Township reviews new fire truck

By Karen Cornelius   At the Wednesday, August 1, meeting of the Vermilion Township trustees, Vermilion Township Fire Chief Frank Triana started a dialogue on the purchase of a new fire truck estimated to cost a total of $609,934. It would be a dual-purpose truck. The truck would basically be two trucks in one.  Continue reading “Township reviews new fire truck”

Brownhelm Historical Association leads headstone restoration project

By Melanie Williamson Several months ago, the Brownhelm Historical Association Cemetery Preservation Committee embarked on a massive endeavor to restore the many historical headstones in the Brownhelm Cemetery. Previously, as you walked around the historic side of the cemetery, it was common to see headstones that were so dirty and worn down that they wereContinue reading “Brownhelm Historical Association leads headstone restoration project”

Vermilion Township trustees respond to multiple resident complaints

The Vermilion Township Board of Trustees met on Wednesday, June 6, for a regular meeting. The following are from the unapproved minutes of that meeting. Resident concerns: Resident Carl Hill brought up a concern regarding garbage receptacles at Shore Acres.  Robert Kurtz stated he would follow-up with the Erie County Health Department since they haveContinue reading “Vermilion Township trustees respond to multiple resident complaints”

Township gets closer to being able to offer EMS transport to residents

The Vermilion Township trustees met for a regular meeting Wednesday, March 21. The following is from the minutes of that meeting. From the audience: Tim Riesterer, Margaretta Township was in attendance to catch up on local issues and will be running for Erie County Commissioner.  Mr. Young asked what plans he has for the future. Continue reading “Township gets closer to being able to offer EMS transport to residents”

Township trustees talk to parks board to create community playground

The Vermilion Township Board of Trustees met for a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 21. The following is from the unapproved minutes of that meeting. Road Department: Road Foreman Steve Young reported that they are continuing work on signs and should be completed with that within a few weeks. Tom Lalonde informed the Board heContinue reading “Township trustees talk to parks board to create community playground”

Brownhelm trustees make official statement regarding Zero9 Solutions zoning

The Brownhelm Township Board of Trustees met for a regular meeting on Monday, February 5. The following is from the minutes of that meeting. Zoning update: Zoning inspector John Schmalz submitted one permit for a house and a summary list of 2017 permits. He reported that he has received phone calls about cows at aContinue reading “Brownhelm trustees make official statement regarding Zero9 Solutions zoning”

Trustees continue to deal with Mapleview ditch project and Zero9 Solutions

The Brownhelm Township Board of Trustees met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 2. The following are from the minutes of that meeting.             Zoning board: The trustees received a letter from John Murphey resigning from the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) that went into effect December 29, 2017. In new business, a motionContinue reading “Trustees continue to deal with Mapleview ditch project and Zero9 Solutions”

Township administrator responds to resident complaint regarding lights

The Vermilion Township Board of Trustees met on Wednesday, January 17, for a regular monthly meeting. The following are from the unapproved minutes of that meeting. Road department updates: Road foreman Steve Young reported that due to the current issue with the recently tar and chipped roads, pictures were taken and given to the Administrator,Continue reading “Township administrator responds to resident complaint regarding lights”

Vermilion Township trustees receive updates from different departments

  The Vermilion Township Board of Trustees met for a regular meeting on Wednesday, January 3. The following are from the minutes of that meeting. Resident complaint: Resident voiced concern with the lights at Pat O’Brien Chevrolet located on State Route 60.  The resident stated that he was told, prior to completion of the building,Continue reading “Vermilion Township trustees receive updates from different departments”

Brownhelm trustees receive updates and hear resident complaints

The following is from the minutes of the Brownhelm Township Board of Trustees regular meeting held on Monday, December 4. Resignations: The trustees received the letter of resignation from Chuck Latto III resigning from the Zoning Board of Appeals as of January 1, 2018. Tom Moes shared that his letter of resignation from the ZoningContinue reading “Brownhelm trustees receive updates and hear resident complaints”