2026-09-28 ACPD Packet
ME M O R A N D U M
September 22, 2026
TO: Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities
FROM: Stacey Black, Assistant City Manager
David Miller, Director of Community Services
SUBJECT: Agenda Notes for the September 28, 2026 Meeting of the Advisory
Commission on Persons with Disabilities
The Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities will hold its next meeting on
Monday, September 28, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Legends Hall Boardroom 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 hesitateto 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: Consent
A. Approve the minutes of the August 24, 2026, Advisory Commission on
Persons with Disabilities Meeting
The purpose of this item is for the members of the Advisory Commission on
Persons with Disabilities to approve the minutes of the August 24, 2026
Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities Meeting.
B. Reschedule the November and December 2026 meetings to Monday,
November 16, 2026, and Monday, December 7, 2026, respectively.
The purpose of this item is for the Commission to approve rescheduling the
November and December 2026 meetings to Monday, November 16, 2026,
and Monday, December 7, 2026, respectively.
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity Innovation Accountability Commitment to Excellence Teamwork
Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities
Meeting Date – September 28, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
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3.Agenda Item No. 3: Public Forum
Public Forum
Public Forum is the public's opportunity to address the Commissionabout non-
agenda items. During the Public Forum, Commission members will not discuss,
consider, or take action on any item presented.
4. Agenda Item No. 4: Discussion
A. Spotlight Presentation: Southlake Police and Fire Departments
The purpose of this item is for Police Chief Ashleigh Casey and Assistant
Fire Chief Jeremy Wilson to provide an overview of their departments and
training as it relates to persons with disabilities.
There is no packet item associated with this discussion.
B. Review and discuss the Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities
Annual Report
The purpose of this item is to review the draft 2026 Advisory Commission
on Persons with Disabilities Annual Report and provide feedback before it
is presented to the City Council.
There is no packet item associated with this discussion.
C. Discuss and consider FY 2027 Proclamation and Recognition Opportunities
The purpose of this item is to discuss proclamation and recognition
opportunities for FY 2027 related to persons with disabilities.
There is no packet item associated with this discussion.
D. Fundraising, Grants, Sponsorships and Scholarships Overview Update
The purpose of this item is to provide an update regarding fundraising,
grant, sponsorship, and scholarship opportunities.
There is no packet item associated with this discussion.
E. North Texas Disability Chamber Award Lunch Recap
The purpose of this item is to recap the North Texas Disability Chamber
Award Lunch held on September 3, 2026.
There is no packet item associated with this discussion.
5. Agenda Item No. 5: Adjournment
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity Innovation Accountability Commitment to Excellence Teamwork
Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities
Meeting Date – September 28, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
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Staff Contact Information:
Stacey Black, Assistant City Manager (817)748-8063
David Miller, Director of Community Services (817) 748-8018
Bora Sulollari, Assistant to the City Manager (817) 748-8645
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity Innovation Accountability Commitment to Excellence Teamwork
ISORY COMMISSION ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIESMEETING MINUTES:
ADV
August 24, 2026
LOCATION:The Marq Southlake
Legends Hall – Boardroom
285 Shady Oaks Blvd.
Southlake, Texas 76092
TIME: 6:30 P.M.
ORY COMMISSION ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MEMBERS PRESENT:
ADVIS
Chair Laura McCaskill and Board Members Holly Birnbach, Jay Waheed, Ryan Jacobson,
David Cunningham, Mark Flores and Ann Marie Walker and Alternate Amy Swanson
Sillan
ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIESMEMBERS ABSENT:
Alternate Orlando Borges
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Stacey Black, Deputy Director of Community
Services Ryan McGrail, Community Services Director David Miller, Director of
Communications Pilar Schank, Assistant to the City Manager Bora Sulollari, Assistant to
the Director of Community Services Allyssa Leslie
REGULAR SESSION
1.CALL TO ORDER
Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities Chair Laura McCaskill called
the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.
2.CONSE
NTAGENDA
2A.APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 29, 2026, ADVISORY
COMMISSION ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Chair Laura McCaskill presented item 2A, approval of the minutes from
the June 29, 2026, Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities.
APPROVED
A motion was made to approve the minutes from the June 29, 2026,
Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities meeting.
Motion: Birnbach
Second: Cunningham
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity Innovation Accountability Commitment to Excellence Teamwork
Minutes of the August 24, 2026
Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities Meeting
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Ayes: Birnbach, Waheed, Jacobson, McCaskill, Cunningham, Flores and
Walker
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Vote: 7-0
Motion passed.
3. PUBLIC FORUM
Chair McCaskill opened the Public Forum at 6:31 P.M. There being no one to
speak, Chair McCaskill closed the Public Forum at 6:31 P.M.
4. SPOTLIGHT AND PRESENTATION: THE NOVUS ACADEMY
The Novus Academy Head of School Amy Richard gave a presentation about
The Novus Academy. She was available to answer questions.
5. DISCUSSION
5A. 2026 STARS AND STRIPES DEBRIEF
Community Services Director David Miller shared information from the 2026 Stars
and Stripes event and opened up for discussion regarding what went well, what
could be improved and any additional changes for next year’s event. He was
available to answer questions.
5B. 2026 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES REVIEW
Assistant City Manager Stacey Black gave a presentation reviewing the 2026
Strategic Priorities. Information regarding what had been accomplished for each
of the priorities was given and the commission determined to deliver their 2026
report by doing a presentation at a City Council meeting in October. She was
available to answer questions.
5C. CITYOFSOUTHLAKE.COM WEBSITE REVIEW
Director of Communications Pilar Schank gave a presentation on the updated
CityofSouthlake.com website. She reviewed the updates and changes that had
been made and asked for feedback regarding the updated website. She was
available to answer questions.
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity Innovation Accountability Commitment to Excellence Teamwork
Minutes of the August 24, 2026
Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities Meeting
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5D. SUMMER PROGRAMS RECAP
Community Services Director David Miller gave a recap on the 2026 summer
programs and highlighted the adaptive programming offerings. He was available
to answer questions.
5E. FUTURE MEETINGS
Community Services Director David Miller discussed November and December
meeting dates and offered alternative date options to avoid holiday weeks.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities Chair McCaskill adjourned the
meeting at 7:48 P.M.
Attest:
Laura McCaskill,Chair David Miller,
Director ofCommunity Services
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity Innovation Accountability Commitment to Excellence Teamwork
Substitute in attendanceVacant positionMeeting CanceledMeeting Canceled due to no quorumChange in Representative
76%
In attendanceNot in attendance, no substitute
2026
Attendance Rate
Average Monthly
0
8.828.678.9510.310.38.8210.36.02
Date
Hrs To
0%
86%86%86%86%57%
Rate
100%100%100%
Individual Attendance
12/28/26
11/23/26
10/26/26
9/28/26
1.3
88%
8/24/26
88%1.42
6/29/26
1.3
78%
6/1/26
2026
67%1.63
4/27/2026
67%1.48
3/23/2026
Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities Attendance Report
67%1.35
2/23/26
88%1.82
2/2/26
Name
Holly BirnbachMark FloresJay WaheedRyan JacobsonLaura McCaskillDavid CunninghamAnn Marie WalkerOrlando BorgesAmy Swanson Sillan
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