The City of Nelsonville Water Department has canceled the boil order for Chestnut Street from Burr Oak Boulevard to the “Y” at East Canal Street and Poplar Street from Seine Street to Rhine Street.

We would like to thank those affected by this incident for their patience and understanding.

Thursday, October 29 at 7:00 PM

The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 7:00PM. The meeting is being held to discuss City finances. The public may not attend the meeting in person.

Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic, the public may not attend the meeting in person. The meeting will be streamed on the City of Nelsonville Facebook Page (City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity).

Until Wednesday, October 28

The City of Nelsonville announces Rumpke Waste and Recycling was unable to complete trash pickup for Church Street and Coker Lane today Tuesday, October 27, 2020. The missed areas will receive trash pickup service first thing Wednesday morning, October 28, 2020.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

The City of Nelsonville is accepting applications for Police Officers. The City is building an eligibility list for potential vacancies. Police Officers must possess an O.P.O.T.C. Certification on or before the test date. A photo I.D. is required to gain admittance into the test. Applicants must pass a Civil Service Test. The test will be given on December 10,2020 at 6:00 pm in the Nelsonville Council Chambers located at 211 Lake Hope Drive, Nelsonville, Ohio.

The City of Nelsonville is a rural community, with a population of 5,100. The police department consists of 8 full-time, 2 part time officers and 1 clerk. The Chief of Police is appointed by the City Manager with the approval of council, and reports to the City Manager. The Nelsonville Police Department places strong emphasis upon providing quality services through a community policing philosophy.

Minimum Qualifications:

To be considered, candidates must have a minimum of 5 consecutive full-time years of service in law enforcement with a minimum of two years in an administrative position in a comparable or larger police department preferred. Candidates also must hold a State of Ohio Peace Officer Training Certificate. Because a high level of personal integrity and professional ethics is essential, a comprehensive background investigation will be conducted. The successful candidate must pass pre-employment testing which may include both written and psychological testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with post high school education*, upper level management and leadership training, attendees of F.B.I. National Academy, Southern Police Institute, Certified Law Enforcement Executive (CLEE), Police Executive Leadership College (PELC) or Northwestern Staff and Command will receive additional consideration. Candidates with experience in management models such as Community Oriented Policing are highly preferred.

Compensation:

Salary for the position is $52,000.00 / $57,000.00. In addition, Nelsonville offers an excellent fringe benefit package.

THE CITY OF NELSONVILLE IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLORER, WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

* For those candidates who apply with educational degrees beyond the minimum requirements, please note that the City of Nelsonville only recognizes degrees granted from a university or college if the degree granting institution is accredited. The organization that granted the accreditation must have been officially approved as an accrediting agency by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

The Nelsonville City Council held a virtual meeting on Monday, October 26, 2020 at 7:00PM. The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville Facebook Page (City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity).

The Nelsonville Division of Fire will start inspecting fire hydrants in the City Monday, October 26, 2020. Fire crews will be out daily from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. until all the fire hydrants are inspected. The inspection involves removing all caps and lubricating the threads as well as flowing water to ensure that each hydrant is operating properly.

All fire hydrants in the City are known as dry barrel hydrants, meaning that there is no water in the barrel of the hydrant until the hydrant is opened. This helps ensure that the hydrants will not freeze in cold weather and will therefore be available when needed for a fire. After every use and inspection, the hydrants are closed, and the water drains out. Hydrants that do not drain properly, or with other problems, are reported to the Nelsonville Water Department for further maintenance.

This annual testing is essential to maintain the City’s Class 4 Insurance Services Office (ISO) Public Protection Classification, and to ensure that hydrants are operating efficiently for fire protection purposes. Along with maintaining the fire rating, the testing monitors the health of the City’s water system, identifies weak areas in the system, removes materials that settle in the hydrant, and cleans out the lines. Checking each hydrant improves crew knowledge of hydrant locations. Fire department personnel will check to make sure there is adequate clearance around all fire hydrants, and property owners should clear weeds and brush from blocked hydrants to aid in their easy identification and access. The fire code requires at least 36 inches of clear area around the hydrant for proper access and helps assure that the hydrant is visible from the road.

During hydrant inspections, residents might experience temporarily low water pressure or discolored (rusty) water. The discoloration of water will not harm an individual, although it may stain light colored clothing. The fire department advises that you run your faucets until you have clean water. Do not run your hot water or do laundry until your water is clear. If you have any questions or should you at any time notice a hydrant in need of repair, please contact the fire department at 740-753-1244.

The Nelsonville Division of Fire is accepting applications to immediately fill open part-time firefighter positions and to build an eligibility list for future full-time expansion.

• Applicants must have a FF1 certification for entry level part-time Firefighter or FF2 certification for full-time Firefighter at the time of the exam.
• Applicants must successfully pass a written civil service exam and per Ohio Revised Code 124.42, must be 18 years of age and not yet reached his or her 41st birthday by the date of the exam.

Application packets cost $20 each and are available at the City Auditor's/Water office between the hours of 8am-4pm, beginning Friday October 23rd, 2020 through Friday November 27th, 2020.

The civil service written exam will be administered on Tuesday December 8th, 6pm at Nelsonville City Hall, 211 Lake Hope Drive Nelsonville, Ohio 45764

The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee held a virtual meeting on Monday, October 19, 2020 at 7:00PM. The meeting was held to discuss general information. The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville Facebook Page (City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity).

The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for Chestnut Street from Burr Oak Boulevard to the “Y” at East Canal Street until further notice.

The Boil Order has been issued due to a repair for a leak on the mainline. When a boil order is in effect, we ask those affected to boil their drinking and cooking water for three minutes before being consumed.

This Boil Order is in effect until further notice, unless notified otherwise.

The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee held a virtual meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 7:00PM. The meeting was held to discuss City Finances. The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville Facebook Page (City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity).

Monday, October 19 at 7:00 pm

The City of Nelsonville Police and Fire Committee will be meeting on Monday, October 19, 2020, at 7:00pm to discuss general information.

Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic, the public may not attend the meeting in person. The meeting will be streamed on the City of Nelsonville Facebook Page (City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity).

Applications will be accepted until Friday, October 30, 2020.

City of Nelsonville City Council is accepting applications for the position of Council Clerk. The Clerk will be expected to attend Regular and Special Council meetings, prepare the meeting minutes, record the ordinances and resolutions, and other duties as assigned. This is a part-time position.

To apply, please contact the City Manager:
211 Lake Hope Drive
Nelsonville, Ohio 45764
citymanager@cityofnelsonville.com
(740) 753-1314

Monday, October 12 at 7:00 pm

Nelsonville City Council will meet in regular session Monday, October 12, 2020 at 7 pm.

Download the agenda for Monday, October 12th, 2020

Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic, the public may not attend the meeting in person. The meeting will be streamed on the City of Nelsonville Facebook Page (City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity).

Monday, October 26 at 7:00 pm

Nelsonville City Council will meet in regular session Monday, October 26, 2020 at 7 pm.

Download the Agenda for Monday, October 26th, 2020

Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic, the public may not attend the meeting in person. The meeting will be streamed on the City of Nelsonville Facebook Page (City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity).