Item 4C - MemoM E M O R A N D U M
February 14, 2023
To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From: Amy Shelley, City Secretary
Subject: Resolution No. 23-003, appointing a member to fill a vacancy on the
Library Board.
Action
Requested: Approve Resolution No. 23-003, appointing a member to fill a vacancy
on the Library Board.
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.
In January, board member Natan Ton filed as a candidate for the
May 6, 2023, School Board General Election, thereby creating a
vacancy as outline in the Southlake City Charter, Chapter VII.
Elections Section B. 7.11 – Holding Other Office. “If any member of
a board or commission appointed by the Council shall become a
candidate for election to any public office of the City, he/she shall
immediately upon becoming a candidate forfeit his/her place as a
member of such board or commission.”
In February, Mr. Natan Ton withdrew his candidacy for the school
board election and has expressed an interest in being considered for
the vacancy.
Item 4C
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. 23-003
Staff
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 23-003, appointing a member to fill a vacancy
on the Library Board.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE LIBRARY BOARD; 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 desires to appoint a member to the following:
• Library Board
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 citizen is 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.
NAME PLACE TERM EXPIRING
Place 6 October 2024
Section 3. This resolution is hereby effective upon passage and approval by the City
Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 21ST DAY OF FEBRUARY 2023.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
John Huffman
ATTEST: Mayor
Amy Shelley, TRMC
City Secretary