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Upper Arlington Boards and Commissions

The City of Upper Arlington is fortunate to have many citizens willing to donate their time and expertise on various Boards and Commissions, and ad hoc groups formed to address specific community issues. In return, these individuals are afforded the opportunity to help to shape their community.

Boards and Commissions Appointed by City Council
Several Boards and Commissions are appointed by the Upper Arlington City Council to review and make recommendations on various municipal issues. Individuals are chosen through a written application process. For details, contact the City Clerk, at 583-5030 or download an application form at www.ua-ohio.net under the Administration/City Council section. Meeting agendas are published in the Upper Arlington News newspaper one week prior to scheduled meetings.

For a listing of the members of each Board or Commission, please consult the latest City Council/Boards and Commissions Roster.

Audit Committee | Meeting Minutes
Meets on call to primarily advise and make recommendations to City Council pertaining to the independent audit of the City’s financial statements.

Board of Building Standards | Meeting Minutes
Meets on call to review and make recommendations to City Council on amendments to the Residential Building Code and to hear appeals to both the Ohio Residential Code and the Upper Arlington Property Maintenance Code.

Board of Health | Meeting Minutes
Meets the second Wednesday of every other month to establish policy and direct the public health activities for the residents of Upper Arlington. The Board contracts with the Franklin County Board of Health for provision of said services. The Mayor serves as President of the Board.

Board of Tax Appeals | Meeting Minutes Not Available*
Meets on call to review the City’s taxation policies and to hear appeals regarding tax claim issues.

*Pursuant to Section 156.02(A) of the City's Administrative Code, the Board's "records of proceedings and hearings are not public records available for inspection under Section 149.43 of the Ohio Revised Code. Hearings requested by a taxpayer before the Board are not meetings of a public body subject to provisions of Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code."

Board of Zoning and Planning | Meeting Minutes
Meets the first (work session) and third (regular meeting) Mondays of each month to hear and decide on conditional uses, special exceptions and interpretation of the City’s zoning map. Grants conditional permits, non-conforming uses, temporary structures and uses. Interprets the City’s zoning ordinance and map. Hears/decides appeals and grants variances.

City Tree Commission | Meeting Minutes
Meets the first Tuesday of each month to determine and make recommendations to City Council regarding the City’s comprehensive street tree program.

Civil Service Commission | Meeting Minutes
Meets the second Tuesday of every other month to prescribe, amend and enforce civil service rules for employees of the City of Upper Arlington. Hears appeals from employees within the classified service.

Cultural Arts Commission | Meeting Minutes
Meets the first Wednesday of the month. Advises and supports the Cultural Arts Division staff in its mission to provide and promote a diverse, lively, accessible arts environment that advances the cultural assets and enriches the quality of life of the community.

Library Board of Trustees | Meeting Minutes
Meets the second Tuesday of each month to oversee the management of the City’s public library system.

Medical Advisory Board | Meeting Minutes
Meets on call to provide professional supervision, training and support of the City’s emergency para-medical program.

Neighborhood Lighting Utility | Meeting Minutes
Meets on call (typically every other month) to monitor the design, operation, maintenance and inspection of the City’s neighborhood lights.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board | Meeting Minutes
Meets on call to review and make recommendations to City Council on the City’s parks, recreational programs and facilities in the community.

Youth and Family Council | Meeting Minutes
Meets the third Thursday of each month to make recommendations to City Council regarding youth and family activities that contribute to positive adolescent development, with an emphasis on middle and high school youth.

Additional City-Affiliated Volunteer Groups

Upper Arlington Commission on Aging
Phone: 583-5326
A not-for-profit organization that recognizes the needs of older adults in Upper Arlington (see page 26 for more information). Members: Antonia Carroll, Judith Will Fleming, Joanne Foster, Jon C. Hackathorn (Chair), Mary Jo Hyde, Elizabeth P. Kannal, Mary Ann Krauss, Colleen Krupp, Peggy McDaniel, Nancy Miller, Nancy E. Morrison, Alma Montano Saddam, Stella Scharf, Amy Schossler, Patricia Schwirian, Tonya Sexton, Jerry W. Snyder (Vice Chair), Jane Taylor, Joe Valentino, Katy Will.

Upper Arlington Community Foundation
Phone: 251-4000
The Foundation seeks to enrich the lives of those who live in the community, making grants to worthy civic projects and programs, and working collaboratively with other local organizations to strengthen the community. Members: Debbie Phillips Bower, Philip H. Cass, James J. Chester, Jamie Crane, John Easton, Alice Epitropoulos, M.D., Robert Hays (Vice Chair), Nancy Koerner, Kay Nichols, Edwin L. Overmyer (Chair), Michael A. Pretrecca, Clark P. Pritchett, Jr., Terry Schavone. Ex Officio: Virginia Barney, Mary Ann Krauss, Edward F. Seidel, Jr.

Community Improvement Corporation | Meeting Minutes
The Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) is a 501(c)6 that acts as an advisory board for the City’s economic development efforts. The CIC has the ability to acquire land and finance projects to assist in these efforts. The board meets the third Thursday of each month. Members: Virginia Barney, James Jennings, Chuck Johnson, Mary Ann Krauss (Vice President), Donald B. Leach, Jr., Brent Osborn, Clark P. Pritchett, Jr., Christopher J. Scott, Edward F. Seidel, Jr., Dean Sivinski, Jake Will.

Fire Safety Education Specialists
Phone: 583-5120
ttrainer@uaoh.net
The UA Fire Division utilizes civilian volunteers to teach fire safety lesson plans in classrooms throughout the City. Coordinated by the division’s public education coordinator, training is provided free-of-charge to those willing to become education specialists. New volunteers are always welcome. Please call the above listed number or send an email to the above address if you are interested.

Updated 7/06

City Clerk's Office
City of Upper Arlington
3600 Tremont Road
Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221
Phone: 614-583-5030
www.ua-ohio.net