Notice June 18^th 2020

Effective June 22 appointments will no longer be required.

Social Distancing guidelines will still be in effect.

Masks are recommended but not required in the recorder’s office.

Only one computer will be used for updates.

Subject to change.

Alternatively, you can place filings in the red box in an envelope with Recorder’s name on it.

If you have any questions please call 419-947-3060 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..   

Thank you for your patience and understanding,

Dixie Shinaberry

Morrow County Recorder

NOTICE OF SECOND PUBLIC HEARING

FY2021 Community Development Block Grant

Allocation Program

Morrow County intends to apply to the Ohio Development Services Agency for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Allocation Program, federal program administered by the State of Ohio. Morrow County is eligible to apply for funding under the Allocation program toward any construction or improvement of public facilities, clearance and/or demolition of blighted buildings or sites, removal of architectural or other barriers to make buildings or sites accessible for the handicapped and elderly, preservation of historic buildings or areas, if funds are available. The first of two required public hearings was held Tuesday March 10, 2020 to inform citizens about the CDBG program, eligible activities, and other requirements.

Morrow County’s designated project for the 2021 CDBG Allocation Grant includes $172,000 of available funds towards design and engineering services for upgrades to the SoMoCo Sewer Plant located in Peru Township.

A second public hearing will be held by Morrow County on June 16, 2020 at 3 p.m. in the Morrow County Commissioners’ Hearing Room at 80 N Walnut Street, Mount Gilead to give citizens an opportunity to review and comment on Morrow County’s proposed project before the grant application is submitted to the Ohio Development Services Agency.

Citizens are encouraged to attend this public hearing to express their views concerning the applications. Should any participant require auxiliary aids due to disability or non-English languages, please contact this office at least one week prior to the hearing date to ensure needs will be accommodated. Citizens wishing to submit written comments prior to the hearing may direct them to Andy Ware, Morrow County Development Director at (419) 947-7535.

PUBLIC NOTICE
HEARING ON FEIGHTNER DITCH PROJECT

Please take notice that on July 6, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. a hearing continuing the discussion on the Feightner Ditch Project will take place.  The Hearing will be held at the Morrow County Community Services Building, 619 W. Marion Road, Mt. Gilead, Ohio, Entrance B conference room. 

A complete copy of the ditch petition and Engineer assessments can be viewed at the Commissioner’s Office during regular business hours Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF MORROW COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Cheryl Heacock, Clerk

TREASURER'S OFFICE of Morrow County
48 East High Street, Room 4
Mount Gilead, Ohio 43338-1493
Phone (419) 947-6070
Fax (419) 947-6231

Michael D. Goff-Treasurer

Deputy Treasurer- Tina J. Wright

Deputy-Terri L. Redmond

Deputy-Darla S. Johnson

Public Notice from Treasurer Goff
2nd Half Real Estate Tax & Mobile Home Tax Collections

2nd half R.E. taxes are due July 10th & 2nd half M.H. taxes are due July31st. With that being said, if the Covid-19 situation has put you in a financial hardship, please call our office. We will work with anyone, in a variety of ways, to help you get these paid. The key is to communicate with us so that we know where you are at, in order to pay them & how we can assist you. It may be possible for a remission of
penalties on late payments if you contact us and work out a plan. We understand these are trying times for many, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us!

TREASURER'S OFFICE of Morrow County

48 East High Street, Room 4

Mount Gilead, Ohio 43338-1493

Phone    (419) 947-6070

Fax        (419) 947-6231

Michael D. Goff-Treasurer

Deputy Treasurer- Tina J. Wright

Deputy-Terri L. Redmond

Deputy-Darla S. Johnson

Public Notice from Treasurer Goff

The Treasurer's office is planning on opening back up for face to face transactions on June 1st, 2020. With that being said, I am still requesting all residents to consider, to call our office before coming in. We can handle most transactions over the phone. If you feel the need to see us in person, here is the protocol:

-please wear a face mask that covers your nose & mouth
-only "2" residents in the office at once until July 1st when "3" will be allowed for collections
-when the office has "2", others can wait in the hallway
-maintain '6' foot social distancing at all times

As we approach 2nd half Real Estate property taxes due on July 10th & Mobile Home taxes due on
July31st, for the safety of all of us, please consider these payment options, other than face to face:

-US mail
-call our office & pay by credit card-2.75% fee
-call our office & pay by Echeck-$2.75 fee
-go on line, at the Treasure's website, & pay by credit card-2.75% fee
-go on line, at the Treasurer's website, & pay by Echeck-$2.75 fee
-pay at 1st Knox bank in Mt. Gilead
-pay at Credit Union in Mt. Gilead-in front of the old HPM
-Place payment in the "Red Box" located in the courthouse parking lot

Again, we thank you for your understanding & cooperation during these trying times! Treasurer Goff