ThisWeek CW 12/17/2015
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Three Canal Winchester Planning and Zoning Commission members will start new four-year terms Jan. 1 after City Council approved the mayor’s appointments.
Mayor Michael Ebert asked council members Dec. 7 to consider the reappointment of longtime planning and zoning commission member Bill Christensen, along with two recent appointees, June Konold and Brad Richey.
According to Ebert, Christensen has served for the past eight years and has been chairman the past two. Michael Vasko currently serves as vice chairman of the seven-person board.
Konold was appointed to the commission June 1, following the sudden death of her husband, Dr. Dan Konold, who had served on the commission on two different occasions for a total of almost 14 years.
Richey was appointed to the commission to replace Jim Knowlton in August.
“Brad moved into Canal Winchester in January and he came in to my office right away and asked if there would be somewhere for him to get involved, so when Jim Knowlton’s seat became open, I’d asked you to approve him for the seat which you did, and now I’d like to appoint him to a full four-year term,” Ebert said to council.
Richey is a construction supervisor for Turner Construction.
Council members unanimously approved the reappointment of all three members.
The seven-member commission is responsible for oversight of the city’s zoning code and zoning map, reviewing all proposed development plans and providing recommendations to City Council. The commission also oversees Canal Winchester’s comprehensive plan, including the layout of streets, bridges, utilities and public land.
Besides filling these seats, council also heard the second reading of an ordinance authorizing the hire of a new construction services technician to assist in various inspection and recordkeeping duties with the Department of Public Works and Construction Services Administrator. The salary range for the job is between $18.20 and $25.73 per hour with full benefits.