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Anna council defers consideration of new Franklin Township fire contract until 2027
Summary
After discussion over funding and solicitor advice, the Village of Anna council voted unanimously on April 22 to take a proposed amended fire contract off the table and defer reconsideration until 2027; transcript notes township currently contributes $65,000 annually while village residents/businesses contributed $485,000+ in 2024 from local income tax.
The Village of Anna council on April 22 discussed a proposed amendment to the fire contract with Franklin Township and voted to remove the item from consideration and revisit it in 2027. Administrator William Kessler said he had not heard back from the EPA regarding a separate truck stop matter but relayed that the Village solicitor recommended moving forward with the new contract as proposed. The transcript records that Franklin Township currently provides $65,000 annually toward fire services, while Village residents and businesses provided more than $485,000 in 2024 from local income tax.
During discussion Council Member Mark Pulfer said he believed Franklin Township residents should decide whether to increase contributions for fire protection. After debate, Council Member Randy Van Horn moved and Council Member Ken Aselage seconded a motion to take the proposed contract (with amendments) off the table and delay further action until 2027; the motion passed on roll call (All Yeas).
The transcript does not include the full text of the contract amendments nor final language adopted; the solicitor's recommendation was mentioned but the solicitor is not named in the record. The council's vote defers a formal change to the intergovernmental funding arrangement until at least 2027, leaving the current funding arrangement in place until that time.
The meeting also addressed other old-business items, including the poor condition of the truck stop parking lot and absence of an EPA update. The council adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
