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A. WORK SESSION
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
Mayor Waddle called the Work Session to order at 6 p.m.
1. Review of Master Agenda by City Manager.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
City Manager, Jim Baugh, reviewed the Master Agenda and items on the evening's agenda. He also commented on the upcoming joint special meeting with the City Council and the DeSoto Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.
Councilmember Williams arrived at 6:10 p.m.
3. Discussion of National Night Out options.
Officer Cindy Mendez presented a proposal to reschedule the National Night Out events for October 7th "Texas Night Out", citing pros and cons for each decision.
Councilmember Elect Patricia Ledbetter arrived at 6:15 p.m.
It was the consensus of Council for Officer Mendez to poll the Homeowners' Associations and see what their preference is. If it is their preference to keep the event in August, then the Council will abide by that decision.
Mayor Waddle recessed the meeting at 6:20 p.m.
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 p.m.
1. Invocation by: Dr. Robert Simmons, Dallas First Church
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Carl Sherman
3. Ambassador: Karen Park, Development Services
Karen Park began working for the City of DeSoto in October, 2007 as the Staff Administrative Assistant for Development Services. She has 12 years experience in Municipal and County government. She attended college at Southwestern Oklahoma State University majoring in Vocal Performance. Karen and her husband Marshall are the proud parents of twin girls (one recently married) and a son, who recently graduated from college and 3 dogs. Karen is a huge Dallas Stars fan.
Little known facts: She and her daughters take their 5 Dachshunds to the “weiner dog” races in Buda, Texas each April!!!!!
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of Poison Prevention Week March 16 - 22, 2008.
Mayor Waddle presented the Proclamation and provided some statistical information regarding poison reporting across the country.
2. Presentation February 2008 Financial Report.
Click Here to View February 2008 Financial Report
Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, presented the February 2008 Financial Report.
Councilmember Respess asked Ms. Browder to clarify "above or below expectations". Ms. Browder responded that a lot of those projections are from historical reference.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - N/A
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 - 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
There were no items for consideration on the Consent Agenda.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the American Bicycle Association to host events at the BMX facility at Grimes Park.
Click Here to View F.1. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the agenda caption and introduced Renee Johnson, Managing Director of Parks and Leisure Services, who presented the management report.
Councilmember Williams asked if this was the first contract with the ABA.
Ms. Johnson stated this was the second contract, the first being for a period of eight years.
Councilmember Sherman asked if over the previous eight years - did we review the contract each year and the costs? If they increased, did we increase the fees to ABA?
Ms. Johnson stated she believed the contract had not been reviewed.
Mayor Pro Tem Clardy expressed her excitement that we’re having the national championships next month.
Councilmember Sherman mentioned Denzel Stein, BMX Champion racer, who is from DeSoto.
Councilmember Respess stated that this facility is somewhat unique. Do we have any working relationship with ABA that helps promote this facility outside the City?
Mr. Baugh stated that the Metroplex BMX promotes the facility year-round. There are state, regional, and qualifying races who visit this facility. The City has a unique relationship with Metroplex BMX.
Motion to
authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with the American Bicycle Association to host events at Grimes Park.
Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy.
Vote to
authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with the American Bicycle Association to host events at Grimes Park.
(Approved)
2. Consider acceptance of the Certification of Unopposed Candidates and approval of a Resolution to Declare Unopposed Candidates for Councilmember Place 2 and Councilmember Place 4 elected to office and to cancel the election called for May 10, 2008 and to withdraw from Election Services Contract with Dallas County Elections Department.
Click Here to View F.2. Management Report
Ms. Shipman read the agenda caption and presented the management report.
Motion to
accept the Certification of Unopposed Candidates and approve the Resolution and Order of Cancellation for the May 10, 2008 General Election and declare candidates Patricia Ledbetter, City Councilmember for Place 2 and Deshaundra Lockhart City Councilmember for Place 4 elected for three (3) year terms.
Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to
accept the Certification of Unopposed Candidates and approve the Resolution and Order of Cancellation for the May 10, 2008 General Election and declare candidates Patricia Ledbetter, City Councilmember for Place 2 and Deshaundra Lockhart City Councilmember for Place 4 elected for three (3) year terms.
(Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Waddle reported that the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. recognized Curtistene McCowan this past Saturday.
Mayor Waddle announced the Parks and Leisure Services Department will host the Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Zeiger Park Saturday, March 22nd at noon.
Mayor Waddle announced that the City of DeSoto will be hosting the ABA Supernationals, March 27-30, 2008 at Metroplex BMX at Grimes Park, which includes Olympic qualifying.
K. ADJOURNMENT
At 7:36 p.m. Mayor Waddle recessed the meeting. The Council will reconvene in Executive Session after a short break.
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
1. Executive Session: Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Annual Performance Review of the City Attorney.
Council went into Executive Session at 7:50 p.m.
2. Action resulting from Executive Session regarding Personnel Matter.
Council reconvened in Regular Session at 9:05 p.m.
It was the consensus of Council to continue the services of the current City Attorney.
Mayor Waddle adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
The minutes for this meeting have been prepared by Laura Hallmark, Administrative Assistant to the City Secretary.
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A. WORK SESSION
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
Mayor Waddle called the Work Session to order at 6 p.m.
1. Review of Master Agenda by City Manager.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
City Manager, Jim Baugh, reviewed the Master Agenda and items on the evening's agenda. He also commented on the upcoming joint special meeting with the City Council and the DeSoto Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.
Councilmember Williams arrived at 6:10 p.m.
3. Discussion of National Night Out options.
Officer Cindy Mendez presented a proposal to reschedule the National Night Out events for October 7th "Texas Night Out", citing pros and cons for each decision.
Councilmember Elect Patricia Ledbetter arrived at 6:15 p.m.
It was the consensus of Council for Officer Mendez to poll the Homeowners' Associations and see what their preference is. If it is their preference to keep the event in August, then the Council will abide by that decision.
Mayor Waddle recessed the meeting at 6:20 p.m.
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 p.m.
1. Invocation by: Dr. Robert Simmons, Dallas First Church
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Carl Sherman
3. Ambassador: Karen Park, Development Services
Karen Park began working for the City of DeSoto in October, 2007 as the Staff Administrative Assistant for Development Services. She has 12 years experience in Municipal and County government. She attended college at Southwestern Oklahoma State University majoring in Vocal Performance. Karen and her husband Marshall are the proud parents of twin girls (one recently married) and a son, who recently graduated from college and 3 dogs. Karen is a huge Dallas Stars fan.
Little known facts: She and her daughters take their 5 Dachshunds to the “weiner dog” races in Buda, Texas each April!!!!!
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of Poison Prevention Week March 16 - 22, 2008.
Mayor Waddle presented the Proclamation and provided some statistical information regarding poison reporting across the country.
2. Presentation February 2008 Financial Report.
Click Here to View February 2008 Financial Report
Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, presented the February 2008 Financial Report.
Councilmember Respess asked Ms. Browder to clarify "above or below expectations". Ms. Browder responded that a lot of those projections are from historical reference.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - N/A
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 - 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
There were no items for consideration on the Consent Agenda.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the American Bicycle Association to host events at the BMX facility at Grimes Park.
Click Here to View F.1. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the agenda caption and introduced Renee Johnson, Managing Director of Parks and Leisure Services, who presented the management report.
Councilmember Williams asked if this was the first contract with the ABA.
Ms. Johnson stated this was the second contract, the first being for a period of eight years.
Councilmember Sherman asked if over the previous eight years - did we review the contract each year and the costs? If they increased, did we increase the fees to ABA?
Ms. Johnson stated she believed the contract had not been reviewed.
Mayor Pro Tem Clardy expressed her excitement that we’re having the national championships next month.
Councilmember Sherman mentioned Denzel Stein, BMX Champion racer, who is from DeSoto.
Councilmember Respess stated that this facility is somewhat unique. Do we have any working relationship with ABA that helps promote this facility outside the City?
Mr. Baugh stated that the Metroplex BMX promotes the facility year-round. There are state, regional, and qualifying races who visit this facility. The City has a unique relationship with Metroplex BMX.
Motion to
authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with the American Bicycle Association to host events at Grimes Park.
Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy.
Vote to
authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with the American Bicycle Association to host events at Grimes Park.
(Approved)
2. Consider acceptance of the Certification of Unopposed Candidates and approval of a Resolution to Declare Unopposed Candidates for Councilmember Place 2 and Councilmember Place 4 elected to office and to cancel the election called for May 10, 2008 and to withdraw from Election Services Contract with Dallas County Elections Department.
Click Here to View F.2. Management Report
Ms. Shipman read the agenda caption and presented the management report.
Motion to
accept the Certification of Unopposed Candidates and approve the Resolution and Order of Cancellation for the May 10, 2008 General Election and declare candidates Patricia Ledbetter, City Councilmember for Place 2 and Deshaundra Lockhart City Councilmember for Place 4 elected for three (3) year terms.
Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to
accept the Certification of Unopposed Candidates and approve the Resolution and Order of Cancellation for the May 10, 2008 General Election and declare candidates Patricia Ledbetter, City Councilmember for Place 2 and Deshaundra Lockhart City Councilmember for Place 4 elected for three (3) year terms.
(Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Waddle reported that the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. recognized Curtistene McCowan this past Saturday.
Mayor Waddle announced the Parks and Leisure Services Department will host the Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Zeiger Park Saturday, March 22nd at noon.
Mayor Waddle announced that the City of DeSoto will be hosting the ABA Supernationals, March 27-30, 2008 at Metroplex BMX at Grimes Park, which includes Olympic qualifying.
K. ADJOURNMENT
At 7:36 p.m. Mayor Waddle recessed the meeting. The Council will reconvene in Executive Session after a short break.
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
1. Executive Session: Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Annual Performance Review of the City Attorney.
Council went into Executive Session at 7:50 p.m.
2. Action resulting from Executive Session regarding Personnel Matter.
Council reconvened in Regular Session at 9:05 p.m.
It was the consensus of Council to continue the services of the current City Attorney.
Mayor Waddle adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
The minutes for this meeting have been prepared by Laura Hallmark, Administrative Assistant to the City Secretary.
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