TITLE
Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing members to various citizen boards and commissions.
SUMMARY
DATE: September 21, 2021
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Traci Briggs, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Boards and Commissions - Citizen Engagement
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City of Killeen has various citizen boards and commissions that serve in an advisory capacity. Per City Code of Ordinances, sec. 2-116, all appointments and reappointments to citizen boards, commissions and committees shall be made by the city council prior to October 1st of each year for all positions to be filled that fiscal year.
Listed below are boards and commissions seats that have become vacant due to a resignation or are expiring September 30, 2021.
Section 2-118 of the Code of Ordinances states that persons appointed to city boards, commissions or committees can be effective members only if they attend the group’s meetings regularly. In case of excessive absences, a board, commission, or committee member can be removed from office. Missing three (3) consecutive meetings or more than twenty-five (25) percent of meetings in a twelve-month period where the board meets more than four times per year shall constitute excessive absences. The city manager has been notified by the chairperson of the Animal Advisory Committee that a member has missed more than twenty-five (25) percent of meetings in a twelve-month period as defined by the code. The member with the attendance infraction is identified in the chart below in the status column as “Attendance.”
Per Section 6-36 of the Code of Ordinances the Animal Advisory Committee is composed of at least one (1) licensed veterinarian, one (1) city official, one (1) person whose duties include the daily operation of the city's animal shelter, and one (1) representative from an animal welfare organization, and seven (7) citizens. Two (2) of the seven (7) citizen members currently serving have been identified as not being citizens of the City of Killeen and is identified in the chart below in the status column as "Residency."
In addition, on August 26, 2021, staff was notified that committee member Bruce "Chris" Thomas had passed away. Mr. Thomas' status in the chart below is identified as "Vacant."
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
No other alternatives were considered.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
Making these appointments conforms to relevant city ordinances and policies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
There is no current or future expenditure with these appointments.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
N/A
Is this expenditure budgeted?
N/A
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the city council appoint individuals to fill identified vacancies and expired terms.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
City Attorney
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
N/A
FY2021 - 2022 Boards and Commissions
Animal Advisory Committee (All Council)
|
Current Member |
Status |
New Member |
Comments |
Termed?Reappoint? |
|
|
Michael Joyner, DVM |
Term Expired |
n/a* |
Veterinarian |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Peter Stanonik |
Attendance |
n/a* |
Citizen Rep (20-22)n/a |
n/a |
|
|
Anca Neagu |
Residency |
n/a* |
Citizen Rep (20-22) |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Pat Davis, DVM |
Residency |
n/a* |
Citizen Rep (20-22) |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Chris Thomas |
Vacant |
n/a* |
Citizen Rep (20-22) |
n/a |
n/a |
*Appointment recommendations to the Animal Advisory Committee were postponed during the September 21, 2021 City Council Workshop. City staff was directed to bring back an ordinance reducing the number of citizen representative positions from seven members to three members. Appointment recommendations are rescheduled for October 5, 2021 and action on recommendations are scheduled for October 19, 2021.
Arts Commission (All Council)
|
Current Member |
Status |
New Member |
Comments |
Termed? |
Reappoint? |
|
Nelson Santiago |
Term Expired |
Monique Brand |
At-Large |
No |
No |
|
Roxanne Flores-Achmad |
Term Expired |
Reappointed |
At-Large |
No |
Yes |
|
Angela Galbreth |
Term Expired |
Reappointed |
At-Large |
No |
Yes |
Audit Committee (All Council)
|
Current Member |
Status |
New Member |
Comments |
Termed |
Reappoint? |
|
Bob Blair |
Term Expired |
Reappointed |
Citizen Rep |
No |
Yes |
|
Jack Ralston |
Term Expired |
Reappointed |
Citizen Rep |
No |
Yes |
Board of Adjustment - Construction (Sub-Comm: J. Gonzalez, K. Wilkerson)
|
Current Member |
Status |
New Member |
Comments |
Termed? |
Reappoint? |
|
Royce Bowles |
Term Expired |
n/a* |
Electrical Contractor |
Yes |
Yes |
|
John Deane |
Term Expired |
n/a* |
Mechanical Contractor |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Kent Stephens |
Term Expired |
n/a* |
Health District Rep |
No |
Yes |
*Appointment recommendations to the Board of Adjustment - Construction were postponed during the September 21, 2021 City Council Workshop. City staff was directed to re-advertise openings on the board in an effort to draw interested applicants. Current board members will remain in a holdover status.
Board of Adjustment - Fire Prevention Code (Sub-comm: D. Nash-King, R. Williams)
|
Current Member |
Status |
New Member |
Comments |
Termed? |
Reappoint? |
|
Michael Turo |
Term Expired |
Reappointed |
Citizen Rep |
No |
Yes |
|
Clifford Pinkerton |
Term Expired |
Reappointed |
Citizen Rep |
No |
Yes |
Board of Adjustment - Zoning (Sub-Comm: K. Wilkerson, M. Brown)
|
Current Member |
Status |
New Member |
Comments |
Termed? |
Reappoint? |
|
James Wesley |
Term Expired |
Bear Jones |
Citizen Rep |
Yes |
No |
|
Claudia Bentley |
Term Expired |
Reappointed |
Citizen Rep |
No |
Yes |
|
Leo Gukeisen |
Term Expired |
Reappointed |
Citizen Rep |
No |
Yes |
|
Bear Jones |
Term Expired |
Tad Dorroh |
Alternate |
No |
Yes |
Civil Service Commission (City Manager)
|
Current Member |
Status |
New Member |
Comments |
Termed? |
Reappoint? |
|
Kevin Williams |
Term Expired |
Reappointed |
Citizen Rep |
No |
Yes |
Community Development Advisory Committee (All Council)
|
Current Member |
Status |
New Member |
Comments |
Termed? |
Reappoint? |
|
Kathy Bradley |
Term Expired |
Mary Taylor |
Citizen Rep |
No |
No |
|
John Driver |
Term Expired |
Angela Brown |
Citizen Rep |
No |
No |
|
Van Fraley |
Term Expired |
Jackie McDonald |
Citizen Rep |
No |
No |
|
Keith Maxwell |
Term Expired |
Jonathan Hildner |
Citizen Rep |
No |
No |
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (Each Councilmember x2)
|
Current Member |
Status |
New Member |
Comments |
Termed? |
Reappoint? |
|
Tim Tunstill |
Resigned |
Ron Jupiter |
Mayor Appointment |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Paul Blakey |
Resigned |
n/a* |
CM Wilkerson Appt |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Keila Cruz |
Resigned |
Alana Metcalf |
CM Brown Appt |
n/a |
n/a |
*At this time, Councilmember Wilkerson does not have a recommendation to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Blakey’s resignation
Heritage Preservation Board (All Council)
|
Current Member |
Status |
New Member |
Comments |
Termed? |
Reappoint? |
|
Ramon Alvarez |
Term Expired |
Reappointed |
P&Z Rep, Ex-Officio |
No |
Yes |
Killeen Economic Development Corporation (All Council)
|
Current Member |
Status |
New Member |
Comments |
Termed? |
Reappoint? |
|
Matt Connell |
Term Expired |
Reappointed |
Chamber Rep |
No |
Yes |
|
Randy Sutton |
Term Expired |
Reappointed |
KIF Rep |
No |
Yes |
Killeen Housing Authority (Mayor)
|
Current Member |
Status |
New Member |
Comments |
Termed? |
Reappoint? |
|
Cullen Mills |
Term Expired |
Reappointed |
Citizen Rep |
No |
Yes |
|
Erma Taylor |
Term Expired |
Rosalind Stubbs |
Resident Member |
Yes |
Yes |
Killeen Sister Cities (All Council)
|
Current Member |
Status |
New Member |
Comments |
Termed? |
Reappoint? |
|
Lisa Humphreys |
Term Expired |
Reappointed |
Osan Committee Rep |
Yes (11) |
Yes |
|
Jennifer Hetzel |
Term Expired/Resigned John Crutchfield |
Chamber Rep |
n/a |
n/a |
|
|
Minerva Cotton |
Term Expired |
Holly Teel |
Citizen Rep |
Yes |
No |
|
Ursula Silva |
Term Expired |
Monique Brand |
Citizen Rep |
Yes |
No |
Planning & Zoning Commission (All Council)
|
Current Member |
Status |
New Member |
Comments |
Termed? |
Reappoint? |
|
Position 1 - Leo Gukeisen |
Term Expired |
Reappointed |
Citizen Rep |
No |
Yes |
|
Position 2 - Riakos Adams |
Term Expired |
Reappointed |
Citizen Rep |
No |
Yes |
|
Position 3 - Ramon Alvarez |
Term Expired |
Reappointed |
Citizen Rep |
No |
Yes |
Recreation Services Advisory Board (All Council)
|
Current Member |
Status |
New Member |
Comments |
Termed? |
Reappoint? |
|
Position 1 - Holly Teel |
Term Expired |
Reappointed |
District 1 |
No |
Yes |
|
Position 3 - Joe Davis |
Term Expired |
Reappointed |
District 3 |
No |
Yes |
|
Position 5 - Anthony Kendrick |
Term Expired |
Reappointed |
At-Large |
No |
Yes |
|
Position 7 - Patsy Bracey |
Term Expired |
David Fleming |
At-Large |
No |
Yes |
Senior Citizen Advisory Board (Sub-comm: D. Nash-King, J. Gonzalez)
|
Current Member |
Status |
New Member |
Comments |
Termed? |
Reappoint? |
|
Mark Hyde |
Term Expired |
Holly Teel |
Citizen Rep |
No |
No |
|
Barbara Henke |
Term Expired |
Reappointed |
Citizen Rep |
No |
Yes |
|
Mary Taylor |
Term Expired |
Reappointed |
Citizen Rep |
No |
Yes |
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2 (All Council)
|
Current Member |
Status |
New Member |
Comments |
Termed? |
Reappoint? |
|
Bobby Whitson |
Term Expired |
Reappointed |
Bell County Rep |
No |
Yes |