2020/2021 Boards, Commissions and Committees
Planning Commission & DRB
Established by the City Charter, the Planning Commission and Design Review Board review planning and zoning enforcement within the City of Huron. The Design Review Board is a subcommittee of the Planning Commission established to oversee the architectural and design elements of development within the City. The Planning Commission and Design Review Board meet on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 5:00 p.min the Municipal Building Council Chambers. The members serve 4-year terms. For meeting information contact Christine Gibboney in the Zoning Department at 419-433-5000 ext. 1302.
Planning Commission/DRB Members:
- Gary Boyle (PC & DRB), Chair
- Bob Howell (PC & DRB), Vice-Chair
- Mark Claus, Council Representative
- Jim Hartley
- Mark Cencer
| AGENDA PACKET | MINUTES | AUDIO |
| 01-22-20 | 01-22-20 | 01-22-20 |
| 02-26-20 Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| 03-25-20 Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| 04-22-20 Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| 05-27-20 Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| 06-24-20 Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| 07-22-20 | 07-22-20 | 07-22-20 |
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08-26-20 Part 1 |
08-26-20 | 08-26-20 |
| 9-9-20 Special | 9-9-20 | 9-9-20 |
| 09-23-20 | 09-23-20 | 09-23-20 |
| 10-28-20 | 10-28-20 | 10-28-20 |
| 11-18-20* date change | 11-18-20 | 11-18-20 |
| 12-16-20 Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 Agendas | 2021 Minutes | 2021 Audio |
| 1-27-21 Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| 2-24-21 | 2-24-21 | 2-24-21 |
| 3-24-21 | 3-24-21 | 3-24-21 |
| 4-28-21 | 4-28-21 | 4-28-21 |
| 5-26-21 | 5-26-21 | 5-26-21 |
| 6-23-21 | 6-23-21 | 6-23-21 |
| 7-28-21 | 7-28-21 | 7-28-21 |
| 8-25-21 | 8-25-21 | 8-25-21 |
| 9-22-21 | 9-22-21 | 9-22-21 |
| PC & DRB | COMBINED BOARD | OCTOBER 2021 |
| 10-27-21 | 10-27-21 | 10-27-21 |
| 11-17-21 | 11-17-21 | 11-17-21 |
| 12-15-21 | 12-15-21 | 12-15-21 |
Design Review Board Members: (Oct. 2021: DRB functions are now part of the Planning Commission, there will no longer be separate meetings or minutes)
| AGENDA PACKET | MINUTES | AUDIO |
| 01-22-20 | 01-22-20 | 01-22-20 |
| 02-26-20 | 02-26-20 | 02-26-20 |
| 03-25-20 Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| 04-22-20 Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| 4-30-20 Special | 4-30-20 | 4-30-20 |
| 05-27-20 Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| 06-24-20 Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| 07-22-20 Part 1 | 07-22-20 | 07-22-20 |
| 7-22-20 Part 2 | ||
| 08-26-20 | 08-26-20 | 08-26-20 |
| 9-9-20 Special | 9-9-20 | 9-9-20 |
| 09-23-20 Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| 10-28-20 | 10-28-20 | 10-28-20 |
| 11-18-20 | 11-18-20 | 11-18-20 |
| 12-16-20 Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 Agendas | 2021 Minutes | 2021 Audio |
| 1-27-21 | 1-27-21 | 1-27-21 |
| 2-24-21 | 2-24-21 | 2-24-21 |
| 3-24-21 | 3-24-21 | 3-24-21 |
| 4-28-21 | 4-28-21 | 4-28-21 |
| 5-26-21 | 5-26-21 | 5-26-21 |
| 6-23-21 | 6-23-21 | 6-23-21 |
| 7-28-21 Cancelled | n/a | n/a |
| 8-25-21 Cancelled | n/a | n/a |
| 9-22-21 | 9-22-21 | 9-22-21 |
Board of Building and Zoning Appeals
Established by the City Charter with members appointed by City Council, this Board hears applications for zoning and building variances and provides guidance to Council. Meets the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building-Council Chambers. The members serve 5 year terms. For meeting information, contact Christine Gibboney in the Zoning Department at 419-433-5000 ext. 1302.
Members:
- Jim Shaffer
- Frank Kath, Chair
- JoAnne Boston
- Jenine Porter
- Lisa Brady
| AGENDA PACKET | MINUTES | AUDIO |
| 01-13-20 | 01-13-20 | 01-13-20 |
| 02-10-20-Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| 03-09-20 | 03-09-20 | 03-09-20 |
| 04-13-20 Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| 05-11-20 Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| 06-08-20 | 06-08-20 | 06-08-20 |
| 06-22-20 Special | 06-22-20 | 06-22-20 |
| 07-13-20 | 07-13-20 | 07-13-20 |
| 08-10-20 | 08-10-20 | 08-10-20 |
| 09-14-20 Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| 10-12-20 | 10-12-20 | 10-12-20 |
| 11-09-20 cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| 11-30-20 Special | 11-30-20 | 11-30-20 |
| 12-14-20 | 12-14-20 | 12-14-20 |
| 2021 Agenda Packet | 2021 Minutes | 2021 Audio |
| 1-11-21 | 1-11-21 | 1-11-21 |
| 2-8-21 | 2-8-21 | 2-8-21 |
| 3-8-21 | 3-8-21 | 3-8-21 |
| 3-18-21 Special | 3-18-21 | 3-18-21 |
| 4-12-21 | 4-12-21 | 4-12-21 |
| 5-10-21 | 5-10-21 | 5-10-21 |
| 6-14-21 | 6-14-21 | 6-14-21 |
| 7-12-21 | 7-12-21 | 7-12-21 |
| 7-26-21 Special | 7-26-21 | 7-26-21 |
| 8-9-21 | 8-9-21 | 8-9-21 |
| CANCELLED 9-13-21 | N/A | N/A |
| 10-11-21 | 10-11-21 | 10-11-21 |
| 11-1-21 Special | 11-1-21 | 11-1-21 |
| 11-8-21 | 11-8-21 | 11-8-21 |
| 12-13-21 | 12-13-21 | 12-13-21 |
City Council Finance Committee
3 council members appointed by the Mayor & citizen members; oversees the finance status of the city and recommends spending habits and revenue streams to the administration. Meets Quarterly and as needed. No set terms. For meeting information contact the Clerk of City Council.
Members:
- Mark Claus
- Joel Hagy
- Sam Artino
- Chuck Norton, Chair
- Larry Leaman
- Huron City Schools Treasurer
- Keven Kieffer
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AGENDA PACKET |
MINUTES |
AUDIO |
| 02-11-20 | 02-11-20 | 02-11-20 |
| 03-05-20 SP |
03-05-20 SP
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| 05-11-20 | 05-11-20 | 05-11-20 |
| 08-10-20 | 08-10-20 | 08-10-20 |
| 10-12-20 | 10-12-20 | 10-12-20 |
| 10-19-20 | 10-19-20 | 10-19-20 |
| 10-26-20 | 10-26-20 | 10-26-20 |
| 11-02-20 | 11-02-20 | 11-02-20 |
| 12-14-20 | 12-14-20 | 12-14-20 |
| 10-18-21 | 10-18-21 | 10-18-21 |
| 10-25-21 | 10-25-21 | 10-25-21 |
| 11-01-21 | 11-01-21 | 11-01-21 |
City Council Safety Committee
3 council members appointed by the Mayor to discuss and evaluate safety issues in the City. Meets as needed. For meeting information, contact the Clerk of City Council.
Members:
- Christine Crawford (CHAIR)
- Sam Artino
- Monty Tapp
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AGENDAS |
MINUTES | AUDIO |
| 01-28-20 CANCELLED | Meeting Cancelled | Meeting Cancelled |
| 4-15-20 | 4-15-20 | 4-15-20 |
| 7-21-20 | 7-21-20 | 7-21-20 |
| 9-8-20 | 9-8-20 | 9-8-20 |
| 12-2-20 | 12-2-20 | 12-2-20 |
| 1-27-21 | 1-27-21 | 1-27-21 |
| 3-22-21 | 3-22-21 | 3-22-21 |
| 6-15-21 | 6-15-21 | 6-15-21 |
| 9-24-21 | 9-24-21 | 9-24-21 |
| 2022 | ||
| 1-27-22 CANCELLED | CANCELLED | CANCELLED |
Huron Joint Recreation District Board
Established by Ordinance, the HJRD is comprised of 3 members from the city appointed by the Mayor with Council approval; 3 members appointed by the Township; 3 members appointed by Huron City Schools. One of each of the entities members will be an elected official and serve a 1 year term, the other members serve 2 year terms. The board helps make policy for the activities of the Huron Joint Recreation District and City of Huron; meets the first Tuesday of each month January-May and Sept.-Dec at 6:30p.m. Effective with the October 6, 2020 meeting, the HJRD Board meetings will be held at the Municipal Building Council Chambers. If there is a schedule conflict which would cause a future meeting to be relocated, updated information will be published on the City of Huron online Calendar. For meeting information, contact Patricia Irvin at Parks & Recreation at 419-433-8487.
Members:
- Tom Solberg Jr. (CHAIR)
- Bryan Edwards
- Rene Franklin
- Gordon Hahn
- Jennifer Kilbury (SECRETARY)
- Jonathan Merckens
- Julie Spitzley
- Scott Slocum
| 2020 - HJRD AGENDAS | MINUTES | AUDIO |
| 01-07-20-CANCELLED | Meeting Cancelled | Meeting Cancelled |
| 02-04-20 | 02-04-20 | 02-04-20 |
| 03-03-20-CANCELLED | Meeting Cancelled | Meeting Cancelled |
| 04-07-20-CANCELLED |
Meeting Cancelled |
Meeting Cancelled |
| 05-05-20 | 05-05-20 | 05-05-20 |
| 09-01-20 | 09-01-20 | 09-01-20 |
| 10-06--20 | 10-06-20 | 10-06-20 |
| 11-03-20 | 11-03-20 | 11-03-20 |
| 12-01-20-CANCELLED | Meeting Cancelled | Meeting Cancelled |
| 2021 - HJRD AGENDAS | MINUTES | AUDIO |
| 1-5-2021 | 1-5-2021 | 1-5-2021 |
| 2-2-2021 | 2-2-2021 | 2-2-2021 |
| 3-2-2021 | 3-2-2021 | 3-2-2021 |
| 4-6-2021 | ||
| 5-4-2021 | 5-4-21 | 5-4-21 |
| 9-7-2021 | 9-7-2021 | 9-7-2021 |
| 10-5-2021 | 10-5-2021 | 10-5-2021 |
| 11-2-2021 | 11-2-2021 | 11-2-2021 |
| 12-7-2021 | 12-7-2021 |
| 2022 - HJRD AGENDAS | MINUTES | AUDIO |
| 1-4-2022 -CANCELLED | Meeting Cancelled | Meeting Cancelled |
| 2-1-2022 | ||
| 3-1-2022 | ||
| 4-5-2022 |
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| 5-3-2022 | ||
| 9-6-2022 | ||
| 10-4-2022 | ||
| 11-1-2022 | ||
| 12-6-2022 |
City Council Economic Development Committee
Established by Ordinance and recently amended (Ordinance 2017-17) to address the composition of members and function; this committee has eight members: Council member serving on the Planning Commission, Council member serving on the Finance Committee, President of the Huron Chamber of Commerce, Member of the Board of Education, Dean of BGSU Firelands and three citizen (resident) members. Members serve at the pleasure of City Council, there are no set terms. Meetings held on the first Tuesday of each month at 4:30p.m. in the small conference room at City Hall. For meeting information, contact the Clerk of City Council.
Members:
- Mark Claus
- Joel Hagy
- Amy Roldan (designee for the President of the Chamber)
- Jodi Mast
- Andrew Kurtz
- Maureen Engeler
- Tim Parkison
- Dennis Velliquette
| AGENDAS | MINUTES | AUDIO |
| 01-07-20 | 01-07-20 | 01-07-20 |
| 02-04-20 | 02-04-20 | 02-04-20 |
| 03-03-20 CANCELLED | Meeting Cancelled | Meeting Cancelled |
| 03-10-20 | 03-10-20 | 03-10-20 |
Huron Joint Port Authority
Appointed by the Mayor with Council approval and set up by Ordinance; established jointly with Huron Township and directs port activities, with powers set forth in the Ohio Constitution. 3 City, 3 Township, 1 Joint Appointment. Meets as needed. For meeting information, contact the Huron Joint Port Authority.
Members:
- Tom Solberg, Jr., Secretary
- David Finger
- Gordon Hahn
- Bob Williams (J), Treasurer
- Bob Barnes
- Rob Moore, President
- Joe Dike, Council member
Income Tax Board of Review
Appointed by the Mayor with Council approval and set up by Ordinance; established to hear appeals regarding income tax issues and meets as needed.
Members:
- Pat Deville
- Rhonda Watt
- Terry Griffith
Huron Rescue Squad Trust Fund
Oversees the spending of the Rescue Squad Fund, meets annually and/or as needed to review yearly budgets and expenses
Members:
- Mike Spafford
- Bob Boos
- Sam Artino
Personnel Appeals Board
Reviews personnel appeals to actions, and meets as needed.
Members:
- Pat Deville
- Bob Reno
- Bob Kelsey
Erie County Council of Governments
Meeting are held on the "5th Monday months."
Members:
- Joe Dike (P)
- Sam Artino (A)
Coastal Resources Advisory Council
Member: Jack Arthur
Erie County Board of Health
Member: Larry Leaman
Medical Director
Member: Dr. Patrick Tupa
Scott Cemetery Board
Member: Trey Hardy
Volunteer Firefighter Dependents Fund
Members:
- Mayor Sam Artino
- Councilman Monty Tapp
- Firefighter Nick Thaxton
- Firefighter Peter Zimmermann
- Joint Appointee: Dennis Antonelli
Enterprise Zone Committee
Members:
- Sam Artino (P)
- Monty Tapp (A)
County MPO Committee
Members:
- Sam Artino (P)
- Monty Tapp (A)
Huron Chamber of Commerce
Council's representative to the City's Chamber to act as the liaison between the functions; meets every 3rd Wednesday at 7:30 a.m.
Member: Joel Leave
AMP-Ohio Environmental Stewardship Committee
Reviews the stewardship priniciples and discusses ways to measure community and AMP-Ohio progress toward meeting them; meets quarterly as needed.
Member: Christine Crawford
Sewer Monitorning Advisory Committee
(Members established per agreement City/Erie County)
Members:
- Sam Artino, Mayor
- Matt Lasko, City Manager
- Cory Swaisgood, Finance Director
- Monty Tapp, Vice-Mayor
Utilities Committee
Established by the City Council, this committee has five members: two Council members appointed by City Council, the City Manager, and two citizen membesr. Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 5:00p.m. at Huron City Hall. For meeting information, contact Terri Welkene,r Clerk of Council at 419-433-5000 ext. 1102.
Members:
- Joel Hagy, Committee Chairman and Council Member
- Christine Crawford, Council Member
- Matt Lasko, City Manager
- Stephanie Walls - Citizen Member
- Mitch Swanbeck - Citizen Member
| AGENDA PACKET | MINUTES |
| 10-6-20 | 10-6-20 |
| 2-21-21 | 2-21-21 |
| 3-3-21 | 3-3-21 |
| 4-7-21 | 4-7-21 |
Tax Incentive Negotiating Review Committee
Members:
- Sam Artino (P)
- Matt Lasko, City Manager
- Cory Swaisgood, Finance Director
- School Treasurer
- County Auditor
- Erie County (3 members)
Liaison to School Board
Member: Trey Hardy
