PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 1. Small Business Saturday Proclamation 2. Forney Firefighters Combat Challenge Team Proclamation
[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 Pinnacle Montessori of Forney. 2. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Diamond Creek Estates Phase 3. 3. Consider approval of a revised site plan for ALDI Food Store, located southwest of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 548 and Ridgecrest Road. 4. Consider approval of a revised site plan for RaceTrac Market, located at the northeast corner of F.M. 548 and F.M. 1641. 5. Consider approval of a site plan for the Lakewood Trails amenity center, located northwest of the intersection of Dusk Drive and Dawn Drive in the City of Forney ETJ. 6. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Development Agreement between the City of Forney, Texas and Dan and Sherry Wilson, the owners of a tract of land known as Kaufman CAD Property ID 54950, located on Hollow Creek Dr., Forney, Texas; and being an approximate 49.529 acres in the Martha Musick Survey, Abstract 312, Kaufman County, Texas, and authorizing the City Manager to execute same. 7. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Development Agreement between the City of Forney, Texas and Lewis Family Trust, the owners of a tract of land known as Kaufman CAD Property ID 9627, located at 12125 Lewis Circle, Forney, Texas; and being an approximate 43.972 acres in the Martha Musick Survey, Abstract 312, Kaufman County, Texas, and authorizing the City Manager to execute same. 8. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Development Agreement between the City of Forney, Texas and Nan M. Riter, the owner of a tract of land known as Kaufman CAD Property ID 178219, located on Hollow Creek Dr., Forney, Texas; and being an approximate 20.314 acres in the Martha Musick Survey, Abstract 312, Kaufman County, Texas, and authorizing the City Manager to execute same. 9. Consider a Resolution to award health, dental and life insurance benefits for the employees of the City of Forney and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract documents.
Consider approval of a revised site plan for RaceTrac Market, located at the northeast corner of F.M. 548 and F.M. 1641.
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the City of Forney Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to add special exceptions for residential expansions. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance to rezone approximately 1.540 acres of land, located north of U.S. Highway 80 and east of Mustang Boulevard, from GR, General Retail District to C, Commercial District. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance to rezone property from Agricultural District to General Retail District. The property consists of approximately 3 acres located east of S. F.M. 548 and north of the Grayhawk Planned Development. [Read Ordinance Caption]
2nd Public Hearing regarding the annexation of an approximate 29.224 acre tract of land owned by Pacific & Pinson, situated in the J. Lopez Survey, Abstract No. 286, Kaufman County, Texas, Kaufman CAD Property ID 9187, located on the north side of FM 740 adjacent to current city limits.
2nd Public Hearing regarding the annexation of an approximate 48.717 acre tract of land owned by Helen M. Whaley, situated in the A. Hyer Survey, Abstract No. 203, Kaufman County, Texas, Kaufman CAD Property ID 7810, located on FM 741 near High Country Lane.
2nd Public Hearing regarding the annexation of an approximate 51.431 acre tract of land owned by Whaley Investments, Ltd., situated in the A. Hyer Survey, Abstract No. 203, Kaufman County, Texas, Kaufman CAD Property ID 7865, located on FM 741 near High Country Lane.
Discuss and consider approval of a preliminary plat for Lover’s Landing, located north of U.S. Highway 80 and east of Lovers Lane.
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the 2018-19 Fiscal Year Budget transferring $20,000 from the EDC Fund Balance to the EDC Project Expense line item in support of a new Demolition Grant Program.
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the 2018-19 Fiscal Year Budget transferring $7,500 from the EDC Fund Balance to the EDC Project Expense line item in support of an economic development incentive for new Thai Pho restaurant.
Discuss and consider appointments to various boards and commissions including: Parks and Recreation Board.
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 1. Department Reports
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.
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. 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. Soah Docket No. 471-17-4964.WS; PUC Docket No. 46662--Pet. of Plano, et al. b. PUC Docket No. 47814--Pet. of Talty SUD, et al. c. Growth Management Plan XII. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
2. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Diamond Creek Estates Phase 3. XIII. ADJOURNMENT
PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 1. Small Business Saturday Proclamation 2. Forney Firefighters Combat Challenge Team Proclamation
[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 Pinnacle Montessori of Forney. 2. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Diamond Creek Estates Phase 3. 3. Consider approval of a revised site plan for ALDI Food Store, located southwest of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 548 and Ridgecrest Road. 4. Consider approval of a revised site plan for RaceTrac Market, located at the northeast corner of F.M. 548 and F.M. 1641. 5. Consider approval of a site plan for the Lakewood Trails amenity center, located northwest of the intersection of Dusk Drive and Dawn Drive in the City of Forney ETJ. 6. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Development Agreement between the City of Forney, Texas and Dan and Sherry Wilson, the owners of a tract of land known as Kaufman CAD Property ID 54950, located on Hollow Creek Dr., Forney, Texas; and being an approximate 49.529 acres in the Martha Musick Survey, Abstract 312, Kaufman County, Texas, and authorizing the City Manager to execute same. 7. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Development Agreement between the City of Forney, Texas and Lewis Family Trust, the owners of a tract of land known as Kaufman CAD Property ID 9627, located at 12125 Lewis Circle, Forney, Texas; and being an approximate 43.972 acres in the Martha Musick Survey, Abstract 312, Kaufman County, Texas, and authorizing the City Manager to execute same. 8. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Development Agreement between the City of Forney, Texas and Nan M. Riter, the owner of a tract of land known as Kaufman CAD Property ID 178219, located on Hollow Creek Dr., Forney, Texas; and being an approximate 20.314 acres in the Martha Musick Survey, Abstract 312, Kaufman County, Texas, and authorizing the City Manager to execute same. 9. Consider a Resolution to award health, dental and life insurance benefits for the employees of the City of Forney and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract documents.
Consider approval of a revised site plan for RaceTrac Market, located at the northeast corner of F.M. 548 and F.M. 1641.
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the City of Forney Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to add special exceptions for residential expansions. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance to rezone approximately 1.540 acres of land, located north of U.S. Highway 80 and east of Mustang Boulevard, from GR, General Retail District to C, Commercial District. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance to rezone property from Agricultural District to General Retail District. The property consists of approximately 3 acres located east of S. F.M. 548 and north of the Grayhawk Planned Development. [Read Ordinance Caption]
2nd Public Hearing regarding the annexation of an approximate 29.224 acre tract of land owned by Pacific & Pinson, situated in the J. Lopez Survey, Abstract No. 286, Kaufman County, Texas, Kaufman CAD Property ID 9187, located on the north side of FM 740 adjacent to current city limits.
2nd Public Hearing regarding the annexation of an approximate 48.717 acre tract of land owned by Helen M. Whaley, situated in the A. Hyer Survey, Abstract No. 203, Kaufman County, Texas, Kaufman CAD Property ID 7810, located on FM 741 near High Country Lane.
2nd Public Hearing regarding the annexation of an approximate 51.431 acre tract of land owned by Whaley Investments, Ltd., situated in the A. Hyer Survey, Abstract No. 203, Kaufman County, Texas, Kaufman CAD Property ID 7865, located on FM 741 near High Country Lane.
Discuss and consider approval of a preliminary plat for Lover’s Landing, located north of U.S. Highway 80 and east of Lovers Lane.
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the 2018-19 Fiscal Year Budget transferring $20,000 from the EDC Fund Balance to the EDC Project Expense line item in support of a new Demolition Grant Program.
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the 2018-19 Fiscal Year Budget transferring $7,500 from the EDC Fund Balance to the EDC Project Expense line item in support of an economic development incentive for new Thai Pho restaurant.
Discuss and consider appointments to various boards and commissions including: Parks and Recreation Board.
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 1. Department Reports
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.
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. 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. Soah Docket No. 471-17-4964.WS; PUC Docket No. 46662--Pet. of Plano, et al. b. PUC Docket No. 47814--Pet. of Talty SUD, et al. c. Growth Management Plan XII. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
2. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Diamond Creek Estates Phase 3. XIII. ADJOURNMENT