Boards and Commissions

Boards and commissions meet regularly and are comprised of citizens volunteers and council members. Vacancies are filled on an as needed basis. Individuals who serve the Village in this capacity find the experience to be both challenging and rewarding. Volunteer work is an invaluable part of our government process. If you are interested in serving on a Board or Commission, please contact the Mayor’s Office.

MUNICIPALITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION

The Municipality  Beautiful Commission was created on February 22, 1983 to sponsor, promote, coordinate and encourage both individual and collective beautification efforts by businesses, industry and the general citizenry. The Commission also recommends to Council certain improvements in the appearance of streets, parks, buildings and other property owned by the Municipality . The Commission meets every 2nd Monday of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m. Members serve a 3-yr term.

Council Liaison- Lynn Koogle
Brenda Alsip (14)
Megan Castle (12)
Courtney Waits (14)
Susan Rickard (13)
Laura Jena (12)
Robin Alsip – Ex-Officio

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Council Liaison – Brian Wafzig
Mark Heistand (12)
Jonathan Greene(15)
Pete Hutchinson (14)
Scott Johnson (13)
Jeff Jones – Planning Commission Liaison (12)

PERSONNEL BOARD

The Personnel Board has the power to adopt rules and regulations and establish jurisdiction concerning the selection, promotion, demotion, discipline, and removal of employees within the classified service of Germantown. The Board meets as needed. Members serve a 2-year term

Council Liaison – Terry Johnson

Tom Geglein (14)
Mark Heistand (13)
Jim Wafzig (13)
Lavonna Weinel  (12)
Hal Willard (12)

PARKS & RECREATION BOARD

Mike Engler (2014)
6766 S. Diamond Mill Road
855-6743

Tom Geglein (2014)
46 Scott Court
855-4981

Steve Mersch (2011)
7347 Weaver Road
855-7971

Dave Shuey  (2012)
11632 Sigel Road
855-1972

Jenifer Shyrigh (2014)
323 S. Cherry Street
855-7015

Ryan Waits (2013)
24 N. Circle Drive
371-9321

Vacant Seat (2015)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Planning Commission has the duties of preparing plans and reports relative to the overall planning of the growth, development and redevelopment of Germantown. The Commission also oversees the uses of all parcels within Germantown as well as assisting the Council to determine residential, commercial and industrial district boundaries. The Commission meets every 4th Tuesday of each month. Members serve a 4-yr term.

Council Liaison-Ed Schwaberow

Brent Byerly (12)
Jeff Jones (14)
Matt Lang (15)
Andrew Rohrbach (13)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Council Liaison – Lynn Koogle and Mike Kuhn

Jeff Fannin (14)
Mike Rieger (12)
Tom Winning (13)

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (BZA)

The Board of Zoning Appeals has the power to conduct administrative reviews upon the appeal of any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the Zoning Compliance Officer. The BZA can also determine similar uses for property, as well as hold public hearings to determine variances to the Zoning Code of Germantown. The BZA meets every 2nd Monday of each month. Members serve a 4-yr term

Mark Heistand (2012)
364 E. Market Street
855-7820

Cyndie Janney (2011)
313 E. Center Street
268-6511 Work Ext. 1476

Pete Huchinson 20(10)
7077 Weaver Road
855-4674

Scott Johnson (2013)
74 Willis Way
558-5790

Jeff Jones – Planning Commission Liaison (11)
228 Bradley Drive
409-3108

BOARD OF TAX APPEALS

The Board of Tax Appeals has the power to hear any appeals concerning rulings from the Finance Director in regards to taxation issues. Members serve a 3-yr term.

Dick Schaeff (2011)
Dennis McLaughlin (2010)
Brent Byerly (2012 )

SWIMMING POOL BOARD

The Swimming Pool Board was created to assist the Municipality  Administration with the operation and capital improvement of the Germantown Municipal Pool. The Pool Board is advisory in nature, and meets every 3rd Tuesday of each month. Members serve a 3-yr term.

Milt Bowman (2011)
Don Hurley (2012)
Jay Phares (2010)
Brent Byerly (2010)
Mike Lucas (2012)

PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD

The Parks and Recreation Board was created to assist the Municipality  Administration in the development and coordination of recreational programs, as well as to help adopt rules and regulations in the Germantown parks system. The Board is advisory in nature and makes recommendations to the Council regarding the acquisition, development, maintenance and operation of parks, playgrounds, recreational facilities and programs within Germantown. The Board meets every 1st Wednesday of each month. Members serve a 5-yr term.

Mike Engler (2014)
6766 S. Diamond Mill Road
855-6743

Tom Geglein (2014)
46 Scott Court
855-4981

Steve Mersch 20(11)
7347 Weaver Road
855-7971

Dave Shuey  (2012)
11632 Sigel Road
855-1972

Jenifer Shyrigh (2014)
323 S. Cherry Street
855-7015

Ryan Waits (2013)
24 N. Circle Drive
371-9321

PARKS OVERSIGHT BOARD

Council Liaison – Terry Johnson

Mike Engler (14)
Tom Geglein (14)
Steve Mersch (16)
Dave Shuey  (12)
Jenifer Shyrigh (14)
Ryan Waits (13)
Scott Johnson (15)
Ben DeGroat
Mark Kozarec

FIRE OVERSIGHT BOARD

Council Liaison – Mike Kuhn

Ron Comer (13)
Glenn Jirka (13)
Richard Pettit (13)
Randy Benson (13)

POOL BOARD AND OVERSIGHT BOARD

Council Liaison-Terry Johnson

Milton Bowman (14)
Don Hurley (12)
Jay Phares (13)
Mike Lucas (12)
Jon Harvey (13)
Randy Benson (13)
Jim Lawson (12)

SENIOR OVERSIGHT BOARD

Council Liaison-Lynn Koogle

Ron Fox (13)
Ben DeGroat (13)

UTILITIES AND STREETS

Jonathon Moore – Director of Public Service

Public Service Staff
Jack Holbrook
Steve Dalton
Brian Wooley
Derek Shell
Joe Florence