At its regular meeting on August 17, the Miami Township Board of Trustees approved a new part-time EMT and the sale of two outdated fire-rescue vehicles. Fire Chief James Cannell announced the early arrival of a new medic unit, which will soon receive its lettering.
Trustees hired David Hamilton, a pre-med student from Delaware, as a part-time EMT to gain patient-care experience. They also approved selling an out-of-service ambulance for EMT training at a local school.
MTFR is awaiting updates on two FEMA grant applications: one for self-contained breathing apparatus and another to support a fire-prevention program for two years.
Fiscal Officer Cyndi Pauwels released nearly $26,000 in previously encumbered funds after addressing employee insurance withholdings.
Trustees discussed the Pine Forest Cemetery, with an anticipated opening pushed to October, and proposed board policies aimed at improving communication among trustees without hindering their right to request public records.
A budget work session is set for September 1 to discuss next year’s staffing and major expenditures.
