Contact: Mike Sims
Ph.: 972-551-6604
E-mail: mikesims@cityofterrell.org

Building & Standards Commission -
Advisory
Meets the 4th Monday of each month
5:30 pm as needed
(City Hall Council Chambers)

Contact: Omaira Renteria
Ph.: 972-551-6606 Ext.244
E-mail: orenteria@cityofterrell.org

• Holds all hearings regarding substandard buildings; and
• Makes written findings of fact as to whether or not buildings are dilapidated, substandard, or unfit for human habitation and whether or not the buildings in question are dangerous.
• This seven (7) member Commission meets on Monday as needed.

City Council

Meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month
7:00 p.m.
(City Hall Council Chambers)

Contact: April DeLaCruz
Ph: 972-551-6619
E-mail:

adelacruz@cityofterrell.org

Contact: Carol Holland
Ph.: 972-551-6608
E-mail: cholland@cityofterrell.org

• An established Fire Fighter’s and Police Officer’s Civil Service Commission; and
• Establishes the hiring and classification for all firefighters and police officers.
• This three (3) member Commission meets as needed.
• Qualifications – members must be a resident of the City.

Contact: Becky Sullivan
Ph.: 972-551-6663
E-mail: rsullivan@cityofterrell.org

• Make continuous study and review of the library services offered by the Riter C. Hulsey Public Library; and
• Advise the City Council of the present and future maintenance, operation, planning, acquisition, development, enlargement, and policies of the public library.
• This nine (9) member Board meets quarterly the 3rd Thursday of the month.
• Qualification – Seven (7) members must be a resident of the City and two (2) must be residents of the County

Contact: Steve Rogers
Ph.: 972-551-6600 ext.240
E-mail: srogers@cityofterrell.org

• Make recommendations for the improvement and/or expansion of existing parks, as well as acquisition and development of additional parks;
• Make recommendations for regulations regarding the use of parks; and
• Make recommendations regarding the annual operation, maintenance, and capital budget for the park system.
• This seven (7) member Board meets quarterly on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
• Qualifications – Members must be a resident of the City.

Contact: Omaira Renteria
Ph.: 972-551-6606 Ext.244
E-mail: orenteria@cityofterrell.org

• Recommendations to the City Council – Specific Use Permits, Zone Changes, Platting, etc.; and
• Makes recommendations for adoption of a master plan, for the future development and redevelopment of the City.
• This nine (9) member Commission meets on the 4th Tuesday as needed.

Contact: Danny Booth
Ph.: 972-524-5704
E-mail: danny@terrelltexas.com

• Promotes, assists, and enhances economic development activities for the City.
• This five (5) member Board meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month.
• web site: http://www.terrelltexasedc.com
  

The mission of the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is to advise City Council and City staff on issues affecting youth. The Council will gather youth concerns and help identify possible solutions. The Council will help youth connect to services that benefit them and may sponsor events and activities to provide information on city programs, youth development, higher education, and youth health and employment.

 

YAC is open to youth in grades 9 - 11 (13 years old or older) who would like to use their experience and know-how to improve city government.

More information
Application (word format)  (pdf format)

Zoning Board of Adjustments - Statutory

Meets the 4th Thursday of each month 5:30 p.m. as needed
(City Hall Council Chambers)

Contact: Omaira Renteria
Ph.: 972-551-6606 Ext 244
E-mail: orenteria@cityofterrell.org

• Hear appeals that allege error in a decision by an administrative official;
• Hear special exceptions to the terms of the zoning ordinance; and
• Authorize variances from the terms of the zoning ordinance.
• This five (5) member with two (2) alternates (Serve when a regular member is absent) Board meets as needed.

Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number One - Statutory

• Recommendations to the City Council concerning administration of the Zone, and
• Prepare and adopt project plans and reinvestment zone financing plan for the Zone
• Prepare implement, monitor project and financing plan.
• This Five (5) member Board meets monthly.
  

Hospital Advisory Board - Statutory

• Develop recommendations to improve hospital care and services;
• Receive a monthly report from the Hospital Administrator regarding the condition of the hospital;
• Assist in the creation, receipt and review of patient and staff surveys; and
• Serve in an advisory role to the City Council
• This Five (5) member Board meets monthly