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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. 1 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 2 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: ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ 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 ____________________________ Shawn McCaskill Mayor ATTEST: __________________________ Amy Shelley, TRMC City Secretary