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A. WORK SESSION
Mayor Waddle called the Work Session 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 distributed a revised copy of City of DeSoto 2007-2008 Goals and Objectives dated August 21, 2007. An additional $7,500.00 was added to the City Council Budget for FY2007-2008 for Goal 7.E.
City Secretary Shipman distributed a memo to Council regarding the status of a new voting location for the City of DeSoto for calendar year 2008. Due to the Town Center Project construction and removal of the main parking area in front of City Hall, the current Dallas County Elections Department Voting Location will not be accessible to the voters during 2008. The City Secretary is working with the DeSoto Independent School District to find a suitable location that will be large enough to accommodate the voting equipment, judges, and voters. The additional requirements for the location would be sufficient parking, wheelchair accessible, access for persons with disabilities, a separate entrance, and an area that can be locked for the entire voting period.
City Manager Baugh stated that a Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and the DeSoto Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors is rescheduled to October 4, 2007.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
3. Discussion of an Alley Repair & Replacement Program.
Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, introduced Matt Miser, Street Supervisor, to present the report. Mr. Miser provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding Work Plan Item 4.I. Review cost of the Alley Maintenenance Program. A copy of the presentation is attached to this document.
4. Discussion of the desirability of a Feasibility Study of Centre Park Plaza (a portion of existing PD 20).
Scott Livingston, Executive Director, DeSoto Economic Development Corporation, provided a copy of a study mailed to proposed Consultants to bid on the RFP for the Centre Park Feasibility Study. He stated that five (5) proposals were received. Discussion followed.
Mayor Waddle recessed the Work Session at 7:02 p.m. Council will reconvene into Regular Session following a short break.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
Mayor Waddle called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
1. Invocation by: Reverend Oscar Epps
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Denise Valentine
3. Ambassador: Brandi Hodges, Municipal Court -
Brandi has been with the City of
DeSoto
, most recently, as a Deputy Court Clerk since February, 2006.
Brandi moved to DeSoto in 1979 and graduated from
DeSoto
High School
in 1991.
Upon graduation from
Cedar
Valley
Law
Enforcement
Academy
with a Texas Peace Officers License in 1994, she began working for the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department as a jailer and eventually worked her way up to Sheriff’s Deputy on Patrol.
In 1998, she began working for the City of DeSoto as a police & fire dispatcher and stayed in that position until 2004, when she left to work in the Municipal Court at Glenn Heights.
She currently holds a State of Texas Level 1 Certification as a Municipal Court Clerk and hopes to achieve Level 2 and eventually Level 3.
She likes to travel, especially cruises, likes to read and spend time with family and friends.
She and her husband of 2 ½ years are the proud parents of a cat named Purrsia.
She and her husband are foster parents and enjoy giving their time and love to needy children.
They hope to adopt one of these days.
C. PRESENTATIONS
2. Update from Best Southwest Chamber of Commerce Partnership.
Note: Item C.2. presented first. Fred Orr, served on the City Council in 1964, addressed Council on behalf of the Best Southwest Chamber of Commerce Partnership, Inc. Mr. Orr recognized Councilmember Sherman who is also the Chairman of the BSW Chamber Partnership. Steve Smith, Corporate Secretary, was available in the audience for questions from Council. A BSW packet of information was distributed to Council.
Councilmember Sherman said it is an honor and pleasure to serve on the BSW Chambers. Steve Smith said it was important for the Council to continue to participate in the BSW breakfasts.
1. Presentation of July 2007 Financial Report and Third Quarter 2007 Investment Report.
Click Here to View July 2007 Financial Report
Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, presented the report.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
City Secretary Shipman identified the items for consideration on the Consent Agenda.
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 07-17-07, 08-07-07
Click Here to View 07-17-07 City Council Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 08-07-07 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 - 06-25-07, 07-13-07
Click Here to View 06-25-07 DEDC Minutes
Click Here to View 07-13-07 DEDC Minutes
e. Library Board - 07-05-07
Click Here to View 07-05-07 Library Board Minutes
f. Park Development Corporation - 06-04-07
Click Here to View 06-04-07 Park Development Minutes
g. Planning and Zoning Commission - N/A
h. DeSoto Arts Commission - N/A
i. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - 06-07-07
Click Here to View 06-07-07 KDB Minutes
j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A
3. Ordinances and Resolutions No items scheduled for this Agenda.
4. Contracts and Agreements No items scheduled for this Agenda.
5. Other Consent Items No items scheduled for this Agenda.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Conduct first Public Hearing on the Proposed 2007-2008 Budget, Work Plan for FY 2007-2008, and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
Click Here to View E.1. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Public Hearing E.1. into the offficial record and introduced Camelia Browder, Finance Director to present the report.
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Valentine.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Camelia Browder, Finance Director, presented the item.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
2. Conduct first Public Hearing on the Proposed 2007 Tax Rate.
Click Here to View E.2. Management Report
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Camelia Browder, Finance Manager, presented the report to Council.
Frank Morris, 138 Sandy Creek Drive, DeSoto, addressed Council stating this City has done well in keeping up City services. The tax rate has not done well. His concern is that the development policies of this City have not had the interest of the majority of residential property taxpayers as the prime concern or prime beneficiary.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
3. Consider Zoning Case Z-1117-07; an Amendment to the Quorum Wheatland Medical Park Planned Development 125 (PD-125); to split Lot 3 into Lots 3A and 3B and approve the Site Plan for Lot 3A; an area south of Wheatland Road and east of Highway 67; on approximately 14.13 acres of land and consisting of four (4) buildable lots; Applicant: Atlantic Hotels Group; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.3. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Public Hearing E.3. into the official record and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning and Zoning Manager.
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Valentine.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Edlyn Vatthauer presented the item to Council.
Councilmemer Respess inquired about the height of the sign compared to a standard highway billboard sign. Mr. Vatthauer said it is a pole sign rather than a billboard sign. Tom Johnson said the signs along I-35 are generally 40’ tall, this sign will be 10’ taller. Councilmember Respess asked how this sign would compare to other signage in the vicinity, will it blend nicely in the area. Mr. Vatthauer said it will blend in with what is outside the City limits but will be a little higher than what is in the general vicinity for visibility from the highway.
Councilmember Sherman asked if there was a timeline on which is coming in first; the hotel or the hospital. He would like to know the definitive answer on the name of the hotel. Applicant: John Rose, 16475 Dallas Parkway, Addison, Texas, stated he made a request to Gulf States (the hospital operator) to chose the name accordingly, but could not answer for Gulf States. He has made the position well known. October 2007, the hotel will be under construction; turn dirt in October. He anticipates the hotel will lag behind it. He calculates that the sign is about 200’ setback from the freeway, which is significant. They rely on signage to draw customers. Councilmember Sherman said a lot of citizens do not realize it is in the City of DeSoto. With the possibility of upscale restaurants in the area, it would be great for the citizens to know that we are making progress. like to see it. Mr. Rose said he has expressed that to them before, but will reiterate it himself with Gulf States tomorrow. He will be back in near future with update. Councilmember Respess asked what type of hotel. Mr. Rose said it is a Marriott product; a town place suites; not an extended stay, but perhaps a longer stay.
Scott Livingston, Executive Director of DeSoto Economic Developement Corporation addresssed Council stating they are in support of this development project. The DEDC Board of Directors made commitment of $400,000 to Quorum Equities to subsidize the cost of utilities and road infrastructure for that site. DEDC wanted to see commercial development on that corner and felt it was in the communities best interest to make an investment of $400,000 to make that area grow.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the public record.
Motion to to approve the item as presented to include the stipulations from the Planning and Zoning Commission, and adopting Ordinance1740-07. Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Valentine.
Vote to to approve the item as presented to include the stipulations from the Planning and Zoning Commission, and adopting Ordinance1740-07. (Approved)
4. Conduct a Public Hearing to consider continuing the Juvenile Curfew Codified as Chapter 8, Article 8.700 in the City of DeSoto Code of Ordinances; and re-adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.4. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Public Hearing Item E.4. into the public record and introduced Police Chief Mike Brodnax to present the report to Counci.
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Police Chief Brodnax presented the report to Council.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the official record.
Motion to approve the item as presented and adopting Ordinance 1741-07. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to approve the item as presented and adopting Ordinance 1741-07. (Approved)
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider a Resolution accepting the 2007 Appraisal Roll submitted by the Dallas Central Appraisal District.
Click Here to View F.1. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item F.1. into the record.
Camelia Browder, Finance Manager, presented the report to Council.
Motion to to approve Resolution 07-21 and accepting the 2007 Appraisal Roll. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to to approve Resolution 07-21 and accepting the 2007 Appraisal Roll. (Approved)
2. Consider an Ordinance to amend Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances by Amending Article 1.000 by increasing the Emergency Telephone Service Fee.
Click Here to View F.2. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item F.2. into the record.
Camelia Browder, Finance Director, presented the report to Council
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the official record.
Motion to approve the item as presented and Ordinance Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve the item as presented and Ordinance (Approved)
3. Consider approval of contract with Allied Builders in the amount of $83,800 for the painting of exterior metal surfaces of Town Center.
Click Here to View F.3. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item F.3. into the record and introduced Jimmy Stephens to present the report.
Jimmy Stephens, Facilities Manager, presented the report.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Mayor Waddle, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
4. Consider an Ordinance amending Article 3.1000, Sign Regulations, Section 3.1024, Temporary Signs, authorizing temporary development signs.
Click Here to View F.4. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item F.4. into the record and introduced Jack Thompson to present the report.
Jack Thompson, Chief Buiding Official, presented the report.
City Manager Baugh stated that during the recent budget workshops, renderings of the project were distributed and the signs will define the project. This area will be in some state of caous for about a year and may involve some temporary signs. Councilmember Valentine expressed concerns that citizens might assume that Starbucks and Whataburger are closing. City Manager Baugh said that since their entrance, exits, and signs are on Hampton Road and Pleasant Run Road, he would not see any problems for them; if they come to the City with an issue, the City can look into it. Mr. Thompson said the City will provide construction fencing that will isolate our project from those two businesses. Councilmember Sherman said that Starbucks may experience some inconvenience since some of their customers park on the City parking lot. City Attorney Smith recommended changes to Section 2. and Section 3. of the Ordinance.
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the official record.
Motion to approve the item as presented and adopting Ordinance with edits by City Attorney Pete Smith to Section 2 and Section 3. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to approve the item as presented and adopting Ordinance with edits by City Attorney Pete Smith to Section 2 and Section 3. (Approved)
5. Consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 13, Article 13.800 Garbage, Trash, & Refuse by adding Section 13.815 Transport of Solid Waste and adding Section 13.816 City Services Mandatory, and by requiring solid waste collected within the City to be disposed of at designated landfills or other sites.
Click Here to View F.5. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item F.5. into the record and introduced Assistant City Manager Lynda Humble to present the report.
Lynda Humble, Assistant City Manager, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Motion to approve the item as presented and adoption of Ordinance 1744-07. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to approve the item as presented and adoption of Ordinance 1744-07. (Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
No items scheduled for this Agenda.
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
The Citizen Appearances portion of the Agenda is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council cannot discuss issues raised or make any decision at this time. Issues raised may be referred to City Staff for research and possible future action.
Velma R. Pearson, 1065 Briarwood Lane, a 30 year resident of DeSoto, addressed Council regarding a vote that Council will take on September 4, 2007 to consder rezoning a traffic lane at Interstate 35 and Centre Park from commercial retail to industrial. She asked that Council table the vote until a site specific feasability study can be done on the possibilities of commercial and retail there.
John V. Sudds, 941 Prairie Creek Drive, addressed Council stating he had hear about the City Engineer position and reviewed the Parkerville Road plans and in 30 minutes he found that he could have saved over $200,000. He has been a consultant and reviewing plans since 1974. He referred to the estimated $750,000 error on the Town Center Project and feels that it is not an error. He presented Council with photographs of drainage issues at the Ernie Roberts Park.
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Waddle announced that Council will return to coats and ties at the next Council meeting on September 4th.
Mayor Waddle thanked the community as a whole, as 48 citizens came forward and applied for Board and Commission vacancies. Council held four special meetings and they took great pride in interviewing the applicants, listening to their positions on issues and it was gratifying. We had some long evenings, but that is what it is all about. He thanked everyone that volunteered to come forward and feels that is what makes this City so great.
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Waddle adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
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A. WORK SESSION
Mayor Waddle called the Work Session 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 distributed a revised copy of City of DeSoto 2007-2008 Goals and Objectives dated August 21, 2007. An additional $7,500.00 was added to the City Council Budget for FY2007-2008 for Goal 7.E.
City Secretary Shipman distributed a memo to Council regarding the status of a new voting location for the City of DeSoto for calendar year 2008. Due to the Town Center Project construction and removal of the main parking area in front of City Hall, the current Dallas County Elections Department Voting Location will not be accessible to the voters during 2008. The City Secretary is working with the DeSoto Independent School District to find a suitable location that will be large enough to accommodate the voting equipment, judges, and voters. The additional requirements for the location would be sufficient parking, wheelchair accessible, access for persons with disabilities, a separate entrance, and an area that can be locked for the entire voting period.
City Manager Baugh stated that a Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and the DeSoto Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors is rescheduled to October 4, 2007.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
3. Discussion of an Alley Repair & Replacement Program.
Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, introduced Matt Miser, Street Supervisor, to present the report. Mr. Miser provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding Work Plan Item 4.I. Review cost of the Alley Maintenenance Program. A copy of the presentation is attached to this document.
4. Discussion of the desirability of a Feasibility Study of Centre Park Plaza (a portion of existing PD 20).
Scott Livingston, Executive Director, DeSoto Economic Development Corporation, provided a copy of a study mailed to proposed Consultants to bid on the RFP for the Centre Park Feasibility Study. He stated that five (5) proposals were received. Discussion followed.
Mayor Waddle recessed the Work Session at 7:02 p.m. Council will reconvene into Regular Session following a short break.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
Mayor Waddle called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
1. Invocation by: Reverend Oscar Epps
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Denise Valentine
3. Ambassador: Brandi Hodges, Municipal Court -
Brandi has been with the City of
DeSoto
, most recently, as a Deputy Court Clerk since February, 2006.
Brandi moved to DeSoto in 1979 and graduated from
DeSoto
High School
in 1991.
Upon graduation from
Cedar
Valley
Law
Enforcement
Academy
with a Texas Peace Officers License in 1994, she began working for the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department as a jailer and eventually worked her way up to Sheriff’s Deputy on Patrol.
In 1998, she began working for the City of DeSoto as a police & fire dispatcher and stayed in that position until 2004, when she left to work in the Municipal Court at Glenn Heights.
She currently holds a State of Texas Level 1 Certification as a Municipal Court Clerk and hopes to achieve Level 2 and eventually Level 3.
She likes to travel, especially cruises, likes to read and spend time with family and friends.
She and her husband of 2 ½ years are the proud parents of a cat named Purrsia.
She and her husband are foster parents and enjoy giving their time and love to needy children.
They hope to adopt one of these days.
C. PRESENTATIONS
2. Update from Best Southwest Chamber of Commerce Partnership.
Note: Item C.2. presented first. Fred Orr, served on the City Council in 1964, addressed Council on behalf of the Best Southwest Chamber of Commerce Partnership, Inc. Mr. Orr recognized Councilmember Sherman who is also the Chairman of the BSW Chamber Partnership. Steve Smith, Corporate Secretary, was available in the audience for questions from Council. A BSW packet of information was distributed to Council.
Councilmember Sherman said it is an honor and pleasure to serve on the BSW Chambers. Steve Smith said it was important for the Council to continue to participate in the BSW breakfasts.
1. Presentation of July 2007 Financial Report and Third Quarter 2007 Investment Report.
Click Here to View July 2007 Financial Report
Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, presented the report.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
City Secretary Shipman identified the items for consideration on the Consent Agenda.
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 07-17-07, 08-07-07
Click Here to View 07-17-07 City Council Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 08-07-07 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 - 06-25-07, 07-13-07
Click Here to View 06-25-07 DEDC Minutes
Click Here to View 07-13-07 DEDC Minutes
e. Library Board - 07-05-07
Click Here to View 07-05-07 Library Board Minutes
f. Park Development Corporation - 06-04-07
Click Here to View 06-04-07 Park Development Minutes
g. Planning and Zoning Commission - N/A
h. DeSoto Arts Commission - N/A
i. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - 06-07-07
Click Here to View 06-07-07 KDB Minutes
j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A
3. Ordinances and Resolutions No items scheduled for this Agenda.
4. Contracts and Agreements No items scheduled for this Agenda.
5. Other Consent Items No items scheduled for this Agenda.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Conduct first Public Hearing on the Proposed 2007-2008 Budget, Work Plan for FY 2007-2008, and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
Click Here to View E.1. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Public Hearing E.1. into the offficial record and introduced Camelia Browder, Finance Director to present the report.
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Valentine.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Camelia Browder, Finance Director, presented the item.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
2. Conduct first Public Hearing on the Proposed 2007 Tax Rate.
Click Here to View E.2. Management Report
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Camelia Browder, Finance Manager, presented the report to Council.
Frank Morris, 138 Sandy Creek Drive, DeSoto, addressed Council stating this City has done well in keeping up City services. The tax rate has not done well. His concern is that the development policies of this City have not had the interest of the majority of residential property taxpayers as the prime concern or prime beneficiary.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
3. Consider Zoning Case Z-1117-07; an Amendment to the Quorum Wheatland Medical Park Planned Development 125 (PD-125); to split Lot 3 into Lots 3A and 3B and approve the Site Plan for Lot 3A; an area south of Wheatland Road and east of Highway 67; on approximately 14.13 acres of land and consisting of four (4) buildable lots; Applicant: Atlantic Hotels Group; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.3. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Public Hearing E.3. into the official record and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning and Zoning Manager.
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Valentine.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Edlyn Vatthauer presented the item to Council.
Councilmemer Respess inquired about the height of the sign compared to a standard highway billboard sign. Mr. Vatthauer said it is a pole sign rather than a billboard sign. Tom Johnson said the signs along I-35 are generally 40’ tall, this sign will be 10’ taller. Councilmember Respess asked how this sign would compare to other signage in the vicinity, will it blend nicely in the area. Mr. Vatthauer said it will blend in with what is outside the City limits but will be a little higher than what is in the general vicinity for visibility from the highway.
Councilmember Sherman asked if there was a timeline on which is coming in first; the hotel or the hospital. He would like to know the definitive answer on the name of the hotel. Applicant: John Rose, 16475 Dallas Parkway, Addison, Texas, stated he made a request to Gulf States (the hospital operator) to chose the name accordingly, but could not answer for Gulf States. He has made the position well known. October 2007, the hotel will be under construction; turn dirt in October. He anticipates the hotel will lag behind it. He calculates that the sign is about 200’ setback from the freeway, which is significant. They rely on signage to draw customers. Councilmember Sherman said a lot of citizens do not realize it is in the City of DeSoto. With the possibility of upscale restaurants in the area, it would be great for the citizens to know that we are making progress. like to see it. Mr. Rose said he has expressed that to them before, but will reiterate it himself with Gulf States tomorrow. He will be back in near future with update. Councilmember Respess asked what type of hotel. Mr. Rose said it is a Marriott product; a town place suites; not an extended stay, but perhaps a longer stay.
Scott Livingston, Executive Director of DeSoto Economic Developement Corporation addresssed Council stating they are in support of this development project. The DEDC Board of Directors made commitment of $400,000 to Quorum Equities to subsidize the cost of utilities and road infrastructure for that site. DEDC wanted to see commercial development on that corner and felt it was in the communities best interest to make an investment of $400,000 to make that area grow.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the public record.
Motion to to approve the item as presented to include the stipulations from the Planning and Zoning Commission, and adopting Ordinance1740-07. Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Valentine.
Vote to to approve the item as presented to include the stipulations from the Planning and Zoning Commission, and adopting Ordinance1740-07. (Approved)
4. Conduct a Public Hearing to consider continuing the Juvenile Curfew Codified as Chapter 8, Article 8.700 in the City of DeSoto Code of Ordinances; and re-adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.4. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Public Hearing Item E.4. into the public record and introduced Police Chief Mike Brodnax to present the report to Counci.
Motion to open this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy.
Vote to open this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Police Chief Brodnax presented the report to Council.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the official record.
Motion to approve the item as presented and adopting Ordinance 1741-07. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to approve the item as presented and adopting Ordinance 1741-07. (Approved)
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider a Resolution accepting the 2007 Appraisal Roll submitted by the Dallas Central Appraisal District.
Click Here to View F.1. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item F.1. into the record.
Camelia Browder, Finance Manager, presented the report to Council.
Motion to to approve Resolution 07-21 and accepting the 2007 Appraisal Roll. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to to approve Resolution 07-21 and accepting the 2007 Appraisal Roll. (Approved)
2. Consider an Ordinance to amend Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances by Amending Article 1.000 by increasing the Emergency Telephone Service Fee.
Click Here to View F.2. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item F.2. into the record.
Camelia Browder, Finance Director, presented the report to Council
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the official record.
Motion to approve the item as presented and Ordinance Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve the item as presented and Ordinance (Approved)
3. Consider approval of contract with Allied Builders in the amount of $83,800 for the painting of exterior metal surfaces of Town Center.
Click Here to View F.3. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item F.3. into the record and introduced Jimmy Stephens to present the report.
Jimmy Stephens, Facilities Manager, presented the report.
Motion to approve the item as presented. Moved by Mayor Waddle, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy.
Vote to approve the item as presented. (Approved)
4. Consider an Ordinance amending Article 3.1000, Sign Regulations, Section 3.1024, Temporary Signs, authorizing temporary development signs.
Click Here to View F.4. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item F.4. into the record and introduced Jack Thompson to present the report.
Jack Thompson, Chief Buiding Official, presented the report.
City Manager Baugh stated that during the recent budget workshops, renderings of the project were distributed and the signs will define the project. This area will be in some state of caous for about a year and may involve some temporary signs. Councilmember Valentine expressed concerns that citizens might assume that Starbucks and Whataburger are closing. City Manager Baugh said that since their entrance, exits, and signs are on Hampton Road and Pleasant Run Road, he would not see any problems for them; if they come to the City with an issue, the City can look into it. Mr. Thompson said the City will provide construction fencing that will isolate our project from those two businesses. Councilmember Sherman said that Starbucks may experience some inconvenience since some of their customers park on the City parking lot. City Attorney Smith recommended changes to Section 2. and Section 3. of the Ordinance.
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of the Ordinance into the official record.
Motion to approve the item as presented and adopting Ordinance with edits by City Attorney Pete Smith to Section 2 and Section 3. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to approve the item as presented and adopting Ordinance with edits by City Attorney Pete Smith to Section 2 and Section 3. (Approved)
5. Consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 13, Article 13.800 Garbage, Trash, & Refuse by adding Section 13.815 Transport of Solid Waste and adding Section 13.816 City Services Mandatory, and by requiring solid waste collected within the City to be disposed of at designated landfills or other sites.
Click Here to View F.5. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item F.5. into the record and introduced Assistant City Manager Lynda Humble to present the report.
Lynda Humble, Assistant City Manager, presented excerpts from the staff management report.
Motion to approve the item as presented and adoption of Ordinance 1744-07. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to approve the item as presented and adoption of Ordinance 1744-07. (Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
No items scheduled for this Agenda.
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
The Citizen Appearances portion of the Agenda is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council cannot discuss issues raised or make any decision at this time. Issues raised may be referred to City Staff for research and possible future action.
Velma R. Pearson, 1065 Briarwood Lane, a 30 year resident of DeSoto, addressed Council regarding a vote that Council will take on September 4, 2007 to consder rezoning a traffic lane at Interstate 35 and Centre Park from commercial retail to industrial. She asked that Council table the vote until a site specific feasability study can be done on the possibilities of commercial and retail there.
John V. Sudds, 941 Prairie Creek Drive, addressed Council stating he had hear about the City Engineer position and reviewed the Parkerville Road plans and in 30 minutes he found that he could have saved over $200,000. He has been a consultant and reviewing plans since 1974. He referred to the estimated $750,000 error on the Town Center Project and feels that it is not an error. He presented Council with photographs of drainage issues at the Ernie Roberts Park.
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Waddle announced that Council will return to coats and ties at the next Council meeting on September 4th.
Mayor Waddle thanked the community as a whole, as 48 citizens came forward and applied for Board and Commission vacancies. Council held four special meetings and they took great pride in interviewing the applicants, listening to their positions on issues and it was gratifying. We had some long evenings, but that is what it is all about. He thanked everyone that volunteered to come forward and feels that is what makes this City so great.
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Waddle adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
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