Planning and Zoning Board Members

The Planning and Zoning Commission has five members.  Each member is appointed by the Mayor and Council and serves a three year term.

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Ileta Bray
Member
 

5039 Lake Breeze Road
Grove, OK 74344
918-801-5912
ibray@cityofgroveok.gov

Term expires 10/26

Ileta is a representative of the Patricia Island Golf Course and is a Certified Golf Instructor.  She has worked several years with the YMCA providing summer golf program Starting New at Golf (SNAG).  She  also coaches the Grove Ridgerunners Boys and Girls Mid and High School Golf Teams.   

Her desire as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission is to assist new businesses with meeting the requirements established by the Zoning Ordinances.  Ileta is a team player and will collaborate and coordinate with other members in making sure Zoning Ordinances are amended as needed to make sure Grove is developed in the best possible manner.

Ileta is active in her community. She is a past City Council member, has served as the Chairman for the Patricia Island Lady Member Ambassadors for nine years. 

 

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Art Kopp
Vice-Chairman

2640 Shasten Street
Grove, OK 74344
847-774-8350
akopp@cityofgroveok.gov
 

Term expires 10/26

Art has a background in planning and construction,particularly in the Industrial and Commercial. fields.

His experience and knowledge is an asset to  the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Art has served on numerous civic boards throughout his lifetime, and it is his desire to continue serving his community by serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission.

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Peggy Kiefer-Steed
Member


605 Pritchard Court
Grove, OK 74344
925-858-4723
peggykief@gmail.com


Term Expires 10/25

Peggy is a realtor,Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, writer, photographer, graduate of Leadership Grove and Grove Police Citizen Academy.

With her background, Peggy has professional experience and understands the community.

Peggy wants to do more and give more to Grove.  She commented  "I see so much potential for my beautiful hometown."

 

 

 

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Josh Wilhelm
Member

P.O. Box 451731
Grove, OK 74345
918-791-5475
jwilhelm@cityofgroveok.gov


Term expires 10/24
 

Josh was appointed the the P & Z Commission in October 2021.  Grove is his hometown, after college he returned home, and has a desire to be a part of developing his  community to its highest potential.

Josh is a property manager and his experience  makes him a valuable asset to the P & Z Commission.

Josh serves in a variety of leadership roles, and he has a desire to lead Grove in the right direction.

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Bud Jeffress
Member

4988 Lighthouse Springs Drive
Grove, OK 74344
816-896-3698
bjeffress@cityofgroveok.gov

Term expires 10/25

 

Bud was appointed to the P & Z Commission on July 2, 2024.  His appointment is to fulfill an unexpired term through October 31, 2025.

Bud brings 40 years of finance and administration experience to the P & Z Commission.  In addition, he has 20 years experience working on large civic projects in both Kansas City and Denver.  He has worked with city and state officials, plus he has experience with public works and planning and zoning.

Bud has an interest in the development and progress of the City of Grove including commercial and residential development, plus the growth as a tourist destination.

Bud has been a resident of Grove since 2021.