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.  If you would like to Volunteer for a Board or Commission, please fill out a Volunteer Application and submit it at the Village Hall.

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 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.  The Commission consists of 5 members. The members of the Commission are as follows:

• Jackie Bossu, Chair (Term Expires 4/30/2012)

• Avani Mehta (Term Expires 4/30/2011)

• Mary Glerum (Term Expires 4/30/2011)

• Anne Bird (Term Expires 4/30/2012)

• Gunta Cepuritis (Term Expires 4/30/2013)

ARC Meeting Schedule

February 10, 2010                       August 11, 2010

April 14, 2010                               October 13, 2010

June 16, 2010                              December 15, 2010

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 a year 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:

• Ray Drexler, Chair (Term Expires 4/30/2011)

• Jackie Bossu (Term Expires 4/30/2011)

• Rachel Noel (Term Expires 4/30/2011)

• Dick Schumacher (Term Expires 4/30/2013)

• Dierdre Von Moltke (Term Expires 4/30/2013)

• Jane Hopper (Term Expires 4/30/2012)

• Ann Potter (Term Expires 4/30/2012)

BRC Meeting Schedule                 

February 8, 2010                         August 9, 2010

April 12, 2010                               October 11, 2010

June 14, 2010                              December 14, 2010

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:

• Robert A. Hastings, Chair (Term Expires 4/30/2011)
• Officer Earl Tuckman (Term Expires 4/30/2012)
• Lieutenant Phil Brunell (Term Expires 4/30/2012)
• P. Randall Knowles (Term Expires 4/30/2011)
• Chief John Petersen (Term Expires 4/30/2011)

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:

• Vicki Thompson, Chair (Term Expires 4/30/2013)

• Kathy Wilson (Term Expires 4/30/2011)

• Cary Johnson (Term Expires 4/30/2012)

• Frank Cavalier (Term Expires 4/30/2015)

• Dr. James Pollock (Term Expires 4/30/2015)

• Chris Caywood (Term Expires 4/30/2014)

• Mark Hinkamp (Term Expires 4/30/2013)

Staff:
Susan Criezis, Community Development Director

Barbara A. Adams, Village Legal Counsel

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission is a ten 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.  The Village Board altered the composition of the Plan Commission from 7 at-large members and 4 ex-officio members to 8 at-large members and one member of the Village Board and the Zoning Board Chairperson for a total of 10 members. The members of the Plan Commission are as follows:

• Cary Johnson, Chair (Term Expires 4/30/2011)
• Vicki Thompson, Ex-Officio, Zoning Board Chair (Term Expires 4/30/2013)
• Robert Smietana, Ex-Officio, Village Board Member (Term Expires 4/30/2011)
• John Mangel (Term Expires 4/30/2011)
• Dan Noel (Term Expires 4/30/2011)
• Eileen Madigan (Term Expires 4/30/2011)
• Ann Potter (Term Expires 4/30/2011)
• Sunil Chopra (Term Expires 4/30/2011)
• Dirk Degenaars (Term Expires 4/30/2011)
• Elizabeth Bannon (Term Expires 4/30/2011)

Plan Commission Meeting Schedule

         January 27, 2010              July 6, 2010 

                                                                            (Tuesday after Independence Day)

                        February 1, 2010                        August 2, 2010

March 1, 2010                       September 7, 2010 (Tuesday after Labor Day)

April 5, 2010                          October 4, 2010

May 3, 2010                          November 1, 2010

June 7, 2010                         December 6, 2010

Staff:
Susan Criezis, Community Development Director