Morrow County, OHIO

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Public Notices

Posted 9/19/2023:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to O.R.C. Section 4929.26(C), the Morrow County Commissioners will hold two separate public meetings on the County of Morrow’s Electric Aggregation Plans of Operation and Governance.  The first hearing will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. at the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, 80 N. Walnut Street, Mount Gilead, Ohio.  The second hearing will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, 80 N. Walnut Street, Mount Gilead, Ohio.

The Morrow County’s Electric Aggregation Plans of Operation and Governance describes the policies and procedures by which the County will carry out the opt-out electric government aggregation program, including those policies and procedures, which relate to rates and customer service.

BOARD OF MORROW COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Cheryl Heacock, Clerk


Posted 9/13/2023:

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MORROW COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Morrow County Development Authority (the “Development Authority”) will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Wolf Event Center 201 at DelCo Water, 6658 Olentangy River Road, Delaware, OH 43015. The purposes of the meeting are: (i) to conduct the regular business affairs of the Board; and (ii) to consider or act upon any other business as may properly come before the Board or any duly appointed committee of the Board.


Posted 9/6/2023:
ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE PAYING YOUR REAL ESTATE TAXES?
ESCROW MIGHT BE FOR YOU!

What is escrow?

  • Escrow is a pre-payment program that allows you to pay monthly instead of annual or semi-annual

How does it work?

  • Taxes must be current at the time of enrollment.
  • You will receive coupons to pay the upcoming half taxes.
    • 1st half coupons are for monthly payments for August-December
    • 2nd half coupons are for monthly payments for February-June
    • Payment options include: ACH, CREDIT/DEBIT CARD, ELECTRONIC CHECK, CASH, PERSONAL CHECK

How do I sign up or get more information?

  • Contact the Morrow County Treasurer’s Office
    • 947.6070
    • 48 E High Street Room 4 Mt Gilead, OH 43338

Jim Jahn
MORROW COUNTY TREASURER


Posted 9/6/2023:
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

COMMISSIONERS HEARING ROOM

MONDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2023 10:00AM - 11:00AM


Posted 8/30/2023:
2023 MORROW COUNTY COMMUNITY PLANNING SURVEY
Please follow the link below to access the 2023 Morrow County Community Planning Survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3BQ7SDF


Posted 8/28/2023:
PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held to discuss the
feasibility of applying brine for purposes of making ice grit stock pile
workable and saleable as road travel safety measure during the winter
season within the property owned by The National Lime & Stone Company -
Chesterville Facility, 7250 State Route 95E, Chesterville, Ohio 43317.
The hearing will be held on September 6, 2023 in the hearing room of the
Morrow County Commissioners, 80 North Walnut Street, Mt. Gilead, Ohio
43338 at 9:30 a.m.

BY ORDER OF THE MORROW COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Cheryl Heacock, Clerk


Posted 8/14/2023:
Notice of REGULAR Meeting for the Board of directors of the MORROW COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Morrow County Development Authority (the “Development Authority”) will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Hearing Room of the Morrow County Commissioners, 80 North Walnut Street, Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338. The purposes of the meeting are: (i) to conduct the regular business affairs of the Board; and (ii) to consider or act upon any other business as may properly come before the Board or any duly appointed committee of the Board.


Posted 8/3/2023:
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

COMMISSIONERS HEARING ROOM

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 23RD, 2023 AT 9:30AM - 10:30AM


Posted 7/20/2023:
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR CARDINGTON STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

The Morrow County Development Office is requesting bids for the FY2022 CDBG Cardington Stormwater Improvements project. Sealed bids will be received until 9:30 a.m. (local time), Monday, August 21, 2023, and them publicly opened and read at 11:00 a.m. during the regular session of the Morrow County Board of Commissioners at 80 N. Walnut St., Mt. Gilead, OH 43338. Questions may be directed to David Bridenstine, Engineer of Record, david.bridenstine@ohm-advisors.com, 330-913-1054 and Sean Gillilan, Municipal Engineer, sean.gillilan@ohm-advisors.com.

Link to Full PDF of the RFB can be found here.

Posted 7/17/2023:

PUBLIC HEARING

The Morrow County Commissioners will hold a public hearing
on August 7, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at 80 N. Walnut Street, Mount Gilead, Ohio
43338 to hear a proposed amendment to the Morrow County zoning map.
Parcel # H22-001-00-132-01 in Harmony Township from Residential (R-1) to
Industrial (I). The proposed amendment is available for viewing at the
Morrow County Commissioners Office, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. -
4:00 p.m.

BOARD OF MORROW COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Cheryl Heacock, Clerk


Posted 7/12/2023:

PUBLIC AUCTION, Thursday July 27, 2023 @ 5PM, 4565 County Road 9, Cardington, OH

The Morrow County Commissioners will be selling the following items at public auction on July 27, 2023 at 5PM.  All items are being sold AS-IS.

VEHICLES-TRAILERS: 2011 Ford Escape, 317,134 miles, 2012 Ford Escape, 263,565 miles, 2012 Ford Escape, 251,219 miles, 2012 Ford Escape, 278,541 miles, 2004 Chevrolet 1500 4 Door 2WD, 158,789 miles, 1999 Chevrolet Express Van 2500, 213,874 miles, 1997 Chevrolet Truck C1500 2WD, 128,979 miles, 2007 Chevrolet 2500HD with Myers Snow Plow, 36,846 miles, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan SE, 112,845 miles, 2002 Infiniti I35, 139,990 miles, Toro Z Master zero turn mower, 62 in. deck, 27 hp Kawasaki, 1337 hours, Job site trailer, 3-point hitch tree planter with single axle trailer.
LIFT-MISCELLANEOUS: Bendpack 4 post alignment lift, Braun wheelchair lift, 3 ½ ton floor jack, 30 ton Continental shop press, 1000 lb Cornwell Tools transmission jack, 4 Firestone Destination tires LE P235/70/R16, 2 Firestone Champion Fuel Fighter tires P225/65/R16, 4 Wide Track Baja MT LT235/75/R15 on alum wheels, Vulcan oven, Vulcan 4 burner stove, Industrial mixer, church pews, office furniture.
TERMS-NOTES:  Cash or check. Additional items may be added prior to sale. Auction will be held at 4565 County Road 9 Cardington OH. For additional information please contact Jamie Brucker at 419-718-0739.
Morrow County Commissioners, Owner
419-947-4085


Posted 7/12/2023:

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MORROW COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Morrow County Development Authority (the “Development Authority”) will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Hearing Room of the Morrow County Commissioners, 80 North Walnut Street, Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338. The purposes of the meeting are: (i) to conduct the regular business affairs of the Board; and (ii) to consider or act upon any other business as may properly come before the Board or any duly appointed committee of the Board. 


Posted 6/14/2023:
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ARCHITECTURAL/ DESIGN SERVICES
The Morrow County Commissioners are requesting statements of qualifications from firms to provide Architectural/ Design Services for converting an existing 6,000 SQFT classified (F-1) Manufacturing to (B) Business space to house a county agency. Questions may be directed to and Requests for Qualifications may be obtained by written request from Jamie Brucker, Director of Operations, jamie.brucker@co.morrow.oh.us. Qualifications will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. local time, Friday, July 14, 2023

Link to full PDF of the RFQ can be found here.


Posted 6/7/2023:
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK
The Morrow County Development Authority is requesting statements of qualifications pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 9.33, et seq., from firms to provide construction manager at risk services for its County Engineer New Operation Facilities Project. Questions may be directed to and Requests for Qualifications may be obtained by written request from Jamie Brucker, Chair, Board of Directors, jamie.brucker@co.morrow.oh.us and Bart Dennison, P.E., P.S. at engineer@co.morrow.oh.us.  Qualifications will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. local time, Friday, July 7, 2023

Link to full PDF of the RFQ can be found here.


Posted 6/2/2023:
There will be an Advisory Board Meeting on June 14th at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioner's Hearing Room


Posted 6/2/2023:

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MORROW COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Morrow County Development Authority (the “Development Authority”) will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Hearing Room of the Morrow County Commissioners, 80 North Walnut Street, Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338. The purposes of the meeting are: (i) to conduct the regular business affairs of the Board; and (ii) to consider or act upon any other business as may properly come before the Board or any duly appointed committee of the Board.


Posted 5/12/2023:

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MORROW COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Morrow County Development Authority (the “Development Authority”) will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Hearing Room of the Morrow County Commissioners, 80 North Walnut Street, Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338. The purposes of the meeting are: (i) to conduct the regular business affairs of the Board; and (ii) to consider or act upon any other business as may properly come before the Board or any duly appointed committee of the Board.



Posted 5/11/2023:
Note from the Morrow County Treasurer:
In order to serve you better and process payments in a timelier manner, 1st and 2nd half taxes for Manufactured Homes and Real Estate payments remitted by mail will now go to a Payment Center at Post Office Box 2013, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050 and posted by 1:00pm on the day they are received. 

During 1st and 2nd half collections for Real Estate or Manufactured Home Property Taxes, you may still come into the Treasurer’s office to make your payments or you may pay at the Morrow County Federal Credit Union.   You may also submit your payments online at morrowcountyohio.gov/government/treasurer.  Additionally, you may still pay by phone to our office by Electronic Check, Debit Card, or Credit Card if you prefer.  


Posted 4/13/2023:

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MORROW COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Morrow County Development Authority (the “Development Authority”) will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Conference Room adjacent to the Hearing Room of the Morrow County Commissioners, 80 North Walnut Street, Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338. The purposes of the meeting are: (i) to conduct the regular business affairs of the Board; and (ii) to consider or act upon any other business as may properly come before the Board or any duly appointed committee of the Board. 


Posted 4/13/2023:

Notice of REGULAR Meeting for the Board of directors of the MORROW COUNTY LAND BANK
The Board of the Morrow County Land Bank (the “Land Bank”) will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Hearing Room of the Morrow County Commissioners, 80 North Walnut Street, Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338. The purposes of the meeting are: (i) to conduct the regular business affairs of the Board; and (ii) to consider or act upon any other business as may properly come before the Board or any duly appointed committee of the Board.


Posted 4/4/2023:
Notice of SPECIAL Meeting for
the REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION SUBDIVISION REGULATION COMMITTEE and the RURAL ZONING COMMISSION, being held on April 26,2023. The meeting will be held at the Community Service Building 619 W. Marion St. Door B Mount Gilead, Oh 43338. The meeting will IMMEDIATELY follow the regular meeting of THE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION that starts at 7:00P.M. The purpose of these meetings will be to review, and update the Morrow County Zoning Resolution, and the Regional Planning Subdivision Regulations, and then present the proposed changes to the Morrow County Commissioners, and the Regional Planning Commission. Both the RURAL ZONING COMMISSION and the REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION SUBDIVISION REGULATION COMMITTEE are working jointly on these reviews and possible changes to the Morrow County Zoning Resolution, and Morrow County Subdivision Regulations.

Posted 4/4/2023:
Notice of SPECIAL Meeting for the RURAL ZONING COMMISSION and the REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION SUBDIVISION REGULATION COMMITTEE, being held on April 10, 2023. The meeting will be held at Walnut Place, 80 North Walnut St. Mount Gilead Oh 43338 in the Commissioners Hearing Room. The meeting will IMMEDIATELY follow the regular meeting of the RURAL ZONING COMMISSION that starts at 7:00P.M. The purpose of these meetings will be to review, and update the Morrow County Zoning Resolution, and the Regional Planning Subdivision Regulations, and then present the proposed changes to the Morrow County Commissioners, and the Regional Planning Commission. Both the RURAL ZONING COMMISSION and the REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION SUBDIVISION REGULATION COMMITTEE are working jointly on these reviews and possible changes to the Morrow County Zoning Resolution, and Morrow County Subdivision Regulations.

Posted 3/30/2023:

ATTENTION MORROW COUNTY PROPERTY OWNERS
THE MORROW COUNTY TREASURER’S OFFICE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LAND BANK HAS SET FORTH A GOAL FOR THE REVITALIZATION AND BEAUTIFICATION OF MORROW COUNTY.
IF YOU KNOW OF ANY PROPERTY ABANDONED DUE TO THE OWNER BEING DECEASED OR OTHERWISE, THE PROPERTY IS IN AN UNSEEMLY CONDITION, AND YOU ARE INTERESTED IN OBTAINING THE PROPERTY, PLEASE CALL THE TREASURER’S OFFICE AT 419-947-6070. 
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US IN OUR EFFORTS!


Posted 3/30/2023:
There will be an Investment Advisory Committee meeting Wednesday, 4/12/2023, at 9:30 A.M. in the Commissioner's hearing room.

Posted 3/22/2023:

Notice of REGULAR Meeting for the Board of directors of the MORROW COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Morrow County Development Authority (the “Development Authority”) will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Conference Room adjacent to the Hearing Room of the Morrow County Commissioners, 80 North Walnut Street, Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338. The purposes of the meeting are: (i) to conduct the regular business affairs of the Board; and (ii) to consider or act upon any other business as may properly come before the Board or any duly appointed committee of the Board.


Posted 3/9/2023:
There will be an Investment Advisory Committee meeting Monday, 3/27/2023, at 1:30 in the Commissioner's hearing room.


Posted 3/6/2023:
Please see the attached document here for information on the SoMoCo WWTP Improvement Project.
Additional information may also be found on the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency website at the following link: DEFA Announcements | Ohio Environmental Protection Agency


Posted 3/2/2023:

THE MORROW COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD APPOINTING AUTHORITY WILL BE MEETING ON, MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2023, AT 8:00 A.M., IN THE COMMISSIONER’S HEARING ROOM, TO DISCUSS THE APPOINTMENT OF TWO BOARD MEMBERS.


Posted 2/27/2023:

Notice of ANNUAL MEETING for the COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AREA HOUSING COUNCIL

The Morrow County CRA Housing Council will meet as required annually on March 8th, and if needed on March 15, 2023 following the TIRC meeting which begins at 12:00pm at The Board of Morrow County Commissioners’ Hearing Room, located at 80 N. Walnut Street, Mt. Gilead, OH.  The purpose of this meeting is to review proposed and existing Community Reinvestment Area agreements, and make a recommendation to the Board of Morrow County Commissioners for continuation or termination of the agreements.


Posted 2/21/2023:
Notice of SPECIAL Meetings for the RURAL ZONING COMMISSION, and the REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION SUBDIVISION REGULATION COMMITTEE being held on February 22,
2023, and March 22, 2023. The meetings will be held at the Community Service Building 619 Marion St. W. Mount Gilead, Oh 43338. Both meetings will IMMEDIATELY follow the regular meeting of THE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION that starts at 7:00P.M. The purpose of these meetings will be to review, and update the Morrow County Zoning Resolution, and the Regional Planning Subdivision Regulations, and then present the proposed changes to the Morrow County Commissioners, and the Regional Planning Commission. Both the RURAL ZONING COMMISSION and the REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION SUBDIVISION REGULATION COMMITTEE are working jointly on these reviews and possible changes to the Morrow County Zoning Resolution, and Morrow County Subdivision Regulations.

Posted 2/21/2023:
Notice of SPECIAL Meetings for the REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION SUBDIVISION REGULATION COMMITTEE, and the RURAL ZONING COMMISSION being held on March 13,
2023, and April 10, 2023. The meetings will be held at Walnut Place, 80 North Walnut St. Mount Gilead Oh 43338 in the Commissioners Hearing Room. Both meetings will IMMEDIATELY follow the regular meeting of the RURAL ZONING COMMISSION that starts at 7:00P.M. The purpose of these meetings will be to review, and update the Morrow County Zoning Resolution, and the Regional Planning Subdivision Regulations, and then present the proposed changes to the Morrow County Commissioners, and the Regional Planning Commission. Both the RURAL
ZONING COMMISSION and the REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION SUBDIVISION REGULATION COMMITTEE are working jointly on these reviews and possible changes to the Morrow County Zoning Resolution, and Morrow County Subdivision Regulations.


Posted 2/15/2023:
Please see the document attached here for details on the updated Morrow County Economic Development Strategic Plan.
Also see the link below for the complete plan document:
Morrow County Economic Development Strategic Plan


Posted 2/13/2023:

Notice of REGULAR Meeting for the Board of directors of the MORROW COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Morrow County Development Authority (the “Development Authority”) will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Hearing Room of the Morrow County Commissioners, 80 North Walnut Street, Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338. The purposes of the meeting are: (i) to conduct the regular business affairs of the Board; and (ii) to consider or act upon any other business as may properly come before the Board or any duly appointed committee of the Board.


Posted 1/31/2023:

The Commissioners will hold a special session on Friday, February 3, 2023, at 10:00 AM, in the Hearing Room, for the sole purpose of appointing an interim Clerk of Courts.


Posted 1/27/2023:
Sealed Bids for the lease of Morrow County Farm
Information on the bidding and leasing of the Morrow County Home farmland.

Posted 1/10/2023:
Please see attached document here for details on the commissioner resolution for 2023 regular and special sessions.

Posted 1/3/2023:

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MORROW COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Morrow County Development Authority (the “Development Authority”) will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Hearing Room of the Morrow County Commissioners, 80 North Walnut Street, Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338. The purposes of the meeting are: (i) to consider the adoption of a conflicts of interest policy; (ii) to consider the adoption of a public comment policy; (iii) to consider the adoption of a media interviews policy; (iv) to conduct the regular business affairs of the Board; and (v) to consider or act upon any other business as may properly come before the Board or any duly appointed committee of the Board.