Township Talk - August 1
Promotions
The Sylvania Township Board of Trustees authorized Sylvania Township Fire Chief Chris Nye’s request to promote Fire- fighter/Paramedic Zachary Miramontes to the rank of Lieutenant. He received the pin designating his new office from his wife, Jenna.
Sylvania Township Police Chief Sarah Toth introduced newly appointed Deputy Chief Kevin Pelwecki to the trustees. He also received the pin designating his new position from his wife, Mary.
Newly appointed Sylvania Township Deputy Police Chief Kevin Pelwecki receives the pin designating his office from his wife, Mary.
Sylvania Township Fire Chief Chris Nye issues the oath of office to Firefighter/Paramedic Zachary Mira- montes who is promoted to the rank of lieutenant to fill the vacated position within the fire department.
Resolutions passed
In other business, the trustees passed a resolution to accept the street lighting petition for Eagle Creek Plats 9 and 10. A public hearing will be held on Aug. 6 at 5 pm.
The trustees passed resolutions to accept the terms of the OneOhio Memorandum of Understanding consistent with the terms of the July 21, 2021, National Opioid Settle- ment Agreement. The resolution was declared an emergency measure to ensure the prompt pursuit of funds to assist in abating the opioid epidemic throughout Ohio.
The resolution to update business expense reimbursement and personal vehicle usage policies was approved.
The trustees also passed a resolution to authorize sending notices to four property owners to remove vegetation and debris within seven days to abate the nuisance. If not done, the property owners will be charged for the mowing and debris removal
by the Zoning and Planning Department.
Re-appointment
The Board of Trustees re-appointed Loren Sengstock as the Sylvania JEDD I Board of Directors Worker Member for a four-year term beginning on Aug. 3, 2024, lasting through Aug. 2, 2028. He has served in that capacity since his appointment to an initial four-year term beginning on Aug.3, 2020.
The next Board of Trustees meeting will be held on Aug. 6 at 5 pm.
Distinguished Citizen Award
A deadline of Sept. 29 has been set for the nomination of residents to be considered for the Sylvania Township Distinguished Citizen Service Award.
The award is designed to recognize residents of Sylvania, the Township and community of northwest Ohio whose voluntary efforts have improved the community but have largely been undertaken quietly and without recognition. The Township wants to shine a light on the high-impact volunteers who have given of themselves for the betterment of the community and their fellow citizens.
The award program specifically excludes elected officials from consideration or anyone who may have already been honored by the naming of a street, park, or other public space for them.
Anyone from Sylvania Township or the city of Sylvania who would like to nominate a person to be considered for the honor should direct the information to Oliver Turner, Sylvania Township Administrator. Turner can be reached via email at oturner@sylvaniatownship.com or by mailing or dropping off a nomination at the Sylvania Township Administration Building, 4927 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd.