Council gets road update, ponders retail PD

During its regular Jan. 22, 2019 meeting, the Forney City Council met and in summary: approved funds for Aimee sewer project and detention pond N of Lowes, approved a retail PD on 548 N. of Grayhawk.

• Public Comment - none.
  
• Thoroughfare Plan Update - Mr. Short presented a slide show: listing rights-of-way increases and decreases, some TxDOT plans (which city has no control over). Mr. Johnson asked about 548 median - curbed or flat? Mr. Short didn't know. Mr. Myers asked about relocating CR212. Mr. Short said there were land issues, can look at it. Mr. Myers suggested extending Holly Leaf to Regal.
  
• Approved, as one consent item:
  
  
  • a preliminary plat for Victorian Village on Main Street, located northeast of the intersection of E. Main Street and Chestnut Street.
    
  • a final plat for Victorian Village on Main Street, located northeast of the intersection of E. Main Street and Chestnut Street.
    
  • a preliminary plat for the Goodyear Addition, located at the southwest corner of S. Gateway Boulevard and U.S. Highway 80.
    
  • a Resolution awarding a contract to Atkins Brothers for construction services for the Aimee Street Sanitary Services Project. Documents show a cost of $71,856.
    
  • a Resolution awarding a contract to Iron T Construction for construction services for repairs at the detention pond north of Highway 80 and east of FM 548, adjacent to Lowe's Home Improvement store. Documents show a cost of $107,005.
    
  • a reduction of the Right-of-Way on Reeder Road. Documents state Gateway Development requested reduction from 120' to 90'.

• Held Public Hearing -
  
  
  • Approved (with stipulations) an Ordinance to rezone property from Agricultural District to Planned Development (PD) District with a base zoning of General Retail (GR) District. The property consists of approximately 5 acres located east of S. F.M. 548 and north of the Grayhawk Planned Development.
        Mr. Morgan briefed council: previous request was just GR rezoning, council agreed w/ P&Z more info was needed. The request is now a PD w/ notable revisions; no CUP uses are allowed. Previously, 2 citizens spoke against the request. P&Z voted to approve this request, with stipulations about screening, relocating the dumpster. Ms. Penn asked if applicant would agree to stipulations; Mr. Morgan said yes, but has not produced revised plans due to cost. Mr. Johnson said moving the dumpster might cause issues with drainage plans.
        There was no public input.
        Mayor Wilson asked about pump station in back of Grayhawk, suggesting staff should discuss with applicant.

• Vision 2025 - Goals and Initiatives - Mr Carson sent out the document from the workshop.
  
• Approved a site plan for Lakepointe Retail, located east of S. F.M. 548 and north of the Grayhawk Planned Development.
      Mr. Morgan stated this is for the item just approved, P&Z approved it.
  
• appointments to various boards and commissions including: Library Board; Board of Adjustments; and TIF Board.
      Ms. Brooks provided council with a list of applicants - STYLE="DISPLAY:NONE;">1 , 3 library, 2 TIF.> appointed: library: Monica
  Fields; BOA: Kathryn Coffman, Tiffany Fuqua, Jason Price; TIF: John Walker,
  Ann Lemons received no second, Leif Gillum also no second, Bobby Fackler on 4-2 vote;
  
• Approved a Resolution adopting tax abatement guidelines and criteria for granting a tax abatement in reinvestment zones for economic development.
      Mr. Thatcher said have no abatements, but before can, must have adopted standards, which are valid for 2 years so are expiring. Only changes are dates.
  
• action to accept the resignation of Cory McGee, Council Member Place 1, declaring the seat vacant, and initiate an appointment pursuant to the City of Forney Charter, Section 3.05.
      Mr. Myers asked if had to wait until after executive session to appoint. Mr. Thatcher said council has sever options. Mr. Myers moved to appoint Mike Thomas. Mr. Johnson said they have a precedent and should be followed. Mr. Myers said doing same thing ISD did, want to get someone appointed. Mr. Johnson said protocol, going back to Rodney Vike, applications were taken. Mayor Wilson stated Mr. Myers wanted to bypass anyone who wanted to apply. There was a tense exchange. Mayor Wilson suggested waiting after executive session. Mr. Carson asked Mr. Thatcher if council needed to accept resignation first; Mr. Thatcher said it should be formally accepted or 8 days after resignation, so technically it's in effect but generally is accepted by motion. Mr. Thatcher said would be appropriate to amend the motion to declare position vacant. Mayor Wilson again stated his objection to the motion which breaks protocol. Appointment approved 4-2 (Wilson, Johnson nay)

• City Manager's report - FEDC will be releasing videos shot in May; nctg?; jan 22 fisd?; police academy starting; introduced new IT; Mr. Johnson asked about 18 whlrs parking in lots - staff is preparing ordinance; Mr. Moon asked about construction - Ms. McQuiston said replaced clay tile pipe, part of CMOM maint, did 2" overlay on streets; Mr. Myers asked if downtown lighting has started - contracts are being prepared, there may be a gap on the barber shop, Ms. McQuiston said will take about 5 days , they are removing the old lights.
  
• Council Comments - Mr. Myers excited to see new truck; RP truck & Mike Thomas ; Mr. Moon truck, vision plan; MP truck, thoro plan, thanks CM for his service; Mr. Johnson IT guy, truck, CM, MT his vote was about precedent, not him; Mayor Wilson 24 rededication of school, displeasure how council conducted itself by sidestepping procedure.
  
• Held a 22-minute executive session re:
  
  
  • Kaufman County Appraisal District Board of Directors
    
  • City Council Place Appointment
    
  • Council Member Cory McGee's Resignation

• Took no action, Adjourned at 1947.