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 1. Consider approval of the Minutes from the March 20, 2018, City Council meeting. 2. Consider approval of the Minutes from the March 27, 2018 Special Workshop with TxDOT. 3. Consider approval of the Minutes from the April 3, 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. Consider approval of the acceptance of public improvements for Eagle Ridge Phase 3. 2. Consider approval of a site plan for Primrose School, located west of Reeder Lane and north of Whaley Drive. 3. Consider approval of a revised site plan for the Kroger Drive North Addition, located north of Kroger Drive and west of N. F.M. 548 in the City of Forney, Texas 4. Consider approval of an awning at 203 and 205 N. Bois D’Arc Street in the City of Forney, Texas.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 1. Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the City of Forney Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to amend the zoning designation for self-storage uses. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance rezoning 1 acre of property from Agricultural district to Commercial district. The property is located north of Don T. Cates Drive and east of N. F.M. 548. [Read Ordinance Caption]
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS Discuss and consider approval of an ordinance changing the speed limits on FM 548 within the City of Forney. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider a Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement for Wastewater System Hydraulic Model with Burgess & Niple, Inc., and all related issues
Discuss and Consider Schrickel, Rollins and Associates Proposal for professional services and take any action necessary.
X. 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. 1. 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 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. Residential Subdivision Plats XI. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
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.
Discuss and consider approval of a final plat for Gateway Parks Addition, Phase 7, located southwest of the County Road 212 and Helms Trail (County Road 211) intersection in the City of Forney, Texas.
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
IX. 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. XII. ADJOURNMENT
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 1. Consider approval of the Minutes from the March 20, 2018, City Council meeting. 2. Consider approval of the Minutes from the March 27, 2018 Special Workshop with TxDOT. 3. Consider approval of the Minutes from the April 3, 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. Consider approval of the acceptance of public improvements for Eagle Ridge Phase 3. 2. Consider approval of a site plan for Primrose School, located west of Reeder Lane and north of Whaley Drive. 3. Consider approval of a revised site plan for the Kroger Drive North Addition, located north of Kroger Drive and west of N. F.M. 548 in the City of Forney, Texas 4. Consider approval of an awning at 203 and 205 N. Bois D’Arc Street in the City of Forney, Texas.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 1. Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the City of Forney Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to amend the zoning designation for self-storage uses. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance rezoning 1 acre of property from Agricultural district to Commercial district. The property is located north of Don T. Cates Drive and east of N. F.M. 548. [Read Ordinance Caption]
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS Discuss and consider approval of an ordinance changing the speed limits on FM 548 within the City of Forney. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider a Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement for Wastewater System Hydraulic Model with Burgess & Niple, Inc., and all related issues
Discuss and Consider Schrickel, Rollins and Associates Proposal for professional services and take any action necessary.
X. 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. 1. 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 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. Residential Subdivision Plats XI. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
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.
Discuss and consider approval of a final plat for Gateway Parks Addition, Phase 7, located southwest of the County Road 212 and Helms Trail (County Road 211) intersection in the City of Forney, Texas.
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
IX. 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. XII. ADJOURNMENT