Turtlecreek Township Board of Trustees Minutes

The regular scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees of Turtlecreek Township was held on January 13, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. with the following persons present:

TRUSTEES: Jonathan Sams and Spencer Cropper (Dan Jones was absent)

FISCAL OFFICER: Amanda Childers

GUESTS: Tammy Boggs, Jon Paul Campbell, Brad Edrington, Charles Rielage, Phil Garver, Bruce Osborne, Rosie VanDeGrift, Jami Rotello, Dana Cropper, Steve Wilson, Jill Wilson and Doug Koenig.

The meeting opened with Mr. Cropper leading the Pledge of Allegiance.

Spencer Cropper, Turtlecreek Township Trustee, welcomed everyone in attendance. Mr. Cropper explained to the group that Senator Steve Wilson was in attendance to present the family of the late James VanDeGrift with a Senate President’s Letter. Mr. Cropper then introduced Senator Wilson and invited the VanDeGrift family to come forward. Senator Wilson read the proclamation from the Ohio Senate in memory of James VanDeGrift and presented the letter to Mrs. VanDeGrift.

The minutes of the meeting held on December 24, 2024, were received by the Trustees prior to the meeting for review. Since there were no additions or corrections, Mr. Sams moved for acceptance, seconded by Mr. Cropper. All were in favor and the minutes were approved as written.

The Fiscal Officer notified the Trustees that the financial reports for the previous month were available for their review. By motion of Mr. Sams and seconded by Mr. Cropper the following reports were approved. Cash Summary by Fund (month to date and year to date), Fund Status Report, and Bank Reconciliation for the previous month.

Mr. Sams made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cropper, to approve the 2025 Permanent Appropriations. All present voiced a “YEA” vote and the motion passed with Resolution 25-01-01 (A copy of the resolution will be included in the minutes).

Department Reports:

Fire/EMS:

Charles Rielage, Assistant Fire Chief, reviewed his December report regarding activities, personnel, incident statistics, mutual aid statistics, driving training and all other training.

Chief Rielage informed the Board that a position for a Part-Time FF2/EMT-Basic has been posted and both he and Chief Jameson have recommended Conor Deutschle to fill the position effective January 27, 2025 at the rate of $17.85 per hour. Mr. Sams made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cropper to approve hiring Conor Deutschle for Part-Time FF2/EMT-Basic effective January 27, 2025 at the rate of $17.85 per hour. All voiced a “YEA” vote and the motion passed with Resolution 25-01-02. (A copy of the resolution will be included in the minutes.)

Chief Rielage informed the Board that a position for a Part-Time FF2/EMT-Basic has been posted and both he and Chief Jameson have recommended James Moore to fill the position effective January 27, 2025 at the rate of $17.85 per hour. Mr. Sams made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cropper to approve hiring James Moore for Part-Time FF2/EMT-Basic effective January 27, 2025 at the rate of $17.85 per hour. All voiced a “YEA” vote and the motion passed with Resolution 25-01-03. (A copy of the resolution will be included in the minutes.)

Chief Rielage informed the Board that a position for a Part-Time FF2/EMT-Basic has been posted and both he and Chief Jameson have recommended Kortney Martin to fill the position effective January 27, 2025 at the rate of $17.85 per hour. Mr. Sams made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cropper to approve hiring Kortney Martin for Part-Time FF2/EMT-Basic effective January 27, 2025 at the rate of $17.85 per hour. All voiced a “YEA” vote and the motion passed with Resolution 25-01-04. (A copy of the resolution will be included in the minutes.)

Chief Rielage informed the Board that a position for a Part-Time FF2/EMT-Basic has been posted and both he and Chief Jameson have recommended Payton Woody to fill the position effective January 27, 2025 at the rate of $17.85 per hour. Mr. Sams made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cropper to approve hiring Payton Woody for Part-Time FF2/EMT-Basic effective January 27, 2025 at the rate of $17.85 per hour. All voiced a “YEA” vote and the motion passed with Resolution 25-01-05. (A copy of the resolution will be included in the minutes.)