City of Van Wert

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
2026-03-12 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
The meetings are held in City Council Chambers every 2nd Thursday of the month at 5:00 p.m.

Civil Service Promotional Exam for the Van Wert Fire Department
2026-02-19 00:00 - 2026-02-27 00:00 | OH
VAN WERT MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION
POSITION OF DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF
VAN WERT FIRE DEPARTMENT

An oral promotional examination for the position of Deputy Fire Chief in the Van Wert Fire Department will be conducted on March 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., by the Van Wert Municipal Civil Service Commission. Eligible candidates will be notified in writing of the scheduled date, time, and location following the close of the application period.
In accordance with Civil Service rules, the eligibility list established from this examination shall remain in effect for a period of two (2) years or until exhausted.
Posting
One (1) oral examination will be administered. The results of this examination will be used to fill the position of one (1) Deputy Fire Chief in the Van Wert Fire Department, in the order of ranking as determined by the examination process.
Applications
Applicants must submit written notice of their intention to participate in the promotional examination no later than 4:00 p.m. on February 27, 2026, to:
Van Wert Municipal Civil Service Commission
Attn: Tina Miller, Commission Secretary
515 E. Main Street, Room 203
Van Wert, Ohio 45891
Qualifications
To be eligible to participate in the Deputy Fire Chief promotional examination, an applicant must:

Be currently serving in the rank of Captain within the Van Wert Fire Department
Not be serving a probationary period
Meet all minimum qualifications established by the Van Wert Municipal Civil Service Commission

Examination Content
The promotional examination will consist of an Oral Board Interview conducted on behalf of the Van Wert Municipal Civil Service Commission. The board will evaluate each candidate’s ability to perform the duties of Deputy Fire Chief, including leadership, training oversight, fire prevention administration, and organizational management.
A minimum passing score will be established by the Civil Service Commission. Seniority credit, if applicable, will be added in accordance with Commission policy. A psychological evaluation or additional assessment may be required at the discretion of the Commission.
Civil Service Commission

Fire Department Entry-Level Firefighter/EMT with application period from February 2 to March 2, 2026
2026-02-02 00:00 - 2026-03-02 00:00 | OH
Click on link below for details:
2026 Employee Benefit package and job description

Municipal Building Closed on Monday for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2026-01-19 | OH

Civil Service Entry Level Exam for Police Department
2025-11-03 07:00 - 2025-11-17 23:59 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
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 Department of Van Wert, Ohio, on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 9 o’clock A.M. in the Council Chambers located in the Municipal Building at 515 East Main Street Van Wert Ohio 45891. 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 Police Department, City Building, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, Ohio, on or before 7:00 o’clock A.M., Monday, November 17, 2025.
Application packets will be available on and after Monday, November 3, 2025 at the Police Communications Center, Room 116, (first floor) in the Van Wert City Building during or after business hours.
The following are the requirements in order to sit for the Examination:

Applicant must be at least Nineteen (19) years of age by the date of the Examination;
Applicant must be less than Forty-three (43) years of age on 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.

Trick or Treat 2025
2025-10-25 16:00 - 18:00 | OH
Trick or Treat is scheduled for Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 4-6 p.m.
Residents who want to participate should leave their porch lights on.

Planning Commission Meeting
2025-08-14 10:00 - 10:30 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
A meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., in Council Chambers.

Police Entry Level and Sergeant Promotional Exam
2025-06-14 08:00 - 12:30 | Council Chambers, 515 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891, United States
The exam will be held in the Council Chambers located at 515 East Main Street Van Wert, Ohio 45891.

Christmas Tree Pickup January 8th & 15th
2025-01-08 08:00 - 2025-01-20 17:00 | OH
Please place your Christmas Tree at the curb by 7:00 a.m., on the 8th and 15th of January.

Planning Commission Meeting
2024-09-18 09:00 - 09:15 | OH

Bonnewitz Avenue Extension Open Bids
2024-09-12 11:00 - 11:30 | OH
Click on link for details: Bonnewitz Avenue Extension Open Bid

Planning Commission Meeting
2024-08-23 09:00 | 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 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

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

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.

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

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.

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
