PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation of benefit checks from the BBQ Cook-off to the Forney Food Pantry and Sharing the Love Foundation.
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 May 3, 2018, Special City Council meeting. 2. Consider approval of the Minutes from the May 15, 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 to enter into a contract with Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors, LLC. for the construction services for the 750,000 Gallon Elevated Water Tank Project and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the necessary contracts. 2. Acceptance of Public Improvements for the Reconstruction of Murphy Oil. 3. Acceptance of Public Improvements for Mustang Place Phase 2. 4. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Forney Senior Living Center Addition, located south of Whaley Drive and east of North Gateway Boulevard in the City of Forney, Texas. 5. Consider approval of a final plat for Forney Senior Living Center Addition, located south of Whaley Drive and east of North Gateway Boulevard in the City of Forney, Texas. 6. Consider approval of a final plat for Deen Implement Addition, located at 703 W. Broad Street in the City of Forney, Texas.
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance setting the speed limits at Off-Street areas within the City of Forney. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider action on an Ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the City Code of Ordinances by amending Section 6.05.002 and adding Article 6.08 to provide for the regulation of tire businesses within the City of Forney.
Discuss and consider a Resolution authorizing a project for economic development of an area located at the southeast intersection of Highway 80 and FM 548 and FM 1641. (1st Reading)
Discuss and consider a Resolution authorizing a list of projects for economic development in the City of Forney, Texas. (1st Reading).
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance annexing an approximately 52.354 acres, situated in the Martha Musick Survey, Abstract No. 312, Kaufman County, Texas, Kaufman CAD Property ID 9528 and 9529, generally located on FM 548 south of Pecan Lane.
Consider approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 10, Article 10.02 of the Code of Ordinances to update the park land dedication requirements for the City of Forney and its extra-territorial jurisdiction. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the 2017-18 Forney EDC budget to transfer $151,750.07 from EDC Fund Balance to EDC Business Park Expense for a natural gas line relocation.
Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution approving a 12-inch Waterline Transfer Agreement between Markout Water Supply Corporation and the City of Forney.
Discuss and consider board and commission appointments; Animal Adoption Center/Shelter Advisory Committee; Board of Adjustment; Building Standards Commission Board; Economic Development Corporation; Historic Overlay District Architectural Review Board; Library Board; Park and Recreation Board; Planning and Zoning Commission.
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) - PD; Municipal Court 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: Expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; Information regarding holiday schedules; 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; A reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; 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 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.
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. Discuss action on Final Plat for Gateway Parks subdivision, phase 7 2. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074): a. City Manager b. Municipal Judge XI. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION XII. ADJOURNMENT
PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation of benefit checks from the BBQ Cook-off to the Forney Food Pantry and Sharing the Love Foundation.
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 May 3, 2018, Special City Council meeting. 2. Consider approval of the Minutes from the May 15, 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 to enter into a contract with Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors, LLC. for the construction services for the 750,000 Gallon Elevated Water Tank Project and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the necessary contracts. 2. Acceptance of Public Improvements for the Reconstruction of Murphy Oil. 3. Acceptance of Public Improvements for Mustang Place Phase 2. 4. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Forney Senior Living Center Addition, located south of Whaley Drive and east of North Gateway Boulevard in the City of Forney, Texas. 5. Consider approval of a final plat for Forney Senior Living Center Addition, located south of Whaley Drive and east of North Gateway Boulevard in the City of Forney, Texas. 6. Consider approval of a final plat for Deen Implement Addition, located at 703 W. Broad Street in the City of Forney, Texas.
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance setting the speed limits at Off-Street areas within the City of Forney. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider action on an Ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the City Code of Ordinances by amending Section 6.05.002 and adding Article 6.08 to provide for the regulation of tire businesses within the City of Forney.
Discuss and consider a Resolution authorizing a project for economic development of an area located at the southeast intersection of Highway 80 and FM 548 and FM 1641. (1st Reading)
Discuss and consider a Resolution authorizing a list of projects for economic development in the City of Forney, Texas. (1st Reading).
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance annexing an approximately 52.354 acres, situated in the Martha Musick Survey, Abstract No. 312, Kaufman County, Texas, Kaufman CAD Property ID 9528 and 9529, generally located on FM 548 south of Pecan Lane.
Consider approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 10, Article 10.02 of the Code of Ordinances to update the park land dedication requirements for the City of Forney and its extra-territorial jurisdiction. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the 2017-18 Forney EDC budget to transfer $151,750.07 from EDC Fund Balance to EDC Business Park Expense for a natural gas line relocation.
Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution approving a 12-inch Waterline Transfer Agreement between Markout Water Supply Corporation and the City of Forney.
Discuss and consider board and commission appointments; Animal Adoption Center/Shelter Advisory Committee; Board of Adjustment; Building Standards Commission Board; Economic Development Corporation; Historic Overlay District Architectural Review Board; Library Board; Park and Recreation Board; Planning and Zoning Commission.
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) - PD; Municipal Court 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: Expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; Information regarding holiday schedules; 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; A reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; 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 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.
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. Discuss action on Final Plat for Gateway Parks subdivision, phase 7 2. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074): a. City Manager b. Municipal Judge XI. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION XII. ADJOURNMENT