19-Deliberate and act on the appointment of student members to various boards, commissions, and committeesCITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING SHEET
Submittal Date:
Originating Department:
Presented By:
Agenda Item No.:
09/22/10
Council Date:
City Council
Rhonda Rogers
19.
09/27/ 10
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to appoint Davis White to the Airport Advisory Board, Morgan Beckman to the Paris Municipal
Band Commission, Zachary Branch to the Historic Preservation Board, Matt Duren to the Building and
Standards Board, Kendall McDonald to the Library Advisory Board, Will Henderson to the Main Street
Advisory Board, Elizabeth Flick to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Alex Salas to the Traffic
Commission, Houston Scott to the Visitor and Convention Council, and Jesse Wallace to the Zoning
Board of Adjustment.
POLICY ISSUE(S):
Appointments to boards, commissions, and committees
BACKGROUND:
See accompanying memo from Council Member Rogers.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
EXHIBITS:
Rogers memo;
ACTION:
BUDGET INFO:
❑ Financial Report ~ Minute Order
Expense
$
❑ Department Report ❑ Resolution
Budgeted Amt.
$
❑ Presentation ❑ Ordinance
y'I'D Actual
$
❑ Public Hearing ❑ Other
Acct. Name
Acct. Number
FiscAL NoTES:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Z Administration Z City Clerk ❑ Community Development ❑ EMS/IT ❑ Finance ❑ Fire
❑ Municipal Court ❑ Legal ❑ Library ❑ Police ❑ Eng./Public Works ❑ Utiliries
City of Paris Revised 2/04/08
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BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
This list describes each of the City of Paris' standing citizen boards, commissions, and committees.
Committees include one Council Member liaison and one or more City staff liaisons appointed as an ex-
officio members. The Mayor and City Manager also serve as ex-officio members to each committee. Ex-
officio liaison members may participate in discussions of the board, commission, or committee, but shall not
participate in voting.
In addition to any qualifications mandated by State law, appointees to a City committee shall also have:
1. No delinquent indebtedness to the City.
2. No family relationship within the second degree by affinity (marriage) or within the third degree by
consanguinity (blood) to any member of the city council or to the City Manager.
3. No conflict between the appointee's private interests and duties and their interests and duties as a
committee member.
4. Attendance at a minimum of 75 percent of all regular meetings.
In order to improve the diversity and community input, appointees are limited to a maximum of two
consecutive full terms on the same committee. If an appointee has prior consecutive service as the result of
filling a vacancy, prior service shall not be included in the count of three, consecutive full terms.
Additionally, service on other committees shall not be included in the count of three, consecutive full terms.
Appointees are not prohibited from serving on additional ad hoc committees or standing boards, commissions,
or committees that are purely advisory.
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
No. of Members: 6 Length of Term: 3 yrs. Appointed By: City Council
Regular Meeting Day: 3ra Thursday Meeting Time: 5:30 p.m. Meeting Location: Council Chamber
Duties/Purpose: Acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council regarding Cox Field, its airfield and
business operations, facilities, long-range planning, and special events.
Current Members Term
Jack Ashmore
07/14/2008 -
04/30/2011
Billy Copeland
07/14/2008 -
04/30/2011
Steve Gilbert
07/14/2008 -
04/30/2011
Ray Ball
05/01/2009 -
04/30/2012
Vic Ressler
05/01/2009 -
04/30/2012
Fred Williams
07/01/2010 -
06/30/2013
Council Liaison
Edwin Pickle
Staff Liaison
Shawn Napier
Student Liaison
City of Paris Boards, Commissions, and Committees Description Revised 09/24/2010
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BAND COMMISSION
No. of Members: 5 Length of Term: 3 yrs. Appointed By: City Council
Regular Meeting Day: Quarterly Meeting Time: TBD Meeting Location: TBD
Duties/Purpose: Sec. 2-552 of the Code of Ordinances states that the Commission is responsible for the
organization, discipline, membership, and duties of the members of the Municipal Band and the Leaders or
Instructors thereof, and may regulate same by such rules or bylaws as they may deem it necessary to pass;
provided, that no rule or bylaw or amendment of same shall be in force or effect until the same has been
submitted to and approved by the City Council. Membership is reserved for a representative of the Visitors
and Convention Council of the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce, one active member of the Band, and
three members to be appointed at-large. Must be a resident citizen of the City of Paris.
Current Members Term
T. R. RandyBunch (Band)
07/14/2008 -
04/30/2011
Ray Karrer (At-large)
07/14/2008 -
04/30/2011
Thomas N. Neugent (At-large)
07/14/2008 -
04/30/2011
Bonnie Ausburn (At-large)
07/01/2010 -
06/30/2013
(V&CC)
07/01/2010 -
06/30/2013
Council Liaison
Edwin Pickle
Staff Liaison
Kevin Carruth
Student Liaison
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION
No. of Members: 7 Length of Term: 3 yrs. Appointed By: City Council
Regular Meeting Day: 3~d Monday Meeting Time: 4:00 p.m. Meeting Location: Council Chamber
Duties/Purpose: Evaluates and declares structures dangerous or substandard and determines the remedy for
having the structure comply with codes and ordinances. Members must be residents of the city and, as nearly
as possible, represent each council district.
Current Members Term
Vicki Ballard
07/14/2008 - 04/30/2011
Chris Brown
07/14/2008 - 04/30/2011
Bill Harris
07/14/2008 - 04/30/2011
Leann Barbee
05/01/2009 - 04/30/2012
Wendell Moore
05/01/2009 - 04/30/2012
Ryan Lassister
07/01/2010 - 06/30/2013
Council Liaison
Stephen Brown
Staff Liaison
Shawn Napier
Student Liaison
City of Paris Boards, Commissions, and Committees Description Revised 09/24/2010
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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
No. of Members: 3 Length of Term: 3 yrs. Appointed By: City Manager
Regular Meeting Day: As Needed Meeting Time: TBD Meeting Location: City Hall
Duties/Purpose: Adopts rules and investigates matters related to enforcement of Civil Service regulations for
firefighters and police officers, and hears appeals from disciplinary actions. Members must have good moral
character, resident of the city for more than three years, be over 25 years of age, and not have held any public
office within the preceding three years.
Current Members Term
Zenetta Fulbright 1/1/2007 - 12/31/2010
Howard Corriston 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2011
S ims Norment 1/ 1/2009 - 12/31 /2012
Council Liaison N/A
Staff Liaison Melba Harris
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
No. of Members: 7 Length of Term: 3 yrs. Appointed By: City Council
Regular Meeting Day: 2"d Wed./4~' Mon. Meeting Time: 4:00/Noon Meeting Location: Council Chamber
Duties/Purpose: Adopt rules and procedures; adopt identification criteria and rules for delineation of historic
district boundaries; conduct and administer historic resource surveys; recommend designation of districts and
landmarks; establish committees as needed; produce and distribute minutes of ineetings; develop public
outreach/education/awareness programs; approve/disapprove certificates of appropriateness; provide design
and other reasonable forms of advice to owners and tenants of historic properties in the certificate of
appropriateness review process; recommend acquisition of endangered historic resources to the City Council;
submit an annual report to City Council; prepare and promote design guidelines for landmarks/districts.
Membership is reserved for an architect, a member of a local Historical Society, a member of the Main Street
Advisory Board; an owner of or resident or tenant in a landmark property or property in a Historic District;
and three at large members.
Current Members _ Term
Jerry Raper (At-large)
07/14/2008
- 04/30/2011
Susan Scholz (At-large)
07/14/2008
- 04/30/2011
Ben Vaughn (At-large)
07/14/2008
- 04/30/2011
Douglas Cox (Resident Property)
05/01/2009
- 04/30/2012
Arvin W. Starrett (Historical Society)
05/01/2009
- 04/30/2012
Matthew Coyle (Main Street)
07/01/2010
- 06/30/2013
Paul Denney (Architect)
07/01/2010
- 06/30/2013
Council Liaison
Rhonda Rogers
Staff Liaison
Shawn Napier
Student Liaison
City of Paris Boards, Commissions, and Committees Description Revised 09/24/2010
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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PARIS
No. of Members: 5 Length of Term: 2 yrs. & 1 yr. Appointed By: Mayor
Regular Meeting Day: 3`d Monday Meeting Time: 4:00 p.m. Meeting Location: Council Chamber
Duties/Purpose: Oversees the budget, maintenance, and policies of the Housing Authority of the City of
Paris, which consists of several apartment communities as well as duplexes and houses in the city limits of
Paris. Members must be residents of the city and cannot be officers or employees of the City of Paris.
Additionally, one member is required to be a tenant of public housing and serves for only one term; four have
two year staggered terms.
Current Members Term
Donald Shelton
7/1/2009 -
6/30/2011
Annette Grant
7/1/2009 -
6/30/2011
Chet Hilyer
7/1/2009 -
6/30/2011
Mary Hughes
7/1/2010 -
6/30/2012
Donald G. Wilson
7/1/2010 -
6/30/2012
Council Liaison Joe McCarthy
Staff Liaison Denny Head
LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
No. of Members: 7 Length of Term: 3 yrs. Appointed By: City Council
Regular Meeting Day: 3`d Wednesday Meeting Time: 4:00 p.m. Meeting Location: Library Gallery
Duties/Purpose: Acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council to study and make recommendations
concerning library services, maintenance, and capital improvement projects. Members must be residents of
the city, have knowledge of library affairs and a strong interest in library operations, as well as exhibit a
genuine appreciation of books.
Current Members Term
Bill Kennedy
07/14/2008 -
04/30/2011
Eddie Poole
07/14/2008 -
04/30/2011
Linda Vandiver
07/14/2008 -
04/30/2011
Audrey Lakes
05/01/2009 -
04/30/2012
Deborah Anderson
05/01/2009 -
04/30/2012
Deborah Hatley
07/01/2010 -
06/30/2013
Hilda Mallory
07/01/2010 -
04/30/2013
Council Liaison
John Wright
Staff Liaison
Priscilla McAnally
Student Liaison
City of Paris Boards, Commissions, and Committees Description Revised 09/24/2010
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MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD
No. of Members: 7 Length of Term: 3 yrs. Appointed By: City Council
Regular Meeting Day: 3`d Tuesday Meeting Time: 4:00 p.m. Meeting Location: Council Chamber
Duties/Purpose: Advises the City Council and recommends Main Street program policies, goals and
objectives. Also recommends guidelines for the refurbishing of buildings in the downtown area, recommends
programs to bring patrons into the downtown area, and sponsors advertising for downtown events.
Membership is reserved for one member of the Historic Preservation Commission.
Current Members Term
Wyatt Bowden
07/14/2008 -
04/30/2011
Kari Daniel
07/14/2008 -
04/30/2011
James Brockway
06/28/2010 -
06/30/2011
Wendi Hildreth Signer
05/01/2009 -
04/30/2012
Ashlea Matoon
05/01/2009 -
04/30/2012
Britin Bostick
07/01/2010 -
06/30/2013
Matthew Coyle (HPC)
07/01/2010 -
06/30/2013
Council Liaison
Edwin Pickle
Staff Liaison
Cheri Bedford
Student Liaison
PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
No. of Members: 5 Length of Term: 3 yrs. Appointed By: City Council
Regular Meeting Day: 2°d Tuesday Meeting Time: 4:00 p.m. Meeting Location: Santa Fe Depot
Duties/Purpose: Administers 4A sales tax funds for the promotion and enhancement of job creation and
retention and other economic development activities of the City of Paris through development of incentives
and short-term and long-term planning.
Current Members
Term
Dan Smith
07/14/2008 -
04/30/2011
Chad Brown
07/14/2008
- 04/30/2011
Rick Poston
05/01/2009
- 04/30/2012
M. Pike Burkhart, Sr.
05/01/2009
- 04/30/2012
Douglas Wehrman
07/01/2010
- 04/30/2013
Will Biard (Mayor - Ex-Officio)
Kevin Carruth (City Manager - Ex-Officio)
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Chuck Superville (County Judge - Ex-Officio)
Pam Anjzlin (PJC President - Ex-0fficio)
Council Liaison N/A
Staff Liaison N/A
City of Paris Boards, Commissions, and Committees Description Revised 09/24/2010
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PARIS/LAMAR COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH
No. of Members: 7 Length of Term: 3 yrs. Appointed By: City Council & Commissioners Court
Regular Meeting Day: 3~d Monday Meeting Time: 4:00 p.m. Meeting Location: Council Chamber
Duties/Purpose: Advises the Health Department Director on health matters and the operation of the Health
Department. Members must be residents of Lamar County for a period of more than three years next
preceding time of appointment and include three practicing physicians, one practicing dentist and three
citizens.
Current Members
Term
Dr. David Carpenter (Doctor of Medicine)
05/01/2009 -
04/30/2010
Ms. Denise Williams (Citizen)
05/01/2009 -
04/30/2010
Dr. Gordon B. Strom, Jr. (Doctor of Medicine)
05/01/2009 -
04/30/2011
Brady Fisher (Citizen)
05/01/2009 -
04/30/2011
Mr. Larry Reaves (Citizen)
05/01/2009 -
04/30/2012
Dr. Robert Moseley (Doctor of Dental Science)
05/01/2009 -
04/30/2012
Dr. Mary Gail Miesch (Doctor of Medicine)
05/01/2009 -
04/30/2012
Council Liaison
Jason Rogers
Staff Liaison
Anthony Bethel
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
No. of Members: 7 Length of Term: 3 yrs. Appointed By: City Council
Regular Meeting Day: lst Monday Meeting Time: 5:30 p.m. Meeting Location: Council Chamber
Duties/Purpose: Reviews the requests by property owners for changes in zoning inside the city limits of Paris
and makes recommendations to City Council for the approval or disapproval of those requests. Members must
be citizens of the City of Paris, taxpayers, and qualified voters.
Current Members Term
Curtis Fendley
07/14/2008 -
04/30/2011
Bill Harris
07/14/2008 -
04/30/2011
Benny Plata
07/14/2008 -
04/30/2011
Michael Keith Barnett
05/01/2009 -
04/30/2012
Dennis Chalaire
07/01/2010 -
06/30/2012
Richard Hunt
07/01/2010 -
04/30/2013
James Price
07/01/2010 -
04/30/2013
Council Liaison
Jason Rogers
Staff Liaison
Shawn Napie
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Student Liaison
City of Paris Boards, Commissions, and Committees Description Revised 09/24/2010
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TRAFFIC COMMISSION
No. of Members: 7 Length of Term: 3 yrs. Appointed By: City Council
Regular Meeting Day: 1 St Tuesday Meeting Time: 6:00 p.m. Meeting Location: Council Chamber
Duties/Purpose: Reviews requests for traffic control measures and proposes measures designed to minimize
traffic safety problems resulting from vehicular traffic in Paris. Members must be residents of the city.
Current Members
Term
Ray Banks
07/14/2008 - 04/30/2011
Ken Kohls
07/14/2008 - 04/30/2011
Matt Frierson
07/14/2008 - 04/30/2011
Stephen (Red) Holmes
05/01/2009 - 04/30/2012
Rexi Stamper
07/01/2010 - 06/30/2013
Barry Shiver
07/01/2010 - 06/30/2013
Jon McFadden
07/01/2010 - 06/30/2013
Council Liaison
Joe McCarthy
Staff Liaison
Shawn Napier
Staff Liaison
Randy Tuttle
Student Liaison
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
No. of Members: 7 Length of Term: 3 yrs. Appointed By: City Council
Regular Meeting Day: As needed Meeting Time: Noon Meeting Location: Council Chamber
Duties/Purpose: Zoning Ord. 1710 states that the Board hears zoning-related appeals by any person aggrieved
or by an officer, department, or board of the municipality affected by the zoning decision of the administrative
officer. Must be a resident of the city. A supermajority vote is required to approve an adjustment.
Current Members
Term
Allen Moore
05/01/2009 -
04/30/2012
Terry Christian
05/01/2009 -
04/30/2012
Rick Hundley
05/01/2009 -
04/30/2012
Kyle McCarley
05/01/2009 -
04/30/2012
Chester Martindale
05/01/2009 -
04/30/2012
Vacant
05/01/2009 -
04/30/2012
Vacant
05/01/2009 -
04/30/2012
Council Liaison
Steve Brown
Staff Liaison
Shawn Napie
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Student Liaison
City of Paris Boards, Commissions, and Committees Description
Revised 09/24/2010
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