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The following is a list of questions frequently asked by citizens. You may search for specific words or phases, or shorten the list by selecting a specific category.
Ambulance District
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If the patient is stable, we will normally transport to the patients requested hospital. That would include Allen Medical Center, Elyria Memorial, Community Health Partners, Medina, Lodi, or Fisher Titus.
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Community Fire District
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Nothing…the fire department does not charge its residents.
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Electric Department
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The Village Clerk / Treasurer’s office at (440) 647-4626.
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The Village Clerk / Treasurer’s Office at (440) 647-4626.
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Rural electric is LMRE, phone number (440) 647-2133.
Rural water is LCWA, phone number (440) 355-6060
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You may pay your electric bill on the third floor of town hall – located at 115 Willard Memorial Sq.
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It is very possible that buying an energy star refrigerator can pay for itself in reduced electric costs over the life of the appliance. Check the link below to see what kind of savings you could expect, as well as what you would save if you disconnected an extra refrigerator.
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Home
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There are a number of programs that may be able to help you if you are having a problem paying your utility bill. These include (call for an appointment):
Lorain County Jobs and Family Services - (440) 323-5726
Lorain County Community Action
(440) 245-2009
Oberlin Community Services
(440) 774-6579
Salvation Army
(440) 647-7600The Ohio Department of Development also offers access to a number of energy assitance programs. More information about these programs, including the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) can be found at their website listed below. Another excellent website targeted for seniors is maintained by the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging. Their site is: http://www.psa10a.org/Programs/HEAP.asp
Ohio energy assistance website
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Yes, the Town Hall Gym is available to rent! Please contact our Town Hall Coordinator at 440-647-5185, leave a message on the answering machine, and they will return your call and give you details.
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Yes, there is a program that matches communters called Ohio Rideshare that you may want to consider.
Ohio Rideshare
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Brush is picked up on the first and third weeks of the month. Brush needs to be at the curb no later than 7:00 am on those Mondays to ensure pick up, as the crew starts in one corner of town, and make their way through the Village.
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It is very possible that buying an energy star refrigerator can pay for itself in reduced electric costs over the life of the appliance. Check the link below to see what kind of savings you could expect.
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If a police officer comes upon a dog running free, they are often times captured to prevent injury to the animal and minimize dangers to motorists and the public. If you dog has a valid dog license or rabies tag, we attempt to get in contact with you while your dog is kept at a temporary kennel at the Town Hall. We can only hold a dog for a few days until we transport them to the Dog Warden. If your dog is missing, an inquiry at the Police Department Dispatch office may be a way to reunite your pet and family.
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It is a mixture of Byzantine, Gothic, Greek and Spanish style and was designed by Oscar Cobb of Chicago.
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The Ohio Revised Code defines a village as an incorporated area with a population of less than 5,000 people. New housing and population growth has resulted in Wellington getting close to this population level, and we anticipate that the next census in 2010 may reveal we have met the criteria to be considered a city. This change in status has a number of implications for the village and the Village Council, Mayor and Solicitor are preparing ways to deal with this change, including the possibility of creating a charter for the community so that it can determine the structure of the government instead of the structure dictated in the revised code.
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Income Tax Department
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Contact tax department at (440) 647-4626 option #4.
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No credit is given for taxes paid to other cities.
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Please contact the tax department to set up a payment plan. (440) 647-4626 option #4.
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Office on Aging
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Yes. Call Marla at (440) 647-4626 for more information.
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Yes. Call Marla at (440) 647-4626 to sign up.
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Call (440) 647-2514 Monday, Tuesday and Saturday 9:00 am-Noon, closed Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm
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Call (800) 772-1213 or (440) 245-3208.
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The Library number is (440) 647-2120, The License Bureau number is (440) 647-6022.
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Planning Department
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Yes, even smaller inflatable pools. See requirements link to regulation page.
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Yes. Regulations are under 1173.04 (d) (1.)
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35’ front yard (from row.) 40’ back yard. Maximum of 12’ for side yards and mimimun of 5' for side yards.
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No, garage height is limited to 15 feet.
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In most cases yes; Call for specifics to (440) 647-4626.
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Police Department
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Stop in at the police station at 117 Willard Memorial Square, anytime Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm to pick up a copy, or fax in your request to (440) 647-3641. Please allow at least 24 hours after the report was taken for it to be released. Reports that are currently being investigated will not be released.
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No. You will have to contact either a towing company of your choice, a locksmith or a car dealer. As anti-theft devices have become more sophisticated the department cannot unlock vehicles due to damage liability.
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Yes. The Village of Wellington does have a barking dog ordinance as well as a leash law. Call us at (440) 647-2244 and we will respond to your complaint.
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No. There is no parking on downtown streets between the hours of 3:00 am to 5:00 am. Also, there is a 2 hour parking limit downtown. There are two Village off-street parking lots that are marked with 24 hour parking areas that may be used overnight. One of these lots is located behind the Town Hall, the other is located on the south side of West Herrick and Prospect Street beside the railroad tracks
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Yes, call (440) 647-2244 for more information.
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If a police officer comes upon a dog running free, they are often times captured to prevent injury to the animal and minimize dangers to motorists and the public. If you dog has a valid dog license or rabies tag, we attempt to get in contact with you while your dog is kept at a temporary kennel at the Town Hall. We can only hold a dog for a few days until we transport them to the Dog Warden. If your dog is missing, an inquiry at the Police Department Dispatch office may be a way to reunite your pet and family.
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No. The local school districts do not call to inform us of school closings. You can find that information through television, radio or even the
School District's website.
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Public Works Department
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Brush is picked up on the first and third weeks of the month. Brush needs to be at the curb no later than 7:00 am on those Mondays to ensure pick up, as the crew starts in one corner of town, and make their way through the Village.
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Leaves will be picked up as they begin to accumulate in the tree lawns. The crew starts in one corner of the Village and make their way through on a continual as needed basis, until the majority of the leaves have been collected.
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Leaves are only picked up in the fall. If you have an accumulation of leaves in the spring, they can be put into a compost bin and used as mulch.
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We do not take any grass clippings. Grass clippings are highly combustible and should be left on your lawn; the grass clippings actually improve lawn quality. Grass recycling is the single most cost effective method of dealing with grass clippings, and makes a major contribution toward conserving landfill space.
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Recreation
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The Quick Links section will connect you with many of the organizations that volunteer their time to provide sports activities for our youth. Those sites will contain notices on sign-ups. Also check the Calendar of Events section as we will endeavor to post those dates as well.
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Yes, for a suggested donation of $25 you can reserve one of our popular pavillions for the day during the weekend. We provide you with a key to bathrooms that are close to the pavillions as part of the process. On the weekdays, you generally do not need to reserve a pavillion, but you can to be assured of availability with a reservation. We accept reservations up to one year in advance. For more information on pavilion reservations, contact (440) 647- 3827.
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Utilities Department
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Yes, once final bill has been paid on property you are leaving.
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Yes, renters or those buying land contract, must put a deposit down. You will get it back after 2 years of good payments or after moving out and the final bill is paid in full.
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In person, by mail, use our night drop, by phone w/mastercard, visa, or automatically taken out of checking or savings account.
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Yes. Following is list of agencies in Lorain County: L.C Job/Family Serv., 42485 N. Ridge Road, Elyria OH 44035 (440) 323-5726, (440) 244-4150 Lorain County Comm. Action, 506 Broadway Ave., Lorain OH 44055 (440) 245-2009, (440) 245-3506 fax Oberlin Comm. Services, 285 S. Professor St.,Oberlin OH 44074 (440) 774-6579 Salvation Army, 181 Herrick Ave.E, Wellington OH 44090 (440) 647-7600
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Water / Wastewater Department
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Always check the news feature first in case we have posted system wide information there. If nothing is noted there, call the Public Works Department at (440) 647-3836 as they oversee the water distribution system.
News Alerts
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Pour a sample of your water in a container that you can give to us in case we need to test it. Then contact the Water Department at (440) 647-3164 to let us know of your concern.
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Contact the Town Hall at (440) 647-4626 for billing questions.
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Fishing boats are welcome to use the reservoir but the operation of gasoline engines is prohibited. Bilge water plugs should not be pulled at the boat ramp or at the top of the reservoir. Bilges may be emptied at the ground level parking lot. Detailed regulations for the use of the reservoir can be found at the following link.
Detailed Regulations
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The water and sewer systems are enterprise funds, the fees for those services are set by the Village Council to assure that the fund is self-sustaining. Our rates are very competitive with surrounding communities and other systems.
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Zoning Department
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A zoning map can be consulted at the Planning and Zoning Department on the 3rd floor of the town hall located at 115 Willard Memorial Sq.
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