Police Department - Calls for Service Clarification

Mayor and Chief Flinner offered clarification  on the 2025 Year-End Police Report presented at the March meeting. The 111 calls for service to Clinton Township Fire Department/EMS were specifically those calls where the Shreve Police Department responded in conjunction with Clinton Township Fire, not the total number of calls Clinton Township answered. Clinton Township Fire Department actually responded to approximately 220 calls total within the area. Council wanted to ensure the community had the accurate information.

RESOLUTIONS

Resolution 2-2026 Cybersecurity and Web Hosting Services RFP (Tabled)

Directing the Village to issue a request for proposals for cybersecurity and web hosting services.

Resolution 7-2026 Cybersecurity and Web Hosting Services RFP

Directing the Village to have an agreement with Crossbridge Marketing Media, LLC that they could look over to see what all was covered and what would need changed. Crossbridge Marketing Media, LLC has been the Village's Cybersecurity and Web Hosting Services pro bono.

ORDINANCES

Ordinance 11-2026: Indigent Burial Policy (Emergency)

Ordinance establishing village policy concerning indigent burials or cremations consistent with its duties under Ohio Revised Code Section 9.15 and declaring it and emergency. The Ordinance directs all indigent decedent remains to Schlabach Funeral Home, located within the Village of Shreve, at an approximate cost of $1,000 per burial or cremation. The Mayor or Designee is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable law, including proper notice and obtaining consent from necessary parties.

OTHER BUSINESS

Police Body Armor for New Officers

Chief Flinner requested approval to procure body armor for two incoming part-time officers at a cost of approximately $1,500 per vest (approximately $3,000 total) from already appropriated funds. Vests are currently on approximately three to five months backorder and need to be ordered promptly. Solicitor Marcum confirmed that the funds are within the police department's discretionary budget/ Chief Flinner is currently waiting to hear back on whether they will be awarded funds from the Ohio Attorney General Body Armor Grants which would be reimbursement for the purchase of the Police Body Armor.

Police Explorer Center Console Replacement

Chief Flinner presented two quotes for a replacement center console for the Ford Explorer Police Vehicle, as the existing aftermarket console does not accommodate the new radio installation. Two quotes were received: Staley Technology at $1,266 and Hall at $1,543. Chief Flinner recommended Hall, explaining that Hall's quote includes any necessary rewiring of the vehicle's light bar system, which Staley's quote did not cover. Hall also provides ongoing service and has been handling other equipment installations for the department.

Confirmation of Part-time Police Officers - Jeff Scott and Sean Howard

Chief Flinner requested confirmation of two additional part-time police officers. Jeff Scott currently serves with another department (Ashland County Sheriff's Office) and will assist primarily in an investigative rold, with availability of a couple of days per week plus call-outs, with increased flexibility expected as his schedule evolves. Sean Howard, who previously served on the Shreve Police Department, will work in a patrol capacity with as many part-time hours as legally permitted. Chief Flinner estimated approximately 80 hours of field training before officers are fully operational. Both officers are ready to be sworn in within approximately one week.

VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES

Village Administrator Josie provided the following updates:

       Lift Master Gate System: New buttons have been ordered to replace incompatible units. An upgrade to the system is required at a cost                       included in existing appopriations.

       Clearwell Cleaning: Integrity Aquatics has completed the underwater floor cleaning of the clearwell at the Water Treatment Plant, as approved         at the prior meeting. Josie shared samples of calcium deposit buildup that was removed.

COUNCIL MINUTES

APRIL 20, 2026

RESOLUTIONS

Resolution 7 2026: Cybersecurity and Web Hosting Services

Directing the Village to keep Crossbridge Marketing Media LLC as their Cybersecurity and Web Hosting Services, pro bono. Crossbridge Marketing Media LLC shall  continue to provide the services and other existing services to the Village of Shreve.

NEW BUSINESS

Wastewater Tank Cleaning: Administrator Josie presented a quote from Agri Sludge Inc., for a Supersucker Tank Cleanings from port to port,                                                              includes all equipment, operator and laborer to clean tanks plus the product hauling for the liquidat $5,785.00, with                                                         Agri Sludge Inc., paying half the amount.

Rental of Wheel Loader: The CAT Rental Store will rent a 930 Wheel Loader to us for $1,239.50 a day (for 8 hours), a week would be $2,744.00                                                (40 hours).

Rental of John Deere 650 K Bulldozer: Coblentz Equipment will rent to us for an estimated cost based on 20-25 hours of operation including                                                        trucking at $2,250.00.

RESOLUTIONS

Resolution 5-2026 "Employee Dishonesty and Faithful Performance of Duty Policy" Through the Public Entities Pool and Declaring and Emergency: In accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 3.061, the Village may adopt a policy by resolution to allow the use of an "Employee Dishonesty and Faithful Performance of Duty Policy" coverage document, rather than a surety bond, to cover loss by fraudulent or dishonest actions of employees and failure of employees to faithfully perform duties. The Village is authorized to purchase and use through PEP instead of individual surety bonds for officers, employees, and appointees who are otherwise required by law to acquire a bond before entering upon the discharge of duties.

Resolution 6-2026 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into contract with OHM for Architectural, Design and Engineering Services and Declaring an Emergency: The Village is in the process of finalizing its acquisition of the former school property for development as a public park and/or municipal campus. The Village authorizes the Mayor to enter into agreement with OHM's proposed scope Task 1 (Concept Refinement and Order of Magnitude Costing) for the playground space and Task 2 (Village Hall Programming and Concept Design) regarding the Village's existing municipal buildings and the potential for new construction on the former school site. Task 3 will remain unaccepted until Task 1 and Task 2 are sufficiently completed.

2026 Business & Community Association (SBCA) Annual Membership: The Village has renewed their membership with the SBCA for the 2026 year.

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