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The Board of Zoning Appeals has the power and the duty to hear and determine appeals made for exceptions to and variations from the city's zoning code. Action of the Board is by an affirmative vote of not less than three members. Its decision is final. The Board is composed of five Silverton electors appointed by the Mayor with approval by Council. The Board of Zoning Appeals meets as necessary at 5:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month. The current membership of the Board is detailed below:
Judy Harris Clark
Greg Hoekzema
Paul Smiley
Ted Wanstrath
The Charter Revision Committee is charged with advising the voters and Council as to any amendments and improvements to the city's charter that it determines to be desirable and proper. The Committee submits a written report to Council, stating suggestions for changes to be submitted to electors. The Committee consists of five Silverton electors selected by Council. It meets as necessary. The current membership is detailed below:
Judy Harris Clark
Sandy Matey
Mike Morthorst
Mark Quarry
Marcella Trice
The Civil Service Commission determines the merit and fitness of candidates for appointment and promotion to the classified service of the City of Silverton. The committee also considers appeals of any action in the case of transfer, reduction or removal. Actions of the Commission are final. The Commission consists of three electors who are of recognized character and ability. Commission members may not be in the classified service of the city. The Commission convenes as necessary. Its current membership is detailed below:
Brian Crutchfield
Janna Gilmore
Michael Morthorst
The Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) of Silverton is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation formed for the purpose of advancing, encouraging and promoting the economic, commercial, retail and civic development of the City. The CIC's mission is to enhance the economic vitality of Silverton and maintain its outstanding quality of life through the retention and expansion of existing businesses, and to attract new businesses to the community. The Community Improvement Corporation's board of directors includes representation from leaders in the business community as well as the City of Silverton residents. Board of Directors membership currently includes:
Judy Harris Clark
Mary Cox
Bob Distler
Eric House
Mark Wendling
The Deer Park Silverton Joint Fire District was created in 1999 through a merger of the City of Silverton and City of Deer Park Fire Departments. The district was formed in order to enhance fire and life safety services and to eliminate duplication. It operates as a separate governmental entity from its parent municipal corporations. Each City appoints four members to the Board of Directors, which serves as the District's governing body. Appointments are based upon the following criteria: one citizen representative, one business representative, one Council representative and each municipality's respective safety director. The Board of Directors meets bi-monthly on the second Tuesday of the month. The schedule is February, April, June, August, October and December. The current composition of the Board is detailed below:
Mike Allen - Deer Park Council Representative
Mike Berens - Deer Park Safety Director
Harvey Howard, Jr. - Silverton Citizen Representative
Frank Maupin - Deer Park Citizen Representative
Fritz Krimmer - Silverton Business Representative
Dottie Williams - Silverton Council Representative
Mark Wendling - Silverton City Manager
Jim Weckenbrock - Deer Park Business Representative
The Housing Council is responsible for administering the City's community reinvestment program districts. The community reinvestment program provides property tax abatement for real property improvements in excess of $2,500. There are currently five designated communtiy reinvestment areas. Contact Community Development Director, JoAnna Brown for more information regarding this program. Membership of the Council includes the following individuals:
Sondra Britton
Chris Draper
Lisa Panos
Susan Welsh
The Park Board provides for the operation, provision and equipment of recreational facilities within the City. The Board members shall be electors of Silverton and are appointed by Council. The current membership of the Board is detailed below:
Chris Draper
Andrea Mathein
Mark Quarry
Edwenia Rutledge
Idella Thompson
The Planning Commission is vested with the power of adopting and from time to amending the city's land use plan. It sets public hearings to consider all petitions for amendment to the municipal zoning plan, reporting its recommendations to City Council for ratification. Council may adopt Planning Commission recommendations by a majority vote. The Commission is comprised of five members, one of whom shall be a member of Council. The second shall be the Mayor who shall serve in an ex-officio capacity. The remaining three shall be electors of the city appointed by the Mayor with the approval of City Council. The Commission meets as needed at 5:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month. The Planning Commission currently consists fo the following members:
Brian Mueller
John Smith (Ex-officio)
Frank Sylvester
Jeffrey Thein
Ted Wanstrath
The Tax Review Board serves as the mediator/arbitrator of disputes between the Income Tax Administrator and tax payers. The Board meets as needed. The current composition of the Board is detailed below:
Joyce Glover
Mike Morthorst
Mary Frances Shea
The Urban Forestry Board maintains an inventory of the City's public trees and implements the City's tree ordinance. The Board also recommends various species and cultivars of trees for planting on public property and oversees the City's Memorial Tree Program. The City's Annual Arbor Day observance and celebration is sponsored by the Urban Forestry Board. The Board is composed of five members, one of whom is a member of City Council. Membership of the Board includes the following individuals:
Shirley Hackett
Sandy Matey
Bob Stroup
Idella Thompson
Marcella Trice
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