City Council OK's ATV, does not annex power plant, delays Raising Canes

During its regular August 16, 2016 meeting, the Forney City Council met and (this is a preliminary and very rough report, subject to revision):

• Budget workshop - Ms. Woodham briefed the council on the budget, and proposed water and sewer rate increases.
  
• investment report: DW doing well.
  
• Approved, as consent items:
  
  
  • quarterly investment reports ending 3/31/16 and 6/30/16.
    
  • public improvements for the Cedars at Gateway Phase 2
    
  • site plan for Sneh Plaza, located on Lot 11, Block B, of the Shafer Plaza at Mustang Crossing final plat.

• Held public hearings:
  
  • Re: an Ordinance amending the City of Forney Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to allow the use of “All Terrain Vehicle Dealer/Sales” in the General Retail District and to provide a definition for All Terrain Vehicle.
    Mr. Morgan briefed council, defining All Terrain Vehicle, recommending this remain a CUP process.
    Mayor Wilson how would this apply to General Retail - Mr. Morgan said yes, it would apply to entire GR district.
    There was no public input.
    The item was approved.
    
  • Re: an Ordinance approving a Conditional Use Permit for the uses of Motorcycle Dealer (New/Repair/Used) and All Terrain Vehicle Dealer/Sales to operate at 113 E. U.S. Highway 80 and 117 E. U.S. Highway 80.
    Mr. Morgan explained previous item was to allow ATV as CUP, this hearing is for a specific use. Will employ 30-35 people, will have large merchandise displayed, which will be brought in at night.
    Mr. Regan asked if was PZ vote was unanimous? yes.
    Mayor Wilson invited rep to come to podium - he said the business is a family environment with a dedicated owner, who runs several other businesses, they are very well kept, this will be a great addition, have many Forney customers already.
    There was no public input.
    The item was approved.

• Held a 90-minute executive session.

• Mayor Wilson asked Ms. Rod to address council - Mr. Stephens thought she might like to wait until council debates. Ms. Rod was pleased with the tough discussions and respect during negotiations.
  Mr. Stephens said the city won't annex now, and detailed the money Luminant would be giving the city. Details to follow.

• Announced a public hearing date for the FY 2016-2017 proposed budget on September 6, 2016.
  
• Approved 2016 Certified Tax Roll.
  
• Approved an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Frisco for the purchase of breathing apparatus and service and maintenance on said equipment.
  
• Approved amending the City Council Rules of Procedure regarding the use of electronic devices-
  Ms. Corsen explained proposed 2 amendments.
  Mr. Stephens said they survived before cell phones. Ms. Penn asked if could add a clock in the meeting room, that is the only time she uses her cell phone.

• Appointed Ryan Reese to the Board of Adjustment. Ms. Brooks said at last meeting, were no applicants for this position, have received one, council could appoint or wait.
  
• Reconsider approval of a preliminary plat for the Broad Street East Addition, located east of F.M. 548 and south of U.S. Highway 80.
  There was a discussion about the left turn lane, and the original RFP for sale of the property that called for right-in/right-out only development. One applicant stated if it wasn't approved, the deal would be broken. Details to follow.

• Held a 10 minute recess so applicants could review the documents.
  2115 - moved to go out of order to
  
• Public input - there was none
  
• City Manager report - instead of reporting around town, this is his last council meeting, wants to let them know how much he enjoyed working with staff. Each city is unique, Forney is no exception, was struck by how friendly citizens are. Glowing feel-good effort in god we trust, demonstrated faith and pride. 2nd was he is a diabetic, had an after meeting event at McDonalds where Mr. Stephens ate french fries with honey.

• Council Comments Mr. McGee would like to see chief get extra manpower; Mr. Stephens thanks attendees, thanks community for giving them time to work out luminant deal, grats to FD; Ms. Powers: glad to be back, had to have surgery, like to recognize recent NFHS graduate who works w/ Sharing the Love ; Ms. Penn condolences to Chief Townsend family, thanks Sharing the Love and FAC, appreciate them. Mr. Johnson thanks luminant & council. Mayor Wilson thanks all recipients of HOT funds. Forney has come a long way, pleased with the outcome re: luminant, great effort, thanks them.
  
• The Raising Canes' group returns. City attorney briefs the mayor and council on the procedure.
  
• Council approves reconsidering, then tabling until next meeting any vote, for all 3:
  
  • Reconsider approval of a preliminary plat for the Broad Street East Addition, located east of F.M. 548 and south of U.S. Highway 80.
    
  • Reconsider approval of a final plat for the Broad Street East Addition, located east of F.M. 548 and south of U.S. Highway 80.
    
  • Reconsider approval of a site plan for Raising Cane’s, located east of F.M. 548 and south of U.S. Highway 80.