The City of Ottumwa has a number of advisory boards and commissions that perform advisory and regulatory functions. Citizens that are interested in serving on a board or commission are encouraged to apply.
Citizen participation on these boards and commissions does require a commitment of time and effort. Appointments to these Boards and Commissions are made by the Mayor and approved by the Ottumwa City Council. Any resident of Ottumwa who is interested in serving on one of the Boards or Commissions should request an application form at the Mayor's Office, on the first floor at City Hall, or obtain an application on the link below.
Meetings: Fourth Tuesday of each month at 1:30 P.M. at Airport Terminal Bldg
Members: 5 (Term: 3 years)
Eligibility: Not Limited to City
Name
Term Expires
Dan Quinn
10/1/2028
Brian Hammack
10/1/2025
Dan Roberts
10/1/2025
Newell Palen, Chair
10/1/2026
Tom Hull
10/1/2028
Board of Library Trustees
Meetings: The second Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. at 102 W. Fourth Street
Members: 5 (Term: 6 years)
Eligibility: 1 Non-City Member
Name
Term Expires
Joyce Kramer, Chair
7/1/2029
LeAnn Lemberger
7/1/2030
Himar Hernandez
7/1/2025
Jo Rohach
7/1/2027
Ryan Mitchell
7/1/2027
Cemetery Trustees
Meetings: First Wednesday of each month at 9:00 A.M. at City Hall
Members: 7 (Term: 7 years)
Eligibility: Not Limited to City
Name
Term Expires
Theresa (Terri) Frimml
7/1/2025
Jane Cardenzana
7/1/2029
William Hansen
7/1/2027
James Carlson
7/1/2028
John Hunolt, Chair
7/1/2030
Civil Service Commission
Meetings: As called by the Chairman
Members: 3 (Term: 4 years)
Eligibility: Residents of City
Name
Term Expires
Ann Youngman
4/5/2028
Amy Gardner
4/5/2025
Xavier Wilson, Chair
4/1/2026
Historic Preservation Commission
Meetings: Fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. at City Hall
Members: 5 (Term: 3 years)
Eligibility: Residents of City
Name
Term Expires
Lorna Benge
1/1/2028
Kate Bagby
1/1/2026
Brenda Case
1/1/2025
Robert Swanson
1/1/2025
Molly Myers Naumann, Chair
1/1/2025
Human Rights Commission
Meetings: Second Monday of each month at 5:30 P.M. in City Hall
Members: 9 (Term: 3 years)
Eligibility: Residents of City
Name
Term Expires
Cyan Bossou
7/1/2026
Gaylon Davis
7/1/2026
Nathan Wilson
7/1/2026
Jacquelyn Pope
7/1/2028
Dr. Peter Reiter
7/1/2028
Carson Chestnut
7/1/2028
John Fenner, Chair
7/1/2025
Connie Johnson
7/1/2025
Sandra Wirfs
7/1/2025
Inspection Board of Review
Meetings: Meetings as called by the chairman
Members: 5 (Term: 5 years)
Eligibility: Not Limited to City
Name
Term Expires
Mary Ann Reiter, Chair
1/18/2026
Dale Person
1/18/2027
Mark Merringer
1/18/2028
Bob McDowell
1/18/2024
Tom Maher
1/18/2025
Ottumwa Housing Authority
Meetings: Last Monday of each month at 1:00 P.M. at the Ottumwa Housing Authority Office 935 W. Main
Members: 5 (Term: 2 years)
Eligibility: Not Limited to City
Name
Term Expires
Ann Youngman
11/11/2026
Cindy Kurtz Hopkins
11/11/2026
Mike Sammons
11/22/2026
Leisa Walker, Chair
11/22/2025
Vacant
11/22/2025
Ottumwa Public Safety Advisory Committee
Meetings: Quarterly or as called by Chairperson. at City Hall in City Council Chambers.
Members: 6 (Term: 3 years)
Eligibility: Not Limited to City
Name
Term Expires
Shirley Gingrich-Slonaker
10/1/2025
Vacant
10/1/2026
Sandi Tiegs
10/1/2026
Vacant
10/1/2025
Brenda Curran
10/1/2024
Parks Advisory Board
Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at 4:30 P.M. at City Hall
Members: 5 (Term: 5 years)
Eligibility: Not Limited to City
Name
Term Expires
Wesley Konrad, Chair
9/29/2027
Jennifer Reynolds
9/29/2027
Kim Hellige
4/19/2028
Landon Allen
8/16/2028
David Cecil
11/1/2028
Planning and Zoning Commission
Meetings: First Monday of each month at 7:00 P.M. at City Hall
Members: 9 (Term: 5 years)
Eligibility: Not Limited to City
Name
Term Expires
Rick McFarland
4/1/2026
Chuck Manson
4/1/2027
Debra Hutton
4/1/2027
David Bossou
4/1/2026
Ashley Noreuil, Chair
4/1/2028
Waterworks Board of Trustees
Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 P.M. at 310 S. Wapello
Members: 5 (Term: 6 years)
Eligibility: Residents of City
Name
Term Expires
Buddy Kelley
7/22/2028
Xavier Wilson
7/22/2030
Madonna Fisher, Chair
7/22/2025
Steven Propp
7/22/2026
Mary Stewart
7/22/2027
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 11:00 A.M. at City Hall
Members: 5 (Term: 5 years)
Eligibility: Not Limited to City
