Legislation Details

File #: 24-1645    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Executive Session Status: Passed
File created: 3/15/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/26/2024 Final action: 3/26/2024
Title: Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Veronica Chapa Gorczynski, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Gulf Coast Rail District Board for a term ending March 26, 2026.

Department: County Administration

Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton, Deputy County Administrator

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Executive Session

 

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Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Veronica Chapa Gorczynski, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Gulf Coast Rail District Board for a term ending March 26, 2026.

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Background and Discussion:

The District was created to improve public safety and reduce vehicle delay created by rail operations and motor vehicles on intersecting highways; ensure context sensitive development of the freight and commuter rail network as the region and economic activity grows; and improve freight rail access, speed, reliability and safety commensurate with public benefits.

 

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Reappointment to an expired position which will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the board.

 

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04/05/2022

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Request by the County Judge for an Executive Session for approval to appoint Veronica Chapa Gorczynski to the Gulf Coast Rail District for a two-year term ending January 23, 2024.

 

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Anticipated Court Date: March 26, 2024

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

Contact(s) name, title, department: Daniel Santamaria, Director, OCA - Boards & Commissions

Attachments (if applicable): Nominee’s resume