Macedonia council adopts firefighters' contract and approves fleet, parks and building projects

The Macedonia City Council adopted a series of ordinances and resolutions that fund fleet replacements, ratify a new firefighters’ contract and authorize bids for several parks and facility projects.

Fleet and equipment
Director Wilson described the planned purchase of two 2.5-ton Freightliner multi-use, hook-lift trucks and a Dodge Ram 4,500 small dump truck as part of the city’s five-year capital plan. Council adopted Ordinance 11 to purchase the Freightliners through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program and Ordinance 12 to acquire the Ram 4,500; both measures carried after routine motions.

Firefighters’ contract
Council adopted an emergency ordinance ratifying a collective bargaining agreement between the city and the Firefighters International Association Local 3947 covering 2026–2028. Councilors described the agreement as important for retaining staff and maintaining public safety. "This is a retention thing for me. This is a safety thing," the mayor said as the council moved the ordinance to passage.

Parks and facilities
Council authorized bids for several capital projects in the parks and recreation and facilities portfolios: Resolution 14 opens bidding for the 2026 lap pool resurfacing project (activity pool was completed last year); Resolution 15 authorizes bids for a vault-style restroom at Sugarbush Park (no utility hookups available); Resolution 16 authorizes bids for the Manor House roof replacement (staff indicated intent to seek grant support); and Resolution 17 authorizes bids for safety netting at Longwood Park ball fields to protect spectators.

Donations and community reports
Council accepted donations totaling $2,500 ($1,500 to the police department and $1,000 to the city's "Shop with a Cop" program) and heard a public comment presentation from Deb Mikulski, president of the Longwood Manor Historical Society, who summarized 2025 repairs, volunteer hours and plans for a centennial celebration.

What’s next: Staff will proceed with purchasing and bid advertisement as authorized; grant applications for the Manor House roof were discussed as a possible funding source.