Consider and take appropriate action on the appointment of three (3) members to the Kaufman Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors, each for a two (2) year term to expire in August 2028.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Three (3) Kaufman Economic Development Corporation members' terms expire in August 2026. They are Charles Gillenwater, Barry Ratcliffe, and Tommy Henricks. All members expressed an interest in continuing to serve. Staff has no other applications at the time. The City Council appoints the KEDC members. As a matter of procedure, the Council should adhere to the process as outlined below: • Council will vote on three nominees for two-year terms through August 2028. • If the nominees do not attain a simple majority of the Council (four votes), they will not serve on the KEDC Board. • A simple majority of the Council (four votes) will be needed to place another name on the ballot followed by a formal vote. • Any Council member can make a nomination for consideration. • If the nominees then receive a simple majority of the votes by the Council (four votes) those individuals will be appointed to serve on the KEDC Board. • Should the Council not agree on proposed nominees, or if one is not forthcoming, then the Staff should be directed to assist with the determination of acceptable nominees. The procedures outlined will serve the Council well in its deliberations about those best qualified to serve on the KEDC Board.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).