RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
The minutes of the meeting held April 2, 2026.
PRESENT WERE TRUSTEES JIM MILLER, AND BLAKE MEIER: AND FISCAL OFFICER VALORIE LEWIS
Also present were:
Jim Zimmerman Dave Compston
Nate Garver
Mr. Jim Miller called the regular meeting to order at 6:44 pm.
The Board said the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Board signed checks and po’s.
A motion to approve the March 5, 2026 regular meeting minutes was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Blake Meier.
The Fiscal Officer presented the March and April Grassroots Clipping.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Auditor of State information regarding the requirement to implement ADA accessible websites by April 26, 2027. After discussion it was decided to consult the Matrix on how to proceed.
A motion to pass Resolution 07-2026 as follows was made by Mr. Jim Miller.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees approve all then and now purchase order dated March 6, 2026 through April 2, 2026 totaling $ 28,571.81.
It was seconded by Mr. Blake Meier.
A roll call vote was taken:
Jim Miller YES
Blake Meier YES
A motion to approve March receipts totaling $779,302.31 and warrants 13609 – 13654 totaling $130,375.06 plus direct payments to the Wayne County Auditor of $31,419.28 for total expenditures of $161,794.34, and bank reconciliation and financial reports as follows was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Blake Meier.
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Park Planning – Mr. Blake Meier informed the Board he got the liability waivers from all the ball leagues, and also insurance information.
JEDD II – Mr. Jim Miller informed the Board that they had a meeting last night and the Board now consists of Mr. Matt McKelvey, Mr. Erich Riebe, Mayor Rodney Mackey, Mr. Dave Seamore and himself.
JEDD I – Mr. Blake Meier informed the Board he met with the General Manager Doyle Jarvis and they discussed putting up a second sign to indicate the entrance so the turn around issue would stop. Mr. Meier further stated they discussed a possible tour and that they were not against it but were not really in favor. After discussion it was discussed to possibly tour the facility one at a time.
Mr. Jim Miller informed the Board that Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed him that Taggert Law Firm was working on the title search and then they would do a quit claim deed.
Mr. Jim Miller informed the Board of the Lincolnway Beef Composting Facility notice that was sent.
Mr. Jim Miller informed the Board he would be out of town for the next payroll check signing on April 29th. He further reminded the Board that the next meeting had been changed to Monday May 4, 2026.
Chief Zimmerman reported 46 runs for March 2026 with 216 volunteer hours.
A motion for squad supplies for $372.00 was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Blake Meier.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that 101 had sunk once since it had last been repaired. Chief was instructed to let Heritage know this had happened.
Discussion was held regarding the paint and rust issues on 105. Chief Zimmerman informed the Board had had taken it to several places and none of them wanted to do that type of work. Chief further stated he would continue to find someone to do it.
Discussion was held regarding the detailing of the apparatus and pickup trucks for the Station and the Garage. After discussion a motion to approve up to $3,000.00 to detail 3 large tankers, 2 squads and 4 pickup trucks with Schmeltzer Detailing was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Blake Meier.
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Chief Zimmerman informed the Board a trench rescue training class will be held May 2nd and 9th.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board he received a request from Mr. Jerry Winkler with the EMA to host a Hazmat exercise on large scale at our facility in the Fall with the EMA covering the cost.
Discussion was held regarding the waterway between the Station and the Garage being plugged. After discussion it was approved to get someone in to clean the debris there and also on Swinehart Road.
Discussion was held regarding the tornado sirens not working properly and that Dispatch was aware and working on the problem.
Trustee Joseph Rabatin showed at 7:42.
Chief Zimmerman outlined some of the issues they were having with Dispatch 8500 and the concern for the safety of people and stated he and the County Chiefs Association was working together to discuss the issues with the County Commissioners. Chief Zimmerman further stated that if things do not improve the need to look at WARCOG maybe necessary for the safety of everyone.
Mr. Dave Compston presented the Road and Bridge and Building and Grounds report.
Mr. Compston presented a quote from C4 Outdoor for the spraying of weeds for the ballfields. After discussion a motion to go with C4 Outdoor to spray and weed and feed with crabgrass fertilizer for $525.00 was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Blake Meier with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
Mr. Compston informed the Board that ATI would like to use the Garage for parking on April 11th, the Board approved.
Discussion was held regarding the ODOT salt contract. After discussion a motion to approve the Resolution to participate in the ODOT salt contract and order 400 tons of salt for next season was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Blake Meier concurring.
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The next regular meeting will be held Monday May 4, 2026 at 6:45 pm at the Apple Creek Fire Station.
A motion to adjourn at 8:05 pm was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Blake Meier with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.