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Welcome to NCTCOG’s 54th Annual General Assembly

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Please Mute Your Device For the Program

54th Annual General Assembly Meeting August 14, 2020

Hosted By: J.D. Clark County Judge Wise 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 Introductions Nominating Committee Report and Election of Executive Board Introduction of NCTCOG’s 2020-2021 Executive Board Regional Awards

Presentation of Linda Keithley Award Presentation of William Pitstick Award Presentation of Regional Cooperation Award

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

NCTCOG’s 54th Annual General Assembly

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Thank You For Your Leadership & Service NCTCOG Executive Board Members Rotating Off The 2019-2020 Board

Tito Rodriquez, Councilmember City of North Richland Hills Director, 2018-2020

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Rick Stopfer, Mayor, City of Irving Director, 2018-2020

Thank You For Your Leadership & Service NCTCOG Executive Board Member The Honorable Yvonne Davis, State Representative December 31, 2020

Yvonne Davis, State Representative 2019-2020 Ex Officio Member Board Term Expires 12/31/2020

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

Kevin Strength, Councilmember City of Waxahachie

NCTCOG’s 2019-2020 Past-President 2018-2019 President 2017-2018 Secretary-Treasurer 2014-2017, Director

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Thank You For Your Leadership & Service NCTCOG Executive Board Members Rotating Off The 2019-2020 Board

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

2017 2018

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

For Officers:

Ray Smith David Sweet Curtistene McCowan

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President: Ray Smith, Mayor Town of Prosper Vice President: Curtistene McCowan Mayor City of DeSoto Secretary/ David Sweet, County Judge Treasurer: Rockwall County Past-President:

• J. D. Clark, County Judge

Wise County

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Election of NCTCOG’s 2020 – 2021 Executive Board Past-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

Bobbie Mitchell

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Election of 2020 – 2021 NCTCOG Executive Board Past-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 Board Past-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-Bashian Alfonso Campos

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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 Award

Alexia Griffin, Former NCTCOG Staff &Friend of Linda Keithley Julie Couch, City Manager Town of Fairview Jennifer Hibbs, Assistant City Manager, City of Grapevine Dan Johnson, City Manager City of Richardson Bryan Langley, City Manager City of Burleson Opal Mauldin-Jones, City Manager City of Lancaster Jim Starr, Retired City Manager Clay Caruthers, City Manager City of Hurst Mark Hindman, City Manager City of North Richland Hills James Hotopp, City Manager City of Weatherford Mark Israelson, City Manager City of Plano Gabe Reaume, City Manager City of Saginaw Shanna Sims-Bradish, Assistant City Manager, City of Richardson Paul Stevens, Deputy City Manager City of Rowlett George Campbell, City Manager City of Kennedale Lea Dunn, Assistant City Manager City of University Park Jon Fortune, Assistant City Manager City of Dallas Andrea Gardner, City Manager City of Watauga Harlan Jefferson, Town Manager Town of Prosper Matt Mueller, Town Manager Town 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 Ortowski 2020 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

• rganization. She is an outstanding decision-maker who can rightly rely
• n this strength, but generously works to ensure that voices are heard,

and perspectives are honored.” Shana Y Yel elver erton, Southlake e City Man anag ager “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.” Richlan and Hills City M Man anag ager, Candice E Edmon

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“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 e Chief ef, James es B Brandon, So Southlake

Alison Ortowski, Assistant City Manager City 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

• ften 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 Chandler 2020 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, C

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Clayton Chandler Retired City Manger, City of Mansfield

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Regional Cooperation Award

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An annual award recognizing the cooperative 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
• f resources as well as quality service.

NCTCOG’s 2020 Regional Cooperation Award Winners Cities 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 No Nominated by G Greg P Porter, C City M Manager, City o

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NCTCOG 2020 Regional Awards Thank 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

• f 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 Smith Mayor Town of Prosper NCTCOG’s 2020-2021 President

Ray Smith Mayor, Town of Prosper

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