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A. WORK SESSION
Mayor Waddle called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Review of Master Agenda by City Manager.
City Manager Baugh reviewed a report for statistics of categories reported for Code Enforcement through the In Touch System.
Carolyn Campbell, Special Events Coordinator, and Kathy Maples, Public Information Manager, provided information on the 4th of July Fireworks to Music event to be hosted by the City of DeSoto in conjunction with the City of Lancaster. If it is detemined to be a rain-out, the event will be rescheduled for Labor Day Weekend.
City Manager Baugh stated the closing documents to purchase Nance Farm would be signed on Monday, July 9, 2007. It will take approximately six months to cleanup the property and make it presentable and also meet with the Mantlebrook Home Owners Association.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
3. A meeting of the DeSoto Industrial Development Authority, Health Facilities Development Corporation, and the DeSoto Housing Finance Corporation will be held in order to elect officers, approve minutes of previous meetings, receive report of treasurer, receive update on housekeeping items to be brought back for future board action, and other business.
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Click Here to View Housing Finance Corporation Meeting Agenda
Camelia Browder stated the Councilmembers were appointed as members of the three Corporations at the last City Council meeting. Meetings were held for each of the Corporations and City Councilmembers were appointed to serve as officers of the three Corporations. Camelia Browder will prepare the minutes for the meetings.
4. Informational briefing and discussion of Municipal Wireless.
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Karen Kirby, Information Technology Manager, provided a briefing with reference to the City Council Work Plan Goal 2.A. Research Municipal Wi-Fi. Concensus of Council to pursue additional research. City Manager Baugh stated it will appear in the Budget that City Council will receive this month and it will be included in the Work Plan for the 3rd. Quarter.
Mayor Waddle recessed the Work Session at 6:50 p.m. Council will reconvene into Regular Session in the Council Chamber.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Waddle called the Regular Session to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
NOTE:
DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH THE LIVE CAMERA, THE COUNCIL MEETING VIDEO RECORDING WAS DELAYED AND BEGAN 10 MINUTES INTO THE MEETING.
The Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and Ambassador portions of the meeting were not recorded.
1. Invocation by: Ouida Lee, Church of the Disciple
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Sandy Respess
3. Ambassador: Michael Laws, Fire Marshal
has worked for the City of
DeSoto
since November of 1984.
He started here as a Police Officer until November of 1985 when he tested for and was selected as the Fire Inspector.
Michael has been the Fire Marshal for DeSoto since October of 2003.
He received a B.S. in Police Administration from
Sul
Ross
State
University
in Alpine in 1976 and a M.S. in Criminal Justice from the
University
of
North Texas
in 2003.
Little known fact:
Michael and his family lived in
La Paz
,
Bolivia
for two years prior to moving to DeSoto.
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of Curtistene McCowan as the recipient of a 2007 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.
Mayor Waddle asked Ms. McCowan to join him at the podium and read the Texas House Resolution 1644 to the audience. Mayor Waddle also read and presented Ms. McCowan with a Certificate of Recognition from the City of DeSoto. Ms. McCowan thanked the City and made additional comments. Ms. McCowan received a standing ovation.
2. Mayoral Proclamation recognizing July 4th as Independence Day.
Mayor Waddle read a Mayoral Proclamation in recognition of July 4th.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 06-19-07
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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 - 05-29-07
Click Here to View 05-29-07 DEDC Meeting 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
a. Consider a Resolution authorizing the Application of a Grant from the Daimler Chrysler Corporation to fund Repair and Restoration of a 1948 Chrysler Desoto Automobile.
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4. Contracts and Agreements
a. Consider approval of Interlocal Cooperation Purchasing Agreement with the City of Fort Worth.
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5. Other Consent Items No items scheduled for this Agenda.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented and Resolution 07-18 for Item D.3.a. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy.
Vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented and Resolution 07-18 for Item D.3.a. (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider Zoning Case Z-1107-07; an Amendment to Silver Creek Meadows Planned Development 93 (PD-93) to eliminate a lot in Block A and to add a lot in Block B; an area north of Belt Line Road and west of Westmoreland Road; on approximately 71 acres of land and consisting of 157 residential lots; Applicant/Owner: Silver Creek Meadows, Ltd.; and adopting Ordinance.
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City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Public Hearing F.1.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy.
Linda Zombeck, Senior Planner, presented excerpts from the staff report and provided a slide presentation of exhibits.
Applicant John Unis 3838 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas, Tx 75219, addressed Council and discussed the 30" water line that was located outside the 15' easement; switching lots; and the side yard setback.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the public record.
Motion to approve the item as presented including the stipulations from the Planning and Zoning Commission and adoption of Ordinance 1730-07. Moved by Councilmember Valentine, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to approve the item as presented including the stipulations from the Planning and Zoning Commission and adoption of Ordinance 1730-07. (Approved)
2. Consider Zoning Case Z-1108-07; an Amendment to the Quorum Wheatland Medical Park Planned Development 125 (PD-125) to approve the Site Plan for Lot 5A and the amended Site Plan for Lot 2; an area south of Wheatland Road and east of Highway 67; on approximately 14.13 acres of land and consisting of four buildable lots; Applicant/Owner: Quorum Equities Group, LLC; and adopting Ordinance.
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City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Public Hearing E.2. and introduced Linda Zombec, Senior Planner, to present the item.
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Linda Zombeck presented the report and a slide presentation of exhibits.
John Rose, 16475 Dallas Parkway, Addison, Texas, representing Quorum Equities and also Accute Care Hospital, addressed Council to review the changes to the development. Councilmember Sherman asked about the restaurant pad sites. Mr. Rose said he is trying very hard to get just the right applicant into the space. Councilmember Sherman asked for confirmation that the name will be DeSoto Accute Care Hospital. Mr. Rose confirmed that the request had been sumitted with the correct spelling for DeSoto. Councilmember Respess referred to the application submitted to DEDC for a grant and asked if the changes would have any impact on the grant. Mr. Rose said if would be for the same use. Councilmember Valentine asked about the site plan recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission for the landscapting. Mr. Rose said they had no problems with them and were looking for low maintenance plants due to the location between fences. Councilmember Valentine asked about the Site Plans on the Hwy. 67 side. Mr. Rose will be bringing back to Council; it may be a restaurant or bank pad.
NOTE: DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH THE CAMERA, A PORTION OF THE DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER VALENTINE AND APPLICANT JOHN ROSE WAS LOST. IN ADDITION, THE MOTION AND SECOND TO CLOSE THIS PUBLIC HEARING WERE LOST. THE MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the official record.
Motion to approve this item as presented to include the Planning and Zoning stipulations and adoption of Ordinance 1731-07. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy.
Vote to approve this item as presented to include the Planning and Zoning stipulations and adoption of Ordinance 1731-07. (Approved)
3. Consider Zoning Case Z-1109-07; an Amendment to Section 38.2.D of the Zoning Ordinance regarding whether to allow a front facing garage that sits behind a porte cochere; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.3. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Public Hearing E.3
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Linda Zombeck, Senior Planner, presented excerpts from the staff report and a photo presentation of examples the Council approved at the last meeting on June 19, 2007.
Mayor Pro Tem Clardy askd for a definition of a porte cochere. Ms. Zombeck defined it as a covered entracnce leading through a building into an inner courtyard located behind the building. The definition is listed in the Ordinance in Section 1 referencing the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Section 38.2.D.
Councilmember Respess sumarized by saying, basically it needs to have a gate and this is just a housekeeping measure. Ms. Zombeck confirmed yes, because it is not currently permited.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
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 to include the Planning and Zoning Commission stipulations and adoption of Ordinance 1732-07. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to approve the item as presented to include the Planning and Zoning Commission stipulations and adoption of Ordinance 1732-07. (Approved)
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider Award of Bid for Water Meter Reading Electronics.
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City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item F.1.
Tonya Warren, Utility Billing Manager, presented the staff report.
Councilmember Williams asked if the City does not go to this sytem of meter reading, how many employees and over how many years. Manager Browder said they are already understaffed and one employee would be required very quickly and another soon after that. Councilmember Williams asked if the system would still require a drive by. Ms. Warren said yes it would but it would provide more flexibilitycould be done within a one month period because the system would archive the reading. Councilmember Respess asked how many meters were in service at this time and how many would be purchased under this program. Ms. Warren advised 15,000 were in service at this time and 2,000 units would be purchased under this program and be placed in areas that are difficult to read or a safety concern where there were no road shoulders. Councilmember Respess summarized by saying this is an addition to and an upgrade to the existing sytem. Ms. Warren said they would like to eventually get the entire City on a drive-by system. Councilmember Respess this system should eliminate a lot of overtime. Ms. Warren said their expectation would be to see a reduction in the overtime and not need to add addtional stafff. Manager Browder said it will not happen overnight because it will take time to get them in time, programed, tested and can not cut out of the budget right away. Councilmember Valentine asked if this would happen each year to achieve the end result, and if so, for how many years. Manager Browder said the plan was to spend about that much each year for the first 4 or 5 years, which would give enough concentration and speed in reading a portion of town, then they could eliminate a meter reader, but use that salary and benefit savings to buy more meter reading equipment and excelerate the program. Councilmember Valentine summarized by saying it will take more thanm 4 or 5 years to get to all the meters in the entire City. Manager Browder confirmed. Councilmember Sherman asked what the maintenance cost would be for the $89 units and what experience the vendor had with other Cities. Manager Browder said there is a 20 year warranty on the unit but the battery runs down when you test them. However, the radio has wire sysem and another battery can be inserted. A new battery would last 15-20 years and the cost of a battery is $7.00. Councilmember Respess said this is the start of a $1.6 million program that will last 8 years to upgrade and replace all our meters. Manager Browder said this is the electronics part and the meters will have a cost. Councilmember Sherman asked about the current meters that are old and they would need to be replaced anyway. Manager Browder said there is a 10 year recylce rotation or sometimes due to certain volumes the internal mechanisms in the meter will wear down and they would need to be replaced to keep the accuracy. Mayor Waddle asked if the price is locked in for the renewals. Manager Browder said if the vendor did not hold the price, the City would bid it again. City Manager Baugh said it is a per unit price.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
2. Consider an Ordinance amending the FY 2006-2007 Annual Budget to include allocation of fund balance to purchase the Nance Farm and create a budget line item.
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City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item F.2. and introduced City Manager Baugh to review the item.
City Manger Baugh reviewed the costs associated with purchasing the Nance Farm and amending the FY2006-2007 Budget.
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the official record.
Motion to approve the item as presented and the adoption of Ordinance 1733-07. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to approve the item as presented and the adoption of Ordinance 1733-07. (Approved)
3. Consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract to purchase the Nance Farm located at 1325 Greenbrook Drive.
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City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item F.3. and introduced City Manager Baugh to review the item.
City Manager Baugh reviewed the purchase process for the Nance Farm property and confirmed that only the property would be cleaned up at this time and nothing will be done to the house at this time.
Motion to to approve the purchase of Nance Farm located at 1325 Greenbrook Drive, DeSoto, Texas as presented and the adoption of Resolution 07-19. Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy.
Vote to to approve the purchase of Nance Farm located at 1325 Greenbrook Drive, DeSoto, Texas as presented and the adoption of Resolution 07-19. (Approved)
4. Consider a Resolution suspending the July 30, 2007 effective date of the proposal by ATMOS Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division to implement interim GRIP rate adjustments for gas utility investment in 2006; authorizing participation with the ATMOS Cities Steering Committee in a review and inquiry into the sufficiency of the filing and the basis of the proposed rate adjustments; requiring reimbursement of reasonable legal and consultant ratemaking costs.
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City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item E.4. and introduced Assistant City Manager Lynda Humble to present the report.
Lynda Humble, Assistant City Manager, presented excerpts from the staff report.
Councilmember Williams asked what happens after 45 days. Ms. Humble said the Coaltion will come back with their findings.
Motion to approve the item as presented and Resolution 07-20 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to approve the item as presented and Resolution 07-20 as presented. (Approved)
5. Consider approval of Professional Services Agreement with RTKL for parking lot redevelopment on east side of Town Center, Pleasant Run Road Streetscape Design from I-35 to Hampton and Pleasant Run/Hampton Road Intersection Streetscape Design.
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City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item F.5. and introduced Assistant City Manager Lynda Humble to present the report.
Assistant City Manager Humble presented excerpts from the report stating RTKL will be the guiding force to provide landscape architectural services for a cohesive look. She reviewed Tasks 1,2, and 3 from the report.
Councilmember Respess asked for confirmation that this is for the design that will dovetail with the new parking lot and entrance to the building and the Vision Project in the existing parking lot and intergrated. Ms. Humble confirmed and stated it would be timed in such a way that our citizens will begin to see improvement activity and a phased approach over the next year. It will spur excitment that things are changing and things are happening and be a reality.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Valentine.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
No items scheduled for this Agenda.
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
Zakee IdDeen, 811 Timberline Court, DeSoto, addressed Council to discuss family and the community's responsibility to ensure the children are being prepared to be socially accepted. He feels the job starts with the community.
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Waddle announced the appointments of City Council Liaisons to the City Boards and Commissions, DeSoto Entities, and Regional Organizations.
Mayor Waddle announced the Annual Board and Commission Fair will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 19th at City Hall. DeSoto will be hosting the July 4th Fireworks show this year with the fireworks at 9:30 p.m. and asked everyone to fly the United States Flag on the Country’s birthday. Councilmember Sherman wished Mayor Waddle a belated Happy Birthday.
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Waddle adjourned the meeting at 8:58 p.m.
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A. WORK SESSION
Mayor Waddle called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Review of Master Agenda by City Manager.
City Manager Baugh reviewed a report for statistics of categories reported for Code Enforcement through the In Touch System.
Carolyn Campbell, Special Events Coordinator, and Kathy Maples, Public Information Manager, provided information on the 4th of July Fireworks to Music event to be hosted by the City of DeSoto in conjunction with the City of Lancaster. If it is detemined to be a rain-out, the event will be rescheduled for Labor Day Weekend.
City Manager Baugh stated the closing documents to purchase Nance Farm would be signed on Monday, July 9, 2007. It will take approximately six months to cleanup the property and make it presentable and also meet with the Mantlebrook Home Owners Association.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
3. A meeting of the DeSoto Industrial Development Authority, Health Facilities Development Corporation, and the DeSoto Housing Finance Corporation will be held in order to elect officers, approve minutes of previous meetings, receive report of treasurer, receive update on housekeeping items to be brought back for future board action, and other business.
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Click Here to View Health Facilities Development Corporation Meeting Agenda
Click Here to View Housing Finance Corporation Meeting Agenda
Camelia Browder stated the Councilmembers were appointed as members of the three Corporations at the last City Council meeting. Meetings were held for each of the Corporations and City Councilmembers were appointed to serve as officers of the three Corporations. Camelia Browder will prepare the minutes for the meetings.
4. Informational briefing and discussion of Municipal Wireless.
Click Here to View Municipal Wireless Information
Karen Kirby, Information Technology Manager, provided a briefing with reference to the City Council Work Plan Goal 2.A. Research Municipal Wi-Fi. Concensus of Council to pursue additional research. City Manager Baugh stated it will appear in the Budget that City Council will receive this month and it will be included in the Work Plan for the 3rd. Quarter.
Mayor Waddle recessed the Work Session at 6:50 p.m. Council will reconvene into Regular Session in the Council Chamber.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Waddle called the Regular Session to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
NOTE:
DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH THE LIVE CAMERA, THE COUNCIL MEETING VIDEO RECORDING WAS DELAYED AND BEGAN 10 MINUTES INTO THE MEETING.
The Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and Ambassador portions of the meeting were not recorded.
1. Invocation by: Ouida Lee, Church of the Disciple
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Sandy Respess
3. Ambassador: Michael Laws, Fire Marshal
has worked for the City of
DeSoto
since November of 1984.
He started here as a Police Officer until November of 1985 when he tested for and was selected as the Fire Inspector.
Michael has been the Fire Marshal for DeSoto since October of 2003.
He received a B.S. in Police Administration from
Sul
Ross
State
University
in Alpine in 1976 and a M.S. in Criminal Justice from the
University
of
North Texas
in 2003.
Little known fact:
Michael and his family lived in
La Paz
,
Bolivia
for two years prior to moving to DeSoto.
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of Curtistene McCowan as the recipient of a 2007 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.
Mayor Waddle asked Ms. McCowan to join him at the podium and read the Texas House Resolution 1644 to the audience. Mayor Waddle also read and presented Ms. McCowan with a Certificate of Recognition from the City of DeSoto. Ms. McCowan thanked the City and made additional comments. Ms. McCowan received a standing ovation.
2. Mayoral Proclamation recognizing July 4th as Independence Day.
Mayor Waddle read a Mayoral Proclamation in recognition of July 4th.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 06-19-07
Click Here to View 06-19-07 City Council Meeting Minutes
b. Special Meeting - N/A
2. Acceptance of Board and Commission Minutes
a. Board of Adjustment - N/A
b. Building and Standards Commission - N/A
c. Civil Service Commission - N/A
d. DeSoto Economic Development - 05-29-07
Click Here to View 05-29-07 DEDC Meeting 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
a. Consider a Resolution authorizing the Application of a Grant from the Daimler Chrysler Corporation to fund Repair and Restoration of a 1948 Chrysler Desoto Automobile.
Click Here to View D.3.a. Management Report
4. Contracts and Agreements
a. Consider approval of Interlocal Cooperation Purchasing Agreement with the City of Fort Worth.
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5. Other Consent Items No items scheduled for this Agenda.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented and Resolution 07-18 for Item D.3.a. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy.
Vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented and Resolution 07-18 for Item D.3.a. (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider Zoning Case Z-1107-07; an Amendment to Silver Creek Meadows Planned Development 93 (PD-93) to eliminate a lot in Block A and to add a lot in Block B; an area north of Belt Line Road and west of Westmoreland Road; on approximately 71 acres of land and consisting of 157 residential lots; Applicant/Owner: Silver Creek Meadows, Ltd.; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.1. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Public Hearing F.1.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy.
Linda Zombeck, Senior Planner, presented excerpts from the staff report and provided a slide presentation of exhibits.
Applicant John Unis 3838 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas, Tx 75219, addressed Council and discussed the 30" water line that was located outside the 15' easement; switching lots; and the side yard setback.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the public record.
Motion to approve the item as presented including the stipulations from the Planning and Zoning Commission and adoption of Ordinance 1730-07. Moved by Councilmember Valentine, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to approve the item as presented including the stipulations from the Planning and Zoning Commission and adoption of Ordinance 1730-07. (Approved)
2. Consider Zoning Case Z-1108-07; an Amendment to the Quorum Wheatland Medical Park Planned Development 125 (PD-125) to approve the Site Plan for Lot 5A and the amended Site Plan for Lot 2; an area south of Wheatland Road and east of Highway 67; on approximately 14.13 acres of land and consisting of four buildable lots; Applicant/Owner: Quorum Equities Group, LLC; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.2. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Public Hearing E.2. and introduced Linda Zombec, Senior Planner, to present the item.
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Linda Zombeck presented the report and a slide presentation of exhibits.
John Rose, 16475 Dallas Parkway, Addison, Texas, representing Quorum Equities and also Accute Care Hospital, addressed Council to review the changes to the development. Councilmember Sherman asked about the restaurant pad sites. Mr. Rose said he is trying very hard to get just the right applicant into the space. Councilmember Sherman asked for confirmation that the name will be DeSoto Accute Care Hospital. Mr. Rose confirmed that the request had been sumitted with the correct spelling for DeSoto. Councilmember Respess referred to the application submitted to DEDC for a grant and asked if the changes would have any impact on the grant. Mr. Rose said if would be for the same use. Councilmember Valentine asked about the site plan recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission for the landscapting. Mr. Rose said they had no problems with them and were looking for low maintenance plants due to the location between fences. Councilmember Valentine asked about the Site Plans on the Hwy. 67 side. Mr. Rose will be bringing back to Council; it may be a restaurant or bank pad.
NOTE: DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH THE CAMERA, A PORTION OF THE DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER VALENTINE AND APPLICANT JOHN ROSE WAS LOST. IN ADDITION, THE MOTION AND SECOND TO CLOSE THIS PUBLIC HEARING WERE LOST. THE MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the official record.
Motion to approve this item as presented to include the Planning and Zoning stipulations and adoption of Ordinance 1731-07. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy.
Vote to approve this item as presented to include the Planning and Zoning stipulations and adoption of Ordinance 1731-07. (Approved)
3. Consider Zoning Case Z-1109-07; an Amendment to Section 38.2.D of the Zoning Ordinance regarding whether to allow a front facing garage that sits behind a porte cochere; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.3. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Public Hearing E.3
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Linda Zombeck, Senior Planner, presented excerpts from the staff report and a photo presentation of examples the Council approved at the last meeting on June 19, 2007.
Mayor Pro Tem Clardy askd for a definition of a porte cochere. Ms. Zombeck defined it as a covered entracnce leading through a building into an inner courtyard located behind the building. The definition is listed in the Ordinance in Section 1 referencing the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Section 38.2.D.
Councilmember Respess sumarized by saying, basically it needs to have a gate and this is just a housekeeping measure. Ms. Zombeck confirmed yes, because it is not currently permited.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
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 to include the Planning and Zoning Commission stipulations and adoption of Ordinance 1732-07. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to approve the item as presented to include the Planning and Zoning Commission stipulations and adoption of Ordinance 1732-07. (Approved)
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider Award of Bid for Water Meter Reading Electronics.
Click Here to View F.1. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item F.1.
Tonya Warren, Utility Billing Manager, presented the staff report.
Councilmember Williams asked if the City does not go to this sytem of meter reading, how many employees and over how many years. Manager Browder said they are already understaffed and one employee would be required very quickly and another soon after that. Councilmember Williams asked if the system would still require a drive by. Ms. Warren said yes it would but it would provide more flexibilitycould be done within a one month period because the system would archive the reading. Councilmember Respess asked how many meters were in service at this time and how many would be purchased under this program. Ms. Warren advised 15,000 were in service at this time and 2,000 units would be purchased under this program and be placed in areas that are difficult to read or a safety concern where there were no road shoulders. Councilmember Respess summarized by saying this is an addition to and an upgrade to the existing sytem. Ms. Warren said they would like to eventually get the entire City on a drive-by system. Councilmember Respess this system should eliminate a lot of overtime. Ms. Warren said their expectation would be to see a reduction in the overtime and not need to add addtional stafff. Manager Browder said it will not happen overnight because it will take time to get them in time, programed, tested and can not cut out of the budget right away. Councilmember Valentine asked if this would happen each year to achieve the end result, and if so, for how many years. Manager Browder said the plan was to spend about that much each year for the first 4 or 5 years, which would give enough concentration and speed in reading a portion of town, then they could eliminate a meter reader, but use that salary and benefit savings to buy more meter reading equipment and excelerate the program. Councilmember Valentine summarized by saying it will take more thanm 4 or 5 years to get to all the meters in the entire City. Manager Browder confirmed. Councilmember Sherman asked what the maintenance cost would be for the $89 units and what experience the vendor had with other Cities. Manager Browder said there is a 20 year warranty on the unit but the battery runs down when you test them. However, the radio has wire sysem and another battery can be inserted. A new battery would last 15-20 years and the cost of a battery is $7.00. Councilmember Respess said this is the start of a $1.6 million program that will last 8 years to upgrade and replace all our meters. Manager Browder said this is the electronics part and the meters will have a cost. Councilmember Sherman asked about the current meters that are old and they would need to be replaced anyway. Manager Browder said there is a 10 year recylce rotation or sometimes due to certain volumes the internal mechanisms in the meter will wear down and they would need to be replaced to keep the accuracy. Mayor Waddle asked if the price is locked in for the renewals. Manager Browder said if the vendor did not hold the price, the City would bid it again. City Manager Baugh said it is a per unit price.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
2. Consider an Ordinance amending the FY 2006-2007 Annual Budget to include allocation of fund balance to purchase the Nance Farm and create a budget line item.
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City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item F.2. and introduced City Manager Baugh to review the item.
City Manger Baugh reviewed the costs associated with purchasing the Nance Farm and amending the FY2006-2007 Budget.
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the official record.
Motion to approve the item as presented and the adoption of Ordinance 1733-07. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to approve the item as presented and the adoption of Ordinance 1733-07. (Approved)
3. Consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract to purchase the Nance Farm located at 1325 Greenbrook Drive.
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City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item F.3. and introduced City Manager Baugh to review the item.
City Manager Baugh reviewed the purchase process for the Nance Farm property and confirmed that only the property would be cleaned up at this time and nothing will be done to the house at this time.
Motion to to approve the purchase of Nance Farm located at 1325 Greenbrook Drive, DeSoto, Texas as presented and the adoption of Resolution 07-19. Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy.
Vote to to approve the purchase of Nance Farm located at 1325 Greenbrook Drive, DeSoto, Texas as presented and the adoption of Resolution 07-19. (Approved)
4. Consider a Resolution suspending the July 30, 2007 effective date of the proposal by ATMOS Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division to implement interim GRIP rate adjustments for gas utility investment in 2006; authorizing participation with the ATMOS Cities Steering Committee in a review and inquiry into the sufficiency of the filing and the basis of the proposed rate adjustments; requiring reimbursement of reasonable legal and consultant ratemaking costs.
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City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item E.4. and introduced Assistant City Manager Lynda Humble to present the report.
Lynda Humble, Assistant City Manager, presented excerpts from the staff report.
Councilmember Williams asked what happens after 45 days. Ms. Humble said the Coaltion will come back with their findings.
Motion to approve the item as presented and Resolution 07-20 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to approve the item as presented and Resolution 07-20 as presented. (Approved)
5. Consider approval of Professional Services Agreement with RTKL for parking lot redevelopment on east side of Town Center, Pleasant Run Road Streetscape Design from I-35 to Hampton and Pleasant Run/Hampton Road Intersection Streetscape Design.
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City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item F.5. and introduced Assistant City Manager Lynda Humble to present the report.
Assistant City Manager Humble presented excerpts from the report stating RTKL will be the guiding force to provide landscape architectural services for a cohesive look. She reviewed Tasks 1,2, and 3 from the report.
Councilmember Respess asked for confirmation that this is for the design that will dovetail with the new parking lot and entrance to the building and the Vision Project in the existing parking lot and intergrated. Ms. Humble confirmed and stated it would be timed in such a way that our citizens will begin to see improvement activity and a phased approach over the next year. It will spur excitment that things are changing and things are happening and be a reality.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Valentine.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
No items scheduled for this Agenda.
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
Zakee IdDeen, 811 Timberline Court, DeSoto, addressed Council to discuss family and the community's responsibility to ensure the children are being prepared to be socially accepted. He feels the job starts with the community.
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Waddle announced the appointments of City Council Liaisons to the City Boards and Commissions, DeSoto Entities, and Regional Organizations.
Mayor Waddle announced the Annual Board and Commission Fair will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 19th at City Hall. DeSoto will be hosting the July 4th Fireworks show this year with the fireworks at 9:30 p.m. and asked everyone to fly the United States Flag on the Country’s birthday. Councilmember Sherman wished Mayor Waddle a belated Happy Birthday.
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Waddle adjourned the meeting at 8:58 p.m.
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