Advisory Boards
All of the following task force and advisory board meetings are subject to the Kansas Open Meetings Act (KOMA), which generally requires all discussion to be held in a setting that is free and accessible to the public.
Access Advisory Board - Sedgwick County/Wichita
Purpose: Advise the county manager and the Sedgwick County ADA Coordinator on the development of a new self-evaluation and transition plan; assist in the review of county policies to ensure requirements of ADA are met; make recommendations to the county manager on access of persons with disabilities to programs and facilities and help determine immediate access priorities; and provide feedback to the City of Wichita and Sedgwick County on issues related to access under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Meets: Customarily at 10 a.m., every fourth Wednesday at the Independent Living Resource Center in Wichita
Contact: Lindsey Mahoney, Sedgwick County ADA Coordinator - 660-7052
Advisory Council on Aging
Purpose: Establish goals for meeting the identified needs of elderly citizens in the county; assist the Department on Aging in the development of a plan for comprehensive and coordinated system of delivering services to older residents; make recommendations concerning Sedgwick County Aging mill levy funds; act as advocates to older adults in Sedgwick County.
Meets: Noon on the second Wednesday of every month at various locations throughout Sedgwick County.
Contact: Annette Graham, Department on Aging Director - 660-5221
Sedgwick County Advisory Council on Aging information.
Animal Care Advisory Board
Purpose: Advises the Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners, makes recommendations regarding policies and procedures for operation of the Sedgwick County Animal Control Department, assists in developing an operational budget, and provides guidance, analysis or assistance as necessary.
Meets: Customarily meets on an as-needed basis at 1013 Stillwell, Wichita.
Contact: Glen Wiltse, Animal Control Department - 660-1840
Arts Council
Purpose: Council serves at the "Chamber of Commerce" for the arts and humanities. It communicates, coordinates and advocates for arts and humanities groups.
Meets: Board of Directors - every second Thursday of each month at CITYARTS, 334 N. Mead, Wichita
Contact: John D'Angelo, Director of CITYARTS - 462-2787
Building Examiners and Appeals Board
Purpose: To hear and decide from decisions made by the code enforcement director relative to the application and interpretation of the building code and to determine the suitability of alternate materials and types of construction.
Meets: Customarily meets at 114 S. Seneca, Wichita
Contact: Glen Wiltse, Code Enforcement Director - 660-1840
Central Plains Quad-County Planning Forum
Purpose: To aid and assist each other and the cities within these counties to achieve cooperative planning, eliminate waste and duplication of both planning and facilities, and aid them in establishing area goals and objectives, land development policies, and to obtain eligibility for certification for federal and state grants-in-aid.
Meets: Quarterly on the first or second Monday in March, June, September and December. Location rotates among the four counties.
Contact: Scott Knebel, Principal Planner, MAPD - 268-4456
Sedgwick County Community Corrections Advisory Board
Purpose: Participate in the formulation of the comprehensive plan for the development, implementation and operation services. Represents various community and criminal justice constituencies and makes a formal recommendation to the Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners at least annually concerning the comprehensive plan and its implementation and operation during the ensuing year.
Meets: 8 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month at 905 N. Main, Wichita.
Contact: Mark Masterson, Dept. of Corrections Director - 660-7014
Sedgwick County Community Corrections Advisory Board Information.
Community Housing Services
Purpose: To assist residents in improving their homes and bringing them to at least code standards. To counsel homeowners and provide assistance in dealing with contractors; make referrals to private financial institutions providing direct loans assisting home ownership; deal with problem properties; make improvements on properties, development demonstration model blocks, property management and new construction; and complement efforts of cities and counties in those neighborhoods.
Meets: 5:30 p.m. every third Thursday of each month
Contact: June Bailey, Community Housing Service Executive Director - 685-2656
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Purpose: To serve as the planning body for the Criminal Justice System in Sedgwick County; study the Sedgwick County criminal justice system; identify deficiencies and formulate policy, plans and programs for change when opportunities present themselves. In addition, its mission is to communicate and present planning, financial, operational, managerial, and programmatic recommendations to the agencies represented on the CJCC.
Meets: 10 a.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month in the county manager’s board room, third floor of the Sedgwick County Courthouse.
Contact: Bob Lamkey, Public Safety Director - 660-4955
Sedgwick County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council information.
Developmental Disabilities Community Council
Purpose: To express opinions and make suggestions and recommendations to the governing board of the SCDDO, which is the Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners, and its designee - the Physical and Developmental Disability Advisory Board, concerning any services issue.
Meet: Customarily quarterly at 5:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the given month at 615 N. Main, Wichita
Contact: Alana DeBarea - 660-7630
Sedgwick County Developmental Disabilities Community Council Information.
Developmental Disabilities and Mental Illness Task Force
Purpose: To study and make recommendations on matters relating to the challenge created by the reduction in the number of persons served by state institutions and service and funding gaps for individuals with dual-diagnosis.
Contact: Chad VonAhnen, SCDDO Director - 660-7630
Electrical Examiners and Appeals Board
Purpose: To hear and decide from decisions made by the code enforcement director relative to the application and interpretation of the National Electric Code and to determine the suitability of alternate materials and types of construction.
Meets: Customarily once every three months at 1144 S. Seneca
Contact: Glen Wiltse, Code Enforcement Director - 660-1840
Fire Code Board of Appeals
Purpose: To determine the suitability of alternate materials and types of constructions and to provide for reasonable interpretations of the provisions of the fire code.
Meets: Bi-annually or upon the filing of an appeal
Contact: Tim Milspaugh, Fire Marshal - 660-3473
Forensic Science Center Advisory Board
Purpose: To enhance communication between the Regional Forensic Science Center and its stakeholders; to advise the coroner and county manager on matters of policy and procedure regarding forensic laboratory services; and to provide for the orderly development of forensic laboratory services in cooperation with law enforcement agencies and educational institutions to serve the community in the most efficient manner possible.
Meets: Quarterly at the Sedgwick County Regional Forensic Science Center
Contact: Shari Beck, Chief Medical Investigator - 660-4810
Juvenile Corrections Advisory Board
Purpose: To actively participate in the formulation of the comprehensive plan for the development, implementation and operation of the juvenile correctional services described in K.S.A. 75-7038 in the county or group of cooperating counties, and shall make a formal recommendation to the Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners at least annually concerning the comprehensive plan and its implementation and operation during the ensuing year.
Meets: Customarily on the first Friday of each month at 635 N. Main, Wichita.
Contact: Mark Masterson, Dept. of Corrections Director - 660-7014
Kansas Coliseum Advisory Board
Purpose: To assist and advise the Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners in the planning, promotion and development of the Kansas Coliseum and its efforts to stage large agricultural and industrial exhibits, major sporting events, conventions and events of similar nature for the enjoyment, education and cultural benefit of the people of Sedgwick County and the state of Kansas.
Meets: Bi-annually in the Kansas Coliseum conference room B.
Contact: Dave Rush, Kansas Coliseum Director - 755-1243
Mechanical Examiners and Appeals Board
Purpose: To hear and decide from decisions made by the code enforcement director relative to the application and interpretation of the mechanical code and to determine the suitability of alternate materials and types of construction.
Meets: Once every three months at 1144 S. Seneca
Contact: Glen Wiltse, Code Enforcement Director - 660-1840
Mental Health Advisory Board
Purpose: Makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding adoption of the annual plan and budget for mental health programs; assist and be called upon by the Board of County Commissioners to evaluate mental health programs and services in Sedgwick County and further provide specific recommendations at the request of the Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners.
Meets: Fourth Tuesday of each month at 635 N. Main
Contact: Deborah Donaldson, Human Services Director - 660-7670
Sedgwick County Mental Health Advisory Board Information.
Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (MAPC)
Purpose: To prepare, adopt and recommend to Sedgwick County and the City of Wichita a long-range comprehensive plan to guide the future physical development of the Wichita-Sedgwick County area; to make recommendations on zone-change cases; and to approve subdivision plats.
Meets: 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays of the second and fourth full weeks of each month in the 10th floor conference room of Wichita City Hall
Contact: John Schlegel, Planning Director - 268-4425
Nuisance Appeals Board
Purpose: To hear nuisance from decisions rendered by the Department of Code Enforcement.
Meets: As nuisances are filed
Contact: Glen Wiltse, Code Enforcement Director - 660-1840
Onsite Water Well Construction Advisory Board
Purpose: To advise the Sedgwick County Board of Commissioners and the director of the code enforcement department on matters of policy and procedure regarding any matters related to the onsite water well installation and maintenance.
Meets: 1144 S. Seneca
Contact: Glen Wiltse, Code Enforcement Director - 660-1840
Physical and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board
Purpose: To make recommendations to the Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners prior to the adoption of the annual plan and budget for mental retardation and physical disability programs and to assist and be called upon by the Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners to evaluate programs and services for the mentally retarded and physically disabled residents of Sedgwick County and further provide specific recommendations at the request of the Board of County Commissioners.
Meets: Tuesday, February 10 at Rainbows United, Kids’ Cove Facility, 2258 N. Lakeway Circle; Tuesday, May 12 at CPRF, 5111 E. 21st St. N.; Tuesday, August 11 at Starkey, 4500 W. Maple; Tuesday, November 10 at ResCare, Ventures Business Park at K-96 & Oliver
Contact: Chad VonAhnen, SCDDO Director - 660-7648
Plumbing Examiners and Appeals Board
Purpose: To hear and decide from decisions made by the code enforcement director relative to the application and interpretation of the plumbing code.
Meets: Once every three months at 1144 S. Seneca
Contact: Glen Wiltse, Code Enforcement Director - 660-1840
Public Building Commission
Purpose: To acquire real estate for constructing, reconstructing, equipping and furnishing a building or other facility of a revenue producing character; enter into leases; acquire land and facilities adjacent to or near any educational institution under the supervision of the State Board of Regents; borrow money and issue revenue bonds, etc.
Meets: Annual meeting takes place following receipt of the annual audit.
Contact: Chris Chronis, Chief Financial Officer - 660-7130
Sanitary Code Advisory Board
Purpose: To obtain the advisory services of licensed onsite wastewater systems installers and sewage haulers.
Contact: David Spears, Sedgwick County Engineer - 660-7901
Sedgwick County Sheriff's Civil Service Advisory Board
Purpose: To set up regulations for personnel records and standards of performance; set up a procedure for appointments, promotions, applications, leaves of absence, reinstatements, layoffs, vacations, rates of pay, retirement, and other conditions of employment; supervise and enforce the act; make written report of the board's activities and findings to the Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners; conduct hearings and hear complaints by or against personnel and compel attendance.
Meets: 9 a.m. at the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office,
detention conference room, 141 W. Elm, Wichita on the following dates:
January 27, 2009
April 07, 2009
July 14, 2009
November 03, 2009
Contact: Mike Mueller, Employment Officer - 660-7044
Solid Waste Management Committee
Purpose: To be responsible for preparation of the Solid Waste Management Plan of Sedgwick County; review the plan at least annually; provide a report containing the results from annual plan reviews, including recommendations for revisions to the plan; and perform such other advisory functions as requested by the Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners.
Meets: 3:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at the County Extension Offices, 7001 W. 21st St. N., Wichita
Contact: Susan Erlenwein, Environmental Resources Director - 660-7200
South Central Kansas Economic Development District
Purpose: A regional organization of 14 counties created to work with local development groups, coordinate economic development opportunities and administer federal and state assistance to local businesses.
Meets: 3:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month.
Contact: Irene Hart, Community Development Director -660-9862
Storm Water Management Advisory Board
Purpose: Protect lives and property within Sedgwick County by promoting better storm water management and providing financial, technical and other assistance to all entities within Sedgwick County that are concerned with storm water management.
Meets: 3 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at 1144 S. Seneca.
Contact: John Schlegel, Planning Director - 268-4425
Zoning Appeals Board
Purpose: To consider variances of the rules and regulations covering the zoning of properties in Sedgwick County as set forth in the Wichita-Sedgwick County Unified Zoning Code.
Meets: 3:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month in the MAPC conference room, Wichita City Hall. The November 10 meeting has been cancelled.
Contact: Jess McNeely - 268-4421
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