Frequently Asked Questions

Residents can register to vote online, at the Auglaize County Board of Elections, Stallo Library or at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

The current polling place for both Minster precincts is at the Minster K of C Hall on North Main Street.

Dog licenses can be obtained from the Auglaize County Auditor’s Office in Wapakoneta.

Leaf pickup occurs Monday through Friday from early October until the first week of December.

Minster flags can be purchased at the Minster Historical Society Museum or at the Village of Minster Administration Building. Flags are currently $50.00.

Rumpke currently allows residents to dispose of one large item per week in the trash; however, Rumpke needs to be notified in advance of the item being set out.  Please contact Rumpke at 1-800-942-5030 to let them know you are going to set out a large item.  Items such as a mattress, box springs or cloth covered chairs or sofas must be completely wrapped in plastic before Rumpke will pick these items up.

The Village begins taking shelter house rentals for the current year on March 1st.

The Village of Minster electrical system is not an open system; therefore, if you are served by the village electric utility you are not eligible to switch suppliers.

Residents who have these types of items should contact the Auglaize County Solid Waste Management District at 419-394-1270 to learn about opportunities to recycle these items.

Occasionally, the Village has stone and top soil to sell. If you are interested in these items, residents should contact the Village Administration Offices to inquire about their availability.

The military banners that are on the light poles throughout town are sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion.  If you are interested in honoring someone with a military banner please contact a member of the Sons of the American Legion.

The Village of Minster contracts with the City of St. Marys Income Tax Department to handle and process the village income tax.  If residents have any questions related to the Village’s Income Tax, they should contact the City of St. Marys Income Tax Department at 419-394-3304.

All new buildings and structures, alterations, additions, garage, fences and pools or changes in use, or other activities connected to construction or development require a Zoning Permit.

Yes, you would need a building permit to erect a shed.  The Zoning Administrator needs to make sure that the placement of your shed does not conflict with property lines or utility easements.  If you do not obtain a Zoning Permit before placing your shed, you may have to move your shed to be in compliance with the Zoning Regulations.

Street lights that are not working should be reported to the Village Administration Offices at 419.628.2595.  Once reported into the Village Offices, they will notify the electrical department to make the necessary repairs.