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Brian Slack Memorial Poker Run Columbia Trustees Meeting Jan seeks loving home

The Columbia Station Eagle Riders #4003, located at 27190 by the feline parvovirus. Kit-
tens like her are particularly
Royalton Road, in Columbia Station, is sponsoring their Bri- susceptible to the virus and
an Slack Memorial Poker Run on Saturday, August 7, rain or The Columbia Township Board of Trustees met on June 21 it can be very hard on them,
shine. Registration is at 10 a.m. and coffee, juice and donuts in the Town Hall with all three Trustees present and Mandie even deadly. Thankfully, she
will be available. The first bike out is at 11 a.m. and the last Andrews, the Fiscal Officer. The previous minutes of 6-7-21 survived and is no longer
bike out is 6-6:30 p.m.; all vehicles are welcome. Stops will be were approved as written. The Trustees voted to pay the bills contagious. She does have a
at Belden Cemetery, The Depot, Wellington American Legion, and payroll. The bills amounted to $17,051.91 and payroll minor neurological condition
Rockin’ Horse Saloon, Wakeman Elevator Craft Beer & Wine amounted to $21,083.35, bringing the total to $38,135.26. The which causes her to wobble
Barn, LaPorte Inn and Columbia Station Eagles. Tickets are receipts totaled $20,863.44. a bit when she runs, but it
$25 per rider or $35 with a passenger. There will be a Basket Department Reports does not require any treat-
Raffle, a 50/50, side boards, music, food and beer. For more The Sheriff’s Deputy was not present. The Zoning In- ment. She’s been given the
information, contact Tom Tablett at (440) 723-7117. spector reported 10 permits issued since the last Trustees all clear from the vet. She is
Columbia Eagles annual Cruise-In meeting, of which 6 were for new homes, bringing the total Jan a very playful and friendly
for the year to 44. A violation letter for debris was sent to a
little girl who loves everyone
The ladies of the Auxiliary of Columbia Station Eagles will resident on West River and a violation letter was sent to a Jan has been through quite she meets. If you’re looking
be hosting their 5th annual Cruise-In on Sunday, July 11, at residence on Rolling Brook for high vegetation. The Board a bit and is just now starting to add a sweet kitty to your
home, please email Pat, the
to look for her forever home.
27190 Royalton Rd., in Columbia Station. of Zoning Appeals will have a meeting on Monday, June She was diagnosed with pan- cat coordinator, at arfcats@
The show will be from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., rain or shine. Reg- 28, at 6:30 p.m. It is a continuation of last month’s meeting
istration begins at 9 a.m. All makes and models of cars, motor- for a lot split. The Zoning Commission will meet on Thurs- leukopenia which is caused gmail.com.
cycles and trucks (old & new) are welcome. There will be food day, July 1, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. A question has come up about
the length of time political signs can remain up. The Zon-
& beverages, a cash bar, music, 50/50 raffles, door prizes and a ing Inspector will present the question to the Commission. The Herb Guild Garden Club news
basket raffle. Awards will be announced at 2:30 p.m.
Stop by and join us for an afternoon of fun! The Road-Service Director said that this is the first time in 35
years we were not given an Issue 1 grant. We are still on the The Herb Guild Garden Club will not hold its annual
CHS Class of ‘71 50th Reunion funded list, but will not receive anything unless there is money Scholarship Luncheon this year due to the Covid Pandemic.
The Luncheon is normally held at the beginning of August. In-
left at the end of disbursements. Now is also the time to sign up
Final arrangements are being made for the 1971 Colum- for a new Issue I. stead, scholarships will be awarded, but in a private ceremony
which will be announced. The club is planning some type of
The Fire Chief reported 40 on file, 37 on call, 114 fire
bia High School 50th Class Reunion. There are events being calls to date, and 348 EMS calls. There were 29 mutual aid fund-raiser for the Fall and details will be published at a later
planned starting in the late afternoon of August 13, and ending assists and 25 mutual aid requests. Transport billing for May date. Club President Shirley Swindell said “we will come back
August 15. The Dinner is at 6 p.m. on August 14. Invitations brought in $13,646,15, bringing the total for 2021 (to date) bigger and better in 2022.”
with details will be mailed out soon. We are still looking for
missing classmates. Any contact information for classmates to $58,423.93. The Chief will be purchasing new helmets
can be sent to: Columbia Raiders1971@gmail.com. and boots for $1,500 for new members of the Department. COLUMBIA NEWS CONTINUES ON PAGE 5
Rita Plata gave the Cemetery report; there was no activity.
Old Business
The Columbia Branch Library’s Story Walk in the Township
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Park is up. Everyone is encouraged to see it. The mini-excava- COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Columbia Station / Olmsted Falls border tor has been ordered. Mr. Heidecker has informed the County BUDGET HEARING NOTICE
(Sprague Rd. / Columbia Rd.) that the machine can be shared, but it will only be operated
Small 5-room bldg. updated w/new metal roof, by Columbia’s operator. The NPDES Permit has been received The Columbia Township board of Trustees will hold
their 2022 Budget Hearing on Tuesday July 6, 2021 at
windows, carpet, furnace by the Service Director. The program was rewritten and will 7:30 p.m. at the Columbia Town Hall, 25496 Royalton
(Currently used as office, previously a residential home) be beneficial for Columbia. The Zoning Violation on Royal- Road, Columbia Station, OH.
Ideal for Insurance, Acct., Hobby or Antique ton Road is going to court. The policy on Road Open Cuts in Notice Given By: Mandie M. Andrews, Fiscal Officer
Columbia is very specific. If the road needs to be cut in order
Asking $109K/OBO • Call (440) 779-8300 to install pipes or lines the road must be repaired according to
Lorain County road specifications and a 5-year guarantee must
be given to the township or permission will not be granted.
New Business
The Road Levy which did not pass in May will be put on NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
the November ballot as a renewal only. The Trustees voted COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP
to allow the Fiscal Officer to ask the County Auditor for the BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
amount of money the levy would bring in. The Trustees passed MONDAY, JULY 26, 2021
a resolution for cemetery regulations which will establish the
Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-4pm, maximum monument size of 48” and will only accept 12’’x24’’ The Columbia Township Board of Zoning Appeals will
granite/and or bronze Military Markers at the road department.
Sun: 10am-2pm The Columbia Reserve Block Party is scheduled for the 4th meet on Monday, July 26, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. to hear Case
2021-05. The public hearing will be at the Columbia Town
440-236-3627 of July holiday, but the road will be open for emergency equip- Hall, 25496 Royalton Road, Columbia Station, Ohio.
ment such as fire or ambulance if necessary.
Case 2021-05: Brett and Nancy Heidecker, 10145
Committee Reports
• MULCH Association will meet July 15 in the County Administration Emerson Avenue, Columbia Station, Ohio are requesting
Mr. Cunningham reported that the Lorain County Township
a 3 ft. side yard variance to build a new detached garage.
• STONE Building. The RLCWA will be meeting in Columbus on June They are requesting the variance so the new garage will
not interfere with the new home they would build on their
30. Mr. Heidecker reported that NOACA will meet July 9 and
• GRAVEL the Lorain County Community Alliance will meet Oct. 6. Mr. lot. The property is zoned R1 Residential. The Columbia
Township Zoning Resolution requires a 6 ft. side yard
Musto reported that NEOSORD is working on some projects.
setback for structures in an R1 District.
There are no Fiscal Officer financial requests until next
• TOPSOIL meeting. After Community Input, the meeting was adjourned. through Monday, July 26, 2021, at the Columbia Township
The application will be available for examination
11564 Station Rd The next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, July 6, at 7 p.m. Office. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9
in the Town Hall: Note the change of day from Monday to
Columbia Station, OH 44028 Tuesday. The 4th of July Federal Holiday is on a Sunday this a.m. to 1 p.m. and is located in the Columbia Town Hall,
25496 Royalton Road, Columbia Station, Ohio. Please
info@mortonslandscaping.com year, so the observation of the holiday is officially the day after, direct questions to the Zoning Inspector at 440-236-8802.
July 5. Banks, mail delivery, and government offices will be
Notice given by: Rita J. Plata, Administrative Assistant
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