Item 8A - Memo CITY OF Item 8A
SOUTHLAKE
MEMORANDUM
September 8, 2026
To: Alison Ortowski, City Manager
From: Amy Shelley, City Secretary
Subject: Resolution No. 26-033, appointing members and a Chair to the
Capital Improvement Advisory Commission and appointing a
member to the Crime Control and Prevention District Board to fill a
vacancy.
Action
Requested: Approve Resolution No. 26-033, appointing members and a Chair to
the Capital Improvement Advisory Commission and appointing a
member to the Crime Control and Prevention District Board to fill a
vacancy.
Background
Information: 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.
In accordance with Ordinance No. 1228B, adopted by the City Council
on December 15, 2023, the Crime Control and Prevention District
(CCPD) terms end in September. The President and Vice President are
selected by CCPD per the bylaws.
In addition, the City Council will make appointments with the new Capital
Improvements Advisory Committee, including appointing the Chair. On
January 20, 2026, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 1228E,
amending boards, commissions, and committees to conform to state
law changes impacting the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee
thereby separating this committee from the Planning and Zoning
Commission. The members of this committee will have terms ending in
October of 2027 or 2028, respectfully.
On August 12, 2026, the City Council received a binder which included
the applications filed with the City Secretary's Office for these boards,
an outline of each board detailing the current membership and terms
expiring in September 2026, as well as names of existing members who
expressed an interest in being reappointed.
Councilmembers Frances Scharli and Chuck Taggart provided
opportunities for applicants to participate in interviews held on Monday,
September 14.
The current members, together with the individual place terms, are
highlighted below.
Crime Control and Prevention District Position Term to Expire
VACANT Place 7 September 2026
Capital Improvement Advisory Committee Position Term to Expire
Place 1 October 2027
Place 2 October 2028
Place 3 October 2027
Place 4 October 2028
Place 5 October 2027
Place 6 October 2028
Place 7 October 2027
Financial
Considerations: Non-applicable
Strategic Link: C5: Promote opportunities for partnerships and volunteer
involvement
Citizen Input/
Board Review: Non-applicable
Legal Review: Non-applicable
Alternatives: None
Supporting
Documents: Resolution No. 26-033, attached
Applications provided in binder
Staff
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 26-033, appointing members and a Chair to
the Capital Improvement Advisory Commission and appointing a
member to the Crime Control and Prevention District Board to fill a
vacancy.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-033
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE AND CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT; 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, Council desires to appoint members to various positions on the following
boards:
• Crime Control and Prevention District
• Capital Improvement Advisory Committee
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 citizens are appointed to serve as board, commission or
committee members for the stated terms and until their successors have
been duly appointed and qualified by Council.
Crime Control and Prevention District
NAME POSITION TERM EXPIRING
Place 7 September 2028
Caaital Improvement Advisory Committee
NAME POSITION TERM EXPIRING
Place 1 October 2027
Place 2 October 2028
Place 3 October 2027
Place 4 October 2028
Place 5 October 2027
Place 6 October 2028
Place 7 October 2027
The City Council hereby names as Chair of the Capital Improvement Advisory
Committee.
Section 3. This resolution is hereby effective upon passage and approval by the City
Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 15T" DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
Shawn McCaskill
ATTEST: Mayor
Amy Shelley, TRMC
City Secretary