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CJERP - Chestnuthill, Jackson, Eldred, Ross, Polk Townships

What is CJERP?

CJERP is a planning committee of which includes representatives from Chestnuthill, Jackson, Eldred, Ross, and Polk Townships, and the Monroe County Planning Commission. The planning committee meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Chestnuthill Township Municipal Building. Regional matters and issues are discussed and recommendations are made in relation to plans that may have a regional impact.

Currently, the Committee is reviewing the Comprehensive Plan in place. The Comprehensive Plan is a long-range policy document. The Comprehensive Plan outlines a 10-year plan for land use, development, housing, transportation, environment, and public services. The current comprehensive plan was adopted in 2015.

Public comment during the CJERP meetings is encouraged.

Please see below for more information.

CJERP Regional Planning Committee
Carl B. Gould II - Chairman (Chestnuthill Township Representative)
Robert Boileau - Vice Chairman (Eldred Township Representative)
Michael Hurley - Secretary (Polk Township Representative)
Mark Werkheiser - Member (Jackson Township Representative)
James Zahoroiko - Member (Ross Township Representative)
Hector Ramirez - Alt. Member (Chestnuthill Township Representative)
Robin Hartshorn - Alt. Member (Jackson Township Representative)
Susan McGinty - Alt. Member (Eldred Township Representative)
Roger Christman - Alt. Member (Ross Township Representative)
Mark Giunta - Alt. Member (Polk Township Representative)
Matt Neeb - CJERP Liaison, Right-To-Know Officer
Karen Hayes - CJERP Recording Secretary 
James V. Fareri - CJERP Solicitor
Nathaniel Staruch - Monroe County Planning Commission 
CJERP Regional Comprehensive Plan Updates (proposed for 2026)
CJER Regional Building Code Board of Appeals
CJER Regional Building Code Board of Appeals Members: 
David Pepperell - Board Member (Chestnuthill Township)
Keith Schneck - Board Member (Jackson Township)
Bruce Gower - Board Member (Eldred Township)
David Corrado - Board Member (Ross Township)
James V. Fareri - Solicitor 

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