McKean Township
2007 in Review
Services - Cemeteries - There were 5 burials at Fredonia Cemetery during the year. Sites are available and price and rules are posted inside the cemetery, outside the township building, or posted on our website. Walk in access is available from St Rt 661 if you find that the cemetery has been locked up. Single lots are $350.00 each.
Fire/EMS - Granville and Monroe Fire Department are contracted by the township for the fire and ems services. Newton Fire Department is on occasion toned for mutual aid. This past year 136 runs were made into McKean Township. Granville Township Fire Department is interested in training individuals in the McKean area for their volunteer program. Any questions regarding training or burning issues in McKean Township can be directed to Fire Chief Jeff Hussey at 740-587-0261 or Fire Chief Dudley Wright at 740-967-2976.
Sheriff Services - All townships in Licking County use the Licking County Sheriff Dept. Sheriff Randy Thorp has reported that 255 incident calls were made into McKean Township. Several were made by McKean Township reporting burned fire rings found on the cemetery grounds. Out of 29 districts serviced by the Sheriff Dept. in Licking County, McKean ranked 18 in the number of calls.
Trash Removal - Waste Management contracts waste hauling and picks up every Monday. If you encounter problems with pick up that you cannot resolve, please contact Phyllis at 587-1407 so she can contact the service rep. Your recycle items, cardboard, newspapers, tin and aluminum, and 1 and 2 plastic can be taken to the recycle trailer located at the township building lot on Sportsman Club Rd. At Christmas time the township lot is used for drop off of yur discarded Christmas tree.
Zoning Permits - During 2007 at total of 23 permits were issued, of which 7 were issued for new homes. Licking County Planning reports that 10 lot splits were approved during the year. Zoning information such as our resolution and comprehensive plan, forms which are application for permits, variances, and zoning changes can be found on the website at http://www.mckeantownship.net. The Board of Health, at 675 Price Rd., handles all septic and well permits for Licking County. Their phone number is 740-349-6535. All building, electrical, or HVAC permits can be obtained from the Building Code Department, at the same address, and their number is 740-349-6893.
Election Board Workers - Thank you for the many hours and efficient job at the polls. Your township tax dollars pay for the four workers in our precinct.
Roads - In the past our township has secured State Issue 1 and 2 grant monies to pave N. Chatham, S. Chatham, Timbuk, Dry Creek, Liberty Church, and .8 of a mile of Lafayette Rd., and all under road culverts through out the township. Our request is rated along with other township, cities and villages in a district consisting of 5 other counties just like Licking. Points are given in many categories including how many homes are serviced, average daily traffic count, what type of improvement is needed, and health and safety issues. The same amount of monies is available each year for the same district. However. the construction costs of the projects are increasingly higher due to higher fuel, stone and asphalt prices. These increased costs have let to fewer projects being funded but we continue to apply each year. The State Issue 1 project was completed in May which was .8 of a mile of Lafayette. Top coats of chip/seal were applied to one mile of Sunnyside Rd., a small portion of Riley, and Lafayette Rd. We are currently working on approximately one half mile of Lafayette preparing for chip/seal in the spring. Also please make sure your auto registration for car tags reflects that you live in McKean Township. $5.00 per tag issued to residents of McKean Township are used for road improvements.
Meetings - Township regular meetings for 2008 will be held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30pm (May-Oct) and 6:00pm (Nov-April). Any changes or special meeting notices are posted in the township building window box and on the monthly calendar on the website www.mckeantownship.net.
Other Stats - There are currently 1521 residents in McKean Township with an average median household income of $48,672.00. Some of our 2007 township expenses were $7485.06 for fuel, $74088.95 for road materials, $5525.00 for mowing of cemeteries, $7022.04 for utilities, $162,783.68 for Fire/EMS services, and $3926.00 for insurance on grounds and building.
McKean Community Organization is a separate non-profit organization which none of your tax dollars support. All residents of McKean Township are considered members. They maintain the park grounds, building, and baseball diamonds with volunteer help that is always desperately needed. Their yearly events and building rentals help support their endeavors. Meetings are held at the MCO building on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm.
Your McKean Township Trustees and Fiscal Officer
Jeff Wintermute - 404-3268, Jerry Schwartzenberger - 587-7510, Melvin McInturff - 587-2452, Phyllis Ellas - 587-1407, FAX 587-3741, pae5@windstream.net
