blanchard township reorganizes The Blanchard Township Trustees met January 8, 2019 for the purpose of reorganization. Mark Maag was chosen as chairman, Tony Crawfis, vice chairman and Gerald Maag as the third member of the board. Greg Ellerbrock will serve as fiscal officer. The trustees will meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Building. Greg Ellerbrock, Fiscal Officer

county: Putnam The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, or filing an appeal may be obtained at: http://www.epa.ohio.gov/actions.aspx or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov Final Issuance of Conditional License-to-operate Continental Village Water 100 N Main St, Continental, OH 45831 ID #: OH6900212 Date of Action: 01/03/2019 This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC. A conditional license to operate a public water system was issued and requires repairs to the aerator and compliance with CCR requirements, the TTHM MCL, and the 01/30/14 Findings & Orders. Issuance of Director’s Final Action Dean J. Meyer 136 N Oak St, Ottawa, OH 45875 ID #: CO-122 Date of Action: 01/04/2019 This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC. An application to act as a contracted professional operator or contract operations company was submitted and approved per OAC 3745-7-21.

INVITATION TO BID PUTNAM COUNTY TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES ROAD MAINTENANCE The Putnam County Township Trustees will receive sealed proposals until 9:30 a.m., January 31st, 2019 at the Putnam County Engineer’s Office located at 245 East Main St., Ottawa, Ohio for the Putnam County Townships Road Maintenance Program – Spring 2019. Proposals will be opened publicly and read in the presence of those interested at such time. The Putnam County Township Trustees reserve the right to reject any and all bids or to accept the lowest legal bid deemed in the best interest of the Townships, and to waive informalities per ORC 9.31. Bidder is required to furnish a Bid Guarantee and Contract Bond in accordance with ORC section 153.54 and 153.571. All work is to be completed by July 31, 2019. Engineer’s Estimate is $216,012.00. Bid documents for the proposed work are available from Putnam County Engineer, 245 East Main St., Ottawa, Ohio 45875. Putnam County Township Trustees

legal notice BLANCHARD TOWNSHIP PUTNAM COUNTY ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2018 IS COMPLETE AND AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW BY CONTACTING GREG ELLERBROCK, FISCAL OFFICER AT 41-969-0010.

LEGAL notice The Jackson Township Board of Trustees - Putnam County has the Annual Financial Report on file at the Office of the Fiscal Officer.

Legal Notice Bids will be received until 3:00 P.M. on the 22nd day of January, 2019, for the purchase of a steerable fertilizer cart to be mounted to a nutrient applicator tool bar. Bid specifications can be obtained from the Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District Office, 1206 E. Second Street, Suite 2, Ottawa, Ohio. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid deposit in the amount of 10% of the bid amount made payable to Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District, by certified check or cashier’s check. The Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any and all bids to waive any irregularities.

LEGAL notice The Palmer Township 2018 Annual Financial Report is complete and available for inspection at the office of the Fiscal Officer by calling 419-653-4467. Palmer Township Putnam County Roger H. Niese, Fiscal Officer 15476 Road B Leipsic, OH 45856

Legal notice Leipsic Village Council seeks to fill a vacant council position. All positions are at-large and non-partisan. Any village resident over 18 may be eligible for appointment. Those interested should submit their name, email, address and phone number at the Village Hall, 142 E. Main Street, Leipsic

Legal notice Notice is hereby given the Village of Leipsic has a three-bedroom two bath rental house available. The house is located within the Village of Leipsic, the price for rent will be market rate plus power and gas, water and sewer are included on site. Those interested should file a rental application at the Village Hall, 142 E. Main Street, Leipsic

Legal Notice Sealed bids for the furnishing of the necessary materials and construction of the PUTNAM COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS WATER SERVICES IMPROVEMENTS will be received by the Putnam County Commissioners, 245 East Main St., Suite 101, Ottawa, Ohio 45875 until: 10:30 a.m. Local Time Thursday, January 31, 2019 and at that time and place the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. 1. The proposed work consists of approximately 4500 LF of Water Service Installation, including Water Meters, Meter Pits, Connections, Valves and Yard Hydrants at the Putnam County Fairgrounds located in Ottawa, Ohio. 2. Engineer’s Project Cost Estimate is $175,000. 3. The Bidding Documents may be purchased at a cost of $25 (non-refundable). Requests for bid packages shall be directed to Bockrath & Associates Engineering and Surveying, LLC, 115 South Fair Avenue, Suite A, Ottawa, Ohio 45875, Phone: 419-523-5789. 4. Bids must be submitted on the unbound bid form supplied with the Bidding Documents and must be accompanied by either a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code or a Bid Security furnished in Bid Form, shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety. 5. Each proposal must contain the full name of the party submitting the proposal and all persons interested therein. Each bidder must submit evidence of its experiences on projects of similar size and complexity. Bids shall be sealed and marked as – Bid for the PUTNAM COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS WATER SERVICES IMPROVEMENTS – and hand delivered or mailed to: PUTNAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 245 E. MAIN At., SUITE 101 OTTAWA, OHIO 45875 6. Attention must be given to all the requirements contained in the bid packet including, prevailing wage rates, required attachments and the requirement for a performance bond for 100% of the contract price from the successful bidder. 7. Bids will only be accepted from the Bidders listed on the Engineer’s Official plan holders list. 8. Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on public improvements in Putnam County, Ohio as determined by the Ohio Bureau of Employments Services, Wage and Hour Division. 9. The Putnam County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive all informalities not involving price, time, or changes in the work.

Legal notice The 2018 Annual Financial Report for Monroe Township-Putnam County is complete. The Report is available for review at the Monroe Township office, 3914 SR 634, Continental, OH. Contact Larry Mansfield, Fiscal Officer, for an appointment to review the report on either January 28th or 29th, 2019. Call: 419-596-3477 or Cell: 419-796-9652.

Legal notice The Annual Financial Report for the Village of Miller City for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 has been completed. The report is available for the public inspection at the office of the Fiscal Officer. A copy of the report can be provided upon request. Kelly Verhoff, Fiscal Officer, Village of Miller City

Legal notice The annual financial report of the Village of Continental for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 has been completed. The report is available for inspection at the office of the Fiscal Officer. A copy of the report can be provided upon request.

Legal notice The Sugar Creek Township, Putnam County, 2018 Annual Financial Report is complete and available for inspection at the office of the Fiscal Officer by calling 567-765-1102 or 419-233-2276.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Union Township Trustees will hold a public hearing on an application for a proposed change of zoning classification to the Union Township Zoning Resolution on January 28, 2019, at 7:45 p.m. at the Union Township Hall, Kalida, Ohio. An application has been filed with the Union Township Zoning Commission. The application, submitted by Kyle and Tracy Strauer, 12768-A Road 16, Ottawa, OH 45875, requests that the present zoning classification of Agricultural be changed to Business for the property located in the Southeast Quarter of Section 33, Union Township, Town 1 North, Range 6 East, Putnam County, Ohio The application for the proposed zoning classification change is available for public examination by contacting David J. Hovest at (419) 615-2550. By order of the Union Township Trustees. Sincerely, David J. Hovest Union Township, Fiscal Officer