Boards & Commission

It is the responsibility of the Airport Advisory Board to study, investigate, counsel, develop and update (as needed) a written management plan for the operation and management of the Brush Municipal Airport.  Also, when requested by City Council, the Board shall consider and recommend upon any special matter or question within its authority.  Meetings are held infrequently on an as needed basis.

The Board of Adjustment hears requests for variances and appeals of decisions made in the enforcement of the Land Use Code.  A variance is a request made by a property owner to make an improvement to their property that does not strictly comply with the requirements of the Land Use Code.  The Board is a decision making body with a fair amount of authority.  Anyone wishing to appeal a decision made by this board must do so in a court of law.  Meetings are held infrequently on an as needed basis at 6:00 PM.

Brush Housing Authority is located at 612 Ray Street in Brush and the Executive Director is Becky Rusch.  The Brush Housing Authority serves the immediate needs of the disabled, elderly and low-income families in the city of Brush through their Centennial Manor East, West and South units.  It also serves the needs of  low-income families throughout Morgan County by its Section 8 Choice Voucher Program.   Brush City Council affirms the members as required by state statute.

As a special taxing district the East Morgan County Library Board consists of residents within the legal service area of the library.  Brush City Council affirms the governing board as required by state statute.

This committee comprised of the Mayor, three council members and the Finance Director, meet to review the expenditures of the City and recommend payment to City Council.

Members oversee the pension plans for Retirees of the Brush Volunteer Fire Department.

The Board provides guidance and recommendation for the operations of The Course at Petteys Park Brush Municipal Golf Course.

The main goal of this Board is to recognize historic buildings in Brush! and allow these buildings potential access to grant funding for repairs and rehabilitation.  Historic designations are granted on a voluntary basis.

Councilor Marlene Baker

A Brush City Council Member serves as a liaison to the Brush Museum Board.

The Planning and Zoning Commission reviews development proposals and makes recommendations to City Council regarding their compliance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Code.  This commission is responsible for reviewing zoning changes, subdivision proposals, and comprehensive plan amendments.  Meetings are held infrequently on an as needed basis at 6:00 PM.

The Tree Board is responsible for developing and updating an annual plan for the preservation and care of trees in the City’s public spaces.  The board also promotes the planting of new trees in the City through the celebration of Arbor Day every April.  Arbor Day activities include:  art contest for 3rd Graders, tree planting ceremony, and planting street trees.

When requested by City Council, members shall consider, investigate, make findings, report and provide recommendations concerning water issues within the scope of its authority.