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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 Foundation  

Tatum Tonniges, Karl Miller

Seward/Saline Solid Waste Agency

John Singleton

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.

Board Members

Kregg Einspahr
Larry Goldsmith II
Charles Matzke

Kenneth Schmieding
Thomas Suhr, Chair
Council Liaison – Rich Wergin

Upcoming Meetings

There are no upcoming events.

Agendas & Minutes

DateAgendaMinutes
October 13, 2026
July 14, 2026
April 14, 2026
January 13, 2026
DateAgendaMinutes
October 13, 2025
July 15, 2025 Minutes
April 8, 2025 Agenda Minutes
January 14, 2025
DateAgendaMinutes
July 9, 2024 Agenda Minutes
April 9, 2024 Agenda Minutes
DateAgendaMinutes
October 17, 2023 Agenda Minutes
July 11, 2023 Agenda Minutes
April 11, 2023 Agenda Minutes
January 10, 2023 Agenda Minutes
DateAgendaMinutes
October 11, 2022 Agenda Minutes
July 12, 2022 Agenda Minutes
April 12, 2022 Agenda
January 11, 2022 Agenda 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

Craig Abbott
Dr. Dan Ellis
Tim Janousek

Brad Vancura
Jim Lenz
Shane Martin

Upcoming Meetings

There are no upcoming events.

Agendas & Minutes

DateAgendaMinutes
October 1, 2025 Agenda Minutes
April 30, 2025 Agenda Minutes
DateAgendaMinutes
April 30, 2024 Agenda Minutes
DateAgendaMinutes
March 22, 2023 Agenda Minutes
March 1, 2023 Agenda
DateAgendaMinutes
November 30, 2022 Agenda
September 22, 2022 Agenda
June 23, 2022 Minutes

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