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A. WORK SESSION
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
Mayor Waddle called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.
1. Review of Master Agenda by City Manager.
Jim Baugh, City Manager, reviewed upcoming items on the Master Agenda.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
3. Quarterly Update from DeSoto Chamber of Commerce.
Click Here to View DeSoto Tourism Council 2nd Quarterly Update
Sonali Majmudar, Chair of the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee, presented a PowerPoint presentation outlining the statistics for the second quarter. Ms. Majmudar stated that the hotels will provide occupancy information related to City events for future updates.
Council discussion regarding allocated funds and proper use of Hotel Occupancy funds; correlation of hotel occupancy and City activities, and possibilities for DeSoto for the Super Bowl.
4. Discussion of the classification of the use Night Clubs.
Mr. Baugh provided background on this use and intent.
Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, provided a PowerPoint presentation outlining the use, locations, and possible allowances.
After further discussion, it was the consensus of Council to ensure parking regulations and location in Commercial 1 and bring the item back at a later date for Council's consideration.
Mayor Waddle adjourned the Work Session at 6:55 p.m.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 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 Valentine provided the Invocation.
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Denise Valentine.
3. Ambassador: Jimmy Stephens, Environmental Health.
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of the March 2010 Financial Statements.
Click Here to View March 2010 Financial Reports
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Edena Atmore, Assistant Director of Finance, who presented the financial report.
Council discussion regarding reporting standards and updates on the water meter replacement project.
(Editor's Note: SR year to year comparisons look good - obvious we are on track - assuming that in next fiscal year budget (get question from video)
EA - that is something that we can try to work in
DV in the past have been working on changing out water meters
CB ongoing project - each year change out some and do a portion each year -
DV it has been a while since we had an update on that project
CB we can do that during the budget process. )
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 04-06-10
Click Here to View 2010-04-06 City Council Meeting Minutes
b. Special Meeting - N/A
2. Acceptance of Board and Commission Minutes
a. Arts Commission - N/A
b. Building and Standards Commission - N/A
c. Civil Service Commission - N/A
d. DeSoto Economic Development - N/A
e. DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation - N/A
f. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - N/A
g. Library Advisory Board - N/A
h. Park Development Corporation - 12/07/09, 01/04/10, 02/08/10
Click Here to View 2009-12-07 Park Board Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2010-01-04 Park Board Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2010-02-08 Park Board Meeting Minutes
i. Planning and Zoning - N/A
j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A
Ms. Hallmark listed the items submitted for Council’s consideration.
The minutes for the Park Development Corporation dated 12/7/09 were pulled from consideration and will be submitted at a later time.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda without the minutes of the Park Board dated 12/7/09. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.
Vote to approve Consent Agenda as presented. (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider Zoning Case Z-1191-10; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow an Auto Paint and Body Shop at 612 Franklin Street; Applicant: Isabel Villarreal; Owner: Larry Ford; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.1. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, who presented the staff report.
Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.
Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)
Ron Villareal, 1323 Lyndon, DeSoto, spoke on behalf of the applicant.
Council discussion regarding parking surface, odor and fume control, and stipulations provided by Planning and Zoning.
(Editor's Note: SR parking area to the south - will it be paved
EV area that is there will be torn up and replaced with concrete
BW this has been vacant a number of years
EV for at least four years
DV where is the second person who objected
EV there was an additional property owner who
CS has there been any advancement in technology in terms of painting regarding fumes and odor?
EV applicant can address that
Ron Villareal, 1323 Lyndalyn (????), DeSoto - there is a separate spray room where the painting takes place
CS
Ron - all work will be done inside the building
DV aware of the stipulations from P&Z
Ron - yes, will be doing that - not only because of requirements, but the building needed it. )
Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)
Ms. Hallmark read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to
approve Ordinance #1843-10, Zoning Case Z-
1191-10, an SUP to allow an Auto Paint and Body Shop at
612 Franklin Street
be approved with the stipulations outlined by Planning and Zoning.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Valentine.
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F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider award of bid to Physio Control, Inc., for the purchase of monitor/defibrillator units and associated accessories in the amount of $96,551.55.
Click Here to View F.1. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Fred Hart, Fire Chief, who presented the staff report.
Council discussion regarding grant funds and their origins.
(Editor's Note: BW was that grant through Homeland Security directly
FH directly from Homeland Security
SR little box hooked up to me cost $30,000
FH yes
CS how is that fund doing
FH doing well because of grants, especially the matching grants )
Motion to
award bid to Physio-Control, Inc. for the purchase of monitor/defibrillator units and associated accessories in the amount of $96,551.55.
Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
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2. Consider authorizing the Mayor to execute a construction contract with Reynolds Asphalt for a total project budget amount of $767,964.50, for the 2010 Street Reconstruction Project.
Click Here to View F.2. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Crystal Owens, City Engineer, who presented the staff report.
Council discussion regarding use of funds for alternate items.
(Editor's Note: CW - spending all amount including contingency - is that based on spending some or less of 652,000 for construction, something less than the 17,000+ for testing -- whatever is left over, you will then do the alternate
CO anything left over in addition to the contingency will be used
CW will all three alternates be completed
CO doubtful according to the bids received )
Motion to
authorize the Mayor to execute a construction contract with Reynolds Asphalt for a total project budget amount of $767,964.50 for the 2010 Street Reconstruction Project.
Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sherman.
DocumentItem type: Granicus.MeetingDocument.VoteItem DisplayName: Vote to (Approved) DocumentItemID: 60ba5312-bf68-4158-a590-bfe9602a4dfb
3. Consider authorizing the Mayor to execute a construction contract with A&M Construction and Utilities, Inc., for a total project budget amount of $187,084.80, for the Drainage Improvements at Three Locations Project.
Click Here to View F.3. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Crystal Owens, City Engineer, who presented the staff report.
Council discussion regarding specific location on Parks Drive.
(Editor's Note: BW where on Parks Drive is the issue
CO just south of Belt Line near the church on the west side -- placement of sidewalk and line )
Motion to
authorize the Mayor to execute a construction contract with A&M Construction and Utilities, Inc. and establish a total project budget amount of $187,084.80 for the Drainage Improvements at Three Locations project.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Valentine.
DocumentItem type: Granicus.MeetingDocument.VoteItem DisplayName: Vote to (Approved) DocumentItemID: d06c7140-99ac-451f-8679-8c1191e46cb5
4. Consider an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of DeSoto, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2010.
Click Here to View F.4. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, who presented the staff report.
Mr. Baugh stated the AAA rating is due to the job that Ms. Browder and the staff do to keep finances on track.
Jim Sabonis, First Southwest, provided information on the process undertaken for the bond sale.
Ms. Hallmark read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
(Editor's Note: JB the AAA rating is due to the job CB and the staff does to keep finances on track.)
Motion to
approve Ordinance #1844-10 authorizing the issuance of City of DeSoto Certificates of Obligation, Series 2010.
Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.
DocumentItem type: Granicus.MeetingDocument.VoteItem DisplayName: Vote to (Approved) DocumentItemID: be1a278c-e645-4ca1-84af-5e0713294103
5. Consider an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of DeSoto, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2010.
Click Here to View F.5. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, who presented the staff report.
Ms. Hallmark read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to
approve Ordinance #1845-10 authorizing the issuance of City of
DeSoto General Obligation Refunding Bonds
, Series 2010.
Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Valentine.
DocumentItem type: Granicus.MeetingDocument.VoteItem DisplayName: Vote to (Approved) DocumentItemID: a6a0e459-ab1f-4af7-8c05-2048f72f6d4d
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
Pam DeBorde, 401 W 5, Venus; Athletic Director for DeSoto ISD announced upcoming events.
(Editor's Note: get printed information from Melissa)
I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Councilmember Valentine announced "A Song for Coretta", an African American Repertory Theatre production Fri, 7:30 Sat, 2:30, 7:30 Sun 2:30 $10 tickets.
Councilmember Lockhart announced an adoption event held by Tri City Animal Shelter Saturday, May 8th from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Councilmember Respess announced the Urban Challenge to be held on June 12th; for more information, visit desotourbanchallenge.com
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Waddle adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m.
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A. WORK SESSION
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
Mayor Waddle called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.
1. Review of Master Agenda by City Manager.
Jim Baugh, City Manager, reviewed upcoming items on the Master Agenda.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
3. Quarterly Update from DeSoto Chamber of Commerce.
Click Here to View DeSoto Tourism Council 2nd Quarterly Update
Sonali Majmudar, Chair of the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee, presented a PowerPoint presentation outlining the statistics for the second quarter. Ms. Majmudar stated that the hotels will provide occupancy information related to City events for future updates.
Council discussion regarding allocated funds and proper use of Hotel Occupancy funds; correlation of hotel occupancy and City activities, and possibilities for DeSoto for the Super Bowl.
4. Discussion of the classification of the use Night Clubs.
Mr. Baugh provided background on this use and intent.
Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, provided a PowerPoint presentation outlining the use, locations, and possible allowances.
After further discussion, it was the consensus of Council to ensure parking regulations and location in Commercial 1 and bring the item back at a later date for Council's consideration.
Mayor Waddle adjourned the Work Session at 6:55 p.m.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 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 Valentine provided the Invocation.
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Denise Valentine.
3. Ambassador: Jimmy Stephens, Environmental Health.
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of the March 2010 Financial Statements.
Click Here to View March 2010 Financial Reports
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Edena Atmore, Assistant Director of Finance, who presented the financial report.
Council discussion regarding reporting standards and updates on the water meter replacement project.
(Editor's Note: SR year to year comparisons look good - obvious we are on track - assuming that in next fiscal year budget (get question from video)
EA - that is something that we can try to work in
DV in the past have been working on changing out water meters
CB ongoing project - each year change out some and do a portion each year -
DV it has been a while since we had an update on that project
CB we can do that during the budget process. )
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 04-06-10
Click Here to View 2010-04-06 City Council Meeting Minutes
b. Special Meeting - N/A
2. Acceptance of Board and Commission Minutes
a. Arts Commission - N/A
b. Building and Standards Commission - N/A
c. Civil Service Commission - N/A
d. DeSoto Economic Development - N/A
e. DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation - N/A
f. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - N/A
g. Library Advisory Board - N/A
h. Park Development Corporation - 12/07/09, 01/04/10, 02/08/10
Click Here to View 2009-12-07 Park Board Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2010-01-04 Park Board Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2010-02-08 Park Board Meeting Minutes
i. Planning and Zoning - N/A
j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A
Ms. Hallmark listed the items submitted for Council’s consideration.
The minutes for the Park Development Corporation dated 12/7/09 were pulled from consideration and will be submitted at a later time.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda without the minutes of the Park Board dated 12/7/09. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.
Vote to approve Consent Agenda as presented. (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider Zoning Case Z-1191-10; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow an Auto Paint and Body Shop at 612 Franklin Street; Applicant: Isabel Villarreal; Owner: Larry Ford; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.1. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, who presented the staff report.
Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.
Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)
Ron Villareal, 1323 Lyndon, DeSoto, spoke on behalf of the applicant.
Council discussion regarding parking surface, odor and fume control, and stipulations provided by Planning and Zoning.
(Editor's Note: SR parking area to the south - will it be paved
EV area that is there will be torn up and replaced with concrete
BW this has been vacant a number of years
EV for at least four years
DV where is the second person who objected
EV there was an additional property owner who
CS has there been any advancement in technology in terms of painting regarding fumes and odor?
EV applicant can address that
Ron Villareal, 1323 Lyndalyn (????), DeSoto - there is a separate spray room where the painting takes place
CS
Ron - all work will be done inside the building
DV aware of the stipulations from P&Z
Ron - yes, will be doing that - not only because of requirements, but the building needed it. )
Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)
Ms. Hallmark read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to
approve Ordinance #1843-10, Zoning Case Z-
1191-10, an SUP to allow an Auto Paint and Body Shop at
612 Franklin Street
be approved with the stipulations outlined by Planning and Zoning.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Valentine.
DocumentItem type: Granicus.MeetingDocument.VoteItem DisplayName: Vote to (Approved) DocumentItemID: 1e2b023a-bf9e-4a21-9112-4b9286c353e3
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider award of bid to Physio Control, Inc., for the purchase of monitor/defibrillator units and associated accessories in the amount of $96,551.55.
Click Here to View F.1. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Fred Hart, Fire Chief, who presented the staff report.
Council discussion regarding grant funds and their origins.
(Editor's Note: BW was that grant through Homeland Security directly
FH directly from Homeland Security
SR little box hooked up to me cost $30,000
FH yes
CS how is that fund doing
FH doing well because of grants, especially the matching grants )
Motion to
award bid to Physio-Control, Inc. for the purchase of monitor/defibrillator units and associated accessories in the amount of $96,551.55.
Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Williams.
DocumentItem type: Granicus.MeetingDocument.VoteItem DisplayName: Vote to (Approved) DocumentItemID: 71e7efc2-4689-4e58-8039-a6c1a3435581
2. Consider authorizing the Mayor to execute a construction contract with Reynolds Asphalt for a total project budget amount of $767,964.50, for the 2010 Street Reconstruction Project.
Click Here to View F.2. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Crystal Owens, City Engineer, who presented the staff report.
Council discussion regarding use of funds for alternate items.
(Editor's Note: CW - spending all amount including contingency - is that based on spending some or less of 652,000 for construction, something less than the 17,000+ for testing -- whatever is left over, you will then do the alternate
CO anything left over in addition to the contingency will be used
CW will all three alternates be completed
CO doubtful according to the bids received )
Motion to
authorize the Mayor to execute a construction contract with Reynolds Asphalt for a total project budget amount of $767,964.50 for the 2010 Street Reconstruction Project.
Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sherman.
DocumentItem type: Granicus.MeetingDocument.VoteItem DisplayName: Vote to (Approved) DocumentItemID: 60ba5312-bf68-4158-a590-bfe9602a4dfb
3. Consider authorizing the Mayor to execute a construction contract with A&M Construction and Utilities, Inc., for a total project budget amount of $187,084.80, for the Drainage Improvements at Three Locations Project.
Click Here to View F.3. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Crystal Owens, City Engineer, who presented the staff report.
Council discussion regarding specific location on Parks Drive.
(Editor's Note: BW where on Parks Drive is the issue
CO just south of Belt Line near the church on the west side -- placement of sidewalk and line )
Motion to
authorize the Mayor to execute a construction contract with A&M Construction and Utilities, Inc. and establish a total project budget amount of $187,084.80 for the Drainage Improvements at Three Locations project.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sherman, seconded by Councilmember Valentine.
DocumentItem type: Granicus.MeetingDocument.VoteItem DisplayName: Vote to (Approved) DocumentItemID: d06c7140-99ac-451f-8679-8c1191e46cb5
4. Consider an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of DeSoto, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2010.
Click Here to View F.4. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, who presented the staff report.
Mr. Baugh stated the AAA rating is due to the job that Ms. Browder and the staff do to keep finances on track.
Jim Sabonis, First Southwest, provided information on the process undertaken for the bond sale.
Ms. Hallmark read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
(Editor's Note: JB the AAA rating is due to the job CB and the staff does to keep finances on track.)
Motion to
approve Ordinance #1844-10 authorizing the issuance of City of DeSoto Certificates of Obligation, Series 2010.
Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.
DocumentItem type: Granicus.MeetingDocument.VoteItem DisplayName: Vote to (Approved) DocumentItemID: be1a278c-e645-4ca1-84af-5e0713294103
5. Consider an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of DeSoto, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2010.
Click Here to View F.5. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, who presented the staff report.
Ms. Hallmark read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to
approve Ordinance #1845-10 authorizing the issuance of City of
DeSoto General Obligation Refunding Bonds
, Series 2010.
Moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Valentine.
DocumentItem type: Granicus.MeetingDocument.VoteItem DisplayName: Vote to (Approved) DocumentItemID: a6a0e459-ab1f-4af7-8c05-2048f72f6d4d
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
Pam DeBorde, 401 W 5, Venus; Athletic Director for DeSoto ISD announced upcoming events.
(Editor's Note: get printed information from Melissa)
I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Councilmember Valentine announced "A Song for Coretta", an African American Repertory Theatre production Fri, 7:30 Sat, 2:30, 7:30 Sun 2:30 $10 tickets.
Councilmember Lockhart announced an adoption event held by Tri City Animal Shelter Saturday, May 8th from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Councilmember Respess announced the Urban Challenge to be held on June 12th; for more information, visit desotourbanchallenge.com
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Waddle adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m.
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