Forney EDC teaches local non-profits about the HOT funds process, considers roof leaks at 106 Main, approves moving Turkey Trax, relocation funds for Emergicon.
The Forney P&Z approved a C.U.P. for an Indian Motorcycle dealer, replat at Chestnut & Broad, larger homes on lots and larger lot sizes, and the plans for the new animal shelter.
Mayor Wilson proclaims May as Motorcyle Safety Awareness Month, presents NTCOG "Hot Stuff Award" to Forney Fire Dept., hears an update on the planned revisions of the FM460 / Broad St. ramps, then holds a very lengthy executive session to consider City Manager and City Attorney applicants.
Early voting April 25 - May 03. Election day May 7, 2016, Polls open 7 AM to 7 PM, see details for polling locations. Photographic Voter ID now required!
During its April 19, 2016 meeting the Forney City Council recognized West Point - bound Cadet Kaden Kinnart, presented financial staff with a GFOAT award; approved changes allowing Enterprise Rental to be next to McDonalds; granted 8 month extension for planning on the recently sold property at FM548 & Hwy 80 which will contain two national chain restaurants.
Forney City Council approves adding "in God we trust" to vehicles, annexing NextEra power company, negotiating with Markout WSC, but denied downtown craft beer and wine store.
On March 29, 2016 Markout WSC held an informative meeting to explain their decision to allow members to vote on merging with Talty WSC. It was very well attended, and quite lively. On April 12, Markout members voted down the merger.
Council approves amended zoning re: parking in driveways; adds Farmers Market to approved uses; is introduced to the idea of taking ownership of part of FM740; reluctantly approves new shopping center at FM1641/FM548/RR tracks.
