There will be a Public Hearing on March 7, 2022 at 6pm to discuss Ordinance 22-05, an Ordinance to modify Section 516 regarding parking surfaces in the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Mechanicsburg, Champaign County, Ohio (three readings and, Public Hearing required) at the Municipal building, 18, N Main St, Mechanicsburg OH. 

The Village of Mechanicsburg has passed the following Ordinances and Resolutions. A complete copy is available at 18 N Main during business hours 9am-5pm.  
 
Passed February 7, 2022
 
Resolution 22-04
An emergency Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the Village of Mechanicsburg to apply for, accept and enter into a water supply revolving loan account on behalf of the Village of Mechanicsburg for the construction of water system improvements phase 2: and designation a dedicated repayment source for the loan. 
 
Ordinance 22-03
An Ordinance approving, adopting, and enacting American Legal Publishing's Ohio Basic Code, 2202 Edition, as the code of Ordinances for the Municipality of Mechanicsburg, OH, and declaring an emergency. 
 
Passed February 21, 2022
 
Resolution 22-02
A Resolution authorizing the sale of personal property, including motor vehicles acquired for the use of Municipal Officers and Departments, and road machinery, equipment, tools or supplies, which is not needed for public use or is obsolete or unfit for the use for which it was acquired, by internet auction.
 
Resolution 22-05
An expedited (emergency) Resolution in support of the Champaign County Historical Society's efforts to 1. Reconfigure and expand the Champaign County Historical Museum and to 2. obtain additional grant funding from the State of Ohio Capital Budget through the State's Cultural Facilities Grant Program (ceremonial resolution) ​

On Tuesday, December 7, Mechanicsburg was notified that we were awarded $955,520 of the Ohio Builds Water Infrastructure Grant. This grant will help the Village with the replacement of aging water lines. The Village is seeking more financial assistance through OPWC program to implement Phase ll of water line replacement program. Phase l Water Line replacement was completed in 2018. Phase ll of the water line replacement program would replace water mains, service connections, fire hydrants and water meters on Walnut, North Main, West Race, and Sandusky Streets. This will serve approximately 140 residences directly and the remainder of the Village providing better water flow through the system. We are grateful to have received the grant and thank the State for their investment in our community. 

Due to the High School playoff game at 7:30pm on Saturday October 31, Trick or Treat will be from 4-6pm, rain or shine at your own risk. 

​The Street Project will begin on Monday October 5, 2020 on the following streets, Sceva from E Sandusky to 559, Pleasant from E Sandusky to High St, and Locust from E Sandusky to Mill St. 

​There will be no parking during the week of October 5-9th until the work is completed.  These streets will be closed to through traffic until the project is completed.  Residents will have access.  We ask for your cooperation and patience while we make the improvements.  

The ​Mechanicsburg September 21, 2020 Council Meeting on Monday at 6:30pm will be on Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 937 631 0228
Passcode: 8342802 

The Village of Mechanicsburg is seeking a Water Operator with a Class I Water license and a Wastewater Operator with a Class II Wastewater license. The successful candidate(s) will be in charge of the plants and work with the existing staff to operate and maintain the facilities. Position can be full time for an Operator with both W/WW license – 40 hours per week. This would be a salaried position. If Operators were hired separately this could be part time hourly position. Emergency work, weekend work and evening work will be required. Rate of pay is competitive but dependent on experience and certifications. Mechanicsburg is an EOE.

Along with existing staff, Operator will perform the day to day operation and maintenance of the plant and ensure compliance with all effluent limits. Duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
• Performing and assisting daily, monthly and quarterly sampling, testing and some lab analysis, as required by permit.
• Performing and assisting with the daily plant operation of all water/wastewater treatment plant facilities.
• Working as needed with the collection system.
• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance and/or repair of system components.
• Works with other Village personnel in completing assigned work and projects.

Minimum qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED;
• 3-5 years’ experience
• Ability to read and perform mathematical calculations;
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction;
• possess and maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license;
• possess an OEPA Class I Water license and OEPA Class II Wastewater license;
• be physically capable of performing duties as assigned and able to endure weather extremes, unsanitary conditions and strenuous situations;
• possess strong communications skills in dealing with the public, customers, coworkers and supervisors;
​• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.