City of Van Wert

City Planning Commission Meeting
2024-07-18 13:30 - 14:00, 2024-06-28 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States

Civil Service Entry Level Exam for the Fire Department
2024-06-08 09:00 - 12:00 | OH
The Civil Service Commission of the City of Van Wert, Ohio, will hold a competitive examination to create an eligibility list for the appointment of a Firefighter to the City Fire Department of Van Wert, Ohio, on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 9 o’clock A.M. in the Council Chambers located in the Municipal Building at 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, Ohio. The front door will open at 8:00 o’clock A.M.
All Persons wishing to take this examination must file an Application with the City Fire Department, City Building, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, Ohio on or before 3:00 o’clock P.M., Friday, May 24, 2024.
Application packets will be available on Monday, May 6, 2024 at the Fire Department’s Watch Room, (first floor) in the Van Wert City Building during or after business hours.
The following are the requirements in the order to sit for the Examination:

Applicant must be at least Eighteen (18) years of age by the date of the Examination;
Applicant must be less than Forty-three (43) years of age at the date of the Examination. (Applicant cannot be appointed to a position on or after 43rd birthday)
Applicant must be a United States citizen or possess a valid permanent resident card.
Applicant must have earned a high school degree or GED
Applicant must possess a valid Driver’s License.

Council Meeting
2024-05-29 18:00 - 18:30 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
Council on the Whole Meeting to discuss Tiny Houses

City Planning Commission Meeting
2024-05-02 16:00 - 17:00 | OH

Civil Service Commission Meeting
2024-04-26 08:00 - 08:30 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States

Council of the Whole Meeting to discuss marijuana consumption and dispensaries
2024-04-22 05:45 - 18:30 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States

City Council meeting scheduled for April 8th moved to April 10th due to eclipse
2024-04-08 18:30 - 19:00 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States

Public hearing regarding rezoning request of 826 Kear Road followed by council on the whole meeting regarding swimming pool
2024-04-01 18:15 - 18:30 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States

City Council Special Meeting to discuss swimming pool
2024-03-04 18:30 - 19:00 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States

Planning Commission Meeting
2024-02-29 16:00 - 17:00 | OH
LEGAL NOTICE
A petition for a residential development has been filed by IDH Echo Ventures, LLC., by Josh Ebbing, 1029 Silverado Dr., Van Wert, Ohio 45891.
Final Plat presentation for the Washington Place Subdivision a residential development on 4.199 acres, more or less consisting of 11 lots with present zoning being R-2 residential.
For the purpose of hearing objections to, or protests against, the granting of said appeal, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 4:00 pm, in Council Chambers of the City Municipal Building, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, Ohio 45891.
By order of the Planning Commission Board of the City of Van Wert, Ohio.
February 14, 2024

Planning Commission Meeting
2024-02-22 16:00 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
Meeting Notice
A petition for change in zoning has been filed by Juan Valle, 826 Kear Rd., Van Wert, Ohio 45891.
Requesting 826 Kear Rd., parcel #12-031972.0000, SD 49 & 50 current zoning R-2 residential to requested zoning B-1 local business.
For the purpose of hearing objections to, or protests against, the granting of said appeal, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 4:00 pm, in Council Chambers of the City Municipal Building, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, Ohio 45891.
By order of the Planning Commission Board of the City of Van Wert, Ohio.
January 3, 2024

Council as Whole Meeting
2024-02-12 18:00 - 18:30 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
Committee on the Whole meeting scheduled for February 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

City Council of the Whole Meeting
2024-01-22 18:00 - 18:30 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States

Special city council meeting to address pending ordinances
2023-12-18 18:30 - 19:00 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
Special city council meeting to address pending ordinances.

Finance Commitee Meeting
2023-11-20 18:00 - 18:30 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
Finance Committee Meeting scheduled for November 20, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

City Planning Commission Meeting
2023-11-09 16:00 - 17:00 | OH
The meeting will be held at the Municipal Building located at 515 E. Main St., Van Wert, Ohio 45891, in Council Chambers on the second floor.

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting
2023-10-19 18:30 - 19:30 | OH

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
2023-09-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
The meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month in City Council Chambers, 515 E. Main St., Van Wert, Ohio at 5:00 p.m.

Council meeting of the whole
2023-09-06 18:00 - 18:30 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
Council meeting of the whole is scheduled for Wednesday Sept 6th at 6:00 p.m. for the purposes of discussing Council members rate of pay for the next Council session.

City Council Property and Equipment Committee Meeting
2023-08-14 18:15 - 18:30 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
Property and Equipment committee meeting schedule for the Van Wert City Council on August 14, 2023 at 6:15 p.m. at the City Council Chambers to discuss hydroseeding.

Civil Service Commission Meeting
2023-08-03 08:00 - 2023-08-05 17:00 | OH
The Civil Service Commission will hold a meeting Friday, August 4, 2023 at 8:00 a.m., in the City Council Conference Room at 8:00 a.m.

City Council Judiciary Committee Meeting
2023-08-01 17:30 - 20:00 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
Judiciary committee meeting to discuss council rule changes.

2023-07-24 18:00 - 18:30 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
A public meeting has been scheduled in the City Council Chambers for July 24 2023 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the passage of and ordinance to establish the Van Wert Downtown Redevelopment District.

2023 Street Maintenance Repaving Bid
2023-07-13 - 2023-07-19 | OH
Bids for the 2023 Street Maintenance project will be received by the City of Van Wert at the Office of the Safety-Service Director, 515 E. Main Street, Van Wert, Ohio 45891, until Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 11:15 a.m. local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.
The Project includes the following Work: Resurfacing several streets in the City of Van Wert, which will include milling, asphalt placement, and pavement striping.
Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found and downloaded at the following website: choiceoneengineering.com/projects-out-for-bid. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office of Choice One.
For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
Owner: City of Van Wert
By: Jay Fleming
Title: Safety-Service Director

Water Treatment Plant Roof Replacement Bid
2023-07-13 - 2023-07-19 | OH
Bids for the Water Treatment Plant Roof Replacements project will be received by the City of Van Wert at the Office of the Safety-Service Director, 515 E. Main Street, Van Wert, Ohio 45891, until Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.
The Project includes the following Work: The rehabilitation of the roofs of the Water Treatment Plant in the City of Van Wert.
Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found and downloaded at the following website: choiceoneengineering.com/projects-out-for-bid. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office of Choice One.
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the 1260 S. Washington Street, Van Wert, Ohio 45891. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required.
For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
Owner: City of Van Wert
By: Jay Fleming
Title: Safety-Service Director

2023-07-10 18:15 - 18:30 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
Public meeting to discuss city tax budget.

Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
2023-06-20 18:00 - 18:30 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting scheduled in Council Chambers to discuss the tax budget

City Council Public Meeting
2023-05-22 18:00 - 18:30 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
Van Wert City Council has scheduled a public meeting on May 22, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 515 East Main Street to discuss changes to parking spaces on Jefferson Street as forward angled or reverse angled parking

City Council Public Meeting
2023-04-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
A public hearing has been scheduled for April 10, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, Ohio regarding a stone grinding project on South Washington Street.
