Forney City Council Nov. 18, 2014 reappoints judges, approves contract for water line

  • Quarterly Investment Report
  • Approved, as consent items:
    • Approved the Minutes from the November 4, 2014, City Council meeting.
    • Approved a preliminary plat for 40.854 acres property known as Brooklyn Village (Stonebriar Estates), generally located east of F.M. 740 and south of Bowie Street within the Stonebriar Estates Planned Development.
    • Approved a final plat for 22.313 acres property known as Brooklyn Village (Stonebriar Estates), generally located east of F.M. 740 and south of Bowie Street within the Stonebriar Estates Planned Development.
  • After hearing from Leigh Corson that the judges met State Requirements, and their 2-year terms were up, approved the reappointment of Margaret Spain as Municipal Presiding Judge and the execution of a contract for services.
  • Approved the reappointment of Wade Gent as Associate Municipal Judge and the execution of a contract for services.
  • Approved the reappointment of Cathy Mason Penn as Associate Municipal Judge and the execution of a contract for services.
  • Approved the award of the bid with P.C. Contractors, LLC, for construction services for a twelve-inch water line along Don T. Cates Drive, in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Thousand Seventeen and 79/100 Dollars ($100,017.79), and authorize the City Manager to sign the contract.
    Chris Metz said they were the lowest bidder, and Freeman-Millican had checked their references and they looked good. Mr. Brooks asked him to explain the project - the 12-inch line will provide increased fire protection for Steve Silver Co, and in future will extend to tie into the loop for Lowes, and serve the Don T. Cates business park
  • City Manager's report - Mr. Brooks thanked staff for their work during his time off in India (an "interesting country") and for doing a good job on the Veterans Day ceremony, which was well attended. He reminded everyone about Christmas on Main, Dec. 6.

    Mr. Hobbs asked about a letter concerning closure of the 460 entrance ramp. There ensued discussion of the best way to handle semi-truck traffic leaving Knox headed East, and concluded there is no good option, and members would need to discuss the situation w/ Commissioner Clark.
  • Council returned from executive session about 8PM, and took no action.
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