At the December 7 regular meeting of the Village of Ada council, actions and reports included the following:

PERSONNEL

The council unanimously approved a 4% salary increase for all non-union employees. They also voted unanimously for a $1/hour increase for employee Eileen Peterman.

SAFETY SERVICES

Police chief Michael Harnishfeger reported

• Some 40 hours of overtime were required by the response to a fire at 220 S. Gilbert (a house with 3 apartments) on Saturday, December 4 that revealed a large marajuana growing operation and a lab in a kitchen. A stove fire was indicated. The investigation is ongoing.
• An officer was assaulted during a call to a domestic dispute.
• An individual was hospitalized following a domestic dispute call.
• An officer administered Narcan for a drug overdose.
• A shoplifting suspect has been identified with assistance from Facebook viewers.
• An Ada officer will participate in the “Shop with a Cop” program in Kenton on December 10.

Chief Harnishfeger reported that on January 11 an outside panel will assess Sergeant Candidates; 3 candidates have been interviewed.

Harnishfeger also announced the resignation of Ptl. Victoria Sturgill to take a job in the private sector.

VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR

Village Administrator Jamie Hall reported that the Village of Ada has received a $ 218,250 state grant to cover the planning and engineering design for drinking water plant improvements. The project construction is estimated at $5-7 million, depending on financing.

Hall also reported:

• Leaf pickup has been extended one week, noting that this is for “just leaves” and that paper leaf bags are preferred for bagged leaves.
• Preparation of snow equipment has begun. Recommended winterizing hose bibs and checking on temperature of rentals during the holiday vacation period.