Ronnie Littles, Animal Control Officer, presented an update on statistics for animal control over the past year.

Council discussion regarding clarification of numbers, tethered dogs, and three year vaccination requirements.

It was the consensus of Council to consider at a future date a three year vaccine and a two point tether regulation.

Mayor Sherman adjourned the Work Session at 6:46 p.m. Council will reconvene in Work Session to address Item #4 upon the conclusion of the Regular Meeting.

4. Continue Discussion of Process and Timeline for hiring new City Manager.

Mayor Sherman reconvened the Work Session at 10:33 p.m.

Council discussion regarding the process of hiring a new City Manager.

Mayor Sherman adjourned the Work Session at 11:54 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 7:01 p.m.

1. Invocation by: Annette Meehan, First Christian Church

2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Patricia Ledbetter

3. Ambassador: DeSoto Fire Rescue

Doug Campbell, has been employed with Desoto Fire Rescue since September 2, 2008, as a Firefighter/Paramedic.

Doug received his EMT Basic Certification on and Firefighter Basic certification from DeSotoFireAcademy and his Paramedic Certification from UT Southwestern.

Previously, Doug was employed with King Architectural Metals as a driver. He was also a volunteer firefighter with Dallas County Fire Rescue for 2 years.

Doug currently lives in Seagoville with his wife Stephanie, and plans on starting a family. Doug enjoys going to the drag races and working on cars.

He believes in family first, and enjoys spending time with his wife and immediate family.

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation of Employee Recognition Certificates to City Employees Recognized during the 2010 fiscal year.

Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced City Manager, Jim Baugh, who presented the certificates along with Mayor Sherman.

The following employees were commended in fiscal year 2010: Gary Blaser, Brenda Caballero, Carolyn Campbell, Doug Campbell, Willie Crear, Maria Damien, Twyla Graham, Josh Harvey, Diana Hayes, Shelly Hendricks, Tracie Hlavinka, Sucondra Holloway, Jason Hubbard, Charles Humphrey, Ellie Jeanotte, Danny Johnson, Wes Johnson, Danita

Jordan,

Terri Kordsmeier, Jack Lacy, Ronnie Littles, Jackie Lozada, Dwayne Lyons, Nivardo Meraz, Tonya Munns, Annie Peck, Rodney Sneed, Robby Stephenson, Edlyn Vatthauer, Leslie Weinrich, Christopher Whitehead.(Editor's Note: GET LIST OF NAMES FROM LORA )

1. Approval of City Council Minutes

a. Regular Meeting - 10-05-10

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b. Special Meeting - N/A

2. Acceptance of Board and Commission Minutes

a. Arts Commission - 09-11-10

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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 - N/A

i. Planning and Zoning - N/A

j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A

3. Confirmation of Appointments to Boards and Commissions

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Motion to approve Consent Agenda as presented with the notation on the Arts Commission minutes that Mayor Pro Tem Valentine was present at the meeting. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.

Council discussion regarding the Arts Commission bylaws and student members. (Editor's Note: JZ why does the Arts Commission not have bylaws
DV previously commission focused on distributing arts grants
JZ commend board for adding student members
JZ what does PALS have to do with what goes on in the corner theatre
DV )

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.

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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 Councilmember Respess.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Jay Childs, 5131 Ranch Cedar Road, Midlothian; Applicant spoke on this item.

Council discussion regarding development of this area.

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.

Motion to approve Ordinance #1868-10, Zoning Case Z-1205-10, an amendment to PD-76 to exclude Cedar, Hackberry and Bois d’Arc trees from the Tree Survey. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.

Vote to (Approved)

2. Consider Zoning Case Z-1209-10; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow a Business School at 1029 E. Pleasant Run Road; Applicant Debra Prentice; Owner: Cardell Booker (God's Tabernacle of Deliverance); and adopting Ordinance.

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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)

Debra Prentice, 1020 E. Pleasant Run, DeSoto; Applicant, spoke on this item.

Council discussion regarding academic accreditation and programming.

Anna Williams, 920 Plantation Drive, DeSoto; spoke in opposition of this item.
(Editor's Note:
JE what is a business school
DP

)

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 #1869-10, Zoning Case Z-1209-10, a SUP to allow a BusinessSchool at 1020 E. Pleasant Run Road with the stipulations as noted. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.

Vote to (Approved)

F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business

1. Consider a change order in the amount of $25,951 to the construction contract with A&M Construction and Utilities, Inc. for the Drainage Improvements at Three Locations Project.

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Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Crystal Owens, City Engineer, who presented the staff report.

Council discussion regarding time line for completion and scope of project. (Editor's Note: DL will the project continue on time
CO there will be additional days added; another 10-15 days; trouble with franchise issues

SR just expanded scope of project
CO yes )

Motion to approve a Change Order to the construction contract with A&M Construction and Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $25,951 for the Drainage Improvements at Three Locations project. Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Edgin.

Vote to (Approved)

2. Consider recommendations for funding of FY 2011 Arts Grants presented by the DeSoto Arts Commission.

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Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Kathy Jones, Public Information Officer, who presented the staff report. Feleceia Benton, C. Renae Thomas, Linda Zander, and Cheryl Rischer - members of the DeSoto Arts Commission, were also present.

Council discussion regarding marketing campaign, funding of the African American Repertory Theater, and number of theater visitors.
(Editor's Note:
PL AART 4th year; any stats on patrons; any increase over time

JZ critical time with council considering expanding the arts; who taking charge of marketing campaign
FB logo

JZ what are you using
JE concern about funding AART just as wouldn’t fund white repertory theatre

)

Motion to approve funding arts grants in the total amount of $39,450 for FY 2010-11 and the use of $40,550 to fund other DAC sponsored programs planned in FY 2010-11 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Ledbetter.

Vote to (Approved)

3. Consider an Ordinance merging the DEDC retirement plan with the City of DeSoto Plan.

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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 #1870-10, merging the DEDC retirement plan with the City of DeSoto Plan. Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Valentine.

Vote to (Approved)

4. Consider confirmation of City Council appointments to the Transportation Study Steering Committee.

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Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Jim Baugh, City Manager, who presented the staff report. (Editor's Note: JZ Warren Adams JE Don Dewberry)

Motion to confirm the remaining two individuals to serve on the Transportation Steering Committee: Don Dewberry and Warren Adams. Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Valentine.

Vote to (Approved)

G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business

H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES

I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

Councilmember Edgin mentioned the KERA radio interview for "Your Town, Texas" to be broadcast on Monday, October 25th.

Councilmember Zander announced early voting is taking place in the Library through Friday, October 29th.

Councilmember Respess announced the Pleasant Run Poetry Write contest. Details can be found on the Library page of the City's website.

Councilmember Lockhart announced discounted microchipping for $20 at the Tri-City Regional Animal Shelter on Saturday, November 13th.

Councilmember Valentine announced the AART production of August Wilson's "Jitney" running through Sunday, October 31st at The Corner Theatre.

Ms. Hallmark clarified that early voting is taking place in the Library Assembly Hall. (Editor's Note: JE - KERA program

JZ - early voting

SR - library community poetry contest;

DL - nov 13 microchipping at animal shelter for $20

DV - "Jitney"

)

J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION

K. ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 10:23 p.m.

After a short break, the Council will reconvene in the Work Session to continue discussion of Item #4.

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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 briefing by staff on the Animal Control Ordinance.

4. Continue Discussion of Process and Timeline for hiring new City Manager.

Mayor Sherman reconvened the Work Session at 10:33 p.m.

Council discussion regarding the process of hiring a new City Manager.

Mayor Sherman adjourned the Work Session at 11:54 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 7:01 p.m.

1. Invocation by: Annette Meehan, First Christian Church

2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Patricia Ledbetter

3. Ambassador: DeSoto Fire Rescue

Doug Campbell, has been employed with Desoto Fire Rescue since September 2, 2008, as a Firefighter/Paramedic.

Doug received his EMT Basic Certification on and Firefighter Basic certification from DeSotoFireAcademy and his Paramedic Certification from UT Southwestern.

Previously, Doug was employed with King Architectural Metals as a driver. He was also a volunteer firefighter with Dallas County Fire Rescue for 2 years.

Doug currently lives in Seagoville with his wife Stephanie, and plans on starting a family. Doug enjoys going to the drag races and working on cars.

He believes in family first, and enjoys spending time with his wife and immediate family.