PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation recognizing Police Officer Markeith Pleasant and all Forney Police Professionals.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the Minutes of the February 2, 2021, 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 a final plat for Dossett Addition, located northwest of the intersection of F.M. 740 and County Road 209 in the City of Forney extra-territorial jurisdiction. 2. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Park Trails, Phase 4. 3. Consider approval of a final plat for Park Trails, Phase 4. 4. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Brookville Estates, Phase 2. 5. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Johnson Elementary School, located southwest of Vineyard Way and South F.M. 548. 6. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for the new Forney ISD Middle and Intermediate School, located north of F.M. 740 and west of Ranch Road. 7. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Willett Elementary School, located southwest of Honey Creek Road and South Gateway Boulevard. 8. Consider approval of the authorization to allow staff to seek bids for street work for CR 212 and all related issues. 9. Consider approval of an RFQ for SCADA system consulting and support 10. Consider action to authorize staff to seek proposals on an RFP for a Holiday Light Display. 11. Consider action to authorize staff to seek proposals on an RFPs for Fire, Electrical, HVAC and plumbing trades. 12. Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the application for grant funding for a TASER & Radio Acquisition Project.
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 by providing a definition and regulations for Food Trucks and Trailers. [Read Ordinance Caption]
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS 1. Discuss and consider approval of a mid-year increase for all employees. 2. Discuss and consider approval of a revised site plan for Little Flock Baptist Church, located northeast of the intersection of E. Aimee Street and Chestnut Street. 3. Discuss and consider action on a Resolution approving an expenditure under Section 501.073 Texas Local Government Code and a Performance Agreement between the Forney Economic Development Corporation and Best Massage Ever, LLC. 4. Discuss and consider action regarding a Resolution approving a Chapter 380 Grant Agreement with Bloomfield Homes, L.P.; finding that such agreement and grant constitutes a program to make grants and loans pf public money pursuant to Section 380.001 of the Texas Local Government Code to promote economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity within the City; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and providing an effective date. 5. Discuss Parks and Recreation current and future plans. 6. Discuss Administration present and future plans.
OPEN FORUM/CITIZEN COMMENTS This is the public's opportunity to address the City Council on any matter related to the City. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.042, the City Council cannot discuss, consider, or take action on matters not listed on the agenda. The City Council will receive citizen comments on non-agenda items, 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.
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS 1. Discuss and consider approval of a mid-year increase for all employees. 2. Discuss and consider approval of a revised site plan for Little Flock Baptist Church, located northeast of the intersection of E. Aimee Street and Chestnut Street. 3. Discuss and consider action on a Resolution approving an expenditure under Section 501.073 Texas Local Government Code and a Performance Agreement between the Forney Economic Development Corporation and Best Massage Ever, LLC. 4. Discuss and consider action regarding a Resolution approving a Chapter 380 Grant Agreement with Bloomfield Homes, L.P.; finding that such agreement and grant constitutes a program to make grants and loans pf public money pursuant to Section 380.001 of the Texas Local Government Code to promote economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity within the City; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and providing an effective date. 5. Discuss Parks and Recreation current and future plans. 6. Discuss Administration present and future plans.
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
X. 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. XI. ADJOURNMENT
PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation recognizing Police Officer Markeith Pleasant and all Forney Police Professionals.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the Minutes of the February 2, 2021, 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 a final plat for Dossett Addition, located northwest of the intersection of F.M. 740 and County Road 209 in the City of Forney extra-territorial jurisdiction. 2. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Park Trails, Phase 4. 3. Consider approval of a final plat for Park Trails, Phase 4. 4. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Brookville Estates, Phase 2. 5. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Johnson Elementary School, located southwest of Vineyard Way and South F.M. 548. 6. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for the new Forney ISD Middle and Intermediate School, located north of F.M. 740 and west of Ranch Road. 7. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Willett Elementary School, located southwest of Honey Creek Road and South Gateway Boulevard. 8. Consider approval of the authorization to allow staff to seek bids for street work for CR 212 and all related issues. 9. Consider approval of an RFQ for SCADA system consulting and support 10. Consider action to authorize staff to seek proposals on an RFP for a Holiday Light Display. 11. Consider action to authorize staff to seek proposals on an RFPs for Fire, Electrical, HVAC and plumbing trades. 12. Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the application for grant funding for a TASER & Radio Acquisition Project.
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 by providing a definition and regulations for Food Trucks and Trailers. [Read Ordinance Caption]
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS 1. Discuss and consider approval of a mid-year increase for all employees. 2. Discuss and consider approval of a revised site plan for Little Flock Baptist Church, located northeast of the intersection of E. Aimee Street and Chestnut Street. 3. Discuss and consider action on a Resolution approving an expenditure under Section 501.073 Texas Local Government Code and a Performance Agreement between the Forney Economic Development Corporation and Best Massage Ever, LLC. 4. Discuss and consider action regarding a Resolution approving a Chapter 380 Grant Agreement with Bloomfield Homes, L.P.; finding that such agreement and grant constitutes a program to make grants and loans pf public money pursuant to Section 380.001 of the Texas Local Government Code to promote economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity within the City; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and providing an effective date. 5. Discuss Parks and Recreation current and future plans. 6. Discuss Administration present and future plans.
OPEN FORUM/CITIZEN COMMENTS This is the public's opportunity to address the City Council on any matter related to the City. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.042, the City Council cannot discuss, consider, or take action on matters not listed on the agenda. The City Council will receive citizen comments on non-agenda items, 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.
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS 1. Discuss and consider approval of a mid-year increase for all employees. 2. Discuss and consider approval of a revised site plan for Little Flock Baptist Church, located northeast of the intersection of E. Aimee Street and Chestnut Street. 3. Discuss and consider action on a Resolution approving an expenditure under Section 501.073 Texas Local Government Code and a Performance Agreement between the Forney Economic Development Corporation and Best Massage Ever, LLC. 4. Discuss and consider action regarding a Resolution approving a Chapter 380 Grant Agreement with Bloomfield Homes, L.P.; finding that such agreement and grant constitutes a program to make grants and loans pf public money pursuant to Section 380.001 of the Texas Local Government Code to promote economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity within the City; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and providing an effective date. 5. Discuss Parks and Recreation current and future plans. 6. Discuss Administration present and future plans.
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
X. 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. XI. ADJOURNMENT