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A. WORK SESSION
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 6:04pm and advised the City Council that Councilmember James Zander would be arriving shortly.
1. Review Master Agenda by City Manager
Dr. Richardson reviewed the Master Agenda highlighting the following:
* January 23, 2014 - Reception for Library Director candidates
* January 30, 2014 - Special Meeting - CIP Workshop Follow Up
* February 3, 2014 - Special Meeting - City Council/School Board
* February 7, 2014 - City Council Winter Retreat
Dr. Richardson informed the City Council that the deadline for the proposed agenda items for both the joint meeting and retreat are due by January 20, 2014. A preliminary sketch of the agenda should be available on January 14, 2014.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items
Dr. Richardson informed the City Council that Public Hearing item E.2. was removed from the agenda by the applicant.
Mayor Sherman thanked Lucile Dade, Library Director, for her outstanding service during her tenure at the City of DeSoto and expressed sentiments on behalf of the City Council. Ms. Dade thanked everyone for their support over the years and stated that she enjoyed working with the terrific city leaders and was excited about moving into the third phase of her life.
Councilmember James Zander arrived at 6:15pm.
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 6:16pm.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Roll call (7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 7:01pm.
1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department
2. Invocation by: Rev. Curt Krohn, Faith Bible Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Dick North
4. Introduction of Ambassador: Alicia Hills-Oyedele, Human Resources Department
Alicia Hills-Oyedele is the Human Resources Manager with the City of DeSoto HR Department. She has been with the City of DeSoto since October 2013 and joins our team with prior municipal government and private industry experience. Alicia is a life-long North Texan. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas and grew up in the mid-cities of Arlington and Grand Prairie. Alicia holds two Bachelor's degrees from Southern Methodist University and a Master's Degree from Dallas Baptist University. Prior to joining DeSoto, Alicia served as Assistant to the City Manager, primarily serving the Lancaster community in the areas of Community Relations and Special Events operations. She also served the City of Lancaster as Human Resources Supervisor, and Target Corporation as an Executive Team Leader of Human Resources. Alicia is a proud, fourth generation public servant within the State of Texas. Her hobbies include listening to live music, traveling to new places and spending quality time with her daughters Naomi, Rachel and Alana.
C. PRESENTATIONS
No items scheduled for this agenda.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
Submitted for City Council approved are minutes from the City Council, Civil Service Commission, DeSoto Economic Development Corporation, as well as consider confirmation of Board and Commissions appointment to the DeSoto Economic Development Corporation. At the request of Councilmember McCowan, the Civil Service Meeting minutes dated August 26, 2013, were removed from consideration to be submitted at a later date so that the Revised Local Rules can be incorporated as an attachment to the minutes.
Motion to approve as submitted. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.
Vote to approve as submitted. (Approved)
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 12-17-13
Click Here to View 2013-12-17 City Council Meeting Minutes
b. Special Meeting - 11-05-13, 12-17-13
Click Here to View 2013-12-17 Boards/Commission Interview Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2013-11-05 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 - 08-26-13, 09-30-13, 12-16-13
Click Here to View 2013-08-26 Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2013-09-30 Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2013-12-16 Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes
d. DeSoto Economic Development - 08-26-13,10-28-13
Click Here to View 2013-08-26 DeSoto Economic Development Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2013-10-28 DeSoto Economic Development Meeting Minutes
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
a. Consider confirmation of Board and Commissions Appointment to the DeSoto Economic Development Corporation.
Click Here to View D.3.a Management Report
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider Zoning Case Z-1270-13; an amendment to Kentsdale Farms Planned Development (PD-92) to create two phases out of one and to remove a 10 foot landscape easement; an area south of Parkerville Road and approximately 350 feet west of Melody Lane; on approximately 80.3 acres of land and consisting of 216 lots; Applicant: Nicholas Ross Properties; Owner: Nicholas Ross Properties; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.1 Management Report
Ms. Morris read agenda caption and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, who presented the report.
Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember Clark.
Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)
Council discussion regarding the location (street) of the 10 foot "buffer", location of tree removal, access to the planned development and easement, clarification of the 10 foot easement, mandatory Homeowners Association, complaints from exisiting homeowners of the area not being kept, the timeframe of the development (next 2-3 months to begin with a goal to finish the streets, water, sewer and be accepted by the City by the end of the year and approximately 3 years before building the 3rd phase), and the impact of the new development on the proposed new Fire Station. Appreciation was also expressed to the developer for contributing to the growth of the city.
Public Comment:
Sandra Carder
1215 Melody Lane
DeSoto, Texas 75115
Todd Wintters
201 Windco Circle #200
Wylie, Texas
Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.
Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)
Ms. Morris read the ordinance for the public record.
Motion to approve Zoning Case Z-1270-13, an amendment to Kentsdale Farms Planned Development (PD-92), with the following stipulations: 1. The developer be allowed to split Phase Two into Phase Two and Three. 2. The 10 foot landscape buffer along the east boundary line of Phase Two and Three remain, with the stipulation that the developer provide an access easement to that landscaping easement and join Phase Two. Moved by Councilmember McCowan, seconded by Councilmember Zander.
Vote to approve Zoning Case Z-1270-13, an amendment to Kentsdale Farms Planned Development ( PD- 92), with the following stipulations: 1. The developer be allowed to split Phase Two into Phase Two and Three. 2. The 10 foot landscape buffer along the east boundary line of Phase Two and Three remain. (Approved)
2. Consider Zoning Case Z-1271-13; a General Retail Planned Development which will allow a mini-warehouse by-right; an area to the east of Cockrell Hill Road and approximately 300 feet south of Carriage Creek Drive; on approximately 8.8 acres of land and consisting of 1 lot; Applicant: Krisha Morris; Owner: Don Valk; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.2 Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and reiterated Mayor Sherman's comments that the applicant has elected to withdraw this agenda item and have it placed on a future agenda.
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
No items scheduled for this agenda.
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
No items scheduled for this agenda.
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
Connie Johnson
233 Juniper Ridge Circle
DeSoto, TX 75115
I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Councilmember Kristine Clark
January 18, 2014
Get Organized sponsored by the DeSoto Public Library
Councilmember Rachel Proctor
DeSoto Chamber of Commerce Gala
January 25, 2014
Sunset Safari
Tickets: $75 - Black Tie Affair/Formal African Attire
Contact the Chamber during normal business hours
admin@desotochamber.org
Councilmember Curtistene McCowan
Concerned DeSoto Citizens
Saturday, January 11, 2014
9:30am
Library Assembly Hall
Guest Speaker: Mayor Sherman
Ms. McCowan also commended the City Manager and everyone who worked on the new design of the City's payment window.
Councilmember James Zander
Wished the citizens of DeSoto a Happy New Year.
Any concerns, please contact him at 972-740-2436 (cell)
Mayor Carl Sherman
Congratulated the DeSoto ISD and the performance of the DeSoto Eagles Football Team
Desmond White - Nominated Associated Press Class 5A Offensive Player of the Year
J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 7:48pm and informed the public that the City Council will take a short recess and then reconvene into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Annual Performance Review of the City Secretary.
K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
Roll call (7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 8:02pm.
1. Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Annual Performance Review of the City Secretary.
2. Action resulting from the Executive Session.
The following is the Statement of End of Executive Session:
The City Council completed Executive Session on January 7, 2014 at 9:40pm. Convened regular meeting at 9:43pm. Record of further action taken: Motion by: Councilmember McCowan and seconded by Councilmember North. Further comments: "None. (Current salary and commendation letter and special gift)". For: Councilmembers McCowan, North, Proctor, Clark and Sherman. Oppose: Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter. Meeting adjourned at 9:47pm.
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A. WORK SESSION
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 6:04pm and advised the City Council that Councilmember James Zander would be arriving shortly.
1. Review Master Agenda by City Manager
Dr. Richardson reviewed the Master Agenda highlighting the following:
* January 23, 2014 - Reception for Library Director candidates
* January 30, 2014 - Special Meeting - CIP Workshop Follow Up
* February 3, 2014 - Special Meeting - City Council/School Board
* February 7, 2014 - City Council Winter Retreat
Dr. Richardson informed the City Council that the deadline for the proposed agenda items for both the joint meeting and retreat are due by January 20, 2014. A preliminary sketch of the agenda should be available on January 14, 2014.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items
Dr. Richardson informed the City Council that Public Hearing item E.2. was removed from the agenda by the applicant.
Mayor Sherman thanked Lucile Dade, Library Director, for her outstanding service during her tenure at the City of DeSoto and expressed sentiments on behalf of the City Council. Ms. Dade thanked everyone for their support over the years and stated that she enjoyed working with the terrific city leaders and was excited about moving into the third phase of her life.
Councilmember James Zander arrived at 6:15pm.
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 6:16pm.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Roll call (7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 7:01pm.
1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department
2. Invocation by: Rev. Curt Krohn, Faith Bible Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Dick North
4. Introduction of Ambassador: Alicia Hills-Oyedele, Human Resources Department
Alicia Hills-Oyedele is the Human Resources Manager with the City of DeSoto HR Department. She has been with the City of DeSoto since October 2013 and joins our team with prior municipal government and private industry experience. Alicia is a life-long North Texan. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas and grew up in the mid-cities of Arlington and Grand Prairie. Alicia holds two Bachelor's degrees from Southern Methodist University and a Master's Degree from Dallas Baptist University. Prior to joining DeSoto, Alicia served as Assistant to the City Manager, primarily serving the Lancaster community in the areas of Community Relations and Special Events operations. She also served the City of Lancaster as Human Resources Supervisor, and Target Corporation as an Executive Team Leader of Human Resources. Alicia is a proud, fourth generation public servant within the State of Texas. Her hobbies include listening to live music, traveling to new places and spending quality time with her daughters Naomi, Rachel and Alana.
C. PRESENTATIONS
No items scheduled for this agenda.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
Submitted for City Council approved are minutes from the City Council, Civil Service Commission, DeSoto Economic Development Corporation, as well as consider confirmation of Board and Commissions appointment to the DeSoto Economic Development Corporation. At the request of Councilmember McCowan, the Civil Service Meeting minutes dated August 26, 2013, were removed from consideration to be submitted at a later date so that the Revised Local Rules can be incorporated as an attachment to the minutes.
Motion to approve as submitted. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.
Vote to approve as submitted. (Approved)
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 12-17-13
Click Here to View 2013-12-17 City Council Meeting Minutes
b. Special Meeting - 11-05-13, 12-17-13
Click Here to View 2013-12-17 Boards/Commission Interview Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2013-11-05 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 - 08-26-13, 09-30-13, 12-16-13
Click Here to View 2013-08-26 Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2013-09-30 Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2013-12-16 Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes
d. DeSoto Economic Development - 08-26-13,10-28-13
Click Here to View 2013-08-26 DeSoto Economic Development Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2013-10-28 DeSoto Economic Development Meeting Minutes
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
a. Consider confirmation of Board and Commissions Appointment to the DeSoto Economic Development Corporation.
Click Here to View D.3.a Management Report
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider Zoning Case Z-1270-13; an amendment to Kentsdale Farms Planned Development (PD-92) to create two phases out of one and to remove a 10 foot landscape easement; an area south of Parkerville Road and approximately 350 feet west of Melody Lane; on approximately 80.3 acres of land and consisting of 216 lots; Applicant: Nicholas Ross Properties; Owner: Nicholas Ross Properties; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.1 Management Report
Ms. Morris read agenda caption and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, who presented the report.
Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember Clark.
Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)
Council discussion regarding the location (street) of the 10 foot "buffer", location of tree removal, access to the planned development and easement, clarification of the 10 foot easement, mandatory Homeowners Association, complaints from exisiting homeowners of the area not being kept, the timeframe of the development (next 2-3 months to begin with a goal to finish the streets, water, sewer and be accepted by the City by the end of the year and approximately 3 years before building the 3rd phase), and the impact of the new development on the proposed new Fire Station. Appreciation was also expressed to the developer for contributing to the growth of the city.
Public Comment:
Sandra Carder
1215 Melody Lane
DeSoto, Texas 75115
Todd Wintters
201 Windco Circle #200
Wylie, Texas
Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.
Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)
Ms. Morris read the ordinance for the public record.
Motion to approve Zoning Case Z-1270-13, an amendment to Kentsdale Farms Planned Development (PD-92), with the following stipulations: 1. The developer be allowed to split Phase Two into Phase Two and Three. 2. The 10 foot landscape buffer along the east boundary line of Phase Two and Three remain, with the stipulation that the developer provide an access easement to that landscaping easement and join Phase Two. Moved by Councilmember McCowan, seconded by Councilmember Zander.
Vote to approve Zoning Case Z-1270-13, an amendment to Kentsdale Farms Planned Development ( PD- 92), with the following stipulations: 1. The developer be allowed to split Phase Two into Phase Two and Three. 2. The 10 foot landscape buffer along the east boundary line of Phase Two and Three remain. (Approved)
2. Consider Zoning Case Z-1271-13; a General Retail Planned Development which will allow a mini-warehouse by-right; an area to the east of Cockrell Hill Road and approximately 300 feet south of Carriage Creek Drive; on approximately 8.8 acres of land and consisting of 1 lot; Applicant: Krisha Morris; Owner: Don Valk; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.2 Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and reiterated Mayor Sherman's comments that the applicant has elected to withdraw this agenda item and have it placed on a future agenda.
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
No items scheduled for this agenda.
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
No items scheduled for this agenda.
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
Connie Johnson
233 Juniper Ridge Circle
DeSoto, TX 75115
I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Councilmember Kristine Clark
January 18, 2014
Get Organized sponsored by the DeSoto Public Library
Councilmember Rachel Proctor
DeSoto Chamber of Commerce Gala
January 25, 2014
Sunset Safari
Tickets: $75 - Black Tie Affair/Formal African Attire
Contact the Chamber during normal business hours
admin@desotochamber.org
Councilmember Curtistene McCowan
Concerned DeSoto Citizens
Saturday, January 11, 2014
9:30am
Library Assembly Hall
Guest Speaker: Mayor Sherman
Ms. McCowan also commended the City Manager and everyone who worked on the new design of the City's payment window.
Councilmember James Zander
Wished the citizens of DeSoto a Happy New Year.
Any concerns, please contact him at 972-740-2436 (cell)
Mayor Carl Sherman
Congratulated the DeSoto ISD and the performance of the DeSoto Eagles Football Team
Desmond White - Nominated Associated Press Class 5A Offensive Player of the Year
J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 7:48pm and informed the public that the City Council will take a short recess and then reconvene into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Annual Performance Review of the City Secretary.
K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
Roll call (7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 8:02pm.
1. Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Annual Performance Review of the City Secretary.
2. Action resulting from the Executive Session.
The following is the Statement of End of Executive Session:
The City Council completed Executive Session on January 7, 2014 at 9:40pm. Convened regular meeting at 9:43pm. Record of further action taken: Motion by: Councilmember McCowan and seconded by Councilmember North. Further comments: "None. (Current salary and commendation letter and special gift)". For: Councilmembers McCowan, North, Proctor, Clark and Sherman. Oppose: Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter. Meeting adjourned at 9:47pm.
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