Huber Heights council approves transfer, appointments, insurance and multiple grant applications in unanimous votes

Huber Heights City Council on Aug. 25 unanimously approved a package of administrative and budget items, including a $2,093 transfer to an Issue 2 project fund, the appointment of James Weidman to the Military and Veterans Commission, new insurance coverage, two pension-related resolutions allowing firefighters and police officers to buy military service credit, certification of assessment amounts to Montgomery County, a lease-purchase for an emergency medical vehicle and two grant applications to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

The actions were taken during the council’s regular session at Huber Heights City Hall. City Manager John Russell presented most administrative items and recommended adoption; every recorded roll call vote on the listed items was 8–0.

The most narrowly described budget item was Item 9A, an ordinance authorizing a one-time transfer of $2,093 from the general fund to an Issue 2 fund to cover remaining project costs. Russell said the Issue 2 grant did not cover all costs and the transfer was recommended following the work session. The council adopted the ordinance and declared an emergency; the motion carried 8–0.

Under new business, the council appointed James Weidman to the Military and Veterans Commission for a term ending Dec. 31, 2028. The appointment followed an interview-panel recommendation and a background check processed through human resources;…