Village of Bradford

The official website of the Viillage of Bradford, Ohio.

115 North Miami Avenue
Bradford, Ohio 45308
Phone: 937-448-2718
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Village Government

THE MAYOR
The Mayor is the chief executive officer for the village. This is a non-partisan elected position voted on by the electorate every four years. Some of the mayors duties include; conducting council meetings, serving as an ex official member of all Mayor appointed standing committee’s of  council, serves as chief law enforcement official of the village. The Mayor does not vote on any issues before council except if the council is dead locked in a tie vote. When this happens the Mayor must cast the deciding vote. The Mayor is required at the beginning of each calendar year to report to council the State of the Village, Submit to council for approval the members of council who will serve on the council committee’s and name a chairperson for each committee. The Mayor is also a member of the Villages Zoning Board and serves as a member of the Community Improvement Corporation.

The current Mayor is Don Stump | email: mayor@bradfordoh.com


VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR
The Village Administrator acts as chief operating officer for the Village. The responsibility of this official is to over see on a daily basis all operations and services provided to the citizens including but not limited to water, sewer, refuse, streets, sidewalks, village owned land, buildings, equipment and the employees associated with these functions.  In addition, this position includes performing the duties of the Code Enforcement Officer, Tax Administrator, serving on the board of the Community Improvement Corporation, and providing assistance to the Zoning Board by attending all regularly scheduled meetings.  A comprehensive report is submitted to Council on a regular basis outlining current and future objectives and detailing current operations and needs.

The Village Administrator is an appointed position by the Mayor with confirmation of Council.

The Current Village Administrator is Roger E. Looker | email: rlooker@bradfordoh.com |


CLERK/TREASURER
The Clerk/Treasurer is the Chief Financial Officer for the Village and includes keeping all records of all official business of the village including recording the minutes of council meetings. This is a non-partisan elected position voted on by the electorate every four years. This position has the ultimate responsibility to account for all receipts and expenditures of the Village along with making timely reports to council regarding the financial condition of the Village. This official works closely with County officials regarding current and future income and must submit to the Counties preliminary and final budgetary reports. The State of Ohio mandates that each municipality is audited by the States Auditors Office at least every two years to confirm that proper accounting procedures are being used and that the Villages finances and records are accurately being accounted for.

The current Clerk/Treasurer is Brenda Selanders | email: villageclerk@bradfordoh.com |


VILLAGE COUNCIL
The Village Council is made up of six members and is the governing body for the village. They meet on a regular basis to act on any business matters of the village and to set policy and introduce and act on legislation that would be in the best interest of the citizens. Council members serve on standing committees of Council to perform research on assigned task as dictated by full council and to report back to full council their finding and to recommend if any action is needed or required.

Council members are elected on a non-partisan basis for a four year term. Members serve on an at large basis. This means each member represents all citizens rather than only serving those citizens in their respective district. Two council member terms of office coincide with the term of the Mayor and Clerk/Treasurer, with the four Council member terms beginning two years after the previous two.

At the first regularly scheduled meeting of each calendar year Council elects one of the six council members as President of Council. The President of Council serves as President pro-tempore of council in the absent of the Mayor and to conduct the duties of Mayor when the Elected Mayor is unable to perform those duties for stipulated reasons.

The Current Council Members:
Deb Warner  – President of Council
Galen Balmert
Jeff Wirrig
Darrell Swank
Robert Daugherty
Lance Wooddell


ZONING BOARD
The zoning board enforces the rules and regulations of the Villages zoning ordinance. The zoning board meets once a month to rule on any new construction projects or land use proposals insuring the proposed plans meet the zoning rules and regulations. A report of this board’s action is reported to Council. Any variance request of the zoning ordinance is referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Zoning Board consists of five members, two are village officials, and three are citizens of the community. The board elects it’s chairperson from among the members.

Current Zoning Boards Members:
Don Stump – Chairperson
Galen Balmert
Mike Harmon
Russ Sanderson
Jim Freeman

 

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Zoning Board of Appeals hears any request for a variance of the Zoning Ordinance. Their findings for a variance request are acted on and are presented to Council for final action. This is a five member board comprised of village citizens as appointed by the Mayor. They only meet when a request for a variance is requested. A Chairperson is elected among it’s members.


 

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Rick Looker
Village Administrator
rlooker@bradfordoh.com

Brenda Selanders
Village Clerk/Treasurer
villageclerk@bradfordoh.com

Patty Wooddell
Administrative Assistant
mailto:utilities@bradfordoh.com

Sharon Barga
Village Tax Coordinator
Tel: 937-526-4411 (ext. 209)
sbarga@boringcpa.com

  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Village of Bradford Overview
    • Village Government
    • Bradford Village Meetings
    • Departments
    • History of Bradford, Ohio
  • VILLAGE LIFE
    • Resident Guide
    • Village Ordinances
    • Bradford Schools
    • Bradford Public Library
    • Church Directory
    • Bradford Railroad Museum
    • Garage Sales
  • DOCUMENTS
    • Village Ordinances
    • Reserve the Shelter/Park
    • Tax Documents
    • Taxpayer’s Rights & Responsibilities
    • Village Meeting Minutes
    • Village Documents
  • RESOURCES
    • Village Ordinances
    • Animal Control
    • Substance Abuse
    • Helpful Links
  • PAY BILLS
    • Income Taxes
    • Access Utility Account
    • Zoning Fees
  • NEWS
  • HELPFUL LINKS
  • CONTACT

Virtual Village Meetings

LATEST UPDATES

Village Gas Aggregation Program

We have recently been notified of the unfortunately bankruptcy of our current gas aggregation supplier.  Please know we are working to have a new supplier in place no later than early fall.  In the … [Read More...]

Village Seeks To Fill Street Manager Position

The Village of Bradford is seeking to fill the open position of Street Manager.   The Street Manager is responsible for the general maintenance of all public roadways located with in the Village of … [Read More...]


TAX INFO

TAX FORMS
TYPE OF FORM LINK
2015 and Prior Income Tax Return DOWNLOAD (PDF)
2016 Income Tax Return DOWNLOAD (PDF)
2017 Business and Individual Tax Return DOWNLOAD (PDF)
2018 Income Tax Return  Download (PDF File)
2019 Income Tax Return DOWNLOAD (PDF)
2016 Income Tax Instructions DOWNLOAD (PDF)
Income Tax Withholding Instructions after 2016 DOWNLOAD (PDF)
2017 General Instructions for Income Tax Returns DOWNLOAD (PDF)
Income Tax Q&As DOWNLOAD (PDF)
Business Tax Questionnaire DOWNLOAD (PDF)
Rental Questionnaire DOWNLOAD (PDF)
City Tax Ordinance DOWNLOAD (WORD DOC.)
Tax Withholding Questionnaire DOWNLOAD (PDF)
Taxpayer’s Rights & Responsibilities WEB LINK
2016 Penalties & Interest DOWNLOAD (PDF)
2017 Penalties & Interests DOWNLOAD (PDF)
2018 Penalties & Interest DOWNLOAD (PDF)
2019 Penalties & Interest DOWNLOAD (PDF)
2020 Penalties & Interest DOWNLOAD (PDF)
IRS Forms For Business WEB LINK
2020 Individual and Business Quarterly Estimates  Download (PDF File)
Reconciliation Coupons Monthly and Quarterly DOWNLOAD (PDF)
Tax Registration Form DOWNLOAD (PDF)
Withholding Coupons Monthly and Quarterly DOWNLOAD (PDF)
Change of Address Forms WEB LINK
IRS.gov WEB LINK

 

Please contact Sharon Barga, Village Tax Coordinator at 937-526-4411 (ext. 209) or via email at sbarga@boringcpa.com.

PAY BILLS/ACTIVATE ACCOUNTS

  • • INCOME TAXES
  • • ACCESS UTILITY ACCOUNT
  • • ZONING FEES

NEWS BRIEFS

 

**NIGHT DROP BOX:   The new drop box is now located on the North side of the building between the Train Stop and City Building.   Please use to remain safe during this COVID-19 phase.

 

**Dear Bradford Residents,

  Starting the week of March 8,2021, the Village will begin the process of replacing all water meters with new radio read meters.  These meters will provide the Village the ability to read more frequently and to help isolate leaks to prevent large usage bills.

The Village was able to secure funding through the Federal Government Cares Act to purchase the meters.  This came at a good time as our current meters are beginning to age beyond the manufacture’s life span.

At this time, we are not requiring appointments for the installs, however as this process progresses, we will need to request appointments for the more difficult installs.

Please call (937)-448-2718 if you have any questions.

Sincerely, Roger Looker



Village of Bradford 2019 CCR
The Village of Bradford has completed the annual Consumer Confidence Report for the year 2019. Please  (CLICK HERE) to review the entire report or go to the “Documents” top at the home page and them click on “Village Documents” to review past CCR’s  .


Shed Requirements:
(CLICK HERE) Before placing a shed on your property.   If you have any questions about sheds please call the Administrator at 937-417-9936.


Fence Requirements:
(CLICK HERE) to get a copy of the Fence Ordinance.  If you have questions about the construction of a fence please call the Administrator at 937-417-9936


Village May Help will the Hauling of Gravel or Dirt
If you need gravel or dirt for your home improvement projects, the Village may be able to help transport it for you.  Please (CLICK HERE) to review the Ordinance on the hauling of dirt or gravel.  The material(s) must be purchased at CF Poeppelman Inc. by the resident before delivering.   Arrangements for the purchase can be made by calling 937-448-2191 and you can call 937-417-9953 to arrange the delivery.   Scheduled deliveries must be conducted during normal working hours and be made in advance.   No same day deliveries will be made.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Rick Looker
Village Administrator
rlooker@bradfordoh.com

Brenda Selanders
Village Clerk/Treasurer
villageclerk@bradfordoh.com

Patty Wooddell
Administrative Assistant
mailto:utilities@bradfordoh.com

Sharon Barga
Village Tax Coordinator
Tel: 937-526-4411 (ext. 209)
sbarga@boringcpa.com

NEWS BRIEFS

Village Gas Aggregation Program

We have recently been notified of the unfortunately bankruptcy of our current gas aggregation … [Read More...]

Understanding What is Required When Building

How to make your plan a reality to build a fence, purchase a shed to store all those odds and ends … [Read More...]

HELPFUL QUICK LINKS

Time Warner Cable
The Dayton Power and Light Company
Rumpke Waste and Recycling
Vectren Energy Delivery
Century Link

CONTACT INFORMATION

VILLAGE OF BRADFORD
115 North Miami Avenue
Bradford, Ohio 45308
Phone: 937-448-2718
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