APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the Minutes of the September 15, 2020, City Council meeting. 2. Consider approval of the Minutes of the September 22, 2020, Special Joint City Council Planning and Zoning meeting.
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 of a Resolution naming the Forney Messenger as the official newspaper for the City. 2. Consider approval of a Resolution approving the City’s investment policy and broker’s list. 3. Consider a Resolution authorizing the purchase for Body Worn cameras and related equipment. 4. Consider a Resolution approving the Kaufman County Assessments and Collections Contract between the City of Forney and Kaufman County for the collection of assessments levied by the Fox Hollow Public Improvement District No. 1 (Maintenance PID). 5. Consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Perfect Finish Landscaping for landscape maintenance services in the Fox Hollow PID. 6. Consider a Resolution to authorize the City Manager to approve renewal option with SHI Solutions for the annual Microsoft Enterprise Agreement. 7. Consider a Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter, LLP to provide professional services to complete the 2013 section of America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 requirement for developing a Risk and Resilient Plan and Emergency Response Plan and all related issues. 8. Consider approval for the City acceptance for the Public Works Manhole Rehabilitation Services. 9. Consider approval of the acceptance of public improvements for the Chipotle’s Mexican Grill project. 10. Consider authorizing City staff to seek proposals for Wrecker/Towing services for 2021 for the City of Forney. 11. Consider a Resolution authorizing and directing the execution of the First Amendment to North Texas Municipal Water District Regional Water Supply Facilities Amendatory Contract and any related Side Settlement Agreements.
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS Discussion regarding the municipal regulation of the use of golf carts on city streets and all related issues.
Discuss and consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 3 Business Regulations, Article 3.1600 Flood Damage Prevention Regulations. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider appointments to various boards and commissions including the Parks and Recreation Board.
OPEN FORUM/CITIZEN COMMENTS This is the public's opportunity to address the City Council on any matter related to the City. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.042, the City Council cannot discuss, consider, or take action on matters not listed on the agenda. The City Council will receive citizen comments on non-agenda items, 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.
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. Hazardous Pay Grant – COVID 19 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 Secretary 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 Liberty 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 September 15, 2020, City Council meeting. 2. Consider approval of the Minutes of the September 22, 2020, Special Joint City Council Planning and Zoning meeting.
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 of a Resolution naming the Forney Messenger as the official newspaper for the City. 2. Consider approval of a Resolution approving the City’s investment policy and broker’s list. 3. Consider a Resolution authorizing the purchase for Body Worn cameras and related equipment. 4. Consider a Resolution approving the Kaufman County Assessments and Collections Contract between the City of Forney and Kaufman County for the collection of assessments levied by the Fox Hollow Public Improvement District No. 1 (Maintenance PID). 5. Consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Perfect Finish Landscaping for landscape maintenance services in the Fox Hollow PID. 6. Consider a Resolution to authorize the City Manager to approve renewal option with SHI Solutions for the annual Microsoft Enterprise Agreement. 7. Consider a Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter, LLP to provide professional services to complete the 2013 section of America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 requirement for developing a Risk and Resilient Plan and Emergency Response Plan and all related issues. 8. Consider approval for the City acceptance for the Public Works Manhole Rehabilitation Services. 9. Consider approval of the acceptance of public improvements for the Chipotle’s Mexican Grill project. 10. Consider authorizing City staff to seek proposals for Wrecker/Towing services for 2021 for the City of Forney. 11. Consider a Resolution authorizing and directing the execution of the First Amendment to North Texas Municipal Water District Regional Water Supply Facilities Amendatory Contract and any related Side Settlement Agreements.
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS Discussion regarding the municipal regulation of the use of golf carts on city streets and all related issues.
Discuss and consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 3 Business Regulations, Article 3.1600 Flood Damage Prevention Regulations. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider appointments to various boards and commissions including the Parks and Recreation Board.
OPEN FORUM/CITIZEN COMMENTS This is the public's opportunity to address the City Council on any matter related to the City. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.042, the City Council cannot discuss, consider, or take action on matters not listed on the agenda. The City Council will receive citizen comments on non-agenda items, 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.
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. Hazardous Pay Grant – COVID 19 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 Secretary 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 Liberty 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