Item 8A - MemoM E M O R A N D U M
November 12, 2024
To: Alison Ortowski, City Manager
From: Amy Shelley, City Secretary
Subject: Resolution No. 24-040, casting votes for Tarrant Appraisal District
Board of Directors
Action
Requested:
Background
Information:
Approve a resolution to officially cast votes for Tarrant Appraisal
District (TAD) Board of Directors.
The Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) Board of Directors serves a
two–year term, beginning in January of even-numbered years. The
Board is elected by the taxing entities located within Tarrant
County. Each taxing entity is allotted a number of votes, which is
based on the City’s percentage of the total tax levy for Tarrant
County. The five nominees who get the highest number of votes
are elected to the Board of Directors.
On October 1, 2024, the City Council nominated Mr. Mike
Alfred and Mr. Gary Losada via Resolution No. 24-035, attached.
The following list of nominees were received by the appraisal
district:
1.Mr. Mike Alfred – resume attached
2.Mr. Alan Blaylock
3.Ms. Wendy Burgess
4.Mr. Fred Campos – bio attached
5.Ms. Mattie Peterson Compton
6.Mr. Eric Crile
7.Dr. Daryl Davis
8.Mrs. Phyllis Grissom
9.Mr. Lee Henderson
10.Mr. Scott Lindgren
11.Mr. Gary Losada - endorsement info from Chandler Crouch
12.Ms. Gloria Pena
13.Mr. Vince Puente
14.Ms. Sayeda Syed – resume attached
ITEM 8A
The City of Southlake has 32 votes that can be cast for one
nominee or distributed among the nominees. The number of votes
specified for each candidate must be stated in the resolution and
identified in the motion.
Financial
Considerations: Non-applicable
Strategic Link: CSOB2: Partner with organizations to establish and maintain
relationships.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: Non-applicable
Legal Review: Non-applicable
Alternatives: None
Supporting
Documents: Resolution No. 25-035
Letter and nominee listing from Tarrant Appraisal District
Mr. Alfred, Mr. Campos, Ms. Syed, and endorsement from Mr. Crouch
Resolution No. 24-040
Staff
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 24-040
RESOLUTION NO. 24-035
A RESOLUTION NOMINATING CANDIDATE(S) FOR THE TARRANT
APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Whereas, the City of Southlake contracts with the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) for
setting property valuations; and
Whereas, the City of Southlake is entitled to nominate one candidate for each of the
five positions on the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors; and
Whereas, the terms of the TAD 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 Tarrant
Appraisal District Board of Directors:
Mike Alfred
Gary Losada
Section 2. This resolution is hereby effective upon passage and approval by the City
Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS, THE 1ST DAY OF OCTOBER 2024.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
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Shawn McCaskill
Mayor
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Joe Don Bobbitt
Executive Director
Chief Appraiser
Tarrant Appraisal District
October 25,2024
Shawn McCaskill
Mayor
City of Southlake
1400 Main St., Suite 270
Southlake,Texas 76092
RE: Ballot for Appointments to Board of Directors beginning January 1,2025
Dear Mr.McCaskill:
Following up on my September 10, 2024, letter regarding nominating candidates for appointment
to Tarrant Appraisal District's Board of Directors,I prepared a ballot as required by the Texas Property Tax
Code. That letter listed the number of votes for each school district, city, and county entity that is entitled
to participate in the appointment process. The taxing units listed are not required to vote but,if they choose
to do so, they may determine their votes only by a resolution adopted by the governing body and they
must submit the resolution to me before December 15, 2024. Because the 15"'falls on a Sunday,statute
permits acceptance through midnight Monday, December 16`!'. The resolution and the completed ballot
if you wish to include it should be sent by email to jwooddell@tad.org or by mail to Joe Don Bobbitt,Chief
Appraiser, Tarrant Appraisal District, P. O. Box 185579, Fort Worth, Texas, 76181-0579_Enclosed is a
ballot. The nominee biographies, vote allocation, a sample resolution form and other information can be
accessed at Board Appointment Process - Tarrant Appraisal District(tad.org). The remaining steps in the
appointment process and schedule set out in the Property Tax Code may be summarized as follows:
Before December 15,2024 Governing bodies of taxing units determine their votes by resolution
and submit votes to Chief Appraiser (If greater than 5% of vote,
please see TX Prop. Tax Sect. 6.03 k-1)
Before December 31,2024 Chief Appraiser counts votes,determines which candidates received
the most votes, and submits results to taxing units
January 1,2025 New term begins
Lots drawn to determine two members with 1-year terms & three
First 2025 TAD BOD Meeting members with 3-year terms
If you have questions,please do not hesitate to call Julie Wooddell at 817.595.6006.
Sincerely,
Joe Don Bobbitt
Executive Director
Chief Appraiser
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From:Michael Alfred
To:Mayor McCaskill
Subject:Tarrant Appraisal District -- Board of Directors
Date:Friday, November 1, 2024 5:01:22 PM
Attachments:image001.png
Resume Michael S Alfred.docx
Dear Mayor McCaskill:
This is Mike Alfred. I am asking for your vote to the Board of Directors for the Tarrant
Appraisal District (“TAD”). I am running to represent the taxpayers and the political
subdivisions alike to ensure appraisals are fair, timely, and according to state and local laws. I
want to ensure we have systems and processes in place to be efficient and effective to
maximum the results for both property owners and the taxing entities.
I am a 5th generation Texan who has lived in Tarrant County since 2004, living first in Fort
Worth and Arlington for over 10 years, and then in Colleyville for the last 8 years. My wife,
Caety, and I have been married for 21 years and we have two children.
I am a recognized trial attorney specializing in large, complex business litigation. I have been
named a Texas Super Lawyer since 2020 (an honor only given to the top 5% of practicing
attorneys in Texas) and will bring a unique perspective that includes the ability to advocate,
problem solve and simplify complicated matters. Additionally, as a former candidate last term
for Place 2 on the Board of Trustees for the Grapevine Colleyville Independent School
District, I will bring the experience of running for elected office and an understanding about
how the TAD interacts with the Independent School Districts and other community partners in
Tarrant County.
I am a Tarrant County business owner after having started my own law firm last year with
offices in Colleyville and Austin. My family attends The Hills Church in Keller and Legacy
Church of Christ in North Richland Hills, Texas, and I coached youth baseball and football in
Colleyville from 2017 to 2023.
I am available, either in person or by phone, to answer any questions and get to know me
better.
Thanks very much,
Mike
Michael S. Alfred
VerisLaw, PLLC
4843 Colleyville Blvd., Suite 251-391
Colleyville, Texas 76034
malfred@verislaw.net
(817) 678-4121 (office)
(214) 402-7719 (mobile)
(512) 717-7230 (facsimile)
Michael S. Alfred Attorney
BACKGROUND: Lived in Tarrant County since 2003, residing in Fort Worth and Arlington for over 10 years, and then living in Colleyville since 2016. Born in Borger, Texas and is a Fifth Generation Texan. Scholarship baseball player at Blinn Junior College in Brenham, Texas from 1990-91. Graduated from University of Texas at Austin in 1995.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Graduated cum laude from Southern Methodist University School of Law in 2000. Law clerk from 2000-2001 for the Honorable John H. McBryde, United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division. From 2001 to 2004, was an associate attorney in Dallas of�ice for Thompson & Knight, LLP. From 2004 to 2019, was an associate and then partner for Hallett & Perrin, PC, specializing in large, complex business cases. In January 2023, started his own law �irm, VerisLaw, PLLC, which has of�ices in Colleyville and Austin, Texas. Texas Super Lawer Since 2020. In 2011, was a Texas Super Lawyers – Rising Star. Designated by Martindale-Hubbel as BV Distinguished and Peer Review Rated for having the highest ethical standards.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Attends both Legacy Church of Christ in North Richland Hills and The Hills Church in Keller, Texas. Actively involved with youth sports in Colleyville since 2017, having coached both little league baseball and youth football. Was a candidate in the May 2024 election for Place 2 on the Board of Trustees for the Grapevine Colleyville Independent School District.
malfred@verislaw.net 214.402.7719
From:Fred Campos
To:Fred Campos
Subject:Message 2: 10/28/2024 Fred Campos, TAD Candidate Q/A Answers w/CFRG
Date:Tuesday, October 29, 2024 11:19:51 AM
Importance:High
Good morning, City of Southlake!
Again it is time to think about the entities’ TAD Board ballot votes. I’m on the ballot. I got
asked this week some very interesting questions. Please review my answers in my
weekly video to you. It’s 7 mins but worth the time. Just in case you missed my bio or my
first video, I’ve included my website with links there.
https://vimeo.com/1023604772/b9142593e6?share=copy <=This week’s video on Q/A
from CFRG [I answer questions about 2 and 3 year property freeze.]
If you missed my bio and the first video you can find it along with my bio on my website
here…
https://fredcampos.com/fred-campos-for-tad-2024/
Listen, I appreciate what you do for our community, thank you for your service! I look
forward to serving you, and am committed to do so for 9-10 years.
Warmly,
Fred Campos for TAD
817.247.6003
fredman@fredcampos.com
Virus-free.www.avg.com
Fred Campos Jr.’s Bio
3832 Periwinkle Street www.FredCampos.com
Bedford, TX 76021 fcampos@DFWWebsiteDesigners.com
817.24.6003 fredman@fredcampos.com
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Candidate for Tarrant Appraisal District Board
Profile:
Fred Campos is a lifelong resident of the Fort Worth area. Raised in Grapevine, he eventually settled with
his family in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford (HEB) community. After graduating from Grapevine High School, he
pursued Computer Science at the University of North Texas. Early in his career, Fred developed a payment
processing software that was later acquired by Jack Henry & Associates. Over the next 13 years, he
implemented large-scale payment systems for city and county accounting departments’ integration.
Following the sale of his business, Fred turned his focus to supporting small businesses in the digital realm.
He now manages DFW Website Designers, based in Bedford, which services nearly 1,000 local clients. Fred
and his wife Karen, an educator, live in Bedford with their three children. Since 2015, Fred has served as
a trustee on the HEB ISD School Board, where he focuses on advancing technology and strengthening
school finances.
Professional Experience:
DFW Website Designers: Top Geek 2010—Current
• Chief sales evangelist and supporter of websites for nearly 1000 local small businesses.
• Speaker and presenter of social media small business marketing classes ranging from conferences,
training, seminars, webinars, and teleseminars.
Jack Henry & Associates Inc./AudioTel Corp./Remit Plus Software Inc.: 1996—2009
• Chief evangelist and payment integrator of remittance applications in more than 400+ cities,
counties, churches, and other accounting and billing systems. Product expert in payments &
remittance. Sales support for the entire organization.
Fred Campos Jr. Bio 2
Community Involvement:
• Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD Trustee Place 7
Publicly elected volunteer position serving 20 hours a week for the 28 schools that make up the
HEBISD public school district in the five cities of Arlington, Bedford, Colleyville, Euless & Hurst.
• Member of the HEB Chamber of Commerce
Serve and participate in a dozen or so community events ranging from Burgers for Books, Night
of Hope, Back to School Backpacks etc.
Education:
• Computer Science Major/Business Information Systems Minor
University of North Texas, Denton, TX 1991.
• Plateforms: PC, Windows, DOS, UNIX, OS2, Wordpress, Hubspot, Hootsuite, CRM, IBM, Adobe
• Languages: Pascal, C, C++, Assembler, Delphi, VB, PHP, HTML
From:sayeda syed
To:Mayor McCaskill; Council Member Williamson; councilmembertelley@cityofsouthlake.com; Council Member
Robbins; Council Member Scharli; Council Member Smith; Council Member Lepp
Cc:Alison Ortowski; Amy Shelley
Subject:Nomination for Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) Board of Directors
Date:Friday, September 27, 2024 7:18:37 PM
Attachments:SBS resume (TAD board appointment).doc
Good Evening Mayor & Council,
I am seeking the nomination for the Tarrant appraisal District (TAD) Board of Directors. Attached
document is my resume for nomination. If you have any questions, concerns, please don't hesitate to
contact me.
Thanks & Regards,
Sayeda Bilqees Syed
(817)913-0474
6705 Sapphire Circle North
Colleyville, TX, 76034
Sayeda Bilqees Syed
Colleyville TX Cell: (817) 913-0474
E-mail:
Experience:
•Tarrant County Appraisal Review Board (TARB), Member (January 2019 – March 2021). Served as a full
board member, conduct protest hearing between Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) and property owners
including residential, commercial and business personal property and Mineral accounts.
•Flood Control Engineer, Trinity Watershed Management, City of Dallas.
•Executive Engineer, Progressive Manufacturing Department, Hino Motors Limited, Pakistan.
•Program Engineer, Army vehicle project for United Nations.
•Lecturer, Visiting Faculty Member, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Department, N.E.D. UET.
Education:
•ME, Mechanical Engineering (Specialization in Manufacturing Engineering); (2005) N.E.D. University of
Engineering & Technology.
•BE, Mechanical Engineering (2002) N.E.D. University of Engineering & Technology.
Residence:
•Colleyville, TX 2013 ~ Present
•Fort Worth, TX 2009 ~ 2013
•Bedford, TX 2007 ~ 2009
Professional Association:
•Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), West Texas Division, since 2012.
•Member, Society of American Engineers (SAE) International, Since 2012.
Colleyville Community Volunteer Experience:
•Planning & Zoning Commission / Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (Sept 2019 ~ Present).
•Metroport Teen Court Advisory Board (Nov 2017 ~ Present).
•Architectural Review Commission (Feb 2018 ~ Nov 2020, Commission dissolved by Colleyville City
Council)
•Zoning Board of Adjustment / Sign Board of Appeals (Oct 2018 ~ Oct 2019).
Personal Information:
Born in Pakistan, migrated to United States in 2007 and proudly became US Citizen in 2011. My husband of 18 years,
New York native Dr. Adnan Syed, who is a Clinical Pharmacist, he moved to Texas in 2005. Our two children, 11
years old Son Senan Syed and 9 years old daughter Safa Syed are enrolled in Grapevine Colleyville ISD.
Dear Amy,
As you consider candidates for the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) Board of Directors, I’d like to recommend
Gary Losada for your consideration.
Virtually every improvement of governance in recent years increasing TAD transparency and fairness is due
in part or whole because of Gary.
Here is a letter Gary wrote where he details his vision, goals, and accomplishments for your review.
To further explain why I endorse Gary, I’ve included a brief video message below. I hope you’ll take a
moment to read the letter, watch the video, and consider casting your vote for Gary Losada for the TAD
board of directors.
https://youtu.be/MSkcimkdTFw
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best regards,
Chandler Crouch
Chandler Crouch
Broker
chandler@chandlercrouch.net
www.chandlercrouch.com
9500 Ray White Rd, 2nd
Floor Fort Worth, TX 76244
From:Chandler Crouch
To:Amy Shelley
Subject:[BULK] Important Vote for TAD Board of Directors & Who I Endorse
Date:Friday, November 8, 2024 8:26:49 PM
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-040
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, CASTING 32 VOTES FOR A CANDIDATE FOR
APPOINTMENT TO THE TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF
DIRECTORS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Whereas, every two years the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) requests that each
taxing entity submit names for possible appointment to the Appraisal
District Board of Directors; and,
Whereas, upon receipt of nominees, a listing is compiled and provided to each entity
to cast their votes; and,
Whereas, each taxing entity has a specified votes based on tax levies; and,
Whereas, the City of Southlake, as a taxing entity of the Tarrant Appraisal District,
has a total of 32 votes to cast for this year’s nominees.
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 City Council desires to cast 32 votes, as indicated, on the attached
official ballot of the Tarrant Appraisal District.
Section 3. The City Secretary is directed to send a copy of this Resolution to the
Tarrant Appraisal District.
Section 4. This resolution is hereby effective upon passage and approval by the City
Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 19TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2024.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
___________________________
Shawn McCaskill
Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Amy Shelley, TRMC
City Secretary