Karen Mitchell and Mary Gerlach volunteered to find volunteers.
Lubbock relies on volunteers to serve on boards and commissions shaping public policy and finding people has not been easy.
The city publishes a gentle plea for help every three months through a press release. The number of volunteer openings has edged up from typically 20-something each time to 30-something since 2019.
Lubbock is not alone. Finding volunteers was already difficult and COVID made it worse. The nation’s rate of formal volunteering through organizations dropped from 30 percent in 2019 to 23.2 percent in 2021, according to a joint survey by the Census Bureau and AmeriCorps.
Regardless of national trends, Gerlach puts the problem in practical terms.
“I’d say people are busy. Sometimes it can be really hard to get people interested,” she said.
Courtney Paz, city secretary added, “We have seen a huge increase lately of individuals resigning. No clear reason as to what’s happening. I think lives are just changing for people. They’re moving, getting busy, just priorities are changing.”
Gerlach wants people to know they can make a difference by getting involved, but the city doesn’t want people who come in with a selfish agenda. And one city council member wants more diversity on the boards and commissions.
Why volunteer
There are reasons why someone might want to volunteer.
“Some people are passionate about something. Maybe they see the problems with stray animals in Lubbock and they want to support animal control in some way,” Gerlach said.
“If we could get the word out that this is really where you can make an impact. It does trickle up. Everything that happens locally trickles up,” she added.
“You really can impact some change,” Gerlach, who happens to also be the assistant director at Meals on Wheels, said.
Mitchell added: “People have had career opportunities. So, I mean, it’s a win-win situation.”
Some boards require highly technical experience. As just one example, the Model Codes & Construction Advisory Board needs an HVAC professional. But not all boards are created equal.
“It really kind of depends on the board,” Gerlach said. Some boards and commissions fit quite nicely with everyday Lubbock residents.
Looking ahead to what’s next for these volunteers, Paz asked the Appointments Advisory Board to create a speaker’s bureau.
“We’re calling the same people every time to do media inquiries or speak to the press,” Paz said. By having a speaker’s bureau, different voices speak out to the community about the need.
Who’s not good for city boards?
The city wants volunteers who can be team players.
The city does not want “people who come in and just start saying, ‘Here’s what needs to happen. I’m here to stir it up. I’m here to cause trouble,’” Gerlach said.
“We want varying opinions. But you can’t walk in and just demand that things change. That’s not going to happen,” she said.
Volunteers need to work with people and with the system, Gerlach said.
Need for diversity
“We have some deficiencies,” said Christy Martinez-Garcia, city councilwoman. She specifically mentioned Hispanics, women, young people and residents of District 1, her district, which covers portions of Central and Northeast Lubbock.
“It’s important for us to have young people. Some of the decisions we make today will impact their future years from now,” she said.
The council member showed up to a meeting of the Appointments Advisory Board and spoke briefly. That’s the board Gerlach and Mitchell serve. It’s also the board recommending appointments to most of the other boards with the Lubbock City Council making the final decision except where the law calls for some other process.
Martinez-Garcia lobbied for more women and more Hispanics on the various boards during the meeting.
Lubbock Lights did a little checking and found men outnumbered women nearly two to one in 2022 on city boards and commissions and while District 1 was 16.4 percent of the total population, only 7.9 percent of various board members came from that district.
“The city now is almost 40 percent Hispanic, but it’s not always reflected well in some of the boards and commissions,” she said after the meeting. Hispanics made up just more than 14 percent of the city’s volunteer force.
“We do look at male or female,” Mitchell said. “We do look at the ethnic backgrounds.”
“If there’s not any Blacks serving on the board or Hispanics or if it’s just whites, we try to balance it out,” Mitchell explained.
The following is a list of boards and commissions from the City of Lubbock website.
Responsible for planning, development, construction and improvement of Airport facilities. Recommends improvements and policies to City Council as necessary. Three-year term. Meets the last Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. QUALIFICATIONS: Members appointed shall be resident citizens of the City of Lubbock [LC 2-354] STAFF LIAISON: Kelly Campbell, 806-775-3131
American Windmill Museum, Inc. Board of Directors
Manages the affairs of the American Windmill Museum, Inc., which has been formed to locate, acquire, restore, preserve and display historic American windmills in the Yellowhouse Canyon. The Board consists of ten members, one of whom is appointed by the City of Lubbock. Three-year term. Meets the last Friday of every other month. STAFF LIAISON: Sandra Harris, Executive Director 806-747-8734.
Animal Services Advisory Board
Assists the City of Lubbock in complying with terms of Chapter 823 of the Texas Health and Safety Code as amended and assists the City in establishing procedures applicable to the City’s animal control program. Three-year term. Meets the second Tuesday of every month at 12:00 p.m. QUALIFICATIONS: Committee shall be composed of one licensed veterinarian, two animal welfare organization representatives, one city official, one city animal shelter employee, and four at-large members [LC 4-27] STAFF LIAISON: Steven Greene, 806-775-3063
Maintains written guidelines for appointments to City boards and commissions; oversees a marketing plan for soliciting qualified applicants and increasing public opportunities to serve; advises City Council regarding qualified appointees; assists with new members orientation; prepares an annual demographics report, and maintains a data bank of citizens currently serving and citizens interested in serving on City boards and commissions. Three-year term. Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. QUALIFICATIONS: Each Council Member shall appoint two members to the board; and the Mayor shall appoint three members. STAFF LIAISON: Jimmy Maynard, 806-775-2028
Advises the City Council in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities by assessing and making recommendations regarding the City’s financial and performance audits, including the systems of internal control and the audit processes, findings, and recommendations. Three-year term. Meets quarterly on the third Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. QUALIFICATIONS: One member is as an Electric Utility Board member; two members shall have a background in financial reporting, accounting, or auditing; one member shall be a certified public accountant; and one at-large representative with no specific requirements. STAFF LIAISON: Blu Kostelich, 806-775-2212
Bell Farms Public Improvement District (PID) Advisory Board
Makes recommendations to the City Council on the service plan and other plans for the Bell Farms Public Improvement District. Meets at the discretion of the Board Chair. QUALIFICATIONS: Property owners or representatives of property owners within the district. STAFF LIAISON: Brianna Brown, 806-775-3082
Permanent advisory board to the City Council, the health authorities of the city and the county, the director, and members of the Lubbock County Health District. The Board shall have the power to hold hearings in the city or the county and to consider and make recommendations to the city council, the health authorities of the city and the county, the director and members of the Lubbock County Health District in writing on all matters pertaining to the public health of the county. The Board consists of six members appointed by the governing body of the City of Lubbock and three members appointed by the governing body of Lubbock County. Three-year term. Meets the third Friday of each month at 12:30 p.m. QUALIFICATIONS: City of Lubbock Representatives shall be resident citizens of the city of Lubbock. STAFF LIAISON: Katherine Wells, 806-775-2941
Hears appeals regarding the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction and provides for reasonable interpretation of the Construction Codes. Members of the board should be qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction with members representing various areas of the construction industry. Three-year term. Meets the first Monday of the month quarterly, the first Monday of that month (Oct, Jan, April, July) or as needed which would be the first Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. QUALIFICATIONS: The membership consists of one representative from the following named areas of expertise: member of the West Texas Home Builders Association, active architect, active structural engineer, active commercial contractor, active realtor, active plumber, active electrician, active mechanical contractor with Class A license, 3 at-large Lubbock citizens who are not associated with the construction or real estate industry, and 2 at-large Lubbock citizens, not associated with the construction industry, who shall be available as alternate positions. STAFF LIAISON: Gilbert Quant, 806-775-2090
Canadian River Municipal Water Authority
Each of the eleven member cities of the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority are entitled to appoint directors to serve on the Board of Directors of the Authority. Due to Lubbock’s population, it has two director positions on this board. Two-year term. Meets quarterly, on the second Wednesday of January, April, July and October. QUALIFICATIONS: Members must be a qualified voter and a property owning taxpayer in the City of Lubbock and must not be a member of the governing body or an employee of the City of Lubbock. STAFF LIAISON: Aubrey Spear, 806-775-2585
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee
Assists the City staff and consultants throughout the impact fee study and implementation processes. Serves as an advisory and liaison committee to the City Council in the statutorily required study for the consideration and potential imposition of impact fees. Establish a ten year Capital Improvements plan to set impact fees. Advises and assists the City of Lubbock in adopting land use assumptions. Serves in all aspects in order to fulfill the stated advisory committee duties under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395. Three-year term. Meets as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: No less than 5 members Membership of representatives of the real estate, development or building industries – Forty Percent (40%). STAFF LIAISON: Mike Keenum, 806-775-2393
Central Business District Tax Increment Financing
Encourages the development and redevelopment within the Central Business District. Recommends projects to be financed by the district with the approval of the City Council. The board consists of nine members, including representatives of each of the taxing jurisdictions levying taxes in the area (Lubbock County, Lubbock County Hospital District, High Plains Underground Water Conservation District and Lubbock Independent School District). Five members are appointed by the City Council. Two-year term. Meets bi-monthly or as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: Members must be a resident of the county in which the zone is located or a county adjacent to that county or at least 18 years of age and owners of real property in the Central Business TIF Zone. STAFF LIAISON: Brianna Brown, 806-775-3082
Studies traffic problems in Lubbock, hears citizen requests and staff recommendations for new traffic control devices, and conducts education programs in traffic safety. Three-year term. Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. QUALIFICATIONS: Resident of the City of Lubbock. STAFF LIAISON: David Bragg, 806-775-2135
Provides general direction to Civic Lubbock, Inc., a non profit corporation, with authority to make decisions pursuant to the activities of the corporation. Activities of the corporation include the fostering and promotion of cultural, educational and entertainment activities at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center and managing the concession operations in the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. Four-year term. Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 12:00 noon. QUALIFICATIONS: Members shall be a resident of the City of Lubbock. STAFF LIAISON: Lisa Thomason, 806-775-2236
Formulates rules and standards applicable to classified civil service positions in the Fire and Police departments, monitors promotions, disciplinary actions, and the enforcement and effect of the Civil Service statutes. Members are appointed by the City Manager per Vernon’s Texas Codes Annotated, Local Govt. 143.006. Three-year term. Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. QUALIFICATIONS: A person of good moral character, a United States citizen, a resident of the municipality who has resided in the municipality for more than three years, over the age of 25, and not have held a public office within the preceding three years. STAFF LIAISON: Clifton Beck, 806-775-2277
Community Development & Services Board
Holds hearings in the county and considers and makes recommendations to the City Council on any and all matters pertaining to the community development services of the county. Three-year term. Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. QUALIFICATIONS: Resident citizens of the City of Lubbock. STAFF LIAISON: Karen Murfee, 775-2282
Comprehensive Plan Oversight Committee
Works with staff and consultants and leaders to ensure effective, thorough, and timely administration of the newly adopted Comprehensive Plan. Three-year term. Meets as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: Seven citizens representing various neighborhoods, industries professions and other stakeholders within the City of Lubbock. STAFF LIAISON: Kristen Sager, 806-775-2109
Cultural Arts Grants Review Standing Sub-Committee
Develops the guidelines for the Cultural and Arts Grant Program funded by the Hotel Occupancy Tax; accepts applications; and makes recommendations to Civic Lubbock Board to present to the City Council for grant recipients twice each year. Three Directors of Civic Lubbock also serve on the sub-committee. Meets once in June and once in December. QUALIFICATIONS: At-large members appointed by the City Council. STAFF LIAISON: Lisa Thomason, 806-775-2236
Electric Utility Board-Charter
Governmental body over LP&L for all electric utility related matters of the City’s municipally owned electric utility. The City Council retains authority over rates, budget, issuing debt and eminent domain. Two-year term. Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. QUALIFICATIONS: Extensive business and/or financial expertise; and whether or not the individual is a customer of the City’s electric utility provider; and shall be citizens and eligible voters of the City of Lubbock. STAFF LIAISON: Joel Ivy, 806-775-2704
Health/Educational Facilities Development Corp
Promotes and develops new, expanded or improved health facilities or educational facilities, being any real, personal or mixed property, or any interest herein, the financing or refinancing of which is found by the Board of Directors of such corporation to be required. Six-year term. Meets as needed. QUALFICATIONS: Members are appointed by the City Council and shall not be an officer or an employee of the City of Lubbock. STAFF LIAISON: Don Dennis, 806-763-0044
Members of this board are appointed by the Mayor. The board acts independently of the City Council under the direction of the Housing Authority’s governing documents. Two-year term. Meets the second Thursday of each month at 12:00 p.m. QUALIFICATIONS: Members are appointed by the Mayor and may not be an officer or employee of the City of Lubbock. A tenant of a public project over which the housing authority has jurisdiction may be appointed by the Mayor. STAFF LIAISON: Mike Chapman, Executive Director of the Lubbock Housing Authority, 806-762-1191
Members of this board are appointed to accomplish public purposes of, and on behalf of, the City pursuant to the Texas Housing Finance Corporation Act by financing the cost of residential ownership and development that will provide decent, safe and sanitary housing for residents of the City at affordable prices. Six-year term. Meets as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: Members shall represent mortgage lenders, home builders, real estate sales, apartment owners and managers, and the Lubbock City Council. STAFF LIAISON: Shari Flynn, Executive Director of the Lubbock Housing Finance Corporation, 806-745-9559
Keep Lubbock Beautiful Advisory Committee
Works with the Keep America Beautiful system, which includes Keep Texas Beautiful, to preserve a beautiful and sanitary environment that is beneficial to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Lubbock. Three-year term. Meets the second Monday of each month at 12:00 noon. QUALIFICATIONS: All members shall be appointed at-large from within the corporate limits of the City of Lubbock. STAFF LIAISON: Del Rio Mullen, 806-775-3196
Lake Alan Henry Board of Appeals
Reviews new construction permit applications and requests for variances to existing construction within Lake Alan Henry’s restrictive easement according to the provisions of Section 2-570 of Ordinance 2008-O0038. Reviews applications pursuant to the Lake Alan Henry Erosion Control Plan, and variances from the regulations as filed in writing with the City Planning Department. Prescribes the materials and documents to be submitted with the permit application. Issues permits for construction and hears appeals as set forth in Section 2-580 of the Code of Ordinances. Three-year term. Meets as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: Three members shall be resident citizens of Lubbock at the time of their appointment and during their term of office. Three members shall be property owners at Lake Alan Henry at the time of their appointment and during their term of office. One member shall be a resident citizen of Lubbock and a property owner at Lake Alan Henry at the time of their appointment and during their term of office. STAFF LIAISON: Aubrey Spear, 806-775-2585
Serves on the Board of Managers of the Lubbock Emergency Communication District. LECD provides the telephone number 9-1-1 as the primary emergency number, the network to access emergency services, and the tools to each public safety agency to enhance their ability to provide services for the citizens in the Lubbock District. The City of Lubbock has two members on this board. Two-year term. Meets monthly or as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: Members appointed by the governing body of the most populous municipality in the district. STAFF LIAISON: Nathan Kizer, Executive Director, 806-747-6911
Advises the City Council on library services and needs. Three-year term. Meets the third Monday of each month at 12:00 noon. QUALIFICATIONS: Each Council Member appoints one member to the board from their district. The Mayor appoints two members to the board. One member shall be the newly elected president of the Friends of the Lubbock City-County Library. STAFF LIAISON: Hannah Stewart, 806-775-2824
Lubbock Business Park TIF Reinvestment Zone
Encourages development and redevelopment within the Lubbock Business Park District. Recommends projects to be financed by the district with the approval of the City Council. The board consists of nine members, including representatives of each of the taxing jurisdictions levying taxes in the area. Five members are appointed by the City Council. Two-year term. Meets 1 time per year and as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: Members must be a resident of the county in which the zone is located or a county adjacent to that county or at least 18 years of age and owners of real property in the zone. STAFF LIAISON: Brianna Brown, 775-3082
Lubbock Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
The LCAD Board of Directors oversees matters concerning the Lubbock Central Appraisal District. QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a resident of the County Appraisal District (Lubbock County); Must have resided in the County Appraisal District (Lubbock County) for at least two years immediately preceding the date of taking office. STAFF: Tim Radloff, Chief Appraiser of the Lubbock Central Appraisal District – 806-776-2208
Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Inc
Promotes the social welfare of the City through retaining and expanding existing jobs and businesses, attracting new industry and businesses to Lubbock, promoting long-term employment opportunities, and promoting and developing industrial and manufacturing enterprises. Three-year term. Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates for appointment should have served or be currently serving as either the Chief Executive Officer of a company; or in another position of executive management of a company; or serve the community in a professional capacity; or have experience equivalent to any of the previously mentioned qualifications. Members shall not be related to a current City Council Member, City Manager, or senior City Staff within second degree of affinity or third degree of consanguinity. Members shall be residents of the State of Texas and Lubbock County. STAFF LIAISON: John Osborne, 806-749-4500
Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority
Created pursuant to Chapter 2311 of the Texas Government Code and the action of the City of Lubbock and Lubbock County for the purpose of redeveloping Reese Air Force Base for civilian use after base closure as provided by federal law in the Defense Authorization Amendments and Base Realignment and Closure Act. The County and the City each appoint members to this board. Four-year term. Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. QUALIFICATIONS: Members appointed from a list of persons recommended by the current Board of Directors to the Lubbock City Council. Persons recommended by the Board should have experience in real estate, finance, manufacturing, agriculture, or general business. STAFF LIAISON: Murvat Musa 806-885-6592
Lubbock Water Advisory Commission
Reviews and evaluates water and wastewater related matters and makes recommendations to City Council on such matters as: acquisition and utilization of water resources; conservation and reuse of water resources; operating budgets; facilities and infrastructure needs, replacement and planning; major capital expenditures and the priorities of the completion of water related projects; water and wastewater fees and rate structures; and long range water and wastewater planning efforts. Three-year term. Meets periodically throughout the year as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: four (4) representatives of a water organization with interests in the Lubbock region, which may include members of the Brazos River Authority, Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. I, Llano Estacado Regional Water Planning Group; and five at-large members. STAFF LIAISON: Aubrey Spear, 806-775-2585
Market Lubbock Economic Development Corporation
Creates, manages, operates, and supervises programs that promote, assist and enhance economic development within and around the City of Lubbock. Three-year term. Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates for appointment should have served or be currently serving as either the Chief Executive Officer of a company; or in another position of executive management of a company; or serve the community in a professional capacity; or have experience equivalent to any of the previously mentioned qualifications. Members shall be residents of the State of Texas and Lubbock County. STAFF LIAISON: John Osborne, 806-749-4500
Model Codes & Construction Advisory Board
Reviews the technical provisions of the national model codes proposed by City staff for adoption or amendment, and then forwards its recommendations to the City Council for final consideration and action. Three-year term. Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. QUALIFICATIONS: An active builder of single and/or two-family housing with builder membership in the West Texas Homebuilder’s Association; active Texas-licensed architect with membership in the Lubbock Chapter of the American Institute of Architects; commercial general contractor active in Lubbock; current building facilities manager for a major institutional or educational facility within the jurisdiction of the city of Lubbock (i.e. Covenant Health Systems, University Medical Center, school districts or facilities of similar use and magnitude); owner or management company representative of multi-family housing with membership in the Lubbock Apartment Association; owner or manager of an industrial, manufacturing, or warehouse facility within the city of Lubbock; Texas-licensed engineer active in the city of Lubbock, with preference given to a structural engineer; Texas-licensed mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) engineer active in the city of Lubbock; Texas-licensed HVAC contractor (Class A license) active in the city of Lubbock; Texas-licensed master electrician active in the city of Lubbock; Texas-licensed master plumber, active in the city of Lubbock; and an active developer in the city of Lubbock; and a technical alternate (a working representative of the trade or profession directly affected by a particular area of the construction code). STAFF LIAISON: Gilbert Quant, 806-775-2090
Museum & Art Standing Sub-Committee
Serves as an advisory board for the Silent Wings Museum and the Buddy Holly Center, and as an advisory body to the City Council for matters concerning the selection and placement of public art, on or in City-owned facilities and land. Four Directors of Civic Lubbock and up to two representatives of the arts community appointed by Civic Lubbock shall also sit on this board. Meets quarterly, on the third Wednesday of the month at 12:00 p.m. QUALIFICATIONS: Three representatives of the art community appointed by the City Council. STAFF LIAISON: Jacqueline Bober, 806-775-3569
North Overton Tax Increment Finance District
Encourages development and redevelopment within the North Overton District. Recommends projects with the approval of the City Council. The board consists of nine members, including representatives of the taxing jurisdictions that have opted to participate in the zone (Lubbock County, Lubbock County Hospital District, and High Plains Underground Water Conservation District), and the State Senator and State Representative for the area. Four members are appointed by the City Council. Two-year term. Meets as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: Members must be at least 18 years of age, and own real property in the zone or an employee or agent of a person that owns real property in the zone. STAFF LIAISON: Brianna Brown, 806-775-3082
North Point Public Improvement District (PID)
Makes recommendations to the City Council on the service plan and other plans for the North Point Public Improvement District. Meets at the discretion of the Board Chair. QUALIFICATIONS: Property owners or representatives of property owners within the district. STAFF LIAISON: Brianna Brown, 806-775-3082
Provides a balanced recreation and open-space program for the City, including planning, construction, and maintenance of all parks, community centers, the City Cemetery, Lake Alan Henry, and other facilities. The program is planned, organized and supervised by the Parks and Recreation Department. Three-year term. Meets the fourth Monday of each month at 12 p.m. QUALIFICATIONS: If possible, five of the nine members of the board shall be appointed from technical fields: civil engineering; design and applied arts; park and recreation management, horticulture, landscape architecture, or a related field and a person who has a knowledge, understanding or interest in the operation of a cemetery. STAFF LIAISON: Colby VanGundy, 806-775-2671
Permit and License Appeal Board
Hears appeals for administrative acts of City officials denying, revoking, or suspending permits and licenses issued by the City in instances where no other board is specifically appointed to hear such appeals. Three-year term. Meets as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: Three members shall have expertise in law enforcement, transportation, and health. Four members shall be appointed at large from within the city limits. STAFF LIAISON: Courtney Paz, 806-775-2026
Planning and Zoning Commission
Advises the City Council regarding zone changes and other matters that affect the growth and development of the community, and approves plats. Three-year term. Meets the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. QUALIFICATIONS: Residents in and real property taxpayers of the city. STAFF LIAISON: Kristen Sager, 806-775-2109
Studies routes and fares and promotes the use of Citibus, a public transit service managed by Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (RATPDEV) under a contract with the City. Three-year term. Meets the last Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. QUALIFICATIONS: All members appointed shall be resident citizens of Lubbock at the time of their appointment and during their term of office. STAFF LIAISON: Bill Howerton 806-775-2300
Quincy Park Public Improvement District (PID) Advisory Board
Makes recommendations to the City Council on the service plan and other plans for the Quincy Park Public Improvement District. Meets at the discretion of the Board Chair. QUALIFICATIONS: Property owners or representatives of property owners within the district. STAFF LIAISION: Brianna Brown, 806-775-3082
Coordinates and administers services for the Lubbock Regional Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center, dba/StarCare Specialty Health System. The Board has nine members; Lubbock Independent School District, Lubbock County Commissioner’s Court, and Lubbock City Council each appoint three. Two-year term. Meets the last Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. QUALIFICATIONS: Members must be qualified voters who reside in the region to be served by Lubbock Regional MHMR. STAFF LIAISON: Andrea Parker, Star Care, 806-766-0349
Upland Crossing Public Improvement District (PID) Advisory Board
Upland Crossing Public Improvement District (PID) Advisory Board – Makes recommendations to the City Council on the service plan and other plans for the Upland Crossing Public Improvement District. Meets at the discretion of the Board Chair. QUALIFICATIONS: Property owners or representatives of property owners within the district. STAFF LIAISON: Brianna Brown, 806-775-3082
Urban Design/Historic Preservation Commission
Serves as an advisory committee to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Recommends buildings, structures, sites, districts, areas, and lands within the City which may be eligible for designation as historic landmarks and historic landmark districts, and reviews applications for rehabilitation, renovation or expansion of landmark buildings. Three-year term. Meets the third Tuesday of each month (if there are agenda items) at 5:30 p.m. QUALIFICATIONS: One representative shall possess special interest, knowledge or expertise in the following: architecture, urban planning, history or political science, archeology or paleontology, sociology or anthropology, building construction, and landscape architecture. Four members shall be at large residents within the city of Lubbock. All members shall have knowledge and experience in the architectural, landscape architectural, archeological, cultural, social, economic, ethnic or political history of Lubbock. STAFF LIAISON: Kristen Sager, 806-775-2109
Urban Renewal / Neighborhood Redevelopment Commission
Studies the need for neighborhood rehabilitation in older sections of Lubbock, and recommends rehabilitation projects to be funded annually by the Federal Community Development Program. Two-year term. Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. QUALIFICATIONS: All members must be residents of the city of Lubbock. Six members shall be representatives of mortgage banking, residential construction, accounting, real estate, engineering, and legal. Three members shall be appointed from the general public with emphasis given to representatives of low and moderate income citizens and residents of target areas. STAFF LIAISONS: Karen Murfee 806-775-2282
Valencia Public Improvement District Advisory Board
Makes recommendations to the City Council on the service plan and other plans for the Valencia Public Improvement District. Meets at the discretion of the Board Chair. QUALIFICATIONS: Property owners or representatives of property owners within the district. STAFF LIAISON: Brianna Brown, 806-775-3082
Studies and reports back, on a continuing basis, to the City Council a summary of, and recommendations regarding, any benefits, services, and assistance available to veterans in the City of Lubbock. The Committee shall also make recommendations to the City Council for potential partnerships and improved points of contact and outreach efforts to coordinate, enhance, and improve the delivery of existing and available benefits, services, and assistance to eligible veterans. Three-year term. Meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 12:00 p.m. QUALIFICATIONS: None. STAFF LIAISON: Magen Murchison, 806-775-2226.
Hears citizen requests for variances and special exceptions from regulations in the comprehensive zoning ordinance and grants relief if warranted. QUALIFICATIONS: Five (5) regular members and four (4) alternate members. Two-year term. Meets the third Thursday of each month at 8:15 a.m. STAFF LIAISON: Kristen Sager, 806-775-2109.
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