Meeting Times / Details

 Third Wednesday of the Month at 4:00 PM

Government Center Boardroom

115 E. Washington Street

 Zoning Board of Appeals Information

 Details

Term Length: 3 Years 
Members: 7
Mayor Appointments: 7
City Code: Ch. 44 Sec. 1702
Vacancy: No
Contact: 309-434-2226 
comdev@cityblm.org
Description

The Board is responsible for conducting hearings related to appeals of the zoning code or requests for special use permits. The Board acts under the recommendation of an administrative order or request from the Council to investigate, fact-find, and make a determination regarding an exception or variance to the zoning code and advertising sign code. The seven (7) members are appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the Council for three (3) year terms. 

Members
 Appointer Indicator  Position Name  Term Exp 
 Mayor Appointed Position  Member  Victoria Harris  4/30/2026
 Mayor Appointed Position  Chair  Terry Ballantini  4/30/2027
 Mayor Appointed Position  Vice Chair  Nikki Williams  4/30/2028
 Mayor Appointed Position  Member    Rebecca Welch  4/30/2028
 Mayor Appointed Position  Member  Melissa Woods  4/30/2028
 Mayor Appointed Position  Member   John Poling  4/30/2029
 Mayor Appointed Position  Member  Matt Steinkoenig  4/30/2029
   City Staff  Alissa Pemberton  N/A

 Mayor Appointed Position  Indicates Mayor Appointed Position