Boards & Commissions

New Albany wants to ensure that all residents are kept up-to-date and informed.  Residents are encouraged to attend and participate in public hearings of board and commission matters. Those unable to attend can click the links below to review agendas and minutes of our recent meetings.

If you are interested in viewing public meetings of our City Council or Boards and Commissions, please click here to see a schedule of upcoming streamed meetings and to watch live.

2022 Boards and Commissions Calendar

Openings: All applications are currently closed.

When openings occur on a board or commission, they will be advertised via email newsletter, Facebook, Twitter, and on this page. At that time, we will ask that applicants complete this online form OR download and return the following:

1. This short questionnaire. Please indicate on the questionnaire the open position for which you are applying.
2. Your resume with current address to Clerk of Council Jennifer Mason at jmason@newalbanyohio.org.

Most positions are open to residents inside the New Albany city limits only. If you do not know if you live in the city limits, you can check your home’s tax district with Franklin County Auditor on-line.

Current board and commission members may apply for open positions.

Clerk Mason will collect the applications by the published deadline and provide them to council for consideration. Once a candidate is selected and confirmed, all applicants will be notified.

Click here for a brief description of the boards and commissions, along with preferred candidate experience.

Click here for the full application and selection process.

Ms. Mason can also answer any follow-up questions you may have via phone (614-939-2244) or email.

• Neil Kirby, Chairperson
• David Wallace
• Hans Schell
• Sarah Briggs
• Bruce Larsen
• Matt Shull, Council Liaison

Meetings, Agendas, & Minutes

Informal Meetings (I) are held at Village Hall (99 W. Main Street) the 1^st Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Regular meetings (R) are held at Village Hall (99 W. Main Street) the 3^rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Duties

Hear and decide appeals regarding legislation and administrative determinations related to zoning and land use. Also shall hear variances from zoning area regulations and general development standards. Subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, compel discovery as needed.

Qualifications

Preferred background in design, architecture, landscaping, city planning, etc.

Board Members

• Abe Jacob
• Kirk Smith
• Tiana Samuels
• Shaun LaJeunesse
• Hans Schell, Planning Commission Liaison
• Andrea Wiltrout, Council Liaison

Meetings, Agendas, & Minutes

Meetings are held at Village Hall (99 W. Main Street) the 4^th Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Duties

Review plans, drawings, and signage applications. Issue Certificates of Appropriateness for any major or minor environmental or zoning changes. (See NA Code 1157.07.) Hear appeals of staff decisions or interpretations made under New Albany Code section 1157.

Qualifications

Candidate preferably has background in architecture, landscape architecture, city planning, interior design, industrial design, engineering, or other allied design professions. Candidate preferably has background in architecture, landscape architecture, city planning, interior design, industrial design, engineering, or other allied design professions.

Board Members

• Alan Hinson, Chairperson
• Andrew Maletz
• Jim Brown
• EJ Thomas
• Jon Iten
• Francis Strahler
• Traci Moore
• Mike Durik, Council Liaison

Meetings, Agendas, & Minutes

Meetings are held at Village Hall (99 W. Main Street) the 2^nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Duties

Advisory capacity only, make recommendations regarding parks and trails to council and administration.

Qualifications

Preferred background in natural resources, parks, city planning, or an active user of parks and trails.

Board Members

• Bill Resch
• Char Steelman
• Abbey Sonnenberg Brooks
• Tricia Bhat
• George Stribick, School Appointment
• Chip Fellows, Council Liaison

Meetings, Agendas, & Minutes

Meetings are held at Village Hall (99 W. Main Street) the 1^st Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m.

Duties

Trustees adopt by-laws and govern the CIC, handle CIC employee matters, handle CIC financial matters, act as agent of New Albany in certain matters.

Qualifications

Prefer experienced business background.

Corporation Members

• Everett Gallagher
• Philip Smith
• Ronald Davies
• Todd Brubaker
• Colleen Briscoe
• Jennifer Chrysler
• Sloan Spalding
• Matt Shull
• Joseph Stefanov

2018 Financial Report

Meetings, Agendas, & Minutes

Meetings are held as necessary at Village Hall (99 W. Main Street).

IDEA Committee Members

• Sloan Spalding, City Council Representative
• Marlene Brisk, City Council Representative
• Vida Farwana, City Representative
• LaVerne Fudge-Williamson, City Representative
• Ofra Eliav Greenshtein, City Representative
• Mohit Gupta, City Representative
• Abraham J. Jacob, City Representative
• Shohba Painter, City Representative
• Anita Patel, City Representative
• Tiana Samuels, City Representative
• Angela Douglas, Healthy New Albany
• Jennie Wilson, McCoy Board
• Paul Naumoff, NAPL School District
• Renee Shumate, New Albany Chamber
• Kimberly Lee Minor, New Albany Community Foundation
• Nicole Dempsey, New Albany JPD
• Benjamin Reid, New Albany Library
• Ben Collins, Plain Township

Meetings

Regular meetings are held on second Thursdays at 4 pm at the New Albany Public Service Department, 7800 Bevelhymer Road, New Albany, Ohio 43054.

Duties

Advise City Council on matters relating to sustainability, promote and communicate sustainability principles broadly among the community and stakeholders, advise and assist City Council and city manager in efforts to make city operations more sustainable.

Qualifications

No specific qualifications necessary. Experience in sustainability industries, environmental programs, energy conservation, and/or passion for sustainability a plus.

Board Members

• Catherine Duffy
• Scott Harrold
• Peter Barnes
• Charles Schumacher
• Brian Filiatraut
• Steven Conway
• Laura Gallo
• Brigitte Bell, Student Representative
• Kasey Kist, Council Member Liaison

Meetings, Agendas, & Minutes

Regular meetings are held monthly on second Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in Village Hall, Council Chambers, 99 W. Main Street, New Albany, Ohio 43054.

Duties

Shall hear appeals from administrative determinations made pursuant to Administrative Code.

Qualifications

HR, business, or law background preferred.

Board Members

• Glenn Redick
• Abe Jacob
• Dustin Calhoun
• Lindsay Rasey, Personnel Officer

Meetings

Meetings are held as necessary at Village Hall (99 W. Main Street).

Monday, April 9, 2018 – 6 pm (Organizational)              Agenda

Duties

Advise City Council and staff on issues related to the restoration of the New Albany Cemetery.

Qualifications

No specific qualifications necessary.

Board Members

• Brian Zets, Chairperson
• Victor Wilson, Vice Chair
• William Resch, Secretary
• Thomas Shockey
• Mary Fee
• Bill Carleton
• Ronni Feibel

Staff Liaisons

• Mark Nemec
• Jennifer Mason

Meetings

Regular meetings are held on fourth Tuesdays starting at 3:30 pm at Village Hall.

Duties

Oversee fiscal operations of the Joint Parks District, approve budgets.

Qualifications

No specific qualifications necessary. Preferred background in finance, business, law, or active user of the parks.

Trustees

Trustee are appointed by the New Albany Plain Local Schools, the City of New Albany, and Plain Township.

• Richard Williams (New Albany representative)
• David Demers (New Albany representative)
• Adam Beckman (School representative)
• Todd Wedekind (School representative)
• Scott Dodson (Township representative)
• Tim Sokol (Township representative)
• Matt Shull (New Albany Council Liaison)

Meetings

Generally meets the 1^st Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m.; click here for confirmed meeting dates.

Duties

Evaluate applications for rezoning and make recommendations to the planning body of the impacted jurisdiction (Columbus, New Albany, Plain Township) in the RFBA area.

Qualifications

No specific qualifications necessary. Preferred background in design, architecture, landscaping, city planning, etc.

Representatives

Representatives are appointed by the City of Columbus, the City of New Albany, and Plain Township.

• Todd Brubaker (New Albany appointee)
• Mohit Gupta (New Albany appointee)
• Kyle Sellers (New Albany appointee)
• David Paul (Columbus appointee)
• Michele Boni (Columbus appointee)
• Ralph Smithers, Jr. (Columbus appointee)
• Jay Herskowitz (Township appointee)
• Scott Harper (Township appointee)
• Mike Chappelear (Township appointee)
• Nolan Harshaw (Columbus Planning Staff)
• Stephen Mayer (New Albany Planning Staff)
• Ben Collins (Plain Township Administrator)

Visit the City of Columbus website for more information www.columbus.gov.

Meetings

Meetings are held on the 3^rd Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m.

Duties

Foster an appreciation of the arts and culture by providing lifelong learning opportunities through education, exposure and participation.

Qualifications

No specific qualifications necessary.

Representatives

Representatives are appointed by the City of New Albany, Plain Township, the McCoy Center, the New Albany Community Foundation, and New Albany Schools.

• Christy Arenschield (Township representative)
• Patty Woo (Township representative)
• Jennie Wilson (Township representative)
• Tom Hill (New Albany representative)
• Lynnda Davis (New Albany representative)
• Chandra Panley (New Albany representative)
• Bill Ebbing (McCoy representative)
• Everett Gallagher (McCoy representative)
• Chad Palmer (McCoy representative)
• Joel Altschule (Foundation representative)
• Brandi Burch (Foundation representative)
• Michael Sawyers (School representative)
• Jill Beckett-Hill (School representative)
• Ruth Bank (School representative)

Duties

Hear tax appeals, issue resolutions/declarations.

Qualifications

Background in tax law and finance preferred.

Board Members

• David Wallace, Chairperson
• Brian Zets
• Paul Fullerman

Meetings

Meetings are held as necessary at Village Hall (99 W. Main Street).

Duties

Hear tax appeals, issue resolutions/declarations.

Qualifications

Background in tax law and finance preferred.

Board Members

• Sloan Spalding, Chair
• Bethany Staats, Finance Director
• Ben Albrecht, Interim Law Director
• Glenn Redick, Citizen Member

Meetings

Meetings are held twice a year (generally, in May and November) at Village Hall (99 W. Main Street).

The next meeting is scheduled for May 3, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. at Village Hall.

Commission Members

• Andy Cooke, Chair
• Patrick Weyers, Vice-Chair
• Debra Lowery, Secretary
• Bill Carleton
• Johnna Evans
• Mary Fee
• Glenn Redick
• Mitch Banchefsky, Law Director, Staff
• Jennifer Mason, Clerk, Staff
• Matt Shull, Council Member Liaison

Meetings

The Charter Review Commission’s work has been completed. No further meetings will be held.