • Robbie Highfield, Associate Planner
  • Cynthia Kirchoff, City Attorney
  • Isaiah Tackett, IT Systems Administrator
  • Josue Flores, Project Engineer
  • Samantha Harris, Deputy City Secretary
  • Teresa Stevens, Accounting Manager
  • Joshua McCord, Fire Marshal
  • Omar Williams, Assistant City Manager
  • Micha Kovacs, City Manager

Capital Impact Advisory Committee

Call to Order and Roll Call

  • Committee Member Kerry Wiemokly called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
  • Deputy City Secretary Samantha Harris confirmed the presence of a quorum.

Members Present

  • Kerry Wiemokly
  • Karen Kiser
  • Jeffrey Rathje
  • David Overstreet
  • Autumn Lobinsky
  • Ashley McDaniel
  • Matt Dearborn

Members Absent

  • Tyler Bushman

Public Comment

  • No individuals were present wishing to speak.

Capital Impact Advisory Committee Action Items

Approval of Minutes (February 15, 2024)

  • Motion to approve the minutes from the February 15, 2024 joint meeting.
  • Motion: Jeffrey Rathje
  • Second: Karen Kiser
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: Wiemokly, Kiser, Rathje, Overstreet, Lobinsky, McDaniel, Dearborn
    • Nays: None
  • Result: Motion carried unanimously.

Impact Fees Report on Projects and Funds

  • Project Engineer Josue Flores provided an overview and answered questions.
  • Topics presented included:
    • Separation of roadway, water, and sewer impact fees
    • Separate reporting of cash and credit reimbursements
    • Use of impact fees beginning with the North Ben Payne project
    • Status of roadway impact fees
    • Use of water impact fees for Pump Station 3
    • Rochelle water line as an upcoming project
    • Use of sewer funds to pay debt on the Sabine Wastewater Treatment Plant
    • Anticipated higher revenue next year
  • Motion to approve the impact fees.
  • Motion: Autumn Lobinsky
  • Second: Jeffrey Rathje
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: Wiemokly, Kiser, Rathje, Overstreet, Lobinsky, McDaniel, Dearborn
    • Nays: None
  • Result: Motion carried unanimously.

Capital Impact Advisory Committee Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn.
  • Motion: Jeffrey Rathje
  • Second: David Overstreet
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: Wiemokly, Kiser, Rathje, Overstreet, Lobinsky, McDaniel, Dearborn
    • Nays: None
  • Adjournment Time: 6:09 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission

  • Approval of minutes from the July 18, 2024 meeting.
  • Motion: Karen Kiser
  • Second: Jeffrey Rathje
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: Wiemokly, Kiser, Rathje, Overstreet, Lobinsky, McDaniel
    • Nays: None
  • Result: Motion carried unanimously.

Action Items / Public Hearings

Sidewalks and Trails Connectivity Plan

  • Staff presentation by Robbie Highfield, Associate Planner.
  • Presentation topics included:
    • Problem and solution overview
    • Buildout of Fate’s thoroughfare system
    • Case studies
    • Existing and current sidewalk and trail inventory
    • Addresses currently served (8,598)
    • Public input via Facebook survey and focus group meeting
    • Existing sidewalk and trail gaps
    • Priority routes and destinations
    • Key pedestrian crossings needing improvement
    • Classification of gaps
    • Inventory at full buildout
    • Funding
  • Motion to recommend approval of the Sidewalks and Trails Connectivity Plan (dated August 15, 2024).
  • Motion: Jeffrey Rathje
  • Second: Karen Kiser
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: Wiemokly, Kiser, Rathje, Overstreet, Lobinsky, McDaniel
    • Nays: None
  • Result: Motion carried unanimously.

Presentations

  • City Attorney Cynthia Kirchoff presented an overview of Planning and Zoning Commission roles and responsibilities.
  • Topics included:
    • Concepts
    • Procedures
    • Open Meetings Act
    • Public Information Act / Local Government Records Act
    • Ethics

Director Report

  • Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Services, reported no announcements.

Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
  • Motion: Ashley McDaniel
  • Second: Jeffrey Rathje
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: Wiemokly, Kiser, Rathje, Overstreet, Lobinsky, McDaniel
    • Nays: None
  • Adjournment Time: 7:33 p.m.

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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