4. Discussion regarding amending Sign Ordinance identifying locations allowing Pole Signs and Monument Signs

B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER

1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department

2. Invocation by: Pastor Charles Seidlitz, Windsor Park Baptist Church

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember James Zander

4. Introduction of Ambassador: Pedro Lozano, Fire Department

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation of Promotions and Life-Saving Awards - Fire Department

2. Presentation of Proclamation in Recognition of Constitution Week

3. Presentation of Citizenship Award to Mayor Sherman by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution - Old Chisholm Trail Chapter

4. Presentation of monthly Financial Report for July 2014 and 3rd Quarter Investment Report

Click Here to View the Financial Report for July 2014

Click Here to View the 3rd Quarter Investment Report

council discussion regarding the permit issued (residential/commercial), possible changes in revenue (increases and/or decreases), concerns regarding water and sewer numbers,

D. CONSENT AGENDA Items are listed on the Consent Agenda by the City Manager and are recommended to the City Council for single vote approval. An item(s) may be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate vote at the request of a Councilmember, the Mayor, or the City Manager.

1. Approval of City Council Minutes

a. Regular Meeting - 07-15-14, 08-05-14

Click Here to View 2014-07-15 City Council Meeting Minutes

Click Here to View 2014-08-05 City Council Meeting Minutes

b. Special Meeting - 08-07-14

Click Here to View 2014-08-07 City Council Meeting Minutes

2. Acceptance of Board and Commission Minutes

a. Arts Commission - N/A

b. Building and Standards Commission - N/A

c. Civil Service Commission - 08-11-14

Click Here to View 2014-08-11 DeSoto Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes

d. DeSoto Economic Development - N/A

e. DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation - N/A

f. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - N/A

g. Library Advisory Board - N/A

h. Park Development Corporation - N/A

i. Planning and Zoning -N/A

j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A

3. Other Items

Consider confirmation of appointments to the Buildings and Standards Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, Park Development Corporation, Tri-City Animal Shelter Board, DeSoto Texas Historical Foundation, Arts Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Click Here to View D.3.a Management Report

Consider confirmation of reappointment by City Manager to the Civil Service Commission.

Click Here to View D.3.b Management Report

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

First Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Rate for Tax Year 2014.

Click Here to View E.1 Management Report

Consider Zoning Case Z-1278-14; an amendment to Planned Development 110 (PD-110) to allow a fourteen foot high fence, opaque polypropylene fabric for screening, and to allow a gate with no screening; an area located south of East Centre Park Boulevard and west of Chalet Drive; consisting of approximately 21.06 acres and containing one lot; Applicant: David Larson; Owner: DW Distribution; and adopting Ordinance.

Click Here to View E.2 Management Report

Consider Zoning Case Z-1280-14; an amendment to Planned Development -20 (PD-20) to allow a hotel without a restaurant, a height of four stories, permit a self-service laundry for guests and to approve the site plan for a tract in the W.M. Wampler Survey; an area south of Centre Park Boulevard and approximately 200 feet west of north I-35 East; on approximately 2.73 acres of land and consisting of one lot; Applicant: Prayes Majmudar; Owner: Gordon Edwards; and adopting Ordinance.

Click Here to View E.3 Management Report

Council discussion regarding meeting banquet space sizes and how many people it will accommodate,

Prayes Majmudar

Council discussion regarding value of the construction, revenue and employment opportunities generated for the city, property taxes,

Council discussion regarding comparisons for Hampton and new proposed hotel in revenue,

Consider Zoning Case Z-1287-14; an amendment to the Williamsburg Planned Development (PD-10) to allow a rehabilitation care institution by-right on tract H4A1 within the Williamsburg Village subdivision; an area south of York Drive and west of Prince George Avenue; consisting of approximately 0.5 acres and containing one lot; Applicant: Susan Shiwach; Owner: Raj Shiwach; and adopting Ordinance.

Click Here to View E.4 Management Report

eric jones york drive

Council discussion regarding the types of jobs that would be available, how many residents,

Council discussion regarding the tax rate,

Council discussion regarding proposed phase 2, use of the product at any other locations, concerns of the commissions who voted against the project, exactly what would the product look like (possibly similar to a tennis court),

The applicant and president of DW Distributors and Dale spoke

Council discussion regarding projection of the tax benefits for DeSoto for the increase in market shares, comments regarding the asthetics which is appealing,

F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business

Consider a professional service contract with Bureau Veritas North America Inc. for construction plan review and inspection services.

Click Here to View F.1 Management Report

Consider and authorize the purchase of three scoreboards at Meadow Creek football complex and five scoreboards at Grimes Baseball complex in the amount of $51,205.

Click Here to View F.2 Management Report

Council discussion regarding clarification regarding the cooperative contract, sponsorship agreements, life expectancy of score boards in the gymnasium (10-12 years),

Consider an Ordinance amending the fiscal year 2013-2014 adopted budget.

Click Here to View F.3 Management Report

Council discussion regarding clarification of the fees, professional services agreement and clarification on picking two firms for 3 years,

Consider approval of contracts for bond counsel services to (1) Norton Rose Fulbright and (2) West & Associates and Andrews Kurth for a base period of three (3) years with two (2) additional three (3) year renewal options.

Click Here to View F.4 Management Report

Consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign on behalf of the City a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the property located at 104 West Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, Texas for the purchase price of $135,000 and other consideration as generally described in the Agreement, and to further authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute other documents and agreements as may be necessary to carry out the City's obligations as set forth in the Purchase and Sale Agreement.

Click Here to View F.5 Resolution

G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business

H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES

I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION

K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION

1. Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: City Secretary.

2. Action resulting from the Executive Session.

Aug 19, 2014 City Council Meeting

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A. WORK SESSION

Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at

Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.

1. Review of Master Agenda

Dr. Richardson reviewed the Master Agenda highlighted the following:

2. Review of Regular Agenda items

3. Discuss and consider reimbursements related to attending Commissioners Court meetings

4. Discussion regarding amending Sign Ordinance identifying locations allowing Pole Signs and Monument Signs

B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER

1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department

2. Invocation by: Pastor Charles Seidlitz, Windsor Park Baptist Church

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember James Zander

4. Introduction of Ambassador: Pedro Lozano, Fire Department

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation of Promotions and Life-Saving Awards - Fire Department

2. Presentation of Proclamation in Recognition of Constitution Week

3. Presentation of Citizenship Award to Mayor Sherman by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution - Old Chisholm Trail Chapter

4. Presentation of monthly Financial Report for July 2014 and 3rd Quarter Investment Report

Click Here to View the Financial Report for July 2014

Click Here to View the 3rd Quarter Investment Report

council discussion regarding the permit issued (residential/commercial), possible changes in revenue (increases and/or decreases), concerns regarding water and sewer numbers,

D. CONSENT AGENDA Items are listed on the Consent Agenda by the City Manager and are recommended to the City Council for single vote approval. An item(s) may be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate vote at the request of a Councilmember, the Mayor, or the City Manager.

1. Approval of City Council Minutes

a. Regular Meeting - 07-15-14, 08-05-14

Click Here to View 2014-07-15 City Council Meeting Minutes

Click Here to View 2014-08-05 City Council Meeting Minutes

b. Special Meeting - 08-07-14

Click Here to View 2014-08-07 City Council Meeting Minutes

2. Acceptance of Board and Commission Minutes

a. Arts Commission - N/A

b. Building and Standards Commission - N/A

c. Civil Service Commission - 08-11-14

Click Here to View 2014-08-11 DeSoto Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes

d. DeSoto Economic Development - N/A

e. DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation - N/A

f. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - N/A

g. Library Advisory Board - N/A

h. Park Development Corporation - N/A

i. Planning and Zoning -N/A

j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A

3. Other Items

Consider confirmation of appointments to the Buildings and Standards Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, Park Development Corporation, Tri-City Animal Shelter Board, DeSoto Texas Historical Foundation, Arts Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Click Here to View D.3.a Management Report

Consider confirmation of reappointment by City Manager to the Civil Service Commission.

Click Here to View D.3.b Management Report

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

First Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Rate for Tax Year 2014.

Click Here to View E.1 Management Report

Consider Zoning Case Z-1278-14; an amendment to Planned Development 110 (PD-110) to allow a fourteen foot high fence, opaque polypropylene fabric for screening, and to allow a gate with no screening; an area located south of East Centre Park Boulevard and west of Chalet Drive; consisting of approximately 21.06 acres and containing one lot; Applicant: David Larson; Owner: DW Distribution; and adopting Ordinance.

Click Here to View E.2 Management Report

Consider Zoning Case Z-1280-14; an amendment to Planned Development -20 (PD-20) to allow a hotel without a restaurant, a height of four stories, permit a self-service laundry for guests and to approve the site plan for a tract in the W.M. Wampler Survey; an area south of Centre Park Boulevard and approximately 200 feet west of north I-35 East; on approximately 2.73 acres of land and consisting of one lot; Applicant: Prayes Majmudar; Owner: Gordon Edwards; and adopting Ordinance.

Click Here to View E.3 Management Report

Council discussion regarding meeting banquet space sizes and how many people it will accommodate,

Prayes Majmudar

Council discussion regarding value of the construction, revenue and employment opportunities generated for the city, property taxes,

Council discussion regarding comparisons for Hampton and new proposed hotel in revenue,

Consider Zoning Case Z-1287-14; an amendment to the Williamsburg Planned Development (PD-10) to allow a rehabilitation care institution by-right on tract H4A1 within the Williamsburg Village subdivision; an area south of York Drive and west of Prince George Avenue; consisting of approximately 0.5 acres and containing one lot; Applicant: Susan Shiwach; Owner: Raj Shiwach; and adopting Ordinance.

Click Here to View E.4 Management Report

eric jones york drive

Council discussion regarding the types of jobs that would be available, how many residents,

Council discussion regarding the tax rate,

The applicant and president of DW Distributors and Dale spoke

Council discussion regarding projection of the tax benefits for DeSoto for the increase in market shares, comments regarding the asthetics which is appealing,

F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business

Consider a professional service contract with Bureau Veritas North America Inc. for construction plan review and inspection services.

Click Here to View F.1 Management Report

Consider and authorize the purchase of three scoreboards at Meadow Creek football complex and five scoreboards at Grimes Baseball complex in the amount of $51,205.

Click Here to View F.2 Management Report

Council discussion regarding clarification regarding the cooperative contract, sponsorship agreements, life expectancy of score boards in the gymnasium (10-12 years),

Consider an Ordinance amending the fiscal year 2013-2014 adopted budget.

Click Here to View F.3 Management Report

Council discussion regarding clarification of the fees, professional services agreement and clarification on picking two firms for 3 years,

Consider approval of contracts for bond counsel services to (1) Norton Rose Fulbright and (2) West & Associates and Andrews Kurth for a base period of three (3) years with two (2) additional three (3) year renewal options.

Click Here to View F.4 Management Report

Consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign on behalf of the City a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the property located at 104 West Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, Texas for the purchase price of $135,000 and other consideration as generally described in the Agreement, and to further authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute other documents and agreements as may be necessary to carry out the City's obligations as set forth in the Purchase and Sale Agreement.

Click Here to View F.5 Resolution

Aug 19, 2014 City Council Meeting

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