Authorities, Boards, & Commissions
City Government offers a number of ways for its citizens to become actively involved in government business. Citizens may apply to serve on one of many Boards, Commissions, & Authorities. City Council actively seeks volunteers to fill positions. Selected individuals will assist in the development of policy recommendations to the City Council, provide leadership and support to City Staff, promote the City and its' programs and provide expertise in specialized areas.
Airport Advisory Board
2572 Meadville Road
Titusville PA 16354
(814) 827-5300 Ext. 314
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Advisory board was created in 2020 after the City took over the management of the airport. Eight members including one City Council member. Three 5-year terms, two 3-year terms, and two 1-year terms. Meet 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5pm at the Airport. Purpose of the board is to make recommendations on airport operations and render advice on the efficient operation thereof to City Council and the City Manager. Members shall have a working knowledge of applicable FAA and PA Bureau of Aviation rules and regulations.
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Jim Kuhn - 01/01/2030
Mike Pedensky - 01/01/2030
Ken Hartley - 01/01/2028
John Shaffer - 01/01/2028
John Graham - 01/01/2027
John Huber - 01/01/2027
Benson Memorial Library Board
Jessica Hilburn, Executive Director
213 North Franklin Street
Titusville, PA 16354
814-827-2913
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Oversees the care and management of the Library including the grounds, building, and contents. Three year term. Meets 1st Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at library.
*Two City appointments.
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Marc Ross: President - 1/1/2027
Andrea Kessler - 12/31/2028
Stacey Ross: Treasurer - 1/1/2028
Ann Warner-12/31/2027
Noah Powley: Secretary-12/31/2028
Board of Code Appeals
Two Vacancies
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Consists of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and are not employees of the jurisdiction. Members are appointed by the government body and shall hold office at its pleasure.
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Jon Edwards - 1/1/2028
Stephen Burdick - 1/1/2030
Richard "Ricky" Thomas-1/1/2030
Vacant
Vacant
Board of Health
Two Vacancies
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Five year term. Five members. Must be a resident of the City and hold no other City office. Meets as necessary. The Board has the responsibility for preventing the spread of infectious or contagious diseases, removing nuisances prejudicial to public health and enforcing the laws of the Commonwealth and the rules, regulations, and orders of the State Department of Health.
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Dr. Scott McAllister - 1/1/2030
Roxanne LaRocque-1/1/2030
Stephanie Fieley-4/1/2030
Vacant
Vacant
Civil Service Commission
One Vacancy
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Four year term. Three members. Meet as necessary. Responsible for preparing, adopting and administering civil service rules and regulations for the City of Titusville. Set the process for testing, selection and appointment of Fire and Police Department personnel. Must be a registered elector of the City.
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Missy Elliott - 01/01/2028
Barbara Frye - 01/18/2030
Jesse Lobins-01/01/2026
Alternate - Vacant
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Housing Authority
Five year term. Five members. Meet 3rd Tuesday following the 3rd Monday at 3:00pm at Central Towers. Follow the regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Provide housing to low income individuals who need safe, sanitary, and affordable housing. Members shall be residents of the City.
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Alexa Vroman, Executive Director
217 E Central Ave. Titusville, PA 16354
814-827-7676
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Barbara Ives - 10/9/2028
Steve Coleman - 10/9/2029
Amy VanCise - 10/9/2030
Terry Kerr - 10/9/2026
Missy Wescoat - 10/9/2027
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Planning Commission
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Four year term. Five members. Meet 2nd and 4th Thursday January through September and 1st and 3rd Thursday October through December. Must be a resident of the City. The Commission makes recommendations concerning the adoption or amendments of the Zoning Ordinance; recommends approval or denial of subdivision requests; and prepares, recommends, and administers the Comprehensive Plan for development of the City.
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Rhonda Clark, Chair - 1/1/2028
Robert Coxe - 1/1/2030
Abigail Popescu - 1/1/2027
Barb Frye - 1/1/2027
Jackie Cramer - 10/16/2027
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Redevelopment Authority
One Vacancies
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Five year term. Five members. Appointed by the Mayor. Meet quarterly on the first Tuesday of the following months at noon: February, May, August, November. Majority of the members shall be residents and the remainder may be non-residents who own and operate businesses in the City in which the Authority is to operate. The purpose of the Authority is the elimination of blight in the community through economically and socially sound redevelopment in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan for residential, commercial, and industrial uses.
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Kristen Kerr, Executive Director
110 W Spring Street Suite 200
Titusville, PA 16354
814-827-3668​​
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Jeff Thomas, Vice Chairman - 8/2/2030
Heidi Wonderling - 6/30/2027
Andrea Kessler - 06/30/2026
Richard "Ricky" Thomas-01/01/2030
Vacant
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Shade Tree Commission
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Five year term. Five members. Meet as needed. The Commission oversees the protection of shade trees throughout the City. They may make, publish, and enforce regulations for the care and protection of shade trees of the City. Members shall be residents of the City.
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Darlene Frazier - 01/01/2027
Janet Zehner-1/1/2026
Barbara Ives - 01/01/2029
Robert Cartney - 01/01/2025
Regina Watkins-01/01/2029
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Zoning Hearing Board
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Five year term. Five members. Meet as needed. Serves as an independent judge in matters pertaining to the interpretation of the City's Zoning Ordinance. Cases heard before the Board deal with challenges to the validity of the Zoning Ordinance, appeals from the determination of the Zoning Officer, and consideration of application for variances or special exceptions from the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Must be a resident of the Municipality and shall hold no other office in the Municipality.
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Tim Russell- Zoning Officer​
Bonnie Hull - 01/01/2025
Joe Covell - 01/01/2025
Joe Roddy - 01/01/2026
Nathaniel Licht - 01/01/2025
Adam Diem-11/07/2029
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Five year term. Seven members. Meet as needed. Finance Committee shall work with the City of Titusville Finance Office to assess the City’s financial stability, promote public transparency in the City’s finances, and provide short-term and long-term options to better address the City’s financial needs.
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Tom Chatham:Council-04/01/2029​
City Manager-04/01/2029
Kathy Barnhart: Controller-04/01/2029
Heather Stewart: Finance- 04/01/2029
Doug Thompson:Treasurer-04/01/2029
Carrie Diem-05/21/2029
Stephanie Fiely-04/01/2029