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A. WORK SESSION
Mayor Hurtt called the Work Session to order at 6:03 p.m.
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Review of Master Agenda by City Manager.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
3. Discussion of the estimated cost associated with the acquisition of Nance Farm site and buildings.
A.3. Staff Report
Lora Stallings, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager, presented the report.
4. Update on Reunion Park property.
Lora Stallings, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager, presented the report.
Mayor Hurtt recessed the Work Session at 6:59 p.m.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hurtt called the Regular Council Meeting of February 20, 2007, to order at 7:05 p.m. and announced that Councilmember Mayer will be absent for the meeting.
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Invocation by: Dr. Robert C. Simmons, Dallas First Church of the Nazarene
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Carl Sherman
3. Ambassador: Jane Bivens, Public Service Officer, Police Department
Jane Bivens is a Public Service Officer for the DeSoto Police Department assigned to Property & Evidence.
She is accountable for the control and maintenance of all evidence accepted by or stored in the Department’s property/evidence room.
Jane has been with the department for 9 years.
Jane enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, Johnny Sutton, daughter Danielle and many other family members and friends.
She loves to read, shop and cook.
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of CAFR Annual Audit.
Patrick Harvey, Assistant Director of Finance, presented the report.
2. Presentation of January 2007 Financial Report and First Quarter 2007 Investment Report.
January 2007 Financial Report - First Quarter Investment Report
Patrick Harvey, Assistant Director of Finance, presented the report.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 02-06-07
02-06-07 CC Minutes
b. Special Meeting - 01-30-07
01-30-07 Special CC Minutes - Charter Review Recommendations
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 - 11-06-06, 01-08-07
11-06-06 Park Development Minutes
01-08-07 Park Development Minutes
g. Planning and Zoning Commission - N/A
h. DeSoto Arts Commission - N/A
i. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - 01-04-07
01-04-07 KDB Minutes
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 Williams, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider Zoning case Z-1090-06; a General Retail Planned Development for Polk's View; an area south of Belt Line Road and West of Polk Street; on approximately 3.4 acres of land and consisting of ten lots; Applicant/Owner: Monte Anderson; and adopting Ordinance.
E.1. Management Report
This Public Hearing was opened at the City Council Meeting of February 6, 2007 and remains open - It was tabled for consideration at the next City Council Meeting of February 20, 2007.
Edlyn Vatthauer presented excerpts from the Staff management report.
Applicant Monte Anderson, 912 Ironwood, addressed Council and reviewed elevation drawings of the proposed project. He referenced the site plan and compared the Ordinance requirements of 3,800 sq.ft. of landscaping in the front of the building they will be providing 10,000 sq.ft. of front landscaping. Additional comparisons were made of required vs what they will be providing. He stated there is a typographical error on Page 4 of 11, Item 5, separation between buildings. To be consistent with the site plan, the figure should be 10’ instead of 16’. Mr. Anderson stated his Civil Engineer was in the audience if Council had any questions for him.
Councilmember Williams asked if this project was parrallel with the Onclave project. City Manager Baugh stated this is what was done for the Onclave at Thorntree and satisfied the requirement. Mr. Vatthauer agreed 16’ was a typo and would be corrected. City Attorney Smith said new copies of the exhibits need to be attached to the Ordinance. City Manager Baugh stated that as long as the flavor is maintained in the elevations, Mr. Anderson would not need to come back.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Clardy.
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 two (2) Planning and Zoning Commission stipulations and to also include the recommended language and exhibits as indicated by the City Attorney and to adopt Ordinance 1711-07. For clarification of the motion, City Attorney Smith stated the ’exhibits’ include the color drawings shown by Mr. Anderson, the correction to Section I. Item 5 for the 10’ separation between the buildings; and in Section M. Elevations, the buildings shall be designed and constructed substantially in accordance with the elevations attached as Exhibit H. Mayor Pro Tem Waddle asked if that included the stipulations for the fencing. City Attorney Smith confirmed it was included in Section N. Mayor Hurtt asked for confirmation that the Applicant does not have to come back to Council each time he brings in an occupant, provided it conforms with this document. City Attorney Smith stated that was correct unless the Applicant did something substantially different than what appears in the renderings. Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve the item as presented with the two (2) Planning and Zoning Commission stipulations and to also include the recommended language and exhibits as indicated by the City Attorney and to adopt Ordinance 1711-07. For clarification of the motion, City Attorney Smith stated the ’exhibits’ include the color drawings shown by Mr. Anderson, the correction to Section I. Item 5 for the 10’ separation between the buildings; and in Section M. Elevations, the buildings shall be designed and constructed substantially in accordance with the elevations attached as Exhibit H. Mayor Pro Tem Waddle asked if that included the stipulations for the fencing. City Attorney Smith confirmed it was included in Section N. Mayor Hurtt asked for confirmation that the Applicant does not have to come back to Council each time he brings in an occupant, provided it conforms with this document. City Attorney Smith stated that was correct unless the Applicant did something substantially different than what appears in the renderings. (Approved)
2. Conduct Public Hearing to receive public comment regarding amendments to the Home Rule Charter for the City of DeSoto and for the purpose of ordering a Special Election on proposed amendments.
E.2. Management Report
Motion and vote to open this Public Hearing was not audible to the City Secretary.
City Manager reviewed the Charter Review process.
City Attorney Smith reviewed Propostions 1, 2, and 3.
City Manager Baugh reviewed Propostion 4.
City Attorney Smith reviewed Proposition 5. (Note: The sound system malfunctioned and portions of his comments did not record.)
City Attorney Smith reviewed the process going forward.
Motion to Close this Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Clardy.
Vote to Close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Public Hearing conducted. No additional action required at this time.
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider an Ordinance calling a Special Election to place Charter Amendments on the ballot for the May 12, 2007 General Election.
F.1. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Councilmember Williams questioned the term limits amendment. He stated the Charter Review Commission’s vote was 10 in favor and 10 in opposition. He asked what had changed in the 10 year period or what had occurred to cause consideration of changing a system that has worked.
Councilmember Clardy stated that the City Council has the opportunity to hold positions on state and regional organizations but they can not progress with term limits. The positions are currently held by Cities that do not have term limits.
Councilmember Helm stated he feels that DeSoto is limiting itself with term limits and agrees with Councilmember Clardy. He feels it is in the City's best interest to remove term limits.
Mayor Pro Tem Waddle stated, based on his experience with the North Central Texas Council of Governments, it requires senority and those Cities without term limits have the opportunity to advance and serve in a leadership position. He feels the voters will determine the term limits of Councilmember.
Councilmember Sherman feels the 50/50 Charter Review Commission vote is a controversal issue. He feels that term limits shortens a long term vision. Voters will vote you in or out for term limits.
Councilmember Williams said he could appreciate the sentiment and it is worth debate. The City did not have term limits ten years ago, and that is a short span in the life of a City, coupled with a tie vote on the Charter Commission. Mayor Hurtt said it comes down to the citizens.
Additional comments from Councilmember Helm and Councilmember Clardy.
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the official record.
Motion to approve the item as presented and to adopt Ordinance 1709-07. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to approve the item as presented and to adopt Ordinance 1709-07. (Approved)
and one vote abstaining by Councilmember Williams.
2. Consider approval of a Resolution to order the General City Election for May 12, 2007 for the election of Mayor, Place 1, City Councilmember Place 3, and City Councilmember Place 5; and to enter into a Joint Election Agreement and Election Services Contract with Dallas County Elections Department.
F.2. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman provided information from the staff management report.
Motion to approve the item as presented and Resolution 07-01. Moved by Councilmember Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to approve the item as presented and Resolution 07-01. (Approved)
3. Consider Preliminary Plat P-297-07, Assured Hampton Addition; 7.00 acres, 2 lots; Located north of Parkerville Road and west of Hampton Road; Applicant: Shawn Valk, Owner: Don Valk.
F.3. Management Report
Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning and Zoning Manager, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Applicant Shawn Valk was in the audience and available for questions.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Clardy.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
4. Consider a professional service contract with Richard Perkins, P.E. to act in the capacity of Interim City Engineer for a period of time required to fill this vacant position.
F.4. Management Report
Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Dick Perkins was in the audience and available for questions.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
5. Consider authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Construction Contract with Turjac Construction, Ltd. In the amount of $782,651 for the renovation to DeSoto Central Fire Station.
F.5. Management Report
Fire Chief Fred Hart presented excerpts from the staff management report.
The Architect, General Manager, and Manager for Turjac Construction were in the audience and available for questions.
Motion to approve the item as presented in the amount of $826,030. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Clardy.
Vote to approve the item as presented in the amount of $826,030. (Approved)
6. Consider a Resolution authorizing the waiver of the collection of delinquent City taxes on Reunion Park (1124 Reunion Boulevard, DeSoto, Texas) and the subsequent conveyance of the property to the abutting property owners.
F.6. Management Report
Lora Stallings, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
7. Consider Amendment of Ad Valorem Tax Roll for Uncollectable Accounts.
F.7. Management Report
John Ames, Director of Taxation, presented excerpts from the staff management report to Council.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Clardy.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
8. Consider a professional services agreement with Birkhoff, Hendricks and Conway, L.L.P. in the amount of $49,500 for the Westmoreland Pump Station Expansion project.
F.8. Management Report
Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Motion to approve the item as presented in the amount of $51,500. Moved by Councilmember Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve the item as presented in the amount of $51,500. (Approved)
9. Consider Resolution to authorize publication of Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2007.
F.9. Management Report
Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
No items for this agenda.
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
Curtistine McCowan, 408 Deer Creek Circle, President of DeSoto Concerned Citizens, addressed Council to express appreciation to the Council and leaders of the community for all that they do to support the citizens of the community and their support of activities during African American History month. She commended the City of DeSoto for participation and calaboration on the presentation and unvailing of the Black History Stamp. Linda Norwood, DeSoto Postmaster, partnered with the City of DeSoto for the ceremony for the Ella Fitzgerald Stamp. She saw for the first time, all seven Councilmembers attending an unveiling ceremony. Other activities included the 9th Annual Gospel Fest featuring the High School Gospel Choir and special guest LeShondra Lee, a student from the Booker T. Washington School of the Performing and Visual Arts. The DeSoto Library, under the leadership of Managing Director Lucile Dade, is doing great work.
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Waddle read a letter from Edith Kent regarding the unveiling of the new DeSoto Senior Center Facility. A copy of the letter is an attachment with this item.
Councilmember Clardy commended two business owners of the community, Melinda May and Gail Lawrence, for receiving the prestigious Quest for Success awards given by the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce.
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
Mayor Hurtt announced that Council would recess from the Regular Session at 8:56 p.m., and after a short break, would reconvene into Executive Session.
1. Executive Session: Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Annual Performance Review of the City Attorney and Municipal Judge.
Mayor Hurtt convened the Council into Executive Session at 9:14 p.m., for the annual performance review of the City Attorney and concluded at 9:52 p.m. with no action taken or required. Council entered into Executive Session at 9:55 p.m. for the annual performance review of the City Municipal Judge and concluded at 10:20 p.m. with no action taken or required.
2. Action resulting from Executive Session regarding Personnel Matter.
No action taken or required.
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hurtt adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting of February 20, 2007, at 10:21 p.m.
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A. WORK SESSION
Mayor Hurtt called the Work Session to order at 6:03 p.m.
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Review of Master Agenda by City Manager.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
3. Discussion of the estimated cost associated with the acquisition of Nance Farm site and buildings.
A.3. Staff Report
Lora Stallings, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager, presented the report.
4. Update on Reunion Park property.
Lora Stallings, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager, presented the report.
Mayor Hurtt recessed the Work Session at 6:59 p.m.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hurtt called the Regular Council Meeting of February 20, 2007, to order at 7:05 p.m. and announced that Councilmember Mayer will be absent for the meeting.
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Invocation by: Dr. Robert C. Simmons, Dallas First Church of the Nazarene
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Carl Sherman
3. Ambassador: Jane Bivens, Public Service Officer, Police Department
Jane Bivens is a Public Service Officer for the DeSoto Police Department assigned to Property & Evidence.
She is accountable for the control and maintenance of all evidence accepted by or stored in the Department’s property/evidence room.
Jane has been with the department for 9 years.
Jane enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, Johnny Sutton, daughter Danielle and many other family members and friends.
She loves to read, shop and cook.
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of CAFR Annual Audit.
Patrick Harvey, Assistant Director of Finance, presented the report.
2. Presentation of January 2007 Financial Report and First Quarter 2007 Investment Report.
January 2007 Financial Report - First Quarter Investment Report
Patrick Harvey, Assistant Director of Finance, presented the report.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 02-06-07
02-06-07 CC Minutes
b. Special Meeting - 01-30-07
01-30-07 Special CC Minutes - Charter Review Recommendations
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 - 11-06-06, 01-08-07
11-06-06 Park Development Minutes
01-08-07 Park Development Minutes
g. Planning and Zoning Commission - N/A
h. DeSoto Arts Commission - N/A
i. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - 01-04-07
01-04-07 KDB Minutes
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 Williams, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider Zoning case Z-1090-06; a General Retail Planned Development for Polk's View; an area south of Belt Line Road and West of Polk Street; on approximately 3.4 acres of land and consisting of ten lots; Applicant/Owner: Monte Anderson; and adopting Ordinance.
E.1. Management Report
This Public Hearing was opened at the City Council Meeting of February 6, 2007 and remains open - It was tabled for consideration at the next City Council Meeting of February 20, 2007.
Edlyn Vatthauer presented excerpts from the Staff management report.
Applicant Monte Anderson, 912 Ironwood, addressed Council and reviewed elevation drawings of the proposed project. He referenced the site plan and compared the Ordinance requirements of 3,800 sq.ft. of landscaping in the front of the building they will be providing 10,000 sq.ft. of front landscaping. Additional comparisons were made of required vs what they will be providing. He stated there is a typographical error on Page 4 of 11, Item 5, separation between buildings. To be consistent with the site plan, the figure should be 10’ instead of 16’. Mr. Anderson stated his Civil Engineer was in the audience if Council had any questions for him.
Councilmember Williams asked if this project was parrallel with the Onclave project. City Manager Baugh stated this is what was done for the Onclave at Thorntree and satisfied the requirement. Mr. Vatthauer agreed 16’ was a typo and would be corrected. City Attorney Smith said new copies of the exhibits need to be attached to the Ordinance. City Manager Baugh stated that as long as the flavor is maintained in the elevations, Mr. Anderson would not need to come back.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Clardy.
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 two (2) Planning and Zoning Commission stipulations and to also include the recommended language and exhibits as indicated by the City Attorney and to adopt Ordinance 1711-07. For clarification of the motion, City Attorney Smith stated the ’exhibits’ include the color drawings shown by Mr. Anderson, the correction to Section I. Item 5 for the 10’ separation between the buildings; and in Section M. Elevations, the buildings shall be designed and constructed substantially in accordance with the elevations attached as Exhibit H. Mayor Pro Tem Waddle asked if that included the stipulations for the fencing. City Attorney Smith confirmed it was included in Section N. Mayor Hurtt asked for confirmation that the Applicant does not have to come back to Council each time he brings in an occupant, provided it conforms with this document. City Attorney Smith stated that was correct unless the Applicant did something substantially different than what appears in the renderings. Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve the item as presented with the two (2) Planning and Zoning Commission stipulations and to also include the recommended language and exhibits as indicated by the City Attorney and to adopt Ordinance 1711-07. For clarification of the motion, City Attorney Smith stated the ’exhibits’ include the color drawings shown by Mr. Anderson, the correction to Section I. Item 5 for the 10’ separation between the buildings; and in Section M. Elevations, the buildings shall be designed and constructed substantially in accordance with the elevations attached as Exhibit H. Mayor Pro Tem Waddle asked if that included the stipulations for the fencing. City Attorney Smith confirmed it was included in Section N. Mayor Hurtt asked for confirmation that the Applicant does not have to come back to Council each time he brings in an occupant, provided it conforms with this document. City Attorney Smith stated that was correct unless the Applicant did something substantially different than what appears in the renderings. (Approved)
2. Conduct Public Hearing to receive public comment regarding amendments to the Home Rule Charter for the City of DeSoto and for the purpose of ordering a Special Election on proposed amendments.
E.2. Management Report
Motion and vote to open this Public Hearing was not audible to the City Secretary.
City Manager reviewed the Charter Review process.
City Attorney Smith reviewed Propostions 1, 2, and 3.
City Manager Baugh reviewed Propostion 4.
City Attorney Smith reviewed Proposition 5. (Note: The sound system malfunctioned and portions of his comments did not record.)
City Attorney Smith reviewed the process going forward.
Motion to Close this Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Clardy.
Vote to Close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Public Hearing conducted. No additional action required at this time.
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider an Ordinance calling a Special Election to place Charter Amendments on the ballot for the May 12, 2007 General Election.
F.1. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Councilmember Williams questioned the term limits amendment. He stated the Charter Review Commission’s vote was 10 in favor and 10 in opposition. He asked what had changed in the 10 year period or what had occurred to cause consideration of changing a system that has worked.
Councilmember Clardy stated that the City Council has the opportunity to hold positions on state and regional organizations but they can not progress with term limits. The positions are currently held by Cities that do not have term limits.
Councilmember Helm stated he feels that DeSoto is limiting itself with term limits and agrees with Councilmember Clardy. He feels it is in the City's best interest to remove term limits.
Mayor Pro Tem Waddle stated, based on his experience with the North Central Texas Council of Governments, it requires senority and those Cities without term limits have the opportunity to advance and serve in a leadership position. He feels the voters will determine the term limits of Councilmember.
Councilmember Sherman feels the 50/50 Charter Review Commission vote is a controversal issue. He feels that term limits shortens a long term vision. Voters will vote you in or out for term limits.
Councilmember Williams said he could appreciate the sentiment and it is worth debate. The City did not have term limits ten years ago, and that is a short span in the life of a City, coupled with a tie vote on the Charter Commission. Mayor Hurtt said it comes down to the citizens.
Additional comments from Councilmember Helm and Councilmember Clardy.
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the official record.
Motion to approve the item as presented and to adopt Ordinance 1709-07. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to approve the item as presented and to adopt Ordinance 1709-07. (Approved)
and one vote abstaining by Councilmember Williams.
2. Consider approval of a Resolution to order the General City Election for May 12, 2007 for the election of Mayor, Place 1, City Councilmember Place 3, and City Councilmember Place 5; and to enter into a Joint Election Agreement and Election Services Contract with Dallas County Elections Department.
F.2. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman provided information from the staff management report.
Motion to approve the item as presented and Resolution 07-01. Moved by Councilmember Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to approve the item as presented and Resolution 07-01. (Approved)
3. Consider Preliminary Plat P-297-07, Assured Hampton Addition; 7.00 acres, 2 lots; Located north of Parkerville Road and west of Hampton Road; Applicant: Shawn Valk, Owner: Don Valk.
F.3. Management Report
Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning and Zoning Manager, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Applicant Shawn Valk was in the audience and available for questions.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Clardy.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
4. Consider a professional service contract with Richard Perkins, P.E. to act in the capacity of Interim City Engineer for a period of time required to fill this vacant position.
F.4. Management Report
Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Dick Perkins was in the audience and available for questions.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
5. Consider authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Construction Contract with Turjac Construction, Ltd. In the amount of $782,651 for the renovation to DeSoto Central Fire Station.
F.5. Management Report
Fire Chief Fred Hart presented excerpts from the staff management report.
The Architect, General Manager, and Manager for Turjac Construction were in the audience and available for questions.
Motion to approve the item as presented in the amount of $826,030. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Clardy.
Vote to approve the item as presented in the amount of $826,030. (Approved)
6. Consider a Resolution authorizing the waiver of the collection of delinquent City taxes on Reunion Park (1124 Reunion Boulevard, DeSoto, Texas) and the subsequent conveyance of the property to the abutting property owners.
F.6. Management Report
Lora Stallings, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
7. Consider Amendment of Ad Valorem Tax Roll for Uncollectable Accounts.
F.7. Management Report
John Ames, Director of Taxation, presented excerpts from the staff management report to Council.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Clardy.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
8. Consider a professional services agreement with Birkhoff, Hendricks and Conway, L.L.P. in the amount of $49,500 for the Westmoreland Pump Station Expansion project.
F.8. Management Report
Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Motion to approve the item as presented in the amount of $51,500. Moved by Councilmember Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve the item as presented in the amount of $51,500. (Approved)
9. Consider Resolution to authorize publication of Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2007.
F.9. Management Report
Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
No items for this agenda.
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
Curtistine McCowan, 408 Deer Creek Circle, President of DeSoto Concerned Citizens, addressed Council to express appreciation to the Council and leaders of the community for all that they do to support the citizens of the community and their support of activities during African American History month. She commended the City of DeSoto for participation and calaboration on the presentation and unvailing of the Black History Stamp. Linda Norwood, DeSoto Postmaster, partnered with the City of DeSoto for the ceremony for the Ella Fitzgerald Stamp. She saw for the first time, all seven Councilmembers attending an unveiling ceremony. Other activities included the 9th Annual Gospel Fest featuring the High School Gospel Choir and special guest LeShondra Lee, a student from the Booker T. Washington School of the Performing and Visual Arts. The DeSoto Library, under the leadership of Managing Director Lucile Dade, is doing great work.
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Waddle read a letter from Edith Kent regarding the unveiling of the new DeSoto Senior Center Facility. A copy of the letter is an attachment with this item.
Councilmember Clardy commended two business owners of the community, Melinda May and Gail Lawrence, for receiving the prestigious Quest for Success awards given by the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce.
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
Mayor Hurtt announced that Council would recess from the Regular Session at 8:56 p.m., and after a short break, would reconvene into Executive Session.
1. Executive Session: Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Annual Performance Review of the City Attorney and Municipal Judge.
Mayor Hurtt convened the Council into Executive Session at 9:14 p.m., for the annual performance review of the City Attorney and concluded at 9:52 p.m. with no action taken or required. Council entered into Executive Session at 9:55 p.m. for the annual performance review of the City Municipal Judge and concluded at 10:20 p.m. with no action taken or required.
2. Action resulting from Executive Session regarding Personnel Matter.
No action taken or required.
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hurtt adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting of February 20, 2007, at 10:21 p.m.
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