Dr. Richardson, City Manager, did not have any items of discussion for the Master Agenda; however, he reminded the Council to be mindful of their attendance to meetings that affect the budget calendar. He asked whether or not everyone would be present for the meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 3, 2014 to which no one replied of an absence.

2. Review of Regular Agenda items

No discussion.

Councilmember North arrived at 6:10pm.

Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.

3. Discussion and consideration regarding an additional project for the November 2014 Bond Election - Natatorium

Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter led the discussion of having the opportunity of the citizens of DeSoto to be able to vote in the November 2014 Bond Election on a natatorium.

Council discussion regarding making the natatorium a collaborative effort between the DeSoto Independent School District and the City of DeSoto, the need of a natatorium for health and academic reasons, the possibility of a feasibility study, scope of work, fees, and timeframes.

Dr. Richardson, City Manager, informed the Council that staff are in the preliminary stages of preparing bond language for the November 2014 ballot and agreed to investigate the costs of the feasibility study and provide that information along with timeframes to the Council at a later date.

Mayor Sherman recapped the discussion indicating that there are some Councilmembers who would like to see an aquatic center placed on the November 2014 Bond Election ballot and all Councilmembers are interested in obtaining more information on the impact of having an aquatic center. Mayor Sherman encouraged the Council to remain "neutral" and "separate" and allow the citizens to vote on the issue. Mayor Sherman also agreed to speaking with the school district to determine if there is an interest in collaborating.

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 6:46pm.

B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER

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

Mayor for a Day Yeung called the meeting to order at 7:05pm.

1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department

2. Invocation by: Pastor Gary Jones, Community Missionary Baptist Church

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Dick North

4. Introduction of Ambassador: Jeanette Naranja, HR Department

Jenette Naranja has been employed with the City of Desoto as a Human Resources Assistant since October 2013. Jenette was born and raised in the Philippines where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. She immigrated to the United States in 1996 and joined the United States Army for four years as a Sergeant/E5, Finance Specialist. She was stationed in Fort Bragg, North Carolina and Rose Barracks, Vilseck, Germany. She continued her studies and earned a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. She is also a Texas Board Certified Public Accountant. She is married to Eddie, a 20 year Army Veteran and has one child, a son named Edward. Her family moved to Texas in 2004. Before coming to work for the City of Desoto, she was a Military Personnel Specialist in Fort Know, KY. She also worked as an Administrative Assistant and Fleet Program Coordinator for nine years for the City of Farmers Branch, TX. For leisure, she likes to travel to different states and countries to experience the culture and cuisine. She takes pleasure in watching movies, Broadway musicals and ballet performances. She frequents the City of Desoto Library daily to enjoy their book selection.

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation of Proclamation honoring Mayor for a Day.

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Mayor Sherman who made the presentation.

2. Presentation in Recognition of DeSoto ISD students who participated in the DeSoto Art League Student Art Show.

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Mayor for a Day Yeung and Rena Thomas, DeSoto ISD Communications Specialist, who made the presentations.

3. Presentation of Proclamation in Recognition of National Autism Awareness Month.

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Councilmember Proctor who made the presentation.

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 - N/A

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 - 10-17-14

Click Here to View 2014-10-17 Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes

d. DeSoto Economic Development - N/A

e. DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation - N/A

f. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - N/A

g. Library Advisory Board - 11-07-13

Click Here to View 2013-11-07 Library Advisory Board Meeting Minutes

h. Park Development Corporation - N/A

i. Planning and Zoning - N/A

j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A

3. Other Items

Confirmation of appointments to the DeSoto, Texas, Historical Foundation, Building and Standards Commission, Park Development Corporation, Tri-City Animal Shelter Board and Planning and Zoning Commission.

Click Here to View D.3.a Management Report

Submitted for Council approve are minutes from the Civic Service Commission and Library Advisory Board as well as confirmation of appointments to the DeSoto, Texas, Historical Foundation, Building and Standards Commission, Park Development Corporation, Tri-City Animal Shelter Board and Planning and Zoning Commission; however, at the request of staff, the minutes from the Civil Service Commission were pulled and will be submitted for consideration at a later date.

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

Vote to approve as submitted. (Approved)

Mayor Sherman acknowledged the following individuals from the Boards and Commissions who were in attendance:

Andreana Coleman, Building and Standards
Rhetta Washington McCoy, Building and Standards
Gordy VanSteenberg, Tri-City Animal Shelter
Jacqueline (Jackie) Lee, Planning and Zoning Commission
Ruth Feggett, Historical Foundation (not present)

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

Consider Zoning Case Z-1279-14; an amendment to Planned Development 93 (PD-93) regarding the location of a trail; specifically an area to the south of Silver Creek Drive, from the lots along the south end of Creekview Wood Court, east to Westmoreland Road; 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 made the staff presentation.

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

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Council discussion regarding whether or not residents supported the proposal of no sidewalks, what type of citizen polling occurred, trail Master Plan, the options staff presented, parking, easements, other options besides the ones presented, building set backs, sidewalk requirements, an avenue to hear citizens' input, discussions with the developer, discussion of tabling the issue, and the possibility of continuing the Pubic Hearing until the next City Council Meeting.

Citizens appearances:

The following individuals (DeSoto residents) completed a response card and/or wished to speak to the City Council.

Thurman Hogan
951 Silver Creek Drive

Anthony Williams
620 Buelwood Court

Alecia P. Hall
601 Oakmont Court

Renay Hardy
904 Silver Creek Drive

Mildred VanZaudt
617 Buelwood Court

Ed Brock (DEVELOPER)
426 Fountain Park Drive
Euless, Texas
817-675-9099

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

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Council discussion regarding further clarification of sidewalks being removed and an agreement between developer and the City of not constructing sidewalks until issues are resolved.

Ms. Morris read the Ordinance for the public record.

Motion to continue the Public Hearing until Tuesday, May 6, 2014, to allow the community, the developer and the City to explore additional options. Moved by Councilmember McCowan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter.

Vote to continue the Public Hearing until Tuesday, May 6, 2014, to allow the community, the developer and the City to explore additional options. (Approved)

F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business

Consider an Interlocal 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.1 Management Report

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

Council discussion regarding confidentiality issues if court is held at the DeSoto High School.

Motion to approve 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. Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.

Vote to approve 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. (Approved)

Consider authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Dallas County to utilize services of the Dallas County Tax Assessor-Collector to collect City of DeSoto taxes.

Click Here to View F.2 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Edena Atmore, Finance Director, who presented the staff report.

Council discussion regarding specific revisions made to the contract with Dallas County.

Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Dallas County to utilize services of the Dallas County Tax Assessor-Collector to collect City of Desoto taxes. Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember Proctor.

Vote to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Dallas County to utilize services of the Dallas County Tax Assessor-Collector to collect City of Desoto taxes. (Approved)

Consider a Resolution approving a contract to Valley View Consulting, LLC for Investment Advisory Services.

Click Here to View F.3 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Edena Atmore, Finance Director, who presented the staff report.

Council discussion regarding amount paid to Valley View Consulting and their fees.

Motion to approve a Resolution awarding a contract to Valley View Consulting, LLC for Investment Advisory Services. Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Councilmember Proctor.

Vote to approve a Resolution awarding a contract to Valley View Consulting, LLC for Investment Advisory Services. (Approved)

Consider award of contract to Allegiance Power Systems for generator service at City facilities.

Click Here to View F.4 Management Report

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

Council discussion regarding a total being omitted from a particular company that submitted a bid, clarification of recommended motion language and the services provided by Allegiance Power Systems.

It should be noted that Jimmy Stephens, Facility Manager, corrected a mathematical error made on his management report during the meeting.

Motion to approve the award of contract to Allegiance Power Systems for a one (1) year contract with the option of three (3) annual renewals if both parties agree, for generator service at City facilities. Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Councilmember Zander.

Vote to approve the award of contract to Allegiance Power Systems for a one (1) year contract with the option of three (3) annual renewals if both parties agree, for generator service at City facilities. (Approved)

Consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign quit claim deeds to property located in the Michael James Survey, Abstract No. 710, City of DeSoto, Dallas County, Texas, to resolve a conflict in property lines.

Click Here to View F.5 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Tom Johnson, Development Services Manager and Crystal Owens, City Engineer, who presented the staff report.

Motion to approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign quit claim deeds to property located in the Michael James Survey, Abstract No. 710, City of DeSoto, Dallas County, Texas, to resolve a conflict in property lines. Moved by Councilmember McCowan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter.

Vote to approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign quit claim deeds to property located in the Michael James Survey, Abstract No. 710, City of DeSoto, Dallas County, Texas, to resolve a conflict in property lines. (Approved)

G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business

No items scheduled for this agenda.

H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES

1. Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Annual Review of the City Attorney.

2. Action Resulting from Executive Session.

No action taken. Meeting adjourned at 10:14pm.

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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 6:00pm. Councilmember North was not present at the calling of the meeting.

1. Review of Master Agenda

2. Review of Regular Agenda items

No discussion.

Councilmember North arrived at 6:10pm.

Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.

3. Discussion and consideration regarding an additional project for the November 2014 Bond Election - Natatorium

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 6:46pm.

B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER

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

Mayor for a Day Yeung called the meeting to order at 7:05pm.

1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department

2. Invocation by: Pastor Gary Jones, Community Missionary Baptist Church

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Dick North

4. Introduction of Ambassador: Jeanette Naranja, HR Department

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation of Proclamation honoring Mayor for a Day.

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Mayor Sherman who made the presentation.

2. Presentation in Recognition of DeSoto ISD students who participated in the DeSoto Art League Student Art Show.

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Mayor for a Day Yeung and Rena Thomas, DeSoto ISD Communications Specialist, who made the presentations.

3. Presentation of Proclamation in Recognition of National Autism Awareness Month.

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Councilmember Proctor who made the presentation.

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 - N/A

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 - 10-17-14

Click Here to View 2014-10-17 Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes

d. DeSoto Economic Development - N/A

e. DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation - N/A

f. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - N/A

g. Library Advisory Board - 11-07-13

Click Here to View 2013-11-07 Library Advisory Board Meeting Minutes

h. Park Development Corporation - N/A

i. Planning and Zoning - N/A

j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A

3. Other Items

Confirmation of appointments to the DeSoto, Texas, Historical Foundation, Building and Standards Commission, Park Development Corporation, Tri-City Animal Shelter Board and Planning and Zoning Commission.

Click Here to View D.3.a Management Report

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

Vote to approve as submitted. (Approved)

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

Consider Zoning Case Z-1279-14; an amendment to Planned Development 93 (PD-93) regarding the location of a trail; specifically an area to the south of Silver Creek Drive, from the lots along the south end of Creekview Wood Court, east to Westmoreland Road; 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 made the staff presentation.

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

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

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

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Council discussion regarding further clarification of sidewalks being removed and an agreement between developer and the City of not constructing sidewalks until issues are resolved.

Ms. Morris read the Ordinance for the public record.

Vote to continue the Public Hearing until Tuesday, May 6, 2014, to allow the community, the developer and the City to explore additional options. (Approved)

F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business

Consider an Interlocal 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.1 Management Report

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

Council discussion regarding confidentiality issues if court is held at the DeSoto High School.

Consider authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Dallas County to utilize services of the Dallas County Tax Assessor-Collector to collect City of DeSoto taxes.

Click Here to View F.2 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Edena Atmore, Finance Director, who presented the staff report.

Council discussion regarding specific revisions made to the contract with Dallas County.

Vote to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Dallas County to utilize services of the Dallas County Tax Assessor-Collector to collect City of Desoto taxes. (Approved)

Consider a Resolution approving a contract to Valley View Consulting, LLC for Investment Advisory Services.

Click Here to View F.3 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Edena Atmore, Finance Director, who presented the staff report.

Council discussion regarding amount paid to Valley View Consulting and their fees.

Motion to approve a Resolution awarding a contract to Valley View Consulting, LLC for Investment Advisory Services. Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Councilmember Proctor.

Vote to approve a Resolution awarding a contract to Valley View Consulting, LLC for Investment Advisory Services. (Approved)

Consider award of contract to Allegiance Power Systems for generator service at City facilities.

Click Here to View F.4 Management Report

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

Council discussion regarding a total being omitted from a particular company that submitted a bid, clarification of recommended motion language and the services provided by Allegiance Power Systems.

It should be noted that Jimmy Stephens, Facility Manager, corrected a mathematical error made on his management report during the meeting.

Consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign quit claim deeds to property located in the Michael James Survey, Abstract No. 710, City of DeSoto, Dallas County, Texas, to resolve a conflict in property lines.

Click Here to View F.5 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Tom Johnson, Development Services Manager and Crystal Owens, City Engineer, who presented the staff report.

G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business

No items scheduled for this agenda.

H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES

I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter
Dog Days in DeSoto
Parks and Recreation
May 10, 2014
9am until 12 noon
Zieger Park
972-230-9653 for more information
$10 registration

Councilmember Clark
Easter Egg Estravaganza
April 12, 2014
Zieger Park
11am
Free

Councilmember Proctor
Uptown/Downtown Concert Series
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Jazz Band
Call 972-230-9648 for tickets
$10 at the door

Councilmember North
National Day of Prayer
DeSoto City Hall
May 1, 2014
7am until 8am
Contact 972-230-6346 for more information

J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION

K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION

Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.

Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 9:45pm and convened into Executive Session.

1. Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Annual Review of the City Attorney.

2. Action Resulting from Executive Session.

No action taken. Meeting adjourned at 10:14pm.

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