Public Notices

The Harlem Township Zoning Commission will hold regular monthly meetings on the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. unless a holiday falls on that day, in which case the meeting will be held on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. 

The meetings will be held in the Township Community Room at 3883 S. St. Rt. 605, Galena, Ohio 43021.   Regular Meetings of the Harlem Township Zoning Commission will also be available as teleconferences via Zoom. 

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Meeting ID: 838 9092 2022

Mike Kabler, Chair

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Harlem Township Zoning Commission is being asked to consider the following:

Robert J. And Rhonda J. Piper, 1764 Green Cook Road, Sunbury, OH 43074 is seeking a variance to rezone 2.608 Gross/2.178 Net acre plot, from AR-1 to FR-1, at 1764 Green Cook Road, Sunbury, OH 43074, parcel ID # 316-140-01-020-000.

The HTZC 24-03 hearing will be held on May 6, 2024 at 7:45p.m. at the Harlem Township Firehouse, 3883 South State Route 605, Galena, Ohio 43021. The hearing is open to the public. The hearing is also available via Zoom. 

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The application and accompanying documents are available on the website.

Application Document

Mike Kabler, Chair

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Harlem Township Board of Zoning Appeals is being asked to consider the following:

Maple Leaf Rentals, LTD, and Jack and Rosemarie Clark are seeking a zoning variance to demolish a home and outbuildings to build a new home and garage situated on 1.459 acres, located at 4612 Harlem Road, Galena, OH 43021. Parcel ID # 316-230-020-01-000.

The hearing is scheduled for May 20, 2024 at 7:35 PM at the Harlem Township Building, 3883 South State Rt 605, Galena, Ohio 43021. 

To view the application and accompanying documents please call 740-965-2661 x2 Monday – Friday 8-12 pm, to schedule an appointment or view on our website at www.harlemtwp.com

The hearing is open to the public, and is also available to view on Zoom.  To join our hearing on Zoom, use the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82611510079

Keith Campbell, Chair

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83890922022

Meeting ID: 838 9092 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Harlem Township audited 2022 Year End Financial Report is available for review at the Fiscal Office, 3883 S. St. Rt. 605, Galena, Ohio 43021.  Contact Fiscal Officer Lisa Hursey to schedule an appointment.

The Board of Trustee will hold their regular meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Said meetings will be held at Harlem Firehouse, 3883 St. Rt. 605, Galena, Ohio 43021 unless otherwise specified by the trustees.

2021 & 2022 Year End Audit

Lisa Hursey

Fiscal Officer

The Harlem Township Division of Fire

RES. 23-0322T-018 ADOPTED BY INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE A STANDARD CODE KNOWN AS 2017 OHIO FIRE CODE PERTAINING TO FIRE, FIRE HAZARDS, AND FIRE PREVENTION, AND ALSO ADOPTING A LOCAL FIRE CODE PURSUANT TO 2017 OHIO FIRE CODE § 103.1 KNOWN AS HARLEM TOWNSHIP, DELAWARE COUNTY, OHIO SUPPLEMENT TO THE 2017 OHIO FIRE CODE, PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED CODE § 505.373. HARLEM TOWNSHIP DIVISION OF FIRE INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE, HARLEM FIRE PROTECTION PERMIT, AND HARLEM TOWNSHIP BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION.

Adopted by the Harlem Township Trustees at an open meeting held in regular session on Wednesday March 22, 2023, at 7:00pm.

All accompanying documents are available for review at the Administration Office at the Township Building, M-F 7-3 pm. Call (740)965-2661 ext. 3 to schedule an appointment.

Thomas O’Brien, Fire Chief

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Harlem Township Board of Trustees are being asked to consider the following:

Rebecca Sturm, 5540 Miller-Paul Road, Westerville, OH 43082 is seeking a variance to rezone 2.114 acres in a 21.539 acre plot from AR-1 to FR-1 for a new family home to be built on Farm Lot 2, 5540 Miller-Paul Road, Westerville, OH 43082, parcel ID # 316-310-03-016-000.

The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 7:15 pm at the Harlem Township Administration Building Community Room, 3883 South State Route 605, Galena, Ohio 43021. The hearing is open to the public and available via Zoom. 

Join Zoom Meeting here

The application and accompanying documents are available on the website.

Application Document

Kendra Borror, Administration

JOB POSTING

 The Harlem Township Division of Fire will be accepting applications for the position of permanent part time FF/PM PREFERRED but FF/EMT may also apply, beginning Monday December 4, 2023, through Tuesday January 2, 2024.

 This is to fill an immediate opening that exists within the fire division. Interested parties will submit a resume with a cover letter, indicating interest, an employment application, along with proof of current certifications no later than Tuesday January 2, 2024, at 5:00 pm.

Valid State of Ohio Motor Vehicle Operator’s License

State of Ohio FF I & II certification

State of Ohio – Paramedic preferred

Successful candidate shall be expected to qualify as driver/equipment operator for all apparatus and items in the inventory of the Harlem Township Division of Fire.

Candidate interviews and selection process will be scheduled after fire administration is satisfied that a sufficient pool of candidates has been assembled. Successful applicant will be required to pass a background investigation.

Please fill out application and return email to chief@harlemtwp.com

Call to Service

Harlem Township is seeking resident volunteers to fill vacancies on public boards and commissions. Serving on a board or commission provides valuable service to the community as members are generally asked to review matters of public concern and make recommendations about how the Township should proceed to the Trustees. Depending on appointment, topics will include planning, zoning variances and items of community services.

• Zoning Commission (2 positions)
• Board of Zoning Appeals (2 positions)
• Strategic Planning Committee
• Harlem Township Heritage

Applications may be submitted electronically to Harlem Township admin@harlemtwp.com or mailed to 3883 S. St. Rt. 605 Galena, Ohio 43021.

Any questions regarding the duties of the board or commission member or the appointment process may be directed to Kendra Borror, Assistant Administrator, at (740)965-2661 ext. 3 or admin@harlemtwp.com

Application

Harlem Township is accepting applications for Maintenance.

Part-Time mowing (summer only)

30 Hours per week

Salary $20.00 hour

Job Description/Requirements:

• Assist Maintenance Department in the mowing of roads, parks, cemeteries & township facilities. Maximum 30 hours per week.
• Ohio Drivers License.

Send completed applications/resumes to: Harlem Township, 3883 S. St. Rt. 605, Galena, OH 43021, Attn: Administration at admin@harlemtwp.com.

Harlem Township is an equal-opportunity employer.