Item 8A - Staff Report
M E M O R A N D U M
October 8, 2024
To: Alison Ortowski, City Manager
From: Amy Shelley, City Secretary
Subject: Resolution No. 24-038, nominating candidate(s) to the Denton
Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.
Action
Requested: Approve Resolution No. 24-038, nominating candidate(s) to the
Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.
Background
Information: The Denton Central Appraisal District (DCAD) is seeking
nominations for candidates to serve on the board of Directors. The
terms of service for the members of the current Board of Directors
will expire on December 31, 2024. Each voting unit may nominate
one candidate for each of the five positions to be filled but are not
required to make any nomination or may nominate any number up
to five.
The current DCAD Board of Directors up for reappointment are:
• Ann Pomykal
• Alex Buck
• Charles Stafford
• Roy Attwood – not seeking reappointment
• David Terre – not seeking reappointment
In order to be eligible to serve as directors, the nominees must
have resided in Denton County for at least two years prior to
January 1, 2025. They may serve on the governing body of a taxing
unit in the County and still be eligible to serve as a Directors.
However, an employee of a taxing unit is prohibited from serving as
a Director unless that employee is also an elected official of the
governing body. A Director may not be related to a person who is in
the business of appraising property for property tax purposed or
represents property owners for compensation in proceedings in the
appraisal district or appraised property for use in a proceeding in
the appraisal district or who is employed by the appraisal district. A
person is ineligible to serve as a director if the individual or a
business in which the individual has a substantial interest, enters
into a contract with the appraisal district or enters into a contract
with a taxing unit in the district, if that contact relates to the
performance of an activity governed by Title I of the Texas Property
Tax Code (for example, appraising property for tax purposed or
determining eligibility for exemptions). A substantial interest exists
where the individual and spouse have a combined ownership of at
least 10% of the voting stock or shares of a business, or either of
them is a partner, limited partner or an office.
Item 8A
Based on the 2024 adjusted tax levy, Southlake will have (1) vote
to cast for the election, which will take place by December 15,
2024. As of the date of this memo, Southlake has received one
nomination for consideration from Mr. Ray Martin,
This is the nomination portion of the process, and the written
resolution associated with this phase, should only include the
nomination(s) of candidate(s). Nominations must be submitted to
the Chief Appraiser by October 15, 2024.
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: DCAD Letter Dated August 14, 2024
Nomination Consideration from Mr. Ray Martin
Resolution No. 24-038
Staff
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 24-038, nominating candidate(s) to the
Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.
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Ray Martin
2621 Sir Alexander Lane
Lewisville, TX 75056
(469) 387-7528
Objective
Experienced real estate and information technology professional and dedicated
community servant seeking a position on the Denton County Central Appraisal District
(DCAD) Board of Directors through which to be an advocate for the DCAD entities
ensuring that the DCAD meets its current and future mission and obligations to its
associated entities while staying true to its values of honesty, integrity, fairness, efficiency,
professionalism, and transparency.
Residential & Commercial Real Estate Experience
With over 10 years of experience as a Real Estate Advisor | REALTOR® in North Texas,
I help clients achieve their real estate goals by representing them through complex
residential real estate transactions, especially those involving divorce, loss of loved ones,
downsizing, major renovations, and first-time home purchases. For three years I also
provided commercial real estate services for locally headquartered corporate clients. This
experience gives me an appreciation for, and understanding of, the complexities of the
residential and commercial real estate markets in North Texas and the challenges and
opportunities they represent to, ISD and city leadership, and our citizens.
Information Technology Experience
Before choosing real estate as a career, I had a 35-year successful track record in
Information Technology in individual contributor through senior management roles
around process management, software asset management, and change management.
These career and life experiences allowed me to develop a strong analytical mindset, and
problem-solving and process improvement skillsets which would be invaluable to me as
a DCAD Board Member.
Community & Public Service Experience
For the last two years I have served on the Killian Middle School PTA Board and managed
the Killian Middle School PTA website.
As President and Director of the Castle Hills Water District 1D Board of Directors for six
years in a volunteer capacity, I worked closely with local leaders and the community to
help maintain the high quality of district services, to ensure the proper checks and
balances between the government and citizens, and to focus on quality of life for and
safety of our citizens, while at the same time ensuring that district costs were controlled,
and that the Castle Hills community cost of living and taxes were reasonable and in-line
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with neighboring communities. A major part of this role was helping guide residents
through the annexation into the City of Lewisville.
In parallel, I served on the Castle Hills Annexation Advisory Committee, advising the
residents on annexation related activities and plans, and advising the city on resident
concerns during the annexation process.
I served on the LISD Advisory Board for two years, where I contributed my time and
talents to help shape the district’s educational goals and instructional programs.
I served as President and Director of the voluntary 500-home Chase Oaks Homeowners
Association in Plano for five years.
Youth Enrichment Experience
As Commissioner and Director of the Texas High School Lacrosse League for ten years, I
led a statewide organization of 169 non-UIL high school lacrosse teams with over 4,500
student-athletes, managing growth, eligibility, competition, and sportsmanship.
I served on the Dallas Rattlers Professional Lacrosse Team’s Youth Advisory Board for
two years encouraging the expansion of youth sports in North Texas.
North Texas Life Experience
As a 23-year resident and taxpayer in North Texas (Collin and Denton Counties), and as
managing conservator for my 12-year-old granddaughter who attends LISD schools, I
have gained an appreciation for the opportunities afforded by public schools in North
Texas and the challenges facing ISD administration, faculty, and students and their
families, and our cities and their leadership, in our ever evolving, dynamic North Texas
communities.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-038
A RESOLUTION NOMINATING CANDIDATE(S) FOR THE DENTON
CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Whereas, the City of Southlake contracts with the Denton Central Appraisal District
(DCAD) for setting property valuations; and
Whereas, the City of Southlake is entitled to nominate one candidate for each of the
five positions on the DCAD Board of Directors; and
Whereas, the terms of the DCAD Board of Directors expire December 31, 2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. THAT the City of Southlake nominates the following to serve on the Denton
Central Appraisal District Board of Directors:
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Section 2. 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
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Shawn McCaskill
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Amy Shelley, TRMC
City Secretary