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Flower Mound's Boards, Commissions, and Committees are comprised of citizen volunteers who advise the Town on current issues and assist the Council in policy development and administration of services. A member or alternate member of a Board or Commission must be a resident of the Town of Flower Mound and a qualified voter at the time of his or her appointment.

A member or alternate member who ceases to reside in the Town during his or her term of office shall immediately forfeit his or her office. Board and commission members serve two-year terms. Committee member terms vary by committee. When a vacancy occurs, the Town Secretary's Office notifies citizens through the Town's Web site and cable channel along with a variety of media outlets. Citizens may receive an application form from the Town Secretary's Office or download one here.

• Shall meet a minimum of three times per year.
• The animal services board will serve in an advisory capacity to the town council in matters pertaining to the animal shelter complying with the laws set forth in the Texas Rabies Control Act.
• The board shall assist the animal shelter in complying with the requirements of V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Code ch. 823.
• The board shall perform such other duties as the town council may prescribe by ordinance or resolution.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Board of Adjustment

• Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m., as needed.
• Hears and decides appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official of the town in the enforcement of subpart B of this Code, pursuant to section 78-84, appeals.
• Hears and decides special exceptions to the terms of the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
• Permits variance or modifications of the height, yard, area, coverage, and parking regulations as may be necessary to secure appropriate development of a parcel of land which differs from other parcels in the district by being of such restricted area, shape or slope that it cannot be appropriately developed without such modification.
• Decisions by the Board may be presented by the applicant to a court of record for an alternate decision.
• Serves as the Town’s Oil and Gas Board of Appeals and meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m., as needed.

Capital Improvement Advisory Committee

• Meets bi-annually as needed
• The Capital Improvement Advisory Committee consists of all Planning and Zoning members plus one representative from the real estate community and one representative from the development community.
• Typically Meets at 6 p.m. prior to a scheduled Planning and Zoning meeting
• Reviews streets, water, and wastewater plans, projects and collected impact fees

Charter Review Commission

• The Flower Mound Home Rule Charter was originally adopted on November 3, 1981. It has subsequently been amended four times – on April 6, 1985, May 6, 1989, May 15, 2004, and May 12, 2007. In 2007, ten (10) recommendations from the Charter Review Commission were presented to Town Council. Each recommendation was approved by the Town Council on March 5, 2007, and brought forward as ballot propositions.  Those propositions were approved by the voters of Flower Mound on May 12, 2007.

• According to Section 11.20 of the Town Charter, a regular review of this Charter shall be held at least every five years.

• Meeting schedule:

February 2, 2012
February 16, 2012
March 1, 2012

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS ON DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS TO TOWN COUNCIL ARE SCHEDULED FOR 6:00 PM:

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

AND

MARCH 5, 2012

AT 

Town of Flower Mound, Council Chambers, 2121 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound, TX






• Meetings held at 6:30 p.m. at Fire Station #2, Community room, 4401 Shiloh Rd., Flower Mound, TX. Meeting schedule subject to change. Dates will be confirmed 72 hours prior to meeting dates.
• Charter amendment recommendations may be submitted for review by the Charter Review Commission by sending an e-mail to charter@flower-mound.com or in person during the public input opportunity at the next Charter Review Commission meeting. Please provide sufficient background information to support your recommendation(s), along with your contact information should there be questions related to your recommendation(s). Please note, additional input should address only those items that have not been previously discussed.

 

Community Development Corporation

The Corporation is organized exclusively for the purposes of benefiting and accomplishing public purposes of, and to act on behalf of, the Town of Flower Mound, and the specific purposes for which the Corporation is organized, and with Town Council approval, may issue bonds on behalf of the Town and expend the proceeds of any sales and use tax levied for projects authorized by Section 4B of Article 5190.6 of the Texas Revised Civil Statutes, as amended, for land, building, equipment, facilities, and improvements required or suitable for use for public park purposes and events, including parks and park facilities, and the maintenance and operation expenses for any of the above described projects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crime Control and Prevention District Board

• The Crime Control and Prevention District Board consists of all Town Councilmembers.
• Meets during Town Council meetings as needed.
• Reviews and adopts the district’s budget and makes changes as needed.
• Approves expenditures for the district.

Economic Development Advisory Committee

• Meets as needed and appointments are made annually.
• The group is charged with updating the Economic Development Plan as part of the Master Plan 2007 Update. The group also reviews and makes recommendations regarding the economic development incentive policy.
• For more information, call 972.874.6045.

Environmental Conservation Commission

• > Meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
• Oversee the Town’s Open Space Plan and its components, facilitating grant and loan applications for open space funding programs, and facilitating relations between landowners and land trusts.
• Review and evaluate conservation development projects in relation to the conservation objectives as expressed in the Open Space Plan and advise the Council relative to the appropriateness of the conservation development incentives.
• Inform and engage the citizens and landowners of Flower Mound in a continuing public dialogue relative to the importance of open spaces and the techniques and options that exist to protect and preserve same.
• Develop and implement appropriate land protection techniques and tools for protecting open, productive agricultural, natural and scenic lands, while creating compatible recreational resources where appropriate.
• Formulate an Open Space Public Education Program relative to the importance of open space and the future character and economic health of Flower Mound, and provide educational resources to landowners that identify techniques and options that exist to protect and preserve open space.
• Oversee planning of open space symposia relative to conservation development and SMARTGrowth issues, facilitating the educational initiatives of the Town by means of a reputable and well-publicized venue.
• Assist with the Town’s public education program relative to the importance of storm water pollution prevention and the future character and health of the Town’s bodies of water, to include reviewing storm water program activities and prioritizing decision packages.
• Advise the Town Council and staff in policy matters relative to the Town’s tree preservation, protection, replanting, planting and/or replacement standards and requirements in Article II or Chapter 94 of the Code.
• Periodically advise the Town Council and staff relative to recommend revisions and updates to the Town’s protected tree list and approved tree planting list in Article II of Chapter 95 of the Code.
• Advise the Town Council and staff relative to the designation of historic and/or specimen trees.
• Consider, investigate, make findings, report and recommend upon any special matter or question coming before the board within the scope of its duties and responsibilities or referred to it by the Town Council or Town Manager.
• Promote tree care, preservation and planting, and the proper management of urban forests.
• Assist in management and preservation of the Town’s tree farm and outdoor learning area.
• Assist Town Council and staff in recruitment of volunteers and solicitation of monetary or in-kind contributions to support the Town’s tree preservation, protection, reforestation and urban forest management programs and activities.
• Oversee other public education and community involvement programs relative to environmental issues, such as Arbor Day, environmental fairs, outdoor learning centers, water-efficient landscaping, and community tree-planting programs.
• Advise the Town Council regarding green building and water conservation programs and associated certification.
• Establish a technical resource team to provide a variety of technical resources to landowners regarding conservation. Team members with special needed skills, such as attorneys and tax experts, do not have to be in-house.

 

Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical Services District Board

• The Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical Services District Board consists of all Town Councilmembers.
• Meets during Town Council meetings as needed.
• Reviews and adopts the district’s budget and makes changes as needed.
• Approves expenditures for the district.

 

Oil & Gas Board of Appeals

The Oil and Gas Board of Appeals has the authority to hear and determine appeals where it is alleged there is error or abuse of discretion regarding the issuance of an oil, gas, or combined well permit or the revocation or suspension of any permit issued. Any person or entity whose application is denied by the oil and gas inspector, whose permit is suspended or revoked, or whose well or equipment is deemed by the oil and gas inspector to be abandoned may file an appeal to the Oil and Gas Board of Appeals. The Oil and Gas Board of Appeals shall review the appeal and any other related information. The Oil and Gas Board of Appeals is a quasi-judicial board and not a legislative body with the authority to amend ordinances or create new laws. The only appeal to a decision rendered by the Oil and Gas Board of Appeals is to a legal court of record. The appeal must be filed with the Court within ten days of the board’s decision. State law prohibits the Town Council from hearing an appeal. Visit Flower Mound’s Boards and Commissions page for Oil and Gas Board of Appeals meeting times, member lists, and contact information. Visit the Agendas and Minutes page for current meeting information.

 

 

Meeting schedule

Meeting Date	Application Deadline
January 18 February 15 March 21 April 18 May 16 June 20 July 18 August 15 September 19 October 17 November 21 December 19	December 16 January 13 February 10 March 16 April 13 May 11 June 15 July 13 August 10 September 14 October 12 November 16

 

 

Parks, Arts, and Library Services (PALS) Board

 

• Meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
• Recommends the boundaries of the various zoning districts and appropriate regulations to be enforced therein under the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance or the laws of the State of Texas to the Town Council and to recommend approval or denial of zoning changes and regulations under the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
• Hears, recommends, or determines any matter relating to zoning, planning, or subdivision control as they may be specified or required under the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance or applicable laws of the State of Texas.
• Exercises the duties and powers as may be now or hereafter conferred by the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance or applicable laws of the State of Texas.
• Serves as the Town’s SMARTGrowth Commission.

The Planning and Zoning Commission consists of seven members and two alternate members who are appointed by the Town Council. The Town Council reviews applications on an annual basis and when openings occur. To submit an application, please contact the Town Secretary’s office at 972.874.6076, or for more information contact Planning Services at 972.874.6350.

 

 

 

 

Public Arts Committee

The Flower Mound Public Arts committee is a three-member entity appointed by the Town Council based on recommendations from the PALS Board. One member represents the PALS Board, one member represents the Flower Mound arts community, and one member represents the general public. Appointed to serve two-year terms, committee members typically meet on a monthly basis and are charged with supporting the Town’s Public Arts Policy. The purpose of the Public Arts Policy is to define the guidelines and process that would encourage the placement of art in public places that will enrich the quality of life for residents and visitors of Flower Mound. Goals of the public arts program include:  

• Encourage the selection of art that is accessible to the public and respects the cultural landscape of Flower Mound
• Encourage role of public art in enhancing economic development and cultural tourism
• Encourage the role of public art in the functional design of eligible projects
• Encourage the exhibition of art in designated facilities for the enjoyment of the public and to heighten awareness and an appreciation for art

SMARTGrowth Commission

• The SMARTGrowth Commission consists of all Planning and Zoning members plus one representative from the real estate community and one representative from the development community.

 

• Meets at least once per year on an as needed basis.
• Reviews the finance plan and makes recommendations to Town Council for approval.
• Reviews the project plan and makes recommendations to Town Council for approval.
• Ensures compliance of Chapter 311 in the Texas Tax Code for the operation of the TIRZ district.
• Reviews the Annual Report to be distributed to the Attorney General and Denton County.
• Carries out other tasks designated by the Town Council.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Transportation Commission

• Provide recommendations to the Town Council and staff regarding the short-term and long-term transportation needs of the Town. 

• Advise the Town Council and staff regarding the implementation of the Neighborhood Traffic Management Policy. 

• Advise the Town Council and staff regarding changes to regulatory traffic control, prioritization of transportation improvements, changes to the thoroughfare plan, and implementation of the reduced neighborhood speed limit policy,

• Listen to unique citizen concerns relative to transportation. 

• Perform such other duties as the Town Council may prescribe by ordinance or resolution.

2012 Meeting Dates

• January 10, 2012
• April 10, 2012
• May 8, 2012
• July 10, 2012
• September 11, 2012