Boards & Commissions

Powell City Council appoints and relies on specialized boards to assist on items requiring action or recommendations. This allows proactive community members with unique talents to pull together for a collective good. We have outlined some of the City of Powell's Boards and Commissions below and encourage you to get involved.

Anyone interested in applying to serve on any of these organizations may submit a Powell Board & Commission Application form and resume of qualifications to 47 Hall Street, Powell, OH 43065-8357. All applications qualifying for consideration will remain on file for two years.

Board of Tax Appeals
The Board of Tax Appeals meets on an as needed basis to review appeals of the Tax Administrator.

Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals hears requests for appeals to a zoning violation. They also have the authority to grant or deny zoning variances. The five member board is appointed by Council and meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

SourcePoint: Thrive after 55
The Council for Older Adults appointee is a representative from the City of Powell who help continue the mission of improving the quality of life for the older population of Delaware County by helping to improve a community-based system of effective services and opportunities.

Delaware General Health District
The Delaware General Health District appointee is a City of Powell representative who helps make Delaware County the best place in which to live and work through healthy people, healthy habits and healthy communities.

Historic Downtown Advisory Commission
The Historic District Advisory Commission was established to review aesthetic changes in Powell's Historic District. There are currently five members appointed by City Council. The commission meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.

Personnel Board of Review
The City of Powell Personnel Board of Review is a three-member board that is responsible for prescribing, amending and enforcing rules consistent with the City Charter and Council ordinances regarding civil service positions.

Planning and Zoning Commission
Seven members comprise the Planning and Zoning Commission. The members, appointed by City Council, serve four-year terms. The Planning and Zoning Commission makes recommendations to Council on a variety of development-related issues as well as amendments to Zoning Code. The Commission meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Members:

  • David Lester – Acting Chair
  • Ryan Griffin
  • Kurt Ramsey
  • Ted Klecker
  • Stephen MacGuidwin
  • Shaun Simpson

Powell Community Improvement Corporation
The Powell Community Improvement Corporation is composed of a five-member board of directors that works to advance, encourage and promote the development of the City of Powell. Board members, which are appointed by City Council, serve two-year terms. Powell CIC meets on an on-call basis.

Records Commission
The City's Records Commission is established pursuant to the rules and regulations of the State of Ohio.

Tax Incentive Review Council
The Tax Incentive Review Council is established under the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code. Annually, the Council reviews all agreements granting exemptions from property taxation and any performance and/or audit reports required pursuant to those agreements. Members are appointed by City Council for three-year terms. The TIRC meets annually.

Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council
The Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council shall make an annual inspection of the properties within the district for which an exemption has been granted under Section 3735.67 of the ORC. The Housing Council shall also hear appeals under Section 3735.70 of the ORC.

Charter Review Commission
The Charter Review Commission is comprised of members of Powell City Council, City of Powell residents, and members of City staff to review the Powell City Charter and make recommendations for changes. The City Charter is the governing constitution for the City of Powell and the Commission will recommend changes to the Charter that will be passed by the City Council and placed on a ballot for a vote of the public.

The members are appointed by Council and will meet on a set number of meetings to be determined at a later date by the Commission.

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