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City Boards and Committees
BOARDS:
Board of Mayor and Alderman
Beer Board
Board of Zoning Appeals
Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals
Employee Review Board
Library Board
Planning Commission
Stormwater Appeals and Advisory Board
COMMITTEES:
Economic Development Advisory Committee
Greenway Advisory Committee
Historical Preservation Advisory Committee
Local Emergency Planning Committee
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Senior Citizen's Advisory Committee
OTHER:
La Vergne Housing Authority
Board/Committee Selection Process
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
This board is the City Council for the City of La Vergne. They
are responsible for the decisions that operate the city. They
are elected for a Four-year term by the citizens of La Vergne.
The city election is held in November during even-numbered years.
For more information visit the
Rutherford County Election
website. The board meets at the City Hall Board Room.
Current Members:
| Name |
|
Elected / Appointed |
|
Term Expires |
| Ronnie Erwin - Mayor |
|
Alderman - October 2002
Vice-Mayor - October 2004
Mayor - October 2006 |
|
November 2010 |
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| Jerry Gann - Vice Mayor |
|
Alderman - October 2002
Vice-Mayor - October 2006 |
|
November 2010 |
|
| Sherry Green - Alderman |
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Alderman - October 1996
Vice-Mayor - October 2000
Mayor - April 2004
Alderman - October 2006 |
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November 2010 |
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| Senna Mosley - Alderman |
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Alderman - October 2004 |
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November 2008 |
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| Dennis Waldron - Alderman |
|
Alderman - October 2004 |
|
November 2008 |
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Beer Board
This board is responsible for the issuing of Beer Permits.
There may be times when this board will meet to consider
suspending, revoking or requiring fines for those businesses
that do not abide by the city's regulations regarding the
selling of beer. This board consists of 5 members. Currently,
this board meets on an as needed basis. The chairman is
responsible for setting the dates and times of the meetings.
Meetings are held in the City Hall Board Room.
For information on becoming a board or committee member, please
see the Board/Committee Selection Process.
Current Members:
| Name |
|
Appointed |
|
Term Expires |
| Katherine Pierce - Chairman |
|
January 2002 |
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December 31, 2010 |
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| Dana Blair - Vice-Chairman |
|
November 1994 |
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December 31, 2008 |
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| Michael Jolly |
|
June 2007 |
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December 31, 2009 |
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| Alice Miller |
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October 2008 |
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December 31, 2010 |
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| Randel Henson |
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November 2007 |
|
December 31, 2011 |
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Board of Zoning Appeals
This board is responsible for hearing and deciding on issues
regarding the zoning ordinance of the city. These issues are
usually requests for variances from the zoning or sign
ordinance, or requests for special exceptions that are
allowed by the Zoning Ordinance. This board also hears
appeals regarding administrative decisions made by the Codes
Department. This board consists of 5 members. Currently
this board meets every month on the last Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
in the City Hall Board Room.
For information on becoming a board or committee member, please
see the Board/Committee Selection Process.
Current Members:
| Name |
|
Appointed |
|
Term Expires |
Graeme Coates
- Chairman |
|
November 2007 |
|
December 31, 2008 |
|
Charles Parker
- Vice-Chairman |
|
November 2007 |
|
October 31, 2011 |
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| John Rutledge |
|
November 2007 |
|
October 31, 2009 |
|
| Calvin Jones |
|
June 2007 |
|
October 31, 2009 |
|
Dennis Waldron
- Alderman |
|
November 2007 |
|
Term
(Council Member) |
|
Ronnie Erwin
- Mayor |
|
November 2007 |
|
Term
(Council Member) |
|
Carlos Black
- Mayor's Designee |
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Member:
Apr. 2002 - Mar. 2006
November 2007 |
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Term
(Council Member) |
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| John King |
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Member:
Oct. 1994 - Oct. 1998
November 2007 |
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December 31, 2008 |
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Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals
This board is responsible for hearing requests for variances
from the various building codes that the city has adopted.
There are 7 members on this board. This board meets on an
as needed basis in the City Hall Board Room.
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to see the information about the selection process.
Current Members:
| Name |
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Appointed |
|
Term Expires |
| David Waldron - Chairman |
|
February 1995 |
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January 31, 2012 |
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| John Yoder - Vice-Chairman |
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March 2001 |
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January 31, 2011 |
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| (Vacant) |
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|
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January 31, 2009 |
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| F.R. (Rick) Duffy |
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February 1995 |
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January 31, 2009 |
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| John S. Morris, Jr. |
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February 2003 |
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January 31, 2011 |
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| John Rutledge |
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February 1995 |
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January 31, 2012 |
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| Felicia Halfacre |
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June 2006 |
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January 31, 2010 |
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Economic Development Advisory Committee
This committee has been created to assist the city council
and to advise the council in connection with issues and
programs involving economic development. There are 5 members
on this board. This board meets on an as needed basis in the
City Hall Board Room.
For information on becoming a board or committee member, please
see the Board/Committee Selection Process.
Current Members:
| Name |
|
Appointed |
|
Term Expires |
| Jerry Gann - Chairman |
|
September 2003 |
|
Term
(Council Member) |
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| Danny Jones |
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October 2003 |
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June 30, 2010 |
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| Shemicka Holt |
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September 2007 |
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June 30, 2011 |
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| Webb Pickard, Jr. |
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October 2003 |
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June 30, 2009 |
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| Robert P. St. John |
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October 2003 |
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June 30, 2012 |
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Employee Review Board
The purpose of the Board is to serve as an advisory council to the Mayor.
The Board will advise only on suspension and dismissal matters. The
Board will not advise on matters that are being reviewed by an outside agency,
including, but not limited to the Court System, the Equal Opportunity
Commission and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. In no way
is the creation of this Board nor any procedures set forth herein meant to
create any property rights in an employee. There are 5 members on this board.
This board meets on an as needed basis in the City Hall Board Room.
For information on becoming a board or committee member, please
see the Board/Committee Selection Process.
| Name |
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Appointed |
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Term Expires |
| Doug Fox |
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December 2002 |
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December 31, 2010 |
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| Christopher Mitchell |
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July 2008 |
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December 31, 2010 |
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| Bob Karger |
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January 2007 |
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December 31, 2010 |
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| Jim Hewitt |
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May 2007 |
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December 31, 2010 |
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| Calvin Jones |
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June 2007 |
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December 31, 2010 |
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Greenway Advisory Committee
This board is responsible for making recommendations
regarding the development and maintenance of the greenway
system in the City of La Vergne. This board consists of 7
members and meets every month on the Third Monday at 7:00 p.m.
in the City Hall Board Room.
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to see the information about the selection process.
| Name |
|
Appointed |
|
Term Expires |
| Jerry Gann - Chairman |
|
December 2006 |
|
Term
(Council Member) |
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| Terry Dill |
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June 2006 |
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December 31, 2010 |
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| Matthew Church |
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June 2003 |
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May 31, 2011 |
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| Mark Dodd |
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February 2001 |
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January 31, 2012 |
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| Sara Heilwagen |
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June 2007 |
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December 31, 2008 |
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| Paul Tangari |
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January 2006 |
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December 31, 2009 |
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| Doug Smith |
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December 2004 |
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May 31, 2011 |
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Historical Preservation Advisory Committee
The committee was created to assist the city council
and to advise the council in connection with issues and
programs involving the preservation of the city's history.
This committee consists of 5 members. This board meets
every month on the third Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Hall Board Room.
For information on becoming a board or committee member, please
see the Board/Committee Selection Process.
Current Members:
| Name |
|
Appointed |
|
Term Expires |
| Dennis Waldron - Chairman |
|
May 2005 |
|
Term
(Council Member) |
|
| Theresa Kennedy |
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June 2005 |
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December 31, 2009 |
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| Margie Murphy |
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March 2007 |
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December 31, 2010 |
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| Carrie Smith |
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June 2005 |
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December 31, 2011 |
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| Tyler Mann |
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June 2005 |
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December 31, 2008 |
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La Vergne Housing Authority
While not a City Board, this group appointed by they Mayor
serves the City to provide dwelling accommodations for persons
in the City of La Vergne, Tennessee and said 10 mile surrounding
area who are at least 60 years old. The board consists of 5 members
and meets on an as needed basis in the City Hall Board Room.
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to see the information about the selection process.
Current Members:
| Name |
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Appointed |
|
Term Expires |
| Charles W. Armour - Chairman |
|
November 2000 |
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October 31, 2010 |
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| Jerry Butler |
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November 2000 |
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November 30, 2011 |
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| Jim Hewitt |
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January 2008 |
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November 30, 2012 |
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| A.C. Puckett |
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November 2000 |
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October 31, 2008 |
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| Ameesah Suluki |
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May 2002 |
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November 30, 2009 |
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Library Board
This board is responsible for various aspects of the
operation of the La Vergne Public Library. The board
consists of 7 members and meets every month on
the first Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in the Library
Children's area meeting room. For information on
becoming a board or committee member, please
see the Board/Committee Selection Process.
Current Members:
| Name |
|
Appointed |
|
Term Expires |
| Sandra Bradley - Chairman |
|
September 2002 |
|
June 30, 2010 |
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| Danny Jones - Vice-Chairman |
|
January 2008 |
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June 30, 2011 |
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| Barbara Hale - Secretary |
|
August 2008 |
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June 30, 2010 |
| Susan Royston |
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August 2006 |
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June 30, 2009 |
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| Alonzo Baxter |
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October 2008 |
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June 30, 2009 |
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| Mary Blair |
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October 2007 |
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June 30, 2010 |
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| Rachel Williams |
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October 2007 |
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June 30, 2011 |
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Local Emergency Planning Committee
This committee was created to assist the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and to advise
the Board in connection with issues and programs involving emergency services
which may include: (a) Development, implementation and evaluation of the City’s
Emergency Plan; (b) Make recommendations for additional resources needed in an
emergency; (c) Complete a comprehensive emergency response plan; (d) Work with City
of La Vergne staff, committees and other City/community based groups, as directed
by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, on emergency management issues. The committee
consists of 15 members and meets on an as needed basis in either the Police
Department Training Room or the City Hall Board Room.
Current Members:
| Name |
|
Appointed |
|
Term Expires |
Ronnie Erwin - Chairman
Mayor |
|
August 2007 |
|
Term
(Council Member) |
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Ricky McCormick - Vice-Chairman
La Vergne Fire Dept |
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February 2005 |
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December 31, 2009 |
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Robert Kimbrough
La Vergne Fire Dept |
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February 2005 |
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December 31, 2009 |
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Lynn Ruch
La Vergne Fire Dept |
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February 2005 |
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December 31, 2009 |
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Ted Boyd
La Vergne Police Dept |
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February 2005 |
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December 31, 2010 |
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Martin Blair
Rescue |
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February 2005 |
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December 31, 2010 |
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Chris Schmidt
Rescue |
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October 2005 |
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December 31, 2010 |
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Guy Patterson
Public Works |
|
|
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December 31, 2011 |
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(Vacant)
Public Works |
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|
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December 31, 2011 |
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Phillis Rogers
Finance Dept |
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September 2007 |
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December 31, 2011 |
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Victor Woods
Fire Marshal |
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|
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December 31, 2011 |
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Steve Mayer
Emergency Management Agency |
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April 2008 |
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December 31, 2008 |
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Chris Clark
Ambulance Service |
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February 2005 |
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December 31, 2008 |
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William Lankford
Environmental Specialist |
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September 2008 |
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December 31, 2008 |
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Rick O'Neal
Box 100 |
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August 2006 |
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December 31, 2008 |
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Kiel Hargrove
Red Cross |
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September 2008 |
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December 31, 2008 |
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Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
This committee acts as the advisory committee for future
planning of recreation, ongoing programs, special events,
and other matters related to leisure services for the
citizens. This committee also recommends needed maintenance
and physical improvements as needed in parks and recreation.
This board consists of 7 members, one to represent each of
these following groups: Primary & Elementary Age; Teenage;
Young & Middle Age; and Senior Citizens. The Chairman is a
member of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and is appointed
by that board. Currently, this board meets on an as
needed basis in the City Hall Board Room.
For information on becoming a board or committee member, please
see the Board/Committee Selection Process.
Current Members:
| Name |
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Appointed |
|
Term Expires |
| Jerry Gann - Chairman |
|
October 2002 |
|
Term
(Council Member) |
|
| Bruce Eichbauer |
|
April 2007 |
|
December 31, 2009 |
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| (Vacant) |
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|
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January 31, 2009 |
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| Robert B. Simon |
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May 2003 |
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May 31, 2011 |
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| Leann Crawley |
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February 2005 |
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January 31, 2009 |
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| Layne M. Balthazor |
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August 2006 |
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December 31, 2010 |
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| Michael Wilson |
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May 2003 |
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May 31, 2011 |
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Planning Commission
This board is responsible for reviewing and approving
the development of the City. They review and approve
all subdivision plats and building site plans. They are
responsible for making necessary changes to the
subdivision regulations and the major thoroughfare plan.
This board also makes recommendations to the City
Council regarding rezoning requests and changes to the
zoning ordinance. This board consists of 7 members with
the Mayor and one Alderman being 2 of those members.
They currently meet on the last Tuesday of every month
at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Board Room.
For information on becoming a board or committee member, please
see the Board/Committee Selection Process.
Current Members:
| Name |
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Appointed |
|
Term Expires |
| John King - Chairman |
|
October 1998 |
|
December 31, 2008 |
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| John Rutledge - Vice-Chairman |
|
March 1999 |
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October 31, 2009 |
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| Graeme Coates - Secretary |
|
January 2001 |
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December 31, 2008 |
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| Calvin Jones |
|
December 2007 |
|
October 31, 2009 |
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| Charles Parker |
|
November 2004 |
|
October 31, 2011 |
|
Dennis Waldron
- Alderman |
|
June 2003 |
|
Term
(Council Member) |
|
Ronnie Erwin
- Mayor |
|
October 2002 |
|
Term
(Council Member) |
|
Carlos Black
- Mayor's Designee |
|
February 2007 |
|
Term
(Council Member) |
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Senior Citizen's Advisory Committee
This committee acts as the advisory committee for future
planning of the Senior Citizens, ongoing programs,
special events, and other matters related to leisure
services for the Senior Citizens. They also recommend
needed maintenance and physical improvements as needed
for the Senior Citizen's Building. This committee
consists of 11 members as follows: Six members are
appointed from the following groups: 2 members are
from the La Vergne Senior Citizens Club; 1 member is
either the Rutherford County Executive or a Rutherford
County Commissioner; and 3 members represent the
community and/or industries of La Vergne. Four members (4)
shall be appointed from the general constituency without
regard to the location of such member's residence.
The 11th member shall be appointed by the Mayor from the
Board of Aldermen. This Alderman acts as the chairman of
the committee. Currently, this board meets every month
on the Third Thursday at 4:00 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center.
For information on becoming a board or committee member, please
see the Board/Committee Selection Process.
Current Members:
| Name |
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Appointed |
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Term Expires |
| Sherry Green - Chairman |
|
January 2000 |
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Term
(Council Member) |
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| Doug Shafer |
|
January 2006 |
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December 31, 2009 |
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| James R. Mosley |
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July 2006 |
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December 31, 2010 |
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| Albert Parker |
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March 2005 |
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February 28, 2009 |
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| Reverend Ezell Garner |
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May 2001 |
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December 31, 2010 |
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| Syble Pedigo |
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December 2004 |
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April 30, 2011 |
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| Wesley Shannon |
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June 2006 |
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January 31, 2012 |
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| Kay Jones |
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May 2003 |
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April 30, 2011 |
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| Grace M. Murillo |
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May 2003 |
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April 30, 2011 |
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| Mary Jane Skinner |
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February 2004 |
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January 31, 2012 |
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| Lucille Lunn |
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August 2007 |
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April 30, 2011 |
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Stormwater Appeals and Advisory Board
This board was commissioned to hear and decide appeals of any order, decision or
ruling of the City Engineer or Director of Codes Compliance or his designee issued
pursuant to the Storm Water Management Ordinance. Following the hearing on an
application for appeal, the Stormwater Appeals and Advisory Board may affirm,
reverse, modify or remand for more information, the order, decision or ruling of
the City Engineer or Director of Codes Compliance or his designee. In no event
shall be Stormwater Appeals and Advisory Board issue a decision that in any way
conflicts or contradicts the Storm Water Management Ordinance or any other federal,
state or local laws or regulations relating to Stormwater, Wastewater, Zoning or
Planning. The board consists of 7 members and meets on an as needed basis in the
Codes Building Conference Room or the City Hall Board Room.
For information on becoming a board or committee member, please
see the Board/Committee Selection Process.
Current Members:
| Name |
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Appointed |
|
Term Expires |
| Thomas Crossno - Chairman |
|
February 2006 |
|
December 31, 2010 |
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| Tom Welsh - Vice-Chairman |
|
March 2006 |
|
December 31, 2008 |
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| David Gammon |
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February 2006 |
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December 31, 2010 |
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| Thomas McCormick |
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February 2006 |
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December 31, 2011 |
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| Mary Jane Skinner |
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February 2006 |
|
December 31, 2008 |
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| Earl Garvin Jr. |
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May 2008 |
|
December 31, 2009 |
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| Senna Mosley |
|
December 2005 |
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Term
(Council Member) |
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Board/Committee Selection Process
Vacancies are posted on Channel 3 and the City of La Vergne website.
An application must be submitted to be considered for a position. Applications
for vacant positions can be picked up from the La Vergne City Recorder's office
in City Hall or by downloading the following form -
Board or Committee Member.
The application is in PDF and will require Adobe's free
Acrobat Reader
to view, complete, and/or print.
Once completed applications have been received, the name(s) are forwarded to the
Board of Mayor and Alderman for appointment at their next meeting. Some
positions are appointed by the Mayor while others are voted on by the Board.
If you have any questions, please contact the La Vergne City Recorder's office
at (615) 287-8634.
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