2025-09-25 ACPD PacketCity of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
M E M O R A N D U M
September 23, 2025
TO: Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities
FROM: Stacey Black, Assistant City Manager
David Miller, Director of Community Services
SUBJECT: Agenda Notes for September 29, 2025, Meeting of the Advisory
Commission on Persons with Disabilities
The Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities will hold its next meeting on
Monday, September 29, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Legends Hall Board Room at The
Marq Southlake (285 Shady Oaks Drive). A light dinner will be available beginning at
6:00 p.m.
If you are unable to attend, please notify staff in advance by contacting David Miller at
djmiller@ci.southlake.tx.us or (817) 748-8018.
We look forward to welcoming you and appreciate your service to the City. If you have
any questions regarding the agenda or materials, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The agenda notes below are intended to support your preparation for this meeting.
REGULAR AGENDA
1.Agenda Item No. 1: Call to Order
2.Agenda Item No. 2: Public Forum
Public Forum
Public Forum is the public's opportunity to address the Commission about non-
agenda items. During the Public Forum, Commission members will not discuss,
consider, or take action on any item presented.
3.Agenda Item No. 3: Consent
A.Approve the minutes of the August 25, 2025, Advisory Commission on
Persons with Disabilities Meeting
Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities
Meeting Date – September 29, 2025, at 6:30 pm
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Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
The purpose of this item is for the members of the Advisory Commission on
Persons with Disabilities to approve the minutes of the August 25, 2025,
Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities Meeting.
4.Discussion
A.Review of Current Programs and Funding
The purpose of this item is to provide ACPD members with an overview of
City funding related to programs and services that support persons with
disabilities. The presentation will outline how budget funding is allocated in
connection with boards and commissions, review current programming,
including adaptive recreation programs, highlight the City’s annual ADA
investments, and examine other support, such as the Call-A-Ride Southlake
(CARS) program and Miracle League. This discussion will also connect how
policy guidance from boards and commissions can influence the
development of future programs and investment priorities.
There is no packet item associated with this discussion.
B.Discuss Fiscal Year 2026 Draft Strategic Priorities
The purpose of this item is to review and discuss draft strategic priorities for
the Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities for FY 2026. The goal
is to ensure a shared understanding of the Commission’s priorities for the
upcoming year. Following the discussion, staff will survey members to rank
their top priorities, which will guide the development of the FY 2026 work
plan and meeting agendas.
There is no packet item associated with this discussion.
C.Review Draft Logo Concepts
The purpose of this item is for ACPD members to review draft brand
standards and logo concepts developed for the Commission. Members will
be asked to provide feedback and direction to staff to guide the creation of
a final logo that will represent the ACPD moving forward.
There is no packet item associated with this discussion.
5.Agenda Item 5. Adjournment
Staff Contact Information:
Stacey Black, Assistant City Manager (817) 748-8063
Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities
Meeting Date – September 29, 2025, at 6:30 pm
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City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
David Miller, Director of Community Services (817) 748-8018
Milenka Lopez, Community Services Business Manager (817) 748-8963
Bora Sulollari, Assistant to the City Manager (817) 748-8645
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MEETING
Monday, September 29, 2025
6:30 P.M.
LOCATION: City of Southlake, The Marq
Legends Hall Board Room
285 Shady Oaks Dr.
Southlake, Texas 76092
TIME: 6:30 P.M.
REGULAR AGENDA:
1.Call to Order.
2.Public Forum.
(This is the Public’s opportunity to address the Advisory Commission on Persons with
Disabilities regarding non-agenda items. During this proceeding, the Advisory
Commission on Persons with Disabilities will not discuss, consider, or act on any item
presented. We respectfully ask that anyone stepping forward to speak during the Public
Forum please limit remarks to three minutes.)
3.Consent:
A.Approve the minutes of the August 25, 2025, Advisory Commission on Persons with
Disabilities meeting
4.Discussion:
A.Review of Current Programs and Funding
B.Discuss Fiscal Year 2026 Draft Strategic Priorities
C.Review Draft Logo Concepts
5.Adjournment.
A quorum of the City Council, Board, Commission, or Committee
may or may not be present at this meeting.
CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on the official bulletin boards at Town Hall,
1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, by 5:30 p.m. pursuant
to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities
September 29, 2025
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City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Amy Shelley, TRMC
City Secretary
If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special accommodation, please
advise the City Secretary 48 hours in advance at (817) 748-8016. Reasonable accommodation will be
made to assist you.
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MEETING MINUTES:
AUGUST 25, 2025
LOCATION: The Marq Southlake
Legends Hall – Executive Board Room
285 Shady Oaks Blvd.
Southlake, Texas 76092
TIME: 5:30 P.M.
ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chair Laura McCaskill and Board Members Holly Birnbach, Mark Flores, Jay Waheed,
Ryan Jacobson, David Cunningham, Ann Marie Walker
ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MEMBERS ABSENT:
Alternate Orlando Borges
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Stacey Black, Director of Community
Services David Miller, Assistant to the City Manager Bora Sulollari, Corporate
Communications Manager Jamie Cooper, and Corporate Videographer Josh Meister
REGULAR SESSION
1.CALL TO ORDER
Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities Chair Laura McCaskill called
the meeting to order at 5:32 P.M.
2.PUBLIC FORUM
Chair McCaskill opened the Public Forum at 5:32 P.M.
Marissa Mahon, 2949 River Crest Street, Grapevine, TX 76051, expressed
gratitude to the Commission for its service.
Chair McCaskill closed Public Forum at 5:34 P.M.
3.DISCUSSION
3A. WELCOMES AND INTRODUCTIONS
Chair McCaskill presented item 3A, and the Commission members introduced
themselves and shared why they applied for the commission.
Direction to Staff: NA
Item 3A- Minutes
Minutes of the August 25, 2025
Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities Meeting
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City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
3B. OVERVIEW OF ORDINANCE 1228D: PURPOSE, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY MISSION AND GOALS
Chair McCaskill introduced assistant City Manager, Stacey Black, who presented
Item 3B and was available to answer questions.
Direction to Staff: NA
3C. COMMISSION CALENDAR AND MEETING LOGISTICS
Chair McCaskill introduced Director of Community Services, David Miller who
presented Item 3C.
Direction to Staff: The Board discussed setting the regular meeting time at 6:30
p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month and agreed to hold meetings at The
Marq Southlake.
4.CONSIDER
4A. APPROVAL OF THE BYLAWS FOR THE ADVISORY COMMISSION ON
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Assistant City Manager Stacey Black presented item 4A, approval of the
Bylaws for the Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities.
APPROVED
A motion was made to approve the Bylaws for the Advisory Commission
on Persons with Disabilities as written.
Motion: McCaskill
Second: Walker
Ayes: McCaskill, Birnbach, Flores, Waheed, Jacobson, Cunningham,
Walker
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Vote: 7-0
Motion passed.
4B. ELECTION OF ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
VICE-CHAIR AND SECRETARY
Minutes of the August 25, 2025
Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities Meeting
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City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Director of Community Services, David Miller presented item 4B, Election
of Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities Vice-Chair and
Secretary
APPROVED
A motion was made to elect Holly Birnbach as Vice-Chair.
Motion: McCaskill
Second: Walker
Ayes: McCaskill, Birnbach, Flores, Waheed, Jacobson, Cunningham,
Walker
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Vote: 7-0
Motion passed.
APPROVED
A motion was made to elect Mark Flores as Secretary.
Motion: McCaskill
Second: Waheed
Ayes: McCaskill, Birnbach, Flores, Waheed, Jacobson, Cunningham,
Walker
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Vote: 7-0
Motion passed.
5.ADJOURNMENT
Advisory Commission on Persons With Disabilities Chair McCaskill adjourned the
meeting at 6:30 P.M.
Attest:
Laura McCaskill, Chair David Miller,
Director of Community Services
1 Holly Birnbach 100%1 2025 88%
2 Mark Flores 100%1
3 Jay Waheed 100%1
4 Ryan Jacobson 100%1
5 Laura McCaskill 100%1
6 David Cunningham 100%1
7 Ann Marie Walker 100%1
Alt. 1 Orlando Borges 0%0
88%In attendance
Total Hrs Per Month 1:00 Not in attendance, no substitute
Substitute in attendance
Vacant position
Meeting Canceled
Meeting Canceled due to no quorum
Change in Representative
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