Maintains cages in the Service Department for found animals. Walk, feed, and provide water to the lost pet until the owner is located. Assists in communication to help find owners of lost animals.

Created by the Charter, the Board maintains quality and visually appropriate construction in the Village and recommends modifications to the Building Code.

3 Year Term - Meets 1st Thursday of the Month

Adheres to National Historic guidelines for construction in historic areas of the Village.
Appointed Annually - Meets 3rd Wednesday of the Month.

Considers requests for cemetery use, headstones, landscaping and other cemetery-related matters.

Preserves and enhances the environmental and scenic quality of the Chagrin River Watershed. Offers advice on local drainage and erosion problems.

The Charter Review Commission is tasked with reviewing the Village's Charter and submitting any proposed amendments to the Council, which passes legislation to place the issue before Gates Mills voters at the general election.

Chairpersons who lead various community events.

Explore options for Village-wide broadband service.

Recommends the annual budget to Council by reviewing expenses, revenues, levies, capital needs and financial challenges.

Alerts residents to federal and state legislation as well as Village ordinances regulating the safety of gas wells: drilling, maintenance and capping off. Consults with Village Fire Chief on these matters.

Gates Mills Gas Well Safety Committee Website

Acquires, conserves and preserves properties with strategic, ecological value in the Village. It is a non-profit organization indepenedent of the Village. Village levy funds support the GMLC. Mayor appoints 5 of the 15 Board members.

4-Year Term

Receive advice on improvements, contractor resources and low interest financing for home repairs on heritage homes that were built 50 or more years ago.

Elected Mayors and Councilmembers meet quarterly to discuss topics of common interest to the Hillcrest communities.

Studies and recommends insurances needed by the Village.

Recommends and interviews legal counsel for the Village as needed.

Hears and settles disputes on Village income tax issues.
2-Year Term

Assigned as needed. Considers long-term revenue sources and capital needs of the Village and recommends solutions for combatting financial challenges.

Attends School Board meetings to keep Mayor and Council informed. Communicates with residents about current school activities, issues and recognitions for the purpose of conveying value delivered to the community. Hosts Superintendent and Treasurer annually at a Council meeting.

Mayfield City Schools

Created by the Charter to oversee lands owned or acquired by the Village for park puposes.
5 Years.

Planning and Zoning (P&Z) reviews site plans to insure compliance with zoning laws and recommends new ordinances to maintain community standards.

Board of Zoning Appeals(BZA) hears requests from residents for variances from the zoning code.

2 Council Reps - Annually
5 Electors - 4-Year Terms

Promotes Village activities and amenties to residents and welcomes new residents. Liaison to realtors and relocation specialists advising potential residents about Gates Mills.

Oversees Village-owned properties along with reviewing real estate issues and transactions.

3-Year Term

Meets with Real Estate Committee to discuss topics of broader concern regarding real estate.

Required by State law, composes record retention schedules needed for maintaining records. Includes Mayor, Clerk or an appointed representative, Law Director, Councilmember, and a citizen.

Oversees recreational activities in the Village and use of Village property for recreational activities such as tennis, pickleball, bocce ball and physical fitness.

Attend meetings on behalf of the Village with income tax administrator, Reginal Income Tax Agency (RITA).

Studies matters affecting the health, safety and welfare of residents such as traffic, police and fire policies and practices and new programs/services to enhance emerging safety requirements.

Required by State law and meets on an ad hoc basis. Determines how the Village can comply with regulations pertaining to stormwater.

Reviews matters relating to the service of Village roads, culverts, stormwater, equipment and residential property maintenance compliance.

Manages the distribution of State Funds to dependents in the event of the death of a volunteer fire fighter.

2 Council Representatives

Studies and recommends employee wage scales and benefits.