Video index
A. WORK SESSION
Mayor Hurtt called the Work Session to order at 6:07 p.m.
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Review of Master Agenda by City Manager.
City Manager Baugh reviewed the Master Agenda.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
3. Discuss consideration of a Non-Smoking Ordinance.
Jimmy Stephens, City Health Inspector, presented the report. Concensus of Council is to study the issue.
4. Discussion of Charter requirement that the Charter be reviewed in 2007. (DeSoto City Charter Article XII, Section 13)
City Manager Baugh discussed the Charter requirement to review in 2007. City Secretary Shipman provided a document identifying the timeline requirements if a decision is made to call a Charter Amendment Election. At the November 7, 2006, City Council meeting each Councilmember will provide the names of three (3) citizens to serve on the Charter Review Commission.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
1. Invocation by: Gregory Drake, Jubilee Community Church
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Virgil Helm
3. Ambassador: Waylon Grubbs, DeSoto Fire Rescue Department, is a Certified Firefighter/Paramedic and has been with the City for the past three years. He previously served two years as a volunteer for the Highland Village Fire Department. Waylon is a Lewisville native with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Marketing from Lamar University in Beaumont. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, and spending as much time as he can with his four-year old son.
Mayor Hurtt called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
Roll Call: 5 members present, 2 members absent, 0 members excused.
C. PRESENTATIONS
First Presentation
: Fire Marshal Michael Laws announced the winners of the Annual Fire Prevention Poster Contest. Mayor Hurtt congratulated the winners. Councilmember Carl Sherman, Chairman of the Board for the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce, and Cammy Henderson, President of the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce, presented trophies to the children.
1. Presentation of certificates to City Employees commended through the Employee Recognition Program.
Second Presentation
: City Manager Baugh made comments regarding the program of recognizing the employees. He thanked the families and friends for attending the meeting and participating in the recognition. City Manager Baugh presented recognition plaques to the 63 employees in attendance.
2. Presentation of annual update by Joint Tax Office and Delinquent Tax Attorney.
C.2. Management Report
Third Presentation
: John Ames, DeSoto Joint Tax Office, provided a presentation identifiying major accomplishments, the Mission Statement, and collections performance.
Nancy Primos, Regional Manager, for Linebarger Gogan Blair & Sampson, L.L.P., addressed Council and stated this was the 10th year the firm has served the City of DeSoto. Ms. Primos reviewed the process of the Delinquent Tax Attorney services and provided a presentation identifying the total dollar amount of delinquent taxes collected.
3. Presentation of September 2006 Financial Report and the approved Annual Budget for FY 06-07.
September 2006 Financial Report (Preliminary)
Fourth Presentation
: Patrick Harvey, Assistant Finance Manager, presented the report.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 10-03-06
10-03-06 CC Meeting Minutes
b. Special Meeting - N/A
2. Acceptance of Board and Commission Minutes
a. Board of Adjustment - N/A
b. Building and Standards Commission - N/A
c. Civil Service Commission - N/A
d. DeSoto Economic Development - 09-25-06
09-25-06 DEDC Minutes
e. Library Board - N/A
f. Park Development Corporation - 09-11-06
09-11-06 Park Development Minutes
g. Planning and Zoning Commission - N/A
h. DeSoto Arts Commission - N/A
i. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - N/A
j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A
3. Ordinances and Resolutions No items scheduled for this Agenda.
4. Contracts and Agreements No items scheduled for this Agenda.
5. Other Consent Items No items scheduled for this Agenda.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle.
Vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider Zoning Case Z-1076-06; an Amendment to Thorntree Planned Development (PD-9), an area west of Westmoreland Road and north of Wintergreen Road, on approximately 1.227 acres of land; to change the allowed use from Townhomes to Single Family Zero Lot (Patio Homes); Applicant Dietz Engineering; Owner: Derek Ryan; and adopting Ordinance.
Public Hearing Item E.2. considered before Item E.1.
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Mayer.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
E.1. Management Report
Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning and Zoning Manager, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Jake Giles, with Deitz Engineering, representing Derek Ryan and Wildwood Development, addressed Council stating the Developer included neting in his initial design and takeoff. The buyer wants to buy all nine lots but has requested the neting not be included and when the homes are built he will determine if it will be needed.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Mayer.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the public record.
Motion to approve the item as presented and adopting Ordinance 1692-06. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to approve the item as presented and adopting Ordinance 1692-06. (Approved)
2. Consider Zoning Case Z-1075-06; an Amendment to Thorntree Planned Development 9 (PD-9) to add .224 acres; an area north of Wintergreen Road and west of Westmoreland Road; containing approximately .224 acres of land and consisting of a portion of a lot; Applicant: Richard Rozier; Owner: W. O. Henry; and adopting Ordinance.
Public Hearing Item E.2. considered before Item E.1.
E.2. Management Report
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Mayer.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning and Zoning Manager, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the public record.
Motion to approve the item as presented and adopting Ordinance 1691-06. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to approve the item as presented and adopting Ordinance 1691-06. (Approved)
3. Consider an Amendment to Vista Village Planned Development 100 (PD-100) in regards to a Site Plan and Landscape Plan for Chase Bank on proposed Lot 1B1; an area north of Belt Line Road and east of Westmoreland Road; consisting of approximately 1.135 acres; Applicant Merriman Associates, Inc.; Owner: Bruce Harbour; and adopting Ordinance.
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning and Zoning Manager, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
E.3. Management Report
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Eduardo Zambrana, 300 N. Field Street, Dallas, with Merriman Architects, Inc., addressed Council regarding the requirement of being compatible with the Walgreen building.
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the official record.
Motion to approve the item with the recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission numbers 1 through 4 and to
exclude
recommendation number 5 that specifys the color of the roof; and adopting Ordinance 1693-06. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle.
Vote to approve the item with the recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission numbers 1 through 4 and to
exclude
recommendation number 5 that specifys the color of the roof; and adopting Ordinance 1693-06. (Approved)
4. Consider Zoning Case Z-1079-06, a proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment to classify a new Use - Bail Bond Services; establishing Zoning Districts in which to allow this Use; providing a definition; providing parking requirements; and adopting Ordinance.
E.4. Management Report
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Linda Zombeck, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Mayer.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the public record.
Motion to approve the item to add Bail Bond Services to the Use Regulations to permit this use only in the C1 and C2 Commercial Districts by Specific Use Permit and to provide a definition and parking requirements; and the adopting Ordinance 1690-06. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve the item to add Bail Bond Services to the Use Regulations to permit this use only in the C1 and C2 Commercial Districts by Specific Use Permit and to provide a definition and parking requirements; and the adopting Ordinance 1690-06. (Approved)
5. Consider a Request to Amend the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions to Caves Jewelry Addition, located at 220 East Pleasant Run Road.
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
E.5. Management Report
Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning and Zoning Manager presented excerpts from the staff management report.
T.Q. Thompson, representing the applicant, addressed Council.
Anita Birdwell, 725 Hilltop Circle, addressed Council with her concerns.
Robert R. Johnson, 107 Cedar, Oak Leaf, addressed Council with his concerns of lighting and the hours of operation.
Lucille Shockley, 841 Hilltop Circle, addressed Council with her concerns.
Lorena Wooley, 740 Hilltop Circle, addressed Council with her concerns.
Mr. Thompson addressed Council regarding the amendments.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Motion to deny the request until such time that the applicant can bring forward a more specific proposal. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle.
Vote to deny the request until such time that the applicant can bring forward a more specific proposal. (Approved)
6. Annual performance evaluation of Comcast cable franchise (now Time Warner Cable).
E.6. Management Report
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Mayer.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Lynda Humble, Assistant City Manager, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Clem Maddox, Director of Franchise and Government Affairs, addressed City Council. Steve Brock, 4616 Allencrest Lane, Dallas, Texas, Director of Customer Care in the Irving Call Center, addressed Council.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Public Hearing held with no voting action required.
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances for Alarm Systems.
F.1. Management Report
Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the public record.
Motion to approve the item as presented and adopting Ordinance 1694-06. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve the item as presented and adopting Ordinance 1694-06. (Approved)
2. Consider Preliminary Plat P-295-06, Terrace Estates; 1.78 acres, 4 lots; located north of Parkerville road and west of Terrace Drive; Applicant/Owner: Michael Malczewski.
F.2. Management Report
Edlyn Vatthauer presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Michael Malczewski, the applicant, was in the audience and available for questions.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Mayer.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
3. Consider Preliminary Plat P-294-06, Phase One of Summit Parks; 87.57 acres, 237 lots; located north of Belt Line Road and between Hampton Road and Westmoreland Road; Applicant: Eddie Collins; Owner: SDC Summit Parks, Ltd.
F.3. Management Report
Edlyn Vatthauer, Manager of Planning and Zoning Department, presented excerpts fromthe staff management report.
Eddie Collins, Goodman Land Advisors, 5700 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, Texas, addressed Council.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Mayer.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
4. Consider approval of a Professional Services Contract with Grantham and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $314,933 for the Heath Creek Basin I&I Study.
F.4. Management Report
Walter Shumac, City Engineer, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
5. Consider approval of a Construction Contract with RKM Utility Services in the amount of $1,355,090 for the Tanglewood Drive Drainage Improvements Project.
F.5. Management Report
Walter Shumac, City Engineer, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
6. Consider a Resolution approving participation in the Regional Alarm Monitoring Program administered through the Southwest Regional Communications Center.
F.6. Management Report
City Manager Baugh presented the item.
Motion to to approve the item as presented and Resolution 06-29. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Mayer.
Vote to to approve the item as presented and Resolution 06-29. (Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
No items scheduled for this Agenda.
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
No additional Request To Speak cards were submitted.
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hurtt acknowledged that one student from Cedar Valley stayed throughout the entire meeting. A United States Flag lapel pin was presented to the student by City Secretary Shipman.
Mayor Hurtt acknowledged the Senior Citizens Recipe Book "Senior Seasonings"; the Seniors Prom; Homecoming Parade Friday Night beginning at Belt Line and Hampton; and the United in Prayer group will be celebrating their 1st Anniversary on Wednesday morning, October 18th at 7:00 a.m. at City Hall.
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
No Executive Session scheduled for this Agenda.
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hurtt adjourned the meeting at 10:38 p.m.
Oct 17, 2006 City Council Meeting 2006-10-17
Full agenda
Share this video
Video Index
Full agenda
Share
A. WORK SESSION
Mayor Hurtt called the Work Session to order at 6:07 p.m.
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Review of Master Agenda by City Manager.
City Manager Baugh reviewed the Master Agenda.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
3. Discuss consideration of a Non-Smoking Ordinance.
Jimmy Stephens, City Health Inspector, presented the report. Concensus of Council is to study the issue.
4. Discussion of Charter requirement that the Charter be reviewed in 2007. (DeSoto City Charter Article XII, Section 13)
City Manager Baugh discussed the Charter requirement to review in 2007. City Secretary Shipman provided a document identifying the timeline requirements if a decision is made to call a Charter Amendment Election. At the November 7, 2006, City Council meeting each Councilmember will provide the names of three (3) citizens to serve on the Charter Review Commission.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
1. Invocation by: Gregory Drake, Jubilee Community Church
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Virgil Helm
3. Ambassador: Waylon Grubbs, DeSoto Fire Rescue Department, is a Certified Firefighter/Paramedic and has been with the City for the past three years. He previously served two years as a volunteer for the Highland Village Fire Department. Waylon is a Lewisville native with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Marketing from Lamar University in Beaumont. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, and spending as much time as he can with his four-year old son.
Mayor Hurtt called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
Roll Call: 5 members present, 2 members absent, 0 members excused.
C. PRESENTATIONS
First Presentation
: Fire Marshal Michael Laws announced the winners of the Annual Fire Prevention Poster Contest. Mayor Hurtt congratulated the winners. Councilmember Carl Sherman, Chairman of the Board for the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce, and Cammy Henderson, President of the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce, presented trophies to the children.
1. Presentation of certificates to City Employees commended through the Employee Recognition Program.
Second Presentation
: City Manager Baugh made comments regarding the program of recognizing the employees. He thanked the families and friends for attending the meeting and participating in the recognition. City Manager Baugh presented recognition plaques to the 63 employees in attendance.
2. Presentation of annual update by Joint Tax Office and Delinquent Tax Attorney.
C.2. Management Report
Third Presentation
: John Ames, DeSoto Joint Tax Office, provided a presentation identifiying major accomplishments, the Mission Statement, and collections performance.
Nancy Primos, Regional Manager, for Linebarger Gogan Blair & Sampson, L.L.P., addressed Council and stated this was the 10th year the firm has served the City of DeSoto. Ms. Primos reviewed the process of the Delinquent Tax Attorney services and provided a presentation identifying the total dollar amount of delinquent taxes collected.
3. Presentation of September 2006 Financial Report and the approved Annual Budget for FY 06-07.
September 2006 Financial Report (Preliminary)
Fourth Presentation
: Patrick Harvey, Assistant Finance Manager, presented the report.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 10-03-06
10-03-06 CC Meeting Minutes
b. Special Meeting - N/A
2. Acceptance of Board and Commission Minutes
a. Board of Adjustment - N/A
b. Building and Standards Commission - N/A
c. Civil Service Commission - N/A
d. DeSoto Economic Development - 09-25-06
09-25-06 DEDC Minutes
e. Library Board - N/A
f. Park Development Corporation - 09-11-06
09-11-06 Park Development Minutes
g. Planning and Zoning Commission - N/A
h. DeSoto Arts Commission - N/A
i. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - N/A
j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A
3. Ordinances and Resolutions No items scheduled for this Agenda.
4. Contracts and Agreements No items scheduled for this Agenda.
5. Other Consent Items No items scheduled for this Agenda.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle.
Vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider Zoning Case Z-1076-06; an Amendment to Thorntree Planned Development (PD-9), an area west of Westmoreland Road and north of Wintergreen Road, on approximately 1.227 acres of land; to change the allowed use from Townhomes to Single Family Zero Lot (Patio Homes); Applicant Dietz Engineering; Owner: Derek Ryan; and adopting Ordinance.
Public Hearing Item E.2. considered before Item E.1.
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Mayer.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
E.1. Management Report
Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning and Zoning Manager, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Jake Giles, with Deitz Engineering, representing Derek Ryan and Wildwood Development, addressed Council stating the Developer included neting in his initial design and takeoff. The buyer wants to buy all nine lots but has requested the neting not be included and when the homes are built he will determine if it will be needed.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Mayer.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the public record.
Motion to approve the item as presented and adopting Ordinance 1692-06. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to approve the item as presented and adopting Ordinance 1692-06. (Approved)
2. Consider Zoning Case Z-1075-06; an Amendment to Thorntree Planned Development 9 (PD-9) to add .224 acres; an area north of Wintergreen Road and west of Westmoreland Road; containing approximately .224 acres of land and consisting of a portion of a lot; Applicant: Richard Rozier; Owner: W. O. Henry; and adopting Ordinance.
Public Hearing Item E.2. considered before Item E.1.
E.2. Management Report
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Mayer.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning and Zoning Manager, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the public record.
Motion to approve the item as presented and adopting Ordinance 1691-06. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to approve the item as presented and adopting Ordinance 1691-06. (Approved)
3. Consider an Amendment to Vista Village Planned Development 100 (PD-100) in regards to a Site Plan and Landscape Plan for Chase Bank on proposed Lot 1B1; an area north of Belt Line Road and east of Westmoreland Road; consisting of approximately 1.135 acres; Applicant Merriman Associates, Inc.; Owner: Bruce Harbour; and adopting Ordinance.
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning and Zoning Manager, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
E.3. Management Report
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Eduardo Zambrana, 300 N. Field Street, Dallas, with Merriman Architects, Inc., addressed Council regarding the requirement of being compatible with the Walgreen building.
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the official record.
Motion to approve the item with the recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission numbers 1 through 4 and to
exclude
recommendation number 5 that specifys the color of the roof; and adopting Ordinance 1693-06. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle.
Vote to approve the item with the recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission numbers 1 through 4 and to
exclude
recommendation number 5 that specifys the color of the roof; and adopting Ordinance 1693-06. (Approved)
4. Consider Zoning Case Z-1079-06, a proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment to classify a new Use - Bail Bond Services; establishing Zoning Districts in which to allow this Use; providing a definition; providing parking requirements; and adopting Ordinance.
E.4. Management Report
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Linda Zombeck, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Mayer.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the public record.
Motion to approve the item to add Bail Bond Services to the Use Regulations to permit this use only in the C1 and C2 Commercial Districts by Specific Use Permit and to provide a definition and parking requirements; and the adopting Ordinance 1690-06. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve the item to add Bail Bond Services to the Use Regulations to permit this use only in the C1 and C2 Commercial Districts by Specific Use Permit and to provide a definition and parking requirements; and the adopting Ordinance 1690-06. (Approved)
5. Consider a Request to Amend the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions to Caves Jewelry Addition, located at 220 East Pleasant Run Road.
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
E.5. Management Report
Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning and Zoning Manager presented excerpts from the staff management report.
T.Q. Thompson, representing the applicant, addressed Council.
Anita Birdwell, 725 Hilltop Circle, addressed Council with her concerns.
Robert R. Johnson, 107 Cedar, Oak Leaf, addressed Council with his concerns of lighting and the hours of operation.
Lucille Shockley, 841 Hilltop Circle, addressed Council with her concerns.
Lorena Wooley, 740 Hilltop Circle, addressed Council with her concerns.
Mr. Thompson addressed Council regarding the amendments.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Motion to deny the request until such time that the applicant can bring forward a more specific proposal. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle.
Vote to deny the request until such time that the applicant can bring forward a more specific proposal. (Approved)
6. Annual performance evaluation of Comcast cable franchise (now Time Warner Cable).
E.6. Management Report
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Mayer.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Lynda Humble, Assistant City Manager, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Clem Maddox, Director of Franchise and Government Affairs, addressed City Council. Steve Brock, 4616 Allencrest Lane, Dallas, Texas, Director of Customer Care in the Irving Call Center, addressed Council.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Public Hearing held with no voting action required.
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances for Alarm Systems.
F.1. Management Report
Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the public record.
Motion to approve the item as presented and adopting Ordinance 1694-06. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve the item as presented and adopting Ordinance 1694-06. (Approved)
2. Consider Preliminary Plat P-295-06, Terrace Estates; 1.78 acres, 4 lots; located north of Parkerville road and west of Terrace Drive; Applicant/Owner: Michael Malczewski.
F.2. Management Report
Edlyn Vatthauer presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Michael Malczewski, the applicant, was in the audience and available for questions.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Mayer.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
3. Consider Preliminary Plat P-294-06, Phase One of Summit Parks; 87.57 acres, 237 lots; located north of Belt Line Road and between Hampton Road and Westmoreland Road; Applicant: Eddie Collins; Owner: SDC Summit Parks, Ltd.
F.3. Management Report
Edlyn Vatthauer, Manager of Planning and Zoning Department, presented excerpts fromthe staff management report.
Eddie Collins, Goodman Land Advisors, 5700 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, Texas, addressed Council.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Mayer.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
4. Consider approval of a Professional Services Contract with Grantham and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $314,933 for the Heath Creek Basin I&I Study.
F.4. Management Report
Walter Shumac, City Engineer, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
5. Consider approval of a Construction Contract with RKM Utility Services in the amount of $1,355,090 for the Tanglewood Drive Drainage Improvements Project.
F.5. Management Report
Walter Shumac, City Engineer, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
6. Consider a Resolution approving participation in the Regional Alarm Monitoring Program administered through the Southwest Regional Communications Center.
F.6. Management Report
City Manager Baugh presented the item.
Motion to to approve the item as presented and Resolution 06-29. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Mayer.
Vote to to approve the item as presented and Resolution 06-29. (Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
No items scheduled for this Agenda.
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
No additional Request To Speak cards were submitted.
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hurtt acknowledged that one student from Cedar Valley stayed throughout the entire meeting. A United States Flag lapel pin was presented to the student by City Secretary Shipman.
Mayor Hurtt acknowledged the Senior Citizens Recipe Book "Senior Seasonings"; the Seniors Prom; Homecoming Parade Friday Night beginning at Belt Line and Hampton; and the United in Prayer group will be celebrating their 1st Anniversary on Wednesday morning, October 18th at 7:00 a.m. at City Hall.
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
No Executive Session scheduled for this Agenda.
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hurtt adjourned the meeting at 10:38 p.m.
Link
Start video at
Social
Embed
<iframe title="Swagit Video Player" width="640" height="360" src="https://desototx.new.swagit.com/videos/242637/embed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Disable autoplay on embedded content?
Download
Download
Download Selected Item
