RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
The minutes of the meeting held December 5, 2024.
PRESENT WERE TRUSTEES JOSEPH RABATIN, JIM MILLER, AND DANIEL HODGE: AND FISCAL OFFICER VALORIE LEWIS
Also present were:
Jim Zimmerman Dave Compston
Nathan Garver
Mr. Jim Miller called the regular meeting to order at 6:44 pm.
The Board signed checks and po’s.
A motion to approve the November 7, 2024 regular meeting minutes was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
The Fiscal Officer informed the Board that the 2025 Temporary Appropriations will be presented at the year-end meeting.
The Fiscal Officer presented the letter from the Apple Creek bank regarding the release of pledged securities as follows:
$315,000.00 3130AQ5R0 1.15 FHOR 22-24 UW
$130,000.00 3134GWWS1 0.5 FMNT 22-25 S1
After discussion a motion to approve the release of the Federal Reserve Bank pledges was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
The Fiscal Officer informed the Board of an indigent burial with McIntire Davis & Green. A motion to approve the $1,000.00 for the indigent burial was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
A motion to pass Resolution 31-2024 as follows was made by Mr. Jim Miller.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees approve all then and now purchase order dated November 13, 2024 through December 5, 2024 totaling $1,402.84
It was seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge.
A roll call vote was taken:
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Jim Miller YES
Daniel Hodge YES
Joseph Rabatin YES
A motion to approve November receipts totaling $60,097.56 warrants 12856 – 12894 totaling $69,639.01, and bank reconciliation and financial reports as submitted was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
Chief Zimmerman reported 36 squad runs, 5 fire runs, and 3 mutual aid runs for November 2024 for a total of 178.00 hours plus an additional 104.00 training hours for November 2024.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board of the need for two additional iPad’s to better use the new software we are transitioning to. A motion to approve up to $2,500.00 to purchase two iPad’s with accessories and add a line to our AT&T account was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board regarding the upcoming issues with the APX 4000 series radios the Department has, that they will be obsolete and no longer supported by Microsoft within several years. Due to this every Department will need to replace the current radios they have at a cost of $4,000.00 to $4,500.00 per radio. The area Chiefs are going to request the Wayne County Commissioner consider funding the radio purchases and asked the Board to also consider requesting the same of the Commissioners.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that they noticed a wet spot above Assistant Chief Compston’s desk. He further informed the Board that he contacted the roofing company and they came and looked inside but could not go on the roof due to the weather but would send someone out next week.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that 101’s service issues were finally taken care of due to a change in the charging settings.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that Mr. Nick Troyer, Mr. Jacob Harold and Ms. Sylvia Harold had passed their fire fighter two certification.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that the Department would be holding a 3-hour training on the new ESO software on December 11, 2024 that would begin at 5:30.
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After discussion a motion to approve $435.00 for Mrs. Yoders to provide meals for the training was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
Chief Zimmerman presented the Board with the 2025 ACVFD service agreement for $75,000.00. After discussion a motion to approve the 2025 ACVFD for $75,000.00 was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
Mr. Jim Miller presented information he and Chief Zimmerman have gathered regarding the digital sign. After discussion Chief Zimmerman was instructed to get a firm quote for the year end meeting to allow for the balance of the ARPA Funds to be obligated.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that the Association voted Mr. Les Durstine, Mr. Michael Raymond as representatives from the Department and Mr. Dan Cross as an at large member for the VFDF Board. After discussion the Board appointed Mr. Jim Miller and Mr. Joseph Rabatin and agreed with the Department to approve Mr. Dan Cross as the member at large.
Mr. Dave Compston presented the Road and Bridge and Buildings and Grounds report. Mr. Compston informed the Board that the mower on the New Holland tractor had bearings out and needs a new roller. A motion to approve up to $3,000.00 plus shipping to get the parts needed from Lowe and Young was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
Mr. Compston informed the Board that he would like to get a TV to mount in his office to help better track the weather radar. After discussion a motion to approve up to $650.00 to purchase a TV and a new printer for the Garage was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
Mr. Dave Compston informed the Board that DMS was coming next Tuesday to service the trucks and fix the cylinder on the grader.
Discussion was held regarding purchasing a used Athey in conjunction with Salt Creek and Sugarcreek Township. After discussion a motion to approve $1,666.00 to Sugarcreek Township for our share in the purchase of an Athey was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
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Park Planning – Mr. Jim Miller informed the Board he spoke with Mr. Mike Berry for Heart Saver/CPR & AED class for the ball coaches in the Spring. The cost for this training would be $695.00 for 9 people. After discussion the Board decided to do only AED training and that Chief Zimmerman would do the training at a coaches meeting. Chief Zimmerman was instructed to get pricing on two AED’s.
Discussion was held regarding our Township representative on the Board of Governors for Wooster Hospital. After discussion a motion was made to appoint Mr. Thomas Capek as our Township representative was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
A motion to pass Resolution 32-2024 as follows was made by Mr. Jim Miller.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees adjourn into executive session to discuss personal matters per ORC 121.22 (G) (1).
It was seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge.
A roll call vote was taken:
Jim Miller YES
Daniel Hodge YES
Joseph Rabatin YES
A motion to adjourn from executive session and return to regular session was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
A motion to pass Resolution 33-2024 as follows was made by Mr. Jim Miller.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees approve to hire Mr. Nathan Garber effective December 30, 2024:
Mr. Nathan Garver at a rate of $25.00 per hour with a $1.00 raise after 90 days.
It was seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin.
A roll call vote was taken:
Jim Miller YES
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Joseph Rabatin YES
Daniel Hodge YES
A motion to pass Resolution 34-2024 as follows was made by Mr. Jim Miller.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees approve to give the following raises effective January 2025:
Mr. Dave Compston from $31.00 per hour to $32.24 per hour (4%).
Chief Jim Zimmerman from a regular rate of $3,180.00 per pay at a regular rate of
$30.00 to a regular rate of $3,307.20 at a regular rate of $31.20 (4%).
Mr. Michael Raymond from $30.00 per hour to $31.20 per hour (4%).
It was seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin.
A roll call vote was taken:
Jim Miller YES
Joseph Rabatin YES
Daniel Hodge YES
The Board approved vacation for Chief Jim Zimmerman on January 6, 2025.
The Board approved vacation for Mr. Dave Compston on December 26, 2024 and December 27, 2024.
The year-end meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 30, 2024 at 4:45 pm at the Fire Station.
A motion to adjourn at 9:09 pm was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.