Joplin City Council to recognize outgoing volunteers on boards, commissions

(From City of Joplin)

With more than 25 Boards and Commissions, the City of Joplin appreciates the many citizens who volunteer to serve on these committees. Board members serve various term lengths, and often serve several terms to help review City projects, plans and proposals.

On Monday, November 16, during the Joplin City Council meeting, Council members will recognize those citizens who have completed their terms this past year. Members will receive a recognition plaque and a thank you gift for their service. The honorees and their family are also invited to a reception immediately following the 6 p.m. meeting. The reception will be held in the fifth floor lobby of Joplin City Council with cake and punch being served.

This year, most of the honorees have completed two 3-year terms and two members have completed two 4-year terms (Corliss Berry and Edith Triplett).

This year the citizens being recognized and their years of service on a City Board include:

NAME BOARD/COMMISSION

Corliss Berry Housing Authority

Edith Triplett Housing Authority

Michael Livingston Joplin Industrial Development Authority

Jim Schoeberl Solid Waste Advisory Commission

Charles Buchanan Capital Improvements & Public Safety Sales Tax Oversight Committee

Mark Lynch Convention and Visitors Advisory Board

Paula Callihan Convention and Visitors Advisory Board

Vance Lewis Convention and Visitors Advisory Board

Nathanael Fair Solid Waste Advisory Commission

Mike Shade City Tree Board

Terri Barkau ADA Accessibility Committee

Scott Pennington ADA Accessibility Committee

Paul Petry Board of Health

Citizens interested in serving on a City Board or Commission are welcome to submit an application throughout the year. Citizens must be a registered voter of the city. Some boards may have specific requirements for its members. Applications are kept on file for two years. The City Council makes appointments to these organizations on an as needed basis.

Each of the 25 boards represents a specific area of City government, and citizens may designate which board(s) they are applying to offer their service. A full listing of the boards and commissions is available on the City’s website, www.joplinmo.org. Those interested serving on City Boards and Commissions may apply through the City’s website or by email at bhogelin@joplinmo.org. For more information, contact the City Clerk’s office at 417-624-0820, ext. 220 or 221.