City of Greeley Boards & Commissions
Air Quality and Natural Resources Commission
Regulates and advises the City Council on matters related to air quality and related natural resources and develops a recommended plan for the integrated management of designated undesirable plants within the city.
Qualifications: Five must be land owners within the Greeley city limits, the Youth member and one At-Large member do not need to be land owners within the Greeley city limits
Structure: Seven members, one shall represent the agricultural community, one shall represent the business community, one shall be a youth member and four shall represent the community At-Large
Terms: Three years, two terms maximum
Meeting Schedule: Second Thursday of each month beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the 4th Floor Conference Room of the City Hall Annex, 1100 10th Street
Average Time: Two hours per month
Staff Contact: Karen Scopel, Natural Resources Planner, 350-9783
Building Authority
Assists in carrying out the projects such as assistance by borrowing or lending funds and the building of facilities.
Qualifications: Non-profit corporation - City qualifications do not apply
Structure: Five-member Board of Directors
Terms: Four years, no maximum number of terms, as outlined in Articles of Incorporation
Meeting Schedule: As needed
Average Time: Four hours per year
Staff Contact: Tim Nash, Finance Director, 350-9730
Citizen Budget Advisory Committee
Review preliminary bi-annual budget proposals developed by staff, assuring that they meet the needs of the city.
Qualifications: Must be a Greeley resident
Structure: Nine members
Terms: Three years, two terms maximum
Meeting Schedule: First Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m., Downtown Recreation Center, Room 201, 651 10th Avenue
Average Time: Three hours per month; meeting frequency increases to weekly in August and September
Staff Contact: Lezlie Philp, Deputy Finance Director, 350-9732
Citizen Transportation Advisory Board
Shall study and make recommendations in all matters affecting the City’s transportation services, traffic, and transportation-related activities.
Qualifications: Must be a Greeley resident except for Evans position
Structure: Nine members – eight appointed by the Greeley City Council and one appointed by the Evans City Council.
Terms: Three years, two terms maximum
Meeting Schedule: 4th Monday of each month, beginning at 4:00 p.m., at the Recreation Center, 651 10th Avenue
Average Time: Five hours per month
Staff Contact: Brad Patterson, Transit Manager, 350-9751 and Fred Jones, Transportation Services Manager, 350-9357
Civil Service Commission
Administers the Civil Service Rules of the city and participates in the hiring and promotion of police officers and firefighters.
Qualifications: Registered, qualified elector of the city of Greeley
Structure: Three members
Terms: Six years, per City Charter, two terms maximum
Meeting Schedule: As needed, at the Greeley Police Headquarters, 2875 10th Street
Average Time Commitment: Two hours per month
Staff Contact: Sharon McCabe, Human Resources Director, 350-9714
Commission on Disabilities
The purpose of the Commission is to promote the full inclusion and integration of people with disabilities into all parts of society.
Qualifications: Five members shall be individuals with a disability, one member shall be a representative of a local employer, one member shall be the parent of a minor with a disability, and Greeley residents.
Structure: Seven members
Terms: Three years
Meeting Schedule: First Thursday of every month, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in room 102 at the Greeley Recreation Center, 651 10th Avenue
Average Time Commitment: Two hours per month
Staff Contact: Doug Clark, Safety and Risk Coordinator, 350-9850
Webpage: http://greeleygov.com/hr/cod.aspx
Construction Trades Advisory and Appeals Board
Provides review, interpretation, and appeal of, and to, the Building, Electrical, Plumbing Mechanical and Fuel Gas Codes. Including concerns related to unsafe buildings, use of alternate materials and Property Maintenance and Existing Building Code matters.
Qualifications: Experience and training needed to decide upon matters pertaining to construction, and must not be an employee of the City of Greeley.
Structure: Eleven members. Three members to represent the building trade, three members to represent the electrical trade, three members to represent the plumbing, mechanical, and fuel gas trades, two members from any of the trades.
Terms: Three years, two terms maximum
Meeting Schedule: On an as-needed basis in response to appeal or advisory requests.
Average Time Commitment: Ten hours per year.
Staff Contact: Tim Swanson, Chief Building Inspector, 350-9853
Downtown Development Authority
Supervises and controls the affairs of the Downtown Development Authority which has a general purpose of planning and improving the central business district known as Town Center.
Qualifications: Resident, a business lessee, owner of real property, or be a director or officer of a corporation having a business within the DDA District. Must not be an employee of the City of Greeley. The DDA District Boundaries include the area along and between 3rd and 6th Streets to the north, 5th and 8th Avenues to the east, 13th and 16th Streets to the south, and 8th and 12th Avenues to the west
Structure: Eleven members - ten members appointed by City Council and one City Councilmember
Terms: Four year terms, by State Statute, two terms maximum
Meeting Schedule: Second Wednesday of every month, beginning at 7:00 a.m., at 822 7th Street, Chase Tower, 3rd Floor Conference Room
Average Time: Ten hours per month
Staff Contact: Trisha Stewart, Executive Director, Greeley Town Center Business Association, 356-6775
Golf Board
Considers and promotes golf activities for all age groups, makes recommendations relative to golf facilities, and conducts studies of course needs and new or proposed golf programs.
Qualifications: Must be a Greeley resident
Structure: Seven members
Terms: Three years, two terms maximum
Meeting Schedule: Second Thursday of January, March, May, June, July October, and December beginning at 4:00 p.m., at the Boomerang Golf Course, 7309 W 4th Street
Average Time: Two (2) hours per month
Staff Contact: Ron Williams, Director of Parks, 350-9391
Greeley Art Commission
Review and accept artwork which is proposed for donation to the City of Greeley for public display, manage the sculpture on loan program, and work with various departments on the One Percent for Art Program.
Qualifications: Must be a Greeley resident
Structure: Twelve members - nine appointed by the City Council, of which one shall be an artist, one shall be an art educator, and one shall be an architect or a designer - three shall represent City of Greeley boards/commissions, from the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, one from the Planning Commission, and one from the Water and Sewer Board
Terms: Three years, two terms maximum
Meeting Schedule: Third Tuesday of each month beginning at 4:30 p.m., in room 102 at the Greeley Recreation Center, 651 10th Avenue
Average Time: Two hours per month
Staff Contact: Ken D’Amato, Leisure Services Director, 350-9460
Greeley Urban Renewal Authority
Manages a program that provides a wide range of housing and neighborhood assistance to individuals with lower income and manages commercial rehabilitation and development within urban renewal boundaries.
Qualifications: Must be a Greeley resident
Structure: Seven members
Terms: Five years, as outlined by State statute, two terms maximum
Meeting Schedule: Second Wednesday of every month beginning at 4:30 p.m., City Hall Annex, 4th Floor Conference Room, 1100 10th Street
Average Time Commitment: Four hours per month
Staff Contact: Rebecca Safarik, Community Development Director, 350-9785
Greeley/Weld Airport Authority
Provides policy guidance concerning daily and long range operations and property management at the Airport.
Qualifications: The one member appointed by the City Council shall be a resident of the city of Greeley. State Statutes prohibit board members from having interest in any contract with the Airport Authority.
Structure: Seven members - one appointed by the Greeley City Council, one appointed by the Weld County Commissioners, one appointed jointly by the City of Greeley and the Weld County Commissioners, two City Council members, and Weld County Commissioners
Terms: Four years, the one member appointed by the City Council shall serve two terms maximum
Meeting Schedule: Third Thursday of each month beginning at 3:30 p.m., at the Greeley-Weld Airport, 600 Airport Road
Average Time: Four hours per month
Staff Contact: Mike Reisman, Airport Manager,
336-3000
Historic Preservation Commission
To designate, preserve, protect, enhance, and perpetuate those sites, structures, objects and districts which reflect outstanding elements of the city’s cultural, artistic, social, ethnic, economic, political, architectural, historic, technological, institutional, or other heritage, and to create a method to draw a balance between private property.
Qualifications: Must be a Greeley resident
Structure: Seven members of which one shall be a licensed real estate broker, one shall an historian, and one shall be an design professional
Terms: Three years, two terms maximum
Meeting Schedule: Second and fourth Mondays of each month beginning at 4:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Lincoln Park Annex, 919 7th Street.
Average Time: Ten hours per month
Staff Contact: Betsy Kellums Historic Preservation
Specialist, 350-9222, Becky Safarik, Community
Development Director, 350-9785
Housing Authority
Provides safe, decent housing to individuals with lower income within the city of Greeley.
Qualifications: Greeley positions must be Greeley resident
Structure: Seven members - five of which are appointed by the City Council and two are recommended by the Weld County Commissioners. One of the five appointed by the City Council can be a City official.
Terms: Five years, two consecutive terms maximum
Meeting Schedule: Fourth Wednesday of each month beginning at 4:30 p.m., at 903 6th Street,
Average Time: Two hours per month
Staff Contact: Tom Texeira, Executive Director,
353-7437 Ext 103
Human Relations Commission
Fosters mutual respect and understanding for the promotion of amicable relations amongst all members of the Greeley community.
Qualifications: Must be Greeley resident
Structure: Eleven members - eight appointed by the Greeley City Council, one by the University of Northern Colorado, one by Aims Community College, and Greeley/Evans School District Six
Terms: Three years, two terms maximum
Meeting Schedule: Regular meetings are held the second Monday of each month beginning at 12:30 p.m., at the Recreation Center, 651 10th Avenue, Room 102, please contact staff to confirm time and location.
Average Time: Three hours per month
Staff Contact: Sharon McCabe, Human Resources Director, 350-9714
Webpage: http://www.greeleygov.com/HR/HumRelComm.aspx
Island Grove Park Advisory Board
Provides guidance in operations and planning on matters relating to Island Grove Regional Park.
Qualifications: Greeley positions must be Greeley resident
Structure: Seven members - three appointed by the Greeley City Council (includes one City Councilmember), three appointed by Weld County Commissioners (includes one Commissioner), and one joint appointment by the Weld County Commissioners and the Greeley City Council
Terms: Three years, two terms maximum
Meeting Schedule: First Thursday, February, April, June, August, October, and December beginning at 3:30 p.m., at the Event Center, 521 North 15th Avenue
Average Time: Two hours per month
Staff Contact: Ron Williams, Parks Director, 350-9391
Jesus Rodarte Cultural Center Advisory Board
Reviews the annual budget and capital improvement plan for the Center, and makes recommendations/comments regarding the Center’s operation to the City Council.
Qualifications: Must be Greeley resident
Structure: Nine members
Terms: Three years, two terms maximum
Meeting Schedule: Third Wednesday of each month beginning at 5:00 p.m., at the Jesus Rodarte Cultural Center, 920 A Street
Average Time: Five hours per month
Staff Contact: C.J. Archibeque, Program Manager, 350-9548, Bob Adams, Recreation Superintendent, 350-9426
Judicial Review Board
Investigates, evaluates, and makes recommendations to City Council on the retention of the Municipal Court Judge.
Qualifications: Must be Greeley resident
Structure: Five members - one shall be a licensed attorney, one shall have a criminal justice background, one shall represent the business community, and two shall represent the general public
Terms: Three years, two terms maximum
Meeting Schedule: As needed, in the City Hall Community Room, 1000 10th Street
Average Time: Two hours per month
Staff Contact: Betsy Holder, City Clerk, 350-9742
Museum Board
Reviews each museum’s programs, approves specific policies, assists with fund raising and long range museum planning.
Qualifications: Must be Greeley resident
Structure: Nine members
Terms: Three years, two terms maximum
Meeting Schedule: Fourth Thursday of each month beginning at 1:30 p.m., at the Greeley History Museum, 714 8th Street
Average Time: Five hours per month
Staff Contact: Ken D’Amato, Leisure Services Director, 350-9425
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Considers all leisure time activities for various age groups, makes recommendations concerning best use of recreational facilities, and conducts studies relating to new leisure time needs and programming.
Qualifications: Must be Greeley resident
Structure: Nine members
Terms: Three years, two terms maximum
Meeting Schedule: First Friday of each month beginning at 7:00 a.m., at the Family FunPlex, 1501 65th Avenue
Average Time: Six hours per month
Staff Contact: Ken D'Amato, Leisure Services Director, 350-9425; Ron Williams, Parks Director, 350-9391
Planning Commission
Makes, amends, and adds to the City’s Master Plan for physical development; exercises control over platting or subdivision of land; drafts official zoning map and
recommends amendments to map makes and recommends plans for areas in need of redevelopment and submits annual capital improvements plan to City Council.
Qualifications: Must be Greeley resident
Structure: Seven members
Terms: Five years, as outlined in the City Charter, two terms maximum
Meeting Schedule: Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month beginning at 1:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Lincoln Park Annex, 919 7th Street. Additionally, a regular work session is scheduled the second Tuesday of each month immediately preceding the regular meeting at 11:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers
Average Time Commitment: Twelve hours per month
Staff Contact: Becky Safarik, Community Development Director, 350-9785
Stormwater Board
Make recommendations to the City Council on all matters concerning stormwater management, priorities, policies, funding, procedures, and on the facilities needed to provide an adequate stormwater system.
Qualifications: Must be Greeley resident
Structure: Seven members
Terms: Three years, two terms maximum
Meeting Schedule: First Thursday of May, July, September, and November, at 4:30 p.m. in Room 102 of the Greeley Recreation Center, 651 10th Avenue
Average Time Commitment: Three hours per month
Staff Contact: Ron Hoagland, Stormwater Manager, 336-4031
Union Colony Civic Center Advisory Board
Advises and supports the Union Colony Civic Center in making sure the program, events, and policies meet community needs.
Qualifications: Must be Greeley resident
Structure: Nine members
Terms: Three years, two terms maximum
Meeting Schedule: Second Tuesday of each month beginning at 4:00 p.m., in the Two Rivers Lounge of the Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Avenue
Average Time: Two hours per month
Staff Contact: Mark Breimhorst, Union Colony Civic
Center Manger, 350-9768, Ken D’Amato, Leisure Services Director, 350-9460
Upstate Colorado Economic Development
Works to enhance economic development in the Greeley area and Weld County.
Council Goal/Community Theme: Economic Vitality
Qualifications: The two members appointed by the City Council shall be residents of the city of Greeley.
Structure: Sixteen members - two appointed by City Council, two City Council Members, two appointed by the Weld County Commissioners, two Weld County Commissioners, and eight appointed by the Upstate Colorado Economic Development Board of Directors
Terms: Three years, two consecutive terms maximum
Meeting Schedule: Fourth Wednesday of every month beginning at 7:00 a.m., at 822 7th Street, Chase Tower, 3rd Floor Conference Room
Average Time: Five hours per month
Staff Contact: Larry Burkhardt, President, 356-4565
Water and Sewer Board
Establish minimum rates and plant investment fees for both water and sewer and acquires, develops, and protects the water supplies decreed, adjudicated, or contracted for the city.
Qualifications: No specific qualifications required
Structure: Seven members
Terms: Five years, City term limitations do not apply
Meeting Schedule: Third Wednesday of every month beginning at 2:00 p.m., in the Nusbaum Training Room of the Lincoln Park Annex, 919 7th Street. Additional meetings scheduled as needed.
Average Time: Six hours per month
Staff Contact: Jon Monson, Water and Sewer Director, 350-9820
Youth Commission
To foster a greater understanding of youth concerns and contributions, as well as encouraging greater youth participation in the community.
Qualifications: Must be Greeley resident and be between the ages of 11 and 18.
Structure: Fourteen members - eleven appointed by the City Council between the ages of 11 and 18 and three adult advisors appointed by the Youth Commissioners.
Terms: Two years, two terms maximum
Meeting Schedule: Second and fourth Mondays of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m. Call 350-9548 or 350-9771 for meeting location.
Average Time: Three hours per month.
Staff Contact: C.J. Archibeque, Program Manager, 350-9548, Ken D’Amato Director of Leisure Services, 350-9425
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