AGENDA
 FORNEY CITY COUNCIL
 Tuesday, November 16, 2021
 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
 City Hall, 101 E. Main Street, Forney, Texas 75126
 
I.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – MAYOR AMANDA LEWIS

 

III.

PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS

1.

Proclamation for Small Business Saturday

Documents:
  1. Small Business Saturday November 27 2021.pdf
2.

Presentation by Public Sector Personnel Consultants on Classification and Compensation Study

IV.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1.

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

Documents:
  1. 11-02-2021 City Council Minutes.pdf
V.

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.
VI.

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 the Bowman Group for Police Chief Recruitment Services.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary Form - Police Chief.pdf
  2. Professional Services Agreement Bowman Group - Police Chief Search 2021.pdf
2.

Consider approval of a revised preliminary plat for Gateway Phase 4.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Gateway Phase 4 Preliminary Plat.pdf
  2. Exhibit-Gateway Phase 4 Preliminary Plat.pdf
3.

Consider approval of a final plat for Gateway Phase 4.

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

Consider approval of a site plan for Gateway Apartments Phase 4.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Gateway Phase 4 Site Plan.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Gateway Phase 4 Site Plan.pdf
5.

Consider approval of a final plat for Park Trails, Phase 5.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Park Trails Phase 5 Final Plat.pdf
  2. Exhibit-Park Trails Phase 5 Final Plat.pdf
6.

Consider approval of a final plat for the Bellagio Addition Phase 1A, located south of Forney High School and west of F.M. 741.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Bellagio Phase 1A Final Plat.pdf
  2. Exhibit-Bellagio Phase 1A Final Plat.pdf
7.

Consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Seefried Addition, located east of S. Gateway Boulevard and south of the DDX7 Addition.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Seefried Addition Preliminary Plat.pdf
  2. Exhibit-Seefried Addition Preliminary Plat.pdf
8.

Consider approval of a Resolution supporting the adoption and approval of the Texas Term Sheet and adopting the allocation method for opioid settlement proceeds as set forth in the State of Texas and Texas Political Subdivisions’ Opioid Abatement Fund Council and Settlement Allocation Term Sheet and authorizing the City Manager to take all necessary action.

Documents:
  1. Summary Form - Global Opioid Settlement.pdf
  2. Resolution - Global Opioid Settlement Support.pdf
  3. Opioid Settlement One Pager.pdf
  4. Settlement Allocation Term Sheet.pdf
  5. List of Opioid Remediation Uses.pdf
9.

Consider a Resolution approving a Second Amendment to the Facility Entertainment Management Agreement regarding management of events at the Spellman Amphitheater between the City of Forney and JAC Management Group Forney, LLC.

Documents:
  1. Summary Form - Second Amendment Facility Entertainment Management Agreement.pdf
  2. Resolution - Second Amendment Facility Entertainment Management Agreement.pdf
  3. Second Amendment to Facility Entertainment Management Agreement.pdf
VII.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

1.

Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of a replat of the RideNow Forney Addition.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-RideNow Replat.pdf
  2. Exhibit-RideNow Replat.pdf
2.

Hold a public hearing and consider approval of a replat for Forney PW Storage Addition, located south of the intersection of Kaufman Street and Mesquite Street.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Forney Replat.pdf
  2. Exhibit-Forney Replat.pdf
3.

Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance rezoning 79.8861 acres of land from Light Industrial District to a Planned Development with a base zoning of Light Industrial District. The property is located east of Ridgecrest Road and North F.M. 548. [Read Ordinance Caption]

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Forney Business Park PD.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Forney Business Park PD.pdf
4.

Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance to rezone 68.394 acres of land from Agricultural District to a Planned Development with a base zoning of Light Industrial District. The property is located east of S. Gateway Boulevard and south of the DDX7 Addition. [Read Ordinance Caption]

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Eastgate Logistics PD.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Eastgate Logistics PD.pdf
VIII.

DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

1.

Discuss and consider approval of a site plan for the Eastgate Logistics Center. The property is located east of S. Gateway Boulevard and south of the DDX7 Addition.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Eastgate Logistics Center Site Plan.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Eastgate Logistics Center Site Plan.pdf
2.

Discuss and consider approval of a site plan for Lovett Industrial, located east of Ridgecrest Road and North F.M. 548.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Lovett Industrial Site Plan.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Lovett Industrial Site Plan.pdf
3.

Discuss and consider possible future amendments to Article 1.08 of the City of Forney Code of Ordinances regarding the structure and organization of the Forney Economic Development Corporation and all related issues.

Documents:
  1. Summary Form - FEDC Organization discussion.pdf
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. 2021 City Hall Report.pdf
  2. Municipal Court Report 11-8-210001.pdf
X.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

This section is used to communicate items of community interest, specifically, reminders about upcoming events organized or sponsored by the governing body or other information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that may be of interest to the citizens of Forney.

XI.

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. 47814; SOAH Docket No. 46-18-1344.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.

b.  Windmill Farms Preliminary and Final Plats, Phases 4D-2 and 4D-3; Appeal of determination of Parkland Dedication and Park Development Fees.

2.

Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074):

a.  City Manager

XII.

RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION

IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551, THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION TO CONSIDER ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

XIII.

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.
 
 This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at 972-552-6460 for further information. Braille is not available.
 
 I, Dorothy Brooks, City Secretary 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 12th day of November, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.