APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the Minutes of the January 5, 2021, 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 the Acceptance of Public Improvements for the 7-Eleven project. 2. Consider Approval of the Acceptance of Public Improvements for the Akron Way Phase I roadway project 3. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Dossett Addition, located northwest of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 740 and County Road 209 in the City of Forney extra-territorial jurisdiction 4. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Pinnacle Montessori - Heartland, located northeast of the F.M. 741 and Interstate Highway 20 intersection in the City of Forney extra-territorial jurisdiction. 5. Consider approval of the authorization to allow staff to seek bids for the Annual Price Agreement Contract for general asphalt and concrete maintenance and all related issues.
Public Hearing on the proposed annexation of approximately 34.2 acres of land located in the Absolom Hyer Survey, Abstract 203 at 11379 County Road 212, owned by the Beene Family Limited Partnership and discussion and possible action on an Ordinance approving the annexation
Public Hearing on the proposed annexation of approximately 3.95 acres of land located in the Absolom Hyer Survey, Abstract 203 at 11263 County Road 212, owned by George Brown and discussion and possible action on an Ordinance approving the annexation.
Public Hearing on the proposed annexation of approximately 7.9 acres of land located in the Absolom Hyer Survey, Abstract 203 at 11305 County Road 212, owned by Edwina Elaine Edwards and discussion and possible action on an Ordinance approving the annexation.
Public Hearing on the proposed annexation of approximately 1.14 acres of land located in the Absolom Hyer Survey, Abstract 203 at 11237 County Road 212, owned by Bobby Wayne Hilbert and discussion and possible action on an Ordinance approving the annexation.
Public Hearing on the proposed annexation of approximately 25.3345 acres of land located in the Absolom Hyer Survey, Abstract 203 on County Road 212, owned by Platform 80-20, LP and discussion and possible action on an Ordinance approving the annexation.
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance rezoning 113.878 acres of land from Agricultural District to Planned Development District with a base zoning of Light Industrial District. The property is located west of Helms Trail and north of Plantation Ridge. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance rezoning 43.615 acres of land from Agricultural District to Planned Development District with a base zoning of Light Industrial District. The property is located at the southeast corner of U.S. Highway 80 and S. Gateway Boulevard. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance zoning 39.16 acres of land to Light Industrial District. The property includes Kaufman County Appraisal District Parcels 7814, 7815,7817, and 7818. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance zoning 47.16 acres of land to Planned Development District with a base zoning of Light Industrial District. The property is located south of U.S. Highway 80 and west of Co. Rd. 212. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance rezoning 349.09 acres of land from Agricultural District to a Planned Development District with a mix of residential and non-residential uses. The property includes 246.38 acres located southeast of Forney High School and south of F.M. 741 and 102.71 acres located east of F.M. 741 and Lakemont Drive. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Seefried Addition, located west of Helms Trail and north of Plantation Ridge.
Discuss and consider approval of a site plan for the Seefried Addition, located west of Helms Trail and north of Plantation Ridge.
Discuss and consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Van Trust Gateway Industrial Addition, located south of U.S. Highway 80 and east of S. Gateway Boulevard.
Discuss and consider approval of a site plan for the Van Trust Addition, located south of U.S. Highway 80 and east of S. Gateway Boulevard
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: l Department Reports (Fire, Police, Municipal Court, Finance) l Citizen Complaints -- Actions taken or to be taken l Upcoming Special Events l Personnel Changes l Commendations l Public Works/Streets Projects, Repairs or Construction l Park Issues l Inspection Issues l CIP Projects
COUNCIL COMMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 551.0415 TEX. GOV'T CODE, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS MAY MAKE A REPORT ABOUT ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST DURING A MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY WITHOUT HAVING GIVEN NOTICE OF THE REPORT. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST INCLUDE: l Expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; l Information regarding holiday schedules; l An honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen, except that a discussion regarding a change in the status of a person’s public office or public employment is not an honorary or salutary recognition for purposes of this subdivision; l A reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; l Information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; and l Announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
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: 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. CARES Act CRF Funding
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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the Minutes of the January 5, 2021, 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 the Acceptance of Public Improvements for the 7-Eleven project. 2. Consider Approval of the Acceptance of Public Improvements for the Akron Way Phase I roadway project 3. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Dossett Addition, located northwest of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 740 and County Road 209 in the City of Forney extra-territorial jurisdiction 4. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Pinnacle Montessori - Heartland, located northeast of the F.M. 741 and Interstate Highway 20 intersection in the City of Forney extra-territorial jurisdiction. 5. Consider approval of the authorization to allow staff to seek bids for the Annual Price Agreement Contract for general asphalt and concrete maintenance and all related issues.
Public Hearing on the proposed annexation of approximately 34.2 acres of land located in the Absolom Hyer Survey, Abstract 203 at 11379 County Road 212, owned by the Beene Family Limited Partnership and discussion and possible action on an Ordinance approving the annexation
Public Hearing on the proposed annexation of approximately 3.95 acres of land located in the Absolom Hyer Survey, Abstract 203 at 11263 County Road 212, owned by George Brown and discussion and possible action on an Ordinance approving the annexation.
Public Hearing on the proposed annexation of approximately 7.9 acres of land located in the Absolom Hyer Survey, Abstract 203 at 11305 County Road 212, owned by Edwina Elaine Edwards and discussion and possible action on an Ordinance approving the annexation.
Public Hearing on the proposed annexation of approximately 1.14 acres of land located in the Absolom Hyer Survey, Abstract 203 at 11237 County Road 212, owned by Bobby Wayne Hilbert and discussion and possible action on an Ordinance approving the annexation.
Public Hearing on the proposed annexation of approximately 25.3345 acres of land located in the Absolom Hyer Survey, Abstract 203 on County Road 212, owned by Platform 80-20, LP and discussion and possible action on an Ordinance approving the annexation.
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance rezoning 113.878 acres of land from Agricultural District to Planned Development District with a base zoning of Light Industrial District. The property is located west of Helms Trail and north of Plantation Ridge. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance rezoning 43.615 acres of land from Agricultural District to Planned Development District with a base zoning of Light Industrial District. The property is located at the southeast corner of U.S. Highway 80 and S. Gateway Boulevard. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance zoning 39.16 acres of land to Light Industrial District. The property includes Kaufman County Appraisal District Parcels 7814, 7815,7817, and 7818. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance zoning 47.16 acres of land to Planned Development District with a base zoning of Light Industrial District. The property is located south of U.S. Highway 80 and west of Co. Rd. 212. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance rezoning 349.09 acres of land from Agricultural District to a Planned Development District with a mix of residential and non-residential uses. The property includes 246.38 acres located southeast of Forney High School and south of F.M. 741 and 102.71 acres located east of F.M. 741 and Lakemont Drive. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Seefried Addition, located west of Helms Trail and north of Plantation Ridge.
Discuss and consider approval of a site plan for the Seefried Addition, located west of Helms Trail and north of Plantation Ridge.
Discuss and consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Van Trust Gateway Industrial Addition, located south of U.S. Highway 80 and east of S. Gateway Boulevard.
Discuss and consider approval of a site plan for the Van Trust Addition, located south of U.S. Highway 80 and east of S. Gateway Boulevard
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: l Department Reports (Fire, Police, Municipal Court, Finance) l Citizen Complaints -- Actions taken or to be taken l Upcoming Special Events l Personnel Changes l Commendations l Public Works/Streets Projects, Repairs or Construction l Park Issues l Inspection Issues l CIP Projects
COUNCIL COMMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 551.0415 TEX. GOV'T CODE, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS MAY MAKE A REPORT ABOUT ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST DURING A MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY WITHOUT HAVING GIVEN NOTICE OF THE REPORT. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST INCLUDE: l Expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; l Information regarding holiday schedules; l An honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen, except that a discussion regarding a change in the status of a person’s public office or public employment is not an honorary or salutary recognition for purposes of this subdivision; l A reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; l Information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; and l Announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
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: 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. CARES Act CRF Funding
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