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A. WORK SESSION
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 5:06 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. Brief update on Chamber of Commerce Jazz Festival.
Meredith Capleton, with Gemstone Management and Consulting, provided an update on the planning for DeSoto SolJazz Festival. Information can be found online at DeSotoSolJazz.com.
4. Discussion regarding Youth Sports Facility Use Agreement (FUA).
Click Here to View Facility Use Agreement Presentation
Renee Johnson, Managing Director of Parks and Leisure Services, along with Chris Glover, Recreation Manager, and Camiron Smith, Park Manager, made the presentation.
Council discussion regarding additional fees, utility usage, the number of participants in youth sports, staffing issues, water conservation and maintenance requirements.
5. Meeting of the DeSoto Industrial Development Authority and DeSoto Health Facilities Development Corporation.
Click Here to View DeSoto Industrial Development Authority Meeting
Click Here to View DeSoto Health Facilities Development Corporation Meeting
At 6:05 p.m. Council convened in meetings for the DeSoto Industrial Development Authority and the DeSoto Health Facilities Development Corporation, which adjourned at 6:14 p.m.
6. Update on Taxation of Goods-in-Transit property.
Edena Atmore, Managing Director of Finance, provided an update on legislation that changed cities' abilities to tax goods in transit.
Council discussion regarding impact on businesses and how this is reported.
7. Discussion regarding the incentive and lease agreement with the Blue Cow Coffee Company.
Council discussion with Paul Courtaway, Owner, regarding the operation of the Blue Cow. Suggestions were provided to help increase business traffic and sales. Mr. Courtaway was requested to provide an Executive Summary as to proposed changes, which will be presented to Council at a later date.
8. Discuss and consider the purchase of Carroll Stadium.
Council discussion regarding the availability of the property, potential uses, and cost of purchase and upkeep. It was the consensus of Council to discuss this issue further at their Mid-Winter Retreat should the property still be available.
9. Councilmember Edgin, Place 7 Updates on Audit Finance Committee, DeSoto Texas Historical Foundation, and DeSoto Chamber of Commerce.
Councilmember Edgin provided an update and asked Marikay Dewberry, who is a member of the DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation, to provide an update on Nance Farm.
Mayor Pro Tem Valentine presented yard signs that are available for the No More Movement - a part of DeSoto Police and Clergy.
Mayor Sherman adjourned the Work Session at 7:05 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 7:15 p.m.
1. Invocation by: Jerry Raines, Hampton Road Baptist Church
Pastor Raines was unable to attend and asked an Associate Pastor to come in his stead.
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Sandy Respess.
Councilmember Respess was assisted by members of DeSoto Boy Scout Troop 109, who were working on their "Citizenship in the Community" Merit Badge.
3. Ambassador: Troy Elliott, Police Department.
Troy Elliott was raised in Texas and spent his younger years in DeSoto; however, moved to the City of Red Oak where he graduated High School.
He attended Sam Houston University obtaining his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice in the Spring of 2010.
After obtaining his degree, he worked for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for 8 months as a Correctional Officer in Midway, Texas, until he was hired as a Police Officer with the City of DeSoto.
Troy recently completed the six month police academy at the North Central Texas Council of Governments in Arlington and has begun his Field Training with the DeSoto Police Department.
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Town Center Plaza.
Due to inclement weather, this has been rescheduled for Friday, December 9th.
2. Presentation of the DEDC Annual Report for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2011.
Click Here to View DEDC Annual Report for FY ending September 30, 2011[1]
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Curtistene McCowan, President of DEDC Board of Directors and Scott Fleming, Executive Director, presented the report.
(Editor's Note: JZ - #s - are they consistent with the goals that were generated? being non-taxed entitites other discussion )
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 11-15-11
Click Here to View 2011-11-15 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 - 10-24-11, 11-15-11
Click Here to View 2011-10-24 DEDC Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2011-11-15 DEDC Meeting Minutes
e. DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation - N/A
f. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - N/A
g. Library Advisory Board - 08-04-11, 09-01-11
Click Here to View 2011-08-04 Library Board Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2011-09-01 Library Board Meeting Minutes
h. Park Development Corporation - N/A
i. Planning and Zoning - N/A
j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A
3. Other Items
a. Consider a Resolution to cancel the Regular City Council meetings of December 20, 2011 and January 3, 2012.
Click Here to View D.3.a. Management Report
b. Consider confirmation of Board and Commission Appointments.
Click Here to View Board and Commission Appointments
Motion to approve Consent Agenda as presented and Resolution #11-30. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.
Vote to approve Consent Agenda as presented and Resolution #11-30. (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider an Ordinance providing for Taxation of Goods-in-Transit by opting out of the Local Exemption for Goods-in-Transit.
Click Here to View E.1. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Edena Atmore, Managing Director of Finance, 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)
Ms. Hallmark read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to
approve
Ordinance #1900-11,
providing
for the
taxation
of
Goods-
in-
Transit
by
opting
out
of
the local
exemption
for
Goods-
in-
Transit provided
by
Section
11.253 of the Tax Code.
Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.
Vote to
approve
Ordinance #1900-11,
providing
for the
taxation
of
Goods-
in-
Transit
by
opting
out
of
the local
exemption
for
Goods-
in-
Transit provided
by
Section
11.253 of the Tax Code.
(Approved)
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider a Resolution to adopt the Investment Policy and the llist of Broker/Dealers.
Click Here to View F.1. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Edena Atmore, Managing Director of Finance, who presented the staff report.
Motion to
approve Resolution #11-31, to adopt the revised City Investment Policy and the List of Broker/Dealers.
Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Edgin.
Vote to
approve Resolution #11-31, to adopt the revised City Investment Policy and the List of Broker/Dealers.
(Approved)
2. Consider approval of the revisions to the Youth Sports Facility Use Agreemnt (FUA)
Click Here to View F.2. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Chris Glover, Recreation Manager, who presented the staff report.
Council discussion regarding effective date of change, cost to participants, sports involved, supplementation of park facilities' utility cost, and sports associations' involvement in process.
Motion to
approve revisions to the Youth Sports Facility Use Agreement effective for the 2012 Spring Season.
Moved by Councilmember Edgin, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.
Vote to
approve revisions to the Youth Sports Facility Use Agreement effective for the 2012 Spring Season.
(Approved)
3. Consider approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Regional Dispatch betwen the City of Duncanville, Texas; the City of DeSoto, Texas; and, the City of Cedar Hill, Texas.
Click Here to View F.3. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Dona Fernandez, Executive Director of the Southwest Regional Communication Center, who presented the report.
Clarification of 24-month notice to close Communication Center.
Motion to
approve an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Regional Dispatch between the City of Duncanville, Texas; the City of DeSoto, Texas; and the City of Cedar Hill, Texas.
Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember Edgin.
Vote to
approve an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Regional Dispatch between the City of Duncanville, Texas; the City of DeSoto, Texas; and the City of Cedar Hill, Texas.
(Approved)
4. Consider a Resolution approving a State Homeland Security Program Law Enforcement Grant in the amount of $114,700.
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.
Clarification of equipment and purpose provided by Acting Police Chief, Robert Lee.
Motion to
approve Resolution #11-32, approving a State Homeland Security Program Law Enforcement Grant in the amount of $114,700.
Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Valentine.
Vote to
approve Resolution #11-32, approving a State Homeland Security Program Law Enforcement Grant in the amount of $114,700.
(Approved)
5. Consider a Resolution approving a Homeland Security Program Citizens Corps Grant in the amount of $14,865.84.
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.
Clarification of equipment provided by Don Dewberry, CERT member.
Motion to
approve Resolution #11-33, approving a Homeland Security Program Citizens Corps Grant in the amount of $14,865.84.
Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Zander.
Vote to
approve Resolution #11-33, approving a Homeland Security Program Citizens Corps Grant in the amount of $14,865.84.
(Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Councilmember Ledbetter announced the tree lighting ceremony to be held Friday, December 9th.
Mayor Pro Tem Valentine announced the Light up DeSoto Awards. Councilmembers will be making their selections the week of December 16th.
Councilmember Lockhart announced the Concerned DeSoto Citizens’ Kwanzaafest on December 27th at 7 p.m. in the Civic Center.
Councilmember Respess announced Spanish lessons for children sponsored by the DeSoto Public Library.
Councilmember Zander announced the next DeSoto Dining and Dialogue dinner event to be held Saturday, January 28th.
Councilmember Edgin announced the Hometown Holiday Parade has been rescheduled for Saturday, December 17th at 11 a.m.
Mayor Sherman announced the school district is eliciting public input in the search for a new Superintendent. A public meeting will be held Friday, December 9th at 9 a.m.
J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m.
K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
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A. WORK SESSION
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 5:06 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. Brief update on Chamber of Commerce Jazz Festival.
Meredith Capleton, with Gemstone Management and Consulting, provided an update on the planning for DeSoto SolJazz Festival. Information can be found online at DeSotoSolJazz.com.
4. Discussion regarding Youth Sports Facility Use Agreement (FUA).
Click Here to View Facility Use Agreement Presentation
Renee Johnson, Managing Director of Parks and Leisure Services, along with Chris Glover, Recreation Manager, and Camiron Smith, Park Manager, made the presentation.
Council discussion regarding additional fees, utility usage, the number of participants in youth sports, staffing issues, water conservation and maintenance requirements.
5. Meeting of the DeSoto Industrial Development Authority and DeSoto Health Facilities Development Corporation.
Click Here to View DeSoto Industrial Development Authority Meeting
Click Here to View DeSoto Health Facilities Development Corporation Meeting
At 6:05 p.m. Council convened in meetings for the DeSoto Industrial Development Authority and the DeSoto Health Facilities Development Corporation, which adjourned at 6:14 p.m.
6. Update on Taxation of Goods-in-Transit property.
Edena Atmore, Managing Director of Finance, provided an update on legislation that changed cities' abilities to tax goods in transit.
Council discussion regarding impact on businesses and how this is reported.
7. Discussion regarding the incentive and lease agreement with the Blue Cow Coffee Company.
Council discussion with Paul Courtaway, Owner, regarding the operation of the Blue Cow. Suggestions were provided to help increase business traffic and sales. Mr. Courtaway was requested to provide an Executive Summary as to proposed changes, which will be presented to Council at a later date.
8. Discuss and consider the purchase of Carroll Stadium.
Council discussion regarding the availability of the property, potential uses, and cost of purchase and upkeep. It was the consensus of Council to discuss this issue further at their Mid-Winter Retreat should the property still be available.
9. Councilmember Edgin, Place 7 Updates on Audit Finance Committee, DeSoto Texas Historical Foundation, and DeSoto Chamber of Commerce.
Councilmember Edgin provided an update and asked Marikay Dewberry, who is a member of the DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation, to provide an update on Nance Farm.
Mayor Pro Tem Valentine presented yard signs that are available for the No More Movement - a part of DeSoto Police and Clergy.
Mayor Sherman adjourned the Work Session at 7:05 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 7:15 p.m.
1. Invocation by: Jerry Raines, Hampton Road Baptist Church
Pastor Raines was unable to attend and asked an Associate Pastor to come in his stead.
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Sandy Respess.
Councilmember Respess was assisted by members of DeSoto Boy Scout Troop 109, who were working on their "Citizenship in the Community" Merit Badge.
3. Ambassador: Troy Elliott, Police Department.
Troy Elliott was raised in Texas and spent his younger years in DeSoto; however, moved to the City of Red Oak where he graduated High School.
He attended Sam Houston University obtaining his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice in the Spring of 2010.
After obtaining his degree, he worked for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for 8 months as a Correctional Officer in Midway, Texas, until he was hired as a Police Officer with the City of DeSoto.
Troy recently completed the six month police academy at the North Central Texas Council of Governments in Arlington and has begun his Field Training with the DeSoto Police Department.
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Town Center Plaza.
Due to inclement weather, this has been rescheduled for Friday, December 9th.
2. Presentation of the DEDC Annual Report for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2011.
Click Here to View DEDC Annual Report for FY ending September 30, 2011[1]
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Curtistene McCowan, President of DEDC Board of Directors and Scott Fleming, Executive Director, presented the report.
(Editor's Note: JZ - #s - are they consistent with the goals that were generated? being non-taxed entitites other discussion )
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 11-15-11
Click Here to View 2011-11-15 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 - 10-24-11, 11-15-11
Click Here to View 2011-10-24 DEDC Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2011-11-15 DEDC Meeting Minutes
e. DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation - N/A
f. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - N/A
g. Library Advisory Board - 08-04-11, 09-01-11
Click Here to View 2011-08-04 Library Board Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2011-09-01 Library Board Meeting Minutes
h. Park Development Corporation - N/A
i. Planning and Zoning - N/A
j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A
3. Other Items
a. Consider a Resolution to cancel the Regular City Council meetings of December 20, 2011 and January 3, 2012.
Click Here to View D.3.a. Management Report
b. Consider confirmation of Board and Commission Appointments.
Click Here to View Board and Commission Appointments
Motion to approve Consent Agenda as presented and Resolution #11-30. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.
Vote to approve Consent Agenda as presented and Resolution #11-30. (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider an Ordinance providing for Taxation of Goods-in-Transit by opting out of the Local Exemption for Goods-in-Transit.
Click Here to View E.1. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Edena Atmore, Managing Director of Finance, 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)
Ms. Hallmark read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
Motion to
approve
Ordinance #1900-11,
providing
for the
taxation
of
Goods-
in-
Transit
by
opting
out
of
the local
exemption
for
Goods-
in-
Transit provided
by
Section
11.253 of the Tax Code.
Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.
Vote to
approve
Ordinance #1900-11,
providing
for the
taxation
of
Goods-
in-
Transit
by
opting
out
of
the local
exemption
for
Goods-
in-
Transit provided
by
Section
11.253 of the Tax Code.
(Approved)
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider a Resolution to adopt the Investment Policy and the llist of Broker/Dealers.
Click Here to View F.1. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Edena Atmore, Managing Director of Finance, who presented the staff report.
Motion to
approve Resolution #11-31, to adopt the revised City Investment Policy and the List of Broker/Dealers.
Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Edgin.
Vote to
approve Resolution #11-31, to adopt the revised City Investment Policy and the List of Broker/Dealers.
(Approved)
2. Consider approval of the revisions to the Youth Sports Facility Use Agreemnt (FUA)
Click Here to View F.2. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Chris Glover, Recreation Manager, who presented the staff report.
Council discussion regarding effective date of change, cost to participants, sports involved, supplementation of park facilities' utility cost, and sports associations' involvement in process.
Motion to
approve revisions to the Youth Sports Facility Use Agreement effective for the 2012 Spring Season.
Moved by Councilmember Edgin, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.
Vote to
approve revisions to the Youth Sports Facility Use Agreement effective for the 2012 Spring Season.
(Approved)
3. Consider approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Regional Dispatch betwen the City of Duncanville, Texas; the City of DeSoto, Texas; and, the City of Cedar Hill, Texas.
Click Here to View F.3. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Dona Fernandez, Executive Director of the Southwest Regional Communication Center, who presented the report.
Clarification of 24-month notice to close Communication Center.
Motion to
approve an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Regional Dispatch between the City of Duncanville, Texas; the City of DeSoto, Texas; and the City of Cedar Hill, Texas.
Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember Edgin.
Vote to
approve an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Regional Dispatch between the City of Duncanville, Texas; the City of DeSoto, Texas; and the City of Cedar Hill, Texas.
(Approved)
4. Consider a Resolution approving a State Homeland Security Program Law Enforcement Grant in the amount of $114,700.
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.
Clarification of equipment and purpose provided by Acting Police Chief, Robert Lee.
Motion to
approve Resolution #11-32, approving a State Homeland Security Program Law Enforcement Grant in the amount of $114,700.
Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Valentine.
Vote to
approve Resolution #11-32, approving a State Homeland Security Program Law Enforcement Grant in the amount of $114,700.
(Approved)
5. Consider a Resolution approving a Homeland Security Program Citizens Corps Grant in the amount of $14,865.84.
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.
Clarification of equipment provided by Don Dewberry, CERT member.
Motion to
approve Resolution #11-33, approving a Homeland Security Program Citizens Corps Grant in the amount of $14,865.84.
Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Zander.
Vote to
approve Resolution #11-33, approving a Homeland Security Program Citizens Corps Grant in the amount of $14,865.84.
(Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Councilmember Ledbetter announced the tree lighting ceremony to be held Friday, December 9th.
Mayor Pro Tem Valentine announced the Light up DeSoto Awards. Councilmembers will be making their selections the week of December 16th.
Councilmember Lockhart announced the Concerned DeSoto Citizens’ Kwanzaafest on December 27th at 7 p.m. in the Civic Center.
Councilmember Respess announced Spanish lessons for children sponsored by the DeSoto Public Library.
Councilmember Zander announced the next DeSoto Dining and Dialogue dinner event to be held Saturday, January 28th.
Councilmember Edgin announced the Hometown Holiday Parade has been rescheduled for Saturday, December 17th at 11 a.m.
Mayor Sherman announced the school district is eliciting public input in the search for a new Superintendent. A public meeting will be held Friday, December 9th at 9 a.m.
J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m.
K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
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