PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation by the Forney Education Foundation 2. CWD Presentation
OPEN FORUM/CITIZEN COMMENTS This is the public's opportunity to address the City Council on any matter related to the City. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.041, the City Council cannot discuss, consider, or take action on matters not listed on the agenda. The City Council will receive citizen comments, 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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the Minutes from the September 4, 2018, City Council reception and meeting.
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 for a change order for the Broad Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project CIP #149. 2. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Meadow Ridge Farm Addition, Lot 1, Block A, located west of Reeder Lane and north of Whaley Drive. 3. Consider approval of a final plat for Meadow Ridge Farm Addition, Lot 1, Block A, located west of Reeder Lane and north of Whaley Drive. 4. Consider approval to enter into a contract with Pavecon Public Works, L.P. for the construction services for the Sanitary Sewer and Street Improvements for Austin and Houston Streets Project and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary contracts and all related issues. 5. Consider approval of the acceptance of Public Improvements for the Gateway Pines Phase 1 – Buildings LA and LB.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Hold a public hearing and consider approval of an Ordinance granting a request for a waiver of the 300-foot spacing requirement between a place of business selling alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption and a public school, for two Forney Arts Council special events located within the Central Business District. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a Public Hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1042 to add development standards for Diamond Creek Estates Phase 3. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the development standards and permitted uses of Ordinance No. 13-04. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of a site plan for Victorian Village on Main Street, located northeast of the intersection of E. Main Street and Chestnut Street.
Discuss and consider approval to enter into a contract with RKM Utility Services, Inc. for the construction services for the Redbud Roadway Reconstruction Project and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary contracts and all related issues.
Discuss and consider an Ordinance granting a franchise to Si Energy, L.P. to furnish and supply natural gas within the city limits of Forney.
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance adopting the amended budget for fiscal year 2017-2018. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of an ordinance adopting the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of an ordinance levying ad valorem taxes for Fiscal Year 2018-19 and take any action necessary. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by amending the Master Fee Schedule to reflect changes to certain fees and miscellaneous permits. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of a site plan for the Overland Grove amenity center, located in Phase 1 of the Overland Grove residential subdivision.
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.
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076 and 551.087. Executive Session may be held, under these exceptions, at the end of the Regular Meeting or at any time during the meeting that a need arises for the Council to seek advice from the City Attorney’s Office as to the posted subject matter of this City Council meeting. 1. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074): a. Municipal Court Judges XII. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION XIII. ADJOURNMENT
PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation by the Forney Education Foundation 2. CWD Presentation
OPEN FORUM/CITIZEN COMMENTS This is the public's opportunity to address the City Council on any matter related to the City. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.041, the City Council cannot discuss, consider, or take action on matters not listed on the agenda. The City Council will receive citizen comments, 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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the Minutes from the September 4, 2018, City Council reception and meeting.
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 for a change order for the Broad Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project CIP #149. 2. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Meadow Ridge Farm Addition, Lot 1, Block A, located west of Reeder Lane and north of Whaley Drive. 3. Consider approval of a final plat for Meadow Ridge Farm Addition, Lot 1, Block A, located west of Reeder Lane and north of Whaley Drive. 4. Consider approval to enter into a contract with Pavecon Public Works, L.P. for the construction services for the Sanitary Sewer and Street Improvements for Austin and Houston Streets Project and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary contracts and all related issues. 5. Consider approval of the acceptance of Public Improvements for the Gateway Pines Phase 1 – Buildings LA and LB.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Hold a public hearing and consider approval of an Ordinance granting a request for a waiver of the 300-foot spacing requirement between a place of business selling alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption and a public school, for two Forney Arts Council special events located within the Central Business District. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a Public Hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1042 to add development standards for Diamond Creek Estates Phase 3. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the development standards and permitted uses of Ordinance No. 13-04. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of a site plan for Victorian Village on Main Street, located northeast of the intersection of E. Main Street and Chestnut Street.
Discuss and consider approval to enter into a contract with RKM Utility Services, Inc. for the construction services for the Redbud Roadway Reconstruction Project and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary contracts and all related issues.
Discuss and consider an Ordinance granting a franchise to Si Energy, L.P. to furnish and supply natural gas within the city limits of Forney.
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance adopting the amended budget for fiscal year 2017-2018. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of an ordinance adopting the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of an ordinance levying ad valorem taxes for Fiscal Year 2018-19 and take any action necessary. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by amending the Master Fee Schedule to reflect changes to certain fees and miscellaneous permits. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of a site plan for the Overland Grove amenity center, located in Phase 1 of the Overland Grove residential subdivision.
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.
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076 and 551.087. Executive Session may be held, under these exceptions, at the end of the Regular Meeting or at any time during the meeting that a need arises for the Council to seek advice from the City Attorney’s Office as to the posted subject matter of this City Council meeting. 1. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074): a. Municipal Court Judges XII. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION XIII. ADJOURNMENT