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Home My WebLink AboutIR 7337 r iNFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7337 I *Tl December 8, 1988 410 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council Subject APPOINTMENTS TO TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT APPRAISAL REVIIV-BOARD - ---------------- The Tarrant Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board consists of twenty-five members appointed by the TAD Board of Directors. Thirteen of these positions have terms expiring December 31, 1988, and the remaining twelve expire on December 31, 1989. On December 9, the Board of Directors will be considering appointments for the thirteen expiring terms. The City Council has previously expressed a desire for opportunity to provide input to the Appraisal Review Board appointment process. Attached is information for your consideration. ATTACHMENT 1, is a copy of the applicable section (Sec. 6.41) of the Texas Property Tax Code concerning the ARB. ATTACHMENT 2, provides a list of the full membership of the existing ARB. ATTACHMENT 3, lists the incumbent members whose terms are expiring, along with a summary of their qualifications. All thirteen are candidates for reappointment. ATTACHMENT 4, lists individuals not currently members, but who have made requests to be considered as candidates. Resumes and letters of recommendation received by TAD are also attached. So that the City's representative on the TAD Board of Directors might support any recommendations of the City Council, the Council's input is needed by staff on December 8. The staff will relay this information prior to the TAD Board Meeting on Friday, December 9. A? oug as Harman City Manager DH/AJD [ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS Y ATTACHMENT 1. Sec. 6.30 Property Tax Code Subchapter C. Appraisal Review Board Sec. 6.41. Appraisal Review Board. (a) The appraisal review board is established for each appraisal district. (b) The board consists of three members.However,the district board of directors by resolution of a majority of its members may increase the size of the appraisal review board to not more than nine members or,in a district established for a county with a popu- lation of at least 250,000, to not more than 15 members or, in a district established for a county with a population of at least 500,000,to not more than 30 members. (c) To be eligible to serve on the board,an individual must be a resident of the district and must have resided in the district for at least two years. A member of the appraisal district board of direc- tors or an officer or employee of the State Property Tax Board,the appraisal office,or a taxing unit is ineligible to serve on the board. (d) Members of the board are appointed by resolution of a majority of the appraisal district board of directors. A vacancy on the board is filled in the same manner for the unexpired portion of the term. (e) Members of the hoard hold office for-terms of two years beginning January 1. The appraisal district board of directors by resolution shall provide for staggered terms,so that the terms of as close to one-half of the members as possible expire each year. In making the initial appointments,the board of directors shall desig- nate those members who serve terms of one year. Amended by 1981 Tea.Laws(1st CS.),V. 127,ch. 13.Sec.29. Moss Relereoces: Appraisal district board of directors,see Sec.6.113. Additional board members in certain districts,we Sec.6.411. Meetings,organization.and compensation of appraisal review board.see Sec.6.42. 52 f ATTACHMENT 2 Terms expiring December 31, 1988 Akins, Ms. Lynn, 5025 Boulder Lake, Fort Worth, TX 76103 (536-0321) Alley, Jr. , Mr. Troy, 297 N.W. 25th.St. , Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (988-9444) Evans, Mr. Vernon, 2016 Chattanooga Dr. , Bedford, TX 76021 (283-1505) Johnson, Mr. John R. , 7001 Grapevine Hwy. Ste. 340, Fort Worth, TX 76180 (589-2059) Kahn, Ms. M. Virginia, 3628 Chaffin, Fort Worth, TX 76118 (589-0608) McKechnie, Mr. Randy L. , P. 0. Box 150305, Arlington, TX 76015 (468-2058) Pennock, Mr. Jack, 410 W. Enon, Everman, TX 76140 (293-3871) Rohrer, Ms. Judy, 3609 Smithbarry Rd. , Arlington, TX 76013 (572-3808) Shadowens, Mr. Tom, 2405 Glencrest, Fort Worth, TX 76119 (534-3714) Stanley, Mr. Tracy L. , P.O. Box 171616, Arlington, TX 76017 (467-4679) Watson, Ms. Sammie, 209 W. Main St. , Azle, TX 76020 (444-2555) Wood, Mr. Roy, 1415 Southwood Blvd. , Arlington, TX 76013 (274-8918) Yeary, Mr. Winston, 3016 Overton Park West, Fort Worth, TX 76109 (926-3731) # a . TARRANT APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD 1 Terms expiring December 31, 1989: Benson, Mr. Jack E. , 2300 Jenson Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76112-4812 (457-4144) Clarke, Mr. Jahn H. , 5636 E1 Campo, Fort Worth, TX 76107 (738-1802) Council , Ms. Nell , 1500 Allegheny, Arlington, TX 76012 (469-9295) Durham, Mr. Bill , 4300 Plantation Drive, Fort Worth, TX (244-5425) Jett, Mr. Horace W. , 4304 W. Vickery, Fort Worth, TX (731-2167) Loughry, Mr. Ben, 3221 Collinsworth, Ste. 400, Fort Worth, TX (332-5700) McKinney, Mr. Michael , 210 W. Sixth St. , #506, Fort Worth, TX (338-0221) Petta, Mr. Gurden, 4912 Cockrell , Fort Worth, TX 76133 (924-3586) Pursley, Mr. Steve J. , 4100 S. Hulen, Ste. 295, Fort Worth, TX 76109 (735-8282) Reed, Mr. Bobby, 4610 Williams Road, Fort Worth, TX 76116 (244-8121) Samuel , Mr. Darrell , 1467 Cienegas Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76112 (451-5100) Wilburn, Mr. Mac, 2917 Southridge, Grapevine, TX 76051 (488-8424) ATTACHMENT 3. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS OF APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD MEMBERS WITH TERMS EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 1988 Ms. Lynn Akins, 5025 Boulder Lake, Fort Worth, Texas 76103 Owns a Fort Worth appraisal company; holds the designation of SRA; has served on the ARB since 1982. Mr. Troy Alley, Jr. , 297 N.W. 25th Street, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 Owns an appraisal firm located in Grand Prairie; resides in Arlington; holds designation of MAI; has Master's degree from SMU in Real Estate and Marketing; has served on ARB for 2 years. Mr. Vernon Evans, 2016 Chattanooga Drive, Bedford, TX 76021 Has served on the ARB since 1982; formerly served on the Hurst- Euless-Bedford board of equalization; has over 40 years of real estate experience; holds designation of GRI (Graduate Real Estate Institute). Mr. John R. Johnson, 7001 Grapevine Hwy. , Ste. 340, Fort Worth, TX 76180 Has served on the ARB since March, 1988; is a self-employed Certified Public Accountant since 1979; worked for General Dynamics as a programmer/analyst. Ms. M. Virginia Kahn, 3628 Chaffin, Fort Worth, TX 76118 Has served on the ARB since September, 1988; is a self-employed Independent Fee Appraiser; active participation in real estate appraisal since 1945; holds RM, CRA, ICA (International Certified Appraisers), RMU (Registered Mortgage Underwriter). Mr. Randy L. McKechnie, P.O. Box 150305, Arlington, TX 76015 Has served on the ARB since September, 1988; 15 years experience in commercial and residential real estate; is president of the Arlington Board of Realtors; has Texas Real Estate Broker license. Mr. Jack Pennock, 410 W. Enon, Everman, TX 76140 Has served on the ARB since 1982; owns a bookkeeping, income tax service; has experience in matters pertaining to business personal property accounts. Ms. Judy Rohrer, 3609 Smithbarry Road, Arlington, TX 76140 Has served on the ARB since 1986; is an independent fee appraiser actively engaged in appraisal of all types of real estate; has over 15 years experience in appraising. Mr. Tom Shadowens, 2405 Glencrest, Fort Worth, TX 76119 Has served on the ARB since 1982; is a self-employed realtor; was formerly a member of the Fort Worth board of equalization. Page 2 - Summary of Qualifications of Appraisal Review Board Members with terms expiring December 31, 1988 Mr. Tracy L. Stanley, P.O. Box 171616, Arlington, TX 76017 Has served on ARB since March 1988; Owns real estate business in Arlington; licensed as a real estate broker for 24 years; publisher of The Stanley Reports. Ms. Sammie Watson, 209 W. Main St. , Azle, TX 76020 Has served on ARB since April 1983; owner of an Azle real estate concern; a former Azle city council member; a member of the Greater Fort Worth Board or Realtors. Mr. Roy Wood, 1415 Southwood Blvd. , Arlington, TX 76013 Has served on ARB since 1987; formerly a Tarrant Appraisal District board member; holds current Real Estate License. Mr. Winston Yeary, 3016 Overton Park West, Fort Worth, TX 76109 Has served on the ARB since 1984; a retired regional manager of White Stores, Inc. 4 ATTACHMENT 4 Candidates for Appraisal Review Board Mr. Ralph Hailey, 5112 Dallas Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76112 457-4412 Has worked since 1948 in various types of work, and since 1975 in real estate sales; Has a T.A.R. brokers license; GRI designated (Graduate Real Estate ' Institute) ; received Master Appraiser designation from National Association of Master Appraisers Society in 1986. Mr. Tom Crawford, 2105 River Ridge Road, Arlington, Texas 76017 465-2525 Retired from Monsanto Chemical Company in 1985 after 26 years in Agricultural Chemicals Division; is currently a professional speaker and consultant for large and small businesses. Recommended by Arlington Mayor Richard Greene and Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector June Garrison. Mr. Gene Graves, 3709 Ashford Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76133 292-6851 Extensive agricultural background, with a MS from Texas OPOI. A&M University in 1976; Farm Management specialist with Texas Agricultural Extension Service in Sherman & this included appraising damage to agricultural property; Served as County Extension Agent-Agriculture in Fannin County for four years; served on the Texas Veterans Land Board; County Extension Agricultural Agent for Tarrant County. Mr. James L. Hancock, 918 Surrey Lane, Grapevine, Texas 76051- 481-6320 Was Grapevine City Manager for 9 years; As Assistant City .-Manager for 9 years, administered and supervised zoning applications, subdivision of plats and public facilities contracts Mr. James R. Icenhower, 1 Circle Park Court, Mansfield, TX 76063-3210 Worked 4 years as a real estate salesman at Mansfield Realty, 477-2249 and received Real Estate Broker license. Recommended by Clayton Chandler, City Manager, and Kathryn Howard, City Secretary - City of Mansfield. Mr. Robert A. Mesick, 3700 Dexter Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76107 738-6716 .*Ipk► Served in US Amy for 30 years; has MS in Administration from George Washington University; served on Board of Equalization of Tarrant County Municipal Utility District No. 1, and later as General Manager of TCMUD 1, acting as Tax Collector also. Page 2 - Candidates for Appraisal Review Board Mr. Charles L. Mettler, 820 Mountain Terrace, Hurst, TX 589-0906 Home builder for 5 years; retired in 1987 after 35 years with Lone Star Gas Company. Mr. James W. Weaver, 6001 Wisen Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76133 292-8304 Retired in 1970 from the USAF; Worked since 1971 as a real estate salesman and investor; Has broker license; now works as an independent Broker-Investor; has owned two apartment complexes as well as single family residential rental houses. OW August 24, 1988 Tarrant Review Board 2315 Gravel Fort Worth, Texas 76118 Attn: William E. Roberts Dear Mr. Roberts: I was talking with one of your board members last week, and he said you were having someone resign. I am presently working in real estate with Wm. Rigg, Inc. Realtors located at 6446 Brentwood Stair Road. I have been in real estate here in Fort Worth since 1975. Should -you have need for a replacement of the person resigning, I would certainly appreciate your consideration. I am enclosing my resume for your perusal. �► Most sincerely, Ralph Hailey RH/sac Enclosure r . r 4 ' t ,RALPH HAILEY,G. R. I. 5112 DALLAS AVENUE FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76112 (817)457-4412 (HOME) Personal: Birthdate March5, 1929. . . .Married. . .Excellent Health. Work Experience: Sears Roebuck&Co. Mail Order Dept. Dallas,Tx. 1948-1951 Assignment: Requisition Filler Inspector- Rechecker 1951-1955 Forney Engineering CO. Dallas,Tx. Assignment: .-Drill Press Operator Welding Sheet Metal 'Lay-out Trouble Shooter in Field . 1955-1959 Hammer&Gunnels Electric Co. Dallas, Tx. Assignment: Electrician Helper Journeyman Electrician 1959-1975 White Stores,Inc. Wichita Falls,Tx. Assignment: Salesman- Automotive Assist. Manager 1961-1963 Manager of Stores 1963-1975 1975-1986 Real Estate Sales Red Carpet Realtors Cj21 Adkins-Scruggs Merrill Lynch-Wm RIgg,2Nc. Ft. Worth, Tx, t s � Education Bardwe'll High School Bardwell, Tx- 1943-1947 Graduated 19SS-1956 Electrical Code School Dallas, Tx. Journeyman License Acquired 1970 Riesch Auctioneering School Mason Clty, Io. Graduated 1971-1972 A. & R. School of Real Estate Austin, Tx. Salesman License Acquired 1975 T. A. R. Brokers Course Ft. Worth, Tx. 'r Brokers License Acquired 1980 G. R. 1. Courses by T. A. R. Dallas, Tx. G. R. I. Designated 1982 Society of Real Estate Appraisers Ft. Worth, Tx. Course #1 1ph' 1986 National Association of Master Appraisers Society. Courses 1, 2, 3,4 . Completed Arlington, Tx. Received Master Appraiser designation from this Society Personal References.' Winston Yeary Supervisor 926-3731 3018 Overton Pk. W. White Stores Inc. Fort Worth, Tx 76109 Robert D. Bankes Minister of 451-2382 6516 Brentwood Stair Church Of Christ Ft. Worth, Tx. 76112 Gwen Faherty Former Broker 451-9222 912 Doral Merril Lynch Realty Ft. Worth, Tx. 76112 Betty Dickens Present Broker 457-5750 6446 Brentwood Stair Wm. Rigg, Inc. Ft. Worth, Tx. 76112 t TnomAs D. CRAwronD 8205 VIVZR RMOR ROAD .700p1h AW"OTON.TZZ" 70017 August 25, 1988 Mr. Bill Roberts Tarrant Appraisal District 2315 Gravel Road Ft. Worth, TX- 76118 Dear Bill, You can count on me to serve on the Appraisal Review Board if the opportunity is presented to me by the TAD Board of Directors when a vacancy exists. I have been a resident of Tarrant County for the last 11 years and retired from Monsanto Chemical Company In 1985 after 26 years of service in their Agricultural Chemicals Division. Currently I am a professional speaker and consultant for large and small businesses. My main speaking subject is a prescription for successful daily living entitled "How to Have a Terrific Day Tomorrow and Everyday, Starting Today" . My speaking schedule would allow me the time to serve regularly on the Review Board. I look forward to the possibility of being added to this prestigious Board. Sincere W, s" h s o d Wf cc : Mayor Richard Greene, Arlington Judge Roy English, Tarrant County Judge Dr. Don Wright, Superintenent AISD incl : TDC's Biography 001h BIOGRAPHY OF THOMAS D . CRAWFORD 2105 RIVER RIDGE ROAD ARUNGTON, TEXAS 78017 (817) 465-2525 r r PERSONAL DATA HORN OCTOBER Z, 1935 AMBOY, INDIANA MARRIED TO MARTHA COPLEN JUNE 16, 1957 CHILDREN . THOMAS JAY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER. DIASONICS CORPORATION FORMER STUDENT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY 1982 CHRISTOPHER KENT, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, JOHNSON, JOHNSON & ROY FORMER STUDENT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY 1986 EDUCATION SWAYZEE HIGH SCHOOL. SWAYZEE, INDIANA 1953 PURDUE UNIVERSITY — B. S. AGRICULTURE EDUCATION 1957 PROFESSIONAL COURSES ATTENDED MEDIA TRAINING TIME MANAGEMENT CAREER MANAGEMENT NEGOTIATING SKILLS CURBSTONE COACHING MANAGERIAL ANALYSIS EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP DIMENSIONAL SALES TRAINING PROFESSIONAL SELLING SKILLS DIMENSIONAL SALES MANAGEMENT EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS MILITARY U. S. ARMY TRANSPORTATION CORPS — LIEUTENANT -- 1957-1959 EMPLOYMENT MONSANTO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS COMPANY 1959--1985 PRIDE 8c JOY SPEAKING AND CONSULTING COMPANY 1985--TO PRESENT , pk COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES TARRANT COUNTY AGRIBUSINESS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN TEXAS AG EXTENSION SERVICE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TARRANT CO. TARRANT COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW - DIRECTOR FORT WORTH FARM & RANCH CLUB - DIRECTOR & MEMBERSHIP CHAIR TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - AG EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY - ARLINGTON UNIT - DIRECTOR ARLINGTON BUSINESSMENS ASSOCIATION TIPS CLUB - PROGRAM CHAIR ARLINGTON SIX FLAGS KIWANIS CLUB - FORMER MEMBER & DIRECTOR ST, BARNABAS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - FORMER TRUSTEE MEN'S BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP - MEMBER SOUTHWEST ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW - CHAIRMAN MASONIC LODGE - MEMBER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES o' NATIONAL SPEAKERS ASSOCIATION - MEMBER NORTH TEXAS SPEAKERS ASSOCIATION - DIRECTOR REGULAR GUEST ON LOCAL TV PROGRAM - "AROUND ARLINGTON" TEXAS AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS ASSOCIATION - PAST PRESIDENT POLITICAL ACTIVITIES ARLINGTON REPUBLICAN CLUB - MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN PACHYDERM CLUB OF TARRANT COUNTY - PAST PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH SPOKESPERSON GEORGE BUSH TELEPHONE BANK - VOLUNTEER PRECINCT CHAIRMAN FOR GEORGE BUSH DELEGATE TO SENATORIAL DISTRICT CONVENTION ATTENDED TEXAS KEY'S BRIEFING IN WASHINGTON DC OCTOBER 1987 TARRANT COUNTY CHAIRMAN FOR BILL POWERS FOR AG COMMISSIONER CAMPAIGN WORKER FOR GOVERNOR BILL CLEMENTS & OTHERS o r 00". Le Cdy of AHngtonTom fdchwmay d E Greww or Box 231 Zip Code 7WO4-=1 Aftigion Phone (817)275-3271 Dallas Fftt (Metro)265-3311 November 3, 1988 Mr. Bill Roberts Tarrant Appraisal District 2315 Gravel Road Fort Worth, Texas 76118 Dear Mr. Roberts : It is my pleasure to recommend Mr. Tom Crawford for appointment to the Tarrant Appraisal District Review Board. Mr. Crawford has been my neighbor and friend for 15 years, and during this time I have come to respect his commitment to community service and his personal philosophy regarding the well-being of people. In my opinion, Tom is well qualified to serve and the Tarrant Appraisal District Review Board would benefit significantly by having a man with his qualifications and firmness of purpose among their ranks. Sincekely,* J eene Mayor REG/If cc; Mr. Tom Crawford Op" Tnou,&s D. CRAWORD CLOS RIVZR RWOR ROAM ARLMGTON,TZ"S 11001? September 0., 1988 .W Mr. Bill Roberts Tarrant Appraisal District 2315 Gravel Road Ft . Worth, TX 76118 Dear Bill, I just learned that the Board of Directors of the Tarrant Appraisal District did not select me to serve on the Review Board at this time. I respect their decision but am disappointed that I was not asked to serve. I am interested in being considered the next time it is necessary to replace or add Review Board members. I feel that my business experience fully qualifies me to serve on this Board. I spent 26 years with Monsanto Chemical Company in management and was involved with property values for a large portion of that time. I have also been involved with several commercial joint ventures involving real estate here in Texas. Thank you for the opportunity to be considered when the next selections are made. Sincerely s4 I Thoma Cr CrI wford 465-2525 TARRANT COUNTY FORT WORTH,TEXAS 76196.0301 JUNE GARRISON Tax Amssor-CoUector September 9, 1988 Mr. William E. Roberts Chief Appraiser Tarrant Appraisal District 2315 Gravel Road Pbrt Worth.. Texas 76118 Dear Bill: In my letter of August 30th, I mentioned Tom Crawford's name. Since then I have visited with Tom Crawford and I am convinced that he would be an asset to the Appraisal Review Board. Tom's wide business experience would make him a valuable member of any panel on which he might serve. Sincerely, Jund/Garrison Tax Assessor-Collector Tarrant County JG/0j V 0,10 TARRANT COUNTY FORT WORTH,TEXAS 76196-0301 JUNE GARRISON Tax Amomr-CoUsetor August 30, 1988 Mr. William E. Roberts Chief Appraiser Tarrant Appraisal District 2315 Gravel Road Fort Worth, Texas 76118 Dear Bill: I appreciate your letter and a copy of the Agenda for a special Board Meeting to be held next Friday. I will not be able to attend the meeting as I will be attending a Training Executive Course from 8:30 a.m. to r. 5:00 p.m. that day. Thank you for consulting me; I am always interested in the quality of the Appraisal Review Board. I am not personally acquainted with any of the applicants other than Tom Crawford. -I certainly feel that Tcai is qualified for the position, and would be an effective member of the Board. The other applicants have impressive resumes, and I am confident that all would be satisfactory additions to the Appraisal Review Board. Thank you for keeping me informed concerning meetings and matters of importance involving the Tarrant Appraisal District. I have been unable to attend any of the regular meetings thus far, but hope to in the near future. Sincerely, June Garrison Tax Assessor-Collector Tarrant County JG/oj OW AA- r7 ; Tl teat 5: os- 7-e-4 7X 7�, e e C el? 7' C 74'.1,/<1 Ao-'74 tf'� A' t7 C (9 , 5 7 -74 j- I-ele,,t-e Z` 70t r7rn r, 70( 4; 74L_7 7"--Xa b op", c? 13 7' 74�4 57 -p 74 Gil i L--- x back- Zlipee fa -74, 7 4er.e- e 've..,l, 7 t 11 l;z k,Tzzf X/7 5 L9 l'X re-; 4c 7 -7 P7 e,ov 1 77' 114C /_j te xd 5 4;,O7 .5CA_41 1,AZ 8-A 77X oolk �y a 2,-o-(9 74Ce,1141 rz, 0'7 CA-J-Skes. 1-4 /17 7� 7' Pov c "t, ig 4"0*- C 5- J) IA ZP 70C "D 7 e7 f c? 4 0-7 k' - li-CS2 C2- 1,2 1 xe, C C;,y7 4e7O 12j,-1 V.,le e- 7a a.,,a ,.,1-7 4- 40''."e lz le"t Aw- 7417 -4-- 7:; A-,4-c�/;7-7f -0 ,077 e,7-7' *7 e-1/-e-,c e,-?-I- � /7 el- /9d- PI e c �,,/,.-,/y c--7 e,;u ell-I e.,07cce 741:%71 9 7 4XI 74, -ove 7-e TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT April 25, 1988 �Mr:Gene Graves 3709 Ashford Avenue Fort Worth, Texas 76133 Dear Mr. Graves: We appreciate you expressing interest in a position on our appraisal review board. The information you saw in the news- paper is sadly out-of-date since the board has its full com- plement of twenty-three persons at this time. However, that condition is always subject to change if someone should decide to resign. Our board of directors appoint members to the appraisal review board. They receive recommendations from the taxing units they represent. We, the staff of the Tarrant Appraisal District, are actually very little involved in the selection and appoint- ment process. Anyone interested in serving on the appraisal review board should contact the governing body/bodies of various taxing units to receive their support. The governing body would then in turn make a recommendation to our board of directors when a vacancy occurred which needed to be *filled. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best. Sincerely, 01/9- Charles E. Scott Deputy Chief Appraiser CES:mcs Jcc: Mr. William E. Roberts RESUME #$Ohl JAMES L. HANCOCK 918 Surrey Lane Grapevine, Texas 76051 (817) 481-6120 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY City of Grapevine, Texas P.O. Box 729 Grapevine, Texas 76051 (817) 481-0300 CITY MANAGER - October, 1977 - August, 1986 Served as Acting City Manager for several months before officially assuming the duties of City Manager. Responsible to the City Council and citizens of the City of Grapevine as the Chief Administrator and executive officer of the City for the administration of all affairs of the City as prescribed by State law and City Charter. Specific areas of concentration included budget preparation and recommendations regarding tax rates, revenues and expenditures; responsible for recruiting, hiring and removal of all employees; public relations responsibilities included sustaining the best possible relations with all City, op" County, State and Federal agencies as well as intergovernmental agencies such as Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Trinity River Authority, North Central Texas Council of Governments and Grapevine/Colleyville Independent School District. * ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER - August, 1968 - October, 1977 Promoted to Assistant City Manager. Initiated research and special studies in needed areas and reports with recommendations for corrective action; served as personnel manager; received complaints and took appropriate action relating to taxes, fees, utility billing, assessments, etc. ; participated in budget preparation; administered and supervised zoning applications, subdivision of plats and public facilities contracts; acted as City Manager in the absence of same; and, negotiated special contracts, easements and right-of-way acquisitions. CITY SECRETARY - August, 1966 - August,, 1968 Served the City of Grapevine as City Secretary. Responsible for records management of all official City documents. Prepared minutes of all City Council meetings, prepared agendas, answered inquiries from the public in matters relating to taxes, assessments,- licenses, permits and ordinances of the City. Also responsible for conducting elections, budget preparation, zoning matters and grant applications. Assisted in accounting of City funds. -2- Calmet Water Division of Worthington Corporation SALES AND PUBLIC RELATIONS - May, 1963 - July, 1966 Responsible for sales and manufacturer's public relations to municipalities, water companies, engineers and contractors for the State of Texas. City of Grapevine, Texas P.O. Box 729 Grapevine, Texas 76051 (817) 481-0300 MAINTENANCE/SUPERINTENDENT - August, 1955 - April, 1963 Performed all functions basic to operation of water, wastewater and street departments. Assumed Superintendent position in 1958. Also served as Acting City Secretary on two occasions. EDUCATION Gatesville High School Graduated 1946 United States- Army Entered Military Service where after attending a series of military schools and qualifying for Officer's Candidate School, was promoted to instructor. Taught operation and maintenance of military arms and classes on recognition of allied and enemy aircraft. Tarrant County Junior College - .1970 Six college hours in Principles of Accounting PERSONAL DATA Date of Birth - April 20, 1928 Marital Status - Married Honorable Military Discharge - 1952 Health - Excellent -Social Security Number - 456-32-9685 Children - Three -3- ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS international City Manager's Association Municipal Finance Officer's Association Mid-Cities Credit union - Chairman -of Audit Committee National Retired Teacher's Association North Texas Water and Wastewater Association North Central Texas City Clerks and Secretary's Association Masonic Lodge Methodist Church REFERENCES Mr. John F. Boyle, Attorney Hutchison, Price, Boyle & Brooks 3900 First City Center Dallas, Texas 75201-4622 (214) 754-8600 Mr. William D. Tate, Attorney 1200 South Main, Suite 1200 Grapevine, Texas 76051 (817) 481-2591 January 13, 1987 Mr. Dennis L. Dawson, City Manager City of Grapevine P. 0. Box 729 Grapevine, Texas 76051 Dear Mr. Dawson: Thank you for submitting the resume of Mr. James L. Hancock whom you wished to be considered for appointment to theeAppffftal-Review- 'Board-.% Your interest is sincerely appreciated. At the present time, there are twenty-two members who will serve for 1987. -The Board of Directors approved one additional member to be appointed if the need arises during the year. Mr. Hancock's resume will be held and presented for consideration if it becomes necessary to appoint the twenty-third member. Once again, thank you for your cooperation in submitting a nomination, as we requested. You may rest assured that Mr. Hancock will certainly be given every consideration when the need arises. In the meantime , if I may be of service to you, please call on me. Very truly yours, William E. Roberts Chief Appraiser /cmp PL 1701 River Run-Sud*200-Fort VftU.Texas 76107.332.3151-{Me1r0)429.2947 I r 9W 'Ohl GRAPEVINE January 7, 1987 Tarrant Appraisal Review Board Attention Ms. Perrin 1701 River Run, Suite 200 Fort Worth, Texas 76107 Gentlemen: Thank you for the opportunity to submit the resume of Mr. James L. Hancock for consideration of appointment to the Appraisal Review Board. I believe his thirty years of municipal experience with the City of Grapevine in various capacities fully qualifies him to serve on the Board. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact ntac e 'Sine e s E. Dawson i j v a ty Manager kdb Enclosure THE OF GRAPEVINE PO.Box 729 ♦ Grapevine, Texas 76051 0 Phone M*&o817148j-O3W M v ,ir INBS RC3ER: i Circle Park Court Mansfield, Texas 76063-3210 Tele. (817) 477-2249 PERSONAL: Married 6' 0" 232 lbs. 65 Years old 03JECTIVE: Tarrant Appraisal Review Board 7-DUCA71CN: Master of Education, 1952; B.S. , 1944; East Texas State University, Commerce, Texas. MAJOR: Educational Administration. Graduate Study In Administrative Education at West Texas State University, Canyon, Texas BACKGROUND: Born April 27, 1922 near DeKalb, Bowie County, Texas I attended school at DeKalb and graduated there in 1941. I worked at Lone Star Ordinance Plant, near Texarkana, as a construction carpenter, as a cost clerk, and before entering military service. Upon discharge from military service before entering college I worked as a cost estimator for the War Assets Administration In a Civil Service ,lob. I entered the armed forces in August, 1942, and served until September,. 1945. in college I majored In Industrial Arts, taking my elective courses in Education Administration. My graduate work was ozone in Administration. MILITARY: Served 3 years in U. S. Army Air Force: 18 months overseas- SE Asia theater. I entered the military service at age 20 and attended airplane mechanics school , electrical specialist school and received diplomas from each of these military schools. Later I was given 18 semester hours of college credit at ET for this schooling. I went Into military combat with the Introduction of the B-29 bomber as a flying electrical specialist-gunner. During this time I received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Four A4r medals, five campaign cattle citations, and my unit received three Presidential Unit Citations. My primary responsibility In flight was to man a gun turret and trouble-shoot any electrical trouble In the 87 electric motors on the B-29. WORK EXPERIENCE: December 5, 1977-May 30, 1987 I served as a full time rural mail carrier out of the Mansfield Post Office. August, 1973-December, 1977 I worked within this time as a real estate salesman associated with Mansfield Realty. I received my Real Estate Broker license while working here. Served as a substitute rural mail carrier on a Mansfield rural route. Served as Municipal Court Judge for about one-Year--until the new home rule charter was adopted by citizen vote. When Mansfield was looking toward becoming a home rule city, I was selected to serve on the survey committee and later elected as one of the 15 member committee to draft the home rule city charter. aty Of MANSFIELD, TEXAS 76063-1896 1305 EAST BROAD STREET Phone 817-473-9371 L88-753 August 30, 1988 William E. Roberts Chief Appraiser Tarrant County Appraisal District 2315 Gravel Road Fort Worth, Texas 76118 Dear Mr. Roberts: I am writing you With regards to recent announcements that there is a vacancy on the ARB due to the resignation of Leon DeWald and further advisement that there is consideration of expanding the number of positions on the ARB. Accompanying that information, we received resumes from several applicants for the position. Excluded from those considerations, was one Jim Icenhower who was recommended by oph' the City Council in the last considerations for appointments for the ARB. The City Council of Mansfield has expressed a serious concern for having a representative from the City of Mansfield serving on the ARB. We often hear comments that Mansfield is not represented on the Tarrant Appraisal Review Board. I would like to reconfirm the request of the City of Council that you please consider the appointment of someone from the City of Mansfield to serve on the ARB. As I'm sure you are aware, a number of citizens from Mansfield have expressed concerns over recent appraisals, and-.I feel representation on the ARB would assist us in trying to justify the fairness of the process. Please consider this as you make your appointments and please give favor to the appointment of a representative who resides in Mansfield. As. we have received notice today, August 30, that there is an opening, your board will meet prior to our next City Council meeting (September 12, 1988) . I ask you to please consider delaying a decision until the Mansfield City Council can come forth with an applicant for consideration. Thank you for your usual courtesy. Sincerely, C yton W. Chandler City Manager CWC:kw r i f Of MANSFIELD, TEXAS 76063.1896 1305 EAST SAOAD STAEET Phone 817-473.9371 Metro 817-477-3103 L87-1266 December 29, 1987 Mr. Leon Brachman, Chairman Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors 1701 River Run, Suite 200 Ft. Worth, Texas 76107 Dear Mr. Brachman: In response to your letter of November 24, 1987, please be advised that the City p► Council met in regular session on December 28, 1987 and would like to recommend Mr. James Robert Icenhower, 1 Circle Park Court, Mansfield, Texas, be nominated to fill the one vacancy and represent our city on the Tarrant Appraisal Review Board. I have enclosed , for your consideration, a copy of Mr. Icenhower' s resume. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 473-9371. Sinc ely, Kathryn Howard City Secretary KHlpc I • October 28, 1987 Mr. William B. Roberts Chief Appraiser Tarrant Appraisal District 1701 River Run 76135 Suite 200 Fort Worth, Texas 76107 Dear Mr. Roberts: Please consider me for appointment to the Appraisal Review Board . You may recall that we met in your office in early September of this year . I am including below a brief biographical sketch. Should more information or personnel references be required please let me know. "Born in West Allis, Wisconsin. Served in the US Army for thirty years . Retired in the grade of Colonel in 1975. Holds a BS degree in Business from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and an MS in Administration from The George Washington University . Last position in the Army prior to retirement was Director of Audit , Army , Air Force Exchange System, Dallas , Texas. Moved to Tarrant County in 1975 . Served on the Board of Equalization, Tarrant County Municipal Utility District Number 1 and later as General Manager of TCMUD 1 . In this capacity was also Tax Collector. Business experience includes five years as Vice-President, Controller, Carter and Burgess, Inc. and Vice-President , Administration, Law, Snakard and Gambil. Currently retired . Married with two children and two grand children . " My motivation for seeking this appointment is strictly a desire to use my experience and training to serve the community . I have no axe to grind nor do I represent any special interest. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely . Robert A Mesick 3700 Dexter Avenue Fort Worth, Tx 76107 (817) 738 6716 TARRANT COUNTY NORTHEAST GOVERNMENT COMPLEX BOB HAMPTON 645 GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY COUNTY COMMISSIONER HURST,TEXAS 76054 PRECINCT NO.3 (817)485-9331 August 19, 1987 Mr. Bill Roberts, Director Tarrant Appraisal District 1701 River Runt Suite 200 Fort Worth, Texas 76107 Dear Bill: Attached will find some data on Mr. Charles L. Mettler who YOU 64-S6a—rds.V If U Ser. , f-71f6lp-orr-your-r-evi you have a need for his help,* 'please call him and also let him know if he will need to attend any classes. I appreciate your help in this matter. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me. Yours truly, Bob Hampton County Commissioner Precinct No. 3 BH/mq Enclosure PERSONAL DATA CHARLES L. METTLER Residence: 820 Mountain Terrace, Hurst, Texas (H) 589-0906 Spouse: Luci Dean Mettler Children: Charles L. Mettler III Donna Kay Kucholtz OW Church Affiliation: First Baptist Church, Euless, Texas Education: Attended grade school and high school in Waco University of Texas in Arlington Baylor University Military: U. S. Marine Corp. 140 ME Employment; Builder - five years Lone Star Gas Company - thirty-five years; retired in 1987 Member of: Downtown Founders Lion Club, past President Shriners Other: Enjoy traveling, gardening, reading Genealogy and Antigues OW TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT William E.Roberts Chief Appraiser February 5, 1988 Mr. James W. Weaver 6001 Wisen Avenue Fort Worth, Texas 76133 Dear Mr. Weaver: We have received your letter of February 2nd requesting consideration to serve on the Tarrant Appra-isal Review Board, and appreciate your interest as well as the information you have included con- cerning your qualifications. At this time the regular positions have been filled. It is possible, however, that later in the year when the volume of appeals is at its peak there may be a need for an additional member. We will keep your letter on file and be glad to give consideration to such an appointment if such a need should arise. Very truly yours, :om William E. Roberts Chief Appraiser OW OA1C n.—I 0..w.1 C...#IM-0, T..^.7r.1 1A • =4 CODA 1 f t , 6001 Wisen Av. Fort Worth, Texas,76133 2 February 1988 Mr. Bill Roberts 7 [3 2315 Gravel Rd Fort Worth, fix. 76118 Dear Mr. Roberts; I would like to be considered as a person to serve on the Tax Equalization Review Committee which normally meets on call during June, July, and August each year. I as 67 years old, married and have been a resident of Fort Worth for 17 years. I reside at 6001 Wisen Av. ,-Fort Worth, and have lived at this address since 1970. In 1970, I retired from the USAF as a Colonel, having served for 30 years as a pilot and commander. On moving to Fort Worth, I subsequently qualified for a real Estate Salesman's License in March 1971 and have been in that field as a Salesman and Investor for the last 15 years. I qualified as a Broker in the mid seventies and performed as a Broker- Associate with John Utsey Real Estate Co. until July 1987. I now work as an independent Broker-Investor. I have owned property other than my residence since .eAylyf#1930!s Since 1971, I've owned two apartment complexes, a tri-plea, a duplex and 10-15 residential rentals (single family residents) and commercial property.Currently I own 5 single family homes, 2 four plexes, a tri- plex, as well as out of state property. I hold a BBA degree from the University of Texas, and a Master of Education from East Texas University at Commerce, Texas. I have four sons, three of which own property here in Fort Worth, and am a Deacon in the Wedgwood Baptist Church. I have worked in Real Estate Sales on a limited basis for the last six months therefore feel that I can devote full time to this endeavor as may be required. Very Truly Yours, J as W. Weaver OW