PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 1. Oncor LED Street Lighting Presentation 2. Presentation of award for Investment Policy.
OPEN FORUM/CITIZEN COMMENTS This is the public's opportunity to address the City Council on any matter related to the City. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.041, the City Council cannot discuss, consider, or take action on matters not listed on the agenda. The City Council will receive citizen comments, and if necessary, may refer the matter to City staff for research, resolution or referral to Council on a future agenda. As described in the City's Public Meeting Procedures, comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Consider approval of the Minutes from the February 6, 2018, City Council Meeting.
[The items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be self-explanatory by the Council and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a Council Member.] 1. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for The Emerson at Forney Market Place, located west of Kroger Drive in the City of Forney, Texas. Item Summary-Emerson Preliminary Plat.pdf Exhibit-Emerson Preliminary Plat.pdf 2. Consider approval of a final plat for The Emerson at Forney Market Place, located west of Kroger Drive in the City of Forney, Texas. Item Summary-Emerson Final Plat.pdf Exhibit-Emerson Final Plat.pdf 3. Consider approval of a site plan for The Emerson at Forney Market Place, located west of Kroger Drive in the City of Forney, Texas. Item Summary-Emerson Site Plan.pdf Exhibits-Emerson Site Plan.pdf 4. Consider approval of a site plan for Harris Office Lot 2, located south of the Union Pacific Railroad and west of F.M. 548 in the City of Forney, Texas. Item Summary-Harris Site Plan.pdf Exhibits-Harris Site Plan.pdf
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the City of Forney Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to add a definition and zoning designation for brewery, brewpub, and any related uses. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance rezoning property from SF-6 Single-Family Residential to General Retail and the Central Business Transition Overlay District at 104 N. McGraw Street in the City of Forney, Texas. [Read Ordinance Caption]
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS Receive annual audit presentation by Pattillo, Brown & Hill and discuss and consider acceptance of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the City of Forney.
Discuss and consider approval of the relocation of the Atmos Energy Corporation highpressure gas line on Redbud Drive.
Discuss and consider action to authorize city staff to go out for proposals for PID Administrator Services for the public improvement districts in the Fox Hollow subdivision, and all related issues.
Discuss and consider action to approve a Resolution declaring a “Project” under Chapter 505 of the Texas Local Government Code for the purpose of economic development, and all related issues (Second Reading).
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT THE CITY MANAGER WILL DISCUSS CURRENT CITY ACTIVITIES, UPCOMING MEETINGS, FUTURE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS FOR POSSIBLE ACTION, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: Department Reports (Fire, Police, Municipal Court, Finance) Citizen Complaints -- Actions taken or to be taken Upcoming Special Events Personnel Changes Commendations Public Works/Streets Projects, Repairs or Construction Park Issues Inspection Issues CIP Projects
COUNCIL COMMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 551.0415 TEX. GOV'T CODE, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS MAY MAKE A REPORT ABOUT ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST DURING A MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY WITHOUT HAVING GIVEN NOTICE OF THE REPORT. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST INCLUDE: l Expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; l Information regarding holiday schedules; l An honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen, except that a discussion regarding a change in the status of a person’s public office or public employment is not an honorary or salutary recognition for purposes of this subdivision; l A reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; l Information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; and l Announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076 and 551.087. Executive Session may be held, under these exceptions, at the end of the Regular Meeting or at any time during the meeting that a need arises for the Council to seek advice from the City Attorney’s Office as to the posted subject matter of this City Council meeting. Consult with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer and/or matters 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 Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (Tex. Gov’t Code Section 551.071): a. Water Rate Appeal PUC Docket No. 47814; SOAH Docket No. 473-18-1344.WS b. Kaufman County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1 c. Sale of EDC property, 212 S. Bois D'Arc Street Discuss or deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property where deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person (Tex. Gov’t Code Section 551.072). a. City surplus property Discuss or deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee (Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.074): a. City Manager XII. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION XIII. ADJOURNMENT
PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 1. Oncor LED Street Lighting Presentation 2. Presentation of award for Investment Policy.
OPEN FORUM/CITIZEN COMMENTS This is the public's opportunity to address the City Council on any matter related to the City. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.041, the City Council cannot discuss, consider, or take action on matters not listed on the agenda. The City Council will receive citizen comments, and if necessary, may refer the matter to City staff for research, resolution or referral to Council on a future agenda. As described in the City's Public Meeting Procedures, comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Consider approval of the Minutes from the February 6, 2018, City Council Meeting.
[The items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be self-explanatory by the Council and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a Council Member.] 1. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for The Emerson at Forney Market Place, located west of Kroger Drive in the City of Forney, Texas. Item Summary-Emerson Preliminary Plat.pdf Exhibit-Emerson Preliminary Plat.pdf 2. Consider approval of a final plat for The Emerson at Forney Market Place, located west of Kroger Drive in the City of Forney, Texas. Item Summary-Emerson Final Plat.pdf Exhibit-Emerson Final Plat.pdf 3. Consider approval of a site plan for The Emerson at Forney Market Place, located west of Kroger Drive in the City of Forney, Texas. Item Summary-Emerson Site Plan.pdf Exhibits-Emerson Site Plan.pdf 4. Consider approval of a site plan for Harris Office Lot 2, located south of the Union Pacific Railroad and west of F.M. 548 in the City of Forney, Texas. Item Summary-Harris Site Plan.pdf Exhibits-Harris Site Plan.pdf
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the City of Forney Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to add a definition and zoning designation for brewery, brewpub, and any related uses. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance rezoning property from SF-6 Single-Family Residential to General Retail and the Central Business Transition Overlay District at 104 N. McGraw Street in the City of Forney, Texas. [Read Ordinance Caption]
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS Receive annual audit presentation by Pattillo, Brown & Hill and discuss and consider acceptance of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the City of Forney.
Discuss and consider approval of the relocation of the Atmos Energy Corporation highpressure gas line on Redbud Drive.
Discuss and consider action to authorize city staff to go out for proposals for PID Administrator Services for the public improvement districts in the Fox Hollow subdivision, and all related issues.
Discuss and consider action to approve a Resolution declaring a “Project” under Chapter 505 of the Texas Local Government Code for the purpose of economic development, and all related issues (Second Reading).
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT THE CITY MANAGER WILL DISCUSS CURRENT CITY ACTIVITIES, UPCOMING MEETINGS, FUTURE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS FOR POSSIBLE ACTION, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: Department Reports (Fire, Police, Municipal Court, Finance) Citizen Complaints -- Actions taken or to be taken Upcoming Special Events Personnel Changes Commendations Public Works/Streets Projects, Repairs or Construction Park Issues Inspection Issues CIP Projects
COUNCIL COMMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 551.0415 TEX. GOV'T CODE, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS MAY MAKE A REPORT ABOUT ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST DURING A MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY WITHOUT HAVING GIVEN NOTICE OF THE REPORT. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST INCLUDE: l Expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; l Information regarding holiday schedules; l An honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen, except that a discussion regarding a change in the status of a person’s public office or public employment is not an honorary or salutary recognition for purposes of this subdivision; l A reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; l Information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; and l Announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076 and 551.087. Executive Session may be held, under these exceptions, at the end of the Regular Meeting or at any time during the meeting that a need arises for the Council to seek advice from the City Attorney’s Office as to the posted subject matter of this City Council meeting. Consult with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer and/or matters 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 Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (Tex. Gov’t Code Section 551.071): a. Water Rate Appeal PUC Docket No. 47814; SOAH Docket No. 473-18-1344.WS b. Kaufman County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1 c. Sale of EDC property, 212 S. Bois D'Arc Street Discuss or deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property where deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person (Tex. Gov’t Code Section 551.072). a. City surplus property Discuss or deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee (Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.074): a. City Manager XII. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION XIII. ADJOURNMENT