Boards and Commissions

The City of Wolfforth values the input from volunteer residents serving on boards and commissions. A citizen’s point of view provides valuable insight into the operations of the City’s and Council's decision-making process. The job of Board and Commission members is crucial to the success of Wolfforth's representative government. The City Council appoints the members of all Boards and Commissions and most serve a two-year term.

The list of Boards, Commissions, Committees, and their related duties and qualifications are available below.

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 5 MEMBERS, 4 ALTERNATES
The Board of Adjustment is established by cities to hear appeals concerning zoning ordinances. The board decides on applications by landowners to permit buildings or land uses which vary from the zoning regulations (variances). They are also in charge of hearing appeals of decisions rendered by zoning administrators and render decisions on substandard structures.
Chairman elected by the Board

Qualifications: Resident citizens of the city of Wolfforth
Meeting Date: at the discretion of the Board Chair
Term: 2-year term, expires in May
Staff Contact: Director of Development Services Tara Tomlinson ttomlinson@wolfforthtx.us 806-855-4120
Members: Mark Schneider, Michael Adams, Randy Whitson, Rebekah Peer, Robin Reynolds

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE 5 MEMBERS, 2 ALTERNATES
This committee advises and assists the City of Wolfforth with their capital improvements plan, from which impact fees may be assessed. The group monitors and evaluates the implementation of the projects that affect residents throughout the City of Wolfforth.
Chairman elected by the Commission

Qualifications: Composed of members from the Planning and Zoning Commission and voted on by the City Council. One member must be a representative of the real estate, development, or building industry.
Meeting Date: at the discretion of the Board Chair
Term: 2-year term, expires in May
Staff Contact: Director of Development Services Tara Tomlinson ttomlinson@wolfforthtx.us 806-855-4120
Members: Kyle Reeves, Robert Garcia, Rebekah Peer, Charlotte McDonald, Michael Adams, Alternate 1 Russell Dabbs, Alternate 2 Vacant

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 7 MEMBERS, 1 EX-OFFICIO
The Wolfforth Economic Development Corporation is a non-profit organization established in December 2002. The WEDC’s purpose is to improve the quality of life for residents and the business community of Wolfforth through the recruitment and retention of targeted businesses that will increase property value and sales tax within the city. WEDC is funded by ½ cent economic development sales tax. Tax revenues for WEDC in FY 2023 were $620,000. The Corporation is to recruit new, and retain existing industrial and manufacturing concerns, and develop retail. The Corporation also develops parks, auditoriums, learning centers, open space improvements, athletic and exhibition facilities, and other related improvements, and may provide for operating and maintenance costs of these types of publicly owned and operated projects by developing, implementing, providing, and financing projects under the Act and as defined in Section 4 B of the Act.
Officers appointed by the Board

Qualifications:
Meeting Date: 1^st Tuesday of each month
Term: 2-year term, expires in May
Staff Contact: EDC Executive Director Danielle Sweat dsweat@wolfforthtx.us 806-855-4120
Members: President Joel Robinett, Vice-President Steve Deaton, Shawn Vinson, Glen Frick, Farley Reeves, Russell Thomasson, Nicole Butler, Ex-Officio - City Manager Randy Criswell

LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD 5 MEMBERS
Formed on July 12, 2023, to support the library and to advise the Librarian and City Council on matters pertaining to the operation of the City of Wolfforth Library. The Board will participate in the planning of improvements of library services to the community, make recommendations concerning the adoption and enforcement of policies, participate in long-range strategic planning, and advocate for the Library in the community.
Chairman appointed by the Board

Qualifications: Five (5) members, three (3) of whom must be Wolfforth residents and two (2) who must reside or work within Lubbock County. Must have a current City of Wolfforth Library card
Meeting Date: Quarterly on the second Wednesday of the month (January, April, July and October)
Term: 2-year term, expires in May
Staff Contact: Library Director Kimberly Brantley kbrantley@wolfforthtx.us 806-855-4150
Members: Debbie Perkey, Jenna Athanasiou, Leslie Demma, Linda Dunn, Stephanie Speed

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 5 MEMBERS, 2 ALTERNATES
The primary function of the Planning and Zoning Commission is to act as an advisory board to the City Council. The Planning and Zoning Commission (P & Z) makes recommendations to the City Council about plat approvals, zoning changes, conditional use and special use applications, zoning ordinances, revisions to maps, and other goals and interests that support the growth of our community.
Members are appointed by Places 1 through 5, plus two (2) alternates
Chairman elected by the Commission

Qualifications: Resident citizens of the city of Wolfforth
Meeting Date: 2^nd Tuesday of each month
Term: 2-year term, expires in May
Staff Contact: Director of Development Services Tara Tomlinson ttomlinson@wolfforthtx.us 806-855-4120
Members: Place 1 Kyle Reeves, Place 2 Robert Garcia, Place 3 Rebekah Peer, Place 4 Charlotte McDonald, Place 5 Michael Adams, Alternate 1 Russell Dabbs, Alternate 2 Vacant

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #2 BOARD 7 MEMBERS
Makes recommendations to the City Council on the service plan and other plans for the Preston Manor Public Improvement District including annual budgets.
Chairman appointed by the Board

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #3 BOARD 7 MEMBERS
Makes recommendations to the City Council on the service plan and other plans for the Harvest Addition Public Improvement District including annual budgets.
Chairman appointed by the Board

Qualifications: Property owners or representatives of property owners within the district
Meeting Date: at the discretion of the Board Chair
Term: 2-year term, expires in May
Staff Contact: City Secretary Terri Robinette citysecretary@wolfforthtx.us 806-855-4120

TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE #1 BOARD 5 MEMBERS
A tax increment reinvestment zone (TIRZ) is a special zone created by a city or county in Texas to implement tax increment financing. Tax increment financing is a method of using future tax revenues to fund current improvements in an area. TIRZs are designed to attract new investment and redevelopment in areas that would otherwise not attract sufficient market development. The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board of Directors is a five-member board that serves as a recommendation body to the City Council. The TIRZ board is the first body to review and make a recommendation on TIRZ projects, or other action being considered regarding the TIRZ zone.
Chairman appointed by City Council for a one-year term

Qualifications: Resident citizens of the city of Wolfforth or Lubbock County, or property owner of property located within the TIRZ
Meeting Date: as needed
Term: 2-year term, expires in January
Staff Contact: EDC Executive Director Danielle Sweat dsweat@wolfforthtx.us 806-855-4120
Members: David Cooper, Aubrey Brockman, Brandon Tyler, July Levy