APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the Minutes of the April 5, 2022, City Council meeting.
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 Gateway Parks Phase 5A. 2. Consider approval of a final plat for Gateway Parks Phase 5B. 3. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Lovett Forney Addition, located at the southeast corner of North F.M. 548 and Ridgecrest Road 4. Consider approval of a site plan for City Plaza Phase II, located northeast of the intersection of Regal Drive and the U.S. Highway 80 service road. 5. Consider approval of a site plan for Heartland Dental, located west of the South F.M. 548 and F.M. 1641 intersection.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an amendment to the City of Forney Thoroughfare Plan and Map.
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance to rezone 4.842 acres of property from Commercial District and General Retail District to Commercial District. The property is located at 503 E. U.S. Highway 80.
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance approving a conditional use permit for a hotel to operate with a building height taller than thirty-six feet (36’) at 503 E. U.S. Highway 80.
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance to rezone 0.842 acres of property from Planned Development Overlay District with a base zoning district designated as SF-11 District to a Planned Development Overlay District with a base zoning district designated as Neighborhood Service District. The property is located northwest of the Monitor Boulevard and F.M. 741 intersection.
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance to rezone 3.09 acres of property from Agricultural District to Neighborhood Service District. The property is located east of Lakewood Trail and north of F.M. 741.
Hold a Public Hearing pursuant to Section 372.009, Texas Local Government Code, and consider action on a Resolution establishing the Buffalo Reserve Public Improvement District and accepting findings on the advisability of the proposed improvements
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the budget for fiscal year 2021-2022
Discuss and consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 2.01, “General Provisions,” of the City of Forney Code of Ordinances regarding the definition and offense of noisy animals, the limitation of number of dogs and cats, and to amend the section title for nuisance.
Discuss and consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 2.04, “Care and Protection of Pets and Other Animals,” of the City of Forney Code of Ordinances adding definitions, exceptions, penalties and additional language to coincide with newly passed legislation.
Discuss and consider an Ordinance amending Article 12.03 of the City of Forney Code of Ordinances by amending Section 12.03.032 “Speed Limits on Specific Streets” to provide additional speed restrictions for new school zones in the City of Forney.
Discuss and consider an Ordinance amending Article 12.03 of the City of Forney Code of Ordinances by amending Section 12.03.032 “Speed Limits on Specific Streets” to provide additional speed restrictions for new school zones in the City of Forney.
Discuss and consider board and commission appointments: Parks and Recreation Board; North Texas Municipal Water District 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.
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. City Sanitary Sewer Connection Request 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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the Minutes of the April 5, 2022, City Council meeting.
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 Gateway Parks Phase 5A. 2. Consider approval of a final plat for Gateway Parks Phase 5B. 3. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Lovett Forney Addition, located at the southeast corner of North F.M. 548 and Ridgecrest Road 4. Consider approval of a site plan for City Plaza Phase II, located northeast of the intersection of Regal Drive and the U.S. Highway 80 service road. 5. Consider approval of a site plan for Heartland Dental, located west of the South F.M. 548 and F.M. 1641 intersection.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an amendment to the City of Forney Thoroughfare Plan and Map.
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance to rezone 4.842 acres of property from Commercial District and General Retail District to Commercial District. The property is located at 503 E. U.S. Highway 80.
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance approving a conditional use permit for a hotel to operate with a building height taller than thirty-six feet (36’) at 503 E. U.S. Highway 80.
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance to rezone 0.842 acres of property from Planned Development Overlay District with a base zoning district designated as SF-11 District to a Planned Development Overlay District with a base zoning district designated as Neighborhood Service District. The property is located northwest of the Monitor Boulevard and F.M. 741 intersection.
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance to rezone 3.09 acres of property from Agricultural District to Neighborhood Service District. The property is located east of Lakewood Trail and north of F.M. 741.
Hold a Public Hearing pursuant to Section 372.009, Texas Local Government Code, and consider action on a Resolution establishing the Buffalo Reserve Public Improvement District and accepting findings on the advisability of the proposed improvements
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the budget for fiscal year 2021-2022
Discuss and consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 2.01, “General Provisions,” of the City of Forney Code of Ordinances regarding the definition and offense of noisy animals, the limitation of number of dogs and cats, and to amend the section title for nuisance.
Discuss and consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 2.04, “Care and Protection of Pets and Other Animals,” of the City of Forney Code of Ordinances adding definitions, exceptions, penalties and additional language to coincide with newly passed legislation.
Discuss and consider an Ordinance amending Article 12.03 of the City of Forney Code of Ordinances by amending Section 12.03.032 “Speed Limits on Specific Streets” to provide additional speed restrictions for new school zones in the City of Forney.
Discuss and consider an Ordinance amending Article 12.03 of the City of Forney Code of Ordinances by amending Section 12.03.032 “Speed Limits on Specific Streets” to provide additional speed restrictions for new school zones in the City of Forney.
Discuss and consider board and commission appointments: Parks and Recreation Board; North Texas Municipal Water District 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.
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. City Sanitary Sewer Connection Request 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