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Joining

Become involved in your community! The Waco City Council welcomes applications from Waco residents who are interested in serving as a member of a board or commission. Volunteering gives you the opportunity to voice your concerns and influence decisions that involve your community's future. You can make a difference in your community! Click here for our list of opportunities for service.

How to Apply

You can fill out the form here:
Boards & Commissions Application

Or visit the City of Secretary's office on the 1st floor of City Hall.
For more information, call (254) 750-5750.

Terms & Conditions

Most members of boards and commissions serve two year terms, with the exception of the Firefighters and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission, Waco-McLennan County Library Advisory Commission, Plan Commission, and the Waco Public Improvement District #1 Advisory Board, which are all three-year terms. Members of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals serve four-year terms.

Basic Qualifications

The City of Waco boards/commissions policy Resolution No. 2002-0541 approved by City Council on September 17, 2002, establishes certain qualifications that must be met by all members of City Boards and Commissions. In addition to any special qualification for service on a particular board, a board member must:

  • Boards or commissions that are mandated by statute do require city residency; however, boards or commissions that are advisory in nature do not require city residency;

  • Have not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor crime of moral turpitude for which he/she has not been pardoned within the last ten (10) years;

  • Have not been removed from a board or commission because of failure to attend meetings within the last three (3) years;

  • It is the desire and intent of the council that a person serve on only one board at a time (exceptions listed in Resolution No. 2002-0541).

Boards & Commissions Listing:

Hears complaints involving animals and their care and listens to appeals of decisions and actions of the animal control officers.

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Robyn Hodde, ChairA-L11/06/0709/02/2008; 09/07/20109/30/2012
VACANTI05/06/0809/15/2009;9/20/20119/30/2013
Pat LaneII09/15/0909/07/20109/30/2012
VACANTIII10/01/2012
John HerbertIV09/07/20109/20/20119/30/2013
Retha WebbV09/15/20099/20/20119/30/2013

Established: Ord. 1989-50, Art. II, (11-29-1989); Ord. 1990-28 (8-14-1990);
Ord. 1990-40 (08-28-1990); Ord. 1990-62 (12-18-1990);
Ord. 1999-30 (8-17-1999); Ord. 2007-358 (06-05-2007)
Terms: 2 years
Members: 6 members
Meetings: Called
City Official: Police Chief
Revised: December 9, 2011

The Board makes recommendations in connection with the operation of the animal shelter and other matters requested by the City staff or the City Council to be studied for the purpose of making advisory recommendations through the City staff to the City Council.

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Jeffrey MinkA-L9/15/20099/30/2012
Ramona HarmdierksI3/6/20129/30/2013
Malcolm Duncan Sr., Vice-ChairII11/1/20119/30/2013
Kay WilsonIII9/2/200809/07/20109/30/2012
VacantIV9/30/2012
Laura SwannV7/6/20109/20/20119/30/2013
Gina Ford, SecretaryInterim Animal Shelter Exec. Dir.10/4/20119/30/2012
Carrie KuehlAnimal Welfare Organization- Animal Control Clinic6/6/20069/15/2009; 9/20/20119/30/2013
Dr. Tamra Walthall, ChairVeterinarian 09/07/20109/20/201110/01/2013
VACANT YouthYouth10/1/2012
Malcolm Duncan Jr.City Representative10/1/2013

Special Qualifications: One licensed veterinarian, one city official, one animal shelter representative, and one animal welfare organization representative.

City Official: Police Chief Brent Stroman / Sgt. Patrick Swanton

Established Res 1982-34 (2/23/1982); re-established 1986-54 (5/23/1986);
Res. 1994-23 (02/01/1994); increasing membership to 10
Res. 2007-406 revising city designee

Terms: 2 years
Members: 10
Meetings: Called (required to meet twice a year)
City Official: Police Chief designee
Revised: February 1, 2012

This board plays a vital role in making recommendations for business relationships, capital improvements and expansion of the airport facilities.

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Claire KultgenA-L12/7/20109/30/2012
Jerome GoodaleA-L10/4/20119/30/2013
Robert KingI09/07/201010/01/2012
Mary Ann JordanI09/15/200910/1/20119/30/2013
Toni Riley- ChairII02/06/200709/02/2008; 09/07/20109/30/2012
Randy WoodII10/4/20119/30/2013
Patricia HerbelinIII02/06/200709/02/2008; 09/07/20109/30/2012
Kathryn HensonIII10/4/20119/30/2013
Charles S. JeffersonIV10/1/20119/30/2013
Ed PierceV09/15/200910/1/20119/30/2013
Tom FlowersV10/2/200709/02/2008; 09/07/201010/01/2012
Stuart SmithIV09/07/20109/30/2012

Established: Ord. 3172 (7-09-1974); Ord. 3322 (03-30-1976); Ord. 1983-27 (08-23-1983); Ord. 1986-56 (10-07-1986); Designated Waco Regional Airport & Madison Cooper Air Terminals Feb. 1989; Ord. 1991-34 (10-15-1991)
Terms: 2 years
Members: 12
Meetings: 2nd Thursday
City Official: Director of Aviation Services
Revised: October 4, 2011

The Board hears appeals and rendors decesions concerning modifications and variances to the adopted Electrical code. The Board review and recommends adoption of the latest edition of the code.

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Luiz PatenaJourneyman Electrician02/05/200209/04/2007; 09/15/2009; 9/20/20119/30/2013
Eldon RogersJourneyman Electrician09/07/200409/02/2008; 09/07/20109/30/2012
Gregory FreyerJourneyman Electrician12/17/200209/02/2008, 09/07/20109/30/2012
Charles A. RodenEngineer11/04/200309/04/2007; 9/7/20109/30/2012
Jim BowenMaster Electrician02/05/200209/05/2006;9/7/20109/30/2012
Dale AndrewsMaster Electrician02/05/20029/15/2009;9/20/20119/30/2013
Don C. Barrett, ChairNon-electrician06/03/20039/15/2009;9/20/20119/30/2013
K. Paul HoltNon-electrician04/03/200709/02/2008; 09/07/20109/30/2012

Established: Ord. 2221 (12-15-64); Code of Ordinance Sec 42-47;
Ord 2001-54 renamed the board
Terms: 2 years
Members: 8
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday @ 11:00 am
City Official: Randall R. Childers, Chief Building Official
Revised: September 21, 2011

Hears appeals and provides interpretation of the Plumbing, Fuel Gas and Mechanical codes. the Board reviews and presents recommendations to City Council regarding code revisions and adoption of the latest edition of the codes.

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Steve PadgettPlumbing Contractor10/02/200109/02/2008; 09/07/20109/30/2012
Mike StaasMaster Plumber09/06/200509/15/2009;9/20/20119/30/2013
Michael WilliamsMaster Plumber09/07/2004;09/02/2008; 09/07/20109/30/2012
Herbert Cross, Jr.Engineer06/03/200309/02/2008; 09/07/20109/30/2012
Ken Boen, ChairHeating & Air10/03/200609/02/2008; 09/07/20109/30/2012
Mike VorderkunzHeating & Air Contractor09/21/20049/15/2009;9/20/20119/30/2013
Michael McNamaraArchitect09/06/200209/04/2007;10/01/2009; 9/20/20119/30/2013

Established: Ord. 2425 (5-2-67); Ord. 1977-25 (5-3-77); Ord. 2001-54 (9-4-01)
renamed the board; Ord. 2004-0714 (12-7-04); Ord 2005-532 (9-20-05)
Terms: 2 years
Members: 7
Meetings: Monthly, 2nd Wednesday (or as needed)
City Official: Randall R. Childers, Building Official
Revised: September 21, 2011

<p>Makes recommendations to the full COuncil concerning policies for boards and commissions. Also review recommendations from Council Members on prospective members.&nbsp; (Meets 4th Tuesday of the month at 9:00 a.m.)</p>

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Honorable Alice RodriguezCC7/6/201006/01/2012
Honorable Mayor Jim Bush-ChairCC07/06/201006/01/2012
Honorable Malcolm DuncanCC07/06/201006/01/2012

<p>&lt;p&gt;Updated&lt;/p&gt;</p>

The Committee recommends the selection, provides insruction and reviews the external auditors.  The committee also meets with the City Manager and budget staff during the annual budget process and providing input converning Council budgeting priorities and reviews projections for major revenue sources.

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Honorable Mayor Jim BushCC11/01/0508/07/07; 08/05/08; 09/15/09; 07/06/1006/01/2011
Honorable Randy H. Riggs- ChairCC11/01/0508/07/07; 08/05/08; 09/15/09; 07/06/201006/01/2011
Mayor Pro-Tem Malcolm DuncanCC07/06/201006/01/2011
Honorable Toni HerbertCC07/06/201006/1/2011

Estblished res. 2006-411 (07-18-2006)
Terms: 1 Year, Indefinite
Members: 4 City Council Members
Meetings: Called
City Official: Larry Groth, P.E., City Manager
Revised: July 26, 2011


 

Interprets and enforces building codes and hears appeals of the orders from the building official.

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Bill AstonEngineer09/03/200609/04/2007; 9/20/20119/30/2015
Nathan AlfordBuilding Contractor09/15/199809/04/2007, 9/20/20119/30/2015
Ford TaylorBuilding Contractor02/05/20029/15/200910/01/2013
George JezekArchitect09/06/20059/15/20099/30/2013
Susan JohnstonH.O.T. Builders Association09/19/200609/07/20109/30/2012
William JohnsonAlternate
Engineer
12/02/200309/15/20099/30/2013
Franklin BullAlternate
Electrical Contractor
02/05/200209/04/2007; 9/20/20119/30/2015

Established: Ord. 1836.
Terms: 4 years
Members: 7 (5 plus 2 alternates)
Meetings: Called
City Official: Randall R. Childers, Chief Building Official
Revised: September 21, 2011

This commission serves as a mediation tool between the City of Waco and citizens by hearing appeals and providing final interpretation of the Housing Code.

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Joe Mayfield, Vice-ChairA-L10/5/20109/30/2012
Henry FelknerA-L04/06/20109/20/20119/30/2013
Johnny NealI9/7/20109/30/2012
Henry W. JonesI12/15/20099/20/20119/30/2013
Lonnie ArmsteadII02/02/20109/20/201109/30/2013
Tricia WarrenII10/19/20109/30/2012
Allan Wichkoski, ChairIII02/02/20109/7/20109/30/2012
Lisa DickisonIII12/6/20119/30/2013
Jud GriffisIV10/1/20119/30/2012
David SwinsonIV11/1/20119/30/2013
Bob ProvinceV09/07/20109/30/2012
Russell TrippetV10/1/20119/30/2013

Established: Ord. 2281 (8-17-85); Ord. 1981-10 (2-24-81); Ord. 1983-15 (3-22-83);
Ord. 1991-37 (10-15-91)
Terms: 2 years
Members: 12
Meetings: Monthly, 1st Wednesday at 4:00 PM
City Official: Randall R. Childers, Chief Building Official
Revised: November 4, 2011

<p>The Commission administers Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code (State Civil Service Statue), which includes establishing rules and regulations&nbsp;regarding hiring and dismissal of fire fighters and police officers. Appointed by City Manager and confirmed by Council.</p>

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Andreia L. Foster, Chair03/04/200311/17/201012/31/2012
Peter Kultgen, V Chair12/07/200412/16/200812/31/2011
Jose Mirales02/02/201012/31/2012

<p>Established: Ord. 1173 (3-2-48<br /> Terms: one 3-yr term<br /> Members: 3 City Manager appointments with City Council confirmation<br /> Meetings: Called<br /> City Official: Gary Johnson, Director of Civil Service<br /> Revised: November 14, 2011</p>

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration

Makes recommendations to City Council related to Golf Course policies, fees and charges.

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Michael ReavesA-L10/21/200809/07/20109/30/2012
Gordon NealA-L10/21/200809/15/2009; 9/20/20119/30/2013
Robert Cline Jr.I09/02/200809/15/2009; 9/20/20119/30/2013
Bobby JacobsI09/07/20109/30/2012
Nathan EmbryII11/03/200909/07/20109/30/2012
Belinda JenningsII02/02/20109/20/20119/30/2013
Laura KocekIII07/06/20109/20/20119/30/2013
John DerrickIII11/02/200409/02/2008; 09/07/20109/30/2012
Bobby Ray RobinsonIV10/19/20109/30/2012
VacantIV9/30/2013
Joe SullinsV09/15/20099/20/20119/30/2013
George R. Claypool - ChairV09/04/200709/02/200; 09/07/20109/30/2012
VACANTYouth

Established: Res 1997-27(2-18-97)
Terms: 2 Years
Members: 12
Meetings: Every other month-3rd Thursday at 11:30 AM
City Offiial: Rusty Black, Parks and Recreation Director
Kenny Duron, Program Administrator
Revised: November 14, 2011
 

The Committee provides recommendations to City Council and the City Manager on policy matters realted to  EEO/MBE/WBE and other relevant human resource issues.

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Erma BallengerA-L9/20/20119/30/2013
Sherri PerkinsI11/17/20109/30/2012
Mary CisnerosII11/03/20099/20/20119/30/2013
Ella DavisIII02/05/200809/02/2008; 09/07/20109/30/2012
Robbie BrooksIV10/05/20109/30/2012
Santos MartinezV09/04/200709/15/2009; 9/20/20119/30/2013

Established: Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Affirmative Action Plan,
Council Agenda Item Revisions:
Res 1992-65 (92-450 – April 21, 1992)
Res 1993-95 (93-497 – June 15, 1993)
Res 1994-102 (94-494 – June 7, 1994)
Terms: 2 years (members drew for staggered terms March 11, 1993)
Members: 6
Meetings: 1st month of each quarter (2nd Thursday at 2:00 p.m.)
City Official: Abby Grillo, EEO Staffing Officer
Revised: November 14, 2011

The board issues single-family and multifamily bond financing to promote the development of housing stock.

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Jon SpelmanCC02/03/20099/30/2012
Robin McDurham,Vice-ChairCC11/01/200509/04/2007; 9/20/20119/30/2013
Toni HerbertCC10/05/20109/30/2012
Jeff WallCC9/20/20119/30/2013
Billy MuesseMcLennan County
Jim McDermitt, ChairCounty
Kyle PaschallCounty
Honorable Jim LewisEx Officio Members

Established: 1982-61(03-23-82)
Term: Indefinate with 2 Year review
Members: 4 City of Waco appointees
Meetings: Called
City Official: Jeff Wall, Director of Housing
Revised: October 3, 2011
 

 

 

<p>The Commission provides recommendations on landmarks and historic districts; establish and review long-range historic preservation goals and policies.</p>

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Bryan FonvilleII09/07/20109/30/2012
Brian HowellIII09/04/200709/07/20109/30/2012
Caren ShafferV09/07/20109/30/2012
Eric Ames, ChairIII09/04/20079/15/2009, 10/4/201109/30/2013
Henry WrightA-L03/06/200709/07/20109/30/2012
Kelsie SmithV-Youth09/07/20109/30/2012
Don DavisA-L10/1/201109/30/2013
Bill FalcoIV5/1/20129/30/2013
Mary Senter-Vice-ChairV05/01/200709/07/20109/30/2012
Mildred BallouI10/4/201109/30/2013
Betty AllenII10/1/20119/30/2013
Kenneth HafertepeIV10/05/20109/30/2012
Virginia Green-BowieI03/03/200909/17/20109/30/2012

Established: Ord. 1999-23 (05-04-99)
Members: 12
Term Limits: 2 years
City Liason: Marie Jupe
Citty Official: Bill Falco, Director of Planning
Meetings: 2nd Thursday @ 5:00PM
Special Qualifications: At least one should be an architect, planner, or representative of a design profession, one profession historian, one real estate licensee, one attorney professional archaeologist.
Revised: May 7, 2012

The Commission carries out and effectuates the purposes and provisions of the Housing Authorities Law (Art. 1269k and Resolution #447. Includes acquiring, leasing, and operating housing projects; provide for construction, reconstruction, improvement, alteration, or repair of any housing project; to lease or rent any dwellings, houses, accommodations, lands, buildings, structures, or facilities embraced in any housing project.

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
John Wood04/13/200602/03/2009; 2/15/201102/24/2013
Sylvia Ashley02/06/200702/03/2009; 2/15/201102/24/2013
Eunice Harris02/07/201202/24/2014
Joyce Polk02/02/201002/07/201202/24/2014
Michael A. Stone02/05/200802/07/201202/24/2014

Established: Res 0447 (2-15-38)
Terms: 2 years
Members: 5 – Mayor’s appointment
Meetings: Monthly, 3rd Thursday
Revised: March 10, 2010
Contact: Housing Authority
Gary Moore, Exec. Director
4400 Cobbs Dr. (10)
(254) 752-4367

Revised: February 16, 2012

The Lake Waco Wetlands Advisory Committee was created to secure financial or material resources for the project and to provide expertise and diversity in developing program areas for education, research and tourism.

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Peter Kultgen - ChairBusiness Owner12/04/200809/07/20109/30/2013
Terry Ann StringerBusiness Owner12/04/20089/20/201109/30/2014
Carol MillerCitizen Interest12/04/200809/07/20109/30/2013
Lori KhouryCitizen Interest12/04/200809/15/20099/30/2012
Win McAteeEngineering12/04/200809/07/20109/30/2013
Judy YorkRegion 1212/6/201109/30/2013
Dr. Robert DoyleBaylor University12/04/200809/15/2009; 09/30/2012
Dr. Lewis SnellMCC12/04/20089/20/20119/30/2014
Kirk HunterTSTC12/04/200809/07/20109/30/2013
Ed PelicanEnvironmental10/1/201109/30/2014
Ned MeisterEnvironmental12/04/200809/15/20099/30/2012
Elizabeth AndersonUS Army Corps.10/1/201109/30/2014
Dr. Donna HamiltonTexas Tech Univ.12/6/20119/30/2013
VACANTYouth member

Established: Res 2002-0516 (9-03-2002)
Res 2007-706 (10-16-2007) amended membership
Terms: 2 years
Members: 13
Meetings: (Called as needed)
City Official: Tom Conry, Laboratory Manager, Mt. Carmel
Nora Schell, Wetlands Coordinator
Revised: December 20, 2011

Presents recommendations to Council regarding ordiancnes, policies, fees and charges related to City parks, programs and events.

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Towne AdamsA-L11/1/20119/30/2012
Derrel LuceA-L10/05/20109/30/2012
Willie WilliamsonI06/16/200910/4/20119/30/2013
Frank D. ProctorI06/16/200909/07/20109/30/2012
Sammy SmithII09/15/200909/07/20109/30/2012
Paul LeosII12/6/20119/30/2013
Penny ForrestIII09/07/20109/30/2012
Steve May, ChairIII09/02/200809/15/2009; 9/20/20119/30/2013
Delisa K. Burnell-Smith, Vice-ChairIV02/02/201009/07/20109/30/2012
Meg CooperIV04/06/20109/20/20119/30/2013
Wesley LloydV09/07/20109/30/2012
Allen R. Miller, IIIV09/15/20099/20/20119/30/2013

Established: Ord. 2238 (2-9-65); Ord. 3308 (1-27-76); Ord. 3321 (3-30-76);
Ord. 3338 (6-8-76); Ord. 1991-35 (10-15-61)
Terms: 2 years
Members: 12
Meetings: Monthly, 2nd Thursday at 11:30 AM
City Official: Rusty Black, Parks & Recreation Director
Revised: November 14, 2011

<p>Prepares and amends the master plan for physical development of city; recommends to City Council proposed changes to zoning plan and subdividing land.</p>

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Wes FilerA-L02/01/200509/15/20099/30/2012
Chris GutierrezA-L10/1/201109/30/2014
Russell DevorskyI12/04/20079/30/2013
Norma JohnsonI10/1/20119/30/2013
Sandra MarquezII02/03/20099/20/201109/30/2014
Daniel Tagle, Jr.II09/02/200809/07/20109/30/2013
Lewis McReynoldsIII09/04/200709/07/20109/30/2013
Joshua CarterIII12/15/20099/20/20119/30/2014
Cecil McDowellIV09/04/200711/03/20099/30/2012
Jose VillanuevaIV10/1/201109/30/2014
Sam BrownV04/01/200809/07/20109/30/2013
Libby CainV09/02/20009/15/20099/30/2012

Established: City Charter, Art. IX, November 1958
Ord. 1991-36 (10-15-91)
Terms: 3 years
Members: 12
Meetings: monthly, 4th Tuesday
City Official: Bill Falco, Director of Planning
Revised: September 21, 2011

<p>The Poverty Solutions Steering Committee was establised to advocate and develop ways to measurably reduce poverty in Waco and to coordinate actions to meet deliverabls designed around the twelve aspirations.</p>

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Ashley Thornton, ChairCC1/4/20119/30/2013
Alexis WeaverCC1/4/20119/30/2013
Cheryl PoolerCC1/4/20119/30/2013
VacantCC9/30/2013
Kenneth MoerbeCC1/4/20119/30/2013
VacantCC10/1/201109/30/2013
Rosemary TownsendCC1/4/20119/30/2013
VacantCC9/30/2013
Gordon FullerCC1/4/20119/30/2013
VacantCC1/4/20119/30/2013
VacantCC09/30/2011
VACANTCC5/3/20119/30/2011
Tom GutierrezCC10/1/201109/30/2012
VACANTCC
VACANTCC

Established Res 2010-646 (11-16-2010); Name changed Res 2011-178 (04-05-2011)to Steering Committee.
Members: 15
Term Limit: 2 Years; City of Waco Boards and Commission Policy
City Official: Jeff Wall, Director of Housing
City Liaison: Jan Welter

Revised: April 17, 2012

The City Council shall appoint one member. Each member will have expertise as a museum curator; visual, performing or literary arts; urban planning and or landscape architecture, history and/or science profession; or commercial visual artist or designer.

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Alyce BeardCity of Waco3/22/2011
Bob ScattergoodCity of Waco3/22/2011
Don DavisCity of Waco3/22/2011
LuAnne KlarasCity of Waco3/22/2011
Virginia DuPuyCity of Waco3/22/2011
Doreen Ravenscroft - Ex-OfficioCity of Waco 3/22/2011
VacantCity of Waco

Established: Resolution 2010-685 (2010-12-07)
Term Limits: 2 years
Memvers: 7
Meetings: TBD
City Official: City Manager's Office
Revised: April 15, 2011
 

Provides recommendations to City Council concerning new or enhanced recycling and waste reduction programs.

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Lynn PachelliA-L10/19/20109/30/2012
Orville ChappellI12/06/201109/31/2012
VACANTII9/30/2012
VACANTIII09/30/2013
Karl MillerIV02/07/20129/30/2013
Tisha EmersonV09/07/20109/30/2012
Elaine K. Alexander-Vice-ChairMCC09/02/200809/07/20109/30/2012
Smith GettermanBAYLOR02/02/201009/07/20109/30/2012
Anita KnightTSTC02/07/201210/1/2013
Donald RobertsonWISD11/03/20099/20/20119/30/2013
Gregg HillBusiness02/02/201009/07/20129/30/2012
Kendal HobbyBusiness-Sunbright Paper Recycling LLC3/22/20119/30/2012
Alfred SolanoCen-Tex Hispanic Chamber09/07/20109/30/2012
VacantCentral Texas African American Chamber9/30/2012
VacantGreater Waco Chamber9/30/2012
Angela HughesHOTCOG09/15/20099/20/20119/30/2013
Sherri StreetCIVIC/ENVIRON.09/15/20099/20/20119/30/2013
VACANTYouth

Established: Res. 1995-40; amended by Res 1998-47; amended by
Res 2006-553 (9-19-06)
Terms: 2 years
Members: 17
Meetings: monthly 3rd Monday
City Official: Megan Miller, Program Coordinator
Revised: February 16, 2012

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Noah JacksonI12/6/20119/30/2013
Anthony Pena, ChairII09/02/200809/07/20109/30/2012
David SterlingIII09/02/200809/07/20109/30/2012
Beverly WalkerIV10/19/20109/30/2012
Heyward TaylorV9/20/20119/30/2013
Bonny CainWISD
Robert Sheehy, Jr.MCC
Jim LewisMcLennan County

Established: Ord. 1982-54 (12-14-82); Res 1983-487; Ord. 1986-69 (12-20-83);
Letter 1-10-84 (14-59)
Terms: 2 years
Members: 5
Meetings: monthly, last Friday
City Official: George Johnson, Jr., Assistant City Manager
Revised: October 3, 2011

userfiles/cms-root/file/Texas%20Ranger%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20and%20Museum%20Advisory%20Board.pdfAdvises Council regarding operation and maintenance of the museum.

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Jim BushA-L09/15/200907/06/201010/01/2012
Larry LynchI09/04/200109/15/2009; 09/07/201010/01/2012
Vidal DeLeonII09/15/200909/07/201010/01/2012
Gregory A. KocekIII02/07/200609/15/2009; 09/07/201010/1/2012
Cynthia LyonsIV09/15/200909/07/201010/1/2012
Joe B. Hinton, ChairV09/02/200809/15/200910/1/2011
Tobin ArmstrongCC03/07/200609/15/200910/1/2011
Tommye Lou DavisCC09/15/200910/01/2011
Marshall Doke03/04/200809/15/200910/01/2011
Phil FordCC09/15/200910/1/2011
Rondy Gray09/15/200909/07/201010/01/2012
Carey Hobbs09/15/200909/07/201010/1/2012
Les Littleton09/15/200909/07/201010/1/2012
Paul McClinton09/15/200909/07/201010/1/2012
Ricardo Sanchez09/15/200909/07/201010/1/2012
Ray Stoker09/15/200910/1/2011
Mark White09/15/200909/07/201010/1/2012
Alex Jimenez09/15/200910/1/2011
Tom E. Clowe, Jr., Vice-Chair12/15/200910/1/2011
Michaux Nash10/19/201010/1/2012

Established: Res. 2001-70 (2-6-01); 2009-382 (7/21/09)
Terms: Indefinite subject to 2 year review
Members: 15 - 23
Meetings: monthly, last Monday
City Official: Byron Johnson, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum Director
Revised: October 26, 2010

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Debbie LuceCC10/05/201003/12/2012
Steven T. Cutbirth03/05/200207/06/201003/21/2012
Virginia DuPuyCC07/06/201003/21/2012
Alvin PollardCC03/05/200204/01/2008; 07/06/201003/12/2012
Jim Vaughan04/04/200607/09/201003/12/2012
Jean McReynolds04/04/200604/01/2008; 07/06/201003/21/2012
Mark Boyd03/04/200807/06/201003/12/2012

Established: Ord. 2002-0155 (3-05-2002)
Terms: 2 years
Members: 7 members
Meetings: Called
City Official: Leah Hayes, City Attorney
Revised: October 26, 2010

<p>Advises staff in preparation of policies, budgets, activities and overall operation of Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau.</p>

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Robert KinneyA-L09/07/20109/30/2012
Elaine Seeber, Vice-ChairA-L12/7/20109/20/20119/30/2013
Ruby MinnitI10/19/20109/30/2012
Rosa M. PalmerI05/06/200809/15/2009; 9/20/20119/30/2013
VacantII9/30/2013
Pat NowotnyII09/07/20109/30/2012
Angie BuroIII09/07/20109/30/2012
Elizabeth PriceIII09/02/200809/07/20109/30/2012
Rick AllenIV12/15/200909/07/20109/30/2012
Jonya WilliamsIV9/20/20119/30/2013
John T. MooreV9/20/20119/30/2013
Sharon P. JohnsonV04/01/200809/02/2008; 09/07/20109/30/2012
Mike BehelerRestaurant Assn.5/1/20129/30/2013
Luanne E. KlarasArts/Cultural03/07/200609/15/2009; 9/20/20119/30/2012
Justin edwardsHotel/Motel Assn.4/3/20129/30/2012
Joyce PackardWelcome Corps.03/23/199309/02/2008; 09/07/20109/30/2012
VACANTYouth member9/30/2012
Jack McKinney, ChairMuseum Association4/6/200109/20/20119/30/2013
Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Bill Carden09/15/2009Indef.
David LacyIndef.
Frank NixIndef.
Terry StevensIndef.
Marjorie KultgenIndef.

Established: Res. 1983-46; Amended Res. 2009-299 (6/02/2009)
Terms: Indefinite
Members: 5
Meetings: Called
City Official: George Johnson, Jr., Assistant City Manager
Revised: October 6, 2009

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Cody Campbell05/03/2005Indef.
Bill Clifton09/21/2004Indef.
William Nesbitt03/24/198103/23/1993Indef.
Van S. Allen12/15/1992Indef.
Rose Garcia09/05/1995Indef.

Established: Res. 1979-632 (10-16-79)
Terms: Indefinite per Res. 1994-67 (4-19-94)
Members: 5
Meetings: Called
City Official: George Johnson, Jr., Assistant City Manager
Revised: January 4, 2006

Receives donations for future development at the Waco Mammoth Site.

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Don MoesCity of Waco04/04/200609/02/2008; 09/07/201010/01/2012
Gayle V. LacyCity of Waco12/19/200609/02/2008; 09/07/201010/01/2012
Jim BushCity of Waco09/07/201010/1/2012
F. M. YoungCity of Waco04/04/200609/02/2008; 09/07/201010/01/2012
Karla LeeperBaylor
Ellie CastonBaylor
Tommye Lou DavisBaylor

Established: Res. 2004-0597 (10-19-2004)
Terms: 2 years
Members: 4 appt by Waco City Council; 3 appt by Baylor University
Meetings: Every other monthly- 2nd Thursday at 4:00 PM
City Official: Rusty Black, Parks and Recreation Director
Larry D. Groth, P.E., City Manager
Leah Hayes, City Attorney
Revised: November 15, 2011

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Kevin WilsonCity of Bellmead
Lydia Lopez, SecretaryCity of Hewitt
Michelle HicksCity of Lacy Lakeview
Mike Olson, Vice ChairCity of McGregor
Bill McClungCities of Beverly Hills, Bruceville-Eddy, Crawford, Lorena, Mart, Moody, Ross, West, Riesel
Mary Jo Crider JaskaCities of Beverly Hills, Bruceville-Eddy, Crawford, Lorena, Mart, Moody, Riesel, Ross, West
Pat ChisolmMcLennan County
Bob CervenkaCity of Robinson
Randy H. Riggs, ChairCity of Waco
Alice Rodriguez City of Waco
City of WacoCity of Waco
Larry GrothCity of Waco
Yousry ZakharyCity of Woodway
City of Gholson
City of Golinda
City of Hallsburg
City of Leroy
Catherine BodeCity of Riesel

Updated: April 25, 2011

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Mr. Jed Walker, P.E., ChairCitizen Representative -- City of Waco
Mr. Keith Bond City Manager -- City of Lacy-Lakeview
The Honorable Jim BushMayor -- City of Waco
Mr. Robert Cervenka--Vice-ChairCity Manager -- City of Robinson
The Honorable Malcolm Duncan, Jr.Council Member -- City of Waco
Mr. Larry D. Groth, P.E. City Manager -- City of Waco
Mr. Sam BrownWaco Plan Commission Chair8/2/20117/30/2012
The Honorable Jim JaskaMayor -- City of Ross
The Honorable Francisco LeosMayor Pro-Tem -- City of McGregor
The Honorable Jim LewisCounty Judge -- McLennan County
The Honorable Joe Mashek Commissioner -- McLennan County
Mr. Adam Miles City Manager -- City of Hewitt
The Honorable Alice Rodriguez Council Member -- City of Waco
Mr. Richard Skopik, P.E. District Engineer -- TxDOT
The Honorable Kevin WilsonMayor Pro-Tem -- City of Bellmead
Ms. Natalie EdwardsAssistant to City Manager, City of Woodway
Ms. Koni BillingsCity Administrator, City of Bruceville-Eddy
The Honorable Randy RiggsCouncil Member, City of Waco

Meets 4th Tuesday of every Month at 2:00 p.m.
Revised: April 20, 2012 

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration

Provide public improvements in the Public Improvement District.

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Tom Chase, ChairInsurors of Texas11/06/20079/7/20109/30/2013
Tom GreeneTEJAS Logistics11/01/20119/30/2013
Robyn MillsRoosevelt Tower12/15/20099/7/20109/30/2012
Steven CatesTexas Life11/06/20079/7/20109/30/2013
Brian GinsburgNew York Clothiers & W Promotions11/06/20079/7/20109/30/2013
Robyn MossHistoric Lofts of waco High3/22/20119/30/2014
Gordon RobinsonSpecialty Property, Washington Partners, Franklin Partners, WTH Properties11/06/20079/30/2013
Bonny CainWaco ISD9/20/201109/30/2014
Melvin LipsitzLipsitz & Company11/06/20079/30/2013
David HoppensteinHoppenstein Properties11/06/20079/15/200910/01/2012
Stephen A. Sorrells, Vice-Chair514 Austin LP & BSG Railyard LP09/15/20069/30/2012
James R. CliftonDr. Pepper Museum11/06/200709/15/20099/30/2012
Jennifer LindseyBeard, Kultgen, Brophy, Bostwick, Dickson and Squires09/15/20099/30/2012
Lisa SheldonBrazos River Partnership11/06/200709/15/20099/30/2012
Vacant9/30/2013
Leslie HenryPhoenix Ballroom & Waco Outreach Foundation09/15/20099/30/2012
Connie ClarkWells Fargo9/20/20119/30/2014
John ShankBusiness Resource Center11/06/200709/11/2008, 11/1/201109/30/2014
Josette AyresQuinn Campus, Inc.12/15/20099/30/2012
Dennis HaveraneckHilton & Marriott (WI-ERI)General manager9/20/20119/30/2014
David WallaceRiver Square Center Partners & Waco Town Square Partners11/06/200709/02/2008;9/20/20119/30/2014
David LacyMaverick Inv, Franklin Inv, One Libety Place, St. Charles Place & Community Bank11/06/200709/02/2008; 9/20/20119/30/2014
Joe DunlapAmerican Amicable Insurance11/06/200709/02/2008;9/20/20119/30/2014
Rashmi PatelKrishna Ram11/06/200709/02/2008;9/20/20119/30/2014
Sam BrownBrown Properties2/15/20119/30/2014
David UnderwoodBen E. Keith11/06/200709/02/2008; 9/20/20119/30/2014
Larry Groth-Ex-OfficioCity of Waco
Bill Falco- Ex-OfficioCity of Waco
Judge Jim Lewis-Ex-OfficioMcLennan County
Chris McGowan-Ex-OfficioGreater Waco Chamber of Commerce
Laveda Brown-Ex-OfficioCen-Tex African American Chamber of Commerce
Alfred Solano-Ex-OfficioCen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Reagan RamsowerBaylor University4/6/20109/30/2013

Established: Nov 6, 2007 (council agenda item 07-724)
Terms: Indefinite subject to 3 year review
Members: Approx 30
Statute requires the board include owners of taxable real property representing
More than 50% of the appraised value liable for assessment in the district
Meetings: Bimonthly 2nd Monday @ 1:30 pm
City Official: George Johnson, Jr., Assistant City Manager
Revised: October 14, 2011

Ensures efficient and effective operation of Waco Transit System services. This board makes recommendations concerning bus routes, service expansions and operational policies.

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Bruce NeatherlinA-L11/03/200909/07/20109/30/2012
Jim Newkham, ChairA-L11/03/20099/20/20119/30/2013
Woodrow LoganI10/19/20109/30/2013
Philip PriceII03/03/200909/15/2009; 9/20/20119/30/2013
Diann DillonII03/06/200709/02/20089/30/2012
Ian MooreIII02/07/20129/31/2013
William E. Klaras, V, ChairIII09/06/200509/02/2008; 09/07/20109/30/2012
Matilde LozanoIV11/1/20119/30/2013
Steve BaileyIV10/05/20109/30/2012
Kevin MooreV9/20/20119/30/2013
Gladys StrakosV10/21/200809/07/20109/30/2012
YouthCC10/01/2011
VACANTI9/30/2013

Established: Res 1992-186 (11-24-1992) File No. 92-842
Res 1999-361 – changing name of board
Terms: 2 years
Members: 12
Meetings: Third Thursday every odd month
City Official: John Hendrickson, Waco Transit General Manager
Revised: February 16, 2012

This board is currently inactive.

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Claude LindseyI09/02/2008
VACANTI
Roy WalthallII09/15/2009
Patrick MillarIII09/02/2008
VACANTIV
Jed WalkerV11/06/2007
Richard Skopik

Established: Resolution No. 2007-834 (12-18-2007)
Terms: 2 years
Members: 6
Meetings: called
City Official: City Manager’s Office
Revised: December 7, 2009

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
Gary Clay09/07/20109/20/20119/30/2012
Courtney FranksWaco High09/07/20109/20/20119/30/2012
Gina IvyRapoport Academy9/20/20119/30/2012
Abenezer KassaA.J. Moore Academy9/20/20119/30/2012
LaBraska WashingtonA.J. Moore Academy9/20/20119/30/2012
Bryan DaniliveRapoport Academy9/20/20119/30/2012
Nadia ZunigaUniversity High School9/20/20119/30/2012
Evan PaulVanguard9/20/20119/30/2012
David MoffatLive Oak9/20/20119/30/2012
Elexia JacksonRapoport Academy9/30/20119/30/2012
America SotoUniversity High School9/20/20119/30/2012
Tarean StottsWaco High School 9/20/20119/30/2012
Mariah HoodWaco High School9/20/20119/30/2012
Pete AlmanzaHarmony9/20/20119/30/2012
Hannah BridgewaterRapoport Academy9/20/20119/30/2012
Paloma Matias-RyanRapoport9/20/20119/30/2012
Harrison FullerCrawford High9/20/20119/30/2012
Jolyn HahnWaco High9/20/20119/30/2011
Breann WareVanguard9/20/20119/30/2012
Michael RamadanVanguard9/20/20119/30/2012
Lynn DardenReicher9/20/20119/30/2012
Kianna FordWaco High9/20/20119/30/2012

Updated: October 3, 2011

Adopts bylaws, rules, and regulations for public library and facilities.

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
John Wilson, ChairA-L09/16/200609/07/20109/30/2013
Michael RobertsI12/6/201109/30/2013
Marcus Johnson, Vice-ChairII09/04/20079/20/20119/30/2014
Norma CannataIII09/02/200810/4/20119/30/2014
Vicki KlarasIV09/07/20109/30/2013
Dorathy FornoffV09/07/20109/30/2013
Sarah RichieCC10/4/20119/30/2014
Christina ChanCC10/4/20119/30/2014
Beulah Barksdale CC05/04/20049/30/2012
Roger FullerCounty-Representative12/15/2009

Meetings: 4th Wednesday every other month at 4:00 PM
Term: 3 years
City Official: James Karney, Library Director
Revised: October 14, 2011

Hears appeals on decisions made by building officials; authorizes variances and regulates non-conforming uses.

Name Representing Original Appointment Re-Appointment Term Expiration
VACANTI9/30/2013
Joe RodriguezII07/06/20109/30/2013
John Kinnaird, ChairIII10/21/200802/02/2008; 09/07/20109/30/2012
Carl OliverIV11/29/20109/30/2012
Mike Dunham, Vice-ChairV09/15/200909/07/20109/30/2012
Lucia DeBauge-Harcum, AlternateCC09/07/201010/01/2013
VACANT, AlternateCC9/30/2013
Edmund S. Seija, AlternateCC02/06/200709/02/2008; 09/07/20109/30/2012
Victor DuPart, AlternateCC09/07/20109/30/2012

Established: Ord. 1888 (2-16-60); Ord. 1986-49 (9-2-86)
Authority: Code of Ordinances: Section 28
Terms: 2 years
Members: 5 member, 4 alternates
Meetings: Monthly, third Thursday
City Official: Bill Falco, Director of Planning
Revised: October 3, 2011

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