Public Notices

Public Meeting Notice 9-22-2025

Motion:
Per the recommendation of Administrator James Pantalone, schedule a Special Meeting of the Howland Township Board of Trustees on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing concerns related to potential property tax reductions or elimination, and the resulting impact on Township operations. An open invitation to attend will be extended to Trumbull County government elected officials, including State Representative Nick Santucci, State Representative David Thomas, and State Senator Sandra O’Brien, in an effort to foster dialogue on this important topic.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 119-2025

A RESOLUTION TO SCHEDULE A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOWLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, the Howland Township Board of Trustees is committed to fiscal responsibility and the continued delivery of essential township services; and

WHEREAS, potential reductions or the elimination of property tax revenue could significantly impact the Township’s ability to fund operations; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds it necessary to convene a Special Meeting to address these concerns and evaluate the potential impacts on Township operations; and

WHEREAS, Administrator James Pantalone has recommended that such a Special Meeting be scheduled and that invitations be extended to appropriate government officials to participate in an open dialogue regarding this important matter.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Township Trustees of Howland Township, Trumbull County, Ohio, that:

Section 1. A Special Meeting of the Howland Township Board of Trustees shall be scheduled for Monday, September 22, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

Section 2. The purpose of this meeting shall be to discuss concerns related to potential property tax reductions or elimination and the resulting impact on Township operations.

Section 3. An open invitation to attend this Special Meeting shall be extended to Trumbull County government elected officials, including State Representative Nick Santucci, State Representative David Thomas, and State Senator Sandra O’Brien, in an effort to foster dialogue and collaboration on this important topic.

Adopted this 10th day of September, 2025.

Category: Public Notices

Public Meeting Notice 9-18-2025

Per the recommendation of Administrator James Pantalone, approve scheduling the first Warren-Howland-Warren (WHW) JEDD Board of Directors Meeting for Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Trumbull County Planning Commission, 185 E. Market St. NE, 2nd Floor, Suite A, Warren, Ohio 44484. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct the general business of the WHW JEDD including operational and financial functions.

RESOLUTION NO. 124-2025

A RESOLUTION TO SCHEDULE THE FIRST WARREN-HOWLAND-WARREN (WHW) JEDD BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

WHEREAS, the Township of Howland has entered into a Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) agreement with the City of Warren, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 715.72; and

WHEREAS, the establishment of a Board of Directors for the Warren-Howland-Warren (WHW) JEDD is required for the purpose of carrying out the duties and responsibilities set forth in the JEDD agreement and the Ohio Revised Code; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to convene the initial meeting of the WHW JEDD Board of Directors to organize and conduct official business; and

WHEREAS, Administrator James Pantalone has recommended the scheduling of the first WHW JEDD Board of Directors meeting.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Township Trustees of Howland Township, Trumbull County, Ohio, that:

Section 1. The first Warren-Howland-Warren (WHW) JEDD Board of Directors Meeting shall be scheduled for Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.

Section 2. The meeting shall be held at the Trumbull County Planning Commission, 185 E. Market St. NE, 2nd Floor, Suite A, Warren, Ohio 44484.

Section 3. The Fiscal Officer is hereby directed to provide appropriate notice of this meeting in accordance with Ohio law.

Adopted this 10th day of September, 2025.

Category: Public Notices

Notice of Meeting 2025-09-18 [Zoning Appeals]

NOTICE OF MEETING

HOWLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

September 18, 2025

 In accordance with the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code, Chapters 519.13 – 519.15, the Howland Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public meeting regarding the following cases in the hearing room at the Howland Township Administration Building, 205 Niles-Cortland Road NE, Warren, Ohio, 44484. You are encouraged to attend if you have questions, comments, or concerns. The Zoning Department may be reached at (330) 856-5223.

 Case 25-A-06: Variance Request – Parcel 28-451600, Address: 4378 Victoria Terrace, Warren, OH 44484.

 Location: One parcel totaling  0.22 acres on the south side of Victoria Terrace. Zoning: Single Family Residential (R-1).

 Request: The applicant requests the following variance from the Howland Township Zoning Resolution:

 Section 6.4  (D) (3) Where the one hundred year floodplain is wider than the minimum riparian setback on either or both sides of a designated watercourse, the minimum riparian setback shall be extended to include the outermost boundary of the one hundred year floodplain as delineated on the flood hazard map(s) for the affected area provided by FEMA. If a FEMA defined floodplain does not exist for a designated watercourse, Howland Township may require site specific floodplain delineation in conformance with standard engineering practices and approved by Howland Township. Any costs associated with reviewing this site-specific floodplain delineation may be assessed to the applicant.

 The applicant requests a variance to install a 60' x 60' fence on the property, which is located partially in the one-hundred-year floodplain.

 Applicant: Kaitlyn Danielle Prox 4378 Victoria Terrace, Warren, OH 44484

 And 

 Case 25-A-07: Variance Request – Parcel 28-903356, Address: 0 East Pointe Drive, Warren, Ohio 44484.

 Location: One parcel totaling  2.25 acres, situated on the north side of East Pointe Drive. Zoning: Single Family Residential (R-1).

 Request: The applicant requests the following variance from the Howland Township Zoning Resolution:

 Section  4.5(A), (2), (b), (i) USE-SPECIFIC REGULATIONS, (A) Accessory Uses and Structures, (2) Development Standards, (b) Detached accessory buildings, (i) Location. Shall be located in the rear yard only, except those accessory buildings without walls, such as pergolas, gazebos, and arbors, which are permitted in a side yard.

 The applicant requests a variance to construct an accessory building (Garage) in the side yard.

 Applicant: Savko Home  Builders LLC 114  E McKinley Way, Poland, OH 44514, representative of the property owner Darryl J Mckee Jr, 7037 Addison Pl, Toledo, OH 43617

 

Daniel Morgan
Zoning Administrator
Howland Township

Category: Zoning Public Notices