APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the Minutes of the November 16, 2021, City Council meeting.
VI. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS Discuss and consider a Resolution to award insurance benefits for the employees of the City of Forney and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract documents. *Presentation from HUB International
Discuss and consider possible action regarding a proposed work plan from Weaver for Phase 2 of the forensic audit engagement for the City of Forney.
Discuss and consider accepting the resignation of Council Member Derald Cooper for Place 5, declaring a vacancy and considering any action pursuant to the authority of the City of Forney Home Rule Charter Section 3.05 to fill the vacancy.
Discuss and consider an Ordinance amending 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.
Discuss and consider action on a Resolution approving an expenditure under Section 501.073 Texas Local Government Code and the First Amendment to the Economic Incentive and Performance Agreement between the Forney Economic Development Corporation and Trailhouse Park, LLC.
Discuss and consider any action on a presentation and report from the 2021 Bond Committee regarding a possible Bond Referendum for future City projects.
Discuss and consider a Resolution approving a Development Agreement between the City of Forney and Holt Lunsford Commercial Investments, LLC for the development of an approximate 126 acres of land located at the intersection of Helms Trail and Akron Way/Sage Hill Parkway.
Discuss and consider a Resolution setting a date, time and place for a public hearing on the proposed annexation of an approximate 18.388 acres located in the Lewis Pearce Survey on Helms Trail, near the intersection of Helms Trail and Akron Way/Sage Hill Parkway.
Discuss and consider board and commission appointments: Economic Development Corporation and Planning and Zoning Commission; name Council liaison for the Parks Board.
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
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.
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. Cause Number 109658-CC2, EQK Bridgeview Plaza, LLC v. City of Forney, Texas. c. Planned Development with Ridgecrest Road Extension. 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 b. City Attorney c. City Secretary d. Municipal Judges X. 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. XI. ADJOURNMENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the Minutes of the November 16, 2021, City Council meeting.
VI. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS Discuss and consider a Resolution to award insurance benefits for the employees of the City of Forney and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract documents. *Presentation from HUB International
Discuss and consider possible action regarding a proposed work plan from Weaver for Phase 2 of the forensic audit engagement for the City of Forney.
Discuss and consider accepting the resignation of Council Member Derald Cooper for Place 5, declaring a vacancy and considering any action pursuant to the authority of the City of Forney Home Rule Charter Section 3.05 to fill the vacancy.
Discuss and consider an Ordinance amending 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.
Discuss and consider action on a Resolution approving an expenditure under Section 501.073 Texas Local Government Code and the First Amendment to the Economic Incentive and Performance Agreement between the Forney Economic Development Corporation and Trailhouse Park, LLC.
Discuss and consider any action on a presentation and report from the 2021 Bond Committee regarding a possible Bond Referendum for future City projects.
Discuss and consider a Resolution approving a Development Agreement between the City of Forney and Holt Lunsford Commercial Investments, LLC for the development of an approximate 126 acres of land located at the intersection of Helms Trail and Akron Way/Sage Hill Parkway.
Discuss and consider a Resolution setting a date, time and place for a public hearing on the proposed annexation of an approximate 18.388 acres located in the Lewis Pearce Survey on Helms Trail, near the intersection of Helms Trail and Akron Way/Sage Hill Parkway.
Discuss and consider board and commission appointments: Economic Development Corporation and Planning and Zoning Commission; name Council liaison for the Parks Board.
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
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.
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. Cause Number 109658-CC2, EQK Bridgeview Plaza, LLC v. City of Forney, Texas. c. Planned Development with Ridgecrest Road Extension. 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 b. City Attorney c. City Secretary d. Municipal Judges X. 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. XI. ADJOURNMENT