~`~ZZd3/ Z~ COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND NINE COPIES OF THIS REQUEST AND DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT. MADE BY: Pat Tinley OFFICE: County Ju P,e MEETING DATE: September 22, 2003 TIlVIE PREFERRED: SUBJECT: (PLEASE BE SPECIFIC) Discuss and consider joining Association of Rural Communities in Texas (ARCIT) for 2003-04. EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON) NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE: Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in accordance with Title 5, Chapter 551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows: Meeting scheduled for Mondays: THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY: THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON: County Judge 5:00 P.M. previous Tuesday. All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine if adequate information has been prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action at time of Court Meetings. Your cooperation will be appreciated and contribute towards you request being addressed at the earliest opportunity. See Agenda Request Rules Adopted by Commissioners' Court. ASSOCIATIO OF RURAL COMMUNITIES IN TEXAS A Strong Voice For Rural Texas 13776 U.S. HIGHWAY 183 SUITE 122-334 AUSTIN,TX 78750-1811 (512) 331-1354 (512) 331-1462 FAX September 11, 2003 GOVERNING BOARD Judge Fred Henneke George Fite '700 Main City Manager City of Hughes Springs Kerrville, TX 78028 President The Hon. Lori Berger Mayor Dear Judge Henneke, City of Flatonia Vice-President Enclosed please find your 2003 Membership Directory. As you can see, we tripled The Hon. Mike Brown our membership from 69 to 250 rural cities, counties, economic development Tom Green County Judge corporations and utility districts. Legislative Chair Emett Alvarez I have also enclosed a second renewal statement for you. Thank you for Executive Director copying off the enclosed invoice and return it with your payment within 30 Bay Ciry Community da s Development Corporation y . Finance/Membership Chair We will be forming new advisory committees to keep me better informed as to your Cloy Richards City Manager concerns, desires, needs and visions for your community. Please look for future City of Merkel emails to you requesting your willingness to serve on teleconferences to help us CommuniryDevelopment understand your needs even better. Public Relations Chair The Hon. Richard Evans 'I'h~ yOU, again, for your continued commitment SO We can, collectively, COritiriue BanderaCounryJudge our journey in strengthening rural Texas Danny Fryar Ciry Manager A unified voice does make a difference. City of Stanton Sunny Philip City Manager City of La Feria For a stronger rural Texas, The Hon. Arnoldo Saenz Jim Wells CounryJudge ~ ~~ Curtis Schrader ~ L Ciry Manager CiryofMarfa Donna Chatham Jim Dunaway Executive Director Ciry Manager Ciry of Elgin Executive Director Donna Chatham donna C~?arcit. org INVOICE Membership Dues 2003-2004 Statement Eligible Voting Members City over 1,000 ............................................................................. 5300.00 City 1,000 and below ..................................................................... $100.00 County .................................................................................... $300.00 Economic Development Corporations .................................................. $300.00 Utility Districts ..............................................................................$300.00 Eligible Associate Members-lVon-Voting Engineers, Architects, Lenders, Grant Managers, Community Development Planners, etc ................................................ $500.00 Non-Profits .................................................................................$250.00 Sustaining Members - Recognition in ARCIT publications Diampnd ..................................................... . ...............................$10,000 Platinum ...................................................................................... $5,000 Gold .......................................................................................... 52,500 Silver ......................................................................................... 51,000 2003-2004 Membership Dues .................$ 300 Kerr County 700 Main Kerrville, TX 78028 Attn: Fred Henneke, County Judge 830-792-2211 Fax: 830-792-2218 Email: kerrcjdg@ktc.com The dues have remained the same this year as we increase our services to you. Thank you for your continued support for a strong rural Texas. Your voice is growing stronger every day! NOTE: Please copy off this invoice, make any necessary corrections, and send it back with your payment to update our files. Please send your payment within 30 days to: ARC`IT Membership Development 13776 U.S. Highway 183 N. #122 334 Austin, Texas 78750-1811