MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 2025 1. CALL TO ORDER AND CONFIRM A QUORUM Mayor Billings called the Regular meeting of the Fate City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. on the 17th day of February 2025, in the Fate City Hall 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas. Victoria Raduechel, City Secretary confirmed the presence of a quorum. Council Members Present: David Billings, Mayor Codi Chinn Mark Harper, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Allen Robbins, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Hatley Lance Megyesi Council Members Absent: Scott Kelley City Staff Present: Michael Kovacs, City Manager Steven Downs, Assistant City Manager Jennifer Richie, City Attorney Victoria Raduechel, City Secretary Leigh Corson, Director of Human Resources Lyle Lombard, Director of Public Safety Jordan Pope, DPS Public Safety Officer Steve Gilbert, Director of Community Services and Building Safety Scott Monaghan, Director of Public Works Raju Anthony, Director of Finance Matt Wavering, Economic Development Director Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Services Omar Williams, Assistant to the City Manager Michael Wright, IT Manager 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAGS Daniel Ledford with Calvary Baptist Church gave the invocation, after which the Council led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags. February 17, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 5 3. PRESENTATIONS A. DPS Bond and Project Timeline Steve Gilbert, Director of Community Services and Building Safety, led the council in a review of the tentative DPS Bond and Project Timeline. Michael Kovacs, City Manager assisted with the review. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT This is an opportunity for the public to address the council on any matter, except public hearings that are included on the agenda. Comments related to public hearings will be heard when the specific hearing begins. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless otherwise required by law. To address the governing body, each speaker must complete a Public Comment Form and present the completed form to the City Secretary prior to the start of the meeting. Each speaker shall approach the podium and state his/her name and address before speaking. Speakers shall address the governing body with civility that is conducive to appropriate public discussion. Speakers can address only the governing body and not individual city officials or employees. The public cannot speak from the gallery but only from the podium. Per the Texas Open Meetings Act, the governing body is not permitted to take action on or discuss any item not listed on the agenda. The council may: (1) make a statement of fact regarding the item; (2) make a recitation of existing policy regarding the item; or (3) propose the item be placed on a future agenda. Karen Kiser, 1093 N. Churchill Dr., spoke to the Council expressing appreciation for the installation of an automatic door opener at City Hall. Joann Yott, 808 Horton, spoke to the Council regarding transparency and accountability. There were no others present wishing to speak. 5. CONSENT AGENDA All items under Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. City Staff may answer questions from the City Council regarding Consent Agenda items. However, if discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. A. Consider approval of Resolution No. R-2025-008- authorizing an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the Royse City Independent School District and the City of Fate, Texas, through its Department of Public Safety, for cooperative training; Authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreement. B. Consider approval of Financial Report for January 2025. C. consider approval of Ordinance No. 0-2025-008- establishing a DPS General Obligation Bond Fund Series 2025; Approving the appropriation; And providing an effective date. February 17, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 D. consider approval of Mayor and Council travel expenses associated with attending Rockwall County Days 2025. Council Member Megyesi made a motion to approve the consent agenda, as presented. Council Member Harper seconded the motion. There was no discussion and the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Billings and Council Members Chinn, Harper, Robbins, Hatley, and Megyesi. Nays: None Mayor Billings declared the motion carried unanimously. 6. ACTION ITEMS A. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action regarding Resolution No. R- 2025-009- nominating a candidate for appointment to a vacancy on the Rockwall Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. Michael Kovacs, City Manager provided a brief overview of the agenda item reporting there is a vacancy on the RCAD Board of Directors and this item allows the Council to nominate a candidate for consideration of appointment. Council Member Robbins nominated Lance Megyesi. There were no other nominations. Council Member Robbins made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2025-009- nominating Lance Megyesi as a candidate for appointment to a vacancy on the Rockwall Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. Council Member Harper seconded the motion. There was no discussion and the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Billings and Council Members Chinn, Harper, Robbins, and Megyesi. Nays: Council Member Hatley. Mayor Billings declared the motion carried. 7. MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS Regarding items of Community Interest = Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415 the Mayor, Council and City Manager may report on the following items: (1) expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences; (2) information about holiday schedules; (3) recognition of individuals; (4) reminders about upcoming City Council events; (5) information about community events; (6) announcements involving imminent threat to public health and safety. A. Mayor's Report Mayor Billings reported the following: February 17, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 Expressed appreciation to Senator Hall's staff, Oncor, TxDOT, Fate DPS, and City staff for their work to get traffic signals operational. Expressed thanks to Fate DPS and City staff for their service. B. Council Reports Council Member Chinn had nothing to report. Council Member Harper reported the following: Fate Village Tavern and Red Dirt Social opened in Fate. Expressed thanks to City staff for installing an automatic door opener at City Hall. Council Member Robbins reported the following: The traffic signals at Ben Payne Road and HWY 66 are operational but have issues with timing. Please be patient. Fate Village Tavern and Red Dirt Social opened in Fate. Expressed thanks to City staff for their service. Council Member Hatley reported the following: Expressed thanks to the City Secretary for the City Council Valentine Candy. Expressed appreciation to Fate DPS for the arrest of a dangerous individual and expressed his trust in Fate DPS. Expressed thanks to everyone that applied to be election candidates. Council Member Megyesi reported the following: Expressed appreciation to City staff for their service. Ben Payne Road is open and urged everyone to be patient while citizens get familiar with traffic patterns. C. City Manager's Report Michael Kovacs, City Manager reported the following: Planning and Zoning Commission meeting = February 20, 2025 at 6pm City Council Strategic Planning Workshop March 24, 2025 at 6pm Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet = March 27th at 6pm Freezing temperatures are in the forecast and the Public Works Department are prepped and ready. 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION: In accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq., the City Council will recess into Executive Session (closed meeting) to discuss the following: A. In accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, consultation with attorney on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act regarding: February 17, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 1. Chapter 43 Texas Local Government Code Development Agreements for Rockwall CAD Property IDs 11195, 11227, 83532, and 83531 and Annexation Law. The items were read and Mayor Billings recessed the Council meeting at 6:18 p.m. and convened Executive Session at 6:23 p.m. 9. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION: In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, the City Council will reconvene into Regular Session to consider action, if any, on matters discussed in Executive Session The Executive Session was adjourned at 6:32 p.m. and Mayor Billings reconvened the meeting of the City Council at 6:34 p.m. No action was taken on tems discussed in Executive Session. 10. ADJOURNMENT There was no further business before the Council and Council Member Harper moved to adjourn. Council Member Robbins seconded the motion. There was no discussion and the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Billings and Council Members Chinn, Harper, Robbins, Hatley, and Megyesi. Nays: None Mayor Billings declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m. APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THIS THE 3rd DAY OF MARCH 2025. OF FATE APPROVED: * * * * * * * * * * David Billings, Mayor * * 1o 9 ATTEST: SOBPORATED uiabadnthil Victoria Raduechel, TRMC City Secretary February 17, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5