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Appointments - 2010
MAYOR - Janet Adams(2010-2011)
Two Year Term, appointed by Council, State Code 372.6, and City Code 15.01. Two Year Term appointed by Council at the first meeting of the new term following each City Election.

Mayor Pro Tem - Jerry Kloberdanz (2010-2011)
Two Year Term, appointed by Council at the first meeting of the new term following each City Election.

  

 

Councilwoman -Linda Conaway(term ending 2013)

Concilman - Geary Meyer
(term ending 2011) 

Councilman - Doug Getter(term ending 2011)

City Clerk - Justin Moore (2009-2010)

Two Year Term, appointed by Council, State Code 372.13(3), City Code 20.01. Appointed January in the year between elections, compensation established by resolution of Council.

Deputy City Clerk - Elizabeth Ann Smith (2009-2010)

Two year Term, appointed by Council, State Code 372.13(3), City Code 20.01. Appointed January in the year between elections, under Payroll Plan.

City Manager - Ed Sadler (2010-2011)

Two Year Term, appointed by Council, State Code 372.6 & 372.13(4), City Code 23.01. Appointed as soon as possible after the beginning of the new term following each City Election.

City Attorney - Gary J. Groves (2009-2010)

One Year Term, appointed by Council, State Code 372.13(4), City Code 22.01 set salary and terms of employment.

Assistant City Attorney- (2010)

One year Term, appointed by Council, Salary set by Council.

City Treasurer - Steve Mourlam (2010)

One Year Term, appointed by City Manager and approved by Council, City Code 21.01.

Zoning Board of Adjustment:

Seven Members 5 year term two term limit five members who are residents of the City appointed by Council, Two members from two mile zoning area outside city limits must be appointed by Hamilton Co. Board of Supervisors. Limited to two terms. City Code 124.08.
2009
James A. Hisler (01.01.2007/12.31.2011)
Tim Anderson (01.01.2008/12.31.2012)
Kent Bailey (03.02.2009/12.31.2013)
David Perin (01.01.2005/12.31.2009)
Jack Spratt (01.01.2006/12.31.2010)

Two Mile Limit Repr (Ord 1035 - Must be approved by Board of Supervisors)

Tod Doolittle (01.01.2007/12.31.2011) **
Lewis Hassebrock (01.01.2009/12.31.2013) ** (County)


City Planning and Zoning Commission:
Nine Members 5 year terms Seven members who are residents of the City
appointed by the Council. Two members from two mile zoning area outside city limits must be appointed by Hamilton Co. Board of Supervisors. City Code 120.01, Iowa Code 414.6, 414.23 and 392.1.
2010
Bob Schulz (11.04.2006/12.31.2010)
Lynn Jaycox (06.04.2007/12.31.2011)
Robert J. Vermett (01.01.2007/12.31.2011)
James Kumm(02.02.2009/12.31.2013)
Kerry Carleton (01.01.2008/12.31.2012) 
Dr. Leo Moriarty (01.01.2009/12.31.2013)
Bob Ruba (01.01.2005/12.31.2009)

Two Mile Limit Repr (Ord 1036 Must be approved by Board of Supervisors)

Steve Struchen (01.01.2009/12.31.2013) ** (County)

County Supervisor

Doug Bailey(2010)


Airport Commission: (Administrative Agency)

Five Members 6 year terms from May 10 appointed by Council City Code 195.02.
2010
Jill Thomason(07.06.2009/05.10.2012)
James A. Bergeson(09.05.2006/05.10.2011)
Roger Hughes(05.10.2007/05.10.2013)
James Talbot(12.01.2008/05.10.2014)
Mark Ferguson(12.15.2008/05.10.2010)


Civil Service Comission:
Three Members 6 year terms from First Monday in April appointed by Mayor with approval of Council, Chapter 400, Code of Iowa, City Code 10.02. 2010

Rev. Ray Artrip (5.19.2003/04.2012)
Kerry Carleton (07.07.2008/04.2014)
Trish Bahrenfuss(03.02.2009/04.2010)


Senior Citizens Center Administrative Board:
Five Members 1 year term appointment by Council annually. 119.01 City Code 1996. One member representing each of the following
organizations: Park & Recreation Commission, Parks & Recreation Staff, Congregate Meals, Senior Citizens Club, R.S.V.P. Center.
2010
Chris Kehoe (01.01.10/12.31.10) (Parks & Recr. Bd.)
Larry Flaws (01.01.10/12.31.10) (Parks & Recr. Staff)
Virgil Gordon (01.01.10/12.31.10) (Congregate Meals) 
Richard Irelan (09.08.10/12.31.10) (Senior Citizens Club)
Maxine Brownfied(01.01.10/12.31.10)
(R.S.V.P. Center)


Traffic Study Committee:
Each Council Member appoints one member with the approval of the remaining members of the Council for a term to coincide with that of the
appointing Council Members City Code 60.14.

Doug Luppes (Adams) (01.01.2006/12.31.2009)
Gaylord Victora (Gray) (01.01.2006/12 31.2009)
Pam Moore (Kloberdanz) (01.16.2006/12.31.2009) 
                           
Michael Firgard (Borer) (01.01.2008/12.31.2011)
Berneta Balsley (Gillette) (01.01.2008/12.31.2011)


Park and Recreation Advisory Committee:
Five Members includes One Fuller Hall Board Member for his Fuller Hall Board Term and Four members 4 year terms – appointed by Mayor with approval of the Council. City Code 118.01 and 118.02.
2010
Brent Johnson (01.01.2010/12.31.2013)
Chris Kehoe
(01.01.2008/12.31.2011)
Jon Doolittle (01.01.2007/12.31.2010)
Jennifer Maharry(01.01.2007/12.31.2010)
Ann Kness(FBd) (01.01.2009/12.31.2013)


Building Code Board of Appeal:

Board consists of those serving on City Council at the time of appeal.  Fire Chief and City Building Official Ex Officio Members.  City Clerk acting as Secretary for Board.

Hamilton County Solid Waste Commission:

One Member shall serve at the pleasure of the Council. May remove an incumbent and appoint a new representative by filing with the Chairman of the Commission a certified copy of the resolution to that effect. Also may appoint an alternate. Solid Waste Commission 28E Agreement.
2010
Eugene C. Gray, Repr. (01.01.2008)
William Olson, Alt. (01.01.2008)

Fair Housing Board:

Consists of the elected City Council Members - Terms are same terms each elected Council Member holds for their City Council office. City Code 166.07. (1 19 2004)

Reorganization meeting must be held in January.


Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment:
Five Members, 5 year terms. Two members selected by Board of supervisors, two appointed by City Council, one by majority vote of the members selected by the County and City. City Code 196.09.
2010
Doug Youngdale (01.01.09/08.31.2013) (City Appt.)
Gary Westrum (09.01.05/09.01.2010) (City Appt.)
Veryln Westrum (09.01.2005/08.31.2010) (Commission Appt.)
Dr. Mike Tindall (09.01.2008/08.31.2013) (County Appt.)
5th member to be appointed by this Commission


North Iowa Municipal Electric Cooperative Association (NIMECA):
2010

Ken Wetzler, Repr.
Ed Sadler, Alt.

MID-Iowa Development Association Council of Government (MIDAS) :
Appointed by Hamilton County Supervisors 1 Year Term
2010
Jack Foster, Repr. (01.01.10/12.31.10) ** (County) 
Rachael Cahill, Alternate (01.01.10/12.31.10) ** (County)


Mid-Iowa Regional Housing Authority:
Karla Wetzler (2010)

                                             


Right to Know Coordinator:

Brian Stroner (2010)


Webster City Historical Committee:
Established January 6, 2003. Council Motion 10-21-02 & Council Resolution 2003-6 1-6-03 Seven Members: (Two Councilmen and each Council Member
appoints one member with the approval of the remaining members of the Council for a term to coincide with that of the appointing Council Members).

Janet Adams, Councilwoman
Eugene C. Gray, Councilman
Virginia Veach (Gray) (01.01.2006/12.31.2009)
Cheryl Patrou(Borer)( 01.01.2008/12.31.2011)
Jane Curtis (Kloberdanz) (01.01.2006/12.31.2009)
Don Nokes (Gillette) (01.01.2008/12.31.2011)
Joan Nessa (Adams) (01.19.2006/12.31.2009)


Natural Gas Utility Commission:
Established February 17, 2003 by Ordinance No. 2003-1593. Appointed by the Mayor, subject to Council approval. Five members, Five year terms.
One member shall be a Managerial person of the Webster City Municipal Electric Utility or designee Four members to be residents of the City. The terms of not more than two members to expire in any one year. The first appointees were scheduled so no more than two would expire in any one year. All future appointments will be for a five year term.

Ken Wetzler(01.01.2006/12.31.2010) (Municipal Electric Utility)
Paula Chuchvara McMurray (01.01.2007/12/31/2011) (public)
Bill Olson (01.01.2007/12.31.2011) (public)
Jim Sharkey (01.01.2008/12.31.2012) (public)
Jack Buser (01.01.2008/12.31.2012) (public)


Greenbelt Advisory Commission:

Kent Harfst
(2010)


E 911:


Chief Pat Segar(2010)

Project Share Program Committee:

Committee shall include representatives from community or regional organizations which are active in assisting citizens with payment of
their winter heating bills. Iowa Code 476.66 and 199 I.A.C. Section 19.14.

Laura Ogg(Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc.)
Patty Treibel(Ham.Co.Social Serv)
Kristi Schrad (Human Services)
Rev. Ray Artrip (Ministerial Assn.)
Vicki Smith (City of Webster City)

Hamilton County Resource Enhance Committee:

Mayor or the mayor's designee of each city in a county. Mayor's designee shall be a member of the City Council. Section 455A.18. Code of Iowa 1995. 

Janet Adams, Mayor (2010)

Investment Advisory Committee:

Resolution 94 6 Establishes Committee. Members shall be City Clerk, City Treasurer, One Councilmember, and a representative from each of the Financial Institutions of who are eligible to bid on city investments. Resolution 2000 70 added Finance Officer as member.

Justin Moore (City Clerk)                         
Stephen L. Morlam (City Treasurer)
Janet Adams (Councilmember)
Vicki Smith(Finance Officer)
Representative of First American Bank
Representative of First State Bank
Representative of Webster City Federal Savings Bank


Airport Zoning Commission:
Five members 6 year terms - Two members selected by Board of Supervisors, two appointed by City Council, one by majority vote of members selected by County and City. City Code 197.01 & 197.02.

Randy Olson (01.01.2009/08.31.2014) (County)
Gerald Peterson (01.01.2009/08.31.2014) (City)
Eric Fonken(05.13.2008/08.31.2012) (County)
Dale Hillyer (09.01.2006/08.31.2012) (City)
Vacancy


Riverview Early Childhood Center Board:

Established when By-Laws for Riverview Early Childhood Center, 705 Odell Street Center were adopted by their board on July 31, 2001.  In December 2005 a City representative was requested.  The Board consists of: Representative of the City Government, Supertendent of the Webster City Community School District or a designee, with the intent that the Board of Directors be comprised of at least 50% parents of enrolled children.

Representative of the City government of Webster City: Janet Adams (2010)


Hamilton County Civil Defense/Disaster Board:


Fire Chief Mike Lund (2010)
 

MIDAS Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)

Consists of one representative from each county, one representative from each city with a population of 5,000 or more, and one IDOT representative.
2010
Kent Harfst, Repr.
Jan Andrew, Alt.


Cable Television Commission:
Established by Ordinance 93 1419 October 4, 1993. Amended by Ordinance 95 1450 August 7, 1995. Public Members to be appointed by Mayor with approval of Council. Consist of Nine members. Three public members, shall be residents of the City and represent the general public. (3 year terms)
One Member who is a managerial person of Cablevision VI, Inc.

Ron Birkestrand(01.01.08/12.31.2010) (public)
Ken Wetzler (01.01.10/12.31.2012) (public)
General Manager of Cablevision VI, Inc. its successor, transferee
or assignee serving the Webster City area
(or designee)(William Peard, Mediacom, 2010)
City Manager (or designee) Ed Sadler 
Supt. of W.C. School District (or designee)                                      Chairman of County Board of Supervisors (or disignee) (Designee-Doug Bailey-2010)        Administrator of Hospital (or designee) Palmer Schneider
President of Iowa Central Community College (or designee) Kelly Wirtz, WC Director 


Hamilton County Land Preservation and Use Commission:
Established by State Code Section 352.3d. Appointed by City Council (City contains 50% or more of total Hamilton County population). State Code Section 352.4. Term of county commissioner 4 years.

Eugene C. Gray(01.01.2008/12.31.2011)

Hotel/Motel Tax Board
Established by Ordinance 2007-1673 12-17-07
Five members appointed by the Council.  Five year terms (following first time appointment 1-21-08)  One member from City Government, one member from Business Community, one member from Webster City Motels, two members from Public at Large.  Tax effective 1-1-08

Brian Stroner (City Government) (01.21.10/12.31.14)
Pat Wescott (Bus. Community) (01.21.08/12.31.2012)
Hitesh Chaudvari (WC Motels) (1.21.08/12.31.2010)
Doug Getter (Public at Large) (1.21.08/12.31.2010)
Linda Conaway (Public at Large) (1.21.08/12.31.2012)