DeSoto public meetings in 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

The scheduled meeting for the DeSoto Planning & Zoning Commission on December 26, 2023, was canceled. No business was conducted.

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission will meet to review 2023 crime statistics and accomplishments, discuss the 2023 financial review and the new physical budget, and plan for the next 3-6 months of 2024, including a new commissioner manual and collaborations. The agenda also includes updates on past events and training requirements for new board members.

• Review of 2023 crime statistics
• Financial review 2023 and new physical budget with projected spending and current balances
• Planning for 2024: new commissioner manual, collaborations with BIPP, and 'A walker in their shoes' by Commissioner Stacey Davis
• Recap of October Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities, including the Domestic Violence Walk on Oct 14 and City Council wearing purple on Tuesdays
• New board members must complete Texas Open Meetings Act training online and email certificate to City Secretary

DeSoto Development Corporation

The DeSoto Development Corporation will review financial reports for October and November 2023. The board will discuss an upcoming joint planning meeting with the DeSoto City Council scheduled for January 11, 2024.

• Finance Status Report for October and November 2023
• Planning for January 11, 2024 joint meeting with City Council
• Approval of November 9 and November 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Economic Development Director update on industrial site visits

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeSoto Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and act on several land-use items. The regular agenda includes a replat of the Quorum Wheatland Medical Park Addition, and public hearings on a U-Haul zoning change, a withdrawn Rolling Hills zoning request, and the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. The commission will also consider approval of the November 28, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Replat of Quorum Wheatland Medical Park Addition combining Lots 5A1 and 5B into Lot 5C (Case No. FP-1248-23)
• Public hearing on zoning change from C-1 to Planned Development for mini-warehouse and truck rental on 6.33 acres at 1321 S. I-35E (U-Haul properties, Case No. Z-1512-23)
• Public hearing on 2024 Comprehensive Plan as required by Home Rule Charter
• Public hearing on zoning change from PD-20 to SF-10 for 3.67 acres in Rolling Hills 1 Addition (withdrawn, Case No. Z-1511-23)
• Approval of minutes from November 28, 2023 regular meeting

Veterans Affairs Committee

The DeSoto Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to hold a dinner honoring outgoing committee members and discuss new business.

• Dinner honoring outgoing Veterans Committee members

Mayor's 360 Quarterly Meeting

The Mayor is holding a quarterly meeting to provide updates on the DeSoto Comprehensive Plan and Capital Improvement Street Projects. The agenda notes that no official business will be conducted during this meeting.

• DeSoto Comprehensive Plan progress update
• Capital Improvement Street Project updates

Library Board

The DeSoto Public Library Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from November, hear reports from the library director and city council liaison, and discuss advocacy opportunities and library engagement positioning. No action items are listed for a vote. The public may address the board on non-agenda items during a public forum.

• Approval of November 2, 2023 meeting minutes
• Library Director's Report
• Library Statistics
• Discussion of Advocacy Opportunities
• Discussion of Library Engagement Positioning

Cultural Arts Foundation

The DeSoto Texas Cultural Arts Foundation is meeting for a board retreat featuring training sessions on local arts agencies, cultural assets, roles, and financial resources. The board will also review minutes, discuss upcoming meetings, receive a logo/crest update, and address the Natatorium project including approval and procurement group questions.

• Training sessions led by Margie Johnson-Reese on local arts agencies, cultural assets, roles, and financial resources
• Review of minutes from November 2, 2023 board meeting
• Calendar discussion on upcoming meetings and frequency led by Board President James Adams
• Logo/Crest update by Marchello Eans
• Natatorium: approval/procurement group discussion led by James Adams

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work session regarding the Hampton Road Corridor Project. The regular session includes public hearings to consider recommendations for three specific use permit requests and a planned development amendment.

• Hampton Road Corridor Project Articles 1 through 4 discussion
• Zoning Case Z-1507-23: Restaurant drive-thru permit for 122 S. Hampton Road (BulleeZ)
• Zoning Case Z-1509-23: Restaurant drive-thru permit for Lot 1A, Block A, Brouwer Addition
• Zoning Case Z-1510-23: PD-20 amendment for a four-story hotel at 1307 N I-35 E

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeSoto Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a special joint work session to discuss the Hampton Road Corridor Redevelopment Character-Based Code and its zoning implementation process. This is a discussion item only, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled.

• Presentation and discussion of Hampton Road Corridor Redevelopment Character-Based Code
• Zoning implementation process for the corridor

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving October minutes, reviewing crime statistics, and discussing a new physical budget with projected spending and current balances. The commission will also discuss new business items like a continental breakfast and training policy update, plan a new commissioner manual, and recap October Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities.

• Review of crime statistics
• New physical budget with projected spending and current balances
• New commissioner manual project
• Recap of October Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities including the Oct 14 walk and city council wearing purple on Tuesdays
• Discussion of purchasing DVAC polo shirts and name badges

Cultural Arts Foundation

The DeSoto Cultural Arts Foundation is meeting to review the October minutes, discuss the budget, and hear updates on the art exhibit, Nance Farm, DAL, and Crest. The board will also receive a presentation on the Natatorium from Integrated Project Solutions and address new business.

• Review of October 2, 2023 board meeting minutes
• Budget discussion
• Art Exhibit Update
• Nance Farm Update
• Natatorium Presentation by Sylvia Johnson, Integrated Project Solutions

Library Board

The DeSoto Public Library Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from the August 3, 2023 meeting, receive the Library Director's report and statistics, and hear comments from City Council Liaison Pierette Parker. The board will discuss advocacy opportunities and library engagement positioning, but no action items are listed for a vote. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-focused.

• Approval of minutes from August 3, 2023 meeting
• Library Director's Report
• Library Statistics
• Discussion of Advocacy Opportunities
• Discussion of Library Engagement Positioning

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeSoto Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on a used auto sales permit at 1209 Lyndon Avenue and a zoning amendment for two properties on W. Wintergreen Road. The regular agenda includes approvals of minutes, three replats, a preliminary plat for Homestead at Daniel Farms Phase 3, and a recommendation on a green space ordinance. The meeting includes a work session and regular session.

• Specific Use Permit for used auto sales at 1209 Lyndon Avenue (Case Z-1504-23)
• Amend PD-111 to new PD with SF-9 base zoning at 501 and 601 W. Wintergreen Road (Case Z-1506-23)
• Replat of Commerce and Business Center lot into two lots (Case FP-1246-23)
• Replat of The Mark at DeSoto at 620 Beltline Rd into two lots (Case FP-1248-23)
• Green space regulations ordinance for commercial and residential developments (Case TA-004-23)

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review crime statistics, and discuss new business including commissioner apparel, badges, police policy, and a new physical budget. They will also cover commissioner responsibilities, a policy change, a new commissioners manual, and updates on social media and upcoming events. The meeting is largely administrative and planning-focused.

• Review of August crime statistics quarterly report
• Voting on commissioner apparel and badges
• Discussion of new physical budget with projected spending and current balances
• Policy change and new commissioners manual
• October Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities including walk on Oct 14

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding several land use requests, including a four-story hotel and a used auto sales permit. The commission will also consider amending the Zoning Ordinance to establish green space regulations for the city.

• Public hearing for a used auto sales Specific Use Permit at 1209 Lyndon Avenue
• Rezoning request for 5.529 acres at 1119 Uhl Road from SF-10 to Planned Development
• Public hearing for a four-story Home 2 by Hilton hotel at 2700 and 2716 Highway 67
• Proposed amendment to establish Green Space regulations for commercial and residential developments
• Approval of a replat for Eagle Park South Addition at 600 E. Centre Park Blvd

Veterans Affairs Committee

The DeSoto Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting on October 9, 2023, at 6 pm via Zoom. The agenda includes an after-action review of the Salute to Veterans Gala and discussion of new business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• After Action on The Salute to Veterans Gala
• New Business

Cultural Arts Foundation

The DeSoto Cultural Arts Foundation is meeting to review board minutes and receive updates on several arts initiatives, including the 'So Much to Love' interview series, the DAL Showcase, and the Nance Farm. The board will also discuss the Natatorium's artistic theme and message, and consider a call for public art. This is a working meeting focused on planning and updates, not final decisions.

• Review of August 7, 2023 board meeting minutes
• Update on 'So Much to Love' interview series
• DAL Showcase update
• Nance Farm update
• Discussion of Natatorium art theme and call for public art

Park Board

The Parks & Recreation Board is holding its regular meeting on October 2, 2023, at the Civic Center. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of the July 17 meeting minutes, departmental updates, new business, and upcoming agenda items. No specific projects, contracts, or policy changes are listed.

• Approval of July 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Departmental updates
• New business discussion
• Upcoming agenda items

DeSoto Development Corporation

The DeSoto Development Corporation board is meeting for a special session to workshop its FY23-24 work plan. The agenda includes a closed executive session for legal advice, but the main item is the work plan discussion. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• FY23-24 Work Plan Workshop
• Closed executive session for legal advice (Section 551.071 Texas Government Code)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request to allow a 6-foot vegetative screen in place of a solid masonry screening wall, as required by Section 41.2A of the Zoning Ordinance. The board will also consider approval of minutes from its June 22, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes a work session to discuss items and a regular session with the public hearing.

• Public hearing on variance request (Case #B23-03) by Priya Archaya of Wier & Associates for owner SECBW Partners, LLC
• Variance to Section 41.2A to allow 6-foot vegetative screen instead of solid masonry wall
• Approval of minutes from June 22, 2023 Zoning Board of Adjustments meeting

Board of Appeals

The DeSoto Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Section 41.2A of the Zoning Ordinance to allow a 6-foot vegetative screen in lieu of a solid masonry screening wall. The applicant is Priya Archaya from Wier & Associates, and the owner is SECBW Partners, LLC (Case #B23-03). The board will also consider approving minutes from its June 22, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing on variance request (Case #B23-03) to allow 6-ft vegetative screen instead of solid masonry wall
• Applicant: Priya Archaya (Wier & Associates); Owner: SECBW Partners, LLC
• Approval of minutes from June 22, 2023 Zoning Board of Adjustments meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeSoto Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a road widening project, a zoning change, and the commission's budget. The agenda includes public hearings and regular business items. The meeting is scheduled for September 26, 2023.

• Road widening project on Belt Line Road from Cockrell Hill Road to Westmoreland Road
• Zoning change request for property at 666 DeSoto Gateway
• Commission budget for fiscal year 2023-2024
• Public hearing on the road widening project
• Discussion of the road widening project's schedule and funding

Citizens Police Advisory Committee

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss old and new business, and receive the monthly crime status report. The committee will also elect new officers and set the agenda for the next meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of August 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Monthly Crime Status Report
• Election of new officers

Other Public Meetings

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the DeSoto City Council for a public art sculpture unveiling event. No official business will be conducted; it is a ceremonial gathering.

• Public art sculpture unveiling at Ernie Roberts Park, 515 E. Pleasant Run Road
• Event scheduled for Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 6:30 pm
• No official city business will be conducted

Other Public Meetings

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the DeSoto City Council at a Board and Commission Appreciation Banquet. No official business will be conducted; the event is purely ceremonial.

• Appreciation Banquet for Board & Commission Members
• Location: DeSoto Civic Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, TX 75115
• Date and time: Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 6:30 pm
• Notice posted September 15, 2023, at 4:00 pm

Audit & Finance Committee

The City of DeSoto Audit & Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from March 9, 2023, and discuss the objectives of preliminary audit work and the audit schedule. The meeting is primarily procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from March 9, 2023
• Discussion of preliminary audit work/review objectives
• Discussion of audit schedule
• Set date and agenda for next meeting

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to consider minutes, receive updates from the police and fire chiefs, and approve exam results for promotions and firefighter/paramedic positions.

• Approve the results of the July 31, 2023 Promotion Exam – Lieutenant
• Finalize Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility List based on August 26, 2023 exam

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeSoto Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss creating green space requirements for residential and commercial developments in the city. This is a discussion item only, with no formal vote or decision listed on the agenda. The meeting is otherwise limited to call to order and adjournment, making it a focused, single-topic session.

• Discussion on green space requirements for residential and commercial developments

DeSoto Development Corporation

The DeSoto Development Corporation board will hold a public hearing and consider approving an economic development incentive agreement with Dilbeck Court, Ltd. for up to $225,000 for facade improvements at 324 E. Belt Line Road. The board will also discuss and consider approving a marketing blueprint, an agreement with The DEC Network, and several consent agenda items including contract terminations.

• Public hearing and possible approval of $225,000 incentive for Dilbeck Court, Ltd. for facade improvements at 324 E. Belt Line Road
• Approval of Golden Shovel Level 1 Marketing Blueprint at cost not to exceed $9,950
• Agreement with The DEC Network for Dallas Entrepreneur Center program up to $85,000
• Termination of contracts with Dilbeck Court, Ltd., The Industry HUB, and DeSoto Chamber of Commerce
• Approval of July 2023 financial statements and meeting minutes

Other Public Meetings

This is the agenda for the DeSoto DVAC (likely a city advisory committee) meeting on September 14, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda item itself and includes a notice of a possible quorum at an Adopt-A-Street banquet. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Notice of possible quorum at Adopt-A-Street banquet

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission is meeting to approve July minutes, review July and August crime statistics, and discuss the budget. The agenda includes planning for October Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities, such as a walk, float locations, and a billboard campaign, plus updates on a volunteer fair and new business items like a citizenship award and a brunch event.

• Review of July and August crime statistics
• Financial review (budget)
• October Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities: walk, float locations, billboard campaign
• Curtistene McCown Citizenship Award applications due September 25
• 6th Annual First Ladies Bruncheon on 9/16 at 10:30am

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeSoto Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending a rezoning of a 6.165-acre tract at 1119 Uhl Road from Single Family-10 to Planned Development with a base of Single Family-8 and deviations. The commission will also recognize outgoing commissioners, swear in new ones, and select new leadership. Minutes from June and August meetings are up for approval.

• Public hearing on rezoning 6.165 acres at 1119 Uhl Road (Case Z-1503-23) from SF-10 to PD with SF-8 base and deviations
• Applicant: Roc Design Engineering; property owners: Ronnell Johnson and Jonathan Ortega
• Oath of office for newly selected commissioners
• Appointments for Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Approval of minutes from June 27 and August 22, 2023 meetings

Library Board

The DeSoto Public Library Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and discuss advocacy opportunities and library engagement positioning. The board will also address a vacancy and receive comments from the City Council liaison. No major decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from August 3, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of Library Advisory Board vacancy
• Library Director's Report and library statistics
• Boards and Commissions Banquet on September 21, 2023
• Discussion of advocacy opportunities and library engagement positioning

Mayor's 360 Quarterly Meeting

This is the Mayor's Quarterly 360° Meeting, a public forum where the mayor and possibly some council members hear from residents. The agenda includes updates on the DeSoto Comprehensive Plan and capital improvement street projects, followed by open discussion. No official city business will be conducted at this meeting.

• DeSoto Comprehensive Plan progress update
• Capital Improvement Street Project updates
• Open discussion with 3-minute speaker limit per person
• Comments may be submitted in advance to Assistant City Secretary Tachia Williams Mays

The meeting served as an information session regarding the Comprehensive Plan and Capital Improvement Plan. City staff provided updates on animal control hiring, the Hampton Road Re-Development Project, and waste services. No formal votes or legislative decisions were recorded.

Citizens Police Advisory Committee

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss old and new business, including a monthly crime status report and a review of actual events related to Policy 201.017 on bias-based policing. The committee will also consider its role in the community and set the agenda for the next meeting.

• Introduction of new CPAC member
• Approval of July 24, 2023 meeting minutes
• Monthly Crime Status Report
• Discussion of Policy 201.017 'Bias Based Policing' actual events
• Discussion of CPAC's community role

DeSoto Development Corporation

The DeSoto Development Corporation board is holding a special called meeting to discuss and potentially take action on two items: an esports opportunity and a facade grant for Alpa Insurance. The meeting may include a closed executive session for legal advice. No other business is listed.

• Discussion and action on esports opportunity
• Discussion and action on Alpa Insurance Facade Grant

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeSoto Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss public hearing items, approve minutes, and consider a consent agenda item for a new subdivision. The main public hearing continues a request to rezone a 10.29-acre tract at the southwest corner of W. Belt Line Road and S. Elerson Road from General Retail to Planned Development to allow townhomes and retail. Another public hearing on a zoning change at 1119 UHL Road has been rescheduled to September 12, 2023.

• Consent agenda: Approval of Nueva Vida Addition, 13.23 acres at 135 W. Wintergreen Road, creating two lots (FP-1241-23)
• Public hearing: Rezone 10.29 acres at 100 S. Elerson Rd., 1112 and 1116 W. Belt Line Rd. from GR to PD with GR and SFA base zonings for townhomes and retail (Z-1494-23)
• Public hearing: Zoning change from SF-10 to PD with SF-8 base at 1119 UHL Road (6.165 acres) — rescheduled to Sept. 12, 2023
• Approval of minutes from July 25, 2023 regular meeting

Veterans Affairs Committee

The DeSoto Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to review minutes from July 13, 2023, and to plan the Salute to Veterans Military Ball scheduled for October 7, 2023. Discussions will cover table sponsorships, individual ticket sales, catering, decor, entertainment, and invitations. No other new business is listed.

• Review of July 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Planning for Salute to Veterans Military Ball on October 7, 2023
• Update on table sponsorships for the ball
• Discussion on individual ticket sales
• Update on catering and decor for the ball

Other Public Meetings

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission will meet on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at 8am at the Police Department Training Room, 714 E. Belt Line Rd., with virtual attendance available. The agenda includes approval of July minutes, financial review, July crime statistics, and updates on work groups covering local DPD policy changes, advocacy, marketing, and youth awareness. Old business includes planning for October Domestic Violence Awareness Month events and budget projections. New business and announcements cover a volunteer fair, a brunch, and training requirements for board members.

• Review of July crime statistics
• Work group updates on DPD policy change with DV training, advocacy/lobbying, billboards, banners, stall signs, marketing, youth art contest and play/skit
• October events and supplies for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Budget spending projection
• 2nd Annual Volunteer Fair on August 10, 6-8pm

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission is meeting to approve July minutes, review finances and crime statistics, and hear updates on work groups addressing local DV policy, advocacy, marketing, and youth awareness. They will also discuss budget projections and plan events for Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Review of July crime statistics
• Work group updates on DPD policy change, advocacy, billboards, banners, and youth art contest
• Planning for October Domestic Violence Awareness Month events and supplies
• Budget spending projection
• 2nd Annual Volunteer Fair on August 10, 6-8pm

DeSoto Development Corporation

The DeSoto Development Corporation board will meet to review its June 2023 financial status and statements, receive updates from a City Council liaison, and hear a presentation from the Dallas Entrepreneur Center. The agenda also includes approval of the July 13 meeting minutes and a briefing from the CEO. No major decisions or contracts are listed for action.

• June 2023 Financial Status Report and Financial Statements
• Dallas Entrepreneur Center presentation by CEO Bill Chen and Sr. Director Tarsha Hearns
• Approval of July 13, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes
• City Council liaison update on city events
• CEO briefing on meetings, industrial site visits, and office operations

Cultural Arts Foundation

The DeSoto Cultural Arts Foundation is meeting to hear performances from local artists and then hold a work session. They will receive updates on the Obelisk Sculpture installation at Ernie Roberts Park and the proposed Gateway Public Art Project, as well as discuss the rezoning of Nance Farm, including resident feedback and proposed operational guidelines.

• Update on Obelisk Sculpture installation at Ernie Roberts Park
• Update on proposed Gateway Public Art Project
• Discussion of Nance Farm rezoning and resident meeting
• Review of proposed Nance Farm Operational Guidelines

The board approved operational guidelines for the planned Arts Center at Nance Farm. The center is designated for cultural events and is not intended to be a revenue-generating space only. Updates were provided on two Black Lives Matter commemoration sculptures.

• Approved Nance Farm Operational Guidelines (5-4)

Library Board

The DeSoto Public Library Advisory Board is meeting to approve July minutes, receive the Library Director's report and statistics, and discuss advocacy opportunities and library engagement positioning. The board will also hear comments from the City Council liaison and hold a public forum for non-agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from July 6, 2023 meeting
• Library Director's Report
• Library Statistics
• Ethics Training video
• 2nd Annual Volunteer Fair

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeSoto Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and make recommendations on three public hearing items: a rezoning request for a 10.29-acre tract at the southwest corner of W. Belt Line Road and S. Elerson Road, a PD-105 amendment to add a medical clinic at the Walmart store, and a PD-111 amendment for properties on W. Wintergreen Road. The commission will also consider approving the June 27, 2023 meeting minutes and hear citizen comments.

• Rezone 10.29 acres (Lots 1A, 1B, 2, 3, Four Acres Addition) from GR to PD with GR and SFA base, for townhomes and retail (Case Z-1494-23)
• PD-105 amendment to add medical clinic at Walmart, 951 W. Beltline Road (Case Z-1502-23)
• PD-111 amendment to SF-8 with deviations for 17.25 acres at 501 W. Wintergreen Road and 9.52 acres at 601 W. Wintergreen Road (Case Z-1501-23)
• Approval of minutes from June 27, 2023 regular meeting

Citizens Police Advisory Committee

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee is holding a meeting with a revised agenda. The agenda contains only procedural items and no substantive discussion items are listed.

Park Board

The DeSoto Parks & Recreation Board is holding a regular meeting to approve the April 3, 2023 meeting minutes, receive departmental updates, and discuss new business and upcoming agenda items. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action items listed.

• Approval of April 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• Departmental updates
• New business discussion
• Upcoming agenda items

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeSoto Planning & Zoning Commission has scheduled both a special and a regular meeting for July 17, 2023. The agenda documents are provided, but no specific items are listed in the text provided.

Veterans Affairs Committee

The DeSoto Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to review June minutes and plan two upcoming events: a ceremony honoring a DeSoto Silver Star veteran tentatively set for Nov. 11, 2023 at the Hall of State at Fair Park, and the Salute to Veterans Military Ball on Oct. 7, 2023. Discussions will cover ball logistics including table sponsorships, ticket sales, catering, entertainment, invitations, and a promo video.

• Review minutes from June 13, 2023 meeting
• Discuss ceremony to honor DeSoto Silver Star Veteran — tentative date Nov. 11, 2023 at Hall of State, Fair Park
• Plan Salute to Veterans Military Ball — Oct. 7, 2023
• Update on table sponsorships and individual ticket sales for ball
• Discuss catering, entertainment, invitations, and promo video for ball

DeSoto Development Corporation

The DeSoto Development Corporation board will meet to discuss the proposed FY23/24 budget, a retreat, and financial reports. In executive session, they will consider potential financial incentives for Project Spark and Project Crete. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including meeting minutes and financial statements.

• Discussion of proposed FY23/24 DDC Budget
• Executive session: potential financial incentives for Project Spark
• Executive session: potential financial incentives for Project Crete
• Approval of May 2023 Financial Statements
• Approval of June 20, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes

Other Public Meetings

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission is meeting to review June crime statistics, approve minutes, and discuss work group updates. They will also vote on a sign vendor for damaged signs and discuss budget projections and election service dates.

• Review of June Crime Statistics
• Vote on sign vendor for damaged signs
• Budget spending projection
• Discussion of elections for chair, co-chair, secretary, and social media coordinator
• Update on youth awareness art contest and play/skit

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission is meeting to approve June minutes, review finances and crime statistics, and hear work group updates on policy changes, marketing, and youth awareness. They will also discuss and vote on a sign vendor for damaged signs, and consider next steps for parliamentary class and elections. The agenda is largely routine with no major policy decisions expected.

• Review of June crime statistics
• Vote on sign vendor for damaged signs
• Update on 18x24 inch sign distribution plan
• Discussion of budget spending projection
• Elections for chair, co-chair, secretary, and social media coordinator

DeSoto Development Corporation

The DeSoto Development Corporation Board of Directors is holding a special called meeting as a board retreat. The agenda includes a workshop on understanding the economic development process, facilitated by an outside consultant. The meeting may also convene into closed executive session for confidential legal advice.

• Workshop: 'Understanding the Economic Development Process' facilitated by Alysia A. Cook, PCED, IOM of Opportunity Strategies LLC
• Closed executive session authorized under Texas Government Code Section 551.071(2) for legal advice
• Meeting location: Library Multi-Purpose Room, DeSoto Town Center, 211 East Pleasant Run Road

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 June 1, 2023 meeting minutes
• Introduction of new Library Liaison Pierette Parker
• Ethics training scheduled for July 10, 2023
• Discussion on advocacy opportunities
• Discussion on library engagement positioning

DeSoto Development Corporation

The DeSoto Development Corporation Board of Directors is holding a special-called retreat to discuss board governance, statutes and regulations, open meetings/open records, DDC bylaws, financial status and projections, council and DDC goals, the DDC workplan, board member terms, and a calendar of economic development conferences. The meeting may go into closed executive session for confidential legal advice.

• Discussion of DDC By-Laws
• Discussion of Financial Status and Projections
• Review of Council and DeSoto Development Corporation Goals
• Discussion of DDC Workplan
• Board Member Terms Discussion

Other Public Meetings

The City of DeSoto is hosting the third community conversation on updating its Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will present draft goals and key recommendations for public input. No official city business will be conducted, though a quorum of the City Council may be present.

• Community Conversation #3 on Comprehensive Plan Update
• Draft goals and key recommendations presented for public input
• Meeting at DeSoto City Hall, 211 E. Pleasant Run Road, 6-8 PM

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeSoto Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to the City Council on four items: a mixed-use rezoning, two Planned Development amendments, and a Specific Use Permit for a drive-thru restaurant. The commission will also consider approving four amending plats in the Kentsdale Farm Phase Four Addition. The agenda includes a work session to discuss the public hearing items.

• Rezone 10.29 acres at 100 S. Elerson Rd., 1112 & 1116 W. Belt Line Rd. from GR to PD (GR & SFA) for mixed-use townhomes/retail (Case Z-1494-23)
• Amend PD-145 to align with 2023 Nance Farm Master Plan (Case Z-1497-23)
• SUP for restaurant with drive-thru at 616 W. Belt Line Rd. (Case Z-1498-23)
• Amend PD-160 to reduce minimum dwelling unit area from 2,500 to 2,260 sq ft for Lot 31, Blk A (2009 Flora Ln) and change lot area requirements for Tract 9.6 (2051 N. Westmoreland Rd.)
• Approve four amending plats in Kentsdale Farm Phase Four Addition (Cases FP-1237-23 through FP-1240-23)

Citizens Police Advisory Committee

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee is holding a meeting on June 26, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda item itself, with no specific topics or documents described in the text. This appears to be a procedural or minimal agenda.

• Agenda item only; no specific topics listed

Cultural Arts Foundation

The DeSoto Cultural Arts Foundation will hold its formation meeting to conduct oaths for new board members, adopt articles of incorporation and bylaws, and elect officers. This is the initial organizational meeting for the foundation.

• Oath of office for newly appointed board members
• Adoption of Articles of Incorporation
• Adoption of Bylaws
• Election of President, Vice-President, and Secretary

The board approved the foundation's Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws. Members established staggered terms via straw pull and elected their first set of officers. The group agreed to meet on the first Monday of every month at 6 p.m.

• Approved Articles of Incorporation (unanimous)
• Amended Article 8 to replace Alicia Thomas with 'City Secretary' (unanimous)
• Approved By-Laws (unanimous)
• Elected James Adams as President (unanimous)
• Elected Marikay Dewberry as Vice President (unanimous)
• Elected Janice Garrett as Secretary (unanimous)
• Set future meetings for the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Section 29.4.B.4 (minimum rear yard) and Section 39.7.H (landscape setback) of the city's zoning ordinance. The applicant, Priya Archaya from Wier & Associates, seeks to allow a canopy to encroach into the required 25-foot rear yard setback and reduce the required 10-foot landscape setback to 5 feet along the east property line. The owner is SECBW Partners, LLC (Case #B23-02). The board will also discuss agenda items in a work session and consider approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on variance requests (Case #B23-02) for canopy encroachment into 25-foot rear yard setback and 5-foot landscape setback instead of required 10 feet
• Applicant: Priya Archaya (Wier & Associates); Owner: SECBW Partners, LLC
• Approval of minutes from 2.23.23 ZBOA meeting
• Oath of office for Carolyn Holmes

Other Public Meetings

The City of DeSoto is holding a Public Municipal Budget Overview Townhall Meeting on June 22, 2023, at 7pm in the Council Chambers. No official business will be conducted; it is an informational session for residents. A quorum of the City Council may or may not be present.

• Public Municipal Budget Overview Townhall Meeting
• Meeting at Council Chambers, 211 E. Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, Texas
• No official business to be conducted

Board of Appeals

The DeSoto Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Section 29.4.B.4 (minimum rear yard) and Section 39.7.H (landscape setback) of the city's zoning ordinance. The applicant, Priya Archaya from Wier & Associates, seeks to allow a canopy to encroach the required 25-foot rear yard setback and a 5-foot landscape setback instead of the required 10 feet along the east property line. The board will also discuss agenda items in a work session and consider approving prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on variance Case #B23-02 for canopy encroachment into 25-foot rear yard setback
• Variance request to reduce landscape setback from 10 feet to 5 feet along east property line
• Applicant: Priya Archaya (Wier & Associates); Owner: SECBW Partners, LLC
• Oath of office for Carolyn Holmes
• Approval of 2.23.23 ZBOA meeting minutes

DeSoto Development Corporation

The DeSoto Development Corporation board is holding a regular meeting and a special called meeting on June 20, 2023. The agenda includes only the agenda item itself, with no other business listed. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no substantive items detailed.

• Regular board meeting agenda
• Special called meeting agenda

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a special joint work session with the City Council and the DeSoto Development Corporation to receive a presentation on updates to the Comprehensive Plan project. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the session is for discussion only.

• Presentation of updates to the Comprehensive Plan project
• Joint work session with City Council and DeSoto Development Corporation

Veterans Affairs Committee

The DeSoto Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to review minutes from May 5, 2023, and plan upcoming events, including the Military Ball on October 7, 2023, and a ceremony to honor a DeSoto Silver Star Veteran. The committee will discuss table sponsorships, ticket sales, catering, entertainment, and invitations for the ball, as well as the tentative date and location for the ceremony.

• Review minutes from May 5, 2023 meeting
• Military Ball on October 7, 2023: table sponsorships, ticket sales, catering, entertainment, invitations
• Ceremony to honor DeSoto Silver Star Veteran, tentative October 7, 2023 at 10 am at Outdoor Amphitheater, Town Center

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission will meet to approve minutes, review projected expenses and May crime statistics, and hear updates on work groups, including a local DPD policy change, billboards, and a youth art contest. They will also hold elections for officers for 2023-2024 and discuss participation in the DeSoto Walk. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Financial review of projected expenses between now and September
• Review of May crime statistics
• Elections for chair, co-chair, secretary, and possibly social media coordinator and parliamentarian
• Parliamentary class costing $250
• Genesis Women's Shelter lecture series on September 27 and November 1

DeSoto Development Corporation

The Development Corporation of the City of DeSoto has canceled its Regular Board Meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no business items.

• Regular Board Meeting scheduled for June 8, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. is canceled

Other Public Meetings

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission is meeting to review May crime statistics and projected expenses, and to hear updates on work groups, including a local police policy change and a youth awareness committee. The commission will also hold elections for the 2023-2024 term and discuss participation in the DeSoto Walk.

• Review of May crime statistics
• Financial review of projected expenses between now and September
• Elections for chair, co-chair, secretary, and possibly social media coordinator and parliamentarian for 2023-2024
• Parliamentary class for Commissioner Temple at a cost of $250
• Genesis Women's Shelter & Support lecture series scheduled for September 27 and November 1

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to receive updates from the Police and Fire Chiefs. The discussion includes upcoming promotional and entrance examinations for various roles.

• Police Promotion Exam for Lieutenant, Sergeant, and Corporal
• Police Entrance Exam
• Firefighter/Paramedic Entrance Exam
• Review of March 27, 2023, meeting minutes

The Civil Service Commission approved dates for the Firefighter/Paramedic Entrance Examination and several Police Department examinations. These actions address current vacancies and upcoming retirements in both departments.

• Approved Firefighter/Paramedic Entrance Examination for August 26, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Police Lieutenant Promotional Exam for July 31, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Police Sergeant and Corporal Promotional Exam for January 5, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Police Officer Entrance Examination for October 14, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the June 06, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider two variance requests for a proposed Chick-fil-A restaurant at 616 W. Belt Line Road. The applicant seeks to allow a canopy to encroach into the required 25-foot rear yard setback and to reduce the required 10-foot landscape setback to 5 feet along the east property line. Staff recommends approval of both variances.

• Variance from Section 29.4.B.4 to allow canopy encroachment of ~7.9 feet into 25-foot rear yard setback
• Variance from Section 39.7.H to allow 5-foot landscape setback instead of required 10 feet along east property line
• Applicant: Priya Acharya (Wier & Associates); Owner: SECBW Partners, LLC; Case #B23-02
• Property: 616 W. Belt Line Road, Lot 4, Block A, The Mark At DeSoto, zoned General Retail (GR)
• Approval of ZBOA minutes from February 23, 2023

Library Board

The DeSoto Public Library Advisory Board is meeting to approve the May 4, 2023 minutes, receive reports from the Library Director and City Council Liaison, and discuss advocacy opportunities and library engagement positioning. The agenda includes a public forum for non-agenda items. No specific action items requiring a vote are listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 4, 2023 meeting
• Library Director's Report
• Library Statistics
• Open Meetings Act and Ethics Training
• Discussion of Advocacy Opportunities and Library Engagement Positioning

Other Public Meetings

The DeSoto Police Department's Code Enforcement and Animal Control division is hosting an Eyes and Ears Meeting on May 25, 2023, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Residents are encouraged to attend and voice concerns about code violations in their community. The meeting includes an open discussion period and closing remarks from staff. No official city business will be conducted.

• Open discussion for residents to express code violation concerns
• Meeting held at DeSoto Police Department Training Room, 714 E Beltline Road
• Closing remarks by Code Enforcement Manager and staff
• No official business; quorum of City Council may or may not attend

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission will convene to approve April minutes, review finances and crime statistics, and hear updates on work groups, including a local DPD policy change, marketing, youth awareness, and damaged signs. Old business includes updates on the teen event, training registration, and open commission seats from City Council Member Hughes. New business covers a parliamentarian class and a DeSoto Walk Partnership level. The meeting is open in person or via Zoom.

• Review of April Crime Statistics
• Local DPD Policy Change w/training on DV
• Damaged Signs update by Sheila
• In ground 18x24 sign update by Commissioner North
• Open seat update from City Council Member Hughes

DeSoto Development Corporation

The DeSoto Development Corporation board will hold a regular meeting to introduce newly appointed directors, review board duties, and elect officers. They will also set dates for a strategic plan briefing and fall retreat, hear a finance report for January through March 2023, and receive a City Council liaison update. The consent agenda includes approving the February 9, 2023 meeting minutes and December 2022 financial statements. The board may enter executive session for economic development deliberation and will receive a briefing from the Director of Economic Development.

• Election of DDC Board of Directors officers
• Finance Status Report for Jan, Feb, Mar 2023 by Tracy Cormier
• Approval of Feb 9, 2023 meeting minutes and Dec 2022 financial statements
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.087 for economic development
• Briefing by Director of Economic Development Matt Carlson

Other Public Meetings

This is a notice for the DeSoto DVAC (likely the DeSoto Veterans Affairs Committee) meeting on May 11, 2023, and a separate notice of a possible quorum of the City Council on the same date. The agenda contains only procedural items—no specific decisions or discussions are listed. The linked documents are the meeting agenda and the quorum notice.

• DVAC meeting agenda for May 11, 2023
• Notice of possible quorum of the City Council on May 11, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeSoto Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to discuss summer meeting dates and then a regular session to consider two replat requests. One request involves relocating a lot line in Creek Tree Estates, and the other combines two city-owned properties at 106 and 110 N. Hampton Road into one lot. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Replat Lots 17 and 18R, Block G, Creek Tree Estates Addition to relocate shared interior lot line (FP-1234-23)
• Replat of city-owned properties at 106 and 110 N. Hampton Road into one combined lot (FP-1235-23)
• Discussion of summer meeting dates (June, July, August 2023) to comply with monthly meeting requirement
• Approval of April 25, 2023 meeting minutes

Library Board

The DeSoto Public Library Advisory Board is meeting to approve the minutes from its April 6 meeting, receive reports from the library director and city council liaison, and discuss advocacy opportunities and library engagement positioning. The agenda includes no items requiring a vote, as the board is advisory only. Public comments are limited to non-agenda items.

• Approval of April 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Library Director's Report and library statistics
• Open Meetings Act and Ethics Training
• Discussion of advocacy opportunities
• Discussion of library engagement positioning

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeSoto Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and possibly recommend amending the city's subdivision regulations. The main item is a proposed change to Chapter 10, Section 10.403, which would set new requirements for streetlights, traffic signals, signs, pavement markings, and temporary traffic-control devices during construction. The commission will also approve minutes from the April 11 meeting.

• Recommendation to City Council on amending Subdivision Regulation Section 10.403 (Streets and Drainage)
• Proposed requirements for streetlights, traffic signals, traffic signs, street name blades, pavement markings, and temporary traffic-control devices
• Approval of April 11, 2023 PZ meeting minutes

Citizens Police Advisory Committee

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee will discuss old and new business, including a monthly crime report, advisory training, and a review of body and in-car camera footage from a traffic stop involving Emmanuel Johnson. The committee will also examine Policy 201.004 on less-lethal and non-lethal force deployment and receive updated copies of seven major policies. Plans for a May 11 town hall meeting will be discussed.

• Review of body and in-car camera of traffic stop of Emmanuel Johnson
• Discussion of Policy 201.004 'Deployment of Less Lethal and Non-Lethal Force'
• Updated copies of remaining seven major policies/procedures
• Monthly crime status report
• Town hall meeting scheduled for May 11, 2023

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission met to review March crime statistics and financial reports. Commissioners provided updates on work group outcomes, including local police department policy changes regarding domestic violence training and the status of billboard campaigns. The body also discussed the status of filling the last open commissioner seat and cross-training responsibilities.

• Review of March Crime Statistics
• Update on Local DPD Policy Change with training officers on DV
• Update on billboard and stall sign visual campaigns
• Status update on filling the last open commissioner seat
• Discussion on cross-training commissioners for meeting roles

Other Public Meetings

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission is meeting to review March crime statistics, approve minutes, and discuss work group updates including a local police policy change on domestic violence training. The commission will also address damaged signs, filling a vacant seat, and cross-training commissioners for chair and minute-taking duties.

• Review of March Crime Statistics
• Update on DPD policy change with training officers on domestic violence
• Damaged signs replacement update
• Status of filling last open commission seat
• Genesis 30th Annual Luncheon May 12 at Hilton Anatole featuring Nicole Kidman

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeSoto Planning & Zoning Commission meets to consider zoning-related requests, including a parking variance and a planned development. The agenda also includes a public hearing and discussion of a proposed zoning ordinance amendment. Most items are presented for discussion or recommendation to the City Council.

• Public hearing on a proposed zoning ordinance amendment
• Parking variance request for a property at the northeast corner of E. Pleasant Run Road and W. Belt Line Road
• Planned Development request to allow for parking lot and addition of regular spaces on a property
• Discussion of a zoning ordinance text amendment regarding special use permits

Veterans Affairs Committee

The DeSoto Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to review past minutes, discuss the Vietnam War Remembrance Event, and plan upcoming events including the Military Ball, Memorial Day Observance, and a possible 5K. The committee will also hear new business from Patrick Alcorn with the UTA Veterans Business Office.

• Review minutes from March 13, 2023 meeting
• After action discussion on Vietnam War Remembrance Event
• Planning for Military Ball on October 7, 2023, including sponsorships, tickets, catering, entertainment, and invitations
• Planning for Memorial Day Observance Ceremony on May 29, 2023
• Possible Military Appreciation 5K

Park Board

The DeSoto Parks & Recreation Board is holding its regular meeting on April 3, 2023. The agenda includes approval of the January 9, 2023 meeting minutes, departmental updates, new business, and upcoming agenda items. No specific projects, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of January 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Departmental updates
• New business
• Upcoming agenda items

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will meet to review minutes and receive updates from the Police and Fire Chiefs. A hearing is scheduled to determine if probable cause exists regarding a recommendation to demote Police Sergeant Mikel Edwards.

• Hearing on the recommended demotion of Police Sergeant Mikel Edwards
• Director Update
• Police Chief Update
• Fire Chief Update

The Commission reviewed a recommendation from Police Chief Costa regarding Sergeant Mikel Edwards. Following an executive session, the Commission approved the recommendation to demote Sergeant Edwards two ranks to Officer.

• Approved March 24, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved recommendation to demote Sergeant Mikel Edwards two ranks to Officer

Civil Service Commission

The DeSoto Civil Service Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including accepting the resignation of its chair and voting on a new chair for 2023. The commission will also receive updates from the city director, police chief, and fire chief, and discuss future meeting topics.

• Accept resignation of Civil Service Commission Chair
• Vote on new chair for calendar year 2023
• Consider minutes from January 30, 2023 meeting
• Director, Police Chief, and Fire Chief updates

The Civil Service Commission certified the January 28, 2023 Police Entrance Examination List. The Commission also approved the source lists for Fire Department promotional examinations for Battalion Chief, Captain, and Engineer Driver.

• Approved October 31, 2022 meeting minutes
• Appointed Commissioner McMillion as chair for 2023
• Appointed Commissioner Bright as vice-chair for 2023
• Approved certification of January 28, 2023 Police Entrance Examination List
• Approved Source List for Battalion Chief, Captain, and Engineer Driver Promotional examinations

Other Public Meetings

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission is meeting to review February crime statistics, hear a presentation on opening a domestic violence shelter in DeSoto, and discuss policy changes for police training. They will also address open commission seats, visual campaigns, and damaged signs.

• Guest speaker Daniel Lawson to present on opening a DV shelter in DeSoto
• Review of February crime statistics
• Discussion of policy change for DPD training on domestic violence
• Update on filling 2 open DVAC seats
• Discussion of billboard and stall sign costs and effectiveness

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission will meet to review February crime statistics, hear a presentation from retired Dallas PD Sgt. Daniel Lawson about opening a domestic violence shelter in DeSoto, and discuss policy changes for police training. They will also address filling two open commission seats and consider visual campaigns like billboards and stall signs.

• Presentation by Daniel Lawson on opening a DV shelter in DeSoto
• Review of February crime statistics
• Discussion of policy change for DPD training on domestic violence
• Update on filling 2 open DVAC seats
• Discussion of billboard and stall sign costs and effectiveness

Planning & Zoning Commission

This agenda contains only procedural items: the regular meeting agenda document and a notice of a future joint meeting. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

• Regular meeting agenda document for 03-14-2023
• Joint meeting agenda document for 03-28-2023

Veterans Affairs Committee

The DeSoto Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to review February minutes and plan upcoming veterans events. Main discussion items include the March 29 Vietnam War Remembrance Ceremony, the October 7 Military Ball (including sponsorships, tickets, catering, entertainment, and invitations), and the May 29 Memorial Day Observance Ceremony.

• Review minutes from February 13, 2023 meeting
• Plan Vietnam War Remembrance Ceremony for March 29, 2023
• Discuss Military Ball on October 7, 2023 including table sponsorships, individual tickets, catering, entertainment, and save-the-date invitations
• Plan Memorial Day Observance Ceremony for May 29, 2023

Audit & Finance Committee

The committee reviewed the draft FY 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which received a clean opinion with no findings. Members also reviewed five fraud hotline complaints from 2022 and discussed updates to the fraud hotline process.

• Approved November 1, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Added Nicole Raphiel as a third person to the Fraud Hotline Process Ad Hoc Committee

Library Board

The DeSoto Public Library Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine consent items, receive reports, and discuss advocacy opportunities and library engagement positioning. No action items requiring a vote are listed on the agenda, so the meeting is largely procedural and discussion-focused.

• Approval of December 1, 2022 meeting minutes
• Note that February 2, 2023 meeting was canceled due to weather
• Vacant board member position to be addressed
• Library Director's report and statistics
• Discussion of advocacy opportunities and library engagement positioning

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeSoto Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to consider zoning changes, a site plan, and a subdivision request. The agenda includes a public hearing on a proposed zoning change and a site plan for a new subdivision, along with discussion of a possible future meeting date. The meeting is scheduled for February 28, 2023.

• Public hearing on a zoning change request
• Site plan review for a new subdivision
• Discussion of a possible future meeting date
• Consideration of a subdivision request

Citizens Police Advisory Committee

The Citizens Police Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with Tiffani Martin, and review the monthly crime status report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of January 23, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) by Tiffani Martin
• Monthly Crime Status Report

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission is hosting a roundtable session at the Regional CARE Team Office. No official business will be conducted; a quorum may or may not be present. The agenda is procedural only.

• Roundtable session at 525 Ray Ave., DeSoto, Texas
• Saturday, February 25, 2023, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
• No official business to be conducted

Other Public Meetings

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission is hosting a roundtable session on February 25, 2023, at the Regional CARE Team Office. A quorum may be present, but no official business will be conducted. The agenda is procedural, serving as a notice of a possible quorum for an informal discussion.

• DVAC Roundtable Session on February 25, 2023, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Location: Regional CARE Team Office, 525 Ray Ave., DeSoto, Texas
• No official business will be conducted

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The DeSoto Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider zoning-related items, including variance requests and a discussion of the city's fee schedule. The agenda includes public hearings for specific variance applications and a review of zoning regulations. The meeting is largely procedural, with decisions on individual property requests.

• Public hearings on variance requests for properties on specific streets
• Discussion of the city's fee schedule for zoning-related permits
• Review of zoning regulations and procedures
• Consideration of a variance for a property at 14BB (likely a street or lot number)

Board of Appeals

The DeSoto Board of Appeals is meeting to consider zoning variance requests, including a request for a fence height variance on a property near a golf course, and to discuss a proposed fee schedule for appeals. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a report from the Building Official.

• Public hearing on a fence height variance for a property at 1400 block of Golf Course Drive, requesting a 6-foot fence instead of the 4-foot maximum
• Discussion of a proposed fee schedule for appeals, with fees ranging from $50 to $400 depending on the type of appeal
• Consideration of minutes from the previous meeting
• Report from the Building Official

DeSoto Development Corporation

The DeSoto Development Corporation is holding a special called meeting to receive an update on the Comprehensive Plan from AECOM and to review results and feedback from public meetings and surveys on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update. This is a combined meeting with Planning & Zoning. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Comprehensive Plan Update No. 1 from AECOM
• Presentation on results and feedback from Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update Public Meetings & Surveys
• Combined meeting with Planning & Zoning Commission

Other Public Meetings

The DeSoto City Council is holding a community conversation to discuss the update of the City's Comprehensive Plan. No official business will be conducted, and a quorum may or may not be present. The meeting is rescheduled from January 30 to February 16, 2023.

• Community Conversation #2 on the Update of the City of DeSoto Comprehensive Plan
• Rescheduled from Monday, January 30, 2023 to Thursday, February 16, 2023
• Hosted by DeSoto Fire Rescue at 211 E. Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, TX 75115

Veterans Affairs Committee

The DeSoto Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to review minutes from January 9, 2023, and plan upcoming veterans events, including the Military Ball scheduled for October 7, 2023, and resuming a monthly Benefit Forum with an educational series by VA Whole Health. The agenda includes discussion items only, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Review minutes from January 9, 2023 meeting
• Planning for Military Ball on October 7, 2023
• Discuss sponsorships, catering, entertainment, and invitations for Military Ball
• Resuming monthly Benefit Forum with VA Whole Health educational series

DeSoto Development Corporation

The DeSoto Development Corporation board will meet to consider development incentives for two projects, review financial reports, and hear updates from city staff. The board may also enter executive session to discuss economic development incentives.

• Consider development incentives for Project Rose
• Consider development incentive for Project Rocker
• Finance Status Report as of January 2023
• Approve financial statements for September 2022 through January 2023
• Approve minutes from September 26, 2022, November 7, 2022, and January 12, 2023 meetings

Other Public Meetings

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission will meet on February 9, 2023, at 8am at the Police Department Training Room, with virtual attendance options. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and financial review, plus discussions on crime statistics, filling two open commissioner seats, billboard costs, shelter requirements, and planning for events like Teen Dating Violence and the 'In Their Shoes' collaboration.

• Review of January crime statistics
• Update on filling 2 open commissioner seats
• Discussion of billboard prices and effectiveness
• Planning for Teen Dating Violence event
• Discussion of attendance at Mayor's State of the City Address

Arts Commission Archives

The DeSoto Arts Commission will meet to review minutes from its November 2022 meeting, discuss the Artists Review Panel's recommendation for the FY2023 DeSoto Artists Lab cohort, and receive an update on public art sculpture projects. The meeting is a regular business session with no public hearings or votes on ordinances.

• Review of November 7, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Artists Review Panel recommendation for FY2023 DeSoto Artists Lab cohort
• Update on City's Public Art Sculpture Projects

Library Board

The DeSoto Public Library Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, address a vacant board position, and receive reports from the library director and city council liaison. The board will also discuss advocacy opportunities and library engagement positioning, with no formal action expected on these topics.

• Approval of December 1, 2022 meeting minutes
• Vacant board member position to be addressed
• Library Director's report and library statistics
• Discussion on advocacy opportunities and library engagement positioning
• Public forum for non-agenda items (3-minute limit)

Building & Standards Commission

The Building and Standards Commission ordered the demolition of a structure at 1112 W Beltline Rd within 30 days after it was determined to be unsuitable for occupation. The commission also appointed new leadership and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Appointed Deborah North as Chairperson and Hope Stevens as Co-Chairperson
• Approved minutes from August 14, 2014 meeting with modifications
• Ordered demolition of structure at 1112 W Beltline Rd within 30 days (Case BAS01-24)

Other Public Meetings

The City of DeSoto is hosting Community Conversation #2 to gather public input on the Comprehensive Plan draft vision and goals, as well as the Hampton Road Corridor Plan update. The meeting is informational; no official business will be conducted, though a quorum of the City Council may be present.

• Community Conversation #2 on Comprehensive Plan Vision & Goals
• Hampton Road Corridor Plan Update
• Public input opportunity on draft vision and goals
• Meeting at DeSoto City Hall, 211 E. Pleasant Run Road

Citizens Police Advisory Committee

The DeSoto Citizens Police Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss old and new business, including a presentation on the 2022 Citizen Survey findings related to the police department, training on customer service for people with disabilities, a monthly crime status report, and possible advisory training. The committee will also set the next meeting agenda, which includes starting a review of departmental policy against specific cases.

• Presentation and discussion of the 2022 Citizen Survey Finding Report as it pertains to the DeSoto Police Department
• Discussion of training on Customer Service for People with Disabilities
• Monthly Crime Status Report
• Discussion of possible CPAC advisory training
• Set next meeting agenda: start reviewing departmental policy against specific cases

Other Public Meetings

The DeSoto Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board is meeting to consider accepting the final TIRZ Project and Finance Plan for Reinvestment Zone No. One and recommending its approval by the City Council. The meeting is open to the public and may include a closed executive session for legal advice. The agenda contains only this one substantive item plus procedural call to order and adjournment.

• Consider acceptance of Reinvestment Zone No. One Final Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Project and Finance Plan
• Recommend approval of the plan by the City Council
• Meeting may convene into closed executive session for legal advice

Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission is meeting to review its budget, hear staff reports, and get updates on the shelter, teen dating violence planning, and upcoming parades. The agenda is mostly routine updates and planning items, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Budget review
• Holiday Parade candy distribution update
• DeSoto HS Parade update
• DVAC open seats and elections
• Billboard prices and shelter update

DeSoto Development Corporation

The DeSoto Development Corporation board will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes and financial statements, receive finance and city liaison updates, and consider changes to the Small Business Lease Assistance Program. The board will also enter executive session to discuss potential financial incentives for Project Rose and Project Ambrosia, with possible action after reconvening.

• Consider changes to Small Business Lease Assistance Program
• Discuss potential financial incentives for Project Rose
• Discuss potential financial incentives for Project Ambrosia
• Approve September 26, 2022 board minutes
• Approve September, October, November 2022 financial statements

Other Public Meetings

The DeSoto Domestic Violence Advisory Commission will hold a regular meeting on January 12, 2023, at 8am at the Police Department Training Room, with virtual attendance available. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, budget review, staff report, and updates on various programs and partnerships.

• Budget review
• Holiday Parade candy distribution update
• DeSoto HS Parade update
• DVAC open seats elections
• Teen dating violence planning partnership update

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeSoto Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on zoning-related items, including a zoning change request and plat applications. The agenda includes public hearings and possible approvals for development projects. Specific details are limited due to the sparse agenda text.

• Zoning change request for a property
• Plat applications for review
• Public hearings scheduled
• Possible approval of development-related items

Park Board

The Parks & Recreation Board is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda to approve prior meeting minutes, followed by departmental updates, new business, and upcoming agenda items. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of October 3, 2022 meeting minutes
• Departmental updates
• New business discussion
• Upcoming agenda items

Veterans Affairs Committee

The DeSoto Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to continue planning its 2024 activities, including the upcoming Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day event scheduled for March 28, 2024. The agenda also includes introducing new members and addressing new business. This is a routine planning meeting with no votes on ordinances or contracts.

• Planning for Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day event on March 28, 2024
• Introduction of new committee members
• Continue planning for 2024 Veterans Affairs Committee activities

Library Board

The DeSoto Public Library Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from August, receive reports from the library director and city council liaison, and discuss advocacy opportunities and library engagement positioning. No action items are listed for a vote; the meeting is largely informational and procedural.

• Approval of August 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• Library Director's Report
• Library Statistics report
• Discussion on Advocacy Opportunities
• Discussion on Library Engagement Positioning

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 address one vacancy and receive Open Meetings Act and Ethics Training information.

• Approval of December 1, 2022 meeting minutes
• One vacant position on the Library Advisory Board
• Library Director's report and library statistics
• Discussion on advocacy opportunities and library engagement positioning
• Public forum for non-agenda items (3-minute limit)

Other Public Meetings

The DeSoto City Council will hold a special meeting to consider a resolution recommending the termination of the DeSoto Texas Historical Foundation Board, approving a termination plan, and authorizing the execution of necessary documents. The meeting may include a closed executive session for legal advice. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Resolution to terminate DeSoto Texas Historical Foundation Board
• Approval of termination plan
• Authorization to execute necessary documents