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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 6:03pm. Councilmember North was not present.
1. Review of Master Agenda
Dr. Richardson, City Manager, reviewed the Master Agenda highlighting the following:
*March 21, 2014 - Special City Council Meeting - 2015 City Council Business Plan
*March 27, 2014 - Special City Council Meeting - Planning Budget FY 2015-2016
2. Review of Regular Agenda items
No items were discussed.
3. Introduction of new Library Director Kerry McGeath
Lora Stallings, Assistant to the City Manager, introduced the new Library Managing Director, Kerry McGeath. Mr. McGeath briefly spoke to the Council and stated that he was looking forward to working with the staff and being a part of the DeSoto team.
4. Discuss and consider Merit Award for City Personnel
Dr. Richardson, City Manager, presented to the Council a request for a one time, Merit Service Award of $400.00 to all staff (including Civil Service) who received the 1% salary increase last year.
Mayor Sherman noted to the Council that it was the City Secretary's desire not to be considered for this one time service award as she would wait until the appropriate time during her performance evaluation scheduled for January, 2015, per the City Charter.
Motion to approve a one time Merit Service Award of $400.00 for all city employees (including Civil Service) who, last year, received the 1% salary increase. Moved by Councilmember McCowan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter.
Vote to approve a one time Merit Service Award of $400.00 for all city employees (including Civil Service) who, last year, received the 1% salary increase. (Approved)
5. Discussion and consideration of Monument Signs
Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, gave a review of the current monument signs and whether Council was interested in looking at these types of signs in other areas of the City and proposing a revision/modification of the current ordinance.
Council discussion regarding the signs being consistent, easily viewed, the flexibility of the ordinance, and possible hardships for business owners.
It was the consensus of Council to have monument signs; however, they asked staff to craft an ordinance for consideration that would incorporate language for variances for businesses if this policy would create a hardship.
6. Discuss and consider a Policy for City Limit Signage
Mayor Sherman initiated this discussion as it was brought to his attention that several City Councilmembers wanted to reconsider their positions made during the February 4, 2014, City Council meeting regarding a policy for city limit signage. It was discussed at great length the reconsideration of these positions as well as a new proposal of grandfathering certain groups (i.e. Lions Club and Rotary) as well as receiving more input from citizens in a public forum where they are able to verbally voice their opinions.
Dr. Richardson, City Manager, addressed the Council alerting them that the signs had already been removed as directed as well as the hardship placed on city staff should the Council elect to reverse their decision.
Councilmember North arrived at 6:20pm.
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
Councilmember Clark made a motion to table this discussion and have another discussion at the next available Work Session to create a policy for City Limit Signage. Motion failed due to lack of a second.
Motion to return the signs to their original positions within the City. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter, seconded by Councilmember Clark.
Vote to return the signs to their original positions within the City. (Approved)
Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 7:08pm.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Roll call (7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 7:20pm.
1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department
2. Invocation by: Pastor Gregory Drake, Jubilee Community Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Rachel Proctor
4. Introduction of Ambassador: Matt Castle, Public Utilities Department
Matt has been employed with the City of DeSoto as a Service Provider in the Water Department for 15 months. Matt was born in Dallas, but grew up in the City of Cedar Hill. Matt graduated high school in 2006 at Trinity Christian Academy. After graduation, Matt attended the DeSoto Fire Academy as well as the DeSoto EMT Training Course. He recently married in August of last year. Matt currently lives in Waxahachie with his wife and two children. Matt enjoys most outdoor activities and regularly plays adult softball and also loves to go bass fishing.
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of monthly Financial Report for February 2014.
Click Here to View Financial Report for February 2014
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Tracy Cormier, Accounting Manager, who presented the report.
Council discussion regarding revenues and expenditures public utility fund (non-departmental line item), capital projects funds financial summary (park and street improvements), and the Corner Theatre Fund - Fund 486.
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 - 02-04-14, 03-04-14
Click Here to View 2014-02-04 City Council Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2014-03-04 City Council Meeting Minutes
b. Special Meeting - 02-03-14
Click Here to View 2014-02-03 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 - 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 - 10-22-13, 11-12-13, 11-26-13
Click Here to View 2013-10-22 Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2013-11-12 Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2013-11-26 Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes
j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A
3. Other Items N/A
Submitted for consideration are minutes from the DeSoto City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Motion to approve as submitted. Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.
Vote to approve as submitted (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Consider Zoning Case Z-1276-14; an amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding Carports in residential areas; Applicant: City of DeSoto; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.1. Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, who presented the staff report.
Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.
Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)
Council discussion regarding the possible impact of the property values, building materials (separate regulations that give direction on the type of building materials for carports), the reasoning behind the proposed change in the ordinance, distance from the carport to the residence, other cities ordinances relating to carports (Cedar Hill, Lancaster, Duncanville, Mansfield), and HOA regulations being more restrictive than City ordinances.
Citizen comments:
Robert M. Barron
1217 Stinnett Place
DeSoto, Texas 75115
Council further discussion regarding the rationale for the set back distance, consistency of the set back distance, esthetics, breezeways, and mandatory construction materials of carports.
Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Councilmember Zander.
Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)
Ms. Morris read Ordinance 1971-14 for the public record.
Council further discussed the possible increase/decrease in property value with the proposed change and clarification of staff's recommendation.
Motion to Approve Zoning Case Z-1276-14, an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding the location of carports, as provided above. Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.
Vote to Approve Zoning Case Z-1276-14, an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding the location of carports, as provided above. (Approved)
Consider Zoning Case Z-1274-13; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow an Automotive Fuel Station at the southwest corner of Hampton Road and Parkerville Road; containing one (1) Tract and consisting of .46 acres; Applicant: Heath Voyles; Owner: Lyons American Securities; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.2. Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, who presented the staff report.
Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.
Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)
Council discussion regarding a possible monument sign at this location and the process to which it can be stipulated and the timeline of the project.
Citizen comment:
Myron Dornic
901 Main Street
Dallas, Texas
Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Councilmember North.
Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)
Ms. Morris read Ordinance 1972-14 for the public record.
Motion to Approve Zoning Case Z-1274-13; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow an automotive fuel station at the southwest corner of Hampton Road and Parkerville Road. Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter.
Vote to Approve Zoning Case Z-1274-13; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow an automotive fuel station at the southwest corner of Hampton Road and Parkerville Road. (Approved)
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
Consider a Contract and Scope of Services regarding the Comprehensive Plan.
Click Here to View F.1 Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, who presented the staff report.
No Council discussion.
Motion to Approve the proposed budget of $94,485, for the Scope of Services, to be distributed from FY 2013-2014 through FY 2014-2015. Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.
Vote to Approve the proposed budget of $94,485, for the Scope of Services, to be distributed from FY 2013-2014 through FY 2014-2015. (Approved)
Consider repealing Ordinance 1938-13, setting forth registration requirements and an Annual Inspection Program for each owner of an apartment unit located within the City.
Click Here to View F.2 Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Tom Johnson, Development Services Managing Director, who presented the staff report.
Council discussion regarding the Fire Marshall's responsibilities with regards to inspections of apartment units for health and safety concerns.
Ms. Morris read Ordinance 1973-14 for the public record.
Motion to Repeal Ordinance 1938-13, specific to the Apartment Maintenance Program, in that the program no longer exists. Moved by Councilmember McCowan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter.
Vote to Repeal Ordinance 1938-13, specific to the Apartment Maintenance Program, in that the program no longer exists. (Approved)
Consider an Ordinance authorizing the Municipal Court to charge a Special Expense of up to $25.00 for issuance and service of an Arrest Warrant.
Click Here to View F.3 Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Scott Kurth, Municipal Judge, who presented the staff report.
Council discussion clarification of "after due notice" (i.e. future failure to appear and future violation promises), past infractions and previous policies/procedures as it relates to the presented proposal and the education process so that citizens will have an understanding of the procedures.
Ms. Morris read Ordinance 1974-14 for the public record.
Motion to Approve an Ordinance and authorize the Municipal Court to impose a special expense fee of $25.00 for the issuance and service of an arrest warrant. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter, seconded by Councilmember Proctor.
Vote to Approve an Ordinance and authorize the Municipal Court to impose a special expense fee of $25.00 for the issuance and service of an arrest warrant. (Approved)
Consider an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of DeSoto and the DeSoto Independent School District to allow the Municipal Court to hold its juvenile dockets at the DeSoto High School.
Click Here to View F.4 Management Report
At the request of staff, this item has been removed from consideration at this time and will be revisited at a later date.
Consider an Ordinance of the City of DeSoto, Texas, amending Chapter 5, titled, "Fire Prevention and Protection" by adding a new article 5.300 titled, "Assignment Pay" establishing regulations for a designated fire fighter who performs specialized functions within the Fire Department to receive assignment pay.
Click Here to View F.5 Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Jerry Smith, Assistant Fire Chief and Kathleen Shields, Human Resources Director, who presented the staff report.
Council discussion regarding the number of qualified firefighters for this position, clarification of assignment pay duties and inclusion in salary versus assignment pay, and legal title of the position.
Ms. Morris read Ordinance 1975-14 for the public record.
Motion to Approve an Ordinance authorizing Assignment Pay for the performance of Fire Marshal duties in the Fire Department. Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Councilmember Clark.
Vote to Approve an Ordinance authorizing Assignment Pay for the performance of Fire Marshal duties in the Fire Department. (Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business No items scheduled for this agenda.
No discussion.
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
None.
I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Councilmember Zander sent condolences to Jim Strom and his family for the loss of his wife Ruth.
Recycle Event
809 W. Spinner Road
Personal Shredding - No businesses
April 12, 2014
Please contact 972-230-9643 for more information
9am until 12 noon
Councilmember McCowan
Donnie Ray Albert (Opera Singer)
Uptown/Downtown DeSoto Concert Series
DeSoto Corner Theatre
Sunday, March 23, 2014 @ 3pm
Tickets: $10
Councilmember North announced that you can now pay your municipal court fines online via
www.desototexas.gov
by clicking on Online Bill Pay and chose Pay Citations and follow the prompts.
Councilmember Proctor encouraged everyone to enjoy the DeSoto Concert Series each Sunday afternoon at 3pm until the first week in June. Tickets are $10.
Emerge Leadership, Inc. is partnering with DeSoto ISD to host the 1st Annual Journey Conference on Saturday, March 29, 2014, 9 am until 12:30pm hosted at DeSoto High School, 600 Eagle Drive. Open to all female students grades 8th through 12th who are first generation college students or college bound. Applications are due Friday, March 21, 2014. Free event; however, registration is required. Contact Tabora Washington 972-230-0726 ext. 1502 or email at
tabora.walton@desotoisd.org
to sign up. She thanked the following sponsors: Atmos Energy, Texas Trust, Toyota, Bank of DeSoto, and Panera Bread for making this event possible.
Councilmember Clark
Dog Days in DeSoto
May 10, 2014
Zieger Park
9am until 12noon
For dogs: Fashion show, obstacle course
$10 Registration - must have current rabies tag
Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter
Easter Egg Estravaganza
April 12, 2014
11am
Zieger Park
Free - Hosted by DeSoto Parks and Recreation and Hampton Road Baptist Church
Earth Day
Nature Walk
Roy Orr Trail
Begins in the Library Plaza
April 19, 2014
Walk takes about 1 hour
Mayor Sherman
Early Voting
April 28-May 6, 2014
8am - 5pm
Library Assembly Hall
Candidate Forum
Hosted by Concerned DeSoto Citizens
April 12, 2014
Council Chambers
9am until 12noon
Features local city council and school board candidates
Election Day - May 10, 2014
J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 8:38pm informing the citizens that the Council will reconvene into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074, Personnel Matters: Annual Review of the Municipal Judge.
K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
1. Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Annual Review of the Municipal Judge.
Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 8:53pm.
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
Additional persons in attendance: Scott Kurth, Municipal Judge and Joe Gorfida, City Attorney.
Council completed Executive Session at 9:39pm.
2. Action Resulting from Executive Session.
No additional action necessary.
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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 6:03pm. Councilmember North was not present.
1. Review of Master Agenda
Dr. Richardson, City Manager, reviewed the Master Agenda highlighting the following:
*March 21, 2014 - Special City Council Meeting - 2015 City Council Business Plan
*March 27, 2014 - Special City Council Meeting - Planning Budget FY 2015-2016
2. Review of Regular Agenda items
No items were discussed.
3. Introduction of new Library Director Kerry McGeath
Lora Stallings, Assistant to the City Manager, introduced the new Library Managing Director, Kerry McGeath. Mr. McGeath briefly spoke to the Council and stated that he was looking forward to working with the staff and being a part of the DeSoto team.
4. Discuss and consider Merit Award for City Personnel
Dr. Richardson, City Manager, presented to the Council a request for a one time, Merit Service Award of $400.00 to all staff (including Civil Service) who received the 1% salary increase last year.
Mayor Sherman noted to the Council that it was the City Secretary's desire not to be considered for this one time service award as she would wait until the appropriate time during her performance evaluation scheduled for January, 2015, per the City Charter.
Motion to approve a one time Merit Service Award of $400.00 for all city employees (including Civil Service) who, last year, received the 1% salary increase. Moved by Councilmember McCowan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter.
Vote to approve a one time Merit Service Award of $400.00 for all city employees (including Civil Service) who, last year, received the 1% salary increase. (Approved)
5. Discussion and consideration of Monument Signs
Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, gave a review of the current monument signs and whether Council was interested in looking at these types of signs in other areas of the City and proposing a revision/modification of the current ordinance.
Council discussion regarding the signs being consistent, easily viewed, the flexibility of the ordinance, and possible hardships for business owners.
It was the consensus of Council to have monument signs; however, they asked staff to craft an ordinance for consideration that would incorporate language for variances for businesses if this policy would create a hardship.
6. Discuss and consider a Policy for City Limit Signage
Mayor Sherman initiated this discussion as it was brought to his attention that several City Councilmembers wanted to reconsider their positions made during the February 4, 2014, City Council meeting regarding a policy for city limit signage. It was discussed at great length the reconsideration of these positions as well as a new proposal of grandfathering certain groups (i.e. Lions Club and Rotary) as well as receiving more input from citizens in a public forum where they are able to verbally voice their opinions.
Dr. Richardson, City Manager, addressed the Council alerting them that the signs had already been removed as directed as well as the hardship placed on city staff should the Council elect to reverse their decision.
Councilmember North arrived at 6:20pm.
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
Councilmember Clark made a motion to table this discussion and have another discussion at the next available Work Session to create a policy for City Limit Signage. Motion failed due to lack of a second.
Motion to return the signs to their original positions within the City. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter, seconded by Councilmember Clark.
Vote to return the signs to their original positions within the City. (Approved)
Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 7:08pm.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Roll call (7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 7:20pm.
1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department
2. Invocation by: Pastor Gregory Drake, Jubilee Community Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Rachel Proctor
4. Introduction of Ambassador: Matt Castle, Public Utilities Department
Matt has been employed with the City of DeSoto as a Service Provider in the Water Department for 15 months. Matt was born in Dallas, but grew up in the City of Cedar Hill. Matt graduated high school in 2006 at Trinity Christian Academy. After graduation, Matt attended the DeSoto Fire Academy as well as the DeSoto EMT Training Course. He recently married in August of last year. Matt currently lives in Waxahachie with his wife and two children. Matt enjoys most outdoor activities and regularly plays adult softball and also loves to go bass fishing.
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of monthly Financial Report for February 2014.
Click Here to View Financial Report for February 2014
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Tracy Cormier, Accounting Manager, who presented the report.
Council discussion regarding revenues and expenditures public utility fund (non-departmental line item), capital projects funds financial summary (park and street improvements), and the Corner Theatre Fund - Fund 486.
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 - 02-04-14, 03-04-14
Click Here to View 2014-02-04 City Council Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2014-03-04 City Council Meeting Minutes
b. Special Meeting - 02-03-14
Click Here to View 2014-02-03 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 - 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 - 10-22-13, 11-12-13, 11-26-13
Click Here to View 2013-10-22 Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2013-11-12 Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2013-11-26 Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes
j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A
3. Other Items N/A
Submitted for consideration are minutes from the DeSoto City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Motion to approve as submitted. Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.
Vote to approve as submitted (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Consider Zoning Case Z-1276-14; an amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding Carports in residential areas; Applicant: City of DeSoto; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.1. Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, who presented the staff report.
Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.
Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)
Council discussion regarding the possible impact of the property values, building materials (separate regulations that give direction on the type of building materials for carports), the reasoning behind the proposed change in the ordinance, distance from the carport to the residence, other cities ordinances relating to carports (Cedar Hill, Lancaster, Duncanville, Mansfield), and HOA regulations being more restrictive than City ordinances.
Citizen comments:
Robert M. Barron
1217 Stinnett Place
DeSoto, Texas 75115
Council further discussion regarding the rationale for the set back distance, consistency of the set back distance, esthetics, breezeways, and mandatory construction materials of carports.
Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Councilmember Zander.
Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)
Ms. Morris read Ordinance 1971-14 for the public record.
Council further discussed the possible increase/decrease in property value with the proposed change and clarification of staff's recommendation.
Motion to Approve Zoning Case Z-1276-14, an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding the location of carports, as provided above. Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.
Vote to Approve Zoning Case Z-1276-14, an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding the location of carports, as provided above. (Approved)
Consider Zoning Case Z-1274-13; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow an Automotive Fuel Station at the southwest corner of Hampton Road and Parkerville Road; containing one (1) Tract and consisting of .46 acres; Applicant: Heath Voyles; Owner: Lyons American Securities; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.2. Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, who presented the staff report.
Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.
Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)
Council discussion regarding a possible monument sign at this location and the process to which it can be stipulated and the timeline of the project.
Citizen comment:
Myron Dornic
901 Main Street
Dallas, Texas
Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Councilmember North.
Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)
Ms. Morris read Ordinance 1972-14 for the public record.
Motion to Approve Zoning Case Z-1274-13; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow an automotive fuel station at the southwest corner of Hampton Road and Parkerville Road. Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter.
Vote to Approve Zoning Case Z-1274-13; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow an automotive fuel station at the southwest corner of Hampton Road and Parkerville Road. (Approved)
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
Consider a Contract and Scope of Services regarding the Comprehensive Plan.
Click Here to View F.1 Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, who presented the staff report.
No Council discussion.
Motion to Approve the proposed budget of $94,485, for the Scope of Services, to be distributed from FY 2013-2014 through FY 2014-2015. Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.
Vote to Approve the proposed budget of $94,485, for the Scope of Services, to be distributed from FY 2013-2014 through FY 2014-2015. (Approved)
Consider repealing Ordinance 1938-13, setting forth registration requirements and an Annual Inspection Program for each owner of an apartment unit located within the City.
Click Here to View F.2 Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Tom Johnson, Development Services Managing Director, who presented the staff report.
Council discussion regarding the Fire Marshall's responsibilities with regards to inspections of apartment units for health and safety concerns.
Ms. Morris read Ordinance 1973-14 for the public record.
Motion to Repeal Ordinance 1938-13, specific to the Apartment Maintenance Program, in that the program no longer exists. Moved by Councilmember McCowan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter.
Vote to Repeal Ordinance 1938-13, specific to the Apartment Maintenance Program, in that the program no longer exists. (Approved)
Consider an Ordinance authorizing the Municipal Court to charge a Special Expense of up to $25.00 for issuance and service of an Arrest Warrant.
Click Here to View F.3 Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Scott Kurth, Municipal Judge, who presented the staff report.
Council discussion clarification of "after due notice" (i.e. future failure to appear and future violation promises), past infractions and previous policies/procedures as it relates to the presented proposal and the education process so that citizens will have an understanding of the procedures.
Ms. Morris read Ordinance 1974-14 for the public record.
Motion to Approve an Ordinance and authorize the Municipal Court to impose a special expense fee of $25.00 for the issuance and service of an arrest warrant. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter, seconded by Councilmember Proctor.
Vote to Approve an Ordinance and authorize the Municipal Court to impose a special expense fee of $25.00 for the issuance and service of an arrest warrant. (Approved)
Consider an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of DeSoto and the DeSoto Independent School District to allow the Municipal Court to hold its juvenile dockets at the DeSoto High School.
Click Here to View F.4 Management Report
At the request of staff, this item has been removed from consideration at this time and will be revisited at a later date.
Consider an Ordinance of the City of DeSoto, Texas, amending Chapter 5, titled, "Fire Prevention and Protection" by adding a new article 5.300 titled, "Assignment Pay" establishing regulations for a designated fire fighter who performs specialized functions within the Fire Department to receive assignment pay.
Click Here to View F.5 Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Jerry Smith, Assistant Fire Chief and Kathleen Shields, Human Resources Director, who presented the staff report.
Council discussion regarding the number of qualified firefighters for this position, clarification of assignment pay duties and inclusion in salary versus assignment pay, and legal title of the position.
Ms. Morris read Ordinance 1975-14 for the public record.
Motion to Approve an Ordinance authorizing Assignment Pay for the performance of Fire Marshal duties in the Fire Department. Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Councilmember Clark.
Vote to Approve an Ordinance authorizing Assignment Pay for the performance of Fire Marshal duties in the Fire Department. (Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business No items scheduled for this agenda.
No discussion.
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
None.
I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Councilmember Zander sent condolences to Jim Strom and his family for the loss of his wife Ruth.
Recycle Event
809 W. Spinner Road
Personal Shredding - No businesses
April 12, 2014
Please contact 972-230-9643 for more information
9am until 12 noon
Councilmember McCowan
Donnie Ray Albert (Opera Singer)
Uptown/Downtown DeSoto Concert Series
DeSoto Corner Theatre
Sunday, March 23, 2014 @ 3pm
Tickets: $10
Councilmember North announced that you can now pay your municipal court fines online via
www.desototexas.gov
by clicking on Online Bill Pay and chose Pay Citations and follow the prompts.
Councilmember Proctor encouraged everyone to enjoy the DeSoto Concert Series each Sunday afternoon at 3pm until the first week in June. Tickets are $10.
Emerge Leadership, Inc. is partnering with DeSoto ISD to host the 1st Annual Journey Conference on Saturday, March 29, 2014, 9 am until 12:30pm hosted at DeSoto High School, 600 Eagle Drive. Open to all female students grades 8th through 12th who are first generation college students or college bound. Applications are due Friday, March 21, 2014. Free event; however, registration is required. Contact Tabora Washington 972-230-0726 ext. 1502 or email at
tabora.walton@desotoisd.org
to sign up. She thanked the following sponsors: Atmos Energy, Texas Trust, Toyota, Bank of DeSoto, and Panera Bread for making this event possible.
Councilmember Clark
Dog Days in DeSoto
May 10, 2014
Zieger Park
9am until 12noon
For dogs: Fashion show, obstacle course
$10 Registration - must have current rabies tag
Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter
Easter Egg Estravaganza
April 12, 2014
11am
Zieger Park
Free - Hosted by DeSoto Parks and Recreation and Hampton Road Baptist Church
Earth Day
Nature Walk
Roy Orr Trail
Begins in the Library Plaza
April 19, 2014
Walk takes about 1 hour
Mayor Sherman
Early Voting
April 28-May 6, 2014
8am - 5pm
Library Assembly Hall
Candidate Forum
Hosted by Concerned DeSoto Citizens
April 12, 2014
Council Chambers
9am until 12noon
Features local city council and school board candidates
Election Day - May 10, 2014
J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 8:38pm informing the citizens that the Council will reconvene into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074, Personnel Matters: Annual Review of the Municipal Judge.
K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
1. Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Annual Review of the Municipal Judge.
Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 8:53pm.
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
Additional persons in attendance: Scott Kurth, Municipal Judge and Joe Gorfida, City Attorney.
Council completed Executive Session at 9:39pm.
2. Action Resulting from Executive Session.
No additional action necessary.
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