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South Bloomfield council approves pension pick‑ups, handbook updates and emergency US‑23 contract; mayor to appoint police chief
Summary
At its Dec. 2 meeting the Village of South Bloomfield council approved OPERS and OP&F pickup ordinances, updated the employee handbook to add victim and witness leaves, passed an emergency resolution to accept a Boss Excavating bid for US‑23 work, and the mayor said he will appoint Sgt. Michael Maynard as police chief.
The Village of South Bloomfield council on Dec. 2 approved multiple personnel and public‑works measures, accepted a $1,000 donation for police equipment and heard several department updates before adjourning at 7:52 p.m.
The council voted to adopt Ordinance 2024‑17 (an OPERS pick‑up plan) and Ordinance 2024‑18 (an OP&F pick‑up plan). Lisa McDorman moved to approve the OPERS ordinance on second reading; the motion carried with five yes votes and one abstention from Dena Cobb. The OP&F ordinance passed unanimously on second reading.
Council also approved Ordinance 2024‑19 setting non‑police employee pay scales for 2025 and passed Ordinance 2024‑20, which updates the village employee handbook. Kris Cannon‑Jackson of Go‑HR reviewed the handbook revisions and proposed adding four leave categories for final consideration; council voted to add victim‑of‑crime and witness leave and to limit payout on involuntary separations to accrued vacation up to an 80‑hour maximum. Council directed staff to research parental‑leave options before deciding whether to add maternity or paternity leave.
By unanimous vote council approved Resolution 2024‑19 to accept Boss Excavating’s bid for US‑23 improvements and then waived the second and third readings to pass it as an emergency. Mayor Aaron Thomas and Administrator Joe Allen indicated the work is tied to planned corridor improvements; the contract and scope will be administered through village staff and the contractor.
The VFW Post 7941 donated $1,000 to the police department to be used for patrol officers. Sgt. Michael Maynard recommended using the funds to purchase medical packs for patrol cruisers; council approved that use.
Sgt. Maynard presented a lifesaving award to Officer James Ford for performing CPR that resulted in a successful resuscitation and transport to the hospital. Also announced were several personnel changes: Detective Kirkpatrick resigned effective Nov. 29 and Thad Spencer submitted his resignation effective Jan. 1, 2025. Mayor Thomas said he intends to appoint Sgt. Maynard as chief of police and will present a confirming resolution at the next council meeting.
Other administrative updates: Administrator Joe Allen said leaf pickup was extended due to late falling leaves; he reported a $5,000 quote for a speed study near the Sheetz location but said consultants indicated the 85th‑percentile methodology may not change the posted speed. Fiscal officer Alisha (name shown inconsistently in meeting notes) asked to add an invoice for two AEDs and cabinets from AED Superstore totaling $3,038. Council approved payment of bills and adjourned.
Votes at a glance: Ordinance 2024‑17 (OPERS pick‑up plan) — approved (Yes: Ken Everts, Woody Blanton, Tom Ramsay, Lisa McDorman, Amber Murphy; Abstain: Dena Cobb). Ordinance 2024‑18 (OP&F pick‑up plan) — approved unanimously. Ordinance 2024‑19 (non‑police 2025 pay scales) — approved (one abstention recorded). Ordinance 2024‑20 (employee handbook updates) — approved unanimously. Resolution 2024‑19 (accept Boss Excavating bid; emergency) — approved and passed as an emergency unanimously. Motion to pay bills and motion to adjourn — approved unanimously.
The council also handled routine minutes approvals and scheduled the next regular meeting for Jan. 6, 2025. Mayor Thomas said he will place a resolution to confirm the police chief appointment on the next meeting agenda.
