Chief Rielage informed the Board that he received the resignation of Captain Gideon Conger effective January 26, 2025. Mr. Sams made a motion, seconded by Cropper to approve the resignation of Gideon Conger effective January 26, 2025. All present voiced a “YEA” vote and the motion was passed with Resolution 25-01-06. (A copy of the resolution will be included in the minutes.)

Chief Rielage informed the Board that he and Chief Jameson recommend that Gabriel Cain attend paramedic school at Butler Tech. The cost of the class will be approximately $11,500.00 and Mr. Cain will be required to sign a Fire Fighter/EMS contract with a four-year commitment. Mr. Sams made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cropper to approve the Resolution as stated above. All present voiced a “YEA” vote and the motion was passed with Resolution 25-01-07. (A copy of the resolution will be included in the minutes.)

Chief Rielage informed the Board that he and Chief Jameson recommend that John Seckel attend Fire & EMS Instructor class at Great Oaks at a cost of $1,000.00. Captain Seckel will be required to sign a Fire Fighter/EMS contract with a two-year commitment. Mr. Sams made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cropper to approve the Resolution as stated above. All present voiced a “YEA” vote and the motion was passed with Resolution 25-01-08. (A copy of the resolution will be included in the minutes.)

Chief Rielage requested approval of the 2025 pay rates for union employees per the Serb contract 2023-MED-08-0638 effective with the pay period begin date of January 11, 2025. The contract has a 3% pay rate increase for 2025. The new rates are as follows: Neil Arsenio $23.69, Ashley Brooks $22.92, Ann Burrell $23.69, Gabriel Cain $22.66, Brodey Carman $22.66, John Cissell $22.66, Samuel Daugherty $22.66, Zach Gauvin $22.66, Corey Gerdeman $24.72, Bobby Grant $24.72, Jeromy Guerra $25.63, Adam Hofmann $23.69, Christopher Macke $22.66, Joseph Mears $24.72, Jonathon Neanover $23.69, Adam Perkins $22.66, Christopher Posega $23.69 and Joshua Ringo $22.66. Mr. Sams made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cropper to approve the 2025 pay rates for Fire/EEMS Union Employees per the Serb Contract as stated above. All present voiced a “YEA” vote and the motion was passed with Resolution 25-01-09. (A copy of the resolution will be included in the minutes.)

Chief Rielage informed the Board that Medic 31 and Medic 34 incurred damage to the driver’s side mirrors and need repair at an approximate cost of $2,950.00 from Rush Truck Center. Mr. Sams made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cropper to approve the resolution as stated above. All present voiced a “YEA” vote and the motion was passed with Resolution 25-01-10. (A copy of the resolution will be included in the minutes.)

Chief Rielage informed the Board that LifePak 15 needs repairs at an approximate cost of $4,082.96 from Stryker. Mr. Sams made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cropper to approve the resolution as stated above. All present voiced a “YEA” vote and the motion was passed with Resolution 25-01-11. (A copy of the resolution will be included in the minutes.)

Chief Rielage requested approval to post for a Captain’s position for the Fire Department. The rate of pay will be $26.75 - $28.75. Mr. Sams made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cropper to approve posting for a Captain position as stated above. All present voiced a “YEA” vote and the motion was passed.

Chief Rielage requested approval to post for a full-time FF/EMT-Paramedic at the rate of pay established in the SERB contract 2023-MED-08-0638. Mr. Sams made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cropper to approve posting for a full-time FF/EMT- Paramedic position as stated above. All present voiced a “YEA” vote and the motion was passed.

JonPaul Campbell, Deputy Fire Chief, informed the Board that the training grant reimbursement application has been applied for Bobby Grant’s Fire 2 class. If the reimbursement grant is approved we will receive $1,700.00.

Chief Campbell informed the Board that he will be working with the new part timers beginning January 27, 2025. Also, Fire Rescue I training has been assigned on the training software.

Road and Bridge:

Tammy Boggs, Administrator, informed the Board that a discussion regarding the township’s snow damage policy was on the agenda. Mrs. Boggs asked that the discussion be continued until the next meeting since Mr. Hickey was absent.