PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 1. Booker T. Washington presentation 2. Presentation by State Representative Keith Bell to Forney Fire Marshal John Holcomb and Assistant Fire Chief Phillip Pyle 3. Recognition of Keith Wilkins for his years of service and dedication to the City of Forney
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the Minutes from the June 18, 2019, 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 a Resolution awarding a contract to Anderson Asphalt & Concrete Paving LLC, for approximately 67,100 square feet Mill & Overlay (M&O) services, and related activities.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider a replat of the C-Life Church Addition final plat.
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider the Mustang Platinum final plat, being a replat of lots 66 through 69 of the Mustang Industrial Park final plat.
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by amending the definition and use classification for a Brewery. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Consider all matters incident and related to providing for the redemption of certain outstanding bonds of the City, including the adoption of a resolution pertaining thereto.
Discuss and consider approval of a revised site plan for Forney Fence, located north of U.S. Highway 80 and west of Mustang Boulevard.
Discuss and consider a Resolution approving a Sewer Agreement with South Forney, LLC for reimbursement of certain costs related to the design and construction of sanitary sewer facilities in the eastern part of the City of Forney.
Discuss and consider a Resolution approving a Joint Participation Agreement for Design and Construction of Whaley Drive with South Forney, LLC for reimbursement of design and construction costs for Whaley Drive and related storm water drainage facilities.
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the FY 2018-19 Budget to transfer $105,000 from the CIP Fund balance to establish project #190 for the construction of a parking lot adjacent to the Kaufman County Sub-Courthouse. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the FY 2018-19 Budget to transfer $50,000 from the CIP Fund balance to establish project #191 for the construction of a parking lot for Community Development. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of authorizing the the purchase of laptops and docks (MDT) for Public Safety and City vehicles.
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: • 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.
EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED MEETING) TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: 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. PUC Docket No. 46662; SOAH Docket No. 473-17-4964.WS – Petition of the Cities of Garland, Mesquite, Plano and Richardson Appealing the Decision by North Texas Municipal Water District Affecting Wholesale Water Rates. b. PUC Docket No. 47814; SOAH Docket No. 476-18-1344.WS - Petition of High Point Water Supply Corporation, Talty Special Utility District, and Markout Water Supply Corporation Appealing the Decision by the City of Forney Affecting Wholesale Water Rates. 2. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074): a. Police Chief
PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 1. Booker T. Washington presentation 2. Presentation by State Representative Keith Bell to Forney Fire Marshal John Holcomb and Assistant Fire Chief Phillip Pyle 3. Recognition of Keith Wilkins for his years of service and dedication to the City of Forney
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the Minutes from the June 18, 2019, 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 a Resolution awarding a contract to Anderson Asphalt & Concrete Paving LLC, for approximately 67,100 square feet Mill & Overlay (M&O) services, and related activities.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider a replat of the C-Life Church Addition final plat.
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider the Mustang Platinum final plat, being a replat of lots 66 through 69 of the Mustang Industrial Park final plat.
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by amending the definition and use classification for a Brewery. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Consider all matters incident and related to providing for the redemption of certain outstanding bonds of the City, including the adoption of a resolution pertaining thereto.
Discuss and consider approval of a revised site plan for Forney Fence, located north of U.S. Highway 80 and west of Mustang Boulevard.
Discuss and consider a Resolution approving a Sewer Agreement with South Forney, LLC for reimbursement of certain costs related to the design and construction of sanitary sewer facilities in the eastern part of the City of Forney.
Discuss and consider a Resolution approving a Joint Participation Agreement for Design and Construction of Whaley Drive with South Forney, LLC for reimbursement of design and construction costs for Whaley Drive and related storm water drainage facilities.
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the FY 2018-19 Budget to transfer $105,000 from the CIP Fund balance to establish project #190 for the construction of a parking lot adjacent to the Kaufman County Sub-Courthouse. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the FY 2018-19 Budget to transfer $50,000 from the CIP Fund balance to establish project #191 for the construction of a parking lot for Community Development. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of authorizing the the purchase of laptops and docks (MDT) for Public Safety and City vehicles.
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: • 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.
EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED MEETING) TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: 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. PUC Docket No. 46662; SOAH Docket No. 473-17-4964.WS – Petition of the Cities of Garland, Mesquite, Plano and Richardson Appealing the Decision by North Texas Municipal Water District Affecting Wholesale Water Rates. b. PUC Docket No. 47814; SOAH Docket No. 476-18-1344.WS - Petition of High Point Water Supply Corporation, Talty Special Utility District, and Markout Water Supply Corporation Appealing the Decision by the City of Forney Affecting Wholesale Water Rates. 2. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074): a. Police Chief