Council Would Like To See More Residents Apply For Boards, Commissions

The West U City Council would like to see more residents apply to serve on the city’s boards and commissions before the Aug. 8 deadline.

During a brief pre-meeting workshop on Monday night, council learned that the city has received 37 applications from residents with 27 of the applicants currently serving on a board or commission.

“I’d like to see a whole lot more people show interest,” Mayor Bob Fry said.

Fry said the council members should get in touch with people they think would be good candidates and encourage them to apply.

Councilwoman Joan Johnson asked City Secretary Thelma Lenz to e-mail council with a description of each board and commission to forward on to potential candidates.

Council will interview applicants starting Aug. 17 and may make their appointments by Sept. 12.

The city is looking for residents for positions on the zoning and planning commission, the zoning board of adjustment, the building and standards commission, the parks board and the recycling and solid waste reduction board.

The ZPC is responsible for the approval of all plans, plats and replats within the city.

The ZBA is responsible for granting variances and special exceptions to the zoning ordinance.

The BSC is responsible for specific construction rules and regulations. It is also responsible for administrative appeals, condemnation and mandatory repair or demolition of dangerous structures.

The parks board is responsible for advising city council and the city manager on the matters related to parks and public recreation.

The recycling board is responsible for studies and recommendations on recycling and solid waste and community education related to recycling and solid waste.

For more information or to obtain an application, contact Lenz at 713-662-5813 or at [email protected].

Applications can also be found by clicking, here.