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Council approves fire department 'per-call' personnel plan with $100,000 initial funding
Summary
Council approved a personnel plan shifting to a per-call pay structure for the volunteer fire department, with an additional $100,000 included in the first-year contract to support recruitment and pay; the department said it will cover any shortfall beyond that amount.
The City Council approved a proposed personnel plan for the volunteer fire department that moves the department toward a per-call (paper-call) pay structure and includes a one-time $100,000 allocation in the first-year contract to support personnel costs.
The fire chief told the council the department has worked on the proposal for nearly two years and described the change as a "baby step" to strengthen recruitment and response. He said the base pay under the plan is expected to be about $12 per hour and that the department will cover any costs in excess of the $100,000 allocation.
Council members asked about roster size and scheduling; the chief said the department currently has 29 volunteers with one prospective new recruit expected to join and three applications pending background checks. Council discussed an optimal roster of approximately 40 and agreed to quarterly reviews involving staff and township representatives (Brian, Dave, Kevin) to monitor results and adjust as needed.
The council moved and approved the personnel plan. No changes to the compensation schedule were recorded beyond the proposed funding allocation. The council directed staff to monitor implementation and bring quarterly updates.
