DeSoto public meetings in 2025

Civil Service Commission

The DeSoto Civil Service Commission will review minutes from the October 13 meeting, hear an appeal about a Sergeant promotion exam question, and vote on the December 5 promotion exam results for Lieutenant and Sergeant. The meeting also includes updates from the Police and Fire Chiefs and a discussion of the firefighter entrance exam. The commission may enter executive session for legal advice.

• Consider minutes from the Civil Service Commission dated October 13, 2025
• Review appeal filed by Eric Montemayor regarding test question #18 on the Sergeant Promotion Exam
• Approve results of the December 5, 2025 promotion exam for Lieutenant
• Approve results of the December 5, 2025 promotion exam for Sergeant
• Discuss Firefighter Entrance Exam

The commission approved the minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting. It unanimously sustained question #18 of the December 5, 2025 Police Sergeant Promotion Exam. It also unanimously approved certification of the December 5, 2025 Police Lieutenant and Sergeant promotion list.

• Approved October 13, 2025 meeting minutes (motioned by Bright, seconded by Yarbough, all in favor)
• Sustained question #18 of the December 5, 2025 Police Sergeant Promotion Exam (motioned by Bright, seconded by Yarbough, all in favor)
• Approved certification of the December 5, 2025 Police Lieutenant and Sergeant promotion list (motioned by Collier, seconded by Bright, all in favor)

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission will meet to confirm its bylaws and discuss DVAC apparel. Members will review and adopt a calendar of events for 2026, including topics on human trafficking, child abuse awareness, and domestic violence awareness. The agenda also reminds new commissioners to complete required Open Meetings Act training within 30 to 60 days of appointment.

• Confirm bylaws
• Discuss DVAC apparel
• Adopt 2026 calendar of events (January: Human Trafficking/Stalking; April: Child Abuse Awareness Month; October: Domestic Violence Awareness Month)
• Reminder: new board members must complete Open Meetings Act training and submit certificates

The commission voted to require all commissioners to complete at least eight hours of education covering child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking within one year. The motion was introduced by Commissioner McConnell, seconded by Commissioner Wesley, and carried unanimously. The meeting also reviewed bylaws, discussed a $3,000 budget allocation for each focus area, and planned upcoming awareness events, but no further actions were formally approved.

• Require commissioners to complete 8 hours of training within 1 year (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The scheduled meeting for the Civil Service Commission on December 15, 2025, was cancelled. The original agenda included the approval of promotion exam results for Police Lieutenants and Sergeants.

• Cancelled meeting
• Proposed approval of December 5, 2025, Police Lieutenant Promotion Exam results
• Proposed approval of December 5, 2025, Police Sergeant Promotion Exam results

Citizens Police Advisory Committee

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee will meet to review its responsibilities and establish a schedule for policy reviews in 2026. The meeting also includes the introduction of new members and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Review of CPAC responsibilities
• Establishment of 2026 policy review schedule
• Approval of October 27, 2025, meeting minutes

Library Board

The DeSoto Public Library Advisory Board will approve the November 6, 2025 meeting minutes and update its sign‑in sheet. Board members will hear reports from the library director, staff liaison and city‑council liaison. A public forum will allow residents to speak on non‑agenda topics, and the board will consider any recommendations that may be forwarded to City Council.

• Approval of minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting
• Update of the October 2, 2025 sign‑in sheet to reflect Raquel Smith’s attendance
• Library Director’s Report
• Staff Liaison Report (including Hometown Holiday Parade Judge)
• Public Forum for resident comments

The board voted to approve the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn was made and carried, ending the session at 8:02 PM. No other actions or recommendations were taken.

• Approved November 6, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:02 PM (motion passed)

Park Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will approve the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It will hear new business, department updates, and upcoming agenda items. Board members may make announcements or request future agenda items. Presentations by listed speakers are limited to 15 minutes each.

• Approval of November 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consideration of new business
• Department updates presentation
• Discussion of upcoming agenda items
• Board member announcements or future agenda requests

Cultural Arts Foundation

The board will discuss nominations for President, Vice‑President and Secretary for FY 25‑26. It will review and approve the board minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. A budget review will cover the balance report and allocation review, and votes will be taken on the City Art Policy, the Cultural Arts Five‑Year Plan, the 2025‑2030 Master Plan, and the Site and Opportunity Plan for Public Art. Actionable items include planning for the Tree Lighting Parade and the AAPI Festival checklist.

• Nomination discussion for President, Vice‑President and Secretary (FY 25‑26)
• Review and approval of board minutes from November 3, 2025
• Budget balance report and allocation review
• Vote on City Art Policy, Cultural Arts Five‑Year Plan, Master Plan (2025‑2030) and Site & Opportunity Plan for Public Art
• Actionable items: Tree Lighting Parade participation and AAPI Festival checklist

The board re‑elected Dr. James McBride as President, Kathy Jones as Vice President, and Brandi Johnson as Secretary, each by unanimous consent. The minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting were approved as corrected, also by unanimous consent. The Cultural Arts Master Plan for 2025‑2030 and the Site and Opportunity Plan for Public Art 2025‑2030 were each approved unanimously.

• Re‑elect Dr. James McBride as President – adopted by unanimous consent
• Elect Kathy Jones as Vice President – adopted by unanimous consent
• Re‑elect Brandi Johnson as Secretary – adopted by unanimous consent
• Approve November 3, 2025 minutes (corrected) – adopted by unanimous consent
• Approve Cultural Arts Master Plan – adopted unanimously
• Approve Site and Opportunity Plan – adopted by unanimous consent

Park Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will meet to discuss new business and receive department updates. The agenda is primarily procedural.

• Approval of November 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Department updates
• Discussion of new business

DeSoto Development Corporation

The DeSoto Development Corporation Board will discuss the DeSoto Aquatic and Recreation Center, review financial reports, and update on the Hampton Road/Beltline RFP. The meeting includes a consent agenda for minutes and financial statements.

• Discussion of DeSoto Aquatic and Recreation Center
• Finance Status Report for October 2025
• Update on Hampton Road/Beltline RFP Status
• Approval of October 9, 2025, Regular Board Meeting minutes
• Approval of October 2025 financial statement

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission will discuss unfinished business such as bylaws, onboarding, and an awareness calendar. New business includes the Care Team and Yulanda’s role, a holiday mixer, turkey and toy drives, and upcoming awareness months. Action items call for sending member contact information to Sergeant Holder, scheduling a bylaws review work session, and reaching out to former members.

• Schedule a work session to review and update the DVAC bylaws
• Organize a holiday mixer event to engage potential new DVAC members
• Turkey Drive in November in partnership with DeSoto Police Department
• Toy Drive in December in partnership with DeSoto
• Send DVAC member contact information to Sergeant Holder

The Domestic Violence Advisory Commission noted current vacancies in three commissioner seats and the need for additional members to meet quorum requirements. Members proposed organizing a holiday mixer, a turkey drive in November, and a toy drive in December to attract new participants. They also suggested reviewing and updating the commission’s bylaws and reaching out to former members. No formal votes or approvals were recorded.

Keep DeSoto Beautiful

The Keep DeSoto Beautiful Board will hold a regular monthly meeting to discuss upcoming events, including a Christmas Parade on December 7. The agenda includes a recap of a September cleanup and a discussion of future events.

• Recap of September 27 cleanup event
• Discussion of Christmas Parade on December 7
• Future event planning
• Ethics training
• Open discussion on new items

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will recognize departing members, swear in newly appointed commissioners, and elect a chairperson and vice chairperson. It will also approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on October 14, 2025. Additional agenda items include a citizen comment period, a consent agenda, city council updates, and community‑interest announcements.

• Recognition of departing members Chair Gerry Ravnell and Commissioner Warner Bell
• Swearing in newly appointed commissioners for the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Election of a Chairperson for the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Election of a Vice Chairperson for the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Approval of minutes for the Planning & Zoning Commission regular meeting of October 14, 2025

Library Board

The DeSoto Public Library Advisory Board will meet to discuss library statistics and reports. The board is scheduled to address vacancies for the Chair and Vice Chair positions and review new appointments.

• Approval of October 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Library Board vacancies for Chair and Vice Chair
• New appointments to the board
• Reports on Civic Academy, AAPI Festival Volunteers, and Battle of the Boards

Park Board

The DeSoto Parks & Recreation Board will hold a special meeting to approve the October 8, 2025 minutes and discuss new business and department updates. The meeting will take place at the Civic Center on November 5, 2025.

• Approval of October 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of new business and department updates
• Review of upcoming agenda items
• Public presentations limited to 15 minutes for agenda items
• Public presentations limited to 5 minutes for non-agenda items

Cultural Arts Foundation

The Cultural Arts Foundation board will review its FY 25-26 budget allocations and balance report. Members will also discuss updates on a sculptor project and plan a second arts project for FY 25-26. Additional items include veterans memorial and Nance Farms liaison updates, and a letter to City Council.

• Budget balance report presented by Jim White
• Discussion of FY 25-26 budget allocations
• Update on sculptor project by Board President Dr. McBride
• Planning and budgeting for a second FY 25-26 arts project
• Veterans Memorial project rendition update

The Cultural Arts Foundation board reviewed the September 8, 2022 meeting minutes, made corrections, and voted to approve them. The motion was made by Spooner, seconded by P. Hunter, and passed unanimously. Other items such as project brainstorming and presentations were discussed but no formal votes were recorded.

• Approved corrected September 8, 2022 board minutes (unanimous)

Veterans Affairs Committee

The DeSoto Veterans Affairs Committee will review September meeting minutes, update its year‑long plan, and receive a budget update covering refreshments, gala expenses, and sponsor contributions. The committee will discuss the Veteran’s Breakfast, the Veteran’s Gala, and the selection of a new catering company. Action items and new business will also be addressed before adjournment.

• Veteran’s Gala total budget $24,675.00 (food $9,000, décor $11,000 unpaid $6,000 paid, DJ $500, band $700, wine/beer $500, sponsor plaques $500, challenge coins $1,875, yearbook $600)
• $2,400.00 allocated for refreshments for monthly Veterans Affairs Committee meetings
• $400 allocated for tasting for the Gala (October)
• Selection of a new catering company for upcoming events
• Govan/Methodist donation for Veteran’s Breakfast (amount not specified)

The committee approved the September minutes. It confirmed a Veterans Breakfast on November 8 and a Veterans Gala on November 15, 2025. A virtual run‑of‑show call was set for November 3, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm.

• Approved September minutes (motion moved by Moffit, seconded by Stevens; vote tally not recorded)
• Scheduled Veterans Breakfast for Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Charlton Methodist
• Scheduled Veterans Gala for Saturday, November 15, 2025 (26 tables, max 208 attendees)
• Planned virtual run‑of‑show call for November 3, 2025, 6:00‑6:30 pm (Zoom link to be sent)
• Set next regular meeting for November 10, 2025
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 pm (motion by Henderson, seconded by Moffit; vote tally not recorded)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeSoto Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for October 28, 2025 was canceled. Because the meeting was canceled, no agenda items will be considered or acted upon. The agenda listed standard procedural sections such as a work session, citizen appearances, and a consent agenda, but none will take place.

Citizens Police Advisory Committee

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee will meet to conduct elections and discuss old and new business. Chief Costa will present the 3rd Quarter crime statistics.

• Review of 3rd Quarter Crime Stats
• Committee elections
• Confirmation of the final 2025 meeting date in November

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission will hold a workgroup meeting to review unfinished business, including the commission's bylaws, the onboarding process for new members, and the creation of an awareness calendar. New business will cover planning for January's Human Trafficking Prevention Stalking Awareness Month and February's Black History Month. All new board members must complete the Texas Open Meetings Act training and submit certificates to the City Secretary’s Office.

• Review of commission bylaws
• Discussion of onboarding process for new members
• Creation of an awareness calendar (Pinmart.com/awareness-calendar)
• Planning January Human Trafficking Prevention Stalking Awareness Month
• Planning February Black History Month

The October 23 workgroup meeting did not record any formal votes or approvals. Members identified several action items, including organizing a holiday mixer, coordinating turkey and toy drives, scheduling a bylaws review session, and reaching out to former commissioners. No decisions were formally adopted or denied.

Civil Service Commission

The DeSoto Civil Service Commission will conduct an arbitration hearing on October 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM. The hearing concerns Alberto Michaelson's appeal of an indefinite suspension by the City of DeSoto Police Department. No decision will be made at this meeting; it is a procedural hearing.

• Arbitration hearing for Alberto Michaelson's appeal of indefinite suspension
• Date: October 14, 2025, Time: 9:30 AM
• Location: City of DeSoto Council Conference Room, 211 E. Pleasant Run Road

Civil Service Commission

The DeSoto Civil Service Commission will review and approve the minutes from its September 2, 2025 meeting. It will consider and finalize the eligibility lists for the Police Officer Entrance Exam held on October 4, 2025. It will also consider and finalize the eligibility lists for the Firefighter/Paramedic Entrance Exam held on October 11, 2025. Additional updates from the Director, Police Chief, and Fire Chief will be discussed.

• Approve minutes from the Civil Service Commission meeting dated September 2, 2025
• Approve results of the Police Officer Entrance Exam (October 4, 2025) and finalize the Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approve results of the Firefighter/Paramedic Entrance Exam (October 11, 2025) and finalize the Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility List
• Director update
• Police Chief and Fire Chief updates

The commission approved the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting. It unanimously certified the October 4, 2025 Police Entrance Examination list. It also unanimously certified the October 11, 2025 Firefighter/Paramedic Entrance Examination list.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Certified October 4, 2025 Police Entrance Examination list (unanimous)
• Certified October 11, 2025 Firefighter/Paramedic Entrance Examination list (unanimous)

Veterans Affairs Committee

The DeSoto Veterans Affairs Committee will review September minutes, update its year‑long plan, and receive a budget update. The meeting includes discussion of the Veteran’s Breakfast and Veteran’s Gala, including a new catering company and the gala’s $24,675 budget. Action items and any new business will be considered before adjournment.

• Review of September meeting minutes
• Year‑long plan review/update
• Budget update: $2,400 for monthly VAC meeting refreshments, $400 gala tasting, total $15,000 listed
• Veteran’s Gala budget items totaling $24,675 (food $9,000 unpaid, décor $11,000 with $6,000 paid, DJ $500 confirmed, band $700 confirmed, wine/beer bar $500, sponsor plaques $500 pending, challenge coins $1,875 quoted, yearbook printing $600)
• Consideration of a new catering company for events

The Veterans Affairs Committee reviewed and approved the September minutes. It confirmed the booking of a Veterans Breakfast on November 8 and a Veterans Gala on November 15, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned with a motion that was accepted.

• Approved September minutes (motion moved by Moffit, seconded by Stevens)
• Booked Veterans Breakfast for Nov 8, 2025 at Charlton Methodist
• Booked Veterans Gala for Nov 15, 2025 (7:00 pm‑11:00 pm)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Henderson, seconded by Moffit, accepted)

Mayor's 360 Quarterly Meeting

The Mayor's 360 Quarterly Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 6:30 pm in the Town Center Council Chambers. The agenda includes updates on bulk and trash pickup, the MyDeSoto app, and capital improvement street projects. No official City Council business is expected to be conducted.

• Introduction of new City team members
• Capital Improvement Street Project updates
• MyDeSoto App overview
• Open discussion from participants
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit

DeSoto Development Corporation

The DeSoto Development Corporation will review financial reports for August and September 2025. The board will discuss several economic development projects, including a restaurant incentive program and a market study for an eater-tainment/aquatic area.

• Update on Hampton Road/Beltline RFP status
• Discussion regarding Restaurant Incentive Program
• Review of I-35 Corridor Development Summary
• Discussion of Eater-tainment/Aquatic Area Market Study
• Discussion of Bio Innovation Core next steps

Park Board

The DeSoto Parks & Recreation Board will meet on Oct. 8, 2025 at the Civic Center. The agenda includes a consent item (no meeting minutes to approve), a special agenda for new business, department updates and upcoming items, and board member announcements. No specific projects or contracts are listed.

• Consent agenda – no meeting minutes to approve
• Special agenda – new business
• Special agenda – department updates
• Special agenda – upcoming agenda items
• Chair or board member announcements

Cultural Arts Foundation

The Cultural Arts Foundation will hold its annual meeting to review board minutes, discuss the FY 25-26 budget, and provide feedback on the September 20, 2025, DAL Festival.

• Review of September 8, 2025, board minutes
• Discussion of FY 25-26 budget allocations
• Update on RFQ 24-25 budget and renewal
• Feedback on DAL Festival vendors and programming
• Updates on Veterans Memorial Project and Nance Farms

Keep DeSoto Beautiful

The Keep DeSoto Beautiful Board will review the September 27 clean‑up recap, discuss future events including the December 7 Christmas Parade, and address ethics training and other open items. The meeting also includes a consent agenda and announcements of upcoming agenda items.

• Consent agenda (September 4, 2025)
• Ethics Training (old business)
• Clean Up September 27 recap (new business)
• Future event discussion
• Christmas Parade December 7 – date TBD

Library Board

The DeSoto Public Library Advisory Board will meet to review library statistics and director reports. The board will also address board vacancies and a new appointment.

• Approval of September 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Library Board vacancies
• Consideration of a new appointment

The board met at 7:02 P.M., reviewed library reports and community events, and noted no items requiring a vote. A motion to approve the September 4, 2025 minutes was made, but the outcome was not recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 P.M.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:52 P.M.

Park Board

The DeSoto Parks & Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting at the Civic Center to approve minutes, discuss department updates, and review upcoming agenda items. The meeting includes a consent agenda for the July 9, 2025 minutes and a special agenda for new business.

• Approval of July 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Department Updates
• Upcoming Agenda Items
• Public comment limited to 5 minutes for non-agenda items
• Meeting at 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.

Citizens Police Advisory Committee

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss new business, including updates on police-involved shooting investigations and the DeSoto Teen Council. The committee will also set its fall meeting schedule.

• Approval of August 25, 2025, meeting minutes
• Update on police-involved shooting investigations
• Discussion of DeSoto Teen Council
• Set Fall CPAC Meeting Schedule
• Transparency Policy Overview

DeSoto Development Corporation

The DeSoto Development Corporation board will review a Finance Status Report for August 2025 and a projects and operations update. It will discuss and consider approval of a proposed Comprehensive Incentive Policy. Additional items include a presentation on the Healthy DeSoto Council retreat and the nomination and election of a Vice President. The consent agenda includes approval of July 10, 2025 meeting minutes and June‑July 2025 financial statements.

• Finance Status Report for August 2025 – presented by Interim Finance Director Lakeita Sutton
• Projects, attraction efforts, site visits, and general operations report – presented by CEO Matt Carlson
• Consider and approve the proposed Comprehensive Incentive Policy
• Discussion of Healthy DeSoto Council retreat presentation
• Nomination and election of Corporate Officer (Vice President)

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission will consider several votes, including approval of a $1,550 cost for billboard signs for the October Awareness Program. Other items up for vote are the use of Otter AI for meetings, appointment of officer positions, and purchase of commission apparel. The agenda also includes routine updates such as crime statistics, financial review, and upcoming events.

• Vote on $1,550 cost for October Awareness Program billboard signs
• Vote on adopting Otter AI for meetings
• Vote on officer positions: Chair, Co‑Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Parliamentarian
• Vote on purchase of apparel (2 polo shirts, 1 quarter‑zip jacket, 1 windbreaker)
• First Ladies Bruncheon – 8 seats available

The commission approved a $2,000 Iris sponsorship for the Genesis Women’s Shelter. The City Council decided the CARE Team will be dissolved on October 1 2025 and mental‑health services will be contracted out. Several outreach plans were adopted, including Commissioner Wesley joining Wednesday visits and Commissioner McConnell expanding outreach on other days. Unfinished business items were tabled for discussion in September.

• Approved $2,000 Iris sponsorship for Genesis Women’s Shelter (motion carried)
• Decided CARE Team will dissolve effective October 1 2025; city to contract out mental‑health services
• Tabled unfinished business item for discussion in September
• Adopted schedule: regular meetings second Thursday, workgroup meetings fourth Thursday each month
• Planned Commissioner Wesley to accompany CARE Team on Wednesday outreach visits
• Planned Commissioner McConnell to conduct outreach on non‑Wednesday days (requested script and resources)
• Scheduled nominations and voting for commission officer positions for September agenda
• Commissioned an intern to manage DVAC calendar; job description to be prepared (Councilwoman Hughes to follow up on hiring/compensation)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for September 9, 2025 was canceled. Because the meeting is canceled, no agenda items will be discussed or decided. The listed agenda contains only standard procedural items such as a pledge of allegiance, citizen appearances, and a consent agenda for minutes, but none will be acted upon.

Cultural Arts Foundation

The board approved the minutes from July 7 and August 4, correcting a budget typo to $3,494.94. It authorized up to $10,000 for promotional expenses for the upcoming arts festival and approved placement of a sculpture at Grimes Park, directing an RFQ to the city. The board also planned to start two art projects within 30‑60 days of the new fiscal year and updated vendor placement for the festival.

• Approved July 7 and August 4 minutes, correcting budget amount to $3,494.94
• Authorized up to $10,000 for festival promotional expenses
• Approved placement of a sculpture at Grimes Park and to submit an RFQ to the city
• Planned to initiate two art projects within 30‑60 days of the new fiscal year
• Updated vendor placement: dentist moved to a table vendor location
• Recognized Janice Garrett for years of service to the arts commission
• Recorded no quorum on 1/6/25
• Approved correction of funds amount from $3,004.94 to $3,494.00 in August 4 minutes

Veterans Affairs Committee

The DeSoto Veterans Affairs Committee will meet to review the budget for veteran events, including the Veterans Day breakfast and the Veterans Gala, and to discuss a new catering company. The committee will also review the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Review of September minutes
• Budget update for Veterans Day event ($800)
• Veterans Gala planning ($15,000 budget)
• New catering company discussion
• Vietnam Veterans event ($400 budget)

Library Board

The DeSoto Public Library Advisory Board met on September 4, 2025 and heard reports on staffing, facilities, and community initiatives. No public attended the public forum. The board chair announced his term will end in September. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 P.M. after a motion was approved.

• Adjourn meeting at 8:10 P.M. approved

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission approved the Police Corporal and Sergeant promotion examinations and the Firefighter/Paramedic entrance examination. Both motions passed unanimously. The minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting were also approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Police Corporal and Sergeant promotion examinations (unanimous)
• Approved Firefighter/Paramedic entrance examination (unanimous)
• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. It unanimously certified the list of officers who passed the July 25, 2025 Police Corporal promotional exam. The next meeting was scheduled for October 6, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 1:42 p.m.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (motion Yarbough, second Bright, unanimous)
• Approved certification of July 25, 2025 Police Corporal exam list (motion Bright, second Yarbough, unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Oct 6, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 1:42 p.m. (motion Yarbough, second Bright, unanimous)

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The commission passed a motion to work with the CARE Team for their October initiative. Commissioner Wesley made the motion, Commissioner McConnell seconded it, and the motion carried. No other actions were approved or denied; the remaining items were informational updates.

• Commission approved working with CARE Team for October initiative (motion carried)

Veterans Affairs Committee

The committee accepted the meeting agenda unanimously. It confirmed the Veterans Breakfast for November 8, 2025 and the Veterans Gala for November 15, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 6:44 pm by unanimous motion.

• Approved agenda (all accepted)
• Scheduled Veterans Breakfast for Nov 8, 2025 (booked)
• Scheduled Veterans Gala for Nov 15, 2025 (booked)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:44 pm (motion accepted)

Cultural Arts Foundation

The board approved the meeting minutes with corrections, including the clarification that Walmart owns Elerson Park. It approved a budget of up to $10,000 for the DeSoto Artist Lab Showcase Festival. City staff were tasked with installing vendor tents and scheduling a Veterans Memorial community meeting within two weeks. Board members were directed to scout alternative sculpture sites and send photos to Rolanda.

• Approved corrected minutes, noting Walmart owns Elerson Park
• Approved $10,000 budget allocation for DAL Showcase
• City staff will install tents for vendor booths
• City staff will schedule Veterans Memorial community meeting within 2 weeks
• City staff will provide updated food vendor forms to Rolanda
• City Secretary's Office will interview new board members
• Board members will scout alternative sculpture locations
• Board members will send photos of potential sculpture sites to Rolanda

Veterans Affairs Committee

The committee approved its agenda and then adjourned the meeting unanimously. It confirmed the Veterans Gala will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The meeting was officially closed at 6:44 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Confirmed Veterans Gala date: Nov 15, 2025 (booked)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The commission voted to work with the CARE Team to support their October initiative, and the motion carried. The meeting also reviewed recent crime statistics, discussed the limited success of the teen dating violence event, and received an update that the City of DeSoto Police Training Policy has not yet been approved. A proposal to expand the CARE Team’s mental‑health unit will depend on City Council approval in July 2025.

• Approved partnership with CARE Team for October initiative (motion carried)

Cultural Arts Foundation

The board reviewed and corrected the previous meeting minutes and then voted unanimously to adopt the corrected version. The board also discussed a motion to raise vendor fees for the upcoming Cultural Arts Festival, but the outcome of that vote was not recorded in the minutes.

• Accepted corrected minutes (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Advisory Board approved the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting. No other actions requiring a vote were taken. A board member announced she will be leaving Texas. The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 P.M.

• Approved minutes of June 5, 2025 meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 7:49 P.M.

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The commission approved a motion to collaborate with the CARE Team for an October initiative. The motion was made by Commissioner Wesley, seconded by Commissioner McConnell, and carried. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Motion to work with CARE Team for October initiative carried

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved the Police Corporal Promotion Examination to be held on July 25, 2025. It also unanimously approved the certification of the June 7, 2025 Police Entrance Examination results.

• Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Police Corporal Promotion Examination (unanimous)
• Approved certification of June 7, 2025 Police Entrance Examination list (unanimous)

Veterans Affairs Committee

The Veterans Affairs Committee approved the meeting agenda and the April meeting minutes by unanimous consent. The committee confirmed the Veterans Gala will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m. by unanimous consent.

• Approved agenda (motion by Moffit, second by Stevens, all accepted)
• Approved April minutes (motion by Moffit, second by Daniel, all accepted)
• Scheduled Veterans Gala for Nov 15, 2025 (date booked)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:31 p.m. (motion by Daniel, second Stevens, all accepted)

Cultural Arts Foundation

The Cultural Arts Foundation board approved the May 5 minutes with a unanimous vote. The board discussed increased sponsorship totals, upcoming sculpture and mural projects, the Veterans Memorial artwork, and the city's transition to zero‑based budgeting, but no further actions were formally approved or denied.

• Approved May 5 minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the consent agenda, which included the May 13 meeting minutes and a recommendation for a Parks Subdivision preliminary plat, with a 4‑0 vote. Commissioners agreed that “Non‑Conforming Uses” will be the discussion topic for the August 20 joint board meeting. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (including May 13 minutes and Parks Subdivision recommendation) – vote 4‑0
• Approved minutes of the May 13, 2025 Planning & Zoning meeting – vote 4‑0
• Approved recommendation to City Council for Parks Subdivision preliminary plat (11 residential lots, 3 common areas) – vote 4‑0
• Selected “Non‑Conforming Uses” as topic for August 20, 2025 Joint Board Meeting – unanimous
• Adjourned regular meeting – vote 4‑0

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the April 8 meeting (6‑0). It voted to recommend the City Council approve a zone change from Single Family 10 to Two Family for a duplex at 5 E. Parkerville Rd (6‑0). The meeting was adjourned (6‑0) and a public hearing for the Hampton Road Character Code case was scheduled for May 27, 2025.

• Approved April 8 minutes (6‑0)
• Recommended City Council approve zoning change Z‑1537‑25 (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Veterans Affairs Committee

The Veterans Affairs Committee accepted the meeting agenda and approved the April meeting minutes, both by unanimous consent. A refreshment balance of $1,565.00 was noted. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (motion by Henderson, seconded by Stevens, all accepted)
• Approved April minutes (motion by Moffit, seconded by Jenkins, all accepted)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Henderson, seconded by Daniels, all accepted)

Cultural Arts Foundation

The meeting approved the corrected minutes from April 7 unanimously. The board decided to allocate $30,000 for a sculpture in North Elerson Park. Other budget discussions and project ideas were noted but no formal votes were recorded.

• Approved corrected minutes from April 7 (unanimous)
• Allocated $30,000 for a sculpture in North Elerson Park

Civil Service Commission

The commission approved the March 31, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. A motion to enter executive session to discuss the Civil Service Director appointment was made and carried. A motion to maintain the current Civil Service Director was made, but the outcome was not recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 3:21 PM after a motion carried.

• Approved March 31, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss Civil Service Director appointment (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:21 PM (motion carried)

Veterans Affairs Committee

The committee approved the meeting agenda after a motion by Henderson, seconded by Moffit, with all members accepting. The March meeting minutes were approved following a motion by Moffit, seconded by Henderson, with unanimous acceptance. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion from Moffitt, seconded by Jenkins, also unanimously accepted. No new business was presented.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor's 360 Quarterly Meeting

The April 10, 2025 Mayor's Quarterly 360 meeting gave updates on the Community Development Block Grant program, the Comprehensive Plan, and two major road widening projects. Staff noted a resident pothole concern and said the Streets Division would address it. Several upcoming community events were announced. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the March 25 meeting minutes (6‑0). It voted to recommend the City Council approve amendments to Planned Development‑121 for the Parc at Daniel Farms (7‑0). It also voted to recommend the City Council approve a zoning change from O‑1 to MU‑1 for 1001 W. Danieldale Road (7‑0). The meeting was then adjourned (7‑0).

• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Recommended City Council approve PD‑121 Section 9 amendment (7‑0)
• Recommended City Council approve O‑1 to MU‑1 zoning change at 1001 W. Danieldale Rd (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Cultural Arts Foundation

The DeSoto Cultural Arts Foundation board approved the corrected minutes from March 3 and March 10 after a motion by Adams, seconded by Sneed, and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by President McBride, seconded by Sneed, which also passed unanimously. No other formal approvals or denials were recorded.

• Accepted corrected March minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously certified the March 22, 2025 Firefighter/Paramedic Entrance Examination list. The appointment of a new Civil Service Director was moved to executive session and then tabled pending cost‑saving information. The meeting was adjourned after all motions were carried.

• Approved March 17, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Certified March 22, 2025 Firefighter/Paramedic Entrance Examination list (unanimous)
• Moved discussion of Civil Service Director appointment to executive session (all in favor)
• Tabled appointment of Civil Service Director per TLGC §143.012(d) (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5‑0 to approve the minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting. A second motion to adjourn the March 25, 2025 session was also approved unanimously, 5‑0. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Adjourned March 25, 2025 meeting (5‑0)

Veterans Affairs Committee

The committee voted to accept the previous meeting minutes after a motion by James Henderson, seconded by Betty Jenkins, with all members accepting. The meeting was then formally adjourned after a motion by Kelvin Moffitt, seconded by Betty Jenkins, also accepted by all members. No other formal decisions or votes were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Henderson, seconded by Jenkins, all accepted)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Moffitt, seconded by Jenkins, all accepted)