3. Discussion pertaining to developing guidelines, policies and procedures for the naming or re-naming of streets, bridges and buildings.

Dr. Richardson provided background information on the topic and explained the issue will be discussed in more detail at the City Council retreat in June. Council discussion regarding proposed guidelines that will be discussed at the retreat.

4. Councilmember Place 5 updates for Audit Finance Committee, Building and Standards Commission, Library Advisory Board, and NCTCOG Emergency Preparedness Committee.

Councilmember Respess provided updates on the Audit Finance Committee, Building and Standards Commission, the Library Advisory Board, and the NCTCOG Emergency Preparedness Committee.

Mayor Pro Tem Valentine adjourned the Work Session at 6:53 p.m.

B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER

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

Mayor Pro Tem Valentine called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

1. Invocation by: Curt Krohn, Faith Bible Church

2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Denise Valentine.

3. Ambassador: Police Department.

Christopher Douglas has been employed with the DeSoto Police Department for 4 ½ years. He is a San Antonio native and graduated from FloresvilleHigh School in 2001 and is currently working on his Bachelors Degree from the University of Phoenix.

Christopher spent 3 years Active Duty in the United State Air Force earning an Achievement Medal through Operation Enduring Freedom.

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. Approval of City Council Minutes

a. Regular Meeting - 04-19-11

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 - 02-24-11

Click Here to View 2011-02-24 Historical Foundation Meeting Minutes

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

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.

Vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. (Approved)

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Consider Zoning Case Z-1218-11; a change in zoning from Single Family-10 (SF-10) to General Retail (GR); an area to the north of Belt Line Road and approximately 300 feet west of Polk Street; Applicant: Peter Adossi; Owner: John Christopher Archer; 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 Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Edgin.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Council discussion regarding the configuration of the lot and possibilities for the lot.

Applicant, Peter Adossi was available for further questions.

The following spoke in favor of this item:
Nikky Adossi, 5036 Cedar Brush Drive, Fort Worth
Lydia Ivory, 7917 Calla Ct, Fort Worth
Jai Fields, 3321 Bent Creek Trail, Crowley
Mike Vargas, 5309 Meadow Valley Drive, Fort Worth
Ivory Pierce, 8016 Dusty Way, Fort Worth
Samuel Ihekere, 736 Bee Creek Drive, Cedar Hill

The following spoke in opposition to this item:
Nedra Williams, 227 Juniper Ridge, DeSoto
Peggy Netter, 710 Ashbrook Drive, DeSoto
Dianne Alexander, 701 Ashbrook, DeSoto
Kaye Flewellen, 712 Saddlebrook, DeSoto
Bobby Flewellen, 119 N. Polk Street, DeSoto
(Editor's Note: JE where is 7-11
JZ does he own the eastern portion -- how did the lots wind up being zoned differently
EV
JZ
PL
BLUE CARDS
Mrs. Adossi - for
Nedra Williams - against
Lydia Ivory - for
Jai Fields - for
Mike Vargas
Peggy
Ms. Alexander
Ivory Pierce
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Kay F.
Mr. Flewellyn

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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. (Editor's Note: DV comments)

Motion to approve Zoning Case Z-1218-11; a change in zoning from Single Family-10 (SF-10) to General Retail (GR); an area to the north of Belt Line Road and approximatley 300 feet west of Polk Street. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Edgin.

Motion failed with a vote of 3 in favor (Ledbetter, Respess, Edgin) and 3 opposed (Lockhart, Valentine, Zander). This did not meet the super-majority requirement.

F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business

1. Consider a Resolution to partner with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the implementation of the DeSoto Heliport Project.

Click Here to View F.1. 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 #11-15 to partner with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the implementation of the DeSoto Heliport Project. Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember Ledbetter.

Vote to (d)

2. Consider approval of a Change Order in the amount of $27,440 to the construction contract with Champion Utility Construction, LLC for the Valley Ridge Drive Drainage 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.

Motion to approve a change order in the amount of $27,440 to the construction contract with Champion Utility Construction, LLC for the Valley Ridge Drainage Improvements project. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Zander.

Vote to (d)

G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business

H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES

Earline Jenson, 723 Mobley Rod, Cedar Hill Texas; spoke regarding zoning of her property along I-35.

I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

Councilmember Edgin announced the National Day of Prayer Event - Thursday, May 5th at 7 p.m. at Hampton Road Baptist Church.

Councilmember Zander commented on the DeSoto's Got Talent event and reminded voters of the DISD election taking place on Saturday, May 14th.

Councilmember Lockhart announced the DeSoto Dining and Dialogue event will be held on Saturday, May 21st.

Councilmember Ledbetter announced the Music in the Park series on May 19th from 6:30 - 10:30 in the amphitheater; Creekfest is June 4th from 3 - 9 p.m.; The July 4th Joint Fireworks event will be from 6 - 9:30 p.m. at Meadowcreek Park.

Mayor Pro Tem Valentine announced the Corner Theatre event "Woman from the Town" running from May 27-June 12 FRI/SAT/SUN; $15 matinee (Sat/Sun), $20 evening; DeSoto Arts Commission presents Salsa Dance Night July 3rd at Town Center; Movies in the Park 2nd Fridays in July and August; Third Coast Arts Evening of Jazz June 25th at 7 p.m.; "Beehive" July 8-31; and an Independent Film Festival on August 5-6-7
(Editor's Note: JE - JZ - saturday evening attended DeSoto’s Got Talent event; Saturday May 14th vote for DISD Board of Trustees

DL saturday, May 21st Dining and dialogue event

PL Music in the Park Series - May 19th 6:30-10:00 Don Diego and Soulcake; Creekfest June 4th 3-9; July 4th fireworks 6 p.m. 9:30 show at Meadowcreek Park

DV )

J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION

After a short break, the City Council will meet in Executive Session. Mayor Pro Tem Valentine adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.

K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION

1. The City Council will convene into executive session pursuant to 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to consult with the City Attorney regarding the following pending lawsuit: United States of America and The State of Texas v. The City of DeSoto.

Council began Executive Session at 9:03 p.m.
Council reconvened in open session at 9:46 p.m.

2. Action resulting from the Executive Session.

No action taken.

Mayor Pro Tem Valentine adjourned the meeting at 9:47 p.m.

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A. WORK SESSION

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

Mayor Pro Tem Valentine called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.

1. Review of Master Agenda by City Manager.

City Manager, Tarron Richardson, reviewed upcoming items on the Master Agenda.

2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.

3. Discussion pertaining to developing guidelines, policies and procedures for the naming or re-naming of streets, bridges and buildings.

4. Councilmember Place 5 updates for Audit Finance Committee, Building and Standards Commission, Library Advisory Board, and NCTCOG Emergency Preparedness Committee.

B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER

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

Mayor Pro Tem Valentine called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

1. Invocation by: Curt Krohn, Faith Bible Church

2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Denise Valentine.

3. Ambassador: Police Department.

Christopher spent 3 years Active Duty in the United State Air Force earning an Achievement Medal through Operation Enduring Freedom.

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation by Keep DeSoto Beautiful of Earth Day Poster Contest Winners.

2. Presentation by DeSoto Chamber of Commerce recognizing the City Council.

Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Cammy Jackson, President of the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce, who made the presentation along with Thelma Clardy and Belinda May.

D. CONSENT AGENDA

Ms. Hallmark listed the items submitted for Council's consideration.

1. Approval of City Council Minutes

a. Regular Meeting - 04-19-11

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 - 02-24-11

Click Here to View 2011-02-24 Historical Foundation Meeting Minutes

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

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.

Vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. (Approved)

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Consider Zoning Case Z-1218-11; a change in zoning from Single Family-10 (SF-10) to General Retail (GR); an area to the north of Belt Line Road and approximately 300 feet west of Polk Street; Applicant: Peter Adossi; Owner: John Christopher Archer; 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 Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Edgin.

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. (Editor's Note: DV comments)

Motion failed with a vote of 3 in favor (Ledbetter, Respess, Edgin) and 3 opposed (Lockhart, Valentine, Zander). This did not meet the super-majority requirement.

F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business

1. Consider a Resolution to partner with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the implementation of the DeSoto Heliport Project.

Click Here to View F.1. Management Report

Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, who presented the staff report.

Vote to (d)

2. Consider approval of a Change Order in the amount of $27,440 to the construction contract with Champion Utility Construction, LLC for the Valley Ridge Drive Drainage 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.

Vote to (d)

G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business

H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES

Earline Jenson, 723 Mobley Rod, Cedar Hill Texas; spoke regarding zoning of her property along I-35.

I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION

After a short break, the City Council will meet in Executive Session. Mayor Pro Tem Valentine adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.

K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION

1. The City Council will convene into executive session pursuant to 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to consult with the City Attorney regarding the following pending lawsuit: United States of America and The State of Texas v. The City of DeSoto.

Council began Executive Session at 9:03 p.m.
Council reconvened in open session at 9:46 p.m.

2. Action resulting from the Executive Session.

No action taken.

Mayor Pro Tem Valentine adjourned the meeting at 9:47 p.m.

May 03, 2011 City Council Meeting 2011-05-03

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