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Brimfield trustees vote to place 1.95‑mill fire levy on November ballot
Summary
After a detailed budget presentation and public comment, the Brimfield Board of Trustees voted unanimously to place a 1.95‑mill, five‑year fire levy on the November ballot; the chief said it would raise about $930,003 annually and officials set a one‑week follow‑up to identify immediate budget cuts.
The Brimfield Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt a resolution to proceed with a 1.95‑mill fire levy that the board will place on the November ballot.
The resolution followed a presentation from the fire chief outlining a projected shortfall in the fire fund and a range of possible cost‑saving measures. The chief told trustees the proposed 1.95‑mill levy “would collect per year $930,003.23” and said the rate translates to roughly "$5.67 per month for each $100,000 home valuation,” figures he provided during the presentation. After board discussion and a public comment period, a trustee moved to proceed and another seconded; the roll call vote recorded yes votes from Kevin, Sue and Nick and the motion passed.
Trustees said they would continue to pursue short‑term savings while asking voters to decide the levy. One trustee urged broad voter outreach so residents can weigh the proposal, and the board scheduled a follow‑up within a week to identify near‑term cost‑cutting steps to reduce the fund deficit ahead of the election.
The chief framed the levy as operating and sustainment revenue needed to match rapid township growth and increased emergency calls: he cited a multi‑year increase in call volume and projected longer‑term deficits if new operating revenue is not secured. Trustees also noted a pending 2024 state auditor review and ongoing legal negotiations related to construction cost overruns that will affect final accounting and departmental reimbursements.
The board passed the resolution to proceed; the levy will appear on the November ballot for voter approval.
