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City of DeWitt Official Committees

Library Board

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

Vice PresidentLuanne Smith7-1-2013
PresidentKathy Rollings7-1-2013
SecretaryMary Mosier7-1-2009
Kay Fleagle7-1-2007
Nancy Aiken7-1-2011
Geoff Blandin7-1-2013
Sara Lindner7-1-2011
Greg Casel7-1-2009
Don Ketelsen7-1-2011

Planning and Zoning Commission

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

Greg Tigges1-1-2013
Denise Steffens1-1-2009
Wayne Anderson1-1-2010
Richard Lehmkuhl1-1-2011
ChairJulian Stahl1-1-2012
SecretaryGiles Looney(Building Official)

Parks and Recreation Commission

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

Tony McAvan1-1-2009
Tammy McClimon1-1-2009
Scott Fleagle1-1-2010
Jolene Ketelsen1-1-2011
Lindsay Cagle1-1-2011
Administrative AssistantSteven Lindnerex officio
Park & Rec LiaisonKevin Lakeex officio

Cemetary Board

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

Bob Rands*11-1-2008
Kenny Ruggeberg11-1-2008
PresidentWilliam Homrighausen11-1-2009
Carvel Van Meter11-1-2009
Harold Johnson11-1-2009
Vice PresidentJohn E. Galitz11-1-2010
SecretaryDolores Bagleyappointed
Robert H. Hansen*11-1-2010
Arwin Petersen11-1-2010
Lawrence McCormick11-1-2010 (eff. 4-10-02)

Civil Service Commission

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

George Dixon, Jr.4-1-2008
ChairpersonCarvel Van Meter4-1-2011
Dave Williams4-1-2013
Administrative AssistantSteven Lindnerex officio
ClerkCathie Benthinex officio

City Tree Board

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

(to serve out term - approved 9-04-07)Shawn Dunnegan1-1-2009
George Elwood1-1-2010
William Andresen1-1-2011
Scott Porth1-1-2009
(to fill vacant term - approved 9-04-07)Carol McDonnel1-1-2011
City ForesterKevin Riceex-officio

Zoning Board of Adjustment

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

Glen McCulloh1-1-2009
Verlin Fleagle1-1-2010
Sara Johnson1-1-2011
John Hanrahan1-1-2012
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 RepresentativeCarole Dunkin1-1-2012
Matt Grillot1-1-2013
ChairpersonMarion Sherer1-1-2013
Administrative AssistantSteven Lindnerex officio

Property Maintenance Board of Appeals

(Code of Ordinances Chapter 144)

Glen McCulloh1-1-2009
Verlin Fleagle1-1-2010
Sara Johnson1-1-2011
John Hanrahan1-1-2012
Richard Dunkin1-1-2013
Ex officioGiles Looney

Clinton County Assessor Board

MayorDonald J. Thiltgen1-1-2010

Clinton County Emergency Management Commission

MayorDonald J. Thiltgen1-1-2010

Clinton County 911E Service Board

MayorDonald J. Thiltgen1-1-2010

DeWitt Development Company

(DDC By-Laws adopted September 9, 1986)

MayorDonald J. Thiltgenex officio
City Council RepresentativeVerlyn Scheckel1-1-2012
City Council RepresentativeSteve Hasenmiller1-1-2010
City AdministratorSteven Lindnerex officio

DeWitt Housing Committee

(HOAP & Rehabilitation Programs)

City Council RepresentativeKurt Ketelsen1-1-2012
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 DirectorSylvia Banes
Council MemberKurt Ketelsen
Council MemberPeggy McAvan
Superintendent of SchoolsCarol Hansen
Business CommunityMary Rueter
Industrial CommunityJoe Tabor
Citizen representativeNorlan Hinke
MayorDonald J. Thiltgen

East Central Intergovernmental Association Council

MayorDonald J. Thiltgen
City AdministratorSteven Lindner (alternate)

Easter Iowa Regional Housing Authority Commission

Linda Duesing1-1-2009
Paul Hill1-1-2009

Eastern Iowa Regional Housing Corporation

Linda Duesing1-1-2009
Paul Hill1-1-2009

Insurance Committee

City Council RepresentativeKurt Ketelsen1-1-2012
City AdministratorSteven Lindner
Public Works Depart. RepresentativeLarry Chapman1-1-2009
Police Department RepresentativeGreg Waugh 1-1-2009

Parkland Acquisition Committee

(approved by Council motion on December 21, 1998)

City Council RepresentativeSteven Hasenmiller1-1-2010
City Council RepresentaitivePeggy McAvan1-1-2010
Dir. of Parks & RecreationKevin Lakeex officio
Nancy Aiken
Verlin Fleagle
Stephen Hansen
Charles Rarick
ChairpersonWilliam Turnis

Personnel Committee

(approved by Council on January 4, 2000)

MayorDonald J. Thiltgen1-1-2010
City CouncilSteve Hasenmiller1-1-2010
City CouncilCarole Dunkin1-1-2012
City AdministratorSteven Lindner

Regional Planning Affiliation (RPA) Policy Board

City RepresentativeDon Thiltgen1-1-2010
City Representative AlternateSteven Lindner

Regional Planning Affiliation (RPA) Technical Advisory Committee

City RepresentativeSteven Lindner

Compensation Committee

(approved by Council 2006)

City CouncilKurt Ketelsen1-1-2012
City CouncilSteve Hasenmiller1-1-2010
Private SectorKathy Rollings
Elected EmployeeChief Gene Ellis
AppointedSteve Lindner

Hausbarn Committee

(approved by Council June 2007)

City CouncilCarole Dunkin
ChamberJoElla O’Connell
Private SectorKarl Maas
Private SectorStan Reeg
Private SectorJoel Dohrman

Sewer Advisory Committee

(appointed by Mayor July 2007)

City CouncilSteve Hasenmiller
City CouncilCarole Dunkin
Private SectorBob Summers
Private SectorCarol Schuster
Private SectorDave Bauer
Private SectorTony Kopf
Private SectorMegan Parketon