RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
The minutes of the meeting held February 6, 2025.
PRESENT WERE TRUSTEES JIM MILLER, JOSEPH RABATIN, AND DANIEL HODGE: AND FISCAL OFFICER VALORIE LEWIS
Also present were:
Nate Garver Jim Zimmerman
Mr. Daniel Hodge called the regular meeting to order at 6:45 pm.
The Board said the pledge of allegiance.
The Board signed checks and po’s.
A motion to approve the January 7, 2025 regular meeting minutes was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge.
Mr. Daniel Hodge informed the Board he visited with Mr. Brian Potts and his wife Marsh Potts and gave them the information on our ability to regulate junk vehicles.
The Fiscal Officer presented the February Grassroots Clipping.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the Certificate of Estimated Resources and approved Appropriations from the Wayne County Budget Commission.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the 2025 Schedule B.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the 2024 Annual Financial Report and notes.
A motion to pass Resolution 03-2025 as follows was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees approve all then and now purchase order dated January 23, 2025 through February 6, 2025 totaling $ 16,904.68.
It was seconded by Mr. Jim Miller
A roll call vote was taken:
Joseph Rabatin YES
Jim Miller YES
Daniel Hodge YES
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Chief Zimmerman reported 57 calls for January with 79% being EMS and 21% being Fire.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board he was bringing in Physo Control to look at the life packs on the squads, they will charge an hour labor each to update the software.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that 103 was having issues with leaking on the really cold days and it needs to have the air dryer changed.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that the Department has started talking about replacing the 105 squad. They are probably looking to replace it with a new unit in 2029, and they will keep tabs on the lead time to start a committee. Chief Zimmerman further informed the Board that 104 was starting to creep up to 105 on mileage and they decided to start using 105 as the first out squad to keep the mileage in check.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that they have BLS training scheduled this Month for all Department members.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that the digital sign should be done next Wednesday and then it will go for testing. Chief Zimmerman further stated we need to get drawings for Wayne County for permits then work with Yoder Builders for building the base.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that the two AED’s and cabinets came in this week and that he ordered small pads for children.
Discussion was held regarding an Amazon Prime account and Chief Zimmerman informed the Board we already have a business prime for the Township.
Mr. Nate Garver presented the Roads and Bridge and Building and Grounds report. Mr. Garver presented the Board with information regarding two new desks for the Garage. After discussion a motion to approve up to $3,458.00 for two desks, chairs, and mats for the Garage was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
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A motion to add insurance to cover tools was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
A motion to approve the purchase of two new toilets for the Garage, one handicap, at Lowes up to $1,200.00 was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
A motion to advertise for various road materials bids to be opened at the March 6, 2025 regular meeting was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
Mr. Nate Garver informed the Board he would like to build an under-truck washer that could hook up to the hot pressure washer to wash the under side of all the trucks.
Park Planning – Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board he took a grant class at the OTA conference and there are State and Federal grants available the we need to think about for the future.
JEDD II – Nothing to report.
JEDD I – Mr. Daniel Hodge informed the Board he spoke with Mayor Mackey and was informed the Village is at odds with what to do with Mr. Mast. Mr. Hodge was informed that trucks were using the Station as a turn around for Mr. Mast. Mr. Hodge stated he would talk to someone about stopping the Station as a turnaround for semi-trucks.
Mr. Daniel Hodge presented the Board with a $3,000.00 donation from the Wooster Hospital Board. A motion to put the donation into the General Fund to be used to purchase two AED’s that will be placed at the ballfields was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
Mr. Daniel Hodge informed the Board he met with the Potts last Tuesday and that the Wayne County Health Department had served the residents at 78 Millborne Road with a letter regarding issues with the property.
Discussion was held regarding changes to the employee handbook. A motion to amend the food allowance to $30.00 breakfast, $40,.00 lunch, and $50.00 dinner was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
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Mr. Joseph Rabatin presented the Board with the most recent crash report for East Union Township.
Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board he took Mr. Scott Miller Wayne County Engineer out to look at the bridge on Secrest Road and that the County has decided to replace the bridge and take the bend in the road out this year.
Mr. Joseph Rabatin asked in Mr. Compston and Mr. Garver should attend the Ohio Safety Expo. After discussion it was decided Mr. Compston and Mr. Garver will research it to determine if it would be useful.
The discussion was held regarding the July meeting. After discussion it was decided to move the July meeting to Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:45 due to the July 4th holiday.
The next regular meeting is Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 6:45 at the fire station.
A motion to adjourn at 8:22 was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.