Video index
A. WORK SESSION
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 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, was not present and Assistant City Manager, Lynda Humble reviewed the Master Agenda and the agenda for the evening's meeting.
She stated that after polling the Homeowners' Associations, Officer Mendez stated they requested National Night Out remain the first Tuesday in August.
3. Discuss possible partnership with the City of Dallas for Danieldale Road project.
Curtistene McCowan, President of the DEDC Board of Directors introduced DEDC Executive Director, Scott Livingston, who presented information regarding partnering with Dallas County to repair Danieldale Road.
Other DEDC Board Members present were James Zander and Perry Holloway. Also present was Millie Garcia, DEDC Executive Secretary.
Mayor Waddle stated he was not comfortable in spending DeSoto money to repair the City of Dallas road. He stated that the Council and DEDC Board of Directors should schedule an additional meeting to discuss this focus and keep the dialogue going.
Ms. McCowan thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity to discuss this topic.
Mayor Waddle recessed the Work Session at 6:58 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 7:07 p.m.
1. Invocation by: Dr. Ouida Lee, United Methodist Church of the Disciple
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Clardy
3. Ambassador: Matt Harvey, Fire Department
Matt has currently been employed with the City of DeSoto for 14 months. During this time he has successfully completed paramedic school at UT Southwestern, and the fire training school at the DeSoto Fire Academy. Matt is engaged to be married on September 20
th
of this year. He has many goals and aspiration with the City of DeSoto, and looks forward to a successful career.
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing Keep DeSoto Beautiful Month.
Councilmember Carl Sherman presented the Proclamation to members of the Keep DeSoto Beautiful board.
Linda Zander, President of the KDB Board presented the Mayor and Councilmembers with newly designed KDB lapel pins.
Tracie Hlavinka, Community Initiatives Manager, announced the activities being conducted for the Annual Clean Up weekend.
2. Presentation of the FY 2007 Financial Report (CAFR) by Weaver and Tidwell.
Mayor Waddle presented Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, who introduced Wes Scott with Weaver and Tidwell, Audit Manager who presented the audit report.
Mayor Waddle thanked Councilmembers Williams, Sherman, and Respess for their contribution on the Audit Finance Committee.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 01-15-08
Click Here to View 01-15-08 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 - 02-25-08, 03-11-08
Click Here to View 02-25-08 DEDC Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 03-11-08 DEDC Meeting Minutes
e. Library Board - 01-03-08
Click Here to View 01-03-08 Library Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
f. Park Development Corporation - 01-07-08
Click Here to View 01-07-08 Park Development Corporation Board Meeting Minutes
g. Planning and Zoning Commission - N/A
h. DeSoto Arts Commission - N/A
i. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - N/A
j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A
k. DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation - N/A
City Secretary Shipman listed the sets of minutes submitted for acceptance.
Motion to approve consent agenda as presented. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to approve consent agenda as presented. (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider Case Z-1139-08; to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to amend Section 36, Use Regulations, to add a use classification for Teen Club; to amend Appendix A-3, Definitions, to add a definition for Teen Club and amend Section 38, Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements; Applicant: City of DeSoto; and adopt Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.1. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the agenda caption and introduced Linda Zombeck, Senior Planner, who presented the management report.
Motion to open public hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to open public hearing. (Approved)
Councilmember Williams inquired about the mentioned survey of cities and wondered which cities had this use.
Ms. Zombeck stated that Grand Prairie and Arlington had the use, but no permits issued.
Councilmember Valentine asked if this was for private facilities - such as the Friday night activities at the Civic Center. What if existing businesses wanted to allocate an area in their existing business or restaurant? All uses proposed not under general retail - why?
Ms. Zombeck stated that this falls under other use and yes, it would have to conform to this regulation. This is too intense a use and it can carry over into other surrounding uses.
City Attorney, Pete Smith, stated the business would require a SUP - because not an accessory use of that business.
Councilmember Sherman inquired if there were any prospective applicants. Ms. Zombeck stated that was not the case, but there was a business that was looking into this process when the City first began to investigate this use.
Councilmember Sherman observed there was no mention of juvenile curfew.
Mr. Smith stated the curfew ordinance applies no matter what. He further stated that if an applicant comes forward, the time issue can be made part of their SUP.
Councilmember Sherman asked if the age range of 14 to 18 was the standard.
Ms. Zombeck stated that staff presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission with 14 to 21 and commissioners felt 21 would be too old.
Councilmember Valentine asked about the stipulation to require security measures.
Mr. Smith stated that regulation would be presented at a later date to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
Motion to close public hearing. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to close public hearing. (Approved)
Ms. Shipman read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
Councilmember Sherman inquired about stipulations regarding the Industrial Park.
Mr. Smith stated he is not aware of any special stipulations other than protecting the health and welfare of the children, which would be the point no matter the location.
Motion to approve Z-1139-08 to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 36.5, Use Regulations, Recreation and Entertainment, to add a use classification for Teen Club, to amend Appendix A-3 to add a definition for Teen Club, and to add parking requirements with the stipulations issued by Planning and Zoning and adopt Ordinance #1776-08.
Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Valentine.
Vote to approve Z-1139-08 to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 36.5, Use Regulations, Recreation and Entertainment, to add a use classification for Teen Club, to amend Appendix A-3 to add a definition for Teen Club, and to add parking requirements with the stipulations issued by Planning and Zoning and adopt Ordinance #1776-08.
(Approved)
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider a Resolution authorizing the second distribution of funds for the Neighborhood Grant Program.
Click Here to View F.1. Management Report
Ms. Shipman read the agenda caption and introduced Tracie Hlavinka, Community Initiatives Manager, who presented the management report.
Mayor Pro Tem Clardy stated she was glad the neighborhood associations are putting these to good use and seems to be used for what the program was intended.
Councilmember Sherman asked if there were any requirements that projects are "green"?
Ms. Hlavinka stated there are no requirements for that specifically, but she commended the selection committee for being very conscientious of that.
Councilmember Helm stated he was glad that there are neighborhoods who are willing to put money and effort back into our community.
Mayor Waddle commended Mayor Hurtt for helping to get this program going.
Motion to approve Resolution #08-06 for the second distribution of grant funds to the HOA’s recommended by the Award Selection Committee in the amount of $18,972. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to approve Resolution #08-06 for the second distribution of grant funds to the HOA’s recommended by the Award Selection Committee in the amount of $18,972. (Approved)
2. Consider an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of DeSoto, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2008.
Click Here to View F.2. Management Report
Ms. Shipman read the agenda caption and introduced Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, who presented the management report. She also stated that the City of DeSoto has a new Standard and Poor’s rating up from A+ to AA-.
Jim Sabonis, First Southwest Company, Financial Advisor, presented the bond sale program. He also presented excerpts from the Standard and Poor’s rating report.
Councilmember Respess stated this upgrade and rate of sale speaks well to the position of the City of DeSoto and should offset the news about the rate of foreclosures.
Mayor Waddle commented that this rating was a great thing for the City.
Ms. Humble thanked the current and previous City Councils for their oversight of the City’s financial management. She also thanked the Managing Directors and their staff who manage their budgets within the fiscal resources that they are allocated. She also acknowledged Jim Sabonis and his associate for his work on behalf of the City. Ms. Humble also thanked Camelia Browder for doing her job and making it look effortless and easy. Last, but not least, she thanked City Manager, Jim Baugh.
Councilmember Sherman said this is a boost of confidence and thinks DeSoto has a bright future.
Bob Dransfield, with Bond Counsel, Fullbright & Jaworski, was also present.
Ms. Shipman read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to approve Ordinance #1774-08 authorizing the issuance of Certificates of Obligation, Series 2008 Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to approve Ordinance #1774-08 authorizing the issuance of Certificates of Obligation, Series 2008 (Approved)
3. Consider an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of DeSoto, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008.
Click Here to View F.3. Management Report
Ms. Shipman read the agenda caption and the Ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to approve Ordinance #1775-08 authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008 Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to approve Ordinance #1775-08 authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008 (Approved)
4. Consider Confirmation of Appointment to the Keep DeSoto Beautiful Corporation Board of Directors to be made by the Mayor for Place 1 and Councilmember for Place 6.
Click Here to View F.4. Management Report
Ms. Shipman read the agenda caption and presented the management report.
Mayor Waddle introduced his appointee, Mary Steiner and Councilmember Sherman’s appointee, Patty Wallace.
Motion to confirm the appointments of Mary Steiner for Place 1 and Patty Wallace for Place 6, to the Keep DeSoto Beautiful Corporation Board to fulfill the remainder of the vacated positions’ terms effective April 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008. Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy.
Vote to confirm the appointments of Mary Steiner for Place 1 and Patty Wallace for Place 6, to the Keep DeSoto Beautiful Corporation Board to fulfill the remainder of the vacated positions’ terms effective April 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008. (Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Valentine asked to remind everyone about DeSoto Star Search April 26th. Auditions will be held Saturday April 12th.
Mayor Waddle announced the Mother & Son Black and White Ball on May 3rd from 7-10 p.m. Tickets go on sale April 14th.
Mr. Smith announced the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament Monday April 7th.
Mayor Pro Tem Clardy reminded everyone that early voting is taking place for the Democratic primary runoff.
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Waddle recessed the meeting at 8:26 p.m. The Council will reconvene after a short break to return to Work Session item A.4.
WORK SESSION A.4. Discuss filling the City Secretary position, pending retirement of incumbent, in August, 2008.
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
Council reconvened into Work Session at 8:30 p.m.
Mayor Waddle began the discussion defining the process for future meetings, which is to define the job description, develop a profile of the desired candidate, and establish a salary range. He stated the first decision to be made is whether to advertise the position internally among current City employees or advertise publicly.
Councilmember Respess stated he was a firm believer in promoting internally, but felt it was necessary to access a full range of qualified applicants to make the best decision.
Councilmember Valentine stated she only felt it necessary to look outside if there were no qualified candidates among the employees.
Councilmember Sherman agreed with Ms. Valentine.
Councilmember Helm concurred with their statement. He stated there are good people working for DeSoto. He stated there was an expected loyalty from the employees and it should be two-ways. He stated that Council should give current employees the chance to fill the position and if that was not successful, then to look at external candidates.
Mayor Pro Tem Clardy agreed with his statement.
After further discussion, it was the consensus of Council to post the position to current City employees.
Ms. Humble stated that the next step in the process is to work with Andre Houser, Managing Director of Human Resources, in finalizing qualifications, job description, and salary. It was her suggestion that there be a Council liaison for Mr. Houser to contact because the normal track of communication through the City Secretary's office would include a potential candidate.
It was decided to start the process at a meeting to be held Tuesday, April 8, 2008.
Mayor Waddle adjourned the meeting at 9:03 p.m.
Apr 01, 2008 City Council Meeting 2008-04-01
Full agenda
Share this video
Video Index
Full agenda
Share
A. WORK SESSION
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 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, was not present and Assistant City Manager, Lynda Humble reviewed the Master Agenda and the agenda for the evening's meeting.
She stated that after polling the Homeowners' Associations, Officer Mendez stated they requested National Night Out remain the first Tuesday in August.
3. Discuss possible partnership with the City of Dallas for Danieldale Road project.
Curtistene McCowan, President of the DEDC Board of Directors introduced DEDC Executive Director, Scott Livingston, who presented information regarding partnering with Dallas County to repair Danieldale Road.
Other DEDC Board Members present were James Zander and Perry Holloway. Also present was Millie Garcia, DEDC Executive Secretary.
Mayor Waddle stated he was not comfortable in spending DeSoto money to repair the City of Dallas road. He stated that the Council and DEDC Board of Directors should schedule an additional meeting to discuss this focus and keep the dialogue going.
Ms. McCowan thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity to discuss this topic.
Mayor Waddle recessed the Work Session at 6:58 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 7:07 p.m.
1. Invocation by: Dr. Ouida Lee, United Methodist Church of the Disciple
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Clardy
3. Ambassador: Matt Harvey, Fire Department
Matt has currently been employed with the City of DeSoto for 14 months. During this time he has successfully completed paramedic school at UT Southwestern, and the fire training school at the DeSoto Fire Academy. Matt is engaged to be married on September 20
th
of this year. He has many goals and aspiration with the City of DeSoto, and looks forward to a successful career.
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing Keep DeSoto Beautiful Month.
Councilmember Carl Sherman presented the Proclamation to members of the Keep DeSoto Beautiful board.
Linda Zander, President of the KDB Board presented the Mayor and Councilmembers with newly designed KDB lapel pins.
Tracie Hlavinka, Community Initiatives Manager, announced the activities being conducted for the Annual Clean Up weekend.
2. Presentation of the FY 2007 Financial Report (CAFR) by Weaver and Tidwell.
Mayor Waddle presented Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, who introduced Wes Scott with Weaver and Tidwell, Audit Manager who presented the audit report.
Mayor Waddle thanked Councilmembers Williams, Sherman, and Respess for their contribution on the Audit Finance Committee.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 01-15-08
Click Here to View 01-15-08 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 - 02-25-08, 03-11-08
Click Here to View 02-25-08 DEDC Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 03-11-08 DEDC Meeting Minutes
e. Library Board - 01-03-08
Click Here to View 01-03-08 Library Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
f. Park Development Corporation - 01-07-08
Click Here to View 01-07-08 Park Development Corporation Board Meeting Minutes
g. Planning and Zoning Commission - N/A
h. DeSoto Arts Commission - N/A
i. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - N/A
j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A
k. DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation - N/A
City Secretary Shipman listed the sets of minutes submitted for acceptance.
Motion to approve consent agenda as presented. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to approve consent agenda as presented. (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider Case Z-1139-08; to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to amend Section 36, Use Regulations, to add a use classification for Teen Club; to amend Appendix A-3, Definitions, to add a definition for Teen Club and amend Section 38, Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements; Applicant: City of DeSoto; and adopt Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.1. Management Report
City Secretary Shipman read the agenda caption and introduced Linda Zombeck, Senior Planner, who presented the management report.
Motion to open public hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to open public hearing. (Approved)
Councilmember Williams inquired about the mentioned survey of cities and wondered which cities had this use.
Ms. Zombeck stated that Grand Prairie and Arlington had the use, but no permits issued.
Councilmember Valentine asked if this was for private facilities - such as the Friday night activities at the Civic Center. What if existing businesses wanted to allocate an area in their existing business or restaurant? All uses proposed not under general retail - why?
Ms. Zombeck stated that this falls under other use and yes, it would have to conform to this regulation. This is too intense a use and it can carry over into other surrounding uses.
City Attorney, Pete Smith, stated the business would require a SUP - because not an accessory use of that business.
Councilmember Sherman inquired if there were any prospective applicants. Ms. Zombeck stated that was not the case, but there was a business that was looking into this process when the City first began to investigate this use.
Councilmember Sherman observed there was no mention of juvenile curfew.
Mr. Smith stated the curfew ordinance applies no matter what. He further stated that if an applicant comes forward, the time issue can be made part of their SUP.
Councilmember Sherman asked if the age range of 14 to 18 was the standard.
Ms. Zombeck stated that staff presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission with 14 to 21 and commissioners felt 21 would be too old.
Councilmember Valentine asked about the stipulation to require security measures.
Mr. Smith stated that regulation would be presented at a later date to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
Motion to close public hearing. Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to close public hearing. (Approved)
Ms. Shipman read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
Councilmember Sherman inquired about stipulations regarding the Industrial Park.
Mr. Smith stated he is not aware of any special stipulations other than protecting the health and welfare of the children, which would be the point no matter the location.
Motion to approve Z-1139-08 to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 36.5, Use Regulations, Recreation and Entertainment, to add a use classification for Teen Club, to amend Appendix A-3 to add a definition for Teen Club, and to add parking requirements with the stipulations issued by Planning and Zoning and adopt Ordinance #1776-08.
Moved by Councilmember Helm, seconded by Councilmember Valentine.
Vote to approve Z-1139-08 to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 36.5, Use Regulations, Recreation and Entertainment, to add a use classification for Teen Club, to amend Appendix A-3 to add a definition for Teen Club, and to add parking requirements with the stipulations issued by Planning and Zoning and adopt Ordinance #1776-08.
(Approved)
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider a Resolution authorizing the second distribution of funds for the Neighborhood Grant Program.
Click Here to View F.1. Management Report
Ms. Shipman read the agenda caption and introduced Tracie Hlavinka, Community Initiatives Manager, who presented the management report.
Mayor Pro Tem Clardy stated she was glad the neighborhood associations are putting these to good use and seems to be used for what the program was intended.
Councilmember Sherman asked if there were any requirements that projects are "green"?
Ms. Hlavinka stated there are no requirements for that specifically, but she commended the selection committee for being very conscientious of that.
Councilmember Helm stated he was glad that there are neighborhoods who are willing to put money and effort back into our community.
Mayor Waddle commended Mayor Hurtt for helping to get this program going.
Motion to approve Resolution #08-06 for the second distribution of grant funds to the HOA’s recommended by the Award Selection Committee in the amount of $18,972. Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to approve Resolution #08-06 for the second distribution of grant funds to the HOA’s recommended by the Award Selection Committee in the amount of $18,972. (Approved)
2. Consider an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of DeSoto, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2008.
Click Here to View F.2. Management Report
Ms. Shipman read the agenda caption and introduced Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, who presented the management report. She also stated that the City of DeSoto has a new Standard and Poor’s rating up from A+ to AA-.
Jim Sabonis, First Southwest Company, Financial Advisor, presented the bond sale program. He also presented excerpts from the Standard and Poor’s rating report.
Councilmember Respess stated this upgrade and rate of sale speaks well to the position of the City of DeSoto and should offset the news about the rate of foreclosures.
Mayor Waddle commented that this rating was a great thing for the City.
Ms. Humble thanked the current and previous City Councils for their oversight of the City’s financial management. She also thanked the Managing Directors and their staff who manage their budgets within the fiscal resources that they are allocated. She also acknowledged Jim Sabonis and his associate for his work on behalf of the City. Ms. Humble also thanked Camelia Browder for doing her job and making it look effortless and easy. Last, but not least, she thanked City Manager, Jim Baugh.
Councilmember Sherman said this is a boost of confidence and thinks DeSoto has a bright future.
Bob Dransfield, with Bond Counsel, Fullbright & Jaworski, was also present.
Ms. Shipman read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to approve Ordinance #1774-08 authorizing the issuance of Certificates of Obligation, Series 2008 Moved by Councilmember Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to approve Ordinance #1774-08 authorizing the issuance of Certificates of Obligation, Series 2008 (Approved)
3. Consider an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of DeSoto, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008.
Click Here to View F.3. Management Report
Ms. Shipman read the agenda caption and the Ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to approve Ordinance #1775-08 authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008 Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to approve Ordinance #1775-08 authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008 (Approved)
4. Consider Confirmation of Appointment to the Keep DeSoto Beautiful Corporation Board of Directors to be made by the Mayor for Place 1 and Councilmember for Place 6.
Click Here to View F.4. Management Report
Ms. Shipman read the agenda caption and presented the management report.
Mayor Waddle introduced his appointee, Mary Steiner and Councilmember Sherman’s appointee, Patty Wallace.
Motion to confirm the appointments of Mary Steiner for Place 1 and Patty Wallace for Place 6, to the Keep DeSoto Beautiful Corporation Board to fulfill the remainder of the vacated positions’ terms effective April 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008. Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clardy.
Vote to confirm the appointments of Mary Steiner for Place 1 and Patty Wallace for Place 6, to the Keep DeSoto Beautiful Corporation Board to fulfill the remainder of the vacated positions’ terms effective April 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008. (Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Valentine asked to remind everyone about DeSoto Star Search April 26th. Auditions will be held Saturday April 12th.
Mayor Waddle announced the Mother & Son Black and White Ball on May 3rd from 7-10 p.m. Tickets go on sale April 14th.
Mr. Smith announced the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament Monday April 7th.
Mayor Pro Tem Clardy reminded everyone that early voting is taking place for the Democratic primary runoff.
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Waddle recessed the meeting at 8:26 p.m. The Council will reconvene after a short break to return to Work Session item A.4.
WORK SESSION A.4. Discuss filling the City Secretary position, pending retirement of incumbent, in August, 2008.
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
Council reconvened into Work Session at 8:30 p.m.
Mayor Waddle began the discussion defining the process for future meetings, which is to define the job description, develop a profile of the desired candidate, and establish a salary range. He stated the first decision to be made is whether to advertise the position internally among current City employees or advertise publicly.
Councilmember Respess stated he was a firm believer in promoting internally, but felt it was necessary to access a full range of qualified applicants to make the best decision.
Councilmember Valentine stated she only felt it necessary to look outside if there were no qualified candidates among the employees.
Councilmember Sherman agreed with Ms. Valentine.
Councilmember Helm concurred with their statement. He stated there are good people working for DeSoto. He stated there was an expected loyalty from the employees and it should be two-ways. He stated that Council should give current employees the chance to fill the position and if that was not successful, then to look at external candidates.
Mayor Pro Tem Clardy agreed with his statement.
After further discussion, it was the consensus of Council to post the position to current City employees.
Ms. Humble stated that the next step in the process is to work with Andre Houser, Managing Director of Human Resources, in finalizing qualifications, job description, and salary. It was her suggestion that there be a Council liaison for Mr. Houser to contact because the normal track of communication through the City Secretary's office would include a potential candidate.
It was decided to start the process at a meeting to be held Tuesday, April 8, 2008.
Mayor Waddle adjourned the meeting at 9:03 p.m.
Link
Start video at
Social
Embed
<iframe title="Swagit Video Player" width="640" height="360" src="https://desototx.new.swagit.com/videos/242672/embed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Disable autoplay on embedded content?
Download
Download
Download Selected Item
