Town of Collierville, Tennessee

Meetings: Community Center (440 Powell Road) at 6:30 pm on the second Thursday of each month. Meeting agendas are linked from dates below as they become available.

This board was formed in 1985 to develop, promote, assist and coordinate the arts in the Town of Collierville and surrounding areas. The Board of Aldermen, jointly with the Mayor, has appointment authority to this council.

Membership on this council totals 12 people. Terms of office expire December 31st of each year.

Among other duties, the Commissioners will: (1) view each property located within the Central Business Improvement Districts and determine the amount of the assessment to be levied upon each property within the Districts according to the benefit conferred by the improvements to be made within the Districts; (2) ascertain and award the amount of damages and compensation to be paid, if any, to the owners of any property that is taken or injured as a result of the improvements to be made within the Districts; and (3) be reimbursed for the performance of their duties at a rate to be determined by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

This commission was established by adoption of ordinance 2003-13 and 2003-14; per TCA 7-84-101 et. seq. The commission shall consist of 5 members, none of whom shall own property in CBID Districts I and II. Terms will be 4 years. The Mayor has appointment authority with confirmation of Board of Aldermen.

Meetings: Town Hall Chambers (500 Poplar View Parkway) on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are usually "at call."

This board was formed in 1983, through passage of Ordinance 83-003. The Beer Board has the power and is directed to regulate the sale, storage for sale, distribution for sale and manufacture of beer within the municipality in accordance with the Beer Ordinance. The board has broad powers of investigation and has the authority to inspect the premises of any applicant or permit holder.

Terms are served for one calendar year, expiring Dec. 31 of each year (Ordinance 99-28). Officers are elected annually. This is a 7 member board. The Board of Aldermen, jointly with the Mayor, have appointment authority for this commission.

Meetings: Town Hall Chambers (500 Poplar View Parkway) at 5pm on the second Thursday of each month. Meeting agendas are linked from dates below as they become available.

The purpose of this board is to hear appeals on the decisions made by the building inspector in enforcing the ordinance and codes and hear requests for variances and conditional use permits. This 5 member board serves for one calendar year with terms expiring Dec. 31 of each year (ordinance 2001-05). Meetings are at the call of the chairman with five days of notice. The Mayor has appointment authority, with confirmation required by the aldermen.

To hear appeals of decisions and interpretations of the building official and consider variances of the codes.

Terms are for 1 calendar year with terms expiring December 31st of each year. (Ordinance 2001-05); (Ordinance 2003-12)

Meetings: Town Hall Chambers (500 Poplar View Parkway) on the fourth Thursday of each month at 4:00pm. Meeting agendas are linked from dates below as they become available.

The purpose of this board is to ensure that proposed structures conform to proper design standards and the general character of the area; reviews all exterior building plans for all land use categories other than single family detached residential; reviews final plans for planned unit developments, fences, signs and landscaping. There are seven members who serve one-year termsexpiring Dec. 31 of each year. The Board of Aldermen, jointly with the Mayor, has appointment authority.

Meetings: Public Services Building (500 Keough Road) at 6:30pm on the second Tuesday of each month. Meeting agendas are linked from dates below as they become available.

Purpose: To advise the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and administration on environmental issues and to provide the residents of Collierville with opportunities to improve the quality of their environment, support the benefits and necessity of our natural resources, and provide environmental education to the public. This commission was created in 2000 and has eight members. Term appointments are for one year, ending Dec. 31 of each calendar year. The Board of Aldermen, jointly with the Mayor, have appointment authority for this commission.

Meetings: Town Hall Chambers (500 Poplar View Parkway) at 5pm on the third Thursday of each month. Meeting agendas are linked from dates below as they become available. A strike through over a date indicates that no meeting was held due to lack of application.

It is the duty of the Historic District Commission to preserve historic and/or architectural value; enhance the Town's historic attractions to tourists; consider the appropriateness of any new alteration, additions, demolition or exterior changes visible to public right-of-way and compatibility to design with the Historic District (including signs); and to approve or deny certificates of appropriateness on a case-by-case basis. Seven members comprise this commission. They serve five-year terms. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. in Town Hall chambers, 500 Poplar View Parkway

The purpose of this board is to acquire, own, lease and dispose of properties to the end of promoting industry and develop trade by inducing manufacturing, industrial, government, educational and commercial enterprises to locate or remain in this State (Town) and to further the use of its agricultural products and natural resources. A 9-member board serving staggered 6-year terms (Resolution 2003-03). The Board of Aldermen, jointly with the Mayor, has appointment authority.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Meetings: Community Center (440 Powell Road) at 6pm on the second Thursday of each month. Meeting agendas are linked from dates below as they become available.

This board consists of 9 members serving a term of one calendar year with terms expiring December 31st of each year (Resolution 99-53). The Board of Aldermen, jointly with the Mayor, has appointed authority.

Meetings: Town Hall Chambers (500 Poplar View Parkway) at 6pm on the first Thursday of each month. Meeting agendas are linked from dates below as they become available.

(As set forth in Section 13-4-201 through 13-4-309 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to amendments and supplements and 13-7-201 through 13-7-204 of the TCA and amendments and supplements; and powers and duties delegated to the Planning Commission by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.) There are nine members who serve one-year terms which expire December 31 of each year (Ordinance 2001-05). The Mayor has sole appointment authority.

Meetings: Community Center (440 Powell Road) at 6pm on the second Tuesday of each month. Meeting agendas are linked from dates below as they become available.

The purpose of this commission is to enhance and maintain the natural and man-made beauty of the community; to advise the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and Planning Commission on matters affecting the aesthetic and natural beauty within the community. The current by-laws of the Town Beautiful Commission provides for up to 15 active members. The term of apointments shall be for 1 year, ending December 31st of each calendar year (Ordinance 99-29).

Meetings: Meetings are the fourth Tuesday of every month in theTown Hall Chambers located at Town Hall. (500 Poplar View Pkwy)

The purpose of this board is to direct all the affairs of the Library, including, without limitation: appointing a librarian who shall direct the internal affairs of the Library and the appointment of such assistants or employees as may be necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the Library; accepting donations, devises, and bequests to be used by it directly for library purposes; recommending to the Board of Mayor and Alderment rules and regulations applicable to the operation of the Library; and shall generally have all necessary power and authority to manage such Library.

This Board shall consist of 7 members, with three of the initially appointed members serving for 1 year, two for 2 years and two for 3 years; at the completion of such initial terms, their successors shall serve for terms of 3 years. Election of officers held annually. This Board was established by Resolution 2004-36 on July 12, 2004.

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