DeSoto City Council Approves Updated Employment Agreement for City Manager

The DeSoto City Council meeting on August 19, 2025, focused on key personnel matters and community announcements. The session began with a roll call, confirming the presence of all council members.

The council convened into executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, and evaluation of the city manager and city secretary. Upon returning to the regular session, a motion was made to approve an amended employment agreement for the city manager. This amendment addresses changes in severance law effective September 1, 2025, and allows for a cost of living adjustment for the city manager, aligning it with adjustments for other city employees. The motion passed with a vote of 6-1.

Following this, the council moved on to community interest items. Council member Hughes highlighted upcoming events, including the "Diamonds Are Forever" prom night at the DeSoto Civic Center and a theatrical play at the DeSoto Corner Theater. She also announced the kickoff for National Hispanic Heritage Month, featuring music and food in Duncanville.

Council member Parker reminded residents of an upcoming meeting regarding brush and bulk trash collection, scheduled for Saturday at the library.

The meeting concluded with a segment for citizen appearances, where residents were invited to address the council on various topics. Due to the number of speakers, the time limit for comments was adjusted from three minutes to two minutes to ensure an efficient flow of the meeting.

Overall, the meeting underscored the council's commitment to community engagement and responsiveness to local governance issues.