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A Notice of Appeal – Variance has been submitted to the Swanton Village Zoning Inspector for 28-053808-01.000. Said parcel; to 113 West Street is 66 ft. According to the Village of Swanton’s Code of Ordinances § 150.051 Schedule of Area, Yard and Height Regulations the R-2 Zoning District requires a minimum lot with of 70ft. The property owner is requesting approval from the Planning Commission for a 4 ft. variance to be able to sell the parcel to a potential buyer in order to build a Single-Family Dwelling. This Notice of Appeal- Variance will go before the Planning Commission on Wednesday, March 4 at 5:30 p.m. at 124 N. Main Street EJ Ritter Hall. This meeting is open to the public to be able to voice their approval or disapproval of the variance.

We are pleased to share that the utility and after-hours drop box is now available for residents and business owners at our temporary office location 1 Turtle Creek Circle Suite E off Airport Hwy.  The drop box is located just inside the doors for your convenience and security. If you need to make a utility payment or drop off paperwork outside of normal business hours, you may do so at this location. We appreciate everyone’s patience and flexibility as we continue operating from our temporary space. Thank you for your continued support!

Please see the attached. This is a formal letter that has been issued directly to Toledo Edison/FirstEnergy on behalf of the Village of Swanton outlining our strong opposition to proposals that would permit longer and more frequent power outages, as well as documenting the ongoing impacts our community has experienced since October 10 due to repeated substation failures and service interruptions.   The Village of Swanton believes reliable electric service is essential to public health, safety, and economic stability. Given the prolonged and compounding effects these outages have had on municipal infrastructure, local businesses, and residents—particularly during winter conditions—we felt it necessary to place our position clearly and publicly on the record.   We respectfully request that this letter be reviewed and considered as part of any regulatory, legislative, or operational discussions related to electric service reliability standards. All that have been cc’d on the attached letter have been emailed.

💧 2026 Water & Sewer Rates – Village of Swanton 💧 We want to take a moment to provide clarity regarding the 2026 Water and Sewer rates  for Village of Swanton residents and business owners. ✔️ Annual Rate Plan (Adopted in 2017) The Village has followed a long-term, planned annual rate adjustment  for water and sewer services since 2017. These incremental adjustments were put in place to ensure the systems remain financially sustainable and able to support operations, maintenance, and future infrastructure needs. ✔️ RCAP Study (Completed in 2024) In 2024, the Village completed a RCAP (Rural Community Assistance Program) rate study , which reviewed the financial health and operational needs of both the Water and Sewer systems. This study confirmed the importance of continuing the existing rate structure to support system operations and long-term stability. ✔️ Recent Council Action – Fund Reallocation (Not a Rate Increase) Council recently approved a reallocation of how collected funds are split between Water and Sewer .🔹 This action did NOT create an additional rate increase 🔹 It simply ensures that funds already being collected are properly balanced  to support Water and Sewer plant operations independently and responsibly. 📄 2026 Water & Sewer Rates The attached rate sheet reflects the 2026 Water and Sewer rates , which are in line with Council’s previously approved plan  for the coming years. We appreciate everyone’s understanding as we continue to responsibly manage essential utilities that serve our residents and businesses every day. If you have questions, please feel free to contact the Village Office. Thank you for your continued support of the Village of Swanton.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Village of Swanton Council Subject: Proposed Ordinance — Use & Regulations of Golf Carts within the Village of Swanton Notice is hereby given that the Village Council of the Village of Swanton will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, November 10th at 7:00 PM at Council Chambers, 219 Chestnut St., Swanton, OH 43558 to receive public comment on a proposed ordinance establishing the use and operational regulations for golf carts within the Village, including registration/inspection requirements, permitted streets and routes, safety equipment standards, and enforcement provisions. Copies of the current and proposed recommendations are available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Village Administration Office, 219 Chestnut Street, Swanton, OH 43558 and below. All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. Written comments will be accepted in advance and may be delivered to Shannon Shulters, Village Administrator, 219 Chestnut Street, Swanton, OH 43558 or emailed to admin@villageofswantonohio.us  no later than 12:00 Noon on Monday, November 10th. Please reference “Golf Cart Regulations – Public Hearing” in the subject line. Date: November 6, 2025Village Council, Village of Swanton

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE   Rezoning of Newly Created Parcel A and Parcel B (Munson Road) of Fulton County Parcel 28-054883-04.000 from B-3 Central Business to R-1 Single-Family Residential Notice is hereby given that the Village of Swanton Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 5 th  at 5:30 PM at 219 Chestnut Street, Swanton, Ohio 43558 to consider a proposed map amendment (rezoning) for the following properties: Parcels: Newly created Parcel A and Parcel B formerly Fulton County Parcel 28-054883-04.000 Location: South of Catalpa Drive, West side of Munson Road, North of US 20A (Airport Highway) Current Zoning: B-3 Central Business Proposed Zoning: R-1 Single-Family Residential A rezoning map, legal descriptions, and related application materials are available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Village Municipal Office, and via this link. All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. Written comments will be accepted in advance and may be delivered to Shannon Shulters, Village Administrator, 219 Chestnut Street, Swanton, Ohio 43558 or emailed to admin@villageofswantonohio.us no later than Monday, November 3 rd  , 12:00 Noon. Please include “Munson Road Rezoning – Planning Commission” in the subject line. Dated: October 2, 2025 Village of Swanton Planning Commission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Shannon Shulters admin@villageofswantonohio.us Office: 419-826-0701| Cell: 419-583-0616 Village of Swanton and Regional Partners to Conduct Emergency Response Exercise The Village of Swanton, in collaboration with the Fulton County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and the Lucas County Local Emergency Planning Committee, will conduct a multi-county full-scale emergency response exercise  on Friday, September 26, 2025 . This exercise fulfills annual LEPC training requirements and is designed to strengthen coordination and preparedness for large-scale emergency situations. Participating agencies include the Fulton County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), Lucas County EMA, Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Lucas County Sheriff’s Office, Springfield Fire, Toledo Fire & Rescue, Fulton County Medical Center, Mercy St. Vincent Hospital, Lucas County 911 RCOG, Swanton Village Administrator, Swanton Fire & Rescue, and Swanton Police Department. The exercise will run from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and will be focused in the area of Zeiter Way at Hallett Ave.  Please note that this is only a training exercise, and no actual emergency exists. During this time the road will be CLOSED  to thru traffic.

Application to Vacate Plats at West Park Drive, Swanton, OH  43558   Lanc Properties, LLC, an Ohio Limited Liability Company, hereby notifies affected property owners of its intention to File an Application to Vacate Plats with the Court of Common Pleas, Fulton County, Ohio, for certain real property located at West Park Drive, Swanton, Ohio 43558.   The Plat of West Park Business Center filed for record October, 20, 2006 and recorded in Cabinet A, page 294-298 Fulton County Records, contains building line and easements as set forth on said Plat.   Said parcels include the following ten(10) lots: West Park Drive, parcel number 28-054355-01.000, Lot 1 – Part of Parcel 1 West Park Drive, parcel number 28-054355-02.000, Lot 2 – Part of Parcel 1 West Park Drive, parcel number 28-054355-03.000, Lot 3 – Part of Parcel 1 West Park Drive, parcel number 28-054355-04.000, Lot 4 – Part of Parcel 1 West Park Drive, parcel number 28-054355-05.000, Lot 5 – Part of Parcel 1 West Park Drive, parcel number 28-054355-06.000, Lot 6 – Part of Parcel 1 West Park Drive, parcel number 28-054355-07.000, Lot 7 – Part of Parcel 1 West Park Drive, parcel number 28-054355-08.000, Lot 8 – Part of Parcel 1 West Park Drive, parcel number 28-054355-09.000, Lot 9 – Part of Parcel 1 West Park Drive, parcel number 28-054355-10.000, Lot 10 inclusive. & Tax Parcel 28-054892-05.000   Petitioner Lanc Properties, LLC, is providing notice to affected property owners of its intention to file an Application to Vacate Plats with the Common Pleas Court for Fulton County, Ohio and Order Vacating the aforementioned Ten(10) parcels and Plats instead allowing said property to be legally described as one contiguous parcel of land.   Mark T. Herr, Esq., 18478 Scott Road, Bowling Green, Ohio  43402, (419)270-6275.

We want to provide some clarity regarding the recent questions and concerns surrounding stormwater drainage on Munson Road. When the Munson Road project was designed, the inclusion of stormwater infrastructure was not part of the original plan. At the time, the Village had not been made aware of any significant drainage issues in this area. It wasn’t until last fall that stormwater concerns were brought to our attention by a resident, specifically related to the east side of Munson Road. There is currently an old stormwater line running through the field and draining out to Airport Highway. Based on our understanding, this line is county-owned, and it is also outdated and compromised in several areas. The Fulton County officials have offered to transfer ownership of this line to the Village since it now lies within our municipal boundaries. However, taking ownership would mean accepting responsibility for its rehabilitation and long-term maintenance, which includes significant challenges such as repairing or rerouting the pipe beneath Airport Highway—a costly and complex undertaking. At this time, the Village does not plan to assume ownership of this line but is committed to continuing dialogue with Fulton County to explore potential collaborative solutions. We recognize that at least three properties on the east side of Munson Road are experiencing persistent drainage problems during heavy rain fall, and we’re actively evaluating viable options to assist. Unfortunately, due to elevation constraints and the existing layout, rerouting stormwater to the road and then north toward Ai Creek near Mettabrook Drive is not a feasible solution. You may also wonder about the $3 monthly stormwater charge on your utility bill. This fee applies to all residents and businesses—even those who do not have direct storm infrastructure at the road. The reasoning behind this is to support the ongoing costs of storm and sewer separation projects, which are mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These projects are part of a long-term effort to improve public infrastructure, reduce environmental impact, and meet compliance standards. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue working through these challenges. Please know that we are actively engaged in conversations and are seeking a solution that benefits our residents while also remaining financially and logistically responsible. — Village of Swanton Administration

The Village of Swanton is excited to offer a FREE brush and yard waste drop-off option exclusively for Village residents at Lammon Brothers 7520 County Road 5-2, Delta, OH 43515 . Permit Required – No Exceptions Residents must complete and sign a Brush Drop-Off Permit at the Village Office annually. A valid permit AND photo ID will be required at the time of drop-off at Lammon Brothers. This system is in place to help prevent misuse by individuals outside Village limits and to keep this service free for our residents. Stop by the Village Office to get your permit and take advantage of this convenient service! This new drop-off option is in addition to the existing curbside brush pick-up, which continues to run from April through October, or as needed following severe storms. Curbside pick-up will still take place on the second Monday (or week) of each month for residents who are unable to utilize the drop-off site.