General Information

The City of Edgewater has several volunteer Boards and Commissions that provide a very valuable service to the City. The City knows that without these volunteers, these functions would be an impossible task for the Council and staff. Listed below is information on all of the Boards and Commissions that Edgewater currently has. If you are interested in serving on any of these Boards or Commissions, please obtain an application from the City Clerk’s office at 2401 Sheridan Blvd or fill out the application below. All openings are posted in the required posting places of the City. All volunteers must be citizens of the community and registered voters.

Charter Boards and Commissions

Election Commission

Length of Term: 4 Years

Number of Members: Two plus the City Clerk

Meetings: After every election for canvas of the votes

This commission meets to canvas the votes after every regular or special election. The commission may also serve in the capacity of making recommendations to the City Council regarding any election law changes that may effect the municipality.

Personnel Board

Length of Term: 3 Years

Number of Members: Three (One is selected by the Mayor, One by City Council and One by the Employees)

Meetings: When required

This Board serves in the capacity of reviewing and updating the personnel polices for City employees and acts as a grievance board in accordance with the personnel policies.

Planning and Zoning Commission

Length of Term: 5 Years

Number of Members: Five

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of Every Month

This Commission reviews all site development plans, re-zoning requests, and any other types of changes that would required a change of the City’s Code. Recommendations are made to the City Council for final approval of all changes.

Board of Adjustment and Appeals Board

Length of Term: 3 Years

Number of Members: Five with one alternate

Meetings: As Posted

This Board reviews requests for variances that are within the limits of the City’s Zoning Code.

Parks and Recreation Board

Length of Term: 3 Years

Number of Members: Four with Alternate

Meetings: 2nd and 4th Monday

This is an advisory board that works with the Parks and Recreation Director regarding future and ongoing programs in Parks and Recreation.

Additional Boards and Commissions

Historic, Arts and Landmark Preservation Commission
This commission shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the Mayor. Two (2) of the members shall serve terms of five (5) years and three (3) members shall serve terms of four (4) years. Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.

The commission shall make recommendations to the city council regarding maintenance and preservation of designated landmarks.

Special Boards and Commissions

Edgewater Liquor Licensing Authority

The City Council serves as the Edgewater Liquor Licensing Authority.  The Authority is responsible for approval or denial of all liquor licenses within the City limits.

Edgewater Redevelopment Authority
(A separate legal entity)

The Authority's members are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council and it works closely with those officials in the performance of it's duties.

Length of Term: 5 Years

Number of Members: Seven (One member is from the City Council)

Meetings: Fourth Tuesday of the month and/or as posted.

The Authority reviews and makes decisions regarding economic development and removing blight within the designated urban renewal area. Note that a finding of "blight" was a requirement for setting up the ERA. The term "blight" has a legal definition which does not mean that any slum or slum-like area exists.

VOLUNTEER IN YOUR COMMUNITY

All Boards and Commissions are appointed by the Mayor and ratified by City Council. All meetings that are held by all of the Boards and Commissions are considered to be open to the public and are posted in advance (24 hours or more) at the designated City posting places.

Applications can be requested from the City Clerks Office