VILLAGE OF METAMORA

Election – reminder to vote Tuesday, November 8 at the Fire Station. Two residents on ballot running for Village Mayor position; Ken Wysong and Gary Loar. Two council seats up for election; those running incumbent Karon Lane, Carl Pope Jr. and two write-in candidates Krystal Posner and John Hudik. Follow directions on ballot for write-in voting if you want to vote for a write in candidate.   Good luck to all candidates!  

 Park Levy – a new 5-year 1/2-mill levy will be on November’s ballot. If levy passes the revenues generated will help with: establishing a park fund, operating and maintenance costs of park and support recreational improvements to reservoir property. Homes valued at $100,000 would pay $15.31 a year for ½ mill levy. Please vote yes for your park! The village recently removed a 2.6 mill water levy; this should help make the new levy less of a hardship to taxpayers. 

Electric Aggregation Program – will allow the village to enter into service agreements for lower service rates. Persons in the Aggregation Program will have the opportunity to opt-out of the program at least every 3 years without paying a switching fee. If approved by the majority of the voters, council will hold (2) public hearings to offer additional insight on program benefits.  

Leaf Pick Up –leaves will be picked up on Mondays starting October 31^st through Monday November 28^th. Please have leaves raked no closer than two feet from curb. No sticks, bricks, stones or trash mixed in leaves. DO NOT rake leaves onto the street. Leaves should not be raked around mailboxes, poles etc. Leaves should be raked the night prior to scheduled pick up dates to avoid being missed. Please do not park next to leaves on pick up days. 

Branch Pick Up – on Mondays, village employees will pick-up branches placed neatly next to the curb, preferably cut in 4 to 6-foot lengths. Please have branches to road by 7 a.m. 

Village Income Tax – all residents over the age of 18 are subject to the 1% village income tax. For taxpayer assistance, contact RITA’s customer service department at 1-800-860-7482 Ext 5002  

Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting – scheduled for Sunday, December 4. Parade entry forms to be available online at the village website @metamoraohio.org. Join the fun and enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and holiday cookies. Santa will also be attendance! 

Lost & Found –a piece of jewelry was found September 20^th on the paved walking path in the village park. Call the office to identify and claim.

Feather Party – Metamora/Amboy Volunteer Fire department will sponsor this annual event at the fire station Tuesday, November 22. Please support our local fire department. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. 

Thank You- The Gleaner South Fairfield Arbor made a donation to the village park by planting a 6’ Elm Tree. A dedication ceremony was held in the park August 6 including presentation of a “Memorial Plaque” to council president Cheryl Geer. What a generous and long-term way to support our park. They also partnered with the Liberty Tree Society to plant a 14-20’ Liberty Tree Memorial in our park at a later date. The Liberty Tree is America’s first symbol of Freedom. 

Funding Request – Village Council recently joined with Amboy Township Trustees to file an Issue 2 application requesting funding assistance to improve the road way and ditch on Road 2/Parker Rd. Council renamed sections of County Road 2 in Village limits to Parker Road.  

Village Web Site – Please visit us at metamoraohio.org

Northeast Fulton County Water System – connection of the village water system to the NE Water District is scheduled to take place in late October or early November. Your final water bill for the Village of Metamora (normally mailed October 1) may be delayed several weeks while we take final readings before turning the system over to the county. From that point on, all billing will be done through the county. If you have any questions regarding your bill, please call the Fulton County Sanitary Engineer’s Office at 419-337-9263. Homeowners, not tenants will receive water bills from the county.

Memorial Wall _ located in the village park. Bronze Nameplate Applications are available at the village office at a cost of $125.00 per nameplate. Nameplates are placed on the Memorial Wall in memory of or in honor of loved ones. Names will be announced at the May 1^st celebration in the park. 

Recycling Center--- extending hours of operation. Open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Accepted items are posted on the door. Please separate your recyclables and place in appropriate containers. Please do your part and recycle! Council looking into additional recycling options, one being a curbside program.

Park Surveillance Cameras – due to park vandalism, village council purchased and had installed several surveillance cameras throughout the park. Entire Park is now electronically monitored day and night. Audio security is also installed in all park buildings with direct connection to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. 

Zoning Updates—pools over 24” in height require a zoning permit. “Home Occupations” also require a permit. If you should have any question, please call the zoning Office at 419-644-2051 on Tuesdays and Thursdays between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.