Committees & Commissions

The Ambulance Committee oversees Baldwin EMS, it's operations and staff.  It makes recommendations to the Village Board as necessary.  This committee meets quarterly or as needed.

Members
 

  • Austin Van Someren - Chairman
  • Amy Jurgens
  • Tom Boyer, EMS Chief

The Budget and Finance Committee meets as necessary.  They review financial reports, assist with budget planning and oversee the financial position of the Village.  They make recommendations to the Village Board based on staff recommendations and needs. 

Members

  • Doug Newton - Chairman
  • Chad Wernlund
  • Kristine Forbes

The Parks and Recreation Committee members are responsible for making decisions about the Village parks and opportunities for recreation.  They work closely with the Public Works Department.  They meet as needed. 

Members

  • Lance Van Damme - Chairman
  • Kristine Forbes

The Plan Commission oversees the functions of the office of the Zoning Administrator and reviews and advises the governing body on all proposed amendments to zoning codes, maps and texts.  They review plans for new commercial buildings, parking lots, signs (over 40' sq. ft), certified survey maps etc.  A request form is used and fee paid to be placed on the Planning Commission agenda.  The Commission is comprised of seven members - two Village Board members and five citizen members.  They are appointed annually.

The Police Commission is appointed annually by the Village Board.  Their purpose is to oversee the Police Department hiring of officers and to oversee disciplinary issues and possible dismissals.  They also work closely with the Chief of Police.  The commission is comprised of five members, one of which is the Village Board President. 

They meet as needed or requested.

Members

  • Steve Boldt (Chairman)
  • Jerry Neely
  • Sean Griffin
  • Roxanne Sittlow
  • Austin Van Someren (Village Board Member)

The Public Safety/Personnel Committee oversees concerns from citizens regarding safety issues and they work with staff on personnel issues and concerns.  They are appointed annually and meet as needed.

Members

  • Chad Wernlund - Chairman
  • Austin Van Someren
  • Kristine Forbes

The Streets/Building Committee meets to discuss issues and concerns regarding the streets and village-owned buildings.  The will often discuss maintenance issues and upkeep of village property.  They meet as needed or requested by citizens and staff. 

Members

  • Doug Newton
  • Matt Knegendorf

The Tourism Commission oversees the expenditure of tourism funds.

Members include:

     Lance Van Damme
     Kristine Forbes
     Tracy Carlson, Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer
     Chad Wernlund
     Hotel industry member

The United Civic Center Commission is a group the was created to oversee the use of United Civic Center, specifically for the Blackhawk Hockey Association.  The Commission is comprised of one village board member, two citizen members and two members of the Hockey Association.  They meet as needed.

Members

  • Mike Findlay
  • Allie Carroll
  • Lance Van Damme (Chairman of the Parks & Rec Committee)
  • Citizen member (vacant)
  • Citizen member (vacant)

The Water/Sewer Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Village Board about the water and sewer utilities.  The Committee is comprised of two Village Board members and is appointed annually.  They meet as needed or requested.

Members

  • Lance Van Damme - Chairman
  • Matt Knegendorf