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A. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULT OF POTENTIAL ACTION

Roll call (7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)

Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 4:09pm and advised that the City Council would be going into Executive Session.

1. The City Council will convene into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to consult with the City Attorney regarding pending litigation: Johnny Sutton vs. City of DeSoto, Texas; Cause No. DC-12-12051; 162nd District Court of Dallas County.

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 4:54pm with no action taken.

1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department

2. Invocation by: Pat Chapman, New Light Bible Fellowship Church

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Curtistene McCowan

4. Introduction of Ambassador: Police Department

Kendall McGill has been employed with the City of DeSoto as a Police Officer since January of 2013. Kendall was born in the City of Dallas but grew up in the City of DeSoto attending Cockrell Hill Elementary to DeSoto High School. Kendall graduated from DeSoto High School in 2007 and went directly to Bethune Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida in 2007. He graduated from Bethune Cookman University in 2011 receiving his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and moved back to Texas the same year. Before becoming a Police Officer for the City of DeSoto, Kendall was a Detention Officer at Dallas County Sheriff Department where he maintained a secure detention facility and the safe custody of inmates housed in the North Tower. Kendall's hobbies are spending time with friends and family, going to church, and playing the Bass Guitar for different R&B groups and church functions in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

D. PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation in Recognition of Nori Kelly, Southwest Regional Communications Center 911 Supervisor.

This item will be rescheduled.

2. Presentation of Police Officer promotions

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Joe Costa, Police Chief, who presented the Police Promotions.

3. Presentation of September 2013 Financial Report

Click Here to View September 2013 Financial Reports

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Tishia Jordan, Assistant Finance Director, who presented the financial reports.

Council discussion regarding sales tax annual projected amount of $5.62 million which will exceed budget by at least $200,000, attrition of employees, maintaining expenditures for FY 2013, higher sales tax revenues, and examples of non-departmental expenses.

E. 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 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 - 10-01-13

Click Here to View 2013-10-01 City Council Meeting Minutes

b. Special Meeting - N/A

2. Acceptance of Board and Commission Minutes

a. Arts Commission - N/A

b. Building and Standards Commission - N/A

c. Civil Service Commission - 06-17-13, 08-26-13, 09-30-13

Click Here to View 2013-06-17 Minutes

Click Here to View 2013-08-26 Minutes

Click Here to View 2013-09-30 Minutes

d. DeSoto Economic Development - 07-22-13

Click Here to View 2013-07-22 Minutes

e. DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation - 07-09-13

Click Here to View 2013-07-09 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 a Resolution to adopt DeSoto Financial Policies.

Click Here to View DeSoto Financial Policies

b. Consider a Resolution to adopt Audit and Finance Committee Guidelines.

Click Here to View Audit and Finance Committee Guidelines

c. Consider confirmation of appointments to the Keep DeSoto Beautiful Corporation; DeSoto, Texas, Historical Foundation; Building and Standards Commission; Planning and Zoning Commission; and, the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Click Here to View Boards and Commissions Appointments

Submitted for consideration are minutes from the DeSoto City Council, Civil Service Commission, DeSoto Economic Development Corporation, DeSoto, Texas, Historical Foundation as well as Consider a Resolution to adopt DeSoto Financial Policies; Consider a Resolution to adopt Audit and Finance Committee Guidelines; and Consider confirmation of appointments to the Keep DeSoto Beautiful Corporation; DeSoto, Texas, Historical Foundation; Building and Standards Commission; Planning and Zoning Commission and, the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Motion to approve as submitted. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter, seconded by Councilmember North.

NOTE: After the motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter and seconded by Councilmember North, Councilmember Clark requested to pull item D.3.a. for further discussion. Following Council and City Attorney discussion regarding procedures to remove items from the Consent Agenda for further discussion, Mayor Sherman called for the vote.

Motion to remove item D.3.a. DeSoto Financial Polices for further discussion. Moved by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Councilmember Zander.

Vote to approve as submitted. (Declined)

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda items with the exception of item D.3.a. thus removing this item for a separate vote. Moved by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Councilmember Zander.

Vote to approve the Consent Agenda items with the exception of item D.3.a. thus removing this item for a separate vote. (Approved)

Ms. Morris read the agenda item: Consider a Resolution to adopt DeSoto Financial policies.

Council discussion regarding specific language in the policy allowing the City Manager the authority to access funds from the emergency reserve fund with only discussions with the City Council and not approval by the City Council. Councilmember Clark wished to table the issue to have further discussion at a Work Session in order to address her concerns.

Motion to table item D.3.a. from the Consent Agenda to a scheduled Work Session item where it can be discussed in further detail. Moved by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Councilmember Zander.

Vote to table item D.3.a. from the Consent Agenda to a scheduled Work Session item where it can be discussed in further detail. (Declined)

Motion to approve and adopt the DeSoto Financial policies as written. Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.

Vote to approve and adopt the DeSoto Financial policies as written. (Approved)

F. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Consider Zoning Case Z-1265-13; an amendment to Summer Meadows Planned Development (PD-76) to create two phases out of one phase; an area south of Parkerville road and approximately 350 feet west of Uhl Road; on approximately 32.5 acres of land and consisting of 114 lots; Applicant: Terah Paul; Owner: KB Home Long Star LP; and adopting Ordinance.

Click Here to View F.1. Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, who presented the report.

Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember McCowan, seconded by Councilmember Clark.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Councilmember Zander.

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Ms. Morris read the Ordinance for the public record.

Motion to approve Zoning Case Z-1265-13; an amendment to Summer Meadows Planned Development (PD-76) to create two phases out of one. Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.

Vote to approve Zoning Case Z-1265-13; an amendment to Summer Meadows Planned Development (PD-76) to create two phases out of one. (Approved)

2. Consider Zoning Case Z-1266-13; an amendment to the Williamsburg Planned Development (PD-10) to allow less than 100% masonry for Multi-Family Units proposed for Tracts H-3-A and J-A; an area north of Scotland Drive and west of Prince George Avenue; consisting of approximately 2.55 acres and containing 2 tracts; Applicant: Scott Stone, Callaway Architecture; Owner: John G. Withers, WRH Properties, Inc.; and adopting Ordinance.

Click Here to View F.2. Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, who presented the staff report.

Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember North.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Council discussion regarding the change of rules with the surrounding buildings that were built, the exception to the current case, quality of life and value of the property, 50 year warranty verses 20 year warranty of material, maintenance of the building, concerns regarding consistency of the governance being 100% masonry and the other developments that may decide to do the same, developments around the area that has complied with the 100% masonry and the economic development of their property, and what other areas are built under the 100% masonry.

Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember McCowan, seconded by Councilmember North.

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Ms. Morris read the Ordinance for the public record.

Motion to approve Zoning Case Z-1266-13; an amendment to the Williamsburg Planned Development (PD-10) to allow less than 100% masonry for multi-family units proposed for Tracts H-3-A and J-A. Moved by Councilmember McCowan, seconded by Councilmember North.

Vote to approve Zoning Case Z-1266-13; an amendment to the Williamsburg Planned Development (PD-10) to allow less than 100% masonry for multi-family units proposed for Tracts H-3-A and J-A. (Approved)

G. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business

1. Consider an Ordinance approving Atmos Mid-Tex proposed new tariff rates negotiated by the Rate Review Mechanism (RRM) process scheduled to become effective November 1, 2013.

Click Here to View G.1. Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Jimmy Stephens, Environmental Health Manager, who presented the report.

Council discussion regarding the length of time of the rate increase and the legal representation negotiating process.

Ms. Morris read the Ordinance for the public record.

Motion to approve an Ordinance establishing Atmos Mid-Tex tariffs in the amount of $ 16. 6 million negotiated by the Rate Review Mechanism ( RRM) Mechanism's process and will become effective November 1, 2013. Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.

Vote to approve an Ordinance establishing Atmos Mid-Tex tariffs in the amount of $ 16. 6 million negotiated by the Rate Review Mechanism ( RRM) Mechanism's process and will become effective November 1, 2013. (Approved)

2. Consider an Inter-local Agreement for the City of DeSoto to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with the City of Denton for the purpose of purchasing goods and services under each other's competitively bid contracts.

Click Here to View G.2. Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Tayo Sokale, Purchasing Manager, who presented the report.

Council discussion regarding clarification of motorcycle riders, discussion of renewal rates and other discounts that the City could utilize.

Motion to approve an inter-local agreement with City of Denton for the purpose of entering into a Cooperative Purchasing Program as provided by Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code. Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember North.

Vote to approve an inter-local agreement with City of Denton for the purpose of entering into a Cooperative Purchasing Program as provided by Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code. (Approved)

3. Consider Award of Annual Contract for Mowing Services and Landscaping Services to Signature Contracting Services, LLC, in the amount of $362,396.40.

Click Here to View G.3. Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Camiron Smith, Parks Maintenance Manager, who presented the report.

Council discussion regarding comparison (scope of work and funds) with the existing contract to the new contract, the reason for the increase in funds for maintenance, clarification of the areas of maintenance that were added, the Roy Orr Trail biking areas policy (i.e. around the trail and the locations of mowing), the number of people who attended the bid meetings and the reasons for the limited number of bids. Council commended the Purchasing Department for the level of professionalism throughout the bid process as well as Code Enforcement for the maintenance of the industrial park areas with regards to high grass and weeds.

Motion to approve an award of contract for Mowing Services and Landscaping Services to Signature Contracting Services, LLC in the amount of $362,396.40. Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.

Vote to approve an award of contract for Mowing Services and Landscaping Services to Signature Contracting Services, LLC in the amount of $362,396.40. (Approved)

4. Consider Award of Annual Contract for Street Median Landscape Maintenance to AquaGreen Global, LLC, in the amount of $90,250.

Click Here to View G.4. Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Camiron Smith, Parks Maintenance Manager, who presented the report.

Council discussion regarding clarification of past and current contracting vendors as well as the scope of work.

Motion to approve an award of contract for Annual Street Median and Landscaping Services to AquaGreen Global, LLC, for Group Number 3 Streets Landscaping Maintenance, in the amount of $90,250. Moved by Councilmember McCowan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter.

Vote to approve an award of contract for Annual Street Median and Landscaping Services to AquaGreen Global, LLC, for Group Number 3 Streets Landscaping Maintenance, in the amount of $90,250. (Approved)

5. Consider recommendations submitted by the DeSoto Arts Commission for funding arts grants for FY 2013-2014.

Click Here to View G.5. Management Report

Click Here to View Arts Commission Grants Funding Exhibits

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Kathy Jones, Community Relations Manager/PIO, who presented the report and short video.

It should be noted that Councilmember Curtistene McCowan recused herself from this agenda item as her husband is the president of one of the organizations requesting funding.

Council discussion regarding iSTEAM program in the DeSoto Independent School District and its connections to the DeSoto Arts Commission, Roy Orr Trail and the 5K Walk for Breast Cancer, and the Hotel Occupancy Fund (where the Arts Commission funding is derived from).

Motion to The DeSoto Arts Commission recommends funding arts grants in the total amount of $60,000 for FY 2013-2014 and the use of $20, 000 to fund other DAC sponsored programs planned in FY 2013-2014 as submitted. Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter.

Vote to The DeSoto Arts Commission recommends funding arts grants in the total amount of $60,000 for FY 2013-2014 and the use of $20, 000 to fund other DAC sponsored programs planned in FY 2013-2014 as submitted. (Approved)

H. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business

I. CITIZENS APPEARANCES

There were no citizens who wished to address the City Council at this time.

J. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

Patricia Ledbetter
Friends of the DeSoto Public
Library Day
November 9, 2013
applications can be picked up at the libary
9am until 3pm

Kristine Clark
Library Computer Tutoring (Adults)
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 noon - 1:30pm
October 15 Registration
Need to have a valid library card and a flash drive
972-230-9661

Rachel Proctor
Mayor Carl Sherman, Curtistene McCowan and Rachel Proctor were in Austin from October 8-11, 2013, to attend the Texas Municipal League 101st Annual Conference and Exhibition. This event provided elected and appointed city leaders from across Texas the opportunity to learn how other cities are coping with the challenges facing local governments today.

During this conference, attendees were offered a number of sessions that focused on key topics including quality of life, human resources, professional development, technology, and much more. Attendees also had an opportunity to hear presentations by Cheryl Cran, president of Synthesis at Work Inc.; Marilyn Sherman, motivational speaker from Las Vegas, Nevada; and Maria Lopez Rogers, Mayor, City of Avondale, Arizona and President, National League of Cities. In addition, attendees had the chance to hear a discussion from various state leaders moderated by Evan Smith, Editor-in-Chief and CEO, Texas Tribune.

More than 4,000 city officials, guests, and exhibitors attended the conference, which was sponsored by the Texas Municipal League. The League is a voluntary association of more than 1,130 Texas cities. The City of DeSoto is a member of the Texas Municipal League.

DeSoto Arts Commission
American Cancer Society
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Roy Orr Trail
5pm Registration
6pm Walk begins
$15
Get 1 free T-shirt
DeSoto Community Choir
Kathy Jones 972-230-9648
www.artsdesoto.com

Richard North
Veterans Appreciation Day
November 9, 2013
9am until 12 noon

Curtistene McCowan
If a member of your family is coming home soon, the City of DeSoto would like to recognize and celebrate their service on our electronic median board. The board is located on Hampton Road. Please contact Kathy Jones, Community Relations Manager at 972-230-9648 for more information and give her the name of your solider.

James Zander
Health and Wellness Fair
9am until 2pm
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Ernie Roberts Park

Carl Sherman
October 18, 2013 - game day
DeSoto Eagles and #1 and the State and #2 in the Nation

K. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 9:27pm.

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A. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULT OF POTENTIAL ACTION

Roll call (7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)

Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 4:09pm and advised that the City Council would be going into Executive Session.

1. The City Council will convene into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to consult with the City Attorney regarding pending litigation: Johnny Sutton vs. City of DeSoto, Texas; Cause No. DC-12-12051; 162nd District Court of Dallas County.

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 4:54pm with no action taken.

B. WORK SESSION

Roll call (7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)

1. Review and Discussion of Comprehensive Plan draft outline.

2. Discussion of Mixed Use areas along Hampton Road and north of Dalton Drive

Due to time constraints, this item will be moved to the next City Council meeting scheduled for November 5, 2013.

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 6:48pm.

C. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER

Roll call (7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)

Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 7pm.

1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department

2. Invocation by: Pat Chapman, New Light Bible Fellowship Church

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Curtistene McCowan

4. Introduction of Ambassador: Police Department

D. PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation in Recognition of Nori Kelly, Southwest Regional Communications Center 911 Supervisor.

This item will be rescheduled.

2. Presentation of Police Officer promotions

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Joe Costa, Police Chief, who presented the Police Promotions.

3. Presentation of September 2013 Financial Report

Click Here to View September 2013 Financial Reports

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Tishia Jordan, Assistant Finance Director, who presented the financial reports.

E. 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 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 - 10-01-13

Click Here to View 2013-10-01 City Council Meeting Minutes

b. Special Meeting - N/A

2. Acceptance of Board and Commission Minutes

a. Arts Commission - N/A

b. Building and Standards Commission - N/A

c. Civil Service Commission - 06-17-13, 08-26-13, 09-30-13

Click Here to View 2013-06-17 Minutes

Click Here to View 2013-08-26 Minutes

Click Here to View 2013-09-30 Minutes

d. DeSoto Economic Development - 07-22-13

Click Here to View 2013-07-22 Minutes

e. DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation - 07-09-13

Click Here to View 2013-07-09 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 a Resolution to adopt DeSoto Financial Policies.

Click Here to View DeSoto Financial Policies

b. Consider a Resolution to adopt Audit and Finance Committee Guidelines.

Click Here to View Audit and Finance Committee Guidelines

c. Consider confirmation of appointments to the Keep DeSoto Beautiful Corporation; DeSoto, Texas, Historical Foundation; Building and Standards Commission; Planning and Zoning Commission; and, the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Click Here to View Boards and Commissions Appointments

Motion to approve as submitted. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter, seconded by Councilmember North.

Motion to remove item D.3.a. DeSoto Financial Polices for further discussion. Moved by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Councilmember Zander.

Vote to approve as submitted. (Declined)

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda items with the exception of item D.3.a. thus removing this item for a separate vote. Moved by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Councilmember Zander.

Vote to approve the Consent Agenda items with the exception of item D.3.a. thus removing this item for a separate vote. (Approved)

Ms. Morris read the agenda item: Consider a Resolution to adopt DeSoto Financial policies.

Motion to table item D.3.a. from the Consent Agenda to a scheduled Work Session item where it can be discussed in further detail. Moved by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Councilmember Zander.

Vote to table item D.3.a. from the Consent Agenda to a scheduled Work Session item where it can be discussed in further detail. (Declined)

Motion to approve and adopt the DeSoto Financial policies as written. Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.

Vote to approve and adopt the DeSoto Financial policies as written. (Approved)

F. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Consider Zoning Case Z-1265-13; an amendment to Summer Meadows Planned Development (PD-76) to create two phases out of one phase; an area south of Parkerville road and approximately 350 feet west of Uhl Road; on approximately 32.5 acres of land and consisting of 114 lots; Applicant: Terah Paul; Owner: KB Home Long Star LP; and adopting Ordinance.

Click Here to View F.1. Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, who presented the report.

Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember McCowan, seconded by Councilmember Clark.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Councilmember Zander.

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Ms. Morris read the Ordinance for the public record.

Motion to approve Zoning Case Z-1265-13; an amendment to Summer Meadows Planned Development (PD-76) to create two phases out of one. Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.

Vote to approve Zoning Case Z-1265-13; an amendment to Summer Meadows Planned Development (PD-76) to create two phases out of one. (Approved)

2. Consider Zoning Case Z-1266-13; an amendment to the Williamsburg Planned Development (PD-10) to allow less than 100% masonry for Multi-Family Units proposed for Tracts H-3-A and J-A; an area north of Scotland Drive and west of Prince George Avenue; consisting of approximately 2.55 acres and containing 2 tracts; Applicant: Scott Stone, Callaway Architecture; Owner: John G. Withers, WRH Properties, Inc.; and adopting Ordinance.

Click Here to View F.2. Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, who presented the staff report.

Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember North.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember McCowan, seconded by Councilmember North.

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Ms. Morris read the Ordinance for the public record.

G. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business

1. Consider an Ordinance approving Atmos Mid-Tex proposed new tariff rates negotiated by the Rate Review Mechanism (RRM) process scheduled to become effective November 1, 2013.

Click Here to View G.1. Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Jimmy Stephens, Environmental Health Manager, who presented the report.

Council discussion regarding the length of time of the rate increase and the legal representation negotiating process.

Ms. Morris read the Ordinance for the public record.

2. Consider an Inter-local Agreement for the City of DeSoto to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with the City of Denton for the purpose of purchasing goods and services under each other's competitively bid contracts.

Click Here to View G.2. Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Tayo Sokale, Purchasing Manager, who presented the report.

Council discussion regarding clarification of motorcycle riders, discussion of renewal rates and other discounts that the City could utilize.

3. Consider Award of Annual Contract for Mowing Services and Landscaping Services to Signature Contracting Services, LLC, in the amount of $362,396.40.

Click Here to View G.3. Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Camiron Smith, Parks Maintenance Manager, who presented the report.

Vote to approve an award of contract for Mowing Services and Landscaping Services to Signature Contracting Services, LLC in the amount of $362,396.40. (Approved)

4. Consider Award of Annual Contract for Street Median Landscape Maintenance to AquaGreen Global, LLC, in the amount of $90,250.

Click Here to View G.4. Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Camiron Smith, Parks Maintenance Manager, who presented the report.

Council discussion regarding clarification of past and current contracting vendors as well as the scope of work.

5. Consider recommendations submitted by the DeSoto Arts Commission for funding arts grants for FY 2013-2014.

Click Here to View G.5. Management Report

Click Here to View Arts Commission Grants Funding Exhibits

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Kathy Jones, Community Relations Manager/PIO, who presented the report and short video.

It should be noted that Councilmember Curtistene McCowan recused herself from this agenda item as her husband is the president of one of the organizations requesting funding.

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