AGENDA
FORNEY CITY COUNCIL
POSTPONED FROM
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
UNTIL
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
6:30 p.m.  Regular Meeting 
City Hall, 101 E. Main Street, Forney, Texas 75126
 

The general public can view the meeting live on our video stream at https://www.forneytx.gov/803/Watch-Meetings. If you wish to address the Council on any subject or in open forum at this meeting, you are required to email registration@forneytx.gov no later than Tuesday, February 23, 2021, by 1:00 p.m. You must provide your name and telephone number and state which item(s) you wish to speak on. You will be provided a telephone number and meeting ID which you must dial into 15 minutes prior to the scheduled meeting start time. Due to technical restrictions, those who fail to dial into the meeting at the prescribed time may forfeit their ability to speak at said meeting.
I.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

INVOCATION – COUNCIL MEMBER KEVIN MOON

 
III.

PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS

1.

Proclamation recognizing Police Officer Markeith Pleasant and all Forney Police Professionals.

Documents:
  1. Officer Pleasant Proclamation.pdf
IV.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1.

Consider approval of the Minutes of the February 2, 2021, City Council meeting.

Documents:
  1. 02-02-21 City Council Minutes.pdf
V.

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.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Dossett Final Plat.pdf
  2. Exhibit-Dossett Final Plat.pdf
2.

Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Park Trails, Phase 4.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Park Trails Phase 4 Prelim Plat.pdf
  2. Exhibit-Park Trails Phase 4 Prelim Plat.pdf
3.

Consider approval of a final plat for Park Trails, Phase 4.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Park Trails Phase 4 Final Plat.pdf
  2. Exhibit-Park Trails Phase 4 Final Plat.pdf
4.

Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Brookville Estates, Phase 2.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Brookville Phase 2 Prelim Plat.pdf
  2. Exhibit-Brookville Phase 2 Prelim Plat.pdf
5.

Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Johnson Elementary School, located southwest of Vineyard Way and South F.M. 548.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Johnson Elementary Prelim Plat.pdf
  2. Exhibit-Johnson Elementary Prelim Plat.pdf
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.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Middle School Prelim Plat.pdf
  2. Exhibit-Middle School Prelim Plat.pdf
7.

Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Willett Elementary School, located southwest of Honey Creek Road and South Gateway Boulevard.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Willett Elementary Prelim Plat.pdf
  2. Exhibit-Willett Elementary Prelim Plat.pdf
8.

Consider approval of the authorization to allow staff to seek bids for street work for CR 212 and all related issues.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary- Street Work CR 212 Project - Project Approval.pdf
9.

Consider approval of an RFQ for SCADA system consulting and support.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - SCADA System RFQ.pdf
  2. Forney Texas SCADA RFQ.pdf
10.

Consider action to authorize staff to seek proposals on an RFP for a Holiday Light Display.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Holiday Light Display RFP.pdf
11.

Consider action to authorize staff to seek proposals on an RFPs for Fire, Electrical, HVAC and plumbing trades.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Trades RFP.pdf
12.

Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the application for grant funding for a TASER & Radio Acquisition Project.

Documents:
  1. ITEM SUMMARY - JAG Grant FY 22.pdf
  2. FY22-Criminal-Justice-Program-Justice-Assistance-Grant-Addendum-FINAL.pdf
  3. Certified FY 22 TASER and Radio Application.pdf
  4. DRAFT TASER and Radio Acquisition Project Grant Application Resolution 2-16-2021.pdf
VI.

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]

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Food Trucks.pdf
  2. Exhibit-Food Trucks.pdf
VII.

DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

1.

Discuss and consider approval of a mid-year increase for all employees.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Mid year adjustment.pdf
  2. Mid-year increase example.pdf
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.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Little Flock Site Plan.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Little Flock Site Plan.pdf
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.

Documents:
  1. Summary Form - Resolution approving FEDC Performance Agreement Best Massage Ever.pdf
  2. Resolution - Economic Incentive and Performance Agreement Best Massage Ever LLC.pdf
  3. ECONOMIC Incentive and Performance AGREEMENT - FEDC and Best Massage Ever - Final.pdf
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.

Documents:
  1. Summary Form - Chapter 380 Resolution Bloomfield Homes, L.P..pdf
  2. Resolution - Chapter 380 Bloomfield Homes, L.P..pdf
  3. Forney Chapter 380 Agreement Bloomfield Homes L.P. FINAL.pdf
5.

Discuss Parks and Recreation current and future plans.

6.

Discuss Administration present and future plans.

VIII.

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.
IX.

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
Documents:
  1. Municipal Court Report 2-2-21.pdf
  2. 2021 City Hall Report.pdf
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: 
  • 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

In addition to any executive session already listed above, the City Council of the City of Forney reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed on this agenda, as authorized by the Texas Government Code for the following purposes:

Section 551.071 -- Consultation with Attorney
Section 551.072 -- Deliberations regarding Real Property
Section 551.073 -- Deliberation regarding Prospective Gift
Section 551.074 -- Personnel Matters
Section 551.076 -- Deliberations regarding Security Devices
Section 551.087 -- Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations

This agenda has been reviewed and approved by the City’s legal counsel and the presence of any subject in any Executive Session portion of the agenda constitutes a written interpretation of the Texas Government Code Chapter 551 by legal counsel for the governmental body and constitutes an opinion by the attorney that the items discussed therein may be legally discussed in the closed session portion of the meeting considering available opinions of a court of record and opinions of the Texas Attorney General known to the attorney. This provision has been added to this agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy Texas Government Code Chapter 551.144(c) and the meeting is conducted by all participants in reliance on this opinion.

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I, Tony Carson, City Manager for the City of Forney, Texas, do hereby certify that this Agenda was posted at City Hall, in a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the 16th day of February, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.