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
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. 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.
Jon Crouch - 01/01/2024
Gail Bean - 01/01/2025
Jim Kuhn - 01/01/2025
Mike Pedensky - 01/01/2025
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
Oversees the care and management of the Library including the grounds, building, and contents. Three year term. *Seven members. Meet 3rd Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. at library.
*Two City appointments.
Sara Patterson, President
Krista Steinbuhler, Secretary
Dr. James Henderson, Treasurer
Jon Herman
Ann Warner
Marc Ross - 1/1/2024*
Stacey Ross - 1/1/2025*
Board of Code Appeals
Two Vacancies
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.
Vacant
Jon Edwards - 1/1/2023
Dale Henderson - 1/1/2024
Stephen Burdick - 1/1/2025
Vacant
Board of Health
Two Vacancies
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.
Tammy Champion - 1/1/2027
Mary Ellen Peden - 1/1/2024
Vacant - 1/1/2028
Dr. Scott McAllister - 1/1/2025
Vacant - 1/1/2026
Civil Service Commission
One Vacancy
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.
Missy Elliott - 01/01/2024
Gary Thomas - 01/01/2023
Jesse Lobins - 01/01/2026
Alternate - Vacant
Housing Authority
One vacancy
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.
Alexa Vroman, Executive Director
217 E Central Ave. Titusville, PA 16354
814-827-7676
Vacant - 10/09/2027
Barbara Ives - 10/09/2022
Stephen Coleman - 10/09/2024
Terry Kerr - 10/09/2026
Amy VanCise - 10/09/2025
Planning Commission
One Vacancy
Four year term. Five members. 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.
Rhonda Clark, Chair - 1/1/2024
Robert Coxe - 1/1/2026
Abigail Popescu - 1/1/2027
Barb Frye - 1/1/2027
Vacant - 1/1/2025
Redevelopment Authority
One Vacancy
Five year term. Five members. Appointed by the Mayor. Meet quarterly on the first Tuesday of the following months at 5:30 PM: 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.
Kristen Kerr, Executive Director
110 W Spring Street Suite 200
Titusville, PA 16354
814-827-3668
Stephen Coleman, Chairman - 6/30/2025
Jeff Thomas, Vice Chairman - 6/30/2027
Vacancy - 6/30/2026
Andrea Kessler, Treasurer - 6/30/2023
Heidi Wonderling - 6/30/2024
Shade Tree Commission
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.
Darlene Frazier - 01/01/2027
Janet Zehner - 01/01/2026
Barbara Ives - 01/01/2025
Robert Cartney - 01/01/2025
Jacklyn Bower - 01/01/2024
Zoning Hearing Board
One Vacancy
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.
Elmer "Skip" Welling - Zoning Officer
Bonnie Hull - 01/01/2025
Joe Covell - 01/01/2025
Vacant - 01/01/2026
Joe Roddy - 01/01/2026
Nathaniel Licht - 01/01/2025