City of Falls City, Nebraska, USA

Falls City, NE--Prime Choice

Administration

Mayor & City Council*

City Hall Staff

Airport Authority Board*
Airport Zoning Board
Board of Adjustment
Board of Electrical Examiners
Board of Health
Board of Plumbing Examiners
Board of Public Works*
Cemetery Board
Citizens Advisory Review Committee

Economic Development Board*
Fire Retirement Committee
Housing Authority
Housing Board
Library Board
Park Board
Planning & Zoning Commission*
Police & Fire Selection Board
Police Retirement Committee
Safety Committee
Senior Citizen Center Board
Tree Board

Regular Meetings

MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL

Rodney P. Vandeberg 2202 Chase St. Falls City, NE 68355
Tom Hillyard (1st Ward) 2723 Abbott Street Falls City, NE 68355 Email: thillyard@neb.rr.com	Jerry Oliver (1st Ward) 2208 McLean Street Falls City, NE 68355 Email: jdossooliver@yahoo.com
Terry Lotter (2nd Ward) 1302 E. 19th Street Falls City, NE 68355	Ryan Rieschick (2nd Ward) 1905 McLean Street Falls City, NE 68355
Jim Davidson (3rd Ward) 1503 Lane Street Falls City, NE 68355	John Nixon (3rd Ward) 1623 Abbott Street Falls City, NE 68355 Email: jknix@sentco.net
Brad Campbell (4th Ward) 1002 McLean Street Falls City, NE 68355 Email: bcampbell9@neb.rr.com	Phyllis Krause (4th Ward) 909 Reavis St. Falls City, NE 68355

CITY HALL STAFF

1820 Towle Street
Falls City, NE 68355

Telephone: 402.245.2851
Fax: 402.245.2741

Administrative *Dept. Staff:*
Gary Jorn	City Clerk-Treasurer
Carol Bentley	Deputy City Clerk-Treasurer
Julie Hutfles	Secretary
Sandra Ferris	Receptionist

Public Works *Dept. Staff: Telephone: 402.245.2533*
Gary Jorn	Street Dept. and Prichard Auditorium
Alan Romine	Water Treatment and Wastewater Treatment
Carol Bentley	Parks and Cemetery
Ken Simpson	Building Inspections
Megan Stamper	Secretary

Greater Falls City Economic Development & Growth Enterprise, Inc. (EDGE) Telephone: 402.245.2105
Chuck Whitney	Executive Director

AIRPORT AUTHORITY - DECEMBER - 6 YR TERM

Bob Ferguson 2501 Towle Street Falls City NE 68355	Edward O'Grady 2714 Abbott Street Falls City NE 68355
John Sailors 2213 Towle Street Falls City NE 68355	Darrell Rannebeck 2704 Schoenheit Street Falls City NE 68355
Lewis Zentner 2720 Schoenheit St. Falls City NE 68355

The Airport Authority Board has the full and exclusive jurisdiction and control over all facilities owned or acquired by the City of Falls City for the purpose of aviation operation, air navigation, and air safety operation.

AIRPORT ZONING - DECEMBER - 6 YR TERM

Matt Froeschl 2615 Hiland Avenue Falls City NE 68355	Bill Jenkins 1415 Valley Avenue Falls City NE 68355
Alfred Eickhoff 71570 650 Avenue Falls City NE 68355	James Winsterman 70250 657 Avenue Falls City NE 68355

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - JANUARY - 3 YR TERM

Neal Parsons 2316 Lane Street Falls City NE 68355	Gary Nelson 1812 Schoenheit Street Falls City NE 68355
Dennis Hullman 2003 Lane Street Falls City NE 68355	Judy Murphy 1822 Lane Street Falls City NE 68355
Sandy Hartman 2609 Hiland Avenue Falls City NE 68355	Barb Froeschl (Alternate) 2614 Abbott Street Falls City NE 68355

The Board of Adjustment has the duties to hear and decide appeals regarding zoning ordinances, interpretation of any map, and authorize variances.

BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS - JANUARY - 2 YR TERM

Utility Superintendent Alan Romine 1820 Towle Street Falls City NE 68355 Work: 402.245.2724	Perry Wilhelm 3318 McLean Street Falls City NE 68355
Ken Arnold 2728 Towle Street Falls City NE 68355

The Board of Electrical Examiners has the duty to adopt rules and regulations for the construction, alteration, and inspection of any electrical connections and wires for all buildings within the City. They conduct the testing and issuance of electrical licenses.

BOARD OF HEALTH - JANUARY - 1 YR TERM
(MAYOR/COUNCIL PRES./POLICE CHIEF/CITY PHYSICIAN)

Rodney P. Vandeberg, Mayor 2202 Chase Street Falls City NE 68355	Gayle Keller, APRN 2212 Abbott St. Falls City NE 68355
Jerry Oliver, Council President 2208 McLean Street Falls City, NE 68355	Police Chief John Caverzagie 1820 Towle St. Falls City NE 68355

The Board of Health enacts rules and regulations, and enforces such, to safeguard the health of the people of the City.

BOARD OF PLUMBING EXAMINERS - JANUARY - 3 OR 4 YR TERM

Utility Superintendent Alan Romine 1820 Towle Street Falls City NE 68355 Work: 402.245.2724	Marc Ramsey 1602 Crook Street Falls City NE 68355
Gary Jones 1803 Fair Avenue Falls City NE 68355

The Board of Plumbing Examiners enacts rules and regulations for the sanitary construction, alteration, and inspection of plumbing and sewerage connections and drains for all buildings within the City. They conduct the testing and issuance of plumbing licenses.

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS - JUNE - 5 YR TERM

Merle Veigel 2616 Hiland Avenue Falls City NE 68355	Marshall Nelson 2420 Towle Street Falls City NE 68355
Don Coupe 916 St. Mary's Avenue Falls City NE 68355	Dr. Tom Bartek 1715 Crook Street Falls City NE 68355
Brad Albu 1815 Burton Drive Falls City NE 68355

The Board of Public Works operates all utilities owned by the City.

BUDGET COMMITTEE - JANUARY - 1 YR TERM

Jim Davidson-Councilman 1503 Lane St. Falls City, NE 68355	Jerry Oliver-Councilman 2208 McLean Street Falls City NE 68355
Hal Sutter 2717 Towle Street Falls City, NE 68355	Brad Campbell-Councilman 1002 McLean Street Falls City NE 68355

The Budget Committee has the duty to prepare and present the fiscal budget for the approval of the City Council.

CEMETERY BOARD - JANUARY - 3 YR TERM

Marjean Werner 1702 Valley Avenue Falls City, NE 68355	Grant Smith 1210 Reavis Street Falls City NE 68355
Charles Martney 1622 Valley Avenue Falls City NE 68355	Norm Elliott 2724 Schoenheit Street Falls City NE 68355
Lillian Jones 1820 Barada Street #201 Falls City NE 68355	Steve Hollens W. 14th St. Falls City NE 68355

The Cemetery Board employs the labor and purchases the equipment and materials to maintain, improve, and beautify the Cemetery.

CITIZEN'S ADVISORY REVIEW COMMITTEE - JULY - 3 YR TERM

Steve Kottich 2519 Abbott Street Falls City NE 68355	Don Baldwin 1015 East 12th Street Falls City NE 68355
Madeline Keller-Wilhelm 2617 Crook Street Falls City NE 68355	Bob Aitken 1418 Nemaha Street Falls City NE 68355
Delmar Bowers 2524 Hiland St. Falls City NE 68355	Kevin Malone 2605 Hiland Avenue Falls City NE 68355
Mike Castle 2411 Stone Street Falls City NE 68355

The Citizens Advisory Review Committee meets regularly to review the functioning and progress of the voter approved sales tax for economic development plan and expenditures for the benefit of the citizens and to advise the City Council of their recommendations.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD - JANUARY - 3 YR TERM
(City Administrator, Chamber Manager & Falls City Workforce Development Coordinator - Permanent)

Gary Jorn, City Clerk 1820 Towle Street Falls City NE 68355 Work: 402.245.2707	Donna Landis Chamber Manager 1705 Stone Street Falls City NE 68355 Work: 402.245.4228
Workforce Development Coordinator 1705 Stone Street Falls City NE 68355 This office was closed by the state, 11-08	Marc Morehead 2404 McLean Street Falls City NE 68355
Kevin Malone 2605 Hiland Avenue Falls City NE 68355	Madeline Keller-Wilhelm 2617 Crook Street Falls City NE 68355
Leland Harmon 1220 Morton Street Falls City NE 68355

The Economic Development Board has the duty to develop, review and present to the City Council policies that will be beneficial to the City's economic development and to institute a plan for further economic development.

FIRE RETIREMENT COMMITTEE - JANUARY - 4 YR TERM

Gary Jorn, City Clerk 1820 Towle Street Falls City NE 68355 Work: 402.245.2707	Bob Aitken 1418 Nemaha Street Falls City NE 68355
Ralph Gilkerson 2015 Wilson Street Falls City NE 68355	Tony Brunette 2615 Abbott Street Falls City NE 68355
Paul Weinert 424 E. 22nd Street Falls City NE 68355	Judy Murphy 1822 Lane St. Falls City NE 68355

HOUSING AUTHORITY - JANUARY - 2 YR TERM
(5 at large/1 Resident Commissioner)

Jane Beekman 2320 Chase Street Falls City NE 68355	Linda Ebel, Exec. Secr. Eastview Apts. 2623 Towle Street Falls City NE 68355
James Litherland 2122 Stone Street Falls City NE 68355	Les Stevens 724 West 20th Street Falls City NE 6835
Larry Schwarting 2712 Fulton Street Falls City NE 68355	Harry Dee Pounds 823 Stone Street Falls City NE 68355
Marvin Harring 800 E. 21st Street #26 Falls City NE 68355

The Housing Authority adopts and administers fair and equitable policies in establishing a plan for selection of housing applicants. The Housing Authority operates two outstanding senior housing facilities; Pioneer Plaza located at 18th and Barada Street, and Eastview Apartments located on West 21st Street. In addition, the Authority has several family units located at the Eastview complex.

FALLS CITY HOUSING BOARD - JULY - 5 YR TERM
(Economic Development Board Member - Representative Member)

Adam Morris 1722 McLean Street Falls City NE 68355	Economic Development Board Rep.
Brian Poppe 2418 Crook Street Falls City NE 68355	Linda Ebel 2623 Towle Street Falls City NE 68355
Darin Davis 2005 Harlan Street Falls City NE 68355	Connie Rowland 2602 Chase Street Falls City NE 68355
Chuck Whitney EDGE Executive Director 3424 N. Hwy. 73 Falls City NE 68355 Work: 402.245.2105	Marlene Gerlt 2422 Stone St. Falls City NE 68355

The Housing Board shall address housing issues throughout the community, including but not limited to, soliciting and working with developers and builders; providing reference and information on housing rehabilitation programs; serve as City liaison with the Falls City Affordable Housing Council, inc. and act as a housing advocate for Falls City with state and federal agencies.

LIBRARY BOARD - JUNE - 5 YR TERM (2 consec. term max.)

Brian Daake 2203 Stone Street Falls City NE 68355	Tim Heckenlively 1111 E. 19th Street Falls City NE 68355
Mary Ellen Santo 1413 Valley Street Falls City NE 68355

The Library Board has the authority to appoint and supervise all employees of the City Library. They establish the rules and regulations for the management, operation and use of the Library.

PARK BOARD - JANUARY - 3 YR TERM

Nick Harling 2404 Harlan Street Falls City NE 68355	Jill Meyer 2203 Stone Street Falls City NE 68355
Katina Sample 2016 Lane Street Falls City NE 68355

The Park Board establishes the rules and regulations for the management, use and operation of the City Parks. They direct and supervise the City employees assigned to the Park system.

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION - JULY - 3 YR TERM

Dr. Tom Bartek 1715 Crook Street Falls City NE 68355	Larry Munn 1811 Fair Avenue Falls City NE 68355
Fred Brewer 65252 705 Road Falls City NE 68355	Martin Froeschl 2601 Chase Street Falls City NE 68355
Lillian Cromer 2121 Wilson Street Falls City NE 68355	Lee Kurpgeweit 522 E. 26th Street Falls City NE 68355
Kevin Malone 2605 Hiland Avenue Falls City NE 68355	Barb Froeschl 2614 Abbott Street Falls City NE 68355
Charlene Schuetz 2309 Lane Street Falls City NE 68355

The Planning and Zoning Commission makes and adopts plans for the physical development of the City.

POLICE & FIRE EMPLOYMENT SELECTION BOARD - JANUARY - 4 YR TERM

Gary Jorn, City Clerk (permanent) 1820 Towle Street Falls City NE 68355 Work: 402.245.2707	Paul Weinert 424 East 22nd Street Falls City NE 68355
Police Chief or Fire Chief (permanent) 1820 Towle Street Falls City NE 68355 Police: 402.245.4422 Fire: 402.245.3555	Steve Hoffman 1713 Fulton Street Falls City NE 68355

The Police & Fire Employment Selection Board has the duty to advertise for and review applicants, give tests, interview, evaluate and give recommendation to the City concerning employees of the Police and Fire Departments.

POLICE RETIREMENT COMMITTEE - JANUARY - 4 YR TERM

Gary Jorn, City Clerk 1820 Towle Street Falls City NE 68355 Work: 402.245.2707	Duane Armbruster RR 1 Box 92 Falls City NE 68355
Jim Davidson-Councilman 1503 Lane St. Falls City NE 68355	Paul Weinert 424 East 22nd Street Falls City NE 68355
Bob Aitken 1418 Nemaha Street Falls City NE 68355	Tony Brunette 2615 Abbott Street Falls City NE 68355
Brad Campbell-Councilman 1002 McLean St. Falls City NE 68355

SAFETY COMMITTEE

Charles Bentley-Line Foreman 1923 Clifton Ave. Falls City NE 68355 Work: 402.245.3824	John Caverzagie-Police Chief 1820 Towle St. Falls City NE 68355 Work: 402.245.4422
Public Works Dept. 1820 Towle St. Falls City NE 68355 Work: 402.245.2533	Jerry Rhodd-Gas Dept. 1820 Towle St. Falls City NE 68355 Work: 402.245.2724

TREE BOARD - JULY - 2 YR TERM

Rex Jones 9 Sunset Drive Falls City NE 68355	Dan Hill 70863 651 Avenue Falls City NE 68355
Bruce Walker 2402 Abbott St. Falls City NE 68355	John Santo 1624 Schoenheit St. Falls City NE 68355
Don Baldwin 1015 East 12th Street Falls City NE 68355	Darrell Huentner 2418 Schoenheit Street Falls City NE 68355

The Tree Board has the duty to establish and enforce the species and to regulate the placement of trees within the City.

FALLS CITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING COUNCIL, INC.

Kevin Burnison (Staff) SENDD 727 4th Street Humboldt, NE 68376 Work: 402.862.2201	Chuck Whitney EDGE 3424 N. Hwy. 73 Falls City NE 68355 Work: 402.245.2105
Bradley Albu 1815 Burton Drive Falls City NE 68355	Nick Harling 2404 Harlan Street Falls City NE 68355
Linda Ebel 2623 Towle Street Falls City NE 68355	Brent Elliott 1619 McLean Street Falls City NE 68355
Sharon Comer 1912 Schoenheit Street Falls City NE 68355	Randy Gottula 2703 Abbott Street Falls City NE 68355
Mike Simon 2516 McLean Street Falls City NE 68355	Brad Campbell 1002 McLean Street Falls City NE 68355

REGULAR MEETINGS:
AIRPORT AUTHORITY	1st Wed. of Month City Hall - 1820 Towle Street Falls City NE 68355 Conf. Rm. D - 6:30 P.M.
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL	1st & 3rd Monday City Hall - 1820 Towle Street Falls City NE 68355 Council Chambers - 7:00 P.M.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS	May thru Sept.: 1st & 3rd Thursday City Hall - 1820 Towle Street Falls City NE 68355 Conf. Rm. D - 5:30 P.M. Oct. thru April: 1st & 3rd Tuesday City Hall - 1820 Towle Street Falls City NE 68355 Conf. Rm. D - 5:30 P.M.
SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER BOARD	2nd Thursday of Month City Hall - 1820 Towle Street Falls City NE 68355 Council Chambers - 3:00 P.M.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT	4th Thursday of Month City Hall - 1820 Towle Street Falls City NE 68355 Conf. Rm. D - 12:00 P.M.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION	2nd & 4th Thursday of Month City Hall - 1820 Towle Street Falls City NE 68355 7:00 P.M.