About The Zoning Board of Appeals holds public hearings to consider requests for variances from the strict application of rules, regulations and requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and hear appeals on Zoning decisions by City Staff. Members Mike Mumm - Chairman Carrie Rodman Ken Wohltman Mark Thies Andy St. John Brandon Weber Don Bushue Meeting...
About The Tourism Advisory Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and the City Council in regards to the expenditure of funds generated by the Effingham Hotel-Motel Tax. The funds shall be spent in a manner designed to promote tourism, conventions and other special events to attract visitors and non-residents to the City....
About State law requires that the Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Boards meet annually. These boards are made up of a representative from each taxing authority affected by a TIF and one member from the public at large. The TIF Board meets annually to review activities within the TIF districts, the annual TIF reports, minutes of...
About The board consists of five members to service two-year terms: Two trustees are appointed by the Mayor Two trustees are active members of the pension fund that are elected by the active members of the pension fund The fifth trustee is elected by and from the beneficiaries of the pension fund Members Daniel Dust...
About The Plan Commission serves an advisory role to the Mayor and City Council to review and recommend adequate provisions are made for the guidance, direction, and control of the development and growth of the city including recommendations on, but not limited to rezonings, Special Use Permits, subdivisions and street vacations. The Plan Commission also...
You can disconnect your water service online or by phone. If your water is shut-off due to non-payment, a non-refundable $25 disconnect fee will be applied to your account. Before you start Please let us know at least 24 hours in advance of the date you want to disconnect service. What to do Complete the...
You can automatically pay your water bill each month by setting up direct ACH payments from your bank account. You can also make one-time payments each month online or by dropping off a check. Before you start You will need: Bank name and routing number Checking or savings account number What to do You need...
If your home or business had water service before 1987, you could have a lead service line. This could be true even if it’s been remodeled. If your home or business was built with a new water connection after 1987, you do not have a lead service line. If the water connection existed before the...
We’re asking all Effingham property and business owners to complete our water line survey. This will help us identify lead service lines faster. Before you start Before you take the survey, find out if your water line is made from lead. If you aren’t comfortable identifying the material, take the survey and mark “Unknown” under...
