Village ROW Tree Trimming

The 2024 Street Right-of-Way (ROW) Tree Trimming Project will be starting soon on select trees in the Northern portion of the Village.  This annual project is at no cost to residents or property owners as the Village contracts with a tree trimming contractor to perform all trimming work located in street right-of-way.  Trees are typically uplifted and shaped to ensure proper growth and adequate clearance for pedestrians and motor vehicles.  The yellow ribbons currently around trees in the area are to assist property owners and the tree trimming contractor in identifying which trees are planned to be trimmed. Grilliot Tree Trimming & Stump Grinding will be performing the tree trimming work.  Letters to all property owners who will have trees near or along their properties trimmed have had letters sent to them advising them of the impending work.  If anyone has any questions regarding this work, please contact the Utilities Superintendent, Darrin Mumaw, at 526-3294 x226

Modern Mothers have set the date for the Versailles Community Garage Sales and they will be July 24-26, 2024.

The Village of Versailles is scheduled to be fogged for mosquitoes on:

Wednesday, June 12th

Wednesday, June 26th

Wednesday, July 10th

Wednesday, July 31st

Wednesday, August 21st

The fogging will begin at 10:00 p.m. and should be completed by midnight. Residents with respiratory problems are encouraged to stay indoors and take other necessary precautions until the fog dissipates.

In case of inclement weather (rain, fog, wind) on the evenings of a scheduled fogging, the fogging will be rescheduled to the following night to begin at 10:00 p.m.

Effective August 1, 2022, the Village of Versailles will partner with the City of St Marys for the administration and collection of the Village of Versailles Income tax. All income tax payments, filings, and inquiries will be handled through the City of St Marys.  Versailles residents and businesses will be receiving a letter from the City of St Marys regarding these changes.   All calls regarding Income Tax should be directed to the St Marys Department of Taxation at 419-300-3198.

Private swimming lessons are available by request. The cost of private lessons is $25 for two 45-minute sessions or $40 for non-season pass holders.  Interested parents may set up a time with a swim manager or lifeguard.   

A registration form is required to be completed prior to children participating in swimming lessons.  Payments are due in advance of lessons.  For more information, please stop by the pool or call 937-526-5154 during regular pool hours.

Season passes for 2022 are available at the Village Administrative Building, 177 North Center Street. Pass forms are also available online at www.versaillesoh.com under the Municipal/Swimming Pool section. Please mail the completed form, along with payment, to the address listed on the form, or drop it off at the Administrative Building before 4:30 pm, Friday, May 27th.  Beginning Saturday, May 28th forms should be taken to the pool.

General Admission rates will be as follows: Ages 3 and Up - $5.00 and Children 2 & Under are free. Season pass rates have changed and will be as follows: Individual (18+) Pass - $65.00; Family Pass - $115.00. All passes purchased before Friday, May 13th will be discounted $10.00.

Please remember, family season passes are limited to immediate family members only, with at least one parent or legal guardian as the pass holder. The Village defines “Immediate Family Member” as a parent or legal guardian and their MINOR or DEPENDENT COLLEGE STUDENT children only. Adult children who live on their own or have their own families must purchase their own individual or family season pass. Also, it is not permissible to have an older sibling as the pass holder on a pass with younger siblings and it is also not permissible to add grandchildren, grandparents, cousins, babysitters, or any other non-immediate family members to a family season pass.

The Versailles Swimming Pool will open for the season on Saturday, May 28th and close on Saturday, August 20th. The Versailles Swimming Pool will be closed evenings of home swim meets.  These hours will be publicized in the Village’s monthly Progress Report, local cable Channel 18, website, Facebook page, and The Versailles Policy prior to the modified hours.  Hours may be modified due to inclement weather throughout the season. Pool hours for 2022 will be Monday - Friday: 12:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturdays: 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Sundays: 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Plan to buy your 2022 family pool pass early at the Village Administrative Building! Visa or MasterCard can be used to pay for season passes at the Village Administrative Building only; however, a 3% convenience fee charge will be added to the total amount due for the pass.

With the spring season approaching, many residents and contractors will begin planning new construction projects.  To assist in planning of these projects, there are several things individuals should know regarding the need for obtaining local permits.

Other than electric, water and sewer permits, the only type of construction-related permits issued by the Village are zoning permits.  The issuance of a zoning permit certifies the proposed structure is in compliance with the use requirements (residential, commercial, or industrial), area requirements, and setback requirements in the affected zoning district.

 In addition to zoning permits, persons performing construction, electrical, heating or cooling work, or re-roofing on residential properties in the Village are required to obtain a permit from the Darke County Building Regulations Office and have the necessary inspections conducted.  If you are unsure if a permit is needed, visit the Darke County Building Regulations Office located in the County Administration Building at 520 South Broadway, Greenville, OH or call their office at 937-547-7379. 

For structures involving industrial, commercial, institutional, multi-family, and mixed uses, State building permits must be obtained.  State building permits can be applied for through the Miami County Building Regulations Office located at 510 West Water Street, Suite 120, Troy, Ohio.  The telephone number for the Troy office is 937-440-8121.

 Before finalizing any plans, it is a good idea to check things out thoroughly before you start.  Although not enforced by Village Officials, some newer sections of the community have plat covenants which may prohibit or restrict the installation of fences, utility buildings, awnings, and other structures.  These covenants can be enforced by any other property owner in the same development through civil court action.

Village Officials encourage individuals contemplating construction plans to check into the zoning and building permit regulations prior to beginning the project.  For additional information and assistance, please contact the Village Offices at 937-526-3294, ext. 225, or visit the Village’s website at www.versaillesoh.com and click on the Government/Zoning Regulations section.

The Village of Versailles will be relocating the cardboard compactor currently located adjacent to the Village Administrative Office at 177 N. Center St.  The new location will be at the Village’s storage facility at 355 Grand Ave., which is located between the bridge over Swamp Creek to the wastewater treatment plant/compost facility and PEPCON’s concrete batch plant. 

The relocation of the cardboard compactor is occurring to help improve efficiency and better serve our refuse customers.  The Street and Electric Department operations relocated away from the former Center St. shop to the new Municipal Services Facility at 834 Jackson St. in the fall of 2020.  With the new location on Grand Ave., Village personnel will be able to check and operate the compactor more frequently as the Village’s refuse trucks are stored and operate from that location.  The new location will be accessible 24/7 to Village refuse customers just as the current location is.

The compactor is set to be relocated to the Grand Ave. location, weather depending, on Tuesday, March 1^st, 2022.  The Village will have cardboard dumpsters at the current Center St. location the day of the move for cardboard to be deposited by refuse customers.  These dumpsters will be removed once the compactor has been relocated and connected once again for use on Grand Ave.  The Village will have reminder signage advising cardboard customers at the former Center St. location to take their material to the new location. 

The Village encourages refuse customers to take their cardboard to the compactor instead of placing it in your refuse or recycling totes.  By utilizing the cardboard compactor, the Village is able to save cost on recycling and refuse material disposal fees which helps keep refuse rates down for all customers.  In addition, cardboard in the recycling or refuse totes can become lodged inside and may not fall out when serviced by our automated refuse collection truck.  The Village asks residents to please knock down your cardboard boxes flat when placing the material in the compactor hopper.  This helps the compactor work more efficiently and allows for more material to be placed in the hopper without falling out onto the ground and creating a litter situation.

If anyone has any questions, comments, or concerns in regards to this project please feel free to contact the Village Administrative Office at (937) 526-3294.  The Village appreciates everyone’s participation over the years and into the future to reduce, reuse, and recycle!

The Village of Versailles Public Works Department works hard to maintain safe driving conditions during a winter snow storm.  Here are some helpful guidelines for residents in case of snow accumulation:

· At the onset of a snowstorm, salt is applied to streets to prevent icing.

· Once plowing of snow has begun, several passes will be made on each street to provide curb to curb clearing.

· Depending on the duration of a storm and the amount of snow fall, it may be necessary to repeat the plowing process several times.

· When a snowfall stops, it takes the Village of Versailles Public Works Department approximately 4 - 6 hours to complete the snow-removal process town-wide.

· DO NOT PARK CARS ON THE STREET (If at all possible during an event). This impedes the snow removal process and causes vehicles to be plowed in.

· Shovel snow to the right side of your driveway (facing the street) to minimize the amount of snow entering your driveway.

· Shovel and/or blow snow onto the curb, not into the street.

When a snow removal operation is underway, The Village of Versailles Public Works

Department works around the clock to provide the best possible service to the residents of the Village of Versailles. Your assistance during these type of snow events is very much appreciated.

The Village of Versailles will be accepting reservations for the use of three shelter houses in Ward Park and one shelter house in Indian Creek Park for the 2022 park season beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 3, 2022.  A $50.00 per shelter, non-refundable deposit must accompany each request.  

To make a reservation, please stop by the Village Administrative Building, 177 North Center Street, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday, beginning Monday, January 3rd.  Reservations will be made on a first come, first serve basis.  Please note, automatic reservations from one year to the next are not accepted.  A new reservation must be made each year. 

All deposits will be used for the maintenance of the parks.  If anyone has questions, please contact the Village Offices at 937-526-3294, ext. 205 or 206.  No reservations will be accepted prior to January 3, 2022 at 8:00 a.m.

The Village of Versailles Administrative Offices will close for the Christmas Holiday at noon on Thursday, December 23rd and all day on Friday, December 24th. The Village Offices will also be closed at noon on Thursday, December 30th and all-day Friday, December 31st for the New Year. 

Curbside refuse collection for will be held as normal on the Tuesday and Wednesday before Christmas and New Year’s. All curbside recycling will be held on Thursday, December 23rd and Thursday, December 30th.  All Wednesday and Thursday dumpsters will be emptied on December 22nd and December 29th, with all Friday dumpsters emptied on December 23rd and December 30th.  All cardboard dumpsters will be emptied on the Tuesday before Christmas and New Year’s. 

The Village of Versailles will have its last regularly scheduled yard waste collection for the season on Friday, November 5th. After this date, residents may take their yard waste to the compost dumping site at the Water & Wastewater Plants located at 300 Grand Avenue. The compost dumping site is for the disposal of Village residents’ yard waste and leaves only. The dumping of trash or refuse of any kind, including plastic trash bags, at this location is strictly prohibited.

As a reminder to Village refuse and recycling customers, when setting your tote out for collection please be sure to place the tote so that the lid opens towards the street.  For the automated truck to properly lift and dispose of your tote contents, the lid opening must go towards the street/truck.  Cans that are not facing the correct direction will not be emptied.  In addition, please be sure to place your tote in front of the curb or along the edge of the street if there is no curb.  This will help reduce the risk of a car parking in front of your tote and blocking access for the truck to access it.

Regular leaf collection is scheduled to begin Monday, October 11th and last through November. Leaves will be picked up as needed until December 10th. Leaf collection routes are as follows:

Mondays: All streets south of the Board of Education Building

Tuesdays: All streets west of South Center Street

Wednesdays: All streets east of South Center Street

Thursdays: All streets north of the railroad tracks

Please do not mix sticks, weeds, or garden foliage in with your leaves. Leaves need to be placed in the street along the curb for pick up. Please do not put leaves in plastic bags. Also, residents are asked to refrain from parking on the street on your scheduled collection day.

The Village Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, September 6th for Labor Day.  Refuse collection normally provided on Monday, September 6th will be provided on Tuesday, September 7th along with Tuesday’s regularly scheduled collection.

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally funded program administered by the Ohio Development Services Agency's Office of Community Assistance (OCA). It is designed to help eligible low-income Ohioans meet the high costs of home heating. If you are eligible for assistance, the amount of your one-time HEAP benefit will depend on federal funding levels, how many people live with you, total household income, and the primary fuel you use to heat your home. In most cases, the one-time benefit will be a credit applied to your energy bill by your utility company (or fuel vendor).

To download a HEAP application visit https://www.development.ohio.gov/files/is/2021-2022-HEAP-App-BW.pdf  or stop by the Utility Office to pick up a copy of the application.

For additional questions about the HEAP program call 1-800-282-0880 during regular business hours (7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Monday through Friday.

The Versailles Swimming Pool will conduct public swimming lessons.  Lessons will be held July 19-23 and July 26-29.  The lessons are for two weeks, four days per week (Mondays-Thursdays).  Lessons will be conducted in the evening from 6:15-7:00 p.m.

The cost of swimming lessons is $25.00 per person per two-week session for season pass holders and $40.00 per person per two-week session for non-season pass holders. Private swimming lessons are also available by request. The cost of private lessons is $25 for two 45-minute sessions or $40 for non-season pass holders.  Interested parents may set up a time with a swim manager or lifeguard.   

A registration form is required to be completed prior to children participating in swimming lessons.  Payments are due in advance of lessons.  For more information, please stop by the pool or call 937-526-5154 during regular pool hours.

The Village Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, July 5th in observance of Independence Day.  Monday’s regularly scheduled pickup will be collected along with Tuesday, July 6th’s regular pickup.

The Versailles Swimming Pool will close at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 17th due to a home swim meet.  The pool will re-open to the public the following day at 12:30 p.m.

The Versailles Swimming Pool will close at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 10th due to a home swim meet.  The pool will re-open to the public the following day at 12:30 p.m.

The Village Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, May 31st for Memorial Day.  Refuse collection normally provided on Monday, May 31st will be provided on Tuesday, June 1^st along with Tuesday’s regularly scheduled collection.

The Village of Versailles has coordinated a system-wide electric outage during the early morning hours of Sunday, May 16^th, 2021 with AES Ohio (DP&L).  The outage event will start early on the morning of May 16^th at 1:00AM and is expected to last six hours.  In the event of thunderstorms in the area the night of the outage, an alternate date of May 22^nd, 2021 at 1:00AM at would be utilized.  The outage event is necessary for AES Ohio to make repairs to the existing 69,000-volt (69 kV) switch on their transmission system lines that supply power to the Village of Versailles and provide a pass-through for power between the AES Ohio Covington and Rossburg transmission system substations. 

The Village of Versailles has been actively engaged with AES Ohio since the sustained electric outage event on March 25^th, 2021.  Loss of transmission power from AES Ohio due to their transmission system has caused major outage events, especially over the past several years, for Village of Versailles Electric System customers as well as several other local rural electric cooperatives, AES Ohio customers, and the Village of Minster who are all connected to the same AES Ohio transmission system line.  The Village had a meeting with AES Ohio representatives as well as American Municipal Power (AMP) representatives on April 15, 2021 to discuss the recent and historical outage events involving the AES transmission system as well as to lay out steps for reducing future outage risks. 

In this meeting, AES Ohio laid out several transmission system improvements for their transmission lines in our area over the next few years in an effort to improve electric service reliability.  One of the first improvements identified was the replacement of some critical components on an AES Ohio owned and operated switch at the Versailles East Water Street Substation that have failed.  This switch acts as an automatic reset breaker in the event that there is an electric fault (electric interruption) on either side of the Versailles East Water Street Substation towards Rossburg (west) or Covington (east) to reduce the amount of time for an outage event.  In order to make the repairs to the switch, the AES Ohio Transmission line in our area has to be de-energized which is the reason for the Village Electric System outage.

AES Ohio crews will work through the early morning hours of May 16^th during the planned outage to make the necessary repairs and to also make alignment corrections on the switch.  AES Ohio explained that these repairs and alignment corrections will help with some of the electric reliability and outage issues that the Village has been experiencing.  During the planned outage, Village Electric Dept. personnel will be onsite to start and operate the three large diesel peaking generators at the East Water Street Substation to supply some power back to the central part of the Village.  It is imperative for the Village to provide generator power back to the central part of the Village to allow for sanitary sewer lift stations to operate in addition to getting power back to critical locations such as the Versailles Healthcare Center.  Customers who regain their power with the generators during the outage are asked to conserve power as much as possible to help us be able to provide power to as many customers as possible on the system. 

After the last sustained power outage event on March 25th, the Village received several calls from customers regarding the diesel generators at the East Water Street Substation.  These generators are owned by fellow AMP member communities, including Versailles, and their primary goal is for electric “peak-shaving” during the summer months to help keep power costs as low as possible for customers when power on the open market is very expensive.  These units were installed over 20 years ago when the Versailles Electric System load and customer count was smaller.  Due to the increase in electric load, the generators cannot provide emergency power as far out on the system as they once were able to.

Versailles Electric customers will be receiving several One-Call notifications/reminders leading up to the scheduled electric outage event on May 16th.  Signing up for the One Call-Now service is easy.  Customers can call the Administrative Office at (937) 526-3294 to be added to the service.  The Village also has a form that can be filled out at the Village Administrative Building located at 177 N. Center St. or can be downloaded from the Village website at www.versaillesoh.com by clicking on the Forms tab at the top of the page.  Once the form is completed, simply drop it off at the Administrative Building or email us a copy at versaillesutilities@versaillesoh.com.  The Village of Versailles will not provide your telephone number information to any other agency or individual, and will only use and maintain your telephone information for Village related purposes.  If thunderstorms are in the area or there is a high chance, the outage may be postponed until May 22^nd in which a One-Call notice to customers would be sent out advising of such a change.

The Village will continue to coordinate and advocate for further AES Ohio transmission system improvements to increase reliability for our customers.  Further information regarding such improvements will be provided to customers once such details are finalized with AES Ohio.  We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and understanding while these necessary reliability improvements are made.  If anyone has any questions regarding the planned power outage, please feel free to contact Asst. Village Administrator Kyle Francis or Village Administrator Mike Busse at (937) 526-3294.  

Brush will be picked up every Friday providing you call the Utilities Office at 937-526-3294 prior to the Friday you want the brush picked up so that your name can be placed on the brush list.  Citizens have the ability, and are encouraged, to take large piles of trimmings to the Village yard waste pile near the Village Wastewater Plant at 350 Grand Ave for discarding.

 “Brush” is larger limbs that are put through the chipper, not to be confused with yard waste.  If the Utilities Office is not contacted, there is no guarantee that your brush will be picked up. Any brush and or limb pile larger than a normal pick-up load (approximately 4’ X 4’ X 6’) will not be picked up and residents will be notified and requested to transport the brush or limbs to the yard waste pile. The Village, by ordinance, has the discretion to request ALL brush and limbs be transported by citizens of the Village and while we will always try to accommodate residents, it is necessary to keep the piles of brush to a reasonable size. We appreciate your cooperation regarding brush and limb pick up services.     

The Village of Versailles will begin scheduled yard waste collection EVERY OTHER FRIDAY throughout the grass mowing months beginning Friday, April 9th, with the last collection scheduled for Friday, November 5th.  Yard waste consists of grass clippings, plants, flowers, etc. 

There is no need to call for this free service, as the yard waste route encompasses the entire Village of Versailles.  To participate in this collection, please place your yard waste at your regular collection spot in a container or trash can with a maximum capacity of 35 gallons.  Please refrain from using plastic trash bags and barrel-type containers without handles for yard waste collection.  Please also refrain from using the Village provided refuse and recycling containers.  Yard waste should be in a separate container. 

As a reminder, yard waste can also be brought to the Village Yard Waste Pile at 300 Grand Avenue.  This pile is to be used only by persons on Village utilities.  Acceptable yard waste items include grass clippings, plants, flowers, etc.  NON-ACCEPTABLE items include root stumps, batteries, tires, plastic bags, concrete, animal waste, construction material, hazardous waste, infectious waste, and asbestos.  For any questions, please contact the Village Offices at 937-526-3294. 

Shop locally at Versailles Ace Hardware for $0.99 LEDs. Special pricing courtesy of Efficiency Smart and the Village of Versailles. Visit www.efficiencysmart.org/versailles-ohio  or call 877-889-3777 to learn more.

Income Tax Administrator, Marie Rose, would like to remind all Versailles residents of the following tax filing requirements.  The 2020 Versailles income tax returns and payments are due on Thursday, April 15th.  Extensions do not extend the time to pay.  Village income tax returns cannot be filed electronically. (Ex: online tax filing services, like Turbo Tax, will not file Village tax)    

Mandatory filing is required for anyone 18 or older regardless of income.  Newly retired residents should register with the Income Tax Department.

Tax forms are available thru the Village website at www.versaillesoh.com.  Tax forms and payments can be mailed to Versailles Tax Department, PO Box 288, Versailles, OH 45380 or dropped off at the Tax Office located at 177 N. Center St. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with the tax office being closed for lunch from 1:00 to 1:30 pm. There is also a night deposit box located on the north side of the Administrative Building.  Please refrain from folding large clasp envelopes and putting them in the night deposit box, as they will jam and not go through.

If anyone has questions regarding income tax filing, please contact Marie Rose, Income Tax Administrator, at 937-526-3294 ext. 204. 

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During their January 13th meeting, Versailles Village Council began the New Year by announcing committees and representatives for 2021.  Council Member, Kent Paulus, was elected as the Village Council President Pro-Tempore for 2021.

In other reorganizational action, Mayor Subler announced his appointment of Council committees and representatives for 2021.  Appointed to the Finance & Audit Committee are Chairperson Kent Paulus, Jeff Beasley, and Mike Berger. Appointed to the Street & Safety Committee are Chairperson Cory Griesdorn, Todd Dammeyer, and Mike Berger.  Appointed to the Personnel & Policies Committee are Chairperson Todd Dammeyer, Lance Steinbrunner, and Kent Paulus. Appointed to the Facilities Committee are Chairperson Jeff Beasley, Cory Griesdorn, and Kent Paulus. Appointed to the Town Hall Property Board are Treasurer Cory Griesdorn and Jeff Beasley. Appointed as representative to the Planning Commission is Jeff Beasley, representative to the Cemetery Board is Mike Berger, representative to the Park Board is Cory Griesdorn, and representative to the Tree Commission is Lance Steinbrunner.

Klipstine Rd. between Heritage Ct. and Rosecomb Way will be closed to thru traffic during the day starting the week of January 4, 2021 and will last for approximately three weeks.  Residents in the closure area, school buses, and emergency vehicles will have access to the closure area during working hours.  The closure is necessary for the installation of a new sanitary sewer and storm sewer main in the area.  If anyone has any questions regarding the project, please contact the Village Administrative Office at (937) 526-3294.

The Village of Versailles Administrative Offices will close for the Christmas Holiday at noon on Thursday, December 24th and all day on Friday, December 25th. The Village Offices will also be closed at noon on Thursday, December 31st and all-day Friday, January 1st for the New Year. 

Curbside refuse collection for will be held as normal on the Tuesday and Wednesday before Christmas and New Year’s. All curbside recycling will be held on Thursday, December 24^th and Friday, December 31^st.  All Wednesday and Thursday dumpsters will be emptied on December 23^rd and December 30^th, with all Friday dumpsters emptied on December 24^th and December 31^st.  All cardboard dumpsters will be emptied on the Tuesday before Christmas and New Year’s. 

The Village Administrative Offices will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th.

All residential refuse collection will be provided as normal. All residential recyclable collection will be provided on Wednesday, November 25th. Commercial cardboard collection will be held on Tuesday, November 24th.

The Village of Versailles wishes to advise electric customers located in the East central portion of the Village that a planned electric circuit outage for the area is scheduled for Tuesday, November 24^th, 2020 with a rain date of Wednesday, November 25^th, 2020.

The outage is necessary for Village Electric Department personnel to finish the final voltage conversion of the primary electric circuit in the area from 4.16 kilovolts (kV) to 12.47 kilovolts (kV).  The voltage conversion project began in the area in early 2018 by Electric Department personnel in which they have completed all pole upgrades, insulator upgrades, and transformer switch-outs in the area that will allow for the electric circuit to be switched to the higher voltage.  The outage is necessary to isolate all of the power lines and transformers from the old voltage prior switching to the new, higher voltage.  Once the power is off, electric department personnel will travel to each transformer in the area and switch them manually to the new voltage setting as well as replace each fuse at each location prior to power being restored. 

The outage on Tuesday, November 24th will affect electric customers as shown on the included map of the Village.  Customers inside of the shaded area that primarily encompasses the area from S. Center St. to S. Olive St., E. Main St. to just a line just South of Hubert Dr. will be included in the outage.  The outage is slated for Tuesday, November 24^th from 12:30PM to 3:30PM.  In the event of thunderstorms on November 24^th, a rain date for the outage has been established on Wednesday, November 25^th from 8:30AM-11:30AM.

The provided outage timeframes are approximate, but the outage will not occur prior to the posted start time.  The time of the outage was chosen in an effort to minimize intrusion to residents, such as many hours of flashing lights and related equipment noise in the middle of the night, and to increase safety for Village employees.  It was determined daylight hours also cause less inconvenience to residents who would already be at work or school.  Daytime hours will also help speed up the project allowing power to be restored as soon as possible to all customers.  Lastly, the Village wishes to complete this conversion project prior to the start of colder weather so that homes and businesses are not without heat for an extended period of time.

Once the conversion is completed, the electric system in the area will be more efficient and provide more reliable service.  The above-mentioned area is the final circuit of four in the overall project that started in January of 2016 to be switched to a more reliable, efficient 12.47 kV system.  All work has been performed entirely by the Village of Versailles Electric Department personnel.

All residents and businesses in the outage area will be notified by the Village via a telephone “One-Call” the day prior to the outage, as well as door hanger reminders to all customers in the outage that will be placed Friday, November 20th prior to the planned outage.  The November 25th rain date will only be used in the event of a thunderstorm or other severe weather conditions that prevent personnel from performing the work in safe conditions.  In the event that a rain date would be utilized, a Village telephone “One-Call” would be made to all customers in the outage area prior to the originally planned outage time of 12:30PM advising them of the change.  Additionally, if any problems arise in which the outage may be prolonged, a phone call notification will also be sent out to customers.

The Village greatly appreciates everyone’s understanding and cooperation while this large-scale infrastructure improvement takes place.  In the event that power is not restored to your location within the times listed above, please contact the Electric Department emergency phone number at (937) 459-2584 that is manned 24/7.  An outage map is also available on the Village website at www.versaillesoh.com on the News Tab towards the bottom of the main page.  If there are any questions or concerns regarding the planned outage leading up to November 24th, please contact Assistant Village Administrator Kyle Francis at (937) 526-3294 x202.

The Village of Versailles will have its last regularly scheduled yard waste collection for the season on Friday, November 6th. After this date, residents may take their yard waste to the compost dumping site at the Water & Wastewater Plants located at 300 Grand Avenue. The compost dumping site is for the disposal of Village residents’ yard waste and leaves only. The dumping of trash or refuse of any kind, including plastic trash bags, at this location is strictly prohibited.

The Village would like to remind utility customers of the two emergency phone numbers related to outages and   service disruptions.  For an electric outage or electric related service issue, please contact the Electric Department emergency phone number at (937) 459-2584.  For a water, sewer, or street emergency please contact the Street  Department emergency phone number at (937) 423-0652.  In the event of a major power outage, water system disruption, or other similar emergency situations the Village will utilize the One Call Now notification system to provide information to utility customers of the outage or emergency event.  Utility customers have to subscribe to the free One Call Now notification system by contacting the Village Administrative Office at (937) 526-3294.  If you are unsure if you have signed up in the past or perhaps your telephone number has changed, feel free to contact the Village Administrative Office and they can check the One Call Now customer roster for your information.

The Village Administrative Office is currently experiencing a phone system issue and cannot receive or make phone calls at this time. If you have an electric emergency please call 937-459-2584 and for a water emergency please call 937-423-0652. You can email versaillesutilities@versaillesoh.com with any non-urgent matters.

Heating and cooling make up the largest portion of the average household’s energy bill. Efficiency Smart offers rebates on products that can help you save on these costs, including a $750 rebate on cold climate air source heat pumps and a $100 rebate on air source heat pumps. Visit www.efficiencysmart.org/versailles-ohio and select “Home Energy Rebates” or call 877-889-3777 for more information on available rebates.

Regular leaf collection is scheduled to begin Monday, October 12th and last through November. Leaves will be picked up as needed in December. Leaf collection routes are as follows:

Mondays: All streets south of the Board of Education Building

Tuesdays: All streets west of South Center Street

Wednesdays: All streets east of South Center Street

Thursdays: All streets north of the railroad tracks

Please do not mix sticks, weeds, or garden foliage in with your leaves. Leaves need to be placed in the street along the curb for pick up. Please do not put leaves in plastic bags. Also, residents are asked to refrain from parking on the street on your scheduled collection day.

The Village Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day.  Refuse collection normally provided on Monday, September 7th will be provided on Tuesday, September 8th along with Tuesday’s regularly scheduled collection.

With the prolonged dry summer conditions that the area has experienced this summer the Village has seen an increase in water usage for lawn watering and other water use activities.  With this additional water usage, the Village’s water supply wells have been running longer and harder for an extended period time and the aquifer that supplies the Village ground water has dropped.  With the continued forecast of dry and warm weather for the for seeable future, we are asking water customers for a voluntary reduction in any possible water consumption until we receive rain to help supplement the water supply well fields.  While this is not yet an emergency situation, your cooperation to reduce water consumption with the Village of Versailles is very much appreciated and is to the benefit of all.

Pursuant to Resolutions 20-01, the Village of Versailles is offering for sale a 2001 Chevrolet Lumina.  The Village’s Utilities Superintendent has been authorized to sell the aforementioned equipment to the highest bidder according to law upon the following terms:

A. An internet auction will be conducted by placing up for bid said vehicle and equipment on www.GovDeals.com. The internet auction will be open for a period of 15 days and is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, and scheduled to close on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 4:00 PM EST.

B. Interested bidders who desire to bid on the equipment are required to register on the www.GovDeals.com website.

C. Bidders and other participants of the internet auction are required to abide by the terms and conditions of www.GovDeals.com.

D. The Village Utilities Superintendent shall not cause the transfer of title until the purchase price has been paid in full in compliance with the terms and conditions of the www.GovDeals.com internet auction seller’s agreement.

E. The winning bidders of the equipment is required to issue and make payment to the Village of Versailles through the www.GovDeals.com website. Payment methods are wire transfer, PayPal, or credit cards.

F. The Village of Versailles reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withdraw from sale the equipment items listed.

Individuals may make an appointment to the equipment by contacting the Utilities Superintendent Kyle Francis at 937-526-3294 x202 or via email at kylefrancis@versaillesoh.com.

Rodd A. Hale

Village Administrator

Income Tax Administrator, Marie Rose, would like to remind all Versailles residents of the following tax filing requirements.  The 2019 Versailles income tax returns and payments are due on Wednesday, JULY 15th.  Extensions do not extend the time to pay.  Village income tax returns cannot be filed electronically (Ex: online tax filing services, like Turbo Tax, will not file Village tax).  Residents may receive help in filing their tax form via the drive thru window located on the north side of the building.  Tax hours are Mon-Fri 8-1 and 1:30-4:30. 

Mandatory filing is required for anyone 18 or older regardless of income. 

Tax forms are available thru the Village website at www.versaillesoh.com.  Tax forms and payments can be mailed to Versailles Tax Department, PO Box 288, Versailles, OH 45380.  There is also a night deposit box located on the north side of the Administrative Building.  Please refrain from folding large clasp envelopes and putting them in the night deposit box, as they will jam and not go through.

If anyone has questions regarding income tax filing, please contact Marie Rose, Income Tax Administrator, at 937-526-3294 ext. 204. 

Shop locally at Versailles Ace Hardware for $0.99 LEDs, courtesy of Efficiency Smart and Village of Versailles Utilities. Prefer not to shop in person? Efficiency Smart’s online store is offering free shipping on discounted LEDs for a limited time. Visit www.efficiencysmart.org/versailles-ohio or call 877-889-3777 for more information.

As we move through the new stages of reopening our community there has been much discussion regarding the opening of the swimming pool. Elected Officials and Administration are working diligently to gather the latest information from the State of Ohio, the local health department, and surrounding communities. It is planned that the Village Council will make a decision regarding the pool at the May 27th Village Council meeting. To many it may appear to be a simple decision of whether to open or not open. That is far from the case. While public swimming pools have been given the “go ahead” to open, they have also been saddled with numerous mandatory social distancing rules. These rules are often impractical and difficult to enforce, but required nevertheless. Village Officials are considering these requirements and requesting interpretation for those that are unclear.

With all of this uncertainty, one thing is very certain, if a public swimming pool opens this summer it will not be the same experience as in the past. One mandatory rule handed down by the State of Ohio is that physical barriers, such as swimming lane ropes within the pool, along with taped off areas on decks, floors, or grass areas, be installed “to ensure that staff, patrons, and swimmers stay at least 6 feet apart from those they don’t live with, both in and out of the water.” It’s easy to imagine how these requirements will change swimming enjoyment and activities.

After discussions with the Darke County Health Department, the Village has been provided an outline for determining occupancy within the actual swimming pool area. Based on the CDC (Center for Disease Control) method for calculating social distancing formula of allowing 113 ft.² per person, which has also been provided as the local guideline, this would allow a maximum of 39 persons in the main swimming pool water at one time. This number may be expanded slightly when calculating some members are from the same household, but that creates a separate burden of employees needing to monitor who is from the same household.

Consideration has been given to the concession stand and everyone involved understands and agrees, if an opening should occur, the concession stand offerings will need to be significantly reduced.

Many have asked if the expense of operating the pool is the deciding factor in the decision to open or not open. While the swimming pool is an expense to the Village, it is considered a Quality of Life benefit and a given that there will be an expense each year. While operating expenses would very likely increase in 2020, is not being considered as a major factor in the decision. What is being considered is the practicality of employees to enforce the social distancing requirements and the enjoyment level of pool patrons considering the mandated social distancing rules that will need to be in place.

Another major factor under consideration is the ongoing COVID-19 infection levels which have not declined overall.  The health and well-being of the citizens of Versailles is always a major concern in any such decision during these unprecedented times.

Citizens can rest assured representatives of the Village are doing their best to research the situation and make the best decision while keeping necessary safety and potential enjoyment level at the forefront.   

The Village of Versailles Village Council decided at its May 13^th meeting to wait until June 10^th to make a final decision regarding whether or not to open the Village Swimming Pool for the 2020 season. While officials hope to provide a summer swimming season, it was determined there are too many unknowns regarding the COVID 19 pandemic and safety at public swimming pools. With information becoming available in the coming weeks, Council hopes an informed decision can be made at the June 10^th meeting. Anyone that has purchased a season pass will be provided a refund and rates for the reduced season will be determined once a decision to open has been made.

The Village of Versailles has been notified by CSX Railroad they are planning to complete resurfacing work on the Center Street and Olive Street crossings sometime “late in the week of May 11^th.” This work will cause closure of the crossings for approximately 1-2 days, a detour will be provided. At this time the date is estimated and dependent upon completion of CSX work in other locations.  CSX has stated they typically provide only a 24 hour notice and the Village will deliver that information once it becomes available.  

Brush will be picked up every Friday providing you call the Utilities Office at 937-526-3294 prior to the Friday you want the brush picked up so that your name can be placed on the brush list.  Citizens have the ability, and are encouraged, to take large piles of trimmings to the Village yard waste pile near the Village Wastewater Plant at 350 Grand Ave for discarding.

 “Brush” is larger limbs that are put through the chipper, not to be confused with yard waste.  If the Utilities Office is not contacted, there is no guarantee that your brush will be picked up. Any brush and or limb pile larger than a normal pick up load (approximately 4’ X 4’ X 6’) will not be picked up and residents will be notified and requested to transport the brush or limbs to the yard waste pile. The Village, by ordinance, has the discretion to request ALL brush and limbs be transported by citizens of the Village and while we will always try to accommodate residents, it is necessary to keep the piles of brush to a reasonable size. We appreciate your cooperation regarding brush and limb pick up services.     

Pursuant to Resolutions 20-01, the Village of Versailles is offering for sale several refrigeration equipment pieces along with a Galbreath cardboard baler. The Village’s Utilities Superintendent has been authorized to sell the aforementioned equipment to the highest bidder according to law upon the following terms:

A. An internet auction will be conducted by placing up for bid said vehicle and equipment on www.GovDeals.com. The internet auction will be open for a period of 15 days and is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, and scheduled to close on Thursday, April 16, 2019 at 4:00 PM EST.

B. Interested bidders who desire to bid on the equipment are required to register on the www.GovDeals.com website.

C. Bidders and other participants of the internet auction are required to abide by the terms and conditions of www.GovDeals.com.

D. The Village Utilities Superintendent shall not cause the transfer of title until the purchase price has been paid in full in compliance with the terms and conditions of the www.GovDeals.com internet auction seller’s agreement.

E. The winning bidders of the equipment is required to issue and make payment to the Village of Versailles through the www.GovDeals.com website. Payment methods are wire transfer, PayPal, or credit cards.

F. The Village of Versailles reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withdraw from sale the equipment items listed.

Individuals may make an appointment to the equipment by contacting the Utilities Superintendent Kyle Francis at 937-526-3294 x202 or via email at kylefrancis@versaillesoh.com.

Rodd A. Hale

Village Administrator

Beginning at 11:30 a.m. on March 23^rd, 2020, the Village of Versailles Administrative Office will be closed, with no employees on site, until further notice. Drop off of utility/tax payments and other documents will be available through the night deposit drop box only. This closure is in reference to Ohio Director of Health, Dr. Amy Acton, and Governor Mike DeWine’s “Stay at Home Order” issued on Sunday, March 22, 2020. All essential services of the Village including sanitation services, (refuse and recycling collection), operation and maintenance of water, sewer and electric systems, police, fire and EMS services will continue to be provided.

Telephone messages and e-mail correspondence will be monitored on a daily basis. Any utility emergency call should be directed to the following emergency “On-Call” lines, Electric Department 937-423-2584 and Street/Water/Sewer 937-423-0652.

As the COVID-19 Pandemic continues to grow, I would like to assure all residents & visitors of Versailles and the Versailles EMS service area that Versailles EMS has a plan in place to respond to and treat any potential cases of COVID-19 and continue to respond to regular 911 calls for service.

Out of an abundance of caution and in an effort to protect our EMTs and Paramedics, as well as those we serve, you will likely see us responding in additional personal protective equipment (PPE) above what we would normally use, including but not limited to masks, gowns/cover-alls and safety glasses. This additional PPE is to reduce our risk of exposure and in turn reduce your risk of exposure as well. It is not an indication that we or a patient has been exposed, but again it is an additional step we are taking to help ensure everyone’s safety.

When you call 911, our telecommunicators will be asking additional questions regarding symptoms of a COVID-19 infection. Please be patient with them and be as open and forthcoming as you can be in answering the questions. The additional screening is in place to help us respond to and treat you appropriately.

During this time, Versailles EMS is implementing some changes effective this week. We have restricted access to our station to EMS, Fire & Village of Versailles personnel only. We are not allowing visitors, meetings, classes etc. until further notice. In addition, we are limiting passengers riding with patients to parents of a minor only if necessary for patient care, symptom historians for patients showing signs of a stroke and caregivers/interpreters only if necessary for patient care. Any passenger meeting these criteria will be seated in the patient area and secured with a seatbelt at all times. Please do not ask us to make exceptions to this, as we are not able to accommodate you at this time. All of the area hospitals have implemented strict visitation policies. If we transport your loved one to the hospital, please do not follow us into the emergency department as you will be denied access. Please check the policy in effect for the destination hospital we are transporting to prior to leaving your residence/scene of the call.

All requests for information from VEMS will be handled via telephone or email only. Contact information is available at: https://versaillesoh.com/municipal/emergency-medical-services

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation,

Matt Harvey

Chief, Versailles EMS

To the Citizens of the Village of Versailles,

In regards to the Coronavirus, what started as something far away has now begun to affect us in Versailles, Ohio!  Some folks rang the warning bells early on and warned us to start preparing.  Others seemed to feel that all the hype meant that the Coronavirus would never affect us so close to home.

Regardless of how you feel about the Coronavirus, we now find ourselves dealing with the effects of this situation in our daily lives.  Activities and events, we once planned for and took for granted, are now being cancelled on a daily basis.

We basically have two options moving ahead.  We can get mad and upset about all of this or we can rise to the occasion and try to take it all in stride.  I heard someone say that, as Americans, working together and cooperating in positive ways is the most American thing we can do.

While these interruptions in our lives are frustrating, we must consider that they are all things that we can live without, if need be.  The more important things in our lives are those that deal with our very existence as human beings.  While we at the Village are facing the same rough road ahead, we want to ensure our citizens that we will continue to do all that we can to supply the services you have come to expect and count on from the Village.  Our goal is to be available to our citizens and strive to be a reassuring and reliable provider of taxpayer services moving forward.

What we can do, as individual citizens, is to respect the thoughts and feelings of our neighbors and to be there for one another through these tough times.  Please do your best to help one another when a need arises.  We should all follow the recommended guidelines to avoid this illness regardless of how much or how little we believe it will spread.  If someone wants their space, allow them to have it.  Be kind and courteous and, above all, be understanding of others as everyone’s lives will be affected in similar but also in different ways.

Now is the time to follow the guidelines and minimize risk for you, your family and others.  The sooner we get past this, the sooner we have a chance of things getting back to normal.  Let’s fight this thing together by doing all we can for one another!

Sincerely,

Mayor Subler

Income Tax Administrator, Marie Rose, would like to remind all Versailles residents of the following tax filing requirements.  The 2019 Versailles income tax returns and payments are due on Wednesday, April 15th.  Extensions do not extend the time to pay.  Village income tax returns cannot be filed electronically. (Ex: online tax filing services, like Turbo Tax, will not file Village tax)    

Mandatory filing is required for anyone 18 or older regardless of income.  Retired residents who have registered with the Tax Department are not required to file.

Tax forms are available thru the Village website at www.versaillesoh.com.  Tax forms and payments can be mailed to Versailles Tax Department, PO Box 288, Versailles, OH 45380 or dropped off at the Tax Office located at 177 N. Center St. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with the tax office being closed for lunch from 1:00 to 1:30 pm. There is also a night deposit box located on the north side of the Administrative Building.  Please refrain from folding large clasp envelopes and putting them in the night deposit box, as they will jam and not go through.

If anyone has questions regarding income tax filing, please contact Marie Rose, Income Tax Administrator, at 937-526-3294 ext. 204. 

Effective February 17^th 2020 any mattress and/or box springs picked up by the Village of Versailles refuse system must be fully encased in a plastic mattress bag. This policy is being implemented for the health and safety of Village employees and the public in general. Mattress bags are available online and at most local department and hardware stores. A large item tag from the Village of Versailles is also necessary for disposal of a mattress and/or box springs.

The Village of Versailles’ Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report for 2019 has been completed.  Copies are available at the Village Administration Building, 177 North Center Street, or under the Municipal/Water/Wastewater Department.

Following a public hearing prior to its November 26, 2019 meeting, Versailles Village Council, during its regular meeting, approved revisions and updates to the Village’s Five Year Capital Improvements Plan.  The Capital Improvements Plan continues to be a planning resource used by Village Officials in completing infrastructure improvements throughout the community.  The updated plan approved by Council provides for a planning period of 2020 through 2024. 

With continued strategic planning, coupled with the cooperation, patience, and support of Versailles citizens, the Village will be presented the opportunity of experiencing the benefits provided by the completion of capital improvement and street maintenance projects.  Copies of the Five Year Capital Improvements Plan may be obtained by contacting or stopping by the Village Offices, or can be accessed at the Village’s website www.versaillesoh.com under the Forms/Other Info section.

In an effort to provide the best possible utility service with regards to water, sanitary sewer, refuse, and electric to your home or business, there are times in which we may need to contact you directly about an emergency or planned repair that may cause disruption to your utility services.  The Village of Versailles is reaching out to all of our customers to update our telephone records that we use to make such important notifications.  With the continued decline of landline telephones, customers switching cellular numbers/carriers, etc. we may not have the best contact telephone number for you, and in some cases, no telephone number at all.  If your phone number has changed over the past few years, or even just recently, please email versaillesutilities@versaillesoh.com or call us at (937) 526-3294 ext. 205 or 206 with an updated telephone number for your account.

The Village of Versailles will be accepting reservations for the use of three shelter houses in Ward Park and two shelter houses in Indian Creek Park for the 2020 park season beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2020.  A $50.00 per shelter, non-refundable deposit must accompany each request.  

To make a reservation, please stop by the Village Administrative Building, 177 North Center Street, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday, beginning Thursday, January 2nd.  Reservations will be made on a first come, first serve basis.  Please note, automatic reservations from one year to the next are not accepted.  A new reservation must be made each year. 

All deposits will be used for the maintenance of the parks.  If anyone has questions, please contact the Village Offices at 526-3294, ext. 205 or 206.  No reservations will be accepted prior to January 2, 2020 at 8:00 a.m.

Not sure what to get your family for Christmas?  2020 Village of Versailles Swimming Pool passes are on sale at the Village Administrative Offices, 177 N Center St. All pool passes for the 2020 season purchased by Friday, May 8, 2020 will be discounted $10.00!

Rates for the 2020 season are as follows: Adult - $4.00; Child 3-17 - $3.00; and Children 2 & Under are free. Season family pass rates will remain the same and will be as follows: One Adult (head of household) - $65.00; One Adult + One Immediate Family Member - $85.00; One Adult + Two Immediate Family Members - $95.00; One Adult + Three Immediate Family Members - $105.00; and One Adult + Four or More Immediate Family Members - $115.00.

Visa or MasterCard can be used to pay for season passes at the Village Administrative Building; however, a 3% convenience fee charge will be added to the total amount due for the pass.  For questions, call the Village Administrative Offices at 526-3294 ext. 206.

As a reminder to citizens, it is illegal to allow your pet to leave droppings on the sidewalks, in public parks, or on   other person’s properties. The Village has received recent complaints regarding this issue and it is up to all citizens to monitor and take responsibility for their pets. We are fortunate to have many sidewalks and parks that encourage walking, jogging, and other outdoor activities, and not only is it a misdemeanor of the third degree carrying a fine of up to $500, it is extremely offensive and discourteous to other citizens. The Village has dog stations for the parks to provide access to trash bags. Please use them and clean up after your pets in public places.

With the current dry weather conditions the Village has seen an increase in water usage for lawns and other activities and our Village water supply wells have been running continuously for the past few days. With the forecast of hot dry weather for the foreseeable future, we are asking for voluntary reduction in any possible water consumption until we receive rain to help supplement the water supply well fields. While this is not yet an emergency situation, your cooperation to reduce water consumption within the Village of Versailles is very much appreciated.

Regular leaf collection is scheduled to begin Monday, October 7th and last through November. Leaves will be picked up as needed in December. Leaf collection routes are as follows:

Mondays: All streets south of the Board of Education Building

Tuesdays: All streets west of South Center Street

Wednesdays: All streets east of South Center Street

Thursdays: All streets north of the railroad tracks

Please do not mix sticks, weeds, or garden foliage in with your leaves. Leaves need to be placed in the street along the curb for pick up. Please do not put leaves in plastic bags. Also, residents are asked to refrain from parking on the street on your scheduled collection day.

DARKE COUNTY, OH 8/14/19 – Following the extensive and thorough evaluation and review of mass emergency alerting systems, the Darke County Sheriff’s Office has implemented the CodeRED system, a high-speed emergency notification service provided by OnSolve, based in Ormond Beach, Florida. Public safety officials across the United States have credited CodeRED notifications for saving lives, including locating missing children, apprehending wanted criminals, and issuing timely evacuations. 

The CodeRED system will serve as the backbone of Darke County’s emergency planning and communications outreach. The platform will allow officials to communicate with residents and personnel by sending telephone calls, text messages, emails, posts to social media and mobile app messages to inform residents of emergencies and better protect life and property. CodeRED was selected for its reliability and accuracy, as well as the system’s widespread usage across North America.

“CodeRED’s robust system will provide Darke County officials with a reliable, easy-to use technology to enhance our emergency preparedness plans,” said Darke County 911 Coordinator Melissa Hawes. Hawes continued, “We anticipate using the system to notify residents of 911 outages, missing persons, drinking water emergencies, and more.”

Darke County has also purchased the CodeRED Weather Warning system, an automated weather warning technology that delivers phone calls, text messages, and emails to registered residents and businesses within the direct path of severe weather. The CodeRED Weather Warning system is an opt-in service that automatically notifies those enrolled of tornado, flash flood, and severe thunderstorm warnings just moments after an alert is issued by the National Weather Service (NWS). 

All residents living within Darke County are encouraged to visit www.darkecountyema.org and click on the CodeRED logo to enroll using their cell phone numbers, landline numbers, and email addresses. Residents can also text the keyword DARKE to 99411 for a link to the registration page. No one should assume they are included in the emergency contact database; please visit to ensure you are registered.

CodeRED also offers a free mobile app for Android and iPhone devices. All residents and business owners are encouraged to download the free app to receive alerts based on the geo-location of your phone. As you travel throughout other CodeRED communities, you can receive important alerts that include community, emergency, and severe weather information.

About CodeRED from OnSolve

OnSolve is a leading global provider of SaaS-based critical communication solutions for enterprise, SMB, and government customers. The company’s CodeRED™ solution provides high-speed notification services capable of reaching millions of people in minutes and has applied its mission-critical capabilities to government, commercial, healthcare and other end markets. More information can be found on the company’s website at www.onsolve.com.

Pursuant to Resolutions 19-24, the Village of Versailles is offering for sale a 2003 Old Dominion Brush Leaf Collector and 2010 Grasshopper Mower that has been utilized by the Village’s Street Department, and a Small Dump Trailer that has been utilized by the Village’s Cemetery and is no longer needed for any municipal purpose. The Village’s Utilities Superintendent has been authorized to sell the aforementioned equipment to the highest bidder according to law upon the following terms:

A. An internet auction will be conducted by placing up for bid said vehicle and equipment on www.GovDeals.com. The internet auction will be open for a period of 15 days and is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, and scheduled to close on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 4:00 PM EST.

B. Interested bidders who desire to bid on the equipment are required to register on the www.GovDeals.com website.

C. Bidders and other participants of the internet auction are required to abide by the terms and conditions of www.GovDeals.com.

D. The Village Utilities Superintendent shall not cause the transfer of title until the purchase price has been paid in full in compliance with the terms and conditions of the www.GovDeals.com internet auction seller’s agreement.

E. The winning bidders of the equipment is required to issue and make payment to the Village of Versailles through the www.GovDeals.com website. Payment methods are wire transfer, PayPal, or credit cards.

F. The Village of Versailles reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withdraw from sale the equipment items listed.

Individuals may make an appointment to inspect the vehicle or equipment by contacting the Utilities Superintendent Kyle Francis at 937-526-3294 or via email at kylefrancis@versaillesoh.com.

Rodd A. Hale

Village Administrator

The Versailles Garden Club will be sponsoring a poster and coloring contest for the Bicentennial Celebration.  This will be held in August and prizes will be awarded. Check the Versailles Policy for more details.  Pages will be available at Worch Memorial Library, the Versailles Swimming Pool, IGA, and Sideliners the last week in July.

The Versailles Swimming Pool will close at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9th due to a home swim meet.  The pool will re-open to the public the following day at 12:30 p.m.

The Versailles Swimming Pool will close at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9th due to a home swim meet.  The pool will re-open to the public the following day at 12:30 p.m.

The Versailles Swimming Pool will conduct public swimming lessons.  Session 1 will be held June 10-13 and June 17-20.  Session 2 will be held July 8-11 and July 15-18.  The lessons are for two weeks, four days per week (Mondays-Thursdays).  Lessons will be conducted in the morning from 10:30-11:15 a.m. or from 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for both Session 1 and Session 2 and in the evening from 5:30-6:15 p.m. or 6:15-7:00 p.m. for Session 2 only. 

The cost of swimming lessons is $25.00 per person per two-week session for season pass holders and $40.00 per person per two-week session for non-season pass holders. Private swimming lessons are also available by request. The cost of private lessons is $25 for two 45-minute sessions or $40 for non-season pass holders.  Interested parents may set up a time with a swim manager or lifeguard.   

A registration form is required to be completed prior to children participating in swimming lessons.  Payments are due in advance of lessons.  For more information, please stop by the pool or call 526-5154 during regular pool hours.

Don’t forget to make your 2019 Ward and Indian Creek Shelter House Reservations.  The shelter houses are great for family reunions, graduation parties, and other get-togethers.  Visit us at the Village Offices located at 177 N. Center St. to make your reservation.  Reservation fees are $50.00 per reservation.

Income Tax Administrator, Marie Rose, would like to remind all Versailles residents of the following tax filing requirements (18 years of age and older).  The 2018 Versailles income tax returns and payments are due on Monday, April 15th.  Extensions do not extend the time you have to pay any tax due. 

Mandatory filing is required even if you did not work.  Retired residents who have registered with the Tax Department are not required to file. 

Anyone who resides in Versailles and did not receive a tax form can call the Tax Department at 526-3294, ext. 204 to request a form.  Forms are also available through the Village website at www.versaillesohio.cc. 

Tax Returns and Payments are due by April 15th.  These can be mailed to Versailles Tax Department, PO Box 288, Versailles, OH 45380 or dropped off at the Tax Office located at 177 N. Center St. 

If anyone has questions regarding income tax filing procedures, please contact Marie Rose, Income Tax Administrator, at 526-3294 ext. 204.  Tax forms and payments can be dropped off at the Administrative Building or in the night deposit box located on the north side of the Administrative Building in the drive thru.  Please refrain from folding large clasp envelopes and putting them in the night deposit box, as they will jam and not go through.

With the recent heavy snowfall amounts, it is important to point out each property owner, residential or business, within the Village is responsible to clear all sidewalks on their property of snow within 12 hours after any snowfall. Not only is keeping sidewalks clear for pedestrians the responsible thing to do, it’s the law. The Ohio Municipal Code, Section 660.05 states, No owner or occupant of lots or lands abutting any sidewalk, curb or gutter shall fail to keep the sidewalks, curbs and gutters in repair and free from snow, ice or any nuisance, and to remove from the sidewalks, curbs or gutters all snow and ice accumulated thereon within a reasonable time, which will ordinarily not exceed 12 hours after any storm during which the snow and ice has accumulated.

If you are a property owner and you are away from home or your business when snowfall occurs, it is still your responsibility to coordinate having someone clear your sidewalk of snow within the 12-hour period. Forcing pedestrians, especially students walking to school, to walk through snow, or out in the street, is irresponsible. Please do your part and clear your sidewalks as soon as possible after a snowfall occurs.   

Pursuant to Resolutions 18-49, the Village of Versailles is offering for sale a 2007 Ford Explorer SUV that was acquired by the Versailles Police Department through a court order, and is not needed for any municipal purpose. The Village’s Utilities Superintendent has been authorized to sell the aforementioned equipment to the highest bidder according to law upon the following terms:

A. An internet auction will be conducted by placing up for bid said vehicle and equipment on www.GovDeals.com. The internet auction will be open for a period of 15 days and is scheduled to begin at 12:00PM EST Wednesday, January 16^th, 2019, and scheduled to close on Thursday, January 31st, 2019 at 12:00 PM EST.

B. Interested bidders who desire to bid on the equipment are required to register on the www.GovDeals.com website.

C. Bidders and other participants of the internet auction are required to abide by the terms and conditions of www.GovDeals.com.

D. The Village Utilities Superintendent shall not cause the transfer of title until the purchase price has been paid in full in compliance with the terms and conditions of the www.GovDeals.com internet auction seller’s agreement.

E. The winning bidders of the equipment is required to issue and make payment to the Village of Versailles through the www.GovDeals.com website. Payment methods are wire transfer, PayPal, or credit cards.

F. The Village of Versailles reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withdraw from sale the equipment items listed.

Individuals may make an appointment to inspect the vehicle or equipment by contacting the Utilities Superintendent Kyle Francis at 937-526-3294 x202 or via email at kylefrancis@versaillesohio.cc.

Rodd A. Hale

Village Administrator

Village of Versailles Electric Foreman Scott Riley was recently presented with an American Municipal Power (AMP) Hard Had Safety Award.  Riley was selected for this award because of his commitment to safety in the workplace.  AMP established the Hard Hat Safety Program to recognize an employee in each member community who demonstrates safety at all times.  The award is earned by public power employees who adhere to on-the-job safety procedures, promotes electric safety within their department, and is 100% safety conscious.  Riley has been employed with the Village of Versailles since 2003.  This is the second time that Riley has received this award due to his commitment to safety in the workplace.

Pictured (L-R): Kyle Francis (Village of Versailles), Scott Riley, Jim Eberly (AMP)

The Village of Versailles will be accepting reservations for the use of three shelter houses in Ward Park and two shelter houses in Indian Creek Park for the 2019 park season beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.  A $50.00 per shelter, non-refundable deposit must accompany each request.  

To make a reservation, please stop by the Village Administrative Building, 177 North Center Street, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday, beginning Wednesday, January 2nd.  Reservations will be made on a first come, first serve basis.  Please note, automatic reservations from one year to the next are not accepted.  A new reservation must be made each year. 

All deposits will be used for the maintenance of the parks.  If anyone has questions, please contact the Village Offices at 526-3294, ext. 205 or 206.  No reservations will be accepted prior to January 2, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.

Following a public hearing prior to its November 28, 2018 meeting, Versailles Village Council, during its regular meeting, approved revisions and updates to the Village’s Five Year Capital Improvements Plan.  The Capital Improvements Plan continues to be a planning resource used by Village Officials in completing infrastructure improvements throughout the community.  The updated plan approved by Council provides for a planning period of 2019 through 2023. 

With continued strategic planning, coupled with the cooperation, patience, and support of Versailles citizens, the Village will be presented the opportunity of experiencing the benefits provided by the completion of capital improvement and street maintenance projects.  Copies of the Five Year Capital Improvements Plan may be obtained by contacting or stopping by the   Village Offices, or can be accessed at the Village’s website www.versaillesohio.cc under the Forms/Other Info section.

The Village Administrative Offices will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd.

All residential refuse collection will be provided as normal. All residential recyclable collection will be provided on Wednesday, November 21st. Commercial cardboard collection will be held on Tuesday, November 20th.

With recent upgrades to Spectrum TV the Village of Versailles local government channel has changed from channel 18 to channel 1021. The local government channel notifies residents of Council and other committee meetings, Village news, etc. Any not-for-profit organizations in town may request to have their events advertised on the channel by emailing roddhale@versaillesohio.cc or heatherluebke@versaillesohio.cc.

The Village of Versailles has been notified that the ODOT paving project for S. Center St. (south of Marker Rd. and out of the corporation limits) as well as Main St. (West St. eastward to railroad tracks) is currently on hold due to cold temperatures.  ODOT is unable to permit paving activities when ground temperatures are below 60 degrees due to the special asphalt mix that is planned to be used for the paving project.  The Village will continue to update as information becomes available.

The Village has been informed that asphalt repairs on S. Center St. (SR 185) from Marker Rd. to the Village’s south corporation limit as part of ODOT’s paving project is set to begin this Saturday October 6^th.  It is anticipated that asphalt milling work on S. Center St. (SR 185) and Main St. (West St. to McGreevey Rd.) will start on Tuesday (Oct. 9^th) or Wednesday (Oct. 10^th) of next week with paving work to follow.  Although outside of the Village corporation limits, work will also be taking place on SR 47 from the CSX Railroad crossing to the Darke-Shelby County Line starting Monday October 8^th.  ODOT’s paving contractor, Walls Bros., has informed the Village they expect milling and paving activities to last for up to a week and a half.  Motorists in the work areas can expect delays due to maintenance of traffic operations while crews are present.  Traffic will be maintained at all times.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation while these roadway improvements take place.

The Village of Versailles is scheduled to begin flushing fire hydrants the week of September 24th. Fire hydrant flushing will continue through the end of October.

If any resident experiences problems with their water during the fire hydrant flushing activities, please contact the Village offices at 526-3294.

There was a tent found at north end of town. If this is yours please contact Officer Nolte at the Versailles PD.

The Village Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, September 3rd for Labor Day.  Refuse collection normally provided on Monday, September 3rd will be provided on Tuesday, September 4th along with Tuesday’s regularly scheduled collection.

Buehler Asphalt will start the 2018 Street Maintenance Project by beginning milling on Monday July 30^th, chip sealing Brandon Street on Tuesday July 31^st, and then begin paving on Tuesday July 31^st. They should be done paving on Thursday, August 2^nd so that striping can be done on Friday, August 3^rd. Streets involved are S. Center Street (Ward St. to Marker Rd.) E. Wood Street. (Homer St. to Harrison St.), Brandon Street (Greenlawn Ave. to Jackson Street) and a partial alley between Virginia and Euclid.

The following rules apply.

(A) No person or property owner shall cause or allow open burning in an unrestricted area except as provided in  paragraphs (B) to (D) of this rule or in section 3704.11 of the Revised Code.

(B) Open burning shall be allowed for the following purposes without notification to or permission from the Ohio EPA, except as required in paragraph (B)(3)(f) of this rule:

(1) Heating tar, welding, acetylene torches, highway safety flares, heating for warmth of outdoor workers and strikers, smudge pots, and similar occupational needs.

(2) Bonfires, campfires and outdoor fireplace equipment, whether for cooking food for human consumption, pleasure, religious, ceremonial, warmth, recreational, or similar purposes, if the following conditions are met:

(a) They are fueled with clean seasoned firewood, natural gas or equivalent, or any clean burning fuel with emissions that are equivalent to or lower than those created from the burning of seasoned firewood;

(b) They are not used for waste disposal purposes; and

(c) They shall have a total fuel area of three feet or less in diameter and two feet or less in height except when such fire is used for ceremonial purposes it may have a total fuel area no greater than five feet in diameter and five feet in height, if the ceremonial fire burns no longer than three hours.

The penalty for non-permitted open burning is a minor misdemeanor for a first offense with a fine of up to $150.00 and subsequent offenses are misdemeanors of the 4th degree carrying a fine of up to $250 and up to 30 days jail.

The Village Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, May 28^th for Memorial Day.  Refuse collection normally provided on Monday, May 28^th will be provided on Tuesday, May 29^th along with Tuesday’s regularly scheduled collection.

Brush will be picked up every Friday providing you call the Utilities Office at 937-526-3294 prior to the Friday you want the brush picked up so that your name can be placed on the brush list.  Citizens have the ability, and are encouraged, to take large piles of trimmings to the Village yard waste pile near the Village Wastewater Plant at 350 Grand Ave for discarding.

 “Brush” is larger limbs that are put through the chipper, not to be confused with yard waste.  If the Utilities Office is not contacted, there is no guarantee that your brush will be picked up. Any brush and or limb pile larger than a normal pick up load (approximately 4’ X 4’ X 6’) will not be picked up and residents will be notified and requested to transport the brush or limbs to the yard waste pile. The Village, by ordinance, has the discretion to request ALL brush and limbs be transported by citizens of the Village and while we will always try to accommodate residents, it is necessary to keep the piles of brush to a reasonable size. We appreciate your cooperation regarding brush and limb pick up services.     

The Village of Versailles will begin scheduled yard waste collection EVERY OTHER FRIDAY throughout the grass mowing months beginning Friday, April 6th, with the last collection scheduled for Friday, November 2nd.  Yard waste consists of grass clippings, plants, flowers, etc. 

There is no need to call for this free service, as the yard waste route encompasses the entire Village of Versailles.  To participate in this collection, please place your yard waste at your regular collection spot in a container or trash can with a maximum capacity of 35 gallons.  Please refrain from using plastic trash bags and barrel-type containers without handles for yard waste collection.  Please also refrain from using the Village provided refuse and recycling containers.  Yard waste should be in a separate container. 

As a reminder, yard waste can also be brought to the Village Yard Waste Pile at 300 Grand Avenue.  This pile is to be used only by persons on Village utilities.  Acceptable yard waste items include grass clippings, plants, flowers, etc.  NON-ACCEPTABLE items include root stumps, batteries, tires, plastic bags, concrete, animal waste, construction material, hazardous waste, infectious waste, and asbestos.  For any questions, please contact the Village Offices at 937-526-3294. 

The Village of Versailles will soon be starting construction on the S. Center St. Waterline Replacement Project.  The purpose of the project is to install approximately 1000 lineal feet of 12” water main along the West side of S. Center St. from Marker Rd. to the Elmwood Dr. intersection as well as installing approximately two hundred and fifty feet of new 8” water main along the South sides of Stevenson Dr. and Woodland Dr. from S. Center St.  This project was publicly bid with Village council awarding the contract to M&T Excavating, LLC of Bradford, Ohio at a price of $241,616.01. 

This project was deemed a necessity due to numerous water main breaks over the past several years in the project area.  According to Village records, the existing 10” cast iron water main was installed in the late 1960’s along S. Center St.  A section of cast iron water main South of Elmwood Dr. was replaced in 2012 also due to numerous breaks.  The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) plans to repave this section of S. Center St. (SR 185) from Marker Rd. to St. Peter Rd. in the second half of 2018.  With new pavement planned, it was decided by Village Administration and Village Council to move forward with this project as a 2018 Capital Improvement Project to help minimize the risk of future water main breaks resulting in damage to the new asphalt surface and water service outages to customers in the area.

In addition to the water main replacements, the contractor will be replacing all water services, fire hydrants, and valves in the project area.  For properties along the East side of S. Center St. and a few on Stevenson Dr. and Woodland Dr., water service locations will be moved from the rear of their home to the front to allow for connections to the new mains.  These relocations are due to the need to retire and abandon the existing 6” water main that is currently located in a rear North/South alley way at the rear of the homes facing S. Center St.  This existing 6” transite water main was installed in the 1950’s and also has a history of breaks. 

The project contractor intends to start on the project the week of March 12^th.  Traffic will be restricted along S. Center St. in the project area during working hours, with one lane of traffic maintained at all times with the use of flaggers.  Traffic will likely be especially congested during school start and end times during the week.  It is likely that street closures may be required on Elmwood Dr., Stevenson Dr., and Woodland Dr. during working hours for construction activities with the contractor tasked with allowing vehicle access to those residents included in the closure areas.

The substantial completion date for the project is June 1, 2018 which requires that all water main, water services, asphalt repairs, driveway repairs, and sidewalk repairs are complete.  The final completion date for the project is June 29, 2018 and requires the completion of all final seeding and mulching of lawn areas disturbed as part of the project. 

This project is being 100% locally funded by the Village's 1/2% income tax that is only used for street and related infrastructure improvements.  Without the tax levy dollars of the 1/2% income tax, large scale capital improvements such as this one would not be possible.  The Village wishes to sincerely thank all residents who vote to renew this tax levy each term so that the community can continue to reinvest in such street and infrastructure projects that benefit all residents and businesses. 

If anyone has any questions, comments, or concerns in regards to this project please feel free to contact the Utilities Superintendent, Kyle Francis, at (937) 526-3294 x202. 

Utility crossing work through S. Center St. between Woodland Dr. and Cambridge Dr. is slated to begin March 7^th.  The Village of Versailles Street Dept. will be working with Bohman Excavating to install approximately 1400 lineal feet of sanitary sewer main and water main from S. Center St. through an easement to a parcel of ground along Klipstine Rd. for a new residential subdivision.  Traffic will be restricted to one lane of traffic with the usage of flaggers while the crossings are made.  The first crossing for the sanitary sewer main is slated for March 7^th and will likely take most of the day to perform.  A second crossing for the water main will be performed at a later date yet to be determined.  The Village appreciates everyone’s patience and cooperation while these improvements are made.  If anyone has any questions regarding the work, please feel free to contact the Utilities Superintendent, Kyle Francis, at (937) 526-3294 x202.

The Versailles Shade Tree Commission has announced the Village will be accepting application request forms from eligible property owners for a chance at being randomly selected to receive one of thirty trees that will be given away by the Shade Tree Commission as part of its annual Tree Lottery program.  Property owners who received a tree through the 2017 Tree Lottery will not be eligible for the 2018 Tree Lottery.

The tree lottery trees are not limited to being planted within the public right-of-way.  A property owner may opt to have the lottery tree planted upon their property outside the public right-of-way.  All tree planting locations must be approved by the Village Shade Tree Commission.

Eligibility to participate in the lottery process is subject to certain criteria.  Only owners of property located within the corporation limits will be eligible to participate in the lottery program.  Tenants are ineligible to participate.  If you own property within the Village and reside outside the Village, you are eligible to participate.  Property owners with nonexistent or deteriorated sidewalks (as defined in the Sidewalk Installation/Replacement Ordinance) will be eligible to participate in the lottery program, but only will be permitted to have a lottery tree planted upon their property outside the street right-of-way.

Additional criteria includes property owners who fail to properly maintain either a replacement tree or lottery tree will not be eligible to participate in future lotteries; property owners will not be eligible to receive a tree through the lottery process in two consecutive years; property owners along a street that has been outlined in the Village’s Five Year Capital Improvements Plan for reconstruction will be eligible to receive a tree through the lottery process, but will only be permitted to have the lottery tree planted upon their property outside the street right-of-way; all lottery trees are subject to the Village’s tree planting restrictions and will require a planting  permit (there is no charge for the permit); and all decisions made by the Tree Commission are final.

Individuals interested in participating in the Tree Lottery program may obtain a form by stopping by the Administrative Office Building where they will be made available.  Forms can also be accessed online and printed from the Village’s website www.versaillesohio.cc under the Forms/Other Info/Trees section.  All forms for the year’s upcoming lottery are to be returned to the Village Offices by Monday, April 1st.  If anyone has questions regarding the Tree Lottery program, please contact the Village Offices at 526-3294, ext. 206. 

Mayor Subler, Village Council, and the Tree Commission are pleased to be able to provide this annual Tree Lottery program for the Village of Versailles. The Village’s tree program plays a vital role in preserving, protecting, and adding to the local urban forestry population. With continued community support the citizens of Versailles will be able to preserve and enhance the presence and value of one of our environment’s precious natural resources . . . Trees!

Groups requesting EMS coverage for an event will need to fill out a “Special Event/Community Program Stand-By Request Form.” Forms are available on the Village of Versailles website under the Municipal/Emergency Medical Services tab. All requests are required to be received at least 30 days prior to the event start date. EMS personnel will be stationed at your event during the times requested, however, the assigned unit may be in service to take 911 calls. If the assigned crew has to leave, they will attempt to assign another unit to the event. For questions, please contact Matt Harvey, Versailles EMS Administrator/Paramedic, at 937-526-4899.

The Village of Versailles Public Works Department works hard to maintain safe driving conditions during a winter snow storm.  Here are some helpful guidelines for residents in case of snow accumulation:

· At the onset of a snowstorm, salt is applied to streets to prevent icing.

· Once plowing of snow has begun, several passes will be made on each street to provide curb to curb clearing.

· Depending on the duration of a storm and the amount of snow fall, it may be necessary to repeat the plowing process several times.

· When a snowfall stops, it takes the Village of Versailles Public Works Department approximately 4 - 6 hours to complete the snow-removal process town-wide.

· DO NOT PARK CARS ON THE STREET (If at all possible during an event). This impedes the snow removal process and causes vehicles to be plowed in.

· Shovel snow to the right side of your driveway (facing the street) to minimize the amount of snow entering your driveway.

· Shovel and/or blow snow onto the curb, not into the street.

When a snow removal operation is underway, The Village of Versailles Public Works Department works around the clock to provide the best possible service to the residents of the Village of Versailles. Your assistance during these type of snow events is very much appreciated.

Following a public hearing prior to its November 20, 2017 meeting, Versailles Village Council, during its regular meeting, approved revisions and updates to the Village’s Five Year Capital Improvements Plan.  The Capital Improvements Plan continues to be a planning resource used by Village Officials in completing infrastructure improvements throughout the community.  The updated plan approved by Council provides for a planning period of 2018 through 2022. 

With continued strategic planning, coupled with the cooperation, patience, and support of Versailles citizens, the Village will be presented the opportunity of experiencing the benefits provided by the completion of capital improvement and street maintenance projects.  Copies of the Five Year Capital Improvements Plan may be obtained by contacting or stopping by the   Village Offices, or can be accessed at the Village’s website www.versaillesohio.cc under the Forms/Other Info section.

The Versailles Vets Club is getting banners made to display on the light poles in Versailles. If you or someone you know is in the military or were in and honorably discharged and live in the Versailles school district, you may fill out and submit an application with a $30.00 fee. Applications may be picked up at the Vets Club or the Versailles Utilities Office. Applications are also available on the Village’s website at www.versaillesohio.cc under “Forms/Other Info.” An example banner is hung by the Versailles Police Department.