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Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township trustees held on October 19, 2026, here at the Township Administration Building

The meeting was called to order by President Boyce; roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Employee reports included:

Park The last rental was on Saturday, October 17th. The park will be closing or the season.

The porta potty is being removed by United Site Services and Kimble will stop trash

pick up in November. A quote from Kubota was submitted for the new tractor.

Fire 31 runs in October so far, 494 runs year to date. A new battery has been purchased for

the Polaris. Having issues with the garage doors and are getting them serviced.

Road Mower needed new skid shoes replaced them from Dexter at $179.00 each.

Working on patching roads, would like to order another skid of asphalt. The Kenworth is

back from being serviced and is ready to go. Started 3rd roadside mowing and did ditch

work on Bowman.

Zoning Two permits were issued, and a Variance was granted for the property at 5410 Union,

Homeworth allowing the owner to live in the current home on the property while a

new home is being built. The old home will then be demolished.

Bill Robinson from the Alliance Health Department also spoke, explaining they have been doing mosquito surveillance at Beechwood Playground. They would like a letter of support from the Trustees allowing the Alliance Health Department to do a wetland survey at the park. Wallace made a motion to send a letter of support, seconded by Rodgers, with all trustees voting yes.

With no other comments; bills were paid totaling $10,090.18

New business included a motion to approve the adoption of the Resolution for the Tax Budget for 2027 from Stark County. Boyce made a motion to approve, seconded by Wallace, roll was called with all trustees voting yes. With no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 pm. The next regular meeting will be held November 2, 2026, at 6:30 PM here at the Township Hall.

Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held October 5th, 2026, here at The Township Administration Building.

The meeting was called to order by President Boyce; roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Employee reports included

Park Discussion about the water softener, will repair in the spring, also a new mowing tractor was talked about, two quotes were submitted, Travis to get more prices.

Zoning No report

Fire 65 runs in September and October with 473 runs YTD. Runs included 3 structure fires, 35 medical assisst, 5 ems medical service, 4 stand by, 5 accidents, one water problem, 9 public service, 1 unauthorized burning 2 cancelled enroute and 5 false alarms. Three members will be honored during the SCFFA memorial service; they are Dale Cackey, Steve Kimes and Jay Myers.

Road Down tree on Devonson, spinner motor purchased and installed on big truck, steam cleaned 3 trucks, 2 have been undercoated and Bud’s truck is at Haynem`s for repairs to starter cables. Boyce then made a motion to purchase mower skid shoes from Dexter for up to $1,000, second by Rodgers, motion carried.

With no comments from visitors, bills were paid totaling $27,467.09 on a motion by Boyce and second by Wallace.

Old business was a motion by Boyce to purchase an air conditioner from Rodgers Heating and Cooling for $8,000 to be installed in October, second by Wallace to vote was Boyce yes, Wallace yes and Rodgers abstain.

New business was a motion by Boyce to donate $100 to the fire department in memory of Steve Kimes and $50.00 to Freeburg Church of The Brethren in memory of Dale Caskey second by Rodgers, motion carried. Boyce also made a motion to donate $100 to the Wade Main golf outing, second by Wallace, motion carried. Wallace then made a motion to advertise for a new fiscal office for the Township to be put in the Review, Repository and on the web site, resumes to be in by noon on November 2nd, second by Rodgers, motion carried. With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 pm. The next regular meeting will be held on October 19th, 2026, at 6:30pm here at the Township Hall.

Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held September 21st, 2026, here at The Township Administration Building.

The meeting was called to order by President Boyce; roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Employee reports included;

Park No report

Zoning 2 pool permits issued, Board of zoning appeals hearing on September 29th for a variance.

Fire 41 runs in September with 446 runs YTD, the Wade Main memorial golf outing was held 9/13/26 and the new SCBA`s our in service. Upcoming events include the Tom Linerode funeral, Touch a Truck on 9/22 and home football game at Marlington.

Road Transmission line repaired on road truck, runners ordered for mowers, cut trees on Oswalt, Jewel and Eastmoor, culvert repair on Baldwin and jet culvert on Denver, cut curb out on Linwood Drive, hauled scrap out of stock yard and new stop sign on Fox.

With no comments from visitors’ bills were paid totaling $20,593.77 after a motion by Boyce and second by Rodgers.

With no old or new business, Boyce made a motion to go into executive session to consider the appointment and compensation of a public official/employee, second by Wallace motion carried. After the regular session was back in Boyce made a motion to accept the resignation of Fiscal Officer Steve Lacher as of September 30th, 2026, and appoint Jimmy Jones the Deputy Fiscal Officer as of October 1st, 2026, second by Wallace the vote was Boyce yes, Wallace yes and Rodgers yes. With no other business the meeting was adjourned. The next regular meeting will be held on October 5th, 2026, at 6:30pm here at the Township Hall.

Minutes of the regular meeting of the Washington Township Trustees held September 8, 2026, here at the Township Administration Building.

The meeting was called to order by President Boyce; roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Employee reports included:

Park Water softener is not working. Mr. Wallace requested a quote for replacement. Park tractor’s mower deck hydraulic issues. Discussion of repair costs and age of tractor led to Mr. Wallace requesting a quote for replacement. Ball field completed and mowing soon to be finished.

Zoning Three permits issued, variance request scheduled for September 29, 2026

Fire 52 runs with 422 calls YTD. Motion by Mrs. Boyce with a second by Mr. Wallace to appoint Chuck Egli as Assistant Fire Chief. All trustees voting Yes to approve the appointment. Mr. Egli was then sworn in as Assistant Fire Chief by Mrs. Boyce.

Road Culverts unplugged, stop sign replaced, culvert damage on Mahoning, patched Schubert. Finished mowing requested a set of mower runners/hardware for $481.60. Motion made by Mr. Rodgers to approve purchase of a set of mower runners/hardware with a second by Mr. Wallace. Approved by Mrs. Boyce, Mr. Wallace and Mr. Rodgers.

With no comments from visitors, or old business; bills were paid in the amount of $27,044. 74.

New business included; motion by Rodgers and a second by Boyce to coat the undercarriage of seven fire/road vehicles at the cost of $3,500.00. Motion approved by all trustees.

Wallace made a motion to pay Mr. Egli $510.00 for the month of August, seconded by Rodgers. Motion approved by all trustees. Mr. Wallace then made another motion to advertise the position of Fiscal Officer by October 1, 2026. Motion approved by all trustees.

With no other business the meeting was adjourned. The next regular meeting will be held on September 21, 2026, at 6:30 PM here at the Township Hall.

Minutes of the regular meeting of the Washington Township Trustees held August 17th, 2026, here at The Township Administration Building.

Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held August 17th, 2026, here at The Township Administration Building. The meeting was called to order by President Boyce; roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Employee reports included

Park No report

Zoning 1 permit issued

Fire 31 calls in August with 378 calls YTD. Expect to receive new tanker truck in September.

Motion for assistant fire chief position interviews on 8/26.

Road Main road mowing completed, Culverts unplugged, replaced mower runners and a gas

leak fixed at the park. Picked up mattresses, tires, couch dumped along township

roadways.

Trustee Wallace approved a Motion for the Alternate Tax budget with a second by Trustee Rogers. With no comments from visitors, bills were paid totaling $289,481.13 after a motion by President Boyce and second by Trustee Wallace was approved. Assistant fire chief interviews setup for 8/26 with a Motion by President Boyce and approve by Trustee Rodgers.

New business: Aid Pest Control approved by President Boyce and Trustee Rogers to address the insect issues at the park and township buildings. Fire department and maintenance department are to verify township equipment list for insurance is up to date. With no other business the meeting was adjourned. The next regular meeting will be held on September 7th at 6:30pm here at the Township Hall.

Minutes of the regular meeting of the Washington Township Trustees held August 3rd, 2026 here at The Township Administration Building.

Park No Report

Zoning 3 Permits issued, 1574 Beech St. sent Notice to Abate Nuisance

Motion made by Boyce to go into Executive Session for the appointment and compensation of a public employee, seconded by Wallace. Executive session was completed.

Motion made by Wallace to make CJ Stantz the Zoning Inspector. Second by Boyce.

Zoning CJ Stantz was sworn in as the new Zoning Inspector

Boyce recommends a change in the employee handbook to require

The zoning inspector attend ONE meeting per month. Second by Wallace

Fire 46 call in July with 349 runs YTD. Russo did fit testing on the SCBA masks.

Replaced faulty module on E1. New tanker is almost finished. Events –

Carnation5K and Alliance FF’s Pump-in

Road Roadside mowing on S. Mahoning, Cenfield, Daniel, Severance, Anderson,

Lynnhaven, Herbster, Churchill, Kenmore and Paraks. Downed tree on

Laramie. Stubblefield took care of ditching on Bayton. Replace township

Mailboxes.

After comments from visitors, bill were paid totaling $21,483.15 after a motion by Boyce and seconded by Rodgers. With no other business the meeting was adjourned. The next regular meeting will be held August 17th, 2026 at 6:30 pm here at the Township Hall.

Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held July 20th, 2026, here at The Township Administration Building.

The meeting was called to order by President Boyce; roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Employee reports included

Park No report

Zoning 2 permits issued

Fire 33 runs in July with 329 runs YTD. Training was held for the new SCBAs, and mask fit test will be soon. The department will be at the Carnation pump in, Carnation 5k run and the Carnation Parade.

Road Fixed a washout on Churchill, water leak on Denver, rebuild a catch basin on Lawford, repaired black top on Ridgehill, new battery in one ton truck, removed a tree at park and started second round of mowing. On a motion by Wallace $15,000 was approved for a OPWC grant with the city of Alliance to pave our portion of Linwood Ave, second by Rodgers, motion carried.

After comments from visitors’ bills were paid totaling $400,592.73 after a motion by Boyce and second by Rodgers was approved. With no other business the meeting was adjourned. The next regular meeting will be held August 3rd, 2026, at 6:30pm here at the Township Hall.

Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held July 6th, 2026, here at The Township Administration Building.

The meeting was called to order by President Boyce; roll was called with trustees Boyce and Rodgers present and Trustee Wallace excused. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Employee reports included

Park Rentals going well, mowing grass, salt for softener, softener is working good and well was treated.

Zoning 1 permit issued, several other items discussed.

Fire 59 runs in June with 305 YTD. Runs included 1 structure fire, 1 rubbish fire, 32 medical, 5 EMS alarm. Boyce made a motion for $4011.76 to Alliance Motors for work on ambulance, second by Rodgers, motion carried, also a motion to MGI Graphic for $507.75 for a white board, second by Rodgers, motion carried. The department will be going to the Carnation pump in and the 5k race.

Road Trim trees on Cenfield and Eastmoor, ditching on Salem Church and Mahoning, hand patching on Salem Church and Cenfield, fix stop sign at Parks and Cenfield and the summer paving program is complete.

With no comments from visitors’ bills were paid totaling $29,146.59 after a motion

by Boyce and second by Rodgers.

With no old business, new business included; signing new cards for the Bank. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:15pm with the next regular meeting to be held July 20th, 2026, at 6:30PM here at the Township Hall.

Minutes of the special meeting held June 24th,2026 here at the Township Hall

In attendance were Trustees Boyce, Wallace and Rodgers, the Fiscal Officer and Fire Chief. The purpose of the meeting was for the dismissal/demotion of a public employee. President Boyce called the meeting to order, and Trustee Wallace made a motion to accept the resignation of Donald P. Morrow as Assistant Fire Chief and a fire fighter on the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department effective June 1,2026. Second by Boyce, the roll call vote was Boyce, yes, Wallace, yes and Rodgers, yes.

The meeting was then closed by President Boyce.

Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held June 15th, 2026, here at The Township Administration Building.

The meeting was called to order by President Boyce, roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Employee reports included;

Park No report

Zoning 1 permit issued, Wallace made a motion to send a to clean up animals and property to the owners of 3590 Mountview, second by Rodgers, motion carried. Wallace also made a motion to cut grass at 1678 Winston if the zoning inspector decides it is violation, second by Rodgers, motion carried.

Fire 30 runs in June with 268 runs YTD Wallace made a motion for $604.08 to Wasu for 6 pager chargers, second by Boyce, motion carried. Also, a motion my Boyce for $1160.00 to Big Dawgs to replace a entrance door at the Fire station, second by Wallace, motion carried.

Road 1st roadside mowing is complete and the grinding for the summer paving program might start this Wednesday.

With no comments from visitors’ bills were paid totaling $6.985.46 after a motion by Boyce and second by Rodgers.

With no old business new business was a motion by Wallace to hold a special meeting on Wednesday June 24th at 6:30pm the purpose is for the dismissal or demotion of a public employee, second by Rodgers, motion carried. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:45 pm. The next meeting will be the special meeting on June24th and then the regular meeting on July 6th at 6:30pm. Both meetings will be at the Township Hall.

Minutes of the Special meeting held June 8th 2026 6:30 pm at the Township Administration Building.

Trustee President Boyce called the meeting to order with all Trustees present. At 6:31
pm Trustee Wallace moved to go into executive session to consider the discipline or dismissal of
a public employee. Second by Boyce, motion carried. Also joining was Jerry Yost, Stark County
Prosecutor’s Office and Chief Craig Cobb. Boyce called the special session back to order at 7:00
pm and adjourned the meeting.

Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held June 1st, 2026, here at The Township Administration Building.

The meeting was called to order by President Boyce; roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Employee reports included

Park New weed eater purchased

Zoning 1 permit issued and on a motion by Rodgers notices to mow will be sent to the following property owners, 351 Linwood Ave, 12200 Cenfield and 12222 Cenfield and 2590 Mountview for mowing and vehicles, second by Wallace, motion carried.

Fire 33 runs in May 2 in June for 239 runs YTD. Runs included 1 structure fire, 21 medical, 1 wire down, 2 trees down, person in distress, 2 public service and 5 false alarms. The dept will be going to the Sebring Fire Festival, for a running event at Iron Horse Trail and the ACBC Burn Camp.

Road Stop sign on Hedgewwood, patching on Hedgewood and Queensbury, build a catch basin grate on Baldwin and roadside mowing on South Mahoning, Bowman, Cenfield and Churchill.

With no comments from visitors’ bills were paid totaling $28,250.41 on a motion by Boyce and second by Rodgers.

With no old business, new business was a motion by Wallace to appoint Steve Lacher as the Township Fiscal Officer effective August 1st, 2026, second by Boyce, motion carried. With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 6:50pm. The next regular meeting will be held June 15, 2026, at 6:30 pm here at the Township Hall.

Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held May 18th, 2026, here at The Township Administration Building.

The meeting was called to order by President Boyce; roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Employee reports included

Park No report

Zoning 1 permit issued lots of zoning inquires

Fire 14 calls in May with 220 calls YTD. On a motion by Wallace $10,137.65 was approved to Alliance Motors to repair the ambulance, second by Boyce, motion carried.

Road Stop sign on Electon, trees in wires on Bayton, ditching on Cenfield, cleaned storm sewer on Schubert and started 1st round of roadside mowing. The \road salt for this year is going up 15 percent from last year.

Comments from visitors were Janet Moser reporting on the Memorial Day service on Monday the 24th at 2:00pm at the memorial in front of the Township Hall.

The meeting was then adjourned at 7:00pm. The next regular meeting will be held on June 1st at 6:30pm here at the Township Hall.

Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held May 4th, 2026, here at The Township Administration Building.

The meeting was called to order by President Boyce; roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Employee reports included

Park All pavilions cleaned and ready for summer. Pavilion rentals have started.

Zoning 4 permits issued.

Fire 45 runs in April with 206 runs YTD. Runs included 26 EMS, 2 lift assist, 3 MVA, 1 building fire, 1 gas leak, 3 trees/wires down, 2 public service and 7 false alarms. ESO reporting system is up and running and a flow sensor ordered for truck1. The department will be doing several things in May and June including Washington grade 2 visit to fire station, traffic control for Memorial Day service, Memorial

day parades, Sebring fire festival and parade and the ACBC burn camp.

Road Sign work on Mahoning and Bowman, worked on mowing tractors and spring cleanup filled 5 dumpsters of trash and 2 with tires. On a motion by Boyce, Northstar will do the grinding and paving, Shelly will provide the picked-up asphalt and gravel, and East Fairfield will furnish the limestone, second by Rodgers, motion carried.

With no comments from visitors’ bills were paid totaling $25,399.91 after a motion by Boyce and second by Wallace.

With no old business, new business included a motion by Boyce to pay Stryker $3,451.00 for a maintenance contract for equipment for 2025 and 2026, second by Wallace, motion carried. Wallace then made a motion to accept the resignation of fiscal officer Jimmy Jones effective July 31st, 2026, second by Boyce, motion carried. With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 pm. The next regular meeting will be held May 18th, 2026, at 6:30pm here at the Township Hall.

Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held April 20th, 2026, here at The Township Administration Building.

The meeting was called to order by President Boyce; roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Employee reports included

Park No report

Zoning 3 permits issued

Fire 38 calls in April with 198 calls YTD. The chief thanked everyone for their support at the annual breakfast.

Road Ditching continuing, salt box and plow removed from one ton, pipe job on Cenfield, new mower installed on mowing tractor and drum of hydraulic oil delivered.

Comments from visitors included Janet Moser from the Historical Society reporting that flags will be placed at the cemeteries on May 17th and the annual memorial service will be held May 24th at the memorial at 2:00 pm.

Bills were then paid, totaling $8,340.20 after a motion by Boyce and second by Rodgers.

Old business included a motion by Boyce to pay our 2026 dues of $250.00 to Stark County Regional Planning, second by Wallace, motion carried. Wallace then made a motion for $390.00 for Stark County Township Dues for 3 Trustees, 1 fiscal Officer and 2 road crew members, second by Rodgers Motion Carried.

Wallace then made a motion to go into Executive session to consider the appointment, employment and compensation of a public employee and official, second by Boyce, motion carried. The board came back into regular session at 7:00pm. Bids were then opened for the summer road program, including paving and material used. On a motion by Wallace, bids were tabled until the May 4th meeting to give Bud Moore time to study the bids received. With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 7:10pm. The next regular meeting will be held May 4th, 2026, at 6:30pm here at the Township Hall.

Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held April 6th, 2026, here at The Township Administration Building.

The meeting was called to order by President Boyce, roll was called with Trustees Boyce and Rodgers present, trustee Wallace was off sick. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Employee reports included

Park Park is open for the summer. On a motion by Rodgers United Site Services, will furnish the port a potty for the summer at $138.00 per month plus $70.00 onetime charge, second by Boyce, motion carried

Zoning A nuisance letter will be sent to the property owner at 4889 Anderson for trash on the property motion by Rodgers, second by Boyce, motion carried.

Fire 52 calls in March with 166 calls YTD. Calls included 24 EMS, 2 lift assist, 2 mva, 2 fuel leaking, 13 trees down, 4 power lines down, 1 brush fire, 2 cancelled and 2 false alarms. Hose testing is complete, rescue tools serviced, annual pancake breakfast will be April 12 from 8 till 1 and the smoke trailer will be on April 18th. The second graders from the elementary will participate. The department will be at the Alliance Memorial Day Parade and the Marlboro Parade.

Road Snow and ice control, sign work on Parks, picked up tires dumped on Parks, new battery in ditching tractor and started ditching in trouble spots. Ordering a drum of hydraulic oil from Powers Oil.

Comments from visitors included questions about Data Centers with a discussion following. Bills were then paid totaling $35,593.61 on a motion by Boyce and second by Rodgers.

With no old business, new business included a Resolution by Rodgers to place a twelve (12) month moratorium on any new Data Centers attempting to operate in Washington Township. Be it further resolved by the Washington Township Board of Trustees to consider adding a dedicated section on Data centers in the Washington Township Zoning code book during the moratorium to fully and completely address the issue. Second by Boyce, the vote in the resolution was Boyce yes and Rodgers yes.

With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 7:25pm. The next regular meeting will be held April 20th, 2026, here at the Township Hall.

Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held March 16th, 2026, here at The Township Administration Building.

The meeting was called to order by President Boyce; roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Employee reports included

Park No report

Zoning No report

Fire 35 runs in March with 142 runs YTD a motion for batteries from Howell Rescue for $2400.00 was approved after a motion by Boyce an second by Wallace. A motion to Aultworks for $330.00 for Tracie Snook was approved after a motion by Wallace and second by Boyce. The annual Fireman’s breakfast will be held April 12th from 8am till 1 pm.

Road Patch roads, Oswalt, Millway, Lawford, Daniel and Hartzell. Picked up tires dumped on Parks and downed trees on Parks and Mahoning. Boyce then made a motion at advertise for the summer road program bids to be received by April 20th at noon and will be opened same day at 7pm second by Rodgers motion was approved.

With no comments from visitors’ bills were paid totaling $18,061.84 after a motion by Boyce and second by Rodgers. New business was a motion by Wallace to pay Sedwick for our workers’ comp group rating, second by Rodgers, motion carried.

Old business was a motion by Boyce for our ambulance contract with J&C Ambulance for $4,433.00second by Wallace, motion carried. With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 6:45pm. The next regular meeting will be held April 6th, 2026, at 6:30pm here at the Township Hall.

Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held March 2nd, 2026 here at The Township Administration Building.

The meeting was called to order by President Boyce; roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Employee reports included

Park No report

Zoning 1 permit issued

Fire 48 runs in February with 106 runs YTD. Runs included 20 EMS, 4 lift assist, 3 mva, 3 structure fires, 2 public service, 1 power line down, 1 tree down, 1 canceled and 4 false alarms. Several purchase orders included a motion by Boyce for $2,163.12 to MES for SCBA testing, second by Wallace, motion carried, a payment to McNeil & Co for $680.00 for fire dept insurance, motion by Boyce, second by Rodgers, motion carried. $2,886.38 to Atlantic Emergency Solutions for booster hose and freight, motion by Wallace second by Rodgers, motion carried, $6,000 to Sanor Service to service and inspection on the fire trucks, motion by Boyce, second by Wallace, motion carried. And last a motion for $253.00 to Aultworks for a physical for Clark Koehn, motion by Boyce, second by Wallace, motion carried.

Road Snow and ice control, new sign for Lacrosse, all road salt has been delivered, septic tank repaired and patched roads including Anderson, Cenfield, Salem Church, Mountview, Baldwin and Queensbury.

With no comments from visitors’ bills were then paid, totaling $47,050.54 after a motion by Boyce and second by Rodgers.

Old business included a motion by Boyce to renew the contract with A&A Lawncare to mow the 2 cemeteries in the Township, second by Wallace, motion carried.

New business was a motion by Boyce to hold the annual spring cleanup on April 24th from noon till 5 and April 25th from 8am until noon. A reminder that only 10 tires per household will be accepted. With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 6:55pm. The next regular meeting will be held March 16th at 6:30pm here at the Township Hall.

Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held February 16th, 2026, here at The Township Administration Building.

The meeting was called to order by President Boyce; roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Employee reports included.

Park No Report

Zoning 1 Permit issued

Fire 29 runs in February with 87 runs YTD. The annual fireman’s breakfast will be April 12 from 8am till 1pm. New department members Tracie Snook and Clark Koehn were approved after a motion by Boyce and second by Rodgers was approved. The department received a training grand for $3,418.71.

Road Snow and ice control, new cutting edge installed on one of the plows, received 100 ton of road salt and another 100 tons on order.

With no comments from visitors’ bills were paid totaling $13,457.30 after a motion by Boyce and second by Wallace.

Old business included a motion by Boyce for $40.00 to Stark County Health Dept. to renew our permit for small flow sewage treatment system, second by Rodgers, motion carried.

New business included a motion for 3 people to attend the Government Law Seminar put on by Regional Planning, cost is $28.00 per person, second by Rodgers, motion carried. A motion by Wallace to approve the Township milage of 39.785 miles was approved after a second by Rodgers. Wallace made a motion to meet with the fire department on February 23rd at 6:30 pm, second by Boyce, motion carried. With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 7:10pm. The next regular meeting will be held March 2nd, 2026, at 6:30pm here at the Township Hall.

Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held February 2nd, 2026, here at The Township Administration Building.

The meeting was called to order by President Boyce; roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Employee reports included

Park Natural gas at park was discussed

Zoning is busy with questions

Fire 58 runs in January with 64 runs YTD, runs included 32 EMS, 3 structure fires,7 mva, 1 gas leak, 2 standby, 6 lift assist, 3 cancelled and 4 false alarms. A motion by Boyce to pay Gotchall grant writing resources $3,500 was approved after a second by Wallace. SCBA and compressor service will be done on 2/13 and training at the auto show in Cleveland will be on 2/26.

Road Snow and ice control and ordered 100 ton of road salt. Wallace then made a motion to purchase a skid of cold weather asphalt from Heiway Premium asphalt for $700.00, second by Boyce, motion carried.

With no comments from visitors’ bills were paid totaling $39,410.42 after a motion by Boyce and second by Rodgers.

With no old business new business was approval for Kim to renew her notary license. With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 pm. The next regular meeting will be held February 16 at 6:30 pm here at the Township Hall.

Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held January 19th, 2026, here at The Township Administration Building.

The meeting was called to order by President Boyce; roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Employee reports included

Park No report

Zoning 1 solar permit issued

Fire 31 runs in January, attended group training with Alliance, Lexington and Sebring and hose testing will be on March 29th.

Road Snow and ice control, received 100 tons of road salt, new mower deck has arrived, trees cut on Salem Church and Marlington, repaired no outlet sign on Marlington.

With no comments from visitors’ bills were paid, totaling $39,881.24 on a motion by Boyce and second by Wallace.

With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 pm. The next regular meeting will be held February 2nd, 2026, here at the Township Hall.

Minutes of the regular meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held January 5th, 2026, here at The Township Administration Building.

The meeting was called to order by President Boyce, roll was called with all trustees present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Employee reports included

Park No report

Zoning 1 solar permit issued. The Eastmore trailer problem is going to court to get it settled.

Fire 55 runs in December with a total of 586 runs for the year. Run totals for the year included 22 structure fires,14 grass/field fires, 12 open burning, 56 MVA, 29 public assists, 26 electrical, 11 gas related, 35 false alarm, 33 cancelled enroute, 331 EMS, 2 water recovery and 15 lift assist.

Road Snow and ice control and ordered 100 ton of road salt.

There was one question during the visitor comment section. Bills were then paid totaling $8,136.58 after a motion by Boyce and second by Rodgers.

New business included a motion by Boyce to pay workers comp $174.00 to true up our total for the year, second by Rodgers, motion carried.

With no old business the meeting was adjourned at 7:10pm. The next regular meeting will be held January 19th, 2026, at 6:30pm here at the Township Hall.

Minutes of the organizational meeting of The Washington Township Trustees held January 5h, 2026 here at The Township Administration Building.

The meeting was called to order by President Rodgers, roll was called with all trustees present.

The trustees then held an election of officers for 2026, Merrit Boyce is the president for 2026, and Wayne Wallace is Vice President. Meeting dates for 2026 will be the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month.

Craig Cobb was reappointed fire chief, and Don Morrow was reappointed assistant Fire Chief, compensation for the volunteer fire fighters was also set. Park board and Zoning board members will be paid $50 per year.

Paul Mohr will be road superintendent and Scott Zurbrugg, road crew, Kim Knam will be Township secretary, Travis Keller was reappointed Park Manager. Steve Lacher was reappointed as the Zoning Inspector. All employees received a pay increase for 2026.

The employment policy was read with 11 holidays paid, vacations were set with 1 week after 1 year of service, 2 weeks after 2 years of service and 3 weeks after 8 years of service. Full time employees will pay 10 percent of their health insurance, and the Township will pay their deductible.

Bonding was also set to use “the employee dishonesty and faithful performance of duty” through OTARMA.

CJ Stanz was reappointed to the Zoning Board and Jenny Skolosh was reappointed to the park board and Dave Socotch was reappointed to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Craig Cobb, Don Morrow, Jason Hunt, Merrit Boyce and Jimmy Jones will be on the Volunteer Fireman Dependency Board. Cobb will be president and Jones secretary

Permanent Appropriations totaling $2,736,695.53 were approved after a motion by Wallace and second by Rodgers. Huntington Bank will be depository of Township Funds through December 29th, 2028.

Trustees will pay the Washington Ruritans for manning the monthly cleanup dumpster, contract with The COE COG buying group for road salt and Kimble Co. for dumpster service.

Boyce will be the designated representative to RPC, Wallace to SCOG and Rodgers to Stark County Health Board. All action taken today will be in effect until the organizational meeting for 2027.