AGENDA 
 FORNEY CITY COUNCIL 
 Tuesday, July 19, 2022
 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 – COUNCIL MEMBER JASON ROBERSON

 

III.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1.

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

Documents:
  1. City Council Minutes 07-05-22.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 a Resolution setting a date, time and place for a public hearing on the proposed annexation of an approximate 76.01 acres located in the John Gregg Survey, Abstract No. 171, Kaufman County, Texas, owned by La Frontera Holdings, LLC.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Resolution - Annexation Public Hearing 76.01 acres La Frntera Holdings, LLC.pdf
  2. Resolution - Annexation Public Hearing 76.01 acres La Frontera Holdings, LLC.pdf
  3. Luminant Agreement0001.pdf
2.

Consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Fox Hollow Retail Addition.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Fox Hollow Retail Prelim Plat.pdf
  2. Exhibit-Fox Hollow Retail Prelim Plat.pdf
3.

Consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Towneplace Suites Marriott Forney, located south of U.S. Highway 80 and west of Regal Drive.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Marriott Preliminary Plat.pdf
  2. Exhibit-Marriott Preliminary Plat.pdf
4.

Consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Trailhouse Park Hampton Addition, located north of U.S. Highway 80 and west of Trailhouse Lane.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Trailhouse Hampton Prelim Plat.pdf
  2. Exhibit-Trailhouse Hampton Prelim Plat.pdf
5.

Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Forney Montessori, located southeast intersection of Pinson Road and Ridgecrest Road.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Forney Montessori Prelim Plat.pdf
  2. Exhibit-Forney Montessori Prelim Plat.pdf
6.

Consider approval of a final plat for Forney Montessori, located southeast intersection of Pinson Road and Ridgecrest Road.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Forney Montessori Final Plat.pdf
  2. Exhibit-Forney Montessori Final Plat.pdf
7.

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

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Lovett Forney Final Plat.pdf
  2. Exhibit-Lovett Forney Final Plat.pdf
8.

Consider approval of a site plan for Forney Crossing Retail.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Forney Crossing Site Plan.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Forney Crossing Site Plan.pdf
9.

Consider approval of a site plan for the Bellagio Multifamily, located northwest of the intersection of Bellagio Parkway and Laguna Vista Drive.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Bellagio MultiFamily Site Plan.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Bellagio MultiFamily Site Plan.pdf
10.

Consider approval of a site plan for the Towne Suites Marriott Forney, located south of U.S. Highway 80 and west of Regal Drive.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Towne Suites Marriott Site Plan.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Towne Suites Marriott Site Plan.pdf
11.

Consider approval of a site plan for the Trailhouse Park Hampton Inn, located north of U.S. Highway 80 and west of Trailhouse Lane.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Trailhouse Hampton Site Plan.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Trailhouse Hampton Site Plan.pdf
12.

Consider approval of exterior changes to the main structure at 108 S. Bois d’Arc Street.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-108 S Bois dArc.pdf
  2. Exhibits-108 S Bois dArc.pdf
VI.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

1.

Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider a replat of Lot 3R and 4, Block A, Kroger Drive North Addition, located east of the Trailhouse Lane and Kroger Drive intersection.

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

Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance for a communications tower taller than thirty-six feet (36’). The property is located at 1110 N Kaufman Street. [Read Ordinance Caption]

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Hailey CUP.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Hailey CUP.pdf
3.

Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Gasoline Service Station to operate as an allowed use on property located north of the S. F.M. 548 and F.M. 741 intersection. [Read Ordinance Caption]

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Gas Station CUP.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Gas Station CUP.pdf
4.

Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance for a Conditional Use Permit to allow Coffee Roasting to operate as a permitted use at 309 E. Main Street. [Read Ordinance Caption]

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Coffee Roasting CUP.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Coffee Roasting CUP.pdf
5.

Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance rezoning 20.182 acres of land from Agricultural District to a Planned Development Overlay District with a base zoning of Light Industrial District. The property is located north of the County Road 212 and South Gateway Boulevard intersection. [Read Ordinance Caption]

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Gateway Business Park PD.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Gateway Business Park PD.pdf
6.

Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance to rezone 25.738 acres of property from Agricultural District to Planned Development Overlay District. The property is located south of U.S. Highway 80, east of S. Gateway Boulevard and north of Akron Way. [Read Ordinance Caption]

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Akron Commerce PD.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Akron Commerce PD.pdf
VII.

DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

1.

Presentation on current and future projects of the Economic Development Corporation and current status of new EDC building.

2.

Discuss ARPA Funds with Baker Tilly regarding the application process for Non-Profits, Small Businesses and Residents.

3.

Discuss and consider confirmation of the Civil Service Commission.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary -- Civil Service Commission.pdf
4.

Discuss and consider approval of a revised site plan for the Hailey Pump Station, located at 1110 N Kaufman Street.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Hailey Pump Station Site Plan.pdf
  2. Exhibit-Hailey Pump Station Site Plan.pdf
5.

Discuss and consider a Resolution approving a Developer Participation Agreement with Forster Giles Investments, GP for the construction and relocation of certain public improvements, including water infrastructure at US Highway 80 Frontage Road and Pinson Road.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Resolution for Developer Participation Agreement with Forster Giles Investment for Water Line Improvements.pdf
  2. Resolution - Developer Participation Agreement with Forster Giles Investment for Water Line Improvements.pdf
  3. City of Forney - Developer Participation Agreement Dairy Queen.pdf
  4. Main Water Line - Split Cost.pdf
6.

Discuss and consider board and commission appointments: Building Standards Commission Board and the Park and Recreation Board.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary -- Board and Commission Appointments 7-19-22.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. 2022 City Hall Report.pdf
  2. Municipal Court Report 7-6-22.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.

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 15th day of July, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.