Aviation Board

NameTermBeginsExpiresAppointed By
Brad Davis 4 Years01/01/202312/31/2026Mayor
Mark Pillar *4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027Mayor
Lisa Prentiss4 Years01/01/202212/31/2025Mayor
Doug Van Klompenburg 4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027Mayor
Alfred Tucker4 Years01/01/202512/31/2028Mayor
The Board of Aviation Commission (BOAC) is a five member board charged with the management and oversight of the Columbus Municipal Airport. The BOAC is tasked with providing a safe, hospitable, self-sustaining general aviation airport which complements the character of its community while meeting the needs of the aviation community, local citizens, businesses and visitors. The BOAC pursues environmentally compatible projects which will provide for economic growth and potential long-term development of the airport and the surrounding community while delivering commercial and general aviation services to the flying public.

Meet: 2nd Tuesday, 4:00 p.m., Wendall Ross Conference Room at Columbus Airport
City Council Liaison: Tom Dell
Attorney - Mary Stroh

Board of Commissioners of the Columbus Housing Authority

NameTermBeginsExpiresAppointed By:
Michael Schoumacher4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027Mayor
Graziella Bush4 Years01/01/202512/31/2028Mayor
Eric Frey *4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027Mayor
Open4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027Mayor
Carrie Kruse4 Years01/01/202212/31/2025Mayor
Open (Resident Commissioner)4 Years01/01/202512/31/2028Mayor
Avril Schutte4 Years01/01/202212/31/2025Mayor
The Board of Commissioners for the Columbus Housing Authority is appointed in accordance with state housing law in Indiana by the Mayor of the City. They serve in capacity as the governing officers of a public-corporate entity of low-income housing programs. Their role includes providing leadership and advocacy, establishing policies, directing how the Authority does business and ensuring the CHA is successful in its mission. The CHA has a seven member board, including one tenant representative.

Meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall

Attorney - Grant Tucker
City Council Liaison: Grace Kestler
*Denotes Chairperson of Board/Commission

Board of Public Works and Safety

NameTermBeginsExpiresAppointed By:
Mary Ferdon4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027Mayor
Eric Frey4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027Mayor
Brenda Sullivan4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027Mayor
Melanie Henderson4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027Mayor
John Pickett4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027Mayor
The executive branch of the City is the Public Works & Safety Board. Such board shall be the chief administrative body of the city and shall have the power and responsibilities granted by applicable state law, including control of the day-to-day operations of the following executive departments, which are established: Police department; Fire department; Engineering department, which shall be composed as follows: Streets (traffic and highway) and sanitation, Transit (bus), and Animal Care Services.

Meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in City Hall Council Chambers

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Attorney - Alex Whitted

Board of Zoning Appeals

NameTermBeginsExpiresAppointed By
Hillary Maple4 Years01/01/202312/31/2026Mayor
Michael Kinder4 Years01/01/202212/31/2025Mayor
Open (Alternate)4 Years01/01/202512/31/2028Mayor
Grant Hale4 Years01/01/202212/31/2025Mayor
Charles Doup4 Years01/01/202312/31/2026City Council
Sondra Bolte (Alternate)4 years01/01/202312/31/2026City Council
Zack Ellison2 Years01/01/202512/31/2026Plan Commission
Evan Kleinhenz (Alternate)2 Years01/01/202512/31/2026Plan Commission
Open (Alternate)4 Years01/01/202312/31/2026Mayor
Open (Alternate)4 years01/01/202512/31/2028Mayor
Attorney - Alex Whitted

Meet: 4th Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers
City Council Liaison: Tom Dell

Columbus Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO)

NameTermExpiresAppointed By
Mary Ferdon N/AN/AMayor
Tom DellN/AN/ACity Council
Dennis BauteN/AN/APlan Commission Member
Tony LondonN/AN/ACounty Commissioner
Tom Finke*N/AN/ACounty Plan Commission
Kim BennettN/AN/ACounty Council Member
Becky ParkerN/AN/AINDOT Seymour District
FHWA Representative (non-voting)N/AN/AFederal Highway Administration
FTA Representative (non-voting)N/AN/AFederal Transit Administration
*Chairperson
Attorney - Alan Whitted
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City Council

DistrictNameEmailTermBeginsExpires
1Chris Bartelscbartels@columbus.in.gov4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027
2Elaine Hilber ehilber@columbus.in.gov4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027
3Jerone Woodjwood@columbus.in.gov4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027
4Frank Miller*fmiller@columbus.in.gov4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027
5Kent Andersonkanderson@columbus.in.gov4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027
6Jay Foystjfoyst@columbus.in.gov4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027
At-LargeJosh Burnettjburnett@columbus.in.gov4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027
At-LargeTom Dell tdell@columbus.in.gov4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027
At-LargeGrace Kestler gkestler@columbus.in.gov4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027
Meet 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers
Attorney - Jeff Rocker
* Denotes President

Commons Board

NameTermBeginsExpiresAppointed By
Sherry Stark N/APermanentPermanentISMF
Edie Blakeslee4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027Appointed By Mayor BOW Approval
Josh Burnett4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027City Council
Erin Hawkins4 Years01/01/202212/31/2025City Council
Kevin Earnest4 Years01/01/202212/31/2025Appointed By Mayor BOW Approval
Mary Harmon4 Years01/01/202212/31/2025Appointed By Mayor BOW Approval
Kevina Schumaker*N/APermanentPermanentISMF
Meets Quarterly; 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Attorney: Austin Whitted
City Council Liaison: Josh Burnett
*Denotes President

Community Police Review Board

NameTermBeginsExpiresAppointed By
Ric King *3 Years01/01/202512/31/2027Mayor
Rajesh Thyagarajan3 Years01/01/202312/31/2025Mayor
Open3 Years01/01/202312/31/2025Mayor
Monica Salazar3 years01/01/202412/31/2026Mayor
Michael Tinsley3 Years01/01/202512/31/2027Mayor
Pastor Fred King3 Years01/01/202412/31/2026Mayor
Zachary Romero3 Years01/01/202412/31/2026Police - Ex Officio
Attorney - Mary Stroh
City Council Liaison: Jay Foyst
Meet: Quarterly
*Denotes Chairperson of Board/Commission City Council

Fire Department Pension Board

NameTermBeginsExpiresAppointed By
Andy LayN/AN/AN/AEx-Officio
Cory Hampton2 Years2/11/20232/10/2027Elected
Jarrad Mullis4 Years2/11/20252/10/2029Elected
Jeff Otte4 Years2/11/20242/10/2028Elected
Ben Spencer4 Years2/11/20222/10/2026Elected
Eric Robertson2 Years2/11/20252/10/2027Elected
Attorney - Alan Whitted
Meet: As Needed
City Council Liaison: Jerone Wood
Board Secretary - Brian Baily

Parks and Recreation Board

NameTermTerm RangeOfficerAppointed By
Dave Bush (R)4 Years1/11/2024 - 12/31/2026PresidentMayor
Brian Wilson (I)4 Years1/9/2025 - 12/31/2025Vice PresidentMayor
Miriam Portaluppi (D)4 Years1/1/2025 - 12/31/2028SecretaryMayor
Chaz Smith (D)4 Years2/8/2024 - 12/31/2027MemberMayor
Attorney - Michael P. DeArmitt
Meet: 2nd Thursday, 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall
City Council Liaison: Josh Burnett
*Denotes Chairperson of Board/Commission

Police Department Pension Board

NameTermBeginsExpiresAppointed By
Mary Ferdon4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027Ex-Officio
Steve Norman4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027Ex-Officio
Regina McIntyre4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027Ex-Officio
Oakel Hardy3 Years01/31/202302/01/2025Elected
Oscar Olmeda3 Years01/31/202402/01/2026Elected
Kelly Holley3 Years01/31/202502/01/2027Elected
Greg Ross3 Years01/31/202302/01/2025Elected
Brian Wilder3 Years01/31/202502/01/2027Elected
Jennifer VanVactor3 Years01/01/202402/01/2026Elected
Meet: As Needed
City Council Liaison: Jerone Wood
*Denotes Chairperson of Board/Commission

Substance Abuse Public Funding Board

NameTermBeginsExpiresAppointed By
Mary Ferdon4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027Mayor
Josh Burnett4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027City Council
Carl Lienhoop4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027County Commissioners
Mark Gorbett4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027County Council
Steve BakerNo TermN/AN/ACRH Board of Trustees

SWMD (County)

NameTermBeginsExpiresAppointed By
Mary Ferdon4 Years01/01/202412/31/2027Ex-Officio
Larry Kleinhenz1 Year01/01/202512/31/2025Liaison
Tony London1 Year01/01/202512/31/2025Liaison
Frank Miller *1 Year01/01/202512/31/2025Liaison & Chairperson
Carl Lienhoop 1 Year01/01/202512/31/2025Liaison
Ohmer Miller1 Year01/01/202512/31/2025Co. Commissioners
Jorge Morales1 Year01/01/202512/31/2025County Council
Meet: 1/25, 3/28, 5/23, 6/27, 7/25, 9/26, 11/21 - 8:30 a.m. in County Council Chambers
City Council Liaison: Frank Miller

Utility Board

NameTermBeginsExpiresAppointed By
Patrick Andrews 4 Years01/01/202212/31/2025MayorVice Chairman
Nicholas Browning4 Years01/01/202512/31/2027Mayor
Cheryl McAvoy 4 Years01/01/202312/31/2026MayorSecretary
Clayton Force *4 Years01/01/202212/31/2025City CouncilChairman
Barry W. Turner 4 Years01/01/202312/31/2026City Council
Attorney: Stan Gamso
City Council Liaison: Elaine Hilber
Meet: 3rd Thursday, 11:30 a.m. at Utility Office

 

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