City of Belleville | Boards & Commissions

Thank you for considering service on a City board or commission. This opportunity can be an interesting and rewarding way to learn about and participate in the City’s planning and operations. Member of boards and commissions are appointed by the Mayor with City Council’s endorsement.

The following is a brief description of each board or commission and its current membership.
Please note that all terms start January 1st, except for the Civil Service Commission.

BOARD OF REVIEW

The Board of Review meets in March, July and December each year, with March reserved for hearing appeals regarding property taxes.

Members: Three members for 3-year terms who meet the following requirements:

Registered voters and City residents for at least one year prior to appointment
Homeowners that pay City property taxes
At least one member is not an elected official, administrative officer or City employee

Name	Originally Appointed	Current Terms
1. Hannah Rodriguez	7/18/2022	12/31/25
2. Judy Jordan	7/18/2022	12/31/25
3. Randy Priest	2/21/2017	12/31/26
4. Alternate - Sara Frey	1/23/2023	12/31/26

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

The Civil Service Commission is “on call,” meeting as business arises. Terms begin June 1st.

Members: Three members for 6-year terms who meet the following requirements:

City residents
People who agree with applying merit principles to public employment
Cannot hold any other elected or appointive office of the city
Cannot be employed by the City in any capacity
Cannot be a member of any local, state or national committee of a political party
Cannot be an officer or member of a committee in any partisan political club or organization
Cannot be a candidate for any elective office

Name	Originally Appointed	Current Terms
1. Theresa Ceccarelli	8/12/19	05/31/25
2. Joani Laginess	5/18/15	05/31/27
3. Angela Samuyn

CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS – PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

The Construction Board of Appeals is “on call,” meeting as business arises.

Members: Not less than three members nor more than seven members for 2-year terms.

One member may be a registered design professional.
One member may be a registered builder with a minimum of 10 years experience.
One member may be a registered mechanical contractor with a minimum of 10 years experience.
One member may be a registered electrician with a minimum of 10 years experience.
One member may be a registered fire protection engineer or contractor with a minimum of 10 years experience.

Name	Originally Appointed	Current Terms
1. John Hennessey	01/07/2013	12/31/2021
2. Bob McCraight	01/07/2013	12/31/2021
3. Bernie Zarb	01/07/2013	12/31/2018
4. Mike Evans	01/07/2013	12/31/2018

Alternate Members
Joe Watts	01/07/2013	12/31/2018
Rich Evans	02/02/2015	11/30/2018

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Members: The Mayor during his/her term of office, plus eight members for 4-year terms

At least five will have an interest in property located in the downtown district (designated PI)
At least one will be a resident of the downtown district

Meetings: Third Wednesday of each month at 6 pm at City Hall.

Name	Originally Appointed	Current Terms
1. Denise Baker (PI)	12/06/10	12/31/24
2. Sabrina Richardson-Williams	05/15/06	12/31/25
(District Resident)
3. Chris Donley (At large)	12/18/2023	12/31/25
4. Alicia McGovern (PI), Chair	09/08/15	12/31/26
5. Michael Gutteri (PI)	12/04/23	12/31/26
6. Mayor Ken Voigt	12/04/23	with the office
7. John Winter (PI)	11/13/23	12/31/24
8. Valerie Kelly-Bonner (PI)	08/19/19	12/31/27
9. Kelly McWilliams (PI)	10/21/19	12/31/27

ELECTION COMMISSION

Members: The Mayor, City Clerk and one other elective or appointive City officer who is appointed for a two-year term and meets as needed for each election.

Name	Originally Appointed	Current Terms
1. Ken Voigt, Mayor	12/04/2023	With the office
2. Briana Hootman, City Clerk	09/28/2020	With the office
3. Jason Smith, City Manager	12/04/2023	12/31/2025

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION

Members: Five to Nine members who are City residents serve for 4-year terms

Meetings: Fourth Monday of each month at 4 p.m. at City Hall.

Name	Originally Appointed	Current Terms
1. Thomas Fielder	12/7/07	12/31/22
2. Vacancy	09/28/2020	With the office
3. Claude Partridge, Jr.	11/27/17	12/31/21
4. Vacancy
5. Vacancy
6. Vacancy
7. Juli Balestrieri	2/20/18	12/31/22

PLANNING COMMISSION

Members: Nine members for 3-year terms who meet the following qualifications:

Registered voters and City residents for at least one year immediately prior to appointment
Represent, whenever possible, different professions, trades and occupations within the city
One City Council Member may serve on the Planning Commission but not City Officials or employees
One Planning Commissioner serves on the Zoning Board of Appeals

Meetings: Second Thursday of each month at 7 pm at City Hall

Name	Originally Appointed	Current Terms
1. Michael A. Hawkins, Chair (ZBA)	12/15/08	12/31/26
2. John Juriga	02/03/03	12/31/24
3. Jim Courage	12/18/2023	12/31/25
4. Mike W. Renaud	10/18/10	12/31/25
5. Becky Hasen	05/21/12	12/31/24
6. James O'Keefe	01/23/23	12/31/24
7. VACANCY	/0/	12/31/25
8. Julie Kissel (City Council)	01/09/23	12/31/26
9. Mark Kowalski	01/09/23	12/31/26

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Members: Five members for 3-year terms who are “on call,” and meet as business arises

One member will be a Planning Commissioner
One member may be a City Council Member
There may also be not more than two (2) alternate members

Name	Originally Appointed	Current Terms
1. Ken Voigt (Chair)	12/19/11	12/31/23
2. Michael Hawkins (Planning Commission)	01/02/06	with PC term
3. William Emerson	02/07/11	12/31/18
4. Alternate Member (Vacancy)
5. Alternate Member (Vacancy)

NOTES:

If you are interested in serving for more than one, please submit a separate application for each.
Please answer all questions on the application (use N/A if a question is not applicable to you)
Applications are valid for one year after receipt.

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