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Fire chief previews new tanker and Lexipol software; police report resignation
Summary
Fire Chief Jason Ely reported 642 calls in 2024, previewed a new tanker/pumper and driver training schedule, and council approved Lexipol software for department policy management; Police Chief Dave Warrick reported a part-time officer resignation.
Fire Chief Jason Ely told the Strasburg Village Council on Dec. 17 that the department responded to 642 calls in 2024 and 32 calls between Dec. 1 and Dec. 15. He invited residents to visit the station to see the new tanker/pumper, said tools will be mounted in January, driver training is underway, and the department expects the vehicle to be in service by the end of February.
Chief Ely also described the Lexipol policy-and-procedure software used by the police department. Council approved purchase of Lexipol for the fire department at a cost of $3,519.00 with an annual renewal fee; the motion was made by Martin Zehnder and seconded by Kathy Burrier and passed by unanimous roll call.
Police Chief Dave Warrick read the police report, cautioned residents about package thefts, and reported that part-time officer Hunter Duerig has resigned from the department.
Franklin Township Trustee Brent Metzger later reported that trustees are working with the fire department to prepare specifications for a new grass truck.
Next steps: the Lexipol software purchase will be implemented by the fire and police departments; the minutes do not include details on the license term or renewal amount beyond the initial cost.
