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    (216) 486-2474

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    (216) 383-6300
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  • The Architectural Review Board (ARB) consists of three members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the members of Council. Members are required to be registered architects in the State of Ohio for a minimum of three years prior to appointment. The ARB has the authority to review and pass upon all plans and drawings in connection with an application for a building permit the purpose of which is to protect the high character of community development and real estate in the City from impairment in value and to regulate in accordance with proper architectural principles.

    The ARB meets at City Hall on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month which meetings are open to the public.

    Current Members: Robert Dresser; Frank Koss
    Chair: Vladimir Macek


  • Board of Ethics
Glen Schriefer
25028 Heather Lane
216-531-0171 

  • The Civil Service Commission consists of three electors of the City, not holding other municipal office, who are appointed by the Mayor with the concurrence of a majority of the members of Council.

    The Civil Service Commission provides rules for the merit; fitness; appointment and promotion of classified employees of the City provided that such rules are consistent with the Constitution of the State of Ohio.

    The Civil Service Commission meets at City Hall on the 2nd Thursday of each month which meetings are open to the public. A record of the Commission proceedings and exams are also available for the public.

    Current Members: Russell Federico; Greg Scott
    Chair: James Redmond


  • Master Plan Committee

Current members: Lee Gase, Lee Courtney, Eloise Henry, Jai Kadambi, Ray Loushin, Rev. Michael Marino, Dennis McAndrew Jr., Dori Mittinger, Marcia S. Morgan, David H. Roche, Terry Yerkic.


  • The Planning Commission consists of five electors of the City, not holding other municipal office, who are appointed by the Mayor with the concurrence of a majority of the members of Council.

    Among its other functions, the Planning Commission oversees the drafting of the City Master Plan and the official Map of the City. The Planning Commission also may adopt a Zoning Plan and recommend changes to the Plan. The Planning Commission is required to report and to recommend matters coming before it to Council for approval.

    The Planning Commission meets at City Hall on the 2nd Wednesday of each month which meetings are open to the public.

    Current Members: Tom Brown; Mark Edelman, ViceChm; Ray Loushin, Sec; Dennis McAndrew, Cassie Hunter, Rec Sec.
    Chair: Terry Butler


  • The City Records Commission consists of four members pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 149.39.

    The Records Commission exists to initiate and to promulgate plans and rules for the reproduction of City records for the purposes of their safe and economical storage.

    The Records Commission meets at City Hall once every six months which meetings are open to the public.

    Current Members: Mayor Ursu; Lynda Rossiter, Director of Finance; Todd Hunt, Director of Law; Lois Newman, Resident


     

  • Landscape Architect:
Douglas Nemeckay
539 E. Washington St.
Suite 15
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(w) 440-247-4434



 

 

  • The Recreation Board (Rec. Board) consists of seven electors of the City, not holding other municipal office, who are appointed by the Mayor with the concurrence of a majority of the members of Council. Two members appointed by the Mayor are made by recommendation of the Board of Education of the Richmond Heights Local School District which members may not be members of the Board of Education. One of the members appointed by the Mayor is the Director of Recreation for the City who serves as Chair of the Rec. Board.

    The Rec. Board functions to adopt and to operate recreation programs for adult and child residents of the City. The Rec. Board determines fees to be charged for each program and schedules; regulates and enforces policies in all recreation areas.

    The Recreation Board also coordinates city Recreation events such as Family Day, the Fall Craft Show, Breakfast with Santa, Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, and many more events.

The Rec. Board meets at City Hall on the 3rd Monday of each month which meetings are open to the public.

Current Members: Eddie Rice; Tim Lowe; Mike DeSan; Lisa C. Taylor; Terry Yerkic
Director/Chw: Teri Drda


  • The Tree Commission consists of seven members (and the City Arborist) who are appointed by the Mayor.

    The Tree Commission exists to act in an advisory capacity to the Mayor, City Council , employees and residents with respect to matters involving trees within the City. The Tree Commission also oversees the City’s annual Tree Program.

    The Tree Commission meets at City Hall as needed upon the call of the Chair which meetings are open to the public.

    Current Members: David Grauel; Don O’Toole; Arnetta Parker; Ron Peura; Fred Robinson, City Arborist; Sue Ann Stone; Jim Varga; Don Wilson


  • The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) consists of five electors of the City, not holding other municipal office, who are appointed by the Mayor with the concurrence of a majority of the members of Council.

    The ZBA has authority to recommend zoning variances to Council provided such variances are consistent with the general intent of the Zoning Ordinance.

    The ZBA meets at City Hall on the 1st Wednesday of each month which meetings are open to the public. Public notice of at least ten days is given for hearings on any appeals.

Current Members: Jai Kadambi; Jim Shiozawa
Jerold H. Hoover, Chair; Mike Gambatese, Vice Chm.; Cassie Hunter, Recording Sec.


 

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