Boards & Commissions Continued
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 Partnership 
Megan Kahler
Seward Foundation 
Tatum Tonniges, Karl Miller
Seward/Saline Solid Waste Agency
John Singleton
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
Dick Miers
Kathy Hartman
Katrina Goldsmith
Upcoming Meetings
Board Members
Gary Fett
Katie Stolze
Wanda Lewis
Brad Perdue
Mike Klintworth
Upcoming Meetings
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.
Board Members
Megan Kahler (Council)
Karl Miller (Council)
Pat Coldiron
Trish Johnson (Resident)
John Owens
Kevin Sagehorn (Resident)
Jeremy Tonniges
Ann Underwood
Upcoming Meetings
Agendas
Minutes
Board Members
Stephanie Croston
Bob Dahms
Juanita Hill (Chairperson)
Nancy Lamberty
Jerrald Pfabe
Council Liaison – Jon Wilken
Council Liaison – Rich Wergin
Upcoming Meetings
Agendas
Minutes
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.
Board Members
Andrea Baack
Randy Chapp
Kelley Limback
Jon Burhoop
Lacey Koch
Molly Bargmann
Jim Placke
Brett Wobken
Kenneth Schmieding
Council Liaisons – Matt Stryson, Tatum Tonniges
Upcoming Meetings
Agendas
Minutes
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.
Commission Members
Sue Bowen
Dan Ellis
Traci Menke (alternate)
Clarence Kotera
Ron Niemoth
Scott Seevers
Russell Souchek
Jeremy Tonniges
Ron Wallman (chairman)
Lacey Koch
Council Liaisons – Rich Wergin and Matt Stryson
Upcoming Meetings
Agendas
Minutes
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
Greg Butcher, City Administrator (non-voting)
Derek Bargmann, City Clerk (non-voting)
Mike Hecker
John Owens
Brian Peters
Bryce Johnson
Upcoming Meetings
Agendas
Minutes
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
Jonathan Jank, At Large Member
Karl Miller, Council Member
Matt Stryson, Council Member
Upcoming Meetings
Board Members
Kregg Einspahr
Larry Goldsmith II
Charles Matzke
Kenneth Schmieding
Thomas Suhr
Rich Wergin (liason)
Upcoming Meetings
Agendas
Minutes
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.
Board Members
Jacob Miller
Dr. Dan Ellis
Tim Janousek
Brad Vancura
Greg Voss