WORTHINGTON DEER SURVEY – HAPPENING NOW We want your opinion! The Worthington Deer Task Force is looking for your input into what action the City could take regarding the deer population. Your feedback on this survey will provide the Task Force with a better understanding of the community’s general sentiments surrounding the local deer population and potential deer management strategies. The Task Force will use your input to help identify practical ways to manage issues associated with Worthington’s deer population. We want to ensure all voices are heard when deciding how to move forward on this important issue. Please note the survey deadline is 3/25/24. Worthington Deer Survey More information about the deer issue from the City of Worthington KANAWHA-ROSSLYN SEWER PROJECT MEETING ON 12/12 AT 6PM The Kanawha-Rosslyn Sewer Project Public Meeting is scheduled at the Sharon Township Hall (95 E. Wilson Bridge Rd.) on December 12 from 6-7pm. Please pass the word for any affected neighbors. Franklin County Department of Sanitary Engineering is holding this meeting and will be reaching out to residents about it. UPDATE: Sharon Township and Worthington Reach Agreement on Joint Fire District Levy The Sharon Township Board of Trustees concluded its negotiations with the City of Worthington regarding the City’s request for an increase in the funds provided by the Township for the operation of the Joint Fire District. In late 2022, the City sent a request to the Township for an increase to $1,010,000 per year. The City made the request under an agreement entered in 1993 for the operation of a joint fire district. The Township currently pays to the City approximately $164,000 per year for fire and EMS services under a property tax levy that has remained unchanged for 30 years. The Township and the City agreed to enter negotiations, and after several months of meetings, reached an agreement on the request of Township residents. Under the agreement, the Township will place a levy on the November 2023 ballot to raise the annual amount to $500,000. In three to five years, the Township will go back to residents for an additional, scaled increase. The Township will have information sessions for residents in the upcoming months to provide additional details. HALLOWEEN 2023 Mark your calendars that Halloween Trick or Treat will take place in Sharon Township on Tuesday, October 31st from 6pm to 8pm. Have fun and be safe! NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY IS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28TH…. The Sharon Township Police Department will again take part in the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Initiative on Saturday, October 28th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Sharon Township Police Department 95 E. Wilson Bridge Road Worthington, Ohio 43085. We cannot take any prescription drugs prior to or after that date and time. We will be collecting potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. We CANNOT collect liquids, needles, patches, or inhalers. It is preferred that you empty all of your pills from its container into a clear plastic bag. It is recommended that you keep the containers and dispose of them yourself to protect your identity. How to Dispose of Medicines Properly: Don’t: Flush expired or unwanted prescription and over-the-counter drugs down the toilet or drain unless the label or accompanying patient information specifically instructs you to do so. Do: Return unwanted or expired prescription and over-the-counter drugs to a drug take-back program or follow the steps for household disposal below. 1ST CHOICE: DRUG TAKE-BACK EVENTS… Such as the one scheduled for October 28th. 2ND CHOICE: HOUSEHOLD DISPOSAL STEPS (Drug Disposal Guidelines, Office of National Drug Police, October 2009): Take your prescription drugs out of their original containers.Mix drugs with an undesirable substance, such as cat litter or used coffee grounds.Put the mixture into a disposable container with a lid, such as an empty margarines tub, or into a sealable bag.Conceal or remove any personal information, including Rx number, on the empty containers by covering it with a permanent marker or duct tape, or by scratching it off.The concealed container with the drug mixture, and the empty drug containers, can now be placed in the trash. How Proper Disposal of Medicines Protects You and the Earth: Prevents poisoning of children and pets; Deters misuse by teenagers and adults; Avoids health problems from accidentally taking the wrong medicine, too much of the same medicine, or a medicine that is too old to work well; Keeps medicines from entering streams and rivers when poured down the drain or flushed down the toilet. FIRE DEPARTMENT EDUCATION EVENT FOR RESIDENTS ON OCTOBER 4TH / FIRE LEVY ON BALLOT The Worthington Fire Department has graciously agreed to host an open house at the fire station so residents can learn more about what the fire department does for the Township, and to answer any questions the residents may have about the Fire Department. * Please join us on October 4th at 6:30PM at 6500 N. High St. in Worthington for a great discussion, presentation, and open house. The Board of Trustees publicly voted to place a fire levy on the November 7, 2023 ballot after over a year of public discussion and input. The Board of Trustees was required to put a levy on the ballot pursuant to the existing fire contract which was recently amended after negotiations with the City of Worthington. The levy, if passed, would raise an annual amount of $500,000, and specifically would add 4.06 mills in additional taxes, or approximately $142.00 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s current appraised value. Note the county auditor’s current proposed valuations of our homes will not be used as the valuations for the November fire levy. This communication, and the fire department open house, is not intended to seek support or opposition for the fire levy and both are for informational purposes only. It is important we provide you with factual information about the levy, the services you receive, and we are available to do so. We look forward to seeing you at the fire department on October 4th! Special Guest Presentation on Deer Population Concerns at September 6th Meeting The Sharon Township Board of Trustees meeting on September 6th will include a visit from guest speaker Gary Comer, Wildlife Management Supervisor from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. He will be speaking about deer population concerns in the area. The meeting begins at 6:30 pm at the Township building located at 95 E. Wilson Bridge Rd. DEA DRUG TAKE BACK PROGRAM Sharon Township will again be participating in the DEA Drug Take Back Program on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10 am to 2 pm. The location will be at Sharon Township 95 E. Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, Ohio 43085. The misuse of prescription drugs is a significant problem across our nation. Americans misuse controlled prescription drugs, most often obtaining them from the medicine cabinets of family and friends. The simple step of ridding your home of old and unwanted prescription drugs can greatly reduce the chances of misuse. Accepted items: Any prescription pills Unaccepted items: Thermometers, liquids, inhalers, ointments, syringes/needles (sharps), medication/medical waste from businesses or clinics, any over-the-counter medication. SHARON TOWNSHIP FIRE LEVY PUBLIC MEETINGS The Township is holding three additional public sessions before taking action regarding the request by the City of Worthington to increase the Fire District Tax. This issue could be placed on the May 2023 ballot. Please join us to learn more about this potential tax adjustment to cover fire services and to provide public comment. When: January 18 (6:30pm), January 25 (6:30pm) and January 27th (7:00am) Where: Sharon Township Hall- 95 E. Wilson Bridge Road (enter back door) Who: Unincorporated Township & Village of Riverlea residents impacted For more information, please click here: Sharon Township Fire Levy Meeting Notice To read the original fire contract: City of Worthington & Sharon Township Fire Contract TRICK OR TREAT NIGHT 2022 Sharon Township, will be hosting Trick or Treat Night on Monday, October 31st, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Parents/guardians are encouraged to exercise judgment in allowing children to participate – whether it relates to inclement weather or health-related concerns DEA DRUG TAKE BACK PROGRAM Sharon Township will again be participating in the DEA Drug Take Back Program on Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 10 am to 2 pm. The location will be at Sharon Township 95 E. Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, Ohio 43085. The misuse of prescription drugs is a significant problem across our nation. Americans misuse controlled prescription drugs, most often obtaining them from the medicine cabinets of family and friends. The simple step of ridding your home of old and unwanted prescription drugs can greatly reduce the chances of misuse. Accepted items: Any prescription pills Unaccepted items: Thermometers, liquids, inhalers, ointments, syringes/needles (sharps), medication/medical waste from businesses or clinics, any over-the-counter medication. MOSQUITO SPRAYING IN SHARON TOWNSHIP Sharon Township has a contract with the Franklin County Board of Health to spray for mosquitos when issues arise. Our area is frequently monitored for West Nile Virus and high trap counts and if either are found, a spraying will be scheduled. If you have any standing water or would like to report a mosquito issue at your residence, please call (614) 525-BITE (2483). For more information, please follow this link: https://mosquito.myfcph.org/ FLINT CEMETERY MEMORIAL EVENT Flint Cemetery (8187 Flint Road) will be hosting a memorial event called A Time to Remember on Sunday, September 18th from 2pm to 3:30pm. For more information, please click here to see the event flyer: A Time to Remember Info WORTHINGTON DIVISION OF FIRE AND EMS COMMUNITY CPR SURVEY The City of Worthington Division of Fire and EMS is looking to improve the current community CPR program. We would like your help in developing our future community CPR programs by participating in our survey. The survey is only ten questions and takes less than one minute to complete! Thank you for taking the time to help us improve the safety of our community. Sincerely, Assistant Chief Chris Craig & Assistant Chief Jennifer Cochran Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NKB9Q7N NEW SHARON TOWNSHIP FISCAL OFFICER ANNOUNCED On March 21, 2022, the Sharon Township Board of Trustees appointed Michael Farley as Sharon Township Fiscal Officer to serve the unexpired term of Tony Palmer through March 31, 2024. Michael served as Deputy Fiscal Officer immediately following the resignation of Tony as Fiscal Officer. Welcome and congratulations to Michael! NEW SHARON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE ANNOUNCED Tony Palmer was appointed Sharon Township Trustee in a special meeting on Friday, February 25th. He will be filling the vacancy left after former Trustee Lindsay Duffey resigned at the end of January. Congratulations to Tony and a big thank you to Lindsay for her 6 years of service to the township! DRUG TAKE BACK – APRIL 30th Sharon Township will again be participating in the DEA Drug Take Back Program on Saturday, April 30th, 2022, from 10am to 2pm. It will be held at the Sharon Township Police Department at 95 E. Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, Ohio 43085. The misuse of prescription drugs is a significant problem across our nation. Americans misuse controlled prescription drugs, most often obtaining them from the medicine cabinets of family and friends. The simple step of ridding your home of old and unwanted prescription drugs can greatly reduce the chances of misuse. Accepted items: Any prescription pills Unaccepted items: Thermometers, liquids, inhalers, ointments, syringes/needles (sharps), medication/medical waste from businesses or clinics, any over-the-counter medication. SHARON TOWNSHIP SPECIAL MEETING There will be a special Township meeting on Monday, March 21st at 7:30 am to appoint the permanent Fiscal Officer and to approve the permanent appropriation budget for fiscal year 2022. Agenda 3-21-2022 NEW SHARON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE ANNOUNCED Tony Palmer was appointed Sharon Township Trustee in a special meeting on Friday, February 25th. He will be filling the vacancy left after former Trustee Lindsay Duffey resigned at the end of January. Congratulations to Tony and a big thank you to Lindsay for her 6 years of service to the township! Because Tony had served as the township Fiscal Officer since 2019, we are considering appointing a Deputy Fiscal Officer to fill his role while he transitions to Trustee. SHARON TOWNSHIP FISCAL OFFICER OPENING With the appointment of Tony Palmer as Trustee, there is a vacancy in the office of the Fiscal Officer. Interested candidates are asked to send a resume to the Board of Trustees by March 15, 2022, for consideration. Please send resumes to aphitayakorn@sharontwp.us. SHARON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE OPENING Trustee Lindsay Duffey announced her intent to resign as a Sharon Township Trustee effective January 31, 2022. The Board of Trustees will be appointing a Sharon Township resident to serve the remaining term through December 31, 2023. For consideration, interested candidates are asked to submit a resume or a letter of interest by January 15, 2022, to Administrative Assistant Anne Marie Phitayakorn by email at aphitayakorn@sharontwp.us or by mail to 95 E. Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, OH 43085. By law, eligible candidates must live in Sharon Township, but may live in the incorporated areas of the Township. Sharon Township Fall 2021 Leaf Pick-Up Leaves will be picked up from October 18th through November 30th, with a final clean up the week of December 6th. The Road Department will try to get to all areas once each week so please have your leaves ready for pick-up on Monday mornings. The days your leaves are picked up will vary depending on the weather conditions and total volume of leaves. Leaves must be ready on Monday, December 6th for the final pickup! Leaves only please, no foreign materials such as brush, grass clippings, mulch, or flowerbed debris.Rake leaves to the curb or road edge, PLEASE NOT INTO THE STREET OR GUTTER!If you prefer to bag your leaves they should be put in biodegradable bags available at most hardware and grocery stores. Bagged leaves will be picked up with your garbage. PLEASE USE THIS METHOD TO DISPOSE OF ALL OTHER YARD WASTE. PARKING ON WEST KANAWHA AVE. AND ROSSLYN AVE: Please remember to park your vehicles on the opposite side of the road on Tuesdays from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This will allow leaves to be collected on the south side of Rosslyn Ave. and the North side of West Kanawha Ave. Franklin County Absentee & Early Voting Information – November 2, 2021, General Election Early voting, by mail or in person, begins Tuesday, October 5th, for the 2021 General Election. For more details about Franklin County early voting please view the following: Early Voting Details & Absentee Ballot Form DEA Drug Take Back Day – October 23, 2021, 10 am to 2 pm Sharon Township will again be participating in the DEA Drug Take Back program on October 23, 2021, 10 am to 2 pm. The location will be at Sharon Township 95 E. Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, Ohio 43085. The misuse of prescription drugs is a significant problem across our nation. Americans misuse controlled prescription drugs, most often obtaining them from the medicine cabinets of family and friends. The simple step of ridding your home of old and unwanted prescription drugs can greatly reduce the chances of misuse. Accepted items: Any prescription pillsUnaccepted items: Thermometers, liquids, inhalers, ointments, syringes/needles (sharps), medication/medical waste from businesses or clinics, any over-the-counter medication. Sharon Township Halloween Trick-Or-Treat/Beggar’s Night 2021 – October 28, 6 pm to 8 pm Halloween Trick-Or-Treat in Sharon Township will be held on Thursday, October 28th from 6-8pm. Safety recommendations include wearing masks, for both the trick-or-treaters and the treat givers, having the adult giving out candy to be outside of their home, and making sure children have parental supervision. For more tips and recommendations on safely celebrating Halloween, please see the City of Columbus Halloween Tips or the Franklin County Public Health 2020 Safe Halloween Guide. If you’re curious about why Trick-Or-Treat is not being held on Sunday, October 31st here is an interesting article WOSU Why Isn’t Trick Or Treating Always On Halloween?. Special Board of Trustees Meeting – Friday, October 15, 2021, 6:00 pm Special Meeting Agenda 10.15.21 Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) Public Q&A Session On Tuesday, September 14th, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., there will be a public Q&A session at the Sharon Township Offices on 95 E. Wilson Bridge Road regarding the new income tax of 2.5% on wages earned in the district to go in effect on October 1st, 2021. This is a result of Sharon Township partnering with the City of Worthington last year to create JEDD in order to support the redevelopment of the Olentangy Valley Center (OVC) by Continental Real Estate. If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact JEDD Vice Chair Ethan Barnhardt with the City of Worthington at ethan.barnhardt@worthington.org or 614-436-3100. JEDD Meeting Agenda 9/14/21 For more information, please read the JEDD Fact Sheet. Mosquito Spraying (9/9/2021): Franklin County Public Health notified the Township of a West Nile Virus positive test result from mosquitos caught in a trap set Sunday night (8/29) in the Sharon Township South zone. Franklin County Public Health will begin spraying the Sharon Township South zone Thursday, September 9th, 2021, beginning at 8:30 p.m. (weather permitting). To see the planned spray maps, please visit the Franklin County Public Health website: https://mosquito.myfcph.org/spray-schedule-maps/. Mount Air Water District meets Thursday, May 27th at 6pm. MAWD Quarterly Board mtg 5.27.2021 6pm On Saturday, April 24th, 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Sharon Township Police Department is again participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. If you have any prescription drugs in pill form, please bring them to our offices at 95 E. Wilson Bridge Road. For more information on what we can and cannot accept, please click here: April. 24, 2021 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Hydrant Flushing Week of April 26 – Worthington south of Dublin Granville Road, east of High Street and Sharon Township south of Worthington Annual Spring Fire Hydrant Preventative Maintenance and Flushing Program The Worthington Division of Fire & EMS conducts annual fire hydrant preventative maintenance programming in the spring of each year. During the inspection process, firefighters will be opening and flowing water from the hydrants, which may cause a temporary lower pressure than normal and temporary discoloration of your water. You should not wash clothes when the water is discolored. . The firefighters will do their best to stay within the schedule, however, weather and calls for emergency service may cause some slight deviations. If you have any questions or want updates on progression, please call the fire station at 614-885-7640 Water Quality Tips: On the date(s) we may be on your street or in your area avoid doing any laundry, cleaning, cooking, etc. until after flushing is complete and water quality returns to normal. We also recommend you avoid drinking the tap water until it is free of sediment. You can check the water by simply running your tap and filling a glass to make certain no visible sediment, rust, or discoloration is present. Normally water quality returns to normal within a few hours after flushing. If it does not, running taps within your home may help restore water quality more quickly. If you accidentally wash or stain laundry with rusty water, DO NOT DRY THE CLOTHING. Go to your local home supply store or grocery where you can purchase cleaning agents designed to remove such stains and re-wash the items per package directions. We do not stock rust removal agents/detergents for residents and can offer no further assistance than the information on this page. The hydrants in Worthington Hills are checked and serviced by Aqua Ohio. You may contact them directly for flushing date(s). Aqua Ohio customer service can be reached by calling 877-987-2782. COVID-19 Vaccination ClinicHosted by Perry & Sharon Townships Perry and Sharon Townships are teaming up to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to residents. Our partner, the Franklin County Public Health (FCPH), has allotted first doses of COVID-19 vaccine to all eligible groups identified by the Ohio Department of Health, including the expanded vaccine eligibility in Ohio beginning on March 19, 2021, for phases 1E and 2C. Phase 1E includes those with cancer, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart disease, and obesity. Phase 2C extends eligibility to Ohioans who are 40 and older. Detailed information about eligible groups can be found on the Ohio Department of Health’s website: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/covid-19-vaccination-program/covid-19-vaccination-program Staff from O’Reilly Family Pharmacy [Worthington, Ohio] has volunteered their time to administer the vaccine. After the first dose is given, residents will be scheduled a time for their second dose on May 1st. APPOINTMENT INFORMATION By appointment only. No walk-in appointments are available.The vaccine that will be given is Moderna so a second dose will be needed.Online scheduling will open at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31st by visiting https://hipaa.jotform.com/210864426490154 No appointments can be made before this time. If you have internet access, please schedule online. NO INTERNET? Sharon and Perry Township residents without internet access or who are unable to schedule online can call (614) 339-0234 beginning Wednesday at 4PM. A staff member will return your call the following day to confirm whether or not an appointment is available. No appointments can be made before this time. CLINIC DATE AND LOCATION Saturday, April 3, 2021 – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY (no walk-ins)Location: Sharon Township: 95 E. Wilson Bridge Road; Worthington, OH 43085Enter from the south east side of the building. Chief Schwind wants to thank all of the Township residents for their years of support. Please go to his message on the Police Department page. A Letter from Chief Schwind and the Elected Officials: Chief Schwind has announced his intent to retire this spring after 50 years in law enforcement. We wish him well in his retirement! During the February and March Trustee meetings, we will be seeking resident input prior to making any decisions about Chief Schwind’s replacement. Please read the attached letter giving more details. This letter is currently being mailed or hand delivered to each Township resident. To the Residents of Sharon Township Updated Trash Contract The Township’s current trash contract with Local Waste expired at the end of this 2020. The Township joined a consortium of seven other communities to bid out our trash contract to seek the best price and service. Local Waste again won the consortium bid as the lowest price vendor and Rumpke of Ohio was selected to handle the recyclables. Our Board of Trustees approved the contracts with Local Waste and Rumpke after several months of discussion on our agenda. Local Waste will be providing the same services to our residents and will collect all solid waste, recyclables and yard waste. Local Waste will transport the recyclables to Rumpke. Importantly, the collection day will not change- it is still on Monday. The costs to our residents will be $19.39 per month and Local Waste will charge a $1.80 quarterly fee for billing. Local Waste is required to provide our residents who are 60 years of age or older a discount of 10% or $1.50, whichever is greater. Local Waste has been a good partner with the Township for years and has been responsive when issues arise. Please let us know if you have any questions or issues to ensure our service remains strong. Trick-or-Treat Night for Sharon Township residents is Thursday, October 29th, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Poster: Trick-or Treat Night Saturday, October 24th, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. is National Drug-Take-Back Day at the Sharon Township Police Department, 95 E. Wilson Bridge Road. For more information, see attached document: Oct. 24, 2020 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Virtual Public Meeting Regarding Proposed Development at The Olentangy Valley CenterAugust 27th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Zoom Meeting Info Call: (929)-436-2866 Meeting ID: 976 9586 0317 Passcode: 526166 Thank you for reaching out to the Franklin County Board of Commissioners with feedback about the development of a proposed Sheetz at the Olentangy Valley Center. A virtual public meeting has been scheduled to discuss the proposed development and the county’s technical review process. Two proposed issues are before the county: a change to signage as part of a request to modify the original development plan for the parcel containing Hills Market and Rusty Bucket, which is subject to a vote of the Franklin County Commissioners, anda certificate of zoning compliance for the construction of a gas station, which is subject to technical review but not a vote of the commissioners. The two projects have separate developers, both of which have been invited to this public meeting. The meeting will go forward regardless of whether they are in attendance. Agencies that assist in the technical review of certificates of zoning compliance, such as the Ohio Department of Transportation, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Franklin Soil & Water, and the county engineer and drainage engineer have also been invited. At the meeting, Franklin County Development and Planning staff will provide overviews of the separate processes used to review applications for certificates of zoning compliance and requests to modify development plans. Public comment is also encouraged. Meeting Agenda Opening RemarksOverview of the Request to Modify Signage at Hills Market and Rusty BucketOverview of Regulatory Process Regarding Proposed SheetzFacilitated DiscussionQ&AClosing Remarks Mosquito Spraying (8/13/2020): Franklin County Public Health notified the Township of a West Nile Virus positive test result from mosquitos caught in a trap set Sunday night (8/9) in the Sharon Township South zone. Franklin County Public Health will begin spraying the Sharon Township South zone Thursday, August 13, 2020, beginning at 8:45 p.m. (weather permitting). To see the planned spray maps, please visit the Franklin County Public Health website: https://mosquito.myfcph.org/spray-schedule-maps/. Sheetz Project Update (8/7/2020): The Sharon Township Trustees sent a letter to the Franklin County Commissioners expressing concerns about the zoning of the property where the proposed Sheetz project is planned. The Trustees also sent a copy of the Board’s resolution adopted Wednesday night (8/5) opposing the Sheetz project. Read the letter and resolution below: Ltr 8.7.20 to Franklin County Commrs re OVC Development 08052020A Resolution Opposing Sheetz Dev Below is the current copy of the Sharon Township Strategic Plan. This is a working document, so changes will be made periodically. ST.StrategicPlanFramework PDF Tonight’s Board of Trustees Meeting (8/5) will be available via Teleconference – Call (701) 802-5366 Access Code 3079808 To read the proposed resolution regarding the Sheetz development at The Olentangy Valley Center, please click here: Resolution Regarding Sheetz To read the final draft of the Joint Economic Development District Contract (JEDD) between Sharon Township and the City of Worthington, please click here: JEDD Worthington Sharon Township FINAL-c The May 6th Trustee meeting has been changed to Wednesday, April 29th at 6:30 p.m.; this is a teleconference meeting. Information on how to join the meeting will be posted with the Agenda prior to the meeting. IMMEDIATE NEED TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Sharon Township, Franklin County, Ohio seeks an experienced, service oriented individual to serve as administrative assistant, performing administrative tasks for the Fiscal Officer, the Board of Trustees, and Township Department heads. High school graduate or equivalent is required. Preference given to candidates with either an advanced education or two years of administrative experience. Job is 20-24 hours per week without benefits. Must have knowledge of: (1) general office practices, procedures, and equipment; (2) business letter writing and communications; (3) principles of accounting and payroll; (4) the internet and technology; and (4) keyboarding with the ability to type at 45 wpm. Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office software. Experience with the Uniform Accounting System (UAN) preferred. Resumes should be forwarded to: SHARON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES Attention: Tony Palmer, Fiscal Officer 95 E. Wilson Bridge Road Worthington, Ohio 43085 Email: fiscalofficer@sharontwp.us To stay up-to-date on COVID-19 information and events, please go to one of the following Websites; covid-19.myfcph.org or; https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/ The April 1st Board of Trustee meeting has been cancelled. A Special Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 2nd at 6:30 p.m. This is a teleconference meeting; for more information, click here; Special Meeting Notice 04-02-2020. To see the Agenda, click here; Agenda 4-2-20. COVID-19 has brought out those persons who want to scam and fraud you. If you think you may be victim, call us at 614-525-2125. For information on what to look out for and how to protect yourself, Click here Report-COVID-19-fraud_flyer and COVID-19-scams_brochure The DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day schedule for Saturday, April 25th has been cancelled. A new date has not been established. March 17, 2020 From the Franklin County Board of Elections website: PER DIRECTIVE 2020-6 ORDER FROM THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH DR. AMY ACTON, POLLS ARE CLOSED, MARCH 17, 2020. STATEMENT FROM OHIO GOVERNOR MIKE DEWINE ON THE MARCH 17, 2020 ELECTION (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Governor DeWine announced tonight the following: “During this time when we face an unprecedented public health crisis, to conduct an election tomorrow would force poll workers and voters to place themselves at an unacceptable health risk of contracting coronavirus. As such, Health Director Dr. Amy Acton will order the polls closed as a health emergency. While the polls will be closed tomorrow, Secretary of State Frank LaRose will seek a remedy through the courts to extend voting options so that every voter who wants to vote will be granted that opportunity.” If you have questions, please reach out to the Franklin County Board of Elections at: (614) 525-3100 Votefranklincountyohio.gov A Message about our Wednesday, March 18 Meeting In light of the orders of Governor DeWine and the recommendation ofAttorney General Yost, the Township is planning to have a limitedmeeting on Wednesday the18th at 6:30pm. The meeting will be limited to discussing andreviewing our COVID-19 response efforts,to approve our 2020 permanent budget, and to address any urgentmatters of our Departments. Residents are encouraged tocall into the meeting to protect themselves and their families.Please use 1-888-830-0426 (passcode (614) 462-2227 #) number to dial into the meeting. The meeting will be a public meeting but again we encourage people to dial in. Our Townshipis fully engaged and taking proactive measures to provide neededservices during this challenging period. COVID- 19- Coronavirus communication to our residents Dear Sharon Township Residents, Our community, state and country are going through a very challengingtime during this outbreak. We all must work together and we certainlywill get through this! The Township’s number one goal is to protect and serve our residents.Each department in the Township is taking proactive steps toanticipate needs of our residents. However, most of the anticipatedneeds and response will come from our health care systems and boardsof health. The Governor and State Department of Health have issued many ordersand guidance which should be followed and reviewed. The State hasprovided resource information which can be found at the followingwebsite: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov<https://coronavirus.ohio.gov> If you have questions regarding Coronavirus/COVID-19 please call1-833-4ASKODH (1-833-427-5634). For an emergencies we encourage you to call 911. As a reminder ournon-emergency / dispatch center can be reached at (614) 525-2125.If you have any questions or community needs please reach out to thetrustees / fiscal officer or applicable department as needed. Ourcontact information can be found at https://sharontwp.us/contact-us/<https://sharontwp.us/contact-us> . We look forward to supporting our residents during this time. Pleasereach out to us as needed. News about the Worthington Division of Fire The Sharon Township Police Department is dispatched by the Communication Center of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. This Center also handles all of the Emergency 911 calls for the Police Department. The following information does not affect how the Police Department is dispatched or which agency receives the Emergency 911 calls. Sharon Township is contracted with the City of Worthington Division of Fire to handle all fire and EMS calls for service. Worthington’s Administration is considering joining the Northwest Regional Emergency Communications Center for 911 Emergency Dispatching Services. A series of meetings are being held to discuss this issue. Sharon Township residents are welcome to attend any of the meetings to become better informed of why they are making the change and to ask questions. For more information, please click here: Worthington Fire Dept 911 Emergency Dispatch Services Do Your Part to Prevent West Nile Virus Franklin County Public Health has been actively trapping mosquitos since Mid-May to monitor the population and test for West Nile Virus (WNV). Through this surveillance, we know there is WNV in our community. Follow Franklin County Public Health for information on protecting yourself from West Nile Virus. How to protect yourself and your business from Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) concealed as packages: NETF Awareness Bulletin Two Fatalities in Austin TX from IEDs Concealed as Packages (FINAL) 201 Mt. Air Water District Meeting- Regular Meeting January 29, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. – 95 E. Wilson Bridge Road. Special Trustee meeting scheduled for Friday, December 27, 2019 at 7:30 a.m. “Click” here for Agenda: Special Meeting Agenda 12-27-19 All of us at the Sharon Township Police Department wishes everyone a safe, fun, and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! Be careful and drive safely. The Thanksgiving holiday period is one of the busiest traveled holidays. Remember, don’t text and drive. We want you to get to where you are going and return home safely. Sharon Township Trick-or-Treat Night is Thursday, October 31st, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please drive safely through out neighborhoods and watch out for the Trick-or-Treaters. To see our Flyer, “click” here: Trick-or Treat Night. National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, October 26, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Sharon Township Police Department will collect your old and unused prescription drugs. We can only take pills. For more information, go to the Police Department’s ‘Community Relations’ Webpage or click here: Oct. 26, 2019 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day For News Release, “click” here: News Release – Oct. 26, 2019 Prescription Drug Take Back Day Starting Monday, September 23rd, State Route 161 will be ONE-WAY EASTBOUND traffic between Linworth Road and Olentangy River Road for extensive pavement repairs. See attachment for more information and detour map: New Date for SR 161 Pavement Repairs Special Board of Trustee Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, July 14, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. Meeting is to be held at the Township Administrative Building, 95 E. Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, Ohio. Special Meeting Notice 07-14-2019 Special Board of Trustee Meeting is scheduled for Friday, June 28, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. Meeting is to be held at the Township Administrative Building, 95 E. Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, Ohio. Special Meeting 06-28-2019 ****New Sharon Township Fiscal Officer Needed**** Sharon Township is looking for a Fiscal Officer to finish the elected term ending March 31, 2020. New officer would be sworn in no later than April 30, 2019. Applicants must be a residents of Sharon Township. Background in government service and/or accounting, is desirable, but not required. Position is non-partisan and will need to be bonded. Resume and cover letter should be sent to Sharon Lee (sdlee@sharontwp.us) or dropped off at the Township office during office hours by 3:30 p.m. April 19, 2019. New Fiscal Officer would need to run for election in November 2019 if he or she desires to continuing service to the Township after March 31, 2020. National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Sharon Township Police Department will collect your old and unused prescription drugs. We can only take pills. For more information, go to the Police Department’s ‘Community Relations’ Webpage or click here: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Seeking Board Members for the newly formed Mount Air Water District- The Water District is seeking 2 board members (1 1-year term and 1 2-year term). The successful candidates must live in unincorporated Sharon Township and be able to commit to at least quarterly board meetings, be responsive to email and phone calls in between meetings. The immediate project being undertaken by the District is water infrastructure in the Mount Air community, including funding, communication and community engagement, and District bylaw development. Board members are appointed by the Sharon Township trustees. For consideration, please send your CV and letter of interest to Laura Kunze at lakunze@sharontwp.us by Tues, March 19. Newest Elevations for the Olentangy Valley Center redevelopment: Hills Retail Elevations as of 3.6.19 Hills Senior Elevations as of 3.6.19 As of January 23, 2019, Text-to-911 is available in Franklin County. For information on when to and how to use it, please go to the Police Department page and open the Public Safety Awareness tab . You will find a one page information sheet a link to the text-to-911 Website Text-to-911 is now available in Franklin County, the January 23, 2019 News Release Text-911-News-Release, a detailed Text-to-911 Fact Sheet Text-to-911-Flyer-Fact-Sheet. The 2018 Year-end Police Department Activity Statistics Report has been posted on the Police Department page under the ‘Police Statistics’ tab. Comparisons can be made with the year-end statistics from previous years. Under this tab, you will also see the monthly reports for 2018. Updated 2018 Board of Trustee Meetings Schedule; 2018 Meeting Dates Rev. 10.29.18 National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, October 27, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Sharon Township Police Department will collect your old and unused prescription drugs. We can only take pills. For more information, go to the Police Department’s ‘Community Relations’ Webpage or click here: 10-27-2018 The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Coffee With A Cop is scheduled for Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. We are added an exciting incentive that hopefully entices more of our residents to attend. We are assisting NBC4i’s Firefighters for Kids Toy Drive starting with Coffee With A Cop. For more information “click” here: Coffee with a Cop Nov. 10, 2018 Sharon Township Trick-or-Treat Night Wednesday, October 31st, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; see Trick-orTreat Night Flyer Township e-mail service has been replaced and is operating!!! Township’s e-mail service is being replaced! Sharon Township’s e-mail service is to be replaced the week of October 1st. We hope to have the new service operating by Wednesday, October 3rd. The Township may not be able to receive or send e-mails during this period of time. Please be patient with us. We will place a notice on our Website and Facebook Page when we are assured that our new system is operating properly. Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience. 2018 Community Survey Results are in! We thank everyone for participating. If you’d like to discuss the results and/or any feedback you provided please contact the necessary department head or trustees. Coffee with a Cop Come Join your Sharon Township Police Officers on Saturday, September 8th, from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. For more information go to the Community Relations tab on Police Department page of this Website. Do you live in Worthington Hills and own a golf cart? Do you want to drive it legally? On June 6, 2018, the Board of Trustees adopted Sharon Twp. Resolution No. 06062018A that allows street legal golf carts and other similar vehicles to be operated in Worthington Hills. For more information, please see Letter to Residents and Low-Speed, Under-Speed, Utility and Mini-Truck Information Kit The Community Backyards program is again available to residents now through October. Please visit their website for more information. Firehouse Subs’ Public Safety Foundation awards grant to the Sharon Township Police Department Read the media announcement The Sharon Township Police Levy passed by 70% to 30%. All of the members of the Police Department thank all of our residents for their continued support. Redevelopment of the Olentangy Valley Center View preliminary plans for the redevelopment of the Olentangy Valley Center.