DeSoto public meetings in 2022

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeSoto Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on zoning and plat-related items. The agenda includes a public hearing and items concerning land use regulations, though specific details are limited in the provided text.

• Public hearing on a zoning-related item
• Discussion of plat applications
• Consideration of land use regulations

DeSoto Development Corporation

The DeSoto Development Corporation board is meeting for a retreat to review 2022 accomplishments and plan for 2023. The agenda includes a strategic planning session facilitated by an outside consultant. No formal decisions or votes are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion and planning.

• 2022 accomplishments review and 2023 outlook presented by Executive Director Matt Carlson
• 2023 strategic planning session facilitated by Alysia A. Cook of Opportunity Strategies LLC
• Meeting held at Town Center Atrium, 211 East Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, TX

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider variance requests, a special exception, and an appeal, along with discussing potential zoning text amendments. The agenda includes public hearings on specific properties and a discussion of proposed changes to zoning regulations.

• Public hearing on a variance request
• Public hearing on a special exception
• Public hearing on an appeal
• Discussion of zoning text amendments
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Board of Appeals

The DeSoto Board of Appeals is meeting to consider zoning variance requests, including one for a property on Westmoreland Road, and to discuss proposed changes to the city's fee schedule for building permits and related services. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and a report from the Building Official.

• Public hearing on a variance request for a property on Westmoreland Road
• Discussion of proposed fee schedule changes for building permits and inspections
• Consideration of a variance for a fence height at a specified address
• Approval of minutes from the November 17, 2022 meeting
• Building Official's report on recent activities

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeSoto Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a final plat for the Villages of Woodcreek Addition and a site plan for the Villages of Woodcreek Addition. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and a report from the City Plan Commission. This is a regular meeting with public comment opportunities.

• Final plat for Villages of Woodcreek Addition (Case 2022-12-13)
• Site plan for Villages of Woodcreek Addition
• Public hearing for the above items
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Staff report from City Plan Commission

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission is meeting to approve November minutes, receive a budget update from Sheila Johnson, hear a statistics report from the Care Team, and get updates on the December holiday parade and open commission seats. They will also plan 2023 calendar events, including a January speaker from Genesis Women's Shelter, a February teen domestic violence program, and a May conference. New business includes discussing year-round billboards.

• Budget update by Sheila Johnson
• December holiday parade update by Commissioner Temple
• DVAC open seats update by Councilwomen Hughes
• January 9, 2023: Jan Langbein, CEO of Genesis Women's Shelter, to speak at DPD Training Room
• February: Teen Domestic Violence Month with 'In Her Shoes' program

Citizens Police Advisory Committee

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss old and new business, and set the next agenda. Key items include member commitments for 2023, reviewing seven policies against actual events, and possibly reducing meetings from 12 to 4 or 6 per year with emergency meetings allowed. The committee will also clarify responsibilities for advice and recommendations in 2023.

• Approval of October 24, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of CPAC member commitments for 2023
• Review of seven policies to actual events in 2023
• Possible reduction of meetings from 12 to 4 or 6, with emergency meetings allowed
• Clarification of responsibilities for CPAC advice and recommendations in 2023

Library Board

The DeSoto Public Library Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, fill a vacant Vice Chair position, and receive reports from the library director and city council liaison. The board will also discuss advocacy opportunities and library engagement positioning, though no formal action is listed for these items.

• Approval of November 3, 2022 meeting minutes
• Vacant Vice Chair position for the Library Advisory Board
• Library Director's Report and Library Statistics
• Open Meetings Act Training
• Discussion of Advocacy Opportunities and Library Engagement Positioning

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeSoto Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss and possibly act on zoning-related items, including a public hearing and potential recommendations. The agenda includes items such as a zoning change request and a variance, with specific dollar amounts mentioned for some projects. The meeting is a regular session of the commission.

• Public hearing on a zoning change request
• Consideration of a variance application
• Discussion of a project with a $1,200,000 budget
• Review of a site plan for a commercial development
• Possible action on a plat or subdivision request

Arts Commission Archives

The City of DeSoto and the DeSoto Arts Commission are hosting a community meeting at the DeSoto Public Library. A quorum of the City Council and Arts Commission may be present, but no official business will be conducted. The meeting is informational and open to the public.

• Community meeting at DeSoto Public Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Road
• Possible quorum of City Council and Arts Commission
• No official business to be conducted

DeSoto Development Corporation

The DeSoto Development Corporation has canceled its regular board meeting scheduled for November 28, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Regular board meeting canceled

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving October minutes, a new 2023 budget, and a statistics report. They will also plan upcoming events such as the Holiday Parade and a 2023 round table event, and review a presentation made to the Mayor and City Council.

• Approval of October minutes
• New Budget for 2023
• Statistics Report/Care Team
• Holiday Parade planning (candy, float, date/time)
• Survey data on DeSoto Walk and Score Factor

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeSoto Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on zoning-related items, including plat approvals and a zoning change. The agenda includes a public hearing and possible recommendations on development matters. Specific details are limited due to the agenda's formatting.

• Public hearing on a zoning change
• Plat approval for a subdivision
• Discussion of a zoning ordinance amendment
• Consideration of a development plan

DeSoto Development Corporation

The DeSoto Development Corporation board will hold a special meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including reaffirming facade grant applications for two schools under a new policy, reviewing fund balance investment practices, and considering policies for the Inline Center renovation and small business lease assistance.

• Reaffirm Facade Grant applications for DeSoto Private School and Cambridge Academy
• Discuss and take action on fund balance investment practices and alignment with City investment guidelines
• Discuss and take action on Inline Center Renovation Policy
• Discuss and take action on Small Business Lease Assistance Policy

Arts Commission Archives

The DeSoto Arts Commission will meet to review prior meeting minutes, discuss creating the DeSoto Cultural Arts Foundation, and receive an update on the Nance Farm Master Plan. The commission will also consider calling a special meeting on November 29, 2022, to host a second public meeting on the updated Nance Farm Master Plan.

• Review of September 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of creating the DeSoto Cultural Arts Foundation
• Update on the Nance Farm Master Plan
• Proposal to call a special meeting on November 29, 2022 for a second public meeting on the Nance Farm Master Plan

Library Board

The DeSoto Public Library Advisory Board is meeting to approve July minutes, note that no quorum was met for August-October meetings, welcome new members, and fill the vacant Vice Chair position. The board will also hear the Library Director's report and statistics, and discuss advocacy opportunities and library engagement positioning. No action items are listed for a vote.

• Approval of July 7, 2022 meeting minutes
• Vacant Vice Chair position to be filled
• No quorum met for August, September, October meetings
• Open Meetings Act Training
• Discussion of Advocacy Opportunities and Library Engagement Positioning

Audit & Finance Committee

The DeSoto Audit & Finance Committee is meeting to discuss routine audit matters, including approving prior minutes, reviewing preliminary audit objectives, and setting the audit schedule. They will also receive an update on the fraud hotline. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of March 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of preliminary audit work objectives
• Audit schedule discussion
• Fraud hotline update

The committee approved the minutes from the March 21, 2021 meeting. Members discussed the audit process and scheduled a community and council workshop for February 20, 2023. The committee requested a summary report of allegations received via the fraud hotline.

• Approved March 21, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled audit workshop for February 20, 2023
• Requested summary report of fraud hotline allegations

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to consider minutes from its October 14 meeting, receive updates from the Civil Service Director, Police Chief, and Fire Chief, and discuss the Police Officer Entrance Examination. The commission will also schedule its next meeting and discuss topics for consideration.

• Consider minutes from October 14, 2022
• Police Chief update on Police Officer Entrance Examination
• Fire Chief update
• Schedule next meeting and discuss topics

The Commission approved the minutes from the October 14, 2022 meeting and authorized a Police Officer Entrance Examination for January 28, 2023. Police Chief Joseph Costa reported ten total vacancies within the department.

• Approved October 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Police Officer Entrance Examination for January 28, 2023 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeSoto Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss and possibly act on zoning-related items, including a variance request and a zoning change. The agenda also includes standard items like approval of minutes and reports. No specific details on the variance or zoning change are provided in the agenda text.

• Variance request (details not specified)
• Zoning change (details not specified)
• Public hearing on variance
• Approval of minutes
• Staff reports

DeSoto Development Corporation

The DeSoto Development Corporation has canceled its regular board meeting scheduled for Monday, October 24, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Regular board meeting canceled for October 24, 2022

Citizens Police Advisory Committee

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from its July 25, 2022 meeting, discuss old and new business, and receive a presentation on the Shot Spotter policy review. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of minutes from July 25, 2022 CPAC meeting
• Presentation on Shot Spotter policy review
• Discussion of old and new business
• Setting next meeting agenda

Veterans Affairs Committee

The DeSoto Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to review minutes from September 12, 2022, and to plan upcoming veterans events, including the Veterans Appreciation Event on November 5, 2022, and the Military Ball on October 7, 2023. The agenda includes discussion of a Veterans Breakfast hosted by Councilmember Chism, vendors, and the program agenda. No new business is listed.

• Review of September 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Planning for Veterans Appreciation Event on November 5, 2022
• Discussion of Veterans Breakfast hosted by Councilmember Chism
• Vendor planning for Veterans Appreciation Event
• Planning for Military Ball on October 7, 2023

DeSoto Development Corporation

The DeSoto Development Corporation board is attending a tour of business incubator facilities in Dallas on October 18, 2022. The tour includes lunch and visits to Beckley Settlement and Tyler Station. No official business will be conducted if a quorum is present.

• Tour of Beckley Settlement, 2910 South Beckley Avenue, Dallas, TX 75224
• Tour of Tyler Station, 1300 South Polk Street, Dallas, TX 75224
• Lunch at Beckley Settlement at 12:00 p.m.
• Question and answer session at 2:15 p.m.

Civil Service Commission

The DeSoto Civil Service Commission will meet to consider minutes from its October 10 meeting, hear a director's update on a promotional exam appeal hearing, and vote on approving the results of the October 3, 2022 Promotion Exam for Corporal. Police and fire chiefs will also provide updates, and the commission will schedule its next meeting.

• Approve results of October 3, 2022 Promotion Exam – Corporal
• Promotional Exam Appeal Hearing
• Police Chief Update
• Fire Chief Update
• Consider minutes from October 10, 2022 meeting

The DeSoto Civil Service Commission met on October 14, 2022, and approved the minutes from the October 10 meeting. They also approved the results of the Police Corporal Promotional Examination held on October 3, 2022, along with the eligibility list for one year. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of October 10, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Police Corporal Promotional Exam results and eligibility list for one year (unanimous)

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission is meeting to review minutes, financials, and statistics, and to prepare for an upcoming presentation to the Mayor and City Council on October 18. The agenda includes a recap of the DeSoto Walk event and updates on commission openings. This is a routine business meeting with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of September minutes
• Review of current financials and budget
• 2021 report on Texans killed by intimate partners (Texas Council on Family Violence)
• DVAC presentation to Mayor and City Council on October 18 at 6:00pm
• October 22 wear purple day for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Veterans Affairs Committee

The DeSoto Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to review minutes from its September 12 meeting and to plan upcoming veterans events, including the Veterans Appreciation Event on November 5, 2022, and the Military Ball on October 7, 2023. The agenda includes discussion of a Veterans Breakfast hosted by Councilmember Chism, vendors, and the program agenda. No new business is listed.

• Review of September 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Planning for Veterans Appreciation Event on November 5, 2022
• Discussion of Veterans Breakfast hosted by Councilmember Chism
• Planning for Military Ball on October 7, 2023

Civil Service Commission

The DeSoto Civil Service Commission will meet to consider minutes from August 29, approve results of the October 3 promotion exams for Sergeant and Corporal, and discuss an alternate promotion process with the Police Chief. The meeting is scheduled for October 10, 2022, at the DeSoto Fire Administration & Station 2.

• Approve results of October 3, 2022 Promotion Exam – Sergeant
• Approve results of October 3, 2022 Promotion Exam – Corporal
• Discuss alternate promotion process (Police Chief Update)

The Civil Service Commission approved the certification of the July 30, 2022 Firefighter/Paramedic Entrance Examination list and the results of the August 19, 2022 promotional exams for Engineer Driver, Captain, and Battalion Chief. The Commission also approved police promotional examinations for Sergeant and Corporal. The meeting was largely procedural, with no substantive policy decisions made.

• Approved minutes of June 13, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved certification of July 30, 2022 Firefighter/Paramedic Entrance Examination list (unanimous)
• Approved results of August 19, 2022 Promotional Exam for Engineer Driver, Captain, and Battalion Chief (unanimous)
• Approved police promotional examinations for Sergeant and Corporal (unanimous)

Library Board

The DeSoto Public Library Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, hear the library director's report and statistics, and discuss advocacy opportunities and library engagement positioning. The board will also consider filling vacant positions for Vice Chair and Board Member. No votes on substantive policy are listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 6, 2022 meeting
• Vacant positions: Vice Chair and Board Member
• Library Director's Report and Library Statistics
• Discussion: Advocacy Opportunities and Library Engagement Positioning
• Public forum for non-agenda items (3-minute limit)

Park Board

The Parks & Recreation Board is meeting to approve the August 1, 2022 minutes and discuss departmental updates, new business, and upcoming agenda items. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action items listed.

• Approval of August 1, 2022 meeting minutes
• Departmental updates
• New business discussion
• Upcoming agenda items

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeSoto Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval of a site plan, landscape plan, and building elevations for a Dutch Bros Coffee drive-thru restaurant at 741 W Beltline Rd. The request involves amending Planned Development-100 (PD-100). The consent agenda includes approval of the September 13, 2022 meeting minutes. The meeting also includes the oath of office for three commissioners.

• Public hearing for Zoning Case Z-1483-22: amend PD-100 for Dutch Bros Coffee drive-thru at 741 W Beltline Rd
• Applicant: MMCG DBR DFW, LLC; property owner: Strategic Locations LTD
• Consent agenda: approval of 9.13.22 PZ meeting minutes
• Oath of office for Tonya Brooks, Warren Bell, and Gerry Ravnell

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeSoto Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on planning and zoning matters, including zoning cases and subdivision-related items. The agenda includes several listed items, though specific details are not fully legible in the provided text. This appears to be a regular commission meeting with a mix of administrative and substantive items.

• Zoning case discussions
• Subdivision-related items
• Planning and zoning commission business

Citizens Police Advisory Committee

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss old and new business, and receive a presentation on the ShotSpotter policy. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the ShotSpotter review being the only substantive item.

• Approval of July 25, 2022 meeting minutes
• Presentation: ShotSpotter Policy Review

DeSoto Development Corporation

The DeSoto Development Corporation board will meet to discuss and possibly act on an economic development grant for Interstate Batteries, along with updates on finance, policies, and a board retreat. The agenda includes a consent agenda for minutes and financial statements, and an executive session for confidential legal and economic development deliberations.

• Consider Economic Development Grant for Interstate Batteries
• Update Facade Grant Policy
• Review Lease Assistance Program Policy
• Review Inline Center Renovation Policy
• Approve August 2022 Financial Statement

Arts Commission Archives

The DeSoto Arts Commission will hold a special meeting to review minutes from August 29, 2022, and discuss the Reflection Walk Public Art Project with consultant Constance White. They will also consider commissioning a second sculpture commemorating the Black Lives Matter Movement. New business will be discussed before adjournment.

• Review of August 29, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Reflection Walk Public Art Project with consultant Constance White
• Consideration of commissioning a second sculpture for Reflection Walk commemorating Black Lives Matter Movement

Veterans Affairs Committee

The DeSoto Veterans Affairs Committee will meet to review minutes from the August 8 meeting, conduct an after-action review of the August 20 Veterans Benefits Forum, and plan future veterans events, including a Veterans Appreciation Event on November 5, 2022, and a Military Ball on October 7, 2023. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review of August 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• After-action review of August 20, 2022 Veterans Benefits Forum
• Planning for Veterans Appreciation Event on November 5, 2022
• Planning for Military Ball on October 7, 2023

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review the treasurer's report, and receive updates on statistics and the Care Team. They will also discuss upcoming events, banner costs, and old business such as ethics training and school involvement.

• Approval of August minutes
• Review of Financial Treasurer's Report by Commissioner Toliver
• Banner costs: two 4x12 banners at $384.00 and two 2x4 banners at $128.00, total $512.00 with half off
• City Council Presentation on 9.20.22 at 6:00pm
• DeSoto Walk on 10.8.2022 update

Library Board

The DeSoto Public Library Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, nominate a vice chair, and receive reports from the library director and city council liaison. The board will also discuss advocacy opportunities and library engagement positioning, though no formal action is listed for these items. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or contracts on the table.

• Approval of August 4, 2022 meeting minutes
• Nominations for Vice Chair
• Boards & Commissions Banquet 2022
• Discussion of advocacy opportunities
• Discussion of library engagement positioning

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider approving results from the July 30, 2022 Firefighter/Paramedic Entrance Exam and finalize the eligibility list, as well as approve results from three August 19, 2022 promotion exams. The commission will also discuss police promotion exams for Sergeant and Corporal and an alternate promotion process.

• Approve results of July 30, 2022 Firefighter/Paramedic Entrance Exam and finalize eligibility list
• Approve results of August 19, 2022 Promotion Exam – Engineer Driver
• Approve results of August 19, 2022 Promotion Exam – Captain
• Approve results of August 19, 2022 Promotion Exam – Battalion Chief
• Discuss Police Promotion Exam for Sergeant and Corporal and alternate promotion process

Arts Commission Archives

The DeSoto Arts Commission is meeting to review past minutes and discuss several public art projects, including a mural presentation, the Artists Lab for FY2023, and the Reflection Walk. They will also plan a public kick-off for revising the Nance Farm Master Plan. The agenda is mostly discussion and planning, with no votes or contracts listed.

• Review minutes from June 6, 2022 meeting
• Presentation on Public Art Mural Project by artist JD Moore
• Discussion of DeSoto Artists Lab for FY2023
• Update on Reflection Walk Public Art Project
• Planning for public kick-off of Nance Farm Master Plan revision by Kristoff Bauer

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeSoto Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to the City Council on four zoning cases, including two rezoning requests and two specific use permits for a Starbucks drive-thru and a minor medical emergency clinic at The Mark at DeSoto. The commission will also consider approving the July 26, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Z-1479-22: Rezone 616 & 620 Beltline Road from Neighborhood Services (NS) to General Retail (GR)
• Z-1480-22: Specific Use Permit for a Starbucks drive-thru at 620 W. Belt Line Road
• Z-1481-22: Specific Use Permit for a Minor Medical Emergency Clinic at 620 W. Belt Line Road
• Z-1482-22: Rezone 900 E. Parkerville Road and 1100 Sherry Lane from SF-12 to SF-8
• Approval of July 26, 2022 meeting minutes

DeSoto Development Corporation

The DeSoto Development Corporation board will meet to consider routine approvals, hear financial and liaison updates, and discuss creating an inline shopping center incentive program and a small business lease grant program. The board will also hold an executive session to deliberate on a facade grant for Cambridge Academy DeSoto and status updates for confidential economic development projects, with possible action afterward.

• Approval of July 25, 2022 board minutes and July 2022 financial statement
• Discussion of Inline Shopping Center Incentive Program and Small Business Lease Grant Program
• Executive session on Facade Grant for Cambridge Academy DeSoto
• Status updates for Project Zelda Arrow and Project Rose
• Finance status report as of July 2022

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission will meet to approve minutes, review finances, and take action on several items, including a September City Council presentation, a banner change, and votes on spending for walk post cards and flyers totaling $927.94 and October billboards. The commission will also receive updates on a pamphlet, a brunch event, and baseball caps.

• Vote on $927.94 for DeSoto Walk post cards and flyers
• Vote on October billboards (past costs: $2,475-$3,600)
• Update on DVAC banner change cost
• September City Council presentation planning
• Genesis First Ladies Brunch on Sept 24 at Arts District Mansion

DeSoto Development Corporation

The DeSoto Development Corporation board is holding a special called meeting to consider and take action on economic development incentives for redevelopment of the DeSoto Inline commercial centers. The board may convene into closed executive session for confidential legal advice and economic development deliberations before reconvening to act.

• Consider incentives for redevelopment with DeSoto Inline commercial centers
• Possible executive session under Texas Government Code 551.087 for economic development deliberation

Veterans Affairs Committee

The DeSoto Veterans Affairs Committee will meet to review minutes from the June 13, 2022 meeting and plan upcoming veterans events, including the August Benefit Fair and the Military Ball scheduled for October 7, 2023. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review of June 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Planning for August Benefit Fair
• Planning for Military Ball on October 7, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

This meeting of the DeSoto Planning & Zoning Commission was canceled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, approval of minutes, and discussion of public hearing items, with no specific actions or proposals listed.

• Meeting canceled
• Work session to discuss public hearing items
• Consent agenda for approval of minutes

Library Board

The DeSoto Public Library Advisory Board is meeting to approve the July minutes, receive the Library Director's report and statistics, and discuss advocacy opportunities and library engagement positioning. No formal action items are listed for a vote; the board's recommendations go to City Council.

• Approval of minutes from July 7, 2022 meeting
• Library Director's report and library statistics
• Discussion of advocacy opportunities
• Discussion of library engagement positioning
• Public forum for non-agenda items (3-minute limit)

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The Domestic Violence Advisory Commission is holding a special meeting to review financials, approve June minutes, and plan October Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities. They will discuss updating the DVAC banner with the DeSoto Care number, placing information on water bills, and preparing a presentation for the City Council. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Review of 2021 budget items moved to 2022 and DVAC balance update
• Discussion on removing National Hotline Number from banner, replacing with DeSoto Care Number 469 501-1844
• Planning for October DVAC Month, including walk and water bill inserts
• Discussion on DVAC billboards for 2022 and banner display locations
• September City Council presentation preparation, including Purple folder contents

Park Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting on August 1, 2022, at the Civic Center. The agenda includes approval of the April 4 meeting minutes, departmental updates, new business, and upcoming agenda items. No specific action items or dollar amounts are listed, so the meeting appears to be largely procedural.

• Approval of April 4, 2022 meeting minutes
• Departmental updates
• New business discussion
• Upcoming agenda items

Citizens Police Advisory Committee

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee is meeting to approve June minutes, discuss old and new business, and receive a presentation on active shooter training. The agenda is mostly routine, with the active shooter training presentation being the only substantive item.

• Approval of June 27, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of old business
• Discussion of new business
• Presentation on active shooter training

DeSoto Development Corporation

The DeSoto Development Corporation (DDC) Board of Directors will meet to discuss and possibly approve the FY2022-2023 budget, receive quarterly updates on the Grow DeSoto Market Place and other economic development activities, and consider a facade grant for a private school in executive session. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and financial statements.

• Presentation and approval of FY2022-2023 Budget
• Consideration of Facade Grant for DeSoto Private School (executive session)
• Grow DeSoto Market Place Quarterly Status Report
• Approval of May 2022 and June 2022 Financial Statements
• Update on Grow DeSoto Market Place Focus Groups and Survey Results

Arts Commission Archives

The DeSoto Arts Commission is holding a public meeting at Nance Farm to introduce a project to revise the Nance Farm Master Plan, with consultants from Rogers Partners and Hicks & Company. The agenda includes welcome remarks, project introduction, tours, and a Q&A session. No official business will be conducted, as noted in the agenda.

• Introduction of project to revise Nance Farm Master Plan
• Consultants from Rogers Partners and Hicks & Company present
• Tours of Nance Farm
• Public Q&A session

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeSoto Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone two properties from Office-1 to Planned Development (PD-192) with a base zoning of Light Industrial. The commission will also review an amended plat for Bay Valley Professional Center and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Zoning case Z-1475-22: rezone 500 Centre Park Blvd (11.6876 acres) and 1824 Old Hickory Trail (10.475 acres) to PD-192 with Light Industrial base
• Amended plat for Bay Valley Professional Center, Block A, Lots 1A1, 1A2, 1A3 (FP-1216-22)
• Approval of minutes from June 28, 2022 P&Z meeting

Park Board

The DeSoto Parks & Recreation Board is meeting to approve the April 4, 2022 minutes and receive departmental updates. The agenda includes new business and upcoming agenda items, but no specific proposals or decisions are listed.

• Approval of April 4, 2022 meeting minutes
• Departmental updates
• New business
• Upcoming agenda items

Library Board

The DeSoto Public Library Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from June 2, 2022, introduce new board members, and receive reports from the Library Director and City Council Liaison Kay Brown-Patrick. The board will discuss advocacy opportunities and library engagement positioning, but no action items are listed for a vote. A public forum allows residents to address the board on non-agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from June 2, 2022 meeting
• Introduction of new board members
• Library Director's report and library statistics
• Discussion of advocacy opportunities
• Discussion of library engagement positioning

Citizens Police Advisory Committee

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from April and May, discuss old and new business, and elect new officers. The committee will also discuss the Shot Spotter program and hear a presentation on the Crisis Assessment Resource Engagement (C.A.R.E.) program by Lt. Franks.

• Approval of minutes from April 25, 2022 and May 23, 2022 meetings
• New officer elections
• Discussion of Shot Spotter program
• Presentation on Crisis Assessment Resource Engagement (C.A.R.E.) by Lt. Franks

DeSoto Development Corporation

The DeSoto Development Corporation (DDC) has canceled its regular board meeting scheduled for June 27, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. No business will be conducted. The notice is signed by the administrative assistant.

• Regular board meeting canceled for June 27, 2022

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will consider the results of the June 11, 2022, Police Officer Entrance Exam and finalize the eligibility list. The meeting also includes discussions regarding updates to 2022 Local Rules and various fire department examinations.

• Approval of June 11, 2022, Police Officer Entrance Exam results
• Finalization of Police Officer Eligibility List
• Consideration of source lists for Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant, and Corporal promotional exams
• Discussion of Fire Entrance Examination
• Discussion of Fire Promotional Exams for Battalion Chief, Captain, and Engineer Driver

The DeSoto Civil Service Commission approved the certification of the June 11, 2022 Police Entrance Examination List and source lists for police promotional exams (Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant, Corporal). It also approved a Firefighter/Paramedic entrance exam and fire promotional exams for Battalion Chief, Captain, and Engineer Driver. The commission discussed local rules updates and police/fire vacancies.

• Approved minutes of May 2, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved certification of June 11, 2022 Police Entrance Examination List (unanimous)
• Approved Source List for Captain Promotional examination (unanimous)
• Approved Source List for Lieutenant Promotional examination (unanimous)
• Approved Source List for Sergeant Promotional examination (unanimous)
• Approved Source List for Corporal Promotional examination (unanimous)
• Approved Firefighter/Paramedic Entrance Examination (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Promotional Examinations for Battalion Chief, Captain, and Engineer Driver (unanimous)

Veterans Affairs Committee

The DeSoto Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to review April minutes, recap May veteran activities, and plan future events including an August benefit fair and a military ball scheduled for October 7, 2023. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review of April 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• Recap of May Military Appreciation Event and Memorial Day Observance
• Planning for August Benefit Fair
• Planning for Military Ball on October 7, 2023

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The commission will meet via video conference to discuss legislative updates and upcoming programs. The agenda includes a presentation by State Representative Carl Sherman on bills HB 421 and HB 1645.

• Presentation by State Representative Carl Sherman regarding HB 421 and HB 1645
• Discussion of potential partnership with DeSoto High School theater class for February 2023 Teen Dating Violence Month
• Proposed 'In Her Shoes' interactive training with Genesis Women’s Shelter
• Update on the October DV Walk
• Review of financial and statistics reports

Arts Commission Archives

The DeSoto Arts Commission is meeting to review May minutes, hear a status report on the DeSoto Artists Lab, and discuss the lab for FY2023. Members will also receive a presentation on the Public Art Mural Project and plan the public kick-off for revising the Nance Farm Master Plan.

• Review of May 2, 2022 meeting minutes
• Status report on DeSoto Artists Lab by Margie Reese and Rolanda Brigham
• Discussion of DeSoto Artists Lab for FY2023
• Presentation on Public Art Mural Project by artist JD Moore
• Planning for public kick-off of Nance Farm Master Plan revision by Kristoff Bauer

Library Board

The DeSoto Public Library Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from May 5, 2022, hear reports from the Library Director and City Council Liaison, and discuss advocacy opportunities and library engagement positioning. The board will also hold a public forum for non-agenda items. No action items requiring a vote are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from May 5, 2022 meeting
• Library Director's report
• Library statistics report
• Discussion of advocacy opportunities
• Discussion of library engagement positioning

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request for a zoning change. The commission will make a recommendation regarding converting the property from Single Family 10 to a Planned Development.

• Public hearing and recommendation for Zoning Case Z-1474-22 at 700 & 740 W. Parkerville Road
• Request to change zoning from SF-10 to Planned Development (PD) with deviations

Citizens Police Advisory Committee

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee will review updates to the department's pursuit policy. The committee will also conduct an election for a new president and view a presentation on the Southwest Regional Communications Center.

• Review of pursuit policy revisions
• Election of a new officer for president
• Presentation and tour of SWRCC

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission is holding its regular May meeting, primarily to approve minutes, review financials, and receive reports on statistics and the Care Team. A guest speaker, Judge Kurth, will present and take questions. The meeting is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Approval of April meeting minutes and April Special meeting minutes
• Review of Financials/Treasurer Report
• Statistics/Care Team Report
• Guest speaker: Judge Kurth and questions
• Discussion of Domestic Violence Walk

Planning & Zoning Commission

The meeting agenda contains only procedural items and a work session discussion regarding the summer schedule. There are no public hearings or regular agenda items listed for this session.

• Discussion of summer schedule during work session
• Approval of April 26, 2022, meeting minutes

Library Board

The DeSoto Public Library Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear the library director's report and statistics, and discuss advocacy opportunities and library engagement positioning. No formal votes or action items are listed on the agenda; the board's recommendations go to City Council. The public may address the board on non-agenda items during a public forum.

• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2022 meeting
• Introduction of new board members
• Library director's report and library statistics
• Discussion of advocacy opportunities and library engagement positioning
• Public forum for non-agenda items (3-minute limit per speaker)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will approve the results of the April 25, 2022 EMS Chief promotion exam. The body will also discuss the Police Officer Entrance Examination and deliberate on source lists for Battalion Chief, Captain, and Engineering Driver promotional examinations. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approving previous minutes and scheduling the next session.

• Approve results of April 25, 2022 Promotion Exam for EMS Chief
• Discuss Police Officer Entrance Examination
• Consider and approve Source List for Battalion Chief promotional examination
• Consider and approve Source List for Captain promotional examination
• Consider and approve Source List for Engineering Driver promotional examination

The DeSoto Civil Service Commission approved the results of the April 25 EMS Chief promotional exam, creating a one-year eligibility list. It also unanimously approved source lists for Battalion Chief, Captain, and Engineer Driver promotional examinations. Police and fire chiefs reported staffing vacancies and discussed hiring incentives.

• Approved April 25, 2022 EMS Chief promotional exam results and one-year eligibility list (all in favor)
• Approved Source List for Battalion Chief Promotional examination (all in favor)
• Approved Source List for Captain Promotional examination (all in favor)
• Approved Source List for Engineer Driver Promotional examination (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of April 25, 2022 meeting (all in favor)

Arts Commission Archives

The DeSoto Arts Commission is meeting to discuss cultural policy with Texans for the Arts, check in on the cultural plan, review minutes, and discuss consultant selection for the Nance Farm Master Plan revision. They will also get an update on the RFQ for the Social Justice Public Art Project. The meeting is mostly discussion and updates, with no final votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Cultural Policy Conversation with Ann Graham from Texans for the Arts
• Cultural Plan Check In
• Review of April 4, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion on consultant selection for Nance Farm Master Plan revision
• Update on RFQ for Social Justice Public Art Project

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeSoto Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work session and regular session, including public hearings on three zoning cases. The commission will make recommendations on amending PD-111 to allow multi-family housing, a special use permit for a drive-thru restaurant expansion, and a zoning change to a planned development with smaller lot sizes. No other regular agenda items are listed.

• Z-1467-21: Amend PD-111 to allow MF-18 with deviations at 501 W. Wintergreen Road (17.3 acres)
• Z-1473-22: Special Use Permit for drive-thru restaurant expansion at 909 N. Interstate-35 E (McDonald's, 1.15 acres)
• Z-1472-22: Rezone from SF-12 to Planned Development (SF-10, SF-9, SF-8) at 800-901 E. Parkerville Road (50.354 acres)
• Consent agenda: Approval of 3.22.22 meeting minutes

Citizens Police Advisory Committee

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss old and new business, including a presentation on staffing, overtime, and school security. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and set the next agenda.

• Presentation/review of staffing, overtime, and school security
• Approval of March 28, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of old business
• Discussion of new business
• Set next meeting agenda

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The Domestic Violence Advisory Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the CARE Team and the BIPP Program. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in person and via Zoom.

• Discussion of CARE Team Diversion Meeting
• Discussion of BIPP Program
• Special meeting held at DeSoto Library Multipurpose Room, 211 E. Pleasant Run Road

Board of Appeals

The DeSoto Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting with a work session and public hearings. The board will consider two variance requests: one for a property at 1239 S. Hampton Road and another for 772 E. Parkerville Road. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, board training, and selection of chair and vice chair.

• Public hearing B22-01: variance for minimum lot area, lot depth, rear and side yard setbacks at 1239 S. Hampton Road (applicant Rachel Cano)
• Public hearing B22-02: variance for front yard setback, minimum lot area, and minimum lot depth at 772 E. Parkerville Road (applicant Tiffany Hayes)
• Approval of minutes from August 22, 2021 meeting
• Board fundamentals training and selection of chair and vice chair

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting for a work session and regular meeting. The board will review minutes, receive training, and select a chair and vice chair. The main business is two public hearings on variance requests for properties on S. Hampton Road and E. Parkerville Road.

• Public hearing B22-01: variance request for minimum lot area, lot depth, and rear/side yard setbacks at 1239 S. Hampton Road, applicant Rachel Cano
• Public hearing B22-02: variance request for front yard setback, minimum lot area, and minimum lot depth at 772 E. Parkerville Road, applicant Tiffany Hayes
• Work session: Board Fundamentals Training and selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from August 22, 2021 meeting

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The commission will meet via video conference to review financials, statistics, and subcommittee updates. The agenda also includes a presentation by guest speaker Mrs. King and discussions regarding the Domestic Violence Walk.

• Guest speaker: Mrs. King
• Review of Financials
• Review of Statistics
• Discussion regarding Domestic Violence Walk
• Approval of February/March minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The scheduled meeting for the DeSoto Planning & Zoning Commission on April 12, 2022, was canceled. No specific agenda items were processed due to this cancellation.

Veterans Affairs Committee

The DeSoto Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to review minutes from its March 11 meeting and plan upcoming veterans events, including a Military Families Appreciation Event on May 7, 2022, a Memorial Day Observance on May 30, 2022, and a Military Ball scheduled for October 7, 2023. The agenda also includes a new business section. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review minutes from March 11, 2022 meeting
• Military Families Appreciation Event – May 7, 2022
• Memorial Day Observance – May 30, 2022, 10 am – Military Monument
• Military Ball – October 7, 2023

Library Board

The DeSoto Public Library Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, receive reports, and discuss advocacy opportunities and library engagement positioning. No formal action items are listed for a vote.

• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2021 meeting
• Note that quorum was not met for multiple meetings from April 2021 to March 2022
• Library Director's report and library statistics
• Discussion on advocacy opportunities and library engagement positioning

Park Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting on April 4, 2022, at the Civic Center. The agenda includes approval of the February 7 meeting minutes, departmental updates, new business, and upcoming agenda items. No specific projects, contracts, or public hearings are listed, so the meeting appears to be largely procedural.

• Approval of February 7, 2022 meeting minutes
• Departmental updates
• New business
• Upcoming agenda items

Arts Commission Archives

The Arts Commission will discuss planning for a kick-off meeting regarding the revision of the Nance Farm Master Plan. The commission will also review a recommendation to name an artist for the city's first public art mural.

• Planning for Nance Farm Master Plan revision kick-off meeting
• Review of artist recommendation for the City’s First Public Art Mural
• Update on the RFQ for the Social Justice Public Art Project

Citizens Police Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from the February 28, 2022, meeting and conduct a tour of the Police Department facility. The agenda also includes discussions regarding old and new business.

• Approval of February 28, 2022, meeting minutes
• Tour of the Police Department facility

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeSoto Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a recommendation on a zoning change for 340 South Parks Drive, and will also consider a preliminary plat for a 54-lot residential subdivision. The meeting includes a work session to discuss public hearing items and a consent agenda for approving prior minutes.

• Zoning Case Z-1470-22: change from SF-10 to PD-187 (base SF-9/SF-8) with deviations, 4.35 acres at 340 South Parks Drive
• Preliminary Plat P-331-22: Homestead East Ph 2, 54 residential lots + 2 common area lots, 18.01 acres, near Danieldale Road and Westmoreland
• Consent agenda: approval of 3.8.2022 P&Z meeting minutes
• Possible closed executive session for legal advice

Audit & Finance Committee

The Audit & Finance Committee will meet via video-conference to discuss the Draft Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Audit. The committee will also receive an update on the Fraud Hotline.

• Approval of minutes from the September 20, 2021 meeting
• Discussion of Draft Comprehensive Annual Financial Report & Audit
• Fraud Hotline Update

The Audit and Finance Committee approved the draft DeSoto Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2021. The committee also approved the minutes from the Sept. 20, 2021 meeting. No action was taken on the fraud hotline status report.

• Approved draft Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Sept. 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Arts Commission Archives

The DeSoto Public Art Review Panel will meet via Zoom to review submissions from artists for the City’s Public Art Mural Project. The meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2022.

• Review of artist submissions for the Public Art Mural Project

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider approving the results of the February 26, 2022 Police Officer Entrance Exam and finalize the Police Officer Eligibility List. They will also discuss promotional exams and local rules updates regarding physical requirements, along with receiving updates from the Police and Fire Chiefs.

• Approve results of February 26, 2022 Police Officer Entrance Exam
• Finalize Police Officer Eligibility List
• Discuss Promotional Exams
• Discuss Local Rules update regarding physical requirements
• Police Chief and Fire Chief updates

Veterans Affairs Committee

The committee will review minutes from the February 17, 2022 meeting. Members will also discuss planning for future veteran-related events scheduled for March, May, and October.

• Viet Nam War Remembrance Day event (March 29, 2022)
• Military Families Appreciation Event (May 7, 2022)
• Military Ball (October 7, 2023)

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission is holding its regular March meeting via videoconference. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, reviewing financials and statistics, and updates on subcommittees, apparel, and a teen symposium. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting is largely procedural and informational.

• Approval of February minutes
• Review of financials
• Statistics update
• Teen symposium review
• Update on new apparel

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two zoning cases. The commission will consider a site plan for a proposed hotel at 1600 N I-35 E and a request to allow a commercial trade school at 1801 Kestrel Avenue.

• Public hearing for Zoning Case Z-1465-21: Site Plan for a proposed hotel at 1600 N I-35 E
• Public hearing for Zoning Case Z-1466-21: Rezoning from Light Industrial to PD-139 for a truck driving school at 1801 Kestrel Avenue
• Approval of February 8, 2022, meeting minutes

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review the results of the February 26, 2022, Police Officer Entrance Exam. The meeting also includes updates from the Police and Fire Chiefs and a review of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of February 26, 2022, Police Officer Entrance Exam results
• Finalization of the Police Officer Eligibility List
• Review of January 31, 2022, meeting minutes

The DeSoto Civil Service Commission tabled approval of the Police Officer Entrance Exam results until five additional candidates can retest the physical agility assessment on March 10, 2022. The commission also approved an amendment allowing those five candidates a second opportunity at the physical agility test. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included approval of prior minutes and an executive session with no action taken.

• Approved minutes of January 31, 2022 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved amendment allowing 5 additional candidates to retest physical agility (all in favor)
• Tabled approval of Police Officer Entrance Exam list until retests completed (all in favor)

Arts Commission Archives

The Arts Commission will review previous meeting minutes and receive an update on the Public Art Mural Call for Artists process. The commission will also discuss next steps for a BLM Public Art Project and a potential merger with the DeSoto Texas Historical Foundation Board.

• Update on Public Art Mural Call for Artists Process
• Discussion of next steps for a BLM Public Art Project
• Discussion regarding merging the Arts Commission and DeSoto Texas Historical Foundation Board

Library Board

The DeSoto Public Library Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from a previous meeting and receive reports from the library director and city council liaison. The board will also discuss advocacy opportunities and library engagement positioning, but no formal action items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2021 meeting
• Note that quorum was not met for 11 meetings from April 2021 to February 2022
• Library Director's report and library statistics
• Discussion of advocacy opportunities and library engagement positioning

Citizens Police Advisory Committee

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee will meet to approve prior minutes, discuss old and new business, and review AD 107.002, the pursuit driving policy. The meeting is open to the public and will also set the agenda for the next meeting.

• Review of AD 107.002 Pursuit Driving policy
• Approval of November 29, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion of old and new business

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to make recommendations on two zoning cases. The commission will also hear a presentation from the Economic Development Director.

• Public hearing for hotel site plan at 1211 E. Wintergreen Road (Zoning Case Z-1468-21)
• Public hearing for a beauty school permit at 1615 N. Hampton Road, Suite 100 (Zoning Case Z-1469-21)
• Economic Development presentation by Director Matt Carlson
• Approval of January 25, 2022, meeting minutes

Veterans Affairs Committee

The DeSoto Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to plan future veterans events, specifically a Military Families Appreciation Event in May 2022 and a Military Ball. The agenda also includes a new business section, though no specific items are listed. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 7 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room at DeSoto City Hall.

• Planning for Military Families Appreciation Event – May 2022
• Planning for Military Ball
• New Business (no items specified)

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission holds its February meeting, covering routine items like minutes approval, financials, and statistics, plus updates on a teen symposium, new logo T-shirts, social media, and the Violence Against Women Act. The public can attend in person or via Zoom. The agenda is mostly updates and routine business, with no major decisions or contracts listed.

• Update on TEEN Symposium scheduled for 2/12/2022, 10:00am-1:00pm
• Update on T-Shirts with new logo
• Update on VAWA (Violence Against Women's Act)
• Guest: Lt. Franks
• Approval of January minutes and review of financials

Veterans Affairs Committee

The DeSoto Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to plan future veterans events, including a Military Families Appreciation Event in May 2022 and a Military Ball. The agenda also includes new business and adjournment. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Planning for Military Families Appreciation Event – May 2022
• Planning for Military Ball
• New Business

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to make recommendations on two zoning cases. The commission will also hear a presentation from the Economic Development Director.

• Zoning Case Z-1468-21: Site Plan for a proposed hotel at 1211 E. Wintergreen Road
• Zoning Case Z-1469-21: Specific Use Permit for a beauty school at 1615 N. Hampton Road, Suite 100
• Economic Development presentation by Director Matt Carlson
• Approval of January 25, 2022, meeting minutes

Park Board

The DeSoto Park Board will hold a meeting to approve the November 1, 2021, meeting minutes. The agenda includes departmental updates and new business discussions.

• Approval of November 1, 2021 meeting minutes

Arts Commission Archives

The DeSoto Arts Commission will meet to review December minutes, receive updates on the Artists Lab and the Public Art Mural Call for Artists, and discuss next steps for initiating a BLM public art project. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at City Hall.

• Review of December 6, 2021 meeting minutes
• DeSoto Artists Lab update
• Update on Public Art Mural Call for Artists process
• Discussion of next steps for BLM public art project

Library Board

The DeSoto Public Library Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from a prior meeting and receive reports from the library director and city council liaison. The board will discuss advocacy opportunities and library engagement positioning, but no formal action items are listed. Public comments will be heard on non-agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2021 meeting
• Note that quorum was not met for 10 meetings from April 2021 to January 2022
• Discussion of advocacy opportunities
• Discussion of library engagement positioning

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will meet to approve the results of recent promotion exams for EMS Chief and Fire Marshal. The meeting also includes a vote to select the Commission chair for the 2022 calendar year.

• Vote on 2022 Civil Service Commission Chair
• Approval of January 10, 2022 Promotion Exam results for EMS Chief
• Approval of January 10, 2022 Promotion Exam results for Fire Marshal
• Approval of January 22, 2022 Firefighter/Paramedic Entrance Exam results
• Discussion regarding February 26, 2022 Police Officer Entrance Exam

The DeSoto Civil Service Commission approved the November 22, 2021 meeting minutes, selected James E. Collier Jr. as chair and Donald McMillion as vice-chair for 2022, and approved results of the January 10, 2022 EMS Chief and Fire Marshal promotional exams. The commission also certified the January 22, 2022 Firefighter/Paramedic entrance examination list, with 43 of 51 applicants passing the written test.

• Approved November 22, 2021 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Elected James E. Collier Jr. as 2022 chair (all in favor)
• Elected Donald McMillion as 2022 vice-chair (all in favor)
• Approved EMS Chief promotional exam results (all in favor)
• Approved Fire Marshal promotional exam results (all in favor)
• Certified Firefighter/Paramedic entrance exam list (all in favor)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeSoto Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending a zoning change from Light Industrial to Planned Development-139 for a commercial truck driving school at 1801 Kestrel Avenue. They will also review a preliminary plat for Summit Parks Phase Three, a 45-lot residential subdivision. The meeting includes a work session to discuss these items and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Zoning Case Z-1466-21: change from Light Industrial to PD-139 for a commercial trade school (truck driving school) at 1801 Kestrel Avenue, 5.65 acres
• Preliminary Plat P-330-21: Summit Parks Phase Three, 45 residential lots and 2 common area lots on 31.2 acres north of Belt Line Road and northwest of Newpark Circle
• Approval of January 11, 2022 meeting minutes

DeSoto Development Corporation

The DeSoto Development Corporation board will meet to approve routine financial reports and hear quarterly updates from local economic development partners. In executive session, the board will consider facade grants for two properties and discuss potential incentives for a project. The meeting includes standard consent agenda items and reports.

• Consider facade grant for Valente 901 Polk, Inc. (Townsend Square)
• Consider facade grant for Pleasant Run Shopping Village Center
• Discussion of potential incentive alternatives for Project Zelda Arrow
• Approve October, November, and December 2021 financial statements
• Review of changes in investment policies

Citizens Police Advisory Committee

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee is meeting to review and discuss the department's pursuit driving policy (AD 107.002), along with old and new business. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and set the agenda for the next one.

• Review of AD 107.002 Pursuit Driving policy
• Approval of November 29, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion of old and new business

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The Domestic Violence Advisory Commission will meet to review December crime statistics, discuss the FY2022 budget for supplies, and plan 2022 activities including partnerships for Teen Dating Violence and Domestic Violence month. The commission will also elect officers for 2022 and discuss meeting logistics such as dates, times, and virtual meeting options.

• Review December crime stats with Lt. Franks
• FY2022 budget review for supplies
• Election of 2022 officers
• Discussion of 2022 calendar, activities, and events
• Partnerships for Teen Dating Violence and Domestic Violence month

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work session to discuss public hearing items, then a regular session with a consent agenda and two public hearings. The hearings concern zoning cases Z-1460-21 and Z-1464-21, both involving amendments to the boundary between Planned Development-160 and Planned Development-9, and updates to PD-160 deviations. The property is about 1.5 acres north of Place Louie at 2051 N. Westmoreland Road, owned by Wildwood Development Company, LTD. The commission will make recommendations on these cases.

• Zoning Case Z-1460-21: amend boundary between PD-160 and PD-9, update PD-160 deviations, 1.5 acres at 2051 N. Westmoreland Road
• Zoning Case Z-1464-21: amend boundary between PD-9 and PD-160, 1.515 acres at same location
• Consent agenda includes approval of November 9, 2021 meeting minutes
• Public hearings for both zoning cases
• Meeting may go into closed executive session for legal advice

Veterans Affairs Committee

The DeSoto Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to recap the Veterans Appreciation Event held November 6, 2021, and to plan future Veterans Benefit Forums. The agenda includes new business and adjournment; no votes on ordinances or contracts are listed.

• Recap of Veterans Appreciation Event on November 6, 2021
• Planning for future Veterans Benefit Forums
• New business

Veterans Affairs Committee

The DeSoto Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to review minutes from its October 22, 2022 meeting and to plan future veterans events, primarily the Military Ball scheduled for October 7, 2023. The agenda includes discussion of sponsorships, catering, and entertainment for the event, plus a new business item. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review minutes from October 22, 2022 meeting
• Planning for Military Ball on October 7, 2023
• Discussion of sponsorships, catering, and entertainment for the Military Ball
• New business item

Library Board

The DeSoto Public Library Advisory Board met to approve minutes from March 2021 and note that quorum was not met for meetings between April and December 2021. The agenda included reports from the library director and City Council liaison, as well as discussions on advocacy and engagement. No specific votes or decisions were listed in the agenda text.

• Approval of minutes from the March 4, 2021 meeting
• Note that quorum was not met for meetings from April 1, 2021, through December 2, 2021
• Discussion of advocacy opportunities
• Discussion of library engagement positioning