Newsletter_Vol4_Issue2 (Read-Only)

Volume 4 Issue 2
Perrysburg Township
Spring 2013
Wood County, Ohio
Est. 1823
Perrysburg Township Post
CONTACTS:
Fire/EMS:
419.872.8879
Tom Brice
Fire Chief
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ems@perrysburgtownship.us
Maintenance: 419.872.8862
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that the Township has about 90 personnel who provide local government services. It is a
diverse group, with a wide variety of specialized skills, training and education. They are a
very rewarding group to work with to provide public safety and public service to our
Township. I feel very privileged to be part of an organization engaged in providing a level
of public services second to none in my experience. Many thanks to all the Township
personnel and residents who have gone out of their way to make me feel welcome and be
productive.
Kraig Gottfried Maintenance
Supervisor
maintenance@perrysburgtownship.us
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419.872.8861
Walter Celley
Administrator
admin@perrysburgtownship.us
Police:
419.874.3551
Mark Hetrick
Police Chief
police@perrysburgtownship.us
Recreation:
419.872.8859
Bob Warnimont Recreation
Director
Zoning:
419.872.8863
Kelly Hemminger Zoning
Administrator
zoning@perrysburgtownship.us
Inside this issue:
Letter from Walt Celley
1
New Deputy Chief
2
Storm Drains, BZA Vacancy
2
Township Tidbits & Thank You
3
Road Projects
3
Calendar of Events
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www.perrysburgtownship.us
Since starting as Administrator, the Township has re-employed Police Chief Mark Hetrick
and promoted Fire Captain Jim Rodriguez to the position of Deputy Chief. Having such
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agencies for critical safety services. In March, the Trustees selected Township resident,
Truman A. “Tim” Greenwood, to serve as Township Law Director. Tim brings many years
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townships.
The Township Trustees have begun a program of community outreach to tell the story of
the Township and make known the many public services available from the Township.
Among other activities, the Township participated in the Rossford Business Association’s
2013 Business Fair on March 23 at Owens Community College and will participate in the
Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce Showcase on Commerce Expo on April 13, 2013
at the Hilton Garden Inn.
The Trustees appointed an Audit Committee, consisting of three Township residents, to
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entered into a memorandum of understanding with Wood Lane Industries, Inc. for shared
use of the Township recycling equipment, and continues to explore shared services with
other local governments. One other example is the creation of a regional S.W.A.T. Team
with Perrysburg Township, Lake Township, Walbridge, Northwood, Owens Community
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will be centered at the French Quarter Hotel in Perrysburg Township in May.
These are just some of the highlights of activity going on in
the Township, in addition to the 24/7 provision of local
government services. We are here daily to serve our
residents, businesses and the public. If you need something,
please call me and I will see if the Township can assist you.
Yours truly,
Walt Celley
Township Administrator
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Deputy fire chief announced
Storm Drain Stenciling
The Board of Trustees announced the appointment of James
(Jim) Rodriguez as the newest Deputy Fire Chief for
Perrysburg Township. The position had been vacant since
the promotion of Chief Brice in March 2011. Mr. Rodriguez
started work at Perrysburg Township as a volunteer
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Mr. Rodriguez went to St. John’s Jesuit High School in Toledo
and currently resides in Rossford with his wife and two
children. Congratulations to Jim!
Do you know where the closest storm
drain is to your home? Partners for
Clean Streams want to help increase
awareness of storm drains by stenciling
storm drains. These drains are important as they
drain water away from streets or parking lots.
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or river. Therefore anything on the surface of the
street has the potential of going into our rivers. Storm
Drain Stenciling help communities identify where
storm drains are located. Volunteers who stencil the
drains will also pass out information to the neighbor
about the storm drains to aid in educating them. If
you’d like to participate and volunteer in Storm Drain
Stenciling please contact Kevin Laughlin at the Wood
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will happen at 9:00 a.m. on April 20 at Friendship Park
in Lake Township.
Vacancy: Board of Zoning Appeals position
There is a vacancy for an alternate position on the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). The BZA meets, as needed, on the
third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. The functions of the BZA include hearing requests for variances from the terms
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must be a Perrysburg Township resident living in the zoned portion of the township. The position is a one year
commitment. Applications and/or resumes will be accepted until April 22, 2013. Applications are available our website.
Questions? Contact Kelly Hemminger at 419.872.8863 or khemminger@perrysburgtownship.us.
During open meetings the Trustees may call a closed-door
session, called an Executive Session. The Ohio Revised Code
121.22 allows Executive Sessions only to discuss personnel,
property purchase, pending legal action, employee
negotiations, and/or security. The board may not take any
votes or other action during an Executive Session.
In each edition of the
newsletter we take
time to say THANK YOU
to various places
which support the
Township! This edition, Perrysburg Township wishes
to thank Bound Tree Medical, LLC and The Baz Group.
Township Tidbits...
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The updated Zoning Resolution is accessible on our website. Amendments were added in February 2013.
If you have any questions please contact our Zoning Administrator Kelly Hemminger at 419.872.8863 or
khemminger@perrysburgtownship.us.
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Grzechowiak, , Thomas Henry, and Graham Miller. WELCOME!
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Tentative Detour Routes during Ohio Turnpike’s road construction.
Dates on detours will be forthcoming. Please stay tuned to our website.
Road work season is almost
upon us. There will be a
couple of road projects in
Perrysburg Township which
may affect your travel plans.
The Ohio Turnpike
Commission has scheduled
construction for a 3rd lane
addition from mile post 59.52
to mile post 64.13.
Construction will begin
approximately April 8, 2013
and continue until November
2014. Roads in Perrysburg
Township affected by this will
be: Simmons and White as well
as East River Road.
The Wood County Engineer’s
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construction for the bridge on
Bates Road. Bids will be
accepted at the end of March
2013 with construction
beginning in late May or early
June 2013. This project should
be completed by September
2013. Contact the Wood
County Engineer if you have
any questions 419.354.9060.
If you have any
questions about the 3rd
Lane Addition project ,
please contact the Ohio
Turnpike Commission at
440.234.2081
As road construction season picks up there will be many individuals working on the aforementioned
projects. Please drive with extra caution in work zones, for your safety and the safety of the workers. Please
also drive cautiously if you see our Maintenance Department crews picking up brush or leaves. Perrysburg
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Be cautious and alert. When you see the orange signs, cones, barrels or message boards in the work zones, pay attention.
Reduce your speed and watch for workers, machinery and adverse conditions while in a work zone.
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Recycle Roundup will be held
on May 4, 2013 from 9:00 a.m.– 12:00
p.m. Items normally not collected in the
monthly recycling will be collected on this
day including: Alkaline Batteries, Computers, Small
Electronics, Thermostats Containing Mercury,
Televisions, and Tires. Refer to our website for more information.
The Drug Enforcement Administration has scheduled
a National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on
Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Stop out to Walgreens, 10003 Fremont Pike, to drop
of unwanted medications as well as interact with
members of the Perrysburg Township Police, Fire,
and EMS Departments. On top of the annual take
back day, Perrysburg Township accepts prescription
drugs (no liquids please) any day of the week. If you
have pills you would like to dispose of
please bring them to the Perrysburg
Township Police Department and an
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Questions? please call 419.874.3551
PLEASE HAVE BRUSH OUT ON THE MONDAY OF THE
START OF YOUR SECTION.
Week of April 1
Section 1: area north of SR 795 & east of Perrysburg City limits.
Week of April 8
Section 2: area east of SR 199 and south of SR 795
Week of April 15
Section 3: west of SR 199 to Perrysburg Township limits
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Please check the website for any additional events added to the calendar:
www.perrysburgtownship.us
April 3, 2013
Regular Meeting: CANCELLED 6:00 p.m.
April 16, 2013
Board of Zoning Appeals*
6:00 p.m.
April 8, 2013
Zoning Commission*
6:00 p.m.
April 17, 2013
Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m.
April 10, 2013
Senior Food Pantry
8:00 a.m.
April 20, 2013
Recycling
9:00 a.m.– Noon
April 11, 2013
Regular Food Pantry
8:30 a.m.
April 27, 2013
DEA Drug Take Back
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
May 1, 2013
Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m.
May 13, 2013
Zoning Commission*
6:00 p.m.
May 4, 2013
Recycle Roundup
9:00 a.m.– Noon
May 15, 2013
Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m.
May 8, 2013
Happy 189th Birthday Perrysburg Township
May 18, 2013
Recycling
9:00 a.m.– Noon
May 8, 2013
Senior Food Pantry
8:00 a.m.
May 21, 2013
Board of Zoning Appeals*
6:00 p.m.
May 9, 2013
Regular Food Pantry
8:30 a.m.
May 27, 2013
OFFICE CLOSED
June 5, 2013
Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m.
June 15, 2013
Recycling
9:00 a.m.—Noon
June 10, 2013
Zoning Commission*
6:00 p.m.
June 18, 2013
Board of Appeals*
6:00 p.m.
June 12, 2013
Senior Food Pantry
8:00 a.m.
June 19, 2013
Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m.
June 13, 2013
Regular Food Pantry
8:30 a.m.
* if necessary
Craig LaHote, Trustee
Gary Britten, Trustee
Bob Mack, Trustee
Shirley Haar, ‹•…ƒŽˆϐ‹…‡”
clahote@perrysburgtownship.us
gbritten@perrysburgtownship.us
rmack@perrysburgtownship.us
shaar@perrysburgtownship.us
419.872.3954
419.779.0396
419.466.6225
419.887.6916
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www.perrysburgtownship.us
26609 Lime City Road
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