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1) Approve purchase of a light‑duty vehicle for the fire department not to exceed $41,000.
- Outcome: Approved. Recorded responses: Sue — Yes; Nick — Yes.

2) Set BrimFest dates for Friday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.
- Outcome: Approved. Recorded responses: Sue — Yes; Nick — Yes.

3) Approve BrimFest budget not to exceed $30,000 (township contribution).
- Outcome: Approved. Recorded responses: Sue — Yes; Nick — Yes.

4) Designate Kelso property as the 2025 BrimFest site.
- Outcome: Approved. Recorded responses: Sue — Yes; Nick — Yes.

5) Enter into a one‑year agreement with AudioEye for website WCAG compliance software.
- Outcome: Approved. Recorded responses: Sue — Yes; Nick — Yes.

6) Approve Portage County Engineers to handle permitting for fiber optic work in Brimfield Township.
- Outcome: Approved. Recorded responses: Sue — Yes; Nick — Yes.

7) Designate Helmling (contractor) as the fill contractor for the cemetery backfill project.
- Outcome: Approved. Recorded responses: Sue — Yes; Nick — Yes.

8) Approve 2025 appropriations (UAN system budgets reflected and adopted).
- Outcome: Approved. Recorded responses: Sue — Yes; Nick — Yes.

9) Motion to convene an executive session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G) to consider compensation of a public employee or official.
- Outcome: Approved. Recorded responses: Sue — Aye; Nick — Yes.

Notes: Some motions were passed without an explicit roll‑call of all members in the transcript excerpt; where the transcript shows only the presiding trustee’s call for the vote and two affirmative responses, those two were recorded here. If additional trustee votes were recorded elsewhere in the minutes, those are not reflected in this transcript excerpt.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Brimfield Township - Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting - 3/5/25","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal motions and votes taken by the trustees at the March 5 meeting, including procurement, event planning and administrative approvals.","taxTitle","Brimfield Board of Trustees, Brimfield Town, Portage County, Ohio","taxId",74570,"location","Ohio","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":46,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6650846,"Board approves website accessibility software; panic‑button alert system discussed",440,5611000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2502123-378cb8dddf6aa08471b981a4572f842d&start=5611&end=6051","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2502123-378cb8dddf6aa08471b981a4572f842d/thumbnail_5611000.jpg","/articles/6650846/Ohio/Board-approves-website-accessibility-software-panicbutton-alert-system-discussed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6650846-5b54c98174c5947f53f9ecfea4432047/orig.mp4?Expires=1771050536&Signature=Ks9yf2Z7221C6fw3tI6K-YOa8AzmFNws0tk-~kocJbj-n9SVjY2ymE1tTPhgzFgvcF0SlklMRV5Gz7YsWCH-~E1yxW88Rv92o72B8Rc3TFEr5YafSfeaXofwoyL0wq0rGHGFR--UVBtz8oGQRn089laL5QjwI1h8MC1dmsTGAFrDjspeSJ6t0XGbDMO2OaorYKnn7YnAntezs1mXGG3W~aMXUakPWSIlnkpmNlBNrZ86F8juwh2QkXZ~Eey58kDMBsGT11Y5dMeGfnpGiWdmYEdlssk1UvvWTtZ~FpoUM99bbGktrhVNDxm9h2GFnuNyHKqka1qkNPEVdl6h-BMe2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board voted March 5 to contract with AudioEye for one year of website accessibility tooling to help the township meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Information technology staff described AudioEye as a CivicPlus‑compatible service that can apply accessibility features, generate alternate text using AI and assist with compliance; the quoted annual cost in the meeting was $3,500. Trustees voted in favor of a one‑year agreement.

Trustees also discussed a proposed panic alert solution (TeamAlert) for the dais. IT staff presented TeamAlert as a web‑based panic button that triggers an automated call into dispatch and plays a prewritten text‑to‑speech message identifying the location and incident type. Police officials on the call said dispatch integration and response protocols would need to be worked out; board members raised concerns about the lack of two‑way interaction with dispatch, potential false alarms, and whether a single prerecorded message provides sufficient context for emergency responders. The police chief and captain recommended vetting options with dispatch and testing message flows; trustees asked IT to coordinate with public safety and return with a recommended configuration (including consideration of dual buttons for “assistance” vs. “emergency”).

The AudioEye purchase was approved by recorded vote (motion passed). No purchase order for the panic‑button system was approved at the meeting pending further internal review with public safety.","Trustees authorized a one‑year contract for AudioEye website accessibility software to meet WCAG requirements and discussed (but did not approve) a software‑based panic alert for the dais, directing staff to coordinate further with police.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6650850,"Board tables Memorial Day ceremony change; approves contractor for cemetery fill project",4972,1244000,6216000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2502123-378cb8dddf6aa08471b981a4572f842d&start=1244&end=6216","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2502123-378cb8dddf6aa08471b981a4572f842d/thumbnail_1244000.jpg","/articles/6650850/Ohio/Board-tables-Memorial-Day-ceremony-change-approves-contractor-for-cemetery-fill-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6650850-3f88d1fe9ccff6df7f3cd919dc97795d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771050536&Signature=jHe5aYY7kd51J2Tj4eNaAPmeeuGIBeQHar5CPKhy4JbAPHPBBHDYWQ8fTYfxNMi~mcNbtQG745Dzmus-Sc5OPsK5JRwQ88usKGDQhlYhEbE5AHaLeU08AkyEo94RY1fugEXrvoa9LIBNXPBh~adArMsjUwm6-FV-eeaaLsn0uGDDUtws1nEFHPv~nzyXWHJIvrTJ3b~1yZvx5ZMNPEltRwH41wzyH5VsCcsi55NbRHPJQ86gg~yLl822iS9UiZY3qYBiHTq9VWKANQOnd1KGHrrt3S3jpasauk2nYMswtxsTM10ovngUOeqSgadxTSXhw1hxGSgpR5HdLYSIB2gUZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Trustees discussed two cemetery matters March 5: a recommendation from the cemetery committee to change how Brimfield commemorates Memorial Day, and a separate proposal to manage a soil fill project behind the township cemetery.

Cemetery committee members reported declining attendance at the Memorial Day ceremony and proposed replacing the live ceremony with social‑media‑based memorial videos highlighting veterans’ graves, flowers and related materials. Several trustees and community members spoke in opposition to canceling the in‑person ceremony, saying even a small attendance provides a place for grieving residents and honors veterans. After extended discussion trustees agreed to delay any final decision until a full board could participate; a motion to table the matter passed with recorded “Yes” votes from Sue and Nick. The board noted the committee had not intended to cancel commemorations but to expand reach if attendance remained low.

Separately, the board approved assigning a contractor (named in the meeting record as the fill contractor engaged by Helmling/Humling) to manage fill deliveries and construct a temporary access road for a cemetery‑backfill project. Trustees said the contractor offered to supply clean fill at no charge and would control deliveries to prevent unauthorized dumping. The motion naming the contractor passed by recorded vote (Yes: Sue, Nick). Town staff said they will compare the contractor’s records with county burial listings and work to update cemetery records in cemetery management software as part of the broader maintenance plan.

No final vote was taken at the meeting to permanently change the Memorial Day observance; trustees scheduled further consideration at a later meeting when additional members will be present.","Trustees tabled a proposal from the cemetery committee to suspend an in‑person Memorial Day ceremony and instead produce memorial content online; they also authorized a contractor to manage a large fill project at the township cemetery.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6650855,"Trustees set Sept. 12–13 dates, $30,000 cap for BrimFest; board approves Kelso site",1757,2660000,4417000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2502123-378cb8dddf6aa08471b981a4572f842d&start=2660&end=4417","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2502123-378cb8dddf6aa08471b981a4572f842d/thumbnail_2660000.jpg","/articles/6650855/Ohio/Trustees-set-Sept-1213-dates-30000-cap-for-BrimFest-board-approves-Kelso-site","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6650855-e516a46de51966e353ae31bc9ceba9cd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771050536&Signature=ARgVfCkWUdpdgc6ZYVDMApRJYNo5jb4Vu8-1czjMkxhAsfxrecoi5Y8yqQ~czNJdFH43zDGTQ7uERa4LZjtyBgkTt-4WIaiW48U0LPUmbnJLvLCQPovjRmy8-h8DYc1ROsagHrUEVJ-Bs9ZexQwFvr4LmXq6FHtKx4MWP~AApZ3iEyG94wT5IVJDorPJDmjX~0LyI~-ZqTnni4mtFQ8a-zOTlC76LsFWDwaK0woKO41gvUdUxJvWHXai3BePUaQkVoKS6-WFbdi7xtATbAO6zK8U~2Dv9EmtqDIr7PFJcoJM2uXJL8D8mspT8XrVy2wgKvXYRAAAwgTSYsMG3aIM4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brimfield Board of Trustees voted March 5 to set BrimFest on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12–13, 2025, to approve a township budget for the festival not to exceed $30,000 and to hold the 2025 event at the Kelso property.

Parks and recreation staff presented options for the festival’s format, including: (1) returning to a two‑day festival with mechanical rides; (2) moving the main festival to Lions Park; (3) reducing the event to one day; or (4) converting BrimFest to a series of smaller summer events. Staff reported limited availability from ride companies and substantial overnight‑staffing and lodging costs for multi‑day ride vendors. One two‑day vendor provided a preliminary cost estimate in the low‑to‑mid $40,000 range including staffing and generators; staff said a one‑day arrangement would substantially reduce that line item because overnight accommodations would not be required.

Trustees and staff discussed parking availability across multiple properties (Brimfield Elementary, Victory Baptist Church, Faith United Methodist and others), safety concerns about crossing Ohio 43 and Talmadge Road, potential need for shuttles, and how rides could affect road closures and access to nearby businesses and the Cleveland Clinic. The board heard proposals for hybrid approaches — a “nostalgic” Friday with vendors and music and a larger Saturday with rides — and emphasized sponsorships and early vendor booking to reduce net township costs.

After discussion the trustees voted to:
- Set the BrimFest dates as Friday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (Motion passed.)
- Approve a township budget for BrimFest not to exceed $30,000. (Motion passed.)
- Approve holding BrimFest at the Kelso property for 2025 while staff continues to finalize logistics for rides, parking and fireworks. (Motion passed.)

Staff was directed to secure ride quotes for a one‑day (Saturday) ride package and to pursue sponsorships and vendor commitments. The board asked park staff to coordinate with public safety on road closures, shuttle logistics and fireworks safety zones before final vendor contracts are signed.","Board approved September 12–13 for BrimFest 2025, set a township contribution cap of $30,000 and designated the Kelso property as the event site while directing staff to refine ride, parking and logistics plans.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6650860,"Brimfield trustees approve up to $41,000 for new fire department vehicle",35,705000,740000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2502123-378cb8dddf6aa08471b981a4572f842d&start=705&end=740","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2502123-378cb8dddf6aa08471b981a4572f842d/thumbnail_705000.jpg","/articles/6650860/Ohio/Brimfield-trustees-approve-up-to-41000-for-new-fire-department-vehicle","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6650860-5a5b4f3c01862c547dc4605172f94e36/orig.mp4?Expires=1771050536&Signature=jRw7ignS6ifNI2N1uWvGvuP6Z2HdrzVd-kFaGlvO4stta0E~Zz03wZ6otVzpJF3ctHpQeVQsDA8eERju6H0ITEWChoKT1QA~ZDBoN18vCs2lTNe79YHrozuYeGfF0lUCAEnGfxT29u633RbBCuRcxGMdkOQ3jc3ctVr1IelhYp40KFJTueotDnE~18XFYDXxXa7GVHnptEpYzHYlo44XFBKqYuA3jBs6TG75YlSD3HxP08jdvAP0izC5hwnKOW0S3Wbs8nXryBYI~mNISvmucI5reW2SwITwZ14LLEAl0eBgolFRpTzPhyW8bOXdKZvwQdpaGzXBoT8wCEQP~5ez7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brimfield Board of Trustees voted March 5 to authorize the purchase of a light‑duty vehicle for the township fire department, not to exceed $41,000.

Board members discussed whether to buy new or used, how long a vehicle would remain in service and whether to buy from a dealership rather than a private seller. Staff recommended using the $41,000 set‑aside and buying a new vehicle to achieve a longer service life and support a goal of two fully equipped teams. Trustees noted the purchase would come from existing departmental funds (the meeting referenced the “MNI fund”).

A motion to approve the purchase was made and seconded; the trustees voted in favor (recorded as “Yes” from Sue and Nick). The motion passed.

The board did not set a specific delivery date at the meeting; staff said they would obtain dealer quotes and return with final pricing and procurement paperwork. No formal amendment to the allocation was made beyond the not‑to‑exceed authorization.

Funding source and any follow‑up procurement steps were discussed as staff tasks rather than additional trustee conditions. The board also discussed continuing a multi‑year vehicle replacement cycle to extend asset life and relieve pressure on older vehicles.","Trustees voted to authorize purchase of a light‑duty vehicle for the fire department not to exceed $41,000 after discussion of new vs. used options and fleet rotation.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance — Brimfield Board of Trustees, March 5, 2025

Board approves website accessibility software; panic‑button alert system discussed

Board tables Memorial Day ceremony change; approves contractor for cemetery fill project

Trustees set Sept. 12–13 dates, $30,000 cap for BrimFest; board approves Kelso site

Brimfield trustees approve up to $41,000 for new fire department vehicle