Boards & Commissions | Page 4
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
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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
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., April, July and Oct. at 5:30p.m. in the Municipal Building.
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
Upcoming Meetings
Agendas & Minutes
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2025 | Agenda | |
| July 14, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 7, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 6, 2025 | Agenda | Minutes |
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 1, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 1, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 22, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 8, 2024 | Agenda |
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 10, 2023 | Minutes | |
| April 3, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 9, 2023 | Agenda | 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.
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
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
(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)