Joplin City Council to recognize citizens who served on boards, committees

(From the 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 sometimes serve several terms to help review City projects, plans and proposals.

On Monday, December 5, 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 5:30 p.m. reception, immediately preceding the 6 p.m. meeting. The reception will be held in the fifth floor lobby of Joplin City Council with refreshments being served.

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

Name                                                  Board                                               Years served

Christopher Beyer                Joplin Sports Authority                                2010-2016 

Kerri Brooks                         Personnel                                                       2008-2016 

Kent Eastman                        Planning & Zoning                                        2008-2016 

Mark Eastman                      Building Bd of Appeals                                2010-2016 

Charles Genisio                     Capital Improvements                                  2010-2016 

Don Goetz                              Capital Improvements                                  2008-2016 

Ryan Jackson                          Airport Board                                               2010-2016 

Jill LaGasse                           Library                                                           2006-2016 

Jennifer Lallemand               Joplin Sports Authority                                2010-2016 

Bob Loudermilk                    Police & Fire Pension Board                        2012-2016

Melissa Rodgers                    Personnel Board                                            2010-2016 

Steve Slawson                        Health Board                                                 2010-2016 

Paul Teverow                        Parks & Rec                                                  2010-2016 

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.