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Orrville council raises on‑call stipend for firefighters from $25 to $40
Summary
Council adopted Resolution 7‑26 to increase the on‑call stipend for Orrville Fire Department personnel covering 5 p.m.–5 a.m. shifts from $25 to $40 per on‑call shift; council suspended three readings and moved the increase to take effect April 1.
Orrville City Council voted to adopt Resolution 7‑26 on March 16, increasing the on‑call stipend for Orrville Fire Department personnel who cover the 5 p.m.–5 a.m. on‑call shift from $25 to $40 per shift.
Safety Service Director Wheeler said the city established the $25 stipend in 2023 and that the increase to $40 is intended to improve sign‑ups for on‑call shifts. "Our recommendation was an increase from $25 to $40," Wheeler said. Health & Safety Committee Chair Spears voiced support for the change.
Council voted to suspend the usual three‑reading rule and approved the resolution on an emergency basis so the stipend could be implemented immediately, with Wheeler and committee members indicating an effective date of April 1.
Council recorded voice votes in support of suspending readings and adopting the resolution; the transcript records the motion passed and the resolution was adopted that night.
