Boards & Commissions Continued

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.

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Housing Authority Board

The Housing Authority Board consists of five members who serve a five-year term. The Housing Authority’s mission is to provide safe, clean, affordable housing for low-income elderly and disabled. The Seward Housing Authority owns and operates the Manor Apartments which offer Project-Based Section 8 rental assistance under the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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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.

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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.

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Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks 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., Apr, July and Oct. at 5:30p.m. in the Municipal Building.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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 34 years!

Learn more about the Tree City USA program.

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Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment consists of five regular members, plus one additional alternate member who shall attend and vote only when one member is unable to attend for any reason. Read about the duties of the board here.

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