Video index
A. WORK SESSION
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
Mayor Sherman called the Work Session to order at 6:01 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. Update on the Nance Farm Restoration Project and Recommendations for Use of Additional Funds Allocated toward the Restoration Project in FY2011.
Appearing on behalf of the DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation were John Scogin, Bill Richey, Marikay Dewberry, and John May. Mr. Scogin presented the Foundation's recommendation to use the additional allocated funds for the restoration project.
Council discussion regarding a timeline for beginning the project, grants for the project, and new construction as part of the project.
4. Discussion of questions received during Town Hall Meeting of August 14, 2010.
A.4. Town Hall Meeting Review
Mr. Baugh reviewed the questions received at the Town Hall Meeting.
Council discussion regarding enforcement of current regulations, setting the expectation that something will be done, and plans for further discussion.
Mayor Sherman adjourned the Work Session at 7 p.m.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
1. Invocation by: Charles Henderson, Star of Hope Baptist Church
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember James Zander
3. Ambassador: Walter Biggins, Development Services
Walter Biggins has been with the City of
Desoto
for 9 ½ years and works in the Water/Wastewater Department. He has been married for 13 years and has 3 daughters, and twin 7-year old grandsons.
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of the August 2010 Financial Statements and Quarterly Investment Reports.
Click Here to View August 2010 Financial Reports
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Edena Atmore, Assistant Director of Finance, who presented the reports.
Council discussion regarding status of Council budget, collection of property taxes and sales tax.
(Editor's Note: JZ how do you collect more than 100% of property taxes?
EA includes penalty and interest from not just this year, but also previous years
JZ sales tax - how does the amount compare to a year ago
EA don’t have that info
SR last year’s YTD sales tax revenue was close to $3mil+
EA avg over last five years
SR )
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 09-07-10
Click Here to View City Council Minutes 09-07-10
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 - 07-14-10, 08-18-10
Click Here to View Civil Service Minutes 07-14-10
Click Here to View Civil Service Minutes 08-18-10
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 - N/A
i. Planning and Zoning - N/A
j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A
Ms. Hallmark listed the items submitted for Council's consideration.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda as presented. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.
Vote to approve Consent Agenda as presented. (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider Zoning Case Z-1205-10; an Amendment to Summer Meadows Planned Development (PD-76) regarding a request to exclude certain trees from the tree survey; an area to the south of Parkerville Road and Approximately 350 feet west of Uhl Road; Applicant: Jay Childs; Owner: Jeff Poole; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.1. Management Report
This item has been withdrawn from this agenda.
2. Consider Zoning Case Z-1206-10; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow a Beer and Wine Package Sales Establishment at 1001 North I-35 E, Suite 408-C; Applicant: Knitique Branch; Owner: Robert Colley; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.2. 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 Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.
Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)
Council discussion regarding current space, projected sales, number of employees, and hours of operation.
Rory Newkirk, 1258 Long Branch Drive, Lancaster; relative of applicant spoke in favor of this item.
(Editor's Note: JE is there something in that space now
EV no
JZ how much sales, how many jobs
EV not sure
JZ how many jobs
RN 7 full time
JZ how many sales
RN not sure, but guess $180,000 off the top of my head
JZ worried that you don’t have an idea of what your sales might be
RN don’t have comparable properties to get that information
JZ hours?
RN 9-11 -- same hours that they have at other beer/wine store
JZ location is ideal for what the citizens wanted -- good to have a business instead of empty space
DL how soon to open
RN first or second week in October )
Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)
Ms. Hallmark read the ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to
approve Ordinance #1863-10, Zoning Case Z -
1206-10
a SUP to allow a Beer and Wine Package Sales Establishment at 1001 N. I-35 E, Suite 408-C.
Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.
DocumentItem type: Granicus.MeetingDocument.VoteItem DisplayName: Vote to Approve (Approved) DocumentItemID: fe98b05a-53c2-4747-8ef3-8513e4498407
3. Consider Zoning Case Z-1207-10; a Planned Development (PD-145) for Nance Farm ; an area to the west of Greenbrook Drive and approximately 100 feet north of Club Brook Circle; Applicant: City of DeSoto; Owner: City of DeSoto; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.3. 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 Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Valentine.
Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)
Council discussion regarding placement of gate - temporarily and permanently.
(Editor's Note: PL re: gate sounds like temporary in one place and then move it
EV at first it will be temporary, then moved further into the property
)
Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)
Ms. Hallmark read the ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to
approve Ordinance #1864-10, Zoning C
ase Z- 1207-10, a Planned Development for Nance Farm (PD-145), with the stipulations as noted.
Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Ledbetter.
Vote to Approve (Approved)
4. Consider Atmos Energy Mid-Tex Division Rate Review Mechanism (RRM) and recommendation of Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) and adopt Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.4. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Jim Baugh, City Manager, who presented the staff report.
Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)
Council discussion regarding the current rate with the other member cities, utility rate requests, and term of this agreement.
(Editor's Note: JZ what is the alternative
JB not really a viable alternative - tied in with the other 148 cities -- rate we have now is better than we would have doing it on our own
DL this rate stabilized until June 2013
JB will probably be another cycle the next year -- utilities will submit a rate request annually -- two more submittals under this agreement
)
Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)
Ms. Hallmark read the ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to
approve Ordinance #1865-10 approving a settlement agreement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the Company's Statement of Intent to change gas rates in all cities exercising original jurisdiction; declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the settlement agreement and finding the rates to be set by the attached tariffs to be just and reasonable and extending the RRM process for two cycles.
Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Valentine.
Vote to Approve (Approved)
5. Consider an Ordinance adopting the Budget for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2010 and ending September 30, 2011; adopting the 2011-2015 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and adopting the 2010-2011 Work Plan and Amending the Volume Charge for Water Service Fees, Amending the Volume Charge for Sewer Service Fees.
Click Here to View E.5. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, who presented the staff report.
Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)
Council discussion regarding maintenance of City staff and increase in water rates.
At the request of Councilmember Zander, the CIP was considered separately.
(Editor's Note: DL any reduction in staff?
CB no
DL what is increase in water rates
JB move from pay as you go in water fund -
JZ would like CC to consider two votes 1-budget and 1-CIP
CS separate vote and vote on operating budget, water/sewer rates and work plan and then vote separately on CIP )
Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.
Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)
Ms. Hallmark read the ordinance caption into the public record without mentioning the CIP.
(Editor's Note: JZ taking tax rate from
CS we have witnessed ane conomic downturn we have not seen - lost 1/4 billion dollars in property value -- 2/3 of budget is sustained by ad valorem taxes
)
Motion to
approve Ordinance #1866-10, adopting the Budget for FY 2011, adopting the 2010-2011 Work Plan, amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Appendix A, Article 19.000 (a)(3), Water Service Charges, and amending Appendix A, Article 20.000 (a)(1) and Article 20.000 (a)(2) Sewer Service Charges.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Valentine, seconded by Councilmember Ledbetter.
Vote to Approve (Approved)
Further discussion of the CIP.
Mr. Baugh provided further clarification regarding the process of adopting the CIP - it is the adoption of a plan and consideration for financing is determined at a later date.
Motion by Councilmember Zander to deny CIP.
Councilmember Zander withdrew this motion and made the following motion:
(Editor's Note: DL LEFT DAIS AT 8:32 RETURNED AT 8:33
JZ by adopting CIP mean we will be taking on additional debt, which will be paid before police or fire -- don’t know what property values are going to be -- need to be sure we are spending money to create jobs because unemployment at ###% in DeSoto -- if spend this money on debt, take away the opportunity to spend this money somewhere else
JB points of clarification - CIP 2011-2015 contains more than general govt debt - 24 mil is in other funds that are not tax supported like water/sewer for repair and maintenance; 2) most general govt debt is for projects which enhance the community and dont’ have a way to pay them back; 3) if decide don’t want to approve CIP, create for staff a problem because 1/2 is already funded; 4) gen govt portion is a plan and have spent a lot of time discussing this plan - this is simply a plan -- financing comes later in the year when we talk about financing -- issuance of debt comes later )
Motion to deny the $27, 241,000 of General Government projects that are listed in the 2011-2015 CIP. Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember Edgin.
Vote to deny the $27, 241,000 of General Government projects that are listed in the 2011-2015 CIP. (Declined)
Motion to adopt the 2011-2015 CIP as presented. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Valentine, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.
Vote to adopt the 2011-2015 CIP as presented. (Approved)
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider an Ordinance setting the Tax Rate and Levying the Ad Valorem Taxes for the 2010 Tax Year.
Click Here to View F.1. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, who presented the staff report.
Charlie Digiglio III, 608 N. Cockrell Hill Road, DeSoto spoke in opposition of this item.
Ms. Hallmark read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to
approve Ordinance #1867-10 adopting the tax rate of 50.492 cents per $100 valuation for Maintenance and Operating and 23.020 cents per $100 valuation for a total tax rate of 73.512 cents per $100 valuation and levying the ad valorem taxes for the 2010 tax year.
Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Edgin.
Vote to Approve (Approved)
2. Consider a construction contract with American Landscape Systems, Inc. for a total budget amount of $345,219.72 for the Pleasant Run Road Median Landscaping Project.
Click Here to View F.2. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, who presented the staff report.
Council discussion regarding the order of installation and the scope of the project.
(Editor's Note: JE gateway to DeSoto was Pl Run/Hampton Road -- what about hampton road from pleasant run to wintergreen
TJ - hampton/pl run is meant to be a destination
DL which order will the phases be executed
TJ recommendation was to work from hampton back to I-35
PL what material testing is involved in landscaping
TJ 3% is standard in our projects, but doesn’t necessarily mean will spend it -- some cement work will be done -- will be minimal
DL will there be lighting?
TJ yes, one on each side
DV by puttting irrigation underground, does it save water
TJ yes
PL what was the thought behind the metal panels
TJ
)
Motion to
approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a construction contract with American Landscape Systems, Inc. and establish a total project budget in the amount of $345,219.72 for the Pleasant Run Road Median Landscaping project.
Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Ledbetter.
Vote to
approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a construction contract with American Landscape Systems, Inc. and establish a total project budget in the amount of $345,219.72 for the Pleasant Run Road Median Landscaping project.
(Approved)
3. Consider confirmation of the City Manager's appointment to the Civil Service Commission.
Click Here to View F.3. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Jim Baugh, City Manager, who presented the staff report.
Motion to
confirm the City Manager’s appointment of Mr. Lawrence Phillips to serve a three-year term on the DeSoto Civil Service Commission, effective October 1, 2010
through September 30, 2013.
Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Edgin.
Vote to
confirm the City Manager’s appointment of Mr. Lawrence Phillips to serve a three-year term on the DeSoto Civil Service Commission, effective October 1, 2010
through September 30, 2013.
(Approved)
4. Consider an Interlocal Agreement with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center to Provide EMS Continuing Education Training for DeSoto Fire Rescue.
Click Here to View F.4. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Fred Hart, Fire Chief, who presented the staff report.
Motion to
approve an Interlocal Agreement with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center to provide
EMS
continuing education training services for DeSoto Fire Rescue.
Moved by Councilmember Edgin, seconded by Councilmember Zander.
Vote to
approve an Interlocal Agreement with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center to provide
EMS
continuing education training services for DeSoto Fire Rescue.
(Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
Lynne Kornegay, 416 Newcastle, DeSoto; spoke on behalf of the Library Advisory Board.
I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Councilmember Edgin stated the Library has reinstituted the keychain library card.
Councilmember Ledbetter announced the Music in the Park series October 7th at 6:30 p.m. at the Amphitheatre.
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 9:42 p.m.
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A. WORK SESSION
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
Mayor Sherman called the Work Session to order at 6:01 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. Update on the Nance Farm Restoration Project and Recommendations for Use of Additional Funds Allocated toward the Restoration Project in FY2011.
Appearing on behalf of the DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation were John Scogin, Bill Richey, Marikay Dewberry, and John May. Mr. Scogin presented the Foundation's recommendation to use the additional allocated funds for the restoration project.
Council discussion regarding a timeline for beginning the project, grants for the project, and new construction as part of the project.
4. Discussion of questions received during Town Hall Meeting of August 14, 2010.
A.4. Town Hall Meeting Review
Mr. Baugh reviewed the questions received at the Town Hall Meeting.
Council discussion regarding enforcement of current regulations, setting the expectation that something will be done, and plans for further discussion.
Mayor Sherman adjourned the Work Session at 7 p.m.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
1. Invocation by: Charles Henderson, Star of Hope Baptist Church
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember James Zander
3. Ambassador: Walter Biggins, Development Services
Walter Biggins has been with the City of
Desoto
for 9 ½ years and works in the Water/Wastewater Department. He has been married for 13 years and has 3 daughters, and twin 7-year old grandsons.
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of the August 2010 Financial Statements and Quarterly Investment Reports.
Click Here to View August 2010 Financial Reports
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Edena Atmore, Assistant Director of Finance, who presented the reports.
Council discussion regarding status of Council budget, collection of property taxes and sales tax.
(Editor's Note: JZ how do you collect more than 100% of property taxes?
EA includes penalty and interest from not just this year, but also previous years
JZ sales tax - how does the amount compare to a year ago
EA don’t have that info
SR last year’s YTD sales tax revenue was close to $3mil+
EA avg over last five years
SR )
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 09-07-10
Click Here to View City Council Minutes 09-07-10
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 - 07-14-10, 08-18-10
Click Here to View Civil Service Minutes 07-14-10
Click Here to View Civil Service Minutes 08-18-10
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 - N/A
i. Planning and Zoning - N/A
j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A
Ms. Hallmark listed the items submitted for Council's consideration.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda as presented. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.
Vote to approve Consent Agenda as presented. (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider Zoning Case Z-1205-10; an Amendment to Summer Meadows Planned Development (PD-76) regarding a request to exclude certain trees from the tree survey; an area to the south of Parkerville Road and Approximately 350 feet west of Uhl Road; Applicant: Jay Childs; Owner: Jeff Poole; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.1. Management Report
This item has been withdrawn from this agenda.
2. Consider Zoning Case Z-1206-10; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow a Beer and Wine Package Sales Establishment at 1001 North I-35 E, Suite 408-C; Applicant: Knitique Branch; Owner: Robert Colley; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.2. 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 Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.
Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)
Council discussion regarding current space, projected sales, number of employees, and hours of operation.
Rory Newkirk, 1258 Long Branch Drive, Lancaster; relative of applicant spoke in favor of this item.
(Editor's Note: JE is there something in that space now
EV no
JZ how much sales, how many jobs
EV not sure
JZ how many jobs
RN 7 full time
JZ how many sales
RN not sure, but guess $180,000 off the top of my head
JZ worried that you don’t have an idea of what your sales might be
RN don’t have comparable properties to get that information
JZ hours?
RN 9-11 -- same hours that they have at other beer/wine store
JZ location is ideal for what the citizens wanted -- good to have a business instead of empty space
DL how soon to open
RN first or second week in October )
Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)
Ms. Hallmark read the ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to
approve Ordinance #1863-10, Zoning Case Z -
1206-10
a SUP to allow a Beer and Wine Package Sales Establishment at 1001 N. I-35 E, Suite 408-C.
Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.
DocumentItem type: Granicus.MeetingDocument.VoteItem DisplayName: Vote to Approve (Approved) DocumentItemID: fe98b05a-53c2-4747-8ef3-8513e4498407
3. Consider Zoning Case Z-1207-10; a Planned Development (PD-145) for Nance Farm ; an area to the west of Greenbrook Drive and approximately 100 feet north of Club Brook Circle; Applicant: City of DeSoto; Owner: City of DeSoto; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.3. 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 Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Valentine.
Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)
Council discussion regarding placement of gate - temporarily and permanently.
(Editor's Note: PL re: gate sounds like temporary in one place and then move it
EV at first it will be temporary, then moved further into the property
)
Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)
Ms. Hallmark read the ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to
approve Ordinance #1864-10, Zoning C
ase Z- 1207-10, a Planned Development for Nance Farm (PD-145), with the stipulations as noted.
Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Ledbetter.
Vote to Approve (Approved)
4. Consider Atmos Energy Mid-Tex Division Rate Review Mechanism (RRM) and recommendation of Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) and adopt Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.4. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Jim Baugh, City Manager, who presented the staff report.
Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)
Council discussion regarding the current rate with the other member cities, utility rate requests, and term of this agreement.
(Editor's Note: JZ what is the alternative
JB not really a viable alternative - tied in with the other 148 cities -- rate we have now is better than we would have doing it on our own
DL this rate stabilized until June 2013
JB will probably be another cycle the next year -- utilities will submit a rate request annually -- two more submittals under this agreement
)
Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)
Ms. Hallmark read the ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to
approve Ordinance #1865-10 approving a settlement agreement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the Company's Statement of Intent to change gas rates in all cities exercising original jurisdiction; declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the settlement agreement and finding the rates to be set by the attached tariffs to be just and reasonable and extending the RRM process for two cycles.
Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Valentine.
Vote to Approve (Approved)
5. Consider an Ordinance adopting the Budget for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2010 and ending September 30, 2011; adopting the 2011-2015 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and adopting the 2010-2011 Work Plan and Amending the Volume Charge for Water Service Fees, Amending the Volume Charge for Sewer Service Fees.
Click Here to View E.5. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, who presented the staff report.
Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)
Council discussion regarding maintenance of City staff and increase in water rates.
At the request of Councilmember Zander, the CIP was considered separately.
(Editor's Note: DL any reduction in staff?
CB no
DL what is increase in water rates
JB move from pay as you go in water fund -
JZ would like CC to consider two votes 1-budget and 1-CIP
CS separate vote and vote on operating budget, water/sewer rates and work plan and then vote separately on CIP )
Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.
Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)
Ms. Hallmark read the ordinance caption into the public record without mentioning the CIP.
(Editor's Note: JZ taking tax rate from
CS we have witnessed ane conomic downturn we have not seen - lost 1/4 billion dollars in property value -- 2/3 of budget is sustained by ad valorem taxes
)
Motion to
approve Ordinance #1866-10, adopting the Budget for FY 2011, adopting the 2010-2011 Work Plan, amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Appendix A, Article 19.000 (a)(3), Water Service Charges, and amending Appendix A, Article 20.000 (a)(1) and Article 20.000 (a)(2) Sewer Service Charges.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Valentine, seconded by Councilmember Ledbetter.
Vote to Approve (Approved)
Further discussion of the CIP.
Mr. Baugh provided further clarification regarding the process of adopting the CIP - it is the adoption of a plan and consideration for financing is determined at a later date.
Motion by Councilmember Zander to deny CIP.
Councilmember Zander withdrew this motion and made the following motion:
(Editor's Note: DL LEFT DAIS AT 8:32 RETURNED AT 8:33
JZ by adopting CIP mean we will be taking on additional debt, which will be paid before police or fire -- don’t know what property values are going to be -- need to be sure we are spending money to create jobs because unemployment at ###% in DeSoto -- if spend this money on debt, take away the opportunity to spend this money somewhere else
JB points of clarification - CIP 2011-2015 contains more than general govt debt - 24 mil is in other funds that are not tax supported like water/sewer for repair and maintenance; 2) most general govt debt is for projects which enhance the community and dont’ have a way to pay them back; 3) if decide don’t want to approve CIP, create for staff a problem because 1/2 is already funded; 4) gen govt portion is a plan and have spent a lot of time discussing this plan - this is simply a plan -- financing comes later in the year when we talk about financing -- issuance of debt comes later )
Motion to deny the $27, 241,000 of General Government projects that are listed in the 2011-2015 CIP. Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember Edgin.
Vote to deny the $27, 241,000 of General Government projects that are listed in the 2011-2015 CIP. (Declined)
Motion to adopt the 2011-2015 CIP as presented. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Valentine, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.
Vote to adopt the 2011-2015 CIP as presented. (Approved)
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider an Ordinance setting the Tax Rate and Levying the Ad Valorem Taxes for the 2010 Tax Year.
Click Here to View F.1. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Camelia Browder, Managing Director of Finance, who presented the staff report.
Charlie Digiglio III, 608 N. Cockrell Hill Road, DeSoto spoke in opposition of this item.
Ms. Hallmark read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to
approve Ordinance #1867-10 adopting the tax rate of 50.492 cents per $100 valuation for Maintenance and Operating and 23.020 cents per $100 valuation for a total tax rate of 73.512 cents per $100 valuation and levying the ad valorem taxes for the 2010 tax year.
Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Edgin.
Vote to Approve (Approved)
2. Consider a construction contract with American Landscape Systems, Inc. for a total budget amount of $345,219.72 for the Pleasant Run Road Median Landscaping Project.
Click Here to View F.2. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, who presented the staff report.
Council discussion regarding the order of installation and the scope of the project.
(Editor's Note: JE gateway to DeSoto was Pl Run/Hampton Road -- what about hampton road from pleasant run to wintergreen
TJ - hampton/pl run is meant to be a destination
DL which order will the phases be executed
TJ recommendation was to work from hampton back to I-35
PL what material testing is involved in landscaping
TJ 3% is standard in our projects, but doesn’t necessarily mean will spend it -- some cement work will be done -- will be minimal
DL will there be lighting?
TJ yes, one on each side
DV by puttting irrigation underground, does it save water
TJ yes
PL what was the thought behind the metal panels
TJ
)
Motion to
approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a construction contract with American Landscape Systems, Inc. and establish a total project budget in the amount of $345,219.72 for the Pleasant Run Road Median Landscaping project.
Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Ledbetter.
Vote to
approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a construction contract with American Landscape Systems, Inc. and establish a total project budget in the amount of $345,219.72 for the Pleasant Run Road Median Landscaping project.
(Approved)
3. Consider confirmation of the City Manager's appointment to the Civil Service Commission.
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Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Jim Baugh, City Manager, who presented the staff report.
Motion to
confirm the City Manager’s appointment of Mr. Lawrence Phillips to serve a three-year term on the DeSoto Civil Service Commission, effective October 1, 2010
through September 30, 2013.
Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Edgin.
Vote to
confirm the City Manager’s appointment of Mr. Lawrence Phillips to serve a three-year term on the DeSoto Civil Service Commission, effective October 1, 2010
through September 30, 2013.
(Approved)
4. Consider an Interlocal Agreement with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center to Provide EMS Continuing Education Training for DeSoto Fire Rescue.
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Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Fred Hart, Fire Chief, who presented the staff report.
Motion to
approve an Interlocal Agreement with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center to provide
EMS
continuing education training services for DeSoto Fire Rescue.
Moved by Councilmember Edgin, seconded by Councilmember Zander.
Vote to
approve an Interlocal Agreement with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center to provide
EMS
continuing education training services for DeSoto Fire Rescue.
(Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
Lynne Kornegay, 416 Newcastle, DeSoto; spoke on behalf of the Library Advisory Board.
I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Councilmember Edgin stated the Library has reinstituted the keychain library card.
Councilmember Ledbetter announced the Music in the Park series October 7th at 6:30 p.m. at the Amphitheatre.
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 9:42 p.m.
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