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CITY OF WHITEHALL
RESIDENT GUIDE
2018
REIMBURSEMENT
PROGRAMS
HOME REINVESTMENT
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SIDEWALK / DRIVEWAY
APPROACH REPLACEMENT
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
COMMUNITY
PARAMEDICINE
Table of Contents
Letter from the Mayor__________________________________________________________________________________________ 2
City Council____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3
City Attorney___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
City Treasurer__________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
Information Technology________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
Economic Development_________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
Community Affairs_____________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
Human Resources______________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
City Auditor____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5
Division of Police_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 6
Division of Fire_________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8
Service Department ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 9
Building Department __________________________________________________________________________________________12
Animal Control & Code Enforcement __________________________________________________________________________13
2018 Reimbursement Programs________________________________________________________________________________14
Parks & Recreation ____________________________________________________________________________________________15
Whitehall City Schools _________________________________________________________________________________________16
Local Civic Partners____________________________________________________________________________________________17
Community Resources & Services______________________________________________________________________________18
Community Events at a Glance_________________________________________________________________________________24
Important Whitehall Contact Information_______________________________________________________________________31
From the Mayor
Welcome to the City of Whitehall’s 2018 Resident Guide. With tangible results in our parks,
economic development, police and fire - in all departments - tremendous progress is being made
toward our overall strategic goals.
These goals include strengthening the financial position of the City, enchancing the quality of
life for residents and stakeholders, improving public safety and providing additional economic
opportunities throughout the community.
You may or may not recognize the front and back covers as our most notable intersection - Broad
Street and Hamilton Road; I am excited to share with you an aerial rendering of Norton Crossing,
the progress coming to this important gateway for our community. This $50 million mixed-use
redevelopment is the largest of its kind in our city and I cannot wait to watch it take shape.
In the back of this guide, you will find a comprehensive community calendar of City events and other happenings hosted
by different organizations around Whitehall. Visit our website, www.whitehall-oh.us, to subscribe to our e-Update
and receive the latest news right in your inbox, along with articles spotlighting local businesses and a full listing of
upcoming events.
Of course, we hope you will also regularly visit our website for reimbursement program announcements, tax help,
information about the many changes happening in all five of our parks and more. It is also where you can find contact
information for all City employees.
Join us on social media, too. The City is active on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and now SnapChat, using
social media to engage residents on a daily basis. Search for the City of Whitehall and follow us; it is a great place to
share your questions and thoughts with the City.
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City Council
The regular meetings of City Council are held at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays Jim Graham
of each month to conduct official business of the Council. Council members welcome President of Council
and encourage public participation. There are two opportunities for the public to speak james.graham@whitehall-oh.us
during regular voting meetings; please see the City website for poll public rules. All City 614-866-6688
Council voting meetings are video recorded and available to view on the City website at
www.whitehall-oh.us, the morning after the meeting. Robert Bailey
At Large; President Pro Tempore
The Standing Committees of Council meet at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays robert.bailey@whitehall-oh.us
of each month. Each of the committees meets to discuss issues and legislation related 614-237-7013
to the operation, health, welfare and safety of the City. As part of Council’s commitment
toward the improvement of the City and implementation of the 2009 Strategic Plan, the Karen Conison
Standing Committees of Council have been realigned with the core areas of focus. At Large
karen.conison@whitehall-oh.us
Standing Committees of Council (as Council pictured L to R, excluding President of Council) : 614-236-9674
Administration and Financial Management, Chairperson Bob Bailey - works to
ensure the City’s financial stability with long-range planning and forecasting, aligning Wesley P. Kantor
both financial and administrative resources with community and organizational needs, At Large
and implementing codes to support those initiatives. wes.kantor@whitehall-oh.us
614-235-9139
Community Standards and Enforcement, Chairperson Chris Rodriguez - works to
improve both commercial and residential neighborhoods, beautify streetscapes and Chris Rodriguez
promote environmentally-friendly codes and policies. Ward I
chris.rodriguez@whitehall-oh.us
Community and Elder Advocacy, Chairperson Lori Elmore - works to enhance 614-578-7784
partnerships with various community organizations and promotes the wellbeing and
wellfare of the elderly citizens of Whitehall. JoAnna Heck
Ward II
Public Safety, Chairperson Karen Conison - works to improve effectiveness of crime
joanna.heck@whitehall-oh.us
fighting techniques, engage businesses and citizens in community policing and safety
614-425-6250
and mitigate causes of crime.
Parks & Recreation, Chairperson Wes Kantor - works to ensure that all of the citizens’ Larry Morrison
parks and recreation needs are met, enhance community events and improve facilities. Ward III
larry.morrison@whitehall-oh.us
Infrastructure, Maintenance and Services, Chairperson JoAnna Heck - works to 614-286-8262
ensure that the City provides services responsive to community needs, establishes
codes to upgrade and improve infrastructure and confirms utility compliance. Lori Elmore
Ward IV
Economic Development, Chairperson Larry Morrison - works to expand the City’s lori.elmore@whitehall-oh.us
job base, develop technological infrastructure for the 21st century and encourage 614-670-3196
additional commercial development and redevelopment.
Mary Freimark
Please contact the City Council office at 614-237-8614, visit the website at Council Clerk
www.whitehall-oh.us, or plan to attend the next City Council regular meeting to learn 614-237-8614
more!
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City Administration
City Attorney Economic Development
Michael T. Bivens Zachary Woodruff
City Attorney Director of Economic Development &
michael.bivens@whitehall-oh.us Public Service
zachary.woodruff@whitehall-oh.us
614-237-9802
614-338-3103
Bradley S. Nicodemus
Assistant City Attorney Joe Ryan
Economic Development Manager
Lorena Lacey joe.ryan@whitehall-oh.us
Domestic Violence Victims’ Advocate
The Whitehall Economic Development department strives
The City Attorney’s Office provides legal advice and to build strong relationships, execute critical projects
services to City Officials relating to all legal matters and help businesses move from vision and strategy
affecting the City. The office also prosecutes criminal, to implementation. The City’s administration works
traffic, tax and environmental cases on behalf of the City aggressively to help ensure that Whitehall businesses can
in Mayor’s Court and Franklin County Municipal Court. grow and thrive. Whitehall’s location makes it an extremely
attractive place for businesses to start up, relocate or
The Domestic Violence Victims’ Advoocate assists victims expand because of its infrastructure, accessibility to
in the court process by helping them obtain protection markets, well-trained workforce, as well as an exceptional
orders, provides resources, assists with safety planning quality of life at an affordable cost.
and appears with victims at all court hearings.
This office continues to work with first-time offenders by Community Affairs
partnering with the Columbus Urban League in Mayor’s Kaitlin King
Court to provide alternative sentencing options that will Community Affairs Manager
give offenders a second chance. They are also working in kaitlin.king@whitehall-oh.us
collaboration with other City Officials to start a drug court
that they believe will be beneficial to the community and 614-237-8613
offenders.
The office of Community Affairs is
Whitehall Yearling High School allows their staff to help responsible for developing, implementing
Mock Trial students in preparing for the annual state and overseeing all public relations and
competition that takes place in January, as well as their communications for the City.
own Mock Trial they will present on May 17th at 6:00 p.m.
at City Hall.
City Treasurer Human Resources
Ann Lund
Steven Quincel Director of Human Resources
City Treasurer ann.lund@whitehall-oh.us
steven.quincel@whitehall-oh.us
614-237-8611
614-237-9803
April Ricciardo
The City Treasurer is the official
Human Resources Generalist
depository agent of the City and is
april.ricciardo@whitehall-oh.us
responsible for the investment of
interim City funds and works hand-in- The department of Human Resources
hand with the City Auditor. This is to is responsible for the administration of employee health
ensure the maximum security and minimum oversight of benefits, ensuring compliance with applicable employment
public dollars. laws, managing workers’ compensation, promoting safety
Information Technology awareness in the workplace, facilitating employee and
Bret Henninger labor relations and attracting, developing, motivating
Director of Information Technology and retaining qualified employees to ensure high-quality
bret.henninger@whitehall-oh.us service for our community.
614-246-7861 The City of Whitehall is an equal opportunity employer
and is always interested in identifying highly-qualified
The Information Technology candidates to help better serve the community. The City
Department is committed to serving accepts online applications for current job openings
the business operations of the City by or when advertising for a Civil Service examination.
providing enterprise-wide integrated For more information, please visit the city’s website,
system solutions and high-quality www.whitehall-oh.us, to view current postings, upcoming
customer service to ensure the efficient utilization of Civil Service examinations or to complete a job interest
technology resources and investments. card.
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City Auditor
Dan Miller City of Whitehall
City Auditor Income Tax Division
dan.miller@whitehall-oh.us 360 S. Yearling Rd.
Whitehall, Ohio 43213
614-237-9803
614-237-7902 Fax Can I pay my taxes online?
The City of Whitehall is pleased to offer an additional
Hours of Operation payment option for paying your income tax. The City’s
7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. third-party automated payment service accepts Visa,
Monday through Friday MasterCard, Discover and electronic check. Advantages to
using online payment options are:
The Auditor is the Chief Financial Officer of the City You may make your payment anytime, any day, 24/7.
of Whitehall. As Chief Financial Officer, the Auditor The Whitehall Income Tax Division receives instant
performs the functions of a controller, cash manager, notification of your payment and will post it to your
budget director, tax commissioner and internal auditor. account the next business day. For each payment,
In the performance of these functions, the Auditor is you will receive a confirmation number and an email
responsible for the collection of all revenue, the payment confirmation.
of bills, assuring that expenditures are appropriated and *A small convenience fee will be incurred for each transaction.
authorized, payroll oversight and planning for the future
finances of the City. Can I still pay my taxes with a credit card if I don’t have
access to the online website service?
An in-depth report of City revenue can be accessed Yes! This can be accomplished by:
through the city’s website at www.whitehall-oh.us. Using the computer kiosk located just inside the
Auditor’s office to log onto the website and personally
Income Tax Division make your payment.
The Income Tax Division is overseen by the Auditor’s *A small convenience fee will be incurred for each transaction.
office. This division is responsible for the processing
and auditing of all tax returns and the billing for payroll Important Information
(withholding), personal and business taxes. Tax forms Withholding accounts will no longer be mailed with
can either be downloaded from the website or picked up withholding booklets. We provide online filing for
at the Municipal Building located at 360 S. Yearling Rd. employer withholding of Whitehall Income Tax. The tax
tool will provide general information, instructions for
The City of Whitehall has mandatory tax filing for anyone completing the forms, forms for quarterly, monthly and
who is 18 years of age or older, has lived in the City during semi-monthly remittance of withholding tax due, and your
the year and earned income. Reconciliation of Returns.
What is the City income current tax rate? Can I still receive assistance in preparing my city of
2.5% of gross income. Whitehall tax return?
Yes! Income Tax Division personnel can assist you either
What is the income tax website?
by mail or in person at 360 S. Yearling Rd. The Income
To find the forms, visit www.whitehall-oh.us.
Tax office is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to
Can I prepare my City of Whitehall income taxes online? 5:00 p.m. Please bring a copy of your Federal Income Tax
Yes! Full-year residents may use the City’s web tool Return and all W-2(s) and 1099(s). For more information,
to prepare their tax return if they meet the following call (614) 237-9803.
conditions:
Had only W-2 income and lived and worked within
Whitehall corporate limits, or
Had only W-2 income and worked outside of the
City. If this is your situation, you must send in a
copy or copies of W-2s after filing electronically.
Whitehall residents and individuals who are required to
file Whitehall income tax returns, but do not meet the
above criteria, may use our fill-in return option on our
online tax preparation tool. Account numbers and website
information are mailed to all active account holders
in January. Please log onto the website and choose the
electronic filing option or navigate to the fill-in form, type
in the necessary information, print it and mail it along
with the appropriate attachments to:
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Division of Police
Chief Mike Crispen Emergency Calls Only _____________________________________ 911
Chief of Police
mike.crispen@whitehall-oh.us Non-Emergency Calls and Information____________ 614-237-6333
Fax_____________________________________________ 614-237-6455
365 S. Yearling Rd.
Whitehall, OH 43213 Twitter __________________________________________ @WhitehallPD
Facebook_____________________www.Facebook.com/WhitehallPD
Message from the Chief:
The mission of the Whitehall Division of Police is to reduce, solve and prevent crime, to enforce the laws in a fair and
unbiased manner, to develop organizational excellence, and to form strong community relationships. We accomplish
this mission by maintaining a culture of excellent policing based in a community-oriented, mission-driven form of
service. The community is a key ingredient in the ability of the police department to be successful.
The implementation of the Safer Whitehall initiative led to some extraordinary results in 2017. Violent crime in the city
decreased by 26%, robberies decreased by 18% and burglaries decreased by 35% - the lowest in 20 years. The objective
to reduce theft opportunities has led the agency toward a more focused mission on enforcing theft laws. As a result,
these arrests have increased by 64%. The department also collaborated with several outside agencies to conduct special
operations to address human trafficking, narcotics, and retail theft within the city. These “blitzes” have been highly
effective and will continue in the coming year. Thanks to the support of the community, the City and the hard work of
the men and women in the Whitehall Division of Police, Whitehall has become a safer place in which to live, work and
raise a family.
We remain committed to the Safer Whitehall initiative and ask that residents follow the police department on Twitter
and Facebook, where we share information and provide tips you can take to help keep yourself safe. Please consider
signing up for our Citizen’s Police Academy this fall, attending a quarterly Town Hall Meeting, or joining the Mobile
Community Watch. We would love to hear from you.
The Division of Police will also be able to count three additional police officers among our force. These new officers will
be hired this year and help to further reduce the crime in our city. Plus, two new school resource officers were placed in
Whitehall City Schools in 2017, totalling three full-time officers in our schools. The additional SROs were well received
by the school district, students and community in general.
In addition to more officers, you will see our new
K9 unit deployed this year. The unit is comprised
of two narcotics search dogs and one bomb search
dog, with a fourth dog on the way. The K9 unit
serves a distinct need and has quickly become a
great asset to the Division. You may see one in
the parks, as our officers and K9 unit will begin
to collaborate with the Parks Department’s new
ranger program to make our parks safer.
Register Your Private Property Whitehall Mobile Community Watch
Residents are encouraged to register private The Whitehall Mobile Community Watch program uses
property to make stolen items more easily returnable. trained volunteers as an extra set of eyes and ears in the
This online service is designed to make it easier for police city. You will find Community Watch volunteers patrolling
to locate the rightful owners of lost or stolen property. the city in a specially-marked vehicle, promoting a safe
Registering property in advance of an incident may also environment and volunteering at city events.
make it easier to process potential insurance claims or
Volunteers are graduates of the Citizen’s Police Academy
file future police reports.
and an integral part of our Safer Whitehall initiative. For
additional information, please visit the City website at
Information that is submitted will reside in the www.whitehall-oh.us.
Department’s secure records management system.
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Get to know your “GEO” Officer
The Whitehall Division of Police has divided the community into eight geographical or “geo” areas. At least one officer
per shift is assigned to each of these Geo Areas as a method to assist in addressing and resolving residents’ safety
concerns that are quality-of-life issues. Neighborhood disputes, physical safety and neighborhood traffic or parking
concerns are examples of issues that can be addressed by the officers assigned to your Geo Area.
Residents are encouraged to contact their Geo Officers for non-emergencies and neighborhood concerns. Your Geo
Officer is also your resource for organizing block watches, community meetings or facilitating a community education
program or presentation. Please refer to the map below to find your Geo Area and Officers. For more information on
your GEO area, please visit our website at www.whitehall-oh.us.
GEO Officers by Shift
First Shift (7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) Second Shift (3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.) Third Shift (11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.)
GEO 1 Officer Anthony Fields (Badge #59) GEO 1 Officer Jesse Hackney (Badge #25) GEO 1 Officer Tanner Williams (Badge #94)
GEO 2 Officer Jeremy Brown (Badge #81) GEO 2 Officer Chad Nunemaker (Badge #97) GEO 2 Officer Noah Fullerton (Badge #85)
GEO 3 Officer Jeffrey Goble (Badge #42) GEO 3 Officer Christopher Hevezi (Badge #100) GEO 3 Officer Jason Kubinski (Badge #91)
GEO 4 Officer Thomas Brown (Badge #75) GEO 4 Officer Brett Biggs (Badge #99) GEO 4 Officer Kyle Jacobs (Badge #93)
GEO 5 Officer Dustin Willis (Badge #86) GEO 5 Officer Matthew Parr (Badge #101) GEO 5 Officer Enrique Ortega (Badge #83)
GEO 6 Officer Gary Baker (Badge #82) GEO 6 Officer Luke Schwarz (Badge #102) GEO 6 Officer Ryan Dompier (Badge #98)
GEO 7 Officer David Nicol (Badge #77) GEO 7 Officer Tammi Scott (Badge #84) GEO 7 Officer John Chiriac (Badge #96)
GEO 8 Officer Clayton Adams (Badge #80) GEO 8 Officer Andrew Smith (Badge #88) GEO 8 Officer Colton Stock (Badge #95)
File Police Reports Online
Residents are able to file police
reports online for misdemeanor
crimes committed in Whitehall;
student reports are forwarded to the
School Resource Officers. In addition
to making in-person reports at the po-
lice department, tips and reports can
be filed using the self-service kiosk
in the lobby of the police department
or by selecting “File a Report” on the
City’s website at www.whitehall-oh.us.
Options under “File a Report” include
assault, harassing phone calls, lost
property, theft, court orders/
custody violations, hit and run
incidents, private property or minor
accidents, student reports, criminal
damaging, identity theft, narcotics tips
and private property registration.
There are some limitations to using
the self-reporting system. If you know
the suspect, have evidence that needs
to be collected, the incident involves a firearm, license plate, prescription medication, hazardous material or check or
credit card, you will not be able to file your report online. If you are reporting a theft of more than $3,000, it qualifies
as a felony and cannot be reported online. If you have any problems using the online reporting, please contact the
Division of Police at 614-237-6333 to file a report with an officer.
Additional Offerings from the Division of Police
• Free Gun Locks • Neighborhood Speed Watch
• Home & Business Security Surveys • Tours of the Police Department
• Safety Town • Law Enforcement Speakers
• Block Watch Assistance • S.A.I.L. Program
• Operation Identification • National Night Out
• Crime Prevention Specialist
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Division of Fire
Chief Preston Moore Emergency Calls Only _____________________________________ 911
Chief of Fire
preston.moore@whitehall-oh.us Alternate Emergency Number ___________________ 614-231-3626
Fire Prevention Office____________________________ 614-231-3627
390 S. Yearling Road
Whitehall, OH 43213 Business, Non-Emergency Calls, Information______ 614-237-5478
Chief’s Office___________________________________ 614-237-0831
Fax Line________________________________________ 614-237-0236
Message from the Chief:
In calendar year 2017, the Division of Fire responded to
7,497 calls for service. Eighty percent of the responses
were of an Emergency Medical nature. The other twenty
percent were mixed fire and public service natures.
In the spring of 2017, the Division of Fire launched a
Community Paramedic program for the City of Whitehall.
Community Paramedicine is an innovative and evolving
model of community-based healthcare. Community
Paramedicine allows paramedics to function outside of
their traditional emergency response and transport roles.
They help facilitate more appropriate uses of emergency
care resources, while enhancing access to primary care for
medically underserved populations.
Community Paramedics are licensed paramedics who have
received specialized training and will work within a designated Community Paramedicine program under local medical
control. The Community Paramedic will be able to respond to needs on a non-emergency basis.
Public Education Weather Disasters
Today we live in a world where terrorism, the actions of Weather disasters continue to cause periods of high activity
unstable people, and the dangerous impulses of friends for the Whitehall Division of Fire. During these times phone
and relatives are very real and becoming increasingly more systems can be overwhelmed and communication difficult.
frequent. Here are some helpful tips:
However, anyone at the scene can act as an immediate Before a Disaster Strikes
responder and save lives if they know what to do. Massive 1. Maintain a list of emergency phone numbers.
bleeding from any cause, but particularly from an active 2. Keep charged batteries and vehicle-compatible phone
shooter or explosive event where a response is delayed, chargers available for back-up power for your cell phone.
can result in death. Similar to how the general public 3. If you have a traditional landline, keep at least one
learns and performs CPR, the public must learn proper non-cordless phone as it will work if you lose power.
bleeding control techniques, including how to use their 4. Prepare a family contact sheet. This should include at
hands, dressings, and tourniquets. Victims can quickly least one out-of-town contact who may be able to reach
die from uncontrolled bleeding within five to 10 minutes. family members in an emergency.
The Division of Fire will be offering some public education 5. Program “In Case of Emergency” (ICE) contacts into your
classes in conjunction with BleedingControl.org. cell phone so emergency personnel can contact those
people for you if you are unable to use your phone.
BleedingControl.org is an initiative of the American College
of Surgeons and the Hartford Consensus and contains After a Disaster
diagrams, news, videos, and other resources contributed 1. If you have a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
by a variety of other private and nonprofit partners to help 2. For non-emergency communication, use text messaging,
prepare you in the event you are witness to one of these email or social media to avoid tying up networks. You may
unspeakable events. also use social media to post your status to let family and
friends know you are OK, as well as resources such as the
The Division of Fire will also be offering the Kids Firefighter American Red Cross’ Safe and Well program
Combat Challenge at community events and during Fire (www.redcross.org/safeandwell).
Prevention Week from October 7th - 13th. Please visit 3. Keep all phone calls brief.
www.whitehall-oh.us for more information. 4. If you are unsuccessful in completing a call using your
cell phone, wait 10 seconds before redialing.
5. Conserve your cell phone battery by reducing screen
brightness, placing your phone in airplane mode and
closing apps that draw power.
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Service Department
Zachary Woodruff Exception — during Spring Clean-Up, which will run
Director of Economic Development & from April 22nd - May 6th, 2018, the City or Local Waste
Public Service Services will pick up your building materials on the two
zachary.woodruff@whitehall-oh.us Wednesdays of the Clean-Up period once all nails are
removed and the pieces are cut or broken up into sizes that
Jeff Hart will fit into a trash can, sturdy box or garbage bag. If you
Public Service Superintendent are disposing of carpeting, we request that you please cut
jeff.hart@whitehall-oh.us and bundle your carpeting/padding into manageable 4-foot
lengths for easier removal.
360 S. Yearling Rd.
Scrap Tires
614-237-8612 Scrap tires are only collected during Spring Clean-Up,
which will run from April 22nd - May 6th, 2018. During
Hours of Operation the two Thursdays of the Spring Clean-Up, Liberty Tire
7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Recycling will collect residents’ old scrap tires. Set your tires
Monday through Friday (off rims) at the front of your property the days before and
separate from your regular trash. Only those tires generated
The City of Whitehall’s website, by the resident at the
www.whitehall-oh.us, has many residence will be picked
valuable resources. There you will up. Excessive numbers
find links to the forms required of tires, as determined
to register contractors, building/ by the Code Enforcement
zoning permit applications and Officer, may not be
“No-Fee Garage Sale” applications. picked up. Other than
Garage Sale applications are also during the Spring Clean-
available at City Hall. We welcome Up, scrap tires will not
your comments and suggestions be collected.
to enhance the information
provided on our website to better H a z a r d o u s
serve you. Waste Disposal
Homeowners may
Yard & Garage Sales dispose of their
The Whitehall Codified hazardous waste free
Ordinances require property of charge by taking it to
owners and/or tenants to obtain a SWACO (Solid Waste
permits to have home sales (yard Authority of Central
sales, garage sales, etc.). Sales Ohio) drop location at
are limited to two occasions per 645 E. 8th Ave. SWACO
calendar year. One sign no larger than 3 square feet may also offers off-site hazardous waste collection. For drop-off
be placed on the property where the sale is taking place. times and dates call 614-294-1300 or visit www.swaco.org.
Signs may not be placed on utility poles, street signs or in
any location other than the address where the home sale is For your safety, please follow these instructions:
being conducted. Exception — during Spring Clean-Up, • Store material in original container.
which will run from April 22nd - May 6th, 2018, no Home • Label contents clearly, if known.
Sales Permit is required; however, all other provisions of • Do not mix unknown materials.
the City’s Home Sale regulations apply to these permit-free • Check for tight lids and leaks.
sales. This sale will not count toward your limit of two sales • Pack securely in plastic lined box or bucket. Pack firmly
per year. or surround with crumpled paper to avoid spills.
• Do not transport in passenger area of vehicle.
Bulk Pick-Up, Building Materials, Tires, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Units
Hazardous Materials & Refrigeration For your convenience, Local Waste Services will, for a fee,
The Whitehall Service Department and Local Waste do not remove and/or dispose of non-operating refrigeration and
collect bulk pickup, building materials, tires, hazardous air conditioning units. Contact Local Waste Services at 614-
materials or refrigeration units. Building materials are 409-9375 for further information and to schedule a pick up;
defined in part as roofing materials, concrete, blacktop, the cost of this removal will be added to the quarterly bill for
plumbing fixtures, wall board, lumber, carpeting materials, that address. Any refrigerator set out for removal must have
etc. the doors removed for safety purposes.
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Service Department
Trash Collection/Curbside Recycling
Local Waste Services collects trash and recycling for
the City of Whitehall every Wednesday. Empty trash
cans, yard waste containers and recycling bins should be
brought in by sundown on the day of collection. Residents
who leave containers out after this time are subject to be
summoned to court. The appropriate location for placing
refuse is at the curb or street in front of your property.
Head of households, at least 62 years of age, are eligible to
receive a 10% discount off of their quarterly service fee after
providing a copy of his/her driver’s license to the Service
Department at City Hall. You may use your own trash can/
container, or you may rent a wheeled container from Local
Waste Services for an additional fee. Every residence within
the City of Whitehall has also been provided with a recycling
container; for a replacement or additional container, visit
the Service Department at City Hall.
Please call Local Waste Services at 614-409-9375 with Leaf Collection
questions. The City of Whitehall is split into three zones for leaf
pick-up. The City crew’s schedule will allow you to
Brush, Tree Trimmings & Yard Waste know the exact week when crews will be in your area to
Only brush and tree limbs from normal property plan your yard maintenance accordingly. Their pick-up
maintenance performed by the resident will be collected. schedule for Zone 1 includes October 15th, November
If a tree service is hired, they are solely responsible for 5th and 26th; Zone 2 includes October 29th, November
that removal. Whole trees cut down either by the resident 19th and December 10th; Zone 3 includes October
or by a tree service will have to be removed by private 22nd, November 12th and December 3rd. Please visit
haulers. www.whitehall-oh.us for a searchable map.
The City’s Service department will pick up brush, tree Snow Removal
limbs and other yard waste (from normal property Residents are asked to remove snow and ice from their
maintenance) bi-weekly during the summer and autumn sidewalks. Snow and ice-covered sidewalks are hazardous
months. Their pick-up schedule includes May 21st, June for the handicapped, the elderly and children walking
4th and 18th, July 2nd, 16th and 30th, August 13th and to and from school. Please also remember to remove
27th, September 10th and 24th, and October 8th and the snow from nearby fire hydrants. In addition, please
22nd. For collection by Local Waste Services, all limbs remember the needs of your neighbors when shoveling
MUST be cut in lengths no longer than 4 feet and tied by your own sidewalks.
string or twine into manageable bundles no more than 2
feet in diameter, and placed at the curb with your normal
trash. Brush and other yard waste may also be placed Sewer Backups
into containers clearly marked with a yellow “Yard Waste If you experience sewer blockage in your home or
Only” sticker (available from the Service Department), or business or have unexplainable water in your basement,
in organically biodegradable bags specifically designed please call the Whitehall Service Department before you
for this purpose. Plastic garbage bags are not acceptable. call a plumber. We will send a crew out to check to see
if the main line is blocked. If it is, the service crew will
Brush and tree limbs not accepted by Local Waste will be unblock the line. Once the main line is running normally,
picked up or chipped by the City. However, this does not the water in your basement should dissipate. If it does
include whole trees or excessive amounts of brush or not, your service line is probably blocked. At that time you
limbs. The Street Superintendent or his representative will should call a plumber or rooter service. During periods
determine what constitutes excessive amounts. Crews are of heavy rain, main lines may take on extra water, to the
sent out on a routine schedule so that there is no need to extent that wastewater from your house draining into the
call for a pickup. sanitary sewer has nowhere to go; that water may then
back up into your basement. This water will drain as the
Logs or stumps larger than 14 inches in diameter or 3 feet main line returns to normal flow. One way to prevent any
in length cannot be picked up by City forces. Any logs or water from backing up into your basement is to purchase
stumps which do not conform to these requirements must a drain plug from a hardware or home improvement store.
be removed by a private hauler. This drain plug fits inside the floor drain and tightens with
a wing nut until it is snug and watertight. The plug can be
removed anytime, costing less than $10.
10Any costs associated with damage or cleanup as a result of runoff. Other hazardous chemicals generated by
a sewer backup are not reimbursable by the City, except a construction site may include paint, solvents,
in rare circumstances. The City of Whitehall has initiated adhesives, caulks and wood preservatives. Any of
a number of proactive and reactive steps to ensure our these chemicals can degrade water quality and may
main sewer lines run as efficiently as possible. Main line have toxic effects upon not only aquatic life, but also
blockages have decreased dramatically in the past few land animals and humans using these waterways for
years, but blockages may occur when people place drinking water.
non-biodegradable items in their toilets and drains. We
will do our best to clear the lines as soon as possible Regulations & Requirements
after we receive a report to minimize inconvenience to The NPDES Storm Water Program addresses storm water
the resident. discharges, which adversely affects the quality of our
nation’s waters. In Ohio, this program is enforced by the
Protecting Streams & Rivers Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA). To help
The majority of water-quality problems in Ohio are the result prevent soil erosion and control the amount of sediment
of non-point source pollution (NPS). NPS is pollution that and other pollutants that leave construction sites, the OEPA
cannot be traced to a single source, such as a pipe outfall. requires storm water management permits for construction
Storm water runoff is a major source of NPS. Contaminants projects. Construction site operators engaged in clearing,
within this runoff are carried by storm water straight into grading and excavating activities 1 acre or larger must
rivers and lakes. obtain a NPDES storm water permit. Construction activities
less than 1 acre must also obtain coverage if they are part
Lawn chemicals, such as pesticides, herbicides and of a larger common plan of development or sale that totals
fertilizers, not only contaminate recreational and drinking at least 1 acre.
water sources, but also harm fish and other aquatic
life. Motor oil, antifreeze, paints, detergents and other To get a storm water permit, the construction site operator
household chemicals can poison waters if we allow them to submits an application form called a Notice of Intent
enter storm drains. Even pet waste can contribute excess (NOI) to the OEPA. The operator must also develop and
nutrients and bacteria to waterways when not properly implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, which
disposed. includes a description of the best management practices
(BMPs) that will be used to minimize the amount of storm
As a private citizen, there are many ways in which you can water pollution from the site. There are numerous types of
reduce your NPS contribution: do not litter, take your car construction storm water BMPs that may be used, including:
to a car wash, get a tune-up so your car does not leak,
dispose of pet waste, properly dispose of household • Seeding and Mulching Disturbed Areas
hazardous waste (see page 9) and limit use of lawn and • Covering Stockpiles
garden chemicals. • Installing Silt Fences and Sediment Traps
• Stabilizing Construction Entrances
You are the eyes of our community. To report a water • General Good Housekeeping (proper waste and debris
pollution concern, contact the Service Department at disposal, covered trash bins, safe storage of chemicals
614-237-8612. and regular vehicle maintenance to prevent leaks)
NPDES - National Pollutant Discharge How Can You Help?
Elimination System Citizens are urged to take an active role in reducing storm
Construction Site Stormwater Runoff water pollution. You can help by reporting any potential
Construction sites are potential sources of polluted construction storm water violations you observe to the City.
stormwater runoff. As rainwater flows over a construction Keep a look out for:
site, it can pick up contaminants like sediment, debris,
automotive fluids and hazardous chemicals, transporting • Water that looks muddy, discolored or has an oily
them to local waterways. This contaminated runoff can sheen running directly into a storm drain, stream or
significantly affect water quality, which has many adverse wetland;
effects on plants, fish, animals and people. • Dirt and rock being deposited on the street by vehicles
leaving construction sites;
• Sediment clouds streams and lakes, making it difficult • Uncontained trash or debris sitting or blowing around
for aquatic plants to grow. It can also destroy aquatic a construction site;
fish and insect habitat. • Construction vehicles that appear to be leaking fluids.
• Debris, such as plastic bags and demolition materials,
can wash into waterways and choke, suffocate or Contact the Service Department at 614-237-8612 to report
disable aquatic life, like ducks, fish, turtles and birds. potential construction storm water violations. Remember
• Automotive fluids, such as gasoline and antifreeze that construction sites are often dangerous places! Please
leaking from improperly maintained construction do not trespass onto private construction sites – only report
vehicles, can reach waterways through storm water what you can observe safely from the sidewalk or street.
11Building Department
Mike Hulsey may also need replaced. With just a few inexpensive items,
Building Inspector you can make your home warm and cozy, even when it’s
mike.hulsey@whitehall-oh.us freezing outside.
614-237-8612
Permit Information
Roofs, Gutters & Downspouts Most home improvement projects require a permit before
The spring thaw is your opportunity to inspect your house beginning work. Permits are required if you remove or
and garage roof for damaged or missing shingles and replace any structural, electrical or mechanical part of a
remove all debris from your gutters and downspouts. All building.
houses and garages must have gutters and downspouts
installed in good working condition. Repairs to your gutters Listed below are just some of the projects requiring permits:
and downspouts do not require a permit; however, a permit
is required if you tear off and replace your roof shingles. If • Replace the Roof of a House or Garage
your roof has only one layer of shingles, you may add a layer • Replace Siding
without a permit, but more than two layers of shingles may • Replace or Install a Fence or a Portion of a Fence with at
cause structural damage to the building. Least One Post Hole
• Replace Driveways or Public Sidewalks
Sheds & Accessory Buildings • Construction of a New Deck, Patio or Swimming Pool
Prior to placing a building on your property, a permit • Construction of a New Garage, Carport or Room Addition
is required. Buildings must be a minimum of 5 feet from • Replace Electric Service
the property line. Larger buildings require foundation and • Replace a Furnace or Air Conditioning Unit
building construction approvals. • Replace a Hot Water Tank
Portable Storage Units All contractors working in Whitehall are required to have
Portable storage units may not be placed upon any property proper registration issued by the City of Whitehall. If you
in the City without first obtaining a permit through the Service need to hire a contractor, we recommend you ask to see
department. Portable storage units are only permitted for their registration when you receive their estimate. City of
seven consecutive days or 14 days within a 180-day period. Whitehall code prohibits any contractor who does not have
Please call the Service department at 614-237-8612 for a City of Whitehall registration to work within the City limits.
questions regarding permits. It is the contractor’s responsibility to obtain the required
permit(s) before they start work on your project. If you are
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors in doubt whether a contractor is properly registered or if
Remember to perform a monthly the required permits were obtained,
test and change the batteries in your call the City Building department at
detectors when the time changes in 614-237-8612 for verification. DO NOT
the spring and fall. Also, when any make any final payment until the final
interior construction or gas appliance inspection has been signed off on your
changes occur, you are required to permit.
install a carbon monoxide detector to
be tested by the inspector. These are Commercial property owners and new
very important in the event of a gas leak commercial tenants should also be
or poor ventilation of the appliances. aware that an Occupancy Registration
or Certificate of Occupancy is required
Weatherproofing Tips before you can open for business.
Fall is a good time to start the process of winterizing your Anyone considering purchasing or leasing property in
home. Remember to remove leaves from your gutters. If left, Whitehall should contact the City to determine the proper
rain can flow over the gutter and collect around a house’s zoning uses for that location. The Building department will
foundation, causing damp spots inside. If the gutters are full advise you of any additional permits that are necessary.
of leaves, it may also cause an ice dam, which in turn may Permit information is available on the City’s website at
cause water infiltration into your roof and ceilings. www.whitehall-oh.us.
The most important item to prepare is your heating system.
Call a professional to check your system for proper operation
before it gets cold. Change your filter every two or three
months during the heating season and more often if you
have pets.
You should also check the weather stripping around your
windows and doors - replace it if necessary. Look at the
bottom of the door at the door sweep. If you see light, it
12Animal Control & Code Enforcement
Steven Brown
Code Enforcement & Animal Control Officer
steven.brown@whitehall-oh.us
614-237-8612
Walt Sural
Code Enforcement Officer
walt.sural@whitehall-oh.us
614-237-8612
The Animal Control Officer responds to City of Whitehall
citizens’ requests for service year round and is on-call
for emergencies dispatched by the Whitehall Division of
Police. The Animal Control Officer also works with Code Barking
Enforcement and the Public Service department to enforce Dogs and other animals may NOT bark or make repeated
Property Maintenance codes. noises that disrupt the comfort of our community or
citizens. Maximum allowed duration is 15 minutes, day or
The Animal Control Officer responds to animal-related calls night.
such as:
• Animals running at large Animals at Large
• Sick or injured animals Other than on an owner’s property, animals, including
• Animal bites dogs and cats, are not permitted to run at large. Dogs must
• Tracing license or rabies tags be under direct control by means of a leash and properly
• Barking dog complaints picked-up after. If you feed a “stray” cat, under law, you
• Nuisance conditions are considered the owner and can be held responsible. If
• Cruelty complaints you want to help control the feral cat problem, there are
free programs available for spay/neuter to reduce the
Dog Licenses and Tags number of nuisance animals. Contact the Animal Control
Residents must have their dogs licensed through the Officer for more information.
Franklin County Auditor’s Office. Dogs and cats more
than three months of age must have current rabies Bites
immunizations; tags denoting the immunizations must be ALL animal bites, even from your own pet, MUST be reported
displayed at all times. Dogs found, even on the owner’s to the Animal Control Officer or to the police within 24
property, not displaying current tags, can be impounded. hours, no matter how minor the injury.
Dog licenses can be purchased online at
www.franklincountyauditor.com or at the Franklin County Wildlife
Dog Shelter & Adoption Center, in Columbus. For more If you come across wildlife in or around your home, please
information, call 614-525-4361. note that only in emergency instances or when there is
a threat of public safety will the Animal Control Officer
Confinement respond. Private pest control numbers can be found in the
Dogs must be confined at all times. They may be kept Yellow Pages and online.
in a secured fenced yard or kennel or be controlled by
appropriate tethering with a chain or trolley system as If you have any questions, want to report general animal code
outlined in section 505.21 of the Whitehall Codified enforcement issues or want ideas on how to help, the Animal
Ordinance. No dog shall be chained or tethered for more Control Officer can be contacted at 614-237-8612 or through
than 12 consecutive hours in a 24-hour period and no dog the Police Dispatch center at 614-237-6333, ext. #0.
shall be tethered while unattended between the hours of
10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Code Enforcement
Common issues dealt with by the City Code Enforcement
No dog shall be tethered in the event of a severe cold or heat Officer are junk and trash, high grass and weeds, inoperative
advisory issued by a local, state or national weather service and unlicensed vehicles and deteriorated structures, to
for the area in which the animal is harbored. Monitor your name a few. You may address concerns of this nature by
pets to protect them from accidental strangulation and/ calling Walt Sural at 614-237-8612 or via e-mail at
or injuries. Please note: If you replace or install a fence, code-enforcement@whitehall-oh.us.
you are required to get a permit first through the Building
Department. Any dog kept outside, even temporarily, must
have access to shelter and water at all times.
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Parks & Recreation
Shannon Sorrell All concerts in the series feature great Central Ohio bands,
Director of Parks & Recreation food trucks and is a relaxing way to start (or end) your
shannon.sorrell@whitehall-oh.us week! Flip through our Community Calendar on page 25
for a full listing of dates, times and bands.
402 N. Hamilton Road
Whitehall, OH 43213 Park Parties
Park Parties at Lamby Lane, Norton Field and Robinwood
614-863-0121 Park are coming later in the season! Each neighborhood
is invited to join us in celebrating your park. Visit
Hours of Operation www.whitehall-oh.us for more information!
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday YMCA Programs
Check out the amazing afterschool and summer
The Parks and Recreation Department is committed to programs offered in partnership through the YMCA,
creating a great park and recreation experience here Whitehall City Schools and Parks and Recreation. Spaces
in Whitehall! They want you to enjoy all there is to find are limited in all programs. Questions? Call Joanna Heck
in your local parks, with improved facilities on the way at 614-999-5859 or email jheck@ymcacolumbus.org.
this year. Bring the family to relax at a Sunday night
tradition at Music in the Park and join us for exciting new YClub Offered after school for kindergarten through
programming with the Park Rangers and cool creative 5th grade students at C. Ray Williams Early Childhood
experiences. Center from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. daily. Homework help
is provided for 20-30 minutes. Ongoing enrollment.
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Commission meets on the second Wednesday Afterschool Enrichment Program Offered for
of each month at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. 2nd grade through middle school students at
Meeting agendas and minutes are available at multiple schools from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. daily.
www.whitehall-oh.us. 2018 Commissioners include: Mike Homework help, tutoring and food provided for
Adkins, Chris Bolich, Tiffanie Charles, John Fetters, Katie participants. Sign up prior to November annually.
Quincel, Mark Schieber and Zach Wright.
After-School Middle School and High School Study Tables
City Park Locations and Facilities and Meals Offered for the first hour after school. High school
Whitehall Community Park 402 N. Hamilton Road students can also stay for an additional hour on select days.
We are reinvesting in this location from 2017-2019 to
improve trails, meadows, play areas and the activity center! YMCA Summer Camp Enroll in mid-April for this daily
Areas of the park will be closed during this renovation. 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. program offered in a local school.
John Bishop Park 4815 Etna Road
Home to the Splashpad, LaCorte Amphitheater, youth Programming (Updated Online Monthly)
baseball, softball and football. Rent the open-air picnic Adult Yoga, $3/Class
shelter May - September. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
The Splashpad at John Bishop Park opens Memorial Day To register, call 614-863-0121 or
weekend. Features designed for residents ages 10 and visit www.whitehall-oh.us via MindBody or in-person.
under. All users must be accompanied by adults. Visit
www.whitehall-oh.us for registration, hours and more. Youth and Family
Lamby Lane Park 701 Lamby Lane Walk with a Ranger through Whitehall Community Park.
A great family play area with swings and a picnic shelter. Paint in the Park with the pros from “Paint Parties for Fun.”
Norton Park 4464 San Jose Lane For up-to-date programming, visit www.whitehall-oh.us.
Nestled in the center of town, Norton Field was the site of
Ohio’s first airport! 55+
Robinwood Park Corner of Robinwood In partnership with the Whitehall Senior Center and
and Elbern Avenues local agencies, we are bringing nutrition, fun and
Recently updated Robinwood offers a small wellness opportunities to the entire 55+ community. Call
play and picnic area perfect for young families. 614-863-0121 to learn more.
Senior Citizen Center 4924 Etna Road
Open to Whitehall residents, 55 and older. Annual Independent Youth Sports Leagues
membership fee of $10. Whitehall Youth Athletic Association Baseball and
Softball - Ages 3-18
Summer Events 614-620-7675 & on Facebook @ WYAA Sports
Music in the Park at John LaCorte Amphitheater Whitehall Bantam Football Association
This year’s 10-concert Music in the Park line-up kicks off whitehallbantamfootballleague@yahoo.com & on
with a family celebration in John Bishop Park with bounce Facebook @ Whitehall Bantam Football Association
houses, activities and live music! Whitehall Youth Basketball League
On Facebook @ Whitehall Youth Basketball League
15Whitehall City Schools
Brian Hamler
Superintendent
Whitehall City Schools
District Administration Office
625 S. Yearling Road
Whitehall, OH 43213
614-417-5000
Whitehall Board of Education:
(pictured at the right from left to right)
Darryl Hammock
Blythe Wood, President Whitehall Board of Education
Leo Knoblauch
Joy Bivens, Vice President including work productivity tools, email and Internet
Michael Adkins access. All classrooms are equipped with “smart”
technology to enhance the learning experience of the
The Whitehall City School District provides a safe, students.
positive, student-centered environment focused on
quality learning. It is the mission of the school district to The district is a charter member of the Eastland/Fairfield
continually increase the achievement of all. The Whitehall Career and Technical Centers, which provide career
Board of Education is committed to individual student training programs for business, technology, agriculture,
achievement, growth and development by providing a medical and dental assistance, trade and industrial
curriculum that is rich, varied and designed to prepare occupations. In addition, Whitehall Schools provides an
students to become effective members of society. The award winning fine arts program, including visual and
district serves approximately 3,200 students and provides performing arts, vocal and instrumental music.
a wide variety of programming designed to meet the
needs of a diverse population. These programs include a Less than five years ago, the Whitehall City School District
solid curriculum in core subject areas aligned with state of completed construction of five new school buildings,
Ohio expected learning outcomes. thanks to the support of the community of Whitehall.
These new facilities are state of the art in terms of the
Other services include: learning spaces they provide for our students.
• Full-Day Kindergarten Program for All Students The district welcomes you to visit any or all of its schools
• Services for Students who Speak English as a Second to view the many outstanding learning opportunities. If
Language you would like more information with regard to Whitehall
• Services for Gifted and Talented Students City Schools, please visit our website at
• After-School Program for Academic Intervention and www.wcsrams.org.
Enrichment
• Services for Students with Special Needs
• Social Work, Counseling and Guidance
Services
• Summer School
Whitehall-Yearling High School students
have the opportunity to take Advanced
Placement classes, as well as college classes
from Columbus State Community College.
Students at Rosemore Middle School have the
opportunity to take high school classes for
high school credit in math, English and foreign
language. Virtual learning classes for credit
recovery are also available for students.
Whitehall City Schools are well equipped for
preparing students for the information age.
The district maintains 2,000 computers and an
extensive network for staff and student use,
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