Board of Building Code Appeals
The Board of Building Code Appeals is composed of a five member board. A member cannot hold any other incompatible public or private office. Members are qualified by experience and training about matters pertaining to building construction. It is a three year term. The board hears and decides appeals and reviews the Building Code every five years.
The current membership consists of Charles Klein (vice chairman); Ronald Jennings, Sr.; Dave Coleman; Paul Shymske; and Kevin Koelliker.
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission is composed of three members serving for a three year term. The commission prescribes, amends and enforces rules for the classification of Civil Service positions. They govern Civil Service employees in the classified service over which the Civil Service Commission has jurisdiction. They also establish entrance and promotional exams.
Commemorative Affairs Board
This board consists of up to seven members serving a three year term. The Mayor, Safety Director and Parks & Recreation Director (or designees) also serve on the board. The board encourages the observance of holidays and special events in the City with the approval of the Administration.
Ethics Board
The Board of Ethics is composed of three members to serve for a term of three years. The Board receives complaints against members of council, officers and employees of the City, and members of any board or commission concerning conduct alleged to be in violation of the Charter or ethical standards. The board may submit advisory opinions with regard to questions concerning ethics, conflicts of interest or other matters involving performance of duties. The board may also recommend legislation, and amendments to council relating to standards of conduct.
The City of Brunswick Ethics Board has set the following schedule of meetings for 2011-2012. Meetings are held at 5:30 pm at Brunswick City Hall:
- December 8, 2011: Special meeting -- cancelled
- March 15, 2012: Special meeting
- June 7, 2012: Special meeting
- September 6, 2012: Ethics Board Annual Meeting
Ethics Board Operating Rules & Regulations
Income Tax Board of Review
For municipalities that have an income tax, the Ohio Revised Code calls for an Appeals Board. Therefore there is established in the City of Brunswick an Income Tax Board of Appeals consisting of three members appointed by the Mayor. Each member serves for a three-year term.
The Board meets several times a year to hear cases which are presented by local taxpayers requesting a reconsideration regarding the imposition of the local income taxes and/or penalties and/or interest charges. The taxpayer must present compelling reasons why of extenuating circumstances as to why such taxes, interest and/or penalties should be abated, forgiven or reduced. The Review Board is also responsible for approving the Rules and Regulations set forth by the Tax Administrator.
For questions or additional information, please contact the Chief Tax Clerk at Brunswick City Hall, 330-558-6815, during normal business hours.
View Income Tax Rules and Regulations Relative to Chapter 880 of the Codified Ordinances.
Juvenile Diversion Board
Initiated in 1990 by Brunswick and joined by Brunswick Hills Township and Hickley Township in 1996, the program is designed to provide juvenile offenders who qualify an alternative to going to Juvenile Court.
The criteria for placement includes:
- minor offenses, such as damage to property or minor theft
- all parties have to agree to the placement
- the offense does not involve alcohol or drugs
- violence can not be a second offense
The offender with parent/s appears before the Diversion Board made up of adult representatives from each of the jurisdictions. There is a review of facts and a placement that can include:
- community service
- special assignments, i.e. attendance at a leadership / responsibility training
- referral to a mental health agency
- referral to Juvenile Court
Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission is responsible for the orderly development of the Brunswick community. The Commission reviews site and subdivision plans and conditional zoning applications, and makes recommendations to the City Council on proposed zoning map or text changes.
Like all Brunswick boards and commissions, Planning Commission members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council. The Commission has five members, each serving a three-year term. The voting members are: Dale Steppenbacker, Joseph Shirilla, Gary Noe, Karen Tittel and Jeffrey Arona. The Commission also includes non-voting members: Council member Joe Delsanter, Consulting City Engineer Ryan Cummins, and the Development Director/CBO.
The Planning Commission typically meets at 7:30 pm on the first and third Thursday of each month in Council Chambers, 4095 Center Rd. Schedule.
Agendas for each Commission meeting are published about one week prior to the meeting date and posted on our web site at that time. They are also available in Council chambers during Commission meetings. Meeting notices are mailed to newspapers and anyone else who requests a copy. There are additional notice requirements for development proposals requiring a public hearing.
The meeting procedure is as follows. The Chair announces each agenda item and invites the applicants to the front of the room. The staff report is read and the applicants asked to give a brief overview of their proposal. The Chair then asks for comments from the audience. After comments are heard, the Commission and applicants discuss the proposal and the Commission votes to take the appropriate action (e.g., to approve with changes, to disapprove, to recommend or to table). There is a more formal comment period for public hearings.
Those attending a Commission meeting have an opportunity to comment on each proposal on the agenda. Each agenda includes a public comment period in which audience members can speak on any topic related to the Commission's functions and activities.
Storm Water Commission
This commission is composed of the City Engineer, Service Director, one member of Council and up to six residents. The meetings are as needed, and no less than two in every calendar year. The Storm Water Commission was formed in 2003 to provide public involvement with the Phase II Storm Water Management Program.
Tree Advisory Committee
This committee consists of three residents who are the voting members and two ad hoc city representatives. The committee meets as needed and promotes and recommends the planting, maintenance, restoration and survival of desirable trees within the city.
Volunteer Fire Fighters Dependents Fund
Two members of this board are appointed residents for a one year term. Two members are elected by the Division of Fire and one member is elected by the board. The board has authority to make all necessary rules and regulations for the handling and processing of claims which may be submitted. They also perform other duties as necessary to carry out the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code.
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals is composed of five members serving a term of three years. The board shall have powers to hear and determine appeals from refusal of Building and Zoning permits and to permit exceptions to and variations from the zoning Regulations in individual cases.
The current board membership: James Mussey (chairman); Carl Consiglio (vice chairman); Eric Flanigan; Stanley Socha; and Walter Wozniak.
