Todd J. Hawke

The board conducted several personnel and administrative actions, including the appointment of a full-time police patrol officer, the approval of a cryptocurrency investigation agreement, and a mobile systems user agreement. Policy amendments were approved for the township newsletter and employee deduction guidelines. Sponsorship donations were accepted for a community celebration, and amphitheater sponsorship agreements were authorized. Additionally, the purchase of ballistic helmets for the fire department was approved, and several noxious weed resolutions were passed regarding property maintenance.

The board discussed and took action on several departmental matters, including the swearing-in of a new Deputy Chief for the Fire Department, an EMS billing agreement with the City of Massillon, and liquor permit notices. Key items also included cryptocurrency investigation and training facility agreements for the Police Department, the initiation of road resurfacing and street vacation projects, and the purchase of equipment for the Public Works and Park Divisions. Furthermore, the board authorized a nuisance abatement agreement, approved office renovations for the administration building, set the date for the annual Oktoberfest and Fall Festival, and rescinded a previous appointment for a Fire Department Captain.

The board meeting addressed several departmental matters including the swearing-in of a police sergeant and fire captain, the acceptance of resignations, and the approval of various infrastructure projects for Station 4, such as carpeting, kitchen upgrades, and painting. Additionally, the board discussed the vacation of St. Marks Street, authorized electric aggregation amendments, approved sponsorship donations for the 2026 Community Celebration, and awarded a contract for the 2026 Curbing Replacement Project. Personnel actions included the hiring of a Highway Maintenance Specialist and a Police Department Secretary. The board also set a public hearing for zoning amendments, approved an appropriation transfer, and authorized the official renaming and new regulations for the local farmers market.

The board discussed and implemented several administrative policies, including updates to petty cash procedures, travel rewards, and tax-exempt certification. Key personnel actions included the appointment of a new Deputy Chief and a Fire Department Captain. The board authorized various financial matters such as appropriation transfers, liability insurance renewals, and an advance of collected property taxes. Additionally, the meeting covered departmental business, including highway material bid advertisements, the disposition of obsolete township property, highway mileage certifications, sponsorship acceptance for community events, renovations for the ball fields, and scheduling for park events. An agreement was also finalized for the amphitheater band booking.

The board conducted a work session covering zoning text amendments, special events, and capital budget requests, followed by an executive session for personnel matters. In the general session, the board handled various administrative appointments to the Community Improvement Corporation and several Joint Economic Development District boards. Key department actions included the purchase of ballistic helmets for the police, approval of cryptocurrency and systems agreements, authorization for curbing replacement and street lighting projects, the appointment of a highway maintenance specialist, and acceptance of sponsorship donations for a community celebration. Additionally, the board approved an equipment mounting purchase for the fire department, a station flooring project, and multiple budget appropriation transfers.