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CITY COUNCIL SUMMER WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES, JUNE 22, 2023
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CITY COUNCIL SUMMER WORKSHOP MINUTES JUNE 22, 2023
LOCATION: The Marq – Legends Hall
285 Shady Oaks Drive
Southlake, Texas 76092
CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor John Huffman, Mayor Pro Tem Shawn McCaskill,
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Talley and Councilmembers Randy Robbins, Ronell
Smith, Amy Torres-Lepp, and Randy Williamson.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Shana Yelverton, Assistant City Manager Alison
Ortowski, Assistant to the City Manager Major Youngblood, Management Assistant
Bora Sulollari, Director of Economic Development & Tourism Daniel Cortez, Deputy
Director of Communications Pilar Schank, Senior Director of Human Resources Stacey
Black, Deputy Director of Library Services Cynthia Pfledderer, Operations Manager
Special Projects Robert Briggs, Operations Manager Customer Relations Melody
Anderson, Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal Kelly Clements, Police Chief James Brandon,
Director of Community Services Chris Tribble, Deputy Director of Community Services
David Miller, Director of Public Works Rob Cohen, Deputy Director of Public Works
Administration Lauren LaNeave, Director of Planning and Development Services Dennis
Killough, Deputy Director of Planning and Development Services Jenny Crosby, and
City Secretary Amy Shelley.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor John Huffman called the workshop to order at 5:04 p.m.
2A. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Huffman announced the City Council would go into Executive Session pursuant
to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071
consultation with city attorney and Section 551.072 deliberation regarding real property.
City Council adjourned for Executive Session at 5:12 p.m.
2B. RECONVENE
Mayor Huffman reconvened the meeting at 6:23 p.m.
3. DISCUSSION: INFRASTRUCTURE
3A. WATER & WASTEWATER
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Director of Public Works Rob Cohen provided an overview of the Water and
Wastewater System Infrastructure. The presentation included an overview of the
system, health of the system, and planning for the future.
3B. STORMWATER
Deputy Director of Public Works Administration Lauren LaNeave provided an overview
of the Stormwater Management Program. The presentation included the program
overview, common concerns, regulatory constraints, and planning for the future.
3C. PARKS & RECREATION
Director of Community Services Chris Tribble provided an overview of the Parks &
Recreation Infrastructure. The presentation included an update to the Master Plan
implementation, status of projects, and the next steps.
3D. TECHNOLOGY
Chief Financial Officer Sharen Jackson provided an overview of the Technology Master
Plan. The presentation included an update on the goals of the plan, strategic alignment,
desired outcomes, and schedule.
4. DISCUSSION: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
4A. FINANCIAL MODELING
Chief Financial Officer Sharen Jackson provided an overview of Financial Management
including the infrastructure of the financial plan.
4B. MULTI-YEAR FUNDING
Chief Financial Officer Sharen Jackson provided an overview of Financial Management
including the sustainability of the Financial Masterplan update.
5. DISCUSSION: FOCUS AREAS
The purpose of this section was to provide time for Council to discuss key policy issues
in each of the focus area categories. There were no further questions or discussion from
Council relative to items 4A-4F.
A. SAFETY & SECURITY
B. INFRASTRUCTURE
C. MOBILITY
D. QUALITY DEVELOPMENT
E. PARTNERSHIPS & VOLUNTEERISM
F. HIGH PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
6. ADJOURNMENT
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Mayor Huffman thanked the staff for their hard work and dedication to the City and
adjourned the workshop at 8:21pm.
*An audio recording of this meeting will be permanently retained in the City Secretary’s
Office.
MINUTES APPROVED ON THIS, THE 1ST DAY OF AUGUST 2023.
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John Huffman
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Amy Shelley, TRMC
City Secretary