About Portage Lakes Advisory Council
The Portage Lakes Advisory Council has a twelve member Board of Directors that is composed of four representatives from each of the communities of Coventry Township, the City of New Franklin, and the City of Green. Members may be lakes residents, lakes users, representatives of community organizations or neighborhood associations and local business owners. The Portage Lakes Advisory Council is a non-political, not for profit corporation which uses a variety of interests and cross functional approaches in a team framework to fulfill its mission.
Our Mission Statement
The Portage Lakes Advisory Council exists for persons interested in the well-being of the Portage Lakes and improving the quality of life within its watershed. Our mission is to:
Become an available resource to those who wish to learn more about the Portage Lakes while conducting educational programs to increase public awareness through communication with the local communities and government organizations. Discussion of issues that affect the Portage Lakes area shall provide an avenue for hearing concerns and ideas.
Promote both active and passive recreational use of the Portage Lakes that will enhance the quality of life and environment found throughout our communities. The Council endorses water quality improvement, wildlife and habitat preservation, conservation, pollution prevention, law enforcement and safety patrols.
Evaluate the impact/success of projects and improvements strategies, consider possible follow-up activities, and make recommendations that help ensure the value added for the community or facility.
By fulfilling its mission, the Portage Lakes Advisory Council will make a significant and positive contribution to the Portage Lakes community and government agencies.
Board Members
Officers of
Melissa Millmier,
President
Jeff Noble,
Vice President
Tom Fry,
Treasurer
Steve Godar
Secretary
Coventry Township
John Sheppard
Judy Lancaster
Judy Lancaster is a retired teacher and has been a member of the council since 2020. She is also a member of the Purple Martins Association, and volunteers with Summit County Metro Parks, Canal Locks Parks Association and Akron Children’s Hospital. She lives on Long Lake with her husband Chuck.
Sean Fremon
David Cordea
David Cordea is director of quality and compliance at the Little Tikes Company. He is a resident of Coventry Township on East Reservoir. David is honored to be a part of this team and is eager to serve our great community.
City of Green
Tom Fry,
Treasurer
Tom Fry is retired and has served on the board as City of Green representative since 2010, currently board Treasurer. He resides on Mud Lake.
Jeff Noble,
Vice President
Melissa Millmier, President
Jon Vielhaber
City of New Franklin
Steve Godar,
Secretary
Jody Holloway
Jim Stewart
Jimmy Stewart is a resident of New Franklin on Turkeyfoot Lake and has been a member of Portage Lakes Advisory Council since 1993. Jimmy also provides much of the historical background of the Portage Lakes area for the council.
Bryan Scot Kelper
Meeting Minutes are available below
Contact Information
Email: [email protected] | Call us: 330.618.1184