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Consider Board and Commission appointments and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
As vacancies arise, City Council members may make appointments to fill any open positions on a Board or Commission.
City Administration accepts applications from anyone wishing to serve on a Board or Commission. Applications are kept on file for one year.
DISCUSSION:
Family Advisory Board - There is currently one (1) vacancy on the Family Advisory Board, which shall be filled by a child who is older than twelve (12) years of age but who has not yet completed the 12th grade of high school (or its equivalent if the child is home schooled). No applications have been received for this position.
Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 and Zone No. 2(TIF) - Terms for board members expire this year. The following members currently serve on both boards. Jeff Fuller does not wish to serve again; all remaining board members would like to serve an additional term.
Ben Robinson
Gary Greer
Pam DeHon
Steve Parker
Michelle Holmes
Jeff Fuller
Charles Cox
There are two individuals interested in serving on the board(s):
Joseph Dingman
Rachael Johnson
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends an individual that is a Farmers Branch resident, a registered voter (excluding the youth members wishing to serve on the Family Advisory Board), and who meet any additional requirements specific to a board/commission be appointed.
ACTIONS:
- Motion to appoint a resident to the Family Advisory Board, TIF Zone No. 1, and/or TIF Zone No. 2.
- Motion to seek additional applications for positions on the Family Advisory Board, TIF Zone No. 1, and/or TIF Zone No. 2.
- Motion to modify to meet the needs of the Council.
- Motion to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENTS:
- Board Member List
- Applicant List