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City of DeWitt Official Committees

Mayor & City Council

MayorDonald J. Thiltgen

Mayor Pro TemVerlyn Scheckel(Code of Ord., City of DeWitt
     Section 15.03.1.A.)

City Council
First WardLuanne Smith1-1-2012
Second WardDawn Marcus1-1-2014
Councilmember at LargeVerlyn Scheckel1-1-2012
Councilmember at LargeKurt Ketelsen1-1-2012
Councilmember at LargeSteven Hasenmiller1-1-2014

City Officals

City AttorneyRobert J. McGee
City AdministratorSteven M. Lindner
Chief of PoliceDavid Porter
Director of Public WorksMatt Proctor
Director of Parks & RecreationKevin Lake
Director of Finance/TreasurerDeanna Rodriguez
City Clerk/Safety CoordinatorCathie Benthin
Building OfficialGiles Looney
City ForesterKevin Rice

Standing Committees

(Code of Ordinances, Section 17.05.7)

FinanceChair-Ketelsen
Streets, Alleys and SidewalksChair-Scheckel
Waterworks, Sewer and SanitationChair-Hasenmiller
Lights, Buildings and GroundsChair-Smith
Fire and WaterChair-Marcus

Library Board

(Code of Ord., Chapter 23)(9 members, 6 year terms, min. 75% City residents)

Vice PresidentLuanne Smith1-1-2013
Kathy Rollings1-1-2013
Will Froeschle1-1-2016
Kay Fleagle1-1-2013
Bill Vetter1-1-2017
Geoff Blandin1-1-2013
PresidentSara Lindner1-1-2017
Greg Casel1-1-2015
Kari Bossum1-1-2017

Planning and Zoning Commission

(Code of Ord., Chapter 24)(5 member, 5 year terms)

Greg Tigges1-1-2013
Vickie Housley1-1-2014
Steve Mosier1-1-2015
Peggy McAvan1-1-2016
ChairJulian Stahl1-1-2017
SecretaryGiles Looney(Building Official)

Parks and Recreation Commission

(Code of Ord., Chapter 25)(5 members, 3 year terms)

Mary Lincoln1-1-2015
Heather Kinney1-1-2012
Scott Fleagle1-1-2013
Lori Walker1-1-2014
Eddie Mercado1-1-2014
Administrative AssistantSteven Lindnerex officio
Park & Rec LiaisonKevin Lakeex officio

Cemetary Board

(Code of Ord., Chapter 26)(3 year terms)(Executive Board marked with *)

Vacant11-1-2011
Vacant11-1-2011
PresidentVacant11-1-2012
Vacant11-1-2012
Brenda Steward11-1-2012
Vice PresidentJoAnne Dixon11-1-2013
SecretaryDolores Bagleyappointed
Robert H. Hansen11-1-2013
Arwin Petersen11-1-2013
Scott Jansen11-1-2013

Civil Service Commission

(Code of Ordinances, Chapter 27)(3 member, 6 year terms)

George Dixon, Jr.4-1-2012
Anne Farrell4-1-2015
(effective 1-1-2012)Carole Dunkin4-1-2013
Administrative AssistantSteven Lindnerex officio
ClerkCathie Benthinex officio

City Tree Board

(Code of Ordinances, Chapter 28)(5 persons, 3 years)

Shawn Dunnegan1-1-2012
Courtney Dunnegan1-1-2013
William Andresen1-1-2014
Scott Porth1-1-2012
Carol McDonnel1-1-2014
City ForesterKevin Riceex-officio

Zoning Board of Adjustment

(Code of Ordinances, Chapter 165.80)(5 member, 5 year terms)

Linda Enyeart1-1-2014
Verlin Fleagle1-1-2015
Sara Johnson1-1-2016
John Hanrahan1-1-2017
Richard Dunkin1-1-2013
SecretaryGiles Looney(Building Official)

Clinton County Area Solid Waste Agency

(Iowa Code 28E Agreement - 1972)

City Council RepresentativeVerlyn Scheckel
City Council AlternateSteve Hasenmiller

ADA Committee

(approved by Council motion in 1995)

City Council RepresentativeLuanne Smith1-1-2016
Matt Grillot1-1-2013
ChairpersonDave Rex1-1-2013
Administrative AssistantSteven Lindnerex officio

Property Maintenance Board of Appeals

(Code of Ordinances Chapter 144)

linda Enyeart1-1-2014
Verlin Fleagle1-1-2015
Sara Johnson1-1-2016
John Hanrahan1-1-2016
Richard Dunkin1-1-2013
Ex officioGiles Looney

Clinton County Assessor Board

MayorDonald J. Thiltgen1-1-2016

Clinton County Emergency Management Commission

MayorDonald J. Thiltgen1-1-2016

Clinton County 911E Service Board

MayorDonald J. Thiltgen1-1-2016

DeWitt Development Company

(DDC By-Laws adopted September 9, 1986)

MayorDonald J. Thiltgenex officio
City Council RepresentativeVerlyn Scheckel1-1-2016
City Council RepresentativeSteve Hasenmiller1-1-2014
City AdministratorSteven Lindnerex officio

DeWitt Housing Committee

(HOAP & Rehabilitation Programs)

City Council RepresentativeKurt Ketelsen1-1-2016
City AdministratorSteven Lindner
Building OfficialGiles Looney

DeWitt Housing Task Force

(appointed by Mayor December 7, 1995)

Chamber of CommerceJoElla O'Connel
City AdministratorSteven Lindner
DDC Executive DirectorTami Petsche
Council MemberKurt Ketelsen
Council MemberDawn Marcus
Superintendent of SchoolsDan Petersen
Business CommunityMary Rueter
Industrial CommunityJoe Tabor
Citizen representativeJane Mason
MayorDonald J. Thiltgen

East Central Intergovernmental Association Council

MayorDonald J. Thiltgen
City AdministratorSteven Lindner (alternate)

Easter Iowa Regional Housing Authority Commission

Linda Duesing1-1-2013
Paul Hill1-1-2013

Eastern Iowa Regional Housing Corporation

Linda Duesing1-1-2013
Paul Hill1-1-2013

Insurance Committee

City Council RepresentativeKurt Ketelsen1-1-2013
City AdministratorSteven Lindner
Public Works Depart. RepresentativeLarry Chapman1-1-2013
Police Department RepresentativeGreg Waugh 1-1-2013

Personnel Committee

(approved by Council on January 4, 2000)

MayorDonald J. Thiltgen1-1-2016
City CouncilSteve Hasenmiller1-1-2014
City CouncilDawn Marcus1-1-2016
City AdministratorSteven Lindner

Regional Planning Affiliation (RPA) Policy Board

City RepresentativeDon Thiltgen1-1-2016
City Representative AlternateSteven Lindner

Regional Planning Affiliation (RPA) Technical Advisory Committee

City RepresentativeSteven Lindner

Compensation Committee

(approved by Council 2006)

City CouncilKurt Ketelsen1-1-2016
City CouncilSteve Hasenmiller1-1-2014
Private SectorKathy Rollings
Elected EmployeeGiles Looney
AppointedSteve Lindner

Hausbarn Committee

(approved by Council June 2007)

City CouncilLuanne Smith
Private SectorCarole Dunkin
ChamberJoElla O’Connell
Private SectorKarl Maas
Private SectorDean Holst
Private SectorJoel Dohrman
DDCTami Petsche

Sewer Advisory Committee

(appointed by Mayor July 2007)

City CouncilSteve Hasenmiller
City CouncilLuanne Smith
Private SectorBob Summers
Private SectorCarol Schuster
Private SectorTony Kopf
Private SectorMegan Parketon

Central Performing Arts Center - Operations Committee

Verlyn ShckeckelCity Council
Steve LindnerCity Administrator
Kevin LakeParks & Recreation Director
Dan PetersonSuperintendent
Cindy McAleerSchool Finance Director
Brent CookAthletic & Activities Director
Christy KuntzSchool Board Member
Tami PetscheDeWitt Development Company Director
JoElla O'ConnellChamber of Commerce Director
Mary RueterDeWitt Representative
Steve ThayerFormer STAR Representative
Pat HendricksenFormer STAR Representative
Logan BrundridgeStudent Representative
Kim BurzlaffWelton Area Representative
Pam HillLow Moor Area Representative
Steve KentGrand Mound Area Representative