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A. WORK SESSION
Mayor Waddle called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Review of Master Agenda by City Manager.
Assistant City Manager Lynda Humble announced that Hillwood Enterprises, L.P. will withdraw their Public Hearing item E.1. that appeared on the September 18, 2007 City Council Agenda. The Public Hearing was opened for presentation and discussion however the Public Hearing remained open and a Council vote was not taken.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
3. Discussion of "The Shops at Ten Mile Creek", a Hunt Properties retail project.
Assistant City Manager Humble provided the current status of the project. Hunt Properties has filed and received a zoning change to General Retail (GR) on the 100 acres they have under contract. Hunt has received strong interest from retailers and they feel confident enough about this site and this project to close on the various properties on October 15, 2007 (or up to 30 days later). There are several steps before the City becomes partners with Hunt and the project known as "The Shops at Ten Mile Creek". Agreements will be memorialized in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU will cover all the areas of agreement reached relative to this project, including such things as the City’s cost, any threshold events, conditions that must be met before an understanding is reached, timelines, and other items of similar nature. The document will be approved by Hunt and the City Council. A portion of the City’s committment to this project will involve the issuance of debt. If financial participation from the DeSoto Economic Development Corporation (DEDC) is deemed to be desirable, the City Council and the DEDC Board will meet for a Joint Session to discuss the nature and amount of that participation. Council discussed the financial responsibility that the City of DeSoto has agreed to as its part of this partnership.
Mayor Waddle recessed the Work Session at 6:39pm. Council will reconvene into Regular Session after a short break.
Total Work Session meeting time: 39 Minutes
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Waddle called the Regular Session to order at 7:00pm.
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Invocation by: Curt Krohn, Faith Bible Church
Mayor Waddle thanked Pastor Krohn for his service to the Faith Bible Church, his leadership in the community, and also his service as a member of the DeSoto Independent School District Board of Trustees.
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Carl Williams
Mayor Waddle advised the audience that City Manager Jim Baugh was in the hospital as a result of falling on the front steps of his home on Saturday, September 29th. Both knees and quadraceps were severely damaged and he is scheduled for surgery on October 3rd. He asked that everyone keep Jim in their thoughts and prayers. He will be out of the office as he recovers at home. Assistant City Manager Lynda Humble will assume those responsibilities until Jim returns to the office.
3. Ambassador: Cindy Velasquez
is a Library Assistant and has been with the DeSoto Public Library for five years.
Before coming to the City of
DeSoto
, Cynthia worked for the City of Dallas Detox Center.
She is originally from South Texas and has been in the
Dallas
area since she was a young girl.
She is married and has one son.
She enjoys reading and music.
Her favorite holiday is Mother’s Day to savor some “Alone Time for Mother”
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing Fire Prevention Week.
Mayor Waddle commented that everyone should be aware of Fire Safety in our homes and offices, and to also be aware of Fire Safety when away from home and traveling. Mayor Waddle read the Proclamation to the audience and presented the document to Fire Marshal Michael Laws. Mayor Waddle commended the Fire Fighters that serve the City of DeSoto, as they are out there everyday protecting the City. Fire Marshal Laws said according to the National Archives and Records Administration’s Library Information Center,
"Fire Prevention Week is the longest running public health and safety observance on record. The President of the United States has signed a Proclamation proclaiming a National Observance during that week every year since 1925".
There have been three (3) fire deaths in DeSoto and he encourages everyone to not smoke in bed and to have an escape plan. All three deaths have been smoking related. An escape plan should include determining two ways out, establish a meeting site outside, stay low, and do not go back inside because nothing inside is worth your life. He said DeSoto is a community that is aware and that has reduced our losses.
2. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Mayor Pro Tem Clardy addressed the audience stating she lost a dear friend to cancer and this is the second anniversry of her death. She encouraged all women to have an annual mammogram. The Proclamation was read to the audience. Mayor Pro Tem Clardy said that men also need to have mammograms.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 09-18-07
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 - 08-09-07
Click Here to View Civil Service Commission Minutes Submitted for Acceptance
d. DeSoto Economic Development - N/A
e. Library Board - N/A
f. Park Development Corporation - N/A
g. Planning and Zoning Commission - N/A
h. DeSoto Arts Commission - N/A
i. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - N/A
j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A
3. Ordinances and Resolutions No items scheduled for this Agenda.
4. Contracts and Agreements No items scheduled for this Agenda.
5. Other Consent Items No items scheduled for this Agenda.
City Secretary Shipman explained the process for the Consent Agenda. "
Items are listed on the Consent Agenda by the City Manager and are recommended to the City Council for single vote approval. An item may be removed from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and vote at the request of a Councilmember, the Mayor, or the City Manager
".
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. Consider a Resolution of the City of DeSoto, Texas suspending the October 25, 2007, effective date of Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division requested rate change to permit the City time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates.
Click Here to View E.1. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Public Hearing E.1. for the public record.
Motion to open Public Hearing E.1. Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to open Public Hearing E.1. (Approved)
Lynda Humble, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff report.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Assistant City Manager Humble read the caption of the Resolution for the public record.
Motion to approve Resolution 07-25 suspending the October 25, 2007, effective date of the Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division, requested rate change to permit the City time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy.
Vote to approve Resolution 07-25 suspending the October 25, 2007, effective date of the Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division, requested rate change to permit the City time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates. (Approved)
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider appointing Board Members to the North Central Texas Housing Finance Corporation (NCTHFC).
Click Here to View F.1. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item F.1. for the public record.
Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, presented the staff report.
Motion to appoint Camelia Browder as Board Member and Bobby Waddle and Jim Baugh as Alernate Board Members to the North Central Texas Housing Finance Corporation. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to appoint Camelia Browder as Board Member and Bobby Waddle and Jim Baugh as Alernate Board Members to the North Central Texas Housing Finance Corporation. (Approved)
2. Consider approval of purchase in the amount of $149,275 from Sungard HTE Inc. for continuation of software maintenance and support of Public Safety Software used by Agency members of the Southwest Regional Communications Center (SWRCC).
Click Here to View F.2. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item F.2. for the public record.
Sharon Schauer, Communications Manager for SWRCC, presented the report.
Motion to approve an expenditure of $149,275.00 to cover the cost of annual software maintenance/updates of the OSSI Software System from SunGard HTE Inc. from October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008. Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve an expenditure of $149,275.00 to cover the cost of annual software maintenance/updates of the OSSI Software System from SunGard HTE Inc. from October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008. (Approved)
3. Consider a Resolution supporting the nomination of a Candidate to serve as the Suburban Cities’ Representative on the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.
Click Here to View F.3. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item F.3. for the public record.
Lynda Humble, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff report.
Motion to approve Resolution 07-26 supporting the nomination of Michael Hurtt as the Suburban Cities’ representative to the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to approve Resolution 07-26 supporting the nomination of Michael Hurtt as the Suburban Cities’ representative to the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. (Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
No items scheduled.
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
No requests to speak were submitted.
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
No announcements were made.
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
No items scheduled.
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Waddle adjourned the meeting at 7:45pm. Total Regular Session meeting time: 45 minutes.
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A. WORK SESSION
Mayor Waddle called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Review of Master Agenda by City Manager.
Assistant City Manager Lynda Humble announced that Hillwood Enterprises, L.P. will withdraw their Public Hearing item E.1. that appeared on the September 18, 2007 City Council Agenda. The Public Hearing was opened for presentation and discussion however the Public Hearing remained open and a Council vote was not taken.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
3. Discussion of "The Shops at Ten Mile Creek", a Hunt Properties retail project.
Assistant City Manager Humble provided the current status of the project. Hunt Properties has filed and received a zoning change to General Retail (GR) on the 100 acres they have under contract. Hunt has received strong interest from retailers and they feel confident enough about this site and this project to close on the various properties on October 15, 2007 (or up to 30 days later). There are several steps before the City becomes partners with Hunt and the project known as "The Shops at Ten Mile Creek". Agreements will be memorialized in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU will cover all the areas of agreement reached relative to this project, including such things as the City’s cost, any threshold events, conditions that must be met before an understanding is reached, timelines, and other items of similar nature. The document will be approved by Hunt and the City Council. A portion of the City’s committment to this project will involve the issuance of debt. If financial participation from the DeSoto Economic Development Corporation (DEDC) is deemed to be desirable, the City Council and the DEDC Board will meet for a Joint Session to discuss the nature and amount of that participation. Council discussed the financial responsibility that the City of DeSoto has agreed to as its part of this partnership.
Mayor Waddle recessed the Work Session at 6:39pm. Council will reconvene into Regular Session after a short break.
Total Work Session meeting time: 39 Minutes
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Waddle called the Regular Session to order at 7:00pm.
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Invocation by: Curt Krohn, Faith Bible Church
Mayor Waddle thanked Pastor Krohn for his service to the Faith Bible Church, his leadership in the community, and also his service as a member of the DeSoto Independent School District Board of Trustees.
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Carl Williams
Mayor Waddle advised the audience that City Manager Jim Baugh was in the hospital as a result of falling on the front steps of his home on Saturday, September 29th. Both knees and quadraceps were severely damaged and he is scheduled for surgery on October 3rd. He asked that everyone keep Jim in their thoughts and prayers. He will be out of the office as he recovers at home. Assistant City Manager Lynda Humble will assume those responsibilities until Jim returns to the office.
3. Ambassador: Cindy Velasquez
is a Library Assistant and has been with the DeSoto Public Library for five years.
Before coming to the City of
DeSoto
, Cynthia worked for the City of Dallas Detox Center.
She is originally from South Texas and has been in the
Dallas
area since she was a young girl.
She is married and has one son.
She enjoys reading and music.
Her favorite holiday is Mother’s Day to savor some “Alone Time for Mother”
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing Fire Prevention Week.
Mayor Waddle commented that everyone should be aware of Fire Safety in our homes and offices, and to also be aware of Fire Safety when away from home and traveling. Mayor Waddle read the Proclamation to the audience and presented the document to Fire Marshal Michael Laws. Mayor Waddle commended the Fire Fighters that serve the City of DeSoto, as they are out there everyday protecting the City. Fire Marshal Laws said according to the National Archives and Records Administration’s Library Information Center,
"Fire Prevention Week is the longest running public health and safety observance on record. The President of the United States has signed a Proclamation proclaiming a National Observance during that week every year since 1925".
There have been three (3) fire deaths in DeSoto and he encourages everyone to not smoke in bed and to have an escape plan. All three deaths have been smoking related. An escape plan should include determining two ways out, establish a meeting site outside, stay low, and do not go back inside because nothing inside is worth your life. He said DeSoto is a community that is aware and that has reduced our losses.
2. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Mayor Pro Tem Clardy addressed the audience stating she lost a dear friend to cancer and this is the second anniversry of her death. She encouraged all women to have an annual mammogram. The Proclamation was read to the audience. Mayor Pro Tem Clardy said that men also need to have mammograms.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 09-18-07
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 - 08-09-07
Click Here to View Civil Service Commission Minutes Submitted for Acceptance
d. DeSoto Economic Development - N/A
e. Library Board - N/A
f. Park Development Corporation - N/A
g. Planning and Zoning Commission - N/A
h. DeSoto Arts Commission - N/A
i. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - N/A
j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A
3. Ordinances and Resolutions No items scheduled for this Agenda.
4. Contracts and Agreements No items scheduled for this Agenda.
5. Other Consent Items No items scheduled for this Agenda.
City Secretary Shipman explained the process for the Consent Agenda. "
Items are listed on the Consent Agenda by the City Manager and are recommended to the City Council for single vote approval. An item may be removed from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and vote at the request of a Councilmember, the Mayor, or the City Manager
".
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. Consider a Resolution of the City of DeSoto, Texas suspending the October 25, 2007, effective date of Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division requested rate change to permit the City time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates.
Click Here to View E.1. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Public Hearing E.1. for the public record.
Motion to open Public Hearing E.1. Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to open Public Hearing E.1. (Approved)
Lynda Humble, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff report.
Motion to close this Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to close this Public Hearing. (Approved)
Assistant City Manager Humble read the caption of the Resolution for the public record.
Motion to approve Resolution 07-25 suspending the October 25, 2007, effective date of the Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division, requested rate change to permit the City time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy.
Vote to approve Resolution 07-25 suspending the October 25, 2007, effective date of the Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division, requested rate change to permit the City time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates. (Approved)
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider appointing Board Members to the North Central Texas Housing Finance Corporation (NCTHFC).
Click Here to View F.1. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item F.1. for the public record.
Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, presented the staff report.
Motion to appoint Camelia Browder as Board Member and Bobby Waddle and Jim Baugh as Alernate Board Members to the North Central Texas Housing Finance Corporation. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to appoint Camelia Browder as Board Member and Bobby Waddle and Jim Baugh as Alernate Board Members to the North Central Texas Housing Finance Corporation. (Approved)
2. Consider approval of purchase in the amount of $149,275 from Sungard HTE Inc. for continuation of software maintenance and support of Public Safety Software used by Agency members of the Southwest Regional Communications Center (SWRCC).
Click Here to View F.2. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item F.2. for the public record.
Sharon Schauer, Communications Manager for SWRCC, presented the report.
Motion to approve an expenditure of $149,275.00 to cover the cost of annual software maintenance/updates of the OSSI Software System from SunGard HTE Inc. from October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008. Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Sherman.
Vote to approve an expenditure of $149,275.00 to cover the cost of annual software maintenance/updates of the OSSI Software System from SunGard HTE Inc. from October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008. (Approved)
3. Consider a Resolution supporting the nomination of a Candidate to serve as the Suburban Cities’ Representative on the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.
Click Here to View F.3. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the caption of Regular Agenda Item F.3. for the public record.
Lynda Humble, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff report.
Motion to approve Resolution 07-26 supporting the nomination of Michael Hurtt as the Suburban Cities’ representative to the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to approve Resolution 07-26 supporting the nomination of Michael Hurtt as the Suburban Cities’ representative to the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. (Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
No items scheduled.
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
No requests to speak were submitted.
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
No announcements were made.
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
No items scheduled.
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Waddle adjourned the meeting at 7:45pm. Total Regular Session meeting time: 45 minutes.
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