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 Kenzie Moore III Councilmember Kay Brown-Patrick Councilmember Nicole Raphiel Councilmember Andre' Byrd, Sr. Councilmember Dinah Marks Councilmember Candice Quarles DATE: Tuesday, July 2, 2019 WORK SESSION: 6:00pm Council Conference Room REGULAR SESSION: 7:00pm Council Chambers (Executive session immediately following Regular session) 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 A.C. Nightingale, Sr., Freedom Missionary Baptist Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance led by: Councilmember Andre' Byrd, Sr.
4. Introduction of Ambassador: Chris Henderson, Parks and Recreation Department
1. Approval of Minutes
2. Other Items
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute an Agreement for Professional Services with T. Smith Inspection and Testing, LLC (TSIT), Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc., Team Consultants, Inc., Rone Engineering Services, Ltd., and ECS Southwest, LLP, to provide on-call geotechnical engineering and materials testing services and establish a budget in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for the three-year agreement term, with the execution of each agreement contingent upon successful negotiation of professional fees with each vendor.
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. Note: Citizens will be afforded 3 minutes to speak.
H. 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.
I. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
1. a. Pursuant to Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will convene into executive session to consult with the City Attorney regarding State of Texas v. Jeremiah Quarles; Cause No. F18-00136-Q. b. Action resulting from Executive Session.
J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
Jul 02, 2019 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 Kenzie Moore III Councilmember Kay Brown-Patrick Councilmember Nicole Raphiel Councilmember Andre' Byrd, Sr. Councilmember Dinah Marks Councilmember Candice Quarles DATE: Tuesday, July 2, 2019 WORK SESSION: 6:00pm Council Conference Room REGULAR SESSION: 7:00pm Council Chambers (Executive session immediately following Regular session) 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 A.C. Nightingale, Sr., Freedom Missionary Baptist Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance led by: Councilmember Andre' Byrd, Sr.
4. Introduction of Ambassador: Chris Henderson, Parks and Recreation Department
1. Approval of Minutes
2. Other Items
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute an Agreement for Professional Services with T. Smith Inspection and Testing, LLC (TSIT), Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc., Team Consultants, Inc., Rone Engineering Services, Ltd., and ECS Southwest, LLP, to provide on-call geotechnical engineering and materials testing services and establish a budget in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for the three-year agreement term, with the execution of each agreement contingent upon successful negotiation of professional fees with each vendor.
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. Note: Citizens will be afforded 3 minutes to speak.
H. 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.
I. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
1. a. Pursuant to Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will convene into executive session to consult with the City Attorney regarding State of Texas v. Jeremiah Quarles; Cause No. F18-00136-Q. b. Action resulting from Executive Session.
J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
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