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Hicksville council hears candidate interest for vacant seat, reviews reports and enters executive session
Summary
At its Dec. 15 meeting the Hicksville Village Council heard five residents express interest in a council seat to be filled in January, approved routine minutes and bills, received fiscal and department reports (including a liquor license notice), and voted to enter executive session for personnel before adjourning.
Five residents introduced themselves as candidates to fill a council seat that becomes vacant Jan. 1; council said nominations and a vote will be held in January.
The council approved minutes from its Dec. 1 meeting and a presented list of bills; both motions were seconded and the transcript records that all present voted in favor. Fiscal Officer Cheryl Smith submitted routine financial and collections reports, an email from the State Fire Marshal about VFDF annual certification and notice from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control regarding a new license for Fat Pig restaurant.
Fire and EMS department updates were brief: Fire Chief Darrick Crochran (absent) reported uniform fittings were complete and truck cost estimates were being gathered; EMS Chief Bruce Silcott outlined recent grants and discussed fund usage, and council indicated Silcott has authority to direct spending as EMS chief.
Mayor Michael Barth announced longevity bonuses for four employees — Police Officer Chris Taylor, EMT Hannah Kirkham, Fireman Tim Coon and Street Department employee Allen Schooley — and noted that Wreaths Across America laid wreaths at the village cemetery; he also said Defiance County Health Department will operate a mobile clinic in the area twice during the coming year.
At 6:55 p.m. Rob Bailey moved to enter executive session to discuss personnel discipline; Eric Bassett seconded. The transcript records votes in favor by Toni Egly, Kent Miller, Charlie Martin, Ron Beverly and Eric Bassett; Rob Bailey voted no. Council returned to open session at 7:15 p.m. with no further business and then adjourned.
