City of Bonner Springs

Boards, Commissions and Committees

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The City of Bonner Springs has thirteen citizen boards, commissions and committees comprised of volunteers working to build a better community and improve the quality of life.

Individuals interested in serving on a city board, commission or committee must fill out a Volunteer Application Form and submit it to the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 205 E. Second, P O Box 38, Bonner Springs, KS 66012. Applications are reviewed when vacancies occur on the various boards, commissions and committees. The Mayor forwards a recommendation for appointment to the City Council for their consideration for approval.

Click here to obtain a Volunteer Application Form .

Band Commission

Purpose: To oversee and coordinate activities of the City Band program.
Meetings: Four meetings per year, 7:30 p.m., Community Center
Membership: 7
Contact: Larry Berg, 913-422-7996

Board of Zoning Appeals

Purpose: To consider appeals and variances to official decisions pertaining to the city’s zoning requirements.
Meetings: Scheduled as required.
Membership: 5
City Contact: City Planner, Don E. Slone, AICP, (913) 667-1710 dslone@bonnersprings.org

Bonner Beautiful Commission

Purpose: To oversee and coordinate programs to improve the appearance of the city, maintain a positive community image and help improve the quality of life in Bonner Springs.
Meetings: Second Tuesday, Noon, City Hall
Membership: 13
City Contact: Fern Saunders, 913-667-1713, adminassist@bonnersprings.org

Cemetery Advisory Committee

Purpose: To advise and provide recommendations on the general operation of the Bonner Springs Cemetery.
Meetings: Third Wednesday during March-October, 7:00 p.m., City Hall
Membership: 5
City Contact: Rita Hoag, (913) 667-1716, ritah@bonnersprings.org

Convention and Tourism Committee

Purpose: To coordinate programs and projects promoting tourism.
Meetings: Third Monday, Noon, meeting location changes each month.
Membership: 7
City Contact: Marcia Ashford, 913-667-1703, marciaa@bonnersprings.org

Drug and Alcohol Advisory Committee

Purpose: To provide recommendations on the use of funds for drug and alcohol programs and services.
Meetings: First Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., City Hall
Membership: 9
City Contact: Tillie LaPlante, (913) 667-1709, tilliel@bonnersprings.org

Library Board

Purpose: To advise and provide recommendations on the general operation of the Bonner Springs Library.
Meetings: Seco Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Library
Membership: 7
City Contact: Kim Beets, (913) 441-2665, kbeets@bonnerlibrary.org

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

Purpose: To advise and provide recommendations on the general operation of the Parks and Recreation Program.
Meetings: 3rd Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m., Community Center
Membership: 9
City Contact: Director: James Dobbs, (913) 441-1662, jdobbs@bonnersprings.org

Planning Commission

Purpose: To advise and provide recommendations on issues relating to development, land use, and zoning..
Meetings: Fourth Tuesday, 7:00 pm, City Hall
Membership: 9
City Contact: City Planner, Don E. Slone, AICP, (913) 667-1710 dslone@bonnersprings.org

Senior Center Advisory Committee

Purpose: To advise and provide recommendations on the general operation of the Senior Center.
Meetings: Second Monday, 9:00 a.m., Senior Center
Membership: 9
City Contact: Tina Ashford, Director, (913) 441-0169, senctrdir@bonnersprings.org

Utility Advisory Committee

Purpose: To advise the governing body on matters relating to the operation, maintenance and financial needs of the water utilities department.
Meetings: 7:00 p.m., City Hall
Membership: 5
City Contact: Rick Sailler, (913) 667-3514, bonnerut@bonnersprings.org