RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
The minutes of the meeting held September 3, 2026.
PRESENT WERE TRUSTEES JOSEPH RABATIN, JIM MILLER, AND BLAKE MEIER: AND FISCAL OFFICER VALORIE LEWIS
Also present were:
Dave Compston Jim Zimmerman
Ron Maxwell
Mr. Joseph Rabatin 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 August 6, 2026 regular meeting minutes was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Blake Meier with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
Mr. Ron Maxwell with Whitaker Myer reviewed the Ohio Plan and VFIS insurance renewal information.
A motion to approve the VFIS insurance renewal for $24,320.00 for 2026-2027 was made by Mr. Blake Meier and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
A motion to approve the Ohio Plan insurance renewal for $11,646.00 for 2026-2027 was made by Mr. Blake Meier and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
The Fiscal Officer presented the September Grassroots Clipping.
A motion to approve Resolution 15-2026 as follows was made by Mr. Jim Miller.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees approve all then and now purchase order dated August 7, 2026 through September 3, 2026 totaling $ 20,765.21.
It was seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin.
A roll call vote was taken:
Joseph Rabatin YES
Jim Miller YES
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Blake Meier YES
A motion to approve Resolution 17-2026 as follows was made by Mr. Jim Miller.
A Resolution of Approval to amend appropriations within a fund by modifying the following appropriations from one account to another within the fund:
From: Account Number Amount To: Account Number Amount
Fund: GENERAL FUND
1000-760-740-0000 $8,000.00 1000-120-310-0000 $ 6,000.00
Machinery, Equipment, & Furniture Professional & Technical Services
1000-420-370-000 $2,000.00
TOTAL $8,000.00
To cover the costs of selling the Millborne Road property and Health Department fees.
Fund: Fire District
2111-760-740-000 $550.00 2111-220-314-000 $550.00
Machinery, Equipment & Furniture Tax Collection Fees
To cover tax collection fees for Station.
TOTAL $550.00
It was seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin.
A roll call vote was taken:
Jim Miller YES
Joseph Rabatin YES
Blake Meier YES
A motion to approve the Resolution Accepting the Rates and Amounts as determined by the Wayne County Budget Commission and Authorizing the Necessary Tax Levies and Certify them to the Wayne County Auditor was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Blake Meier concurring.
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A motion to approve August receipts totaling $581,906.99 and warrants 13851 – 13894 totaling $71,313.15, plus direct payments to the Wayne County and State of Ohio Auditors of $23,864.24 for total expenditures of $95,1777.39, and bank reconciliation and financial reports as follows was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Blake Meier concurring.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board they had 37 runs in August.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that they hydrotesting and SCBA flow testing was done and everything passed.
Discussion was held regarding having the generator looked at. After discussion Chief Zimmerman was instructed to contact Bunker Hill Engine.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that both Engines had been pump tested and passed the inspection.
Discussion was held regarding putting together a committee to spec a new squad. After discussion a motion to proceed with a squad purchase committee was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Blake Meier with Mr. Jim Miller concurring.
Chief Zimmerman informed the Board that the ACVFD Association approved to purchase the narcotic storage boxes if the Board will pay the $500.00 a year subscription fee for them. A motion to approve the $500.00 a year subscription fee for the narcotic storage boxes was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Joseph Rabatin with Mr. Blake Meier concurring.
Chief Zimmerman further informed the Board that the ACVFD Association also approved to purchase a new Viper floor scrubber for the bay floor.
Discussion was held regarding the Fire Investigation MOU. Mr. Jim Miller informed the Board that the County Prosecutors office was still working on it waiting for two more Townships to put in their request.
The Board approve vacation for Chief Zimmerman 9/11 through 9/18.
Mr. Dave Compston presented the Road and Bridge and Building and Grounds report. The Board approved a road bore for 63282 Messner Road.
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Discussion was held regarding the need to trade in the Kubota tractor recently purchased from Sterling Farm Equipment for a bigger tractor for an additional $12,898.86. After discussion a motion to approve to purchase the bigger Kubota tractor for $12,898.86 was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller. Mr. Blake Meier voted no to the purchase.
Park Planning – Mr. Blake Meier informed the Board that a lot of Amish were scheduling the ball fields for tournaments. The Board approved to install a hitching rail for the horses.
JEDD II – Mr. Jim Miller stated there was nothing to report.
JEDD I – Mr. Blake Meier stated there was nothing to report.
Discussion was held regarding the Millborne Road property. The Board was informed the Prosecutors Office was working on getting a quiet deed. A motion to approve up to $4,000.00 for marketing and closing costs after getting the deed was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Blake Meier with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
Discussion was held regarding 78 Millborne Road and after discussion the Board decided there is not anything they can legally do to remove the vehicles at this time.
A motion to pass Resolution 16-2026 as follows was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees adjourn into executive session to discuss personal matters per ORC 121.22 (G) (1).
It was seconded by Mr. Jim Miller.
A roll call vote was taken:
Joseph Rabatin YES
Jim Miller YES
Blake Meier YES
A motion to adjourn from executive session and return to regular session was made by Mr. Jim Miller it was seconded by Mr. Blake Meier with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.
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Mr. Joseph Rabatin stated the Board discussed personal matters and will follow up with the employee with disciplinary action.
A motion to hold the records retention meeting on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 6:30 pm at the Apple Creek Fire Station was made by Mr. Joseph Rabatin and seconded by Mr. Jim Miller with Mr. Blake Meier concurring.
The next regular meeting will be held Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 6:45 pm at the Apple Creek Fire Station.
A motion to adjourn at 9:26 pm was made by Mr. Jim Miller and seconded by Mr. Blake Meier with Mr. Joseph Rabatin concurring.