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The Board shall serve as a citizens advisory group for affordable housing related Community Development applications to the State CDBG program. The Board shall be responsible for the decision making as to the method used in rehabilitating property.
Human Rights
Meets: On Call
Term: 3 Years
Karla Dwyer
David Jacobs
Patti Preston
Sue Robinson
Rick Steele, Council Representative
Ashley Young, Staff Representative
Sarah Halstead, Staff Representative
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The Commission shall recommend policies, rules, legislative initiatives and other actions which will enhance the aviation, rail, highway, local street, public transportation, traffic control and other transportation resources, facilities, systems and networks which serve the Kirksville area.
Meets: Second Tuesday of the month at 12:00 pm
Term: 3 Years
Pete Detweiler
Thomas Goad
Richard Gooch
Harold Osborn
Dick Roberts
Jeff Romine
Brian Snyder
Randy Smith
Charles Long, Council Representative
Glenn Balliew, Staff Representative
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To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of the zoning ordinance.
Meets: On Call
Term: 5 Years
Bob Ehrlich
Jim Baumgartner
Andy Grimm
David Rouner
Steve Reiser
Reid Yardley, Staff Representative
Alternates:
Loren Wright
Kaylee Morgenstern
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Friends of Forest-Llewellyn Cemetery Committee
To assist in the restoration and preservation of Forest-Llewellyn Cemetery. To prioritize renovations, establish long-range maintenance plans to repair broken monuments, damaged statuary and collapsed tombs; replace dead trees; and renovate the entryway into the Cemetery.
Meets: On Call
Term: No Term
Dwight Buckingham, Chair
Betty McLane-Iles
Jason Haxton
Blytha Ellis
John Buckwalter
Myra Shoop
Vickie Brumbaugh
Ashley Young, Staff Representative
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The Commission shall recommend policies and ordinance changes to the Planning and Zoning Commission that affect Landmarks or Historic Districts in the City of Kirksville. The Commission approves construction plans, changes, or modifications to landmarks or historic structures that may be individual properties or parts of a historic district. The Commission approves and forwards recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission on the nomination of new Landmarks or Historic Districts.
Meets: Quarterly, First Wednesday of the month at 4:00 pm
Term: 3 years
Carol Kellum, Chairman
Bill Castles
Anna Grace
Bob Giovannini
Dale VanSickle
Betty McLane-Iles, Planning & Zoning Representative
Zac Burden, City Council Representative
Ashley Young, Staff Representative
Chayton True, Staff Representative
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To build and operate low income housing, issue bonds, borrow money and accept grants from the federal government.
Meets: Third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 am
Term: 4 Years
John Gillum, Chair
Pam Windtberg
Jenn Vaughn
Sophia Korellas
Ex officio: Martina Mudd
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To recommend to the City Council policies, rules, legislative initiatives, development plans, programs and other actions which serve to preserve and protect Kirksville’s lakes, park lands and open space conservation areas; which enhance active and passive recreational activities for the residents of Kirksville; which maintain public safety; and which provide for long-range planning for future uses and community needs regarding lakes, parks, open spaces and recreational facilities and programs in and around Kirksville. This shall include review and approval of city policies and ordinances concerning lake and park use; review of capital improvement projects proposed for lakes, park lands and recreation facilities on policy issues concerning lakes, parks and recreation as may be requested by the City Council or staff.
Meets: First Tuesday of the month at 12:00 pm
Term: 3 Years
Tony Vazana
Yvette Amerman
Dr. Carolyn Cox
Nan Davis, School District Representative
Hank Janssen, KBSA Representative
Phillip Biston, City Council Representative
Ralph Cupelli, Rotary Club Representative
Dan Green
Pam Barnett
Scott Meredith
Rodney Sadler, Staff Representative
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Prepares a comprehensive plan showing recommendations for zoning, restrictions, regulations and questions regarding the location of trades and industries, the location of buildings designed for specified uses. The Commission may hold public hearings as required and report findings and recommendations to the City Council.
Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission
Meets: Second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm
Term: 4 Years
Betty McLane-Iles, Vice-Chair
Chuck Heckert
Dan Martin
Patricia Sexton
Jeremy Hopkins
Kelsey Aurand de Razo
Shelby Gardner
Jessica Parks, Council Representative
Ashley Young, Staff Representative
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Tax Increment Financing Commission
The Commission is required by the Real Property Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act. They authorize the transaction of business and the exercising of powers provided by the Act prior to the adoption of an ordinance approving the designation of a redevelopment area, plan or project under the Act.
Meets: On Call
Term: 4 Years
City Appointed Voting Members:
Tony Fajkus, Chair
Don Crosby, Vice Chair
Bill Castles
Robert Ehrlich
Daniel Joyner
Lacy King
County Representatives:
William King
Mark Shahan
Other Taxing Districts Representative:
Adair County Library
School District Representatives:
Robert Webb
Adam Moore
Ashley Young, Staff Representative
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Meets: Third Thursday of the month at 5:30 pm
Term: Staggered Terms; Three years after expiration
To make recommendations concerning the implementation of the goals of the Watershed Management plans for Hazel Creek and Forest Lake. To serve as a liaison between the community and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to insure that the Watershed Management plans are in compliance with DNR. To also serve as liaison between the community and the Missouri Department of Conservation to insure compatibility with conservation practices and resource uses.
Voting Members:
Rev Dale Stone, Community Citizen
Greg Miller, Community Citizen
Susan Swogger, Community Citizen
Martin Jayne, Land Owner
Jim Novinger, Land Owner
Rodger Bland, Land Owner
Lori Shook, Community Citizen
Len Kollars, City Engineer
Ex Officio Members:
Stanley Pickens, County Commissioner
Tony Thompson, Farm Service Agency
Marsha Jones, City LPRC Chairperson
Stewart Blessing, Adair County Health Department
Mark Krueger, Natural Resources Conservation Service
Tim Cuculich, Adair County Health Department
Robert Broz, University of Missouri Extension
Mike Anderson, Missouri Department of Conservation
Rich Morrow, Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Mari Macomber, City Manager
Staff Representatives:
Kenneth Dunlap, Water Superintendent
Tim Reed, Wastewater Superintendent
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