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City of Alliance
324 Laramie Ave.
PO Box D
Alliance, NE 69301


A-1 Downtown Improvement Board

The A-1 Downtown Improvement Board consists of five members and meets once a month on the last Tuesday of the month.  Members serve for a term of three years.  This is a self-taxing board which pays for improvements within the district.  Improvements in the past have included: parking lot acquisition, snow removal, banners, public restroom facilities, and holiday decorations. A-1 Board Members must be a property owner, resident, business operator, or user of space with the business district boundary.  The boundary for A-1 Improvement is roughly the area from 1st to 6th Streets, Cheyenne to Sweetwater Avenues.

Current Members:
Renee Walesen    
Vicki Hielscher
Dixie Nelson
Jean Nelson
A-2 Downtown Improvement Board

The A-2 Downtown Improvement Board consists of five members and meets once a month on the last Tuesday of the month.  Members serve for a term of three years.  This is a self taxing board which provides the maintenance of the flowers, trees, and shrubs in the downtown area as well as other esthetic improvements.  A-2 Board Members must be a property owner, resident, business operator, or user of space with the business district boundary.  The boundary for A-2 Improvement is those business fronting Box Butte Ave, 1st to 5th Street.

Current Members:
Rich Otto
Charles Lierk
Delinda Neville
Patricia Johnston


The Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meets the first (1st) Tuesday  of the month as needed. The terms are for a period of three years.
The Board of Adjustment adopts rules in accordance with the Alliance Municipal Code Chapter 10, Article 15  and Nebraska Statutes Section 19-901 through 19-914;  including but not limited to, hearing appeals and granting of variances for methods of property use.

Current Members:
Gary Hastings
Lyn finalayson
John Olafson
Earl Jones
Stephen Brittan
Jim Dickenson

The Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission meets as needed.  The Commission is appointed by the City Manager for a term of six years.  The Commission follows all provisions relating to the Nebraska Civil Service Act and establishes rules and regulations as prescribed by law.  The Commission is responsible for the hiring, dismissal, disciplinary and other issues related to Civil Servants, which are the sworn personnel for the Police and Fire Departments.

Current Members:
Bill Koester
Sheila Roberts
Gordon Hoff

The Facility Advisory Council

The Facility Advisory Council was established to assist with building issues concerning the Alliance Library Learning Center. Representatives of the Alliance Library, WNCC, CSC, and one citizen at large serve on the Council.  The term is for one year.  

Current Members:
Brenda McDonald
Dena Crews
Pamela Mcdonald
rosaLee Hoff
Royce Ammon

The Library Board

The Library Board meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month.  Meetings are held at the Alliance Library Learning Center.  Members serve for a term  of four years.

The board works with the library director, the city manager, and the city council in regards to the operation, maintenance, and development of the Alliance Library.

Current Members
RosaLee Hoff
Sandy McCarthy
Ruth Haefele
Terry Christenser
Virgil Hatch


The Housing Authority

The Housing Authority meets on a monthly basis.  The terms are for five years.  This commission deals with housing available for the elderly, handicapped persons, and low income persons.

Current Members:
Chris Gray
Karen Boysen
Pat Zobel
Maureen Smith

The Museum Board

The Museum Board makes recommendations to the city manager and council  regarding the necessity for building improvements, and operation of the Museum.  The Museum Board meets the  3rd Wednesday of the month at the museum.  Terms for this Board are 5 years.

Current Members:
    
Carolyn Shannon
Pearl Mason
Jim Girard
Cindy Bunnell
Patricia Howell
Ellen Christensen
Wilma Hutchinson
Sherri Fry

The Park and Tree Board

This is an advisory board to assist in overseeing the proper care, maintenance, improvement, beautification, extension, and use of the park system.  The Board is composed of nine members serving three year staggered terms.  This board does not involve itself with the operation of the museum, swimming pool, golf course or cemetery.
Current Members:
Thelma Merritt-trester
Kathy Yerdon
James Joule
Virgil Hatch
Miriam Bowen
Bonnie Wallace
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The Planning Commission

The Planing Commission is a nine member board which meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the evening.  Their purpose is to make and adopt plans for the physical development of the city.  They also recommend programs for public structures and improvements and methods of financing its programs.

Current Members:
Greg Olson
Stephen Brittan
John Dietrich
Bonnie Wallace
Marvin Pebley
Richard Bell
Jim Parks
The Economic Development Plan
Application Review Committee

The Application Review Committee is a five member board appointed by the City Council.  They will review and make recommendation on applications for funding as outlined in the Economic Development Plan.

Current Members:
Richard Robb
John Olafson
John McGhehey
Brenda McDonald
Scott Moller
The Economic Development Plan
Citizen Advisory Review  Committee

The Citizen Advisory Review Committee will consist of five to ten members. All members must be registered voters in box Butte County.  The committee will review the function and progress of the economic development program and report to the City Council on its findings and suggestions.
    
Current Members
Frank Tolstedt
Jim Parks
Kathi Swanson
Tim Garwood
Anna Sutton


The Police / Citizen Advisory board

The goal of this board is to enhance mutual understanding, communication and cooperation between the police department and the community.  This board shall exchange information that will assist in the overall planning process, policy information and training needs of the police department.

Sean Busch
Marina girard
Doug Griger
James Joule
Bill Reno
Sarah Watson
Carol Kliensasser
Lonnie Littlehoop
Barbara Niehues
Jim Parks
The Golf Course Advisory Board

This board shall act in advisory capacity to the City Manager and City Council and offer advice on the operation and maintenance of the golf course and it's facilities.