File #: 24-1340    Name: Update on Boards & Commissions Appointments
Type: Agenda Item Status: Agenda Ready
In control: McKinney Economic Development Corporation
On agenda: 3/19/2024 Final action:
Title: Update on 2024 McKinney Board & Commission Member Appointments
Attachments: 1. About McKinney Boards & Commissions, 2. Member Eligibility Policy, 3. Apply Online
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Update on 2024 McKinney Board & Commission Member Appointments

 

Summary

COUNCIL GOAL:                     Direction for Strategic & Economic Growth

(1E: Increase community involvement and participation within local government / community)

 

MEETING DATE:                     March 19, 2024

 

DEPARTMENT:                      McKinney Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)

                     City Secretary

 

CONTACT:                       Michael Kowski, President & Chief Executive Officer of MEDC

                     Melanie Molina, Board Clerk

                     Empress Drane, City Secretary

 

RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: No action - for Information Sharing purposes only

 

ITEM SUMMARY: 

                     On Tuesday, August 27, the McKinney City Council will appoint members to the various city Boards & Commissions.  Unless noted otherwise, those appointed will serve terms effective October 1, 2024-September 30, 2026.

                     To be considered, interested individuals (including incumbent members with terms expiring in 2024) must complete an application and participate in an interview.

                     The deadline to apply is Friday June 21, 2024. Apply online at <https://mckinney.granicus.com/boards/apply>. Incumbent board members should use the email address on file to update their existing application.

                     Interviews will be conducted in July / August, and all approved candidates will be contacted to confirm their schedule.

                     New and reappointed members must complete Open Government Training and any related training as assigned before October 1, 2024.

                     Board Officer elections are held in the month of October.

 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

                     Every year, approximately half of all McKinney Boards & Commissions appointments expire, with those vacancies filled by City Council vote.

                     Appointment terms last two years. Board Members can serve up to two (2) or three (3) consecutive terms, depending on their respective board.

                     Information about McKinney Boards & Commissions is available online at <https://mckinneytexas.org/Boards>

                     Candidates should be familiar with the general purpose and meeting procedures of their boards of interest, and

 

o                     Texas Open Meetings Act <https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/files/divisions/open-government/openmeetings_hb.pdf>

o                     Texas Public Information Act <https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/files/divisions/open-government/publicinfo_hb.pdf>

o                     McKinney Boards & Commissions Eligibility Policy <https://www.mckinneytexas.org/DocumentCenter/View/6284>

o                     McKinney Code of Ethical Conduct <https://library.municode.com/tx/mckinney/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=SPAGEOR_CH2AD_ARTVIICOETCOPR>, which applies to elected and appointed officials of the city

o                     Applicable State laws, City ordinances, and/or Board bylaws

 

                     Current McKinney Economic Development Corporation Roster

 

Maximum consecutive fuller terms allowed for this board: three (3)

 

Name

Expiration Year

Eligible for Reappointment in 2024?

Appointment History (Regular Full Terms)

Brian Loughmiller

2024

No - Max Term

(1) 2018-20, (2) 2020-22,  (3) 2022-24

Mark Denissen

2024

Yes

(1) 2022-24

Kurt Kuehn

2024

Yes

(1) 2020-22, (2) 2022-24

Chantelle Kadala, Alternate

2025

n/a

None

Thad Helsley

2025

n/a

(1) 2021-23, (2) 2023-25

Robert Hamilton

2025

n/a

(1) 2023-25

Julie Williams

2025

n/a

(1) 2023-25

Scott Woodruff

2025

n/a

(1) 2023-25

 

FINANCIAL SUMMARY: N/A

 

BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A