APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the Minutes from the September 3, 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 final plat for Firestone Addition, located southeast of the intersection of F.M. 548 and the Union Pacific Railroad. 2. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Forney Daycare Addition, located east of the F.M. 741 and Monitor Boulevard intersection. 3. Consider approval of a revised site plan for Chick-fil-a, located at 900 E. U.S. Highway 80. 4. Consider approval of a revised site plan for C-Life Church, located at 204 F.M. 1641. 5. Recommendation to Accept Public Improvements - Primrose School of Forney
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance approving a conditional use permit for Auto Repair (Minor) to operate on property located southeast of the intersection of F.M. 548 and the Union Pacific Railroad. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance approving a conditional use permit for a child care center to operate east of the F.M. 741 and Monitor Boulevard intersection. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance adopting the amended budget for fiscal year 2018-2019. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of an ordinance adopting the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2019-20. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of an ordinance levying ad valorem taxes for Fiscal Year 2019-20 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 Firestone, located southeast of the intersection of F.M. 548 and the Union Pacific Railroad.
Discuss and consider approval of a site plan for Children’s Lighthouse, located east of the F.M. 741 and Monitor Boulevard intersection.
Discuss and Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Ice Stars for the operation of a seasonal Ice Rink at Forney Community Park.
Discuss and consider appointments to various boards and commissions including the Building Standards Commission.
Discuss, consider and take any necessary action including action on a Resolution regarding appointing members to the Charter Commission, Issuing the Commissions Charge, and providing an effective date.
Discuss, consider and take any necessary action including action on a Resolution regarding the creation of the Hall of Honor and appointing members to the Hall of Honor Committee and providing an effective date.
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, 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. Victorian Village b. Amended (#1) Master Consolidated Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Forney and the Forney Independent School District 2. 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 deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect: a. Project Sadie b. Project King Kong 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 September 3, 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 final plat for Firestone Addition, located southeast of the intersection of F.M. 548 and the Union Pacific Railroad. 2. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Forney Daycare Addition, located east of the F.M. 741 and Monitor Boulevard intersection. 3. Consider approval of a revised site plan for Chick-fil-a, located at 900 E. U.S. Highway 80. 4. Consider approval of a revised site plan for C-Life Church, located at 204 F.M. 1641. 5. Recommendation to Accept Public Improvements - Primrose School of Forney
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance approving a conditional use permit for Auto Repair (Minor) to operate on property located southeast of the intersection of F.M. 548 and the Union Pacific Railroad. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance approving a conditional use permit for a child care center to operate east of the F.M. 741 and Monitor Boulevard intersection. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance adopting the amended budget for fiscal year 2018-2019. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of an ordinance adopting the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2019-20. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of an ordinance levying ad valorem taxes for Fiscal Year 2019-20 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 Firestone, located southeast of the intersection of F.M. 548 and the Union Pacific Railroad.
Discuss and consider approval of a site plan for Children’s Lighthouse, located east of the F.M. 741 and Monitor Boulevard intersection.
Discuss and Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Ice Stars for the operation of a seasonal Ice Rink at Forney Community Park.
Discuss and consider appointments to various boards and commissions including the Building Standards Commission.
Discuss, consider and take any necessary action including action on a Resolution regarding appointing members to the Charter Commission, Issuing the Commissions Charge, and providing an effective date.
Discuss, consider and take any necessary action including action on a Resolution regarding the creation of the Hall of Honor and appointing members to the Hall of Honor Committee and providing an effective date.
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, 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. Victorian Village b. Amended (#1) Master Consolidated Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Forney and the Forney Independent School District 2. 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 deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect: a. Project Sadie b. Project King Kong 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