Elkhorn Boards

  • Meets on an as needed basis on the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. The three-year terms expire on January 1.
  • Members consist of five residents within the City limits and two alternates, also City residents. In addition, the City Clerk, as Secretary to the Board of Appeals, and the Zoning Administrator attend the meetings.
  • The duties of the Board of Appeals are in Section 17.12 of the Municipal Code.

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  • Board must meet annually, anytime during the 30-day period beginning on the second Monday of May.
  • Meets quarterly on the second Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
  • It is similar to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Four communities [City of Elkhorn, Town of Geneva, Town of Lafayette and Town of Sugar Creek] are represented and its representatives have voting rights.
  • City members are the Mayor and one Alderman appointed by Council.

Council Rep:  Kurt Harkness

Community Development incorporates the functions of planning and zoning, building permit review and issuance, code enforcement/inspection. Specific responsibilities include subdivision review, zoning code administration, building code enforcement, and administration of the Water Utility’s cross-connection inspections program. Staff advises and provides administrative support to the Common Council and Plan Commission on matters affecting growth, development, and overall planning.

  • Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m at Matheson Memorial Library.
  • The responsibility of the liaison is to act as a conduit between the board and Council. The liaison does not have voting rights, but is often asked for opinions and is able to enter into board discussions.
  • Meets once a month, typically on Wednesdays.  Except for the months of July and December.
  • Consists of the Parks and Recreation Director, seven members including one Alderman and six citizen members with terms expiring September 30. The Council representative is a voting member. Membership is limited to residents of the Elkhorn Area School District.
  • Meets the fourth Wednesday of every odd month.
  • The board consists of five citizens of the City and is not related by blood or marriage to any member of the police force or Common Council. Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and serve a five-year term.
  • Purpose is by State Statutes – deals with matters related to personnel issues of the Police and Fire Departments. It has no administrative/management role.
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