APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the Minutes of the February 23, 2021, City Council meeting. 2. Consider approval of the Minutes of the February 26, 2021, Special City Council meeting. 3. Consider approval of the Minutes of the March 2, 2021, 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 Steering Committee of Cities served by Oncor and authorizing the payment of 2021 membership dues to fund regulatory and related activities related to the Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC. 2. Consider a Resolution setting a date, time and place for a public hearing on the proposed annexation of an approximate 21.073 acres located on County Road 212, in the Absolom Hyer Survey, Abstract 203 owned by Platform 80-20, LP. 3. Consider approval of the Stillwater One Addition Preliminary Plat. The property is located south of U.S. Highway 80 and west of County Road 212. 4. Consider approval of the Stillwater One Addition Final Plat. The property is located south of U.S. Highway 80 and west of County Road 212. 5. Consider approval of the Stillwater Site Plan. The property is located south of U.S. Highway 80 and west of County Road 212. 6. Consider approval of the HSW Addition Final Plat, located east of S. Gateway Boulevard and south of Akron Way. 7. Consider approval of a revised preliminary plat for Overland Grove. 8. Consider approval of a final plat for Fox Hollow Phase 2B, located west of F.M. 1641 and south of Monitor Boulevard. 9. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Windmill Farms Phase 6B.
Discuss and consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Bellagio Addition, located southeast of Forney High School and south of F.M. 741, and east of F.M. 741 and Lakemont Drive.
Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution approving the professional services agreement with Del Carmen Consulting LLC for consulting services related to racial profiling data and reporting.
Discuss and consider a Resolution approving a Management Agreement by and between the Fox Hollow Public Improvement District No. 1, initially through the authority of the City Council of the City of Forney, Texas, and Neighborhood Management, Inc. for the management the public improvement district known as the Maintenance PID.
Discuss and consider action on the open meeting practices for the City Council and the individual boards and commissions and the use of masks and social distancing practices within City facilities.
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. 47814; SOAH Docket No. 46-18-1344.WS – Petition of 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. b. Formal Grievance Against the City Manager. 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 Attorney b. City Manager 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 February 23, 2021, City Council meeting. 2. Consider approval of the Minutes of the February 26, 2021, Special City Council meeting. 3. Consider approval of the Minutes of the March 2, 2021, 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 Steering Committee of Cities served by Oncor and authorizing the payment of 2021 membership dues to fund regulatory and related activities related to the Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC. 2. Consider a Resolution setting a date, time and place for a public hearing on the proposed annexation of an approximate 21.073 acres located on County Road 212, in the Absolom Hyer Survey, Abstract 203 owned by Platform 80-20, LP. 3. Consider approval of the Stillwater One Addition Preliminary Plat. The property is located south of U.S. Highway 80 and west of County Road 212. 4. Consider approval of the Stillwater One Addition Final Plat. The property is located south of U.S. Highway 80 and west of County Road 212. 5. Consider approval of the Stillwater Site Plan. The property is located south of U.S. Highway 80 and west of County Road 212. 6. Consider approval of the HSW Addition Final Plat, located east of S. Gateway Boulevard and south of Akron Way. 7. Consider approval of a revised preliminary plat for Overland Grove. 8. Consider approval of a final plat for Fox Hollow Phase 2B, located west of F.M. 1641 and south of Monitor Boulevard. 9. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Windmill Farms Phase 6B.
Discuss and consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Bellagio Addition, located southeast of Forney High School and south of F.M. 741, and east of F.M. 741 and Lakemont Drive.
Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution approving the professional services agreement with Del Carmen Consulting LLC for consulting services related to racial profiling data and reporting.
Discuss and consider a Resolution approving a Management Agreement by and between the Fox Hollow Public Improvement District No. 1, initially through the authority of the City Council of the City of Forney, Texas, and Neighborhood Management, Inc. for the management the public improvement district known as the Maintenance PID.
Discuss and consider action on the open meeting practices for the City Council and the individual boards and commissions and the use of masks and social distancing practices within City facilities.
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. 47814; SOAH Docket No. 46-18-1344.WS – Petition of 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. b. Formal Grievance Against the City Manager. 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 Attorney b. City Manager 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