Item 8A M E M O R A N D U M
July 26, 2022
To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From: Amy Shelley, City Secretary
Subject: Resolution No. 22-019, appointing a member to fill the vacancy for
the Alternate 4 position on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Action
Requested: Approve Resolution No. 22-019, appointing a member to fill the vacancy
for the Alternate 4 position on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Background
Information: Each year, the City Council appoints members of the public to various
boards, commissions and committees. Each member is appointed for
a two-year term, unless indicated otherwise. Members of the public
indicate their interest to volunteer by submitting a completed application
to the City Secretary’s Office. Applications are available on the City’s
website and from the City Secretary’s Office.
On May 15, 2012, Council discussed the current appointment process
for boards, commissions and committees. At this meeting, Council
directed staff to implement bi-annual appointments to ease the process
for Council, staff and applicants. At the direction of Council, staff
prepared a schedule which allows Council the opportunity to review
applications and appoint members in the months of June and October.
On June 2, 2020, Council approved Ordinance No. 1228 amending
member terms and providing Council the authority to appoint chairs.
On May 17, 2022, Council received a binder that included applications
filed with the City Secretary’s Office for this board.
On June 21, 2022, Council appointed the following members to the
Zoning Board of Adjustment, however, Frank Powers, Alternate No. 4,
declined the appointment due to not being able to attend frequent
meetings. For reference, included in this memo, is Resolution No. 22-
018 which outlines all appointments made in June.
Item 8A
Zoning Board of Adjustment
NAME PLACE TERM EXPIRING
David Treichler Place 2 June 2024
Heather King Place 4 June 2024
Clinton Snead Alternate No. 1 June 2023
Frank Bernardo Alternate No. 2 June 2024
Kristan Garcia Alternate No. 3 June 2023
Frank Powers Alternate No. 4 June 2024
Financial
Considerations: Non-applicable
Strategic Link: C5: Promote opportunities for partnerships and volunteer involvement
Citizen Input/
Board Review: Non-applicable
Legal Review: Non-applicable
Alternatives: None
Supporting
Documents: Resolution No. 22-019
Applications for the Zoning Board of Adjustment
Resolution No. 22-018
Staff
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 22-019, appointing a member to fill the
vacancy for the Alternate 4 position on the Zoning Board of
Adjustment.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-019
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
APPOINTING AN ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE ZONING BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Whereas, the City Council appoints members of the public to various boards,
commissions and committees to serve a two-year term, unless indicated
otherwise; and,
Whereas, each appointee shall be a citizen of Southlake and a registered voter; and,
Whereas, the membership and qualifications for each board, commission and
committee are identified by City Charter, ordinance, or resolution; and,
Whereas, Council will begin bi-annual appointments for Council-appointed boards;
and,
Whereas, Council desires to appoint members to various positions on the following
boards; and,
• Zoning Board of Adjustment
Whereas, the Southlake Parks Development Corporation shall elect a Chair and Vice
Chair from its membership; and, therefore the City Council will not be
appointing those positions; and,
Whereas, the Southlake Charter Section 11.03 states the Planning and Zoning
Commission shall annually elect a Chairman from its membership; and,
therefore the City Council will not be appointing a Chairman to the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. All the findings in the preamble are found to be true and correct and the City
Council does hereby incorporate said findings into the body of this
resolution as if copied in its entirety.
Section 2. The following citizens are appointed to serve as board, commission or
committee members for the stated terms and until their successors have
been duly appointed and qualified by Council.
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
NAME PLACE TERM EXPIRING
Alternate No. 4 June 2024
Section 3. This resolution is hereby effective upon passage and approval by the City
Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 2ND DAY OF AUGUST 2022.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
John Huffman
ATTEST: Mayor
Amy Shelley, TRMC
City Secretary