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Medina board votes to submit SAFER grant for two firefighter positions after chief requested three
Summary
Fire Chief Cleveland asked the board to apply for a SAFER grant to fund three full‑time firefighters; the board approved submitting a request for two positions by a 3-1 vote (Alderman Kevin Painter opposed, saying he favored applying for one position).
Fire Chief Cleveland reviewed the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant application, noting the application is due at the end of June and that the department requested three full‑time firefighter positions. The chief said budgeted part‑time costs already approved in the city budget would reduce the grant-related cost in the four‑year projection.
After discussion about departmental needs and the budget impact, Alderman Angi Mathenia moved to "approve submitting for 2 persons in the grant submission." Alderman Andrew Rhodes seconded. The motion passed 3-1, with Alderman Kevin Painter voting no; Painter stated he supported applying but preferred a request for only one position at this time. The board’s vote authorized staff to submit the SAFER application for two positions. No additional conditions or amendments to the submission were recorded in the minutes.
City Recorder Kim Gilley is the administrative contact in the minutes for grant-related records; the board did not set a further local funding commitment or implementation timeline during this meeting.
