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A. WORK SESSION
No Work Session scheduled for this meeting.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Roll call (6 Present, 1 Absent, 0 Excused)
Mayor Carl Sherman introduced Indigo Dillard as Mayor for the Day.
Ms. Morris provide the Oath of Office to Mayor for the Day, Indigo Dillard.
Mayor for a Day Indigo Dillard called the meeting to order at 7:16pm.
1. Invocation by: Gregory Drake, Jubilee Community Church
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Sandy Respess
3. Introduction of Ambassador: Jamie Holbert, Human Resources
Jamie is a 5 year full-time employee of the City of DeSoto's Human Resources Department and has been in her current position of Assistant Human Resources Director since 2011. Prior to employment with the City of DeSoto, Jamie worked as a Human Resource Specialist for EDS in Plano. Ms. Holbert enjoys shopping, spending time with her family and attending plays and movies. Her favorite movie is "Couples Retreat".
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of Proclamation honoring Mayor for a Day.
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Mayor Carl Sherman who presented the proclamation.
2. Presentation of Proclamation honoring Police Chief for a Day.
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Mayor for the Day, Indigo Dillard who presented the proclamation.
3. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of Older American Month.
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Mayor for the Day, Indigo Dillard who read the proclamation. Police Chief Joe Costa accepted the proclamation for Older Americans Month.
4. Presentation of March 2013 Financial Report.
Click Here to View March 2013 Financial Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Tracy Cormier, Accounting Manager, who presented the report.
Councilmember McCowan inquired about the revenue projections exceeding in several categories and whether or not the City could anticipate this trend in the future. Mr. Cormier responded that some, for example, property taxes will level off because most taxes are collected through the month of February in each year.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
Submitted for Council consideration are minutes from the City Council and Historical Foundation as well as consider confirmation of appointments to the Park Development Corporation.
Motion to approve as submitted. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.
Vote to approve as submitted. (Approved)
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 03-05-13, 03-19-13, 04-02-13
Click Here to View 03-05-13 Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 03-19-13 Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 04-02-13 Meeting Minutes
b. Special Meeting - 03-26-13
Click Here to View 03-26-13 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 - N/A
d. DeSoto Economic Development - N/A
e. DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation - 03-07-13
Click Here to View 03-07-13 Meeting Minutes
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
a. Consider confirmation of Boards and Commissions appointments for the Park Development Corporation.
Click Here to View D.3.a. Management Report
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider a Resolution approving the Second Distribution of funds for the Neighborhood Grant Program.
Click Here to View F.1. Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Tracie Hlavinka, Assistant to the City Manager/Community Initiatives, who presented the staff report.
Council discussion regarding the number of Homeowners Associations (HOA)/Neighborhood Associations (NA) that are located in the City versus how many eligible associations applied for the grant, the eligibility requirements for the grant, the differences between an HOA and a NA, and the eligible projects.
Motion to approve the second distribution of grant funds to the HOA's recommended by the Award Selection Committee in the amount of $10,000. Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Councilmember Ledbetter.
Vote to approve the second distribution of grant funds to the HOA's recommended by the Award Selection Committee in the amount of $10,000. (Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
The following citizen wished to address the City Council:
Diana D'Amari
1412 MossLake Drive
DeSoto, Texas 75115
I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Councilmember Ledbetter announced the following:
April 20, 2013
9am until 12 noon
Briarwood Park
1625 W. Belt Line Road
For More Information: 972-230-9651
Councilmember Rachel Proctor announced the following:
African American Repertory Theater Presents
"A Lesson Before Dying"
DeSoto Corner Theater
Play Ends April 28, 2013
Tickets: $25.00
For More Information: 972-572-0998 or aareptheater.com
Councilmember Zander announced the following:
DeSoto Dining and Dialogue
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Open to adults and students who live and/or work in DeSoto
Topics: Voting, Schools, Police Academy
Registration is required -
For More Information: Kathy Jones 972-230-9648 or
www.desotodd.org
Cost: FREE
Councilmember McCowan announced the following:
DeSoto Police Department - 16th Annual Senior Citizens Symposium & Health Fair
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
211 E. Pleasant Run Road - DeSoto
9am until 12 noon
Lunch served at 11:30am
Who May Attend: Anyone 55 years old (or older)
Cost: Free for DeSoto Residents
Registration Deadline: May 7, 2013 (you must register - seating limited)
For more information: Ms. Tyndall 469-685-3055
Councilmember Respess announced the following:
DeSoto Public Library
2nd Annual Teen Summit (for ages 13-18)
Will provide: Readiness Workshops
Registration: April 15, 2013 @ www.desototeensummit2013.evenbrite.com
Mayor's Teen Excellence Certificate (certificate available for ages 16-18 only)
For More Infomation: 972-230-9663
Mayor Carl Sherman announced the following:
DeSoto Municipal Election
Early Voting
April 29 - May 3 (8am-5pm)
May 4 - (8am - 5pm)
May 5 (1pm - 6pm)
May 6-7 (7am - 7pm)
Election Day: 7am to 7pm
Candidates:
Mayor - Place 1 - Carl Sherman
Place 3 - Kristine Clark and Nicole Raphiel
Place 5 - Richard (Dick) North and Terrence Campbell
J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 8:14pm
K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
None.
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A. WORK SESSION
No Work Session scheduled for this meeting.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Roll call (6 Present, 1 Absent, 0 Excused)
Mayor Carl Sherman introduced Indigo Dillard as Mayor for the Day.
Ms. Morris provide the Oath of Office to Mayor for the Day, Indigo Dillard.
Mayor for a Day Indigo Dillard called the meeting to order at 7:16pm.
1. Invocation by: Gregory Drake, Jubilee Community Church
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Sandy Respess
3. Introduction of Ambassador: Jamie Holbert, Human Resources
Jamie is a 5 year full-time employee of the City of DeSoto's Human Resources Department and has been in her current position of Assistant Human Resources Director since 2011. Prior to employment with the City of DeSoto, Jamie worked as a Human Resource Specialist for EDS in Plano. Ms. Holbert enjoys shopping, spending time with her family and attending plays and movies. Her favorite movie is "Couples Retreat".
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of Proclamation honoring Mayor for a Day.
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Mayor Carl Sherman who presented the proclamation.
2. Presentation of Proclamation honoring Police Chief for a Day.
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Mayor for the Day, Indigo Dillard who presented the proclamation.
3. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of Older American Month.
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Mayor for the Day, Indigo Dillard who read the proclamation. Police Chief Joe Costa accepted the proclamation for Older Americans Month.
4. Presentation of March 2013 Financial Report.
Click Here to View March 2013 Financial Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Tracy Cormier, Accounting Manager, who presented the report.
Councilmember McCowan inquired about the revenue projections exceeding in several categories and whether or not the City could anticipate this trend in the future. Mr. Cormier responded that some, for example, property taxes will level off because most taxes are collected through the month of February in each year.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
Submitted for Council consideration are minutes from the City Council and Historical Foundation as well as consider confirmation of appointments to the Park Development Corporation.
Motion to approve as submitted. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.
Vote to approve as submitted. (Approved)
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 03-05-13, 03-19-13, 04-02-13
Click Here to View 03-05-13 Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 03-19-13 Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 04-02-13 Meeting Minutes
b. Special Meeting - 03-26-13
Click Here to View 03-26-13 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 - N/A
d. DeSoto Economic Development - N/A
e. DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation - 03-07-13
Click Here to View 03-07-13 Meeting Minutes
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
a. Consider confirmation of Boards and Commissions appointments for the Park Development Corporation.
Click Here to View D.3.a. Management Report
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider a Resolution approving the Second Distribution of funds for the Neighborhood Grant Program.
Click Here to View F.1. Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Tracie Hlavinka, Assistant to the City Manager/Community Initiatives, who presented the staff report.
Council discussion regarding the number of Homeowners Associations (HOA)/Neighborhood Associations (NA) that are located in the City versus how many eligible associations applied for the grant, the eligibility requirements for the grant, the differences between an HOA and a NA, and the eligible projects.
Motion to approve the second distribution of grant funds to the HOA's recommended by the Award Selection Committee in the amount of $10,000. Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Councilmember Ledbetter.
Vote to approve the second distribution of grant funds to the HOA's recommended by the Award Selection Committee in the amount of $10,000. (Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
The following citizen wished to address the City Council:
Diana D'Amari
1412 MossLake Drive
DeSoto, Texas 75115
I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Councilmember Ledbetter announced the following:
April 20, 2013
9am until 12 noon
Briarwood Park
1625 W. Belt Line Road
For More Information: 972-230-9651
Councilmember Rachel Proctor announced the following:
African American Repertory Theater Presents
"A Lesson Before Dying"
DeSoto Corner Theater
Play Ends April 28, 2013
Tickets: $25.00
For More Information: 972-572-0998 or aareptheater.com
Councilmember Zander announced the following:
DeSoto Dining and Dialogue
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Open to adults and students who live and/or work in DeSoto
Topics: Voting, Schools, Police Academy
Registration is required -
For More Information: Kathy Jones 972-230-9648 or
www.desotodd.org
Cost: FREE
Councilmember McCowan announced the following:
DeSoto Police Department - 16th Annual Senior Citizens Symposium & Health Fair
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
211 E. Pleasant Run Road - DeSoto
9am until 12 noon
Lunch served at 11:30am
Who May Attend: Anyone 55 years old (or older)
Cost: Free for DeSoto Residents
Registration Deadline: May 7, 2013 (you must register - seating limited)
For more information: Ms. Tyndall 469-685-3055
Councilmember Respess announced the following:
DeSoto Public Library
2nd Annual Teen Summit (for ages 13-18)
Will provide: Readiness Workshops
Registration: April 15, 2013 @ www.desototeensummit2013.evenbrite.com
Mayor's Teen Excellence Certificate (certificate available for ages 16-18 only)
For More Infomation: 972-230-9663
Mayor Carl Sherman announced the following:
DeSoto Municipal Election
Early Voting
April 29 - May 3 (8am-5pm)
May 4 - (8am - 5pm)
May 5 (1pm - 6pm)
May 6-7 (7am - 7pm)
Election Day: 7am to 7pm
Candidates:
Mayor - Place 1 - Carl Sherman
Place 3 - Kristine Clark and Nicole Raphiel
Place 5 - Richard (Dick) North and Terrence Campbell
J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 8:14pm
K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
None.
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