Boards and Commissions fulfill an important role in City government by evaluating issues which affect our community and making recommendations to the Council for needed action.  Although most Boards / Commissions are advisory in nature, a few are decision-making entities.  The value of these bodies is a direct reflection of the interest and dedication of our citizens in making Midland a better place to live, and we encourage you to apply for appointment to any Board/Commission in which you may be interested.  Applications are particularly encouraged during the month of August, since most Board/ Commission terms expire at the end of September, and application forms may be obtained from the City Secretary's Office at any time, or DOWNLOAD IT HERE .  The City of Midland's Boards and Commissions are described below.

• 10 members, three-year terms
• Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. (January, April, July & October @ 10:30 a.m.) in the Third Floor Media Room at Midland International Airport, 9506 LaForce Blvd.
• Advises City Council and Airport Director regarding the promotion and development of Midland Industrial Park, Midland International Airport and Midland Airpark.
• Staff Contact:  Marv Esterly  432-560-2200

Animal Services Advisory Commission

• 6 members, four-year terms
• Meets as needed (3 times per year) at 7:00 p.m. at Midland Animal Services.
• Advises City Council and the City’s Animal Services Division on animal control problems and compliance with regulations of State or other governmental entity.
• Staff Contact:  Paul O’Neill  432-685-7424

City Development Advisory Committee

• 5 members, two-year terms
• Meets as needed (three times per year) in the Basement Conference Room at City Hall, 300 N. Loraine.
• Advises City Council regarding the best method of expending available funds and the amount to be budgeted.
• Staff Contact:  Tina Jauz  432-685-7354

Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals           

• 7 members, four-year terms
• Meets as needed on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 300 N. Loraine.
• Hears appeals of decisions and interpretations of the Building Official; considers variances and special exceptions of the technical codes; reviews Building Regulations; reviews the International Building, Gas, Mechanical, Plumbing and Residential Codes; and, makes recommendations to the City Council.
• Staff Contact:  Steve Thorpe 432-685-7388

Hotel/Motel Tax Advisory Board

• 7 members, two-year terms  (one member appointed from Hotel/Motel Association)
• Meets as needed (three times per year) in the Basement Conference Room at City Hall, 300 N. Loraine.
• Advises City Council on the use of funds collected pursuant to Chapter 351, “Municipal Hotel Occupancy Taxes”, of the Texas Tax Code.
• Staff Contact: Tina Jauz  432-685-7354

Midland Center Advisory Board

• 9 members, three-year terms
• Meets quarterly on the 4th Monday of the month at 11:30 a.m. at Midland Center, 105 N. Main.
• Approves rates and charges submitted by the Center Manager, advises and consents regarding employment of personnel, approves operating budget, and determines use of Center and major repairs.
• Staff Contact:  Mark Phillips  432-685-7235

Midland Development Corporation

• 5 members, three-year terms
• Meets monthly at City Hall, 300 N. Loraine, or other locations in the City as determined by the Board.
• Administers funds, subject to City Council approval, to promote and develop new and expanded business enterprises.
• Staff Contact:   Amy M. Turner  432-685-7432

Midland Football-Soccer and Baseball Complex Development Corporation 

• 7 members, two-year terms
• Meets as needed at City Hall, 300 N. Loraine
• Receives and, subject to City Council approval, utilizes the proceeds of the sales and use tax to implement the construction of the Scharbauer Sports Complex.
• Staff Contact:  Tina Jauz  432-685-7354

Midland Higher Education Facilities Corporation

• 7 members, two-year terms
• Meets as needed
• Aids private educational institutions in the City through issuance of bonds for financing improvements to the facilities of such institutions.
• Staff Contact:  Amy M. Turner  432-685-7432

Midland Housing Authority Commission

• 5 members, two-year terms
• Meets 4th Monday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in the Conference Room, Midland Housing Authority, 700 W. Scharbauer.
• Operates on behalf of local government to serve the housing authority needs of the community’s low-income housing for the elderly and disabled.
• Staff Contact:  Teressa Thompson 432-682-0011

Midland Housing Finance Corporation

• 5 members, two-year terms
• Meets as needed.
• Provides a means to finance the cost of residential ownership and development that will provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing at affordable prices for residents of local governments.
• Staff Contact:  Keith Stretcher  432-685-7253

Midland-Odessa Urban Transit District Board

• 12 members (6 from Midland, 6 from Odessa), two-year terms
• Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12:00 p.m. at the Midland-Odessa Transportation Organization (MOTOR) Board Room, 9601 Wright Office Complex, Suite 1, 9601 Wright Drive.
• Provide oversight of the Transit System operating in Midland and Odessa.
• Staff Contact:  Marcus Johnston  432-685-7205

Oil and Gas Advisory Committee

• 5 members (3 petroleum engineers or geologists, 2 with property development or real estate experience), three-year terms
• Meets as needed.
• Assists the City of Midland Planning Division with the administrative review of Oil and Gas Well Permit applications for (1) technical compliance with the requirements of Sec. 6-1-23 of the City code regarding Oil and Gas Well Permits issued on or after January 1, 2010, and (2) administrative completeness.  The Committee may also recommend a surface location where there is disagreement between the Operator and the owner.  The Committee is subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act, but functions in an advisory capacity only.
• Staff Contact:  Cameron Walker  432-685-7405

Parks and Recreation Commission

• 9 members, three-year terms
• Meets four times per year at 11:30 a.m. at a location to be determined.
• Advises the City Council and Community Services Department concerning all matters pertaining to public parks and recreation in the City.
• Staff Contact:  Tina Jauz 432-685-7354

Permian Basin Airport Board

• 30 members, one-year terms
• Meets four times per year on the 3rd Tuesday of the scheduled month at 10:30 a.m. in the third floor Media Room, Midland International Airport, 9506 LaForce Blvd.
• Advises the Airport Planning and Development Board regarding the promotion of growth and development of the Midland International Airport.
• Staff Contact:  Marv Esterly  432-560-2200

Permian Basin Community Center for Mental Health and Mental Retardation

• 2 members (City), two-year terms
• Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. at the Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, 2910 LaForce Blvd.
• Designs programs of mental health and mental retardation services and determines how local funds, contributed by each party, shall be spent.
• Staff Contact:  Mary Dean  432-570-3333

Personnel Board of Appeals

• 3 members, no designated terms
• Meets as needed at a time and place to be determined.
• Considers appeals of city employees regarding disciplinary action, and determines what action may be taken regarding the employee’s appeal.
• Staff Contact:  Beth Mosley  432-685-7247

Planning and Zoning Commission

• 9 members, three-year terms
• Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 3:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, 300 N. Loraine.
• Considers issues regarding developments and improvements of property within the City limits, and makes recommendations to the City Council.
• Staff Contact:  Brandon Melland  432-685-7902

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board

• 12 members, two-year terms
• Meets as needed on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. in the Basement Conference Room, City Hall, 300 N. Loraine
• Makes recommendations to the City Council concerning the administration of the Zone.
• Staff Contact:  Rick Crownover 432-685-7288

Zoning Board of Adjustment and Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment

• 5 members and 4 alternate members, two-year terms
• Meets as needed at a time and place to be determined.
• Makes decisions on appeals from determinations made by the Building Official, and regarding special exceptions and specific variances.
• Staff Contact: Steve Thorpe  432-685-7388

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