Administration

Administration Team

Our Village of Muenster administration team welcomes you. Together, we are dedicated to serving the needs of our community with professionalism, efficiency, and a commitment to excellence. We look forward to listening to your needs, addressing your concerns, and contributing to the growth and success of our community.

Jan Sylvestre
Chief Administrative Officer

Jan Sylvestre

Payge Newberry
Administrative Assistant

Payge Newberry

Nick Vanderveen Public Works Foreman
Public Works Foreman

Nick Vanderveen

Chief Administrative Officer

The CAO is directly responsible for the oversight of all Village of Muenster operations and is directly accountable to the Mayor and Council. The CAO will ensure all municipal documentation is maintained in accordance with legislation. They provide and implement policy, procedure, and programming as directed by Council. The CAO will serve as an advisor to Council regarding legislation, policy and procedures

Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for creating and ensuring the accuracy utility billing procedures. Additional responsibilities of the Assistant include sorting and correctly categorizing the incoming correspondence and inquiries. Outgoing messages regarding accounts and municipal notices are published by the Administrative Assistant. Payments on account and for invoices are receipted by the Administrative Assistant. Cash control procedures are enforced and practiced by the Assistant.  The Administrative Assistant is a pivotal position within the municipal office.

Public Works Foreman

 Works Foreman is a position for a self motivated individual  with strong professional judgement, strong critical thinking ability, mechanical ability and organizational skills. 

The Village Public Works Foreman manages and executes the daily operations of the public works department.   The Foreman is responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of services. These services include:

  • Transportation and Roads Construction/Maintenance,
  • Water Collection and Distribution, Wastewater and Lagoon Operations,
  • Decommissioned Landfill, Sanitation services,
  • Facilities Maintenance and Equipment/Grader Operation and Maintenance,
  • Village Grounds/Greenspace Maintenance and various other duties as assigned

 

The Foreman acts as a liaison with consultants, developers, contractors and utility companies constructing or providing services to land, facilities or operations of the Village. The Foreman assists with constructing budgets, reports and participates in long range capital planning. The Foreman is responsible to assist in developing a positive and proactive customer service philosophy while working with public inquiries, resident feedback and related municipal issues. The Muenster Public Works Department consists of one employee – the Village Foreman.  Seasonal workers are contracted to assist as necessary for snow removal and summer maintenance.

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