RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
The minutes of the meeting held July 6, 2023.
PRESENT WERE TRUSTEES JOSEPH RABATIN, JIM MILLER, AND DANIEL HODGE; AND FISCAL OFFICER VALORIE LEWIS
Also present were:
Dave Compston Jim Zimmerman
Jane Schmucker Tim Schmucker
Adam Eubanks Laron Miller
The regular meeting was called to order by Mr. Joseph Rabatin at 7:00 pm.
A motion to approve the June 1, 2023 regular meeting minutes was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
Ms. Jane Schmucker addressed the Board regarding her and her husband Tim Schmucker’s desire to start solar grazing fields for their animals. Ms. Schmucker explained what they believe are the benefits of solar and asked the Board for consideration of allowing the installation despite the recent Resolution passed by the Wayne County Commissioners against large solar installations.
Mr. Tim Schmucker informed the Board that they believe the current power plant retirements and the slow new power plant construction that solar would fill in the gaps for electric usage.
Mr. Adam Eubanks and Mr. Laron Miller addressed the Board regarding the need for a backstop replacement at the Dildine ballfield. After discussion a motion to pass Resolution 13-2023 to replace the backstop at the Dildine ballfield using the ARPA funds was made by Mr. Jim Miller.
It was seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin.
A roll call vote was taken:
Jim Miller YES
Joseph Rabatin YES
Daniel Hodge YES
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the Wayne County Commissioners Resolution to prohibit large solar facilities and wind farms.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the June and July Grassroots Clipping.
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A motion to pass Resolution 11-2023 to amend appropriations within the Road and Bridge Fund as follows was made by Mr. Jim Miller
From: Account Number Amount To: Account Number Amount
Fund: ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND
2031-760-740-0000 $55,000.00 2031-330-360-0000 $36,000.00
Machinery, Equipment & Furniture Contracted Services
2031-760-720-0000 $19,000.00
Interest Payments
Total $55,000.00
To cover the chip and sealing and repair of the salt shed covering and hoop.
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 pass Resolution 12-2023 declaring the necessity of levying taxes in excess of the ten-mill limitation was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge.
It was seconded by Mr. Jim Miller.
A roll call vote was taken:
Jim Miller YES
Daniel Hodge YES
Joseph Rabatin YES
A motion to approve the 2024 budget was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
A motion to approve receipts totaling $35,035.33, warrants 12043 – 12091 totaling $262,305.59, 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 30 squad runs, 7 fire runs, and 3 mutual aid for a total of 147.00 run hours for June 2023 with an additional 103 training hours for June 2023.
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A motion to approve squad supplies of $1,539.98 for splints less an EMS grant of $823.95 for a total cost of $716.03 was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
A motion to approve fire supplies of $827.00 to replace a 100’ section of 4” LDH hose and replace a coat for $1,500.00 for total supplies of $2,327.00 was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that he had Fire Force scheduled for August 8, 2023 to do SCBA bench testing.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board he is still working on the turnout gear replacement schedule.
A motion to approve the purchase of 22 bail out belts for $9,253.20 to be paid out of the Fire Fund was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that the new doors should be installed this week or next.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that Kidron Electric did the preventative maintenance on the generator and found the dip stick broken so they repaired it.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that the upgrade to the weight room was completed.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that the new 101 engine was scheduled to hit the production line in August or September and it is scheduled in the middle of December but realistically it will probably January 2024.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that 108 went to Western Branch and they say there is no issue with the truck and they feel it is an undersized transmission.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that the tanker committee has been formed to replace 103.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that DMS was scheduled on the 11th to do annual preventative maintenance on all the trucks.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that he was scheduling annual pump testing.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that Mr. Steve Stoffer had retired after 34 year and he expressed his appreciation for all of his service and moved him to an honorary member.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board the Department added Ms. Savanna Drogell as an associate member.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that Mr. Ben Troyer and Chief Zimmerman had finished up their fire fighter 1 and 2 classes.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that Mr. Ben Troyer was taking the VFIS driving training and the Wayne County Training Center.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that Mr. Ben Troyer and Mr. Jacob Burkholder were taking their fire instructor class.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that Mr. Jacob Burkholder found a couple of mannequins that will be used for EMS training for $9,005.44 and the Association approved to pay for them.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that Johnny Appleseed Days will be July 21, and 22, and the Department will be selling ice cream, doing EMS demos, attending the parade and hosting the water barrel fight.
Mr. Dave Compston presented the Road and Bridge and Buildings and Grounds report. Mr. Compston informed the Board that the Massy tractor had a flat and Millersburg Tire came to repair it.
Discussion was held regarding the culvert on Millborne Road. Mr. Compston informed the Board he would like to have it completed August 7, 2023. Mr. Compston further informed the Board that Mr. Greg Shetler with Shetler Services will remove the old culvert and remove it for $700.00 – $1,500.00.
Mr. Compston informed the Board he would be doing a ditch enclosure on Kansas Road in a week or two.
A motion to approve the purchase of 500 ton of soft #8 and 500 ton of hard #8 stone was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
Discussion was held regarding the laterals on LeRue street needing built back up. Mr. Daniel Hodge stated he would contact Mr. Steve Wolf with Wayne County to get this done.
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Mr. Dave Compston informed the Board that he was waiting on a build date for the new dump truck.
Discussion was held regarding the access management that Wayne County was wanting to do. After discussion it was decided to table taking action and see what happens.
Park Planning – Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board he should hear this Month if we got any grant money. Mr. Rabatin further informed the Board that Mr. Brian Orr should start moving dirt this Month for the new softball field.
JEDD II – Mr. Jim Miller informed the Board they are meeting July 12, 2023
JEDD I – Mr. Daniel Hodge informed the Board he had nothing to report.
Mr. Joseph Rabatin presented information on Priority Funding in Ohio Community wellness program. After discussion Mr. Rabatin stated he would check into it further.
Mr. Daniel Hodge informed the Board he attended the tax abatement meetings and was waiting for Wayne County’s recommendation before moving forward.
Mr. Dave Compston informed the Board that a tree fell down on July 4, 2023 and Mr. Michael Raymond helped him clean it up.
Mr. Daniel Hodge informed the Board he spoke with Ms. Barbara Biro about the Township Home Rule and she was going to have her new employee look into it, he was waiting to hear back from her.
Discussion was held regarding the auction of the pickup truck and landscape trailer. After discussion a motion to auction the truck and trailer on Auctions International was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 7:00 pm at the Fire Station.
A motion to adjourn at 9:01 pm was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.