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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
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

Jerry Gann - Vice Mayor     Alderman - October 2002
Vice-Mayor - October 2006
    November 2010

Sherry Green - Alderman     Alderman - October 1996
Vice-Mayor - October 2000
Mayor - April 2004
Alderman - October 2006
    November 2010

Senna Mosley - Alderman     Alderman - October 2004
Alderman - October 2008
    November 2012

Dennis Waldron - Alderman     Alderman - October 2004
Alderman - October 2008
    November 2012


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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     December 31, 2010

Dana Blair - Vice-Chairman     November 1994     December 31, 2012

Randel Henson     November 2007     December 31, 2011

Michael Jolly     June 2007     December 31, 2013

Alice Miller     October 2008     December 31, 2010


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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, 2012

Charles Parker
   - Vice-Chairman
    November 2007     October 31, 2011

Ronnie Erwin
   - Mayor
    November 2007     Term
(Mayor)

Connie Hayes
   - Mayor's Alternate
    November 2009     Term
(Mayor)

Matthew Jablonka     November 2009     December 31, 2012

Calvin Jones     June 2007     October 31, 2013

John Rutledge     November 2007     October 31, 2013

Dennis Waldron
   - Alderman
    November 2007     Term
(Council Member)


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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. Click Here to see the information about the selection process.

Current Members:

Name     Appointed     Term Expires
David Waldron - Chairman     February 1995     January 31, 2012

John Yoder - Vice-Chairman     March 2001     January 31, 2011

F.R. (Rick) Duffy     February 1995     January 31, 2013

John S. Morris, Jr.     February 2003     January 31, 2011

John Rutledge     February 1995     January 31, 2012

Felicia Smith     June 2006     January 31, 2014

Douglas Stanphill     May 2009     January 31, 2013


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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)

Shemicka Holt     September 2007     June 30, 2011

Danny Jones     October 2003     June 30, 2010

Webb Pickard, Jr.     October 2003     June 30, 2009

Robert P. St. John     October 2003     June 30, 2012


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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. Click Here to see the information about the selection process.

Name     Appointed     Term Expires
Jerry Gann - Chairman     December 2006     Term
(Council Member)

Vacant     June 2003     May 31, 2011

Vacant     June 2006     December 31, 2010

Mark Dodd     February 2001     January 31, 2012

Sara Heilwagen     June 2007     December 31, 2012

Paul Tangari     January 2006     December 31, 2009

Doug Smith     December 2004     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     June 2005     December 31, 2009

Tyler Mann     June 2005     December 31, 2012

Margie Murphy     March 2007     December 31, 2010

Carrie Smith     June 2005     December 31, 2011


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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. Click Here to see the information about the selection process.

Current Members:

Name     Appointed     Term Expires
Charles W. Armour - Chairman     November 2000     October 31, 2010

Jerry Butler     November 2000     November 30, 2011

Jim Hewitt     January 2008     November 30, 2012

A.C. Puckett     November 2000     October 31, 2013

Ameesah Suluki     May 2002     November 30, 2014


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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 third 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
Matthew Appleton     December 2009     December 31, 2012

Donna Bebout     December 2009     December 31, 2012

Alderman Sherry Green     December 2009     December 31, 2012

Montique Luster     December 2009     December 31, 2011

James R. Mosley     January 2010     December 31, 2010

Lynn Ruch     December 2009     December 31, 2010

Felicia Smith     December 2009     December 31, 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)

Ricky McCormick - Vice-Chairman
La Vergne Fire Dept
    February 2005     December 31, 2013

Robert Kimbrough
La Vergne Fire Dept
    February 2005     December 31, 2013

Lynn Ruch
La Vergne Police Dept
    February 2005     December 31, 2013

Ted Boyd
La Vergne Police Dept
    February 2005     December 31, 2010

Martin Blair
Rescue
    February 2005     December 31, 2010

Chris Schmidt
Rescue
    October 2005     December 31, 2010

Guy Patterson
Public Works
    August 2008     December 31, 2011

Lloyd Adkins
Public Works
    November 2008     December 31, 2011

Phillis Rogers
Finance Dept
    September 2007     December 31, 2011

Victor Woods
Fire Marshal
    August 2008     December 31, 2011

Steve Mayer
Emergency Management Agency
    April 2008     December 31, 2012

Price Justice
Ambulance Service
    March 2010     December 31, 2012

Joe Lallo
Environmental Specialist
    April 2009     December 31, 2012

Julia Hill
Box 100
    October 2009     December 31, 2012

Kiel Hargrove
Red Cross
    September 2008     December 31, 2012


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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     Appointed     Term Expires
Jerry Gann - Chairman     October 2002     Term
(Council Member)

Leann Crawley     February 2005     January 31, 2013

Deborah Edwards     July 2009     January 31, 2013

Bruce Eichbauer     April 2007     December 31, 2013

Layne Marler     August 2006     December 31, 2010

Robert Simon     May 2003     May 31, 2011

Michael Wilson     May 2003     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     Appointed     Term Expires
John Rutledge - Chairman     March 1999     October 31, 2013

Calvin Jones - Vice-Chairman     December 2007     October 31, 2013

Graeme Coates - Secretary     January 2001     December 31, 2012

Ronnie Erwin
   - Mayor
    October 2002     Term
(Mayor)

connie Hayes
   - Mayor's Alternate
    November 2009     Term
(Mayor)

Matthew Jablonka     November 2009     December 31, 2012

Charles Parker     November 2004     October 31, 2011

Dennis Waldron
   - Alderman
    June 2003     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     Appointed     Term Expires
Sherry Green - Chairman     January 2000     Term
(Council Member)

Reverend Ezell Garner     May 2001     December 31, 2010

Kay Jones     May 2003     April 30, 2011

Donald Lehr     October 2009     January 31, 2012

Lucille Lunn     August 2007     April 30, 2011

James R. Mosley     July 2006     December 31, 2010

Grace M. Murillo     May 2003     April 30, 2011

Albert Parker     March 2005     February 28, 2013

Syble Pedigo     December 2004     April 30, 2011

Doug Shafer     January 2006     December 31, 2013

Mary Jane Skinner     February 2004     January 31, 2012

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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     Appointed     Term Expires
Tom Welsh - Chairman     March 2006     December 31, 2012

Thomas McCormick
    - Vice-Chairman
    February 2006     December 31, 2011

Thomas Crossno     February 2006     December 31, 2010

Deborah Edwards     November 2009     December 31, 2010

Earl Garvin Jr.     May 2008     December 31, 2013

Senna Mosley     December 2005     Term
(Council Member)

Mary Jane Skinner     February 2006     December 31, 2012

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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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