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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 6pm and announced that the Mayor for a Day, Jazsmine Shaw would be joining the group shortly as she was being interviewed by WFAA Channel 8. Councilmember Dick North was not in attendance at the calling of the meeting.

1. Review of Master Agenda

Dr. Richardson reviewed the Master Agenda highlighting the following:
June 6, 2014 - Employee Appreciation Luncheon (5 City Councilmembers confirmed attendance)
11:30am - Bluebonnet Rooms

Councilmember North arrived at 6:04pm.

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

Mayor Sherman indicated that the U.S. Conference of Mayor was being hosted by the City of Dallas and he asked the Council to consider rescheduling the Summer Retreat until July 11-12, 2014. Council indicated that all would be present (with the exception of Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter as she will not be on the City Council during this time.)

2. Review of Regular Agenda items

No discussion.

3. Presentation by Sister Cities International

Mae Ferguson, Fort Worth President/CEO-Sister Cities International (Texas Coordinator), gave the presentation highlighting the following:

*What is Sister Cities?
*Citizen Diplomacy
*What is a Sister City?
*How do they begin?
*Membership at a glance
*Partnerships by Region
*Partnerships by State
*How Sister Cities is internationally governed

Ms. Ferguson also gave information on the Fort Worth Sister Cities highlighting the following:
*Mission
*Vision
*How organized
*Budget
*Citizen Diplomat's Oath
*Humanitarian Assistance
*Youth and Young Adult Programs
*Inbound Student Exchange
*2013 Statistics

*What's new for 2014 (to include moving office to City Hall, approved long range plan, updated mission and vision, expanding to Vietnam and Austria, Leadership Academies, Spanish Immersion Summer Camp)
*Ambassador School Program

Council discussion regarding Fort Worth grant program and process, non-profit status, volunteer committees, Fort Worth Sister Cities structure, how to choose a Sister City, cost to participate, ongoing travel expenses, school district participation, ramifications (if any) of Sister Cities moving into City Hall, and exploratory mission to Mexico. Meeting adjourned at 7:05pm.

B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER

Mayor for a Day Shaw called the meeting to order at 7:11pm.

1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department

2. Invocation by: Pastor Josef Rasheed, Crossroads Covenant Church

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember James Zander

4. Introduction of Ambassador: Derrick Woods, Parks and Recreation Department

Derrick Woods has been employed with the City of Desoto as a Recreation Supervisor since October of 2013. He grew up in Lancaster, TX and graduated from Lancaster High School in 1995 and attended Texas A&M University in College Station,Texas. Derrick graduated from Texas A&M in 2000 receiving his Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences. After graduation, he was employed with the City of Lancaster Parks & Recreation, and the City of Mesquite Parks and Recreation as a Recreation Center Supervisor. Derrick's spends much of his free time with friends, family, running, and playing coed flag football and kickball. Derrick was a dynamic student athlete who ran the 400 meter at Texas A & M University. He walked onto the Track Team and earned a scholarship!

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation of Proclamation honoring Mayor for a Day Winner, Jazsmine Shaw - Cockrell Hill Elementary School

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

2. Presentation of Earth Day Poster Contest Winners

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Camiron Smith, Parks Maintenance Manager and the following members of the Keep DeSoto Beautiful Corporation: Lutherine Starlin, Emuel Banks, Janice Walker, Danica Williams and Cheryl Sims, who made the presentation.

3. Presentation of Proclamation honoring the DeSoto Eagles Football Team

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Mayor Sherman who made the presentation. The following individuals were present: Claude Mathis, Donald Hatcher, Todd Peterman, Brian Standberry, Jason Wheeler, Paul Beattie, Donald Miller, Jeff Wigington, Kyle Farrell, Ben Dodson, Paul Simmons, Daniel Barrera and Jason Napoli.

4. Presentation of Proclamation honoring Desmond White, DeSoto Eagles Football player

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Mayor Sherman 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 - 04-15-14

Click Here to View 2014-04-15 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 - 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 -12-10-13

Click Here to View 2013-12-10 Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes

j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A

3. Other Items None.

Submitted for council consideration are minutes from the DeSoto City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission.

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

Vote to approve as submitted. (Approved)

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

Consider Zoning Case Z-1255-13; a General Retail Planned Development (PD-152), to provide for development regulations for Lots 1, 2, and 3 which will have some deviations to the area and placement requirements; an area at the southwest corner of the Interstate 35 Frontage Road and Belt Line Road; on approximately 3.4 acres of land and consisting of 3 lots; Applicant: Winklemann & Associates; Owner: Jeff Williams; 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 Zander.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Council discussion regarding the two letters received in opposition, comments on what the plans are for future development, clarification of the lots and the initial zoning, future power center site location, areas of "stand alone" Dollar Tree facilities in the BestSouthwest area, advantages of the 10,000 square feet, clarification of Lot 1 square feet (70,262 square feet), smaller lot sizes and parking requirements, and frontage road space allowance.

Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Ms. Morris read the Ordinance for the public record.

Council further discussed this request not being the vision for this corner and it being more appropriate for a strip area.

Motion to Deny Zoning Case Z-1255-13; a General Retail Planned Development, which will have some deviations to the area and placement requirements. Moved by Councilmember McCowan, seconded by Councilmember Zander.

Vote to Deny Zoning Case Z-1255-13; a General Retail Planned Development, which will have some deviations to the area and placement requirements. (Approved)

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.2 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Tom Johnson, Development Services Manager. Mr. Johnson asked the Council (on behalf of the developer and property owners), if they would table this case for one more meeting as they are in agreement with the terms but would prefer to have a written agreement before the case is heard. The developer has agreed to provide a written agreement available by the next meeting.

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

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

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

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Motion to continue Zoning Case Z1279-14 case until May 20, 2014. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter, seconded by Councilmember North.

Vote to continue Zoning Case Z1279-14 case until May 20, 2014. (Approved)

F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business

1. Consider an award of contract to Pape Air Conditioning for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) service for City facilities.

Click Here to View F.1 Management Report

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

Council discussion regarding grading knowledge and reference scoring, difference in cost based upon reference scoring and bidders residency.

Motion to award a contract to Pape Air Conditioning Service for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) service for a one (1) year contract period with three (3) additional one-year renewal options, if both parties agree. Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.

Vote to (d)

2. Consider an award of contract to C&M Electrical Contractors for electrical service for City facilities.

Click Here to View F.2 Management Report

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

Council discussion regarding the differences between Triad services that are provided and why the City needs additional electrical services, re-evaluation process after the renewals and discuss the options for the term of the contract and clarification of the total scores/numbers without regard for references.

Motion to award an electrical service contract to C & M Electrical Contractors for a one (1) year contract period with three (3) additional one-year renewal options, if both parties agree. Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter.

Vote to award an electrical service contract to C & M Electrical Contractors for a one (1) year contract period with three (3) additional one-year renewal options, if both parties agree. (Approved)

3. Consider an award of contract to BCJ Professional Mechanical Service, Inc. for plumbing service for City facilities.

Click Here to View F.3 Management Report

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

Council discussion regarding clarification of hourly rates for plumbing and whether or not they are competitive.

Motion to award a contract to BCJ Professional Mechanical Service, Inc. for plumbing service for city facilities for a one (1) year contract period with three (3) additional one-year renewal options, if both parties agree. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.

Vote to award a contract to BCJ Professional Mechanical Service, Inc. for plumbing service for city facilities for a one (1) year contract period with three (3) additional one-year renewal options, if both parties agree. (Approved)

4. Consider authorizing the Mayor to execute a construction contract with Austin Filter System in the amount of $663,102.40 and establish a Total Project Budget in the amount of $724,468.40 for the Ten Mile Creek Emergency Sewer Repair Project.

Click Here to View F.4 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Tom Johnson, Development Services Managing Director, who presented the staff report.

Council discussion regarding routine inspection of the sewer lines, the wall and the creek level at the 90 degree turn, projected timeline of the project (90 days) and the effects (if any) of the upstream of the creek.

Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute the construction contract with Austin Filter Systems, Inc., in the amount of $663,102.40 (construction & contingency) and establish a total project budget in the amount of $724, 468.40 for the Ten Mile Creek Emergency Sewer Repair Project. Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Councilmember Clark.

Vote to authorize the Mayor to execute the construction contract with Austin Filter Systems, Inc., in the amount of $663,102.40 (construction & contingency) and establish a total project budget in the amount of $724, 468.40 for the Ten Mile Creek Emergency Sewer Repair Project. (Approved)

5. Consider authorizing the Mayor to execute a construction contract with Jim Bowman Construction Company LP., in the amount of $365,539 and establish a Total Construction Budget in the amount of $375,075 for the Pleasant Run Road 12 inch Water Line Relocation Project.

Click Here to View F.5 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Tom Johnson, Development Services Managing Director, who presented the staff report.

Council discussion regarding clarification of the 4 lane road location and the 2 lane transition.

Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute a construction contract with Jim Bowman Construction LP., in the amount of $365,539 (construction + contingency) and establish a total construction budget in the amount of $375,075 for the Pleasant Run Road 12' Water Line Relocation Project. Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter.

Vote to authorize the Mayor to execute a construction contract with Jim Bowman Construction LP., in the amount of $365,539 (construction + contingency) and establish a total construction budget in the amount of $375,075 for the Pleasant Run Road 12' Water Line Relocation Project. (Approved)

6. Consider a selecting Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project(s), Consider a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to Dallas County for funding through the 2014-2015 Community Development Block Grant program, and Consider authorizing the Mayor to execute the implementation agreements with Dallas County for the CDBG projects.

Click Here to View F.6 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Lora Stallings, Assistant to the City Manager, who presented the report.

Council discussion regarding clarification of the Debra Lane reconstruction, Debra Lane location (in the northern part), addressed the census bureau data (using 2000 census data) and when HUD anticipates using the 2010 census data, DeSoto's ability to apply for grant funds directly to HUD (Dallas County indicated that we will be allowed to apply directly to HUD), possible use of funds for domestic violence issues and use of funds for the West Nile Virus.

Motion to select 2014-2015 Community Development Block Grant project(s), approve a Resolution authorizing an application for $106,239 in CDBG grant funding for the selected project(s), and authorize the Mayor to sign Implementation Agreements for the selected projects. Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.

Vote to select 2014-2015 Community Development Block Grant project(s), approve a Resolution authorizing an application for $106,239 in CDBG grant funding for the selected project(s), and authorize the Mayor to sign Implementation Agreements for the selected projects. (Approved)

7. Consider an award of contract to Sports Field Solution, Big Crushed Concrete and Crouch Sand Gravel for Aggregate Material Supplies.

Click Here to View F.7 Management Report

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

Motion to approve bid DST-1402-RFB for Aggregate Materials to be awarded to Sports Field Solution in the amount of $111,020, Big Crushed Concrete in the amount of $14,850 and Crouch Sand Gravel in the amount of $9,511 for a total not to exceed $135,381. Moved by Councilmember McCowan, seconded by Councilmember North.

Vote to approve bid DST-1402-RFB for Aggregate Materials to be awarded to Sports Field Solution in the amount of $111,020, Big Crushed Concrete in the amount of $14,850 and Crouch Sand Gravel in the amount of $9,511 for a total not to exceed $135,381. (Approved)

8. Consider an Inter-Local Agreement with the City of Seagoville to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing program with the City of DeSoto for the purpose of purchasing good and services under each other's competitively bid contracts.

Click Here to View F.8 Management Report

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

Motion to approve an Inter-local Agreement with the City of Seagoville 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 Proctor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter.

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

9. Consider a request for a permit by Disciple Central Community Church located at 1400 North Hampton Road, DeSoto, in accordance with the City of DeSoto Code of Ordinances Chapter 3, "Building Regulations" section 3.903(B)(3) for the temporary parking of vehicles on surfaces other than pavement.

Click Here to View F.9 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Tarron Richardson, City Manager, who presented the report.

Applicant:
Marcus King
Disciple Central Community Church
1400 South Hampton, DeSoto, Texas 75115

Council discussion regarding clarification of compliance to the Code Enforcement issue with regards to parking on surfaces other than pavement.

Motion to approve the request from Disciple Central Community Church to allow 6 months to have the parking situation rectified. Moved by Councilmember McCowan, seconded by Councilmember North.

Vote to (d)

Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter asked the City Attorney of whether the 7-0 vote for this item had a conflict of interest. The City Attorney, Joe Gorfida, responded, "no".

G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business No items scheduled for this agenda.

H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES

Dorothy Werkmeister
"400 block of New Castle in DeSoto"

I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

Mayor Sherman
Girls and Boys Track Team for the DeSoto High School competes for State Championships this weekend.

Mayor Sherman recognized Aubrey Hooper in the audience who is running for re-election on the DeSoto School Board.

Don't forget Mother's Day on Sunday, May 11, 2014.

Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter
Super Nationals at BMX Park
40 states and 3 countries and Olympians compete

Earth Day - Master Naturalist take two groups on the Roy Orr Trails

5th Annual Music in the Park Series
FREE
May and June
Starts Thursday, May 15, 2014 @ 7pm
At the Amphitheater

Councilmember Clark
DeSoto Public Library
Teen Summer Programs
June-July
Summer Reading Club
Book Buddies
Register at the Library information desk after May 12, 2014

Councilmember Proctor
DeSoto Arts Commission
Uptown/Downtown DeSoto Sunday Music Series
May 11, 2014
Undelivered - By Gregory Issacs
7pm

Councilmember North
Dog Days in DeSoto
Saturday, May 10, 2014
9am until 12 noon
Zeiger Park
$10 Registration Fee
For more information: 972-230-9653

Councilmember McCowan
Concerned DeSoto Citizens
25th Anniversary Scholarship and Awards Banquet
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Clarion Hotel
7pm
Tickets: $35 per person
For additional information: 972-576-8164
Honorable Michael Williams - Texas Commissioner of Education

Councilmember Zander
Election Day - General City Election
Saturday, May 10, 2014
7am until 7pm

J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 10:05pm

K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION

May 06, 2014 City Council Meeting 2014-05-06

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A. WORK SESSION

Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.

1. Review of Master Agenda

Dr. Richardson reviewed the Master Agenda highlighting the following:
June 6, 2014 - Employee Appreciation Luncheon (5 City Councilmembers confirmed attendance)
11:30am - Bluebonnet Rooms

Councilmember North arrived at 6:04pm.

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

2. Review of Regular Agenda items

No discussion.

3. Presentation by Sister Cities International

B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER

Mayor for a Day Shaw called the meeting to order at 7:11pm.

1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department

2. Invocation by: Pastor Josef Rasheed, Crossroads Covenant Church

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember James Zander

4. Introduction of Ambassador: Derrick Woods, Parks and Recreation Department

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation of Proclamation honoring Mayor for a Day Winner, Jazsmine Shaw - Cockrell Hill Elementary School

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

2. Presentation of Earth Day Poster Contest Winners

3. Presentation of Proclamation honoring the DeSoto Eagles Football Team

4. Presentation of Proclamation honoring Desmond White, DeSoto Eagles Football player

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

5. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of Older Americans Month

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Councilmember Proctor who made the presentation. Police Chief Joe Costa accepted the proclamation.

6. Presentation of Proclamation of Police Week and Peace Officer Memorial Day

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Mayor Sherman who made the presentation. Accepting the Proclamation were Reserve Commander Gene Yates and Patrol Chris Huerta.

7. Presentation of Police Promotions: Corporal and Sergeant

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Joe Costa, Chief of Police, who made the presentations.

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 - 04-15-14

Click Here to View 2014-04-15 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 - 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 -12-10-13

Click Here to View 2013-12-10 Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes

j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A

3. Other Items None.

Submitted for council consideration are minutes from the DeSoto City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission.

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

Vote to approve as submitted. (Approved)

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

Consider Zoning Case Z-1255-13; a General Retail Planned Development (PD-152), to provide for development regulations for Lots 1, 2, and 3 which will have some deviations to the area and placement requirements; an area at the southwest corner of the Interstate 35 Frontage Road and Belt Line Road; on approximately 3.4 acres of land and consisting of 3 lots; Applicant: Winklemann & Associates; Owner: Jeff Williams; 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 Zander.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Ms. Morris read the Ordinance for the public record.

Council further discussed this request not being the vision for this corner and it being more appropriate for a strip area.

Vote to Deny Zoning Case Z-1255-13; a General Retail Planned Development, which will have some deviations to the area and placement requirements. (Approved)

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.2 Management Report

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

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

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

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Motion to continue Zoning Case Z1279-14 case until May 20, 2014. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter, seconded by Councilmember North.

Vote to continue Zoning Case Z1279-14 case until May 20, 2014. (Approved)

F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business

1. Consider an award of contract to Pape Air Conditioning for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) service for City facilities.

Click Here to View F.1 Management Report

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

Council discussion regarding grading knowledge and reference scoring, difference in cost based upon reference scoring and bidders residency.

Vote to (d)

2. Consider an award of contract to C&M Electrical Contractors for electrical service for City facilities.

Click Here to View F.2 Management Report

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

Vote to award an electrical service contract to C & M Electrical Contractors for a one (1) year contract period with three (3) additional one-year renewal options, if both parties agree. (Approved)

3. Consider an award of contract to BCJ Professional Mechanical Service, Inc. for plumbing service for City facilities.

Click Here to View F.3 Management Report

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

Council discussion regarding clarification of hourly rates for plumbing and whether or not they are competitive.

4. Consider authorizing the Mayor to execute a construction contract with Austin Filter System in the amount of $663,102.40 and establish a Total Project Budget in the amount of $724,468.40 for the Ten Mile Creek Emergency Sewer Repair Project.

Click Here to View F.4 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Tom Johnson, Development Services Managing Director, who presented the staff report.

5. Consider authorizing the Mayor to execute a construction contract with Jim Bowman Construction Company LP., in the amount of $365,539 and establish a Total Construction Budget in the amount of $375,075 for the Pleasant Run Road 12 inch Water Line Relocation Project.

Click Here to View F.5 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Tom Johnson, Development Services Managing Director, who presented the staff report.

Council discussion regarding clarification of the 4 lane road location and the 2 lane transition.

6. Consider a selecting Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project(s), Consider a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to Dallas County for funding through the 2014-2015 Community Development Block Grant program, and Consider authorizing the Mayor to execute the implementation agreements with Dallas County for the CDBG projects.

Click Here to View F.6 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Lora Stallings, Assistant to the City Manager, who presented the report.

7. Consider an award of contract to Sports Field Solution, Big Crushed Concrete and Crouch Sand Gravel for Aggregate Material Supplies.

Click Here to View F.7 Management Report

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

8. Consider an Inter-Local Agreement with the City of Seagoville to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing program with the City of DeSoto for the purpose of purchasing good and services under each other's competitively bid contracts.

Click Here to View F.8 Management Report

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

9. Consider a request for a permit by Disciple Central Community Church located at 1400 North Hampton Road, DeSoto, in accordance with the City of DeSoto Code of Ordinances Chapter 3, "Building Regulations" section 3.903(B)(3) for the temporary parking of vehicles on surfaces other than pavement.

Click Here to View F.9 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Tarron Richardson, City Manager, who presented the report.

Applicant:
Marcus King
Disciple Central Community Church
1400 South Hampton, DeSoto, Texas 75115

Council discussion regarding clarification of compliance to the Code Enforcement issue with regards to parking on surfaces other than pavement.

Motion to approve the request from Disciple Central Community Church to allow 6 months to have the parking situation rectified. Moved by Councilmember McCowan, seconded by Councilmember North.

Vote to (d)

Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter asked the City Attorney of whether the 7-0 vote for this item had a conflict of interest. The City Attorney, Joe Gorfida, responded, "no".

G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business No items scheduled for this agenda.

H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES

Dorothy Werkmeister
"400 block of New Castle in DeSoto"

I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

Councilmember Clark
DeSoto Public Library
Teen Summer Programs
June-July
Summer Reading Club
Book Buddies
Register at the Library information desk after May 12, 2014

Councilmember Proctor
DeSoto Arts Commission
Uptown/Downtown DeSoto Sunday Music Series
May 11, 2014
Undelivered - By Gregory Issacs
7pm

Councilmember North
Dog Days in DeSoto
Saturday, May 10, 2014
9am until 12 noon
Zeiger Park
$10 Registration Fee
For more information: 972-230-9653

Councilmember Zander
Election Day - General City Election
Saturday, May 10, 2014
7am until 7pm

J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 10:05pm

May 06, 2014 City Council Meeting 2014-05-06

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