June 19, 2018 City Council Meeting
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B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER » - 1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department 2. Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance led by: Mayor Pro Tem Rachel Proctor 4. Introduction of Ambassador: Heather Lanham, Code Enforcement Department
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER »

2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance led by: Mayor Pro Tem Rachel Proctor
4. Introduction of Ambassador: Heather Lanham, Code Enforcement Department
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C. PRESENTATIONS » - 1. Presentation by Police Department of newly promoted Lieutenant Christopher Huerta, Sergeant Mikel Edwards, Sergeant Brandon Pollard, and Corporal Warren Summers 2. Presentation of the May 2018 Monthly Financial Report
C. PRESENTATIONS »

2. Presentation of the May 2018 Monthly Financial Report
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D. CONSENT AGENDA Items are listed on the Consent Agenda by the City Manager and are recommended to the City Council for single vote approval. An item( s) may be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate vote at the request of a Councilmember, the Mayor, or the City Manager. » - 1. Approval of Minutes a. City Council Special Meeting Minutes dated April 5, 2018 b. DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation Board Meeting Minutes dated March 1, 2018 c. DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation Board Meeting Minutes dated April 12, 2018 d. DeSoto Civil Service Meeting Minutes -May 21, 2018 e. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes dated May 8, 2018 2. Other Items a. Consider confirmation of Dr. James McConnell to the Zoning Board of Adjustment b. Consider and approve an Ordinance of the City of DeSoto, Texas authorizing special senority pay for new Police Officer hires with prior full-time paid law enforcement experience, setting forth criteria for such pay; and providing for an effective date. NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT THE PUBLIC MEETING The building in which the above meeting will be conducted is wheelchair accessible. Person with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and may require auxiliary aid or services such as readers or large print, or interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, are requested to contact the Office of City Secretary at 972-230-9646 or by E-mail at kmorris@desototexas.gov or by calling through a T.D.D. (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) to Relay Texas 800-732-2989. I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted in accordance with the regulations of the Texas Open meetings Act on the bulletin board located at the entrance to the City of DeSoto's Jim Baugh Government Center, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public as well as to the City's website www.desototexas.gov and said Notice was posted on the following date and time: Friday, June 15, 2018 by 5:00 P.M. and remained so posted at least two hours after said meeting was convened. Kisha R. Morris, City Secretary DeSoto City Council Meeting are broadcast live in their entirety on DeSoto's City Website www.desototexas.gov Government Access Channel 16 available to Time Warner subscribers on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. A taped broadcast is aired each day on Channel 16 at 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. following the live broadcast. Question regarding the broadcast schedules should be directed to Kathy Jones, Community relations Manager, at 972-230-9648. These taped broadcasts are also available to view on the City's website (www.desototexas.gov ) at your convenience. Questions regarding the Internet viewing of these meetings should be directed to the Office of the City Secretary at 972-230-9646.
D. CONSENT AGENDA Items are listed on the Consent Agenda by the City Manager and are recommended to the City Council for single vote approval. An item( s) may be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate vote at the request of a Councilmember, the Mayor, or the City Manager. »

a. City Council Special Meeting Minutes dated April 5, 2018
b. DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation Board Meeting Minutes dated March 1, 2018
c. DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation Board Meeting Minutes dated April 12, 2018
d. DeSoto Civil Service Meeting Minutes -May 21, 2018
e. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes dated May 8, 2018
2. Other Items
a. Consider confirmation of Dr. James McConnell to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
b. Consider and approve an Ordinance of the City of DeSoto, Texas authorizing special senority pay for new Police Officer hires with prior full-time paid law enforcement experience, setting forth criteria for such pay; and providing for an effective date.
NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT THE PUBLIC MEETING The building in which the above meeting will be conducted is wheelchair accessible. Person with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and may require auxiliary aid or services such as readers or large print, or interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, are requested to contact the Office of City Secretary at 972-230-9646 or by E-mail at kmorris@desototexas.gov or by calling through a T.D.D. (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) to Relay Texas 800-732-2989.
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted in accordance with the regulations of the Texas Open meetings Act on the bulletin board located at the entrance to the City of DeSoto's Jim Baugh Government Center, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public as well as to the City's website www.desototexas.gov and said Notice was posted on the following date and time: Friday, June 15, 2018 by 5:00 P.M. and remained so posted at least two hours after said meeting was convened. Kisha R. Morris, City Secretary
DeSoto City Council Meeting are broadcast live in their entirety on DeSoto's City Website www.desototexas.gov Government Access Channel 16 available to Time Warner subscribers on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. A taped broadcast is aired each day on Channel 16 at 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. following the live broadcast. Question regarding the broadcast schedules should be directed to Kathy Jones, Community relations Manager, at 972-230-9648. These taped broadcasts are also available to view on the City's website (www.desototexas.gov ) at your convenience. Questions regarding the Internet viewing of these meetings should be directed to the Office of the City Secretary at 972-230-9646.
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1. Consider Zoning Case Z-1376-18; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow a private club, within a hotel, to sell alcoholic beverages; and adopting Ordinance. The lot in question is located at the northwest corner of the North I-35 E Frontage Road and Southpointe Drive and consists of four (4.153) acres. The owner and applicant is Jiger Patel.
1. Consider Zoning Case Z-1376-18; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow a private club, within a hotel, to sell alcoholic beverages; and adopting Ordinance. The lot in question is located at the northwest corner of the North I-35 E Frontage Road and Southpointe Drive and consists of four (4.153) acres. The owner and applicant is Jiger Patel.

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2. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with RLM EarthCo, Inc. and establish a total project budget in the amount of $503,323 for the Meadow Creek Phase II Construction Project
2. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with RLM EarthCo, Inc. and establish a total project budget in the amount of $503,323 for the Meadow Creek Phase II Construction Project

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3. Consider authorizing the final payment to the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $296,970.67 for the improvements to the Pleasant Run Road Bridge at Bee Branch Creek
3. Consider authorizing the final payment to the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $296,970.67 for the improvements to the Pleasant Run Road Bridge at Bee Branch Creek

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4. Consider approval of and authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment No. 1 with Garver, LLC in the amount of $250,910.00 for property appraisal and acquisition services in connection with the Pleasant Run Road Widening Project
4. Consider approval of and authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment No. 1 with Garver, LLC in the amount of $250,910.00 for property appraisal and acquisition services in connection with the Pleasant Run Road Widening Project

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5. Consider approval of and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Construction Services Agreement with Lookup Properties, Inc. in the amount of $159,182.93, and to establish a total project budget in the amount of $166,183 to provide remodeling services for the City of DeSoto Development Services Department
5. Consider approval of and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Construction Services Agreement with Lookup Properties, Inc. in the amount of $159,182.93, and to establish a total project budget in the amount of $166,183 to provide remodeling services for the City of DeSoto Development Services Department

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H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES » - The Citizen Appearances portion of the Agenda is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council cannot discuss issues raised or make any decision at this time. Issues raised may be referred to City Staff for research and possible future action.
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I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST » - Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551. 0415 the City Council may report on the following items: ( 1) expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences; ( 2) information about holiday schedules; 3) recognition of individuals; ( 4) reminders about upcoming City Council events; ( 5) information about community events; and ( 6) announcements involving imminent threat to public health and safety. J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
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J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
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