2023-10-25 WS & CC Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Work Session & City Council Meeting Minutes October 25, 2023 been extremely important along with recognizing staff. He stated that staff has served selflessly, 24-7 and that the department wanted to show their support, recognition, and the importance of investing in staff. He stated that the department has good equipment, needs to support, invest in their staff and their jobs. He explained their chain of command; Lieutenants, Captains and Battalion Chiefs and pin some new officers. Mayor Love asked if Council had any specific questions, as this was presented as an Annual Report. Council Member Koski stated that he was the Chair of the Fire Steering Committee and that the Chief, staff, and the Operation Committee have stayed within their budget, he appreciated the staff and thanked them for the jobs that they do. He stated that he has served on the Committee for approximately four (4) years and very, very proud of the department. Chief Retka stated that the response time has shortened immensely (1 minute-2 1/2 minutes) with the department and that they will continue to be fiscally responsible. Mayor Love thanked everything that has been completed with the department, along with all of staff’s commitment, recognizing 911 every year, and thanking for being a part of the community and Centerville. Chief Retka stated that Mr. Darrin Eckert, Battalion Chief for Station 1, would introduce staff from his station that would be receiving pinning. Battalion Chief Eckert introduced Mr. Ryan Dion, stated that he has been on the department for approximately 10 years, and was promoted to Lieutenant and his spouse pinned his bars on. Battalion Chief Eckert also introduced Mr. Ryan Harris, stated that he has been on the department for approximately 9 years, and was promoted to Lieutenant also. He was also pinned. Chief Retka stated that these firefighters must gain trust with their crews and officers, participate in intensive training and an interview process prior to being promoted. Chief Retka stated that Mr. Matthew Montain, Battalion Chief for Station 3, would also introduce staff from his station that would be receiving pinning. Battalion Chief Montain introduced Mr. Jacob Pfeffer, stated that he has been on the department for approximately 3+ years, and was being promoted to Lieutenant also. Lieutenant Pfeffer’s spouse pinned his bars on also. Chief Retka introduced all of the Department’s Officers that were present: Battalion Chief Eckert, Captain Wessman, Lieutenants Dion and Harris from Station 1 and Battalion Chief Montain, Captain Weber, Lieutenants Wasiloski and Pfeffer for Station 3. He stated that the Mayor would be recognizing those individuals that have retired from the Department who were present with proclamations of service: Mr. Kevin Stewart and Mr. Steve Ruff. He read the proclamations that can be found on the City’s website and presented them to the respective individuals. Mayor Love stated that other retirees who were unavailable this evening that would be presented with proclamations were: Mr. Randy Lauderbaugh, Ms. Kathy Peil, Mr. Jeff Reinsberg, Mr. Matt Long, Mr. Zach Seraphine, Tom Stephney, and Mr. Tim Engle. Chief Retka stated that his Deputy Chief Mr. Matt Grantz was also in the audience and that he could not complete his duties without him. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. None. VI. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 1. September 27, 2023 City Council Work Session & City Council Meeting Minutes Mayor Love provided an opportunity for Council to make modifications if needed. Page 3 of 9