Item 8B - Memo
M E M O R A N D U M
November 11, 2025
To: Alison Ortowski, City Manager
From: Amy Shelley, City Secretary
Subject: Resolution No. 25-048, casting votes for the Denton Central
Appraisal District Board of Directors.
Action
Requested: Approve a resolution to officially cast votes for the Denton Central
Appraisal District (DCAD) Board of Directors.
Background
Information: The Denton Central Appraisal District (DCAD) Board of Directors
serve either a one- or three-year terms. The Board is elected by the
taxing entities located in Denton County. Each taxing entity is
allotted a number of votes, which is based on the City’s percentage
of the total tax levy for Denton County. The nominees who get the
highest number of votes are elected to the Board of Directors.
City Council
On October 7, 2025, the City Council nominated Ms. Ann Pomykal,
Mr. Mike Hennefer via Resolution No. 25-039.
The following list of nominees were received by the appraisal
district:
1. Mr. Mike Hennefer
2. Ms. Ann Pomykal
3. Mr. Jordan Villareal
4. Mr. DeVon English
Based on the 2025 adjusted tax levy, Southlake has (1) vote 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: Not applicable
Strategic Link: CSOB2: Partner with organizations to establish and maintain
relationships.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: Not applicable
Legal Review: Not applicable
Alternatives: None
Item 8B
Supporting
Documents: Resolution No. 25-048
Staff
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 25-048
RESOLUTION NO. 25-048
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, CASTING 1 VOTE FOR A CANDIDATE FOR
APPOINTMENT TO THE DENTON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Whereas, every two years the Denton Central Appraisal District (DCAD) 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 Denton Central Appraisal
District, has a total of 1 vote 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 1 vote, as indicated, on the attached
official ballot of the Denton Central Appraisal District.
Section 3. The City Secretary is directed to send a copy of this Resolution to the
Denton Central Appraisal District.
Section 4. This resolution is hereby effective upon passage and approval by the City
Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 18TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
___________________________
Shawn McCaskill
Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Amy Shelley, TRMC
City Secretary
A RESOLUTION BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE EXERCISING THEIR RIGHT TO CAST 1 VOTE FOR CANDIDATES IN THE ELECTION OF THE DENTON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake is a member of the Denton Central Appraisal District
and is entitled to cast [1 vote] in the election of the Board of Directors in accordance
with 6.03 of the Texas Property Tax Code; and,
Whereas, each voting unit must cast it’s votes by resolution and submit it to the Chief
Appraiser before December 15, 2025.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
AS FOLLOWS: THAT THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE CAST 1 VOTE
ACCORDINGLY AS REPRESENTED BELOW:
This Resolution is hereby introduced and adopted by The City of
Southlake at its open meeting on November 18, 2025.
SIGNATURE OF PRESIDING OFFICER
Shawn McCaskill, Mayor, City of Southlake
NAME OF ENTITY
SECONDARY SIGNATURE ATTEST
Amy Shelley, City Secretary, City of Southlake
NAME OF ENTITY
Candidate Name # of votes