2009 spring oberlin community newsletter

City of Oberlin Spring 2009 Newsletter

85 S. Main Street • Oberlin, Ohio 44074 • (P) 440.775.7206 • (F) 440.775.7208 • www.cityofoberlin.com

Oberlin Pride DayPride Day is an annual opportunityfor Lorain County residents to vol-unteer their time to help clean upand beautify public spaces. Ober-lin Pride Day will be Saturday, May16, 2009.

Once again this year, Pride Dayprojects will begin with a continen-tal breakfast at Oberlin Inn begin-

ning at 8 a.m. Volunteers who attend this continental breakfastwill have the opportunity to win either a gas backpack bloweror a weed whacker from the Lorain County Solid Waste Man-agement District. To be eligible to win, volunteers must regis-ter at the Pride Day breakfast.

If there are volunteers or groups that have a special project theyplan to complete on Pride Day, please contact Sharon Pearsonat 775-7217 by Monday, April 27, 2009. We would like to beable to properly acknowledge all the various groups that planto participate in the 2009 Lorain County Pride Day event. Thisyear, for example, City Employees will participate in the CityEmployee Pride Day event on Friday, May 15th, sprucing up var-ious city buildings.

Spring is a great time for residen-tial to begin yard improvementprojects. The City of Oberlin ishere to help: Spring Brush Col-lection will begin Monday, April13 and will end following PrideDay weekend (May 16 – 17,2009.) Also, free compost foryour garden will be available atthe City’s compost site behind

the Wastewater TreatmentPlant on SR511 east of townfrom 9:00 am -1 p.m. on Satur-day, April 25 and Pride Day,Saturday, May 16. Please bringyour own containers to haulyour compost.

The “Bloom Catchers” will be infull swing again this year look-ing for beautiful front yard gar-dens. This recognition program is brought to you by the OberlinArea Chamber of Commerce and Kendal at Oberlin. Stay tunedfor more details.

In recent years, dozens of volunteers have provided tremen-dous support for Oberlin Pride Day projects. Let’s prove thatOberlin residents are “blooming with pride” by volunteering forprojects again this year. Thank you!

Sharon Pearson, CAP2009 Oberlin Pride Day Coordinator

TABLE OF CONTENTSOberlin Pride Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Oberlin Recycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Rules for Trash Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

OMLPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Open Space and Conservation Commission . . . . . .6

Finance/Utilities Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Income Tax Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Police Department News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Oberlin Rotary Interact Club@ Oberlin High School

Dick Holsworth @ Oberlin Breakfast Heritage Center

2008 Oberlin Pride Day

Oberlin RecyclesElectronics Recycling DayThe next Electronic Recycling day isSaturday, June 13 at Well ingtonTownship Garage, 105 Maple Street,Wellington. The following one is scheduledfor Saturday, July 25th at the WindstreamCommunications Service Center, 560

Ternes Avenue, Elyria. The last one will be held on Saturday,October 10 – location to be announced.

All theses recycling days will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ateach location. The electronics recycling now includes televisions!!!Other acceptable items include: personal computer (CPU),video monitors (CRT), mice, keyboards, joysticks, printers, plot-ters, scanners, speakers (computer only), hard drives, tapedrives, diskette drives, CD drives, data terminals, models,servers, network hardware, UPS systems (w/o batteries), cables,circuit boards, software—diskettes, CD’s, tape & documenta-tion, references manuals & books, desktop office equipment—(typewriters, fax machines, etc.) larger office equipment (withadvanced notice—call ahead), used cellular phones, cellularphone batteries, chargers, cables and accessories (please pack-age all items for each phone in a separate bag.) Items that willnot be accepted are: UPS system batteries, general purposebatteries, stereos, radios, non-cellular phones, householdappliances.

Hazardous Waste Collection – Saturday, September 26 , 2009@ Grafton Township Hall & Fire Station, 17109 Avon BeldenRoad, Grafton, Ohio 44074 and P.C. Campana Industrial Park,3000 Leavitt Road (S.R. 58) Lorain, Ohio 44052.

Acceptable materials include: Acid and caustics, pool chemi-cals, 12v batteries, car batteries, bleach, household batteries,paint, turpentine, paint thinner, adhesives, lighter fluid, usedmotor oil, solvents, propane cylinders, household cleaners,cyanide poisons, fertilizers, pool chlorine, rat poison, antifreeze,weed killers, smoke detectors, flares, insect killers, mercury,medications, florescent bulbs, roof tar, driveway sealer.

Unacceptable materials include: ammunition, explosives, tires,incandescent light bulbs, floodlight bulbs, trash, glass, metal,plastic recyclables, paper & magazines, biomedical waste(blood, needles, dressings), hazardous waste materials gener-ated by commercial or industrial businesses.

Packaging Instructions: Bring materials in original packaging ifpossible and tighten lids securely. Label all items if known.Pack leading containers in boxes surrounded by cat litter orsawdust.

These programs are free and brought to you by Lorain CountySolid Waste Management District. For questions pleasec a l l 1 - 8 0 0 - 4 4 9 - 5 4 6 3 o r v i s i t t h e i r we b s i t e a twww.loraincounty.us/solidwaste.

Oberlin Residential Rules for Trash RemovalRESIDENTIAL REFUSE COLLECTION RULES: Refuse is col-lected Tuesday through Friday, 52 weeks a year, including allholidays. The weekly limit for residential collection is 3 bags,3 containers, or a combination of the two but not more than3 items. When a household is over this limit, the City will col-lect 3 and leave the others. If there are cans and bags, the canswill be picked up first. Refuse must be placed at the curb by6:00 a.m. the day of collection but no sooner than noon onthe day before. Containers must be removed from the curb bymidnight on the day of collection.


Acceptable Cans – Plastic or galvanized metal trash cans notexceeding 32 gallon capacity, with handles, in goodcondition and not exceeding 50 pounds when filled. Garbageshould be wrapped or placed in bags before depositing incontainers.

Acceptable Bags – Plastic or plastic lined bags, 32 galloncapacity or less, not exceeding 30 pounds. Bags must be tiedand not torn due to over-stuffing or animals.

Cardboard Boxes – Unacceptable as refuse containers.Cardboard boxes can be recycled.

Place all refuse for collection on opposite side of drive asrecycle waste containers by 6:00 a.m. the day of collection.Refuse will not be removed when left in boxes, paper bagsor loose piles.

Rear yard collection is available for elderly or infirm residents.Persons needing rear yard collection must contact the PublicWorks Department at 775-7218.

Where there are chronic problems with over-the-limit refuse,the City may notify the owner of the problem and begin col-lecting the extra containers at the owner’s expense.

Please refer to Chapter 925 of the City of Oberlin CodifiedOrdinances for more information. Problems regarding trashcontainers being left at the curb will be referred to theCommunity Services Officer for action.

EXTRA GARBAGE BAG COLLECTION: If you have extra bags ofrefuse that need to be disposed of on your regular collectionday, you can purchase refuse tags for $1.00 each from theutility office located at 69 S. Main St.

RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING RULES: The City of Oberlin is anenvironmentally conscious community and encouragescurbside recycling. The amount of properly sorted recyclablesa resident may place out is unlimited. Weekly recycling mustbe placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. the day of collection but nosooner than noon on the day before. Containers must beremoved from the curb by midnight on the day of collection.

Glass, plastic and can recyclables must be placed in the city’s5 gallon recycling buckets or your own durable containers,clearly identified with the city’s recycling logo. Buckets areavailable at 69 S. Main St. Recycling stickers are available atCity Hall.

Please separate into the following categories:

Glass – Rinsed clear, green or brown bottles and jars. Removecaps and rings.

Plastic Bottles – Plastic #1 and #2 only. Look for the numberinside the triangular recycling arrows.

Cans – Rinsed aluminum and steel (tin) cans and metal lids.No aerosol containers or paint cans.

Mixed Paper – Items accepted: catalogs, newspaper,magazines, paper board (for example cereal boxes), junk mail,office-computer-school paper and phone books. Must bebundled or placed in brown paper bags or plastic bags. Donot put paper in recycling buckets. Wet paper will not bepicked up.

Cardboard – Corrugated cardboard must be flattened. Wetcardboard will not be picked up. Please call to schedule a pickup for large amounts of cardboard. Boxes must be flattenedand tied securely into manageable bundles.

Place all recycling on opposite side of drive as refusecontainers/bags by 6:00 a.m. the day of collection.

ITEMS PROHIBITED FROM ALL CITY REFUSE SERVICECOLLECTIONS: Hazardous or infectious wastes, wet paint,tires, castings, large car parts, storage batteries, brush, grassclippings or other yard waste (other than a nominal amountincidental to other refuse), motor oil, waste oil, bricks, rocks orconcrete, dirt or any material prohibited by State or Federallaw from being landfilled. Items containing refrigerants(refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers) cannotbe accepted unless the refrigerant has been removed fromthe appliance by a certified technician. The technician willplace a removal certification on the appliance. The City willnot collect these appliances unless the required certificationis in place.

SCHEDULED LARGE TRASH COLLECTIONS IN EXCESS OFGENERAL RESIDENTIAL REFUSE COLLECTION: Trash whichexceeds the allowable volumes set forth in Section 925.03 ofthe Codified Ordinances shall be collected according to aschedule published by the City. Residents desiring large trashcollection services shall make an appointment for a pickup.Appointments must be scheduled by 5:00 p.m. on theThursday prior to the week of the pickup. Trash to be pickedup shall be less than 2 cubic yards and shall be placed in sucha way as to be readily loaded by the refuse collectors. Refusegreater than 2 cubic yards or where the nature of the refuse issuch that loading by hand is impractical, may, at the optionof the City, require the homeowner to pay for the use of atemporary dumpster.


The City provides for one special refuse collection per year onan appointment basis. Residents must call a week in advance.The City will collect up to 2 cubic yards (6’ long x 3’ wide x 3’high) at no charge; each additional yard will be $8.00. Thenumber of large pickups is limited and appointments aremade on a “first come – first served” basis. Refuse must beplaced in a way that is readily loaded by the refuse collectors.This means that small items or loose refuse needs to bebagged, bundled or otherwise put in containers. Materialsprohibited from regular collection are also prohibited in spe-cial collections.

When the resident schedules a special collection, they areinformed verbally and in a letter that the special pickup islimited to 2 cubic yards. To the practical extent, the City willcollect all refuse put out. If the amount of refuse placed issubstantially more than 2 cubic yards, a picture will be takenand submitted to the Public Works office for billing.

UNSCHEDULED LARGE TRASH COLLECTIONS IN EXCESS OFGENERAL RESIDENTIAL REFUSE COLLECTION: At the optionof the City, unscheduled large trash collections will becharged $50.00 or $12.00 per cubic yard, whichever is greater.

TEMPORARY DUMPSTER SERVICE: Six yard temporarydumpsters are available to residents, subject to availabilityand access. The City must be able to deliver, service andremove the dumpster without damage to trees, buildings andoverhead wires. Dumpsters must be placed on an improved,hard and level surface such as gravel, asphalt or concrete.Persons ordering a temporary dumpster are required to pay inadvance for the dumpster at the Public Works office located at85 S. Main St. Dumpsters are only delivered and picked up onWednesday’s.

Charges for temporary dumpsters are as follows: Delivery andcollection of a dumpster for a one week period is $50.00.Additional pickups are $25.00 each. Use of dumpster for anadditional week is $20.00. Temporary dumpsters set at acustomer’s site are limited to a maximum of 3 weeks. Thedumpster will be picked up by the City at the end of theprescribed time. The City will make a single attempt to deliverthe dumpster. If the dumpster cannot be set due to actions ofthe customer (e.g. cars in the way), a $20.00 fee will becharged with the balance of the pre-payment refunded to thecustomer. If the dumpster cannot be removed due to the ac-tions of the customer, a $50.00 fee will be charged and addedto the resident’s monthly utility bill.

Brush Collection: Brush collection is taking place throughMay 17th. Brush shall be cut to lengths no longer than six feet( 6’) and shall be neatly stacked (same direction) at the curb.Brush shall be free of wire, metal, stone, nails, rope, or otherforeign materials.

Stumps, brush with root balls, limbs larger than six inches indiameter, unstacked brush and non-woody yard waste will notbe collected by the City.

Brush resulting from tree removal or major trimming projectsis the responsibility of the property owner. The City reservesthe right not to collect excessive amounts of brush.

We appreciate your cooperation in following theseguidelines. During brush collection, wood chips may bedelivered free of charge to Oberlin residents. Call 775-7218for more information.

Yard Waste - The Public Works Department has modified therules related to its yard waste collection service. Beginningwith the 2009 season, residents must place yard waste inpaper‘lawn and leaf’ bags or biodegradable plastic yard wastebags. These bags are available at Watson’s Hardware, Locke’sGarden Center, Sam’s Club, Lowe’s, Home Depot and otherlocations. This requirement does not apply to brush or fallcurbside leaf collection.

‘Lawn and leaf’ bags are made from two layers of heavy paper,hold up to 30 gallons and are designed to stand on their own.Plastic yard waste bags must be clearly marked“biodegradable” by the manufacturer. Please do not usegrocery store bags or other bags not designed for thispurpose. Paper ‘lawn and leaf’ bags and biodegradableplastic bags can be incorporated directly into the compost.This will increase efficiency and also help the City to producehigher quality compost.

Otherwise, this collection service remains unchanged.Residents will continue to purchase yard waste tags from theUtility Office at 69 South Main St., attach those tags to the‘lawn and leaf’ bags and schedule a pick up by calling thePublic Works Department at 775-7218. Your cooperation willbe greatly appreciated.

The Public Works Department is developing a plan tosubsidize home composting containers. Please contact us ifyou wish to learn more about the process and benefits ofcomposting yard waste and other biodegradable materials athome.

If you do receive a complaint tag, please take the time to findout why. Your cooperation is very important in this effort andwill be greatly appreciated. We are also interested in yourcomments or suggestions to improve services. For questionsregarding this program or to schedule a pickup, please call thePublic Works Department at 775-7218.



mlpsOberlin Municipal Light and Power System Energy and Environmental Sustainability Programs

Green Energy

OMLPS is a joint owner of the Belleville Hydro Plant, a 42megawatt hydro facility on the Ohio River in Belleville, Ohio.OMLPS owns 1.3 megawatts of generation capacity in this plant.This joint ownership supplied 7.3% of our annual powerrequirements.

OMLPS purchases additional hydroelectric power through theNew York Power Authority. This purchase of hydroelectric powersupplied 2.3% of our annual power requirements.

OMLPS purchases landfill gas generated power from EnergyDevelopments, Inc. (EDI) and other landfill gas powergenerators. EDI operates generators fueled by methane gas thatis produced by the BFI landfill. This purchase of landfill gassupplied 4.9% of our annual power supply.

OMLPS is a joint owner in a fourunit wind turbine generationproject in Bowling Green, Ohio,which totals 7.2 megawatts. Thisjoint ownership supplied .4% ofour annual power requirements.Source: 2006 Power Supply Data

OMLPS will be part of three new hydro plants being developedby AMP-Ohio, the city’s wholesale power provider. Oberlin’sshare of these plants will provide an additional 2.0 megawattsof hydro power by 2012.

OMLPS sells the green power to Oberlin College at a premium of$2 a megawatt. This premium funds a separate SustainabilityEnergy Reserve Fund, which is used for projects such as windpower research, tree planting and energy conservation programs.

OMLPS initiated an ordinance providing full credit for customerswho install solar powered generation. OMLPS also has a netmetering agreement with Oberlin College which provides creditfor solar power that is produced at the Joseph LewisEnvironmental Studies Center

Energy Conservation

OMLPS offers free heat loss inspections for residential and smallcommercial customers. This inspection includes a blower doortest and thermal scan of the building or home with an infraredcamera. The infrared camera allows us to find areas where insu-lation needs to be improved. We then provide suggestions ofhow to reduce air infiltration and conserve energy.

OMLPS gives away energy efficient compact fluorescent bulbsto customers in celebration of Public Power Week. These bulbsuse one-fourth of the energy of an incandescent bulb. The goalof this annual program is to provide one bulb a year to each ofour customers.

OMLPS also sells energy efficient compact fluorescent bulbs.These bulbs are purchased in bulk quantities and then sold tocustomers at the lower bulk cost.

OMLPS worked with Prospect Elementary School in 2002 to ob-tain a state grant to purchase equipment for installing a 1kWphotovoltaic solar array at the school. OMLPS provided the plan-ning and installation resources for the array. The result was a nocost installation of a 1kW photovoltaic array for the school. Thegoal of this installation was twofold. This installation providedboth a training tool to help educate students about alternate en-ergy sources and a means for the public schools to reduce theirenergy costs.

OMLPS, through our Key Accounts Program, secured three (3)seven thousand dollar Department of Energy grants for three (3)large commercial customers. These grants provided the fundsfor an industrial energy assessment for each customer, whichidentified potential savings of tens of thousands of dollars in en-ergy efficiency measures

Energy Education

OMLPS has purchased an Energy Bike to educate students in thelocal schools. The bike has a variety of experiments which teachabout energy production and energy efficiency. Our EnergyServices Division provides demonstrations with the bike in localschools and at various community events throughout the year.

UTILITY BILLING FAQS(FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

Open Space and ConservationCommission

Here is some news from the Cityof Oberlin Open Space and VisualEnvironment Commission!

With the rebirth of Spring, the City ofOberlin Open Space and VisualEnvironment Commission would like toencourage residents to take a walk in

the woods, plant a garden, plant a tree, and spruce up yourneighborhood. The Commission advises City Council withrespect to open space protection and farmland preservation andmatters relating to making the city a more attractive community.

The Open Space and Visual Environment Commission is havingan Arbor Day Celebration on April 24 at 1pm. Native trees thatbenefit wildlife and perennial wildflowers will be planted atOberlin’s Roadside Park on St. Rt. 511 on the east end of town.Free native tree seedlings will be given away in celebration, andgarden and flower seeds from Ben Franklin will be donated toparticipants.

We partnered with Oberlin College’s Environmental StudiesDepartment, Western Reserve Land Conservancy and OberlinPublic Works Department for two projects in April to spruce upPlum Creek: the removal of invasive species such as Japaneseknotweed, buckthorn and garlic mustard from the Creek aroundthe downtown area and a Creek clean up of trash. Many thanksto the students and Oberlin College professor John Petersenfrom Environmental Studies for helping organize theseimportant projects.

Members of the Open Space Commission would like toencourage our neighbors to plant vegetable and flower gardensin our community. Flower gardens are wonderful to look at, butit is also a great feeling to be able to go out and harvest a mealthat you have grown yourself. You will be amazed at how easyand economical it is to grow your own food! There are greatresources here in Oberlin; at the library, your neighbors, or folksat the George Jones Farm.

Oberlin was named a Tree City USAcommunity by the Arbor DayFoundation to honor its commitmentto community forestry. This is thetenth year Oberlin has received thisnational recognition. Having eventssuch as our Arbor Day Celebrationhelps to keep our Tree City status.

Happy Spring!

Kate Pilacky, Chair, Oberlin Open Space and Visual Environment Commission

Finance/Utility OfficeThe Finance Department is responsiblefor billing, collection, and customerservice for approximately 3,000accounts with the following services:Electric, Water, Sewer, and Refuse. TheCustomer Service office is located onthe first floor of the Old City HallBuilding, at 69 S. Main Street. Officehours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,Monday - Friday. A finance assistantcan be reached at 775-7211 or 775-7214.

Meters are read and customers are billed monthly. Payments canbe mailed to the above address or made at the cashier's windowduring business hours. There is a drive-up box in the rearparking lot of the building, near the mail boxes. PLEASE DO NOTPLACE CASH IN OUR DROP BOX.


Q: How much does it cost to open a new account?A: The City requires a $174.00 security deposit at the time of signup of services. Waiver of deposit may be made based upon priorbilling history. (Ordinance 909.05)Q: What do I do to start service?A: We ask that you come to our office at 69 South Main Street tosign up for services at least 3 business days prior to service date. Ifthis is a new account, a deposit may be required.Q: How soon can I get my water turned on?A: Once notification for service is filled out, we can turn the serviceon the next business day. If the water is turned off, we will need access to the meter to turn water on during our meter crew's business hours. (8:30 am to 3:30 pm Mon-Fri) Therefore, someonewill need to meet the water department personnel at the propertyin order to restore water service.Q: Is there a minimum water, sewer, and refuse charge?A: Yes, the minimum for water and sewer, based on an equivalentof 300 cu. ft. is $36.90, and refuse is $4.00.Q: How do I terminate my service?A: You can call or come into our office at least 2 business days priorto the final date you request. We will schedule a date and time ifnecessary for access to the meter to retrieve a final reading. We willalso need a forwarding address to send the final bill.Q: Who do I call if I have a refuse/recycling question?A: Contact Public Works customer service (440) 775-7218. Q: Where can I pick up a recycling bin and is there a charge?A: We have them available at the Utility Billing Office. Every household is entitled to three recycling bins. One each for plastics#1, #2, glass containers and metal cans.


OBERLIN FORECLOSURE PREVENTION RESOURCES

Income Tax DepartmentThe City of Oberlin is a member of the Regional Income TaxAgency (RITA).

Mandatory Filing:All Oberlin residents arerequired to file annual cityincome tax returns, even ifno tax is due. This includesanyone temporarily livingaway from home, such ascollege students, teachers,etc.

Non-resident taxpayers who have income derived within theCity of Oberlin and for whom the tax is not withheld by theiremployer must file a Oberlin City income tax return.

Partial Year Residents:If you lived in the City of Oberlin for any part of the year, you arerequired to file a tax return. Income, deductions and credits maybe allocated on a pro-rata basis or by employer verification (i.e.payroll check stubs or letter detailing income earned duringOberlin residency).

Free E-File & E-Payment of Municipal TaxesResidents and employers can file and pay Municipal IncomeTaxes on-line through The Regional Income Tax Agency(R.I.T.A.) at www.ritaohio.com.

INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYERS ARE PROVIDED THE FOLLOWINGFEATURES:

- Paperless filing with immediate confirmation - An automatic calculation of taxes or refunds based on W2

wages and other income. - Ability to file even if you moved in 2008. - Electronic transfer of funds into checking or savings

accounts. - Pay by ACH (electronic debit or checking/savings accounts),

credit card or debit card. - Schedule payment of taxes - file as early as you like and set

up an ACH payment anytime before April 15th.

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO E-FILE:- Social Security numbers for you and your spouse. - W-2 forms from all employers. - 1099 forms and Federal Schedules C, E and F. - Date of move for residents that moved in 2008. - Bank routing and account numbers - for a fast refund or to

pay electronically.

EMPLOYERS HAVE THE FOLLOWING CHOICES:Monthly or Quarterly Withholding returns

- Fill in simple form online, or- Attached a payroll file

Annual Withholding Reconciliation returns- Upload W-2 data with online filing, or- Save W-2 data to CD and mail to R.I.T.A.

FAST - SIMPLE - SECURE - FREE!

For more information, log on to www.ritaohio.com or call theR.I.T.A. office at 440 526-0900 or 800 860-7482

Mailing Address:Regional Income Tax Agency, P.O. Box 477900Broadview Hts, OH 44147

Phone: 440 526-0900 or 1-800-860-7482Fax: 440 526-8813Web: www.ritaohio.com

INCOME TAX FAQs(FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

Q: What is the City of Oberlin Income Tax rate and whattype of income is taxable?A: The income tax rate is 1.9%. Generally, gross income (including income which is deferred) and business net profitsare taxable. A list of taxable and nontaxable income is available from the Regional Income Tax Agency at www.RitaOhio.com or by phone at 1-800-860-7482.

Q: Do I need to file a Declaration of Estimated Tax?A: Every person who anticipates receiving taxable income orwho engages in any business, profession, or activity subjectto Oberlin income tax, after excluding Oberlin withholdingand/or other credits, must file a Declaration of Estimated Tax.

Q: I am not a resident of the city but I work there. If my employer withholds my tax, do I need to file a return?A: No, filing is only mandatory for Oberlin City residents andnonresidents whose income is not withheld upon correctly.

Q: What is the due date of the City return?A: For individuals, the City of Oberlin tax return is due onApril 15 of each year. Business (fiscal year) returns are due onthe 15th day of the fourth month following the end of thefiscal year.

Q: Can I deduct my business losses from my W-2 wages onmy tax return?A: No, losses from self-employment, partnership interests,rental property and other like businesses may not be used tooffset W-2 income.

City Hall Phone NumbersEric Norenberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-1531City Manager

Darlene Colaso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-1531Assistant City Manager/HR Administrator

Salvatore Talarico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-7211Finance Director

Belinda Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-7203Clerk of Council

Jeff Baumann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-7204Public Works Director

Gary Boyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-7182Planning Director

Saundra Phillips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .774-3428Building Department

Connie Ponder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-7254Recreational Coordinator

Steve Dupee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-7260OMLPS Director

Sandy Kohart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-1751Municipal Court Clerk

Tom Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .774-1061Police Chief

Dennis Kirin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .774-3211Fire Chief

David Rucker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-7270Street Department

Jerry Hade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-7290Water Department

Steve Hoffert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-7280WEPF Department

Sheri Haury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-7218Public Works/Refuse Department

Tita Reed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-7257Economic Development/Housing

City Hall Offices are open Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Oberlin City CouncilDavid Sonner, PresidentJack Baumann, Vice PresidentDavid AshenhurstScott BroadwellCharles PetersonRonnie RimbertSharon Soucy

City Council AppointeesEric Norenberg, City ManagerSalvatore Talarico, Finance DirectorBelinda Anderson, City Council ClerkEric Severs, Law Director

City Council meetings are 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month in City Hall Council Chambers, 85 South Main Street beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Meetings are broadcast live on Cable Channel 9.


Police Department RestructureImproves ServiceAs a result of the retirement of Capt. Clif Barnes, Chief Tom Miller,

with support from the Human RelationsCommission and Civil Service Commis-sion, has reviewed and restructured thePolice Department operations. After care-ful consideration, it was decided to elimi-nate the Captain position and a Sergeantposition and create two new Lieutenantspositions: an Operations Lieutenant andan Administrative Lieutenant.

The Operations Lieutenant position will be primarily responsiblefor supervising the patrol operations, ensuring the department’svehicles and equipment arewell-maintained and operational, andmanaging the general performance of thedepartment.

The Administration Lieutenant will haveprimary responsibility for assisting theChief with development and administra-tion of the department’s budget, the re-cruitment / selection / development of

personnel, public relations, and adminis-tering the department’s standard operat-ing procedures this includes, ensuringcompliance with relevant professionalstandards and pertinent regulations.

Based on the results of a competitive civilservice written examination and anassessment process conducted by theOhio Association of Chiefs of Police, thePolice Department is pleased to announce that Sgt. MikeMcCloskey and Sgt. Kevin Scalli will be promoted to Lieutenantand Ptl. Officer Steve Chapman will be promoted to Sergeant.

Michael McCloskey

Steve Chapman

Kevin Scali

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