The Vermilion Township Board of Trustees met for the second time this month on September 17 at 6:30 p.m., holding one of their shortest meetings of the year. The session lasted less than 20 minutes but included several updates on township business.
Key Updates
- Administrator Joe Baxter reported ongoing work on the township’s GIS program and noted that four zoning permits had been issued.
- A letter from the Vermilion Building Department reaffirmed its position on the Cherry Road building issue siding with the Township Administrator. Another letter from Erie County Environmental Services confirmed preliminary approval for the Chardonnay Circle West development.
- Barnes Road will be fully closed September 29 through October 3 for culvert replacement.
- Trustees approved hiring seasonal snowplow drivers at $25 per hour and authorized an additional $5,000 for legal funds tied to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
- Recycling and cleanup days were scheduled for May 16 and September 19, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Public Comment
Resident John W asked about the township’s recent property tax increase and how far the fire department responds outside Vermilion Township. Fire Chief Triana explained that mutual aid agreements require the department to respond whenever called, with costs covered locally.
The meeting adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
We thank Kitty Schwanitz for recording the meeting live to her Facebook group Vermilion Township Residens and uploading to YouTube.
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