CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES YEAR-END
AT TOWNSHIP HALL 7:00 PM DECEMBER 28, 23
CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00PM WITH PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL: DOMINIC OLIVERIO – YES, LENNY BROOME – YES, RON BROWNING – YES.
AL SCHRADER SWORE IN DOMINIC OLIVERIO
APPROVAL THE MINUTES
A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 8, 2023 AND DECEMBER 20, 2023 REGULAR MEETING WITHOUT A PUBLIC READING, AS ALWAYS, THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE PUBLIC TO REVIEW.
MOTION TO PASS BY RON BROWNING, SECONDED BY LENNY BROOME.
ROLL CALL: RON BROWNING – YES, LENNY BROOME – YES, DOMINIC OLIVERIO.
BILL ALBRIGHT CANDIDATE FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
BILL ALBRIGHT STATED REGARDING RUNNING FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE. HE SPOKE ABOUT HIS EXPERIENCE AND HIS INTEGRITY. HE IS FROM BURBANK AND OWNS PROPERTY IN DOYLESTOWN.
23-0114-12 APPROVAL OF THE 2024 TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2024 TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS AND HAVE THE FISCAL OFFICER FILE THEM WITH THE WAYNE COUNTY AUDITOR. AS FOLLOWS:
| Fund | Fund Name | Expenditures 2024 |
| 1000 | General | $578,900.00 |
| 2011 | Motor Vehicle License Tax | $40,000.00 |
| 2021 | Gasoline Tax | $315,000.00 |
| 2031 | Road and Bridge | $1,057,500.00 |
| 2041 | Cemetery | $37,000.00 |
| 2191 | Special Levy – Police | $225,000.00 |
| 2192 | Special Levy – Fire & EMS | $1,540,800.00 |
| 2221 | Drug Law Enforcement | $500.00 |
| 2231 | Permissive Motor Vehicle License Tax | $340,000.00 |
| 2272 | Coronavirus Relief Fund | $0.00 |
| 2273 | American Rescue Plan | $169,019.96 |
| 2281 | Ambulance And Emergency Medical Service | $329,100.00 |
| 2401 | Easton Street Light Assessment | $1,425.00 |
| 4901 | Miscellaneous Capital Projects | $0.00 |
| 4902 | EMS Capital Projects | $0.00 |
| 4903 | Fire Capital Projects | $0.00 |
| 4904 | Road Capital Projects | $0.00 |
| 9001 | Unclaimed Moneys Fund | $0.00 |
| 9002 | Fire Money Escrow | $0.00 |
| TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2024 | $4,634,244.96 |
MOTION TO PASS BY RON BROWNING, SECONDED BY LENNY BROOME.
ROLL CALL: RON BROWNING – YES, LENNY BROOME – YES, DOMINIC OLIVERIO.
CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES YEAR-END
AT TOWNSHIP HALL 7:00 PM DECEMBER 28, 23
23-0115-12 PUBLIC OFFICIAL DISABILITY INSURANCE FOR 2024
A RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE FOR THE YEAR 2024 THE PUBLIC OFFICIAL DISABILITY INSURANCE, THE SAME AS IN THE PAST.
MOTION TO PASS BY RON BROWNING, SECONDED BY LENNY BROOME.
MOTION TO PASS BY RON BROWNING, SECONDED BY LENNY BROOME.
ROLL CALL: RON BROWNING – YES, LENNY BROOME – YES, DOMINIC OLIVERIO.
23-0116-12 INVEST RESERVE FUNDS
A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW THE FISCAL OFFICER TO INVEST RESERVE FUNDS IN THE CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT AT PNC BANK AND STAR OHIO AS SUCH FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INVESTMENT FOR THE YEAR 2024.
MOTION TO PASS BY RON BROWNING, SECONDED BY LENNY BROOME.
ROLL CALL: RON BROWNING – YES, LENNY BROOME – YES, DOMINIC OLIVERIO.
23-0117-12 PREPARE PURCHASE ORDERS AND BLANKET CERTIFICATES
A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW THE FISCAL OFFICER TO PREPARE PURCHASE ORDERS AND BLANKET CERTIFICATES OF FUNDS AVAILABLE TO MEET REGULAR TOWNSHIP EXPENSES FOR 2024.
MOTION TO PASS BY RON BROWNING, SECONDED BY LENNY BROOME.
ROLL CALL: RON BROWNING – YES, LENNY BROOME – YES, DOMINIC OLIVERIO.
23-0118-12 TO EXTEND THE GROUND WATER MORATORIUM
A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE MORATORIUM UPON THE USE AND DRAW DOWN OF GROUND WATER BY ONE SINGLE SOURCE OF OVER 500,000 GALLONS OF WATER PER DAY FOR ADDITIONAL SIX MONTHS.
MOTION TO PASS BY RON BROWNING, SECONDED BY LENNY BROOME.
ROLL CALL: RON BROWNING – YES, LENNY BROOME – YES, DOMINIC OLIVERIO.
FISCAL OFFICER:
RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES APPROVAL FOR NOVEMBER 2023
RECEIPTS: $ 95,863.71
EXPENDITURES: $ 201,647.45
MOTION TO PASS BY RON BROWNING, SECONDED BY LENNY BROOME.
ROLL CALL: RON BROWNING – YES, LENNY BROOME – YES, DOMINIC OLIVERIO.
DEPARTMENT REPORTING:
SHERIFF DEPT: DEPUTY ODENKIRK TURNED IN AND READ HIS NOVEMBER MONTHLY REPORT. CAPTAIN CHUCK ELLIS WAS PRESENT AND DISCUSSED THE SHERIFF CONTRACT
23-0119-12 SHERIFF CONTRACT FOR 2024
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE SHERIFF CONTRACT FOR 2024 AT A COST OF $220,000.00 (LAST YEAR CONTRACT $207,633.00 – DIFFERENCE $12,367.00)
MOTION TO PASS BY RON BROWNING, SECONDED BY LENNY BROOME.
ROLL CALL: RON BROWNING – YES, LENNY BROOME – YES, DOMINIC OLIVERIO.
FIRE DEPT.: JOYCE FORRER TURNED IN HER NOVEMBER REPORT.
SERVICE CALLS FOR NOVEMBER – 108 CALLS.
12 CALLS TAKING PLACE SIMULTANEOUSLY
PROVIDED MUTUAL AID 5 TIMES
RECEIVED MUTUAL AID 0 TIMES
11 RESPONSES TO MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
2 RESPONSES TO OPEN BURN COMPLAINTS
CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES YEAR-END
AT TOWNSHIP HALL 7:00 PM DECEMBER 28, 23
FIRE DEPT.: (CONTINUED)
1 RESIDENTIAL FIRE/MOBILE HOME
8 RESPONSES TO FIRE ALARMS/MEDICAL ALARMS/CO DETECTOR
2 RESPONSES TO GAS LEAKS
The fire department received the 2023-2024 Priority 1 Training and Equipment Grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Medical Services for $4341.83. The grant was used to purchase replacement batteries for the Zoll Auto Pulse (mechanical CPR machine) and to send Clayton Sims to EMT-B school at the Wayne County Regional Training Facility—the cost of the batteries was $2748.90, and EMT-B school was $1750.00.
The Chippewa Township Firefighters Association purchased and donated to the Fire Department 40 Streamlight Flashlights, one for every firefighter to have on their gear—total cost: $3,200.00.
The Firefighters Association also purchased two new mattresses and bed frames for the bunk room, costing $1,416.00.
23-0120-12 SEND CLAYTON SIMS TO FF I & II CLASS
A RESOLUTION TO SEND CLAYTON SIMS TO FIREFIGHTER I & II CLASS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON FIRE ACADEMY, BEGINNING JANUARY 9, 2024, AND ENDING MAY 2, 2024. THE COST OF THE CLASS IS $4035.00 INCLUDING BOOKS.
MOTION TO PASS BY RON BROWNING, SECONDED BY LENNY BROOME.
ROLL CALL: RON BROWNING – YES, LENNY BROOME – YES, DOMINIC OLIVERIO.
23-0121-12 HIRE JEREMY STRAUB AS A PART-TIME FFII/ADVANCED EMT
A RESOLUTION TO HIRE JEREMY STRAUB AS A PART-TIME FIRE II/ADVANCED EMT. JEREMY HAS 28 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, AND WILL SOON BE MOVING INTO OUR TOWNSHIP.
MOTION TO PASS BY RON BROWNING, SECONDED BY LENNY BROOME.
ROLL CALL: RON BROWNING – YES, LENNY BROOME – YES, DOMINIC OLIVERIO.
23-0122-12 ACCEPT SEAN GREEN RESIGNATION – FIRE DEPT.
A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF SEAN GREEN, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 27, 2023.
MOTION TO PASS BY RON BROWNING, SECONDED BY LENNY BROOME.
ROLL CALL: RON BROWNING – YES, LENNY BROOME – YES, DOMINIC OLIVERIO.
23-0123-12 ACCEPT TRAVIS KRIEGER RESIGNATION – FIRE DEPT.
A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF TRAVIS KRIEGER, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 27, 2023.
MOTION TO PASS BY RON BROWNING, SECONDED BY LENNY BROOME.
ROLL CALL: RON BROWNING – YES, LENNY BROOME – YES, DOMINIC OLIVERIO.
23-0124-12 HIRE CADIN BUX AS A PART-TIME FIRE II/EMT-B
A RESOLUTION TO HIRE CADIN BUX AS A PART-TIME FIRE II/EMT-B.
MOTION TO PASS BY RON BROWNING, SECONDED BY LENNY BROOME.
ROLL CALL: RON BROWNING – YES, LENNY BROOME – YES, DOMINIC OLIVERIO.
CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES YEAR-END
AT TOWNSHIP HALL 7:00 PM DECEMBER 28, 23
ZONING INSPECTOR: JEREMY PORTER TURNED IN HIS NOVEMBER REPORT.
ROAD DEPT: MATT CARVER TURNED IN HIS NOVEMBER REPORT.
23-0125-12 CLOSE LAKEWOOD TRAIL TO SEMI-TRUCK TRAFFIC
A RESOLUTION TO CLOSE LAKEWOOD TRAIL TO SEMI-TRUCK TRAFFIC.
MOTION TO PASS BY RON BROWNING, SECONDED BY LENNY BROOME.
ROLL CALL: RON BROWNING – YES, LENNY BROOME – YES, DOMINIC OLIVERIO.
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS:
NO MEETING FOR DECEMBER. DID NOT RECEIVE ANY VARIANCE REQUESTS
23-0126-12 RENEW THE BZA TERM FOR JOHN SKARL
A RESOLUTION TO RENEW THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TERM FOR JOHN SKARL WITH THE TERM ENDING 12-31-28.
MOTION TO PASS BY RON BROWNING, SECONDED BY LENNY BROOME.
ROLL CALL: RON BROWNING – YES, LENNY BROOME – YES, DOMINIC OLIVERIO.
ZONING COMMISSION: NO MEETING FOR DECEMBER
23-0127-12 RENEW THE ZONING COMMISSION TERM FOR MARK SAYRE
A RESOLUTION TO RENEW THE ZONING COMMISSION TERM FOR MARK SAYRE WITH THE TERM ENDING 12-31-28.
MOTION TO PASS BY RON BROWNING, SECONDED BY LENNY BROOME.
ROLL CALL: RON BROWNING – YES, LENNY BROOME – YES, DOMINIC OLIVERIO.
VILLAGE OF DOYLESTOWN: NO ONE WAS PRESENT FROM THE VILLAGE
TRUSTEES: CIGNA IS OUR NEW HEALTH INSURANCE THROUGH WAYNE COUNTY STARTING JANUARY 1, 2024. YOU MAY CREATE ACCOUNT AND LOG INTO MYCIGNA.COM, JANUARY 1, 2024
FUTURE MEETING DATES AND EVENTS:
JANUARY 10, 2024 AT 7:00 PM – BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
ANNOUNCEMENTS: RON BROWNING STATED THE WAYNE CO TRUSTEES ASSOC. WILL MEET QUARTERLY ON THE FOURTH WEDNESDAY AND WILL MEET ON DECEMBER 1ST TUESDAY.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: NO ONE HAD ANY COMMENTS
GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR PERSONNEL ORC 121.22 (G)(1) AT 7:21 PM.
MOTION TO PASS BY RON BROWNING, SECONDED BY LENNY BROOME.
ROLL CALL: RON BROWNING – YES, LENNY BROOME – YES, DOMINIC OLIVERIO.
THERE MAYBE ACTION TAKEN AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
TRUSTEES RECONVENED
MOTION TO COME OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:30 PM
MOTION TO PASS BY RON BROWNING, SECONDED BY LENNY BROOME.
ROLL CALL: RON BROWNING – YES, LENNY BROOME – YES, DOMINIC OLIVERIO.
CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES YEAR-END
AT TOWNSHIP HALL 7:00 PM DECEMBER 28, 23
23-0128-12 AUTHORIZING FIRE CHIEF JOYCE FORRER TO ACCEPT RESIGNATIONS
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FIRE CHIEF JOYCE FORRER TO ACCEPT RESIGNATIONS.
MOTION TO PASS BY RON BROWNING, SECONDED BY LENNY BROOME.
ROLL CALL: RON BROWNING – YES, LENNY BROOME – YES, DOMINIC OLIVERIO.
23-0129-12 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PAY RATES FOR 2024
| JOB TITLE | 2023 NEW RATES | 2024 NEW RATES |
| TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS | PAY BASED ON STATE LAW | PAY BASED ON STATE LAW |
| HEALTH INSURANCE –FAMILY | $2,063.94/MO | $2,249.69/MO |
| HEALTH INS.- SINGLE | $855.22/MO | $932.19/MO |
| DENTAL – FAMILY | $173.71/MO | $175.45/MO |
| DENTAL – SINGLE | $68.21/MO | $68.89/MO |
| FULL TIME AND OFFICIALS | INSURANCE WITH EACH
PERSON PAYING 5% |
INSURANCE WITH EACH
PERSON PAYING 5% |
| ZONING COMMISSION
|
$65.00/MEETING | $75.00/MEETING |
| BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS | $65.00/MO | $75.00/MO |
| BZA SECRETARY
|
$80.00/MO | $100.00/MO |
| ZONING INSPECTOR
|
$800.00/MO | $850.00/MO |
| TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATOR | $66,000.00 | $68,080.00 |
| ROAD SUPERINTENDENT
|
$55,848.00 | $57,928.00 |
| ASSISTANT ROAD SUPERINTENDENT | $23.88/HR | $24.88/HR |
| FULL-TIME ROAD
|
$20.00/HR | $21.00/HR |
| CHIEF
|
$68,643.39 | $70,723.39 |
| FULL-TIME FIRE INSPECTOR | $22.75/HR | $23.75/HR |
| FULL-TIME 24/48 OFF PROBATION | $21.48/HR | $22.48/HR |
| FULL-TIME 24/48 ON PROBATION | $20.43/HR | $21.43/HR |
| MEDICS
|
$20.06/HR | $20.66/HR |
| EMT-B
|
$17.83/HR | $18.36/HR |
| EMT-I
|
$18.38/HR | $18.93/HR |
| ORIENTATION WAGE RATE | $15.00/HR | $15.45/HR |
| MILEAGE IRS GOING RATE | 65.5 CENTS A MILE | 67 CENTS A MILE |
MOTION TO PASS BY RON BROWNING, SECONDED BY LENNY BROOME.
ROLL CALL: RON BROWNING – YES, LENNY BROOME – YES, DOMINIC OLIVERIO.
CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES YEAR-END
AT TOWNSHIP HALL 7:00 PM DECEMBER 28, 23
MOTION TO ADJOURN
MOTION TO PASS BY RON BROWNING, SECONDED BY LENNY BROOME.
ROLL CALL: RON BROWNING – YES, LENNY BROOME – YES, DOMINIC OLIVERIO.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:32PM
_____________________ TRUSTEES _____________________
FISCAL OFFICER _____________________
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