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Affordable Housing Board   

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.

Meets: On Call
Term: 3 Years

Karla Dwyer, Chairperson
David Jacobs
Doug Brown
Sue Robinson
Roger Edge, Council Representative

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Airport and Transportation Commission

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: First Tuesday at 12:00pm
Term: 3 Years

Ron Winkler, Chairperson
Jim Wagner, Vice-Chairperson
Lynn Blankinship
Harold Osborn
Pete Detweiler
Roger Rosenberg
Richard Gooch
Dick Roberts
Richard Detweiler, Council Representative

John Buckwalter, Engineer, Staff Representative

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Board of Adjustment  

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

Burnell Helton
Preston Sparks
Bob Ehrlich
Doyle Dover
Jim Baumgartner

Brad Selby, Staff Representative

Alternates:
David Norman
Gary Rogers 

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Kirksville Historic Preservation Commission

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, 1st Wednesday of the month, 4:00 pm
Term: 3 years

Ken Shook, Chairman
Cole Woodcox, Vice-Chair
Phillip Biston
Carol Kellum 
Derek Miller
Betty McLane-Iles, Planning & Zoning Representative
Tony Fajkus, City Council Representative
Brad Selby, Staff Representative
Sarah Halstead, Staff Representative  

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Kirksville Housing Authority  

To build and operate low income housing, issue bonds, borrow money and accept grants from the federal government.

Meets: On Call
Term: 4 Years

Pam Windtberg
John Gillum
Bill Lovegreen
Sophia Korellas
Ed Carpenter
Ruth Carter, Ex-Officio 

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Kirksville Industrial Development Authority  

A separate corporation with power to sue and be sued, to promote and solicit industrial and economic development projects, to buy and sell real estate, to enter into contracts, to issue bonds and other items normally incident to operation of a corporation.

Meets: On Call
Term: 6 Years

Tim Crist
Dr. James Don Smith
Mary Magers 
Burt Beard
Bill Lovegreen

Melanie Smith, Staff Representative

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Lakes, Parks and Recreation Commission

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 at 12:00pm
Term: 3 Years

Marsha Jones, Chair
Yvette Amerman
Dr. Carolyn Cox
Judy Duden, School District Representative
Luke Mudd
Hank Janssen, KBSA Representative
Jerry Mills, City Council Representative
Larry Logston
Dan Green

Steve Kolb, Advisor
Melanie Smith, Staff Representative

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Nancy Reed Fugate Trust Commission

To distribute the income from the Nancy Reed Fugate Trust Fund to the poor and distressed people of the City as in the discretion of said Commission the needs of such persons require.

Meets: On Call
Term: 4-years

Marietta Jayne, Chairperson
Mrs. E. L. White
Diane Apa
Jan Hartje
Bonnie Collier

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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
Term: 4 Years

Clarke Wilson, Chairperson
John Buckwalter, Vice Chairperson
Doug Kollar 
Mike LaBeth 
R. Clarke Wilson
David Jacobs
Charles Morris
Betty McLane-Iles
Jerry Kellum
Robert Russell, Council Representative

Brad Selby, 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, City Council Representative, Chairman
Don Crosby, Vice-Chair
Bill Castles
Robert Ehrlich
Nate Walker
Katie Myers

County Representatives:
Stan Pickens
Vacant

Other Taxing Districts Representative:
Glenda Hunt

School District Representatives: 
Pat Williams
Neil Chamberlain

City Staff Representative:
Melanie Smith
Sarah Halstead

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Watershed Management Commission

Meets: 3rd Thursday @ 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.

Clayton Dillavou, Chairman 
Rodger Bland
Dr. Cynthia Cooper 
Martin Jayne
Stan Pickens 
Jim Novinger
Zel Eaton

Mari Macomber, City Manager
John Buckwalter, Staff Representative
Jack Schuster, Staff Representative

Ex Officio Members: 
Phillip Ayers - Farm Services Administration
Stewart Blessing - Adair County Health Dept.
Dennis Brawner - Adair County Public Water District Board Member
Robert Broz - University of Missouri Extension Center
Dickie Brown  City of LaPlata
Marsha Jones - Mo. Dept. of Conservation
Rich Morrow  - Mo. Dept. of Natural Resources
Richard Pemberton - Natural Resources conservation Service
Brian Todd - Mo. Dept. of Conservation
Mike Anderson - Mo. Dept. of Conservation

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