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Village Boards and Commissions

The Village of Kenilworth is fortunate to be served by a number of resident volunteers who use their talents and interests to assist in the governance of the Village through service on a Board or Commission. The standing Boards and Commissions of the Village of Kenilworth are as follows:

Architectural Review Commission

Building Review Commission

Emergency Telephone System Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Plan Commission


Architectural Review Commission

The Architectural Review Commission is a five member body, appointed jointly by the President and Board of Trustees. The purpose of the Architectural Review Commission is to provide aesthetic review of all applications for alterations to existing commercial properties or construction of new commercial properties. Membership on the Commission includes the three members of the Village Board’s Building, Planning and Zoning Committee; a representative of the Kenilworth Beautification Committee; and a member at-large with a design and/or architectural background. Members of the Architectural Review Commission serve until their successors are appointed. The Commission meets on an as-needed basis. The members of the Commission are as follows:

Jackie Bossu, Chairman
Craig A. Miller
Robert Smietana
Gunta Cepuritis
Mary K. Hartigan

Staff:
Susan Criezis, Community Development Director


Building Review Commission

The Building Review Commission is a seven member body, appointed jointly by the President and Board of Trustees. The purpose of the Building Review Commission is to review all applications for demolition to determine if the application involves a property of historical and/or architectural significance. If the Commission makes such a determination, it may delay the issuance of a demolition permit for up to 180 days to allow for the study of alternatives to demolition. Members of the Building Review Commission serve three year terms. The Commission meets on an as-needed basis. The members of the Commission are as follows:

Jackie Bossu (term expires 2009)
Jane Hopper (term expires 2009)
Ray Drexler (term expires 2007)
Elizabeth Duquette (term expires 2007)
George Luscombe (term expires 2006)
George Sola (term expires 2006)
Richard Schumacher (term expires 2009)

Staff:
Susan Criezis, Community Development Director


Emergency Telephone System Board

The Emergency Telephone System Board is a five member body, appointed jointly by the President and Board of Trustees. The purpose of the Emergency Telephone System Board is to plan for the maintenance and improvement of the Emergency Telephone System, and to procure the necessary funds, through the E-911 surcharge, to provide for the support. The Board meets on an as-needed basis. The members of the Board are as follows:

Katie Dold White, Chairman (term expires 2007)
Officer Earl Tuckman (term expires 2008)
Lieutenant Phil Brunell (term expires 2008)
Carol Knott (term expires 2007)
Chief John Petersen (term expires 2007)


Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is a seven member body, appointed jointly by the President and Board of Trustees. The purpose of the Zoning Board of Appeals is to review applications for variations from the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Kenilworth. The ZBA also serves as the public hearing body for Special Use Permits, and is the appellate body for those seeking relief from a determination of the Building Commissioner on matters relating to the interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance. Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals serve five years terms. The Board meets on an as-needed basis. The members of the Zoning Board of Appeals are as follows:

Frank Cavalier, Chairman (term expires 2008)
Kathy Wilson. (term expires 2006)
Mark Hinkamp, (term expires 2008)
Cary Johnson, (term expires 2007)
Vicki Thompson, (term expires 2011)

Dr. James Pollock, (term expires 2010)
Kristin Casas, (term expires 2009)

Staff:
Susan Criezis, Community Development Director

Barbara A. Adams, Village Legal Counsel


Plan Commission

The Plan Commission is an eleven member body, appointed jointly by the President and Board of Trustees. The purpose of the Plan Commission is to undertake long-range planning for the Village, and to consider and issue recommendations on proposed subdivisions and/or consolidations of land. Membership is composed of four ex-officio Village officials, and seven members appointed at-large. Members serve a two year term. The members of the Plan Commission are as follows:

Robert Smietana, Chairman (Ex-officio, Building Commissioner)

Timothy Dugan (term expires 2006)

Gwen Sommers Yant (term expires 2006)

Henry Mawicke (term expires 2006)

Dirk Degenaars (term expires 2006)

Elizabeth Bannon (term expires 2007)

James Junewicz (term expires 2008)

T. Tolbert Chisum (Ex-officio, Village President)

Frank Cavalier (Ex-officio, ZBA Chairman)

Thomas Feeney (Ex-officio, Park District President)





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