PLANNING COMMISSION

Town Hall Liaison: Christine Haney (570-784-7123, ext. 115)

Regular Meetings Held:
6:30pm
Fourth Thursday of Each Month
Town Hall, Second Floor, Council Chambers
301 E. Second Street
Bloomsburg, PA  17815

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MEMBERS:
Four Year Term

TERM EXPIRES:
Gregg Wirth, Chair 12/31/11
Susan McGarry 12/31/10
Raymond Vought 12/31/10
Alex Dubil, Jr. 12/31/08
Michael Mertz 12/31/08
Barry Thorne 12/31/11
Bill Brobst 12/31/09

 Planning Commission: Mission Statement and
Job Description of Responsibilities
as defined by Town of Bloomsburg Ordinance NO. 612

Mission Statement:

To govern and maintain all codes created by the Town Comprehensive Plan, and to assist in all matters which may alter the Town or its Plan.

Description of Membership, and the Means of Appointment:

The Planning Commission consists of 7 members who are residents of the Town of Bloomsburg. Each member shall serve terms of 4 years, and do not receive compensation as a result of membership. The Commission is advised by the Town Engineer, or an engineer appointed by the Town Council.

Description of the Powers and Activities of the Planning Commission:

Members of the Planning Commission have the following responsibilities and powers:

1. The power to review all proposed changes to any street, public building, park, or public grounds.
2. Power to make recommendations concerning all proposed changes of the Town Plan, and to disapprove of any
ordinance which does not, in the opinion of the said Commission, uphold the Town Plan. However, such a disapproval does not provide the power of a veto.
3. With the approval of Council, The power to appropriate money to be used to publish any maps of the Town, sections of the Town, or any area outside the Town within a three mile radius.
4. Power to advise Council on all matters concerning the Town Plan, and any changes to the previously mentioned Plan.
5. To advise any public authority, corporation, or individual as to the location of a structure, or any alterations which have been planned to take place.
6. Power to review and then approve or disapprove all plans, maps, or reports concerning the Town, which are intended to be used for public use.

All information provided in this document is intended to be used in conjunction with the legalized terms of the empowering ordinance, and should not be used exclusively in determining duties.