Board of Trustees Term: 4 Years
Scott Meyer- Chairman 2022-2026
Kim Backer – Vice Chairman 2020-2024
Frank Fleecs – Trustee 2020-2024
Derek Dempcy – Trustee 2020-2024
Felicia Patrick – Trustee 2022-2026

The Board of Trustees are a five member board made up of elected officials with four year terms that make up the Governing Body. The Regular scheduled meetings are the second and the fourth Wednesdays of the month at 6:00 p.m. For more information on the duties of the Board of Trustees see the code book pages & Ordinances that follow: Ordinance #481, Article 1 Elected Officials 1-101 through 1-104, Ordinance #477 and Ordinance #623.

Planning Commission Term: 2 Years
Allen Huff– Chairman  
Kenny McConnell – Vice Chairman  
Jamie Fitzpatrick  
Patty Ramsdell  
   
Scott Meyer -Board of Trustees  

The Planning Commission is a five member Board with one alternate position appointed by the Board of Trustees. It shall be their function and duty to make and adopt plans for the physical development of the Municipality including a one mile jurisdiction area, this includes Replats, Subdivision Regulations, Comprehensive Plan and Planning & Zoning Regulations. The Planning Commission sends recommendations to the Board of Trustees for final approval. The regularly scheduled meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. For more information on the Planning Commission see the Code book section 2-108 through 2-111.

Library Board Term: 2 Years
Arlis Paulman – President Jan 2019- Jan 2021
   
Chris Fastenau Jan 2018 – Jan 2020
Kelli Kaps Jan 2019 – Jan 2021
Brittney Paulsen
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021
Kim Backer – Board of Trustees Jan 2023 – Jan 2025

The Library Board is a five member Board appointed by the Board of Trustees. The Library Board meets quarterly as determined by the Board. The Library Board has the authority to hire a Librarian and all other employees. It shall be the duty of the Board to have general charge of the Library and to establish appropriate rules and regulations for the management, operation, and use of the same. All actions of the Board shall be subject to the review and supervision of the Governing Body. For more information on the Library Board see the Code Book section 2-104.

Housing Authority Term: 5 Years
Patty Brunz – Chairperson Dec 2020 – Dec 2025
Betty Hughes – Vice-Chairperson Dec 2018 – Dec 2023
Robert Thompson Dec 2019 – Dec 2024
Dorothy Raymond Dec 2021 – Dec 2026
Ruth Quimby Dec 2022 – Dec 2027

The Housing authority is a five member board appointed by the Board of Trustees. The Housing Authority shall have all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of the Nebraska Housing Authority Law. They establish the rules and regulations for eligible applicants of occupancy for Sandy Acres. The Housing Authority meets at their discretion. For more information about the Housing Authority see the Code Book section 2-105 – 2-107.

Board of Adjustments
The Board of Adjustments is handled by the Lincoln County Board of Adjustments. The Board of Adjustments meets as needed or as directed by the Board of Trustees. The Board shall have the following powers; to hear appeals where error is alleged, to hear and decide in accordance with the provision of any zoning regulations, request for interpretation of any map, grant Variances, may reverse or affirm, wholly or in part, and shall have all the powers of the officer from whom the appeal is taken.

Board of Health Term: 1 year
Scott Meyer – Chairman June 2022 – June 2023
Roger Lathrop June 2022 – June 2023
Lindy Tacey June 2022 – June 2023
Cindy Rising June 2022 – June 2023
   

The Board of Health is a five member Board composed of the Chairman of the Governing body, Village Law Enforcement Officer, Medical Profession representative, Village Fire Chief, and one member at large. This Board meets as designated by the Board of Trustees. It shall be the duty of the Board of Health to enact rules and regulations to safeguard the health of the residents of Sutherland and to enforce such rules and regulations. The Board shall regularly inspect such premises and businesses as the Governing Board may direct. All actions of the Board of Health shall be subject to review and supervision of the Governing Body. For more information on the Board of Health see the code book section 2-103.

Tree Board Term: 1 year
Linda Tacey – Chairwoman March 2022 – March 2023
Daniel Small March 2022 – March 2023
Dawn Small March 2022 – March 2023
Sam Haworth March 2022 – March 2023

The Tree Board is a five member Board appointed by the Board of Trustees. It is the responsibility of the Tree Board to study, investigate, counsel and develop a written plan for the care, preservation, trimming, planting, replanting, removal or disposition of trees and shrubs in the public parks, public right of ways, streets and alleys. The Tree Board also does an Arbor Day Presentation for a class at school and usually plants trees on Arbor Day. Thanks to the Tree Board the Village of Sutherland has been named Tree City USA for several years. For more information on the Tree Board see the Code book section 2-113.

Growth Committee Term: 2 year
Gene Tacey – Chairman Dec 2021 – Dec 2023
Kim Backer- Board of Trustees Dec 2022- Dec 2024
Dorothy Raymond Dec 2020-Dec 2022
Linda Tacey Dec 2021- Dec 2023
Cindy Rising Dec 2022-Dec 2024
Haley Wurst January 2023 – January 2025

The Growth Committee is a 5 member board appointed by the Board of Trustees. It shall be the responsibility of the Growth Committee to make recommendations to the Board of Trustees of programs, ideas and suggestions which will enhance economic development and growth within the Village and to promote jobs, business, education and residential development. Their regularly scheduled meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. For more information, see section 2-115 of the Code Book.