The Vermilion Township Board of Trustees moved through a full agenda Wednesday night, approving a winter parking ban while delaying action on several contracts and a proposed fire levy replacement. The meeting opened at 6:30 p.m. with all trustees present.
The Fire Department reported 47 EMS calls, 11 car crashes (seven involving deer), and a year-to-date total of 626 emergency runs. Truck repairs, including actuator and sensor replacements on Squad 812, were recently completed. Chief Triana also announced that firefighters Michael Dods and Dylan Willard passed their National Registry paramedic exams.
The Road Department noted winter readiness, ongoing ditch clearing, and equipment issues including the need to replace the aging stick welder and address problems with the crack-sealing machine. Superintendent Steve Young also provided trustees with a 2026 project list and recommended selling unused equipment.
A new winter subdivision parking ban was adopted. The policy mirrors existing rules in Huron Township. It allows the board chair to declare a parking ban when snowfall exceeds two inches or icy conditions are present. The restrictions apply to several subdivision roads when activated.
Three resolutions were tabled: additional tree removal work at Cuddeback and Orchard Beach Cemetery, a contract to upgrade township hall security cameras, and a resolution of necessity for a fire levy replacement that would increase the current 1.65-mill levy to 3.65 mills. Trustees said they want additional estimates and more discussion before taking action.
Administrator Joe Baxter reported continued work on zoning complaints, updated job descriptions, cybersecurity needs, and the stalled BrightSpeed repair issue. He also confirmed that the township’s building department remains certified with the Ohio Board of Building Standards, even though the city contract requires a 90-day notice before transition.
Public comments included concerns about recent behavior at township hall, praise for township services, and requests for professionalism as an ongoing investigation proceeds. Trustees emphasized that the matter is under review and will be handled according to township rules and state law.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 17 at 6:30 p.m. Township offices will be closed for the holiday shutdown from December 19 through January 5, with fiscal and zoning services available by appointment.
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The people voted down the levy because it was excessive so now you want to force it on us by a levy? Perhaps voters need to look at how recall is done on the trustees. Your wants and demands excessive with the population that you are to serve. This not a wealthy twp.thats the facts not Avon or Bay Village. You have no industry just a small population with a large senior population.