City of Van Wert

Council Meeting
2022-01-21 15:35 (America/Chicago) | OH
Council Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month.

ADDITION BRUSH PICK UP
2021-12-20 08:00 - 2021-12-24 16:00 | OH
DECEMBER 20 @ 7:00 am – DECEMBER 24, 2021

The City will do an additional brush pick up the week of Monday, December 20, 2021. Please have your brush out by 7:00 am that Monday.
Please place the brush next to curb and do not place it near poles, trees, etc.
The City will not pick up limbs larger than four (4) inches in diameter or more than (10) feet long.
The City will not pick up brush that has been left behind by professional tree trimmers or private contractors.
Brush placed in bags or boxes will not be picked up.
The City will not be picking up leaves during brush pick up.
*If a homeowner utilized a trimming service, they are responsible for disposing of the tree.

Final Leaf Pick Up For 2021
2021-12-06 08:00 - 2021-12-10 16:00 | OH
December 6, 2021 is final leaf pick up for the week. Please make sure that your leaves are in paper biodegradable bags and placed by the curb by 7:00 am on Monday. If your leaves are not placed in paper biodegradable bags and by the curb they will not be picked up. There is no break down from ward to ward so please make sure you place them out by 7:00 am on Monday.
Brush will NOT be picked up.

Veteran's Day
2021-11-11 - 2021-11-12 | OH
The Municipal Building will be closed in observance of the holiday.

Leaf Pick Up 2021
2021-11-08 08:00 - 2021-11-12 16:00 | OH
Leaf pick up will begin the week of November 8, 2021 and will run every week with the last week of pick up being December 6, 2021. Please make sure that your leaves are in paper biodegradable bags and placed by the curb by 7:00 am Monday on the scheduled week. If your leaves are not placed in paper biodegradable bags and by the curb they will not be picked up. There is no break down from ward to ward so please make sure you place them out by 7:00 am on the following Mondays:

November 15, 2021
November 22, 2021
November 29, 2021
December 6, 2021 Final

Brush will NOT be picked up.

Zoning Board Meeting
2021-11-01 - 2021-11-13 | OH
Van Wert County Foundation has been added to the agenda for this meeting, please click on the link for more information.
Van Wert County Foundation

Charter Government Discussion and Q & A
2021-09-29 21:00 - 22:30 | Van Wert High School
First Federal Lecture Hall at Van Wert High School

Zoning Board of Appeals
2021-09-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
LEGAL NOTICE

An appeal has been filed by Jeffery Haley, 15375 Cherry Tree Road, Noblesville IN 46062, CASE NUMBER 937, requiring the following variance, conditional usage or Zoning Inspectors decision in the Zoning Code:
Requesting to construct 155-foot-tall wireless communications tower. Monopole tower to be located on Van Wert County fairgrounds property; 585 Fox Road, Van Wert Ohio.

For the purpose of hearing objections to, or protests against, the granting of said appeal, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday September 9, 2021 at 5:00 pm, in Council Chambers of the City Municipal Building, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, Ohio 45891.

By order of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Van Wert, Ohio.

Greg Amstutz, Chairman
Zoning Board of Appeals

City Clean Up Day
2021-09-01 10:00 - 18:00 | OH
Tickets will be available at the Water Office located at 515 East Main Street starting Monday, August 16, 2021.
Tickets are only good from September 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021.
Only one ticket per house hold will be given and you must be a city resident.
Location: Young’s Waste Service Transfer Station
920 E. Jackson St., Van Wert, Ohio 45891
Monday – Friday between 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The ticket only allows one-time dumping for the following items:
Large Appliances & Furniture ONLY
washer, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, microwaves,
dishwashers, water heaters, couches, chairs, beds, etc.
No Trash or Garbage will be accepted.

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
2021-07-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
LEGAL NOTICE
An appeal has been filed by Van Wert County Foundation, 138 E Main Street Street, Van
Wert Ohio, CASE NUMBER 929, requiring the following variance, conditional usage or
Zoning Inspectors decision in the Zoning Code:
Allow for first floor residential living at 121/123/125 N Washington Street.
For the purpose of hearing objections to, or protests against, the granting of said appeal,
the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday July 8, 2021 at 5:00
pm, in Council Chambers of the City Municipal Building, 515 East Main Street, Van
Wert, Ohio 45891.
By order of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Van Wert, Ohio.

LEGAL NOTICE
An appeal has been filed by Summit Locations 2750-C Indian Ripple Road, Beavercreek
Ohio, CASE NUMBER 930, requiring the following variance, conditional usage or
Zoning Inspectors decision in the Zoning Code:
Requesting to reduce front setback location of sign from approved distance of 115 feet to
70 feet from center line of S Washington Street for the construction of a digital outdoor
advertising structure (billboard) at 1184 S Washington Street.
For the purpose of hearing objections to, or protests against, the granting of said appeal,
the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday July 8, 2021 at 5:00
pm, in Council Chambers of the City Municipal Building, 515 East Main Street, Van
Wert, Ohio 45891.
By order of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Van Wert, Ohio.

2021 Pavement Marking Bid Opening
2021-07-01 13:00 - 13:30 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
Legal Notice
Sealed proposals marked “2021 Pavement Marking” and addressed to the Safety-Service Director of the City of Van Wert, Municipal Building, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, Ohio 45891 will be received until 11:00 A.M. (Van Wert Time), on Thursday, July 1, 2021, for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to fulfill this contract. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at Council Chambers in the Municipal Building, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, Ohio 45891. The work for which proposals are invited is for the work required to re-paint the pavement markings currently in use within the City of Van Wert. In accordance with the Ohio Revised Code Section 307.87 this shall serve as notification that this notice is available on the City of Van Wert, Ohio’s internet web site on the World Wide Web by logging onto http://www.vanwert.org and going to Notices/Hot Topics from the home page and you will be able to view the notice.
Contract Documents, specifications, and the plans (if available) may be examined or obtained at the office of the Safety-Service. The nonrefundable fee for each set of specifications is $10.00. Checks shall be made payable to the City of Van Wert.
Each bidder is required to furnish with its proposal a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. Bid Security furnished in with a certified check or in Bond form, which shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation that is licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety. Each Proposal must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the proposal and all persons interested therein. Each bidder must submit a complete listing of all subcontractors to be used. The Owner intends and requires that this project be completed by August 27, 2021, or as weather permits. If the bids received are within an acceptable range of the Engineer’s Estimate, the City intends to issue a notice-to-proceed upon completion of the signed contract.
Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements in Van Wert County and the City of Van Wert as determined by the Ohio Department of Development. All work completed will be subject to all applicable local income taxes.
The Safety-Service Director reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, to waive any informality in the bidding and to enter into a contract with the bidder who in their consideration offered the lowest and best proposal. No late bids will be accepted. The clock in City Council Chambers shall be the official instrument used to declare closure of bidding.

By order of the Safety-Service Director
City of Van Wert, Ohio
Jay C. Fleming

BRUSH PICK UP JUNE 28, 2021
2021-06-28 09:00 - 2021-07-03 17:00 | OH
The City will begin a brush pick up on Monday, June 28, 2021. Please have your brush out by 7:00 am that Monday. Please place the brush next to curb and do not place it near poles, trees, etc.
The City will not pick up limbs larger than four (4) inches in diameter or more than (10) feet long.
The City will not pick up brush that has been left behind by professional tree trimmers or private contractors.
Brush placed in bags or boxes will not be picked up.
The City will not be picking up leaves during brush pick up.
*If a homeowner utilized a trimming service, they are responsible for disposing of the tree.

Civil Service Commission Meeting
2021-05-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
The Civil Service Commission has scheduled a meeting to discuss entry and promotional exams for the Police Department.
It will be held on Thursday May 13, 2021 at 10 am in the Council Chambers located at 515 East Main Street VW.

Brush Pick Up 2021
2021-05-03 09:00 - 2021-05-07 17:00 | OH
BRUSH PICK UP 2021
The City will begin the brush pick up program for 2021 on Monday, May 3, 2021. Please have your brush out by 7:00 am that Monday. Please place the brush next to curb and do not place it near poles, trees, etc.
The City will not pick up limbs larger than four (4) inches in diameter or more than (10) feet long.
The City will not pick up brush that has been left behind by professional tree trimmers or private contractors.
Brush placed in bags or boxes will not be picked up.
The City will not be picking up leaves during brush pick up.
*If a homeowner utilized a trimming service, they are responsible for disposing of the tree.

Council Meeting
2021-04-26 20:30 - 21:30, 2021-04-12 20:30 - 21:30, 2021-02-22 19:30 - 20:30 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
Council Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month

PUBLIC COMMENT MEETING
2021-04-12 20:00 - 20:30 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
There will be a public meeting prior to the regular scheduled City Council Meeting on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers to discuss the potential for new walking/bike paths in the City of Van Wert.

Planning Commission Meeting
2021-03-09 17:00 - 17:30 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
The Planning Commission will met on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 4:00 pm in the Council Chambers located at 515 East Main Street Van Wert to accept the Final Plat for Washington Place Phase IV B.

Planning Commission Meeting
2021-02-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
The Planning Commission will be meeting on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 4:00 pm at the Council Chambers located at 515 East Main Street Van Wert to discuss a preliminary plat for Washington Place.

Judiciary and Annexation Committee Meeting
2020-12-14 19:15 - 19:30 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
Van Wert City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 14, 2020 at 6:15 p.m. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers, on the second floor of the Municipal Building, 515 E. Main Street. The two topics are the following: parcel number 11-013440.0100 located on the southeast corner of John Brown Road and US 30, Van Wert be conditionally zoned as I-2 (General Industrial) upon annexation and the annexation request by Alliance Properties Group, LLC. for the same referenced parcel and address.

Entry Level Exams for Police and Fire Department
2020-12-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Van Wert City School, 10708 OH-118, Van Wert, Ohio, 45891
The Civil Service Commission of the City of Van Wert, Ohio, will hold a competitive examination to create an eligibility list for the City Police and Fire Department of Van Wert, Ohio, on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 9 o’clock A.M. in room #200 at the Van Wert City High School located at 10708 OH-118 Van Wert, Ohio 45891. Please use the High School main entrance H13. Doors will open at 8 o’clock A.M.

City Planning Commission
2020-11-09 17:00 - 17:30 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
The Planning Commission will meet on November 9, 2020 at 4:00 pm in the Council Chambers located at 515 East Main Street to discuss permanent zoning upon the Alliance Automation Annexation.

Charter Commission Public Information Meeting
2020-10-30 14:00 - 14:10, 2020-10-29 19:00 - 19:10, 2020-10-28 12:00 - 12:10, 2020-10-27 15:00 - 15:10, 2020-10-21 16:00 - 16:10, 2020-10-20 12:00 - 12:10 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
Short Presentation (approximately 10 minutes), followed by a time for questions

Civil Service Commission Meeting
2020-10-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
The Civil Service Commission will met on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 11:00 am in the Council Chambers located at 515 East Main Street Van Wert Ohio 45891 to discuss entry level exams for the Police and Fire Department.
