Trustees fill zoning board vacancies
Phone, fire and road updates follow VERMILION TWP — Trustees filled three township zoning positions Wednesday while leaving several alternate seats open during a meeting that also included updates on emergency calls, road work and a new telephone system. The board first accepted the resignations of Nancy Sauer and Nicole Continue Reading
Transportation pilot planned for older residents
Cross-county rides address local service gap VERMILION TWP — A 90-day pilot program is expected to restore transportation options for older Erie County residents following the withdrawal of Sandusky Transit service from the Vermilion area. Sue Daugherty of Serving Our Seniors announced the planned program Wednesday during a Vermilion Township Continue Reading
Haber Road proposal dies without second
Trustees question temporary resurfacing plan VERMILION TWP — A proposal to begin discussing a joint road-repair agreement with the city of Vermilion died Wednesday after neither of the chair’s fellow trustees seconded the motion. Township Chair Kenn Baughman proposed opening negotiations with the city over resurfacing Haber Road, which is Continue Reading
Township backs senior address-sign pilot
Reflective markers could aid first responders VERMILION TWP — Older residents could receive reflective address signs through a new pilot program intended to help first responders locate homes more quickly during emergencies. Vermilion Township trustees unanimously agreed Wednesday to work with Erie County Serving Our Seniors on the Reflective Address Continue Reading
BZA extends country club permit
Plans, cleanup required within 120 days VERMILION TWP. — The Vermilion Township Board of Zoning Appeals granted Terry Pena a 120-day extension of a temporary hardship-use permit at the Vermilion Country Club property. Pena’s fiancée, Sharon Chmura, appeared at the hearing on his behalf. The board approved the extension with Continue Reading
Fire, EMS Costs Remain A Concern In Vermilion Township
VERMILION TWP — Vermilion Township Fire Department officials reported another active month for EMS calls, equipment repairs and hose testing during the township trustees’ June 3 regular meeting, while a broader discussion over how to fund future fire and emergency medical services remains unresolved. Fire Chief Frank Triana reported that Continue Reading
Court Dismisses Cherry Road Zoning Case
VERMILION TWP. — A long-running zoning dispute involving a Cherry Road property has been dismissed after an Erie County Common Pleas Court judge found the Erie County Prosecutor did not have standing to bring the case. The May 22 ruling, issued by Judge Richard J. McMonagle, dismissed the case involving Continue Reading
A Trailblazing Trustee’s Legacy Lives On in Vermilion Township
VERMILION TWP — Janet Knittle, a longtime Vermilion Township resident, former township trustee, realtor and community volunteer whose name is now tied to one of the township’s most important public safety facilities, died Saturday, May 23, at her home. She was 87. Knittle’s life stretched across family, business, public service Continue Reading
Vermilion Township Trustee Extends Temporary Step Away From Chair Position
VERMILION TWP — A Vermilion Township trustee has extended a temporary step away from chairman duties for an additional 30 days, according to an email distributed following Wednesday’s township meeting. The trustee stated in the email that the recusal from chairman responsibilities would continue through June 17 due to “circumstances Continue Reading
Vermilion Township Trustees Vote To Reduce Regular Meetings To Once Per Month
VERMILION Twp — Vermilion Township trustees voted Wednesday to reduce regular board meetings from twice monthly to once per month, a decision that drew objections from Trustee Kenn Baughman. Schedule Change Approved The change was approved during the May 6 regular business meeting under new business. Under the new structure, Continue Reading