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Volunteers working to build a better community serve on numerous boards and committees.
Asterisk (*) indicates a vacancy.
Submit a City of Olathe Public Service Application.
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Board of Code Review
Purpose: To review building trade licenses and make recommendations to the City Council regarding the adoption or amendment of various building codes.
Members: 7
Term: 4 years
Meetings: As needed; no set meeting time
Staff Liaison: Herb Warren, Chief Building Official - (913) 971-8748
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Board of Housing Commissioners
Purpose: To plan, construct, maintain, operate, and manage subsidized housing units for low-income residents.
Members: 5
Term: 4 years
Meetings: 4th Wednesday, 6:00 p.m., North Cherry Building, 201 N. Cherry
Staff Liaison: Kathy Rankin, Neighborhood and Human Services Manager - (913) 971-6267
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Board of Zoning Appeals
Purpose: To receive, hear, and decide appeals to official decisions pertaining to zoning requirements, and to consider applications for variances.
Members: 5
Term: 3 years
Meetings: 2nd Thursday, if there are pending matters to hear.
Staff Liaison: Erik Pollom, Senior Planner - (913) 971-8916
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Citizens Police Advisory Council
Purpose: To serve as liaisons between the Police Department and Olathe citizens; to study, recommend, and review police programs designed to improve understanding and communication between the police and the community.
Members: 11
Term: 3 years
Meetings: 1st Thursday, 7:00 p.m., Public Safety Building, Training Room, 501 E. 56 Highway
Staff Liaison: Captain Shawn Reynolds - (913) 971-6244
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Human Relations Commission
Purpose: To recommend and undertake activities to foster understanding and cooperation among the diverse groups in the Olathe community; to uphold the City of Olathe's ordinance against discrimination in housing and public accommodations.
Members: 11
Term: 3 years
Meetings: 4th Monday, 6:00 p.m., Lone Elm Conference Room - City Hall 2nd Floor, 100 E. Santa Fe
Staff Liaison: Victor Glover, Human Relations Manager - (913) 971-6694
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Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Foundation Board
Purpose: To preserve and advocate for the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Historic Site, generating and ensuring resources toward a successful community centerpiece.
Members: 9-17
Term: 4 years
Meetings: 1st Monday, 6:00 p.m., Olathe Education Center, 14160 Black Bob Road
Staff Liaison: Steve Baysinger, Parks and Recreation Director - (913) 971-6649
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Olathe Historic Preservation Board
Purpose: To advise the City Council on historic resources, help safeguard Olathe's architectural and cultural heritage, and make recommendations concerning a City-wide historic preservation plan.
Members: 7
Term: 3 years
Meetings: To be determined
Chairman: To be determined
Staff Liaison: Elizabeth Barker, Neighborhood Planning Technician - (913) 971-8817
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Olathe Library Board
Purpose: To oversee the operation of the City's library.
Members: 8 (includes one ex-officio)
Term: 4 years
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 4:00 p.m., Olathe Public Library, 201 E. Park
Staff Liaison: Emily Baker, Library Director - (913) 971-6880
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Parks and Recreation Foundation Board
Purpose: To advise on construction, reconstruction, and improvement of public parks and recreation facilities, including the acquisition of land for park purposes, the acquisition of major recreational equipment and facilities, and the establishment of new City recreation programs.
Members: 9
Term: 3 years
Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 5:00 p.m., West Santa Fe Building, Recreation Conference Room, 200 W. Santa Fe
Staff Liaison: Steve Baysinger, Parks and Recreation Director - (913) 971-6649
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Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board
Purpose: To serve as a permanent committee of the Human Relations Commission and advise on special concerns of the disabled and the elderly.
Members: 12 (includes one Human Relations Commission member as ex-officio member)
Term: 3 years
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., Lone Elm Conference Room - City Hall 2nd Floor, 100 E. Santa Fe
Staff Liaison: Cindy Brito, Language Program Coordinator - (913) 971-6698, (913) 971-6651(TTY)
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Planning Commission
Purpose: To adopt and amend regulations governing subdivisions; to approve plats and recommend zoning changes.
Members: 9
Term: 3 years
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 E. Santa Fe
Staff Liaison: Steve Franks, Development Services Director - (913) 971-8503
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Public Art and Culture Commission
Purpose: To oversee and administer the process for allocating public dollars for arts and cultural projects; to increase awareness and appreciation of the arts in Olathe.
Members: 15
Term: 3 years
Meetings: As needed; no set meeting time
Staff Liaison: Teresa Wilson, Assistant to Parks and Recreation Director - (913) 971-6479
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Sister Cities Committee
Purpose: To coordinate sister cities programs with Chur, Switzerland, and Ocotlan, Mexico, and promote Olathe's international ties and friendships.
Members: 9
Term: 4 years
Meetings: 3rd Monday, 7:30 a.m., City Hall, Lone Elm Conference Room, 100 E. Santa Fe
Staff Liaison: Karen Hooven, Assistant to the Mayor - (913) 971-8941
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Teen Council
Purpose: To provide opportunities for youth to move through their teen years connected to their community and its values. The Council encompasses the energy and dedication of youth, made possible through a partnership of the City, Olathe District Schools, and Kansas School for the Deaf.
Members: 21-26
Staff Liaison: Erin Vader, Diversity Services Coordinator - (913) 971-6490
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