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. 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 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. Annexation
PRESENTATIONS 1. March for Meals Proclamation march for meals month 2018.pdf 2. Mobile App Presentation
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 March 6, 2018, City Council meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA [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. Acceptance of public improvements for the construction of the Animal Shelter Facility. Item Summary Public Improvements Acceptance for Animal Shelter (new construction) 2. Consider approval of a final plat for Overland Grove Phase 1, a residential subdivision located west of Walnut Lane (F.M. 548) and east of S. Bois D’Arc Street (F.M. 740) in the City of Forney, Texas. 4. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Deen Implement Addition, located at 703 W. Broad Street in the City of Forney, Texas. 5. Consider approval of a revised site plan for Forney Senior Living (Three Forks), located at 335 S. F.M. 548 in the City of Forney, Texas.
Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Trinity Crossing, a residential subdivision located west of F.M. 460 and south of F.M. 740 in the City of Forney, Texas, extraterritorial jurisdiction.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance for a Conditional Use Permit for Heavy Machinery Sales and Storage to be an approved use to operate at 703 W. Broad Street in the City of Forney, Texas. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and consider approval of a replat of Forney Professional Center, located south of the Union Pacific Railroad and west of F.M. 548 in the City of Forney, Texas.
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS Consider approval of a site plan for Deen Implement, located at 703 W. Broad Street in the City of Forney, Texas.
Discussion pertaining to an Ordinance amending Chapter 1 of the City Code of Ordinances by adding Article 1.12 - "Code of Ethics" for City Officials and Employees. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider a Resolution for a Professional Services Agreement for West Broad Street Sanitary Sewer Project with Freeman-Millican, Inc., and all related issues.
Discuss and consider approval of the authorization to allow staff to seek request for proposals for the construction for Lovers and Estate Lane and all related issues.
Discuss and consider the contract with Wi-Five Broadband regarding the antenna equipment on the Aimee Street Water Tower.
Discuss and consider a Resolution amending a Professional Services Agreement for professional engineering services for the design of a 750,000 gallon elevated storage tank to include engineering services for water lines with Freeman-Millican, Inc., and all related issues.
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 Department Reports
XI. 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. XIII. ADJOURNMENT
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. 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 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. Annexation
PRESENTATIONS 1. March for Meals Proclamation march for meals month 2018.pdf 2. Mobile App Presentation
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 March 6, 2018, City Council meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA [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. Acceptance of public improvements for the construction of the Animal Shelter Facility. Item Summary Public Improvements Acceptance for Animal Shelter (new construction) 2. Consider approval of a final plat for Overland Grove Phase 1, a residential subdivision located west of Walnut Lane (F.M. 548) and east of S. Bois D’Arc Street (F.M. 740) in the City of Forney, Texas. 4. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Deen Implement Addition, located at 703 W. Broad Street in the City of Forney, Texas. 5. Consider approval of a revised site plan for Forney Senior Living (Three Forks), located at 335 S. F.M. 548 in the City of Forney, Texas.
Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Trinity Crossing, a residential subdivision located west of F.M. 460 and south of F.M. 740 in the City of Forney, Texas, extraterritorial jurisdiction.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance for a Conditional Use Permit for Heavy Machinery Sales and Storage to be an approved use to operate at 703 W. Broad Street in the City of Forney, Texas. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and consider approval of a replat of Forney Professional Center, located south of the Union Pacific Railroad and west of F.M. 548 in the City of Forney, Texas.
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS Consider approval of a site plan for Deen Implement, located at 703 W. Broad Street in the City of Forney, Texas.
Discussion pertaining to an Ordinance amending Chapter 1 of the City Code of Ordinances by adding Article 1.12 - "Code of Ethics" for City Officials and Employees. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider a Resolution for a Professional Services Agreement for West Broad Street Sanitary Sewer Project with Freeman-Millican, Inc., and all related issues.
Discuss and consider approval of the authorization to allow staff to seek request for proposals for the construction for Lovers and Estate Lane and all related issues.
Discuss and consider the contract with Wi-Five Broadband regarding the antenna equipment on the Aimee Street Water Tower.
Discuss and consider a Resolution amending a Professional Services Agreement for professional engineering services for the design of a 750,000 gallon elevated storage tank to include engineering services for water lines with Freeman-Millican, Inc., and all related issues.
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 Department Reports
XI. 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. XIII. ADJOURNMENT