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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 6:00pm and introduced the Council Candidates:
Curtistene McCowan, Place 6
Omar Lusk, Place 7
Mayor Sherman also introduced Lora Stallings as Acting City Manager and Kisha Morris as Acting City Secretary.
1. Review of Master Agenda by City Manager.
Lora Stallings, Acting City Manager, reviewed upcoming items on the Master Agenda.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
3. Discussion of Tower Gateway Base Station which electronically collects meter readings.
Isom Cameron, Managing Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Tower Gateway Base Station which is data collection device that collects meter readings electronically. Billy Madrid (Aqua-Metric), gave an overview of the system discussing simple architecture and broad features of the system’s capability. Mike Wood, Chief of Technology (Aqua-Metric) further discussed the Prop Study and Flex Net Propagation Analysis for DeSoto by Sensus. Tonya Warren, DeSoto Utility Billing Manager, discussed the speed and accuracy of the meter reading system stating that approximately 400 meters are read per day versus approximately 1280 meters read in 15 seconds. Lastly, Todd Madrid (Aqua-Metric) discussed the remote connect/disconnect capabilities and radio transmissions of the system.
Councilmember Zander arrived at 6:20pm.
Council discussion regarding the cost of the system which is $81,000; the number of meters required to replace in order for the system to operate; whether or not the customer would be able to view his/her information online; and the cost analysis/cost benefit for the City. It was determined that this information would be presented to Council at a later date.
4. Continue discussion of Directional Signage.
Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, discussed the proposed location, wording and placement of the directional signs.
Council discussion regarding the specific placement of the signs (i.e. median vs. right hand side of street) and the importance of making sure that the signs contain (at all times) information regarding destinations throughout the City as the appearance of vacant/missing signage was not appealing.
5. Councilmember Lockhart, Place 4 Updates for Keep DeSoto Beautiful, Tri-City Animal Shelter, Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBOA), North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Resource Conservation Commission.
Ms. Lockhart discussed the following Boards:
Keep DeSoto Beautiful: Recently had new appointments to the board and they are in the process of sharing the vision of the group and they are on target for their next meeting in April, 2012.
ZBOA: Nothing to report during this reporting period.
NCTCOG Resource Conservation Commission: Established a Review Committee which went to their Board and it was determined that the City of DeSoto would not continue as a member of this committee at this time as they have decided to share membership with other cities. Ms. Lockhart will distribute a list of the new member cities with Council at a later date.
Tri-City Animal Shelter: Stated that this is a very active group and reviewed the micro-chip & rabies vaccinations fees; Adopt-A-Pet special; "Give Aways" from local veterinarians; and the Pilot Program of "2 for the price of 1" ($100) for the adoption of cats.
Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 7:09pm.
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 7:19pm.
1. Invocation by: Charles Henderson, Star of Hope Baptist Church
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Denise Valentine
3. Ambassador: Bryan Parker, Fire Department
Bryan has been in fire service for 16 years; however, 13 of those 16 have been with the DeSoto Fire Rescue as a Firefighter/Paramedic.
Bryan holds certifications as a Firefighter, Paramedic, Police Officer, Fire Inspector and Arson Investigator.
He has a degree is Fire Science from Weatherford Junior College and will graduate this May with his Bachelor degree in Emergency Management Administration from West Texas A&M.
In his spare time, Bryan enjoys hunting, fishing and traveling.
C. PRESENTATIONS
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Councilmember James Zander who presented the Proclamation and members of the American Red Cross Disaster Volunteers who accepted the Proclamation.
1. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of American Red Cross Month.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
Ms. Morris listed items for Council's consideration.
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 02-21-12
Click Here to View 2012-02-21 City Council Minutes
b. Special Meeting - N/A
2. Acceptance of Board and Commission Minutes
a. Arts Commission - 01-02-12
Click Here to View 2012-01-02 Arts Commission Meeting Minutes
b. Building and Standards Commission - N/A
c. Civil Service Commission - N/A
d. DeSoto Economic Development - 01-23-12
Click Here to View 2012-01-23 DEDC Meeting Minutes
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. Other Items
a. Consider the approval of the First Amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the School Resource Officer Program.
Click Here to View D.3.a. Management Report
b. Consider confirmation of Board and Commission Appointments (DTHF).
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
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider a Resolution amending the authorization on the Texpool Account by replacing Camelia Browder with Tracy L. Cormier as an authorized representative to perform transactions on the account.
Click Here to View F.1. Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda item caption and introduced Edena Atmore, Managing Director of Finance, who presented the staff report.
Council discussion regarding clarification of administrative purpose.
Motion to approve a Resolution #12-05 amending the authorization on the Texpool Account by replacing Camelia Browder with Tracy L. Cormier. Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to approve a Resolution #12-05 amending the authorization on the Texpool Account by replacing Camelia Browder with Tracy L. Cormier. (Approved)
2. Consider approval of purchase of Sensus Multi-Jet Water Meters and Single Port Smart Point Radios from Aqua-Metric Sales Company for a total amount of $104,583, through the Houston-Galveston Area Council Buy Program as authorized by the Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act .
Click Here to View F.2. Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda item caption and introduced Tonya Warren, Utility Billing Manager, who presented the staff report.
Council discussion regarding the change in meter size and whether or not this change will affect the Sensus System (product discussed in the Work Session); timeframe for implementation of the meters; the relationship the new meters will have with multi-dwelling facilities; and, the advantages of the new meters will provide to the City.
Motion to approve the purchase of Sensus Multi-Jet Water Meters and Single Port Smart Point radios from Aqua-metric Sales Company for a total amount of $104,583. Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to approve the purchase of Sensus Multi-Jet Water Meters and Single Port Smart Point radios from Aqua-metric Sales Company for a total amount of $104,583. (Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
Nicole Taylor, P.O. Box 1633, DeSoto, Texas 75115, spoke on behalf of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Erica Kennard, 712 Horseshoe Court, DeSoto, Texas, 75115, spoke on behalf of the DeSoto Library Board providing information regarding DeSoto Reads.
Linda McAfee, 837 Ash Grove Lane, DeSoto, Texas, 75115, spoke on behalf of the DeSoto Public Library and Friends of the DeSoto Library.
I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Mayor Pro Tem Valentine discussed the Literary Cafe which will be held on March 23, 2012 at 7pm in the Civic Center Blue Bonnet Rooms.
Councilmember Lockhart discussed the Easter Egg Hunt which will be held on March 31, 2012 at the Town Center Courtyard at 12 noon. For more information, please call 972-230-9651.
Councilmember Edgin discussed Project Create Community’s Tuggin’ on the Greens which will be held on March 10, 2012, from 10am until 2pm. In addition, on March 24, 2012, the Readers’ Choice Awards will be held from 6pm until 10pm. Please contact the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce for more information at 972-224-3565.
Councilmember Zander reiterated the importance of supporting the Literary Cafe event.
Councilmember Respess discussed the DeSoto Public Library "Love Your Library" Photo Contest which ends on March 17, 2012. Entry forms can be obtained from the Library Reception Desk.
Mayor Sherman announced the Police Chief Candidate Reception which will be held on March 10, 2012, from 9am to 11am in the City Hall Atrium. In addition, he acknowledged that the DeSoto Independent School District has selected a new Superintendent; Dr. David Harris.
Ms. Morris announced that upon adjourment, the City Council will convene into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code - Personnel Matter: Annual Performance Review of the Municipal Judge.
J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 8:06pm. After a short break, Council will convene into Executive Session.
K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
1. Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Annual Performance Review of the Municipal Judge.
Mayor Sherman reconvened the meeting at 8:20pm and Council immediately began Executive Session.
Council adjourned the Executive Session at 9:40pm and immediately adjourned the meeting.
2. Action resulting from the Executive Session.
There was no action taken.
In the absence of City Secretary Laura Hallmark, these minutes were submitted by Kisha Morris, Acting City Secretary.
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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 6:00pm and introduced the Council Candidates:
Curtistene McCowan, Place 6
Omar Lusk, Place 7
Mayor Sherman also introduced Lora Stallings as Acting City Manager and Kisha Morris as Acting City Secretary.
1. Review of Master Agenda by City Manager.
Lora Stallings, Acting City Manager, reviewed upcoming items on the Master Agenda.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
3. Discussion of Tower Gateway Base Station which electronically collects meter readings.
Isom Cameron, Managing Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Tower Gateway Base Station which is data collection device that collects meter readings electronically. Billy Madrid (Aqua-Metric), gave an overview of the system discussing simple architecture and broad features of the system’s capability. Mike Wood, Chief of Technology (Aqua-Metric) further discussed the Prop Study and Flex Net Propagation Analysis for DeSoto by Sensus. Tonya Warren, DeSoto Utility Billing Manager, discussed the speed and accuracy of the meter reading system stating that approximately 400 meters are read per day versus approximately 1280 meters read in 15 seconds. Lastly, Todd Madrid (Aqua-Metric) discussed the remote connect/disconnect capabilities and radio transmissions of the system.
Councilmember Zander arrived at 6:20pm.
Council discussion regarding the cost of the system which is $81,000; the number of meters required to replace in order for the system to operate; whether or not the customer would be able to view his/her information online; and the cost analysis/cost benefit for the City. It was determined that this information would be presented to Council at a later date.
4. Continue discussion of Directional Signage.
Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, discussed the proposed location, wording and placement of the directional signs.
Council discussion regarding the specific placement of the signs (i.e. median vs. right hand side of street) and the importance of making sure that the signs contain (at all times) information regarding destinations throughout the City as the appearance of vacant/missing signage was not appealing.
5. Councilmember Lockhart, Place 4 Updates for Keep DeSoto Beautiful, Tri-City Animal Shelter, Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBOA), North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Resource Conservation Commission.
Ms. Lockhart discussed the following Boards:
Keep DeSoto Beautiful: Recently had new appointments to the board and they are in the process of sharing the vision of the group and they are on target for their next meeting in April, 2012.
ZBOA: Nothing to report during this reporting period.
NCTCOG Resource Conservation Commission: Established a Review Committee which went to their Board and it was determined that the City of DeSoto would not continue as a member of this committee at this time as they have decided to share membership with other cities. Ms. Lockhart will distribute a list of the new member cities with Council at a later date.
Tri-City Animal Shelter: Stated that this is a very active group and reviewed the micro-chip & rabies vaccinations fees; Adopt-A-Pet special; "Give Aways" from local veterinarians; and the Pilot Program of "2 for the price of 1" ($100) for the adoption of cats.
Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 7:09pm.
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 7:19pm.
1. Invocation by: Charles Henderson, Star of Hope Baptist Church
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Denise Valentine
3. Ambassador: Bryan Parker, Fire Department
Bryan has been in fire service for 16 years; however, 13 of those 16 have been with the DeSoto Fire Rescue as a Firefighter/Paramedic.
Bryan holds certifications as a Firefighter, Paramedic, Police Officer, Fire Inspector and Arson Investigator.
He has a degree is Fire Science from Weatherford Junior College and will graduate this May with his Bachelor degree in Emergency Management Administration from West Texas A&M.
In his spare time, Bryan enjoys hunting, fishing and traveling.
C. PRESENTATIONS
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Councilmember James Zander who presented the Proclamation and members of the American Red Cross Disaster Volunteers who accepted the Proclamation.
1. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of American Red Cross Month.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
Ms. Morris listed items for Council's consideration.
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 02-21-12
Click Here to View 2012-02-21 City Council Minutes
b. Special Meeting - N/A
2. Acceptance of Board and Commission Minutes
a. Arts Commission - 01-02-12
Click Here to View 2012-01-02 Arts Commission Meeting Minutes
b. Building and Standards Commission - N/A
c. Civil Service Commission - N/A
d. DeSoto Economic Development - 01-23-12
Click Here to View 2012-01-23 DEDC Meeting Minutes
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. Other Items
a. Consider the approval of the First Amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the School Resource Officer Program.
Click Here to View D.3.a. Management Report
b. Consider confirmation of Board and Commission Appointments (DTHF).
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
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider a Resolution amending the authorization on the Texpool Account by replacing Camelia Browder with Tracy L. Cormier as an authorized representative to perform transactions on the account.
Click Here to View F.1. Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda item caption and introduced Edena Atmore, Managing Director of Finance, who presented the staff report.
Council discussion regarding clarification of administrative purpose.
Motion to approve a Resolution #12-05 amending the authorization on the Texpool Account by replacing Camelia Browder with Tracy L. Cormier. Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to approve a Resolution #12-05 amending the authorization on the Texpool Account by replacing Camelia Browder with Tracy L. Cormier. (Approved)
2. Consider approval of purchase of Sensus Multi-Jet Water Meters and Single Port Smart Point Radios from Aqua-Metric Sales Company for a total amount of $104,583, through the Houston-Galveston Area Council Buy Program as authorized by the Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act .
Click Here to View F.2. Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda item caption and introduced Tonya Warren, Utility Billing Manager, who presented the staff report.
Council discussion regarding the change in meter size and whether or not this change will affect the Sensus System (product discussed in the Work Session); timeframe for implementation of the meters; the relationship the new meters will have with multi-dwelling facilities; and, the advantages of the new meters will provide to the City.
Motion to approve the purchase of Sensus Multi-Jet Water Meters and Single Port Smart Point radios from Aqua-metric Sales Company for a total amount of $104,583. Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Respess.
Vote to approve the purchase of Sensus Multi-Jet Water Meters and Single Port Smart Point radios from Aqua-metric Sales Company for a total amount of $104,583. (Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
Nicole Taylor, P.O. Box 1633, DeSoto, Texas 75115, spoke on behalf of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Erica Kennard, 712 Horseshoe Court, DeSoto, Texas, 75115, spoke on behalf of the DeSoto Library Board providing information regarding DeSoto Reads.
Linda McAfee, 837 Ash Grove Lane, DeSoto, Texas, 75115, spoke on behalf of the DeSoto Public Library and Friends of the DeSoto Library.
I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Mayor Pro Tem Valentine discussed the Literary Cafe which will be held on March 23, 2012 at 7pm in the Civic Center Blue Bonnet Rooms.
Councilmember Lockhart discussed the Easter Egg Hunt which will be held on March 31, 2012 at the Town Center Courtyard at 12 noon. For more information, please call 972-230-9651.
Councilmember Edgin discussed Project Create Community’s Tuggin’ on the Greens which will be held on March 10, 2012, from 10am until 2pm. In addition, on March 24, 2012, the Readers’ Choice Awards will be held from 6pm until 10pm. Please contact the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce for more information at 972-224-3565.
Councilmember Zander reiterated the importance of supporting the Literary Cafe event.
Councilmember Respess discussed the DeSoto Public Library "Love Your Library" Photo Contest which ends on March 17, 2012. Entry forms can be obtained from the Library Reception Desk.
Mayor Sherman announced the Police Chief Candidate Reception which will be held on March 10, 2012, from 9am to 11am in the City Hall Atrium. In addition, he acknowledged that the DeSoto Independent School District has selected a new Superintendent; Dr. David Harris.
Ms. Morris announced that upon adjourment, the City Council will convene into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code - Personnel Matter: Annual Performance Review of the Municipal Judge.
J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 8:06pm. After a short break, Council will convene into Executive Session.
K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
1. Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Annual Performance Review of the Municipal Judge.
Mayor Sherman reconvened the meeting at 8:20pm and Council immediately began Executive Session.
Council adjourned the Executive Session at 9:40pm and immediately adjourned the meeting.
2. Action resulting from the Executive Session.
There was no action taken.
In the absence of City Secretary Laura Hallmark, these minutes were submitted by Kisha Morris, Acting City Secretary.
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