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BURTON TOWNSHIP Administration Building
14821 Rapids Road
P.O. Box 355
Burton, OH 44021
834-1500
FAX: 834-0422Mail: c/o Evelyn Luoma, Clerk
14821 Rapids Road
Burton, OH 44021
Demographics and HistoryThere were 909 Burton Township households reported in the 1990 census, and a population of 2,838, earning a 1989 median income of $30,898. The 24.4 square miles comprising Burton Township and Village is joined with Claridon and Troy Townships to form the Berkshire School District .
Most historians have claimed that Burton was named after early settler Burton Street, son of landowner, Titus Street. However, Burton historian B.J. Shanower disagreed and thought it was named after Burton-on-Trent, England.
Turhand Kirtland and David Beard arrived in Burton in June of 1798. The first home was their tent, pitched on Saturday, June 16. They were joined by Levi Tomlinson, Jason Rice and Thomas Umberville*, who was credited with bringing the first family to Burton . The original house was somewhere in the vicinity of Belle's Colonial Restaurant. Some say it was on that site, others argue that it was located farther to the west.Wherever it was, Umberville's daughter, Stella, moved it. She married Eleazer Hickox who built the house that is currently Century Village Museum. Umberfield was blind and very ill when his wife died. Stella tried to get him to move in with her, but he steadfastly refused to leave his home. Resourceful Stella finally came up with the answer and in 1849, they moved his log cabin and attached it to the back of the Hickox Brick, where it can be toured today during a visit to Century Village.
*Some historical publications refer to him as Umberville; others as Umberfield.
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(Note: All terms expire 12/31 of the year indicated)Township Clerk:
Evelyn Luoma 834-1500
(Term expires: 2008)
Trustees:Daniel Whiting, 834-1298
(Term expires: 2008)Jim Dvorak, 834-1747
(Term expires: 2011)Louis Mucci, 834-8680
(Term expires: 2008)
Trustees meet every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Building.The Administration Building is available for non-profit groups. Call the township clerk for information and for reservations.
Zoning Inspector:
Robert Pealer, 834-1075Assist. Zoning Inspector:
Joanne George, 834-4236The Zoning Inspector has hours at the Administration Building every Tuesday 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Zoning Commission
Sean Thompson, Chair, 834-0905
Lance Randolph, Vice-Chair, 834-0395
Steven Patterson, 834-4213
Timothy Snyder, 567-4437
Ronald Weese, 567-4437
Anthony Slack, Alt., 834-4351
Scott Ronyak, Alt., 834-0523
Zoning Commission Secretary
Carol Varga, 834-1126The Zoning Commission meets at the call of the Chairman.
Board of Zoning Appeals
David Ziegler, Chair, 834-1141
Robert Himmelein, 834-1703
JohnNelson, 834-1660
Jacqueline Samuel, 834-0678
Frank Vecchio, 834-4118
Robert Rugg, Alt., 834-0227
Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary
Carol Varga, 834-1126The Zoning Board of Appeals meets at the call of the Chairman
Cemetery Sexton
Martha Evvs, 834-1320Fire Chief
Michael Sestak, 834-1320Road Superintendent
Robert Pealer, 834-1075
Geauga County Sheriff's Department Post #2Kinsman Road ( Rt. 87 West)
Burton, OH 44021
Fire Department13828 Spring Street
Burton
834-4416The township has a contract with the Burton Volunteer Fire Department for fire protection.
Announcements
NOTICE
Be advised that Burton Township requires a Zoning Certificate to be issued prior to erecting or enclosing architectural projections and additions including platforms (decks), porches, carports, and similar open structures.
The parking of disabled or non-licensed vehicles within any zoning district for a period of more than two (2) weeks is prohibited.
Political SignsAll political signs must have a permit before being erected in Burton Township. Sign permits may be obtained on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Township Administration Building from the Zoning Inspector.
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