DeSoto City Council Meeting Agenda City Council Conference Room and City Council Chamber Jim Baugh Government Center DeSoto City Hall 211 E. Pleasant Run Road DeSoto, TX 75115 (972) 230-9646 Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan Mayor Pro Tem Rachel Proctor Councilmember Virgil Helm Councilmember D. Lockhart Jones Councilmember Dick North Councilmember Candice Quarles Councilmember James Zander DATE: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 WORK SESSION: 6:00pm Council Conference Room REGULAR SESSION: 7:00pm Council Chambers As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this meeting may be convened into closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any agenda item listed herein.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department
2. Invocation by: Pastor Michael Mitchell, Church on the Hill
3. Pledge of Allegiance led by: Councilmember DeShaundra Lockhart Jones
4. Introduction of Ambassador: Taeisha Wells, Municipal Court
1. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of Parks and Recreation Month
2. Presentation of the June 2016 Monthly Financial Report
1. Approval of Minutes
2. Other Items
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Approval of a Resolution authorizing the Publication of the Notice of Intention to issue certificates of obligation, in an aggregate principal amount to not exceed $1,100,000 authorizing distribution of a preliminary official statement relating to such series of certificates and authorizing certain other matters relating thereto.
The Citizen Appearances portion of the Agenda is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council cannot discuss issues raised or make any decision at this time. Issues raised may be referred to City Staff for research and possible future action.
I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551. 0415 the City Council may report on the following items: ( 1) expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences; ( 2) information about holiday schedules; 3) recognition of individuals; ( 4) reminders about upcoming City Council events; ( 5) information about community events; and ( 6) announcements involving imminent threat to public health and safety.
K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
1. The City Council shall convene into Executive Session pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(1)(A), Consultation with the City Attorney regarding a proposed settlement agreement with Austin Filter Systems, Inc. in connection with the contemplated and anticipated litigation tentatively styled City of DeSoto, Texas v. Birkhoff, Hendricks Carter, LLP and Austin Filter Systems, Inc., to allow the governmental body to seek the advice of its attorney Action resulting from Executive Session
Jul 19, 2016 City Council Meeting
DeSoto City Council Meeting Agenda City Council Conference Room and City Council Chamber Jim Baugh Government Center DeSoto City Hall 211 E. Pleasant Run Road DeSoto, TX 75115 (972) 230-9646 Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan Mayor Pro Tem Rachel Proctor Councilmember Virgil Helm Councilmember D. Lockhart Jones Councilmember Dick North Councilmember Candice Quarles Councilmember James Zander DATE: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 WORK SESSION: 6:00pm Council Conference Room REGULAR SESSION: 7:00pm Council Chambers As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this meeting may be convened into closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any agenda item listed herein.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department
2. Invocation by: Pastor Michael Mitchell, Church on the Hill
3. Pledge of Allegiance led by: Councilmember DeShaundra Lockhart Jones
4. Introduction of Ambassador: Taeisha Wells, Municipal Court
1. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of Parks and Recreation Month
2. Presentation of the June 2016 Monthly Financial Report
1. Approval of Minutes
2. Other Items
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Approval of a Resolution authorizing the Publication of the Notice of Intention to issue certificates of obligation, in an aggregate principal amount to not exceed $1,100,000 authorizing distribution of a preliminary official statement relating to such series of certificates and authorizing certain other matters relating thereto.
The Citizen Appearances portion of the Agenda is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council cannot discuss issues raised or make any decision at this time. Issues raised may be referred to City Staff for research and possible future action.
I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551. 0415 the City Council may report on the following items: ( 1) expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences; ( 2) information about holiday schedules; 3) recognition of individuals; ( 4) reminders about upcoming City Council events; ( 5) information about community events; and ( 6) announcements involving imminent threat to public health and safety.
K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
1. The City Council shall convene into Executive Session pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(1)(A), Consultation with the City Attorney regarding a proposed settlement agreement with Austin Filter Systems, Inc. in connection with the contemplated and anticipated litigation tentatively styled City of DeSoto, Texas v. Birkhoff, Hendricks Carter, LLP and Austin Filter Systems, Inc., to allow the governmental body to seek the advice of its attorney Action resulting from Executive Session
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