Boards & Commissions

Apply to Serve on a Board or Commission

Vacancies occur regularly on various boards and commissions.  Citizens interested in becoming more involved in their community are invited to contact the Clerk of Council and submit their names for future vacancies.  The various boards and commissions are listed below, and their functions are briefly described. 

Eligibility

Members of City boards and commissions are required to be qualified electors of the City of Bellbrook.  Citizens can only serve on one board or commission at a time, and all members serve without compensation in a volunteer capacity.  Refer to the City Charter and the Code of Ordinances for specific requirements of the various boards and commissions.

Vacancies

When a vacancy exists on a Board or Commission, City Council announces the position and public notice is posted on the city website and other public locations.

Interested applicants must complete the Boards & Commissions Application below.  Applications can be emailed to the Clerk of Council, delivered in person, or mailed to the Clerk of Council at 15 East Franklin Street, Bellbrook, Ohio 45305.

Applications and Interviews

Notice of vacancies will be released through the City's website, social media, and other outlets. They generally include a deadline for submission of applications but may also remain open until filled.  Once applications are received, the City Council Community Affairs Committee is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations to the City Council for appointing Board and Commission members.  The review by the committee may include interviews or reviews of applicants or current Board or Commission members for re-appointment.

Screening and Appointment

Once the Community Affairs Committee decides on a recommendation for appointment, the applicant will be requested to sign and submit an Authority to Release of Personal Information.  That release will be forwarded to Human Resources to process for criminal background and local reference checks.  The report's results will be included in the recommendation for appointment to City Council.  The City Council will then take action to approve or disapprove the recommended appointment.

Current Vacancies

The following vacancies currently exist on City Boards and Commissions at this time:

Planning Board 

Meetings are typically held on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm on the second floor of 15 East Franklin Street in the City Council Chambers (some dates may be adjusted due to holidays or other circumstances). Meeting dates and times are subject to change, and meetings may be canceled depending on cases. 

Please click here for the 2025 Planning Board Meeting Schedule and Submittal Deadlines.

Members (appointed to a limit of two five-year terms):

Denny Bennett, Chairperson - Second Term (expires 12/31/2026)

Kyle Boehmer, Vice Chairperson - First Term (expires 12/31/2028)

Timothy Tuttle - First Term (expires 12/31/2026)

Dr. Dave Van Veldhuizen - First Term (expires 12/31/2026)

William Dahling - First Term (expires 12/31/2028) 

Board of Zoning Appeals / Property Review Commission

Meetings are typically held on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm on the second floor of 15 East Franklin Street in the City Council Chambers (some dates may be adjusted due to holidays or other circumstances). Meeting dates and times are subject to change, and meetings may be canceled depending on cases.

Please click here for the 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals & Property Review Commission Meeting Schedule and Submittal Deadlines.

Members (appointed to a limit of two five-year terms):

Philip Ogrod, Chairperson - Second Term (expires 1/31/2027)

Meredith Glick Brinegar, Vice Chairperson - Second Term (expires 1/31/2027)

Sharon Schroder - Second Term (expires 1/31/2027)

LaKisha Taylor - First Term (expires 1/31/2026)

VACANT - First Term (expires 1/31/2028)

Village Review Board

Meetings are typically held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm on the second floor of 15 East Franklin Street in the City Council Chambers (some dates may be adjusted due to holidays or other circumstances). Meeting dates and times are subject to change, and meetings may be canceled depending on cases.

Please click here for the 2025 Village Review Board Meeting Schedule and Submittal Deadlines.

Members (appointed to three-year terms):

Thad Camp, Chairperson - Term expires 12/31/2026 

Jeff Owens, Vice Chairperson - Term expires 12/31/2027

Jacqueline Greenwood - Term expires 12/31/2027

Stefanie Senkiw - Term expires 12/31/2027

VACANT - Term expires 12/31/2026

Brady Harding - Architect Advisor

Records Commission

Melissa Jones - Term expired 12/31/2024

Michael Schweller - Mayor

Rob Schommer - City Manager / Finance Director

Steven McHugh - Law Director

Historical Museum Trustees

Olivia Doran - Term expires 12/31/2027

Deborah Schram - Term expires 12/31/2026

Elaine Middlestetter - Term expires 12/31/2027

Tim Brennan -Term expires 12/31/2026

Lori Brennan -Term expires 12/31/2027

VACANT - Term expires 12/31/2025

Brady Harding - City Council Representative

Charter Advisory Committee

The Committee is appointed to review the Charter as required once every ten years. The Committee will set meeting dates. After the final report is presented to the City Council, this will no longer be an active Committee.

William Hopkins, Chairperson

Jennifer Leclaire, Vice Chairperson

Angela Brown

Stephen Haller

Nick Kuntz

Amy Stone

Katie Taylor

Representative to the Greene County Board of Health

VACANT - Term expires 2/28/2025