Sylvania Township welcomed two new members to its public safety departments during the Board of Township Trustees’ Oct. 6 meeting.
Fire Chief Chris Nye and Assistant Chief Mike Behan introduced firefighter/paramedic Michael Bronsen, a Southview High School graduate, to the trustees.
Police Chief Sarah Toth also introduced new officer Logan Yarman-Moody after administering the oath of office.
SAJRD appointment
In other business, trustees appointed Bill Sanford as the township’s representative to the Sylvania Area Joint Recreation District board.
Nuisance abatement
Planning and Zoning Manager Daryl Graus was authorized to remove overgrown vegetation from two properties, one on Westacre Lane and another on North Crestridge Road, if the property owners fail to address the nuisances in a timely manner.
New hire
Road Superintendent Rob Nash received approval to hire Andrew Bettinger as a utility worker, contingent upon successful completion of background checks and obtaining a commercial driver’s license.
Fiscal Officer David Simko praised township staff for their fiscal responsibility and efforts to keep each department under budget.
The next Board of Township Trustees meeting is scheduled for Oct. 20.