2000-03-16 (2)City of Southlake, Texas
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
SPIN Standing Committee
Thursday, March 16, 2000
Meeting Minutes
SPIN Representatives present: Al Morin, Chair (#10), Kim O'Brien (#1), Martin Schelling (#2), Jan
Francis (0), Darrell Faglie (#7), Cameron McCartha (#12), Michael Conrads (#14), Bob Walker
(#16), Lynda Warner (#9W), Bill Kyle for Bill Stone (#13), David Baltimore (Seniors)
Representatives absent: Mary McMahon (0), Tim Miller (#6), Patti Minder (#8), Edith Hutchenson
(#9E), Roger Hutton (#11), Bill Stone (#13), Bob Walker (#16)
Guests Present: Cara White, Park Board Liaison
Staff Present: Shelli Siemer, Assistant to the City Manager
Agenda Item No. 1, Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Al Morin at 6:40 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 2, Administrative Comments
Chairperson Morin congratulated the group on their attendance of 83 % . Al thanked Mike Conrads for
his work on the SPIN retreat and give him the corrected version of his plaque. He reminded the group
of the upcoming meeting on March 23`d to fill the SPIN #15 vacancy. He also reminded the committee
of the representatives scheduled to give the SPIN report at the City Council meetings.
March 21- Cameron McCartha
April 4-
Al Morin
April 18-
Mike Conrads
May 2-
SPIN #I5
Agenda Item No 3, Approval of the January 13, 2000 minutes
David Baltimore made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 13, 2000 minutes. The motion
was seconded by Martin Schelling and approved unanimously.
Agenda Item No 4, Consideration of Format for Candidates Forum
David Baltimore presented the format of the forum to the committee. At the forum there will be a
moderator, who will run the meeting, and the format will begin with opening remarks by City Council
candidates. Only the contested races will respond to questions, but each candidate will have an
opportunity to make opening and closing comments. Each person in the audience will be limited to one
question until everyone has been given an opportunity to ask a question. David Baltimore stressed the
need for SPIN representative to be there in order to help handout materials and direct traffic.
SPIN Minutes
January 13, 2000
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Kim O'Brien said the challenge will be to maintain order. David Baltimore stated that the Chamber of
Commerce decided not to have a forum but they will publicize SPIN's forum.
Motion was made to approve the format for the Candidate's Forum by Martin Schelling and was
seconded by Darrell Faglie. The motion was approved unanimously.
Agenda Item No 5, Committee Reports- Retreat, Candidate's Forum, Portal
Portals: David Baltimore reported that there had been no activity on the portal committee.
Agenda Item No 6, Discussion of SPIN booth at Town Square Celebration
Kim O'Brien said that they were set for the celebration and that it will be good exposure for the SPIN
organization. She reviewed the schedule for the SPIN representatives.
Agenda Item No 7, Discussion of Report from Ron Harper on Water Conservation Issues
Ron Harper was not able to be at the meeting, but will attend the next meeting.
Agenda Item No 8, Discussion of Kite Festival
Tim Miller was not there to report but will chair the event. The date has been moved to September
24''.
Agenda Item No 9, Consideration: SPIN Officer election
,,, SPIN held the annual election of officers. Each SPIN representative in attendance turned in a ballot
selected the 2000 SPIN officers. Results were presented from the election.
• Chair- Mike Conrads
• Vice -Chair- Cameron McCartha
Secretary- Kim O'Brien
Agenda Item No. 10, Open Forum
No discussion
There being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn by Mike Conrads and seconded by
David Baltimore. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
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Cameron Mc artha, Secretary Al Morin, Chairperson
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