Item 4G - Staff ReportM E M O R A N D U M
September 24, 2024
To: Alison Ortowski, City Manager
From: Amy Shelley, City Secretary
Subject: Resolution No. 24-039, appointing a member to the Southlake Arts
Council.
Action
Requested: Approve Resolution No. 24-039, appointing a member to the Southlake
Arts Council.
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. Appointed members shall be
citizens of Southlake and registered voters. 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.
During the October 1, 2024, City Council meeting, the City Council made
appointments to the Southlake Arts Council however, left the Alternate 1
position inadvertently vacant. In preparation for those appointments, the
City Council received an application for consideration from the current
Alternate 1 position, Mr. Milan Georgia.
Financial
Considerations: Not applicable
Strategic Link: C2: Enhancing the sense of community through the board appointment
process by creating opportunities for volunteer involvement
Citizen Input/
Board Review: Not applicable
Legal Review: Not applicable
Alternatives: None
Supporting
Documents: Mr. Milan Georgia application
Resolution No. 24-039
Staff
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 24-039, appointing a member to the Southlake
Arts Council.
Item 4G
Name: Georgia, Milan
Address: 2404 Taylor St, Southlake, TX, 76092
Email:
Board Name: Southlake Arts Council
If you are applying to multiple vacancies, please indicate your top three (3)
preferences for membership.
Preference 1::
Southlake Arts Council
Preference 2::
Parks and Recreation Board
Preference 3::
Senior Advisory Commission
Primary Phone Number:
817-239-1047
Occupation:
Retired, Veteran U.S. Army
Employer:
N/A
Are you a resident of Southlake?:
Yes
Length of Residency:
29 years
Are you 18 years or older?:
Yes
Are you an existing board member desiring to remain on the same board?:
Yes
Have you served on a City Board within the Last 5 years?:
Yes
Have you served on a City Board 5+years ago?:
Yes
Have you attended and/or watched a board/commission or City Council meeting(s)
in recent years?:
Yes
Have you ever participated in any of the following? Please check all that apply:
Southlake Chamber of Commerce;Southlake Citizens Academy
Confirm your level of education. Please check all that apply:
Undergraduate
Degree and Fileds of Study:
Associates Degree in Business Mid Management
What is your occupational experience?:
Sales and Marketing
Areas of Interest:
Veterans Focus Group in Southlake
Specify membership and/or volunteerism with all boards, commissions,
corporations, non-profit or other entities that you have held:
Rotary International Metroport Rotary Club President 2016-2017, speaker at Veterans
clubs and schools, VNHPA lifetime member, Trophy Club Veterans and Memorial Day
speaker, Frontiers of Flight Museum member and speaker
Are you involved in any community activities?:
Yes
What else would you like to tell us about yourself?:
I would like to move from the Alternate position to a Place number.
Do you, your spouse or your employer have any financial interest, directly or
indirectly, in matters that might come before the City Council or Board and
Commission to which you seek appointment?:
No
Board and Commission members are representatives of the City of Southlake. Is
there anything in your past that would be harmful or embarrassing to the City of
Souhlake?:
No
By submitting this form, you certify that all information on this form is complete
and represented accurately. All information provided is considered public
pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act. :
Yes
Time of Submission: 08/22/24 12:24:40 PM
RESOLUTION NO. 24-039
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, APPOINTING A MEMBER THE SOUTHLAKE
ARTS COUNCIL, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Whereas, the City Council appoints members of the public to boards, commissions
and committees to serve a two-year term, biannually, unless indicated
otherwise; and
Whereas, each appointee shall be a citizen of Southlake and be a registered voter;
and
Whereas, the membership and qualifications for each board, commission and
committee are identified by City Charter, ordinance, or resolution.
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 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 member for the stated term and until their successor has been
duly appointed and qualified by Council.
Name Place Term Expiring
__________ Alternate 1 October 2026
Section 3. This resolution is hereby effective upon passage and approval by the City
Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS, THE 15TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2024.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
____________________________
Shawn McCaskill
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Amy Shelley, TRMC
City Secretary