Lodi council approves payment for lost vacation hours, accepts donation and signs off on routine financial items

At the Dec. 22 meeting the Lodi Village Council approved several routine administrative items: payment for lost vacation hours to the fire chief, acceptance of a small donation to the fire department and approval of the monthly bills and financial report.

Clerk-Treasurer Annette Geissman reported Fire Chief Chris Ridenour had 27 hours of vacation he was unable to use or carry over because of unavoidable staffing changes. On a motion by Surrarrer, seconded by Miller, council voted to pay the 27 hours; roll-call yeas were Surrarrer, Miller, Graham and Gorglione; Ridenour abstained.

The council accepted a $100 donation from Charles Burkhart to the fire department, on a motion by Surrarrer seconded by Graham. Miller also publicly thanked the fire department for taking Santa and the Grinch around residential streets during the holidays.

Clerk-Treasurer Annette Geissman said she plans to email proposed changes to the council rules for 2026 to remove outdated items; the rules will be considered at the annual organizational meeting.