July 5 Forney P&Z approves new subdivision S. of Ridgecrest, expansion plans for First Baptist, and expansion of Whaley Drive (at the new fire station)
During a special meeting on June 26, 2017, the Forney City Council convened for about 2 minutes to again approve terminating the Service and Maintenance agreement with Markout WSC. After adjournment, the sizeable assembled crowd expressed displeasure with the decision.
City Council June 20, 2017 approved $250k payment to HP Forney 548 Partners, LP., approved joining the Positive Coaching Alliance, appointed volunteer board members, heard from several Markout customers and Grayhawk residents.
On July 19, 2017, the Forney Animal Shelter Advisory Committee and shelter volunteers met at the new facility for a walk-through. The building should be finished and open mid-July.
During its regular June 01, 2017 meeting, the P&Z denied a request for rental trucks to be added at a golf cart dealer, tabled a procedural change, approved a new office building and a prelim. plat out FM 741.
May 11, 2017 meeting held workshop for H.O.T. fund applicants, briefed on FM548 traffic study, approved grant on Pacific, approved settlement w/ 548 Partners.
Forney P&Z wrestled a probable amenity center for the Wellington Ridge PD, met with attorney, then denied the Gateway Parks request to reduce the size of the amenity center by 66%.
Forney City Council Apr. 18 approved the Racetrac project, several other new businesses, Fox Hollow changes, and appoints people to new Community Improvement Committee.
Forney EDC approves $87k incentive to Racetrak, revelopment grant for 501 E. Main, soon to be Phillips Electric, and moves forward with sale of 212 S. Bois D'arc, the Crumbzz building.
Forney P&Z Apr. 6, 2017 approves some changes to Fox Hollow, a new day care, Christian Brothers Auto, Bush's Chicken, Lakepointe Church and a few other things, tables serious reduction in size of Gateway Parks Amenity Center.
Forney Council presents new Vision, Mission and Value Statements, approves Wynne/Jackson development agreement with changes to masonry definition, request for more of FM740/ Bois D'arc to be released, and removes a Park Board member.