City Boards & Commissions
The City maintains a number of advisory boards and commissions to serve various roles in City government. These boards are made up of citizens appointed by the Mayor and approved by City Council, and serve in various capacities and for specified terms.
If you are interested in serving on one of the City's advisory boards or commissions, please contact Millie Street, in the Administration Department, at (573) 426-6941 or millie@rollacity.org. You can also download an application here.
Committee Index
| BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (5 YEARS) Meets on Call (2 Consecutive Terms - 5 years) |
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| Dan James (2nd term) | July 2009 | 53 Laird Ave. | 364-1033 |
| Jim Packard (1st term) | June 2010 | 827 Oak Knoll | 341-3884 |
| Elwyn Wax (1st term) | July 2011 | 1711 Barnitz Ave. | 426-5595 |
| William Lindgren (1st term) | Aug 2012 | 702 E. 6th Street | 368-8866 |
| Frank Bridges (1st term) | Aug 2012 | 424 S. Bishop | 308-7272 |
| Alternates: | |||
| Joseph Senne (2nd term) | Aug 2009 | 302 Christy Dr. | 364-6233 |
| Keith Wedge (1st term) | Feb 2011 | 402 Lariat | 341-2751 |
Board of Building Appeals
The Board of Appeals consists of 5 members who serve 5-year terms. Members are appointed by the Mayor and approved by Council.
| BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS (5 YEARS) Meets on Call (No limit) |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Bennish | July 2010 | 10700 Bennish Lane | 364-5545 |
| Dean Sooter | Feb 2012 | 809 S. Rolla St | 364-2317 |
| Jack Mentink | Oct. 2007 | 10575 Stoltz Drive | 364-0365 |
| Sean Hogan | Oct. 2007 | 1702 Independence Road | 341-1557 |
| Terry Ruck | Oct. 2007 | 406 E. 6th Street | 364-4777 |
| Alternates: | |||
| Bryan Parker | Oct. 2011 | 20 Richard Drive | 341-2226 |
| BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS 4th Monday each month - 4 p.m. (4 Years) |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Rolufs | Aug. 2008 | 624 Salem Ave. | 364-8907 |
| James Stoffer | Aug. 2011 | 16 Laird Avenue | 341-4434 |
| Maurice J. Alfermann | Aug. 2010 | 3 McFarland Drive | 364-1700 |
| John Wiggins | Aug. 2009 | 720 Oak Knoll Road | 368-2787 |
| HOUSING AUTHORITY 3rd Wednesday each month 4:00 p.m. (4 Years) |
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| Lawrence C. George (Chairman) | Dec. 2011 | P.O. Box 249 (39 Johnson) | 341-6314 |
| Sandra Marsh | Jan. 2010 | 1010 E. 9th | 364-1812 |
| Madison Daily | April 2008 | 1000 W. 12th | 364-5710 |
| Karen LaBoube | Nov. 2011 | 719 Oak Knoll Road | 364-8518 |
| DeLaura Villeme-Shipley | Nov. 2011 | 2102 Chris Court | 308-2326 |
| INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Meets on Call (2 Consecutive Terms) |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Janece Martin | Sept. 2009 | 503 Oak Knoll Road | 364-4352 |
| E. Ward Merrell | Sept. 2009 | 207 Victoria Lane | 364-6644 |
| Mike Estey | Sept. 2009 | 700 Brighton Court | 341-2353 |
| David McKee | Sept. 2012 | 905 Brookside Land | 458-2349 |
| Allen Litz | Sept. 2010 | 813 Marti Drive | 368-3698 |
Library Board
The Library board consists of 9 members, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Members serve overlapping terms of 3 years, and this board is responsible for supervision of the city library, including the employment of librarians and the purchase of books. Established by Ordinance (see Chapter 24 of the Rolla City Code). Board meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month and 4:30p.m.
| LIBRARY BOARD 2nd Thursday each month 4:30 p.m. |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Daily (2nd term) | May 2008 | 654 Holmes Lane | 364-7282 |
| Will Freeze (3rd term) | May 2008 | 1931 Kensington Sq. | 341-7364 |
| James H. Turner (2nd term) | May 2009 | 1308 Highland Drive | 364-2523 |
| Larry Bowen (1st term) | May 2010 | 707 E. 13th Street | 364-5362 |
| Karla Carroll (1st term) | May 2010 | 1108 Lester | 364-9598 |
| Gery Armaly (1st term) | May 2010 | 1711 Line Ave. | 341-2577 |
| Mark Stauter (2nd term) | May 2009 | 309 Hutchinson | 341-2932 |
| Gary Patterson | May 2009 | 1609 Lincoln Lane | 364-0448 |
| William Hickle (1st term) | May 2009 | 1100 Ironhorse Rd. | 364-7410 |
| PERSONNEL BOARD Meets on Call (3 YEARS) |
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|---|---|---|---|
| J. Kent Robinson | Nov. 2007 | 824 Turkey Run | 341-2266 |
| Bosco Eudaly | Nov. 2008 | 643 Salem Avenue | 364-3545 |
| Gene Cresswell | July 2010 | 505 Lariat Lane | 364-6453 |
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission is a nine-member board that serves as the initial mechanism for approval or rejection of proposed subdivisions, rezoning cases, and other planning related issues. The Commission holds regular monthly meetings, at which public hearings are held concerning matters under its jurisdiction. After being voted on by the Commission, items are then sent on to the City Council, which holds final right of approval. The Planning & Zoning Commission consists of dedicated and knowledgable individuals from throughout the community, along with one Council representative, and provides Planning and Codes related expertise and advice to the City Council.
As with other Boards and Commissions, members are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Council. An extensive overview of the duties, powers, and procedures of the Commission can be found in Chapter 42, Article 1 of the Rolla City Code.
| PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 2nd Tuesday each month 5:30 p.m. (4 years) |
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| Paul D. Stigall (Chairman) | Jan 2009 | 502 Lariat | 364-8207 |
| Monte Shields | Feb 2009 | P.O. Box 189 | 368-4772 |
| Don Brown | May 2008 | 629 Salem Ave. | 364-8442 |
| Dennis Bennett | Feb 2011 | 1319 Whitney Lane | 364-5950 |
| Robert Anderson | Oct 2008 | 803 Cypress Drive | 364-4482 |
| Carl Pietsch | June 2010 | 1301 Highland | 364-4516 |
| Greg Sawyer | May 2008 | 701 Wekefield | 364-0816 |
| Russell Schmidt | May 2011 | 702 Lariat Lane | 364-7023 |
| Mark Walburg | June 2009 | 709 West 12th St | 202-4121 |
Police Personnel Board
The Police Personnel Board serves as a certification board for prospective police officers with the City Police Department. Candidates for police officer positions are interviewed by the Police Personnel Board, which certifies eligible candidates for futher consideration by Police staff officers.
This board consists of four to six appointed members who serve 4-year terms as set out in Chapter 33, Article II of the Rolla City Code. Members are appointed by the mayor and approved by Council. The board does not keep a regular meeting schedule, but meets on call.
| POLICE PERSONNEL BOARD Meets on Call (4 YEARS) |
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| Bette Shields | Oct 2008 | 308 Victoria Ln | 364-2128 |
| Terry Ruck | June 2010 | 407 East 6th | 364-4777 |
| William Sewell | Feb 2010 | 101 Aintree Rd. | 364-6216 |
| Carolyn Buschjost | Mar 2009 | 1301 Powell Ave | 341-2266 |
| Dennis Noel | Jan 2009 | 814 Cambridge | 364-1639 |
| Judy Jepsen | Jan 2009 | 702 Lariat Lane | 364-7023 |
| REFUSE SERVICE REVIEW COMMITTEE Meets on Call |
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|---|---|---|
| Richard Sibley | 1000 Vista Avenue | 364-8194 |
| Jim Williams | P.O. Box 1897 | 364-2405 |
| Sue Eudaly | 400 Greenbriar | 364-0044 |
| AIRPORT COMMITTEE
Meets on Call (No Limit) |
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| Ed Schmitt | July 2009 | Hwy. 28, Vichy, MO | 299-4498 |
| John Wyss | July 2008 | Dixon, MO | 759-6919 |
| Larry Sherrell | July 2009 | 1505 Sherman Ave. | 364-5119 |
| Doug Behrick | July 2008 | PO Box 448, Rolla | 299-4322 |
| Donald Barklage | July 2008 | 701 Murry Lane | 364-8228 |
| William E. Hoertel | July 2008 | 12499 Country Club Dr. | 364-8322 |
| ROLLA HEALTH & RECREATION CENTER COMMITTEE Meets on Call (3 years) |
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| Dennis Goodman | Oct. 2010 | 11910 Forest Lakes Dr. | 341-2245 |
| Jeanne Locklear | Oct. 2009 | 102 Aintree Rd. | 426-3525 |
| Bob McKune | Oct. 2009 | 901 Halifax Ct. | 364-8226 |
| William Moorkamp | Oct. 2008 | 610 N. Olive St. | 364-7191 |
| Ryan Morris | Oct. 2008 | 301 Victoria Lane | 308-6859 |
| Marla Smith | Oct. 2010 | 14705 County Rd 8160 | 364-7892 |
| Larry Thomas | Oct. 2010 | 10553 Pine Lake Drive | 364-7853 |
How T.I.F. Commission members are appointed - Section 99.820 of the Real Property Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act specifies that the TIF Commission shall consist of eleven persons. Six of the members of the TIF Commission are appointed by the Mayor of Rolla with the approval of the Rolla City Council; two members are appointed by the Rolla Public School District; two members are appointed by the Phelps County Commission; and one member is appointed by agreement among the governing boards of all other taxing districts (excluding the City, the County and the School Districts) that levy an ad valorem tax in the redevelopment area.
| Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Commission Meets on Call Four Year Terms - (Formed February 2003) |
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| Charlotte Wiggins | Feb 2009 | 1001 Bluebird Lane | 364-1908 |
| Ted Day | Feb 2009 | Route 4, P.O. Box 1965 | 341-3479 |
| Bill Marshall | Feb 2010 | Phelps County Bank | 364-5202 |
| Connie Eggert | Feb 2010 | Rt 5, Box 285, Salem | 341-7808 |
| Lou Magdits | Feb 2011 | 819 Oak Knoll Road | 341-5311 |
| Tom Thomas | Feb 2011 | Thomas & Birdsong | 364-4097 |
| Keith Strassner | 500 A Forum Drive | 458-0100 | |
| Molly Malone | 500 A Forum Drive | 458-0100 | |
| Harold Bennish | 307 Lovers Lane | 364-5545 | |
| Bud Dean | 200 N. Main St. | 458-6000 | |
| Gerald Pietsch | 603 Kingshighway | 364-5050 |