Hookup assistance for low/moderate income households

Jul 29, 2010 No Comments by Mayor Wells

The Village has received information about hookup assistance for low/moderate income households in the Village. There is money that will be available through the Community Development Block Grant program administered locally by the  Hancock Regional Planning Commssion.

The preliminary application must be filled out and turned into the Village by August 31, 2010. Here are the 2010 HUD guidelines for Hancock County:

Household size                                             Income Limit for Very-Low Income

1 person                                                                        $21,700

2 persons                                                                      $24,800

3 persons                                                                     $27,900

4 persons                                                                     $31,000

5 persons                                                                     $33,500

6 persons                                                                     $36,000

7 persons                                                                     $38,450

8 persons                                                                     $40,950 

Work on the hookups cannot have already been done – there is no reimbursement available. The application form is here:

LMIHookupApplication

Bob Wells

mayor@vanlueohio.com

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Water rates established by Council

Jul 27, 2010 No Comments by Mayor Wells

Village Council has established the preliminary water rates. The base rate is $50 per month and covers the first 2000 gallons of water used. Additional water is set at $5.00 per 1000 gallons. This rate will be used for the first 12 months of operation, during which time we will be studying our actual cost of operations. Council will address the rates after that time. Also, sewer rates will be adjusted to reflect water useage.

Those households with lower water use will then pay less for water and sewer service. The water and sewer systems are required by law to be self supporting. The amount of money collected must cover debt service and operational costs, plus provide a reserve for maintenance and repair.

Bob Wells

mayor@valueohio.com

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Updated office hours

Jul 27, 2010 No Comments by Mayor Wells

The Village office will be open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursday and from 9:00 to noon on Friday. The office will be closed for lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 on Tuesday and Thursday.

Just as a reminder, you must obtain a permit to connect to the new water system. Your water meter will be installed after the permit is issued. Your account must be current in order to obtain a permit. The permit is $55.00 which covers the cost of setting the meter and the inspection by the plumbing inspector.

If you or your plumber have any questions, please feel free to call me.

Bob Wells

mayor@vanlueohio.com

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Water system functional!

Jul 01, 2010 No Comments by Mayor Wells

It has been a long time coming, but the water system is functional! All of the water mains have been tested and passed.

We are installing water meters and will have almost, if not all, installed by the end of the day Monday, July 5.

This also means that all of FIRE HYDRANTS are active. This means to parking with 10 feet on either side of the hydrants.

Bob Wells
mayor@vanlueohio.com

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Water System Regulations

Jun 28, 2010 No Comments

Here is a copy of the proposed regulations for the water system to be considered by Council at tonight’s meeting: VanlueWaterRules If you have any questions or comments, please let me or one of the council members know. Bob Wells mayor@vanlueohio.com

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Residential Water System Hookup Information

May 09, 2010 No Comments

General Requirements   Water line from meter pit to building must be either 3/4” copper or 200 PSI plastic. Compression fittings to be used for all underground connections. Trace wire to be installed if plastic is used. Water line should be at least 36” deep. Drawing of water line placement in relationship to building is [...]

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View from the top. . .

Mar 18, 2010 No Comments

  Have you ever wondered what Vanlue looks like from about 150 feet up. . .? Here is a view towards the northwest. This picture was taken by Scott Kelley, our resident inspector from Floyd Browne Group. More to follow.

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A Little Railroad History

Apr 10, 2009 No Comments

Dan Merkel, a long-time friend of mine, shares a common interest with me, namely railroads, both model and full sized. Dan is the author of Along the Right of Way in the Virtual Village on The Courier’s web page. If you are interested in railroading, it is a nice source of information and pictures. The [...]

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