This document summarizes an ordinance appointing individuals to serve on various boards and commissions in the City of Alamo Heights for terms ending in May 2025. It lists the names of newly appointed and returning members to the Planning & Zoning Commission, Architectural Review Board, and Board of Adjustment. The ordinance appointment process is consistent with the city's procedures for board and commission selections and terms are for two years.

1. CITY OF ALAMO HEIGHTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Lety Hernandez, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT: Board and Commission Appointments
Ordinance appointing individuals to serve on the various Boards and Commission
for the City of Alamo Heights.
DATE: June 12, 2023
SUMMARY
This Ordinance would approve the following individuals to serve on the various Boards and
Commission for the City of Alamo Heights for a term ending on May 1, 2025.
*Newly appointed members.
All other remaining members of the Architectural Review Board, Board of Adjustment and
Planning & Zoning Commission will retain their seats.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The City Code specifies that board and commission members are appointed by the Mayor, subject
to confirmation by the City Council, to serve for terms of two (2) years or until their successors
are duly appointed and approved by City Council. Applications have been received from citizens
who wish to serve on a City board and commission and City staff has conducted interviews of all
eligible candidates.
P&Z Members
Lori Becknell, Chairman
Stephen McAllister,
Vice-Chair
La Unah Cuffy
Richard Garison
John Grable
Al Honigblum
Carlos Platero Jr.
*Richard Bilanceri
*Mark Browne
*Kate Gish
*Laura Propp
*Christopher Walker
ARB Members
John Gaines, Chairman
Grant McFarland,
Vice-Chair
Larry Gottsman
Adam Kiehne
Phil Solomon
Lyndsay Thorn
*Ashley R. Armes
*Clay Hagendorf, Alt.
(Vacant, Alternate)
BOA Members
Bill Orr, Chairman
David Rose,
Vice-Chair
Jessica Drought
Lott McIlhenny
Wayne Woodard
Sean Caporaletti– Alt.
Jimmy Satel – Alt.

2. POLICY ANALYSIS
The process is consistent with the “Procedures for Commission and Boards Selections and
Appointments” adopted by the City Council on July 10, 2006. In addition to outlining the
appointment process, the “Procedures” also specify that board and commission members must
attend at least seventy (70) percent of all meetings within a calendar year. The new and re-
appointed members will “serve for terms of two (2) years or until reappointed or replaced by action
of the mayor and city council” per Sec. 2-46. Planning and Zoning Commission., Sec. 2-47. Board
of Adjustment. and Sec. 2-48 Architectural Review Board. of the Code of Ordinances. The new
appointments fill all openings for the Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment;
however, one (1) vacancies will remain on the Architectural Review Board.
FISCAL IMPACT
No projected fiscal impact from this project has been calculated.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A – Draft Ordinance
Attachment B – Resumes
Lety Hernandez
Director
Buddy Kuhn
City Manager

3. Attachment A
AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING MEMBERS AND CHAIR
AND VICE CHAIR OF THE CITY OF ALAMO HEIGHTS
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD, BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT AND PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION; SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Alamo Heights City Council adopted “Procedures for
Commission and Boards Selections and Appointments” on July 10, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the terms of office for said boards expired in May 2023 so that it is necessary
and appropriate to appoint new members and leaders of such boards.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALAMO HEIGHTS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The composition and leadership of the Architectural Review Board is as
follows:
John Gaines - Chairman, Grant McFarland - Vice-Chairman, Ashley R. Armes, Larry Gottsman,
Adam Kiehne, Phil Solomon, and Lyndsay Thorn, Members, and Clay Hagendorf - Alternate
Member.
SECTION 2. The composition and leadership of the Board of Adjustment is as follows:
Bill Orr - Chairman, David Rose - Vice-Chairman, Jessica Drought, Lott McIlhenny, Wayne
Woodard, Members, and Sean Caporaletti and Jimmy Satel, Alternate Members.
SECTION 3. The composition and leadership of the Planning and Zoning Commission is
as follows:
Lori Becknell - Chairman, Stephen McAllister - Vice-Chairman, Richard Bilanceri, Mark Browne,
La Unah Cuffy, Richard Garison, Kate Gish, John Grable, Al Honigblum, Carlos Platero Jr., Laura
Propp, and Christopher Walker, Members.
SECTION 4. The membership and leadership changes made herein shall be effective
immediately, upon the passage of this Ordinance and the terms of office of all members of the
Architectural Review Board, Board of Adjustment and Planning and Zoning Commission shall
run concurrently with the term of the Mayor which will expire in May of 2025.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th day of June, 2023.
_____________________________________
BOBBY ROSENTHAL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
ELSA T. ROBLES, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________________
FRANK J. GARZA, CITY ATTORNEY
ORDINANCE NO. 2205

4. Attachment B

5. Attachment B

6. Attachment B

7. Board Members and Commissioners,
My wife and I moved to San Antonio from Colorado in 2013 for me to complete a dental
specialty residency. We had a great opportunity to start a dental practice in the city, and kept
hearing about what a great place Alamo Heights was to raise a family. I’ve been an Alamo
Heights resident since 2015 living on Montclair street, and we’ve made some incredible friends
in the neighborhood. We are both practicing dentists in ’09, with four kids under 8 years old
(two are in the Alamo Heights School district). This city has given me an amazing place to start
a family and a business, and I’m committed to being a part of making this neighborhood an
even better place to raise kids and run a small business. Let me know if I can help if volunteers
are needed on a commission or board.
Sincerely,
Christopher Walker
259 Montclair Street
513.515.2331 (cell)
Attachment B

8. K A
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DIRECT DIAL : (713) 818-0177 05.15.2023
City of Alamo Heights Board of Commission application
Katherine Gish Architect; business owner
Bradshaw Designs; In-House Architect
Alamo Heights Historical Association; member
Cambridge Elementary School PTO Treasury Allocations Committee; member
Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association; member
St. Mark's Episcopal Church; member
Chi Omega Sorority; Alum
The Supper Club 09; Member
Licensed Architect in the State of Texas
LEED Accredited Professional
Attachment B

9. 573-424-3550
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laur
a-propp-40a47219
C O N T A C T P R O F I L E
S K I L L S
E D U C A T I O N
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
Integrated brand communications
C-Suite & Executive Communications
Public Relations, Earned Media
Communications & Content Strategy
Bachelor's of Science
Kansas State University
2001-2006
Graduate of nationally-ranked Interior
Design program; also concentrated in
Leadership Studies and Landscape
Architecture.
Integrated Marketing 360
Cornell University
2018-2019
Certificate course focused on digital
marketing and data-driven marketing.
Lead Director, Public Relations
USAA
Progressive communications responsibilities across the enterprise, to include
investments, financial solutions, CEO communications, bank and mortgage
communications and integrated brand marketing and public relations.
Develop and execute complex, multi-million-dollar integrated brand marketing
campaigns focused on driving brand awareness, positive brand affinity and
engagement. Roles span project management across a matrixed team, creative
development, event logistics, website development, social and earned media
strategy, spokesperson, media coaching and on-site staffing and coordination. Key
projects include: Fort Innovate(TM), Memorial Day Poppy in Memory (national
award winner), and Veterans Day Honor Through Action.
Lead communications strategy and support for Corporate Responsibility and
Military Advocacy teams, to include large-scale efforts like National Military Family
Relief Initiative, a $30 million COVID relief effort that required coordination of three
external agencies to develop and execute a communications plan that helped drive
a 600% increase in additional giving.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop effective communications strategies
for executive teams and business leaders that are results oriented.
Act as lead for public relations reporting and data and analytics. Experience with
contracting and platform management.
2013-Present
Diversified communications professional with more than 15 years of experience
across corporate communications, C-Suite and executive communications,
integrated full-brand campaigns, recruitment, and communications and marketing
strategies across paid, earned, owned and shared.
Specialize in quickly identifying the problem and methodically strategizing on
possible solutions that can be effectively measured. Believe in collaboration and
cross-team thinking to develop the best possible outcomes to complex problems.
L A U R A P R O P P
P U B L I C R E L A T I O N S & I N T E G R A T E D
C O M M U N I C A T I O N S P R O F E S S I O N A L
Account Supervisor
FleishmanHillard
Developed earned and owned content strategies to advance thought leadership
and promote the client's brand and expertise; inclusive of media tours,
educational video series (market commentary and financial advice),
conferences and professional events in New York City, Chicago and D.C.
Helped lead development and implementation of major client campaigns to
support key business needs. Campaigns included the multi-year Best Places and
Best Value and Your Future You campaigns that required cross-enterprise
collaboration between product, technology, design and marketing teams.
Assisted with development and execution of product-specific sweepstakes
campaigns to include WinWin at Army-Navy Game (600,000 entries) and Heart
and Home Sweepstakes.
Supported mobile/IT and cybersecurity teams, focused on advice
communications to external audiences and employee messages.
Oversaw the intern program for Dallas and Detroit offices, hiring up to 30 interns
per year; also included oversight to Diversity Fellowship Program for FH Texas.
2010-2013
V O L U N T E E R I S M
Communities in Schools - San Antonio
Social Media Coordinator, Alamo Heights
Presbyterian Church Day School
National Advisory Council, A.Q. Miller
School of Media and Communication,
Kansas State University
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10. W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
Regional Admissions Representative
Kansas State University
Utilized admissions and recruitment data to develop comprehensive marketing and new student recruitment strategies for the state of
Texas, specifically Dallas/Fort Worth metro, Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Lubbock/Amarillo.
Developed and maintained relationships with high school administrators and counselors across the state of Texas. Led creation of first
"counselor fly-in" program to provide a first-hand look at Kansas State University to high school personnel to aide in students wanting to
learn more about K-State and applying for admission.
Developed the first Texas senior student visit program to provide select high school seniors the opportunity to travel to and have a
tailored visit experience to Kansas State University.
Built a comprehensive recruitment process that included in-person events, one-on-one advising sessions, direct mail, phone calls and
email marketing that ultimately increased enrollment 50% year-over-year.
2008-2010
Coordinator of Programs for New Students
Collin College
Led the strategy and development of new programs for new students within the 40,000 multi-campus organization, to include Collin
Student Ambassadors, Collin Mentor Program and New Student Orientation.
Hired and directly managed 12-15 students ambassadors per semester; trained and coached them to connect with new students through
college programming and events.
Assisted with local TACRAO recruitment fairs and events.
Heavily influenced the programming and setup of CougarTown Reality, a program designed for secondary students to learn basic
financial and management skills as they transition into college.
Helped lead the vision and redesign of suite of marketing materials.
2007-2008
Junior Designer
Gensler
Assigned as junior designer on numerous large-scale commercial projects to include EA Sports, Church of Scientology, Grant Thornton
International, Jackson Walker and Fireman's Fund Insurance Company.
Developed AutoCAD construction detail packages for assigned projects and closely worked with principal designer and architect to take
conceptual drawings into construction documents and specification packages.
Worked with principal designers on materials selection and visited showrooms and design trade centers on behalf of client to choose
finish outs for projects.
Attended project briefings with architects, engineers, designed and clients throughout the entire design phase - initial concept through
build.
2006-2007
Ask me more about my experiences and what I can bring to the team!
Attachment B

11. MARK BROWNE
141 E Edgewood Place, Alamo Heights, Texas 78209
210-286-8704
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
• Visionary leadership skills as City Manager in Schertz, Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills, Texas
• Superbly led and managed large organizations as senior officer in United States Air Force, retiring in the
rank of full Colonel…commanded or supervised units of 30 to 1200
• Organizational and leadership specialist—proven record of relationship and team building with City Council,
Staff, and Citizens, 44-year career in government
EDUCATION
Doctor of Public Administration, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Master of Strategic Studies, Air War College, Maxwell AFB, AL
Master of Operations Management, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, William Jewell College, Liberty, MO
Public Executive Institute, University of Texas, Austin, TX
SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Leadership/Management of Resources
• City Manager for the City of Schertz, Texas from 2019 to 2022; led a staff of over 400 employees and 15
departments as the chief administrative officer for a city of over 42,000 people. Under my leadership the
City accomplished major infrastructure projects such as a new water tank to serve South Schertz, a $4.5M
project to reconstruct Tri County Parkway (a major artery serving the industrial park), construction of Fire
Station 3 ($7M project), opening of a new state-of-the-art fleet vehicle facility, major increases in staff
wages and led the City staff team through the unprecedented challenges brought about by the COVID-19
pandemic and winter storm Uri in 2021
o Led staff effort to provide over 35,000 vaccines during COVID pandemic which required complete shift
of effort in public safety and helped ensure the safety of the Northeast San Antonio region.
• Professional City Manager in the City of Alamo Heights, Texas May 2011- Dec 2018. Expertly led a staff of
over 100 and a total annual combined budget in excess of $15 million; Responsible for five departments, an
Emergency Medical System and Dispatch System serving three cities, and a water and sewer utility
o Led development and construction of new $7.5M City Hall complex in Alamo Heights; led all phases
from initiating the bond package, selection of architect and general contractor and project construction.
Completed Fall 2014 and hailed as an outstanding achievement by citizens and City Council
• City Manager in the City of Terrell Hills, Texas a home rule City, July 2005 – May 2011. Terrell Hills employs
the council-manager form of government, three departments and approximately 50 employees
Economic Development
• Led Schertz City Staff in many rezoning and development cases including large residential, multifamily,
commercial and industrial projects that are transforming the entire City for the future. These projects
include residential projects for hundreds of units in South and Central Schertz. Industrial development is
occurring in the North area of Schertz as the City seeks to improve its infrastructure position for future
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development. Multifamily projects are being proposed in several areas of the City causing rezoning
requests and coming construction
• Deftly helped lead Alamo Heights negotiating a new 150-unit apartment development worth over $28M;
under my leadership, the project was reviewed multiple times by City boards and commissions with ultimate
approval via a Specific Use Permit by City Council, one of the largest development projects in City history;
project now completed
• Helped lead Alamo Height’s consideration of a medical office building worth $2.2M. My leadership helped
the project get approved by the Architectural Review Board and City Council; now complete and occupied
• Provided essential leadership in the development process of several multifamily projects under construction
• As City Manager in Alamo Heights led staff in developing and ultimately obtaining City Council approval of
new multifamily and commercial zoning regulations designed to promote redevelopment and align our
codes with modern practice; new codes feature multi use capability with building fronts pushed to the street
and parking in the rear
• Led the staff effort to get a project funded by the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for a new
“complete street” for the Alamo Heights portion of Broadway; MPO pledged $10M for the project which is a
large portion of the total project of $34M. Project still under development
• Infrastructure repair and replacement specialist:
o Expertly led Alamo Heights effort to replace aging street infrastructure; the City invested $4.9M in street
repair during my tenure ensuring the future viability and maintainability of critical roads
• Superbly managed the City of Alamo Heights Water and Sewer Utility System. Ensured the system
maintained profitability each year from 2011 to 2017 through difficult periods of draught; in process of
modernizing utility system; spent over $2M during my tenure on system repairs
• Recognized team builder and organizational expert: molded City Council and City staff from three cities into
effective and polished teams, responded to the needs of the residents with quality customer service
o Results: Led City Council of Schertz through multiple strategic planning retreats to map out the future
of the City; also led staff through several retreats and significant effort to improve trust and
communication among department heads
o Results: Ably led Strategic Action Plan workshops in Alamo Heights each year to chart out the strategic
initiatives desired by council on a yearly basis; forms the basis for all projects undertaken
• Participatory leadership style: worked diplomatically with department heads…emphasized listening and
understanding the opinions and views of citizens, City Council and employees before making decisions
• Expertly guided City Council decision making in complex issues…for example:
o Facilitated council discussions leading to a bond package considered and passed by the citizens of
Alamo Heights for new City Hall complex in Nov 2011
• Superbly led effort to set tax rates and pass budgets in both Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills: taxes were
only raised one time during my tenure to account for the new City Hall in Alamo Heights…results: balanced
budgets prepared on time and passed unanimously by council
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• Conservative fiscal manager: assured City’s general fund well positioned for future needs in Schertz,
Alamo Heights, and Terrell Hills
• Expert deputy commanding officer of Dyess Air Force Base (equivalent of a deputy City manager) in
2000 - 2001, served a total population of 13K. Superbly led 1200-person organization; managed $22
million budgets, 332 buildings, 6342 acres of land, and 1,133 family housing units
• Extensive quantitative/analytical skills and technical management ability: 20 years’ budget and finance
experience in government with programs worth billions for the U.S. Air Force
Academic and Teaching Experience
• Adjunct Professor at Wayland Baptist University; taught Survey of Public Administration, Leadership, and
City Management elective course to on-line MPA students
• Authored authoritative doctoral dissertation on implementing an educational voucher program in the state
of Alabama; 100-page quantitative study determined Alabama residents' receptivity to voucher programs
Community Activities
• Heavily involved and invested in Schertz community activities by volunteering at many events including 5K
runs for charity, food distribution activities, Chamber of Commerce events, putting out flags during the 4th
of July on Schertz Parkway, and Love Where you Live program to help residents with improvement projects
• Active in Church leadership positions including church fund raising committee, deacon, and Sunday School
teacher; church business meeting moderator
• Member of Alamo Heights Chamber of Commerce
Professional Organizations
• Member of Texas City Management Association (TCMA); President of San Antonio area region of TCMA
2009-2010, Vice President 2008-2009, and Secretary-Treasurer 2007-2008
o Served on statewide TCMA Board of Directors 2012 -2104
o TCMA Nominating Committee member; Vice Chair of Professional Development Committee, 2017-2018;
member of Professional Development Committee, 2014-2018
• Member of International City Management Association (ICMA); formerly member of ICMA’s Governmental
Affairs and Policy Committee
Awards
• Public Service Award from Urban Management Association of South Texas in 2009
• Awarded Legion of Merit for meritorious service in U.S. Air Force
• Awarded Meritorious Service Medal (6 times) for service in U.S. Air Force
• Nominated for statewide TCMA Mentoring Award by San Antonio area region
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