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A. WORK SESSION
Mayor Hurtt called the Work Session to order at 6:00 p.m. Councilmember Williams will be late.
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Review of Master Agenda by City Manager.
City Manager Baugh reviewed the Parkerville Road water and sewer improvements.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
3. Review and discuss input received on dogs at the recent Town Hall Meeting.
City Manager Baugh provided a review of comments received from DeSoto citizens and ask for direction from the City Council. Suggestions to develop a program that is designed to make owner of animal more responsible and to increase penalities to the owners who continue to let their pets roam. The City Manager will bring back the first quarter of 2007 for review, and if required, address action in mid-year 2007. City Council concensus to do something rather than nothing.
4. Discuss the options available to the City to enable rentals at the Civic Center to dispense alcohol during functions in the facility.
City Attorney Smith reviewed the Beverage Code regarding selling and serving alcohol. Council concensus is to look into it. City Manager Baugh will bring back for a Work Session.
Mayor Hurtt recessed the Work Session at 6:50 p.m.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hurtt called meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Invocation by: Pastor Curt Krohn, Faith Bible Church
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Carl Williams
3. Ambassador: Karen Kirby, Information Technology -
Karen Kirby has worked for the city for over seven years, the last five as the manager of the Information Technology Department. She has two sons, Chris, 17, and Tom, 15. She was married in May 2006.
A little-known fact – Often reads three books a week – simultaneously.
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of November 2006 Financial Report.
November 2006 Financial Report
2. Presentation of Light Up DeSoto Awards.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 12-05-06
12-05-06 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 - N/A
e. Library Board - N/A
f. Park Development Corporation - N/A
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 Helm, seconded by Councilmember Clardy.
Vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider Zoning Case Z-1087-06; an Amendment to the Avondale East Planned Development (PD-103) regarding Access and the Number of Lots; an area south of Pleasant Run Road and east of Abbott Avenue; consisting of approximately eight (8) acres and containing 20 lots; Applicant: DeSoto Pleasant Run, Ltd.; Owner: DeSoto Pleasant Run, Ltd. And Kathleen Hosek; and adopting Ordinance.
E.1. Management Report
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning and Zoning Manager, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Mayer.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the official record.
Motion to approve the item as presented with the stipulations noted in the staff management report, and adopting Ordinance 1701-06. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve the item as presented with the stipulations noted in the staff management report, and adopting Ordinance 1701-06. (Approved)
2. Consider Zoning Case Z-1088-06; an Amendment to Heath Creek West Planned Development (PD-105) in regards to a Site Plan for a Whataburger Restaurant on Lot 4; an area north of Belt Line Road and east of Elerson Road; consisting of approximately .97 acres; Applicant: Barrand, Inc.; Owner: Wal-Mart; and adopting Ordinance.
E.2. Management Report
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Edlyn Vatthauer, Manager of Planning and Zoning, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Councilmember Clardy left the dais at 7:24 p.m. and returned at 7:26 p.m.
Applicant, David Ray, 3066 Mt. Zion Road, Midlothian, Texas, and Don Turbeville, 111 Schley Road, Red Oak, Texas, introduced themselves to Council. Question from Mayor Pro Tem Waddle regarding landscaping along Belt Line Road.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Mayer.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the official record.
Motion to approve the item as presented and adopting Ordinance 1702-06. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Clardy.
Vote to approve the item as presented and adopting Ordinance 1702-06. (Approved)
3. Consider Zoning Case Z-1089-06; an Amendment to Silver Creek Meadows Planned Development (PD-93) regarding Phasing, Tree Survey, Detention Pond Location, and Area Requirements; an area north of Belt Line Road and west of Westmoreland Road; on approximately 71 acres of land and consisting of 157 residential lots; Applicant/Owner: Silver Creek Meadows, Ltd.; and adopting Ordinance.
E.3. Management Report
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning and Zoning Manager, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Comments from Councilmember Helm regarding the flood plain.
Comments from Councilmember Mayer regarding a FEMA regulated flood plain area and if they were proposing any modifications. Response from Managing Director Johnson.
Councilmember Williams comments regarding clear cutting of trees and a viable penalty to prevent it.
Mayor Pro Tem Waddle asked for confirmation that number of detention ponds was four (4).
Tim Coltart, Skorburg Company, 3838 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 1212, Dallas, Texas 75219, addressed Council stated they are proposing to save many more trees. They will be pushing dirt toward detention ponds for proper drainage. When they grade that side, they will lose trees on the up side. Ordinance states, the builder will be required to have certain caliper trees. He requested that they not be required to mark every tree. He stated that this is a very tight project for them and they are very excited to do it. They feel will be an asset to the City when the hike and bike trail is put through. They have done more than required and worked extensively with City staff and asked for the Council blessing on the project. Developer will be making pad sites for builder.
Councilmember Mayer comments regarding the grading of lots for drainage.
Engineer, John Younes, 3838 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 1212, Dallas, Texas, addressed Council. Teague Nall did a flood study and located the flood line. He stated it is a 100 year FEMA flood plain.
Comments from Tom Johnson comments in response to Councilmember Mayer's question regarding erosion issues to the small lots backing up to creek. Mr. Younes stated there will be retaining walls along that area.
Councilmember Williams comments regarding the requirement of retention ponds, a a definition of their site pads, and to clarify if builder will be required to do more grading.
Councilmember Mayer stated the builder will be doing mass grading just like on a number of other subdivisions. Mr. Younes stated that with this site differs from others as they will saving an extrodianary number of trees on site, Tree survey indicates that will be saving 240 trees within that 25 ft.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Ordinance into the official record.
Motion to approve the item as presented with stipulations from the Planning and Zoning Commission and adopting Ordinance 1703-04. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to approve the item as presented with stipulations from the Planning and Zoning Commission and adopting Ordinance 1703-04. (Approved)
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider Preliminary Plat P-296-06 for Silver Creek Meadows Phase 1; 41.7 acres, 81 lots; located north of Belt Line Road and west of Westmoreland Road; Applicant/Owner: Silver Creek Meadow, Ltd.
F.1. Management Report
Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning and Zoning Manager, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Clardy.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
Councilmember Sherman left the dais at 8:20 p.m. and returned at 8:25 p.m.
2. Consider award of bid for new website design, navigation and programming.
F.2. Management Report
Karen Kirby, Information Technology Manager, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Motion to to approve the item as presented. Moved by Councilmember Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Mayer.
Vote to to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
Councilmember Mayer left the dais at 8:26 p.m. and returned at 8:27 p.m.
3. Consider an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances for the Distribution of Funds to increase the amount at which manual signatures are required.
F.3. Management Report
Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Financial Services, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
City Secretary Shipman read caption of the Ordinance into the official record.
Motion to approve the item as presented the adopting Ordinance 1704-06. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve the item as presented the adopting Ordinance 1704-06. (Approved)
4. Consider approval of a Construction Contract in the amount of $211,234 with J&N Equipment, dba Atlas Equipment Company for the Cockrell Hill Lift Station abandonment project.
F.4. Management Report
Walter Shumac, City Engineer, presented excepts from the staff management report.
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)
5. Consider approval of a Construction Contract with Patco Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $1,250,893 for the Water and Wastewater Replacement Project.
F.5. Management Report
Walter Schumac, City Engineer, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
6. Consider approval of a Construction Contract with TMI Coatings, Inc. in the amount of $1,476,400 for the Repainting of the Parkerville and Parks Elevated Storage Tanks.
F.6. Management Report
City Manager Baugh discussed Regular Agenda Items F.6., F.7., and F.8. that are fundied through the Water and Sewer Budget.
Walter Shumac, City Engineer, presented excerpts from the staff mangment report.
Councilmember Helm question regarding the process of sand blasting and checking for cracks and weld failures. Mr. Shumac also stated that the sandblasting contract also provides for a containment area.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
7. Consider approval of a Construction Contract in the amount of $4,901,934 with XIT Paving and Construction, Inc. for the Widening of Parkerville Road Project.
F.7. Management Report
Walter Shumac, City Engineer, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Councilmember Mayer asked about the issue with the low bidder. Mr. Shumac explained the requirement that the mobilization charge can not be more than 5% of the base bid.
Councilmember Williams asked what the other underlying issue with a mobilazation charge if they stay within budget.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
City Manager Baugh stated that the amended budget will reflect these three additional projects in the allocation of fund balance in the Water and Sewer Fund.
8. Consider approval of a Construction Contract with Ed Bell Construction Company in the amount of $2,092,649 for the Westmoreland Road and Pleasant Run Road Intersection Widening Project.
F.8. Management Report
Walter Shumac, City Engineer, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Councilmember Helm commented that Ruby Young Elementary is in the process of an extensive remodel and next school year there will be an increase in traffic due to that enlargement and the Jr. High and housing addition that is opening behind the football practice field. There will be a tremendous amount of traffic that will potentially be using that area.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Clardy.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
9. Consider a Professional Services Contract with Freese & Nichols, Inc. in the amount of $25,700 for GIS Services for FY07, which will include the addition of Police Data on the iCommunities Website.
F.9. Management Report
Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Councilmember Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
10. Consider a Resolution authorizing the Cancellation of the January 2, 2007 Regular City Council Meeting.
F.10. Management Report
Mayor Hurtt 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)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
No items scheduled for this Agenda.
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
No additional requests were submitted by citizens.
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor and Councilmembers extended wishes for a happy holiday season. Councilmember Mayer said to "Drive Safely", Councilmember Clardy expressed a Merry Christmas, Happy Honica, Happy Quanza, Councilmember Helm said he felt that none of the District 2 residents would have been on Santa's Naughty List and he wished all citzens of DeSoto a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Councilmember Sherman acknowledged the DeSoto Eagles Football team for doing a great job and going a long way in the playoffs and wished the Cedar Hill Longhorns well in the State Championship. Mayor Pro Tem Waddle seconded all the Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday wishes and asked everyone to be mindful of those who are serving our Country at this time and are in harms way. Councilmember Williams wished the citizens of DeSoto a Merry and safe Christmas and to enjoy their family. Mayor Hurtt wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and "Bless you DeSoto".
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
No Executive Session items scheduled for this Agenda.
K. ADJOURNMENT
9:33
Mayor Hurtt adjourned the meeting at 9:29 p.m.
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A. WORK SESSION
Mayor Hurtt called the Work Session to order at 6:00 p.m. Councilmember Williams will be late.
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Review of Master Agenda by City Manager.
City Manager Baugh reviewed the Parkerville Road water and sewer improvements.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
3. Review and discuss input received on dogs at the recent Town Hall Meeting.
City Manager Baugh provided a review of comments received from DeSoto citizens and ask for direction from the City Council. Suggestions to develop a program that is designed to make owner of animal more responsible and to increase penalities to the owners who continue to let their pets roam. The City Manager will bring back the first quarter of 2007 for review, and if required, address action in mid-year 2007. City Council concensus to do something rather than nothing.
4. Discuss the options available to the City to enable rentals at the Civic Center to dispense alcohol during functions in the facility.
City Attorney Smith reviewed the Beverage Code regarding selling and serving alcohol. Council concensus is to look into it. City Manager Baugh will bring back for a Work Session.
Mayor Hurtt recessed the Work Session at 6:50 p.m.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hurtt called meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Invocation by: Pastor Curt Krohn, Faith Bible Church
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Carl Williams
3. Ambassador: Karen Kirby, Information Technology -
Karen Kirby has worked for the city for over seven years, the last five as the manager of the Information Technology Department. She has two sons, Chris, 17, and Tom, 15. She was married in May 2006.
A little-known fact – Often reads three books a week – simultaneously.
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of November 2006 Financial Report.
November 2006 Financial Report
2. Presentation of Light Up DeSoto Awards.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 12-05-06
12-05-06 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 - N/A
e. Library Board - N/A
f. Park Development Corporation - N/A
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 Helm, seconded by Councilmember Clardy.
Vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider Zoning Case Z-1087-06; an Amendment to the Avondale East Planned Development (PD-103) regarding Access and the Number of Lots; an area south of Pleasant Run Road and east of Abbott Avenue; consisting of approximately eight (8) acres and containing 20 lots; Applicant: DeSoto Pleasant Run, Ltd.; Owner: DeSoto Pleasant Run, Ltd. And Kathleen Hosek; and adopting Ordinance.
E.1. Management Report
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning and Zoning Manager, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Mayer.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the official record.
Motion to approve the item as presented with the stipulations noted in the staff management report, and adopting Ordinance 1701-06. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve the item as presented with the stipulations noted in the staff management report, and adopting Ordinance 1701-06. (Approved)
2. Consider Zoning Case Z-1088-06; an Amendment to Heath Creek West Planned Development (PD-105) in regards to a Site Plan for a Whataburger Restaurant on Lot 4; an area north of Belt Line Road and east of Elerson Road; consisting of approximately .97 acres; Applicant: Barrand, Inc.; Owner: Wal-Mart; and adopting Ordinance.
E.2. Management Report
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Edlyn Vatthauer, Manager of Planning and Zoning, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Councilmember Clardy left the dais at 7:24 p.m. and returned at 7:26 p.m.
Applicant, David Ray, 3066 Mt. Zion Road, Midlothian, Texas, and Don Turbeville, 111 Schley Road, Red Oak, Texas, introduced themselves to Council. Question from Mayor Pro Tem Waddle regarding landscaping along Belt Line Road.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Mayer.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the official record.
Motion to approve the item as presented and adopting Ordinance 1702-06. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Clardy.
Vote to approve the item as presented and adopting Ordinance 1702-06. (Approved)
3. Consider Zoning Case Z-1089-06; an Amendment to Silver Creek Meadows Planned Development (PD-93) regarding Phasing, Tree Survey, Detention Pond Location, and Area Requirements; an area north of Belt Line Road and west of Westmoreland Road; on approximately 71 acres of land and consisting of 157 residential lots; Applicant/Owner: Silver Creek Meadows, Ltd.; and adopting Ordinance.
E.3. Management Report
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning and Zoning Manager, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Comments from Councilmember Helm regarding the flood plain.
Comments from Councilmember Mayer regarding a FEMA regulated flood plain area and if they were proposing any modifications. Response from Managing Director Johnson.
Councilmember Williams comments regarding clear cutting of trees and a viable penalty to prevent it.
Mayor Pro Tem Waddle asked for confirmation that number of detention ponds was four (4).
Tim Coltart, Skorburg Company, 3838 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 1212, Dallas, Texas 75219, addressed Council stated they are proposing to save many more trees. They will be pushing dirt toward detention ponds for proper drainage. When they grade that side, they will lose trees on the up side. Ordinance states, the builder will be required to have certain caliper trees. He requested that they not be required to mark every tree. He stated that this is a very tight project for them and they are very excited to do it. They feel will be an asset to the City when the hike and bike trail is put through. They have done more than required and worked extensively with City staff and asked for the Council blessing on the project. Developer will be making pad sites for builder.
Councilmember Mayer comments regarding the grading of lots for drainage.
Engineer, John Younes, 3838 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 1212, Dallas, Texas, addressed Council. Teague Nall did a flood study and located the flood line. He stated it is a 100 year FEMA flood plain.
Comments from Tom Johnson comments in response to Councilmember Mayer's question regarding erosion issues to the small lots backing up to creek. Mr. Younes stated there will be retaining walls along that area.
Councilmember Williams comments regarding the requirement of retention ponds, a a definition of their site pads, and to clarify if builder will be required to do more grading.
Councilmember Mayer stated the builder will be doing mass grading just like on a number of other subdivisions. Mr. Younes stated that with this site differs from others as they will saving an extrodianary number of trees on site, Tree survey indicates that will be saving 240 trees within that 25 ft.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Ordinance into the official record.
Motion to approve the item as presented with stipulations from the Planning and Zoning Commission and adopting Ordinance 1703-04. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to approve the item as presented with stipulations from the Planning and Zoning Commission and adopting Ordinance 1703-04. (Approved)
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider Preliminary Plat P-296-06 for Silver Creek Meadows Phase 1; 41.7 acres, 81 lots; located north of Belt Line Road and west of Westmoreland Road; Applicant/Owner: Silver Creek Meadow, Ltd.
F.1. Management Report
Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning and Zoning Manager, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Clardy.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
Councilmember Sherman left the dais at 8:20 p.m. and returned at 8:25 p.m.
2. Consider award of bid for new website design, navigation and programming.
F.2. Management Report
Karen Kirby, Information Technology Manager, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Motion to to approve the item as presented. Moved by Councilmember Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Mayer.
Vote to to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
Councilmember Mayer left the dais at 8:26 p.m. and returned at 8:27 p.m.
3. Consider an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances for the Distribution of Funds to increase the amount at which manual signatures are required.
F.3. Management Report
Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Financial Services, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
City Secretary Shipman read caption of the Ordinance into the official record.
Motion to approve the item as presented the adopting Ordinance 1704-06. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve the item as presented the adopting Ordinance 1704-06. (Approved)
4. Consider approval of a Construction Contract in the amount of $211,234 with J&N Equipment, dba Atlas Equipment Company for the Cockrell Hill Lift Station abandonment project.
F.4. Management Report
Walter Shumac, City Engineer, presented excepts from the staff management report.
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)
5. Consider approval of a Construction Contract with Patco Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $1,250,893 for the Water and Wastewater Replacement Project.
F.5. Management Report
Walter Schumac, City Engineer, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
6. Consider approval of a Construction Contract with TMI Coatings, Inc. in the amount of $1,476,400 for the Repainting of the Parkerville and Parks Elevated Storage Tanks.
F.6. Management Report
City Manager Baugh discussed Regular Agenda Items F.6., F.7., and F.8. that are fundied through the Water and Sewer Budget.
Walter Shumac, City Engineer, presented excerpts from the staff mangment report.
Councilmember Helm question regarding the process of sand blasting and checking for cracks and weld failures. Mr. Shumac also stated that the sandblasting contract also provides for a containment area.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
7. Consider approval of a Construction Contract in the amount of $4,901,934 with XIT Paving and Construction, Inc. for the Widening of Parkerville Road Project.
F.7. Management Report
Walter Shumac, City Engineer, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Councilmember Mayer asked about the issue with the low bidder. Mr. Shumac explained the requirement that the mobilization charge can not be more than 5% of the base bid.
Councilmember Williams asked what the other underlying issue with a mobilazation charge if they stay within budget.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
City Manager Baugh stated that the amended budget will reflect these three additional projects in the allocation of fund balance in the Water and Sewer Fund.
8. Consider approval of a Construction Contract with Ed Bell Construction Company in the amount of $2,092,649 for the Westmoreland Road and Pleasant Run Road Intersection Widening Project.
F.8. Management Report
Walter Shumac, City Engineer, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Councilmember Helm commented that Ruby Young Elementary is in the process of an extensive remodel and next school year there will be an increase in traffic due to that enlargement and the Jr. High and housing addition that is opening behind the football practice field. There will be a tremendous amount of traffic that will potentially be using that area.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Clardy.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
9. Consider a Professional Services Contract with Freese & Nichols, Inc. in the amount of $25,700 for GIS Services for FY07, which will include the addition of Police Data on the iCommunities Website.
F.9. Management Report
Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Councilmember Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
10. Consider a Resolution authorizing the Cancellation of the January 2, 2007 Regular City Council Meeting.
F.10. Management Report
Mayor Hurtt 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)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
No items scheduled for this Agenda.
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
No additional requests were submitted by citizens.
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor and Councilmembers extended wishes for a happy holiday season. Councilmember Mayer said to "Drive Safely", Councilmember Clardy expressed a Merry Christmas, Happy Honica, Happy Quanza, Councilmember Helm said he felt that none of the District 2 residents would have been on Santa's Naughty List and he wished all citzens of DeSoto a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Councilmember Sherman acknowledged the DeSoto Eagles Football team for doing a great job and going a long way in the playoffs and wished the Cedar Hill Longhorns well in the State Championship. Mayor Pro Tem Waddle seconded all the Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday wishes and asked everyone to be mindful of those who are serving our Country at this time and are in harms way. Councilmember Williams wished the citizens of DeSoto a Merry and safe Christmas and to enjoy their family. Mayor Hurtt wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and "Bless you DeSoto".
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
No Executive Session items scheduled for this Agenda.
K. ADJOURNMENT
9:33
Mayor Hurtt adjourned the meeting at 9:29 p.m.
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