APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Consider approval of the Minutes of the November 13, 2020, Special Meeting to Canvass the General Election. 2.Consider approval of the Minutes of the November 17, 2020, 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 suspending the January 23, 2021 effective date of CoServ Gas, Ltd.’s requested increase to permit the City time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates; approving cooperation with other similarly situated cities; hiring legal and consulting services to negotiate with the company and direct any necessary appeals; authorizing intervention in Docket OS-20-00005136 at the Railroad Commission; requiring reimbursement of cities’ rate case expenses.
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the budget for fiscal year 2020-2021. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider a Resolution approving a First Amendment to Agreement Regarding Wastewater Treatment Service between the City of Forney and the Kaufman County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1-A
Discuss and consider a Resolution approving the amended bylaws of the Fox Hollow Public Improvement District No. 1, adding a definition for fiscal year of the District and clarifying the time for nominations and election of Board Members for the Board of Directors of the District.
Discuss and consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute a Transportation Agreement between Forney and the City of Mesquite for the transfer of water from Forney facilities to serve the Markout W.S.C. service area.
Discuss and consider an Ordinance approving a petition to include property located northeast of the City of Forney, fully within the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Forney, pursuant to Section 42.022(b) of the Texas Local Government Code. [read Ordinance caption]
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
VIII.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. XI.ADJOURNMENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Consider approval of the Minutes of the November 13, 2020, Special Meeting to Canvass the General Election. 2.Consider approval of the Minutes of the November 17, 2020, 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 suspending the January 23, 2021 effective date of CoServ Gas, Ltd.’s requested increase to permit the City time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates; approving cooperation with other similarly situated cities; hiring legal and consulting services to negotiate with the company and direct any necessary appeals; authorizing intervention in Docket OS-20-00005136 at the Railroad Commission; requiring reimbursement of cities’ rate case expenses.
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the budget for fiscal year 2020-2021. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider a Resolution approving a First Amendment to Agreement Regarding Wastewater Treatment Service between the City of Forney and the Kaufman County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1-A
Discuss and consider a Resolution approving the amended bylaws of the Fox Hollow Public Improvement District No. 1, adding a definition for fiscal year of the District and clarifying the time for nominations and election of Board Members for the Board of Directors of the District.
Discuss and consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute a Transportation Agreement between Forney and the City of Mesquite for the transfer of water from Forney facilities to serve the Markout W.S.C. service area.
Discuss and consider an Ordinance approving a petition to include property located northeast of the City of Forney, fully within the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Forney, pursuant to Section 42.022(b) of the Texas Local Government Code. [read Ordinance caption]
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
VIII.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. XI.ADJOURNMENT