BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES
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AIRPORT COMMISSION
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD
FIRE BOARD
PARKS COMMISSION
PLANNING COMMISSION
AIRPORT COMMISSION
The Airport Commission consists of six members as established by the Airport Commission By-laws. Three members are City appointees. Two are City Council members appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council and the third member is a city resident who is appointed by the Commission itself. (Two other board members are county commissioners and the sixth is again chosen by the board.) This board governs the operations of the Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport, jointly operated by the City and County of Gladwin. (Reference Airport By-laws). 3 yr. term
Airport Commission Minutes
MEMBERS
John Caffrey, Chairperson |
Mike Hargrave, Airport Manager |
Roger Gardner |
Michael Smith |
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DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD
The Downtown Development Authority Board consists of eleven board members and is governed by Michigan State Statute, specifically Public Act 197 of 1975. This board’s function is to administer development and improvements within the Downtown Development Authority District, using funds captured via Tax Increment Financing pursuant to the adopted Development Plan. Board members are appointed by the Mayor. (See Gladwin City Code of Ordinances Chapter 150.) 4 yr. term
MEMBERS
George Alward |
Cristy Guiterrez |
Scott Hawblitzel |
Kimberly Hines |
Sarah Kile |
Joe Kreusch |
Tom Mienk |
Joe Myers |
Priscilla Szerdi |
Karyn Tomczyk |
Jeff Zettel, Chairperson |
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FIRE BOARD
The Gladwin Rural-Urban Fire District Board governs the operations of a multi-governmental unit consortium that provides fire protection within that district. Fire board by-laws specify two members of the Gladwin City Council serve on the board. They are appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. (Reference Fire Board By-laws.)
Member | Jurisdiction Represented |
Martin Looker | Buckeye |
Pauline Brabon | Buckeye |
John Mella | Gladwin |
Pam Weaver | Gladwin |
Carol Darlington, Chairperson | Gladwin City |
Roger Gardner | Gladwin City |
Adam Zdrojewski | Grout |
Richard Christie | Grout |
Timothy Saleski | Hay |
Vacancy | Hay |
Dennis Vannest | Sage |
Kent Crawford | Sage |
John Jurgensen | Sherman |
Ron Grabowski | Sherman |
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PARKS COMMISSION
The Parks Commission is an advisory board to the Gladwin City Council and is tasked with providing recreational opportunities for the Gladwin area as well as creating and maintaining a Park and Recreation Plan. It is comprised of five board members including one City Council member. Board members are appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. (See Gladwin City Code of Ordinances Chapter 36.) 2 yr. term
MEMBERSName | Address | Home Phone |
Nancy Bodnar | 405 Spring St | 426-3463 |
Alan Donaldson, Chairperson | ||
Roger Gardner | ||
Debbie Platt | ||
Pastor Brad Withrow |
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PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission consists of nine members who are tasked with governing future land use/zoning and creating the city’s Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance. This board also reviews site plans, special uses, and subdivision developments. They are created under the authority of the Michigan Planning Enabling Act of 2008 and are an advisory board to the City Council. At least one board member can be a member of the City Council and one shall be a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Vacancies and re-appointment candidates are recommended by the Commission membership to the City Council for approval. (See Gladwin City Code of Ordinances Chapter 152.) 3 yr. term
Planning Commission MinutesMEMBERS
Name | Address | Home Phone |
John Clayton | 1656 Timothy St | 429-6724 |
Steve Czape | 1060 E Cedar Ave | 426-5145 |
Carol Darlington, Chairperson | 157 Clendening Rd | 426-6862 |
John Rhode | 630 N Arcade St | 426-9002 |
Donna Ridley | 235 N Bowery Ave | 329-3365 |
Tom Mienk | 1016 E Cedar Ave | 426-4253 |
Patricia Wendell | 603 Kemp Ct | 426-8215 |
Pete Vanderelzen | 605 Kemp Ct | 980-3449 |
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