AGENDA 
 FORNEY CITY COUNCIL 
 Tuesday, February 4, 2025
 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 
 City Hall Annex/Council Chambers, 101 E. Main Street, Forney, Texas 75126
 


I.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – COUNCIL MEMBER SARAH SALGADO

 

III.

PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS

1.

Presentation & Action - Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings

2.

Wayfare Project Drainage Presentation - Helms Trail - City of Forney ETJ

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Wayfare Drainage Discussion.pdf
IV.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1.

Consider approval of the Minutes of the January 21, 2025 (Regular) City Council Meeting. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. 01-21-2025 Meeting Minutes - Draft.pdf
V.

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.

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 of a Resolution of the City of Forney ordering a General Election for Mayor and Place 2 to be held on May 3, 2025, and, if required, a runoff election to be held on June 7, 2025; prescribing the time, manner, and conduct of the election in accordance with a Joint Election Contract for Joint Election Services with the Elections Administrator of Kaufman County; and providing an effective date. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Ordering May 3, 2025 General Election (Mayor and Place 2).pdf
  2. Draft Resolution with Exhibits - Ordering May 3, 2025 General Election (Mayor and Place 2).pdf
2.

Consider a Resolution authorizing continued participation with the Steering Committee of Cities served by Oncor and authorizing the payment of 2024 and 2025 membership dues to fund regulatory and legal proceedings and activities related to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - OCSC 2025 Assessment.pdf
  2. Resolution - 2025 OCSC Assessment.pdf
  3. OCSC 2024 Year in Review.pdf
  4. 2024 OCSC Invoice-Forney.pdf
  5. 2025 OCSC Invoice-Forney.pdf
3.

Consider a Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Freeman-Millican, Inc. to review and update the City of Forney’s Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Study. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary Professional Services Freeman Millican_Legal Review.pdf
  2. Resolution - Professional Services Agreement Freeman Millican Impact Fee Update 2025.pdf
  3. Standard Engineering Agreement Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Update 2025.pdf
4.

Consider a Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Freeman-Millican, Inc., to provide consulting and design services for a new 8-inch water line loop from Painted Trail to Industrial Drive and all related issues. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Professional Services Award Contract for Project Lollipop.pdf
  2. Resolution - Professional Services Agreement Freeman.pdf
  3. Standard Engineering Agreement - Reviewed by legal.pdf
VII.

DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

1.

Remove from the Table, discuss and consider board and commission appointments: Board of Adjustment and Forney Economic Development Corporation. (Staff has no recommendation on the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Board-Commission Appointment(s).pdf
  2. Listing of (Re)Applicants and Term Appointment Report.pdf
2.

Discuss and consider a Resolution appointing individuals to a capital improvements advisory committee for the purpose of assisting the City of Forney in its 2025 update of the water and wastewater impact fee study pursuant to Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - CIAC Appointment_Legal Review.pdf
  2. Resolution - CIAC Appointment_Legal Review.pdf
3.

Discuss and take possible action on establishing a legislative program for the 89th Texas Legislative Session. (Staff has no recommendation on the item.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Legislative Program 89th Session.pdf
VIII.

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
IX.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMUNITY EVENTS | COUNCIL COMMENTS

This section is used to communicate items of community interest, specifically, reminders about upcoming events organized or sponsored by the governing body or other information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that may be of interest to the citizens of Forney.

X.

ADJOURNMENT


In addition to any executive session already listed above, if applicable, the City Council of the City of Forney reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed on this agenda, as authorized by the Texas Government Code for the following purposes:
 
 Section 551.071 -- Consultation with Attorney
 Section 551.072 -- Deliberations regarding Real Property
 Section 551.073 -- Deliberation regarding Prospective Gift
 Section 551.074 -- Personnel Matters
 Section 551.076 -- Deliberations regarding Security Devices
 Section 551.087 -- Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations
 
This agenda has been reviewed and approved by the City’s legal counsel and the presence of any subject in any Executive Session portion of the agenda constitutes a written interpretation of the Texas Government Code Chapter 551 by legal counsel for the governmental body and constitutes an opinion by the attorney that the items discussed therein may be legally discussed in the closed session portion of the meeting considering available opinions of a court of record and opinions of the Texas Attorney General known to the attorney. This provision has been added to this agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy Texas Government Code Chapter 551.144(c) and the meeting is conducted by all participants in reliance on this opinion.
 
This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at 972-552-6460 for further information. Braille is not available.
 
I, Rosa Rios, City Secretary for the City of Forney, Texas, do hereby certify this Agenda was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall Annex, in a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the 30th day of January 2025, in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.