The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, January 24, 2022, at 7:00PM in Council Chambers at City Hall.
Citizens comments and business and organizational comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Monday, January 24, 2022. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
The City of Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office would like to remind Nelsonville residents of the City code that exist requiring the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks.
If a complaint is filed and valid, a violation notice will be issued to the owner. If violations exist, a violation notice is issued giving the property owner time to make corrections. If violations are not corrected in consultation with the Department of Law, legal proceedings can be initiated against the property owner.
§9.14.05. Streets and sidewalks.
It shall be the duty of the owner, or occupant of each and every parcel of real estate in the City abutting upon a sidewalk to keep said sidewalk abutting his premises free and clear of snow and ice, and to remove there from all snow and ice accumulated thereon within a reasonable time, which will ordinarily not exceed twelve (12) hours, after the abatement of any storm during which said snow and ice may have accumulated.
Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor, and if the offender has previously been convicted of a violation of this section, the offender shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
Each day this section is violated shall constitute a separate offense.
Please contact Becky Barber, Code Enforcement Officer, if you have any questions or concerns. 8AM- 4PM Monday/Friday (740) 753-1314 or administration@cityofnelsonville.com.
1/20/2022, 3:30PM – The snow emergency for Athens County has been canceled. Please drive carefully some hazardous road conditions may still exist in remote areas of the county.
The Nelsonville City Council held a special meeting on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 6:15 PM. The purpose of the meeting was to consider adoption of a resolution replacing the current recreation levy to be placed on the primary ballot, May 3, 2022. The subject matter of this Special Meeting is limited to consideration and adoption of this resolution.
The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.
1/19/2022, 10:00 AM – Athens County is under a LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY. Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.
UPDATE 01/18/2022 1:30PM: Main routes are clear, but county and township roads are still hazardous. Athens County will remain under a level two at this time. Please continue to use caution while traveling and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Level Two Snow Emergency: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work. Motorists should use extreme caution.
The Nelsonville City Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 6:15 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to consider adoption of a resolution replacing the current recreation levy to be placed on the primary ballot, May 3, 2022. The subject matter of this Special Meeting is limited to consideration and adoption of this resolution.
The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
1/17/2022, 11:55 AM – Athens County is under a LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY. Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work. Motorists should use extreme caution!
As temperatures dip into the teens overnight through Tuesday morning 1/18/2022 across the region, patchy black ice will be possible where surfaces refreeze. Parking lots and sidewalks are also likely to have slick spots. Slow down and allow plenty of extra space between your vehicle and the one in front of you.
1/17/2022, 6:05 AM – Athens County is under a LEVEL 3 SNOW EMERGENCY. All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel, or a personal emergency exists. All employees should contact their employer to see if they should report to work. Those traveling on the roads may subject themselves to arrest.
