APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the Minutes from the March 5, 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 a Resolution authorizing continued participation with the ATMOS Cities Steering Committee authorizing the payment of membership dues to fund regulatory and related activities related to the Atmos Energy Corporation. 2. Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with AT&T Communications for establishing new phone service. 3. Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the renewal of the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Forney and Stone Creek Veterinary Hospital for veterinary services. 4. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Forney Marketplace Addition, Block 1, Lot 1 and Lot 2, located northwest of the intersection of East U.S. Highway 80 and Marketplace Boulevard. 5. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Gateway Phase 4, Block D, Lot 1, located east of North F.M. 548 and south of North Gateway Boulevard. 6. Consider approval of a site plan for Gateway Phase 4, Block D, Lot 1, located east of F.M. 548 and south of North Gateway Boulevard. 7. Consider approval of a site plan for Panera Bakery Cafe, located northwest of the intersection of East U.S. Highway 80 and Marketplace Boulevard. 8. Consider approval of a site plan for the Larke Lopez Hair Salon, located at 112 Trinity Street. 9. Consider approval of the authorization to allow staff to seek bids for the construction of the Lady Liberty Monument Relocation Project, and all related issues.
1. 1st Public Hearing regarding the annexation of an approximate 250.5942 acre tract of land owned by Kate Pinson McKellar Estate, et al., situated in the John Gregg Survey, Abstract No. 171, Kaufman County, Texas, Kaufman CAD Property ID 6471, located at 0 S FM 740, south of Dalview Drive. 2. 1st Public Hearing regarding the annexation of an approximate 44.308 acre tract of land owned by Sharon A. Riggs and Linda C. Martin, situated in the John Gregg Survey, Abstract No. 171, Kaufman County, Texas, Kaufman CAD Property ID 6414, located at 0 FM 460, south of the intersection of FM 740 and FM 460. 3. 1st Public Hearing regarding the annexation of an approximate 45.00 acre tract of land owned by TRBP Limited, situated in the John Gregg Survey, Abstract No. 171, Kaufman County, Texas, Kaufman CAD Property ID 196884, located at the end of West Trinity Street. 4. 1st Public Hearing regarding the annexation of an approximate 5.00 acre tract of land owned by John D. Gibson and Sarita K. French, situated in the John Gregg Survey, Abstract No. 171, Kaufman County, Texas, Kaufman CAD Property ID 6583, located at 0 FM 740, south of the intersection of FM 740 and FM 460. 5. 1st Public Hearing regarding the annexation of an approximate 7.304 acre tract of land owned by John D. Gibson and Sarita K. French, situated in the John Gregg Survey, Abstract No. 171, Kaufman County, Texas, Kaufman CAD Property ID 6582, located at 0 FM 740, south of the intersection of FM 740 and FM 460.
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider an Ordinance amending the City of Forney Thoroughfare Plan and Map to amend the roadway classifications and cross sections, add certain new roadway segments, and re-designate or reclassify and realign certain roadway segments. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the City of Forney Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance by amending Section 38, “Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements,” to provide an exception to concrete paving requirements. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance rezoning 108.2 acres of land from the Mixed-Use District to a Planned Development District with single-family, multi-family and commercial uses. The property is located south of the U.S. Highway 80 and F.M. 460 intersection in the City of Forney. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance granting a waiver of the 300-foot spacing requirement between a business selling alcoholic beverages and a school, in order to allow a special event, with alcoholic beverage consumption, to take place outside on Elm Street, adjacent to Eno’s Pizza Tavern at 215 S. Bois D’Arc Street. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of a request for an exception to the paving requirements for off-street parking areas in non-residential districts. The request is for property located west of the intersection of S. Center Street and E. Main Street.
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. GOVT 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 persons 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, ceremoniall 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, THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED MEETING) TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: 1. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074): a. Presiding Municipal Court Judge 2. 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. Don and Laurie Cox, 22 Estate Lane - Claim for Damages b. Growth Management Plan 3. Discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations, or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect (Tex. Gov’t Code Section 551.087): a. Project Tammy Faye b. Forney Marketplace, LLC 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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the Minutes from the March 5, 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 a Resolution authorizing continued participation with the ATMOS Cities Steering Committee authorizing the payment of membership dues to fund regulatory and related activities related to the Atmos Energy Corporation. 2. Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with AT&T Communications for establishing new phone service. 3. Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the renewal of the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Forney and Stone Creek Veterinary Hospital for veterinary services. 4. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Forney Marketplace Addition, Block 1, Lot 1 and Lot 2, located northwest of the intersection of East U.S. Highway 80 and Marketplace Boulevard. 5. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Gateway Phase 4, Block D, Lot 1, located east of North F.M. 548 and south of North Gateway Boulevard. 6. Consider approval of a site plan for Gateway Phase 4, Block D, Lot 1, located east of F.M. 548 and south of North Gateway Boulevard. 7. Consider approval of a site plan for Panera Bakery Cafe, located northwest of the intersection of East U.S. Highway 80 and Marketplace Boulevard. 8. Consider approval of a site plan for the Larke Lopez Hair Salon, located at 112 Trinity Street. 9. Consider approval of the authorization to allow staff to seek bids for the construction of the Lady Liberty Monument Relocation Project, and all related issues.
1. 1st Public Hearing regarding the annexation of an approximate 250.5942 acre tract of land owned by Kate Pinson McKellar Estate, et al., situated in the John Gregg Survey, Abstract No. 171, Kaufman County, Texas, Kaufman CAD Property ID 6471, located at 0 S FM 740, south of Dalview Drive. 2. 1st Public Hearing regarding the annexation of an approximate 44.308 acre tract of land owned by Sharon A. Riggs and Linda C. Martin, situated in the John Gregg Survey, Abstract No. 171, Kaufman County, Texas, Kaufman CAD Property ID 6414, located at 0 FM 460, south of the intersection of FM 740 and FM 460. 3. 1st Public Hearing regarding the annexation of an approximate 45.00 acre tract of land owned by TRBP Limited, situated in the John Gregg Survey, Abstract No. 171, Kaufman County, Texas, Kaufman CAD Property ID 196884, located at the end of West Trinity Street. 4. 1st Public Hearing regarding the annexation of an approximate 5.00 acre tract of land owned by John D. Gibson and Sarita K. French, situated in the John Gregg Survey, Abstract No. 171, Kaufman County, Texas, Kaufman CAD Property ID 6583, located at 0 FM 740, south of the intersection of FM 740 and FM 460. 5. 1st Public Hearing regarding the annexation of an approximate 7.304 acre tract of land owned by John D. Gibson and Sarita K. French, situated in the John Gregg Survey, Abstract No. 171, Kaufman County, Texas, Kaufman CAD Property ID 6582, located at 0 FM 740, south of the intersection of FM 740 and FM 460.
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider an Ordinance amending the City of Forney Thoroughfare Plan and Map to amend the roadway classifications and cross sections, add certain new roadway segments, and re-designate or reclassify and realign certain roadway segments. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the City of Forney Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance by amending Section 38, “Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements,” to provide an exception to concrete paving requirements. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance rezoning 108.2 acres of land from the Mixed-Use District to a Planned Development District with single-family, multi-family and commercial uses. The property is located south of the U.S. Highway 80 and F.M. 460 intersection in the City of Forney. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance granting a waiver of the 300-foot spacing requirement between a business selling alcoholic beverages and a school, in order to allow a special event, with alcoholic beverage consumption, to take place outside on Elm Street, adjacent to Eno’s Pizza Tavern at 215 S. Bois D’Arc Street. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of a request for an exception to the paving requirements for off-street parking areas in non-residential districts. The request is for property located west of the intersection of S. Center Street and E. Main Street.
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. GOVT 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 persons 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, ceremoniall 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, THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED MEETING) TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: 1. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074): a. Presiding Municipal Court Judge 2. 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. Don and Laurie Cox, 22 Estate Lane - Claim for Damages b. Growth Management Plan 3. Discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations, or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect (Tex. Gov’t Code Section 551.087): a. Project Tammy Faye b. Forney Marketplace, LLC 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