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Votes at a glance: council transfers $7.08M to capital fund; ratifies IAFF contract; approves backhoe purchase; minutes adopted
Summary
Council took final votes on several administrative and operating items: minutes, a capital transfer ordinance, a firefighter labor contract and a planned vehicle purchase.
Council recorded several final actions during the meeting.
Minutes: The council adopted the minutes of the March 18, 2025 regular meeting by unanimous roll call.
Ordinance 2025‑05 (third reading): Council approved an ordinance transferring $7,084,460 from the general fund to the general capital improvement fund to support strategic capital investments. City staff recommended approval; the ordinance passed unanimously on roll call.
IAFF labor contract: Council authorized the city manager to execute a labor contract between the City of Westerville and Westerville Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 3480. Staff presentation by Ms. Hathaway summarized key points: the contract is effective January 1 (year stated as "this year" in the presentation) and runs through 2027; wage tables will increase by the percentages described in the presentation (a lump sum of $1,000 per member was also noted), entry‑level firefighter/EMT pay grades were added with certification requirements, vacation accrual aligned with the FOP contract, and increased health‑insurance waiver payments for members who waive coverage. The union overwhelmingly ratified the agreement on March 6; council vote to authorize the manager to execute the contract was unanimous.
Backhoe purchase and disposal: Council authorized the city manager to purchase a John Deere backhoe from Murphy Tractor & Equipment (via the Sourcewell cooperative contract) to replace unit #226 (a 2002 Case 580SM). Staff said the purchase is part of the 2025 capital budget; the Parks Department recommended a John Deere model to match other fleet attachments. Council also authorized disposal of the existing backhoe by auction or trade. The motion passed unanimously by roll call.
All listed votes were unanimous on record. The first readings of other ordinances (AMP power sales contract, solar PPAs, and the two CED ordinances) were informational and will return for subsequent readings.
