Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is an appointed advisory body, typically composed of resident volunteers, that guides the physical growth and development of the township. Its primary role is to create and maintain the community’s Comprehensive Plan, review applications for new subdivisions and land developments, and make recommendations on zoning changes. Unlike the elected Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission does not have final decision-making power; instead, it provides expert, non-binding advice to the supervisors, who cast the final and legally-binding vote on all land use and development issues.
Taylor Wenck, Chairman
Joseph Holbert, Vice Chairman
Patrick Briegel, Secretary
George Vlamis, Member
Luna Mishoe, Member
John Christy, Member
Troy Nauman, Member
Zoning Hearing Board
The Board conducts formal public hearings to consider appeals from a zoning officer’s decision, requests for “variances” (permission to deviate from zoning rules due to a unique hardship), and applications for “special exceptions,” which are land uses permitted only with the Board’s approval. Unlike the Planning Commission, which advises on legislative matters, the Zoning Hearing Board makes final, legally-binding decisions on individual cases, which can only be overturned by an appeal to the Court of Common Pleas.
Brian Coyne, Chairman
Tim Malefyt, Vice Chairman
Ken Pickett, Member
Patrick Best, Alternate Member
Thomas Staskowski, Alternate Member
Sharon Grover, Recording Secretary
Environmental Advisory Council
The council’s primary role is to research and provide recommendations on issues such as open space preservation, water resource protection, recycling, and promoting overall environmental sustainability. They often review proposed development plans to assess their potential environmental impact and may also spearhead educational programs for the community. As a purely advisory body, the EAC does not have regulatory power but serves as a crucial resource to help ensure that environmental considerations are integrated into the township’s policies and decisions.
Members:
Joseph Holbert, Chairman
Steve Fylstra
Mackenzie Geisner
Michael Stettler
Susan Lyons
Other Boards and Commissions
Stroud Township Sewer Authority:
John DeCusatis, Chairman
Don Heller, Vice Chairman
Richard Taitt, Secretary
Robert Kelly, Assistant Secretary/Assistant Treasurer
Helen Beers, Treasurer
Richard Lord
Ronald Kimes
Uniform Construction Code Appeals Board:
Daniel J. Henning
Robert W. Masten, Jr.
Nate Oiler
Emergency Management Coordinator:
Tyler Corbett
Dave VanWhy, Deputy
Non- Uniformed Pension Board:
Edward C. Cramer, Chairman
Steve Fylstra, Member
Judy A. Adkins, Member
Joshua Cramer, Member
Sharon Grover, Recording Secretary
Stroud Area Regional Police Commission:
Steve Fylstra
Rick Staples
Christine Wilkins
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Stroud Region Open Space and Recreation Commission:
Jennifer Shukaitis, Member
James Martin, Member
Joel Getz, Alternate Member.
Stroud Township Auditors:
Dr. Frank Herting, Chairman
Dr. Clarence Murphy, Secretary
Lucas DeBartolo