Village of Minster - Latest News

03/03/10

CIC Annual Financial Report Available

The Annual Report for the Minster Community Improvement Corporation for the year ended 2009 has been completed and is available for public inspection in the Village Administrative Offices, 5 W. Fourth St., Minster, Ohio between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. A copy of this report can be provided upon request.

03/03/10

Advertisement for Bids - 3000 Gallon Tanker

Sealed bids for the Village of Minster 3000 Gallon Tanker will be received by the Village of Minster until 10:00 a.m. on March 26, 2010, at which time they will be publicly opened and read.

In general, the Work consists of the manufacture and furnishing of all equipment as specified in the bidding documents and F.O.B. delivery of said equipment.

The Bidding Documents which include specifications may be examined and obtained at the Village of Minster, Administrative Offices, 5 West Fourth Street, Minster, Ohio 45865.

Bids must be signed and submitted on the separate bidding forms included in the Bidding Documents, sealed in an envelope properly marked with the project name and shall be accompanied by either a Bid Guaranty Bond in the amount of 100% of the Bid amount or by a certified check, cashier�s check or letter of credit on a solvent bank in the amount of not less than 10% of the amount of the Bid, subject to conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders.

No Bidder shall withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual opening thereof.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, waive irregularities in any Bid, and to accept any Bid which is deemed by Owner to be most favorable to the Owner.

03/01/10

Council Meeting Agenda & Administrator's Report

Download the latest Village Council Meeting Agenda and Administrator's Report here.

02/22/10

Newsletter Clarification

The "Electric Cost of Service Study Completed" article in the February Town Crier has left some readers puzzled. Download the Village Administrator's article clarification here.

02/16/10

Council Meeting Agenda & Administrator's Report

Download the latest Village Council Meeting Agenda and Administrator's Report here.

02/11/10

Rumpke Announces Garbage Pick Up Back on Schedule

Rumpke just announced Minster garbage collection is back on schedule. Rumpke ran a limited pick up route today and will be back in town to run the normal Friday route, plus the Thursday collection route. Please put all garbage out tonight for pick up 2/12/10. Please contact Rumpke at 1.800.942.5030 to report any missed collections.

02/11/10

February 2010 Newsletter Available

Download the February 2010 Town Crier here.

02/11/10

2010 Substation Major Equipment and Materials Bids Opened

Bids for the 2010 Substation Major Equipment and Materials bids were opened this morning. Bid results can be viewed here.

02/10/10

Rumpke Announces Garbage Pick Up Delay

Rumpke has announced that due to current weather conditions garbage collection in Minster will be delayed one day. If your normal pick up day is Thursday, your garbage will now be collected on Friday. If your normal pick up day is Friday, your garbage will be collected on Saturday. Please contact Rumpke at 1.800.942.5030 to report any missed collections.

02/05/10

Ice Skating at Four Seasons Park

The Parks & Recreation Department has announced the pond at Four Seasons Park is currently open for ice skating and other activities. Please note the signs posted at the pond to determine if skating is permitted in the coming days.

02/02/10

Zoning Board of Appeals to Conduct Public Hearing

The Minster Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on February 9, 2010 in the Village of Minster Council Chambers located at 5 West Fourth Street, Minster, Ohio at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the public meeting is to consider the following:

A variance request by Vince and Nicole Clune of 03931 State Route 119 to construct a detached accessory building with a height of 18 feet. According to the Village of Minster Zoning Code, the height limit for accessory buildings in a residential district is 15 feet; therefore a 3 foot variance would be required.

Copies of the requests and plans are available for review at the Village of Minster Administrative Offices.

Any person wishing to comment on the proposed requests may attend the meting or call the Zoning Administrator or a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.

02/01/10

Council Meeting Agenda & Administrator's Report

Download the latest Village Council Meeting Agenda and Administrator's Report here.

01/27/10

Ice Skating at Four Seasons Park

The Parks & Recreation Department has announced the pond at Four Seasons Park is currently closed for ice skating and other activities. As local temperatures are expected to decrease in the coming days, please note the signs posted at the pond to determine if skating is permitted in the coming days.

01/18/10

Council Meeting Agenda & Administrator's Report

Download the latest Village Council Meeting Agenda and Administrator's Report here.

01/15/10

January 2010 Newsletter Available

Download the January 2010 Town Crier here.

01/14/10

Substation Major Equipment and Materials Out for Bid

Sealed bids for the Village of Minster Substation Major Equipment and Materials will be received by the Village of Minster until 10:00 a.m. on February 11, 2010, at which time they will be publicly opened and read.

In general, the Work consists of the manufacture and furnishing of all equipment as specified in the bidding documents and F.O.B. delivery of said equipment.

The Bidding Documents which include drawings and specifications may be examined and obtained at the Village of Minster, Administrative Offices, 5 West Fourth Street, Minster, Ohio 45865.

No Bidder shall withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual opening thereof.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, waive irregularities in any Bid, and to accept any Bid which is deemed by Owner to be most favorable to the Owner.

01/04/10

Council Meeting Agenda & Administrator's Report

Download the latest Village Council Meeting Agenda and Administrator's Report here.

12/16/09

December 2009 Newsletter Available

Download the December 2009 Town Crier here.

05/06/09

2008 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report Available

The Village of Minster has completed its 2008 Water Quality Report as mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency. A copy of this report will be mailed to each residential household of the community, as well as businesses and industrial consumers with the May 2008 utility bill. If you do not receive your copy of this report, and would like one, copies are available at the Village Administrative Offices, 5 W. Fourth Street, Minster, Ohio, or by calling 419-628-3497. The report is also available here.

03/06/09

Ohio Website Offers Businesses Opportunity for Stimulus Funds

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act contains a package for funding to:

Produce Clean and Efficient Energy in Ohio
Invest in Science and Technology to Advance Ohio's Economy
Modernize our Roads, Bridges, Transit and Waterways
Develop a 21st Century Education System
Implement Tax Cuts that Make Work Pay and Create Jobs
Lower Healthcare Costs
Provide Assistance to Ohio Workers Hurt by the Economic Downturn
Save Public Sector Jobs and Protecting Vital Services for Ohioans

Local businesses are encouraged to visit Ohio's website to submit expressions of interest in federal stimulus dollars and to view general information about the federal stimulus. Stimulus grant and loan funds will ultimately be distributed to governments, business and other organizations, and not directly to individuals. For more details click here.

03/02/09

Small Business Association Economic Stimulus Announcements

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act contains a package of loan fee reductions, higher guarantees, new SBA programs, secondary market incentives, and enhancements to current SBA programs that will help unlock credit markets and begin economic recovery for the nation's small business sector. For more details click here.