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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