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A. WORK SESSION

PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR THE WORK SESSION. THE REGULAR SESSION WILL BEGIN AT 7 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: Ministerial Alliance Volunteer

In the absence of a Ministerial Alliance Volunteer, Councilmember Patricia Ledbetter provided the Invocation.

2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Denise Valentine

3. Ambassador: Karen Kirby, Information Technology Manager
Karen Kirby has worked for the city for over nine years, the last seven as the manager of the Information Technology Department. She has two sons, Chris, 19, a sophomore in college and Tom, 17 a freshman in high school.

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation from Civitium regarding joint Municipal Wi-Fi Study results.

Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Karen Kirby, Information Technology Manager, who introduced...Chris Puccio from Civitium. He discussed the assessment process, the key findings, next steps (short, medium, and long-term plans).

DV - 1.1 million for the three cities - was that each or total?
Chris - total
CW - how familiar are you with the technical aspects of the Corpus system? began as meter reading how do they make it available to others
Chris - built a business case with 6 year return and could deploy over wireless network for meter reading - only using 3-5% of capacity of network. offered it to the public at a charge.
CW - how did it happen that private individuals can access
Chris - Corpus built the network
CW - if want to go into wifi business, there is no market - if want to utilize technology to enhance services, a byproduct could make wifi more readily available
Chris - could be a value added item
SR -
Chris -
PL - did corpus have all the fiberoptics in place?
Chris - not sure - went through wifi technology
CS - grant funds could be available -- what is the business model you are envisioning
Chris - private where the City built and maintained its network
CS - citizens could imagine going to the park or public venues?
Chris - that could be a secondary service - initially look at governmetn operations - public safety, field workers -- have the governmental operatiosn in place - secondary service could be hot spots in parks or other venues where the City would like to offer
CS - what is the sustaining cost for this
Chris - 25-30% was for old municipal wifi - akin to maintienance of any technological system the City has - city builds it and then hires an outside entity to maintain and operate -- capital investment and then the maintenance
SR - hot spots - strategically located for economic development
Chris -

2. Presentation of the 2009 Work Plan for the DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation.

Click Here to View DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation Work Plan

Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Donald Mills, President of the DTHF, who presented the 2009 Work Plan.

Mayor Waddle stated the foundation has done a lot of hard work and it’s a very ambitious work plan. He commended the members for all the hard work and further stated he looks forward to seeing this project move along.

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 - 07-28-08, 07-29-08

Click Here to View 07-28-08 DEDC Minutes

Click Here to View 07-29-08 DEDC Minutes

e. Library Board - N/A

f. Park Development Corporation - 06-02-08, 08-04-08

Click Here to View 06-02-08 Park Board Minutes

Click Here to View 08-04-08 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 - 06-12-08, 06-17-08, 07-17-08, 07-24-08

Click Here to View 06-12-08 DTHF Minutes

Click Here to View 07-17-08 DTHF Minutes

Click Here to View 07-24-08 DTHF Minutes

Ms. Hallmark listed the items submitted for consideration on the Consent Agenda.

Motion to approve Consent Agenda as presented. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sherman.

Vote to approve Consent Agenda as presented. (Approved)

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Public Hearing on the Budget and Assessment Rate for the Candle Meadow Public Improvement District (CMPID) and consider an Ordinance to adopt the Five Year Plan, adopting a Budget for FY 2008-2009, and Levying a Special Assessment for 2008.

Click Here to View E.1. Management Report

Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, who presented the staff report.

Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Valentine, seconded by Councilmember Williams.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

CB - part of their budget is to use a portion of their fund balance.
Tracie Hlavinka, Community Initiatives Manager, introduced Charles Caldwell, 628 Mulberry, Treasurer for Candle Meadow Board; Cedric Jackson 1245 Boisenberry, president of Candle Meadow Board

BW- by using fund balance, how are you going to bring the fund balance back up
CC - had not established a replacement fund for any capital expenditures - replacement fund will be established over the next year
SR - what is assessed value of CM property covered?
CJ - 93 million
SR what property remains to be added?
TH - 95% built out
SR - what assumptions did you make about property values going forward
CC - expect property values to increase
SR - like PID think it’s the way to go
CS - commend you - how did you figure on lawn maintenance
CJ - have a new lawn maintenance service
BW - cost on electricity seems to maintain and doesn’t vary a great amount -- do you have a homeowners association also?

Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Respess.

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

DISCUSSION

Ms. Hallmark read the Ordinance caption into the public record.

Motion to approve Ordinance #1794-08 adopting the five year plan, the FY 2008-2009 budget, and the 2008 assessment rate of 17.3 cents per $100 valuation for the Candle Meadow Public Improvement District. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Williams.

Vote to approve Ordinance #1794-08 adopting the five year plan, the FY 2008-2009 budget, and the 2008 assessment rate of 17.3 cents per $100 valuation for the Candle Meadow Public Improvement District. (Approved)

2. Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget, Tax Rate, Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and Work Plan for FY 2008-2009.

Click Here to View E.2. Management Report

Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, who presented the staff report.

Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Williams.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

DISCUSSION

Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sherman.

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

There was no action required on this item.

3. Consider an Ordinance approving a Negotiated Resolution between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the company’s rate review mechanism filing; declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement and finding the rates to be set by the attached tariffs to be just and reasonable; and approving Atmos’ Proof of Revenues.

Click Here to View E.3. Management Report

Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Lynda Humble, Assistant City Manager, who presented the staff report.

Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

SR - how long will these rates stay in effect LH until the next rate filing, 3 years, or until the next rate review mechanism, SR probably good for one year -- can they pass along increased cost of gas LH - yes, allowed by railroad commission CW is the flat rate shown the LH monthly service charge is being reduced - price PL comprehensive rate filing can occur at any time? is that a case that would go to the railroad commission LH comprehensive rate filing is all of their PL - LH -

Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Respess.

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

DISCUSSION

Ms. Hallmark read the Ordinance caption into the public record.

Motion to approve Ordinance #1795-08 approving a negotiated resolution between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division regarding the company’s rate review mechanism; declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement and finding the rates to be set by the attached tariffs to be just and reasonable. Moved by Councilmember Ledbetter, no second required.

Vote to approve Ordinance #1795-08 approving a negotiated resolution between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division regarding the company’s rate review mechanism; declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement and finding the rates to be set by the attached tariffs to be just and reasonable. (Approved)

F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business

1. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Booziotis & Company Architects for the creation of a Master Plan for the Historical Restoration of the Nance Farm Structures and Grounds.

Click Here to View F.1. Management Report

Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Lora Stallings, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager, who presented the staff report. CW is it appropriate to share in this setting to share the name of the company that didn't complete the information LS ArchiTexas submitted the incomplete DV - without having additional bids, was there some other method to determine if this was reasonable and customery JB - those charges are covered in a State schedule PL 100% is refunded by Texas Parks JB financing for Nance Farm - Helen Giddings appropriated $500,000 - went to Texas Parks & Wildlife PL Ann Abernathy, Booziotis & Company Architects, timing is also dependent upon approval process Bw - welcomed Ms. Abernathy

Motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Booziotis & Company Architects, for an amount not to exceed the sum of $65,750, for the creation of a Master Plan for the historical restoration of Nance Farm structures and grounds. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.

Vote to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Booziotis & Company Architects, for an amount not to exceed the sum of $65,750, for the creation of a Master Plan for the historical restoration of Nance Farm structures and grounds. (Approved)

2. Consider award of bid for Credit Card Processing Services.

Click Here to View F.2. Management Report

Councilmember Carl Sherman recused himself from this agenda item. He has filed such form with the Office of the City Secretary. He left the dais at 8:29 p.m.

Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, who presented the staff report.

Ben Arvizu, with Arvizu Financial Group, Dallas Texas

SR - what is cost to City per transaction or cost as a percentage of total volume
BA - ifnormation from 12 month history of the City
CW - telecheck equipment -
BA - telecheck equipment is proprietary, a nominal fee
CB cost is nominal - less than $10,000, which counts against the over $70,000 in savings

Motion to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract for credit card processing services with Chase Paymentech for a two-year contract term with a provision for two one-year continuations under the same conditions of the contract. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Williams.

Vote to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract for credit card processing services with Chase Paymentech for a two-year contract term with a provision for two one-year continuations under the same conditions of the contract. (Approved)

3. Consider approval of concession contract for youth sports associations within the City of DeSoto.

Click Here to View F.3. Management Report

Councilmember Sherman returned to the dais at 8:40 p.m. Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Chris Glover, Recreation Manager, who presented the staff report. PL - asked for clarification of payment CG - concessionaire will submit receipts for food purchased and sold and they will have to pay 25% of profit SR - net is the difference between revenue and cost of goods sold - CW - does this contract preclude or prohibit a "for profit" entity to enter into this contract CG - yes, would bid the process out CW - % of calculation on rate would be different if dealing with private - would be gross SR - right to approve pricing of product CG - yes SR can assure that prices would be reasonable and customary CW will concessions be outfitted with equipment PL would it be okay to "slash" prices at the end of the evening CG - would be okay

Motion to approve the Concession Contract pertaining to Youth Sports Associations. Moved by Councilmember Valentine, seconded by Councilmember Ledbetter.

Vote to approve the Concession Contract pertaining to Youth Sports Associations. (Approved)

4. Consider a Resolution supporting the discontinuation of the diversion of Transportation User Revenues to non-transportation uses and the appropriation of all revenue generated from highway user fees and taxes to fund transportation projects.

Click Here to View F.4. Management Report

Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Jim Baugh, City Manager, who presented the staff report.

Motion to approve Resolution #08-17 supporting the discontinuation of the diversion of transportation user revenues to non-transportation uses and the appropriation of all revenue generated from highway user fees and taxes to fund transportation projects. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.

Vote to approve Resolution #08-17 supporting the discontinuation of the diversion of transportation user revenues to non-transportation uses and the appropriation of all revenue generated from highway user fees and taxes to fund transportation projects. (Approved)

G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business

H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES

I. ANNOUNCEMENTS

DV brighter tomorrows bsw luncheon fundraiser - a non profit organization that supports battered women or those affected by violence 9/30/08 11:30-1:30 david's seafood in cedar hill 425 plus bring a new bath or face towel; raffles including a 32" HDTV www.brightertomorrows.net 9722630506

african american reperatory theater "a soldiers play" in corner theater most thurs fri sat sun in september city web site or purchasing at ticket office $10, 15 or 20 for an evenig of great entertainment.

J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION

K. ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Waddle adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m.

Sep 02, 2008 City Council Meeting 2008-09-02

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A. WORK SESSION

PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR THE WORK SESSION. THE REGULAR SESSION WILL BEGIN AT 7 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: Ministerial Alliance Volunteer

In the absence of a Ministerial Alliance Volunteer, Councilmember Patricia Ledbetter provided the Invocation.

2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Denise Valentine

3. Ambassador: Karen Kirby, Information Technology Manager
Karen Kirby has worked for the city for over nine years, the last seven as the manager of the Information Technology Department. She has two sons, Chris, 19, a sophomore in college and Tom, 17 a freshman in high school.

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation from Civitium regarding joint Municipal Wi-Fi Study results.

2. Presentation of the 2009 Work Plan for the DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation.

Click Here to View DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation Work Plan

Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Donald Mills, President of the DTHF, who presented the 2009 Work Plan.

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 - 07-28-08, 07-29-08

Click Here to View 07-28-08 DEDC Minutes

Click Here to View 07-29-08 DEDC Minutes

e. Library Board - N/A

f. Park Development Corporation - 06-02-08, 08-04-08

Click Here to View 06-02-08 Park Board Minutes

Click Here to View 08-04-08 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 - 06-12-08, 06-17-08, 07-17-08, 07-24-08

Click Here to View 06-12-08 DTHF Minutes

Click Here to View 07-17-08 DTHF Minutes

Click Here to View 07-24-08 DTHF Minutes

Ms. Hallmark listed the items submitted for consideration on the Consent Agenda.

Motion to approve Consent Agenda as presented. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sherman.

Vote to approve Consent Agenda as presented. (Approved)

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Public Hearing on the Budget and Assessment Rate for the Candle Meadow Public Improvement District (CMPID) and consider an Ordinance to adopt the Five Year Plan, adopting a Budget for FY 2008-2009, and Levying a Special Assessment for 2008.

Click Here to View E.1. Management Report

Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, who presented the staff report.

Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Valentine, seconded by Councilmember Williams.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Respess.

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

DISCUSSION

Ms. Hallmark read the Ordinance caption into the public record.

2. Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget, Tax Rate, Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and Work Plan for FY 2008-2009.

Click Here to View E.2. Management Report

Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, who presented the staff report.

Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Williams.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

DISCUSSION

Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sherman.

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

There was no action required on this item.

3. Consider an Ordinance approving a Negotiated Resolution between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the company’s rate review mechanism filing; declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement and finding the rates to be set by the attached tariffs to be just and reasonable; and approving Atmos’ Proof of Revenues.

Click Here to View E.3. Management Report

Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Lynda Humble, Assistant City Manager, who presented the staff report.

Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Respess.

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

DISCUSSION

Ms. Hallmark read the Ordinance caption into the public record.

F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business

1. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Booziotis & Company Architects for the creation of a Master Plan for the Historical Restoration of the Nance Farm Structures and Grounds.

Click Here to View F.1. Management Report

2. Consider award of bid for Credit Card Processing Services.

Click Here to View F.2. Management Report

3. Consider approval of concession contract for youth sports associations within the City of DeSoto.

Click Here to View F.3. Management Report

Motion to approve the Concession Contract pertaining to Youth Sports Associations. Moved by Councilmember Valentine, seconded by Councilmember Ledbetter.

Vote to approve the Concession Contract pertaining to Youth Sports Associations. (Approved)

4. Consider a Resolution supporting the discontinuation of the diversion of Transportation User Revenues to non-transportation uses and the appropriation of all revenue generated from highway user fees and taxes to fund transportation projects.

Click Here to View F.4. Management Report

Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Jim Baugh, City Manager, who presented the staff report.

Sep 02, 2008 City Council Meeting 2008-09-02

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