Board Details

Board of Appeals
Considers variances to the BOCA National Building Code. Meets at 4:00 p.m. when warranted, Municipal Building “A,” 201 West Gray. (4-year term)
Recent Agenda - pdf
Representative	Original Term Began	Term Begins	Term Ends	Ward
John Eggner - CHAIR	03-13-84	02-03-08	02-03-12	2
John Tune	02-03-92	02-03-08	02-03-12	3
Julian Horner/alternate	11-13-07	11-13-07	02-03-10	5
Gail Armstrong	03-08-83	02-03-09	02-03-13	2
Hank Strategier	02-03-02	02-03-06	02-03-10	6
Bill Forester	06-25-02	02-03-09	02-03-13	3

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Board of Parks Commissioners
Advises the City Council on citizens' suggestions, the development or improvements of park and recreational facilities, policies, and park land dedication. Participates in long-range planning and provides suggestions for implementation. Meets the 1st Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Norman Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 201 West Gray. (3-year term)
Recent Agenda - pdf
Representative	Original Term Began	Term Begins	Term Ends	Ward
Dennis Brigham	01-13-04	01-01-07	01-01-10	8
Phillip D. Brockhaus	03-11-97	01-01-07	01-01-10	2
Chris Jingozian	06-23-09	06-23-09	01-01-13	4
Zena Amer	12-11-01	01-01-05	01-01-08	4
Joan Goth	01-26-99	01-01-08	01-01-11	3
Ann Gallagher	11-13-07	11-13-07	01-01-11	1
Debbie Hoover	01-01-09	01-01-09	01-01-12	6
Robert Campbell	01-14-03	01-01-09	01-01-12	3
Marsha Ferrier	01-01-09	01-01-09	01-01-12	2
Jackie Farley	01-22-08	01-22-08	01-01-11	8

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Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District (COMCD)
Authorized by State Statute which was formed through proceedings in Cleveland County District Court for the purpose of contracting with the U. S. Government for the construction of the Little River Dam and Reservoir and to operate and maintain the dam, reservoir, and pumping facilities thereafter. The City of Norman designates three members. Meets the 1st Thursday of every month, 6:30 p.m., pumping Plant located at 12500 East Alameda Street. (4-year term)
Recent Agenda - pdf
Representative	Original Term Began	Term Begins	Term Ends	Ward
Marilyn Geiger	06-28-08	06-28-08	06-28-12	8
Duane Winegardner - CHAIR	06-28-98	06-28-06	06-28-10	6
Steven Jones	06-28-02	06-28-06	06-28-10	3

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Children's Rights Coordinating Commission
Educates the community regarding children's needs as they are relevant to the areas of child welfare, child care, and the sexual exploitation of children; serves as an advisor to the City Council on the issue of children's rights and needs; and serves as a liaison between the City Council and existing juvenile agencies, organizations, and services. Meets quarterly on the 2nd Monday of March, April, July, and October at 4:00 p.m., Municipal Building Conference Room, 201 West Gray. (3-year term)
Recent Agenda - pdf
Representative	Original Term Began	Term Begins	Term Ends	Ward
Emily Furney	11-25-08	11-25-08	10-16-11	3
Glenda Brown	09-13-05	10-16-06	10-16-09	1
Robin Stafford	11-25-08	11-25-08	10-16-09	1
Elizabeth Base	09-13-05	10-16-06	10-16-09	3
Dale Wares	11-13-07	11-13-07	10-16-10	4
Patricia Valley	02-11-03	10-16-07	10-16-10	4
Basha Hartley	07-27-99	10-16-07	10-16-10	5
Susan Graves	10-16-02	10-16-08	10-16-11	3
Tiffany Couch	10-16-08	10-16-08	10-16-11	2

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Citizens Public Safety Oversight Committee
The Public Safety Committee was established through Ordinance No. O-0708-32 which was adopted March 11, 2008. City Council, in its meeting of February 10, 2009, appointed the Public Safety Oversight Committee. The Committee reviews the expenditure of revenues collected pursuant to the ordinance, monitoring the successful implementation of community policing concepts, and issuing reports on their findings to City Council and the public on an annual basis or as requested by Council. They may review and make recommendations on such other issues related to Public Safety as may be assigned to it by Council. Meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at 4:00 p.m. in different locations to be announced. (3-year terms)
Recent Agenda - pdf
Representative	Original Term Began	Term Begins	Term Ends	Ward
Malaka Elyazgi	02-10-09	02-10-09	02-10-10	1
George Henderson	02-10-09	02-10-09	02-10-11	2
Mary Sue Schnell	02-10-09	02-10-09	02-10-12	3
Keith Allen	02-10-09	02-10-09	02-10-10	4
Don Allen	02-10-09	02-10-09	02-10-11	5
David Wilson	02-10-09	02-10-09	02-10-12	6
Emily Meazell	02-10-09	02-10-09	02-10-10	7
W.E. Duff	02-10-09	02-10-09	02-10-11	8
Don Holyfield	02-10-09	02-10-09	02-10-12	8(at-lg)

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Citizens (Wastewater) Oversight Committee
Responsible for ensuring voter-approved sales tax, excise tax, and maintenance fee are spent in accordance with the ordinances approved in the August 14, 2001, Election and reporting to the Council annually. Meets the 3rd Tuesday in January, April, July, and October, 8:15 a.m., Municipal Building Conference, 201 West Gray (3 year term)
Recent Agenda - pdf
Representative	Original Term Began	Term Begins	Term Ends	Ward
Bill Batten	12-23-08	12-23-08	11-27-11	5
Delmar Burk	12-12-06	11-27-08	11-27-11	3
Bruce Parker	11-27-05	11-27-08	11-27-11	2
Merrill Snider	11-18-03	11-27-06	11-27-09	5
Jim Burleson	11-27-01	11-27-03	11-27-09	6
Judith Wilkins - CHAIR	12-16-03	11-27-06	11-27-09	4
Jayne Andrews	11-27-01	11-27-07	11-27-10	2
James Wilbanks	12-12-06	11-27-07	11-27-10	8
Councilmember Carol Dillingham

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Community Development Policy Committee

The Community Development Policy Committee was established in September, 1975, with representatives from interest groups throughout the community to develop effective citizen involvement in the Community Development Block Grant Program. Interest groups represented include: Board of Parks Commissioners, Center for Children and Families, Inc., Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency, Inc., Central Oklahoma Mental Health Center, Inc., Department of Human Services, Environmental Control Advisory Board, Griffin Memorial State Hospital, Habitat for Humanity, Health for Friends, Inc., Human Rights Commission, Moore Norman Technology Center, Norman Board of Realtors, Norman Community Reinvestment Council, Norman Housing Authority, Planning Commission, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Sierra Club, Social and Voluntary Services Commission, United Way of Norman, and University of Oklahoma. In addition five at-large representatives are elected and two representatives from each of the five target neighborhoods also serve on this committee.

The Policy Committee in general meets on the first Wednesday of each month from September through March, at 7:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose room of the Municipal Building, 201 West Gray unless otherwise announced.

Recent Agenda - pdf

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Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Administers the portion of the Room Tax Fund set aside specifically for the purpose of encouraging, promoting, and fostering convention and tourism development in the City of Norman. A not-for-profit corporation consisting of nine board members with two members appointed by the Council with an annual renewable contract. The members appointed by the Council consist of one representative from the University of Oklahoma and one representing organized athletics. The remaining seven members include one representative of the Chamber of Commerce; one representative of the Norman Arts and Humanities Council; two representatives of the Norman Hotel and Motel Association; one representative of the Norman Restaurant Association; one representative from the Norman Public Schools appointed by the Norman Superintendent of Schools; and one representative from the University of Oklahoma Athletic Department appointed by the University of Oklahoma President. Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m., 223 East Main Street. (3-year term)
Recent Agenda - pdf
MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE CITY OF NORMAN
Representative	Original Term Began	Term Begins	Term Ends	Ward
Kris Glenn	07-31-08	07-31-08	07-31-11
Jeff Marley	06-23-09	06-23-09	07-31-10	8
MEMBERS APPOINTED BY CONVENTION AND VISITOR'S BUREAU
Representative			Term Ends
Mark Krittenbrink Chamber of Commerce			07-31-09
Kent Johnson Norman Arts and Humanities Council			07-31-08
Yves Badaroux Norman Hospitality Association			07-31-08
Angelica Burrus Norman Hospitality Association			07-31-09
Valerie Kennon - CHAIR Norman Restaurant Association			07-31-09
Larry Atkinson Norman Public Schools			07-31-10
Matt Roberts University of Oklahoma Athletics			07-31-09

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Development Oversight Committee for TIF District No. 2
Oversees implementation of Project Plan, makes recommendations regarding use of revenues/expenditures other than traffic roadway, and utility improvements; material modifications of Master Plan; and material changes in design guidelines. Meets the 2nd Monday of every month, 11:30 a.m., Municipal Building conference Room, 201 West Gray. (3-year terms)
Recent Agenda - pdf
Representative	Original Term Began	Term Begins	Term Ends	Ward
Robert Castleberry, CHAIR	04-10-07	04-10-08	04-10-11	3
Ted Greb	04-10-07	04-10-08	04-10-11	6
Karla Bonzie	04-10-07	04-10-09	04-10-12	3
Gail Poole	04-10-07	04-10-09	04-10-12	6
Joe Siano	04-10-07	04-10-09	04-10-12	3
Diana Hartley	04-10-07	04-10-07	04-10-10	4
Harold Haralson	09-23-08	09-23-08	04-10-11	3
Sharon Parker	04-10-07	04-10-07	04-10-10	2
Fred Walden	05-26-09	05-26-09	04-10-11	5

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Enforcement Authority
Reviews all Candidates' Campaign Contributions and Expenditures Reports and handles all complaints associated therewith. Meets in the Spring before and after elections, 6:00 p.m., Municipal Building Conference Room, 201 West Gray. (3-year term)
Recent Agenda - pdf
Representative	Original Term Began	Term Begins	Term Ends	Ward
William Mattoon	10-14-03	09-01-06	09-01-09	6
Mary Francis	09-11-07	09-11-07	09-01-10	7
Louis Hemphill	02-09-99	09-01-07	09-01-10	2
Richard Hilbert	12-09-08	12-09-08	09-01-11	3
Dee Crockett	12-09-08	12-09-08	09-01-11	2

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Environmental Control Advisory Board
Investigates, prepares plans for, and recommends programs regarding the preservation and enhancement of the environmental quality of the City as well as administers variance procedures in the Air Quality Control Ordinance. Meets the 3rd Wednesday; 5:30 p.m., Norman Municipal Building Conference Room, 201 West Gray. (3-year term)
US Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement - pdf
Recent Agenda - pdf
Representative	Original Term Began	Term Begins	Term Ends	Ward
Amanda Rook	07-14-09	07-14-09	10-27-12	5
Bill Lockett - CHAIR	11-18-03	10-27-06	10-27-09	2
Howard Saxion	05-14-02	10-27-06	10-27-09	5
Lynn Rose	02-24-09	02-24-09	10-27-10	4
Michael Bergey- VICE CHAIR	10-24-06	10-27-07	10-27-10	3
Dave Boeck	04-10-07	04-10-07	10-27-10	4
Larry Steele	10-27-08	10-27-08	10-27-11	7
Jane Dye	10-27-05	10-27-08	10-27-11	7
Neil Suneson	08-09-05	10-27-08	10-27-11	2

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Floodplain Permit Committee
Consists of Director of Public Works; Director of Planning and Community Develop; City Engineer; the Development Coordinator; the Manager of Current Planning Division and two citizens. All members shall have successfully completed the basic floodplain training offered by the Oklahoma Water Resource Board or equivalent training or education, and at least one member shall be a Certified Floodplain Manager. Meets as needed on the 1st and 3rd Mondays. (3-year terms)
Recent Agenda - pdf
Representative	Original Term Began	Term Begins	Term Ends	Ward
Marion Hutchison	06-12-07	06-12-09	06-12-12	3
Sherri Stansel	06-12-07	06-12-07	06-12-10	3

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Greenbelt Commission
Advises the City Council on policies pertaining to the promotion, acquisition, maintenance, and improvement of the open spaces, greenways, and trail way systems in the City of Norman. Meets the 4th Monday in January and March, 3rd Wednesday in February, 2nd Monday in April, and the 3rd Monday in all remaining months; 6:30 p.m., Norman Municipal Building “A” Conference Room, 201 West Gray. (3-year term)
Recent Agenda - pdf
Representative	Original Term Began	Term Begins	Term Ends	Ward
Van Cline	12-18-07	07-13-08	07-31-11	4
Lyntha Wesner	07-13-04	07-13-08	07-13-11	7
Jack Eure	07-22-08	04-28-09	07-13-12	2
James McCampbell	07-13-04	07-13-09	07-13-12	8
Caryn Vaughn	07-13-04	07-13-07	07-13-10	3
Jane Ingels - CHAIR	07-13-04	07-13-07	07-13-10	6
Richard McKown	08-14-07	08-14-07	07-13-10	at-lg
Geoff Canty	07-13-09	07-13-09	07-13-12	5
Mary Peters	09-09-08	09-09-08	07-13-11	1

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Historic District Commission

Prepares a comprehensive inventory of all historic resources and a plan to preserve those buildings. Reviews historic district applications, makes recommendations to Council regarding historical preservation and "Certificates of Appropriateness"; may oversee historical projects; conducts periodic review of status of designated landmarks and provides reports; develops guidelines for reviewing applications. Meets the 1st Monday except during holidays at 7:00 p.m. at Municipal Building A, 201 West Gray. (meeting sites subject to change) (3-year term)

Recent Agenda - pdf

Special Notice - pdf

Application for Certificate of Appropriateness - pdf

Representative

Original
Term Began

Term
Begins

Term
Ends

Ward

Douglas Mock

01-09-07

10-26-09

O'Neil Robinson

01-09-07

10-26-09

Kathleen M. Wallis

04-11-06

10-26-09

Alan Moring

09-27-05

10-26-07

10-26-10

Julie Benningfield

11-10-08

10-26-10

Jim Long - CHAIR

03-12-02

10-26-07

10-26-10

Jayne Crumpley

9-27-05

10-26-08

10-26-11

Ranger Cline

11-25-08

10-26-11

Anais Starr

10-25-05

10-26-08

10-26-11

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Human Rights Commission
Responsible for administering Chapter 7, Civil Rights, of the City Code which declares that all citizens of this community shall have an opportunity in the job market and the social and economic life of the City, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, national origin, age, place of birth, handicap, or familial status. Meets on the 4th Monday in January and the 3rd Monday in April, July, and October, 5:30 p.m., Municipal Building Conference Room, 201 West Gray. (3 year term)
Presentation
Recent Agenda - pdf
Representative	Original Term Began	Term Begins	Term Ends	Ward
Clint Williams	07-13-09	07-13-09	07-13-12	4
Mary Drywater	07-13-09	07-13-09	07-13-12	1
Jose Dela Cruz	07-13-09	07-13-09	07-13-12	4
Charlotte Gorden	06-23-09	07-13-09	07-13-10	1
Robert Ruiz	05-14-02	07-13-07	07-13-10	4
Lisa Schmidt - Chair	05-14-02	07-13-07	07-13-10	4
Kay Ham	07-13-08	07-13-08	07-13-11	7
Teresa Turner	07-13-96	07-13-08	07-13-11	3
Michael Ridgeway	07-13-08	07-13-08	07-13-11	5

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Library Board
Oversees the policies and performance of the Norman branch of the Pioneer Library System. Meetings quarterly on the 4th Monday of February and the 3rd Monday in May, August, and November at 4:30 p.m., Norman Public Library, Rooms "A" and "B." (3-year term)
Recent Agenda - pdf
Representative	Original Term Began	Term Begins	Term Ends	Ward
Renee Porter	05-26-09	05-26-09	05-01-10	3
Simon Rudnick	05-01-07	05-01-07	05-01-10	3
Susan Grossman	09-11-07	09-11-07	05-01-10	2
Karen Rieger	03-08-05	05-01-08	05-01-11	4
Glynis Edgar - CHAIR	02-13-01	05-01-08	05-01-11	8
Gina Mitchell	04-08-08	04-08-08	05-01-11	3
Jeffrey Wilhite	02-24-04	05-01-09	05-01-12	4
Erin Sloan	06-13-06	05-01-09	05-01-12	4
Darin Savage	05-26-09	05-26-09	05-01-12	4

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Norman Cable Communications Commission
Monitors the franchise agreement and the performance of Cox Communications, Inc. Meets on the 3rd Thursday in February, May, August and November, 5:30 p.m., Municipal Building Conference Room, 201 West Gray. (5 year term)
Recent Agenda - pdf
Representative	Original Term Began	Term Begins	Term Ends	Ward
Scott Heiple	09-08-98	12-11-05	12-11-10	6
Michael Goodman	07-08-03	12-11-06	12-11-11	2
Thomas James, Jr.	10-25-88	12-11-02	12-11-07	3
Denise Millar	06-24-03	06-24-03	12-11-08	3
Robin Wiens - CHAIR	01-25-00	12-11-04	12-11-09	8

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Norman Housing Authority
Oversees the policies and performance of the Norman Housing Authority's programs. Meets the 2nd Monday in January and March and the 3rd Monday in all remaining months, 12:30 p.m., Rose Rock Villa, 700 North Berry Road. (3 year term)
Recent Agenda - pdf
Representative	Original Term Began	Term Begins	Term Ends	Ward
Mike McDanel	01-12-93	11-21-06	11-21-09	2
Lorrie Gavin	06-14-05	11-21-07	11-21-10	8
Marianne Ratliff	09-24-02	11-21-07	11-21-10	3
Jeff Cummins - CHAIR	03-10-92	11-21-08	11-21-11	3
Richard McKinney Jr.	01-25-94	11-21-08	11-21-11	3

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Norman Regional Hospital Authority
Oversees the policies and performance of the Norman Regional Hospital. Meets the 4th Monday except the 4th Tuesday in May, 5:30 p.m., Norman Regional Hospital. (3 year term)
Recent Agenda - pdf
Representative	Original Term Began	Term Begins	Term Ends	Ward
Tom Clote	08-14-01	10-31-06	10-31-09	7
Dr. Muhammad Anwar	12-12-06	12-12-06	10-31-09	8
Dr. Stephen Lindsey	10-14-03	10-31-06	10-31-09	3
Dr. Jeffrey Burcham	11-27-01	10-31-07	10-31-10	3
Dr. George Ingels	05-24-05	11-31-07	10-31-10	6
Terry Garrett	11-10-08	11-10-*08	10-31-10	3
Cheryl Parsons	01-23-01	10-31-08	10-31-11	3
Russ McReynolds	08-14-07	10-31-08	10-31-11	4

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Oversight Committee to End Chronic Homelessness (ECHO)
Responsible for the timely and quality implementation of the 2015 Ten Year Plan and the appointment of the Discharge Planning Committee, Information/Data Collection Committee, Public Awareness/Marketing Committee, and Planning and Development Committee. Meets the 1st Thursday in March, June, September, and December, 5:30 p.m., at 530 East Main. (3-year term)
Recent Agenda - pdf {pending}
Representative	Original Term Began	Term Begins	Term Ends
Joan Greenleaf	05-10-05	05-10-06	05-10-09
Jennifer Newell	05-10-05	05-10-09	05-10-12
Christy Blair	09-11-07	09-11-09	05-10-12
Lisa Sorrells	09-11-07	09-11-09	05-10-12
Ann Way	05-10-05	05-10-06	05-10-10
Richard Carter	05-10-05	05-10-06	05-10-10
Helen Kutz - CHAIR	05-10-05	05-10-06	05-10-10
Debra Krittenbrink	09-11-07	09-11-07	05-10-10
Bob Staples	05-10-05	05-10-08	05-10-11
Doug Forsyth	05-10-05	05-10-08	05-10-11
Teresa Capps	09-11-07	05-10-08	05-10-11

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