AGENDA 
 FORNEY CITY COUNCIL 
 Tuesday, January 18, 2022
 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 
Council Chambers
 City Hall, 101 E. Main Street, Forney, Texas 75126
 


I.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – COUNCIL MEMBER CECIL CHAMBERS

 

III.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1.

Consider approval of the Minutes of the January 4, 2022, City Council meeting.

Documents:
  1. City Council Minutes 01-04-2022.pdf
IV.

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.
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 site plan for Ridgecrest Center Phase II, located southwest of the North F.M. 548 and Ridgecrest Road intersection.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Ridgecrest Addition Site Plan.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Ridgecrest Addition Site Plan.pdf
2.

Consider approval of a site plan for The Learning Experience, located east of the intersection of Trailhouse Lane and Kroger Drive.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Learning Experience Site Plan.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Learning Experience Site Plan.pdf
3.

Consider approval of a site plan for Pinson Crossing Offices, located southeast of the intersection of Pinson Road and Ridgecrest Road.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Pinson Crossing Offices Site Plan.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Pinson Crossing Offices Site Plan.pdf
4.

Consider approval of a final plat for the South F.M. 548 Retail Addition, located west of the South F.M. 548 and F.M 1641 intersection.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-South FM 548 Retail Final Plat.pdf
  2. Exhibits-South FM 548 Retail Final Plat.pdf
VI.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

1.

Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of a replat of Block A, Lot 5 of the Ridgecrest Center Addition.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Ridgecrest Addition Replat.pdf
  2. Exhibit-Ridgecrest Addition Replat.pdf
2.

Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of a replat of Trinity Crossing Phase 5B.

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

Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance approving a conditional use permit for a Child Care Center (Day Care) to operate as a primary use at 700 W. Broad Street. [Read Caption]

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-700 W Broad CUP.pdf
  2. Exhibits-700 W Broad CUP.pdf
4.

Hold a public hearing on the proposed annexation of approximately 18.388 acres of land located in the Lewis Pearce Survey, Abstract 373 on Helms Trail near the intersection of Helms Trail and Akron Way, owned by EQK Bridgeview Plaza, Inc. and discussion and possible action on an Ordinance approving the annexation. [Read Caption]

Documents:
  1. Summary Form - Annexation Public Hearing and Ordinance Holt Lunsford 18.388 acres.pdf
  2. Ordinance - Annexation 18.388 acres Holt Lunsford Commercial Inc.pdf
  3. 31038449_1_Annexation Petition - EQK Bridgeview Plaza Inc. - 18.388 Acre Tract.pdf
  4. Map Exhibit.pdf
5.

Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance to rezone 120.960 acres of property from Agricultural district to a Planned Development with a base zoning district designated as Light Industrial district. The property is located southeast of the Helms Trail and Sage Hill Parkway intersection. [Read Caption]

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Holt Lunsford PD.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Holt Lunsford PD.pdf
6.

Hold a public hearing to receive public comments regarding the completed Water and Sanitary Sewer Impact Fee Study for the 2021 to 2030 planning period.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Update - Public Hearing to Discuss and Review.pdf
  2. FINAL REPORT 1-10-2022.pdf
VII.

DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

1.

Discuss and consider approval of a preliminary plat for Holt Lunsford, located southeast of the Helms Trail and Sage Hill Parkway intersection.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Holt Lunsford Preliminary Plat.pdf
  2. Exhibit-Holt Lunsford Preliminary Plat.pdf
2.

Discuss and consider approval of a site plan for Holt Lunsford, located southeast of the Helms Trail and Sage Hill Parkway intersection.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Holt Lunsford Site Plan.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Holt Lunsford Site Plan.pdf
3.

Discuss and consider a Resolution approving a contract with EIKON Consulting Group, LLC. to provide consulting and design services for Fire Station No.1 Renovation Improvements - CIP 215 project and all related issues.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Professional Services Award Contract for Fire Station No. 1 Renovation Project.pdf
  2. Resolution - Professional Services Agreement Fire Station No 1 Renovation Improvement Project - EIKON Consulting.pdf
  3. Forney Fire Station No.1 Renovation - AIA Contract.pdf
4.

Discuss and consider a Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. to provide consulting and design services for the relocation of utilities for the TxDOT FM 548 expansion project and all related issues.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Professional Services Award Contract for FM 548 Relocation Project.pdf
  2. Resolution - Professional Services Agreement FM 548 Relocations for Expansion Project - HDR Engineering.pdf
  3. Forney TX - Professional Services Agreement Reviewed and Approved by Legal 01.10.2022.pdf
  4. Attachment A Scope of Services City of Forney FM 548 Relocation 010422.pdf
  5. Attachment B Compensation City of Forney FM 548 Relocations - Fee - 2021-12-14.pdf
  6. Attachment C Schedule FM 548 Relocations.pdf
  7. Exhibit D Proposed Relocation Area.pdf
VIII.

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 PD Report for December.pdf
IX.

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.

X.

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.  Claim by Mica Lunt

b.  Stillwater Development Agreement

c.  EQK Bridgeview Plaza v. Forney

2.

Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. (Tex. Gov’t Code Section 551.072):

a.  Project King Kong

3.

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

a.  City Attorney

b.  Planning and Zoning Commissioner(s)

XI.

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.

XII.

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 14th day of January, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.