The Waxahachie City Council encourages all citizens to consider becoming actively involved in City government by serving on a City Board or Commission. Board and Commission applications are accepted at any time throughout the year; however applications must be submitted by July 31st for current year consideration.
Appointments are made by City Council in August/September each year. The effective term begins October 1 for all new and re-appointed Board and Commission members.
Applicants must:
Reside within the Waxahachie City limits (except for Airport Board)
Be willing to attend the regularly scheduled meetings of the Board and Commission
For more information, contact the City Secretary Lori Saunders
Telephone: 469-309-4005
E-mail: lsaunders@waxahachie.com
Planning & Zoning Commission
· 7 members; two-year staggered terms · Meetings: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 4:30 p.m. · Reviews and considers submitted site plans and plats; makes recommendations to City Council on Zoning Ordinance amendments, Comprehensive Plan amendments, Specific Use Permits and rezoning requests
Park Board
· 6 members; three-year staggered terms
· Meetings: 1st Thursday every other month at 3:00 p.m.
· Advises the City Council in its development and beautification of any of the parks under the jurisdiction of the city
City Cemetery Board
· 5 members; two-year staggered terms
· Meetings: 1st Thursday every other month at 8:30 a.m.
· Advises the City Council on all matters concerning the City Cemetery
Zoning Board of Adjustments
· 5 members and 2 alternates; two-year staggered terms
· Meetings: as needed
· Serves as an appeal body for individuals seeking variances to the Zoning Ordinance or to a decision made an administrative official enforcing the ordinance
Waxahachie Community Development Corporation
· 7 members and 4 Ex-Officio members; two-year staggered terms
· Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of every month at 4:00 p.m.
· Identifies and funds the Civic Center and Sports Complex projects to maintain and enhance the quality of life in Waxahachie
Ellis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1
· 6 members; two-year staggered terms
· Meetings: As needed
· Oversees policies and projects of the Water District
Waxahachie Housing Authority
· 7 members; two-year staggered terms
· Meetings: As needed
· Responsible for operating public housing projects in compliance with the ACC and applicable regulations and procedural requirements
Midlothian/Waxahachie Airport Board
· 4 members; three-year staggered terms
· Meetings: 2nd Thursday of the month at 4:00 p.m.
· Acts on behalf of the City in the performance of its governmental functions and responsibilities to operate, plan maintain, develop, finance, promote and market Mid-Way Regional Airport
Electrical Advisory Board
· 7 members; two-year staggered terms
· Meetings: As needed
· Consider approval, denial, and/or appeals of the Electrical Code
Building Standards Commission
· 10 members; two-year staggered terms
· Meetings: As needed
· Establish minimum standards applicable to residential and nonresidential structures
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1
· 6 members: two-year staggered terms
· Meetings: As needed
· Monitors and collects tax monies to fund redevelopment of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone which includes the Waxahachie Downtown area
Heritage Preservation Commission
· 7 members; two-year staggered terms
· Meetings: 2nd Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
· Assists in the preservation of historic Waxahachie through programs and projects that increase public awareness of the value of historic, cultural, and architectural preservation
Waxahachie Rodeo Board
· 7 members; 3-year staggered terms
· Meetings: As needed
· Controls the operations and activities of the Rodeo Grounds on Howard Road
Civil Service Commission
· 3 members; three-year staggered terms
· Meetings: As needed
· Secure fire and police departments composed of capable personnel who are free from political influence and who have permanent employment tenure as public servants
Waxahachie Industrial Development Authority
· 4 members; two-year staggered terms
· Meeting: As needed
· Monitors tax exempt bonds for companies in the City
Senior Center Advisory Committee
· 7 members; two-year staggered terms
· Meeting: As needed
· Provide direction as it pertains to the policies and
programs of the Senior Center
