The following task force and advisory board meetings are subject to the Kansas Open Meetings Act (KOMA), which generally requires all discussion to take place in a setting that is free and accessible to the public.
The goal is to share information regarding current Sedgwick County issues or projects, hear feedback and ideas, and provide additional information on other topics of interest related to the 5th Commission District.
Purpose: Assist in the review of county policies to ensure requirements of ADA are met, 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 meets monthly at 10 a.m., every fourth Wednesday at Envision, 610 N. Main, basement conference room. November and December meetings typically fall on 3rd Wednesday due to the holidays.
Contact: Lindsey Mahoney, Sedgwick County ADA coordinator - 660-7052
Purpose: Establish goals and provide recommendations for meeting the identified needs of older citizens and persons with physical disabilities 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.
Purpose: Make recommendations regarding policies and procedures for operation of the Sedgwick County Animal Control Department.
Meets: Customarily meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 1144 S. Seneca, Wichita.
Contact: Ron Holt, county manager's office - 660-9393
Purpose: Serve at the "Chamber of Commerce" for the arts and humanities.
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
Purpose: Hear decisions made by the code enforcement director relative to the application and interpretation of the building code to determine the suitability of alternate materials and types of construction.
Meets: Customarily meets at 114 S. Seneca, Wichita
Contact: Ron Holt, county manager's office - 660-9393
Purpose: Aid the cities within four counties to achieve cooperative planning.
Meets: Quarterly on the third Monday in March, June, September and December. Location rotates among the four counties.
Contact: Scott Knebel, principal planner, MAPD - 268-4456
Purpose: Participate in the formulation of the comprehensive plan for the development, implementation and operation of services. Represents various community and criminal justice constituencies.
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.
Purpose: Serve as the planning body for the criminal justice system in Sedgwick County.
Meets: 10 a.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month in the training room in the administrative wing of the detention facility.
Contact: Chad VonAhnen, public safety director - 660-4955
Sedgwick County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council information.
Purpose: Make recommendations regarding intellectual and developmental disability programs.
Contact: Dee Staudt, SCDDO director - 660-7630
Purpose: Express opinions and make suggestions and recommendations to the governing board of the SCDDO concerning any services issue.
Contact: Peter Daniels - 660-7639
Sedgwick County Developmental Disabilities Community Council Information.
Purpose: Hear 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 at 1144 S. Seneca
Contact: Ron Holt, County Manager's Office - 660-9393
Purpose: Determine the suitability of alternate materials and types of construction and provide for reasonable interpretations of the provisions of the fire code.
Meets: Bi-annually or upon the filing of an appeal
Contact: Tavis Leake, fire marshal - 660-3492
Purpose: Advise the coroner and county manager on matters of policy and procedure regarding forensic laboratory services.
Meets: Quarterly at the Sedgwick County Regional Forensic Science Center
Contact: Shari Beck, chief medical investigator - 660-4810
Purpose: Participate in the formulation of the comprehensive plan for the development, implementation and operation of the juvenile correctional services.
Meets: Customarily at 11:30 a.m. on the first Friday of each month at Juvenile Field Services, 3803 E. Harry in Wichita.
Contact: Mark Masterson, dept. of corrections director - 660-7014
Sedgwick County Juvenile Corrections Advisory Board Information.
Purpose: Determine the needs for mitigating,
preparing, responding and recovering from emergencies or disasters that may
impact the county and region.
Meets: Quarterly (February, May, August, November) at
2PM normally at the Public safety Building, 714 N Main, Wichita Kansas
Contact: Ricky
Shellenbarger, Sedgwick County Emergency Management – 660-5971
Purpose: 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: Customarily at 1144 S. Seneca
Contact: Ron Holt, county manager's office - 660-9393
Purpose: Make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding adoption of the annual plan and budget for mental health programs.
Meets: Noon on the fourth Thursday of each month at 635 N. Main
Contact: Marilyn Cook, COMCARE director - 660-7600
Sedgwick County Mental Health Advisory Board Information.
Purpose: Guide the future physical development of the Wichita-Sedgwick County area; to make recommendations on zone-change cases; and to approve subdivision plats.
Meets: Typically at 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. Click here for a complete list of meetings.
Contact: John Schlegel, planning director - 268-4425
Purpose: Hear nuisance from decisions rendered by the Department of Code Enforcement.
Meets: Customarily on an as-needed basis at 1013 Stillwell
Contact: Ron Holt, County Manager's Office - 660-9393
Purpose: 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: Customarily at 1144 S. Seneca
Contact: Ron Holt, county manager's office - 660-9393
Purpose: Hear and decide from decisions made by the code enforcement director relative to the application and interpretation of the plumbing code.
Meets: Customarily at 1144 S. Seneca
Contact: Ron Holt, county manager's office - 660-9393
Purpose: 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
Purpose: Obtain the advisory services of licensed onsite wastewater systems installers and sewage haulers.
Contact: David Spears, Sedgwick County engineer - 660-7901
Purpose: Establish regulations for personnel matters and standards of performance.
Meets: 9 a.m. at the Sedgwick County Public Safety Building, 2nd floor training room on the following dates:
Contact: Lisa Totten, civil service officer - 660-7049
Purpose: Prepare of the Solid Waste Management Plan of Sedgwick County.
Meets: As needed at 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
Purpose: Work with local groups to 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: Ron Holt, assistant county manager -660-9393
Purpose: Protect lives and property within Sedgwick County by promoting better storm water management and provide financial, technical and other assistance.
Meets: 3 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at 1144 S. Seneca.
Contact: John Schlegel, planning director - 268-4425
Purpose: 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 second Tuesday of each month in the MAPC conference room, Wichita City Hall when they have cases to review. The November 10 meeting has been cancelled.
Contact: Jess McNeely - 268-4421
