HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 21686: NOMINATING A MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT P.R. NO. 21686
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION NOMINATING A MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR
THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE 2020 — 2021 TERM, DUE TO A
VACANCY
WHEREAS, the Chief Appraiser of the Orange County Appraisal District notified the
City of Port Arthur that Tim Schossow, Board Member, passed away unexpectedly, and that
a vacancy has occur on the Board of Directors for the remaining portion of the 2020—2021
term; and
WHEREAS, Property Tax Code Sec. 6.03(1) allows all entities entitled to vote for
the Board of Directors to submit a nomination within 45 days after notification that a
vacancy has occurred; and
WHEREAS, is a resident of Orange County, Texas; and
WHEREAS, is a person duly qualified to serve as a Member of
the Board of Directors of the Orange County Appraisal District.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That is hereby nominated to serve as a member
of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Appraisal District for the remaining portion
of the 2020 — 2021 term.
Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution shall be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED,this day of , 2020
AD, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the
following vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Thurman "Bill" Bartle, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Valecia R. Tizeno, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton, City Manager
ORANGE COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT Board of Directors
CO` , Tim Schossow,Chair
;r! ,�, 9157 IH 10 East • PO Box 457 Tim Andrews,Vice Chair
{\ Karen Fisher,Secretary
=,, ,, r �. Orange,Texas 77630 Laura Floyd,Member
' 409-745-4777 • 409-745-4112 Fax Phillip Welch,Member
info@orangecad.net Scott W.Overton,Chief Appraiser
November 19,2020
City of Port Arthur
City Manager '20N0U123 138PM LEGAL
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur, TX 77641
To Whom It May Concern,
On November 12,2020,the Board of Directors for the Orange County Appraisal District lost one
of its members. Mr. Tim Schossow passed away unexpectedly. Pursuant to Section 6.03(1)of
the Texas Property Tax Code, if a vacancy on the board of directors occurs, each taxing unit that
is entitled to vote by this section may nominate by resolution adopted by its governing body a
candidate to fill the vacancy. The unit shall submit the name of its nominee to the chief
appraiser within 45 days after notification from the board of directors of the existence of the
vacancy and the chief appraiser shall prepare and deliver to the board of directors within the next
five days a list of the nominees. The board of directors shall elect by majority vote of its
members one of the nominees to fill the vacancy.
If you wish to nominate a person to fill the position held by Mr. Schossow,please submit that
information,passed by resolution of your entity,to our office within the next 45 days so that it
may be considered by the appraisal district board of directors. Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Scott W. Overton, RPA
Chief Appraiser