The Canal Post - Village of Waterville

SEASONS SEASONS GREETINGS
GREETINGS
The City offices
will be closed for the
following dates:
Dec. 23th - Noon
Dec. 26th - Closed
Jan. 2nd - Closed
Feb. 20 - Closed
Winter 2011-2012
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E: E
City Contact Information / City Council meeting schedule 1
2000 Comprehensive Plan Update information 2
Holiday Safety Tips 2
Winter Emergency Information & Parking Bans 3
L C Road Emergency Information / Tree Branch Disposal 3
Project ChildSafe / Winter Driving Tips 4
City Committees recognition / Garden Help Needed 5
Fire Department “Hot Spots” 5
Fishing Derby Results, Volunteers & Sponsors 6
Winter Safety Tips: Alternate Heating, Shoveling 7
Employee Recognition 7
Christmas Tree Recycling / Trash & Recycling Schedule
Tree Branch Disposal 8
Tax Information 8
V2C Flag Design Contest Rules & Entry Information
MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE
2ND & 4TH MONDAY
OF THE MONTH
AT 7:30 PM
DECEMBER ONLY 1 MEETING
DECEMBER 12TH
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We wish all of our residents and their families
City Council
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Happy Holidays
and a healthy and prosperous New Year!
From the City of Waterville
Mayor, City Council and Staff
2011 - 2012
CITY CITY OF OF WATERVILLE WATERVILLE CONTACT CONTACT INFORMATION
INFORMATION
Town Hall 25 N. Second St. Waterville, Ohio 43566
James Bagdonas - Administrator
Office Hours: 8am - 4:30 pm
Visit us at www.waterville.org
Town Hall General Information 878-8100
Utility Billing Department 878-8101
Income Tax Department 878-8102
Public Works Department 878-8108
Police (Non Emergency M-F 8-4:30) 878-8184
Fire (Non Emergency M-F 8-4:30) 878-0165
FOR NON LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCIES
AFTER HOURS CALL: 419-878-6666
Mayor : Derek Merrin 8129 Bridgehampton Dr. 304-8701
City Council Members
Mike Metzger 861 Maple Lane 878-2801
Ann Cherry 7656 Shoemaker Dr. 878-8071
John Gouttiere 8066 Bridgehampton Dr. 441-2772
Tim Guzman 316 Ridge Point Circle 878-8721
Jeff Marty 504 Michigan Ave. 878-9999
Jim Valtin 142 Wilkshire Dr. 878-0127

HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS
This holiday season, don‘t let the spirit of
giving lull you into giving burglars, muggers,
and pickpockets a better chance to
do their dirty work. Crooks love the holidays
as much as everyone else, but
mainly because it’s an opportune time for
crime.
Homes jam-packed with glittering gifts.
Stores, malls and downtown streets
teeming with unsuspecting shoppers.
People rushing around, stressed out and
careless, looking for last-minute gifts,
trying to get everything done. It’s enough
to make a crook giddy with holiday joy.
Here are some tips on how to celebrate
safely this holiday season:
IF YOU’RE TRAVELING
♦ Get an automatic timer for your lights.
♦ Ask a neighbor to watch your home,
shovel snow, and park in the driveway
from time to time.
♦ Don’t forget to have mail and newspaper
delivery stopped. If it piles up, it’s
a sure sign you’re gone.
WORK CONTINUES ON UPDATE OF
2000 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN;
PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULED
A Comprehensive Plan is a document that outlines community goals and aspirations in terms of a community’s
development by guiding public policy regarding transportation, utilities, land use, recreation, and
housing.
The update of the City of Waterville’s 2000 Comprehensive Plan is an effort that began in 2009 with the
formation of a 12-member Steering Committee. Due to budget constraints, the hiring of a consultant to
assist with this process was postponed until this year. A team composed of the Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.
of Maumee and Reveille of Bowling Green are now actively working on the update. This process is expected
to take until mid -2012. The first in a series of Public Meetings to receive citizen input is scheduled for
Tuesday December 13, 2011 beginning at 7:00 PM in the Conrad Park Recreation Building, 808 Michigan
Ave. Please help us to plan Waterville’s future by attending this meeting. And watch the website for future
meeting dates, as they are scheduled.
The 2000 Comprehensive Plan is available for review on the City website: www.waterville.org by clicking
“Zoning” under the Municipal Departments tab.
Winter 2011-2012
♦ Fill out a “request for security check”
form at the Waterville Police Department
or online at: www.waterville.org.
IF YOU’RE OUT FOR
THE EVENING
♦ Turn on lights and a radio or TV so it
looks like someone’s home.
♦ Be extra cautious about locking doors
and windows when you leave, even if
it’s just for a few minutes.
♦ Don’t display gifts where they can be
seen from outside.
♦ Stay alert and be aware
of what’s going on around you.
♦ Park in a well-lighted space, and be
sure to lock the car, close the windows
and hide shopping bags and
gifts in the trunk.
♦ Avoid carrying large amounts of cash;
pay with a check or credit card whenever
possible.
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IF YOU’RE
SHOPPING
♦ Deter pickpockets and pursesnatchers.
Don’t overburden yourself
with packages. Be extra careful with
purses and wallets. Carry a purse
close to your body, not dangling by
the straps. Put a wallet in an inside
coat or front pants pocket.
♦ Shopping with kids? Teach them to go
to a store clerk or security guard if you
get separated.
Your kindness &
consideration will be
Appreciated!
If you have an elderly
or disabled neighbor,
please take a few
minutes to help them
clear their walks.

WATERVILLE’S SNOW EMERGENCY PARKING BAN
In order for the streets to be cleared,
it is necessary to ban parking on
streets during a “snow emergency”.
A snow emergency exists when
snow reaches an accumulation of 4”
(four inches) or more.
“From the inception of a snow emergency
until 24 hours thereafter, or
until such time as the snow has been
removed, if such time is sooner, no
owner of any vehicle shall be permitted
to park or stand on any municipal
street.” (Section 351.15)
Vehicles may be parked for a period of
not longer than 15 minutes from the
actual loading or unloading of passengers
or property if snow removal equipment
is not being operated on such
street and no other ordinance restricting
parking is violated.
Whenever such an emergency exists,
the Municipal Administrator shall make
a reasonable attempt to announce the
emergency by informing at least two
radio and/or T.V. stations with a normal
operating range covering the community.
However, owners and operators of
motor vehicles are responsible for
assessing existing weather conditions
and the depth of snowfall and should
comply with the parking restrictions.
“No person shall cause or permit
snow to be moved, placed, or stored
over or on any portion of the paved
right-of-way of any street from any
location on private property.”
Please help us keep
your streets safe and
free of ice & snow.
3 LEVELS FOR ROAD EMERGENCY IN LUCAS COUNTY
With the winter season upon us we
would like to provide you, once again,
with the definitions of the 3 snow levels
that the news media will be using.
If you have any questions or concerns
please contact the City of Waterville
Administration offices at 419-878-8100,
or the Waterville Police Department at
419-878-8184.
LEVEL I Roadways are hazardous
with blowing and drifting snow. Roads
are also icy. Drive very cautiously.
LEVEL II Roadways are hazardous
with blowing and drifting snow. Only
those who feel it is necessary to drive
SAFETY TIPS FOR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS
should be out on the roadways.
Contact your employer to see if you
should report to work.
LEVEL III All roadways are closed
to non-emergency personnel. No one
should be out during these conditions
unless it is absolutely necessary to
travel. All employees should contact
their employer to see if they should
report to work.
As we all know, the weather in our area is very unpredictable.
We feel it is important to provide you with the following tips to
review before getting caught in any unexpected winter weather
situations.
Avoid Overexertion & Exposure
Exertion from attempting to push your car, shoveling heavy
drifts, and performing other difficult chores during the strong
winds and bitter cold of a blizzard may cause a heart attack
even for people who are in good physical condition.
Stay Inside Your Vehicle
Do not attempt to walk out of a blizzard. Disorientation comes
quickly in blowing and drifting snow. Being lost in the open
country in a blizzard is almost always certain death. You are
more likely to be found in your vehicle.
Winter 2011-2012
Those traveling on the roadways may
subject themselves to arrest. If extreme
conditions exist (such as high winds
with extreme wind chill factor) a Level III
*Red Alert may be issued.
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Pre-Storm Parking Ban
Important Notice!
When 4” or more of snow is forecast,
we ask that residents remove their
cars from the streets prior to the
storm. This will allow our crews to
begin clearing the roads as quickly
and thoroughly as possible.
Please DO NOT wait until
AFTER the snowfall begins
to move your vehicle.
TREE BRANCH
DISPOSAL
With the winter season
upon us, high winds
and ice storms can
cause fallen tree
branches. If you have
limbs down from trees
please place them in
the City right-of-way
and our Public Works
Dept. will work as
quickly as possible to
remove them. Thank You!
Carbon Monoxide and Oxygen Starvation Run the engine
and heater sparingly, and only use the downwind window for
ventilation. Freezing wet snow and wind driven snow can
completely seal a vehicle, make sure you have access to fresh
air at all times.
Exercise by clapping hands and moving arms and legs
vigorously from time to time to keep your body warm.
Turn on Your Dome Lights at Night to make sure your
vehicle is visible. Do not permit all occupants to sleep at one
time and keep good watch.

“Project ChildSafe”
Free Firearm Safety Kit
The Waterville City Police Department through a
partnership with Project ChildSafe, the nationwide
firearms safety education program will provide to local
residents firearm safety kits. The free firearm safety kits,
which include a gun lock, will be available at the:
Waterville City Police Department 25 N. Second Street.
We encourage residents to pick up a Project ChildSafe safety kit so that they can
securely store their firearm. Each kit contains a safety curriculum and a cable-style
gunlock. The locks fit most types of handguns, rifles and shotguns. The goal is to prevent
a child or any other unauthorized person from accessing a firearm in your home.
By partnering with Project ChildSafe, the Waterville City Police Department is
participating in a growing national effort to promote firearms safety education to all gun
owners.
Project ChildSafe is an important step forward in helping ensure that all firearm
owners fully understand their responsibilities with respect to the safe handling and
storage of firearms.
For more information about the program go to www.projectchildsafe.org.
IF IF IF IF A A A A STRANGER STRANGER STRANGER STRANGER COMES COMES COMES COMES TO TO TO TO THE THE THE THE DOOR DOOR DOOR DOOR stereo equipment, cameras, camcorders, jewelry, silver, and
BEWARE: BEWARE: BEWARE: BEWARE:
computers, are on the list.
Criminals sometimes pose as couriers delivering
gifts. And it’s not uncommon for people to try to
take advantage of others’ generosity during the
holidays by going door-to-door for charitable
donations when there’s no charity involved. Ask for Last but not least, don’t let holiday stress get the best of your
identification, and find out how the funds will be used. If you holiday spirit. Make time to get together with family, friends, and
aren’t satisfied, don’t give. Help a charitable organization you neighbors. And think about reaching out in the spirit of the season
know and like instead.
and helping someone who’s less fortunate or lonely.
TAKE TAKE TAKE TAKE A A A A HOLIDAY HOLIDAY HOLIDAY HOLIDAY INVENTORY:
INVENTORY:
INVENTORY:
INVENTORY:
Do your part to make the holidays a safe and happy time for
The holidays are a good time to update or create your home everybody - except criminals.
inventory. Take photos or make videos of items, and list
descriptions and serial numbers. If your home is burglarized,
having a detailed inventory can help identify stolen items and
make insurance claims easier to file. Make sure things like TVs,
WINTER DRIVING TIPS
The leading cause of death during
winter storms is motor-vehicle
crashes. The following are winter
driving tips from the Ohio Department
of Public Safety.
� When driving in the snow, accelerate,
turn and brake slowly and
gently. Always leave plenty of
distance between you and other
vehicles.
Winter 2011-2012
� On slippery roads allow at least
three times the normal distance to
reach a full stop and avoid skidding.
This means your safe distance
behind a vehicle in front of
you should be three times as far.
And you must begin braking three
times as far away from the stoplight
or corner where you turn.
� In heavy snow, keep your lights
on.
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� Clean the snow off your windshield,
headlights and taillights
before driving. Stop and clean
your windshield and lights if necessary.
� Keep your vehicle in top mechanical
shape.
� Listen to the weather forecast.
� Remember sometimes the best
winter driving strategy is to
stay home.

The City of Waterville wishes to recognize the following individuals for their contributions to our
community during 2011. Waterville continues to be a great place to live & work due largely to
the combined efforts of the following Residents, Committee Members & Employees:
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Derek Merrin, Mayor
Village Council
Michael Metzger Ann Cherry
John Gouttiere Tim Guzman
Jeff Marty Jim Valtin
Appointed Officials:
Philip L. Dombey - Law Director
Kevin Heban - Prosecutor
Melissa Purpura - Asst. Prosecutor
Steve Schult - Treasurer
Dale Knepper - Clerk of Council
COMMITTEES
Planning Commission
Doug Parrish Richard Roach
John Wasserman William Burns
Bob Brakenwagen
Board of Zoning Appeals
Mike Roetter Larry Sheridan
Bob DeMatteo Karen Wiggins
Raymond Luk
Economic Development Committee
John Gouttiere Jim Valtin
Sam Ansara David Kerscher
Craig Eiben Tim Pedro
Bill Imes
Garrick White
Civil Service Commission
John Rozic Tom Titus
Joseph Fausnaugh Dale Knepper
Dale Knepper - Staff Representative
Public Safety Committee
Lori Brodie Jeff Marty
Randy Sikorski Donald Clark
Mike Metzger Jeff Brough
Stephen Miller Stephen Imes
Irma Shoemaker Jan Lowe
Parks & Recreation Committee
Ann Cherry Jim Valtin
Karen Huntley Laura Cole
Beth Sikorski David Pingle
Paul Frank Ron Reitz
Albert Geha
Historic District Commission
John Memmer Rob Black
Al Blackwood Debbie Hanna
Judy Pittman
Finance Committee
Derek Merrin Tim Guzman
Tom Titus Sonja Delaney
Pauline Glaza James Seiwert
Steve Schult Jim Bagdonas
Dale Knepper Jenny Valentine
Fire Dependency Board
Tim Guzman John Gouttiere
David Beakas Randy King
Rex Childers
Public Works Committee:
Jeff Marty Tim Guzman
Ed Winzeler Greg Aubell
Tom Shoemaker Chris Rochte
Chuck Peyton Penn Pritchett
John Potts
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Tree Commission:
Ann Cherry Peg Ryan
Mary Beth DeMatteo John Potts
Nancy Bucher Win Sturgeon
William Albert Laura Nilsson
Ex-Officio: Norm Spindler, Jason Diver,
Barb Kromer
Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee:
Derek Merrin Tim Guzman
John Wasserman Jim Seiwert
David Kerscher Rob Black
David Pingle Lori Brodie
Tom Shoemaker Beth Sikorski
Jim Connor Jim Fischer
Jim Bagdonas
STAFF
Calling Calling Calling Calling all all all all City City City City residents residents residents residents with with with with green green green green thumbs!! thumbs!! thumbs!! thumbs!!
((((or or or or anyone anyone anyone anyone who who who who would would would would like like like like to to to to spend spend spend spend time time time time outside) outside) outside) outside)
The City is looking for volunteers to help tending to the
City’s Flower Gardens for 2012. So please if you have a
green thumb, or would just like to get some sun and
help with the beautiful gardens in Waterville please
contact :
Winter 2011-2012
The Municipal Building at
419-878-8100
Jim Bagdonas, Administrator
Dale Knepper, Director of Finance
& Administration
Administration
Jenny Valentine Melissa Cook
Michelle McCann Nancy Perry
Mischell Sloan
Police
Bob Selders, Chief
Becke Hickman Dave Morrison
Mike Shaneyfelt Rob Canup
Larry Albright Art Linger
Mark Hearndon Steve Hallett
Joe Valvano & Buster
Tina Nicolai
Gabe Rogers
Crossing Guard: Cindy Cressy
Fire Department:
Steve Parsons, Chief
Keith Moosman Greg Wilcox
Robert Grogan Steve Sloan
Robert Schardt Ken Blair
Bruce Meyer David Beakas
Howard Ducharme Michael Kunst
Alan Huber Todd Boatfield
Kevin Noward Ed Metzger
Sharon Parsons Randy King
John C. Cannon Ron Wedge
Chris Shoemaker Doug Meyer
Randy Ruble Josh Jacobs
Paul Schaafsma Amanda Wells
Kathryn Brown Craig Cluley
Joel Eis Tom Friess
Justin Piasecki Nick Simon
Dustin Ellinwood Randy Mead
Jody Szydlowski
Public Works Dept:
Ken Blair, Director
Rick Hannum Bob Sell
Jim Marshall Al Bruns
Jim Ludwig Doug Meeker
Jodi Szydlowski Jeff Strayer
Mac McCann
Architectural Review Committee
Jim Bagdonas Ron Dulay
Tom Duvall Dave Myerholtz
Don Meyers
TARTA Representative - Lori Brodie
HOT HOT SPOTS
SPOTS
It won’t be long and snow could be falling
in this part of Ohio.
Please help the City and yourself, by
adopting a fire hydrant this winter.
When adopting a fire hydrants you would
keep it clear of snow and ice; clean an area
approximately 4 foot around the fireplug.
This will help the fire department locate
the hydrants in case of a fire.
Did you know in 2010 a structure fire
occurred in the United States every 24
seconds. Thank you and have a safe and
wonderful holiday season.
The The Waterville
Waterville
Fire Fire Fire Department
Department

The Waterville Rotary and the City of Waterville would like to Thank the following
Community Event Sponsors for the 6th Annual Family Fun & Fishing Derby:
Munro Enterprises AW Community YMCA Pisanello's Pizza Tano's Pizza
Waterville Bodyworks Duck Custom Homes, Ltd. First Federal of Delta McDonald's
Cabela's Anthony Wayne D.A.R.E. Program Moosman Bros. Property Services, LLC Dave & Nancy Myerholtz
Shawn’s Irish Tavern Peinert Funeral Homes Anthony Wayne Auto Sales, LLC Kaufman Engineered Systems, Inc.
Maumee Tackle Sweet Retreat Little Caesars Pizza Bill & Ann Cherry
Fifth Third Bank Sautter’s Food Center Village Squire The Wellness Center Day Spa & Salon
Per Diem Nurse Staffing Old House Waterville Gas & Oil Company Waterville Playshop
Proudfoot Associates Waterville Chiropractic Clinic, LLC Waterville Family Physicians Downtown Salon
AWAKE Peggy's Ceramics Smoke & Fire Subway-Waterville
Silver Lining Gallery Marco's Pizza Mill Race Antique Mall, LLC Fish & Associates Insurance
John Gouttiere Smedlap's Smithy The Coffee Gallery Waterville Hardware & Paint
Mike Metzger Nilsson’s Landscaping Dr. Barry Argentine, DDS Waterville Area -
Buckeye CableSystem Chamber of Commerce
We would also like to extend a big
“Thank You”
to the following people who volunteered their services on the day of our Event:
Ann Cherry Albert Geha Randy King Officer Valvano & Buster
Jodi Szydlowski Bruce Meyer Bob & Mary Beth DeMatteo Jim Page
Mac & Chris McCann Karen Huntley Kenny & Tammy Blair Fire Chief Parsons
Tim Oser Jerry Peacock Matt & Peg Ryan Howard Ducharme
Dave Myerholtz Gary Waugh Tim Guzman Dave Weldy
Cam Brady John Spilker Jim Pease Mike Carroll
Mike & Linda Shields Jim Ludwig D.A.R.E Officer Jeff Graham
2010 FISHING DERBY WINNERS
Age Group 6 - 10 Age Group 11 - 14
1st Ty Ehrenfride Caytlin Schultz
2nd Jala Ehrenfried Lindsey Overmeyer
3rd Braden Priebe Stephen Lunn
Age Group 6 - 10 Age Group 11 - 14
1st Ronnie Mitchell 1st place tie: Andrea Trenka & Isabel Fray
2nd Braden Priebe Jacob Shirkey
3rd Madison Mitchell Davis Fray
Winter 2011-2012
MOST FISH CAUGHT
BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT
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SAFETY TIPS FOR USING
ALTERNATIVE HEAT
SOURCES
With the cost of heating a house on the rise,
many people are looking at alternative
sources for heat this winter. Be sure that any
alternative heating source that you are considering
is properly installed and follows all
manufacturers’ safety procedures before
operating the appliance.
Whether you use your fireplace regularly
each year or not, you should have it cleaned
and inspected. You should avoid using coal,
charcoal, trash or paper wrappings in your
fireplace. These items burn extremely hot
and can cause chimney fires. Here are just
a few safety tips to keep in mind this heating
season.
SIDEWALK ICE &
SNOW MAINTENANCE
With cold weather upon
us, we would like to remind
all residents that by City
ordinance:
“Sidewalks must be clear of ice and snow at
all times. Snow and/or ice should be removed
within the first twelve (12) hours after daylight,
following or during a fall of snow.” (Section
521.06)
� Get Get a a good good grip.
grip.
Wear gloves thick enough to protect the skin from blisters. Space
your hands apart on the handle to increase your leverage and
make it easier to lift the snow.
Employee Recognition
The City of Waterville wishes
to recognize the following
employees for their continued
commitment to our community:
� Your gas cooking stove and oven should
not be used as a heating source. This is
due to the danger of Carbon Monoxide
that could build up in your home. Carbon
Monoxide is an odorless, colorless
gas that can be fatal when breathed.
� Kerosene heaters should be placed on
level, hard and non-flammable surfaces.
Store kerosene fuel in containers intended
and marked as such. Never use
gasoline in a kerosene heater. Even small
amounts of gasoline can cause a fire
when accidentally mixed with kerosene.
Always refuel the heater outside and only
after it has cooled.
Certain ice control techniques can be
very harmful to concrete. Rock salt and
fertilizers (commonly referred to as
de-icers that contain calcium) will deteriorate
sidewalks. These substances will pit
the concrete surface. The abrasive effect
combined with the chemical reaction will
have an extremely corrosive impact.
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� Generator usage also increases during the
winter months. Remember - never use a
generator in your home or attached
garage. It should be operated in a wellventilated
area and protected from the
elements. It should only be refueled outside
and after it has cooled down.
� Every home should have working smoke
and carbon monoxide detectors; they can
save your life.
It It is is best best to to use use shovels shovels and and ice ice tools tools to
to
maintain maintain sidewalks sidewalks along along with with de de-icers, de icers,
sand sand sand or or ash
ash ash....
There are many non-calcium products
available to control snow and ice that
contain additives minimizing the corrosive
impact of the active ingredients.
If If you you choose choose to to to use use a a a calcium calcium de de-icer, de icer,
Calcium Calcium Calcium Calcium chloride chloride chloride chloride is less harmful harmful than
rock rock salt. salt.
salt.
5 STEPS TO SAFER
SHOVELING
� Lift Lift safely.
safely.
Squat with your legs apart, knees bent and back straight. Keep the
The average shovelful of snow weighs 20 pounds, shovel close to your body. Push the snow instead of lifting it, and
and all that lifting can lead to blisters, muscle throw snow forward - don’t twist your body while lifting, carrying or
strains, back injuries and even heart attacks. throwing.
� Warm Warm Warm up up first. first.
first.
So So So So be be be be careful! careful! careful! careful!
� Watch Watch for for warning warning signs. signs.
signs.
Health experts advise people at risk of heart attack, such as
Running in place or stretching beforehand will release chemicals in smokers and individuals with diabetes or high blood pressure, to
the muscles that help prevent injuries.
take it easy while shoveling. Stop and get help immediately if you
� Take Take breaks.
breaks.
Aerobically speaking, shoveling is comparable to
weightlifting. Pace yourself and drink plenty of fluids.
experience persistent shortness of breath, chest discomfort,
weakness or excessive sweating.
Winter 2011-2012
Robert Schardt Volunteer Firefighter 25 years
Howard Ducharme Volunteer Firefighter 20 years
Dale Knepper
Director of Finance &
Administration
15 years
Jerry Hannewald Zoning Inspector 5 years

Christmas Christmas Tree Tree Curb Curb Side Side Recycling
Recycling
Waterville Tax Information
BE SURE TO WATCH YOUR MAIL... in January for important tax information regarding your 2011 Waterville tax return filing
and 2012 estimated tax payments.
All taxpayers will receive a pressure seal envelope containing a personal URL address and instructions for accessing your
forms online. You may use this URL address to access and fill out your 2011 tax return, check 2011 estimated payments and/or credits,
as well as fill out and print your 2012 estimated payment vouchers.
Detailed information will be posted online after January 1 st and will also be included in the March issue of The Canal Post.
If you have any questions please contact the Income Tax Department at 419-878-8102 or visit us online at www.waterville.org.
Winter 2011-2012
This holiday season, the City of Waterville
will again offer curb side pick-up of live
Christmas trees. Collection will begin on
Dec. 27th and will continue until Jan. 13th
You may also bring your tree to the
Clean Wood Recycling Facility
At 6730 Anthony Wayne Trail
During the following hours:
Saturday December 31st - 11 am - 4pm
Saturday, January 7th - 11 am - 4pm
All Christmas trees need
to be free of :
All tinsel, garland, decorations and lights
Or they will NOT be accepted
MEMORIAL DAY
4TH OF JULY
LABOR DAY
CHRISTMAS DAY
NEW YEARS
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TRASH & RECYCLING
Always Delayed
If on Monday:
SCHEDULE
ATTENTION ALL RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS & TENANTS:
Never Delayed
MARTIN L. KING
VETERAN’S DAY
COLUMBUS DAY
PRESIDENT’S DAY
This is a notice for all landlords who own rental property within the Waterville city limits, and for Waterville tenants
who rent from a landlord.
LANDLORDS:
As stated in the City of Waterville Ordinance #34-11, landlords of rental property located within the city limits have
three responsibilities:
1. You are required to report net profits from rental activity located within the city. This can be done by filling a return
that includes your federal Schedule E or other appropriate schedule
2. Effective January 1, 2012, Landlords are required to provide the Tax Commissioner a report showing the names,
addresses (including suite letters / numbers if applicable), telephone numbers and if known, the place of employment
for each resident or business that occupies each rental property.
3. Landlords are also required to provide the Tax Commissioner with a list of any move-ins or move-outs within 30
days of said move.
TENANTS:
As stated in the City of Waterville ordinance, any person who rents property located within the city of Waterville is required
to pay income tax to the city and to file an annual income tax return. The Waterville income tax rate is 2%. However,
if you work within another taxing municipality, we do allow for a credit of not more than 1.5% for tax paid to another
municipality.

OFFICIAL WATERVILLE V2C FLAG DESIGN CONTEST RULES
Purpose of Flag Contest:
-- Waterville has grown from a village to a city, effective 2011. The design of the new city flag should reflect the City of
Waterville: yesterday-today-tomorrow.
Eligibility
--Contest is open to legal children grades Kindergarten - grade 12
Flag Design Submission
--Provide flag design in color on 8.5 x 11 (letter size) paper in landscape layout on the front side of the sheet. Place your
name, address, phone number and email address on the reverse side of sheet.
--Include a second 8.5 x 11 (letter size) page with a rationale for the design using 200 words or less, on the front side of
the sheet. DO NOT staple or paperclip to the flag design sheet. Place your name, address and phone number on the reverse
side.
--Suggestions:
� Keep design simple (i.e. limiting colors to two or three) Cost of manufacturing the flag will be considered in judges
decision.
� Use meaningful symbolism. The flag’s image( s), color or patterns should relate to what it symbolizes and the history
of Waterville.
� All elements of the flag design must be original and created by the entrant. No “stock”, “clip art” or royalty free art or
copyrighted elements can be used.
� All submitted designs become the property of the Waterville V2C committee to fit flag manufacturing requirements.
� By submitting a design the entrant agrees to be bound by the contest rules.
� Mail entries in a 9 x 12” envelope to V2C contest, c/o Waterville Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 74, Waterville,
OH 43566-0074. All entries must be postmarked by February 1, 2012 and received by February 5, 2012. Entries that
do not follow submission requirements and any lost, late or unreadable entries will not be accepted into the contest.
Judging
--Judges will be named by the Waterville V2C Committee
--If no suitable entry is submitted, the existing Waterville flag design may be modified at the discretion of the V2C Committee
and the City of Waterville
--The decision of the judges is final and will be announced in the first quarter of 2012 via various media outlets. To receive
a copy of the decision, send a #10 self-addressed stamped envelope to V2C Flag Design Results c/o Waterville Area
Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 74, Waterville, OH 43566-0074
Winter 2011-2012
Waterville’s
V2C FLAG Design Contest
Winning Flag will be flown in Waterville, Ohio
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