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Fate Regular City Council Meeting - May 1, 2023

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The Fate Gazette — Ledger Entry

City of Fate

Regular City Council Meeting
Date: May 1, 2023
Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas
Time Called to Order: 6:00 p.m.
Adjourned: 8:17 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
  • Scott Kelley
  • Allen Robbins, Mayor Pro Tem
  • Jim Deland
  • Lance Megyesi

Council Members Absent

  • John Brandt, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem

City Staff Present

  • Michael Kovacs, City Manager
  • Justin Weiss, Assistant City Manager
  • Jon Thatcher, City Attorney
  • Victoria Raduechel, City Secretary
  • Spencer Foster, Assistant to the City Manager
  • Shelbi Stofer, Public Engagement Coordinator
  • Lyle Lombard, Director of Public Safety
  • Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Services
  • Steve Gilbert, Director of Community Services and Building Safety
  • Scott Monaghan, Director of Public Works
  • Raju Anthony, Director of Finance
  • Leah Garrett, Accountant
  • Leigh Corson, Director of Human Resources
  • Michael Wright, IT Manager

Invocation and Pledge

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

Presentations

  • Police Officers Memorial Day and Fate DPS Police Week Proclamation
    • Mayor Billings proclaimed May 15, 2023 as Police Officers Memorial Day and May 14–20, 2023 as Fate DPS Police Week.
    • Proclamation presented to DPS Director Chief Lyle Lombard.
  • Government Treasurers’ Organization of Texas Investment Policy Award
    • Council Member Lance Megyesi presented the Certificate of Distinction to Finance Director Raju Anthony.
  • Texas State Comptroller Traditional Finances Transparency Star Award
    • Council Member Lance Megyesi presented the award to Finance Director Raju Anthony.

Public Comment

  • No speakers were present.

Items approved:

  • Minutes of the April 17, 2023 Council Meeting.
  • Resolution No. R-2023-026 approving the First Amendment to the Development Agreement with Southstar Woodcreek Developer, LLC.
  • Resolution No. R-2023-027 accepting a petition for annexation of approximately 6.21 acres and setting a public hearing.
  • Financial Report for March 2023.
  • Investment Report for the quarter ending March 31, 2023.

Action:

  • Motion by Council Member Robbins; seconded by Council Member Megyesi.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.

Action Items

Ordinance No. O-2023-012

Williamsburg Public Improvement District No. 1 – Phase 38

  • Public hearing opened and closed at 6:09 p.m.; no speakers.
  • Ordinance approving an amended and restated service and assessment plan and assessment roll was adopted.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.

Ordinance No. O-2023-013

Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Williamsburg PID No. 1, Phase 38)

  • Ordinance approving issuance and sale of bonds adopted.
  • Bond pricing reviewed by Nick Bulaich, Hilltop Securities.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.

Ordinance No. O-2023-014

FY 2022–2023 Budget Amendment

  • Budget amendment addressing funding for Fate Pump Station No. 3 approved.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.

Resolution No. R-2023-028

Fate Pump Station No. 3 Construction Contract

  • Contract awarded to Red River Construction in the amount of $18,137,000.
  • City Manager authorized to execute the contract.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.

Mid-Year Financials Discussion

  • City Manager and Finance Director presented mid-year financial information.
  • No action taken.

Traffic Mitigation Strategies

  • Council discussed alternative transportation and mitigation strategies.
  • No action taken.

Capital Improvement Projects Update

  • Review of FY 2023 and draft FY 2024 Capital Improvement Plans.
  • No action taken.

Mental Health Resources for Public Safety Personnel

  • Council discussed potential expansion of mental health resources.
  • Consensus to consider during the budget process.

Ordinance No. O-2023-015

Dangerous and Substandard Buildings Regulations

  • Ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the City Code adopted.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.

Mayor, Council, and City Manager Reports

  • Mayor and Council Members provided reports on community events and reminders.
  • City Manager reported no items.

Executive Session

  • Council recessed into Executive Session at 7:45 p.m. to discuss personnel matters.
  • Reconvened in regular session at 8:16 p.m.
  • No action taken.

Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn by Council Member Robbins; seconded by Council Member Deland.
  • Meeting adjourned at 8:17 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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