Dr. Richardson, City Manager, reviewed the following items from the Master Agenda:

November 20, 2014 - Boards and Commissions Interviews - DEDC - 6pm
December 5, 2014 - DeSoto Tree Lighting - 7pm until 8pm
December 6, 2014 - Hometown Holiday Parade - begins at 5:30pm
December 17, 2014 - Employee Annual Awards Banquet - Civic Center Bluebonnet Rooms - 11:30am until 1pm

1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department

2. Invocation by: Rev. Robert Gentry, DeSoto Police & Clergy

The invocation was provided by Pastor Curt Krohn, Faith Bible Church.

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by: Councilmember Dick North

4. Introduction of Ambassador: Heather Lanham, Code Enforcement

Heather Lanham has a background in residential Construction, Consulting, and Code Enforcement. She has spent over 7 years as a Code Enforcement Officer. She spent over 5 years for the City of Lancaster and almost 2 years at the City of DeSoto. It is a pleasure having her here at the City of DeSoto. Heather enjoys golfing, boating, camping, archery, and several outdoor sports and activities.

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation of Employee Recognition Program certificates to commended City employees

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Dr. Tarron Richardson, City Manager and Mayor Carl Sherman who made the presentations.

Presentation of monthly Financial Report for October 2014 & 4th Quarter Investment Report for FY 2014

Click Here to View Financial Report for October 2014

Click Here to View 4th Quarter Investment Report for FY 2014

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Tishia Jordan, Assistant Finance Director, who presented the Financial Report for October 2014. Mr. Bill Cook, from Valley View Consultants, provided the 4th Quarter Investment Report.

Council discussion regarding the reasons for the sales tax revenue increase (housing/commerical permits), reasons for the decrease in police expenditures (management of budgets), and clarification regarding uses of fund balance, clarification of Fund 57510 - Christmas expenses now being funded by Parks and Recreation Department.

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 -11-04-14

Click Here to View 2014-11-04 City Council Meeting Minutes

b. Special Meeting - N/A

2. Acceptance of Board and Commission Minutes

a. Arts Commission - 09-22-14, 10-06-14

Click Here to View 2014-09-22 DeSoto Arts Commission Meeting Minutes

Click Here to View 2014-10-06 DeSoto Arts Commission Meeting Minutes

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. Domestic Violence Advisory Committee - N/A

g. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - N/A

h. Library Advisory Board - N/A

i. Park Development Corporation - N/A

j. Planning and Zoning -N/A

k. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A

3. Other Items

Consider a Resolution to adopt the Investment Policy and the exhibits attached thereto, for the City of DeSoto, DeSoto Housing Finance Corporation, DeSoto Industrial Development Corporation, DeSoto Health Facilities Corporation, and the DeSoto Parks Development Corporation as revised.

Click Here to View D.3.a Management Report

Consider adopting the City Council Travel Policy.

Click Here to View the City Council Travel Policy

Submitted for consideration are minutes from the DeSoto City Council and Arts Commission as well as consider a Resolution to adopt the Investment Policy for the City of DeSoto, DeSoto Housing Finance Corporation, DeSoto Industrial Development Corporation, DeSoto Health Facillities Corporation, and DeSoto Parks Development Corporation and consider adopting the City Council Travel Policy.

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

Vote to approve as submitted. (Approved)

F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business

Consider a petition from US Real Estate LP asking the City of DeSoto to Annex a 3.1 Acre Tract of Land situated in the Isaac Wiley Survey, Abstract Number 1545, Dallas County, Texas, said tract of land being part of that certain tract of land described in special warranty deed to US Real Estate Limited Partnership recorded in Instrument Number 201200177423 of the deed records of Dallas County, Texas and adopting Ordinance (2 Public Hearings were held at the October 21, 2014 City Council Meeting).

Click Here to View F.1. Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, who presented the staff report.

No council discussion.

Ms. Morris read the Ordinance for the public record.

Motion to Approve an Ordinance annexing a 3.1 acre tract of land situated in the Isaac Wiley Survey, Abstract Number 1545, Dallas County, Texas. Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Councilmember Zander.

Vote to Approve an Ordinance annexing a 3.1 acre tract of land situated in the Isaac Wiley Survey, Abstract Number 1545, Dallas County, Texas. (Approved)

Consider a Resolution approving a Supplemental Master Road & Bridge Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County for roadway striping projects.

Click Here to F.2. Management Report

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

No council discussion.

Motion to Approve the Resolution approving the Supplemental Master Road & Bridge Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County for roadway stripping projects. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, seconded by Councilmember Proctor.

Vote to Approve the Resolution approving the Supplemental Master Road & Bridge Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County for roadway stripping projects. (Approved)

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

Consider Zoning Case Z-1294-14; zoning of a 3.1 acre tract proposed for Annexation from Agricultural to Light Industrial; an area located along the west side of Old Hickory Trail and just north of Danieldale Road; Applicant: City of DeSoto; Owner: US Real Estate LP; 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 North, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Council discussion regarding the City of Dallas' role if Ordinance is passed as well as tax implications.

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

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Ms. Morris read the Ordinance for the public record.

Motion to Approve Case Z-1294-14; the zoning of a 3.1 acre tract from Agricultural to Light Industrial. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, seconded by Councilmember North.

Vote to Approve Case Z-1294-14; the zoning of a 3.1 acre tract from Agricultural to Light Industrial. (Approved)

Consider Zoning Case Z-1291-14; a light industrial Planned Development, which will allow a skating rink/indoor amusement center by-right; an area at the northeast corner of North Polk Street and East Wintergreen Road; on approximately 6.38 acres of land and consisting of 1 lot; Applicant: Valerie Banks; Owner: Richard Gray, Jr.; and adopting Ordinance.

Click Here to View E.2 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, who presented the staff report.

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

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Council discussion the anticipated date of completion of the project, employment opportunities (i.e. livable wages), increasing sales tax revenues and property value increases.

The following individuals are those who addressed the City Council:

Valerie Banks
416 Fairweather Street
DeSoto, Texas

Mark Stewart
3932 Ridgecrest Drive
Flower Mound, Texas 75022

Taylor Banks
212 West Wintergreen Road
DeSoto, Texas

Ruby Rowlett
817 DeSoto Drive
DeSoto, Texas

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

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Ms. Morris read the Ordinance for the public record.

Motion to Approve Case Z-1291-14; a Light Industrial Planned Development, which will allow a Skating Rink/Indoor Amusement Center By-Right, with the following stipulation.
1. The exterior color of the building will be in earth tones. Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Councilmember Proctor.

Vote to Approve Case Z-1291-14; a Light Industrial Planned Development, which will allow a Skating Rink/Indoor Amusement Center By-Right, with the following stipulation.
1. The exterior color of the building will be in earth tones. (Approved)

G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business

No items scheduled for the agenda.

H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES

No citizens wished to address the City Council during this meeting.

I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

The City Council informed the citizens of upcoming events.

J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 8:22pm.

K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION

No items scheduled for this agenda.

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A. WORK SESSION

Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 6:03pm. Councilmember Zander was not present at the calling of the meeting.

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

1. Review of Master Agenda

2. Review of Regular Agenda items

No items were discussed.

3. Discussion of City Council Travel Policy

There were no questions from the Council regarding the Travel Policy; however, Mayor Sherman thanked all of those who worked on the update to the policy.

4. Presentation on the feasibility of installing bike lanes

Councilmember Zander arrived at 6:29pm.

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

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 6:47pm.

B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 7:02pm.

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

1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department

2. Invocation by: Rev. Robert Gentry, DeSoto Police & Clergy

The invocation was provided by Pastor Curt Krohn, Faith Bible Church.

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by: Councilmember Dick North

4. Introduction of Ambassador: Heather Lanham, Code Enforcement

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation of Employee Recognition Program certificates to commended City employees

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Dr. Tarron Richardson, City Manager and Mayor Carl Sherman who made the presentations.

Presentation of monthly Financial Report for October 2014 & 4th Quarter Investment Report for FY 2014

Click Here to View Financial Report for October 2014

Click Here to View 4th Quarter Investment Report for FY 2014

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 -11-04-14

Click Here to View 2014-11-04 City Council Meeting Minutes

b. Special Meeting - N/A

2. Acceptance of Board and Commission Minutes

a. Arts Commission - 09-22-14, 10-06-14

Click Here to View 2014-09-22 DeSoto Arts Commission Meeting Minutes

Click Here to View 2014-10-06 DeSoto Arts Commission Meeting Minutes

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. Domestic Violence Advisory Committee - N/A

g. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - N/A

h. Library Advisory Board - N/A

i. Park Development Corporation - N/A

j. Planning and Zoning -N/A

k. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A

3. Other Items

Consider a Resolution to adopt the Investment Policy and the exhibits attached thereto, for the City of DeSoto, DeSoto Housing Finance Corporation, DeSoto Industrial Development Corporation, DeSoto Health Facilities Corporation, and the DeSoto Parks Development Corporation as revised.

Click Here to View D.3.a Management Report

Consider adopting the City Council Travel Policy.

Click Here to View the City Council Travel Policy

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

Vote to approve as submitted. (Approved)

F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business

Consider a petition from US Real Estate LP asking the City of DeSoto to Annex a 3.1 Acre Tract of Land situated in the Isaac Wiley Survey, Abstract Number 1545, Dallas County, Texas, said tract of land being part of that certain tract of land described in special warranty deed to US Real Estate Limited Partnership recorded in Instrument Number 201200177423 of the deed records of Dallas County, Texas and adopting Ordinance (2 Public Hearings were held at the October 21, 2014 City Council Meeting).

Click Here to View F.1. Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, who presented the staff report.

No council discussion.

Ms. Morris read the Ordinance for the public record.

Vote to Approve an Ordinance annexing a 3.1 acre tract of land situated in the Isaac Wiley Survey, Abstract Number 1545, Dallas County, Texas. (Approved)

Consider a Resolution approving a Supplemental Master Road & Bridge Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County for roadway striping projects.

Click Here to F.2. Management Report

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

No council discussion.

Vote to Approve the Resolution approving the Supplemental Master Road & Bridge Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County for roadway stripping projects. (Approved)

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

Consider Zoning Case Z-1294-14; zoning of a 3.1 acre tract proposed for Annexation from Agricultural to Light Industrial; an area located along the west side of Old Hickory Trail and just north of Danieldale Road; Applicant: City of DeSoto; Owner: US Real Estate LP; 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 North, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Council discussion regarding the City of Dallas' role if Ordinance is passed as well as tax implications.

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

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Ms. Morris read the Ordinance for the public record.

Motion to Approve Case Z-1294-14; the zoning of a 3.1 acre tract from Agricultural to Light Industrial. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, seconded by Councilmember North.

Vote to Approve Case Z-1294-14; the zoning of a 3.1 acre tract from Agricultural to Light Industrial. (Approved)

Consider Zoning Case Z-1291-14; a light industrial Planned Development, which will allow a skating rink/indoor amusement center by-right; an area at the northeast corner of North Polk Street and East Wintergreen Road; on approximately 6.38 acres of land and consisting of 1 lot; Applicant: Valerie Banks; Owner: Richard Gray, Jr.; and adopting Ordinance.

Click Here to View E.2 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, who presented the staff report.

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

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Council discussion the anticipated date of completion of the project, employment opportunities (i.e. livable wages), increasing sales tax revenues and property value increases.

The following individuals are those who addressed the City Council:

Valerie Banks
416 Fairweather Street
DeSoto, Texas

Mark Stewart
3932 Ridgecrest Drive
Flower Mound, Texas 75022

Taylor Banks
212 West Wintergreen Road
DeSoto, Texas

Ruby Rowlett
817 DeSoto Drive
DeSoto, Texas

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

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Ms. Morris read the Ordinance for the public record.

G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business

No items scheduled for the agenda.

H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES

No citizens wished to address the City Council during this meeting.

I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

The City Council informed the citizens of upcoming events.

J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 8:22pm.

K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION

No items scheduled for this agenda.

Nov 18, 2014 City Council Meeting 2014-11-18

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