Boards and Commissions
The Mayor and City Council established advisory boards and commissions allowing citizens to advise and assist City administration. Residents participate and make recommendations to City officials on a variety of topics. City staff members serve as coordinators with each of these groups.
The Zoning Board of Appeals has three (3) citizen members appointed to overlapping terms of four (4) years. Unless otherwise provided by Council, this Board shall have all the power and authority conferred upon such boards by general State law and shall conduct its affairs in a manner provided by such State law.
Current Members | Term Expires |
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John W. Brant | December 31, 2026 |
Tony Haughn | December 31, 2024 |
George Holinga, Chairperson | December 31, 2025 |
The Civil Service Commission consists of three (3) citizen members appointed to overlapping terms of four (4) years. The Commission administers all examinations for Civil Service positions.
Current Members | Term Expires |
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Marjorie Brant | December 31, 2026 |
Keith Larsen | December 31, 2023 |
Ron Rist | December 31, 2025 |
Stephen Smith Jr., Legal Advisor |
Current Members | Term Expires |
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Sam Clark | December 31, 2023 |
Jamie Hannon | December 31, 2024 |
Gary James | December 31, 2023 |
Wayne Kintz | December 31, 2026 |
Tricia Zelenak | December 31, 2025 |
Mark Sigrist | Council Liaison |
The Planning Commission consists of five citizen members who serve overlapping four-year terms. Members advise City Council on land use, planning issues and proposed Zoning Code amendments. They also review zoning and conditional use matters, plats and development plans.
Current Members | Term Expires |
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Julie Oyster, Chairperson | December 31, 2025 |
Michael Farnsworth | December 31, 2024 |
David Frea, Vice Chairperson | December 31, 2023 |
Jim Rauck | December 31, 2025 |
Larry Titus | December 31, 2025 |
The Historical and Cultural Arts Commission has seven (7) members that serve three-year terms. The Commission develops programs promoting history and cultural arts while working in cooperation with local organizations with similar goals. These programs focus on the City of Grove City but will include related history and cultural areas within the greater community that includes Jackson, Franklin, Prairie and Pleasant townships. This Commission is a recommending body for public artwork and murals.
Current Members | Term Expires |
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CJ Andrews | December 31, 2025 |
Chloe Dickson | December 31, 2023 |
Dennise Hunt | December 31, 2023 |
John Maxson | December 31, 2024 |
Lisa Napier-Garcia | December 31, 2024 |
Janet Shailer | December 31, 2025 |
Rob Stroup | December 31, 2024 |
The Records Commission identifies and preserves the City’s historical records and documents for the future. The Commission meets twice a year. Members include the City Administrator, the Director of Finance, the Law Director and a citizen appointed by City Council to serve a three-year term.
Current Members | Term Expires |
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Debbie Reeves | December 31, 2023 |
Chuck Boso, City Administrator | |
Stephen Smith Jr. | |
Mike Turner, Finance Director |
Current Members | Term Expires |
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Michelle Fulks, Chairperson | December 31, 2023 |
Camille Kopczewski, Co-Chair | December 31, 2024 |
Wendy Davis, Secretary | December 31, 2025 |
Jennifer Eschbach | December 31, 2024 |
Marc Fleming | December 31, 2023 |
Dale Heiser | December 31, 2023 |
Mary LeStourgeon | December 31, 2023 |
Michael Murry | December 31, 2024 |
Bill Myers | December 31, 2025 |
Staci Patzer | December 31, 2023 |
Ethiennette Rodriguez | December 31, 2024 |
Tricia Zelenak | December 31, 2024 |
The Tree Commission is responsible for keeping the community informed of new findings on tree pests/diseases; education on the proper planting, watering and mulching techniques of trees and helping to prune street trees once a month during the growing season. The Commission sponsors and helps with environmental community events each year.
Current Members | Term Expires |
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Maureen Cahill | December 31, 2023 |
Dickson Dickson | December 31, 2024 |
Mark Lowe | December 31, 2024 |
Jack Moore | December 31, 2023 |
Dan Snyder | December 31, 2024 |
The Audit Committee consists of three (3) members. City Council appoints two (2) members and the Mayor appoints one (1) member. The Audit Committee is responsible for reviewing the annual unaudited financial report, reviews audit results and assures the audit recommendations are appropriately addressed. Members serve as a liaison between management and the independent auditors.
Current Members | Term Expires |
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Paul Alexeff | December 31, 2023 |
Tim Harris | September 30, 2024 |
Michael Farnsworth | September 30, 2025 |
Mike Turner, Finance Director | |
Chuck Boso, City Administrator |
The Tax Review Board
Current Members | Term Expires |
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Paul Alexeff | December 31, 2023 |
Michael Farnsworth | November 15, 2023 |
Cindi Sgalla | November 15, 2023 |
Tami Kelly |
View Resolution No. CR-05-19, a resolution establishing a Grove City Environmental Sustainability Committee.
The Environmental Sustainability Committee’s goals are to meet the needs of the present while supporting the future needs and long-term growth for the Grove City community. The committee promotes resource conservation, social equity and environmental responsibility while educating and supporting community involvement for a better quality of life now and for future generations
This Committee is comprised of the City’s environmental coordinator; five members of the Grove City area community and three Grove City businesses with sustainable practices, appointed by the Mayor. The Council Chair for the Service Committee shall be an ex-officio member.
- Cathy Becker
- Bo Blackstone
- Scott Compton
- Glorianna Corman
- Zachary Kabelen
- Brian Klei
- Rick Rosine
- Kennedy Yowell
- Linda Rosine
- Councilmember Christine Houk
The Grove City Area Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) was incorporated on August 8, 1979 in order to advance, encourage, and promote the industrial, economic, commercial and civic development of the City as well as those other municipalities located therein. In accordance with the Articles of Incorporation, the CIC serves a geographic area of approximately 116 square miles, comprised of Franklin Township, Pleasant Township and Jackson Township in southwest Franklin County. The CIC is the agency and instrumentality of the City for industrial, commercial, distribution and research development.
The mission of a Community Improvement Corporation is to advance, encourage, and promote the industrial, economic, commercial, and research development of a community and works to retain, expand, and attract capital investment and jobs to the Grove City area. Strategies used to implement our mission include the use and promotion of local, state, and federal; financial assistance, tax incentives, and training/technical assistance programs.
- Jeff Guminey – President
- Hugh Garside – Vice President
- Kyle Rauch – Secretary
- Mike Turner – Treasurer
- Charles W. Boso, Jr.
- Richard L. “Ike” Stage
- Bill Vedra
- Shane Farnsworth
- Shelley Davis
- Karen Evans
- Ed Fleming
- Tim Keck
- Ty Marsh
- Julie Oyster
- Roby Schottke