Welcome to NCTCOG’s 54th Annual General Assembly

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Please Mute Your Device For the Program

54th AnnualGeneral Assembly

Meeting

August 14, 2020

Hosted By: J.D. Clark

County JudgeWise County

North Central Texas Council of Governments

(NCTCOG)

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On Behalf of The 2019-2020 NCTCOG

Executive Board

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Opening Remarks and IntroductionsNominating Committee Report and Election of Executive Board

Introduction of NCTCOG’s 2020-2021 Executive Board

Regional AwardsPresentation of Linda Keithley Award

Presentation of William Pitstick AwardPresentation of Regional Cooperation Award

Parting Remarks and Introduction of NCTCOG’s 2020-2021 PresidentAdjournment, NCTCOG’s 2020-2021 President

AGENDA

NCTCOG’s 54th Annual General Assembly

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Thank You For Your Leadership & ServiceNCTCOG Executive Board MembersRotating Off The 2019-2020 Board

Tito Rodriquez, CouncilmemberCity of North Richland Hills

Director, 2018-2020

J. D. Clark

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Rick Stopfer, Mayor, City of IrvingDirector, 2018-2020

Thank You For Your Leadership & ServiceNCTCOG Executive Board Member

The Honorable Yvonne Davis, State RepresentativeDecember 31, 2020

Yvonne Davis, State Representative2019-2020 Ex Officio Member

Board Term Expires 12/31/2020

J. D. Clark

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Thank You For Your Leadership & ServiceKevin Strength, Councilmember, City of Waxahachie

Kevin Strength, CouncilmemberCity of Waxahachie

NCTCOG’s 2019-2020 Past-President

2018-2019 President2017-2018 Secretary-Treasurer

2014-2017, Director

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Thank You For Your Leadership & ServiceNCTCOG Executive Board MembersRotating Off The 2019-2020 Board

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Election of 2020 – 2021 NCTCOG Executive BoardNCTCOG Past-Presidents’ Nominating Report

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2018

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Election of 2020 – 2021 NCTCOG Executive BoardPast-Presidents’ Nominating Report

Election of Board Officers

For Officers:

Ray Smith

David Sweet

Curtistene McCowan

J. D. Clark

President: Ray Smith, MayorTown of Prosper

Vice President: Curtistene McCowanMayor City of DeSoto

Secretary/ David Sweet, County Judge Treasurer: Rockwall County

Past-President: J. D. Clark, County JudgeWise County

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Election of NCTCOG’s 2020 – 2021 Executive BoardPast-Presidents’ Nominating Report

Election of Board Directors

Clay Jenkins B. Glen Whitley

Chris Hill

For Directors:

Clay Jenkins, County Judge, Dallas County

Glen Whitley, County Judge, Tarrant County

Chris Hill, County Judge, Collin County

Bobbie Mitchell, Commissioner, Denton County

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Election of 2020 – 2021 NCTCOG Executive BoardPast-Presidents’ Report

Election of Board Directors

Gary Caplinger

For Directors:

Lee Kleinman, Councilmember, City of Dallas

Kelly Allen Gray, Councilmember, City of Fort Worth

Andrew Piel, Councilmember, City of Arlington

Gary Caplinger, Councilmember, City of Allen

Andrew Piel

Kelly Allen Gray

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Lee Kleinman

Election of 2020 – 2021 NCTCOG Executive BoardPast-Presidents’ Report

Election of Board Directors

Bill Heidemann

Ken Shetter Kayci Prince

For Directors:

Bill Heidemann, Mayor, City of Corinth

Ken Shetter, Mayor, City of Burleson

Kayci Prince, Councilmember, City of Plano

Alfonso Campos, County Judge, Erath County

Tammy Dana-Bashian, Mayor, City of Rowlett

Tammy Dana-BashianAlfonso Campos13

NCTCOG’s 2020 – 2021 Executive Board

Gary Caplinger Bill Heidemann

Ken Shetter Kayci Prince Tammy Dana-Bashian

Alfonso Campos

Ray Smith Curtistene McCowan

David Sweet J. D. Clark Bobbie Mitchell

Clay Jenkins B. Glen Whitley

Kelly Allen Gray

Yvonne Davis

Chris Hill

Andrew Piel

Meet Your Board

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Lee Kleinman

NCTCOG 2020 REGIONAL AWARDS

Linda Keithley Award William Pitstick Award Regional Cooperation AwardAlexia Griffin, Former NCTCOGStaff &Friend of Linda Keithley

Julie Couch, City ManagerTown of Fairview

Jennifer Hibbs, Assistant CityManager, City of GrapevineDan Johnson, City Manager

City of RichardsonBryan Langley, City Manager

City of Burleson Opal Mauldin-Jones, City Manager

City of Lancaster Jim Starr, Retired City Manager

Clay Caruthers, City ManagerCity of Hurst

Mark Hindman, City ManagerCity of North Richland Hills James Hotopp, City Manager

City of Weatherford Mark Israelson, City Manager

City of PlanoGabe Reaume, City Manager

City of Saginaw Shanna Sims-Bradish, Assistant City

Manager, City of RichardsonPaul Stevens, Deputy City Manager

City of Rowlett

George Campbell, City ManagerCity of Kennedale

Lea Dunn, Assistant City ManagerCity of University Park

Jon Fortune, Assistant City Manager City of Dallas

Andrea Gardner, City ManagerCity of Watauga

Harlan Jefferson, Town ManagerTown of Prosper

Matt Mueller, Town ManagerTown of Little Elm

Rona Stringfellow, City Administrator City of Wilmer

Selection Committee

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Linda Keithley Award

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An annual award to recognize an outstanding woman in public management in North Central Texas who best exemplifies the standards represented by

Linda Keithley during her 17 years of service with the Council of Governments.

Linda left her mark on the region, and on those with whom she came in contact. She was a devoted and faithful public servant. In all of her undertakings,

among other qualities, she displayed dignity, charm,poise, integrity, loyalty, commitment, and dedication.

Alison Ortowski2020 Linda Keithley Award Winner

Nominated by Southlake’s Mayor, Laura Hill and City Manager, Shana Yelverton

“From the beginning, Alison has provided strong leadership in our organization. She is an outstanding decision-maker who can rightly rely on this strength, but generously works to ensure that voices are heard, and perspectives are honored.” Shana Yelverton, Southlake City Manager

“Alison has always had a heart for service, for promoting and improving the profession we both love. She understands the true meaning of public service and gives so much of her time, attention, and knowledge to better our profession.” Richland Hills City Manager,Candice Edmonson

“She’s a very good blend of being supportive while simultaneously holding people accountable. She is respectful; lets employees do their jobs and perform. She makes sure we have what we need. Her questions are always on target, astute.” Police Chief, James Brandon, Southlake

Alison Ortowski, Assistant City ManagerCity of Southlake

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William “Bill” Pitstick Regionalism Award

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An annual award to recognize an outstanding individual in North Central Texas who has demonstrated commitment to the concept of “regionalism”

advocated by Bill Pitstick during 26 years as Executive Director of the Council of Governments.

This award honors someone who supports strong local government as the basis for democracy, while recognizing that urban challenges and concerns

often cross jurisdictional boundaries, and who, therefore,promotes coordination and cooperation among citizens and local

elected officials for the betterment of the region as a whole.

Clayton Chandler2020 William Pitstick Regionalism Award Winner

Nominated by Mansfield City Council, City of Mansfield

“When Clayton Chandler arrived in Mansfield 36 years ago to serve as its City Manager, the small community of about 11,000 had yet to be discovered as one of the next suburban destinations for homeowners and businesses. Now, Mansfield is one of the fastest growing communities in the state with a population of more than 75,000 and has been recognized nationally as one of the best places to live.”

“He has dedicated himself not only to the Mansfield community but to the North Texas Region. He has demonstrated his commitment to regionalism through his leadership in organizations that address issues facing communities in North Texas and the state. His knowledge of transportation issues and mobility solutions has had positive impacts to the quality of life in the region and the expansion of roadway infrastructure.” Terry Moore, Councilmember, City of Mansfield

Clayton ChandlerRetired City Manger, City of Mansfield19

Regional Cooperation Award

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An annual award recognizing thecooperative regional efforts of local governments

This award honors local governments that:• promote coordination and cooperation to solve regional problems;

• do not allow jurisdictional boundaries to be barriers to solutions; and• demonstrate that joint projects can provide better use

of resources as well as quality service.

NCTCOG’s 2020 Regional Cooperation Award WinnersCities of Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville and Lancaster

COVID-19 Response

Fire Chief Rodney Smith

Fire Chief Jerry Duffield

Fire Chief Sam Rohde

Fire Chief Kenneth Johnson

City of Cedar Hill City of DeSoto City of Duncanville City of Lancaster

Nominated by Greg Porter, City Manager, City of Cedar Hill

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NCTCOG 2020 Regional AwardsThank You For Your Leadership & Cooperating Spirit

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Ray was elected Mayor of the Town of Prosper in May 2010, having served on the Town Council for three years. His service in Prosper also included an appointment in May 2004 as President of the Economic Development Corporation, where he is currently a board member. Mayor Smith is also Chair of the Collin College Foundation Board of Directors.

In 2016, Ray was elected to NCTCOG’s Executive Board, where he has served as a Director, Secretary-Treasurer, and Vice President. He is also an alternate member of the Regional Transportation Council.

Prior to moving to Prosper, Ray served in the City of Frisco - on City Council, Economic Development Corporation, Community Development Corporation, Planning & Zoning Board, as a volunteer firefighter, and with the Frisco Education Foundation.

A 1981 graduate of Baylor University, Ray was a member of the 1980 Southwest Conference Champion Baylor football team. He earned his BBA while at Baylor and is a Market President with Farmers Bank and Trust. Ray has been married 30 years to his beautiful wife, Lena. Together they have raised three sons and are currently raising two grandsons.

Please Welcome Ray SmithMayor Town of Prosper

NCTCOG’s 2020-2021 President

Ray SmithMayor, Town of Prosper

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