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Terrace Park issues Arbor Day proclamation; EMS, fire and police give monthly reports
Summary
Mayor read an Arbor Day proclamation for April 25; EMS Chief John Maggard announced updated SOPs, a recruit class, and thanked staff for budget help; Fire Chief George Hefner recapped training and mutual-aid responses and noted an inspection agreement with Rob Mercer.
Mayor (unnamed) read a proclamation declaring Friday, April 25, 2025, as Arbor Day in the Village of Terrace Park and urged residents to support the village's urban forestry program.
John Maggard, EMS Chief, told the council the department completed an update of standing operating guidelines and procedures and will submit them to the medical director for final review before publishing them online. Maggard thanked Erica Moore and Becky Todd for help with the budget submission and said the current recruit class is progressing and should finish exams next month; he encouraged more Terrace Park residents to consider volunteering for EMS.
Fire Chief George Hefner highlighted departmental training, including attendance at the FDIC International conference in Indianapolis, ongoing monthly training focusing on search-and-rescue tactics, and mutual-aid responses such as assisting New Richmond during flooding. Hefner said the department submitted a 5–10 year capital plan and announced an agreement with inspector Rob Mercer for commercial and residential fire inspections.
The police chief reported progress on the new shelter house in Miami Grove (footers poured) and noted confirmation from the Ohio State Historic Preservation Office that the Elm Road pipeline will not impact historic sites. Council members discussed challenges with the Duke bore under the bike trail and cautioned careful work near a property with a septic easement.
There was no public comment recorded during these routine reports.
