Video index

A. WORK SESSION

Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at

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

1. Review of Master Agenda

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

2. Review of Regular Agenda items

No items reviewed.

3. Discussion and consideration regarding the request for funding from the DeSoto Independent School District for the Back To School Fair

Dr. Richardson presented to the Council a request for funding for the DeSoto Independent School District for the Back to School Fair. It was the consensus of Council to approve ???.

4. Presentation from BrandEra Marketing of draft logos and consideration of a new logo for the DeSoto community

Beth Owens, BrandEra, gave a presentation on the draft logos for the DeSoto Community. It was the consensus of Council to

5. Marketing Update from BrandEra Marketing firm

Beth Owens, BrandEra, gave a presentation/update of the marketing efforts for DeSoto.

6. Presentation of Bond Referendum flyers and storyboard for video

Beth Owens, BrandEra, gave a presentation of the bond referendum flyers and storyboard video.

7. Discussion regarding amending Sign Ordinance identifying locations allowing Pole Signs and Monument Signs

B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER

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

Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at

1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department

2. Invocation

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Rachel Proctor

4. Introduction of Ambassador: Kerry McGeath, Library Director

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of Parks and Recreation Month.

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Renee Johnson, Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, who made a presentation and presented the proclamation.

D. CONSENT AGENDA Items are listed on the Consent Agenda by the City Manager and are recommended to the City Council for single vote approval. An item(s) may be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate vote at the request of a Councilmember, the Mayor, or the City Manager.

1. Approval of City Council Minutes

a. Regular Meeting - N/A

b. Special Meeting - N/A

2. Acceptance of Board and Commission Minutes

a. Arts Commission - N/A

b. Building and Standards Commission - N/A

c. Civil Service Commission - 06-30-14

Click Here to View 2014-06-30 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 - N/A

h. Park Development Corporation - N/A

i. Planning and Zoning -N/A

j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A

3. Other Items

Consider a Resolution authorizing the cancellation of the September 2, 2014 regular City Council Meeting.

Click Here to View D.3.a. Management Report

b. Consider a Resolution supporting adequate funding of the transportation system by the United States Congress.

Click Here to View D.3.b. Resolution Only

Submitted for consideration are minutes from the Civil Service Commission as well as consider Resolutions authorizing the cancellation of the September 2, 2014 regular City Council Meeting and supporting adequate funding of the transportation system by the United State Congress.

Motion to as submitted. Moved by Mayor Sherman, no second required.

Vote to as submitted. (Approved)

Motion to Adjourn 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. Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember North.

Vote to Adjourn D. CONSENT AGENDA Items are listed on the Consent Agenda by the City Manager and are recommended to the

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

Consider an Ordinance re-adopting Standards of Care that provides basic childcare regulations for recreation activities operated by the City of DeSoto Parks and Recreation Department.

Click Here to View E.1 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Renee Johnson, Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, who presented the staff report.

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

Vote to open Public Hearing

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Council discussion regarding who provides the 20 hours of training, screening requirements, summertime on Belt Line standards,

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

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Council further discussion

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption for the public record.

Motion to approve an Ordinance of the City of DeSoto re-adopting Standards of Care for youth programs offered by the Desoto Parks and Recreation Department. Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember Proctor.

Vote to approve an Ordinance of the City of DeSoto re-adopting Standards of Care for youth programs offered by the Desot

Vote to approve an Ordinance of the City of DeSoto re-adopting Standards of Care for youth programs offered by the Desoto Parks and Recreation Department. (Approved)

F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business

Consider an Ordinance that amends Chapter 3, Building Regulations, Floodplain Management regulations of the Code of Ordinances.

Click Here to View F.1 Management Report

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

Council discussion regarding possible increase in floodplain zones (i.e. Ennis), impact of businesses and homeowners, the impact of ten mile creek (nothing to do with the project),

Ms. Morris read the Ordinance for the public record.

Motion to council adopt the revised Floodplain Management Regulations through the attached ordinance. Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan.

Vote to council adopt the revised Floodplain Management Regulations through the attached ordinance. (Approved)

G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business

No items scheduled for this agenda.

H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES

Citizen appearances

I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

Councilmembers gave an update on city events, and programs as well as thanked citizens and staff for various events.

J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION

Mayor Sherman adjourned the regular meeting at 7:58pm and informed the public that the Council would be reconvening into Executive Session.

K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION

1. Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Semi-Annual Performance Review of the City Manager.

2. Action resulting from the Executive Session.

3. 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.

4. Action resulting from the Executive Session.

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A. WORK SESSION

Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at

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

1. Review of Master Agenda

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

2. Review of Regular Agenda items

No items reviewed.

3. Discussion and consideration regarding the request for funding from the DeSoto Independent School District for the Back To School Fair

Dr. Richardson presented to the Council a request for funding for the DeSoto Independent School District for the Back to School Fair. It was the consensus of Council to approve ???.

4. Presentation from BrandEra Marketing of draft logos and consideration of a new logo for the DeSoto community

Beth Owens, BrandEra, gave a presentation on the draft logos for the DeSoto Community. It was the consensus of Council to

5. Marketing Update from BrandEra Marketing firm

Beth Owens, BrandEra, gave a presentation/update of the marketing efforts for DeSoto.

6. Presentation of Bond Referendum flyers and storyboard for video

Beth Owens, BrandEra, gave a presentation of the bond referendum flyers and storyboard video.

7. Discussion regarding amending Sign Ordinance identifying locations allowing Pole Signs and Monument Signs

B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER

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

Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at

1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department

2. Invocation

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Rachel Proctor

4. Introduction of Ambassador: Kerry McGeath, Library Director

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of Parks and Recreation Month.

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Renee Johnson, Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, who made a presentation and presented the proclamation.

D. CONSENT AGENDA Items are listed on the Consent Agenda by the City Manager and are recommended to the City Council for single vote approval. An item(s) may be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate vote at the request of a Councilmember, the Mayor, or the City Manager.

1. Approval of City Council Minutes

a. Regular Meeting - N/A

b. Special Meeting - N/A

2. Acceptance of Board and Commission Minutes

a. Arts Commission - N/A

b. Building and Standards Commission - N/A

c. Civil Service Commission - 06-30-14

Click Here to View 2014-06-30 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 - N/A

h. Park Development Corporation - N/A

i. Planning and Zoning -N/A

j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A

3. Other Items

Consider a Resolution authorizing the cancellation of the September 2, 2014 regular City Council Meeting.

Click Here to View D.3.a. Management Report

b. Consider a Resolution supporting adequate funding of the transportation system by the United States Congress.

Click Here to View D.3.b. Resolution Only

Submitted for consideration are minutes from the Civil Service Commission as well as consider Resolutions authorizing the cancellation of the September 2, 2014 regular City Council Meeting and supporting adequate funding of the transportation system by the United State Congress.

Motion to as submitted. Moved by Mayor Sherman, no second required.

Vote to as submitted. (Approved)

Motion to Adjourn 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. Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember North.

Vote to Adjourn D. CONSENT AGENDA Items are listed on the Consent Agenda by the City Manager and are recommended to the

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

Consider an Ordinance re-adopting Standards of Care that provides basic childcare regulations for recreation activities operated by the City of DeSoto Parks and Recreation Department.

Click Here to View E.1 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Renee Johnson, Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, who presented the staff report.

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

Vote to open Public Hearing

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Council discussion regarding who provides the 20 hours of training, screening requirements, summertime on Belt Line standards,

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

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Council further discussion

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption for the public record.

Motion to approve an Ordinance of the City of DeSoto re-adopting Standards of Care for youth programs offered by the Desoto Parks and Recreation Department. Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember Proctor.

Vote to approve an Ordinance of the City of DeSoto re-adopting Standards of Care for youth programs offered by the Desot

Vote to approve an Ordinance of the City of DeSoto re-adopting Standards of Care for youth programs offered by the Desoto Parks and Recreation Department. (Approved)

F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business

Consider an Ordinance that amends Chapter 3, Building Regulations, Floodplain Management regulations of the Code of Ordinances.

Click Here to View F.1 Management Report

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

Council discussion regarding possible increase in floodplain zones (i.e. Ennis), impact of businesses and homeowners, the impact of ten mile creek (nothing to do with the project),

Ms. Morris read the Ordinance for the public record.

Motion to council adopt the revised Floodplain Management Regulations through the attached ordinance. Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan.

Vote to council adopt the revised Floodplain Management Regulations through the attached ordinance. (Approved)

G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business

No items scheduled for this agenda.

H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES

Citizen appearances

I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

Councilmembers gave an update on city events, and programs as well as thanked citizens and staff for various events.

J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION

Mayor Sherman adjourned the regular meeting at 7:58pm and informed the public that the Council would be reconvening into Executive Session.

K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION

1. Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Semi-Annual Performance Review of the City Manager.

2. Action resulting from the Executive Session.

3. 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.

4. Action resulting from the Executive Session.

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