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The reports came after council adopted a Serve Ohio grant (Resolution No. 7451‑2025) of $1,000 to fund construction of floating wetlands intended to improve stormwater quality entering Springfield Lake.

\"We have received a grant to construct some more of the floating wetlands,\" Tracy said during the meeting. \"We had 4 units that Super Learning Center, their students made last year. 1 cut loose, now the other 3 are missing. I've asked Chief Smith to kinda look into it. Maybe somebody has security cameras that face that that we can see.\" She added that the units were secured with \"4 huge cables\" and that staff were unsure whether the loss was accidental or deliberate.

The Serve Ohio resolution read at the meeting states the village accepts $1,000 for Global Youth Service Day 2025 for the construction of floating wetlands and that the project must be completed before July 25, 2025. Tracy told council that if floating‑wetland framing or PVC squares wash up on shore, residents should notify staff so the units can be recovered.

Tracy also reported vandalism of recently installed \"Welcome to Lakemore\" signs and street signs. \"When we were out putting up fire levy signs, I noticed we had some wonderful welcome to Lakemore signs put up, and they seem to be getting vandalized here and there,\" she said, noting the signs were only a few months old.

Council did not record a separate motion tied to the missing wetlands beyond adopting the grant; the transcript records Tracy asking the police chief to look for camera footage, which the record treats as a staff direction rather than a formal council directive.

Ending: The village has accepted a small grant to build more floating wetlands and staff have asked the police to investigate missing units; residents were urged to report any recovered materials or suspicious activity to village staff.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Village of Lakemore Council Meeting April 21 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Village staff reported that floating‑wetland units installed in Springfield Lake are missing or were cut loose, and several newly installed welcome signs have been vandalized; the council had approved a $1,000 Serve Ohio grant to build more floating wetlands with student volunteers.","taxTitle","Lakemore Village, Summit County, Ohio","taxId",75796,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6265322,"Lakemore council approves insurance contract, hires two part‑time firefighter‑medics and authorizes road work",412,569000,981000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3092519-07879c5f3c779bca451628588fa5c411&start=569&end=981","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3092519-07879c5f3c779bca451628588fa5c411/thumbnail_569000.jpg","/articles/6265322/Ohio/Lakemore-council-approves-insurance-contract-hires-two-parttime-firefightermedics-and-authorizes-road-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6265322-ac6913938248047a3f0c876e6db2b72e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136842&Signature=FokQfTiLxW8wibEUDSTQhuoKVaxhcmuOdltBOAiwWwaIh0bXGE1jmKJ5Y9RIvW3Srxbz3f5JEx~bCBkp9f5zkisuYw79dQQTPjk4eMMbX2o70kWX9Mt5S1jf1sGST6vC03axbEepBR6Hv5tmBnMUS6UTTMrzwfo7~LgqRZuBqGlY9wUBWm8HRfI2CkjgXyzxCLX0hg~b1AO2ib0dgqpqptglCJj7ec8~BT1LhMcpgVLtrbFIe79Pw5dZg~YA3IUyFmXrDTzoAL4eLBoLrNITUb8ntoE1Eft8mRKUess0xCNGXV7iYx~dnXd~hXM7OxC0ClU6mrwKBSbXAankxSTYiw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Lakemore Council approved multiple resolutions and ordinances in a meeting on April 21, 2025, including a one‑year liability and property insurance contract, the hire of two part‑time firefighter‑medics, acceptance of several grants and professional services proposals, and authorization for upcoming roadway resurfacing bids.

The actions matter because they set the village budget and contracts for public safety, road work and small environmental projects for the coming year, and several measures were declared emergency items to take effect immediately.

Council adopted Resolution No. 7444‑2025 authorizing the mayor to contract with Love Insurance and the Ohio Plan for liability and property coverage for the period April 23, 2025, through April 23, 2026, with premiums “not to exceed $83,111” as read into the record. The resolution was declared an emergency measure to take effect immediately.

Council accepted a proposal from Hamentry and Associates LTD for professional surveying and engineering services for the village's 2026 roadway resurfacing program; the reading identified an estimate of $28,000 for those services and referenced work on the plaza access drive from Kenny Ray Junior Memorial to Canton Road. Separately, the council authorized the village administrator to prepare and accept bids for resurfacing work including sections of Danforth, Olive Meadows and Olive Chelsea Drive and to execute contracts as required.

The council approved two hire resolutions for the Lakemore Fire Department: Resolution No. 7448‑2025 to hire Corey Clark as a part‑time firefighter‑medic (one‑year probation) and Resolution No. 7449‑2025 to hire Alec Hemphill as a part‑time firefighter‑medic (one‑year probation). Both measures were read and adopted during the meeting.

Council also approved a Serve Ohio grant acceptance (Resolution No. 7451‑2025) of $1,000 to support a Global Youth Service Day project to construct floating wetlands in Springfield Lake, and accepted a drug‑free safety training program through First Connect corporate services at an estimated cost of $600 (Resolution No. 7450‑2025 as voted). The council adopted Ordinance No. 1884‑2025 authorizing acceptance of Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) Energized Community grant funds and approved an amendments/appropriations ordinance (Ordinance No. 1888‑2025) to increase certain fund appropriations; the reading named permissive motor vehicle license tax and police facility funds but specific line‑item text in the record was partially garbled and not fully specified in the transcript.

All measures were put forward, motions to dispense with multiple readings were made where noted, and each item was approved by roll call. The roll calls recorded affirmative votes from council members present; the transcript shows each item carried on the affirmative roll call during the meeting.

Less substantive agenda matters included routine acceptance of minutes, purchase orders and bills for the April 4–17, 2025 period and scheduling of upcoming council workshops and meetings.

Votes at a glance

- Resolution No. 7444‑2025 (insurance contract with Love Insurance and the Ohio Plan; premiums not to exceed $83,111) — adopted (emergency measure).
- Resolution No. 7447‑2025 (professional engineering services — Hamentry and Associates LTD; estimate $28,000) — adopted.
- Resolution No. 7448‑2025 (hire Corey Clark, part‑time firefighter‑medic; one‑year probation) — adopted.
- Resolution No. 7449‑2025 (hire Alec Hemphill, part‑time firefighter‑medic; one‑year probation) — adopted.
- Resolution No. 7451‑2025 (accept Serve Ohio grant $1,000 for floating wetlands; project with Super Learning Center; completion by 07/25/2025) — adopted.
- Resolution No. 7450‑2025 (accept drug‑free safety training through First Connect; estimate $600) — adopted.
- Resolution No. 7452‑2025 (authorize administrator to prepare/accept bids and execute contracts for roadway replacement) — adopted.
- Ordinance No. 1884‑2025 (accept NOPEC Energized Community grant) — second reading by title; council moved forward as recorded.
- Ordinance No. 1888‑2025 (amend appropriations for fiscal year ending 12/31/2025; increases referenced for permissive motor vehicle license tax and police facility fund) — adopted (emergency measure).

The council scheduled upcoming meetings and community events and heard brief reports from staff. No executive session was held; the meeting adjourned at approximately 6:38 p.m.

Ending: The council meeting record shows all listed items were adopted by roll call during the session, and multiple measures were declared emergencies to take effect immediately.","At a Village of Lakemore council meeting, members unanimously approved a series of resolutions and ordinances including a one‑year insurance contract capped at $83,111, two part‑time firefighter‑medic hires, engineering and resurfacing authorizations, and several small grants and appropriations.","actionData","errors"]

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Tracy reports missing floating wetlands and vandalized signs after council accepts $1,000 Serve Ohio grant

Lakemore council approves insurance contract, hires two part‑time firefighter‑medics and authorizes road work