Macedonia council approves pay-schedule change for fire inspectors, extends engineering contract and clears 2025 road program including $402,000 OPWC-funded L.L

Macedonia City Council on Jan. 9 approved changes to the city’s personnel pay schedule to allow additional part-time fire inspectors, amended the city’s engineering agreement, and authorized bids for two resurfacing projects, including a Ledge Road job partly funded by an Ohio Public Works Commission grant.

The measures were adopted by voice votes during the regular meeting at Macedonia City Hall. Council also completed its annual officer elections and committee assignments before moving to an executive session under Ohio law.

Chief Ripley told council the ordinance changing the non‑union compensation schedule would formally allow more part‑time inspectors. “This just increases the number of part time inspectors we have,” he said, explaining the fire prevention bureau currently has one full‑time 40‑hour inspector and has been using part‑time staff for inspections, fire investigation, preplanning and public education. Council voted to adopt Ordinance No. 12025, which the clerk posted according to law.

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