City of Shawnee, Kansas
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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.

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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 insure a broad representation from throughout the community.

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
  • Rebecca Bailey
  • Dan Hansen

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, 2010
  • Gary Gaddis Term Expires June 30, 2009
  • Kenton McCord Term Expires June 30, 2009
  • Warren Pray Term Expires June 30, 2011
  • Robert Prosser Term Expires June 30, 2010
  • James Schnefke Term Expires June 30, 2011
  • Thomas (Tony) Soetaert Term Expires June 30, 2010

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, 2010
  • Dolores Lewis Term Expires June 30, 2009
  • Jerry Meyer Term Expires June 30, 2009
  • Charles Zarter Term Expires June 30, 2010
  • Carol Pope Term Expires June 30, 2010

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.

  • John W. Barnes Term Expires May 1, 2012
  • 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

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.

Ward One

  • Peter Ehrlich Term Expires December 31, 2008
  • Kathleen Whalen Term Expires December 31, 2010

Ward Two

  • Donna Sawyer Term Expires December 31, 2010
  • Jennifer VanLerberg Term Expires December 31, 2009

Ward Three

  • Doris Yantis Term Expires December 31, 2008
  • Rebecca Bailey Term Expires December 31, 2009

Ward Four

  • Paul Wohl Term Expires December 31, 2009
  • Pam Cremer Term Expires December 31, 2010

MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT (AT LARGE)

  • Michelle (Shelly) A. Fabac Term Expires December 31, 2008

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, 2009
  • Dennis Busby Term Expires June 30, 2009
  • Bruce Bienhoff Term Expires June 30, 2009
  • Augie Bogina Term Expires June 30, 2010
  • Eric A. Jenkins Term Expires June 30, 2009
  • Charlotte Keyes Term Expires June 30, 2011
  • “B” Miller Term Expires June 30, 2010
  • John G. (Jack) O'Connor Term Expires June 30, 2011
  • Nick Pflumm Term Expires June 30, 2010
  • 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.

  • Michael Webb Term Expires January 1, 2009

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