Item 8ICity of Southlake, Texas
MEMORANDUM
August 7, 2007
To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From: Lori Payne, City Secretary
Subject: Resolution No. 07 -040, Appoint members to the Southlake Parks
Development Corporation
Action
Requested: Appoint members to the Southlake Parks Development Corporation.
Background
Information: Pursuant to the authority granted by the Department Corporation Act of 1979,
Article 5190.6, Texas Revised Statutes as amended (the "Act'), the City
Council found it advisable to authorize the creation of a non -profit
corporation to be named the Southlake Park Development Corporation to act
on its behalf in financing, under the Act, eligible "projects" deemed to be for
the benefit of the public.
The Board of Directors shall be appointed by the City Council and be
composed of seven (7) persons; four (4) of the Board of Directors shall be
members of the City Council and the three (3) remaining Directors must not
be employees or officers of the City or members of the City Council, and at
least one (1) of the remaining Directors must be a member of the Southlake
Parks and Recreation Board.
Terms of the Directors shall be for two (2) years, expiring on May 31 of odd
numbered and even numbered years, respectively. Directors may be
appointed to succeed themselves. Each director shall serve until a successor
is appointed.
The terms for Sherry Berman (Citizen Representative), Elaine Cox (Citizen
Representative), Virginia M. Muzyka (City Council Representative), and
Laura K. Hill (City Council Representative) expired in May 2007.
Supporting
Documents: Resolution No. 07 -040
Applications submitted for consideration
Staff Contact: Lori Payne, City Secretary
RESOLUTION NO. 07-040
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE SOUTHLAKE PARKS
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority granted by the Department Corporation Act of
1979, Article 5190.6, Texas Revised Statutes as amended (the "Act "), the City Council found it
advisable to authorize the creation of a non -profit corporation to be named the Southlake Park
Development Corporation to act on its behalf in financing, under the Act, eligible "projects"
deemed to be for the benefit of the public; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors shall be appointed by the City Council and be
composed of seven (7) persons; four (4) of the Board of Directors shall be members of the City
Council and the three (3) remaining Directors must not be employees or officers of the City or
members of the City Council, and at least one (1) of the remaining Directors must be a member
of the Southlake Parks and Recreation Board; and,
WHEREAS, terms of the Directors shall be for two (2) years, expiring on May 31 of odd
numbered and even numbered years, respectively. Directors may be appointed to succeed
themselves. Each director shall serve until a successor is appointed; and,
WHEREAS, the terms for Sherry Berman (Citizen Representative), Elaine Cox (Citizen
Representative), Virginia M. Muzyka (City Council Representative), and Laura K. Hill (City
Council Representative) expired in May 2007; now,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. All of the findings in the preamble are found to be true and correct and the City
Council hereby incorporates said findings into the body of this resolution as if
copied in their entirety.
Section 2. The City Council hereby appoints the following person to the Board of Directors
for the Southlake Parks Development Corporation:
Citizen Representative
Citizen Representative
(term ends May 2009)
(term ends May 2009)
City Council Representative (term ends May 2009)
City Council Representative (term ends May 2009)
Resolution No. 07 -040
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Section 3. This resolution is effective upon passage by the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 7 T DAY OF AUGUST, 2007.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
BY:
Andy Wambsganss
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lori Payne, TRMC
City Secretary
City of Southlake
Application for Appointment
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO: 1
(name board, commission or committee)
*Use a separate application for each appointment desired.
Name:
Address: \e, Voter's Registration #
Horne Phone: I I "1 — 1�
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Employer:
Current and/or previous board, commission, or committee experience in the City of Southlake:
eason(s) for desiring to serve on this board, commission, or committee, and your opinion as to the
purpose, goals, and duties of same: P% r"
Qualifications and experience that would assist you in serving in this position: MAY 1 0
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Do you understand and agree that your regular attendance and active support are required as an
appointee and that noncompliance could result in removal from the board?
Additional information or comments:
Please return this completed form to the City Secretary's Office, Town Hall, 1400 Main Street, Suite
270, Southlake, Texas 76092, fax to (817) 748 -8270, or email address: Ifarwell@citvofsouthlake.com.
Applications are kept on file for one (1) year. After that time it will be necessary to reapply and update
:e informatiou-�gfin if you wis nontinue to be considered for appointment.
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Name: Sherry Berman
Address: 818 Parkdale Dr.
Voters Registration #: 01539526
Home Phone: 817- 329 -2970
Cell Phone: 817 - 371 -9956
Email: Ahera.berrnan@verizon.net
Employer: Retired from Berman and Company, Wholesale Apparel Business
Current and/or previous board, commission or committee experiences in the City of
Southlake; SPDC Secretary 2007, SPDC Board Member 2006 -2007, SPDC Secretary
2005, SPDC Member 2003 -2005, 1999 -2000 SPDC Members, 1999 -2000 Parks Board
Chairperson, 1998 -2000 Parks Board Member
Reasons for desiring to serve on this board, commission, or committee, and your
opinion as to the purpose, goals, and duties of same:
This term of SPDC has been more interesting as we have had some money to do some
things. The most exciting part of SPDC is to see the user groups take advantage of
matching funds. Many years ago, it just seemed like baseball was the only one using this
resource. During this current term, we have seen Liberty Gardens, Mounted Patrol, Girls
Softball come forward for these funds and the funds are being totally consumed. It is my
desire to see the final sale of the land that we just gave approval for. It will totally
complete the land acquisition of Bob Jones Park. This is very exciting as I would have
never believed that to have happened eight years ago.
I have had this idea of having Southlake being a bluebonnet city. Crystal Shaffer and I
are setting up a meeting with some other members of KSB and the Nature Center to see if
we can't get this going. Wouldn't it be great if in the spring, we have bluebonnets all
along the highways and in our parks (private and public)? This would bring people into
Southlake to take pictures, eat at our restaurants and shop Town Square. If we could time
this with Art in the Square, that would be even better. My experience on SPDC allows
me to know all the players and where to go and how to get things done.
During my last term, there was not a lot of money to do much. I was fortunate to be a
part of this board in eliminating some of the debt due to consolidation of bonds and
renewing bonds at better interest rates. The area of parks has always been an interest of
mine since we have moved into the community 10 years ago. When we lived in Atlanta, I
was able to get a 2 mile trail put through on a main thoroughfare. When we first moved
here through the help of Ronnie Kendal, I was able to convince SPDC that Continental
needed a trail from Whites Chapel to Davis Blvd. (My brochure, selling point is probably
still in the files). After that, I became more actively involved by applying for the
committee of the Parks Board.
One goal that I believe is very important is to look at the big picture for all user groups
and attain a balance so that everyone in the community can be served. From the time we
moved here in 1995 the community has grown from 14,000 to 25,000. We have added
Annie Smith Park, Koality Park and Noble Oaks to our system.. We have expanded Bob
Jones Park and it meets active user groups such as soccer and softball along with the
more passive horse trail rider groups. I believe the duties of this position are to work
with the Parks Board and the City Staff to allocate the funds judicially to meet the needs
of all the Citizens of Southlake. We seem to be leveling off in our growth; I would love
to see some money spent on signs for our city parks similar to the city of Grapevine. A
lot of our citizens are not familiar with all of our city parks.
Because of my experience you do not have to go through the learning curve with a new
board member., I have a tremendous amount of knowledge that most people cannot pick
up immediately because I have served on the Parks Board and on SPDC. I know all of the
parks and what they have in them and what they need. My experience will help evaluate
where best to allocate the money. My knowledge base includes what has been on the
Master Plan for the past 10 years, although it changes slightly with each board, the goals
have been similar throughout these years. I am familiar with the construction terms in
building these parks. I know the questions to ask to make sure that we are doing what is
in the best interest of the city. The city staff has known me for many years and they know
that I am very loyal and dedicated to doing what is right for our city.
I am very active in the community and I deal with all age groups, this gives me access to
what people are saying they are wanting and or need in this community.
Qualifications and experience that would assist you in serving in this position: My
youngest child is very active in the recreation programs in Southlake I am on the park
grounds weekly, I see the needs of our park grounds and I know the staff that works the
various venues. People in various user groups know that I have been actively involved in
this area and talk to me about what they would like to see happen with our various parks
and trails. I have probably been the cities biggest trail advocate and worked with staff
make sure that we continue to build our trails and have them on the master plan. I know
the staff and they know me and they know that my loyalty lies in making our city one of
the greatest cities in the U.S.A.
My past job before becoming a full time mom was running my own business. In my past
career, I had to deal with balance sheets and income statements.
Do you understand and agree that your regular attendance and active support are
required as an appointee and that noncompliance could result in removal from the
board.
Yes, this job is being taken very seriously and I have attended all meetings. I love this
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Additional information or comments; I have been a good volunteer steward to the City
of Southlake and love being involved. Once my children are older and do not need me at
home as much I hope to do more. I hope that you will see me as a valuable asset to this
community and will consider reappointing me to SPDC.
Thank you,
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Do you understand and agree that your regular attendance and active support are required as an
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