Boards & Committees

Planning Commission

Elisa Budoff
Greg Bruhn
Phyllis Marino
Ruth Cavanagh, Council Representative
William G. Koons, Mayor
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The Planning Commission (PC) consists of the Mayor, one member of Council, and three residents of the Village appointed by the Mayor. The Commission reviews plans for buildings and developments to be erected on ground acquired within the limits of the Village, and of the size, height, style, and general appearance of such buildings.

The Planning Commission meets the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at Village Hall. Paperwork is due 14 days prior to each meeting.

2026 Meeting & Cutoff Schedule

(Paperwork due 14 days prior to meeting.)

Cutoff DateMeeting Date
Monday, December 29, 2025Thursday, January 8, 2026
Thursday, January 29, 2026Thursday, February 12, 2026
Thursday, February 26, 2026Thursday, March 12, 2026
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Thursday, April 30, 2026Thursday, May 14, 2026
Thursday, May 28, 2026Thursday, June 11, 2026
Thursday, June 25, 2026Thursday, July 9, 2026
Thursday, July 30, 2026Thursday, August 13, 2026
Thursday, August 27, 2026Thursday, September 10, 2026
Thursday, September 24, 2026Thursday, October 8, 2026
Thursday, October 29, 2026Thursday, November 12, 2026
Monday, November 30, 2026Thursday, December 10, 2026

Architectural Review Board (ARB)

Gary Neola, Chairman
Denis Marino
Ryan Parsons
Brad Fink, Alternate

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The purposes of the Architectural Review Board (ARB) is to protect and preserve the value, appearance and use of property by maintaining the high character of the community. The Board regulates in accordance with accepted and recognized architectural principles, as well as other provisions of the Zoning Code and ordinances of the Village.

The Architectural Review Board meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Paperwork is due 8 days prior to each meeting.

2026 Meeting & Cutoff Schedule

Cutoff DateMeeting Date
December 29, 2025January 6, 2026
January 12, 2026January 20, 2026
January 26, 2026February 3, 2026
February 9, 2026February 17, 2026
February 23, 2026March 3, 2026
March 9, 2026March 17, 2026
March 30, 2026April 7, 2026
April 13, 2026April 21, 2026
April 27, 2026May 5, 2026
May 11, 2026May 19, 2026
May 25, 2026June 2, 2026
June 8, 2026June 16, 2026
June 29, 2026July 7, 2026
July 13, 2026July 21, 2026
July 27, 2026August 4, 2026
August 10, 2026August 18, 2026
August 24, 2026September 1, 2026
September 7, 2026September 15, 2026
September 28, 2026October 6, 2026
October 12, 2026October 20, 2026
October 26, 2026November 3, 2026
November 9, 2026November 17, 2026
November 23, 2026December 1, 2026
December 7, 2026December 15, 2026

 Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

Andy Hitchcock, Chairman
John Buda
Mike Mulloy
Martin O’Toole
Cindy Matejcik

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The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) consists of five residents of the Village appointed by the Mayor. The Board adopts rules for its own government and hears appeals on other matters authorized by the provisions of the Zoning Code.

The Zoning Board of Appeals meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.

2026 Meeting & Cutoff Schedule

(Paperwork due 25 days prior to meeting)

Cutoff DateMeeting Date
December 29, 2025January 21, 2026
January 23, 2026February 18, 2026
February 20, 2026March 18, 2026
March 20, 2026April 15, 2026
April 24, 2026May 20, 2026
May 22, 2026June 17, 2026
June 22, 2026July 15, 2026
July 24, 2026August 19, 2026
August 21, 2026September 16, 2026
September 25, 2026October 21, 2026
October 23, 2026November 18, 2026
November 20, 2026December 16, 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Minutes

BZA Minutes 2019-2023

BZA Minutes 2024

BZA Minutes 2025

2026

January 21, 2026

Parks Committee

Martha Bistritz
Greg Gamm
Ted Kruse
Libby Sharkey
Greg Studen
Ruth Cavanagh, Council Representative
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The Parks Committee, which consists of six residents and one member of Council, makes recommendations to Mayor and Council regarding the usage of park property as well as park rules and regulations.  The Parks Committee plans and organizes improvements, alterations and activities for the park property and makes recommendations of these recommendations to Mayor and Council for approval.

Parks Committee Minutes

2026

April 2, 2026 DRAFT

April 13, 2026 DRAFT

Parks Committee 2025

Park-Committee-2009-2023

Parks Committee 2024


Centennial Ad Hoc Committee

Robin Rood
Mark Rood
Darlene Canton
Ruth Cavanagh
, Council Representative

Minutes – Ad Hoc 100th SRV Anniversary meeting 5-1-2023


Properties Committee

Ruth Cavanagh, Chairman
Gerald Canton and Mary Rensel, Council Members

Properties Committee Minutes

Properties Committee Minutes 1998-2022

Properties Committee Minutes 2023

Properties Committee Minutes 2024

Properties Committee Minutes 2025

2026

January 19, 2026

March 16, 2026


Public Utilities Committee

Mark Porter, Chairman
Chris Berger and Mary Rensel, Council Members

Public Utilities Committee Minutes

Public Utilities Committee 1999-2022

Public Utilities Committee 2023

PUC Meeting Minutes 2024

Public Utilities Committee Minutes 2025

2026

January 13, 2026

February 26, 2026

March 12, 2026


Safety Committee

Gerald Canton, Chairman
Ruth Cavanagh and Porter, Council Member

Safety Committee Minutes

Safety Committee Minutes 1997-2022

Safety Committee Minutes 2023

Safety Committee Minutes 2024

Safety Committee Minutes 2025

2026

January 2026

March 2026

April 2026


Finance Committee

Chris Berger, Chairman
Gerald Canton and Mark Porter, Council Members

Finance Committee Minutes

Finance Committee Minutes 2008-2022

Finance Committee Minutes 2023

Finance Committee 2024

Finance Committee Minutes 2025

2026

February 5, 2026

March 12, 2026

April 16, 2026 DRAFT


Human Resources Committee

Chris Berger, Chairman
Chris Bell and Mary Rensel, Council Members

HR Committee Minutes

HR Committee Minutes 2006-2022

HR Committee Minutes 2023

HR Committee Minutes 2024

HR Committee Minutes 2025

2026

January 8, 2026

February 9, 2026

March 9, 2026


Streets Committee

Chris Bell, Chairman
Chris Berger and Mary Rensel, Council Members

Streets Committee Minutes

Streets Committee Minutes 1998-2022

Streets Committee Minutes 2023

Streets Committee Minutes 2024

Streets Committee Minutes 2025

2026

January 13, 2026

February 26, 2026

March 12, 2026


Admin/Technology Committee

Chris Berger, Chairman
Chris Bell and Mark Porter, Council Members

Admin/Technology Minutes

2026

January 10, 2026

March 9, 2026

March 30, 2026 – DRAFT


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