City of Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office to aggressively enforce City Code for Refuse, Rubbish, Special Rubbish and Nuisance

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Nelso Code Enforcement

The City of Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office wants to make the residents of Nelsonville aware of City Code 5.02-Refuse, Rubbish and Special Rubbish and City Code 9.14-Nuisance. The Code Enforcement Officer will continue to aggressively enforce the requirements of these Code sections. A resident who is given a Notice of Code Violation will have 10 days to comply with the Notice. Failure to comply with the Notice will result in a Civil Citation and a summons to appear in City of Nelsonville Mayor’s Court.

Some of the more common Code violations are:

  •  Grass and weeds over 8 inches tall
  • Used building materials, unlicensed motor vehicles, refuse and rubbish on the property
  • Exterior maintenance of property
  • Uncollected trash
  • Appliances and furniture outside of the home
  • Automobile and truck tires outside of the home

It is the intent of the Code Enforcement Officer to assist residents in complying with the City Code and to make the City of Nelsonville a destination again!

Please contact Becky Barber, Code Enforcement Officer, if you have any questions or concerns. (740 753-1314 or administration@cityofnelsonville.com

Nelsonville City Council meeting Mon, 11/12/18, 7PM, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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Nelso Council Meeting

The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, November 12, 2018 at 7:00PM in Council Chambers at City Hall.  The following items are on the agenda for discussion;

  • Minutes from the last regular meeting
  • Minutes from the last special meeting
  • Citizen’s Comments
  • Business and Organizational Comments
  • Committee Discussion: Recreation, Street, Utility, Finance, Judiciary, Planning & Development, Police & Fire
  • Fire Department Update
  • First Reading
    • Ordinance 54-18- An Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute A Contract For Grosvenor Street Water Line Project And Declaring An Emergency.
    • Ordinance 55-18 – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.03 of The Nelsonville City Code—Water Regulations.
    • Ordinance 56-18 – An Ordinance Amending The 2018 Appropriations Ordinance to Appropriate from The Unappropriated Balance The Following: Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) From Fund #750 To Line Item# 750-770-80080 (Tri-County Lift Station); And Twenty-One Thousand Thirty-Five Dollars ($21,035.00) From Water Fund# 600 To Line Item# 600-600-90020 (Grosvenor Water Line Project).
  • Second Reading
    • Ordinance 52-18 – An Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Prepare and Submit An Application To Participate In The Appalachia Regional Commission/Governor’s Office Of Appalachia Program(S) And To Execute Contracts As Required.
  • City Manager’s Report

The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Nelsonville Aggravated Burglary, Chestnut St, Fri, afternoon, 11/9, contact Nelsonville PD if you have any information

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Aggravated Burglary

The Nelsonville Police Department responded to a report of an Aggravated Burglary in an apartment in the 400 block of Chestnut Street at 3:12 PM, Friday, November 9, 2018.  The incident was reported by the resident of the apartment to Athens County 9-1-1, and reported that an intruder was in the residence, and was armed with a screwdriver and threatened to harm the resident. The burglary suspect fled the residence prior to police officers arriving on scene. There were no injuries reported.

The suspect was described as a white male, approximately 40 years old, 6 foot 1 inches tall with a medium build, bald head and scruffy facial hair. The suspect was wearing a burgundy sweater.

The Nelsonville Police Department is asking for any information that may help identify the suspects in this incident.  You may contact the police department at 740-753-1736 or email the investigating officer, Senior Patrolman Mark VanCuren, at mvancuren@cityofnelsonville.com.

Safety reminders:

  • ü Be aware of your surroundings
  • ü Travel in a group when possible
  • ü Report suspicious behavior/activity
  • ü Property can be replaced, lives can not

Nelsonville fall leaf pick-up begins Mon, 11/5/18, for picked-up call 740-753-1314, leave message, Mon – Fri, 8AM – 5PM

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Nelso Leaf Pick Up

The City of Nelsonville announces that the fall leaf pick-up will begin in the City, today, Monday, November 5, 2018. Leaf pick-up will continue for the month of November, weather permitting.  If you have leaves that need picked up, please rake them to the curb but not into the street.  When the leaves are ready to be picked up call City Hall and leave a message at 740-753-1314, Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM.

Nelsonville Aggravated Armed Robbery, Poplar St, early Sun, 11/4/18, contact Nelsonville PD if you have any information

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NPD armed robbery

The Nelsonville Police Department responded to a report of an Aggravated Armed Robbery in the 600 block of Poplar Street at 6:58 AM, Sunday, November 4, 2018. The incident, reported to Athens County 9-1-1, occurred in the alley between Poplar Street and Chestnut Street.  The victim was approached by two men, one African American and one white, while he was starting his vehicle.  Both men were wearing masks and were armed with handguns.  The victim complied with their demands and gave them his wallet and cell phone.  The suspects then fled on foot.

The Nelsonville Police Department is asking for any information that may help identify the suspects in this incident. You may contact the police department at 740-753-1736 or email the investigating officer, Captain Ed Kurtz, at ekurtz@cityofnelsonville.com.

Safety reminders:

  • Be aware of your surroundings
  • Travel in a group when possible
  • Report suspicious behavior/activity
  • Property can be replaced, lives can not

 

 

Nelsonville boil order 15480 SR691 to Kimberly Rd, Kimberly Rd from SR691 to14455 Kimberly Rd until further notice

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Nelso Boil Order

The City of Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order until further notice for State Route 691 from 15480 State Route 691 to Kimberly Road, Kimberly Road from State Route 691 to14455 Kimberly Road.

Boil orders are put into place as a result of broken water lines or local flooding. When this happens, the drinking water may have been contaminated which can cause many illnesses.

Here are some tips to keep in mind, should you find yourself in this situation:
• Bring water to a full boil, and boil for three minutes prior to use.
• Use only boiled water for drinking, preparing food or baby formula.
• To improve the flat taste of boiled water, keep cold in refrigerator.
• Put a cup over your faucets as a reminder to not use tap water – not even to brush your teeth!
• Instead of boiling water, you can disinfect water by adding one teaspoon unscented chlorine laundry bleach for every five gallons of water. Let stand 30 minutes before using.
• Be sure to use sanitized food grade containers for storing water.
• To disinfect water storage containers, pour a solution of one tablespoon of unscented chlorine bleach to a gallon of water into a container. Let the solution remain in the container for 10 minutes, then pour out the solution. Rinse with purified water.
• Boiled or disinfected water can be stored for six months.
• Dispose of ice cubes.
• When washing dishes, make sure to sterilize dishes with a final dip in water that has one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water. Disposable tableware is an option during a boil order.
• It is also recommended you sanitize hands when washing. Again, use one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water and rinse hand frequently by pouring rinse over the hands. Use paper towels to dry.
• Water for bathing doesn’t need to be boiled. Supervise children to avoid water being ingested.

The Baileys Trail System Working Group to Host Nelsonville Community Meeting, Wed, 11/7/18, 7:30PM Stuart’s Opera House

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BAILEYS TRAIL WG logo

The Baileys Trail System Working Group is asking members of the community to attend an engagement meeting on Wednesday, November 7, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Stuart’s Opera House. The purpose of this meeting is to provide residents with an overview of the Baileys Trail Project, including planned connections to Nelsonville, and to discuss how residents would like to be involved in the project. Anyone who wants to learn about the trail system, ask questions, and prepare for the potential benefits is encouraged to attend.

During the meeting there will be a brief presentation about the Baileys Trail System that includes an overview of the project, current status, and the opportunities for the community. After the presentation there will be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and engage in general discussion. Representatives from Nelsonville, Wayne National Forest, Athens County, Rural Action, and the Baileys Working Group will be in attendance.

The Baileys Trail System is a proposed 88-mile trail system on 9,000 acres of the Athens District of the Wayne National Forest with direct connections to Nelsonville, Chauncey, Doanville, and Buchtel. The trail system is within 250 miles of 35 million people – nearly 15% of the US population. With the trail system estimated to spur visitation of 180,000 visitors per year, the first decade of operation is expected to generate $29.5 million in local economic spending, $8.6 million in additional wage, $6.9 million in increased government revenue and more than 60 jobs

Light refreshments will be provided by Nelsonville Emporium