DENTON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT 3911 MORSE STREET, P O BOX 2816 DENTON, TEXAS 76202-2816 DENTON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES JANUARY 23, 2014 3:00 p.m. ITEM 1: CONVENING OF MEETING Rudy Durham convened the meeting at 3:02 p.m. ITEM 2: BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Charles Stafford, Chairman John Mahalik, Vice Chairman Connie Smith, Secretary David Terre, Member Jim Mullis, Member Michelle French, Ex Officio Member STAFF PRESENT: Rudy Durham, George Clerihew, Kathy Williams and Hope Pierson INVOCATION Michelle French gave the invocation. ITEM 3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was stated to the U.S. Flag and Texas Flag by all who were present. Minutes - Board of Directors Meeting of January 23, 2014 ITEM 4: Page 2 SWEARING IN OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS All of the 2014-2015 Board of Directors were officially sworn in by taking the Oath of Office. ITEM 5: ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS John Mahalik made a motion to nominate Charles Stafford as Chairman of the Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. Connie Smith seconded the motion. The vote to elect Charles Stafford as Chairman of the Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors was unanimous. Michelle French made a motion to nominate John Mahalik as Vice-Chairman of the Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. Connie Smith seconded the motion. The vote to elect John Mahalik as Vice-Chairman of the Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors was unanimous. John Mahalik made a motion to nominate Connie Smith as Secretary of the Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. Michelle French seconded the motion. The vote to elect Connie Smith as Secretary of the Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors was unanimous. ITEM 6: OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS No public was present to address the Board. ITEM 7: CONSIDER AND APPROVE A RESOLUTION FOR APPOINTING APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY Mr. John Greenslade and Mr. Robert Gallagher, memebers of the Appraisal Review Board, addressed the Board requesting to be elected Chairman and Secretary of the ARB. John Mahalik made a motion to appoint Robert Gallagher to the Chair position and John Greenslade to the Secretary position of the Appraisal Review Board. Connie Smith seconded the motion. The vote to appoint Robert Gallagher to the Chair position and John Greenslade to the Secretary position of the Appraisal Review Board was unanimous. Minutes - Board of Directors Meeting of January 23, 2014 ITEM 8: Page 3 ORIENTATION FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS BY ROBERT MOTT, THE DISTRICT’S LEGAL COUNSEL Robert Mott, of Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, LLP, spoke to the Board of Directors. He explained the functions of the Appraisal District and spoke in detail on the duties and responsibilities of the Board of Directors. He answered questions and concerns that the members had and provided information on the new legislative changes that have occurred. ITEM 9: PROGRESS REPORT APPRAISAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE RELATED – RUDY DURHAM, GEORGE CLERIHEW AND KATHY WILLIAMS Rudy Durham, George Clerihew, Kathy Williams and Hope Pierson introduced themselves to the new Board members and gave them a brief synopsis of their job titles and duties at the Appraisal District. Mr. Durham informed the Board that the District is about to begin the 2014 Methods and Assistance Program (MAP) and is currently wrapping up the 2013 Property Value Study (PVS) through the State Comptroller’s office. Mr. Clerihew gave the Board an update on lawsuits and arbitration. Only 23 arbitrations were filed in 2013, which is about half of the arbitrations that were filed in 2012. There were 163 lawsuits filed in 2013, which is up 24% since 2012. Mr. Clerihew also informed the new Board members that the Appraisal Review Board members are now chosen by the District Judge. That the Board of Directors no longer appoints those members. Mrs. Williams informed the new Board members that they will need to complete their Texas Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act training courses and return a copy of the certificates to her within 60 days of taking oath. LIAISON – BEATRICE CHAMBERS Ms. Chambers had no report this month. Minutes - Board of Directors Meeting of January 23, 2014 Page 4 ITEM 10: CONSENT AGENDA THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED SELF-EXPLANATORY BY THE BOARD AND WILL BE ENACTED WITH ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION ON THESE ITEMS UNLESS A BOARD MEMBER OR CITIZEN SO REQUEST. A. B. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF DECEMBER 19, 2013 ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS APPROVE DCAD INVESTMENT POLICY John Mahalik made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. Michelle French seconded the motion. The vote to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted was unanimous. ITEM 11: ADJOURN Chairman, Charles Stafford, adjourned the meeting at 5:27 pm.