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BOARD AND COMMISSIONS CITY OF NEVADA, MISSOURI
Airport Board The Airport Board was established in November of 1979 by Ordinance No. 3237. The Board was created under the direction of the City Charter, Article V, Section 5.1. Goal/Duties: The Board was established to enforce the performance of all contracts and work and to have charge of all books, property, and assets belonging to the City airport. The Board also supervises the operation of the airport and makes all necessary regulations for the government of the airport. The Board consists of five members originally appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Two members must be residents of the City, the Airport Manager also serves as a constant on the Board. The members serve four-year terms and meet on the call of the Chairperson
- Monte Curtis, Chair – 1/2024
- Scott Buerge – 1/2024
- Mike Farran – 1/2024
- Dr. Ron Jones – 1/2025
- Robert Thompson – 1/2026
Animal Control Board The Animal Control Board was established in December 19th, 2006 by Ordinance No. 6614. The Board was created under the direction of the City Charter, Article V, Section 5.1. Goal/Duties: The Board was established to be an advisory board and make recommendations to the City Manager, and the City Manager’s staff or designee regarding the operation and maintenance of the Animal Shelter. The Board shall consists of five (5) members, four must be residents of the City of Nevada, and one county resident. The members serve three year terms and meet on the call of the Chairperson. The Board Chair or designee shall report to the City Council quarterly regarding the state of the Animal Shelter. This Board has been inactive since 2008.
Board of Building Appeals The Board of Building Appeals was established in November 1979 by Ordinance No. 3237. The Board was created under the direction of the City Charter, Article V, Section 5.1. Goals/Duties: The Board of Appeals determines the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction, provides for reasonable interpretations of the provisions of the Building and Mechanical Codes, and makes determinations of any appeals arising from actions of the Municipal Code Officer. The Board consists of five members, serves three year staggered terms, and meets on the call of the Chairperson.
- Lynn Calton – 11/2022
- Ronald Stratman – 11/2022
- Tom Thorpe – 11/2021
- Mary Irleand – 11/2021
- Rodney Beard- 11/2023
Board of Adjustment The Board of Zoning Adjustment was established in November 1979 by Ordinance No. 3237, Article V, Section 5.1 of the City Charter. Goals/Duties: The Board of Zoning shall hear and decide appeals alleging error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official. When there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardship in the way of carrying out, vary or modify the application of any of the regulations or provisions in the use of construction or alteration of buildings or structures or the use of land shall be observed, public safety and welfare secured and justice done. The board shall consist of five members, serving 5-year term. Meets on the call of the Chairperson. The board shall elect its own chairman who shall serve for one year.
- Mark Selsor- 10/2025
- Bob Beaver – 10/2024
- Ron Chandler-10/2027
- John Preston-10/2023
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The City Convalescent Home (Moore-Few Care Center) Board Established and it shall be equipped, maintained and operated in the city for the care and treatment of the sick and disabled and aged and infirm and to secure the general health of the city. Said city convalescent home shall be operated for this purpose and not for profit or revenue to the city, and there is hereby created for the control, management and operation of the city convalescent home as an agency and department of the city. The board shall consist of five members, serving 3-year terms, no members will serve more than four terms.
- Mike Parson – 1/2024
- M. Louise Lunkenheimer- 1/2026
- Linda Douglas – 1/2024
- Bill Kohler – 1/2024
- Dennis Talley– 1/2026
Fair Housing Board The Fair Housing Board was established in November of 1979 by Ordinance No. 3237, under the direction of the City Charter Article IX, Sec. 2-38. Goals/Duties: The fair housing board will be made up of five members on staggered three-year terms. They will receive all complaints initiated under chapter 39, investigate the same, notify the person against whom the complaint is made of the complaint and the person aggrieved and will attempt to eliminate any alleged discriminatory practice by conference and conciliation. Any complaints which are found by a majority of the board to be well-founded violations of chapter 39 which are not eliminated by conference and conciliation, will be referred to the city prosecutor for review and, if appropriate, further action. Meets on the call of the Chairperson.
Housing Authority The Housing Authority was established in November of 1979 by Ordinance No. 3237, as specified in Article V, Section 5.1 of the City Charter and authorized by Resolution No. 406 dated November of 1969. Goals/Duties: The duties of the commission are set forth in Chapter 99 RSMo. Basically, the Commission is in charge of low income housing; administering programs for the HUD office; overseeing the administration of the housing authority office including setting rents and utility allowances; and making other financial decisions. Meets on the last Thursday of each month unless otherwise posted. The five-member commission, appointed by the Mayor, meets monthly on the call of the Chairperson. Commissioners serve four-year terms.
- David Heumader – 1/2025
- Chrystie Braden, – 1/2025
- Kodie Schmitt – 1/2025
- Ashley McKinney – 1/2025
- Amber Williamson, Resident Commissioner – 1/2025
Library Board This Board was established in November of 1979 by Ordinance No. 3237, under Article V, Section 5.1 of the City Charter. Goals/Duties: The Board is responsible for making and adopting by-laws, rules and regulations for their own guidance and for the government of the library as outlined in 182.140 – 182.301 RSMo; appointing a properly qualified librarian; controlling all library funds; and maintaining all library properties. The Board is made up of nine members. It shall consist of seven members who must reside within the city limits of Nevada, and two from the Nevada/Vernon County area. The members serve three-year terms and meet the fourth Thursday of each month.
- Julie Scotten 6/2026
- Angela Hedges – 6/2027
- Lucia Green – 6/2026
- __________ – 6/2026
- Caroline Taylor – 6/2025
- Oindrila Roy- 6/2024
- Clarisse Teepe-Fryrear -6/2025
- Denise Hedges – 6/2024
- ___________ – 6/2026
NRMC Hospital Board The City Hospital Board was originally established in November of 1979 by Ordinance No. 3237, created under the direction of the City Charter, Article V, Section 5.1. In January of 1987 Ordinance No. 3512 added the Nursing Home (Moore-Few) to the responsibilities of the Board. Goals/Duties: Originally set up to establish, equip, and maintain a hospital in the City for the care and treatment of the sick and disabled and to secure the health of the City. The Board continues to control, manage, and operate the City Hospital, known as the Nevada Regional Medical Center. Meets the last Tuesday of each month. The Board is made up of nine members with some positions serving certain medical criteria; the members serve three-year terms. The Board meets the last Tuesday of each month.
- Michael Brown- 12/2025
- Candice Moore, M.D. -12/2023
- Seth Barrett – 12/2025
- Geoff Stewart – 12/2025
- Aimee Meyer – 12/2023
- Bob Beaver – 12/2021
- Jayne Novak – 12/2023
- Cindy Thompson – 12/2024
- _________(County Resident) – 12/2024
Parks & Recreation The Parks & Recreation Board was established in November of 1979 by Ordinance No. 3237, under the direction of Article V, Section 5.1 of the City Charter. Goals/Duties: The Board is responsible for controlling, managing and operating our city parks for the general enjoyment of the public. The Board prepares proposals regarding programs and fees to be presented to the City Council. The Board is made up of seven members who must reside within the City limits and may not be a member of the City Council. The members serve a three-year term with a term limit of two terms and meet the last Wednesday of the month.
- Cyndia Haggard, Chair-6/2024
- Amanda Prine – 6/2025
- Linda Gruenhagen – 6/2023
- Merry White – 6/2026
- Eric Cameron- 6/2023
- Kim Bowmaster- 12/2023
- Connie Jackson- 8/2024
Planning Commission The Planning Commission was established in November of 1979 by Ordinance No. 3237, under the direction of Article V, Section 5.1 of the City Charter. Goals/Duties: It is the duty of this board to receive applications for amendments, changes and revisions of the zoning district map, and the rules, regulations and provisions of the zoning regulations of the City Council, hold public hearings and make recommendations to the City in regard to such applications as provided in the zoning regulations. The Board also recommends to the City Council and other appropriate public officials means and methods of promoting and carrying out the City plan and necessary revision and changes in the City plan. The Board consists of seven members, consisting of seven citizens of the City of Nevada, MO, one City Council member as appointed by the Council and the City Building Inspector or City Engineer, whichever is designated by the City Manager. The term of each of the members shall be for four years with a term limit of two terms. The Board meets the second Tuesday of every month.
- Marvin Knoche – 04/2026
- Dan Hope III – 6/2026
- Cindy Spencer-7/2027
- Walter Johnson-11/2025
- Sim Miller – 12/2024
- Andy Remington – 7/2024
- Don McQueen – 06/2026
- City Manager
- Building Inspector
Street & Infrastructure The Board of Street & Infrastructure was put in place in November 2006 by Ordinance 6609. Up to that time this Board was formally known as the Street Committee which was formed in 1994 as a result of a Town Hall Meeting in which citizens stated they would like to see such a committee put in place. Goal/Duties: The Board was established to assist in determining street repairs and improvements needed within the City and present them to Council for approval. The Committee consists of 5 members who live in the city limits of Nevada, for 3 year terms with a term limit of two terms and are appointed by the Mayor. The Board meets on the call of the Chairperson.
- Richard Burdick – 9/2020
- Heather Klingaman – 9/2020
- Ray Scism – 9/2018
- Mary Carter – 9/2019
- Jim Rayburn – 9/2019
Plumbing Board
- Don Crabtree- 6/2026
- Jimmie Dye- 6/2026
Electrical Board
- Randy Wallace-7/2026