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4. Discussion of FY2015 Proposed Budgets for Public Utilities - Funds 502 and 508

Edena Atmore, Finance Director, updated the Council of the FY 2015 Public Utilities funds in which she distributed a revision to Funds 502 and 508. Specifically, she discussed the revenues and expenditures and the incorporation of the changes in the budget to be approved during the Regular Session this evening. Tom Johnson, Development Services Managing Director, also gave an update on Wintergreen Road Project.

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 6:24pm.

B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 7pm.

1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department

2. Invocation by: Pastor Kelly Wolverton, Hampton Road Baptist Church

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Curtistene McCowan

4. Introduction of Ambassador: James Lewin, Fire Department

James Lewin is a 22 year old firefighter/paramedic for the City of DeSoto, Texas. James was hired in August 2014. He relocated to Texas from California at the age of 10 and currently lives in Plano, Texas with his family. James graduated from Plano Senior High School in 2010 where he played both Varsity football and wrestling. Four short years later, James received his Associates Degree in Fire Science from Collin College where he also received training for both his Firefighter and Paramedic certifications. In his free time, James likes to play recreational sports and lift weights.

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation of Proclamation in Recognition of Blood Cancer Awareness Month

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Councilmember Zander who presented the Proclamation. John Mitchell, from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society accepted the Proclamation.

2. Presentation of monthly Financial Report for August, 2014

Click Here to View Financial Report for August 2014

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Tracy Cormier, Accounting Manager, who presented the staff report.

Council discussion regarding the projected amount being higher, the "drive" behind fines and forfeitures, sales tax revenues, clarification of "miscellaneous" revenues, permits for new construction, and charges for services (ambulances).

Motion to approve the financials. Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan.

Vote to approve the financials. (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(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 - 07-25-14

Click Here to View 2014-07-25 City Council Meeting Minutes

2. Acceptance of Board and Commission Minutes

a. Arts Commission - N/A

b. Building and Standards Commission - 08-14-14

Click Here to View Building and Standards Commission Meeting Minutes

c. Civil Service Commission - 06-30-14

Click Here to View DeSoto 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 - 06-05-14

Click Here to View 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

Consider confirmation of appointments to the Library Advisory Board, Building and Standards Commission, and the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Click Here to View D.3.a Management Report

Consider an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement by and between the City of DeSoto and the City of Duncanville for Network Management Support Services.

Click Here to View D.3.b Management Report

Submitted for consideration are minutes from the DeSoto City Council, Building and Standards Commission, Civil Service Commission, Library Advisory Board, as well as consider appointments to the Boards and Commissions and consider an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of Duncanville for Network Management Support Services.

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

Vote to approve as submitted. (Approved)

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

Consider Zoning Case Z-1284-14; an amendment to Planned Development 120 (PD-120) to add 1.85 acres to this Planned Development (PD) to be used for mini-warehouses; an area north of Parkerville Road and the west of Hampton Road; Applicant: Krisha Morris; Owner: Don Valk; 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 Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember Proctor.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Council discussion regarding reserving lots for retail, increased traffic on Parkerville Road to support retail growth, widening of Parkerville Road, the creation of jobs, and the new lifestyles of DeSoto residents.

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

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Ms. Morris read Ordinance 1991-14 for the public record.

Mayor Sherman commented that the market has not had an interest in the development of this particular property and he sees no concerns with adding to the development believing that this will be a good choice for the citizens.

Motion to Approve Zoning Case Z-1284-14; an amendment to PD-120 to add 1.85 acres to this PD to be used for mini-warehouses. Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Councilmember Zander.

Vote to Approve Zoning Case Z-1284-14; an amendment to PD-120 to add 1.85 acres to this PD to be used for mini-warehouses. (Approved)

Consider Zoning Case Z-1290-14; a light industrial Planned Development, which is requesting a deviation in regards to the screening requirements for outdoor storage; an area at the northwest corner of Old Hickory Road and Danieldale Road; on approximately 63.4 acres of land and consisting of 1 lot; Applicant: Douglas Otte; Owner: Kirklan King; and adopting Ordinance.

Click Here to View E.2 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 North, seconded by Councilmember Zander.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

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

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Council discussion regarding securing a tenant for the location and correcting the record to reflect two (2) letters in opposition.

Jonathan Stites, Senior Vice President (Developer)
1900 Bandera Drive
Keller, Texas 76248

Ms. Morris read Ordinance 1992-14 for the public record.

Motion to Approve Zoning Case Z-1290-14; a Light Industrial Planned Development, which will allow outdoor storage that is not totally screened from view. Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan.

Vote to Approve Zoning Case Z-1290-14; a Light Industrial Planned Development, which will allow outdoor storage that is not totally screened from view. (Approved)

F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business

Consider an Ordinance adopting the budget for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2014, and ending September 30, 2015; adopting the 2015-2019 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), adopting the 2014-2015 Business Plan, and amending the base rate charge for water service fees, amending the base and volume charge for sewer service fees.

Click Here to View F.1 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Tishia Jordan, Assistant Finance Director, who presented the staff report.

Council discussion regarding explanation of increased base rate and sewer rate in light of the fact that there is a $1.1 million surplus of additional revenues along with other discussions of past budgets and the stabilization fund.

Ms. Morris read Ordinance 1993-14 for the public record.

Motion to approve an Ordinance adopting the Budget for FY 2015, amending the FY 2014 Budget, adopting the Capital Improvement Plan for 2015-2019, adopting the 2014-2015 Business Plan, amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Appendix A, Article 19.000 (a)(1), Water Service Charges, and amending Appendix A, Article 20.000 (a)(1) and Article 20.000 (a)(2) Sewer Service Charges Article 20.000 (b)(1) Sewer Service Charges Article 20.000 (b)(2) Sewer Service Charges Article 20.000 (c)(1) Sewer Charges Article 20.000 (c)(2) Sewer Service Charges. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, seconded by Councilmember North.

Vote to approve an Ordinance adopting the Budget for FY 2015, amending the FY 2014 Budget, adopting the Capital Improvement Plan for 2015-2019, adopting the 2014-2015 Business Plan, amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Appendix A, Article 19.000 (a)(1), Water Service Charges, and amending Appendix A, Article 20.000 (a)(1) and Article 20.000 (a)(2) Sewer Service Charges Article 20.000 (b)(1) Sewer Service Charges Article 20.000 (b)(2) Sewer Service Charges Article 20.000 (c)(1) Sewer Charges Article 20.000 (c)(2) Sewer Service Charges. (Approved)

Note: This Ordinance was approved by Mayor Sherman, Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, and Councilmembers Helm, Clark, Proctor, North and Zander.

Consider an Ordinance setting the Tax Rate and levying the ad valorem taxes for the 2014 tax year.

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 the explanation of the terminology "Effective Tax Rate".

Ms. Morris read Ordinance 1994-14 for the public record.

Motion to approve an Ordinance adopting the tax rate with the following language: "I move that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a rate of .7574 cents per $100 valuation, which is a 3.98% increase over the calculated Effective Tax Rate and the same Ad Valorem Tax Rate used in the prior fiscal year." Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Councilmember Proctor.

Vote to approve an Ordinance adopting the tax rate with the following language: "I move that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a rate of .7574 cents per $100 valuation, which is a 3.98% increase over the calculated Effective Tax Rate and the same Ad Valorem Tax Rate used in the prior fiscal year." (Approved)

Consider an Ordinance of the City of DeSoto, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 3 "Building Regulations" by amending Article 3.100 titled "International Building Code" by adopting the 2012 edition of the International Building Code with amendments; by amending Article 3.200 titled "International Plumbing Code" by adopting the 2012 edition of the International Plumbing Code with amendments; by amending Article 3.300 titled "International Mechanical Code" by adopting the 2012 edition of the International Mechanical Code with amendments; by amending Article 3.1500 titled "International Energy Conservation Code" by adopting the 2012 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code with amendments; by amending Article 3.1600 titled "International Fuel Gas Code" by adopting the 2012 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code with amendments; by amending Article 3.1700 titled "International Fire Code" by adopting the 2012 edition of the International Fire Code with amendments and Appendix I: "Fire Protection Systems - Noncompliant Conditions" and Appendix J: "Building Information Sign"; by amending Article 3.1800 titled "International Residential Code" by adopting the 2012 edition of the International Residential Code with amendments; and adopting Ordinance.

Click Here to View F.3 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Jack Thompson, Building Official, who presented the staff report.

Council complimented Jack Thompson and the Development Services Department for the amazing jobs they perform daily.

Ms. Morris read Ordinance 1995-15 for the public record.

Motion to adopt the 2012 International Building, Residential, Energy Conservation, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fuel Gas Code, and Fire Code, to include Appendix I and J, with regional NCTCOG amendments, as presented. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, seconded by Councilmember Zander.

Vote to adopt the 2012 International Building, Residential, Energy Conservation, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fuel Gas Code, and Fire Code, to include Appendix I and J, with regional NCTCOG amendments, as presented. (Approved)

Consider a Resolution for the reimbursement of street expenditures in the amount of $1 million dollars for the Chatty Road Street Improvement Program from proceeds of future Certificates of Obligation debt.

Click Here to View F.4 Management Report

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

Council discussion regarding the impact of Chattey Road on the Tax Rate, the project exceeding the projected budget amount, the timeframe of the project, and the safety at Pleasant Run Road and Chattey Road (possible flashing lights).

Motion to approve a Resolution for the reimbursement of expenditures in the amount of $1 million dollars for the Chattey Road Street Improvement Program from proceeds of future certificates of obligation debt. Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember North.

Vote to approve a Resolution for the reimbursement of expenditures in the amount of $1 million dollars for the Chattey Road Street Improvement Program from proceeds of future certificates of obligation debt. (Approved)

Consider authorizing the Mayor to execute a Professional Services contract in the amount of $957,642 with EJES, Inc. for the engineering design of the Chattey Road Project.

Click Here to View F.5 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Crystal Owens, City Engineer, who presented the staff report.

Council discussion regarding utilizing DeSoto residents to employ whenever possible and providing a "livable wage" for those employees employed by EJES.

Paul Williams, Director of Transportation EJS Inc (Project Manager)
12655 North Central Expressway
Dallas, Texas 75243

Thelma Johnson (Burrell Group)
Bill Wimberly (Perkins Group)
Mr. Sandu, President (EJS Engineers)

Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute a professional services contract with EJES, Inc., in the amount of $957,642, for the engineering design services for the Chattey Road project. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, seconded by Councilmember North.

Vote to authorize the Mayor to execute a professional services contract with EJES, Inc., in the amount of $957,642, for the engineering design services for the Chattey Road project. (Approved)

Consider a Resolution establishing a Domestic Violence Advisory Committee in the City of DeSoto.

Click Here to View F.6 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption. Dr. Tarron Richardson, City Manager and Mayor Pro Tem McCowan made the presentation.

Council discussion regarding the Domestic Violence Advisory Committee and its goals and the possible impact on the City with regards to severely decreasing and possibly eradicating Domestic Violence within the community.

Motion to approve Resolution 14-15 establishing a Domestic Violence Advisory Committee in the City of DeSoto. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, seconded by Councilmember North.

Vote to approve Resolution 14-15 establishing a Domestic Violence Advisory Committee in the City of DeSoto. (Approved)

Consider an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 1, General Provisions by amending Article 1.700, Titled, "Records Management" by revising the definition of Municipal Records, adopting Records Management Schedules issued by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Revising Legal References and Amending Section 1.715 to provide for Electronic Storage of Municipal Records.

Click Here to View F.7 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and presented the staff report.

Ms. Morris read Ordinance 1996-14 for the public record.

Motion to approve an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 1, "General Provisions" by amending Article 1.700 titled, Records Management, by revising the definition of municipal records, adopting records management schedules issued by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, revising legal references and amending Section 1.715 to provide for electronic storage of municipal records. Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Councilmember Zander.

Vote to approve an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 1, "General Provisions" by amending Article 1.700 titled, Records Management, by revising the definition of municipal records, adopting records management schedules issued by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, revising legal references and amending Section 1.715 to provide for electronic storage of municipal records. (Approved)

G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business

H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES

Denise Valentine
880 Windy Meadow Drive
DeSoto, Texas

I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

City Council shared with the public upcoming news and events.

J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 9:13pm.

K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION

No items scheduled for this agenda.

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A. WORK SESSION

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

1. Review of Master Agenda

2. Review of Regular Agenda items

Tom Johnson, Development Services Managing Director, provided an update to the Council on Agenda Item E.2. Specifically, an updated copy of Exhibit "C" was distributed and discussed.

3. Discussion of a Resolution to create a Domestic Violence Advisory Committee

4. Discussion of FY2015 Proposed Budgets for Public Utilities - Funds 502 and 508

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 6:24pm.

B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 7pm.

1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department

2. Invocation by: Pastor Kelly Wolverton, Hampton Road Baptist Church

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Curtistene McCowan

4. Introduction of Ambassador: James Lewin, Fire Department

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation of Proclamation in Recognition of Blood Cancer Awareness Month

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Councilmember Zander who presented the Proclamation. John Mitchell, from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society accepted the Proclamation.

2. Presentation of monthly Financial Report for August, 2014

Click Here to View Financial Report for August 2014

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Tracy Cormier, Accounting Manager, who presented the staff report.

Motion to approve the financials. Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan.

Vote to approve the financials. (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(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 - 07-25-14

Click Here to View 2014-07-25 City Council Meeting Minutes

2. Acceptance of Board and Commission Minutes

a. Arts Commission - N/A

b. Building and Standards Commission - 08-14-14

Click Here to View Building and Standards Commission Meeting Minutes

c. Civil Service Commission - 06-30-14

Click Here to View DeSoto 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 - 06-05-14

Click Here to View 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

Consider confirmation of appointments to the Library Advisory Board, Building and Standards Commission, and the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Click Here to View D.3.a Management Report

Consider an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement by and between the City of DeSoto and the City of Duncanville for Network Management Support Services.

Click Here to View D.3.b Management Report

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

Vote to approve as submitted. (Approved)

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

Consider Zoning Case Z-1284-14; an amendment to Planned Development 120 (PD-120) to add 1.85 acres to this Planned Development (PD) to be used for mini-warehouses; an area north of Parkerville Road and the west of Hampton Road; Applicant: Krisha Morris; Owner: Don Valk; 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 Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember Proctor.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

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

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Ms. Morris read Ordinance 1991-14 for the public record.

Motion to Approve Zoning Case Z-1284-14; an amendment to PD-120 to add 1.85 acres to this PD to be used for mini-warehouses. Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Councilmember Zander.

Vote to Approve Zoning Case Z-1284-14; an amendment to PD-120 to add 1.85 acres to this PD to be used for mini-warehouses. (Approved)

Consider Zoning Case Z-1290-14; a light industrial Planned Development, which is requesting a deviation in regards to the screening requirements for outdoor storage; an area at the northwest corner of Old Hickory Road and Danieldale Road; on approximately 63.4 acres of land and consisting of 1 lot; Applicant: Douglas Otte; Owner: Kirklan King; and adopting Ordinance.

Click Here to View E.2 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 North, seconded by Councilmember Zander.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

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

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Council discussion regarding securing a tenant for the location and correcting the record to reflect two (2) letters in opposition.

Jonathan Stites, Senior Vice President (Developer)
1900 Bandera Drive
Keller, Texas 76248

Ms. Morris read Ordinance 1992-14 for the public record.

Vote to Approve Zoning Case Z-1290-14; a Light Industrial Planned Development, which will allow outdoor storage that is not totally screened from view. (Approved)

F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business

Consider an Ordinance adopting the budget for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2014, and ending September 30, 2015; adopting the 2015-2019 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), adopting the 2014-2015 Business Plan, and amending the base rate charge for water service fees, amending the base and volume charge for sewer service fees.

Click Here to View F.1 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Tishia Jordan, Assistant Finance Director, who presented the staff report.

Ms. Morris read Ordinance 1993-14 for the public record.

Note: This Ordinance was approved by Mayor Sherman, Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, and Councilmembers Helm, Clark, Proctor, North and Zander.

Consider an Ordinance setting the Tax Rate and levying the ad valorem taxes for the 2014 tax year.

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 the explanation of the terminology "Effective Tax Rate".

Ms. Morris read Ordinance 1994-14 for the public record.

Consider an Ordinance of the City of DeSoto, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 3 "Building Regulations" by amending Article 3.100 titled "International Building Code" by adopting the 2012 edition of the International Building Code with amendments; by amending Article 3.200 titled "International Plumbing Code" by adopting the 2012 edition of the International Plumbing Code with amendments; by amending Article 3.300 titled "International Mechanical Code" by adopting the 2012 edition of the International Mechanical Code with amendments; by amending Article 3.1500 titled "International Energy Conservation Code" by adopting the 2012 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code with amendments; by amending Article 3.1600 titled "International Fuel Gas Code" by adopting the 2012 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code with amendments; by amending Article 3.1700 titled "International Fire Code" by adopting the 2012 edition of the International Fire Code with amendments and Appendix I: "Fire Protection Systems - Noncompliant Conditions" and Appendix J: "Building Information Sign"; by amending Article 3.1800 titled "International Residential Code" by adopting the 2012 edition of the International Residential Code with amendments; and adopting Ordinance.

Click Here to View F.3 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Jack Thompson, Building Official, who presented the staff report.

Council complimented Jack Thompson and the Development Services Department for the amazing jobs they perform daily.

Ms. Morris read Ordinance 1995-15 for the public record.

Consider a Resolution for the reimbursement of street expenditures in the amount of $1 million dollars for the Chatty Road Street Improvement Program from proceeds of future Certificates of Obligation debt.

Click Here to View F.4 Management Report

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

Consider authorizing the Mayor to execute a Professional Services contract in the amount of $957,642 with EJES, Inc. for the engineering design of the Chattey Road Project.

Click Here to View F.5 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Crystal Owens, City Engineer, who presented the staff report.

Council discussion regarding utilizing DeSoto residents to employ whenever possible and providing a "livable wage" for those employees employed by EJES.

Vote to authorize the Mayor to execute a professional services contract with EJES, Inc., in the amount of $957,642, for the engineering design services for the Chattey Road project. (Approved)

Consider a Resolution establishing a Domestic Violence Advisory Committee in the City of DeSoto.

Click Here to View F.6 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption. Dr. Tarron Richardson, City Manager and Mayor Pro Tem McCowan made the presentation.

Motion to approve Resolution 14-15 establishing a Domestic Violence Advisory Committee in the City of DeSoto. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, seconded by Councilmember North.

Vote to approve Resolution 14-15 establishing a Domestic Violence Advisory Committee in the City of DeSoto. (Approved)

Consider an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 1, General Provisions by amending Article 1.700, Titled, "Records Management" by revising the definition of Municipal Records, adopting Records Management Schedules issued by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Revising Legal References and Amending Section 1.715 to provide for Electronic Storage of Municipal Records.

Click Here to View F.7 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and presented the staff report.

Ms. Morris read Ordinance 1996-14 for the public record.

G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business

H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES

Denise Valentine
880 Windy Meadow Drive
DeSoto, Texas

I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

City Council shared with the public upcoming news and events.

J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 9:13pm.

K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION

No items scheduled for this agenda.

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