Russell White

The meeting included presentation of the Fund Status, Revenue Status, and Appropriation Status reports. Key public comments centered on the decision regarding a fire inspector, which resulted in the adoption of Resolution 11-01-2025 for this position, and a commitment to collaborate with the village regarding obtaining 24-7 EMT services due to high costs. Concerns about trains blocking village streets were also discussed. The Emergency Services Report detailed that prosecutor review of SOPs is ongoing, one new hire has started, all equipment testing passed, and planning for upcoming events, including a pancake breakfast and lasagna dinner to support the fireworks display, is underway. The department is also arranging for spring fire training and addressing brush truck inspection logistics. New business items included updates on snowplow maintenance (oil pan replacement and edge sharpening), scheduling for dumpster delivery and roof replacement at the fire department, and repair needs for the fire department kitchen sink. The trustees approved supplemental appropriations for November 2025 and authorized payment for outstanding bills.

The meeting included the presentation and approval of several departmental reports, including Fund Status, Revenue Status, and Appropriation Status. The Emergency Services Report covered the approval to print and bind 35 copies of the SOPs, plans to potentially purchase new fire gear using a Fire Marshall grant, the submission of the volunteer fire incentive, the rejection of a candidate for fire inspector, confirmation for a year-end awards banquet, plans to apply for an AFG grant for new apparatus, discussion of the 2026 training schedule including changes to trauma training providers, and repair coordination for a brush truck wheel cylinder. Furthermore, the trustees agreed to an annual bumper-to-bumper equipment inspection by Buckeye Fire and reviewed an air conditioning issue with Medic 77A. Old business involved road maintenance repairs. New business covered the approval of supplemental appropriations for November/December 2025, establishing dates for the year-end and reorganizational meetings, adopting a resolution for salary compensation methods for part-time staff, and signing the Clark County Sheriff's dispatching contract for submission.

The year-end meeting included the presentation of the Fund Status, Revenue Status, and Appropriation Status reports. New business centered on financial matters, including the approval of supplemental appropriations (Resolution 12-06-2025), approval and submission of a resolution for 2026 tax advances to the county auditor's office (Resolution 12-07-2025), the signing of the mileage certificate from the Engineer's office, and the approval of the 2026 1st quarter appropriations (Resolution 12-08-2025). Finally, the trustees approved bills totaling $26,516.55.

The meeting included a public comment segment regarding a zoning/noise ordinance concern in the Berschet neighborhood, where the trustees advised contacting the county as the township does not hold zoning authority. The Emergency Services Report covered updates on SOP acknowledgments, a request for $15K for fire gear and light bars using a potential Fire Marshall grant, and plans for a departmental run presentation in February. The trustees approved $1070.00 for the year-end awards banquet expenses and approved a $2000.00 annual fire/EMS uniform budget. Cosmetic damage repair for the medic unit was tabled. Old business involved addressing unacceptable gravel work by VanRaaj and pothole repairs on London Xenia Road. New business included approving the transfer of $100,000 from Park National to Star Ohio, the decision not to participate in the 2026 Roadway Resurfacing program, and approval for office supply purchases from Amazon and Hanley Printing. The trustees also decided to pursue obtaining a township credit card with a $2000.00 limit. Finally, outstanding bills were approved for payment.

The meeting initiated the business for Fiscal Year 2026, including the election of officers, resulting in Mr. White as President, Mr. Florence as Vice President, and Mr. Garringer as member at large. The schedule for monthly meetings was established for the second Monday of each month at 7:30 PM. Road assignments were distributed among the trustees. Additionally, the Board approved resolutions related to insurance compensation for 2026 and authorized the fiscal officer to attend virtual Certified Public Records training in February 2026. Selections for the Firemen's Dependency Board were finalized. Other business included a note regarding the Records Retention Meeting schedule and a discussion about procuring salt and replacing lights on the plow truck.