The Airport Commission is responsible for matters relating to the Delaware Municipal Airport Jim Moore Field.

Chapter 175; Ordinance 00-50. 7 members – 1 appointed from City Council, one recommended by County Commissioners (residing in County), one member recommended by Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce, and three members residing in the City of Delaware and one member residing in the County appointed by City Council. Responsible for preliminary review of matters relating to the Delaware Municipal Airport. Each member serves a 3 year term.

The Airport Commission meets in January, April, July and October (Third Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm at City Hall).

View Agendas & Motion Summaries. Airport Commission Minutes are available upon acceptance by City Council.

Members

Ted Lewis
City Appointee, term ends June 30, 2025
Phone: 740-203-1013

Chris Acker
County Appointee, term ends June 30, 2024
Phone: 740-203-1013

Eric Everson
City Appointee, term ends June 30, 2026
Phone: 740-203-1013

Timothy Smith
City Appointee, term ends June 30, 2024
Phone: 740-203-1013

Gregory Ratcliff
Delaware Chamber of Commerce Appointee, term ends June 30, 2025
Phone: 740-203-1013

Walt Gaub
City Appointee, term ends June 30, 2026
Phone: 740-203-013

Catlin Frazier
City Council Representative
Phone: 740-203-1056

The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) per Section 1125.04 of the City Code is composed of seven volunteer members, consisting of 1 member of Council and 2 At-Large members and 1 member from each ward, with a 3-year term each, staggered.

The Board of Zoning Appeals is responsible for hearing appeals from individuals who are requesting exceptions or variations for City Ordinances in regard to land use and building requirements or from individuals who are questioning the appropriateness of orders made by City officials. It is the Board’s goal to treat all individuals fairly and courteously. Each appeal is heard and decided on its own merit. Be advised that the Board of Zoning Appeals may be limited in their authority, if any, to grant a variance from the Zoning Code.

The Board of Zoning Appeals meets at City Hall the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm.

View Agendas & Motion Summaries. Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes are available upon acceptance by City Council.

View Board of Zoning Appeals meeting schedule and application submission date guidelines  2023 

Board of Zoning Appeals Schedule 2024

Members

VACANT
First Ward Representative, term ends June 30, 2024
Phone: 740-203-1013

Brad Hufeld
Second Ward Representative, term ends June 30, 2024
Phone: 740-203-1013

Michael Schwab
Third Ward Representative, term ends June 30, 2025
Phone: 740-203-1013

Brett Latta
Fourth Ward Representative, term ends June 30, 2025
Phone: 740-203-1013

Ben Dariano
At Large Representative, term ends June 30, 2026
Phone: 740-203-1013

Beth Fisher
At Large Representative, term ends June 30, 2026
Phone: 740-203-1013

Cory Hoffman
City Council Representative
Phone: 740-203-1054

The Charter Review Commission convenes every eight years to review the existing city charter and make recommendations. The next Charter Review will take place in 2024.

City of Delaware Charter, Section 128: Council shall appoint a Commission of nine electors of the Municipality to review the existing Charter and make such recommendations as it may see fit for revision. The Commission shall submit its report to Council not later than 45 days prior to the date required to certify for the November election of the same year. Thereupon, the Council may take such action as it deems warranted with respect to such recommendations.

The Civil Service Commission serves to create and monitor rules and policies for the City’s civil service. The commission is composed of 3 members and 1 City Council Representative who serve 6 year terms–one to be appointed every other year.

View Agendas & Motion Summaries. Civil Service Commission Minutes are available upon acceptance by City Council.

Members

John M. Rybka
Term ends June 30, 2025
Phone: 740-203-1013

Eric Coss
Term ends June 30,2029
Phone: 740-203-1013

Mary Jane Santos
Term ends June 30, 2027
Phone: 740-203-1013

Adam Haynes
City Council Liaison
Phone: 740-203-1013

Members

• R. Thomas Homan
• Carolyn Riggle
• Kent Shafer

View Agendas & Motion Summaries. New Community Authority Minutes are available upon acceptance by City Council.

Northern NCA Members

Mohan Gosula
Two year developer appointee, term ends August 30, 2025
Phone: 740-203-1013

Kalpana Gosula
Two year developer appointee, term ends August 30, 2025
Phone: 740-203-1013

Pradhit Gosula
Two year developer appointee, term ends August 30, 2024
Phone: 740-203-1013

Mark Reed
Two year community appointee, term ends August 30, 2024
Phone: 740-203-1013

David Miller
Two year community appointee, term ends August 30, 2025
Phone: 740-203-1013

Diane Nutter
Two year community appointee, term ends August 30, 2024
Phone: 740-203-1013

Nick Stelzer Local Government Appointee
Two year community appointee, term ends August 30, 2024
Phone: 740-203-1013

South NCA Members

Bill Rogers
Two year citizen appointee, term August 30, 2024
Phone: 740-203-1013

Jim Hill
Two year citizen appointee, term ends August 30, 2024
Phone: 740-203-1013

Benjamin Kelly
Two year citizen appointee, term ends August 30,2025
Phone: 740-203-1013

Jim Ohlin
Two year developer appointee, August 30, 2025
Phone: 740-203-1013

Matt Callahan
Two year developer appointee August 30, 2025
Phone: 740-203-1013

Kevin McCauley
Two year developer appointee August 30, 2024
Phone: 740-203-1013

Dean Prall
Two year government appointee, term ends August 30, 2025
Phone: 740-203-1013

View Agendas & Motion Summaries. Finance Committee Minutes are available upon acceptance by City Council.

Members

• Kent Shafer
• Adam Haynes
• Cory Hoffman

Financial Review Task Force

The Historic Preservation Commission oversees preservation activities in the city for buildings, structures and places of historical and architectural significance.

The Historic Preservation Commission is composed of seven volunteer members, of which a majority must be residents of the City consisting of one member of Council and six members selected, to the extent possible, from the following professional backgrounds to 3-year terms:

• A professional historic preservationist or a historian
• An architect
• A real estate agent or a developer
• A Historic District property owner

The Historic Preservation Commission meets the 4th Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm in City Hall.

View Historic Preservation Commission meeting schedule and application submission date guidelines 2023 

Historic Preservation Commission Schedule 2024

View Agendas & Motion Summaries. Historic Preservation Committee Minutes are available upon acceptance by City Council.

Members

Denny Bolton (Preservationist)
Term ends June 30, 2025
Phone: 740-203-1013

Lisa Ho (Citizen Appointee/Preservationist)
Term ends June 30, 2023
Phone: 740-203-1013

Stephanie VanGundy (Real Estate)
Term ends June 30, 2024
Phone: 740-203-1013

Sherry Riviera (Preservationist)
Term ends June 30, 2025
Phone: 740-203-1013

Mark Smiles (Property owner)
Term ends June 30, 2026
Phone: 740-203-1013

Jeff Reininger (Architect)
Term ends June 30, 2024
Phone: 740-203-1013

Kevin Rider (City Council Representative)
Phone: 740-203-1013

Architectural Standards

Architectural standards protect and enhance the overall value of property by encouraging the preservation of the character of historic structures and by requiring new construction to be compatible within the District. City staff and the Historic Preservation Commission implement the standards by reviewing all proposed exterior work and new construction within the Downtown Historic District. The review process has historical, aesthetic, and economic benefits to both the property owner and the community.

Review the City of Delaware’s Architectural Standards Guide

Applications

Prior to making any changes to any property or structure, including changing or expanding the use, please contact a member of the Planning staff to discuss your proposal. An application is required to be submitted and reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission before any permits authorizing the change can be issued. Failure to obtain the proper approvals prior to construction can result in significant delays, costs, and alterations.

All terms, 5 years.

City of Delaware Appointed Members

Charlene Tynes
City Manager Appointee
Term ends February 23, 2025
740-203-1013

Scott Wolf
City Manager Appointee
Term ends February 23, 2029
740-203-1013

The Parking and Safety Committee is responsible for preliminary review of matters relating to safety, traffic and parking, especially police, fire, building and housing inspection and traffic and parking control.

The Parking and Safety Committee meets February, April, June, August, October and December (Third Monday of the month at 6 pm at City Hall).

View Agendas & Motion Summaries. Parking and Safety Committee Minutes are available upon acceptance by City Council.

Members

• Kent Shafer
• Catlin Frazier
• Kevin Rider

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is an seven-member board who serve a 3-year term that advises City Council and administration on Parks and Recreational programming and facility development.

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meets January, March, May, July, September and November (Third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm) at the Byxbe Room at Mingo Park. 

View Agendas & Motion Summaries. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes are available upon acceptance by City Council.

Members

Dianna Hibinger
First Ward Representative, term ends June 30, 2025
Phone: 740-203-1013

Joshua Bricker
Second Ward Representative, term ends June 30, 2026
Phone: 740-203-1013

Michael Yonchak
Third Ward Representative, term ends June 30, 2024
Phone: 740-203-1013

Corie Thompson
Fourth Ward Representative, term ends June 30, 2025
Phone: 740-203-1013

Chandler White
At Large Representative, term ends June 30, 2026
Phone: 740-203-1013

Zachary Katona
At Large Representative, term ends June 30, 2026
Phone: 740-417-1917

Linsey Griffith
City Council Representative
Phone: 740-203-1013

The Planning Commission governs land use within the municipal boundaries, including planning, zoning, and subdivisions. The Planning Commission serves as an advisory body to Mayor & Council on all zoning and subdivision matters.

The Planning Commission is composed of seven volunteer members, consisting of one elector from each of the four City wards, two at-large, and one member of Council. The City Manager is an ex-officio member/advisor without a vote. This Commission is a recommending body to City Council concerning planning, development, and zoning activities for the City.

The Planning Commission meets the 1st Wednesday (and 3rd Wednesday if necessary) of each month at 6:30 pm.

View Planning Commission meeting schedule and application submission date guidelines 2023

Planning Commission Schedule 2024 - with engineering deadlines

View Agendas & Motion Summaries. Planning Commission Minutes are available upon acceptance by City Council.

Members

Paul Stelzer
First Ward Representative, term ends June 30, 2025
Phone: 740-203-1013

Josh Cross
Second Ward Representative, term ends June 30, 2026
Phone: 740-203-1013

George Stroud
Third Ward Representative, term ends June 30, 2024
Phone: 740-203-1013

Stacy Simpson
Chairman, Fourth Ward Representative, term ends June 30, 2025
Phone: 740-203-1013

Dean Prall
At Large Representative, term ends June 30, 2026
Phone: 740-203-1013

Dustin Nanna
At Large Representative, term ends June 30, 2024
Phone: 740-203-1013

Cory Hoffman
City Council Representative
Phone: 740-203-1054

Applications

Prior to making any changes to any property or structure, including changing or expanding the use, please contact a member of Planning & Zoning Division Staff to discuss your proposal. An application is required to be submitted and reviewed by the Planning Commission, and at times City Council, before any permits authorizing the change can be issued. Failure to obtain the proper approvals prior to construction can result in significant delays, costs, and alterations.

The Public Records Commission meets every six months in City Hall to review existing city records policies and make recommendations.

View Agendas & Motion Summaries. Public Records Commission Minutes are available upon acceptance by City Council.

The Public Works/Public Utilities Committee is responsible for preliminary review of matters relating to public works, especially construction of water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and similar facilities.

The Public Works/Public Utilities Committee meets February, May, August, and November (First Tuesday of the month at 6 pm at City Hall).

View Agendas & Motion Summaries. Public Works/Public Utilities Committee Minutes are available upon acceptance by City Council.

Members

• Carolyn Kay Riggle
• Catlin Frazier
• Cory Hoffman

The City of Delaware Shade Tree Commission promotes the benefits of healthy city trees and vegetation. To fulfill its mission, the commission makes recommendations to the city government regarding the protection, selection, planting, and maintenance of trees within our city limits in order to advance efforts to preserve the existing urban forest. Benefits to city residents include improved air quality, water quality, reduced energy costs, increased property values, and enhanced social condition and beauty.

The City of Delaware has an urban forest of more than 14,000 trees valued at more than $14 million. Every year since 1981, the City of Delaware has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Foundation.

Read more about Shade Tree Programs.

The Shade Tree Commission meets February, April, June, August, October and December (Fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.) at the Byxbe Room at Mingo Park.  Additional meetings may be scheduled if needed. 

View Agendas & Motion Summaries. Shade Tree Commission Minutes are available upon acceptance by City Council.

Members

Anna Willow
Term ends June 30, 2026
Phone: 7410-203-1013

Susan McGrail
Term ends June 30, 2024
Phone:  740-203-1013

Nathan Andears
Term ends June 30, 2026
Phone: 740-203-1013

Dave Carey
Term ends June 30, 2024
Phone: 740-203-1013

Linsey Griffith
City Council Representative

The Sister City Advisory Board is committed to promoting Delaware as a global city, developing international partnerships and networks, and sharing best practices through citizen-to-citizen connections.

The Sister City Advisory Board will be comprised of four (4) members from the public and the one (1) City Council Representative appointed by the Mayor with confirmation of the City Council. The Delaware City School District and Ohio Wesleyan University will recommend a representative which will be confirmed by the Mayor and City Council. The term of office of each member shall be for three (3) years (not including City Council representatives). The terms of the initial appointment shall be staggered; staggered such that not more than three (3) terms shall expire in any calendar year.

View Agendas & Motion Summaries. Sister City Advisory Board Minutes are available upon acceptance by City Council.

Members

Rand Guebert
Chairman, term ends June 30, 2024
Phone: 614-743-4599

Karen Waselko
Citizen Representative, term ends June 30, 2026
Phone: 740-816-1530

Franz Gruber
Citizen Representative, term ends June 30, 2026
Phone: 740-816-8339

Mark Hurley
Citizen Representative, term ends June 30, 2025
Phone: 740-816-2841

Suzanne Williams
Delaware City School Representative, term ends June 30, 2026

Darrel Albon
OWU Representative, term ends June 30, 2024
Phone: 740-368-3072

Carolyn Kay Riggle
City Council Representative
Phone: 740-203-1057