Donations are encouraged to the Ovilla United Methodist Church, The Alzheimer's Association, 4414 N. Central Expressway, Suite 750, Dallas, Texas 75204-9627 or the charity of your choice.

Councilmember Kristine Clark announced the following:

Spanish Language Classes for Adults
Library
972-230-9661 to register or for further information

Councilmember Rachel Proctor announced the following:

DeSoto Public Library - Friends of the DeSoto Public Library
Library Day
Saturday, November 9, 2013
9am until 3pm
Outside of City Hall - Will be cancelled if rain

Councilmember Dick North announced the following:

Veterans Appreciation Day
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Jim Baugh Government Center (City Hall)
9am until 12 nooon
Some of the vendors include:
Veterans Affairs
VA North Texas
Dallas Vets Center
Kohl's (hiring veterans at E-Commerce Center)
Please call 972-230-9648 for more information

Councilmember Curtistene McCowan announced the following:

DeSoto ISD Parent Academy
Extra Ordinary Parents
Saturday, November 9, 2013
8am - Registration
9am until 11:15am - workshops (surprise guest speaker)
11:30 until 12:45pm - door prizes all day (grand prize drawing)
Childcare is available
For more information, please call Charlotte Berry at 972-223-6666 ext. 484

Councilmember James Zander announced the following:

Welcome Home
Thanks to our soldiers
If you have someone returning home from the military, the City of DeSoto will honor them by placing a Welcome Home message on our electronic billboard.
For more information and to give the name of your soldier, please call Kathy Jones at 972-230-9648

J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION

Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter adjourned the meeting at 8:02pm

K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION

No items scheduled for this agenda.

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A.WORK SESSION

Roll call (6 Present, 1 Absent, 0 Excused)

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

Due to time constraints, this agenda item will be moved to the next Regular City Council Meeting which is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2013.

Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter adjourned the meeting at 6:23pm and encouraged the Council to participate in the reception for the Civic Academy and Food Excellence Awards held in the Atrium Reception Room.

B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER

Roll call (6 Present, 1 Absent, 0 Excused)

Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter called the meeting to order at 7:03pm.

1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department

2. Invocation by: Robert Gentry, Windsor Park Baptist Church

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember James Zander

4. Introduction of Ambassador: Andrew Patrick, Fire Department

C.PRESENTATIONS

1. Proclamation in Recognition of Veterans Appreciation Day and Veterans Day.

Ms. Morris read the agenda item and introduced Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter who presented the proclamation.

2. Proclamation in Recognition of Municipal Court Week and DeSoto Municipal Court Day.

3. Presentation of Police Officer promotions.

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

4. Presentation of Civic Academy Certificates to Graduates.

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Tracie Hlavinka, Assistant to the City Manager, who presented the certificates to the graduates.

5. Presentation of Food Excellence Awards.

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

D. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Approval of City Council Minutes

a. Regular Meeting - N/A

b. Special Meeting - N/A

2. Acceptance of Board and Commission Minutes

a. Arts Commission - 08-05-13, 09-09-13

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b. Building and Standards Commission - N/A

c. Civil Service Commission - N/A

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 - 07-23-13

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j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A

3. Other Items

a. Consider a Resolution casting a vote for the fourth member of the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District.

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b. Consider confirmation of Boards and Commissions Appointments to the Keep DeSoto Beautiful Corporation; DeSoto, Texas, Historical Foundation and the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

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Motion to approve as submitted. Moved by Councilmember McCowan, seconded by Councilmember Zander.

Vote to approve as submitted. (Approved)

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

There are no public hearings scheduled for this agenda.

F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business

1. Consider a Resolution reconstituting the DeSoto Marshal's Office.

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Ms. Morris read the agenda item and introduced Scott Kurth, Municipal Judge, who presented the staff report.

There was no Council discussion on this item.

Motion to approve a Resolution reconstituting the DeSoto Marshal' s Office. Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Councilmember North.

Vote to approve a Resolution reconstituting the DeSoto Marshal' s Office. (Approved)

2. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an Inter-Local Agreement and Engagement Letter to participate in the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Electronic Warrant Payment Services Program.

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Ms. Morris read the agenda item and introduced Scott Kruth, Municipal Judge, who presented the staff report.

G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business

H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES

A. Russell
709 Brees
DeSoto, TX 75115
(telephone number ineligible/not stated in video)

I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

Donations are encouraged to the Ovilla United Methodist Church, The Alzheimer's Association, 4414 N. Central Expressway, Suite 750, Dallas, Texas 75204-9627 or the charity of your choice.

Councilmember Kristine Clark announced the following:

Spanish Language Classes for Adults
Library
972-230-9661 to register or for further information

J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION

Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter adjourned the meeting at 8:02pm

K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION

No items scheduled for this agenda.

Nov 05, 2013 City Council Meeting 2013-11-05

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