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A. WORK SESSION
Mayor Hurtt called the Work Session to order at 6:05 p.m.
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Review of Master Agenda by City Manager.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
Mayor Hurtt recessed the Work Session at 6:06 p.m. to enter into Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
1. Pursuant to Section 551.087 Texas Government Code - Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations: Deliberate regarding commercial or financial information from a business prospect and possible incentives for Project Huntington.
2. Action resulting from Executive Session.
Mayor Hurtt called the Executive Session to order at 6:07 p.m.
Roll Call: 21 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
Mayor Hurtt closed the Executive Session at 7:13 p.m.
Mayor Hurtt announced no action required.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hurtt called the meeting to order at 7:17 p.m.
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
Councilmember Clardy left the meeting before the Regular Session due to illness.
1. Invocation by: Karen Hollie, Johnson Chapel
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Waddle and assisted by Scout Troup 1 member Taylor Crisler.
Taylor Crisler, age 12, member of Scout Troup 1 is working on the Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge. The Crisler's have lived in DeSoto for nine years and Taylor's dad graduated from DeSoto High School.
3. Ambassador: Sharon Schauer, Southwest Regional Communications Center
Sharon
has been with
Southwest
Regional
Communications
Center
for the past 17 months as Communications Manager.
Prior to coming to DeSoto, she was the Communications Manager for Flagstaff PD serving a county bigger than the size of
Vermont
.
Sharon
has been in public-safety dispatching for the past 24 years.
She has also worked for several other 9-1-1 Centers including Irving, TX;
Cheyenne
,
Wyoming
;
Madison
,
Wisconsin
;
Waupun
,
Wisconsin
; and
Fond du Lac
,
Wisconsin
.
She has earned the certification of Texas Advanced Telecommunicator and NENA’s Emergency Number Professional.
Sharon
earned her Bachelor’s of Applied Arts & Science in the
School
of
Community Service
from the
University
of
North Texas
in
Denton
after being on the 17 year-6 college degree program.
She was born and raised in
Wisconsin
– thereby making her a Cheese Head and Packer Backer.
Her family and friends are now scattered throughout the
United States
.
She resides in DeSoto with her German Sheppard – Sasha.
Little known fact:
While serving as a volunteer Emergency Medical Technician for McFarland EMS in
Wisconsin
–
Sharon
saved a man’s life by performing CPR and defibrillating his heart when he went into cardiac arrest.
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of Police Department Accreditation.
DeSoto Police Department Accreditation
Mayor Hurtt acknowledged the efforts of the DeSoto Police Department and Assistant Police Chief Carl Smith comments
2. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing Annual Clean-Up.
Mayor Hurtt read and presented the Proclamation to Tracie Hlavinka, Community Initiatives Manager, and Keep DeSoto Beautiful Corporation Board members Patricia Davis, Elizabeth Green, and Wayne Valentine. Ms. Green encouraged the citizens to participate in the event. Ms. Hlavinka reviewed the schedule for the event.
3. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing Public Safety Telecommunicators’ Week.
Mayor Hurtt read and presented the Proclamation to Sharon Schauer, Communications Manager, Southwest Regional Communications Center. Ms. Schauer thanked her staff and said she was very proud of them.
Mayor Hurtt introduced Firefigher Joe Brown. Firefighter Brown presented a video on the DeSoto Fire Academy. and described the activities of the program. Certified Emergency Rescue Team (CERT) Fire Trainers Todd Spencer from City of DeSoto , Randal Jordon from Cedar Hill, and Travis Tooker from Duncanville were introduced. DeSoto participants in the audience were Gordy VanSteenberg, Shirley VanSteenberg, Marikay Dewberry on behalf of husband Donald Dewberry, and Chris Juhl were presented with Certificates of Completion for the CERT class. The CERT team members wear CERT green caps, shirts, and bag to be identifiable to the Firefighters. Comments by Gordy VanSteenberg.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 03-20-07
03-20-07 CC 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 - 02-26-07
02-26-07 DEDC Minutes
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 with correction to City Council Meeting Minutes of March 20, 2007, Page 6, for vote on Public Hearing E.2. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to Approve the Consent Agenda with correction to City Council Meeting Minutes of March 20, 2007, Page 6, for vote on Public Hearing E.2. (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider case Z-1096-07; S-215; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a 540 sq.ft. carport; location: 1201 Reedsport Place; Consisting of approximately 1 acre; Applicant/Owner: Fernando Rivera; and adopting Ordinance.
E.1. Management Report
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Linda Zombeck, Senior Planner, presented excerpts from the staff management report. and a slide presentation.
Mr. Rivera, representing his father Fernando Rivera, addressed Council and apologized for building the carport without a permit and requested that Council allow them to keep the carport.
Jan Haley, 1200 Reedsport Place, addressed Council stating she has lived at this location for the last 23 years. She stated on any given day there are 7-13 vehicles parked somewhere on that acre and feels that is not acceptable in a single family dwelling residence.
Paul Strange, 1136 Reedsport Place, addressed Council stating he agreed with the comments of Ms. Haley. He feels they should have obtained a permit before building. He said that burglar alarms go off at 3:00 a.m.
Daniel Page, 1200 Reedsport Place, has been in construction for 35 years and knows you must go through a permit process. They started with a patio cover and is framed up for doors and closed in; it is not a covered patio by any means. He does not go through the proper channels but should go through procedures that the law requires. He was shut down with the patio cover half- way built. He goes around the rules. He needs to understand that he has to go through the right channels.
Councilmember Mayer asked Ms. Zombeck if the current constuction has a permit and is being inspected. She was told that the current structure being added to the house has a building permit and is being inspected by a Building Inspector on a regular basis and the larger storage shed had a building permit when he built it. The other building is small enough that it did not require a building permit.
Councilmember Sherman questioned the number of vehicles on the property.
Councilmember Helm questioned if the case is turned down, will the land owner be requred to take down the carport and the buildings. Ms. Zombeck said only the carport because the buildings are there legally and the concrete is not an issue.
The applicant representative returned to the podium.
Mayor Pro Tem Waddle said he attended the the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for this item and there was no one there to speak against it, however, receiving more information tonight.
Daniel Page returned to the podium stating the job was shut down for over a month when they started building their house. Mayor Hurtt said that permit is not part of the case tonight.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the Public Record.
Motion to approve Zoning Case Z-1096-07 as presented with stipulations recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and adopting Ordinance 1716-07. Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to approve Zoning Case Z-1096-07 as presented with stipulations recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and adopting Ordinance 1716-07. (Approved)
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider case P-299-07; a Preliminary Plat of Stillwater Canyon Phase 1D; 8.4 acres, 16 lots; located north of Belt Line Road and west of North Laurel Spring Drive; Applicant/Owner: CL Texas, L.P.
F.1. Management Report
Edlyn Vatthauer presented excerpts from the staff management report and a slide presentation.
Russell Bantau, Representative for Winkelmann & Associates, 6750 Hillcrest Plaza Drive3, #100, Dallas, Texas, addressed Council and stated he was available for questions.
Motion to approve P-299-07 Stillwater Canyon Phase 1D as presented. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle.
Vote to approve P-299-07 Stillwater Canyon Phase 1D as presented. (Approved)
2. Consider case P-300-07; a Preliminary Plat of Stillwater Canyon Phase 1C; 24.16 acres, 88 lots; located east of Duncanville Road and north of Lakeview Drive; Applicant /Owner: CL Texas, L.P.
F.2. Management Report
Edlyn Vatthauer, presented excerpts from the staff management report and a slide presenstion
Motion to approve P-300-07 Stillwater Canyon Phase 1C as presented Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve P-300-07 Stillwater Canyon Phase 1C as presented (Approved)
3. Consider case P-301-07; a Preliminary Plat of Daniel Farms; 82.19 acres, 4 lots; located north of Danieldale Road and west of Bolton Boone Drive; Applicant: Dietz Engineering; Owner: Rose Pearl, Ltd.
F.3. Management Report
Edlyn Vatthauer, presented excerpts from the staff management report and slide presentation.
Dietz Engineerng representative in the audience.
Councilmember Mayer raised a question regarding drainage. Tom Johnson advised that drainage improvements that are proposed will occur on private property, the detention pond will be located on Tract 2 and drainageway that cuts through Tract 4. As Tract 4 builds out, the developer will plat the easements as they come forward. Councilmember Mayer stated there was drainage across there now that has to be taken care of and asked if easememts were being provided for that. Mr. Johnson said they will catch those as they bring the final plat forward. Councilmember Mayer said you can not accept the improvements until the final plat is filed. Mr. Johnson said the only improvements they would accept is Daniels Farm Road when they bring the final plat it. The dentention pond is on private property and they will use that as a water feature. the design of the detention pond is preliminary right now with the appartment complex and when they come in with the final plat for Tract 2 for the apartments they will capture the drainage easement as well as on Tract 4 as the easements cut across there they will capture the easements on that as well.
Mayor Pro Tem Waddle asked how wide the green belt is between the cemetary and the road. Tom Johnson said it was about 20 feet.
Tom Johnson followed up with Councilmember Mayer and stated that when the final plat comes forward on Tract 1, the City is working with the Developer for the final alignment for Danieldale Road and what the right-of-way needs will be. Likewise, when Tract 1 comes forward the City will capture the right-of-way on Danieldale Road and Bolton Boone Road which is needed to make it a safer and more improved intersection.
Tom Johnson stated that the developer was going to come forward with a gated community on Tract 1; Tract 2 will have multi-family; Tract 3 and Tract 4 will be medical offices. The developer also spoke about developing a Tract of land south of Danieldale Road, there is an absolute need to address Danieldale Road. He is hopeful that something would be done with the developer at that time.
Motion to approve Plat P-301-07 Daniel Farms as presented.
Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to approve Plat P-301-07 Daniel Farms as presented.
(Approved)
4. Consider a Resolution to name the Softball Complex at Moseley Park the "Randy Henderson Softball Complex".
F.4. Management Report
Chris Glover, Parks and Leisure Services, presented excerpts from the staff management report. Randy Henderson passed away the last weekend in July, 2006. He served 23 years in the Association and was President for 10 of those years.
Motion to to approve the revised Resolution 07-04 that meets the naming requirements. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Mayer.
Vote to to approve the revised Resolution 07-04 that meets the naming requirements. (Approved)
5. Consider an Ordinance authorizing the use of Temporary Business Signs.
F.5. Management Report
Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Councilmember Williams asked if the extension process invole having to come back before Council or is it automatic. Mr. Johnson said it would be brought back to Council.
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the public record.
Motion to approve Ordinance 1717-07 to authorize Temporary Business Signs. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Mayer.
Vote to approve Ordinance 1717-07 to authorize Temporary Business Signs. (Approved)
6. Consider a Resolution in support of the Acquisition of TXU Corporation by Investor Group led by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Company and Texas Pacific Group.
F.6. Management Report
Mayor Hurtt provided excerpts from staff management report prepared by Assistant City Manager Humble.
Kenneth Govan, TXU Electirc Delivery Company, soon to be Oncor Electric Company, addressed Council and was available for questions. Mayor Pro Tem Waddle asked for the status of the other area cities. Mr. Govan stated he met with the Mayors of the Best Southwest when in Austin for the Partners in Mobililty meeting. Mayor Tillotson of Lancaster and Mayor Greene of Duncanville have agreed to take it to their Councils. Mayor Franke of Cedar Hill was not in Austin but he has agreed to take it to his Council. Councilmember Sherman said since the plans are to terminate the original 8 coal units, what are the alternative energy sources they are looking at. Mr. Govan said it has not been disclosed, but the new sponsors have guaranteed to put in funding to research that. Councilmember Helm said when the buyout was announced, TXU said it would concentrate more on nuclear energy and asked what his though were. Mr. Govan said that was a subject he personally did not know about, but he would find out for him. Councilmember Helm commented that the nuclear generating plant in Glen Rose had been in operation for about 15 years. Mayor Hurtt said the old TXU was definitive against the possibility of the other way of building coal fire plants. The new investment group said they would investigate it further to possibly not have to go through the emissions on lignite burning coal which seem to be encouragnment to the coalition that this particular City joined and that was one of the requests made that this be explored harder before a definitive 'no' was made. He felt like this was a step in the right direction for the citizens. That seems to be one of the bigest concerns from this new acquision group. Mayor Hurtt's concern is that he feels that an energy shortage is coming to this area. He fears the brown-outs that may come. Mr. Govan said the sponsors are dedicated to find an even keel for both sides. Councilmember Mayer asked if this is part of a concrete proposal to shareholders or a contractural obligation to ensure this is going to happen? Mr. Govan said it was not a 'done deal' yet, but he is anticipating it will be a done deal.
Motion to approve Resolution 07-05 in support of the Acquisition of TXU Corporation as presented. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to approve Resolution 07-05 in support of the Acquisition of TXU Corporation as presented. (Approved)
7. Consider a Resolution authorizing continued participation with the Atmos Cities Steering Committee; and authorizing the payment of 10 cents per capita to the Atmos Cities Steering Committee to fund regulatory and related activities related to Atmos Energy Corporation.
F.7. Management Report
Lynda Humble, Assistant City Manager, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Motion to approve Resolution 07-06 authorizing continued participation with the Atmos Cities Steering Committee. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle.
Vote to approve Resolution 07-06 authorizing continued participation with the Atmos Cities Steering Committee. (Approved)
8. Consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Life Time Fitness for DeSoto to serve as host for a portion of the race course for the Toyota U.S. Open Dallas Triathlon on October 14, 2007.
F.8. Management Report
Toyota U.S. Open Dallas Triathlon
City Manager Baugh presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Motion to approve Resolution 07-07 authorizing City Manager to execute an agreement with Life Time Fitness to allow DeSoto to serve as host city for a portion of the racecourse for the Toyota U.S. Open Dallas Triathlon on October 14, 2007. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to approve Resolution 07-07 authorizing City Manager to execute an agreement with Life Time Fitness to allow DeSoto to serve as host city for a portion of the racecourse for the Toyota U.S. Open Dallas Triathlon on October 14, 2007. (Approved)
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
No additional request to speak cards submitted.
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
No items scheduled for this Agenda.
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hurtt announced an exhibit is on display in the City Hall Atrium. Zakee Iddean will lead a program on Wednesday, April 4th. A sculpture made from guns removed from the streets though the "buy back" program is on display. City Manager Baugh stated the date of April 4th was chosen by the group as that was the day Martin Luther King, Jr. was asassinated. They felt it was the appropriate date to unveil this project and acknowledge this tragic event in America.
Saturday April 14th will be the official City of DeSoto Easter Egg Hunt. April 14th is also the Annual Clean-up for DeSoto.
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hurtt adjouned the meeting at 8:54 p.m.
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A. WORK SESSION
Mayor Hurtt called the Work Session to order at 6:05 p.m.
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Review of Master Agenda by City Manager.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
Mayor Hurtt recessed the Work Session at 6:06 p.m. to enter into Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
1. Pursuant to Section 551.087 Texas Government Code - Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations: Deliberate regarding commercial or financial information from a business prospect and possible incentives for Project Huntington.
2. Action resulting from Executive Session.
Mayor Hurtt called the Executive Session to order at 6:07 p.m.
Roll Call: 21 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
Mayor Hurtt closed the Executive Session at 7:13 p.m.
Mayor Hurtt announced no action required.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hurtt called the meeting to order at 7:17 p.m.
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
Councilmember Clardy left the meeting before the Regular Session due to illness.
1. Invocation by: Karen Hollie, Johnson Chapel
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Waddle and assisted by Scout Troup 1 member Taylor Crisler.
Taylor Crisler, age 12, member of Scout Troup 1 is working on the Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge. The Crisler's have lived in DeSoto for nine years and Taylor's dad graduated from DeSoto High School.
3. Ambassador: Sharon Schauer, Southwest Regional Communications Center
Sharon
has been with
Southwest
Regional
Communications
Center
for the past 17 months as Communications Manager.
Prior to coming to DeSoto, she was the Communications Manager for Flagstaff PD serving a county bigger than the size of
Vermont
.
Sharon
has been in public-safety dispatching for the past 24 years.
She has also worked for several other 9-1-1 Centers including Irving, TX;
Cheyenne
,
Wyoming
;
Madison
,
Wisconsin
;
Waupun
,
Wisconsin
; and
Fond du Lac
,
Wisconsin
.
She has earned the certification of Texas Advanced Telecommunicator and NENA’s Emergency Number Professional.
Sharon
earned her Bachelor’s of Applied Arts & Science in the
School
of
Community Service
from the
University
of
North Texas
in
Denton
after being on the 17 year-6 college degree program.
She was born and raised in
Wisconsin
– thereby making her a Cheese Head and Packer Backer.
Her family and friends are now scattered throughout the
United States
.
She resides in DeSoto with her German Sheppard – Sasha.
Little known fact:
While serving as a volunteer Emergency Medical Technician for McFarland EMS in
Wisconsin
–
Sharon
saved a man’s life by performing CPR and defibrillating his heart when he went into cardiac arrest.
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of Police Department Accreditation.
DeSoto Police Department Accreditation
Mayor Hurtt acknowledged the efforts of the DeSoto Police Department and Assistant Police Chief Carl Smith comments
2. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing Annual Clean-Up.
Mayor Hurtt read and presented the Proclamation to Tracie Hlavinka, Community Initiatives Manager, and Keep DeSoto Beautiful Corporation Board members Patricia Davis, Elizabeth Green, and Wayne Valentine. Ms. Green encouraged the citizens to participate in the event. Ms. Hlavinka reviewed the schedule for the event.
3. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing Public Safety Telecommunicators’ Week.
Mayor Hurtt read and presented the Proclamation to Sharon Schauer, Communications Manager, Southwest Regional Communications Center. Ms. Schauer thanked her staff and said she was very proud of them.
Mayor Hurtt introduced Firefigher Joe Brown. Firefighter Brown presented a video on the DeSoto Fire Academy. and described the activities of the program. Certified Emergency Rescue Team (CERT) Fire Trainers Todd Spencer from City of DeSoto , Randal Jordon from Cedar Hill, and Travis Tooker from Duncanville were introduced. DeSoto participants in the audience were Gordy VanSteenberg, Shirley VanSteenberg, Marikay Dewberry on behalf of husband Donald Dewberry, and Chris Juhl were presented with Certificates of Completion for the CERT class. The CERT team members wear CERT green caps, shirts, and bag to be identifiable to the Firefighters. Comments by Gordy VanSteenberg.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 03-20-07
03-20-07 CC 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 - 02-26-07
02-26-07 DEDC Minutes
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 with correction to City Council Meeting Minutes of March 20, 2007, Page 6, for vote on Public Hearing E.2. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to Approve the Consent Agenda with correction to City Council Meeting Minutes of March 20, 2007, Page 6, for vote on Public Hearing E.2. (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider case Z-1096-07; S-215; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a 540 sq.ft. carport; location: 1201 Reedsport Place; Consisting of approximately 1 acre; Applicant/Owner: Fernando Rivera; and adopting Ordinance.
E.1. Management Report
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Linda Zombeck, Senior Planner, presented excerpts from the staff management report. and a slide presentation.
Mr. Rivera, representing his father Fernando Rivera, addressed Council and apologized for building the carport without a permit and requested that Council allow them to keep the carport.
Jan Haley, 1200 Reedsport Place, addressed Council stating she has lived at this location for the last 23 years. She stated on any given day there are 7-13 vehicles parked somewhere on that acre and feels that is not acceptable in a single family dwelling residence.
Paul Strange, 1136 Reedsport Place, addressed Council stating he agreed with the comments of Ms. Haley. He feels they should have obtained a permit before building. He said that burglar alarms go off at 3:00 a.m.
Daniel Page, 1200 Reedsport Place, has been in construction for 35 years and knows you must go through a permit process. They started with a patio cover and is framed up for doors and closed in; it is not a covered patio by any means. He does not go through the proper channels but should go through procedures that the law requires. He was shut down with the patio cover half- way built. He goes around the rules. He needs to understand that he has to go through the right channels.
Councilmember Mayer asked Ms. Zombeck if the current constuction has a permit and is being inspected. She was told that the current structure being added to the house has a building permit and is being inspected by a Building Inspector on a regular basis and the larger storage shed had a building permit when he built it. The other building is small enough that it did not require a building permit.
Councilmember Sherman questioned the number of vehicles on the property.
Councilmember Helm questioned if the case is turned down, will the land owner be requred to take down the carport and the buildings. Ms. Zombeck said only the carport because the buildings are there legally and the concrete is not an issue.
The applicant representative returned to the podium.
Mayor Pro Tem Waddle said he attended the the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for this item and there was no one there to speak against it, however, receiving more information tonight.
Daniel Page returned to the podium stating the job was shut down for over a month when they started building their house. Mayor Hurtt said that permit is not part of the case tonight.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the Public Record.
Motion to approve Zoning Case Z-1096-07 as presented with stipulations recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and adopting Ordinance 1716-07. Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to approve Zoning Case Z-1096-07 as presented with stipulations recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and adopting Ordinance 1716-07. (Approved)
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider case P-299-07; a Preliminary Plat of Stillwater Canyon Phase 1D; 8.4 acres, 16 lots; located north of Belt Line Road and west of North Laurel Spring Drive; Applicant/Owner: CL Texas, L.P.
F.1. Management Report
Edlyn Vatthauer presented excerpts from the staff management report and a slide presentation.
Russell Bantau, Representative for Winkelmann & Associates, 6750 Hillcrest Plaza Drive3, #100, Dallas, Texas, addressed Council and stated he was available for questions.
Motion to approve P-299-07 Stillwater Canyon Phase 1D as presented. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle.
Vote to approve P-299-07 Stillwater Canyon Phase 1D as presented. (Approved)
2. Consider case P-300-07; a Preliminary Plat of Stillwater Canyon Phase 1C; 24.16 acres, 88 lots; located east of Duncanville Road and north of Lakeview Drive; Applicant /Owner: CL Texas, L.P.
F.2. Management Report
Edlyn Vatthauer, presented excerpts from the staff management report and a slide presenstion
Motion to approve P-300-07 Stillwater Canyon Phase 1C as presented Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve P-300-07 Stillwater Canyon Phase 1C as presented (Approved)
3. Consider case P-301-07; a Preliminary Plat of Daniel Farms; 82.19 acres, 4 lots; located north of Danieldale Road and west of Bolton Boone Drive; Applicant: Dietz Engineering; Owner: Rose Pearl, Ltd.
F.3. Management Report
Edlyn Vatthauer, presented excerpts from the staff management report and slide presentation.
Dietz Engineerng representative in the audience.
Councilmember Mayer raised a question regarding drainage. Tom Johnson advised that drainage improvements that are proposed will occur on private property, the detention pond will be located on Tract 2 and drainageway that cuts through Tract 4. As Tract 4 builds out, the developer will plat the easements as they come forward. Councilmember Mayer stated there was drainage across there now that has to be taken care of and asked if easememts were being provided for that. Mr. Johnson said they will catch those as they bring the final plat forward. Councilmember Mayer said you can not accept the improvements until the final plat is filed. Mr. Johnson said the only improvements they would accept is Daniels Farm Road when they bring the final plat it. The dentention pond is on private property and they will use that as a water feature. the design of the detention pond is preliminary right now with the appartment complex and when they come in with the final plat for Tract 2 for the apartments they will capture the drainage easement as well as on Tract 4 as the easements cut across there they will capture the easements on that as well.
Mayor Pro Tem Waddle asked how wide the green belt is between the cemetary and the road. Tom Johnson said it was about 20 feet.
Tom Johnson followed up with Councilmember Mayer and stated that when the final plat comes forward on Tract 1, the City is working with the Developer for the final alignment for Danieldale Road and what the right-of-way needs will be. Likewise, when Tract 1 comes forward the City will capture the right-of-way on Danieldale Road and Bolton Boone Road which is needed to make it a safer and more improved intersection.
Tom Johnson stated that the developer was going to come forward with a gated community on Tract 1; Tract 2 will have multi-family; Tract 3 and Tract 4 will be medical offices. The developer also spoke about developing a Tract of land south of Danieldale Road, there is an absolute need to address Danieldale Road. He is hopeful that something would be done with the developer at that time.
Motion to approve Plat P-301-07 Daniel Farms as presented.
Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to approve Plat P-301-07 Daniel Farms as presented.
(Approved)
4. Consider a Resolution to name the Softball Complex at Moseley Park the "Randy Henderson Softball Complex".
F.4. Management Report
Chris Glover, Parks and Leisure Services, presented excerpts from the staff management report. Randy Henderson passed away the last weekend in July, 2006. He served 23 years in the Association and was President for 10 of those years.
Motion to to approve the revised Resolution 07-04 that meets the naming requirements. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Mayer.
Vote to to approve the revised Resolution 07-04 that meets the naming requirements. (Approved)
5. Consider an Ordinance authorizing the use of Temporary Business Signs.
F.5. Management Report
Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Councilmember Williams asked if the extension process invole having to come back before Council or is it automatic. Mr. Johnson said it would be brought back to Council.
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the public record.
Motion to approve Ordinance 1717-07 to authorize Temporary Business Signs. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Mayer.
Vote to approve Ordinance 1717-07 to authorize Temporary Business Signs. (Approved)
6. Consider a Resolution in support of the Acquisition of TXU Corporation by Investor Group led by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Company and Texas Pacific Group.
F.6. Management Report
Mayor Hurtt provided excerpts from staff management report prepared by Assistant City Manager Humble.
Kenneth Govan, TXU Electirc Delivery Company, soon to be Oncor Electric Company, addressed Council and was available for questions. Mayor Pro Tem Waddle asked for the status of the other area cities. Mr. Govan stated he met with the Mayors of the Best Southwest when in Austin for the Partners in Mobililty meeting. Mayor Tillotson of Lancaster and Mayor Greene of Duncanville have agreed to take it to their Councils. Mayor Franke of Cedar Hill was not in Austin but he has agreed to take it to his Council. Councilmember Sherman said since the plans are to terminate the original 8 coal units, what are the alternative energy sources they are looking at. Mr. Govan said it has not been disclosed, but the new sponsors have guaranteed to put in funding to research that. Councilmember Helm said when the buyout was announced, TXU said it would concentrate more on nuclear energy and asked what his though were. Mr. Govan said that was a subject he personally did not know about, but he would find out for him. Councilmember Helm commented that the nuclear generating plant in Glen Rose had been in operation for about 15 years. Mayor Hurtt said the old TXU was definitive against the possibility of the other way of building coal fire plants. The new investment group said they would investigate it further to possibly not have to go through the emissions on lignite burning coal which seem to be encouragnment to the coalition that this particular City joined and that was one of the requests made that this be explored harder before a definitive 'no' was made. He felt like this was a step in the right direction for the citizens. That seems to be one of the bigest concerns from this new acquision group. Mayor Hurtt's concern is that he feels that an energy shortage is coming to this area. He fears the brown-outs that may come. Mr. Govan said the sponsors are dedicated to find an even keel for both sides. Councilmember Mayer asked if this is part of a concrete proposal to shareholders or a contractural obligation to ensure this is going to happen? Mr. Govan said it was not a 'done deal' yet, but he is anticipating it will be a done deal.
Motion to approve Resolution 07-05 in support of the Acquisition of TXU Corporation as presented. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to approve Resolution 07-05 in support of the Acquisition of TXU Corporation as presented. (Approved)
7. Consider a Resolution authorizing continued participation with the Atmos Cities Steering Committee; and authorizing the payment of 10 cents per capita to the Atmos Cities Steering Committee to fund regulatory and related activities related to Atmos Energy Corporation.
F.7. Management Report
Lynda Humble, Assistant City Manager, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Motion to approve Resolution 07-06 authorizing continued participation with the Atmos Cities Steering Committee. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle.
Vote to approve Resolution 07-06 authorizing continued participation with the Atmos Cities Steering Committee. (Approved)
8. Consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Life Time Fitness for DeSoto to serve as host for a portion of the race course for the Toyota U.S. Open Dallas Triathlon on October 14, 2007.
F.8. Management Report
Toyota U.S. Open Dallas Triathlon
City Manager Baugh presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Motion to approve Resolution 07-07 authorizing City Manager to execute an agreement with Life Time Fitness to allow DeSoto to serve as host city for a portion of the racecourse for the Toyota U.S. Open Dallas Triathlon on October 14, 2007. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to approve Resolution 07-07 authorizing City Manager to execute an agreement with Life Time Fitness to allow DeSoto to serve as host city for a portion of the racecourse for the Toyota U.S. Open Dallas Triathlon on October 14, 2007. (Approved)
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
No additional request to speak cards submitted.
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
No items scheduled for this Agenda.
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hurtt announced an exhibit is on display in the City Hall Atrium. Zakee Iddean will lead a program on Wednesday, April 4th. A sculpture made from guns removed from the streets though the "buy back" program is on display. City Manager Baugh stated the date of April 4th was chosen by the group as that was the day Martin Luther King, Jr. was asassinated. They felt it was the appropriate date to unveil this project and acknowledge this tragic event in America.
Saturday April 14th will be the official City of DeSoto Easter Egg Hunt. April 14th is also the Annual Clean-up for DeSoto.
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hurtt adjouned the meeting at 8:54 p.m.
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