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A.WORK SESSION
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Review of Master Agenda by City Manager.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
3. Consider a $10,000 grant for Texas Tournament Summer World Series from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund.
4. Presentation of the Parks and Leisure Services Department's Accreditation Process.
5. Discussion of Buttons Place Finances.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Invocation by: Jerry Raines, Hampton Road Baptist Church.
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Curtistene McCowan.
3. Ambassador: Corey Lawson, Construction Manager.
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of Constitution Week.
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Councilmember Ledbetter, who presented the Proclamation to Elizabeth Reed of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 08-21-12
Click Here to View D.1.a. 2012-08-21 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 - 07-12-12, 07-24-12
Click Here to View D.2.e. 2012-07-12 DEDC Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View D.2.e. 2012-07-24 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 Board and Commission appointments.
b. Accept the Resignation of the City Secretary effective September 21, 2012.
Click Here to View D.3.b. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark listed the items submitted for consideration.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda as presented. Moved by Councilmember Ledbetter, no second required.
Vote to approve Consent Agenda as presented. (Approved)
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
3. Consider confirming the City Manager's appointment of Mr. Jerry Duffield to the position of Fire Chief.
Click Here to View F.3. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Tarron Richardson, City Manager, who presented the staff report.
Council discussion.
Motion to confirm the appointment of Mr. Jerry Duffield to the position of Fire Chief. Moved by Councilmember Ledbetter, no second required.
Vote to confirm the appointment of Mr. Jerry Duffield to the position of Fire Chief. (Approved)
4. Conduct Oath of Office for newly appointed Fire Chief.
Chief Duffield's son, John, performed the Oath of Office.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider Zoning Case Z-1245-12; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow an Ice House (Kiosk) at 714 East Pleasant Run Road; Applicant: Richard Rozier; Owner: Richard Rozier; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.1. Managmenet 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 dicussion.
(Editor's Note: Richard Rozier, 209 Main Street, Waxahachie; Applicant provided background information. JZ - appreciate fact want to bring a service to our community Gordy VanSteenberg, 1304 Carriage Creek Drive, DeSoto; spoke in favor of this item.)
Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.
Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)
Ms. Hallmark read the Ordinance caption into public record.
Motion to approve Case Z-1245-12, a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow an Ice House (kiosk) at 714 East Pleasant Run Road. brick and stone Moved by Councilmember McCowan, seconded by Councilmember Ledbetter.
Vote to approve Case Z-1245-12, a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow an Ice House (kiosk) at 714 East Pleasant Run Road. (Approved)
2. Consider a Budget and Assessment Rate for the Candle Meadow Public Improvement District (CMPID), the Five Year Plan, a Budget for FY 2012-2013, and Levy a Special Assessment for 2012 and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.2. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Edena Atmore, Finance Director, who presented the staff report.
Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.
Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)
Council discussion.
(Editor's Note: JZ - last year, property owners expressed some concerns -- are they here TH - worked with CMPID board to help present a budget and rate that they could William Freeman, 817 Caraway Lane, DeSoto; spoke on behalf of the HOA/PID board. JZ - what have you done since last year to improve things WF - lines of communication are wide open and conducting business in a better way JZ - there were complaints about the pool - what's being done about that WF - on site and remote observation of location and contact police for assistance with trespassers DV - it looks like last year's budget is higher than this year - what is the difference WF - explanation WF - following year, there will be an increase again SR - rate this year - how does it compare to last year WF - gone up from last year SR - were going to try to establish a reserve fund - any luck with that WF - trying to do that this year DV - pool monitor - is that paid or volunteer WF - paid Michael Osborne, 628 Spicewood Drive, DeSoto; spoke regarding this item. MO -communication is not better -- haven't gotten answers to my questions -- actuals presented is not on point. )
Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.
Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)
Ms. Hallmark read the Ordinance into public record.
Motion to approve an Ordinance adopting the Five Year Plan, the FY 2012-2013 Budget, and the 2012 Assessment Rate of 36.5 cents per $100 valuation. Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.
Vote to approve an Ordinance adopting the Five Year Plan, the FY 2012-2013 Budget, and the 2012 Assessment Rate of 36.5 cents per $100 valuation. (Approved)
3. Conduct a Public Hearing on the proposed Budget, Tax Rate, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Work Plan for FY 2012-2013.
Click Here to View E.3. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Edena Atmore, Finance Director, who presented the staff report.
Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Ledbetter, no second required.
Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)
Council discussion. The adoption of the Budget, Tax Rate, CIP, and Work Plan is set for September 18, 2012. Therefore, there is no action required at this time.
Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Ledbetter, no second required.
Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider authorizing the Mayor to execute a construction contract with Barson Utilities for a total project budget in the amount of $419,963.44, for Phase Three (3) of the Heath Creek Basin Wastewater Renovations Project.
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Crystal Owens, City Engineer, who presented the staff report.
(Editor's Note: DV - is Barson a company you have done business with in the past? CO - yes, 2012 water/sewer R&R project DV - has their performance been satisfactory CO - yes DV - there were only two bids and want to hear how confident you are that they can do this CO - very confident DV - will this work affect the residents CO - yes, but will do everything we can to minimize the impact. DL - when will this begin CO - mid October DL - shown clay material - what is it being replaced with CO - PVC PL - it's a horizontal line and the vertical lines have already been replaced CO - yes PL - homeowners in that area CO - homeowners have not yet been notified, but will do everything that we usually do prior to a construction project)
Motion to Approve Moved by Councilmember McCowan, seconded by Councilmember Ledbetter.
Vote to Approve (Approved)
2. Consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 12, Section 12.503 of the Code of Ordinances, to add a school zone at Honor Drive from Ray Avenue to Northside Elementary School North property line.
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, who presented the staff report.
DISCUSSION
Ms. Hallmark read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
(Editor's Note: PL - is this going to be solar flashers
TJ - yes
Brandon Ward,)
Motion to Approve Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.
Vote to Approve (Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
announcements
(Editor's Note: PL - City Manager’s 2nd annual golf challenge - benefits PALS Summertime on Belt Line program; Monday, September 17, 2012
DV - Latin Festival, Saturday, September 15th
DL - Saturday, September 8th, Corner Theatre $5 evening of pop, rock, and jazz
SR - September Library is offering computer classes;
CM - Ellis Dallas Unified Cooperative Team’s (EDUCT) 9/11 Memorial Service on September 9th at 6 p.m. at Hampton Road Baptist Church
JZ - DDD September 29th -
CS - announced B&C applications)
J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
1. Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Discuss the City Secretary Position.
2. Action resulting from the Executive Session.
Sep 04, 2012 City Council Meeting 2012-09-04
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A.WORK SESSION
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Review of Master Agenda by City Manager.
2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.
3. Consider a $10,000 grant for Texas Tournament Summer World Series from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund.
4. Presentation of the Parks and Leisure Services Department's Accreditation Process.
5. Discussion of Buttons Place Finances.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Invocation by: Jerry Raines, Hampton Road Baptist Church.
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Curtistene McCowan.
3. Ambassador: Corey Lawson, Construction Manager.
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of Constitution Week.
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Councilmember Ledbetter, who presented the Proclamation to Elizabeth Reed of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
a. Regular Meeting - 08-21-12
Click Here to View D.1.a. 2012-08-21 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 - 07-12-12, 07-24-12
Click Here to View D.2.e. 2012-07-12 DEDC Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View D.2.e. 2012-07-24 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 Board and Commission appointments.
b. Accept the Resignation of the City Secretary effective September 21, 2012.
Click Here to View D.3.b. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark listed the items submitted for consideration.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda as presented. Moved by Councilmember Ledbetter, no second required.
Vote to approve Consent Agenda as presented. (Approved)
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
3. Consider confirming the City Manager's appointment of Mr. Jerry Duffield to the position of Fire Chief.
Click Here to View F.3. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Tarron Richardson, City Manager, who presented the staff report.
Council discussion.
Motion to confirm the appointment of Mr. Jerry Duffield to the position of Fire Chief. Moved by Councilmember Ledbetter, no second required.
Vote to confirm the appointment of Mr. Jerry Duffield to the position of Fire Chief. (Approved)
4. Conduct Oath of Office for newly appointed Fire Chief.
Chief Duffield's son, John, performed the Oath of Office.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider Zoning Case Z-1245-12; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow an Ice House (Kiosk) at 714 East Pleasant Run Road; Applicant: Richard Rozier; Owner: Richard Rozier; and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.1. Managmenet 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 dicussion.
(Editor's Note: Richard Rozier, 209 Main Street, Waxahachie; Applicant provided background information. JZ - appreciate fact want to bring a service to our community Gordy VanSteenberg, 1304 Carriage Creek Drive, DeSoto; spoke in favor of this item.)
Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.
Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)
Ms. Hallmark read the Ordinance caption into public record.
Motion to approve Case Z-1245-12, a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow an Ice House (kiosk) at 714 East Pleasant Run Road. brick and stone Moved by Councilmember McCowan, seconded by Councilmember Ledbetter.
Vote to approve Case Z-1245-12, a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow an Ice House (kiosk) at 714 East Pleasant Run Road. (Approved)
2. Consider a Budget and Assessment Rate for the Candle Meadow Public Improvement District (CMPID), the Five Year Plan, a Budget for FY 2012-2013, and Levy a Special Assessment for 2012 and adopting Ordinance.
Click Here to View E.2. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Edena Atmore, Finance Director, who presented the staff report.
Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.
Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)
Council discussion.
(Editor's Note: JZ - last year, property owners expressed some concerns -- are they here TH - worked with CMPID board to help present a budget and rate that they could William Freeman, 817 Caraway Lane, DeSoto; spoke on behalf of the HOA/PID board. JZ - what have you done since last year to improve things WF - lines of communication are wide open and conducting business in a better way JZ - there were complaints about the pool - what's being done about that WF - on site and remote observation of location and contact police for assistance with trespassers DV - it looks like last year's budget is higher than this year - what is the difference WF - explanation WF - following year, there will be an increase again SR - rate this year - how does it compare to last year WF - gone up from last year SR - were going to try to establish a reserve fund - any luck with that WF - trying to do that this year DV - pool monitor - is that paid or volunteer WF - paid Michael Osborne, 628 Spicewood Drive, DeSoto; spoke regarding this item. MO -communication is not better -- haven't gotten answers to my questions -- actuals presented is not on point. )
Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.
Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)
Ms. Hallmark read the Ordinance into public record.
Motion to approve an Ordinance adopting the Five Year Plan, the FY 2012-2013 Budget, and the 2012 Assessment Rate of 36.5 cents per $100 valuation. Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.
Vote to approve an Ordinance adopting the Five Year Plan, the FY 2012-2013 Budget, and the 2012 Assessment Rate of 36.5 cents per $100 valuation. (Approved)
3. Conduct a Public Hearing on the proposed Budget, Tax Rate, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Work Plan for FY 2012-2013.
Click Here to View E.3. Management Report
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Edena Atmore, Finance Director, who presented the staff report.
Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Ledbetter, no second required.
Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)
Council discussion. The adoption of the Budget, Tax Rate, CIP, and Work Plan is set for September 18, 2012. Therefore, there is no action required at this time.
Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Ledbetter, no second required.
Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider authorizing the Mayor to execute a construction contract with Barson Utilities for a total project budget in the amount of $419,963.44, for Phase Three (3) of the Heath Creek Basin Wastewater Renovations Project.
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda caption and introduced Crystal Owens, City Engineer, who presented the staff report.
(Editor's Note: DV - is Barson a company you have done business with in the past? CO - yes, 2012 water/sewer R&R project DV - has their performance been satisfactory CO - yes DV - there were only two bids and want to hear how confident you are that they can do this CO - very confident DV - will this work affect the residents CO - yes, but will do everything we can to minimize the impact. DL - when will this begin CO - mid October DL - shown clay material - what is it being replaced with CO - PVC PL - it's a horizontal line and the vertical lines have already been replaced CO - yes PL - homeowners in that area CO - homeowners have not yet been notified, but will do everything that we usually do prior to a construction project)
Motion to Approve Moved by Councilmember McCowan, seconded by Councilmember Ledbetter.
Vote to Approve (Approved)
2. Consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 12, Section 12.503 of the Code of Ordinances, to add a school zone at Honor Drive from Ray Avenue to Northside Elementary School North property line.
Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, who presented the staff report.
DISCUSSION
Ms. Hallmark read the Ordinance caption into the public record.
(Editor's Note: PL - is this going to be solar flashers
TJ - yes
Brandon Ward,)
Motion to Approve Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember McCowan.
Vote to Approve (Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
announcements
(Editor's Note: PL - City Manager’s 2nd annual golf challenge - benefits PALS Summertime on Belt Line program; Monday, September 17, 2012
DV - Latin Festival, Saturday, September 15th
DL - Saturday, September 8th, Corner Theatre $5 evening of pop, rock, and jazz
SR - September Library is offering computer classes;
CM - Ellis Dallas Unified Cooperative Team’s (EDUCT) 9/11 Memorial Service on September 9th at 6 p.m. at Hampton Road Baptist Church
JZ - DDD September 29th -
CS - announced B&C applications)
J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
1. Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Discuss the City Secretary Position.
2. Action resulting from the Executive Session.
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