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A. WORK SESSION
Mayor Hurtt called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Roll Call: 10 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Review of Master Agenda by City Manager.
City Manager Baugh reviewed the Master Agenda.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
3. Discussion of Nance Farm.
City Manager Baugh reviewed the Council tour of historial locations on Saturday, April 28th. City Manager Baugh said there were four (4) basic types of decisions to make. (1) Yes, we want to buy because of its intrensic and historic value; (2) It would make a nice backdrop for event venues and need to ask Mantlebrook Homeowners what their needs would be; (3) Need more information and define what information is needed; and (4) No, not interested. Council discussion followed. City Manager Baugh stated a community meeting would be held to ask their opinions and also would meet with the Mantlebrook neighborhood for their input. City Manager Baugh will investigate submitting earnest money and asking for extended closing period of 30-60 days with the owner. It will be brought to Council at the June 5, 2007 meeting.
Mayor Hurtt recessed the Work Session at 6:50 p.m., to attend the reception for outgoing Councilmembers.
Mayor Hurtt, Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, and Councilmember Mayer have reached their six-year term limits and were recognized with a reception to honor their years of service.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hurtt called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Invocation by: Kerry Moore, First Baptist Church
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Gordon Mayer
3. Ambassador: Patrick Brady, Fire Department
Patrick has been with the Fire Department for a year and a half and is looking forward to many more good years to come. Before working for the fire department he graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in psychology and was a Reconnaissance Infantryman in the Marine Corps. On his days off, Patrick enjoys competing in the triathlon, rock climbing, and hiking.
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Special presentation to the DeSoto Public Library by the DeSoto Masonic Lodge.
Lucile Dade, Managing Director of Library Services and Marikay Dewberry, Library Board Chair were presented a check in the amount of $500 from members of Masonic Lodge #1409. Lodge members conduct a barbecue fundraiser each year to collect money for donations for educational purposes.
2. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing Municipal Clerks’ Week (City Secretaries).
Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Waddle presented Proclamation to City Secretary Anell Shipman.
3. Presentation of the DEDC Second Quarterly Report.
Sandy Respess, President of DEDC Board of Directors presented the FY 2007 Second Quarter Report. DEDC Executive Director Scott Livingston assisted with the presentation.
4. Presentation of Retrospective 1998-2007.
City Manager Jim Baugh presented a retrospective of City accomplishments over the past nine years under the leadership of the departing Councilmembers - Mayor Hurtt, Mayor Pro Tem Waddle and Councilmember Mayer.
Assistant Fire Chief Smith presented Mayor Hurtt, Mayor Pro Tem Waddle and Councilmember Mayer with patriotic eagle statues in recognition of their years of service to the City.
Police Chief Brodnax presented Mayor Hurtt, Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, and Councilmember Mayer with honorary police badges in recognition of their service.
City Manager Baugh and City Secretary Shipman presented Mayor Hurtt, Mayor Pro Tem Waddle and Councilmember Mayer with a City of DeSoto crystal eagle trophy and presented Mayor Hurtt with a framed shadow box containing his official Mayoral gavel.
Councilmember Mayer provided comments on his 20 years in service to the City of DeSoto.
Mayor Pro Tem Waddle provided comments on his tenure.
Mayor Hurtt offered his comments regarding his nine years on the City Council.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 04-17-07
Click Here to View 04-17-07 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 - 03-26-07, 04-13-07
Click Here to View 03-26-07 DEDC Minutes
Click Here to View 04-13-07 DEDC Minutes
e. Library Board - N/A
f. Park Development Corporation - 10-02-06, 12-04-06, 03-05-07
Click Here to View 10-02-06 Park Development Corporation Minutes
Click Here to View 12-04-06 Park Development Corporation Minutes
Click Here to View 03-05-07 Park Development Corporation Minutes
g. Planning and Zoning Commission - N/A
h. DeSoto Arts Commission - N/A
i. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - N/A
j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A
3. Ordinances and Resolutions
a. Consider a Resolution supporting Legislation approving the creation of the University of North Texas College of Law.
Click Here to View D.3.a. Proposed Resolution
4. Contracts and Agreements No items scheduled for this Agenda.
5. Other Consent Items No items scheduled for this Agenda.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda as presented and adopt Resolution No. 07-12. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve Consent Agenda as presented and adopt Resolution No. 07-12. (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider Case Z-1097-07; a change in zoning from Light Industrial (LI), Single Family 12, and Planned Development 126 (PD-126) to Planned Development (PD-129) with General Retail Base Zoning for a tract of land located west of North I-35E and south of Pleasant Run Road; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.1. Management Report
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Clardy.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Linda Zombeck, Senior Planner presented excerpts from the management report.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Laura Hallmark, Administrative Assistant to the City Secretary, read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to approve the item as presented and adopt Ordinance No. 1719-07. Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle.
Vote to approve the item as presented and adopt Ordinance No. 1719-07. (Approved)
2. Consider Case Z-1099-07; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for Custom Personal Service Shop; located at 555 East Belt Line Road; consisting of approximately .46 acres and containing one lot; Applicant/Owner: Claude R. Stephens; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.2. Management Report
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Linda Zombeck, Senior Planner presented excerpts from the management report.
Mayor Hurtt provided comments on the no parking option due to its proximity to the school.
Councilmember Sherman suggested making the no parking issue a stipulation in the passage of this item.
Councilmember Williams asked Ms. Zombeck to clarify the number of parking spaces.
Councilmember Mayer stated that the parking restriction was a staff responsibility and it is not necessary to include it as a stipulation for passage of this item.
City Attorney Pete Smith confirmed Councilmember Mayer's comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Waddle asked if there was room to expand the parking lot.
Councilmember Clardy asked if the additional space was school property.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Laura Hallmark, Administrative Assistant to the City Secretary, read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to approve the item as presented and adopt Ordinance No. 1720-07. Moved by Councilmember Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to approve the item as presented and adopt Ordinance No. 1720-07. (Approved)
3. Consider Case Z-1101-07; a change in zoning from Office-2, Single Family 12 (SF-12) and Single Family 9 (SF-9) to General Retail (GR) for a 91.2 acre tract of land; located west of South I-35E and south of Belt Line Road; Applicant: Winkelmann and Associates; Owner: Jeff Williams; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.3. Management Report
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Mayer.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Linda Zombeck, Senior Planner presented excerpts from the management report.
Councilmember Williams asked for clarification regarding the timing of a Planned Development application to take place later as opposed to now.
Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning and Zoning Manager provided an explanation regarding the current number of owners and the difficulty anticipated in going through the Planned Development process with several owners. He explained there is a pending sale of all properties in question and the Planned Development application process would proceed at a later time with one owner.
Councilmember Clardy asked if negotiations were still in process for the sale of some of the properties.
Michael Clark, 6750 Hillcrest Plaza #100, Dallas TX of Winkelman and Associates reiterated Mr. Vatthauer's comments regarding delaying the Planned Development process.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Laura Hallmark, Administrative Assistant to the City Secretary, read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to approve the item as presented and adopt Ordinance No. 1721-07. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Clardy.
Vote to approve the item as presented and adopt Ordinance No. 1721-07. (Approved)
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider approval of an Annual Fixed Price Contract with APAC-Texas for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete.
Click Here to View F.1. Management Report
Matt Miser, Street Supervisor thanked Mayor Hurtt, Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, and Councilmember Mayer for their service and presented excerpts from the management report.
Motion to award Annual Fixed Price Contract for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete to APAC-Texas. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle.
Vote to award Annual Fixed Price Contract for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete to APAC-Texas. (Approved)
2. Consider an Ordinance of the City of DeSoto, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Section 3.901 "Fences".
Click Here to View F.2. Management Report
Jack Thompson, Building Official presented excerpts from the management report.
Councilmember Sherman thanked Mr. Thompson for assisting his family when a gas leak occurred at his home. He then asked for clarification regarding existing fences.
Mayor Pro Tem Waddle asked for clarification regarding requirements of size of replacing or repair.
Laura Hallmark, Administrative Assistant to the City Secretary, read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to approve the item as presented and adopt Ordinance No. 1722-07. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to approve the item as presented and adopt Ordinance No. 1722-07. (Approved)
3. Consider a Construction Contract with Peachtree Construction, Ltd. in the amount of $737,762.60 for the 2007 Street Reconstruction Project.
Click Here to View F.3. Management Report
Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services presented excerpts from the management report.
City Manager Jim Baugh offered comments regarding the General Fund Budget situation.
Mayor Hurtt commented on the condition of Ramblewood Circle.
City Manager Baugh provided comments on the City's street program.
Motion to award a Construction Contract to Peachtree Construction, Ltd. in the amount of $737,762.60 for the 2007 Street Reconstruction Project. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Clardy.
Vote to award a Construction Contract to Peachtree Construction, Ltd. in the amount of $737,762.60 for the 2007 Street Reconstruction Project. (Approved)
4. Consider a Change Order in the amount of $50,000 with Cheatham and Associates for Professional Services for the Water, Sanitary Sewer and Street Improvement Project in Country Place Estates.
Click Here to View F.4. Management Report
Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services provided excerpts from the management report.
Councilmember Williams asked for recordkeeping clarification.
City Manager Baugh provided comments on the sum balance of the change orders and that it was outside the scope of the authority of the City Manager.
Mr. Johnson explained that change orders were submitted on a regular basis, but the close timing and the sum balance of these change orders required presentation to the City Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Waddle commented on the convenience to homeowners of repairing all that can be repaired at one time.
Motion to approve a Change Order in the amount of $50,000 for Cheatham and Associates for Professional Services for the Water, Sanitary Sewer and Street Improvement Project in Country Place Estates. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Clardy.
Vote to approve a Change Order in the amount of $50,000 for Cheatham and Associates for Professional Services for the Water, Sanitary Sewer and Street Improvement Project in Country Place Estates. (Approved)
5. Consider approval of a Resolution to authorize an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County, District 3 for the reconstruction of Parkerville Road from Hampton Road to Westmoreland Road and from Cockrell Hill Road to the West City Limits.
Click Here to View F.5. Management Report
Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services provided excerpts from the management report.
Mayor Hurtt commented on the process of working with Dallas County.
Mr. Johnson explained that Dallas County Commissioner Price had made a commitment to the City of DeSoto for the completion of Parkerville Road. He agreed with the Mayor that "once the equipment is here - we want to keep it here".
Motion to approve Resolution No. 07-13, authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County, District 3 for the reconstruction of Parkerville Road from Hampton Road to Westmoreland Road and from Cockrell Hill Road to the West City Limits. Moved by Councilmember Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve Resolution No. 07-13, authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County, District 3 for the reconstruction of Parkerville Road from Hampton Road to Westmoreland Road and from Cockrell Hill Road to the West City Limits. (Approved)
6. Consider Resolution to Authorize publication of Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation in the amount of $5.9 million plus issuance costs for the Town Center Project and $1 million plus issuance costs for a new Public Safety Radio System for Southwest Regional Communications Center (SWRCC).
Click Here to View F.6. Management Report
Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance presented excerpts from the management report.
Councilmember Clardy asked for clarification regarding the Southwest Regional Communications Center (SWRCC) radio system.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 07-14 authorizing publication of Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation in the amount of $5.9 million plus issuance costs for the Town Center Project and $1 million plus issuance costs for a new Public Safety Radio System for Southwest Regional Communications Center (SWRCC). Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Clardy.
Vote to approve Resolution No. 07-14 authorizing publication of Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation in the amount of $5.9 million plus issuance costs for the Town Center Project and $1 million plus issuance costs for a new Public Safety Radio System for Southwest Regional Communications Center (SWRCC). (Approved)
7. Consider approval of a Resolution providing for reimbursement of expenditures from the proceeds of future debt obligations.
Click Here to View F.7. Management Report
Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance presented excerpts from the management.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 07-15 providing for reimbursement of expenditures from the proceeds of future debt obligations. Moved by Councilmember Clardy, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle.
Vote to approve Resolution No. 07-15 providing for reimbursement of expenditures from the proceeds of future debt obligations. (Approved)
8. Consider Authorization to amend Rate Structure of the Solid Waste Contract with Republic Waste Systems Ltd. d/b/a Duncan Disposal Company, Inc. to reflect Rate Increase for Solid Waste Collection and to Reflect Rate Increase of Waste Management d/b/a Skyline Landfill effective June 1, 2007.
Click Here to View F.8. Management Report
Lynda Humble, Assistant City Manager presented excerpts from the management report.
Councilmember Mayer thanked Ms. Humble for her work on this contract as well as other City contracts.
Mayor Hurtt commented on the efficacy and level of service of the current contract.
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)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hurtt commented on the success of the Star Search event and thanked Councilmember Clardy for her contribution of talent.
Mayor Hurtt urged everyone to visit the new City of DeSoto web site.
National Day of Prayer will be held Thursday, May 3rd in the City Council Chambers of City Hall.
Annual Senior TRIAD May 9th at Civic Center.
Mayor Hurtt reminded everyone of the voting schedule for early voting and Election Day.
May 15th Peace Officer Memorial Service at 9 a.m. at the DeSoto Police Station.
Dedication of the Dallas Old Red Courthouse Museum at 11:30 a.m.
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hurtt adjourned the meeting at 9:44 p.m.
Record of minutes for this meeting have been prepared by Laura Hallmark, Administrative Assistant/Public Records Coordinator as Acting City Secretary in the absence of Anell Shipman, City Secretary.
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A. WORK SESSION
Mayor Hurtt called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Roll Call: 10 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Review of Master Agenda by City Manager.
City Manager Baugh reviewed the Master Agenda.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
3. Discussion of Nance Farm.
City Manager Baugh reviewed the Council tour of historial locations on Saturday, April 28th. City Manager Baugh said there were four (4) basic types of decisions to make. (1) Yes, we want to buy because of its intrensic and historic value; (2) It would make a nice backdrop for event venues and need to ask Mantlebrook Homeowners what their needs would be; (3) Need more information and define what information is needed; and (4) No, not interested. Council discussion followed. City Manager Baugh stated a community meeting would be held to ask their opinions and also would meet with the Mantlebrook neighborhood for their input. City Manager Baugh will investigate submitting earnest money and asking for extended closing period of 30-60 days with the owner. It will be brought to Council at the June 5, 2007 meeting.
Mayor Hurtt recessed the Work Session at 6:50 p.m., to attend the reception for outgoing Councilmembers.
Mayor Hurtt, Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, and Councilmember Mayer have reached their six-year term limits and were recognized with a reception to honor their years of service.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hurtt called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Invocation by: Kerry Moore, First Baptist Church
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Gordon Mayer
3. Ambassador: Patrick Brady, Fire Department
Patrick has been with the Fire Department for a year and a half and is looking forward to many more good years to come. Before working for the fire department he graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in psychology and was a Reconnaissance Infantryman in the Marine Corps. On his days off, Patrick enjoys competing in the triathlon, rock climbing, and hiking.
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Special presentation to the DeSoto Public Library by the DeSoto Masonic Lodge.
Lucile Dade, Managing Director of Library Services and Marikay Dewberry, Library Board Chair were presented a check in the amount of $500 from members of Masonic Lodge #1409. Lodge members conduct a barbecue fundraiser each year to collect money for donations for educational purposes.
2. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing Municipal Clerks’ Week (City Secretaries).
Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Waddle presented Proclamation to City Secretary Anell Shipman.
3. Presentation of the DEDC Second Quarterly Report.
Sandy Respess, President of DEDC Board of Directors presented the FY 2007 Second Quarter Report. DEDC Executive Director Scott Livingston assisted with the presentation.
4. Presentation of Retrospective 1998-2007.
City Manager Jim Baugh presented a retrospective of City accomplishments over the past nine years under the leadership of the departing Councilmembers - Mayor Hurtt, Mayor Pro Tem Waddle and Councilmember Mayer.
Assistant Fire Chief Smith presented Mayor Hurtt, Mayor Pro Tem Waddle and Councilmember Mayer with patriotic eagle statues in recognition of their years of service to the City.
Police Chief Brodnax presented Mayor Hurtt, Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, and Councilmember Mayer with honorary police badges in recognition of their service.
City Manager Baugh and City Secretary Shipman presented Mayor Hurtt, Mayor Pro Tem Waddle and Councilmember Mayer with a City of DeSoto crystal eagle trophy and presented Mayor Hurtt with a framed shadow box containing his official Mayoral gavel.
Councilmember Mayer provided comments on his 20 years in service to the City of DeSoto.
Mayor Pro Tem Waddle provided comments on his tenure.
Mayor Hurtt offered his comments regarding his nine years on the City Council.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 04-17-07
Click Here to View 04-17-07 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 - 03-26-07, 04-13-07
Click Here to View 03-26-07 DEDC Minutes
Click Here to View 04-13-07 DEDC Minutes
e. Library Board - N/A
f. Park Development Corporation - 10-02-06, 12-04-06, 03-05-07
Click Here to View 10-02-06 Park Development Corporation Minutes
Click Here to View 12-04-06 Park Development Corporation Minutes
Click Here to View 03-05-07 Park Development Corporation Minutes
g. Planning and Zoning Commission - N/A
h. DeSoto Arts Commission - N/A
i. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - N/A
j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A
3. Ordinances and Resolutions
a. Consider a Resolution supporting Legislation approving the creation of the University of North Texas College of Law.
Click Here to View D.3.a. Proposed Resolution
4. Contracts and Agreements No items scheduled for this Agenda.
5. Other Consent Items No items scheduled for this Agenda.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda as presented and adopt Resolution No. 07-12. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve Consent Agenda as presented and adopt Resolution No. 07-12. (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider Case Z-1097-07; a change in zoning from Light Industrial (LI), Single Family 12, and Planned Development 126 (PD-126) to Planned Development (PD-129) with General Retail Base Zoning for a tract of land located west of North I-35E and south of Pleasant Run Road; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.1. Management Report
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Clardy.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Linda Zombeck, Senior Planner presented excerpts from the management report.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Laura Hallmark, Administrative Assistant to the City Secretary, read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to approve the item as presented and adopt Ordinance No. 1719-07. Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle.
Vote to approve the item as presented and adopt Ordinance No. 1719-07. (Approved)
2. Consider Case Z-1099-07; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for Custom Personal Service Shop; located at 555 East Belt Line Road; consisting of approximately .46 acres and containing one lot; Applicant/Owner: Claude R. Stephens; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.2. Management Report
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Linda Zombeck, Senior Planner presented excerpts from the management report.
Mayor Hurtt provided comments on the no parking option due to its proximity to the school.
Councilmember Sherman suggested making the no parking issue a stipulation in the passage of this item.
Councilmember Williams asked Ms. Zombeck to clarify the number of parking spaces.
Councilmember Mayer stated that the parking restriction was a staff responsibility and it is not necessary to include it as a stipulation for passage of this item.
City Attorney Pete Smith confirmed Councilmember Mayer's comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Waddle asked if there was room to expand the parking lot.
Councilmember Clardy asked if the additional space was school property.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Laura Hallmark, Administrative Assistant to the City Secretary, read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to approve the item as presented and adopt Ordinance No. 1720-07. Moved by Councilmember Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to approve the item as presented and adopt Ordinance No. 1720-07. (Approved)
3. Consider Case Z-1101-07; a change in zoning from Office-2, Single Family 12 (SF-12) and Single Family 9 (SF-9) to General Retail (GR) for a 91.2 acre tract of land; located west of South I-35E and south of Belt Line Road; Applicant: Winkelmann and Associates; Owner: Jeff Williams; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.3. Management Report
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Mayer.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Linda Zombeck, Senior Planner presented excerpts from the management report.
Councilmember Williams asked for clarification regarding the timing of a Planned Development application to take place later as opposed to now.
Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning and Zoning Manager provided an explanation regarding the current number of owners and the difficulty anticipated in going through the Planned Development process with several owners. He explained there is a pending sale of all properties in question and the Planned Development application process would proceed at a later time with one owner.
Councilmember Clardy asked if negotiations were still in process for the sale of some of the properties.
Michael Clark, 6750 Hillcrest Plaza #100, Dallas TX of Winkelman and Associates reiterated Mr. Vatthauer's comments regarding delaying the Planned Development process.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Laura Hallmark, Administrative Assistant to the City Secretary, read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to approve the item as presented and adopt Ordinance No. 1721-07. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Clardy.
Vote to approve the item as presented and adopt Ordinance No. 1721-07. (Approved)
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider approval of an Annual Fixed Price Contract with APAC-Texas for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete.
Click Here to View F.1. Management Report
Matt Miser, Street Supervisor thanked Mayor Hurtt, Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, and Councilmember Mayer for their service and presented excerpts from the management report.
Motion to award Annual Fixed Price Contract for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete to APAC-Texas. Moved by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle.
Vote to award Annual Fixed Price Contract for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete to APAC-Texas. (Approved)
2. Consider an Ordinance of the City of DeSoto, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Section 3.901 "Fences".
Click Here to View F.2. Management Report
Jack Thompson, Building Official presented excerpts from the management report.
Councilmember Sherman thanked Mr. Thompson for assisting his family when a gas leak occurred at his home. He then asked for clarification regarding existing fences.
Mayor Pro Tem Waddle asked for clarification regarding requirements of size of replacing or repair.
Laura Hallmark, Administrative Assistant to the City Secretary, read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to approve the item as presented and adopt Ordinance No. 1722-07. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to approve the item as presented and adopt Ordinance No. 1722-07. (Approved)
3. Consider a Construction Contract with Peachtree Construction, Ltd. in the amount of $737,762.60 for the 2007 Street Reconstruction Project.
Click Here to View F.3. Management Report
Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services presented excerpts from the management report.
City Manager Jim Baugh offered comments regarding the General Fund Budget situation.
Mayor Hurtt commented on the condition of Ramblewood Circle.
City Manager Baugh provided comments on the City's street program.
Motion to award a Construction Contract to Peachtree Construction, Ltd. in the amount of $737,762.60 for the 2007 Street Reconstruction Project. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Clardy.
Vote to award a Construction Contract to Peachtree Construction, Ltd. in the amount of $737,762.60 for the 2007 Street Reconstruction Project. (Approved)
4. Consider a Change Order in the amount of $50,000 with Cheatham and Associates for Professional Services for the Water, Sanitary Sewer and Street Improvement Project in Country Place Estates.
Click Here to View F.4. Management Report
Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services provided excerpts from the management report.
Councilmember Williams asked for recordkeeping clarification.
City Manager Baugh provided comments on the sum balance of the change orders and that it was outside the scope of the authority of the City Manager.
Mr. Johnson explained that change orders were submitted on a regular basis, but the close timing and the sum balance of these change orders required presentation to the City Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Waddle commented on the convenience to homeowners of repairing all that can be repaired at one time.
Motion to approve a Change Order in the amount of $50,000 for Cheatham and Associates for Professional Services for the Water, Sanitary Sewer and Street Improvement Project in Country Place Estates. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle, seconded by Councilmember Clardy.
Vote to approve a Change Order in the amount of $50,000 for Cheatham and Associates for Professional Services for the Water, Sanitary Sewer and Street Improvement Project in Country Place Estates. (Approved)
5. Consider approval of a Resolution to authorize an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County, District 3 for the reconstruction of Parkerville Road from Hampton Road to Westmoreland Road and from Cockrell Hill Road to the West City Limits.
Click Here to View F.5. Management Report
Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services provided excerpts from the management report.
Mayor Hurtt commented on the process of working with Dallas County.
Mr. Johnson explained that Dallas County Commissioner Price had made a commitment to the City of DeSoto for the completion of Parkerville Road. He agreed with the Mayor that "once the equipment is here - we want to keep it here".
Motion to approve Resolution No. 07-13, authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County, District 3 for the reconstruction of Parkerville Road from Hampton Road to Westmoreland Road and from Cockrell Hill Road to the West City Limits. Moved by Councilmember Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve Resolution No. 07-13, authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County, District 3 for the reconstruction of Parkerville Road from Hampton Road to Westmoreland Road and from Cockrell Hill Road to the West City Limits. (Approved)
6. Consider Resolution to Authorize publication of Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation in the amount of $5.9 million plus issuance costs for the Town Center Project and $1 million plus issuance costs for a new Public Safety Radio System for Southwest Regional Communications Center (SWRCC).
Click Here to View F.6. Management Report
Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance presented excerpts from the management report.
Councilmember Clardy asked for clarification regarding the Southwest Regional Communications Center (SWRCC) radio system.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 07-14 authorizing publication of Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation in the amount of $5.9 million plus issuance costs for the Town Center Project and $1 million plus issuance costs for a new Public Safety Radio System for Southwest Regional Communications Center (SWRCC). Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Clardy.
Vote to approve Resolution No. 07-14 authorizing publication of Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation in the amount of $5.9 million plus issuance costs for the Town Center Project and $1 million plus issuance costs for a new Public Safety Radio System for Southwest Regional Communications Center (SWRCC). (Approved)
7. Consider approval of a Resolution providing for reimbursement of expenditures from the proceeds of future debt obligations.
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Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance presented excerpts from the management.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 07-15 providing for reimbursement of expenditures from the proceeds of future debt obligations. Moved by Councilmember Clardy, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waddle.
Vote to approve Resolution No. 07-15 providing for reimbursement of expenditures from the proceeds of future debt obligations. (Approved)
8. Consider Authorization to amend Rate Structure of the Solid Waste Contract with Republic Waste Systems Ltd. d/b/a Duncan Disposal Company, Inc. to reflect Rate Increase for Solid Waste Collection and to Reflect Rate Increase of Waste Management d/b/a Skyline Landfill effective June 1, 2007.
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Lynda Humble, Assistant City Manager presented excerpts from the management report.
Councilmember Mayer thanked Ms. Humble for her work on this contract as well as other City contracts.
Mayor Hurtt commented on the efficacy and level of service of the current contract.
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)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hurtt commented on the success of the Star Search event and thanked Councilmember Clardy for her contribution of talent.
Mayor Hurtt urged everyone to visit the new City of DeSoto web site.
National Day of Prayer will be held Thursday, May 3rd in the City Council Chambers of City Hall.
Annual Senior TRIAD May 9th at Civic Center.
Mayor Hurtt reminded everyone of the voting schedule for early voting and Election Day.
May 15th Peace Officer Memorial Service at 9 a.m. at the DeSoto Police Station.
Dedication of the Dallas Old Red Courthouse Museum at 11:30 a.m.
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hurtt adjourned the meeting at 9:44 p.m.
Record of minutes for this meeting have been prepared by Laura Hallmark, Administrative Assistant/Public Records Coordinator as Acting City Secretary in the absence of Anell Shipman, City Secretary.
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