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The minutes of the meeting held May 1, 2025.
PRESENT WERE TRUSTEES JOSEPH RABATIN, JIM MILLER, AND DANIEL HODGE: AND FISCAL OFFICER VALORIE LEWIS
Also present were:
Nate Garver Jim Zimmerman
Dave Compston Blake Meier
Mr. Daniel Hodge 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 April 3. 2025 regular meeting minutes was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge.
Mr. Blake Meier informed the Board he was there on behalf of several residents who had contacted him about two properties that were becoming run down and needed addressed, one on Messner Road and the other on Apple Creek Road. After discussion the Board stated they would look into the properties to see what could be done.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the May Grassroots Clippings.
The Board approved sick time for Mr. Nate Garver on April 14, 2025.
The Fiscal Officer presented the Board with the Liquor Control Board permit request hearing for the AL Post 147 Wilbur Welty. After discussion the Board decided not to request a hearing on the matter.
The Fiscal Officer presented an estimate for C4 Outdoors for weed control on the three ballfields. The Fiscal Officer was informed that was actually an invoice for the weed control already done. A motion to approve $350.00 for weed control on the three ballfields to C4 Outdoors was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
A motion to approve Resolution 08-2025 as follows as made by Mr. Daniel Hodge.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees approve all then and now purchase order dated April 29, 2025 totaling $ 136.30.
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It was seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin.
A roll call vote was taken:
Joseph Rabatin YES
Daniel Hodge YES
Jim Miller YES
Chief Zimmerman reported 31 calls for April with 74% being EMS and 26% being Fire.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that Physo Control had been in doing preventative maintenance on squad equipment and he also purchased two batteries for $2,377.00. A motion to approve $2,377.00 was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board he also had semi-annual preventative maintenance done on the Cascade system.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that the new air handlers were installed by Water Watts.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board he purchased 13 new chairs for the Station. After discussion the Board approved to let the old chairs go on a first come basis.
A motion to approve up to $3,200.00 for Schmeltzer Detailing to detail all the equipment at the Station was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that he was told on April 16th that the digital sign should be done in the next couple of weeks at the custom cabinet place.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board the AEDs were installed at both concession stands.
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Chief Zimmerman thanked the Board for allowing Department members to help cover shifts at Town and Country Fire District during the loss of one of their members. Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that six Counties and 37 Departments helped to cover all staffing for Town and Country. Chief Zimmerman further informed the Board that six of our department members helped cover eleven shifts total.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board they will be helping with the distracted or impaired driving program before Prom on Friday.
Chief Zimmerman also informed the Board he organized a Touch a Truck at the Waynedale Elementary with area companies and our road and fire department attending.
Discussion was held regarding the proposed Medicaid Supplemental Program. After discussion a motion to sign up for the program was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
Chief Zimmerman presented 2024 squad billing information provided by Ohio Billing. Discussion was held regarding our Ohio Billing profile billing numbers. After discussion a motion to go with a flat rate of $350.00 self-pay, insurance denied, and full balance applied to a large deductible insurance and change the rates as follows:
BLS $700.00
ALS 1 $800.00
ALS 2 $900.00
Ground Mileage $ 20.00
Emergency Response Call for Non-Residents $200.00
Was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
Mr. Dave Compston presented the Roads and Bridge and Building and Grounds report.
The Board approved a road bore at 6060 E. Messner Road.
Mr. Compston informed the Board that the truck was still at Yoder Hydraulic
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A motion to approve up to $1,610.00 at Lil Johns for barrier blocks was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
Mr. Compston informed the Board that Messner and Bank street work was done.
Mr. Jim Miller shared an email from Mr. William Nelson regarding the Eastwood draining issue. After discussion Mr. Hodge informed the Board that Wayne County was responsible for the easement in that area.
Park Planning – Mr. Joseph Rabatin informed the Board that one of the trees did not survive the winter. After discussion the Board decided to replace the tree.
JEDD II – Mr. Jim Miller informed the Board a meeting that was scheduled ended up being cancelled right before it was scheduled so the next meeting is July 9th.
JEDD I – Mr. Daniel Hodge informed the Board they had met on May 1, 2025 at 1:00 pm with Mr. Mast and several other people and they are trying to decide what/how to proceed with the sewer water handling issues.
Handbook Update – Discussion was held regarding 13.6.1, after discussion a motion to change the heading to During Working Hours or When Representing East Union Township Employees May Not, and remove item C was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Daniel Hodge with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board he planned to take vacation on May 20, 2025.
The next regular meeting is Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:45 at the fire station.
A motion to adjourn at 9:10 was made by Mr. Daniel Hodge and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.