Item 8C - MemoCITY OF
SOUTH LAKE
MEMORANDUM
January 28, 2025
To: Alison Ortowski, City Manager
From: Amy Shelley, City Secretary
Item 8C
Subject: Resolution No. 25-007, appointing a member to fill a vacancy on the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
Action
Requested:
Background
Information:
Approve Resolution No. 25-007, appointing a member to fill a vacancy
on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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. 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.
On January 15, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission member
Austin Reynolds filed as a candidate for the May 3, 2025, General
Election, thereby creating a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
The Charter outlines the following: Chapter VII. Elections Section B.
7.11 — Holding Other Office. "If any member of a board or
commission appointed by the Council shall become a candidate for
election to any public office of the City, he/she shall immediately upon
becoming a candidate forfeit his/her place as a member of such
board or commission. "
The members of the Planninq and Zoninq Commission include:
Member
Term
Daniel Kubiak
June 2026
Mike Forman
June 2026
VACANT
June 2026
Gina Phalen
June 2025
Michael Springer
June 2025
Stacy Driscoll
June 2025
Lora Gunter
June 2025
The following people have indicated an interest in serving on the
Planning and Zoning Commission:
• Adam Butcher
• David Cunningham
• Eric Lannen
• Chad Tschetter
Financial
Considerations: Non -applicable
Strategic Link: CSOC2: Enhancing the sense of community through the board
appointment process by creating opportunities for volunteer
involvement.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: Non -applicable
Legal Review: Non -applicable
Alternatives: Adopt resolution appointing members to fill the place or leave them
vacant to fill during a later appointment period.
Supporting
Documents: Resolution No. 25-007
Staff
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 25-007, appointing a member to fill a
vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Whereas, the City Council appoints members of the public to various boards,
commissions and committees to serve a two-year term, unless indicated
otherwise; and,
Whereas, each appointee shall be a citizen of Southlake and a registered voter;and,
Whereas, the membership and qualifications for each board, commission and
committee are identified by City Charter, ordinance, or resolution; and,
Whereas, the City Council desires to appoint a member to the following:
• Planning and Zoning Commission
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 does 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 on the Planning and Zoning
Commission for the stated terms and until their successors have been duly
appointed and qualified by Council.
NAME TERM
JUNE 2026
Section 3. This resolution is hereby effective upon passage and approval by the City
Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 4T" DAY OF FEBRUARY 2025.
ATTEST:
Amy Shelley, TRMC
City Secretary
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
Shawn McCaskill
Mayor