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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.
City Manager Jim Baugh reviewed upcoming items on the Master Agenda.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
3. Residential Street Lighting Discussion (Current Policy, Problem Areas, Recommended Solutions, Possible Policy Amendments, Cost Implications).
Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, introduced Matt Miser, Street Superintendent, who presented a PowerPoint presentation outlining the current lighting policy.
Council discussion regarding boring policy, life of light fixtures, distance requirements, and the process for lighting requests.
It was the consensus of Council to have the suggestions brought to Council for consideration at a later date.
4. Discussion of PIP Program.
Mr. Baugh provided background on the Performance Incentive Program He explained that DeSoto's program is unique in that there may only be one other city in the country with such a program - Charlotte, NC has been doing a program for several years. He further presented suggested changes to the program.
Council discussion regarding focus on Work Plan, service levels, and measures.
It was the consensus of Council to have Mr. Baugh's revisions presented in September.
Mayor Waddle adjourned the Work Session at 7:08 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 7:15 p.m.
1. Invocation by: Richard Desmond, Faith Bible Church
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Carl Sherman
3. Ambassador: Sydney Elliott, Parks and Leisure Services
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of the May 2008 Financial Report and the 2nd Quarter Investment Report.
Click Here to View May 2008 Financial and 2nd Quarter Investment Reports
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, who presented the financial report.
SR what is the total amount of money held in the investment portfolio?
CB as of May $49,..... SR roughly $50 million in cash or equivalent.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - N/A
b. Special Meeting - 06-05-08
Click Here to View 06-05-08 Special CC Minutes
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 - 05-05-08
Click Here to View 05-05-08 Park Board 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
Ms. Hallmark listed the items submitted for consideration on the Consent Agenda.
Motion to approve consent agenda. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to approve consent agenda. (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider an Ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Annual Budget to appropriate funds from available General Fund balance in the amount of $208,236 for the restoration of Nance Farm.
Click Here to View F.1. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, who presented the staff report.
BW - pretty straightforward....thanks to rep. giddings for her help in securing this funding.
JB - commended the Mayor for his work with rep giddings.
Motion to
approve Ordinance #1787-08 amending the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Budget to appropriate funds in the amount of $208,236 for the restoration of Nance Farm.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to
approve Ordinance #1787-08 amending the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Budget to appropriate funds in the amount of $208,236 for the restoration of Nance Farm.
(Approved)
2. Consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for a grant through the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife for the historical restoration of Nance Farm.
Click Here to View F.2. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Lora Stallings, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager, who presented the staff report.
JB - commended Ms. Stallings for her work on the application and the Nance Farm project.
BW - also commended Ms. Stallings for her work on the application.
Motion to
approve Resolution #08-10 authorizing the application for a Texas Parks & Wildlife Department “Local Park Grant Program” grant, designating a representative for all matters related to the application, certifying eligibility for receipt of grant funds, dedicating Nance Farm has a public property intended for recreational and/or historical education purposes, and certifying that the grant application will be submitted to the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the Texas Review and Comment System (TRACS) review
Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to
approve Resolution #08-10 authorizing the application for a Texas Parks & Wildlife Department “Local Park Grant Program” grant, designating a representative for all matters related to the application, certifying eligibility for receipt of grant funds, dedicating Nance Farm has a public property intended for recreational and/or historical education purposes, and certifying that the grant application will be submitted to the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the Texas Review and Comment System (TRACS) review
(Approved)
3. Consider an Ordinance to amend Appendix A - Fee Schedule of the City of DeSoto Code of Ordinances by amending Article 27.000 to amend the Ambulance Service Charges.
Click Here to View F.3. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Jerry Smith, Assistant Fire Chief, who presented the staff report.
SR - no rate increase since 2004. What does an ambulance run cost? JS - don’t have that figure - would be difficult to come up with a new number, due to staffing costs.
SR - the two unincorporated areas - do you provide services to those areas.
BW - no transit fee is if you don’t transport them? JS - yes some service provided, but no trip is made.
BW do you envision the three cities setting a standard fee? JS - that is a possibility
CS - increase in mileage certainly justified due to increased fuel costs. What is the timeline for reviewing costs with the other cities. JS - within the next year
CW - when cross city lines, whose fee schedule? JS the city providing the service
DV - any research done as to why the collection rate is good? JS - partly due to lower fees charged. No standard fee among insurance companies.
DV - how does the Medicare flat fee relate to these proposed fees
Motion to
approve Ordinance #1788-08 amending Appendix A – “Fee Schedule” of the Code of Ordinances by amending Article 27.000 to amend the Ambulance Service Charges.
Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Valentine.
Vote to
approve Ordinance #1788-08 amending Appendix A – “Fee Schedule” of the Code of Ordinances by amending Article 27.000 to amend the Ambulance Service Charges.
(Approved)
4. Consider a Construction Contract with Reynolds Asphalt and Construction Company in the amount of $830,057.80 for the 2008 Street Reconstruction Project.
Click Here to View F.4. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Crystal Owens, City Engineer, who presented the staff report.
PL - how are residents notified when the projects begin. CO - will be sent at the time begins construction by letter
PL - 120 days for all six? CO - 15 additional days - setting priority according to school effect
BW -
Motion to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the construction contract with Reynolds Asphalt & construction Company, and establish a total project budget in the amount of $896,462.80 for the 2008 Street Reconstruction Project. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.
Vote to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the construction contract with Reynolds Asphalt & construction Company, and establish a total project budget in the amount of $896,462.80 for the 2008 Street Reconstruction Project. (Approved)
5. Consider a Construction Contract with Forcecon Services, LLC., in the amount of $235,756 for the installation of median street lights on Hampton Road from north of Belt Line Road to Danieldale Road.
Click Here to View F.5. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Crystal Owens, City Engineer, who presented the staff report.
BW - have we used Forcecon before? CO - yes
BW - pavers ...
SR - when would the project start and what would the impact to traffic be? CO - unsure
JB - wouldn’t anticipate much more of a problem than what has been incurred when patching concrete
CS - certainly looking forward to this project. R we exclusive to Oncor for the installation? CO - yes
Motion to Authorize the Mayor to execute a construction contract with ForceCon Services, LLC., and establish a total project budget in the amount of $266,404.28 for the Hampton Road Median Lighting Project. Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to Authorize the Mayor to execute a construction contract with ForceCon Services, LLC., and establish a total project budget in the amount of $266,404.28 for the Hampton Road Median Lighting Project. (Approved)
6. Consider an Ordinance to amend the City of DeSoto Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 12, Article 12.200, by adding Section 12.205 "Temporary Speed Limits".
Click Here to View F.6. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, who presented the staff report.
BW - Parkerville road - did u run into same issues during that construction?
TJ - didn’t have as much of a problem as Cockrell Hill Road
SR - what does this Ordinance give that you don’t already have?
TJ - language strengthens the fact allows City Engineer to file a letter stating the change in
JB - this makes it more clear and will be able to enforce any tickets issued.
Ms. Hallmark read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to approve Ordinance #1789-08 amending Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances, to add Section 12.205, “Temporary Speed Limits”. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sherman.
Vote to approve Ordinance #1789-08 amending Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances, to add Section 12.205, “Temporary Speed Limits”. (Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
Lynne Kornegay, 416 Newcastle, DeSoto, spoke on behalf of the Library Advisory Board. Summer reading program has 403 participants who have registered since June 11th. Teen volunteer program has doubled since last summer. Photography class offered.
Ashley Smith and Donald Ross of the Youth Advisory Council announced the 4th Annual Hip Hop Summit.
Mr. Baugh commented that the All-America City application included the youth and the Hip Hop Summit.
Linda Zander, 925 W. Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto announced the Concerned DeSoto Citizens Annual Awards Banquet, which honors the DeSoto High School Scholars. They will be awarding seven scholarships and honoring former DISD Trustee President Dr. Janice Pettis Ingram. The event will be held Saturday, June 28th.
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Waddle commented on the great success of the BSW Juneteenth Celebration this past Saturday, June 14th.
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Waddle adjourned the meeting at 8:19 p.m.
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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.
City Manager Jim Baugh reviewed upcoming items on the Master Agenda.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
3. Residential Street Lighting Discussion (Current Policy, Problem Areas, Recommended Solutions, Possible Policy Amendments, Cost Implications).
Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, introduced Matt Miser, Street Superintendent, who presented a PowerPoint presentation outlining the current lighting policy.
Council discussion regarding boring policy, life of light fixtures, distance requirements, and the process for lighting requests.
It was the consensus of Council to have the suggestions brought to Council for consideration at a later date.
4. Discussion of PIP Program.
Mr. Baugh provided background on the Performance Incentive Program He explained that DeSoto's program is unique in that there may only be one other city in the country with such a program - Charlotte, NC has been doing a program for several years. He further presented suggested changes to the program.
Council discussion regarding focus on Work Plan, service levels, and measures.
It was the consensus of Council to have Mr. Baugh's revisions presented in September.
Mayor Waddle adjourned the Work Session at 7:08 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 7:15 p.m.
1. Invocation by: Richard Desmond, Faith Bible Church
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Carl Sherman
3. Ambassador: Sydney Elliott, Parks and Leisure Services
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of the May 2008 Financial Report and the 2nd Quarter Investment Report.
Click Here to View May 2008 Financial and 2nd Quarter Investment Reports
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, who presented the financial report.
SR what is the total amount of money held in the investment portfolio?
CB as of May $49,..... SR roughly $50 million in cash or equivalent.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - N/A
b. Special Meeting - 06-05-08
Click Here to View 06-05-08 Special CC Minutes
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 - 05-05-08
Click Here to View 05-05-08 Park Board 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
Ms. Hallmark listed the items submitted for consideration on the Consent Agenda.
Motion to approve consent agenda. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to approve consent agenda. (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider an Ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Annual Budget to appropriate funds from available General Fund balance in the amount of $208,236 for the restoration of Nance Farm.
Click Here to View F.1. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, who presented the staff report.
BW - pretty straightforward....thanks to rep. giddings for her help in securing this funding.
JB - commended the Mayor for his work with rep giddings.
Motion to
approve Ordinance #1787-08 amending the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Budget to appropriate funds in the amount of $208,236 for the restoration of Nance Farm.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to
approve Ordinance #1787-08 amending the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Budget to appropriate funds in the amount of $208,236 for the restoration of Nance Farm.
(Approved)
2. Consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for a grant through the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife for the historical restoration of Nance Farm.
Click Here to View F.2. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Lora Stallings, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager, who presented the staff report.
JB - commended Ms. Stallings for her work on the application and the Nance Farm project.
BW - also commended Ms. Stallings for her work on the application.
Motion to
approve Resolution #08-10 authorizing the application for a Texas Parks & Wildlife Department “Local Park Grant Program” grant, designating a representative for all matters related to the application, certifying eligibility for receipt of grant funds, dedicating Nance Farm has a public property intended for recreational and/or historical education purposes, and certifying that the grant application will be submitted to the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the Texas Review and Comment System (TRACS) review
Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to
approve Resolution #08-10 authorizing the application for a Texas Parks & Wildlife Department “Local Park Grant Program” grant, designating a representative for all matters related to the application, certifying eligibility for receipt of grant funds, dedicating Nance Farm has a public property intended for recreational and/or historical education purposes, and certifying that the grant application will be submitted to the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the Texas Review and Comment System (TRACS) review
(Approved)
3. Consider an Ordinance to amend Appendix A - Fee Schedule of the City of DeSoto Code of Ordinances by amending Article 27.000 to amend the Ambulance Service Charges.
Click Here to View F.3. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Jerry Smith, Assistant Fire Chief, who presented the staff report.
SR - no rate increase since 2004. What does an ambulance run cost? JS - don’t have that figure - would be difficult to come up with a new number, due to staffing costs.
SR - the two unincorporated areas - do you provide services to those areas.
BW - no transit fee is if you don’t transport them? JS - yes some service provided, but no trip is made.
BW do you envision the three cities setting a standard fee? JS - that is a possibility
CS - increase in mileage certainly justified due to increased fuel costs. What is the timeline for reviewing costs with the other cities. JS - within the next year
CW - when cross city lines, whose fee schedule? JS the city providing the service
DV - any research done as to why the collection rate is good? JS - partly due to lower fees charged. No standard fee among insurance companies.
DV - how does the Medicare flat fee relate to these proposed fees
Motion to
approve Ordinance #1788-08 amending Appendix A – “Fee Schedule” of the Code of Ordinances by amending Article 27.000 to amend the Ambulance Service Charges.
Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Valentine.
Vote to
approve Ordinance #1788-08 amending Appendix A – “Fee Schedule” of the Code of Ordinances by amending Article 27.000 to amend the Ambulance Service Charges.
(Approved)
4. Consider a Construction Contract with Reynolds Asphalt and Construction Company in the amount of $830,057.80 for the 2008 Street Reconstruction Project.
Click Here to View F.4. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Crystal Owens, City Engineer, who presented the staff report.
PL - how are residents notified when the projects begin. CO - will be sent at the time begins construction by letter
PL - 120 days for all six? CO - 15 additional days - setting priority according to school effect
BW -
Motion to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the construction contract with Reynolds Asphalt & construction Company, and establish a total project budget in the amount of $896,462.80 for the 2008 Street Reconstruction Project. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.
Vote to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the construction contract with Reynolds Asphalt & construction Company, and establish a total project budget in the amount of $896,462.80 for the 2008 Street Reconstruction Project. (Approved)
5. Consider a Construction Contract with Forcecon Services, LLC., in the amount of $235,756 for the installation of median street lights on Hampton Road from north of Belt Line Road to Danieldale Road.
Click Here to View F.5. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Crystal Owens, City Engineer, who presented the staff report.
BW - have we used Forcecon before? CO - yes
BW - pavers ...
SR - when would the project start and what would the impact to traffic be? CO - unsure
JB - wouldn’t anticipate much more of a problem than what has been incurred when patching concrete
CS - certainly looking forward to this project. R we exclusive to Oncor for the installation? CO - yes
Motion to Authorize the Mayor to execute a construction contract with ForceCon Services, LLC., and establish a total project budget in the amount of $266,404.28 for the Hampton Road Median Lighting Project. Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to Authorize the Mayor to execute a construction contract with ForceCon Services, LLC., and establish a total project budget in the amount of $266,404.28 for the Hampton Road Median Lighting Project. (Approved)
6. Consider an Ordinance to amend the City of DeSoto Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 12, Article 12.200, by adding Section 12.205 "Temporary Speed Limits".
Click Here to View F.6. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, who presented the staff report.
BW - Parkerville road - did u run into same issues during that construction?
TJ - didn’t have as much of a problem as Cockrell Hill Road
SR - what does this Ordinance give that you don’t already have?
TJ - language strengthens the fact allows City Engineer to file a letter stating the change in
JB - this makes it more clear and will be able to enforce any tickets issued.
Ms. Hallmark read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to approve Ordinance #1789-08 amending Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances, to add Section 12.205, “Temporary Speed Limits”. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sherman.
Vote to approve Ordinance #1789-08 amending Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances, to add Section 12.205, “Temporary Speed Limits”. (Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
Lynne Kornegay, 416 Newcastle, DeSoto, spoke on behalf of the Library Advisory Board. Summer reading program has 403 participants who have registered since June 11th. Teen volunteer program has doubled since last summer. Photography class offered.
Ashley Smith and Donald Ross of the Youth Advisory Council announced the 4th Annual Hip Hop Summit.
Mr. Baugh commented that the All-America City application included the youth and the Hip Hop Summit.
Linda Zander, 925 W. Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto announced the Concerned DeSoto Citizens Annual Awards Banquet, which honors the DeSoto High School Scholars. They will be awarding seven scholarships and honoring former DISD Trustee President Dr. Janice Pettis Ingram. The event will be held Saturday, June 28th.
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Waddle commented on the great success of the BSW Juneteenth Celebration this past Saturday, June 14th.
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Waddle adjourned the meeting at 8:19 p.m.
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