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. You can also download an application here.
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| BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (5 YEARS) Meets on Call (2 Consecutive Terms - 5 years) |
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| Robin K. Bunch (1st term) | July 2014 | 611 Norwich Dr. | 596-8179 |
| Harold J. Burns, Jr. (1st term) | June 2015 | 1115 Murry Lane | 341-0231 |
Dr. Keith Wedge (Completing unexpired term) |
Oct. 2016 | 402 Lariat Lane | 341-2751 |
| William Lindgren (1st term) | Aug. 2017 | 702 E. 6th Street | 364-4362 |
| Judy Jepsen (1st term) | Aug. 2017 | 702 Lariat Lane | 364-7023 |
| Alternates: | |||
| Dan James | Aug. 2014 | #53 Laird Ave. | 364-1033 |
| J. Michael Flowers | May 2017 | 597 Sycamore Dr. | 364-1533 |
| Sue Eudaly | May 2015 | 400 Greenbriar Drive | 364-0044 |
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 2015 | 10700 Bennish Lane | 364-5545 |
| Dean Sooter | Feb 2017 | 809 S. Rolla St | 364-2317 |
| Jack Mentink | Sept. 2014 | 10575 Stoltz Drive | 364-0365 |
| Meghan Benton | Dec. 2017 | 806 E. 5th Street | 265-6576 |
| Mark Williams | Oct. 2014 | 10380 Vinyard Dr. | 364-6171 |
| Bryan Parker | Oct. 2016 | 20 Richard Drive | 341-2226 |
| Alternates: | |||
| Vacancy | |||
| BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Meets on Call (4 Year Term) |
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| Dr. William Eric Showalter | Aug. 2016 | 615 Brighton Court | 368-4148 |
| Matthew Z. Williams | Aug. 2015 | 701 Lariat Lane | 364-0988 |
| Nick Barrack | Aug. 2014 | 11930 State Route O | 364-1671 |
| Al Crump | Aug. 2013 | 202 North Rolla St. | 364-0656 |
| HOUSING AUTHORITY 3rd Wednesday each month 4:00 p.m. (4 Year Term) |
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| Lawrence C. George (Chairman) | Oct. 2013 | P.O. Box 249 (39 Johnson) | 341-6314 |
| Sandra Marsh | Oct. 2014 | 1010 E. 9th | 364-1812 |
| Madison Daily | Oct. 2016 | 1000 W. 12th | 364-5710 |
| Karen LaBoube | Oct. 2015 | 719 Oak Knoll Road | 364-8518 |
| DeLaura Villeme-Shipley | Oct. 2015 | 2102 Chris Court | 308-2326 |
| INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Meets on Call (2 Consecutive Terms) |
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| Bob Stoltz | March 2015 | 804 Winchester Drive | 364-6462 |
| Matt Williams | March 2015 | 701 Lariat Lane | 364-0988 |
| Mike Estey | Sept. 2014 | 620 Brighton Court | 341-2353 |
| Dr. Janece Martin | Sept. 2014 | 503 Oak Knoll Road | 364-4352 |
| VACANCY |
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 4:00 p.m. |
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| Amy Koenig | 1st term | May 2014 | 1508 Sherman Ave. | 647-1333 |
| Ralph Alexander | 1st term | May 2014 | 105 Woodland Drive | 364-1512 |
| Melody Lloyd | 1st term | May 2014 | 1100 Mimosa Court | 368-3516 |
| Ruth Stoecker | 1st term | May 2017 | 1110 Soest Road | 364-7723 |
| Helen Hoertel | 2nd term | May 2017 | 1211 Turkey Run | 364-3142 |
| Gery Armaly | 2nd term | May 2013 | 1711 Line Ave. | 341-2577 |
| Dale Bleckman | 2nd term | May 2015 | 1002 Southview Dr. | 578-0969 |
| Gary Patterson | 3rd term | May 2015 | 1609 Lincoln Lane | 364-0448 |
| William Hickle | 3rd term | May 2015 | 1100 Ironhorse Rd. | 364-7410 |
| PERSONNEL BOARD Meets on Call (3 Year Term) |
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| David Dunstedter | May 2014 | 809 Sycamore Dr. | 364-3079 |
| Maria Bancroft | April 2015 | 602 Greentree Rd | 308-2091 |
| Gene Cresswell | Feb. 2014 | 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 knowledgeable 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 Meets 2nd Tuesday each month at 5:30 p.m. (4 Year Term) |
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| Paul D. Stigall (Chairman) | Jan 2017 | 502 Lariat | 364-8207 |
| Monte Shields | Feb 2017 | P.O. Box 189 | 368-4772 |
| Don Brown | May 2016 | 629 Salem Ave. | 364-8442 |
| Dennis Bennett | Feb 2015 | 1319 Whitney Lane | 364-5950 |
| Robert Anderson | Oct 2016 | 803 Cypress Drive | 364-4482 |
| Jack Morris | June 2014 | 204 Christy Dr. | 308-8181 |
| Janece Martin | May 2017 | 503 Oak Knoll Rd. | 364-4352 |
| Russell Schmidt | May 2015 | 702 Lariat Lane | 364-7023 |
| Greg Sawyer (Council Rep.) | April 2014 | 701 Wakefield | 364-0816 |
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 further 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 Year Term) |
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| Bette Shields | June 2016 | 308 Victoria Lane | 364-2128 |
| Steve Bowles | June 2014 | 815 Oak Knoll Rd. | 364-7962 |
| James Marcellus | June 2015 | 1806 Belmont Court | 364-4975 |
| Robert Block, Sr. | June 2017 | 1004 Vista Dr. | 426-4752 |
| Ken Kaunley | June 2013 | 1603 McCutchen Road | 364-4284 |
| Judy Jepsen | June 2016 | 702 Lariat Lane | 364-7023 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REVIEW BOARD Meets on Call |
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| Monty Jordan | 411 East 12th Street | 364-3274 |
| Jim Williams | P.O. Box 1897 | 364-2405 |
| Don Morris | 208 Victoria Lane | 364-8682 |
| AIRPORT COMMITTEE
Meets on Call (2 Year Term) |
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| Ed Schmidt | July 2013 | Hwy. 28, Vichy, MO | 299-4498 |
| Dr. Delbert Day | July 2014 | 306 Christy Dr. | 364-5569 |
| Steve Mason | July 2013 | 309 Greenbriar Dr. Rolla | 465-1079 |
| James Sowers | July 2013 | P.O. Box 1884, Rolla | 364-6634 |
| Don Morris | July 2014 | 208 Victoria, Rolla | 364-8682 |
| William E. Hoertel | July 2014 | 12499 Country Club Dr. | 364-8322 |
| Parks and Recreation Commission Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (3 Year Term) |
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| Dennis Goodman | Oct. 2013 | 11910 Forest Lakes Dr. | 341-2245 |
| Jeanne Locklear | Oct. 2012 | 102 Aintree Rd. | 426-3525 |
| Paul Joyner | Oct. 2015 | 1411 Ramsey Place Road | 429-2272 |
| William Moorkamp | Oct. 2014 | 610 N. Olive St. | 364-7191 |
| Joe Gorman | Oct. 2013 | 209 Sooter Lane | 341-2652 |
| Larry Thomas | Oct. 2013 | 10553 Pine Lake Drive | 364-7853 |
| Dan Cavender | Oct. 2014 | 505 S. Adrian Ave. | 364-8888 |
| ROLLA ENHANCED ENTERPRISE ZONE BOARD |
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| Mary Davis | June 2014 | 4040 Hypoint North | 364-2338 |
| Bud Dean | June 2014 | 16896 Hwy 72 | 364-5866 |
| Don Morris | June 2013 | 208 Victoria | 364-8682 |
| Doug Cresswell | June 2013 | 11020 Emerald Ridge | 364-2485 |
| Ted Day | June 2017 | 4040 Hypoint North | 364-2338 |
| Jane Haskell | June 2014 | 1411 Huntleigh Dr. | 364-0899 |
| Keith Strassner | June 2016 | 596 Sycamore Dr. | 341-3676 |
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 4 Year Terms - (Formed February 2003) |
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| Charlotte Wiggins | Feb 2014 | 1001 Bluebird Lane | 364-1908 |
| Steve Malott | Feb. 2014 | 12393 CR 4020 | 341-4122 |
| Bill Marshall | Feb 2016 | Phelps County Bank | 364-5202 |
| Terry Harris | Feb 2017 | 401 West 5th Street | 364-0086 |
| Lou Magdits | Feb 2015 | 819 Oak Knoll Road | 341-5311 |
| Tom Thomas | Feb 2015 | Thomas & Birdsong | 364-4097 |
| Annie Bass | 11850 Springhouse Lane | 364-7107 | |
| Larry Stratman | 200 N. Main St. | 458-6115 | |
| Kelly Long | 200 Greentree Road | 341-5955 | |
| Dr. Aaron Zalis | 1211 Britt Lane | 426-5995 | |
| Melody Lloyd | 1100 Mimosa Court | 368-3516 |