Dr. Richardson reviewed the Master Agenda highlighting the following:
*Employee Appreciation Luncheon - June 6, 2014 - 11:30am - Bluebonnet Rooms
*City Council Summer Retreat - July 11-12, 2014 - Rockwall, Texas

2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items

Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, reviewed Regular Agenda Item, Public Hearings E.1. which states, "Consider Zoning Case Z-1279-14; an amendment to 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. Specifically, he stated that on May 6, 2014 there was a Public Hearing to discuss this case in which the property owners and the developer would meet and discuss the issues raised with regards to the trail. To date, there has been no agreements made between the homeowners and the developer. Note: The "discussion issues" are independent of the trail issue and the agreement is independent of the City. Mr. Johnson also reminded the Council that what is before them tonight for approval is the issue of whether or not to build the trail. It is staff's thought that there is no need for a trail at this location.

Council discussion regarding the direction that was given to the homeowners and developer to mitigate the issues before returning the case to the Council, citizens concerns of possibly utilizing this forum to obtain other improvements in lieu of a trail and enforcement mechanisms within the Zoning Ordinance.

3. Review by Finance & Audit Committee of the FY 2013 Audit and CAFR

Mayor Pro Tem Ledbetter provided an update on the Audit and Finance Committee which included the following:

*Purpose
*Members
*Role of the committee

Discussion Items
*Researched the Fraud Hotline - proposed Inter-Local Agreement with surrounding cities (i.e. Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Red Oak, Glenn Heights)
*January, 2014 - Visit by independent auditors (Patillo, Brown and Hill, LLC) - results March 2014
*March 2014 - Reviewed the Financial Audit Report for FY 2013 by external auditors
*March 14, 2014 - Management Representation letter issued
*Charter requirements indicate that every 5 years a new Request for Proposal of new external auditors will be required and the City will prepare one for FY2014

Edena Atmore, Finance Director, gave an overview of the CAFR. Specifically, highlighting the following:

*Significant audit findings
*Difficulties encountered in performance audit
*Corrected/uncorrected misstatements
*Disagreements with management
*Management representations
*Management consultations with other independent accountants
*Audit findings or issues
*Other matters
*Forthcoming accounting standards

Council discussion regarding potential costs to obtain more auditors every five years.

4. Presentation and Discussion of Brinkley Sargent Aquatic/Recreation Feasibility Study

Renee Johnson, Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, introduced Dwayne Brinkley, who provided an overview of the feasibility study highlighting the following:

*History of the firm
*Examples of projects (images)
*Competitive fields of play
*Definition of "success" (i.e. attendance, needs assessment, priority matrix)
*The Study process
*Discovery process (i.e. common vocabulary, interviews, focus groups, town hall meetings, steering committee)
*Visioning process
*Public input examples
*Preliminary Building Program
*Demographics
*Development options (i.e. Options 1, 2, or 3)
*Building program and budgeting
*Capacity analysis
*Opinion of revenue
*Cash flow

Mayor for a Day Jazsmine Shaw arrived at 5:55pm.

Council discussion regarding debt service to include land and construction and specifics regarding cash flow, assessment of users, best options for best revenue, cities south of the Trinity that Brinkley Sargent services, City and School and 3rd party partnerships, swimming lanes (i.e. lap lanes), and total development excluding land acquisition.

Council also commented on the project in Edmond, Oklahoma (YMCA, School District and City), distance traveled to the center, school districts participation/partnership in the debt service, community college participation, and School District land donation (i.e. Plano, Texas).

5. Presentation and Discussion of the November 2014 Bond Referendum and receive a consensus regarding potential costs for a Budget Adjustment.

Lora Stallings, Assistant to the City Manager, gave an overview of the November 2014 Bond Referendum and potential costs. She highlighted the following:

Budgetary Impact

1. Preparation Costs
    a. Parkerville Road Widening (aerial photo, rendering) - $3,000
    b. Park Improvement Projects (renderings) - $19,250+
    c. Fire Station #2 Relocation (feasibility study, rendering) - $14,850
    d. Land Acquisition (aerial photos) - $6,000 - urged the Council to think about what should be photographed
    e. Natatorium/Aquatic Center (feasibility study, rendering) - $50,000 - Note: Rendering may not be ready in time for bond video
    f. Bond Video (script writing, production, editing, voice over)
    g. Brochure (5,000 copies) - $5,140
    h. Special Election - $22,000

Total Preparation Cost - $136,740
Project Estimates
Ongoing Operational and Maintenance Costs

Ms. Stallings also discussed the four propositions totaling $18,500,000 and Operation and Maintenance costs for Parkerville Road Widening, Fire Station Relocation, Park Improvements, Land Acquisition and Natatorium/Aquatic Center.

Ms. Stallings reviewed the 2014 Bond Referendum Calendar.

The Council offered a consensus approval of the expected bond referendum preparation expenditures, which will ultimately be paid out of General Fund fund balance. That consensus was for $136,740+ for renderings, feasibility studies, production of a bond video and the bond election expense.

It was the concern of Council to have all of the components and costs before July 1, 2014 when the propositions are presented to Council at the Work Session. Renee Johnson, Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, indicated that the Brinkley study usually takes 90 days; however, they have indicated that they will expedite the process to 60-75 days to have the general language to include components and costs to give good estimates. Dr. Richardson concurred that a complete snapshot will be presented.

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 6:44pm.

B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER

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

1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department

2. Invocation by: Pastor Willie Sublet, WE Community Church

3. National Anthem by a member of the DeSoto A Capella Choir

4. Introduction of Ambassador: Kerry McGeath, Library Director

C. PRESENTATIONS

5. Presentation of Proclamation in honor of Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month

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

6. Presentation of monthly Financial Report for April 2014 and 2nd Quarter Investment Report

F. REGULAR AGENDA - PART 1 - ELECTION PROTOCOL

Consider a Resolution to canvass results of the General Election conducted on May 10, 2014, for Councilmember Place 2 and Councilmember Place 4 per the requirements of the DeSoto City Charter and the Texas Election Code.

Click Here to View F.1-Part 1 Management Report

Presentation of Certificate of Election to newly elected Councilmember Place 2 per the Texas Election Code.

Click Here to View F.2-Part 1 Management Report

Conduct the Oath of Office for newly elected Councilmember Place 2 per the Texas Constitution.

Click Here to View F.3-Part 1 Management Report

Presentation of Certificate of Election to newly elected Councilmember Place 4 per the Texas Election Code.

Click Here to View F.4-Part 1 Management Report

Conduct Oath of Office for newly elected Councilmember Place 4 per the Texas Constitution.

Click Here to View F5-Part 1 Management Report

Consider adoption of City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business as prescribed by the DeSoto City Charter.

Click Here to View F6-Part 1 Management Report

Consider the selection of Mayor Pro Tem for a one (1) year term as prescribed by the City Charter.

Click Here to View F7-Part 1 Management Report

Click Here to View Financial Report for April 2014

Click Here to View 2nd Quarter Investment Report

F. REGULAR AGENDA - PART 1 - ELECTION PROTOCOL

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

Consider a Resolution to canvass the results of the General Election conducted on May 10, 2014, for Councilmember Place 2 and Councilmember Place 4 per the requirements of the Desoto City Charter and the Texas Election Code.

Click Here to View Part 1-F1 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and gave the report.

Motion to approved the canvass results of the General Election conducted on May 10, 2014 for Councilmember Place 2 and Councilmember Place 4. Moved by Councilmember McCowan, seconded by Councilmember Proctor.

Vote to approved the canvass results of the General Election conducted on May 10, 2014 for Councilmember Place 2 and Councilmember Place 4. (Approved)

Presentation of Certificate of Election to newly elected Councilmember Place 2 per the Texas Election Code.

Click Here to View Part 1-F2 Management Report

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

Conduct the Oath of Office for newly elected Councilmember Place 2 per the Texas Constitution.

Click Here to View Part 1-F3 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and provided the Oath of Office to Virgil Helm.

Presentation of Certificate of Election to newly elected Councilmember Place 4 per the Texas Election Code.

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

Click Here to View Part 1-F4 Management Report

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

Conduct Oath of Office for newly elected Councilmember Place 4 per the Texas Constitution.

Click Here to View Part 1-F5 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Judge Valencia Nash, Precinct 1, Place 2, who provided the Oath of Office to Rachel Proctor.

Consider adoption of City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business as prescribed by the DeSoto City Charter.

Click Here to View Part 1-F6 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and gave the report.

Motion to adopt the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business as prescribed by the DeSoto City Charter. Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.

Vote to adopt the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business as prescribed by the DeSoto City Charter. (Approved)

Consider the selection of Mayor Pro Tem for a one (1) year term as prescribed by the City Charter.

Click Here to View Part 1-F7 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and gave the floor to Mayor Sherman.

Motion to select Councilmember Curtistene McCowan as Mayor Pro Tem for a one year term. Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.

Vote to select Councilmember Curtistene McCowan as Mayor Pro Tem for a one year term. (Approved)

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 may be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate vote at the request of a Councilmember, the Mayor, or the City Manager.

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

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 - N/A

d. DeSoto Economic Development -12-09-13, 01-27-14, 03-31-14

Click Here to View 2013-12-09 DeSoto Economic Development

Click Here to View 2014-01-27 DeSoto Economic Development

Click Here to View 2014-03-31 DeSoto Economic Development

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 - 03-25-14, 04-08-14

Click Here to View 2014-03-25 Planning and Development Meeting Minutes

Click Here to View 2014-04-08 Planning and Development Meeting Minutes

j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A

3. Other Items

No other items for consideration.

Submitted for consideration are minutes from the DeSoto Economic Development Corporation and the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Motion to approve as submitted. Moved by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan.

Vote to approve as submitted. (Approved)

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

Consider Zoning Case Z-1279-14; an amendment to 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 Tom Johnson, Development Services Managing Director, who presented the report.

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

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Council discussion regarding giving the developer time to mitigate the issues, clarification of staff recommendation, citizen leverage to fix things that should be fixed anyway, time lines to complete projects, year of the first house built in the subdivision, landscape plan submission, and code enforcement issues.

Citizen Input

Veronica Anderson
617 Meadow Wood Court

Mike Anderson
617 Meadow Wood Court

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

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Ms. Morris read the ordinance for the public record.

Motion to approve Zoning Case Z-1279-14; an amendment to Planned Development 93 (PD-93) regarding the location of a trail. Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.

Vote to approve Zoning Case Z-1279-14; an amendment to Planned Development 93 (PD-93) regarding the location of a trail, with the following stipulation. (Approved)

Consider Zoning Case Z-1281-14; an amendment to the DeSoto Town Center Planned Development (PD-130) to change the designated use for the 1st floor of Building 2, located on Lot 2A from Office to Residential (live/work units); an area north of Pleasant Run Road and east of Hampton Road; on approximately .2457 acres of land; Applicant/Owner: T DeSoto Town Center, LLC; and adopting Ordinance.

Click Here to View E.2 Management Report

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

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

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Council discussion regarding citizens concerns, staff recommendations, space allocated for the apartments, effect of city's current use of the parking garage, fees/charges for the parking garage, effects of citizens using the garage, how many units that would create with the proposed changes (10 residential units), and size limits of the apartments according to the policy (i.e. square footage).

Citizen discussion

Denise Valentine
880 Windy Meadow Drive

Note: Due to the technical difficulties with the video, the Developer's comments were not captured.

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

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Council further discussion regarding parking garage use for a number of purposes.

Ms. Morris read the ordinance for the public record.

Motion to approve of Case Z-1281-14; an amendment to the Town Center Planned Development (PD-130) to change the designated use for the 1st floor of building two, located on lot 2A from Office to Residential (live/work units), with the following stipulations stated. Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Councilmember Proctor.

Vote to approve of Case Z-1281-14; an amendment to the Town Center Planned Development (PD-130) to change the designated use for the 1st floor of building two, located on lot 2A from Office to Residential (live/work units), with the following stipulations. (Approved)

F. REGULAR AGENDA - PART 2 - New Business

Consider Case P-305-13; a Preliminary Plat of Kentsdale Farm, Phase II out of the William Caldwell Survey, Abstract No. 235 and part of Lot 1, Block A of Melody Acres. The property in question consists of 24.883 acres and is located south of Parkerville Road and west of Melody Lane. The applicant is Michael Gavin/Bloomfield Homes.

Click Here to View F.1 Management Report

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

Council discussion regarding the 10 foot easement and the incorporation and increased traffic on Parkerville Road.

Motion to approve Case P-305-14, a Preliminary Plat of Kentsdale Farm, Phase 2. Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Councilmember North.

Vote to approve Case P-305-14, a Preliminary Plat of Kentsdale Farm, Phase 2. (Approved)

Consider a Resolution denying Atmos Mid-Tex rate increase under second annual Rate Review Mechanism (RRM) rate increase under renewed tariff.

Click Here to View F2 Management Report

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

Council discussion regarding the City's participation and the City of Dallas' negotiation of a lower rate.

Corey Green, Atmos Energy made a presentation.

Motion to approve the option remaining which is to deny the rate increase request in its entirety, and participate in the Company's appeal of this decision at the Railroad Commission. Moved by Councilmember Proctor, no second required.

Vote to approve the option remaining which is to deny the rate increase request in its entirety, and participate in the Company's appeal of this decision at the Railroad Commission. (Approved)

Note: Due to unforeseen technical difficulties with the video for this meeting that were not resolved by the software provider, the second motion was not captured; however, the motion was approved.

G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business

H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES

I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

Council shared upcoming community events.

J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 10:53pm and advised the public that the City Council will reconvene into Executive 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 11:04pm.

1. Council will convene into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, to discuss and consider the purchase of real property generally located within the City of DeSoto on North Hampton adjacent to Town Center Complex.

2. Action resulting of Executive Session.

No action taken at this time.

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 11:46pm.

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A. WORK SESSION

Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 5:04pm.

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

1. Review of Master Agenda by City Manager

2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items

3. Review by Finance & Audit Committee of the FY 2013 Audit and CAFR

Council discussion regarding potential costs to obtain more auditors every five years.

4. Presentation and Discussion of Brinkley Sargent Aquatic/Recreation Feasibility Study

Mayor for a Day Jazsmine Shaw arrived at 5:55pm.

5. Presentation and Discussion of the November 2014 Bond Referendum and receive a consensus regarding potential costs for a Budget Adjustment.

Ms. Stallings reviewed the 2014 Bond Referendum Calendar.

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 6:44pm.

B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER

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

1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department

2. Invocation by: Pastor Willie Sublet, WE Community Church

3. National Anthem by a member of the DeSoto A Capella Choir

4. Introduction of Ambassador: Kerry McGeath, Library Director

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation of Proclamation of Mayor For A Day Winner

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

2. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of Memorial Day

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

3. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of DeSoto Reads Day

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Councilmember Proctor who made the presentation. Kerry McGeath, Library Director, accepted the proclamation.

4. Presentation to outgoing Mayor Pro Tem, Patricia Ledbetter, Place 2

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Mayor Sherman and Renee Johnson, Parks and Recreation Director, who made presentations.

5. Presentation of Proclamation in honor of Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month

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

6. Presentation of monthly Financial Report for April 2014 and 2nd Quarter Investment Report

F. REGULAR AGENDA - PART 1 - ELECTION PROTOCOL

Consider a Resolution to canvass results of the General Election conducted on May 10, 2014, for Councilmember Place 2 and Councilmember Place 4 per the requirements of the DeSoto City Charter and the Texas Election Code.

Click Here to View F.1-Part 1 Management Report

Presentation of Certificate of Election to newly elected Councilmember Place 2 per the Texas Election Code.

Click Here to View F.2-Part 1 Management Report

Conduct the Oath of Office for newly elected Councilmember Place 2 per the Texas Constitution.

Click Here to View F.3-Part 1 Management Report

Presentation of Certificate of Election to newly elected Councilmember Place 4 per the Texas Election Code.

Click Here to View F.4-Part 1 Management Report

Conduct Oath of Office for newly elected Councilmember Place 4 per the Texas Constitution.

Click Here to View F5-Part 1 Management Report

Consider adoption of City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business as prescribed by the DeSoto City Charter.

Click Here to View F6-Part 1 Management Report

Consider the selection of Mayor Pro Tem for a one (1) year term as prescribed by the City Charter.

Click Here to View F7-Part 1 Management Report

Click Here to View Financial Report for April 2014

Click Here to View 2nd Quarter Investment Report

F. REGULAR AGENDA - PART 1 - ELECTION PROTOCOL

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

Consider a Resolution to canvass the results of the General Election conducted on May 10, 2014, for Councilmember Place 2 and Councilmember Place 4 per the requirements of the Desoto City Charter and the Texas Election Code.

Click Here to View Part 1-F1 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and gave the report.

Vote to approved the canvass results of the General Election conducted on May 10, 2014 for Councilmember Place 2 and Councilmember Place 4. (Approved)

Presentation of Certificate of Election to newly elected Councilmember Place 2 per the Texas Election Code.

Click Here to View Part 1-F2 Management Report

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

Conduct the Oath of Office for newly elected Councilmember Place 2 per the Texas Constitution.

Click Here to View Part 1-F3 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and provided the Oath of Office to Virgil Helm.

Presentation of Certificate of Election to newly elected Councilmember Place 4 per the Texas Election Code.

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

Click Here to View Part 1-F4 Management Report

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

Conduct Oath of Office for newly elected Councilmember Place 4 per the Texas Constitution.

Click Here to View Part 1-F5 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Judge Valencia Nash, Precinct 1, Place 2, who provided the Oath of Office to Rachel Proctor.

Consider adoption of City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business as prescribed by the DeSoto City Charter.

Click Here to View Part 1-F6 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and gave the report.

Motion to adopt the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business as prescribed by the DeSoto City Charter. Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.

Vote to adopt the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business as prescribed by the DeSoto City Charter. (Approved)

Consider the selection of Mayor Pro Tem for a one (1) year term as prescribed by the City Charter.

Click Here to View Part 1-F7 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and gave the floor to Mayor Sherman.

Motion to select Councilmember Curtistene McCowan as Mayor Pro Tem for a one year term. Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.

Vote to select Councilmember Curtistene McCowan as Mayor Pro Tem for a one year term. (Approved)

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 may be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate vote at the request of a Councilmember, the Mayor, or the City Manager.

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

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 - N/A

d. DeSoto Economic Development -12-09-13, 01-27-14, 03-31-14

Click Here to View 2013-12-09 DeSoto Economic Development

Click Here to View 2014-01-27 DeSoto Economic Development

Click Here to View 2014-03-31 DeSoto Economic Development

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 - 03-25-14, 04-08-14

Click Here to View 2014-03-25 Planning and Development Meeting Minutes

Click Here to View 2014-04-08 Planning and Development Meeting Minutes

j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A

3. Other Items

No other items for consideration.

Submitted for consideration are minutes from the DeSoto Economic Development Corporation and the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Motion to approve as submitted. Moved by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan.

Vote to approve as submitted. (Approved)

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

Consider Zoning Case Z-1279-14; an amendment to 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 Tom Johnson, Development Services Managing Director, who presented the report.

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

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Citizen Input

Veronica Anderson
617 Meadow Wood Court

Mike Anderson
617 Meadow Wood Court

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

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Ms. Morris read the ordinance for the public record.

Motion to approve Zoning Case Z-1279-14; an amendment to Planned Development 93 (PD-93) regarding the location of a trail. Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.

Vote to approve Zoning Case Z-1279-14; an amendment to Planned Development 93 (PD-93) regarding the location of a trail, with the following stipulation. (Approved)

Consider Zoning Case Z-1281-14; an amendment to the DeSoto Town Center Planned Development (PD-130) to change the designated use for the 1st floor of Building 2, located on Lot 2A from Office to Residential (live/work units); an area north of Pleasant Run Road and east of Hampton Road; on approximately .2457 acres of land; Applicant/Owner: T DeSoto Town Center, LLC; and adopting Ordinance.

Click Here to View E.2 Management Report

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

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

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Citizen discussion

Denise Valentine
880 Windy Meadow Drive

Note: Due to the technical difficulties with the video, the Developer's comments were not captured.

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

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Council further discussion regarding parking garage use for a number of purposes.

Ms. Morris read the ordinance for the public record.

F. REGULAR AGENDA - PART 2 - New Business

Consider Case P-305-13; a Preliminary Plat of Kentsdale Farm, Phase II out of the William Caldwell Survey, Abstract No. 235 and part of Lot 1, Block A of Melody Acres. The property in question consists of 24.883 acres and is located south of Parkerville Road and west of Melody Lane. The applicant is Michael Gavin/Bloomfield Homes.

Click Here to View F.1 Management Report

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

Council discussion regarding the 10 foot easement and the incorporation and increased traffic on Parkerville Road.

Motion to approve Case P-305-14, a Preliminary Plat of Kentsdale Farm, Phase 2. Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Councilmember North.

Vote to approve Case P-305-14, a Preliminary Plat of Kentsdale Farm, Phase 2. (Approved)

Consider a Resolution denying Atmos Mid-Tex rate increase under second annual Rate Review Mechanism (RRM) rate increase under renewed tariff.

Click Here to View F2 Management Report

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

Council discussion regarding the City's participation and the City of Dallas' negotiation of a lower rate.

Corey Green, Atmos Energy made a presentation.

Vote to approve the option remaining which is to deny the rate increase request in its entirety, and participate in the Company's appeal of this decision at the Railroad Commission. (Approved)

Note: Due to unforeseen technical difficulties with the video for this meeting that were not resolved by the software provider, the second motion was not captured; however, the motion was approved.

G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business

H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES

I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

Council shared upcoming community events.

J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 10:53pm and advised the public that the City Council will reconvene into Executive 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 11:04pm.

1. Council will convene into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, to discuss and consider the purchase of real property generally located within the City of DeSoto on North Hampton adjacent to Town Center Complex.

2. Action resulting of Executive Session.

No action taken at this time.

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 11:46pm.

May 20, 2014 City Council Meeting 2014-05-20

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