Boards, Commissions & Committees
The Charter and Codified Ordinances establish multiple Boards and Commissions designed to assist the staff and City Council with the implementation of the goals and objectives of the City. The members of each are appointed by the Mayor with Council approval. Please see the complete list of current membership and brief description of each of the various Boards/Commissions.
Utilities Committee - 1 seat available
Income Tax Board of Review - 2 seats available (2-year term)
Personnel Appeals Board - 1 seat available (3-year term)
If you are interested in learning more about how you can serve on one of these boards, please contact the Clerk of Council at (419) 433-5000, ext 1102. Please fill out the following application: Board/Commission Application and return to the Clerk of Council. Appointments are made annually in December and/or as needed throughout the year to fill vacancies.
Agenda packets, minutes and audio of board/commission/committee meetings are available under their respective sections below.
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AVAILABLE BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION SEATS
Utilities Committee - 1 seat available
Income Tax Board of Review - 2 seats available (2-year term)
Personnel Appeals Board - 1 seat available (3-year term)
If you are interested in learning more about how you can serve on one of these boards, please contact the Clerk of Council at (419) 433-5000, ext 1102. Please fill out the following application: Board/Commission Application and return to the Clerk of Council. Appointments are made annually in December and/or as needed throughout the year to fill vacancies.
Agenda packets, minutes and audio of board/commission/committee meetings are available under their respective sections below.
*To listen to audio, you will need install the player; click here to download the player.
Boards, Commissions & Committees
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:
Members:
- Tom Solberg, Jr., Secretary
- David Finger
- Gordon Hahn
- Bob Williams (J), Treasurer
- Bob Barnes
- Rob Moore, President
- Mark Claus, Council Representative
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:
Members:
- (Vacant)
- Rhonda Watt
- Terry Griffith
Oversees the spending of the Rescue Squad Fund, meets annually and/or as needed to review yearly budgets and expenses
Members:
Members:
- Matt Lasko
- (vacant)
- Monty Tapp
Reviews personnel appeals to actions, and meets as needed.
Members:
Members:
- (vacant)
- Bob Reno
- Bob Kelsey
Meeting are held on the "5th Monday months."
Members:
Members:
- Joe Dike (P)
- Sam Artino (A)
Member: Bob Lippert
Member: Dr. Patrick Tupa
Member: William Biddlecombe
Members:
- Mayor Sam Artino
- Councilman Monty Tapp
- Firefighter Nick Thaxton
- Firefighter Peter Zimmermann
- Joint Appointee: Dennis Antonelli
Members:
- Monty Tapp (P)
- Mark Claus (A)
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: Matt Grieves
Member: Matt Grieves
Reviews the stewardship priniciples and discusses ways to measure community and AMP-Ohio progress toward meeting them; meets quarterly as needed.
Member: Sam Artino
Member: Sam Artino
(Members established per agreement City/Erie County)
Members:
Members:
- Monty Tapp, Mayor
- Matt Lasko, City Manager
- Cory Swaisgood, Finance Director
- Joe Dike, Council Member
Members:
- Joe Dike (P)
- Matt Lasko, City Manager
- Cory Swaisgood, Finance Director
- Rick Jeffrey, Erie County Auditor
- (vacant), Board of Education Appointee
- Tim Coffman, EHOVE Career Center Appointee
- Scott Slocum, Citizen
- (vacant), Citizen
Member: William Biddlecombe
2025 Meetings
02-20-2025 Agenda Packet
02-20-2025 Agenda Packet
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