AGENDA 
 FORNEY CITY COUNCIL 
 Tuesday, April 19, 2022
 6:30 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 – MAYOR PRO TEM JAMES TRAYLOR

 

III.

PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS

1.

Proclamation for Arbor Day.

2.

Presentation of FY 2022 Mid-Year Budget Update.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Presentation of Mid-Year Budget Update.pdf
IV.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1.

Consider approval of the Minutes of the April 5, 2022, City Council meeting.

Documents:
  1. City Council Minutes 04-05-2022.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 a final plat for Gateway Parks Phase 5A.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Gateway Parks 5A Final Plat.pdf
  2. Exhibit-Gateway Parks 5A Final Plat.pdf
2.

Consider approval of a final plat for Gateway Parks Phase 5B.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Gateway Parks 5B Final Plat.pdf
  2. Exhibit-Gateway Parks 5B Final Plat.pdf
3.

Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Lovett Forney Addition, located at the southeast corner of North F.M. 548 and Ridgecrest Road.

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

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-City Plaza Site Plan.pdf
  2. Exhibits-City Plaza Site Plan.pdf
5.

Consider approval of a site plan for Heartland Dental, located west of the South F.M. 548 and F.M. 1641 intersection.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Heartland Dental Site Plan.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Heartland Dental Site Plan.pdf
VII.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

1.

Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an amendment to the City of Forney Thoroughfare Plan and Map.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Thoroughfare Amendment.pdf
  2. Exhibit-Thoroughfare Amendment.pdf
2.

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. [Read Ordinance Caption]

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-C Rezone.pdf
  2. Exhibits-C Rezone.pdf
3.

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. [Read Ordinance Caption]

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Hotel Height CUP.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Hotel Height CUP.pdf
4.

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. [Read Ordinance Caption]

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Fox Hollow NS Rezone.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Fox Hollow NS Rezone.pdf
5.

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. [Read Ordinance Caption]

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-NS Rezone.pdf
  2. Exhibits-NS Rezone.pdf
6.

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.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Resolution - Buffalo Reserve PID Creation.pdf
  2. Resolution - Establish Buffalo Reserve PID.pdf
  3. Buffalo Reserve PID - Petition for PID Creation.pdf
VIII.

DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

1.

Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the budget for fiscal year 2021-2022.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-2022 Mid-Year amendment.pdf
  2. Ordinance Amending Budget 2022-Mid-year.pdf
  3. Exhibit A Mid-year update.pdf
2.

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.

Documents:
  1. Summary Form - Ordinance for noisy animals and distrubance by animals.pdf
  2. Noisy Animals, Limitation of Dogs and Cats, and Disturbance by Animals Ordinance.pdf
3.

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.

Documents:
  1. Summary Form - Ordinance for unlawful restraint of dogs.pdf
  2. O22-16 -- Restraint of Dogs Ordinance.pdf
4.

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.

Documents:
  1. FM 740 School Zone Exhibit Lovers Lane to Redbud Dr.pdf
  2. Speed Zone Study-City of Forney.pdf
  3. FM 740-CS 1091-01-Speed Zone Strip Map-Forney-Kaufman County.pdf
  4. Ordinance - School Zone speed regulations FM 740 - Jackson Middle and Rhodes Intermediate.pdf
5.

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.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Willet Elementary School Zone 04 19 2022.pdf
  2. Gateway Blvd - Willett School Zone 4-08-22.pdf
  3. Ordinance - School Zone Speed Regulations Willett Elementary.pdf
6.

Discuss and consider board and commission appointments: Parks and Recreation Board; North Texas Municipal Water District Board.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary -- Board Appointments.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. 2022 City Hall Report.pdf
  2. Municipal Court Monthly Report 4-5-23.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.  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

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