Item 8A - MemoCITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
MEMORANDUM
February 24, 2026
To: Alison Ortowski, City Manager
From: Amy Shelley, City Secretary
Item 8A
Subject: Resolution No. 26-010, nominating candidate(s) to the Denton
Central Appraisal District Board of Directors to fill a vacancy with a
term expiration of December 31, 2029.
Action
Requested: Approve Resolution No. 26-010, nominating candidate(s) to the
Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors to fill a vacancy
with a term expiration of December 31, 2029.
Background
Information: The Denton Central Appraisal District is seeking nominations for
candidates to serve on the board of Directors to fill a vacancy with a
term expiring on December 31, 2029. Each voting unit may
nominate a candidate, but are not required to make any
nomination.
Nominations must be submitted to the Chief Appraiser as a
resolution or official action adopted by the City Council by March
30, 2026. The Board of Directors shall then appoint by majority vote
of its members one of the nominees to fill the vacancy.
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, 2026. They may serve on the governing body of a taxing
unit in the County and still be eligible to serve as a Director.
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 purposes 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.
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: Denton Central Appraisal District Vacancy email
Resolution No. 26-010
Staff
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 26-010, nominating candidate(s) to the
Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors to fill a vacancy
with a term expiration of December 31, 2029.
2/16/26, 10:49 AM *Communication from the Chief Appraiser — Notice of Board Vacancy and Call for Nominations — Place 4— §6.03 Texas Property T...
Outlook
*Communication from the Chief Appraiser — Notice of Board Vacancy and Call for Nominations —
Place 4— §6.03 Texas Property Tax Code*
From Don Spencer <don.spencer@dentoncad.com>
Date Fri 2/13/2026 10:29 AM
To the Governing Bodies of the Eligible Taxing Units,
The Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors is deeply saddened and
regrets to inform you of the passing of Ann Pomykal, Board Member, Place 4, earlier
this week. We are grateful for Ms. Pomykal's dedicated service to the taxpayers of
Denton County and for the leadership she provided during her tenure on the Board.
She will be greatly missed.
Ms. Pomykal was an entity -appointed member of the DCAD Board of Directors. Her
passing creates a vacancy on the Board that must be filled in accordance with Texas
Property Tax Code §6.03.
This email serves as your official notification of the vacancy and notice of
eligibility to nominate one person to fill the unexpired term for Place 4.
Pursuant to §6.03, each taxing unit that is entitled to vote may nominate, by
resolution adopted by its governing body, one candidate to fill the vacancy. The
taxing unit shall submit the name of its nominee to the Chief Appraiser within 45
days after notification of the vacancy.
If your governing body chooses to pass a nominating resolution to fill this vacancy,
the deadline to submit the resolution to the Chief Appraiser is March 30, 2026.
Following the nomination deadline, the Chief Appraiser will prepare a list of al
submitted nominees, and the DCAD Board of Directors will appoint one of the
nominees by majority vote to fill the vacancy.
*NOTE* If possible, when submitting a nominating resolution, please also include
basic contact information for the nominee (such as phone number and email
address). This will allow District staff to contact the nominee prior to the Board
meeting and collect any necessary background or informational materials for
inclusion in the board packet.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
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2/16/26, 10:49 AM *Communication from the Chief Appraiser — Notice of Board Vacancy and Call for Nominations — Place 4— §6.03 Texas Property T...
Sincerely,
Don Spencer, RPA, RTA
Chief Appraiser
Denton Central Appraisal District
don. spencer(@dentoncad.com
(940)349-3978
"He must increase, but I must decrease. "John 3:30
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-010
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 for
setting property valuations; and
Whereas, the City of Southlake is entitled to nominate candidate(s) for the one
vacancy on the Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors; and
Whereas, the terms of the Board of Directors expire December 31, 2029.
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 3RD DAY OF MARCH 2O26.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
Shawn McCaskill
Mayor
ATTEST:
Amy Shelley, TRMC
City Secretary