City Council approves Wynne-Jackson agreement on Whaley tract.

During its regular Apr. 04, 2017 meeting, the Forney City Council met and (this is the preliminary report, subject to change):

• Viewed part of a presentation by Forney ISD "Forney Focus 2.0"
  
• Texas Senate Resolution No. 437 - Mr. Fisher read the resolution, which regards the BBQ cookoff and Festival; this allows the city to enter a contest
  
• Mr. Fisher presented the Vision, Mission and Value Statements and brief overview of the City Council Strategic Retreat. The new vision statement: Forney is a vibrant hometown community of opportunity and connectivity without limits. New mission statement: "a community of family values who are dedicated to a safe environment and quality growth."
  
• Approved as consent items:
  
  • Public Improvements for Pinson Crossing, Lot 3 Blk. A. (Waffle House)
    
  • a Resolution in Support of a Committee Substitute to Legislative House Bills 1207 and 1208 regarding Kaufman County Fresh Water Supply Districts 1-A and 1-D.

• Approved an annual audit presentation by Mr. Pruit of Pattillo, Brown & Hill and the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the City of Forney.
  The auditor has given a clean opinion, the highest he can grant.
  
• FM 548 Traffic Operations Study performed by Lee Engineering.
  The representative showed their suggestions for changes to the Regal/Hwy 80 frontage/FM 548 / FM 1641 area.
  
• Approved a proposal by Lee Engineering to update the City’s Thoroughfare Plan.
  Mr. Fisher said the presented info could be incorporated, and funds exist in the contingency fund to pay .
  
• Approved the Development Agreement for the Wynne/Jackson Development located on the Whaley Tract on FM 548. with RP & MP voting no.
  There was a lengthy, animated discussion about the elevated water tower, costs to the city, and sizes of homes and lots.
  Mr. Stephens moved to approve with removing hardy plank from the definition of masonry.
  
• Approved resolution removal of FM 740 (Bois d'Arc) from FM 741 to Pecan Ln from State System.
  
• Approved an Ordinance amending the budget to provide for transfer of funds for Eno's Pizza incentive.
  Mr. Fisher said this is housekeeping item.
  
• Approved a request to participate in the feasibility study for a Kaufman County Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant.
  
• Took no action re: the appointment of a Community Improvement Project Committee.
  
• Update regarding boards and commissions.
  Mr. Fisher said this was because of vacancies on 3 boards, and letter from NTWD about an expiring term for Mr. Cates. The city will advertise these vacancies.
  
• Held a 42-minute executive session re:
  
  • North Texas Municipal Water District
    
  • Deliberate the evaluation and duties of the City Manager
    
  • Deliberate the appointment or dismissal of a public officer including a Parks Board Member

• moved to remove Ryan Cox from Parks board.
  
• Adjourned at 2134