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17-APPOINTMENT OF ONE BOARD MEMBER TO PEDCItem No. 17 memo�andum TO: Mayor & Council John Godwin, City Manager FROM: Janice Ellis, City Clerk SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF ONE BOARD MEMBER TO PEDC DATE: March 19, 2013 BACKGROUND: Mayor Hashmi requested that this item be placed on the agenda. STATUS OF ISSUE: Board Member Bill Harris resigned from the Paris Economic Development Corporation on March 11, 2013, because his wife has accepted employment as an Assistant City Attorney in the Paris City Attorney's Office. Mr. Harris' term does not expire until June 30, 2015. Mr. Harris' resignation leaves the PEDC Board short two members, which could result in the Board not having a quorum to conduct meetings. BUDGET: No impact to the budget RECOMMENDATION: Appoint one member to the PEDC Board to fill the unexpired term of Bill Harris. �� ., ,. ,. ., ,. .,...... �r:� ry1 p�1'�:_-� BOARI?/CUMMISSION/CONfMITTEE APPLICATION The Paris City Council is seeking committed individuals �vho are dedicated to the weil-being of the Paris community to serve on its standing boards, commissions, and committees. In general, it is the City Counci)'s poticy to appoint persons to a maximum of �wo consecutive full three-year terms on a given laody. In addition to the general qualifications listed in the certification below, other qualifications may be mandated by statute, City Charter, ordinance, or resolution. PIease complete the information requested below and retum to: City Clerk, 150 SE First StreetlP.Q. Box 9037, Paris, Texas, 75461. Please note that all qualified applicants will be interviewed in open session by the City Council. BoardJCommissioti/Committee of Interest ❑ Airport Advisory Board ❑ Building & Standards Commission ❑ Civil Service Commission � Economic Development Corporation ❑ Historic Preservation Commission � Housing Autbority Board of Commissioners ❑ Main Street Advisory Board Candidate Information ❑ Municipal Band Commission ❑ Pac-�s.�Lamar County Board ofHealth ❑ Planning & Zoning Comrnission ❑ Pubiic Library Advisory Board ❑ Traffic Commission ❑ Zoaing Board of Adjustment Work Phone: i�%3• %� %�'�f` Home Phone:_/�.� %�.s �/S// Fa�c: �.3'70 j'!�-7�� E-mail Address: Iti�. c.�►4.+� p�s�e.5/d�/..w/ Please note any special knowledge, educahan, or experience yau have that is appiicable to the function of the board, commission, or committee of interest (attach additional pages if necessary). If applicable, list dates of service on any City boazds, commissions, or committtees. Certiiication and Autharization By sigung below, I acknowledge that I am aware and agree to the prohibitions of the City of Paris Charter and the laws of the State of Texas regarding nepotism and conflic[s of interest of appointees to City boards, cocnmissions, and committees. 1 also certify that if appointed I witl attend at least ?5 percent of all regular meeattgs and shall not have any delinqnent indebtedness to the City dureng my term. I understand that the number of positions on a given board, comr�ussion, or committee is Iitnited and that I may not be appointed; however, if I axn aot appointed, I agree to be placed in a database for possibJe future norification of topics of interest. i certify that the information given by me in this app]icatian is true and correct and any false informallon or misrepresentation is sufficient grounds for disqualification. I authorize the City of Paris to verify a]I information provided in this applic ' tn accordance with Sec[ion 552 of the Loca] Government Code, T understand that information provided in this a ' atio y be a' to e pubtic upon request. Signature of Candi Date: Ror Gti#v Clerk's Use Only Conftict of Interesr Y! N Iodebtedness: Y J N Nepotism: Y/ N Dis�: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Previoas 5ervice: 0 1 2 3 4 5 b City of Paris Revised 03/QB/I2 �� S';r"' :: 6; � i! � ks a. ,== F , BOARD/COMIVIISSION/CONIlVIITTEE APPLICATION The Paris City Council is seeking committed individuals who are dedicated to the well-being of the Paris community to serve on its standin.g boards, commissians, and cornmittees. In general, it is the City Council's policy to appoint persons to a maxi.mum of two consecutive full three-year terms on a given body. In addition to the general qualifications listed in the certification below, other qualifications may be mandated by statute, City Charter, ordi.nance, or resolution. Please complete the information requested below and retum ta: City Clerk, 15Q SE First Street/P.O. Box 9Q37, Paris, Texas, 754b1. Please note that all qualified applicants will be interviewed in open session by the City Cauncil. Board/Commission/Committee of Interest ❑ Airport Advisory Board ❑ Municipal Band Commission ❑ Building & Standards Commission ❑ ParislLamar County Boazd of Health ❑ Civil Service Commissian ❑ Planning & Zoning Commission � Economic Development Corporation ❑ Public Library Advisory Boazd ❑ Historic Preservation Commission ❑ Traffic Commission ❑ Housing Authority Board of Commissioners ❑ Zoning Board of Adjushnent ❑ Main Street Advisory Boazd Candidate Information Name: Y 1 C 1` �.5 5 1 I�' Address: 75 work Phone: 903 - 7 SS -� y a�1 ]E�e�e'Phone: �'0 3- 5 I rI - �?� n 1 Fax: 9 03- 7��- 7 �� 5 E-mail Address: V r e, T'e s s I e r@ C en -� cc ru � I. C � r'� Please note any special knowle�ge, education, or experience you have that is applicable to the function of the boazd, commission, or committee of interest (attach additional pages if neeessary). If applicable, list dates of service on anv Citv boards, commissions, or comrnittees. �11� :%C� �orioc.at Qro��-��, and requ.larlu c�ndu.c� e,ivie�-ours�°r �r�oe.��F►��. r�e.w bu�inQs� Certification and Authorization� �'�� u� e 5� a-� ar �- �5 �,�-r 9 g t�0.�� S�«a •� ti Ra nc.e �at�nh.�►�-e¢. e.htl�r �br o� a� e. u.rc.h. By signing below, I aclrnowledge tbat I am aware and agree to the prohibidons of the City of Paris Charter and the Iaws of the State of Texas regazding nepotism and conflicts of interest of appointees to City boards, commissions, and committees. I also certify that if appointed I will attend at leFtst 75 percent of all regular meetings and shall not have any delinquent indebtedness to the City during my term. I understand that the number of positions on a given board, commission, or committee is limited and that I may not be appointed; however, if I am not appointed, I agree to be placed in a database for possible future notification of topics af interest I certify that the information given by me in this application is true aztd correct and any false information or misrepresentarion is sufficient grounds for . disqnalification. I authorize the City of Paris to verify all information provided in this application. In acco ance with Section 552 of the Local Government Code, I understand tbat informarion provided in this applica ' may b v able to the public upon request. Signature of Candidate: �� Date: 3/��/� City ofParis Revised 03/08/12 - !� BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE APPLICATION The Paris City Council is seeking committed individuals who are dedicated to the well-being of the Paris community to serve on its standing boards, commissions, and committees. In general, it is the City Council's policy to appoint persons to a maximum of two consecutive full three-year terms on a given body. In addition to the general qualifications listed in the certification below, other qualifications may be mandated by statute, City Charter, ordinance, or resolution. Please complete the information requested below and return to: City Clerk, 150 SE First Street/P.O. Box 9037, Paris, Texas, 75461. Please note that all qualified applicants will be interviewed in open session by the City Council. r `_.5�:,-i ix! i� t; ir : y`�� Board/Commission/Committee of Interest ❑ Airport Advisory Board ❑ Building & Standards Commission ❑ Civil Service Commission � Economic Development Corporation ❑ Historic Preservation Commission ❑ Housing Authority Board of Commissioners ❑ Main Street Advisory Board ❑ Municipal Band Commission ❑ Paris/Lamar County Board of Health ❑ Planning & Zoning Commission ❑ Public Library Advisory Board ❑ Traffic Commission ❑ Zoning Board of Adjustment Candidate Information Name: 1� 2. c�,— 3 C_.� �� o�� Address: d2oSd S/ �✓c�� r►ve,, 1� qr�s %X 7S`/�o2 Work Phone: 40.3 - 78S - 8y8/ Home Phone: 4n 3 %8 /- 8'SOO , Fax: E-mail Address: r�C� ��Or�. L' 4'Mo►��. �O/'� Please note any special knowledge, education, or experience you have that is applicable to the function of the board, commission, or committee of interest (attach additional pages if necessary). If applicable, list dates of service on any City boards, commissions, or committees. . � 1-,c�.v�. eYr�e�tieNC� ��N rev,ew� � a� eor�o�chP�ud�v C�rp01'0.�'e, -��n�nru��a� �N�ormo..�ion� nivdo�v�sinc��l�er��s �'uNdcrs�otid �i��.�Potc.� �i eco roo c�n�e, �i•�eew�4 �✓es -�o � ln.�,s ►nr_c�cs , beca.0 c e ,�� r►-ii� �iNO�vc�a/ `� • a�du.r•�d Z r,a,ve. o��c�� d.. c�. res�rr,�. 1, ,ti,c.lL re�)e�%s rn� work Certi�cation and Authorization eL� p� r� c r� c e.. o.s 0. C e r i�� c�. Pu. �7 / i c� C�uO nJ�la Nd . By signing below, I acknowledge that I am aware and agree to the prohibitions of the City of Paris Charter and the laws of the State of Texas regarding nepotism and conflicts of interest of appointees to City boards, commissions, and committees. I also certify that if appointed I will attend at least 75 percent of all regular meetings and shall not have any delinquent indebtedness to the City during my term. 1 understand that the number of positions on a given board, commission, or committee is limited and that 1 may not be appointed; however, if I am not appointed, I agree to be placed in a database for possible future notification of topics of interest. I certify that the information given by me in this application is true and correct and any false information or misrepresentation is sufficient grounds for disqualification. I authorize the City of Paris to verify all information provided in this application. In accordance with Section 552 of the Local Government Code, I understand that information provided in this a�cation may be available to the publie upon-request. Signature of Candidate Date: ��/J� a20/3 Conflict of Interest: Y/ N Indebtedness: Y/ N Nepotism: Y/ N Dist.: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Previous Service: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 City of Paris Revised 03/08/12 f� � k �-< i: � f` �, Ei 5 1�..\. .' , � 1 `,\-� �' � �t �; �� t ;� � ' ��i � � ! La � � �; 2050 SILVERLEAF DR. PARIS, TX 75462-2814 �;��i�r`�.s�.:C��'�i:.:;�,�; TEL 903 784-8500 ��=t�fi�� Certified Public Accountant with 35 years experience in public accounting. �1��ileC�C� TAX ACCOUNTANT, PAUL T WELLS, CPA, PARIS, TX 1990-PRESENT Responsible for tax planning and tax preparation for corporations, partnerships, and individuals OWNER, REBECCA J CLIFFORD, CPA, PARIS, TX 1985-1990 Provided tax and accounting services for corporations, partnerships, and individuals TAX MANAGER, PRICE WATERHOUSE, DALLAS, TX 1981-1985 SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, PRICE WATERHOUSE, HOUSTON, TX 1979-1981 ACCOUNTANT, PRICE WATERHOUSE, FORT WORTH, TX 1978-1979 Responsible for tax preparation and tax planning for corporations, partnerships, and individuals ��C�U��iiC�i� TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, FORT WORTH, TX - BBA Accounting, 1977, Summa Cum Laude PARIS JUNIOR COLLEGE, PARIS, TX PARIS HIGH SCHOOL, PARIS, TX - Class of 1974 �'1r��c��SfP��'�" t��p_:i,�l,?��;�k�gr�� V� American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants �V��e� ��`(;�, i��°�C�� Past Member Paris Education Foundation Past President Paris Association for Gifted Education Past Treasurer Lamar County Coalition of Education, Business and Industry ' S,�J .� Rebecca J. Clifford Background and Family I have lived most of my life in Paris. I was born here and attended Paris schools. I met my husband, Steve, my sophomore year in high school. We both graduated from Paris High School in 1974. He was salutatorian and I was valedictorian. I spent one year at Paris Junior College before transferring to Texas Christian University. In December 1977, I graduated summa cum laude with a BBA in accounting. Upon graduation, I obtained my license as a certified public accountant, and I joined the Fort Worth office of Price Waterhouse. I worked in the audit and tax department for one and a half years before transferring to the Houston office. While in Houston, I was responsible for preparation and review of tax returns as wells as assisting with Internal Revenue Service audit representation. When Steve completed medical school and began his residency at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, I transferred to the Dallas office of Price Waterhouse. As a tax manager in the Dallas office, I was involved in all areas of tax preparation and planning as well as assisting the audit department on tax provision reviews for audited financial statements. Steve completed his radiology residency in June 1985. He decided that he wanted to practice medicine in Paris, so I quit Price Waterhouse to return to Paris. After returning to Paris, I continued practicing public accounting and from 1985 to 1990 I had my own CPA firm. I provided tax and financial accounting services for corporations, partnerships and individuals. In 1990, I decided that I wanted a more limited practice so that I would have more time to spend with my family. I closed my office and joined Paul T. Wells CPA on a part time basis. I am a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. Steve and I will have been married 34 years in August. We have four children who also attended Paris schools. Two were valedictorians, one was salutatorian and one was fifth in his class. In addition to excelling academically, they also excelled in athletics and the arts. Two were state ranked swimmers competing at the state 4A level. All were accomplished saxophone players and drum majors. My oldest, Zachary, holds an undergraduate and a master's degree in electrical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is a partial owner of a patent on his master's project. MIT applied for and was granted a patent on his master's project as of January 1, 2013. He is employed at Google in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Seth graduated cum laude from Texas Christian University and is currently attending medical school at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth. Stephanie graduated from Emory University in Atlanta and is currently attending Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Ben, a Chancellor's Scholar, is a junior biology major at Texas Christian University. He is in the honors program and the TCU band and will be applying to medical school this summer. Education and community are very important to me. I have been a member, past president and past treasurer for various school parent teacher organizations and school booster clubs. I was a founding member and past treasurer of the Lamar County Coalition of Education, Business and Industry. I am a past president of Paris Association for Gifted Education and a past member of the Paris Education Foundation. I was a member of the Leadership Lamar County 1992 class. C�� •