MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 27, 2025 1. CALL TO ORDER AND CONFIRM A QUORUM Mayor Billings called the Special meeting of the Fate City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. on the 27th day of January 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 Scott Kelley Allen Robbins, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Hatley Lance Megyesi Council Members Absent: None 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 Yvonne Lane, Economic and Community Development Specialist Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Servcies Omar Williams, Assistant to the City Manager Michael Wright, IT Manager January 27, 2025 Council Meeting minutes Page 1 of 16 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAGS Christopher Ash with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints gave the invocation, after which the Council led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags. 3. 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. There was no one present wishing to speak. 4. 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 Quarterly Investment Report For The Quarter Ending December 31, 2024. B. Consider approval of Financial Report for December 2024. C. Consider approval of Resolution No. R-2025-002- approving the purchase of a pavilion from Harper Smith Associates for Robert Smith Family Park in an amount not to exceed $203,877.72; and authorizing the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to complete the purchase. D. Consider approval of Resolution No. R-2025-003- approving the purchase of a pasketball court from Harper Smith Associates for Robert Smith Family Park in an amount not to exceed $170,735.44; and authorizing the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to complete the purchase. E. (This item approves the purchase of 1.828-acre tract of land for the construction of Miss May Road extension) Consider approval of Resolution No. R-2025-004- approving the purchase of an approximate 1.828 acre tract of land located in the January 27, 2025 Council Meeting minutes Page 2 of 16 Jefferson Mckinney Survey, Abstract No. 151, and being a portion of the tract of land conveyed to Kalyan Kumar Sarnala by the deed recorded in instrument number 20220000016408 of the Official Public Records of Rockwall County, Property ID No. 11771, generally located at 4949 FM 552, Fate, Texas 75087, and being more particularly described herein for a purchase price of $345,000.00 from Kalyan Kumar Sarnala 1 authorizing costs associated with the purchase, and authorizing the City Manager to execute any documents in connection therewith. F. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 0-2025-002- establishing the Monterra Capital PID Fund. G. Consider approval of Resolution No. R-2025-005- approving an Interlocal Agreement between North Central Texas Council of Governments and the City of Fate regarding funding to support a scrap tire collection event. Council Member Megyesi requested Item 4F be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately because he is unable to vote on that item due to a conflict of interest. There were no objections, and item 4F was removed from the consent agenda. Council Member Robbins made a motion to approve the consent agenda, with the exception of item 4F. 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, Kelley, Robbins, Hatley, and Megyesi. Nays: None Mayor Billings declared the motion carried unanimously. 4F. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 0-2025-002- establishing the Monterra Capital PID Fund. Council Member Robbins made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 0-2025-002- establishing the Monterra Capital PID Fund. 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, Kelley, Robbins, and Hatley. . Nays: None Abstain: Council Member Megyesi. Mayor Billings declared the motion carried. 5. ACTION ITEMS/PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action regarding approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Texas Music Office within the Office of January 27, 2025 Council Meeting minutes Page 3 of 16 the Governor and the City of Fate for maintenance of the Texas Music Industry Directory. Matt Wavering, Director of Economic Development, provided an overview of the agenda item at which time he offered to answer questions from the Council regarding the same. Council Member Harper made a motion to approve agenda item 5A. Memorandum of Understanding between the Texas Music Office within the Office of the Governor and the City of Fate. Council Member Hatley seconded the motion. There was no discussion and the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Billings and Council Members Chinn, Harper, Kelley, Robbins, Hatley, and Megyesi. Nays: None Mayor Billings declared the motion carried unanimously. B. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action regarding Resolution No. R- 2025-006- supporting the Keep Texas Beautiful organization in Fate and establishing a Keep Fate Beautiful Committee, and recognizing that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall act as the Keep Fate Beautiful Committee. Matt Wavering, Director of Economic Development, provided an overview of the agenda item at which time he offered to answer questions from the Council regarding the same. Council Member Hatley made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-2025-006- supporting the Keep Texas Beautiful organization in Fate and establishing a Keep Fate Beautiful Committee and recognizing that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall act as the Keep Fate Beautiful Committee. 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, Kelley, Robbins, Hatley, and Megyesi. Nays: None Mayor Billings declared the motion carried unanimously. C. (This is an application for a Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) Amendment from Business and Innovation Center" to "Suburban Neighborhood" for a new single-family subdivision). Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action regarding Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) Amendment from Business and Innovation Center" to Suburban Neighborhood" to support the zoning for a new 190-unit single-family subdivision. The reason for the FLUP amendment request is the proposed zoning, Planned Development Stodghill 54 (PD-S54), would not comply with the Business and Innovation" place type. Therefore, for approval of the zoning, a change to the FLUP is January 27, 2025 Council Meeting minutes Page 4 of 16 necessary. The project site is generally located on the east side of FM 3549 and Boyett Rd. The legal description of Parcel ID 10496 is A0055 WM A COOSE, TRACT 3-04, ACRES 2.371, (PT OF 54.110 AC TR). The legal description of parcel ID 10493 is A0055 WM A COOSE, TRACT 3, ACRES 51.739, (PT OF 54.110 AC TR). Case # FLUP-24-001. 1. Staff Summary Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Services made a presentation providing an overview of Case# FLUP-24-001 as well as agenda item 5D- Case# ZR-24- 010, at which time he answered questions from the Council regarding the same. Discussion ensued regarding the following topics: How this plan fits with the current comp plan and how the project might impact the integrity of the comp plan. Traffic impacts Road Widths Fiscal Analysis and Assumptions Retaining Wall Existing Public Utility District (PID) School System Impacts (student enrollment) related to the project Potential Uses allowed in an Innovation Center Average home price Property entitlement Utility Capacity Public Notice Responses Pedestrian Bridge 2. Applicant Presentation Michael Jackson, with Wynne Jackson, made a brief presentation providing a brief overview of the proposed development, at which time he answered questions from the Council regarding the same. The presentation included the following topics: History Current PD Zoning Issues for neighboring residential Displayed Site Plan (approved 2/2021) Property Location reference Displayed Concept Plan 3. Public Hearing Mayor Billings opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. January 27, 2025 Council Meeting minutes Page 5 of 16 Abena Foli, 1918 Holly Oak Way, spoke to the Council in support for Case# FLUP-24- 001. Michael Kuhn, 1919 Holly Oak Way, spoke to the Council in support for Case# FLUP-24- 001. Jamie Mortvedt, 1412 Cartona, spoke to the Council in support for Case# FLUP-24-001. Ronn Mortvedt, 1412 Cartona, spoke to the Council in support for Case# FLUP-24-001. Madelyn Price, 1919 Holly Oak Way, spoke to the Council in support for Case# FLUP-24- 001. Lorne Megyesi, 111 Mustang Drive, spoke to the Council in opposition against Case# FLUP-24-001. James Goodman, III, 1628 Ravello Rd., spoke to the Council in support for Case# FLUP- 24-001. Rod Brumlow, 102 Jeremy Drive, spoke to the Council in opposition against Case# FLUP- 24-001. Mayor Billings closed the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. 4. Discuss Consider and Take Any Necessary Action regarding Case # FLUP-24- 001. Discussion ensued at which time Michael Jackson, Anthony Loeffel (Project Engineer), and Christopher Jackson answered questions from the Council regarding the following topics: Retaining wall Floodplain Increasing Lot size is not economically viable for the developer Land has not sold for industrial use over the past four years Roads Drainage Retaining Wall inspections Flood Study Council Member Megyesi made a motion to pass Case# FLUP-24-001. Council Member Robbins seconded the motion. Discussion was held and the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Billings and Council Members Robbins, and Megyesi. Nays: Council Members Chinn, Harper, Kelley, and Hatley. Mayor Billings declared the motion failed. January 27, 2025 Council Meeting minutes Page 6 of 16 D. (This is an application for a Zoning Change Request from Planned Development - Montarra Industrial Park (PD-MIP) to a Planned Development - Stodghill 54 (PD-S54) for a new single-family subdivision). Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action regarding a Zoning Request from Planned Development - Montarra Industrial Park (PD-MIP) to a Planned Development - Stodghill 54 (PD-S54) for approximately 54 acres comprising two tracts of land. This reason for the zoning request is to entitle the land to support a 190-unit single family subdivision on approximately 54 acres of land. The project site is generally located on the east side of FM 3549 and Boyett Rd. The legal description of Parcel ID 10496 is A0055 WM A COOSE, TRACT 3-04, ACRES 2.371, (PT OF 54.110 AC TR). The legal description of parcel ID 10493 is A0055 WM A COOSE, TRACT 3, ACRES 51.739, (PT OF 54.110 AC TR). Case # ZR-24-010. 1. Staff Summary The Staff Summary was given during agenda item 5C. 2. Applicant Presentation The Applicant Presentation was given during agenda item 5C. 3. Public Hearing Mayor Billings opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. Madelyn Price, 1919 Holly Oak Way, spoke in support for Case# ZR-24-010. Rod Brumlow, 102 Jeremy Dr., spoke in opposition against Case# ZR-24-010. Terri Zerfas, 2037 N. Stodghill Rd., spoke in opposition against Case# ZR-24-010. Cynthia Ferris, 106 Gaines Ct., spoke to the Council expressing disappointment in the Council for not voting on an option that could avoid issues for citizens. Stephanie Adams, 566 McKinney Trail, spoke to the Council regarding school impacts and drainage issues related to Case# ZR-24-010. Daniel Tover, 1507 Sorento Way, spoke to the Council in support for Case# ZR-24-010. Scott Austin, 1635 Ravello Rd., spoke to the Council in support for Case# ZR-24-010. Joseph Fuentes, 1308 Monterra Way, spoke to the Council in support for Case# ZR-24- 010. Mayor Billings closed the public hearing at 7:55 p.m. 4. Discuss Consider and Take Any Necessary Action regarding Case# ZR-24-010. Council Member Kelley made a motion to deny Case# ZR-24-010. Council Member Harper seconded the motion. There was no discussion and the vote on the motion was as follows: January 27, 2025 Council Meeting minutes Page 7 of 16 Ayes: Mayor Billings and Council Members Chinn, Harper, Kelley, and Hatley. Nays: Council Members Robbins and Megyesi. Mayor Billings declared the motion carried. Case# ZR-24-010 was denied. E. (This is a request for consideration of amendments to Fate Unified Development Ordinance Article VIII: Signage) Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action regarding approval of updates to Fate Unified Development Ordinance Article VIII that have been prepared by the City of Fate Department of Planning & Development Services. 1. Staff Summary Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Services made a presentation providing a brief overview of the proposed ordinance at which time he reported the proposed ordinance is a minor amendment to Fate UDO Article VIII to regulate placement of temporary signage to protect clear sight lines and improve safety. Discussion ensued among the Council and City staff regarding the following topics: Not a citywide issue, could the ordinance focus only on signs at city hall property Sign size Limit of number of signs Impact on small businesses Impact on homeowners Free speech issues Jennifer Richie, City Attorney, explained she can work with staff to draft an ordinance that focuses only on signs on City Hall property, if that is the Council's desire. 2. Public Hearing Mayor Billings opened the public hearing at 8:15 p.m. Rodney Brumlow, 102 Jeremy Drive, spoke in opposition against the proposed ordinance. Mayor Billings closed the public hearing at 8:16 p.m. 3. Discuss Consider and Take Any Necessary Action regarding Ordinance No. O- 2025-003- Amending Chapter 36, "Unified Development Ordinance" Of The Code Of Ordinances To Amend Article VIII, "Signage", 3 and providing a Penalty. Based on Council feedback, City Staff will work with the City Attorney to bring back a different ordinance at a future meeting. F. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action regarding the Fate Charter Commission recommended amendments to the Fate City Charter. Charter Commission Member Katura Curry reviewed the Charter Commission's recommendations for non-substantive changes, at which time it was the consensus of the January 27, 2025 Council Meeting minutes Page 8 of 16 Council for staff to bring back an ordinance at a future meeting to adopt the recommended non-substantive changes. Charter Commission Member Katura Curry provided a brief overview of each of the Charter Commission's recommended amendments, at which time the Council considered each amendment. The Charter Commission's recommended amendments were as follows: Sec. 2.04. Charter Commission. The City Council may-shalLappoint a Charter Commisi.m majority-efmon- Coumeilimemiber-FaeredentaFayimsphui:WER-e-eveRE-not less than every five (5) years to study the current City Charter and recommend changes, if any. The Charter Commission shall be made up ofai minimum of five (5) non-Coumcilmsmbetr. Fate residents who will serveas voting members and a maximum of two (2) elected officials who will serve as non-voting members. Notwithstanding the foregoing. Charter amendments shall not be considered by the voters more frequently than every two years, on a rolling calendar. (Ord. No. 0-1388, $ 2, 11-17-2014; Ord. No. 0-2019-017, $ 5, 5-13-2019) Council Member Robbins made a motion to have a minimum of seven (7) non- Councimembers, and a maximum of two (2) non-voting councilmembers. Council Member Megyesi seconded the motion. There was no discussion and the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Billings and Council Members Chinn, Harper, Kelley, Robbins, Hatley, and Megyesi. Nays: None Mayor Billings declared the motion carried unanimously. Council Member Kelley made a motion for not more than three (3) non-Councimembers to be on boards or commissions. 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, Kelley, Robbins, and Megyesi. Nays: Council Member Hatley. Mayor Billings declared the motion carried. January 27, 2025 Council Meeting minutes Page 9 of 16 Sec. 2.06. Non-substantive Revisions. (I) The City Council may, without approval of the voters, adopt an ordinance that makes the following types of revisions to the Charter: (A) Renumbering. revising titles, and rearranging parts thereof; and (B) Correcting errors in spelling. grammar, cross-references, and punctuationand ----- (2) A revision under this section is not intended to and shall not be interpreted as making any substantive change in any Charter provision. (Ord. No. 0-1388, $ 2, 11-17-2014) There were no objections from the Council regarding this recommended Charter amendment. Sec. 3.02. Qualifications. (I) A candidate for City Council must be 21 years of age at the time of filing for the election. (2) A Candidate for City Council must be a City resident for at least 12 continuous months at the time of filing for the election. (3) A Council member must maintain residence in the City of Fate during their term of office. For purposes of subsections (2) and (3) of this Section 3.02, a person must meet all of the following to meet the requirements to "be a City resident" or "maintain residence" in the City: (A) The person must use the residence address for voter registration and driver's license purposes; (B) The person must use the residence address as the person's home address on documents such as employment records, resumes, government forms and loan applications; (C The person must not claim a homestead exemption on any property other than the residence. (4) A candidate for City Council must be a qualified voter of the City of Fate. (5) No Council member shall hold any other City office or City employment while serving as Council member. 6 TheaiwfaminenCya-hw ---y - - (Ord. No. 0-1388, $ 2, 11-17-2014) There were no objections from the Council regarding this recommended Charter amendment. January 27, 2025 Council Meeting minutes Page 10 of 16 Sec.. 3.05. Powers and Duties of the City Council. All powers ofthe City and the determination of all matters ofpublic policy shall be vested in the City Council, including all powers authorized by the Constitution and laws ofthe United States and the State of Texas, as now exist or as may be enacted, except as otherwise provided by law or this Charter. Without limitation ofthe foregoing. those powers and duties ofthe City Council shall include the following: (1) To select, appoint, review and dismiss the City Manager, with or without cause; (2) To select, appoint, review and dismiss the Municipal Judge(s) of the Municipal Court, with or without cause; (3) To select, appoint, review and dismiss the City Attorney, with or without cause; (4) To select, appoint, review and dismiss the City Secretary, with or without cause; (5) Establish administrative departments; (6) Adopt the budget of the City; (7) To establish boards or commissions, including the Planning and Zoning Commission, and other Committees or study or work groups, and appoint individuals thereto as shall be required by law or deemed necessary by the City Council; (8) To adopt and modify the official map oft the City; (9) To adopt, modify and carry out planning and zoning decisions and plans for the planning. improvement, development and redevelopment of the City; (10) To exercise exclusive jurisdiction upon, over, and under the public streets, sidewalks, alleys, and public grounds of the City, including the right to impose charge and set conditions for the use of such property; (11) To inquire into the official conduct of any department, agency, office, officer or employee ofthe City, upon the vote of five (5) members of the Council. (12) To, after hearing recommendations of the City Manager, establish, abolish, redesignate and/or combine departments, offices or agencies in addition to those provided for by this Charter, and to prescribe the functions and duties of such departments, offices and agencies. (13) To adopt by ordinance and maintain a Code of Ethics. (Ord. No. 0-2019-017, $ 5, 5-13-2019) There were no objections from the Council regarding this recommended Charter amendment. January 27, 2025 Council Meeting minutes Page 11 of 16 Sec. 3.07. Vacancies, Forfeiture, and Filing ofVacancies. (1) The office of a Council member or the Mayor shall become vacant upon death, resignation, forfeiture of, or removal from office in any manner provided by law. (2) Any member of the City Council or the Mayor shall forfeit his or her office and the office shallbes considered vacant ifthat person: AJCwho-eeases to possess the required qualifications for office: (B) Ierwheis convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude: (C) Ieris convicted of violating any state laws regulating conflicts of interest or other law governing the conduct of municipal officers:or (D)IS absent from 25%of the regular council meetings in the preceding twelve (12)months and including the absence in question. without explanation acceptable to the other members of the City Council and MIrEMNe vacant. Every forfeiture shall be declared and enforced by the City Council by a majority vote, not- including the member whose office is subject to forfeiture, following a public hearing held not less than ten (10) days after notice has been provided to the member whose office is the subject ofthe hearing- An office vacant due to forfeiture shall be filled by the same procedure as other vacancies. (3) Filling of Vacancy- Council Member. (A) Ifthere is a vacancy in the City Council, other than that ofthe Mayor, it shall be filled within thirty-sixty (3060) days after the occurrence of the vacancy by majority vote of the remaining Council members, including the Mayor, by selection of a person qualified under state law and this Charter,unless an election to fillthe vacancy is required by Article XI. Section 11 ofthe Texas Constitution. In lieu of appointing a person to fill a vacancyon the City Council. a special election may be ordered. within sixty (60) days after theoccurrence oft the vacancy. to elect a person to fill the vacancy. The appointee shall serve until the next available election. If the regular term has not ended- by the time of the next available election, the election will be to fill the position for the remainder of the term. Ifthe vacated position is that of the Mayor Pro Tem, the City Council shall elect a new Mayor Pro Tem at the next regular meeting. (B) The City Council shall not have more than ewe-one (12) appointed Council members at any one time. If another vacancy occurs while there are-is we-one (12) appointed Council members or, if Here than two (2) or more vacancies occur simultaneously, the City Council shall order the ird-secondand subsequent place(s) to be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term, if applicable, at the next available uniform election date in compliance with state law. (Ord. No. 0-1388, $ 2, 11-17-2014; Ord. No. 0-2019-017. $ 5, 5-13-2019) Discussion ensued among the Council regarding the 3.07 - 2(D) - recommended absence provision. Council Member Robbins made a motion to remove the line "acceptable to the other members" and just say if you are absent without explanation. Jennifer Richie, City Attorney suggested it say 'acceptable by a majority vote of the other members of the City Council". Council Member Robbins agreed with the City Attorney's suggest, and amended his motion to say acceptable by a majority vote of the other members of the City Council". January 27, 2025 Council Meeting minutes Page 12 of 16 Council Member Kelley seconded the motion. There was no discussion and the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Billings and Council Members Chinn, Harper, Kelley, Robbins, Hatley, and Megyesi. Nays: None Mayor Billings declared the motion carried unanimously. Discussion ensued among the Council regarding 3.07 = 3(A). There were no objections from the Council regarding this recommended Charter amendment. Discussion ensued among the Council regarding 3.07 - 3(B). There were no objections from the Council regarding this recommended Charter amendment. ee V d6 Comtimgent-APproprintion Provisiom-shallbe made-m-the emmt-budget ae it he-mpprepristion-enimanse-lers tT ti Coumei-to-be-t-ferumfreseen-items-ef expendres-eFi-the-ease emergenere contingentapprepshalaPt - -------A Manager e hwtdly-the-Ciy-Manager nlyaferprieraPPwalyte-Ciy-Coune, eett - * -- Discussion ensued among the Council regarding 6.06. There were no objections from the Council regarding this recommended Charter amendment. G. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action regarding Ordinance No. O- 2025-004- Amending Section 30-1(A) Of Article I "In General" Of Chapter 30 "Utilities" To Require The Utility Service For Residential Property Be In The Name Of The Owner. Steven Downs, Assistant City Manager, made a presentation providing a brief overview of the proposed ordinance at which time he answered questions from the Council regarding the same. Council Member Harper made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 0-2025-004- Amending Section 30-1(A) Of Article I "In General" Of Chapter 30 "Utilities" To Require The Utility Service For Residential Property Be In The Name Of The Owner. Council Member Kelley seconded the motion. There was no discussion and the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Billings and Council Members Chinn, Harper, Kelley, Robbins, Hatley, and Megyesi. Nays: Council Member Megyesi. Mayor Billings declared the motion carried. January 27, 2025 Council Meeting minutes Page 13 of 16 H. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action toward decreasing the bond par value from $20M to $19M and pay the remaining $1M in cash; total project cost being $20M. Michael Kovacs, City Manager, reported Council Member Hatley requested this agenda item to discuss decreasing the bond amount from $20M to $19M, paying the remaining $1M in cash. Council Member Kelley seconded the request for the discussion. Council Member Hatley reported before the DPS bond he was approached by people asking about alternative options for a lower bond. Council Member Hatley explained he asked Mr. Kovacs if he could find funds to decrease the bond amount. Council Member Hatley explained he wanted to find more than $1M, but regardless he wanted to bring the discussion to the Council for consideration. Discussion ensued among the Council and City staff regarding decreasing the bond amount. Council Member Hatley made a motion to pass agenda item 5H. Council Member Kelley seconded the motion. There was no discussion and the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Council Member Hatley. Nays: Mayor Billings and Council Members Chinn, Harper, Kelley, Robbins, and Megyesi. Mayor Billings declared the motion failed. 6. 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: Expressed thanks to the Charter Commission. Expressed thanks to DPS and City staff for their service. B. Council Reports Council Member Chinn reported she is happy President Trump is back in office. Council Member Harper reported the following: Expressed thanks to everyone that spoke at the meeting. Expressed thanks to DPS and City staff for their service. Reminded everyone to shop local. January 27, 2025 Council Meeting minutes Page 14 of 16 Council Member Kelley reported the following: Expressed thanks to everyone that spoke at the meeting. Expressed thanks to DPS and City staff for their service. Encouraged everyone to visit local businesses. Council Member Robbins reported the following: Expressed thanks to the Charter Commission. Expressed thanks to DPS and City staff for their service. Expressed thanks to everyone that spoke at the meeting. Council Member Hatley reported the following: Expressed thanks to DPS for their service. Expressed thanks to everyone that spoke at the meeting. Expressed thanks to Charter Commission. Council Member Megyesi reported the following: Expressed appreciation to Fate DPS for traffic enforcement. Expressed thanks to City staff for their hard work during the recent winter storm. C. City Manager's Report Michael Kovacs, City Manager reported the following: City Council meeting = February 3, 2025 at 6pm. 7. 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: 1. Chapter 43 Texas Local Government Code Development Agreements for Rockwall CAD Property IDs 11195, 11227, 83532, and 83531 and Annexation Law. B. In accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property: 1. to consider the purchase of Blackland Water Supply Corporation Property located on N. Ben Payne Rd. The items were read and Mayor Billings recessed the Council meeting at 9:44 p.m. and convened Executive Session at 9:49 p.m. January 27, 2025 Council Meeting minutes Page 15 of 16 8. REÇONVENE 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 9:58 p.m. and Mayor Billings reconvened the meeting of the City Council at 10:00 p.m. No action was taken on items discussed in Executive Session. 9. ADJOURNMENT There was no further business before the Council and Council Member Robbins moved to adjourn. 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, Kelley, Robbins, Hatley, and Megyesi. Nays: None Mayor Billings declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:01 p.m. APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THIS THE 3rd DAY OF MARCH 2025. OF FATE APPROVED: * * * * * * * * David Billings, Mayor * * 9 ATTEST: COMATE tioluiladurch Victoria Raduechel, TRMC City Secretary January 27, 2025 Council Meeting minutes Page 16 of 16