City Manager, Jim Baugh, reviewed upcoming items on the Master Agenda. Assistant City Manager, Tarron Richardson, reviewed the dates for the budget planning process.

2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.

3. Presentation and discussion of re-funding opportunity for DEDC, DPDC, and City of DeSoto.

Jim Sabonis with First Southwest presented information on the re-funding opportunities.

Council discussion regarding rates/terms, DeSoto's financial standing, and fees associated with the re-funding.

4. Discussion of Danieldale Road improvements.

Mayor Sherman provided an update on the Danieldale Road projected improvements.

Council discussion regarding cost of project and other funding sources.

Mayor Sherman adjourned the Work Session at 6:50 p.m.

B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER

Roll call (6 Present, 1 Absent, 0 Excused)

Mayor Sherman called the Work Session to order at 7:03 p.m.

1. Invocation by: Gregory Drake, Jubilee Community Church. In Mr. Drake's absence, Mayor Sherman provided the invocation.

2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Patricia Ledbetter.

3. Ambassador: Jamie Holbert, Human Resources.

Ms. Holbert was born in Irving, Texas. She currently resides in DeSoto with her husband, son A.J., and their dog named “Cookie”. She has been working for the Human Resources Department for a little over a year. Prior to working for the City, she was employed at Electronic Data Systems (EDS) in Plano.

Ms. Holbert enjoys shopping, spending time with her family and movies. Her favorite movie is “Couples’ Retreat”.

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation of a plaque to Flo C. Bernardo of Twinber Home Health and Hospice from the Best Southwest Unified Citizen Corps Council.

Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Gordy VanSteenburg and Don Dewberry, who made the presentation.

2. Presentation of Financial Reports for November and December 2010.

Click Here to View November 2010 Financial Reports

Click Here to View December 2010 Financial Reports

Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Edena Atmore, Assistant Director of Finance, who presented the reports.

Council discussion regarding clarification of fund balance expenditures and sales tax revenue. (Editor's Note: PL clarification of November fund balance expenditure of Granicus
KATHY - update of server & allows us to streeam u-verse

SR sales tax revenue -- seems to be a downward trend in sales tax revenue - why and is it of concern
EA - have looked and noticed a decline - not too concerned at this point, doing analysis as to why that might be
JB one of the revenue accounts we watch all the time -- if it persists, will make some adjustments (have had to do that in the past) )

D. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Approval of City Council Minutes

a. Regular Meeting - 12-21-10

Click Here to View 2010-12-21 City Council Meeting Minutes

b. Special Meeting - N/A

2. Acceptance of Board and Commission Minutes

a. Arts Commission - 11-10-10

Click Here to View 2011-18-11 DeSoto Arts Commission Meeting Minutes

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 reappointments to the DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation Board of Directors.

Ms. Hallmark listed the items submitted for Council's consideration, making note of a correction in the 12/7/10 City Council minutes.

Motion to approve Consent Agenda with noted correction. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.

Vote to approve Consent Agenda with noted correction. (Approved)

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Consider an amendment to the Thoroughfare Plan that would remove the segment of Chalet Drive between Gannon Lane and Wintergreen Road. Applicant: City of DeSoto; and adopting Ordinance Resolution.

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 Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Mayor Sherman left the dais at 7:29 and returned at 7:33 p.m.

Council discussion regarding the benefit to the residential property owners. (Editor's Note: JZ WHY?

SR need to protect that roadway for those residents

)

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

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Motion to approve Resolution #11-01, Zoning Case Z-CP-006-10; an amendment to the Thoroughfare Plan to remove the segment of Chalet Drive between Gannon Lane and Wintergreen Court. Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Valentine.

Vote to approve Resolution #, Zoning Case Z-CP-006-10; an amendment to the Thoroughfare Plan to remove the segment of Chalet Drive between Gannon Lane and Wintergreen Road. (Approved)

2. Consider Zoning Case Z-1210-10; creating Planned Development Number 146 (PD-146) to provide for the development of a Daycare Center on approximately 3.16 acres of land located north of Pleasant Run Road and east of The Meadows Parkway; Applicant: Jay Childs; Owner: Belinda May; 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 Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Respess.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Council discussion regarding traffic at that location and zoning for the affected lots. (Editor's Note: PL traffic study - what happens if there is action
TJ - if stacking trying to u-turn at first opening, will put no u-turn sign and force them to go north to Peach where there is a protected left turn lane.

DV why make west lot retail
EV - as part of planned development

CS would move traffic from pleasant run to meadows parkway - )

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 #1875-11, Zoning Case Z-1210-10; a Planned Development to allow a General Retail zoned lot not meeting area requirements, with the stipulations as noted: Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Valentine.

Vote to approve Ordinance # , Zoning Case Z-1210-10; a Planned Development to allow a General Retail zoned lot not meeting area requirements, with the stipulations as noted: (Approved)

3. Consider Zoning Case Z-1214-10; an amendment to Planned Development 20 (PD-20) to allow commercial uses within a specific tract; located north of Wintergreen Road and east of Chalet Drive on approximately 12 acres of land; Applicant: Don Valk; Owner: Ken Urban; 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 Councilmember Respess.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Council discussion regarding zoning of the location, screening of the property, and phases of construction.

Walter Nelson, 5613 Bluebird Ave, Dallas; agent for applicant, commented on this item. (Editor's Note: DV - PD 20 is how it was zoned - base retail
EV does allow very few commercial uses -- these allowances are only on this site

SR northern boundary tween residential and development - how is it screened
EV the building itself is the screen
SR bldg c,d,e,f are mini storage bldgs
EV yes
SR pretty good use to abut a neighborhood

JZ along wintergreen, will that be office space & storage space behind it
EV mini warehouse and commercial in phase I, phase II will have a retail bldg

DV retail bldg phase II or I
EV phase II

DL time frame tween phase I and II
EV up to the developer

)

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.

Further comments from Councilmembers regarding location of property, chain link fencing on the property, and the potential added tax value of the project. (Editor's Note: DL - represent this area - concerned that in a high tourist area, would welcome a mini warehouse -- residents in DeSoto have stated they don’t want to live next to warehouses; chain link is unacceptable -- think there is better use for that land

JZ have the risk of a church buying the property next to it and generates no property taxes -- not opposed to churches but in favor of increased revenue to support fire and police -- commend them for bringing tax revenue -- if neighbors didn’t want it, where are they

DV

SR have sympathy for the desire of retail development -- probability of this being retail won’t happen in my lifetime -- have much better retail friendly lots that have not been developed -- will take the value and the good neighbor to the back, and the temporary chain link fence

)

Motion to approve Ordinance, Zoning Case Z-1214-10; an amendment to Planned Development 20 to allow commercial uses within a specific tract consisting of 12 acres, with the stipulations as noted. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Zander.

Vote to approve Ordinance # , Zoning Case Z-1214-10; an amendment to Planned Development 20 to allow commercial uses within a specific tract consisting of 12 acres, with the stipulations as noted. (Declined)

4. Consider Zoning Case Z-1215-10; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow a restaurant with a drive through window; Applicant: Terry Bork; Owner: Hasmuch Vankanala; and adopting Ordinance.

Click Here to View E.4. 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 Councilmember Respess.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Councilmember Lockhart left the dais at 8:49 and returned at 8:51 p.m.

Council discussion regarding traffic concerns in and out of the parking lot.

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, Zoning Case Z-1215; a Specific Use Permit to allow a restaurant with a drive through window at 118 South Cockrell Hill Road. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Valentine.

Vote to approve Ordinance # , Zoning Case Z-1215; a Specific Use Permit to allow a restaurant with a drive through window at 118 South Cockrell Hill Road. (Declined)

F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business

1. Consider adoption of the 2009 International Building, Residential, Fire, Energy Conservation, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fuel Gas Codes and the 2011 National Electrical Code with Regional North Central Texas Council of Government (NCTCOG) amendments; and adopting Ordinance.

Click Here to View F.1. Management Report

Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Jack Thompson, Building Official, who presented the staff report.

Council discussion regarding standards and requirements. (Editor's Note: SR if we adopt this are we on the leading edge or are surrounding areas doing the same
JT this is the most current standard )

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

Motion to adopt Ordinance #1876-11, adopting the 2009 International Building, Residential, Fire, Energy Conservation, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fuel Gas Codes, the 2011 National Electrical Code, with regional North Central Texas Council Of Governments (NCTCOG) amendments. Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember Ledbetter.

Vote to adopt Ordinance # , adopting the 2009 International Building, Residential, Fire, Energy Conservation, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fuel Gas Codes, the 2011 National Electrical Code, with regional North Central Texas Council Of Governments (NCTCOG) amendments. (Approved)

2. Consider a Resolution to approve the Operation and Maintenance Agreement of Continuous Lighting by the State with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the median lights on Belt Line Road.

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.

Motion to approve Resolution #11-02, approving the Operation and Maintenance Agreement of Continuous Lighting by the State with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the median lights on Belt Line Road. Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Respess.

Vote to approve Resolution # , approving the Operation and Maintenance Agreement of Continuous Lighting by the State with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the median lights on Belt Line Road. (Approved)

3. Consider authorizing the Mayor to execute a construction contract with Joe R. Jones Construction in the amount of $680,922 for the restoration and rehabilitation of the Nance Farmstead.

Click Here to View F.3. Management Report

Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Lora Stallings, Assistant to the City Manager, who presented the staff report.

Council discussion regarding bid process and source of funding for project. (Editor's Note: PL had a bid & had three bidders - exceeded budget & altered elements
LS

DL with changes, historical

JZ where is the money coming from
JB 1/2 mill from state and 1/2 mil from budget

)

Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute a construction contract with Joe R. Jones Construction in the amount of $680,922 for the Restoration and Rehabilitation of the Nance Farmstead. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Valentine, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.

Vote to authorize the Mayor to execute a construction contract with Joe R. Jones Construction in the amount of $680,922 for the Restoration and Rehabilitation of the Nance Farmstead. (Approved)

4. Consider approval of Change Order #1 to reduce by $55,591 the Project Price of the contract with Joe R. Jones Construction for the restoration and rehabilitation of the Nance Farmstead.

Click Here to View F.4. Management Report

Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Lora Stallings, Assistant to the City Manager, who presented the staff report.

Council discussion regarding clarification of items being removed from original contract, historical integrity, and timeline for project. (Editor's Note: DL irrigation near fire lane being removed
LS no existing irrigation
DL new yellow pine will keep historical integrity
LS will meet those requirements
DL what is timeline for project
LS 10-31-11 will be finished -- pre-construction meeting on 1/20

)

Motion to approve Change Order #1 to reduce by $55,591, the price of the contract with Joe R. Jones Construction for the restoration and rehabilitation of the Nance Farmstead. Moved by Councilmember Ledbetter, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Valentine.

Vote to approve Change Order #1 to reduce by $55,591, the price of the contract with Joe R. Jones Construction for the restoration and rehabilitation of the Nance Farmstead. (Approved)

5. Consider a Resolution approving an agreement for mutual aid by and between the City of DeSoto and other participating local governments for the purpose of providing Fire Protection Services in the event of an emergency, disaster and/or civil disaster.

Click Here to View F.5. Management Report

Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Fred Hart, Fire Chief, who presented the staff report.

Council discussion regarding time frame of assistance provided and reimbursed costs. (Editor's Note: PL - 24 hours

DL what costs are reimbursed? )

Motion to approve Resolution #11-03, an agreement for mutual aid by and between the City of DeSoto and other participating local governments for the purposes of providing fire protection services in the event of an emergency, disaster and/or civil disaster. Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Ledbetter.

Vote to approve Resolution # , an agreement for mutual aid by and between the City of DeSoto and other participating local governments for the purposes of providing fire protection services in the event of an emergency, disaster and/or civil disaster. (Approved)

G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business

H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES

I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

Mayor Pro Tem Valentine announced upcoming African American Repertory Theater production, "Flying West" beginning February 4th and running through February 27th.

Councilmember Respess announced the upcoming DeSoto Dining and Dialogue dinner event to be held February 19, 2011. (Editor's Note: DV play in corner theater "Flying West"

SR DeSoto Dining and Dialogue dinner event

)

J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.

K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION

1. Executive Session: Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Semi Annual Performance Review of the City Manager.

Council began Executive Session at 10 p.m.
Council reconvened in open session at 10:43 p.m.

Action resulting from the Executive Session

Motion to approve contribution of deferred compensation. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Valentine, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.

Vote to approve contribution of deferred compensation. (Approved)

2. Executive Session: Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: To deliberate the employment and duties of the new City Manager.

Council began Executive Session at 10:45 p.m.
Council reconvened in open session at 11:26 p.m.

Action resulting from the Executive Session

Motion to approve entering into an agreement with Tarron Richardson as City Manager effective May 1, 2011, for a period of three (3) years, giving authority to the Mayor to execute said agreement. Moved by Councilmember Ledbetter, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.

Vote to approve entering into an agreement with Tarron Richardson as City Manager effective May 1, 2011, for a period of three (3) years, giving authority to the Mayor to execute said agreement. (Approved)

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 11:28 p.m.

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A. WORK SESSION

Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.

Mayor Sherman called the Work Session to order at 6:04 p.m.

1. Review of Master Agenda by City Manager.

City Manager, Jim Baugh, reviewed upcoming items on the Master Agenda. Assistant City Manager, Tarron Richardson, reviewed the dates for the budget planning process.

2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.

3. Presentation and discussion of re-funding opportunity for DEDC, DPDC, and City of DeSoto.

4. Discussion of Danieldale Road improvements.

B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER

Roll call (6 Present, 1 Absent, 0 Excused)

Mayor Sherman called the Work Session to order at 7:03 p.m.

1. Invocation by: Gregory Drake, Jubilee Community Church. In Mr. Drake's absence, Mayor Sherman provided the invocation.

2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Patricia Ledbetter.

3. Ambassador: Jamie Holbert, Human Resources.

Ms. Holbert enjoys shopping, spending time with her family and movies. Her favorite movie is “Couples’ Retreat”.

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation of a plaque to Flo C. Bernardo of Twinber Home Health and Hospice from the Best Southwest Unified Citizen Corps Council.

Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Gordy VanSteenburg and Don Dewberry, who made the presentation.

2. Presentation of Financial Reports for November and December 2010.

Click Here to View November 2010 Financial Reports

Click Here to View December 2010 Financial Reports

D. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Approval of City Council Minutes

a. Regular Meeting - 12-21-10

Click Here to View 2010-12-21 City Council Meeting Minutes

b. Special Meeting - N/A

2. Acceptance of Board and Commission Minutes

a. Arts Commission - 11-10-10

Click Here to View 2011-18-11 DeSoto Arts Commission Meeting Minutes

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 reappointments to the DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation Board of Directors.

Ms. Hallmark listed the items submitted for Council's consideration, making note of a correction in the 12/7/10 City Council minutes.

Motion to approve Consent Agenda with noted correction. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.

Vote to approve Consent Agenda with noted correction. (Approved)

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Consider an amendment to the Thoroughfare Plan that would remove the segment of Chalet Drive between Gannon Lane and Wintergreen Road. Applicant: City of DeSoto; and adopting Ordinance Resolution.

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 Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

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

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Vote to approve Resolution #, Zoning Case Z-CP-006-10; an amendment to the Thoroughfare Plan to remove the segment of Chalet Drive between Gannon Lane and Wintergreen Road. (Approved)

2. Consider Zoning Case Z-1210-10; creating Planned Development Number 146 (PD-146) to provide for the development of a Daycare Center on approximately 3.16 acres of land located north of Pleasant Run Road and east of The Meadows Parkway; Applicant: Jay Childs; Owner: Belinda May; 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 Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Respess.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

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.

Vote to approve Ordinance # , Zoning Case Z-1210-10; a Planned Development to allow a General Retail zoned lot not meeting area requirements, with the stipulations as noted: (Approved)

3. Consider Zoning Case Z-1214-10; an amendment to Planned Development 20 (PD-20) to allow commercial uses within a specific tract; located north of Wintergreen Road and east of Chalet Drive on approximately 12 acres of land; Applicant: Don Valk; Owner: Ken Urban; 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 Councilmember Respess.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

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

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

4. Consider Zoning Case Z-1215-10; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow a restaurant with a drive through window; Applicant: Terry Bork; Owner: Hasmuch Vankanala; and adopting Ordinance.

Click Here to View E.4. 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 Councilmember Respess.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Councilmember Lockhart left the dais at 8:49 and returned at 8:51 p.m.

Council discussion regarding traffic concerns in and out of the parking lot.

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.

Vote to approve Ordinance # , Zoning Case Z-1215; a Specific Use Permit to allow a restaurant with a drive through window at 118 South Cockrell Hill Road. (Declined)

F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business

1. Consider adoption of the 2009 International Building, Residential, Fire, Energy Conservation, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fuel Gas Codes and the 2011 National Electrical Code with Regional North Central Texas Council of Government (NCTCOG) amendments; and adopting Ordinance.

Click Here to View F.1. Management Report

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

2. Consider a Resolution to approve the Operation and Maintenance Agreement of Continuous Lighting by the State with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the median lights on Belt Line Road.

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.

3. Consider authorizing the Mayor to execute a construction contract with Joe R. Jones Construction in the amount of $680,922 for the restoration and rehabilitation of the Nance Farmstead.

Click Here to View F.3. Management Report

Vote to authorize the Mayor to execute a construction contract with Joe R. Jones Construction in the amount of $680,922 for the Restoration and Rehabilitation of the Nance Farmstead. (Approved)

4. Consider approval of Change Order #1 to reduce by $55,591 the Project Price of the contract with Joe R. Jones Construction for the restoration and rehabilitation of the Nance Farmstead.

Click Here to View F.4. Management Report

Vote to approve Change Order #1 to reduce by $55,591, the price of the contract with Joe R. Jones Construction for the restoration and rehabilitation of the Nance Farmstead. (Approved)

5. Consider a Resolution approving an agreement for mutual aid by and between the City of DeSoto and other participating local governments for the purpose of providing Fire Protection Services in the event of an emergency, disaster and/or civil disaster.

Click Here to View F.5. Management Report

G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business

H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES

I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.

K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION

1. Executive Session: Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Semi Annual Performance Review of the City Manager.

Council began Executive Session at 10 p.m.
Council reconvened in open session at 10:43 p.m.

Action resulting from the Executive Session

Motion to approve contribution of deferred compensation. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Valentine, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.

Vote to approve contribution of deferred compensation. (Approved)

2. Executive Session: Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: To deliberate the employment and duties of the new City Manager.

Council began Executive Session at 10:45 p.m.
Council reconvened in open session at 11:26 p.m.

Action resulting from the Executive Session

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 11:28 p.m.

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