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Finance and Administration Committee
Public Works and Safety Committee
Convention and Visitors Bureau Committee
Bicycle Advisory Committee
Board of Zoning Appeals
Civil Service Commission
Code Board of Appeals
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Planning Commission
Solid Waste Management Council
Boards and Commissions
The City has a variety of boards and commissions that act as advisory boards to the City Council. The members of each of these bodies are appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the Governing Body.
Application to Serve
Serving on a board or commission offers Shawnee residents an extraordinary opportunity to participate in the City's governmental affairs. The most important qualifications for serving are an interest and willingness to serve.
To serve on a City’s board or commission, submit a letter of interest, indicating which board or commission you are interested in serving on, with a resume to the Mayor’s Office at City Hall, 11110 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66203. For a position on the Parks and Recreation Board contact your Councilmember and let them know you are interested.
Letters of interest are always welcome and are generally held for one year. As vacancies occur, appointments are recommended by the Mayor and are approved by the City Council. In some instances, the Mayor may ask for a recommendation from specific council members to ensure a broad representation from throughout the community.
City Council President: May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2011
Effective April 14, 2010 to April 30, 2011
Finance and Administration Committee
Meets on the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
- Neal Sawyer, Chairperson
- Dan Pflumm, Deputy Chairperson
- Mickey Sandifer
- Jeff Vaught
Public Works and Safety Committee
Meets on the Tuesday after the third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
- Dawn Kuhn, Chairperson
- Michelle Distler, Deputy Chairperson
- David Morris
- Jim Neighbor
The Finance and Administration Committee and the Public Works and Safety Committee have one councilmember from each of the four wards. The Mayor annually appoints the chairperson and deputy chairperson of the current committees. Two committee members constitute a quorum to conduct business.
Councilmembers who are not members of the committee cannot vote unless the committee chairperson authorizes them to do so. Committees meet to discuss certain issues prior to Council consideration. Committee meetings are less formal than City Council meetings, allowing for more discussion. The committees do not take final action on topics they discuss; they forward their committee recommendation to the City Council for formal action.
Convention and Visitors Bureau Committee
The CVB Committee is composed of representatives from hospitality-related businesses, city government and attractions to promote tourism in the Shawnee area - its hotels, attractions, restaurants and related businesses, to make a positive economic impact in the community. Appointments to the CVB Committee come as recommendations from the CVB Committee for appointment by the Mayor and approval by the Governing Body.
- Jerry Albert Term Expires 12/31/2011
- Clifton Alexander Term Expires 12/31/2011
- Stacey Bienhoff Term Expires 12/31/2012
- JoLynn Brosnan Term Expires 12/31/2011
- Randy Bull Term Expires 12/31/2010
- Tim Harmon Term Expires 12/31/2010
- Mark Hembrey Term Expires 12/31/2010
- Lauranne Hess Term Expires 12/31/2012
- Dave MacKay Term Expires 12/31/2010
- Tom McCabe Term Expires 12/31/2012
- Mickey Sandifer Term Expires 04/01/2011
- Neal Sawyer Term Expires 04/01/2011
- Chad Tower Term Expires 12/31/2011
- MeLissa Trujillo Term Expires 12/31/2011
- Ann Zimmerman Term Expires 12/31/2011
- Carol Gonzales, Position
- Neil Holman, Position
- Linda Leeper, Position
Ex-Officio
- Kevin Fern, Position
- Jeff Meyers, Position
Bicycle Advisory Committee
Meets four times per year. The body consists of five members, all of whom are active bicyclists, with at least four Shawnee residents. Members serve two-year staggered terms. This committee monitors the community's bicycle friendly status, and makes recommendations to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
- Gary Dettmer
- Gary Gaddis
- Joyce Thompson
- Pam Cremer
- Fran Striker
Board of Zoning Appeals
Meetings are the 3rd Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and only held when an appeal is scheduled. This body consists of seven members who hear appeals concerning the zoning ordinance. Members serve three-year terms.
- Matt Zimmeman Term Expires June 30, 2013
- Gary Gaddis Term Expires June 30, 2012
- Kenton McCord Term Expires June 30, 2012
- Warren Pray Term Expires June 30, 2011
- Robert Prosser Term Expires June 30, 2013
- Steve Goslin Term Expires June 30, 2013
- Mark Fabac Term Expires June 30, 2011
Civil Service Commission
Meetings held when needed. This body consists of five members who serve three-year staggered terms. The commission's charge is to hear disciplinary appeals from police officers.
- John Hall Term Expires June 30, 2013
- Steven Cartwright Term Expires June 30, 2013
- Jerry Meyer Term Expires June 30, 2012
- Charles Zarter Term Expires June 30, 2013
- Elizabeth Samples Term Expires June 30, 2012
Code Board of Appeals
Meetings held when needed The body consists of five members who hear appeals concerning the City's building codes. Members serve five-year terms.
- Horace “Buck” Hartley Term Expires May 1, 2012
- Richard Hoelting Term Expires May 1, 2011
- Gene LaCombe Term Expires May 1, 2012
- Michael Vielhauer Term Expires May 1, 2011
- Vacancy - Term Expires May 1, 2012
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Meetings are the first Thursday at 5:30 p.m. This body consists of nine members who serve three-year staggered terms recommended for appointment by the Ward Councilmember. Members advise the Mayor and City Council in planning, maintenance, and operation of all recreation areas and facilities.
- Peter Ehrlich, Ward 1, Term Expires December 31, 2011
- Kathleen Whalen, Ward 1, Term Expires December 31, 2010
- Donna Sawyer, Ward 2, Term Expires December 31, 2010
- Denise Shannon, Ward 2, Term Expires December 31, 2012
- Rebecca Bailey, Ward 3, Term Expires December 31, 2012
- Bob Dyche, Ward 3, Term Expires December 31, 2011
- Paul Wohl, Ward 4, Term Expires December 31, 2012
- Pam Cremer, Ward 4, Term Expires December 31, 2010
- Michelle (Shelly) Fabac, Mayor’s Appointment at Large, Term Expires December 31, 2011
Planning Commission
Meetings are held the first and third Mondays at 7:30 p.m. This body consists of 11 members who hear requests for zoning changes and approve development plans for new business sites and subdivisions, making sure that the plan complies with City ordinances and the Comprehensive Plan. Members serve three-year terms.
- Lori Barngrover, Term Expires June 30, 2011
- Thomas Beckenbaugh, Term Expires June 30, 2012
- Bruce Bienhoff, Term Expires June 30, 2012
- Augie Bogina, Term Expires June 30, 2013
- Dennis Busby, Term Expires June 30, 2012
- Eric A. Jenkins, Term Expires June 30, 2012
- James Schnefke, Term Expires June 30, 2011
- Alan Willoughby, Term Expires June 30, 2013
- John G. (Jack) O'Connor, Term Expires June 30, 2011
- Nick Pflumm, Term Expires June 30, 2013
- Frank Woodbury, Term Expires June 30, 2011
Solid Waste Management Council
Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) formed the Solid Waste Management Council in order to provide guidance in development of solid waste management policies in the region. Several other cities in Johnson County are also represented on the Council.
Shawnee's representative is Lisa McDaniel, who serves a two-year term.
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