RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
The minutes of the meeting held June 6, 2024.
PRESENT WERE TRUSTEES JOSEPH RABATIN, JIM MILLER, AND DANIEL HODGE: AND FISCAL OFFICER VALORIE LEWIS
Also present were:
Jim Zimmerman Dave Compston
Mr. Jim Miller called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
A motion to approve the May 2, 2024 regular meeting minutes was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board the June Grassroots Clipping.
The Board approved sick time for Mr. Dave Compston on May 7, 2024.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the Business Breakfast being held by the Wayne County Republican Parts on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7:00 am.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the preliminary 2025 budget.
A motion to approve Resolution 12-2024 as follows was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin
From: Account Number Amount To: Account Number Amount
Fund: GENERAL FUND
1000-760-740-0000 $ 1,000.00 1000-110-345-000 $ 1,000.00
Machinery, Equipment & Furniture Advertising
Total $ 1,000.00
To cover advertising through year end
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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The Fiscal Officer informed the Board of the request for an indigent burial of the remains of Mr. Gerald Adkins. Mr. Jim Miller stated he would take care of it.
A motion to approve receipts for May 2024 of $37,936.55 warrants 12570 – 12625 totaling $130,383.14 and bank reconciliation and financial reports as submitted was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
Chief Zimmerman reported 34 squad runs, 5 fire runs, and 4 mutual aid runs for April 2024 for a total of 181.00 hours plus an additional 68.00 training hours for April 2024, and 29 squad runs, and 12 fire runs for May 2024 for a total of 437.00 hours plus an additional 54.00 training hours for May 2024.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that the open house went very well and was well attended and thanked Assistant Chief Dave Compston for all his work in planning it.
A motion to approve $1,260.00 for foam was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
Chief Zimmerman asked the Board what they wanted to do with the older hose being replaced by the BWC Safety Grant. After discussion a motion to donate the hose to the Wayne County Regional Training Facility and if they do not want it then put it to auction when 101 is auctioned was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that Fantastic Floors took care of the water stain on the floor after hours.
A motion to approve $848.59 for a foam manifold sub assembly was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
A motion to approve up to $1,000.00 for a replacement tarp from Kansas Road Tarp Shop for 102 was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that 102 had new batteries installed for approximately $639.00.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that they were working through some bugs with the new engine but is still planning on putting it into service June 19th.
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Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that the new tanker bid at the last meeting has been ordered and the price on the chassis went up approximately $800.00.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that the Department accepted the resignation of Ms. Caitlyn Compston and added Mr. Nicholas Troyer to the roster.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board he did get an extension for the completion of the Medicare survey until July 31st.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that the EMS Coordinator at Wooster Hospital had resigned and he was going to be involved in the interview process for their replacement.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that the Department will be sending the Waynedale Baseball Team off on their tournament game.
Chief Zimmerman presented the Board with a rough draft drawing for an addition to the Fire Station. After discussion a motion to proceed with getting some costs for the addition was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
The Board approved Chief Jim Zimmerman’s vacation July 1, 2024 through July 9, 2024.
Mr. Dave Compston presented the Road and Bridge and Buildings and Grounds report. Mr. Compston informed the Board he had a hydraulic leak on the boom mower and dropped oil onto a new concrete driveway and he was going to have it cleaned up.
Mr. Compston informed the Board he would be replacing two culverts on Kansas Road between Lautenschlager and Ely next week.
Mr. Compston informed the Board he would begin drag patching the following week to prepare for chip and seal.
Mr. Compston informed the Board that he needed to rent a rock hound to fix the dirt that was hauled up to the Park.
Park Planning – Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board that Mr. Mike Gatti spread the dirt out and the Park at no charge. Mr. Rabatin informed the Board he spoke with Mayor Mackey about the Apple Creek school property. Mayor Mackey stated he would put that issue on their next Village meeting.
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JEDD II – Nothing to report.
JEDD I – Mr. Daniel Hodge informed the Board he talked to Mayor Mackey and was informed they were trying to get the funds straightened out with RITA and we should be seeing money soon.
A motion to begin our regular July 2, 2024 meeting at 6:45 pm was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board he has volunteered to serve on the Wayne County Comprehensive Safety Action Plan committee.
Mr. Daniel Hodge informed the Board he planned to attend the TRIC meetings on June 13, 2024 at the Commissioners meeting room.
Mr. Jim Miller reminded the Board of the quarterly Wayne County Trustees Association meeting on June 26, 2024.
A motion to move $500,000.00 to the Star Ohio account was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Daniel Hodge concurring.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:45 pm at the Fire Station. There will be an additional meeting following the regular meeting regarding the Agricultural Security Hearing in July. This will also be the annual Budget Hearing for the 2025 budget.
A motion to adjourn at 8:33 pm was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.