APPROVAL OF MINUTES Consider approval of the Minutes from the August 6, 2019, 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 preliminary plat for Woodlands Crossing, located southeast of the intersection of the Union Pacific Railroad and F.M. 548. 2. Consider approval of a revised preliminary plat for the Lakewood Trails Addition, consisting of 203.851 acres of property located south of F.M. 741 and west of High Country Lane in the City of Forney extra-territorial jurisdiction. 3. Consider approval of a final plat for Lakewood Trails Phase 3, a residential subdivision located south of F.M. 741 and west of High Country Lane in the City of Forney extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2019-2020 and take any action necessary. This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year's budget by $621,719 or 6.49%, and of that $579,885 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year
Hold a public hearing (1st public hearing) on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year by 3.5%
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance for a Cabinet Shop (Manufacturing) to operate as a conditional use at 11578 Industrial Park, Suite B. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance for a Conditional Use Permit for a new building at 204 F.M. 1641 to exceed 36 feet in height. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance for outdoor commercial amusement (pickleball court) to operate as a conditional use at 204 E. U.S. Highway 80. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to define and provide regulations for variety stores and grocery stores. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Public Hearing on a proposed Strategic Partnership Agreement between the City of Forney and Kaufman County Fresh Water Supply District No. 6 and the voluntary annexation for limited purposes of collecting sales tax on a tract of land consisting of 34.263 acres, situated in the Martha Musick Survey, Abstract No. 312, Kaufman County, Texas, KCAD Property ID No. 9714.
Vision 2025 -- Goals and Initiatives -- Discussion and direction in regard to economic development projects located in the Forney Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ).
Discuss and take action on requesting board and committee input on various city matters including a city library and dog park; take possible action on the creation of a citizens committee, “Hall of Honor,” providing for member appointment procedures and charge of the committee.
Discuss and consider appointments to various boards and commissions including the TIF 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
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: Expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; Information regarding holiday schedules; 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; A reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; 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 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.
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. PUC Docket No. 46662; SOAH Docket No. 473-17-4964.WS – Petition of the Cities of Garland, Mesquite, Plano and Richardson Appealing the Decision by North Texas Municipal Water District Affecting Wholesale Water Rates. b. PUC Docket No. 47814; SOAH Docket No. 476-18-1344.WS – Petition 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. 2. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074): a. City Manager b. City Attorney c. City Secretary d. Police Chief 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 Consider approval of the Minutes from the August 6, 2019, 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 preliminary plat for Woodlands Crossing, located southeast of the intersection of the Union Pacific Railroad and F.M. 548. 2. Consider approval of a revised preliminary plat for the Lakewood Trails Addition, consisting of 203.851 acres of property located south of F.M. 741 and west of High Country Lane in the City of Forney extra-territorial jurisdiction. 3. Consider approval of a final plat for Lakewood Trails Phase 3, a residential subdivision located south of F.M. 741 and west of High Country Lane in the City of Forney extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2019-2020 and take any action necessary. This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year's budget by $621,719 or 6.49%, and of that $579,885 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year
Hold a public hearing (1st public hearing) on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year by 3.5%
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance for a Cabinet Shop (Manufacturing) to operate as a conditional use at 11578 Industrial Park, Suite B. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance for a Conditional Use Permit for a new building at 204 F.M. 1641 to exceed 36 feet in height. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance for outdoor commercial amusement (pickleball court) to operate as a conditional use at 204 E. U.S. Highway 80. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to define and provide regulations for variety stores and grocery stores. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Public Hearing on a proposed Strategic Partnership Agreement between the City of Forney and Kaufman County Fresh Water Supply District No. 6 and the voluntary annexation for limited purposes of collecting sales tax on a tract of land consisting of 34.263 acres, situated in the Martha Musick Survey, Abstract No. 312, Kaufman County, Texas, KCAD Property ID No. 9714.
Vision 2025 -- Goals and Initiatives -- Discussion and direction in regard to economic development projects located in the Forney Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ).
Discuss and take action on requesting board and committee input on various city matters including a city library and dog park; take possible action on the creation of a citizens committee, “Hall of Honor,” providing for member appointment procedures and charge of the committee.
Discuss and consider appointments to various boards and commissions including the TIF 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
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: Expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; Information regarding holiday schedules; 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; A reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; 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 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.
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. PUC Docket No. 46662; SOAH Docket No. 473-17-4964.WS – Petition of the Cities of Garland, Mesquite, Plano and Richardson Appealing the Decision by North Texas Municipal Water District Affecting Wholesale Water Rates. b. PUC Docket No. 47814; SOAH Docket No. 476-18-1344.WS – Petition 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. 2. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074): a. City Manager b. City Attorney c. City Secretary d. Police Chief 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