City Departments/Boards and Commissions

There are approximately 30 volunteers serving on five Boards and Commissions for the City of Deer Park.  The members are appointed by the City Council, and are required to be resident citizens while serving.  Their responsibilities, powers, terms of office, membership size, qualifications, and meeting schedules vary for each. Citizens interested in serving as vacancies arise may contact the City Secretarys office at 281-478-7248 or by email at cityhall@deerparktx.org on how to apply for a position.

Board of Health - Dr. Don Metz, Nader Naderi, Ron Crabtree - The Board of Health consists of three members, a licensed physician, the City Manager and a Civil Engineer.  The duties of the Board are to be responsible for the overall health conditions for the City of Deer Park.

The Library Board of Trustees - Lois Malone, Robert Erwin, Allen Fousak, Jo Elaine Key, Reginald Knowles, Paulette Lawther, Evelyn Massey. The Board formulates rules and regulations, subject to approval by Council, in the orderly use and operation of the City's Library facilities. Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Library at 5:30 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission/Board of Adjustment - Ray Balusek, Travis Jaggers, Bennie Matusek, Hal Anderson, Don Tippit - The Planning and Zoning Commission meets on the first and third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of city hall.  Should a holiday fall on a regularly schedule meeting date, the meeting is held the following Monday. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends changes on the Citys zoning ordinances and has final approval on subdivision plans.  All five members of the Planning and Zoning Commission also serve as the Board of Adjustment; taking action on proposed variances to the zoning ordinance. There are two alternates to the Board of Adjustment, Ryan Crawley, and Stan Garrett.

Recreation Commission - Ivan Johnson, Ricky Kirkland, Glenda Jo Keiffer, and Wayne Taylor - The Recreation Commission consists of five members. Under the supervision of the City Manager, the Recreation Commission shall provide, conduct and supervise public playgrounds, athletic fields, recreation centers and other recreational facilities and activities on any property owned or controlled by the City. The Commission shall consult, advise and cooperate with other groups concerned with providing recreation in and for the City. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month at the Community Center at 6:00 p.m.

Senior Citizen Commission - Dean Lawther, Rex Deshazo, Reba Kirkland, Charles Garrison, Wayne Riddle, Joyce Walker and Walter Marsh - The Senior Citizen Commission consists of seven members.  The Commission advises and recommends to the Council on all matters concerning the improvement, enhancement and quality of  life for the senior citizens of Deer Park. Meetings are held bi-monthly at city hall.