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Board and Commissions

Canton Construction Board

Purpose/Duties

The Construction Board has the following duties:

       (a) Consider appeals of decisions of the Chief Building Official with regard
            to whether any applicant for an electrical, plumbing, or HVAC
            contractor's license has the requisite experience to be licensed
            in the City
       (b) Make recommendations to Council to accept or reject the use of
            alternative materials, devices, methods of assemblage or installations,
            fixtures or appurtenances relative to electric, plumbing and HVAC
       (c) Assist in the interpretation of the rules and regulations of the
            applicable provisions of the City Building Code
       (d) Hear and decide questions involving the suspension or revocation of
            various trade contracting licenses, permits or registrations issued by
            the City

Meeting Times

Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every other month at 3:00 pm in the Building Department Office, 424 Market Ave. North.  In 2011, the Board will meet in the months of January, March, May, July, September and November.

Appointment Process

Members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by Council.

Current Members

Members Appointed Term Expires
Ryan Brahler 2/1/12 1/31/15 
Joseph Friedman - HVAC Contractor 1/1/11 12/31/13
Dave Grabowski - HVAC Contractor 1/1/11 12/31/13
David Kirven - Plumbing Journeyman 1/1/11 12/31/13
Mike Abbott - Electric Contractor 1/1/13 12/31/15
Ron Berger - Plumbing Contractor 1/1/09 12/31/15
Mark Kindel - Electrial Journeyman 3/1/12 2/28/15
Angela Cavanaugh - Chief Building Official   No Expiration

Membership Requirements

The nine members of the Board are:

  • The chief building official or his designee
  • One member of council designated by the President of Council
  • One member of the public at large who is knowledgeable and conversant in the construction industry
  • One electrical contractor licensed to work in the City
  • One journeyman electrician licensed to work in the City
  • One plumbing contractor licensed to work in the City
  • One journeyman plumber licensed to work in the City
  • Two HVAC contractors licensed to work in the City

Term Length

Three (3) years

Compensation

Member serve without compensation.

Authorization

City Ordinance 1309.01-.04

If you would like to apply to serve on this commission or recommend someone to serve, please send or fax a resume and cover letter to:

Office of Mayor William J. Healy II
ATTN: Boards and Commissions
218 Cleveland Ave. SW
Canton, OH  44702

FAX: 330-489-3282

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