Boards & Commissions
The Boards and Commissions of the City of Seward are listed alphabetically below. Agendas and minutes, upcoming meetings and names of current board members can be found by clicking on the link for that particular board or commission. Click on a board and/or commission to find out more information.
City Boards, Commissions & Committees
City Partnerships – Council Representatives
E911 Board  
Jessica Kolterman, John Singleton
Seward County Chamber and Development PartnershipÂ
Megan Kahler
Seward Foundation Â
Tatum Tonniges, Karl Miller
Seward/Saline Solid Waste Agency
John Singleton
Aging Services Commission
The Aging Services Commission consists of 9 members who serve a two-year term and can only serve two consecutive terms. One councilmember shall serve as an ex-officio member. The Commission develops the organizational and financial support within the community to ensure long-term stability and continuity of the aging services program by the utilization of all federal and state grants and funding available, and fees and assessments from the participants of the program. The members meet the 2nd Tuesday of Jan., March, May, July, Sept. and Nov. at 1p.m. in the Lied Senior Center. For agendas/minutes from 2025 present, click HERE. Please contact City Clerk, Derek Bargmann (402-643-2928), for meetings prior to 1/1/25.
Commission Members
Maureen Nabor
Julie Cox, Chair
Jo Ann HoffmanÂ
Patricia Bruenger, Secretary
Janet Odvody
Cheryl Zumpfe, Vice Chair
Edward Zak
Renee Larsen
Tatum Tonniges (Council Member)
Cemetery Board
The Cemetery Board consists of six members who serve a three-year term. The City Administrator or his/her designee serves as an ex-officio member of the Board. The Board is responsible for the general operation and care of the Municipal Cemetery. The members meet quarterly (March, June, Sept. Dec.) the 1st Monday at 5p.m. in the Seward Cemetery. For agendas/minutes from 2025 present, click HERE. Please contact City Clerk, Derek Bargmann (402-643-2928), for meetings prior to 1/1/25.  View information about the three City-owned cemeteries in Seward.
Board Members
Greg “Jerry” Meyer
Clark Koehler, Chair
Brent Royuk
Lynn Brumm, Secretary
Jeff Volzke
Brad Perdue
Council Liaison – Zane Francescato
Citizens Advisory Review Committee
The Mayor, subject to the approval of the City Council, shall appoint a Citizens Advisory Review committee of 5 members, which committee will report to the City Council on its findings and suggestions with regard to the functioning and progress of the Economic Development Plan. The City Administrator of Seward, Nebraska, shall as Program Administrator, serve as an ex-officio member of this committee. The committee shall be appointed and organized pursuant to the Economic Development Plan and the requirements of Section 18- 2715 R.R S. 1997, as it may be amended from time to time. All members shall be registered voters of the City of Seward. No member shall be an elected or appointed city official, an employee of the City, a participant in a decision- making position regarding expenditures of the Plan funds, an official or employee of any financial institution participating directly in the Plan or any qualifying business receiving assistance. At least one member shall have experience or expertise in business finance or accounting. The Citizens Advisory Review committee shall report to the City Council at intervals of no less than six months at a public hearing called for that purpose. This committee meets in February and in August. For agendas/minutes from 2025 present, click HERE. Please contact City Clerk, Derek Bargmann (402-643-2928), for meetings prior to 1/1/25.Â
Committee Members
Justin Hartman
Wade Miller
Stan Obermueller, Chair
Curt Sherman
Matt Dominy
Civic Center Commission
The Civic Center Commission consists of seven members who serve a three-year term. The Commission administers, manages and operates the Civic Center. The Commission makes and adopts plans for the physical development of a Civic Center Complex in cooperation with all interested City departments, including a capital improvement program which, in the Commission’s judgment, best carries out the intent and purpose of the Last Will and Testament and Testamentary Trust of Jessie T. Langworthy. The members meet the 2nd Monday of Sept., Nov., Jan., March, May & July at 5p.m. in the Civic Center. For agendas/minutes from 2025 present, click HERE. Please contact City Clerk, Derek Bargmann (402-643-2928), for meetings prior to 1/1/25.
Commission Members
Rick Endicott, Chair
Sandy Wright, Secretary
Mark Suhr
Doug Gremel
Jenny Holle
Mark Kolterman
Council Liaison – Megan Kahler
Council Liaison – John Singleton
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission consists of five members who serve a five-year term. Commissioners must be citizens of the United States, Seward residents for at least three years immediately preceding such appointment, and electors of the County wherein they reside. At the time of any appointment, not more than three members of the Commission, including the one or ones to be appointed, shall be registered electors of the same political party.
The Commission is responsible for the examination process used to determine the relative qualifications of applicants who seek employment in the police department in order to establish an eligibility list for the Mayor to use in the hiring process. The meetings are held every 4th Wednesday every quarter (March, June, Sept. & Dec.). For agendas/minutes from 2025 present, click HERE. Please contact City Clerk, Derek Bargmann (402-643-2928), for meetings prior to 1/1/25.
Commission Members
Frank Daley Jr.
Jessica Dominy
Mike Hecker, Chair
Stacey Parr
Electrician’s Board
The Electrician’s Board meets as needed and consists of 4 members including the Electric & Power Resource Director and the Building/Zoning & Code Enforcement Director.
Board Members
Tim Dworak
Mike Langner
Cory Mueller
Larry Ruether
General Employee’s Pension Committee
There shall be one representative from each of the following City departments on the General Employee’s Retirement Plan Committee: City Hall Administration, Park/Cemetery/Recreation, Building Inspection/Public Facilities/Civic Center/Senior Center, Street, Electric, Water/Wastewater, and Library on said Committee. Each representative must be a full-time employee currently participating in the City’ s General Employee’s Retirement Plan. The Committee shall meet at least annually, or more often as deemed necessary for the purpose of, but not limited to: selecting an array of appropriate investment options; monitoring investment options; monitoring the activities of prudent experts; documenting the investment review process and decisions; and to develop and review an Investment Policy Statement.
Committee Members
Housing Appeals Board
The Housing Appeals Board shall consist of five members appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation of the Council. One member shall be appointed to serve one year, two members to serve two years, and two members to serve three years. This Board shall act by majority vote of members present. Said Board shall have the power and be required to hold public hearings in deciding appeals where it is alleged there is an error in law or fact in any order or decision of the Housing Enforcing Official.
Board Members
Brad Bowen
Mike Langner
Dorothy Marshall
Kathy Hartman
Katrina Goldsmith
LB840 Sales Tax Application Review Board
Learn more about the LB840 Program.
The Economic Development Program shall have an Application Review Board, which shall consist of six (6) residents of the City who shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council and serve for terms of 3 years each; provided that such appointees shall be appointed in such fashion that their terms shall be staggered, and two ( 2) members of the City Council, appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. Persons appointed and serving on the Application Review Board shall serve without compensation, and shall be held harmless for any and all actions in carrying out their responsibilities and goodwill. The City Administrator shall serve as an ex -officio member of the Application Review Board. This board meets the 4th Wednesday of every month at 5:30p.m. For agendas/minutes from 2025 present, click HERE. Please contact City Clerk, Derek Bargmann (402-643-2928), for meetings prior to 1/1/25.
Board Members
Megan Kahler (Council Member)
Karl Miller (Council Member)
Pat Coldiron
Trish Johnson (Resident)
Anita Foor
Kevin Sagehorn
Kurth Brashear
Ann Underwood
Library Board
The Library Board consists of five members who serve a four-year term. The City Administrator or his/her designee serves as an ex-officio member of the Board. The Board sets policies for the Seward Memorial Library which is free for the use of all City of Seward residents. Board members meet the 1st Wednesday of every month at 8a.m. in the Seward Memorial Library. For agendas/minutes from 2025 present, click HERE. Please contact City Clerk, Derek Bargmann (402-643-2928), for meetings prior to 1/1/25.
Board Members
Stephanie Croston, Secretary
Bob Dahms
Juanita Hill, Chair
Nancy Lamberty
Dr. Jerrald Pfabe
Council Liaison – Jessica Kolterman
Council Liaison – Rich Wergin
Park and Recreation Board
The Park and Recreation Board consists of nine members who serve a three-year term. The City Administrator or his/her designee serves as an ex-officio member of the Board. The Board makes recommendations regarding recreation program planning and fees, and shall study and promote needs for park and recreation facility improvements. The board meets the 1st Monday of Jan., April, July and Oct. at 5:30p.m. in the Municipal Building. For agendas/minutes from 2025 present, click HERE. Please contact City Clerk, Derek Bargmann (402-643-2928), for meetings prior to 1/1/25.
Board Members
Tasha Osten
Randy Chapp, President
Amy Harms
Jon Burhoop
Lacey Koch, Vice President
Molly Bargmann, Secretary
Jim Placke
Brett Wobken
Kenneth Schmieding
Council Liaison – Matt Stryson
Council Liaison – Tatum TonnigesÂ
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission consists of nine regular members and one alternate member who serve a three-year term. The Commission makes and adopts plans for the physical development of the Municipality, including any areas outside its boundaries, which, in the Commission’s judgment, bear relation to the planning of the City. The Planning Commission meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 7:30p.m. in the Municipal Building. Agendas and Minutes can be found at the following link: HERE
Commission Members
Sue Bowen
Dr. Dan Ellis
Traci Menke, Alternate
Clarence Kotera
Ron Niemoth
Scott Seevers
Ron Jackson
Jacob Miller
Ron Wallman, Chair
Lacey Koch
Council Liaison – Rich Wergin
Council Liaison – Matt Stryson
Police Pension Committee
The designated members for the Retirement Committee for the Police Pension Plan shall consist of the City Administrator and the City Clerk and that the persons holding those offices are hereby appointed and empowered to perform all administrative duties not specifically delegated, by ordinance, to the Retirement Committee.
Committee Members
City Administrator (non-voting)
City Clerk/HR Director (non-voting)
Mike Hecker
John Owens
Brian Peters
Bryce Johnson
Seward Rail Campus Committee
The Seward Rail Campus Committee consists of the Mayor, two (2) council members, City Administrator, City Engineer, and one at large member.
The Committee reviews initial design elements of the Seward Rail Campus Development located in south Seward along the Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail line. The Rail Campus consists of a 305 acre tract of land designed for commercial and industrial development with quick access to rail and highway/interstate transportation. More information about the Seward Rail Campus can be found here.
Committee Members
Joshua Eickmeier (Mayor)
Greg Butcher (City Administrator)
Mike Oneby (City Engineer)
Jordan Diedrich (At Large Member)
Karl Miller (Council Member)
Matt Stryson (Council Member)
Tree Board
The Tree Board consists of five members, who serve a three-year term. They study, investigate, counsel and develop a written plan for replanting, removal or disposition of trees and shrubs in public ways, streets and alleys. The plan constitutes the City of Seward’s official comprehensive tree plan. They meet on the second Tuesday of the month in January, April, July and October at 5:30 p.m. at the Seward Memorial Library. For agendas/minutes from 2025 present, click HERE. Please contact City Clerk, Derek Bargmann (402-643-2928), for meetings prior to 1/1/25.
Learn about the ReLeaf Tree Planting program and the Annual Arbor Day program. Seward is proud to be designated as a Tree City USA for over 40 years!
Board Members
Kregg Einspahr
Larry Goldsmith II
Charles Matzke
Thomas Suhr, Chair
Council Liaison – Rich Wergin