A lively 2.5 hour workshop was held to work out details about policies for use of the new Spellman Ampitheater. The required changes will be resubmitted to the Planning & Zoning commission in August.
Forney Parks Board hears from a full audience about problems with Forney Soccer Association and begins action to address deliquency; agrees to add a winter adult softball schedule; prepares to tour potential North-side Park property.
Dec. 03 City Council: Recognized Zacherie T. Williams for military service; Recognized Community Thrift and Value Center; Now prefers to implement the Quiet Zone while keeping all RR crossings open; Granted a variance for on-premises consumption of alcohol for Zanata's; Approved changes to employee health insurance, joining Fort Worth coop purchasing system, and amended Wastewater Contract w/ KDMWUD 3.
The FEDC approves $12,500 for ADA construction at 106 E. Main, defers leasing of same, pulls consideration of items re: 215 S. Bois D'arc, approves a termination of the agreements with Zanatas.
The city council awarded Jennifer Clark the Star Employee award, proclaimed Oct. 17 as Forney Messenger day; approved funding for services from the Environmental Co-op and design services for Hwy 80 ramp improvements; reappointed Judge Margaret Spain; amended the ordinance for school-zone speed limits; prohibited parking on Justice Center Dr.; debated the special events policy; amended a contract to allow NFHS onto the wastewater system; extended the Fox Hollow PID agreement for 3 years; and amended the tax abatement agreement for the E.R. development.
The Forney P&Z during its regular Jan. 02 meeting approved a C.U.P. for a Private Club to be downtown at 213 & 215 S. Bois D'Arc, and tabled action re Banquet Hall at 315 S. Bois D'Arc.
