BOONE COUNTY

OPENINGS FOR CITY/COUNTY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

November 4, 2009

 

Board of Parks Commission

This is a voluntary board charged with making recommendations for maintaining and enhancing public parks for which Boone County is responsible. This does not include parks under the jurisdiction of the City of Columbia. The commission is comprised of 11 members: One County representative and one representative from each of Boone County's 10 townships. The board meets the second Tuesday, bi- monthly in the Roger B. Wilson Boone County Government Center, Room 220. Term – 4 years.

Four interim vacancies representing Bourbon Township expiring 9/30/2009, Centralia Township expiring 9/30/2011, Three Creeks Township expiring 1/1/2011, and Katy Township expiring 2/13/2012

Applications for all vacancies will be accepted until filled.

Building Code Board of Appeals

Ten member Board with one being from each township in Boone County. At least four of the ten members shall be a licensed professional engineer or architect, or a contractor representing one of the building trades, or superintendent of building construction, and there shall not be more than two members of the board selected from the same profession or business; and at least one of the professional engineers shall be a licensed structural or civil engineer or have architectural engineering experience. The Board reviews requests for a variance from the provisions of the Building Code. The Board meets on call. The representation for this board must be in the architecture/construction areas. Term – 5 years

Four, 5-year vacancies representing Bourbon Township expiring 1/1/2013, Centralia Township expiring 12/31/2012, Cedar Township expiring 1/1/2013, and Three Creeks Township expiring 6/10/2013.

Applications for all vacancies will be accepted until filled.

Environment & Energy

Four County appointees. Monthly meetings are the fourth Tuesday of each month on the 3rd floor Daniel Boone Building at 7:00 p.m. The Commission serves in an advisory capacity in all matters pertaining to environmental protection and assists in the planning of environmental improvements. They also assist in the promotion and stimulation of public interest. Term - 3 years

One interim term vacancy expiring 5/31/2011

Applications for all vacancies will be accepted until filled.

Industrial Development Authority (IDA)

The IDA of the County of Boone is a local quasi-governmental corporation organized under Chapter 349 of the Revised Statute of Missouri. The IDA was formed in 1979 to facilitate the issuance of tax-free industrial development bonds for the development of commercial, industrial, agricultural and manufacturing facilities in the county. The IDA is governed by a nine member board that is appointed by the Boone County Commission.  Term – 6 years

Members:

Members of the IDA must be duly qualified electors of and taxpayers in the county or municipality. No member shall be an officer or employee of the county or municipality. Members shall be a resident taxpayer for at least one year prior to their appointment. Members are appointed by the Boone County Commission for a term of 6 years and no less than three members of the Board shall reside in unincorporated areas of Boone County. One member of the Boone County Commission serves on the IDA as a non-voting member. Currently Presiding Commissioner Ken Pearson represents the Commission on the IDA Board. The Board currently employees a Legal Counsel, who also acts as point of contact for the board regarding all official communication and legal matters.

One term vacancy expiring and 11/18/2015
One interim vacancy term expiring 8/31/2011

Applications will be accepted until filled.

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Mental Health Board

Board consisting of not less than nine members; no more than one-third shall represent service providers; at least one-third shall be consumers or families of such consumers; include one physician; at least one-half of the board shall be individuals who are not providers of health care. This board may, in conjunction with county government, place on the ballot a Mental Health Mill Tax without a petition process. The Board meets the second Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m. at the Boone County Government Center. Term – 3 years

One 6-year term vacancy expiring and 1/31/2012

Applications will be accepted until filled.

Planning & Zoning Commission

 

Ten member Board to include one citizen from an unincorporated area of each Township in Boone County and the County Engineer. The Board meets the second Thursday at 5:30 p.m. for a work session and the third Thursday at 7:00 p.m. for a regular meeting every month. Special meetings may be called as needed. All meetings are held in the Roger B. Wilson Boone County Government Center Chambers. The Board advises the County Commission on matters of land use. (Term - 4 years)

Two interim vacancies; Missouri Township expiring 4/15/2011, Perche Creek Township expiring 4/1/2013

Applications will be accepted until filled.

Road & Bridge Advisory Committee

Voluntary committee consisting of thirteen members selected as follows; Public Works Director, County Commissioner, Representative from Planning Department and ten Boone County Citizens. One Boone County citizen will be selected from each of the ten townships within the County. Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Roger B Wilson Boone County Government Center Chambers. Term – 4 years

Two interim vacancies representing Cedar Township expiring 7/08/2011 and Columbia Township expiring 5/26/2010
One 4-year term vacancy for Bourbon Township expiring 2/02/2012
One 4-year term vacancy for Centralia Township expiring 6/30/2010

Applications for these vacancies will be accepted until filled.

Senior Board

A voluntary committee consisting of ten members, one from each township. This board coordinates and monitors the changing needs of seniors, and looks for new methods of funding their needs. This board deals with the full scope of senior issues and looks for model programs in the United States that would set standards for our county. Anyone interested in “senior issues” may apply to this board. The Board meets the second Wednesday of every other month at 1:00 p.m. at the Roger B. Wilson Boone County Government Center , 801 E. Walnut, Room 245. Term – 4 years

Three interim vacancies representing Missouri Township expiring 5/05/2011, Three Creeks Township expiring 9/9/2011, and Bourbon Township expiring 1/31/2010

Applications for these vacancies will be accepted until filled.

Vicious Dog Board

Advisory board consisting of persons appointed by the Boone County Commission which evaluates evidence concerning dogs which are claimed to be vicious and makes a recommendation of their classification and disposition to the Health Department Director. The Board shall consist of five members, consisting of one licensed veterinarian, one animal control officer, one member from the Boone County Board of Health, one member from the public with a working knowledge of dogs, and one member from the public at large. The Board will convene at the request of the Health Director. Term - 3 years

One term vacancy expiring 11/30/2012

Applications for these vacancies will be accepted until filled.

 

Applications may be obtained through the Boone County Commission, 801 E. Walnut, Room 245, by telephone at 573-886-4305, or by visiting the Boone County Web site. An electronic registration form is available on Boone County Commission Web page or by contacting the Boone County Commission.

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