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Board adopts cash-in-lieu benefits policy, approves 2014 appropriations and routine purchases
Summary
Trustees approved a cash-in-lieu benefits plan, adopted 2014 permanent appropriations, authorized purchase of a new medic ambulance and other routine capital and personnel items, and approved IT-contract changes and community donation plans.
Trustees approved a set of administrative and budgetary items during 2013, including a cash-in-lieu benefits policy, capital purchases and the township’s 2014 appropriations.
On Jan. 15, 2013, the board approved establishing the Norwich Township Cash In Lieu of Benefits Plan (motion #130115.04). The minutes include the full resolution text later recorded in the transcript; the resolution text indicates formal adoption of the plan on Feb. 1, 2013. The policy allows eligible officers and full‑time employees to receive a cash payment equal to 25 percent of the cost of premiums in lieu of certain insurance coverages, subject to statutory and plan conditions.
Across several meetings trustees approved personnel promotions and hires throughout the year and approved capital and operational purchases: June 4, 2013, trustees approved purchasing a Horton medic for $211,022 and a Ford Explorer for $26,367 (motions #130604.05 and #130604.06). Trustees also approved 2013 road projects and modest appropriation increases for Gas Tax and Motor Vehicle License Tax funds (motion #130305.02). Later in the year, trustees approved the 2014 permanent appropriations totaling $17,743,210 (motion #131217.03) and non‑union payroll rates (motion #131217.04).
On Dec. 3, 2013, trustees voted to terminate the Ricoh IT support contract and authorized staff to complete discussions with Rodgers to take over IT functions in 2014 (motions #131203.07 and #131203.08). The board also approved using an estate‑tax receipt to make a $200,000 donation to the Hilliard Community Building for the Hilliard Community Foundation and American Legion Post 614 (motion #131203.05; Buck abstained).
Quotes and context: Township Administrator Kate Cavanaugh described administrative details and implementation steps for the cash‑in‑lieu policy and IT transitions. Fiscal Officer Sandra Miles brought budgets, appropriation and tax‑rate materials to trustees and the board approved appropriate motions.
Next steps: Implementation tasks include formal plan administration for cash‑in‑lieu, procurement and delivery of ordered equipment, and contract transition planning with chosen IT provider.
