Boards and Commissions

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The Planning & Zoning Commission considers and makes recommendations to the City Council concerning the systematic development and betterment of the City as related to the planning, zoning and subdivision regulations.

MEETINGS are held at 7pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month. in the Lavon City Hall, 120 School Road. When required, special meetings may be called by the Chair Official meeting notices and agendas are posted at City Hall o and on this website at least 72 hours prior to each meeting. Lavon residents and visitors are welcome to attend. Since schedules are subject to change, please verify the meeting date and time by visiting this website or by contacting City Hall prior to attending.

ORGANIZATION The commission consists of five (5) members who are appointed by the City Council for two-year terms of office. Places 1, 3, and 5 are appointed in odd-numbered years, and Places 2 and 4 in even-numbered years. Terms begin in July of each year.

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The Parks and Recreation Board advises the Lavon City Council regarding creating places of recreation and relaxation for the citizens of Lavon. The scope of the P&R; board includes the following; utilizing existing city land for parks and other related uses, creation and organization of city wide events and festivals, organization of recreational activities to be held in the city hall/community center.

MEETINGS are held at 7pm on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Lavon City Hall, 120 School Road. Official meeting notices and agendas are posted at City Hall and on this website at least 72 hours prior to each meeting. Lavon residents and visitors are welcome to attend. Since schedules are subject to change, please verify the meeting date and time by visiting this website or by contacting City Hall prior to attending.

ORGANIZATION The board consists of six (6) members who are appointed by the City Council for two-year terms of office. Places 1, 3 and 5 are appointed in odd-numbered years, and Places 2, 4 and 6 in even-numbered years. Terms begin in July of each year.

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The Reinvestment Zone #1 Board of Directors advises the City Council and makes recommendations regarding the administration of the Reinvestment Zone. The Board consists of five members appointed by the City Council to two-year terms. The Board meets as needed.

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The mission of the Economic Development Corporation is to strengthen and diversify the economic base of the City of Lavon. The Economic Development Corporation serving the City of Lavon was established in 2004 as a 4B Corporation, now known as a Type B Corporation. It is a governmental, nonprofit economic development corporation reporting to the Lavon City Council. The EDC was established to encourage top-quality businesses to place job-generating investments in Lavon while creating a superior environment for business expansion and retention. The EDC generates interest in the region through the publication of marketing materials and data, and represents the City of Lavon on marketing missions throughout the state of Texas and occasionally the nation. The EDC encourages businesses to locate in the region by facilitating their site selection needs in a fair, professional and confidential manner. Each time the EDC locates a new business investment in the region, nearly every company and organization benefits. With more money flowing through the economy, additional revenue flows to the City and local businesses.

MEETINGS The Economic Development Corporation is overseen by a seven (7) member board of directors. The Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors meetings are held at least once per quarter at the Lavon City Hall, 120 School Road. Meetings are normally held at 7:00 PM on the scheduled meeting date and are open to the public. Lavon residents and visitors are welcome to attend. Meeting notifications are posted at City Hall. EDC meeting notifications are also posted on the Economic Development Corporation website. Since schedules are subject to change, please verify the meeting date and time by visiting the EDC website prior to attending.

ORGANIZATION The Corporation consists of seven (7) members who are appointed by the City Council for two-year terms of office. Places 1, 3, 5 and 7 are appointed in even-numbered years, and Places 2, 4 and 6 in odd-numbered years.

Please visit the LEDC website at www.lavonedc.com

EDCB

Place 1, Chair – Kay Wright

Place 2- Dustin Cowin

Place 3 – Vicki Sanson

Place 4 – Rachel Dumas

Place 5 – Manzelle Williams

Place 6 – John Kell

Place 7 – David Piekarski

P&Z

Seat 1 – Bradley Tiegs

Seat 2 – Deborah Nabors

Seat 3 – Cynthia Coker

Seat 4 – Mike Smith

Seat 5 – Chair David Rosenquist

Council Liaison Vicki Sanson

TIF

Seat 1 – David Hawkins

Seat 2 – Tracy Filo

Seat 3 – Chair Chris Kane

Seat 4 – Chuck Teske

Seat 5 – Darlene Hurth

Parks & Rec.

Seat 1 – Mike Gulino

Seat 2 – Kelly Turk

Seat 3 – Leon Marshall

Seat 4 – Chair Bradley Tiegs

Seat 5 – Mindi Serkland