The DeSoto City Council meeting, held on August 5, 2025, began with Mayor Rachel Proctor welcoming attendees and confirming the absence of comment cards. The council then moved into an executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the appointment, employment, and evaluation of the city manager and city secretary. Additionally, they deliberated on real estate matters concerning the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property within the city limits.

The executive session commenced at 4:31 PM and concluded at 5:51 PM, with no actions taken as a result of the discussions. Following the executive session, a roll call was conducted by Assistant City Secretary Miss Runnels, confirming the presence of all council members.

The meeting proceeded with an invocation led by Minister Earl G. Jones from the DeSoto Seventh Day Adventist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, which was led by Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Chisholm.

Overall, the meeting focused on important administrative matters, with no immediate actions resulting from the executive discussions. Further details on future agendas or follow-up actions were not provided during this session.