Terrace Park meeting: ambulance refit scheduled, county lead‑abatement aid highlighted, and council moves into executive session

At the March 10 council meeting, department heads and council members gave updates on operational matters and community programs before the council recessed to an executive session.

EMS Chief Maghard reported the department is down to four recruits and that the ambulance refit by vendor McQueen is scheduled to begin August 31; the department is seeking a loaner ambulance while the vehicle is in the shop. Fire Chief Hefner said recent live‑fire training had strong participation and that a volunteer firefighter class is planned for April if government approvals are granted.

A council member who attended the Hamilton County Board of Health annual meeting highlighted two county programs for resident awareness: a federally funded lead hazard reduction program that can fully fund abatement work (the county reported average grants around $25,000 and cited an example that cost $56,000) and a county 'dumpster project' that provides and pays for dumpsters and disposal when properties require major material removal; council members agreed to link the county resources on the village website and notify first responders.

Buildings and Grounds (Mr. Layman) asked council to consider replacing the Terrace Park entrance sign by the bridge; members asked for cost estimates and said they did not want the sign larger or materially different from the existing, quaint design.

Late in the meeting, Public Works (Mr. Lindell) moved for an executive session and the council voted to enter an executive session pursuant to RC121.22(G) to consider the possible sale or disposition of utility property where premature disclosure would create an unfair bargaining advantage; the council stated no action would be taken after the session and then adjourned from public view.

No residents addressed council during the public comment period at the start of the meeting.