The best kept secret inNortheastern Ohio

Village of
Lake County, Ohio
Winter 2009/2010 Newsletter
Several Words From The Mayor
irst of all, thank you for the overwhelming renewal of the operating
levy this past November. As your Mayor, I pledge to remain vigilant in
overseeing the Village expenses so that our community remains safe, stable and
a great place to live.
As the Mayor and Village Council strives to keep the lines of communication open and
partner with our residents, I am happy to present our Winter Newsletter and to announce that we have scheduled a January 19, 2009 Town Hall meeting at the Fairport
Harbor Senior/Community Center at 5:30 p.m. to discuss issues of importance to you
and our Village. We plan to have these meetings quarterly. This is your opportunity to
meet and talk to your Village officials and neighbors about opportunities to improve
Fairport Harbor.
Since our local schools are so important to the future of our community, Dominic
Paolo Fairport Harbor School Superintendent will be attending these town hall meetings.
Tell your friends and neighbors and be sure to attend.
F
Thanks again for your commitment and may God Bless our Village!
About This Newsletter
F
airport Harbor Village and Hometown Press have entered into an agreement that we hope will be beneficial to our residents. The agreement provides for Hometown Press to sell advertisements and, in exchange, provide for a twice-yearly newsletter in this high quality format at no cost to the taxpayers. Our
only expense is for postage.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Village Directory ........................p2
AWWA Fact......................................p4
Recycling......................................p6
Village Council meeting ..............p3
Help Is Available
For Heating Bills..........................p6
Municipal Income Tax Info ........p3
Lunch Time Is Fun Time
For Lunch Buddies At
McKinley Elementary ..................p5
Where Does Stormwater Go? ......p3
Zoning Department ....................p5
High Water Bills?
Check For Leaks ..........................p4
Garbage Collection ......................p6
Check Out Our Website ..............p7
Photos courtesy of
Lake County Visitors Bureau.
The best kept secret inNortheastern Ohio
Check out the Village’s new website at www.fairportharbor.org
Village Directory
Fairport Harbor Village
220 Third Street • Fairport Harbor, Ohio 44077 Phone: 440-352-3620 • Fax: 440-352-8872
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fiscal Office / Water Billing Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Web: www.fairportharbor.org
Mayor
Frank Sarosy
657 Second Street, #6
Office: 440-352-3620
Home: 440-867-2129
Planning Commission
Frank Sarosy, Chairman
657 Second Street, #6
Office: 440-352-3620
Home: 440-867-2129
Police Chief
Mark Kish
220 Third Street
Phone: 440-352-3620
Fax: 440-579-1040
Village Administrator
David M. McGuirk
220 Third Street,
Fairport Harbor, OH 44077
Office: 440-352-3620
Cell: 216-337-2089
Donald J. Babich
1268 Hidden Harbor Drive
Phone: 440-352-3999
Fire Chief
Jeff Hogya
220 Third Street
Phone: 440-352-3620
Fiscal Officer
Billie K. Geyer
220 Third Street
Office: 440-352-3620
Douglas Harrison
236 Burton Street
Phone: 440-357-9094
Village Solicitor
James M. Lyons
240 East Main Street
Painsville, OH 44077
Office: 440-352-5000
Council
Tony Bertone
668 Second Street, #4
Phone: 440-358-0862
Thomas Coffman
622 Hidden Harbor
Douglas Harrison
236 Burton Street • 440-357-9094
Elizabeth Gurley
340 Harbor Ridge Lane • 440-639-7954
Timothy Manross
431 New Street • 440-639-1418
Jeffrey McKinney II
337 Plum Street • 440-392-6194
Council meets on the first and
third Tuesday of each month at
6:30 p.m. in Village Hall
Michael Scruggs
641 Second Street, #8
Phone: 440-350-1236
Tom Kutie
437 Sixth Street
Phone: 440-354-9804
The Planning Commission
meets as needed.
Board of Zoning Appeals
Niles Oinonen
406 East Street • 440-357-6358
Barbara Bonelli
434 High Street • 440-352-6048
Marc Komendat
303 Plum Street • 440-352-3904
Mary Javins
426 High Street • 440-352-0869
Village Engineer
CT Consultants
35000 Kaiser Ct.
Willoughby, OH, 44094
Phone: 440-951-9000
Senior Center Director
Christine Yano
1380 East Street
Phone: 440-354-3674
Zoning Inspector
Jerry Allee
220 Third Street
Phone: 440-352-3620
Assistant Zoning Inspector
Tom Barrett
Tree Commission
William Lukshaw
406 Courtland Street
440-352-3414
The Board of Zoning appeals meets on the
last Wednesday of each month, if needed.
Verne Horton
515 Eagle Street
440-357-7495
Port Authority
James Cardina
678 Second Street #4 • 440-352-0806
Patty Mackey
300 New Street
440-357-6209
Timothy Hadden
622 Vine Street • 440-354-2481
James Rolls
424 Prospect Street
440-354-3606
Charles Bonelli
434 High Street • 440-352-6048
Sam Schuster
403 Third Street • 440-352-7221
Kurt Luoma
1274 Hidden Harbor Drive 440-3525357
The Tree Commission meets
on the first Wednesday of each
month at 6 p.m.
Thank You To The Businesses
The Village Council would like to thank the businesses that appear in this newsletter
and to recognize them each as supporters and cornerstones of our community. For it is with
their contributions that this newsletter has been produced at no charge to our residents.
The Village would like to further request that citizens, in response, patronize these businesses first when given a choice as these businesses are saving each citizen tax dollars.
2
Village Council Meeting
hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. The Ordinance also states that
no person shall keep or permit to be kept any wild or exotic
animals.
A
t the September 15th Council meeting, Village
Council approved amendments to Fairport Harbor
Nuisance Ordinance 505.08.
The full text of amended Ordinance 505.08 is available at
the Village Hall Clerk’s Office.
The most significant change was the limitation of the
number of dogs and cats a Village resident may have. As it now
reads, no owner shall own, keep or harbor more than three dogs
and/or three cats, excepting puppies and kittens under 3 months
old. Also, no person shall keep or harbor more than two dogs
and/or two cats outside of a fully enclosed structure between the
FAIRPORT HARBOR VILLAGE COUNCIL meets the 1st &
3rd Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Village Hall Council Chambers. The public is welcome to attend.
Municipal Income Tax Information
T
he following changes were made to our Municipal Income Tax ordinances in 2009:
• Landlords are required to provide renter lists to the Village so that we can ensure that residents are filing and paying their taxes as required. (Section 171.04)
• Residents who only receive income which is non-taxable for municipal income tax purposes can
file a one-time declaration of exemption stating the reasons he or she is exempt so that they will
not have to file a return each year. If they begin to earn taxable income at some later point, they must
notify the Village at that time. (Section 171.06(a)).
• The filing date for municipal income tax was officially changed from April 30th to April 15th. (Section 171.06(a)).
The Regional Income Tax Agency (R.I.T.A.), the agency charged with collecting the Village’s municipal income taxes, has the following
e-services for residents and businesses:
R.I.T.A. E-File: A quick, easy and secure way to file your municipal income taxes online with RITA.
R.I.T.A E-Payments: A convenient, simple and secure method to pay municipal income taxes online.
R.I.T.A E-Registration: A fast and simple electronic method to establish your municipal tax account with R.I.T.A.
For more information log on to www.ritaohio.com or call 800.860.7482
“Where Does Stormwater Go?”
E
ven though it is winter, we still need to keep stormwater pollution in mind! All that snow will eventually melt, turning into stormwater. The melted snow flows off our roofs, driveways, yards, and streets directly to our rivers and Lake Erie untreated. The water that
enters the storm sewers does not go to a wastewater treatment plant. Any pollutants or litter that collects in the stormwater will end up
in Lake Erie, where we get our drinking water and where we swim in the summer.
Do your part to keep Lake Erie clean and follow these guidelines:
• Only use the necessary amount of salt this winter. Try to apply it before it snows
and sweep up any access.
• Don’t forget to store your salt indoors or out of the rain and snow.
• Do not pile snow removed from salted areas near streams or storm drains.
• Never dump yard waste, oil, or other wastes in storm drains along the streets.
• Wash your car on the lawn or take it to a commercial car wash.
• Fix leaks from your car.
• In the spring, install a rain barrel or rain garden to collect rainwater on your property. Stop at the Fairport Harbor Senior Center to
see an example rain garden installed in 2009.
No one wants to swim in or drink dirty water. Keep the waters of Lake Erie Clean for everyone! For more information, contact the Lake
County Stormwater Management Department at 350-5900 or www.lakecountyohio.gov/smd. Clean Water is Lake County’s Lifeline!
3
High water bills? Check for leaks.
W
ater may be leaking from faucets, hoses, toilets or even underground sprinkler systems and driving up your bill. Here are some
simple ways to look for slow leaks.
Start at the water meter.
• Make sure all water fixtures are off.
• Note the numbers on your meter.
• Don’t use any water for 30 minutes. Read the meter again.
• Compare the readings. If the number remains the same – no leak. If they differ, you likely have one.
• To find the leak, start with the toilets. Turn off water going to your toilets and repeat the above steps.
• If the two meter readings match, one of your toilets likely is leaking. If the numbers don’t match,
your leak is somewhere else. Check indoor and outdoor faucets, hoses, outdoor systems and appliances.
Toilets: Water Wasters
Toilets are serious water wasters. The dye test is an easy way to look for silent leaks.
• Dry all exterior surfaces of the toilet.
• Remove the tank lid.
• Flush.
• Add a teaspoon of food coloring to the tank.
• Don’t flush.
• After an hour, check the bowl for traces of the dye. If you see color, your toilet is leaking. A mechanism inside likely needs to be
adjusted or repaired.
Saving Water
• Check toilets, appliances, faucets and pipes for hidden leaks and make repairs.
• Insulate water pipes to get hot water faster.
• Install water-efficient shower heads and low-flow faucet aerators.
• Take shorter showers.
• Turn off faucets while brushing teeth, shaving, washing dishes by hand and cleaning vegetables.
• Only run dishwasher and washing machine with full loads.
(Reprinted from Cleveland Plain Dealer, Sept. 7, 2009, Ellen Jan Kleinerman)
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) has determined that the average Northeast
Ohioan uses about 73 gallons of water daily.
Did you know that a leaking toilet can waste as much as 181,000 gallons ($1025.00) of water
per year? A dripping faucet can waste 10,400 gallons ($59.00).
A five minute shower uses 35 gallons of water while a fifteen minute shower uses 105 gallons.
State Farm®
Providing Insurance and Financial Services
Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710
Julie Furlong
Vice President
State Lic. #20463
M A Hurley Ins Agcy Inc
440-352-0974
440-946-8521
Mary Anne Hurley, Agent
8 N State Street, Suite 206
Painesville, OH 44077-3964
Bus 440 357 1133 Toll Free 800 216 2230
mary.a.hurley.bx27@statefarm.com
Fax: 440-352-3582
www.lewsreliableheat.com
616 High Street • Fairport Harbor, Ohio 44077
ASK US HOW YOU CAN SAVE UP TO $1500 ON YOUR 2009 TAXES
The greated compliment you can give is a referral.
4
Lunch Time Is Fun Time For Lunch Buddies At McKinley Elementary
F
or 10 children in grades three through five at McKinley Elementary, lunch time means more than wolfing down a sandwich and talking with friends. For the children enrolled in the Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Northeast Ohio Lunch Buddies program, lunch time has become fun time.
Each student in the Lunch Buddies program is matched with his or her own caring adult volunteer mentor. This intergenerational pairing has undeniable benefits for both students and their
mentors. For 55 minutes each child can feel special and important with the complete attention
of an adult who truly wants to hear what he has to say. The mentors also say they get quite a bit out
of the program including a sense of satisfaction knowing that they’re able to do something good for
a child.
The program which began last year as a pilot, accepts children in grades three through five and was so successful that the non-profit
agency decided to bring it back for a second year. This year the program has doubled in size. Students are recommended into the program by their teachers and are typically children who could benefit from some undivided attention.
The McKinley Lunch Buddies get together every Tuesday from 11:15 to 12:10. Senior buddies are asked to pack their own lunch and
bring it along so that they and their Little buddy can have lunch together. Big Brothers Big Sisters provides a fun learning activity for the
matches to do after lunch and makes sure they have time to visit and talk.
Big Brothers Big Sisters operates four district mentoring programs for children between the ages of 6 and 15. They are currently seeking male volunteers, ages 18 and older, to become mentors for the 25 boys in their traditional match program that have been waiting to
get a Big Brother of their own. They are also in the process of taking applications from local business people to become Business Mentors for their E City Lake County entrepreneurship program which will begin in January, 2010 at Harvey High School.
For more information on Big Brothers Big Sisters and the mentoring opportunities that are available, check out their website at bbbsneo.org or call the agency at 440-352-2526.
Zoning Department
C
ontractor Registration is required by Village Ordinance Chapter 1321 – “Registration of Contractors” with the purpose being to PROTECT THE HOMEOWNER. As a homeowner, be sure to protect yourself by insuring your contractor is registered. Contact information is required if you ever need
it and evidence of liability insurance for bodily injury in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000),
and for property damage in the amount of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000). As a
homeowner of an existing one or two family dwelling, you are not required to register as a contractor if the work is done by the owner with the assistance of any member of his family or household. If you
have any questions, please contact the Zoning Department at 440-352-3620 x 6.
5
Garbage Collection
T
ony Scheiber’s Hauling is the trash hauler for the Village. Rates are $14.00/month for a 90-gallon toter,
$12.00/month for a 65-gallon toter and $2/bag for the bag service.
If you need to set up service, please call Mr. Scheiber at 440-477-9211.
Garbage/refuse containers should be placed on the tree lawn no sooner than 5:00 p.m. the evening
before collection. Residents are also reminded that they MAY NOT haul their trash to another location in the Village for pick up.
Recycling
Our Recycling Drop-Off Area is located
at 212 Water Street
(between Second and Third streets).
Help Is Available For Heating Bills
If you think you may need help paying winter heating bills, check to see if you qualify for energy assistance.
ENERGYSHARE is Dominion’s fuel-assistance program designed to help with a one-time payment for any
heating bill.
Applicants under age 60 must have a termination notice and must have exhausted all other fuel-assistance resources. Apply through your local Salvation Army office.
The HOUSEWARMING program provides weatherization assistance to help eligible customers reduce
their energy usage. The program has an educational component that helps customers learn ways to reduce
their energy consumption. Call 1-800-377-3774.
Get an application for four Federal and State assistance programs by calling
1-800-282-0880 or at www.odod.state.oh.us or at post offices and libraries.
HOME ENERY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP) – Customers can get a credit for their heating bills.
EMERGENCY HEAP – For one emergency payment between Nov. 1 and March 31.
PERCENTAGE OF INCOME PAYMENT PLAN (PIPP) – Customers can maintain service by paying 10 percent of their total monthly
gross household income each month.
HOME WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – Helps qualified households reduce energy use.
De Nora R&D Division
625 East Street - Fairport Harbor Ohio 44077 USA
ph 440 357 4000 - fax 440 357 4077
web www.denora.com
6
SPEAR
Check Out Our
Website
MULQUEENY
Funeral Homes
“We Strive for Excellence in Every Aspect of Funeral Service”
667 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, Ohio 44077
312 Eagle Street, Fairport Harbor, Ohio 44077
(440) 357-7514 • (440) 357-6581 fax
www.spear-mulqueeny.com
You can visit us on the web by going to
www.fairportharbor.org. We suggest you
make this page one of your "favorites" and
check back often to review updates, plan
for events, and find information you need
about businesses, organizations and village government. We even have links to
other community sites in the area.. And
there’s more to come.
General Manager
Randall Mace
7677 Reynolds Road
Mentor, Ohio 44060
Tel: 440 946 0749
Fax: 440 946 0925
e-mail: s66019bo@staystudio6.com
Tony Scheiber’s Hauling
Commercial & Residential
Towing • Snowplowing • Bobcat Work • Machine Moving
1 - 40 cu. yd. Dumpsters Available
639-9503 • 477-9211
P.O. Box 1106
Fairport Harbor, OH 44077
7
FAIRPORT HARBOR VILLAGE HALL
220 Third Street
Fairport Harbor, Ohio 44077
CARRIER ROUTE
PRESORTED
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
BULK RATE
Permit #815
Fairport Harbor Resident
Fairport Harbor, Ohio 44077
Fairport Harbor...the best kept secret inNortheastern Ohio
Winter 2009/2010 Newsletter
GOOD CHEMISTRY
The most important chemistry at LyondellBasell
happens in our relationships with the communities
in which we live and work. We believe in giving
back. So, we’re proud of the way our people volunteer in company-sponsored programs for causes involving education, the environment and community
partnership.
To see the many ways we’re creating good chemistry, visit
www.lyondellbasell.com
This Community Newsletter is produced for the
Village of Fairport Harbor by Hometown Press
215.257.1500 • All rights reserved®
To Place An Ad Call Nora At Hometown Press • 440-610-5200