Item 8A - MemoCITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
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MEMORANDUM
January 30, 2023
Alison Ortowski, City Manager
Amy Shelley, City Secretary
Item 8A
Resolution No. 24-003, appointing a member and a Chair to fill a
vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Board.
Approve Resolution No. 24-003, appointing a member and a Chair to
fill a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Board.
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 in volunteering 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 January 17, 2024, the Parks and Recreation Board member and
Chair Frances Scharli filed as a candidate for the May 4, 2024,
Special Election, thereby creating a member and Chair vacancy on
the Parks and Recreation Board.
The Charter outlines the following: 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. "
The purpose of this request is to fill the vacancy and appoint a Chair
due to Frances Scharli's automatic resignation.
The members of the Parks and Recreation Board include:
Member
Place
Term
John Thomas
Place 1
June 2024
Kevin Klaas
Place 2
June 2025
VACANT
Place 3
June 2024
Battles
Place 4
June 2025
-Magdalena
Deanna Kienast
Place 5
June 2024
Chad Bedwell
Place 6
June 2025
Paul Venesky
Place 7, Vice
Chair
June 2024
Financial
Considerations: Non -applicable
Strategic Link: CSOC2: Enhancing the sense of community through the board
appointment process by creating opportunities for volunteer
involvement.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: Non -applicable
Legal Review: Non -applicable
Alternatives: Adopt resolution appointing members to fill the place and chair
vacancies or leave them vacant to fill during a later appointment period.
Supporting
Documents: Resolution No. 24-003
Staff
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 24-003, appointing a member and a Chair
to fill a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Board.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
APPOINTING A MEMBER AND A CHAIR TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION
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, the City Council desires to appoint a member and a Chair to the following:
• Parks and Recreation 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(s) are appointed to serve on the Parks and Recreation
Board for the stated terms and until their successors have been duly
appointed and qualified by Council.
NAME POSITION TERM
PLACE 3 JUNE 2024
Section 3. The City Council hereby appoints as Chair until June
2024.
Section 4. This resolution is hereby effective upon passage and approval by the City
Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 6T" DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024.
ATTEST:
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
John Huffman
Mayor
Amy Shelley, TRMC
City Secretary