1	Boards and Commissions Overview City of Duncanville June 15, 2009
2	Boards & Commissions Planning & Zoning Commission Board of Adjustment Sign Control Board Park & Recreation Advisory Board Library Advisory Board
3	Boards & Commissions Duncanville Community & Economic Development (4B) Corporation Keep Duncanville Beautiful Board Certified Retirement Community Oversight Committee Tri-City Animal Shelter Board
4	Planning & Zoning Commission
5	Planning & Zoning Commission Conducts public hearings regarding zoning change requests and makes recommendations to the City Council. Reviews and approves preliminary and final plats as well as site plans. Meets 2^nd & 4^th Monday at 7 p.m.
6	Planning & Zoning Commission Recent Activities Adopted Comprehensive Land Use Plan and approved zoning changes for the “Downtown Duncanville”/Main Street area. Revoked obsolete SUPs. Approved Planned Development for Center Street town home project.
7	Planning & Zoning Commission Recent Activities Approved zoning change and Planned Development for self-storage facility at 303 E. Highway 67. Approved zoning change and Planned Development for car wash facility at 875 E. Highway 67. Approved 8 replats and 1 site plan.
8	Sign Control Board
9	Sign Control Board Considers variance requests and makes recommendations to the City Council. Reviews and recommends amendments to the Sign Ordinance. Meets Thursday following 2^nd & 4^th Tuesday, if needed, at 7 p.m.
10	Sign Control Board Recent Activities Approved 12 variances, including: Red, Hot and Blue wall signage Redbird Skateland pole sign placement Washington & Associates Realestate, Inc. wall signage Total Eye Care highway sign Subway wall signage 406 W. Camp Wisdom Road pole sign
11	Sign Control Board Recent Activities Denied 9 variances, including: Billboard sign ordered removed at 615 E. Camp Wisdom Road Illegally altered non-conforming pole sign at 727 S. Cockrell Hill Road LED sign at 715 Skyline Drive Wall signage at 626 N. Clark Road
12	Board of Adjustment Building & fire code Substandard buildings Fence regulations Non-conforming uses Exterior wall coverings
13	Board of Adjustment Conducts public hearings regarding deviations from the City’s zoning ordinances. Decisions of the BOA can only be overruled by District Court. Meets 2^nd & 4^th Tuesday, if needed, at 7 p.m.
14	Board of Adjustment Recent Activities Public hearings: Driveway addition not permitted or inspected. Metal roof not permitted. Sheet metal residential fence not permitted.
15	Park & Recreation Advisory Board
16	Park & Recreation Advisory Board All matters pertaining to parks and recreation. Recommends fees for use of park and recreational facilities. Recommendations pertaining to capital improvements and maintenance requirements. Meets 2^nd Monday at 6:30 p.m.
17	Park & Recreation Advisory Board Recent Activities Senior Center policy changes. Tri-annual park crime statistics review. Park and city-wide graffiti. Flag pole installation in Rotary Park. Park renaming request.
18	Library Advisory Board
19	Library Advisory Board Advises the City Council on present and future needs of the library, library fees, and policies. Meets the first Thursday, every other month, at 6:30 p.m.
20	Library Advisory Board Recent Activities Reviewed 2008-2010 policy manual. Developed patron survey/image audit. Approved technology plan. Reviewing Library website. August Teen Lock-In. Best Southwest Bookfest.
21	4B Board
22	4B Board Serves as a catalyst for community development and economic opportunity. Holds public hearings on proposed projects. Makes recommendations regarding programs, projects and expenditures. Meets 2^nd Wednesday at 7 p.m.
23	4B Board Recent Activities CEP update Main Street improvements – plans and specifications ($442,300) Center Street town homes project Library books ($25,000) Fitness equipment ($45,049) Shopping Duncanville campaign
24	Keep Duncanville Beautiful
25	Keep Duncanville Beautiful Board “To empower individuals in Duncanville, through education, to take responsibility for enhancing their community environment.” Meets 1^st Friday at 8:30 a.m.
26	Keep Duncanville Beautiful Recent Activities Property recognition Mother Nature & Recycle Man Spring Garden Workshop “Sweep It Out” Saturday Toy Recycling Drive “Adopt a Park” Program
27	Certified Retirement Community Oversight Committee
28	Certified Retirement Community Oversight Committee Promote tourism and retiree settlement. Highlight and market the City’s infrastructure and high quality of services and the many attributes of the surrounding area and state. Meets Thursdays as needed.
29	CRC Oversight Committee Recent Activities Advertisement: Dallas Seniors Guide Advertisement: Gone to Texas Taste of Duncanville Testimonials for website Marketing packet Walking and driving tours
30	Tri-City Animal Shelter Board
31	Tri-City Animal Shelter Board Acts in an advisory capacity to all three City Councils in matters pertaining to the Shelter. Provides advisory support to staff through review of policies and procedures. Meets quarterly.
32	Service Requirements Registered voter. Not delinquent in the payment of ad valorem taxes or any fine owed to the City. Oath of Office required for select boards and commissions.
33	Service Requirements Open Government training. Conflict of Interest Affidavit. Conflicts Disclosure Statement.
34	Important Dates July 17, 2009 Application deadline July 28, 2009 Applicant interviews August 18, 2009 Appointments