Public Meetings - Brecksville, Ohio

The Brecksville City Council held its regular meeting in the Ralph W. Biggs City Council Chambers on October 20, 2026, beginning at 8:00 PM. All six present council members participated in most votes: Bender, Caruso, Ganim, Jantzen, Kepke, and Stuckey; Vice President Savage was excused. Council heard public comment, received reports from committees and the Mayor, acted on zoning variances and Valor Acres sign packages, and passed all legislative items after suspending the rules and declaring emergencies. The council also amended the agenda to add Ordinance 5896 and Resolution 5912. Public Comments & Testimony - Lena Workman, an employee of the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities and an advocate for her sister, who has received Cuyahoga DD services for over 40 years, expressed support for the Cuyahoga DD 2.2-mill levy on the November 3 ballot. She initially identified it as ballot issue 3, then corrected it to Issue 10. She said Cuyahoga DD serves over 15,000 people, about 100 of whom live in Brecksville, and is primarily supported by a county levy first passed in 2005. She described services including early intervention, occupational and physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and housing and employment supports, and said the levy is necessary to continue funding those services. She also noted that since 2021 Cuyahoga DD has granted over $1 million to more than 50 Cuyahoga County libraries, arts and culture, and recreational and leisure organizations to make programs and spaces more accessible. Discussion Items - Natatorium pool pack and lighting engineering: Service Director Joe Kickle explained that a pool pack is a large space-conditioning unit for indoor pools that dehumidifies and heats the air and also sends recovered heat to the pool. The current natatorium unit is at least 20 years old and past its expected service life, largely because of the corrosive chlorine environment. The Buildings and Grounds Committee recommended accepting GPD Group's proposal for engineering services at $56,650 for the pool pack and $9,250 for lighting. - Service garage fire restoration: Following the April 7, 2026 fire at 4400 Oaks Road, the city has continued insurance-funded cleaning and restoration work. The committee recommended a purchase order increase of $184,503.45 for cleaning and restoration, and a separate then-and-now certificate for $334,600.65 to Restoration Resources Inc. for cleaning services already provided. The Finance Director explained that insurance proceeds advanced to the city would cover the payments. - ODNR grant for the Community Center Improvement Project: The Finance Committee reviewed a $758,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources through Senate Bill 450 state capital grant funds for replacement of the natatorium dehumidification/pool pack unit. Officials noted the grant does not cover the full project cost; the total project was previously estimated at about $1 million, and the city would be responsible for the balance. - Central School brick donation: Council considered donating 100 bricks from the demolished Central School, valued at $1.50 per brick for a total value of $150, to the Brecksville Broadview Heights Alumni Association. It was expected the alumni association would use the bricks for fundraising. - Recreation rate changes: Recreation Director Engle presented proposed 2027 rate changes, with committee motions transcribed as changes to the 2026 program rates. Highlights included $5 increases for most athletic sports because of referee and uniform costs, additional field preparation costs for C-VYO and fall ball, summer guest-pass changes from June 2 to August 14, and the first field house rate increases since 2022. She corrected the proposed Natatorium indoor pool rates to $90 for resident nonprofit organizations and $102 for non-resident member/profit groups. The Recreation Commission representative said the commission viewed the increases as nominal and needed for sustainable programming. - Lexipol and Chagrin Valley Dispatch contracts: The Safety and Services Committee reviewed the annual Lexipol law enforcement policy manual and training bulletin subscription for 30 officers at $14,990.79 for October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, plus a then-and-now certificate because the renewal began October 1. It also reviewed Chagrin Valley Dispatch contracts for police and fire radio maintenance at $9,846, dispatch services at $335,000, and First Due reporting software for the fire department at $7,900, all for January 1 through December 31, 2027. The dispatch services amount reflected a 5.1% increase from the current rate. - Riverview Road culvert replacement: Utilities Committee discussed the Riverview Road Culvert C-14 replacement project, which is expected to begin soon. Because culvert delivery was delayed, paving may run past the asphalt season. City Engineer Wise negotiated a contingency change order for $8,600.62: if asphalt cannot be placed before plants close, the contractor would install a 7-inch base, depress it two inches, and use cold patch as a winter wearing surface, with paving to follow in spring. If paving is completed, the change order would not be spent. At the council floor report, the amount was transcribed as $8,662 rather than $8,600.62. - Traffic studies: Mr. Wise reported that TMS Engineering, retained by the city, reviewed the developer's Valor Acres traffic studies and found the traffic-volume forecasting methodology appropriate and appropriately applied. The studies did not warrant a signal at Parkview and Brecksville Road or at Miller and Brecksville Road, primarily because of insufficient cross traffic. The Miller Road double-left center lane near Valor Acres and FirstEnergy should be monitored as nearby development fills in. Signal equipment upgrades at Miller and Brecksville Road remain on the city's radar. The studies were also intended to document why signals would not be warranted at smaller nearby intersections. - Executive session: The Committee of the Whole moved into executive session to discuss imminent litigation and later returned to open session without taking public action on that topic. Key Outcomes - Approved the October 6, 2026 City Council minutes by a 6-0 vote. - Amended the agenda by a 6-0 vote to add Ordinance 5896 and Resolution 5912. - Passed, with emergency declarations and suspension of rules: - RES 5909: Accepted GPD Group's proposal for natatorium HVAC and lighting engineering, including $56,650 for the pool pack and $9,250 for lighting, 6-0. - RES 5910: Authorized then-and-now certificate and payment of $334,600.65 for service garage cleaning, 6-0. - RES 5911: Renewed the Lexipol subscription for 30 officers at $14,990.79 for October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, 6-0. - RES 5912: Authorized then-and-now certificate for the Lexipol subscription, 6-0. - ORD 5893: Authorized the Mayor to enter the ODNR pass-through grant agreement for $758,000 for the Brecksville Community Center Improvement Project, 6-0. - ORD 5894: Authorized donation of 100 Central School bricks valued at $150 to the Brecksville Broadview Heights Alumni Association, 6-0. - ORD 5895: Made FY 2026 appropriations and revenue adjustments, 6-0. - Approved committee recommendations approved by council floor votes: - Chagrin Valley Dispatch radio maintenance purchase requisition for $9,846, 6-0. - Chagrin Valley Dispatch services purchase requisition for $335,000, 6-0. - First Due reporting software purchase requisition for $7,900, 6-0. - Riverview Road Culvert C-14 change order authorization for $8,600.62, transcribed at council floor as $8,662, 6-0. - Service garage restoration purchase order increase of $184,503.45, 6-0. - Recreation program rate changes, 4-0 with Caruso and Kepke recused. - Ordinance 5896, changing section 136.07 registration fee and use-of-funds rules and updating formatting, 4-0 with Caruso and Kepke recused. - Approved Board of Zoning Appeals variances: - 9281 Lawn Park Drive: variance to allow a 6-foot fence instead of the maximum 4 feet, 6-0. - 6590 Summer Wind Drive: variance for approximately 295 linear feet of 6-foot black aluminum fence, 6-0. - 9332 Oxford Trail: variance from the minimum 10-foot house separation to allow 0 feet for a carport, 5-1 with Stuckey opposed. - 9511 River Birch Road: variances allowing 29.9% roof area above 30 feet and a maximum house height of 30.75 feet, 6-0. - 7014 Arlington Street: variance from the 50-foot rear yard setback to allow 20 feet for a raised patio, 6-0. - 8308 Fitzwater Road: three variances for a sauna, a 5-foot fence, and a solid cedar board fence, each 6-0. - Approved Valor Acres sign packages: - Club Valor, Building G, 4550 Ruby Street: sign package for a double-sided projection sign, window signs, and door signs, with three requested deviations, 4-0 with Ganim and Bender recused. - Highland insurance, Building H, 5430 Independence Drive: 42.75-square-foot halo illuminated wall sign and a deviation increasing total allowable signage to 240.96 square feet, 4-0 with Ganim and Bender recused. Reports - The Planning Commission's next meeting will be Thursday, October 22, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. - The Human Services Advisory Board will meet November 10 at 3:00 PM in the Human Services building. - Mayor's report: 23 candidates took and passed the entry-level patrolman exam; the Civil Service Commission will certify the list on Thursday. Trick-or-treat hours are October 31 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The Trick-or-Trot will be October 24 from 8:00 to 10:00 AM at Blossom. Election Day is November 3, with polls open 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM at the usual locations. A Veterans Day event will be held at Human Services on November 9 at 11:00 AM. Several department directors reported no formal items; the Police and Fire Chiefs were out on a call.

The Brecksville City Council held its regular meeting on October 6, 2026, at 8:00 PM in the Ralph W. Biggs City Council Chambers, with Council President Dominic Caruso presiding. Council approved the September 15, 2026 minutes, recognized the Kiwanis Club of Brecksville's 80th anniversary, passed nine ordinances and six resolutions on emergency readings, approved multiple committee-recommended purchases, heard one resident's complaint, and received departmental and mayoral updates. All roll-call votes were unanimous (7-0), except the minutes approval, which was 6-0-1. Minutes - The September 15, 2026 City Council minutes were approved on a motion to dispense with the reading. The vote was 6 yes, 0 no, with 1 abstention. Proclamation – Kiwanis Club of Brecksville 80th Anniversary - Mayor Daryl Kingston read and presented a proclamation recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Brecksville. The proclamation noted that the club was organized on November 24, 1946, and has contributed more than $1 million to charitable causes over 80 years, including more than $100,000 raised through Empty Bowls for local food pantries. It also highlighted the Kiwanis Pavilion at Nawaka Park (1976), Kids Quarters Playground (1994), the Easter egg hunt (begun in the 1960s), Santa Delivery (begun in 1988), and the 72-year horse show that ended in 2019. - A Kiwanis representative named Kevin accepted the proclamation and said the club looks forward to more years of service, including more Santa deliveries, egg hunts, and scholarships. Public Comments & Testimony - Kenneth Wise, a 44-year resident of 6563 Queens Way, described repeated problems during the preceding week with AT&T's fiber-optic work in his subdivision. He said a large machine blocked his driveway, AT&T crews cut his Spectrum cable and a neighbor's cable, later cut his landline, and cut power to the entire subdivision. He said Enbridge checked his property because the work may have come close to a gas line; the gas line was not damaged, but he said the cut was about two inches from it. He also said utility markings were placed about two feet from the sidewalk while the actual lines were about four to four and a half feet from the sidewalk. He stated that he reported the situation to City Hall but did not receive a call back, and he argued that companies working in easements should use reasonable care on behalf of himself and his neighbors. Ordinances and Resolutions All of the following were adopted unanimously, 7-0, after suspension of the rules and emergency passage: - Ord. 5884 – Amending the FY2026 appropriations ordinance for necessary appropriation and revenue adjustments. - Ord. 5885 – Amending Section 505.08 of the General Offenses Code to add nuisance conditions. - Ord. 5886 – Amending Chapter 1323 of the Building Code regarding outdoor swimming pools, updating title, definitions, compliance, and exceptions. - Ord. 5887 – Amending Section 1326.02 of the Building Code to permit generators in the side yard of dwellings. - Ord. 5888 – Amending Section 1151.23 of the Planning and Zoning Code to cite Section 1173.03. - Ord. 5889 – Amending Section 1173.03 of the Planning and Zoning Code to allow certain existing non-conforming buildings to construct additions or similar attached structures. - Ord. 5890 – Accepting the bid of Fire Force Inc. for personal protective equipment for the Brecksville Fire Department. - Ord. 5891 – Authorizing the purchase of police body armor through the State of Ohio Administrative Services Purchasing Program. - Ord. 5892 – Authorizing the purchase of police ammunition from Vance's Law Enforcement through the State of Ohio Administrative Services Purchasing Program. - Res. 5903 – Rescinding Resolution 5795, which had created a separate fund for training funds. - Res. 5904 – Authorizing execution of a Then and Now Certificate by the Fiscal Officer for payment of an amount due. - Res. 5905 – Authorizing the Mayor to contract with the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division, for the Community Diversion Program from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2028. - Res. 5906 – Making necessary transfers between certain funds for FY2026. - Res. 5907 – Authorizing the Mayor to apply for funding through the Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works 2027 County Road Preventative Maintenance Reimbursement Program. - Res. 5908 – Approving and ratifying authorization for emergency cleaning and/or restoration of the service garage at 4400 Oakes Road after the April 7, 2026 fire. Council Committee Reports and Approvals All committee motions listed below were approved 7-0 unless noted. - Safety and Services (Councilmember Jantzen): approved purchase of snow plow blade stock for $23,540.96 and a WANCO medium metro display portable changeable message board for $14,530. - Buildings and Grounds (Councilmember Ganim): approved the following: - Purchase of 54 trees for city right-of-ways for $10,511.75. - Replacement of the Lars pool boiler at the Community Center and auditorium for $12,565.75. - Purchase of materials to construct an ADA-compliant family restroom at Joseph Bedini Stadium Athletic Fields for $11,109.52. - Purchase of a Season's Greetings light-up display for police department holiday decorations, not to exceed $7,845. - Repairs to the Human Services chiller compressor for $7,115. - Purchase of fitness equipment for the Community Center for $11,116.81. - Authorization for the Purchasing Director to advertise for bids for the service department vehicle storage building sprinkler system installation. - Purchase authorization for Restoration Resources Inc. for cleaning/restoration of the service garage at 4400 Oakes Road following the April 7, 2026 fire, in the amount of $506,979.50. - Replacement furnace/AC unit for Old Town Hall from Lens Heating and Air Conditioning for $12,680. - Legislation (Councilmember Savage): approved a motion to inform the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Liquor Control, that a hearing is not needed to authorize the transfer of liquor permit No. 10019670-1. - Finance (Councilmember Bender): approved a quote from Consolidated Solutions for printing the 2027-2029 Brecksville Bulletins and 2028-2029 calendar, paid from a blanket purchase order. Council also approved monthly professional bills totaling $53,017.83, including payments to Maddie, Hendrickson & Greve LLC; Logan Williams; Mary Hannah, Esq.; Bansar Gavin LPA; and Donald G. Boing & Associates Inc. - Board and committee reports: Board of Zoning Appeals has no items and will next meet October 17 at 7:30 p.m.; Planning has no items and will next meet October 8 at 7 p.m.; Recreation Commission approved a recommended fee schedule for future council approval and will next meet November 17 at 1 p.m.; Human Services Advisory Board will next meet October 13 at 3 p.m.; Streets and Sidewalks and Utilities reported no items. Department and Mayor Reports - Service Director Joe Kickle thanked staff and partners for the Safety Service Fair, including Kristen Cole, NOPEC, the Ohio Turnpike, Jacob Engel, Valley Ford, Megan Bolton, CAPA and Huddle Junior students, the police and fire departments, and volunteer Paw Patrol characters. - Human Services Director Dr. Pachork reminded council about the Yule Tide Adopt-a-Family program and donations for the Four Cities food pantry. - Police Chief Krenik announced an entry-level police candidate exam on Thursday, October 15, from 6 to 8 p.m., with applications due Friday, October 9. - Mayor Kingston announced that annual leaf collection began October 5; Halloween trick-or-treat will be October 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.; Brecksville's Boo-vile Halloween party will be October 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Brecksville Community Center; and the Kiwanis Trick-or-Trot will be October 24 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Blossom Hill. Key Outcomes - The September 15, 2026 minutes were approved 6-0-1. - Ordinances 5884-5892 and Resolutions 5903-5908 all passed 7-0. - All committee-recommended purchases and the liquor permit hearing waiver passed 7-0. - The meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m.

The Brecksville City Council held its regular meeting on August 18, 2026, beginning at 8:05 p.m. in Ralph W. Biggs City Council Chambers. Council President Dominic Caruso presided; present were Vice President Beth Savage and Council Members Dan Bender, AJ Ganim, Mark Jantzen, and Ann Koepke. Council Member Brian Stucky was marked absent. Mayor Daryl Kingston, the law director, department directors, Beautification Committee members, award recipients, and residents also attended. The meeting included the Beautification Awards, passage of 14 resolutions, zoning and planning approvals, committee reports, and public comment; it adjourned at 9:11 p.m. One roll-call discrepancy is noted: Stucky is recorded as absent at the start but is recorded as voting yea on the adjournment motion. Consent Calendar Although not formally designated a consent calendar, these routine items were approved unanimously: - Approval of August 4, 2026 City Council minutes: motion by Ganim, second by Koepke; passed 6-0. - RES. 5879 (passed 6-0): authorized the Mayor to apply for American Rescue Plan Act funding through Cuyahoga County Council District 6, Round 2, for a community message display board and ADA/family restroom improvements at Stadium Drive; emergency declared. The finance committee noted about $25,000 remained from prior ARPA-funded Kids' Quarters ramp work and needed to be spent by year-end. - RES. 5880 (passed 6-0): increased super blanket purchase order limits for asphalt materials from $550,000 to $650,000 and for fuel from $375,000 to $450,000. The finance discussion also referenced a current fuel blanket of $350,000 with about $133,000 remaining, an inconsistent figure relative to the $375,000 stated in the motion. - RES. 5881-5890 (passed 6-0 each): authorized 2026 independent contractor agreements with Diane Bayer (Jazzercise instructor), Cleveland Fencing Academy (fencing partner), Claudia Fontana (pickleball instructor), Beth Kopniske (massage services), American Performing Arts Network/Julie Mathews (children's acting instructor), Toni Paoletta/Paint Sip and Socialize LLC (art instructor), Jason Pierantozzi (taekwondo instructor), Sobecks Tennis dba Center Court Tennis Club (tennis partner), Mandy Spisak/Retro Revival LLC (art instructor), and Gina Catanzarite dba Brecksville Fitness Studio LLC (fitness instructor). Law Director Matty explained the agreements align with waiver, insurance, and independent-contractor requirements and differ mainly in the exhibits setting percentages or hourly rates; collections and participant verification run through the City. - RES. 5891 (passed 5-0): authorized an independent contractor agreement with Christina Caruso as fitness instructor for 2026. Council President Caruso excused himself due to a personal conflict, and Vice President Savage presided for this item. Public Comments & Testimony - Christina Lakatos, 6556 Lloyd Drive, thanked the Mayor and Council for addressing recurrent power outages. She reported four outages in six days, following a July 4 outage and a three-day outage in April, and asked whether infrastructure upgrades, including possible underground utility lines, could be considered. She also raised an August 9 police pursuit in her neighborhood and said she and neighbors did not receive an emergency notification. Lt. John Chrisopulos responded that a Reverse 911 notification had been issued to the area identified by dispatch; the pursuit originated in Broadview Heights and the suspect fled on foot, so the notification area was based on information available at the time. - Joe Mauer, 8500 Chippewa Trail, expressed concern about excessive vehicle speeds, estimated at 50-60 mph, on State Route 82 near Heinen's. Police responded that special attention would be directed to speed enforcement in the area. - Janet Snow, 6535 Lloyd Drive, raised concerns about motorists failing to stop at the Sunnydale Drive/Mill Road intersection and near Mill, Hilton, and Whitewood Roads, especially with school starting the next day. She also reiterated power-outage concerns and thanked officials for pursuing data from FirstEnergy. Discussion Items - Beautification Awards: Mayor Kingston introduced the program and thanked Beautification Committee volunteers, including Jane Zawicki, Donna Hulett, Tina Zawacki, Janet Barnhart, Kathy Roberts, and Dawn Rapkin. Donna Hewlett presented the 2026 awards, noting the program marked approximately 30 years. Recipients were Matthew and Jennifer Ratajczak (2616 Hidden Canyon), Annette and Brian Zywiec (5995 Miller Road), and Karen and Patrick Coleman (8072 Pershing). Council congratulated the recipients. - Board of Zoning Appeals: Council Member Jantzen reported five appeals, each approved 6-0: (1) 6727 Victoria Lane - variances allowing 40.5 ft overall height, 33 ft building height, and 46% roof area above 30 ft for a new house; (2) 8700 Riverview Road - variances allowing a 6 ft fence and a driveway gate outside the side/rear yard; (3) 8410 Sunnydale Drive - variance to install a generator in the side yard; (4) 8500 Wiese Road - variance allowing a 91 ft front yard setback instead of 125 ft for a deck; and (5) 6721 Victoria Lane - variance allowing 19.8% roof area above 30 ft instead of 10% for a new house. - Planning Commission: Council President Caruso reported five items. Council Members Bender and Ganim recused themselves from Valor Acres-related items. (1) Core, 7032 Mill Road: approved 5-1, with Council Member Koepke dissenting, for a 12.56 sq ft internally illuminated wall sign and 4 sq ft double-sided ground sign nameplate, including deviations for internal illumination and a 2 ft sign placement. (2) Russell Real Estate Services, 33 Public Square: approved 6-0 for a 17 sq ft per side double-sided externally illuminated ground sign, with deviations allowing two ground signs, zero ft from the right-of-way, and a 5 ft 7 in height. (3) Luna Bakery Sign Package, Valor Acres Building H, 5430 Independence Drive: approved 4-0, with 10 deviations including an internally illuminated projection sign, a 13 ft 5 in projection from the first-floor building face, a 45-degree projection angle, four door signs, seven window signs, a 166 sq ft window mural covering 100% of window area, and total sign area of 198.21 sq ft. (4) Luna Bakery Storefront and Patio: approved 4-0. (5) Cleveland Clinic Foundation Medical Office Building, 2130 Valor Parkway: approved 4-0 for preliminary and final approval of a lot split, four-story Building B, and associated site development in the Valor Acres BPDA, contingent on City Engineer approval and with nine deviations including a 0.6043-acre lot instead of 5 acres, a 124 ft lot width instead of 300 ft, a 30 ft building setback instead of 150 ft, a 30 ft parking setback instead of 85 ft, a 2.2 ft side yard instead of 50 ft, a 6 ft rear yard instead of 75 ft, 10.08% landscaping instead of 20%, 9 x 18 ft parking spaces instead of 10 x 20 ft, and a parking-island deviation. Council then amended the parking-island deviation from the incorrectly stated 9 ft to 6 ft; the amendment passed 4-0. - Committee Reports: Safety-Service Committee authorized the Purchasing Director to advertise for bids for Fire Department personal protective equipment (passed 6-0), with a previously obtained grant assisting the expense; the committee also discussed Flock cameras, with Council Members expressing support and noting no facial recognition and a 30-day data purge. Streets & Sidewalks Committee approved Change Order No. 1 for $61,435.82 for Construction King for the 2026 Road Program Concrete Repairs; the minutes record a 4-0 vote with one abstention, while the transcript roll call shows six yeas, a discrepancy. Utilities, Buildings & Grounds, Legislation, Finance, Recreation, and Human Services committees had no items requiring Council action; Legislation Committee did ask the assistant law director to review the noise ordinance regarding noisy domestic animals. Human Services Advisory Board next meets September 8 at 3:00 p.m. Department directors gave no reports. - Mayor's Report: The Mayor welcomed students and staff for the new school year and urged caution around buses, crossing guards, and pedestrians. He announced the citywide garage sale on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Labor Day closings, a September 11 remembrance gathering in Public Square on the 25th anniversary, and the Firefighters Association 56th annual Clam Bake and Steak Roast on September 12. He also provided a storm recovery update: about 1,352 residents were initially without power, roughly 25% of the city, with restoration within 36 hours; no tornado was confirmed; and the City requested historical outage data from FirstEnergy for the Lloyd, Vera, and Sunnydale area, which he will present to Council when received. Key Outcomes - Minutes approved 6-0; RES. 5879-5890 each passed 6-0; RES. 5891 passed 5-0 with Council President Caruso recused. - All five Board of Zoning Appeals appeals were approved 6-0. - Planning Commission recommendations were approved, with the Core sign passing 5-1 and the Valor Acres items passing 4-0 due to recusals. - The Cleveland Clinic variance parking-island deviation was corrected to 6 ft. - Council authorized the Fire Department PPE bid advertisement and approved the Streets & Sidewalks Change Order No. 1 for $61,435.82. - The Mayor will present FirstEnergy outage data to Council; Police will add speed enforcement on State Route 82; the assistant law director will review the noise ordinance. - Next meetings: Board of Zoning Appeals September 8 at 7:30 p.m.; Human Services Advisory Board September 8 at 3:00 p.m.; Planning Commission per minutes September 3 at 7:00 p.m., though the transcript states August 20 at 7:00 p.m.

The Brecksville City Council met in regular session on August 4, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. in the Ralph W. Biggs City Council Chambers. Standing committees met earlier in the evening and forwarded recommendations to the full Council. The Council approved the amended 2026 appropriations ordinance, two fund-related resolutions, two memoranda of understanding, a third-party traffic study review for Valor Acres, liquor permit renewals without a hearing, and several routine administrative items. No public comments were made; no audience members were present. Consent Calendar - Approved the July 21, 2026 City Council minutes by a vote of 6-0-1; Council President Caruso abstained because he was not present at that meeting. - Approved monthly professional bills totaling $48,342.33, including Maddie Hendrickson and Grieve, LLC ($16,141.33), William Logan ($4,000), Mary Hannah Esquire ($700), Manzer Gavin LPA ($2,516), Donald G. Boeing and Associates ($22,460), and Sixmo ($2,525). - Approved two salary continuation requests for service department employees injured while working; each motion passed 7-0. - Approved a blanket purchase order not to exceed $17,930 to Bronner's Commercial Display for Christmas decorations damaged or destroyed in the Blossom Service Garage Fire; the purchase is covered by insurance. - Approved Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $42,995 for the Central School demolition project for additional asbestos removal. - Authorized the Purchasing Director to advertise for bids for the Riverview Road Culvert C-14 replacement project; the work will require a complete road closure and has an estimated cost of $325,000. Discussion Items - ORD. 5878 – 2026 Appropriation and Revenue Adjustments. Finance Director Laura Starosta said the ordinance revises the income tax revenue estimate upward by just over $2 million, a roughly 9% increase, based on withholding and net-profit expectations. The ordinance also increases appropriations for payroll-related costs, including the 27th pay period for bargaining employees, a 3.5% increase for non-bargaining full-time employees, and transfers of $101,000 to the fire department fund and $21,000 to the community center fund. It passed 7-0 after a suspension of the rules. - RES. 5805 – Fund Transfers and Elimination of Architect and Engineering Fee Funds. Finance Director Starosta explained that the Architect Fees (7560) and Engineering Fees (7550) funds are being closed, with remaining balances transferred to the general fund. Going forward, building-department permit fees will go directly to the general fund, and engineering and architect services will be paid from it. It passed 7-0. - RES. 5806 – Ohio Department of Medicaid EMS Supplemental Payment MOU. Fire Chief Mark Bender said the MOU allows the City to receive additional revenue for ambulance calls through the Medicaid program and the required intergovernmental transfer. It passed 7-0. - RES. 5807 – Cuyahoga Valley Career Center School Resource Officer MOU. Police Chief Stan Corneck said the City entered the original three-year MOU in October 2023, and Superintendent Dave Mangus and Principal Mike Hall are satisfied with the program, including Officer Maxwell's work. The new three-year MOU continues the SRO program and adds an absence and substitution clause: if staffing falls below 28 officers, the SRO may be pulled back to road patrol, with refunds for any pre-paid period and reinstatement of billing once staffing is restored. The MOU is a 50/50 cost share based on billable labor rates, including salary and benefits. It passed 7-0. - RES. 5808 – Valor Acres Third-Party Traffic Study Review. City Engineer Jerry Wise requested acceptance of a $7,545 proposal from TMS Engineers Inc. for an independent review of the Valor Acres traffic study. He said about two to three building sites remain in the project and that the review focuses on Brecksville Road and Miller Road. The Planning Commission was supportive. It passed 7-0. - Liquor Permit Renewals. The Council determined that no hearing is needed by the Ohio Division of Liquor Control for renewal of Class C and D liquor permits expiring October 1, 2026. Police reported no problems with current permit holders. The motion passed 4-0; Councilmembers Caruso, Bender, and Ganim recused themselves due to business conflicts. - ALICE Active-Shooter Training Proposal. Following the recent tragedy in North Royalton, Mayor Daryl Kingston proposed ALICE active-shooter response training for all city buildings and departments and offered it to City Council. Police Chief Corneck said two SROs are certified ALICE instructors and proposed roughly one hour of classroom instruction plus one to two hours of scenario training. Council members discussed holding it privately in Council Chambers before a Council meeting and scheduling it in September or October. No vote was taken. Reports and Announcements - Building Department Director Scott Packard reported that in July 2026 the department issued 135 permits with a valuation of just under $5.3 million and total receipts of $39,780.33. - Planning Commission recommended approval of two Valor Acres items after meeting on July 9, 2026. Its next meeting is Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. - Board of Zoning Appeals had no items for Council; its next meeting is August 10, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. - Human Services Advisory Board's next meeting is August 11, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the Human Services building. - Recreation Commission had no items for Council. - Mayor Kingston announced an award ceremony on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Brecksville Fire Department to honor fire, police, and Metro Health responders involved in a winter cardiac arrest rescue; the patient was resuscitated and is thriving. He also announced the Brecksville Historical Association corn roast on Sunday, August 9, 2026, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Squire Rich Museum; a ribbon cutting for American Way Exteriors on Mill Road on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.; and the Citywide Garage Sale on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with addresses due to Virginia Farr by Thursday, August 20, 2026. - Law, Engineer, Finance, Human Services, Service, Purchasing, Police, and Fire directors gave no report. Key Outcomes - July 21, 2026 Council minutes approved 6-0-1, with President Caruso abstaining. - ORD. 5878 and RES. 5805, 5806, 5807, and 5808 all passed 7-0 after suspensions of the rules where required. - Liquor permit hearing waiver passed 4-0, with three council members recused. - Two Valor Acres Planning Commission items were approved 5-0, with Councilmembers Bender and Ganim recused due to business conflicts: the Residential Phase Two Canvas Parkway T1 Block B temporary real estate sign, including requested deviations, and final approval of the Valor Acres Building G ground-floor tenant storefronts at 4550 Ruby Street, as described in the June 18, 2026 application and June 22, 2026 plans. - Committee-reported items, including the Christmas decoration purchase, Central School asbestos change order, professional bills, salary continuations, and Riverview Road culvert bid advertisement, were approved 7-0. - The next budget meeting was scheduled for November 10, 2026, with November 12, 2026 as a backup date. - The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

The Brecksville City Council held its regular meeting on July 21, 2026, in the Ralph W. Biggs City Council Chambers. Vice President Beth Savage presided with five members present (Bender, Ganim, Jantzen, Savage, Stucky); Council President Dominic Caruso and Council Member Ann Koepke were excused. The meeting opened at 8:05 PM and adjourned at 8:27 PM. Council committees met earlier beginning at 7:00 PM. Consent Calendar / Minutes - Approved July 7, 2026 City Council minutes (motion by Ganim, seconded by Jantzen): 5-0. - Approved July 14, 2026 City Council special meeting minutes (motion by Ganim, seconded by Jantzen): 4-0-1, with Council Member Stucky abstaining. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public testified or offered comments during the regular meeting. Discussion Items - RES. 5803 – OAPT workers' compensation retrospective rating program: Council authorized participation in the Ohio Association of Public Treasurers Workers' Compensation Group Retrospective Rating Program and the agreement with Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. Finance Director Laura Starosta described it as a continuation of last year's participation and recommended continuing with Sedgwick. The emergency resolution passed 5-0 under suspension of the rules. - RES. 5804 – Cuyahoga County supplemental grant: Council authorized the Mayor to apply for a 2027 Cuyahoga County Supplemental Grant Program award of up to $50,000 to rehabilitate the City Hall baseball fields. Purchasing Director Monica Bartkiewicz said the selected fencing is beyond its useful life and in need of repair. The emergency resolution passed 5-0 under suspension of the rules. - ORD. 5876 – Fire alarm and sprinkler maintenance agreement: Council authorized a five-year Planned Services Agreement with Johnson Controls Fire Protection Services LP, through the State of Ohio Administrative Services Purchasing Program, for maintenance and monitoring of fire alarm and sprinkler systems at the Community Center and Human Services Center. The annual cost is $11,744.40. The emergency ordinance passed 5-0 under suspension of the rules. - ORD. 5877 – Whitewood Road storm sewer bid: Council accepted the bid of Leach Excavating, LLC in the amount of $302,012 for the Whitewood Road Storm Sewer Improvement Project. The engineer's estimate was $300,000, and two bids were received. City Engineer Gerry Wise said the project addresses storm outfall and slope slippage, includes work on a 45-degree slope, and will require driveway replacement and restoration. Wise also said the low bidder is new to Brecksville and that he checked references and was confident in the contractor. The emergency ordinance passed 5-0 under suspension of the rules. - Board of Zoning Appeals recommendations: Council approved, each 5-0, the following BZA variance recommendations: - 6741 Wallings Road (BZA26-000007): two variances under Section 1185.03(a) – increase maximum fence height from 4 ft to 5 ft; allow a fence other than in a side or rear yard for a driveway gate. - 9224 Highland Drive (BZA26-000010): defer required public sidewalks under Section 1119.09(d) until the City deems appropriate. - 9555 Reserve Run (BZA26-000011): increase maximum pool fence height from 4 ft to 6 ft for a portion of fencing under Section 1323.03. - 10305 Chippewa Road (BZA26-000012): reduce minimum front-yard setback from 125 ft to 85 ft for a rear deck on a non-conforming house under Section 1151.24. - 6811 Farview Road (BZA26-000013): increase maximum detached garage size from 660 sq ft to 936 sq ft under Section 1151.25(d); the transcript says 930 sq ft. - 5901 Oakes Road (BZA26-000015): reduce minimum front-yard setback from 125 ft to 30 ft for a front garage addition on a non-conforming house under Section 1151.24. - Planning Commission – Knuth's Boutique sign: Council approved issuance of a building permit for one 3,931 sq ft externally illuminated identification wall sign for Knuth's Boutique at 8249 Chippewa Road, conditional on a deviation from the 2,775 sq ft maximum wall-sign area under Section 1187.09(c). The vote was 5-0. - Utilities Committee motion: Council approved final design and construction management services by Donald G. Bohning and Associates, Inc. for the 10275 and 10325 Whitewood Road Sewer and Slope Slippage Improvement Project in the amount of $16,710; vote 5-0. - Finance Committee motion: Council approved renewal of the city's firewall maintenance contract with CDW for one year in the amount of $6,187.33; vote 5-0. - Other committee reports: Recreation, Safety Service, Streets & Sidewalks, Buildings & Grounds, and Legislation committees reported no items for Council consideration. Department directors reported no items. - Earlier Committee of the Whole: Before the regular meeting, the Committee of the Whole approved its July 7, 2026 minutes and then convened in executive session to discuss the employment of public employees; no open-session action resulted. - Mayor's report: Mayor Daryl Kingston announced that the city received a $758,000 Ohio state capital budget award for the Brecksville Community Center Improvement Project and said another grant announcement would be made at a future meeting. He also offered condolences to the Caruso family on behalf of the city following the death of their 46-year-old daughter, Candace. Key Outcomes - All four new business items (RES 5803, RES 5804, ORD 5876, ORD 5877) passed 5-0 under suspension of the rules. - All seven BZA variance motions and the Planning Commission sign deviation passed 5-0. - The Utilities Committee Bohning authorization ($16,710) and the Finance Committee firewall maintenance renewal ($6,187.33) passed 5-0. - July 7, 2026 minutes approved 5-0; July 14, 2026 special meeting minutes approved 4-0-1. - No public comments were received; no unfinished business was considered. - The regular meeting adjourned at 8:27 PM. Note on Records - The minutes contain apparent OCR/transcription inconsistencies: some roll-call lines say "Nay: one" while the recorded totals and transcript show 5-0 votes, and the detached garage variance is stated as 936 sq ft in the minutes and 930 sq ft in the transcript. This summary uses the roll call totals and transcript roll calls for vote counts.

The Brecksville City Council held its regular meeting on July 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM, adjourning at 8:40 PM. The council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a development agreement, a grant to a community prevention association, amendments to employee compensation ranges, and new collective bargaining agreements with the police department. A discrepancy was noted between the agenda (which listed approval of June 2, 2026 minutes) and the actual minutes approved (June 16, 2026). Discussion Items - Approval of Minutes: The council approved the minutes from June 16, 2026 (not June 2 as listed in the agenda) with Council Member Savage abstaining. The vote was 6 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstention. - ORD. 5872 – Development Agreement with VA Current, LLC: Council Members Bender and Ganim recused themselves due to business conflicts. After suspending the rule requiring three readings, the ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement and Escrow Agreement was passed unanimously by the remaining five members. The agreement protects the city for work in the right-of-way, including water main and sidewalk improvements. - RES. 5801 – Grant to CAPA: The council unanimously passed a resolution to provide a $10,000 grant to the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Community Awareness and Prevention Association (CAPA) for prevention and intervention services. - ORD. 5873 – Amendment to Employee Compensation: Council Members Bender and Koepke recused themselves due to family conflicts. The ordinance amends Ordinance 5839 to adjust salary ranges for non-union full-time employees. Extensive discussion centered on the "27th pay" period (occurring every 11 years) and the need to raise ranges so that the Mayor can implement comparable pay increases for non-union employees that mirror those negotiated with unionized police and fire personnel. The ordinance was passed 5-0. - ORD. 5874 and ORD. 5875 – Collective Bargaining Agreements with Police: These ordinances authorize three-year collective bargaining agreements with the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association for patrolmen (ORD. 5874) and sergeants (ORD. 5875). Key terms include a 3.5% increase in the first year and 3.35% in each of the second and third years. The agreements also contain language clarifying the handling of the 27th pay period. Both ordinances were passed unanimously 7-0. - Buildings and Grounds Committee Report: Council Member Ganim presented a motion to approve an Aquatic Maintenance Service Agreement with Hastings Water Works for $7,920 for pool winterization. The motion passed unanimously 7-0. - Finance Committee Report: Council Member Bender presented a motion to approve monthly professional bills totaling $56,139.83. The breakdown included payments to Matty, Henrikson & Greve LLC ($16,356.83), William Logan ($4,000), Kutak Rock, LLP ($1,584), Mary Hanna, Esq. ($700), Mansour Gavin LPA ($2,349.50), Donald G. Bohning & Associates, Inc. ($24,024.50), and Sixmo ($7,125). The motion passed unanimously 7-0. - Discussion on 27th Pay and Range Adjustments: During the Finance Committee meeting, detailed discussion occurred on the mechanics of the 27th pay period. Special counsel Jim Budzik explained that police officers are hourly employees and that the 27th pay results from the calendar cycle every 11 years, not from additional hours worked. The administration recommended paying the extra pay period, as has been the city's past practice. Questions were raised about budget implications; it was noted that assumptions for the 27th pay were not likely included in the current budget and that adjustments would be made through appropriations amendments. - Director Reports: Purchasing Director Monica Bartkiewicz announced a public hearing for the 2027 Community Development Supplemental Grant will be held on July 9, 2026 at 6:45 PM before the Planning Commission. Council President Caruso reported attending the ribbon cutting for the Sherwin-Williams Global Research Center, which now employs approximately 900 people, and acknowledged the completion of police collective bargaining negotiations. Key Outcomes - Votes and Approvals: - June 16, 2026 minutes approved (6-0-1, Savage abstained). - ORD. 5872 (Development Agreement) passed (5-0). - RES. 5801 (CAPA Grant) passed (7-0). - ORD. 5873 (Compensation Amendment) passed (5-0). - ORD. 5874 (Patrolmen CBA) passed (7-0). - ORD. 5875 (Sergeants CBA) passed (7-0). - Aquatic Maintenance Service Agreement ($7,920) approved (7-0). - Monthly professional bills ($56,139.83) approved (7-0). - Next Steps: - Public hearing for 2027 Community Development Supplemental Grant: July 9, 2026 at 6:45 PM. - Upcoming meetings: Board of Zoning Appeals (July 13 at 7:30 PM), Planning Commission (July 9 at 7:00 PM), Human Services Advisory Board (July 14 at 3:00 PM).

The Brecksville City Council convened on June 16, 2026, at 8:00 PM in the Ralph W. Biggs City Council Chambers. The meeting included committee sessions and a full council session. The council approved numerous items including the demolition of Central School, adoption of the 2027 tax budget, a regional firefighter grant application, and various contracts. A public commenter requested a Pride Month proclamation. Consent Calendar - Approval of June 2, 2026 City Council minutes (unanimous) - ORD. 5869: Appropriation and revenue adjustments (emergency) – passed 6-0 - ORD. 5870: Amendment to Ordinance 5868 correcting manufacturer name and contract number (emergency) – passed 6-0 - RES. 5793: Authorization for Fire Chief to apply for FY2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (emergency) – passed 6-0 - RES. 5794: Five-year renewal of CivicPlus master services agreement for website, social media archiving, mass notification, and SeeClickFix (emergency) – passed 6-0 - RES. 5795: Establishing Continuing Professional Training Fund (emergency) – passed 6-0 - RES. 5796: Adopting alternate format tax budget for 2027 (emergency) – passed 6-0 - RES. 5797: Agreement with Simple Recycling for clothing drop box program (emergency) – passed 6-0 - RES. 5798: Renewal contract for sodium chloride for 2026-2027 winter season (emergency) – passed 6-0 - RES. 5799: Purchase of duty pistols, holsters, and simmunition for Police Department (emergency) – passed 6-0 - RES. 5800: Acceptance of permanent storm sewer easement from McGee property (emergency) – passed 6-0 - Liquor permit waiver for American Food and Vending Corp. at 1 Innovation Parkway – passed 6-0 - EMS equipment preventive maintenance contract with Stryker ($6,207) – passed 6-0 - Backflow preventer inspection contract with McGlynn Company ($7,105/year plus fees) – passed 6-0 - Purchase requisition for city hall chiller repairs ($8,879) – passed 6-0 - Purchase order increase for insurance endorsements (social engineering and leased equipment coverage) – passed 6-0 - Purchase of multi-factor authentication tokens ($8,350.16) and posting/support fees from Shagrin Valley Dispatch ($3,504) – passed 6-0 - Authorization to advertise bids for Whitewood Road storm repair project – passed 6-0 - BZA variances: 26-0002 (driveway slope), 26-0003 (six-month extension), and 26-0006 (sidewalk variance) – all passed (26-0006 passed 5-1) - Planning commission approval for signs at Top String Lacrosse (7005 Mill Road) – passed 6-0 Public Comments & Testimony - Christina Lacados (6556 Lloyd Drive), representing BBH Pride, requested that the City of Brecksville recognize June as Pride Month and issue a proclamation. She noted that Broadview Heights and Parma have issued such proclamations and invited council to consider the request. No formal action was taken during the meeting. Discussion Items - Central School Demolition (ORD. 5871): The council accepted the low bid of $683,000 from ProQuality Land Development, Inc. dba ProQuality Demolition. The city received 10 bids. A grant will fund 80% of the cost. Pre-demolition meeting scheduled for June 18, 2026; demolition expected to begin after Home Days, with a two-month completion window. Asbestos abatement required first. The Fire Department will conduct training in the building. Historical items such as bricks and sandstone relief panels will be preserved; other items may be sold via GovDeals with proceeds possibly directed to the Brecksville Historical Association. The building has been vacant for 8-9 years. - Police Duty Pistols Replacement (RES. 5799): Chief Krenick explained that current Sig Sauer P320s are 5 years old and have safety concerns with unintended discharges. The department received one quote from Vance's Law Enforcement for $41,277 for new Walther PDP pistols, holsters, and simmunition. Trade-in value of $250 per gun from Vance's. The purchase was budgeted. - CivicPlus Renewal (RES. 5794): Monica Parkowitz presented a five-year renewal with 5% annual upcharge. Councilmember Koepke questioned the value of SeeClickFix ($10,000/year) and suggested better advertising. Mayor Kingston noted it provides another avenue for residents. The renewal passed. - Road Salt Renewal (RES. 5798): Year two renewal with Cargill at $71.40/ton, which is $4.67 less than ODOT's consortium price. The current price was $61.40; the increase reflects market conditions. - Regional Firefighter Grant (RES. 5793): The city is the lead applicant for a $1.1 million grant to purchase 104 radios for 8 communities. Grant funds 90%; each community pays 10% ($13,354). Fire Chief Monica Parkowitz coordinated the regional effort. - VA Current LLC Development Agreement (ORD. 5872): First reading only due to conflict of interest (Councilmembers Ganim and Bender excused). Authorizes mayor to enter development agreement for the CSA building, including escrow for sidewalk and trench work. Second reading required. - Whitewood Road Storm Repair: Permanent easement accepted from McGee property; bid authorization up to $300,000 for sewer and slope repair on a 10-week project. - Social Engineering Insurance: Endorsements added to property/liability policy increasing social engineering coverage from $100,000 to $1 million and increasing leased equipment coverage. Cost $1,143. Key Outcomes - All ordinances and resolutions on the agenda were approved, most with 6-0 votes. One BZA variance (26-0006 for sidewalk waiver) passed 5-1. - The council waived the hearing for a liquor permit for American Food and Vending Corp. - The development agreement with VA Current LLC was introduced on first reading; second reading will be required. - The council heard a request for a Pride Month proclamation; no vote was taken. - The meeting adjourned at 8:53 PM after an executive session on litigation and personnel.

The Brecksville City Council met on April 21, 2026, at 8:00 PM in the Ralph W. Biggs City Council Chambers. The meeting included proclamations honoring student athletes, approval of minutes, passage of six new business items, reports from boards and committees, departmental updates, and a report from the Mayor. The meeting adjourned at 8:32 PM. Proclamations - Council President Dominic Caruso read a proclamation recognizing the Brecksville-Broadview Heights wrestling team. Senior Ryland Sechrist won his second state championship (113 lbs.) and Zach Aquila earned a state title (165 lbs.). - Council Member AJ Ganim read a proclamation recognizing the Brecksville-Broadview Heights gymnastics team, which won its 23rd consecutive OHSAA State Team Championship and 26th overall state title. Individual state champion Abby Pignatelio was highlighted. - Approximately 40 students and coaches were present for the recognitions. Approval of Minutes - Minutes of April 7, 2026: Motion to approve passed. The minutes recorded 7 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, but the raw transcript indicates Council Member Bender abstained (6 yeas, 1 abstain). This discrepancy is noted. New Business – All items were passed unanimously (7-0) with suspension of rules where required. - RES. 5779: Authorized the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement with the Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Corporation, extending the deadline for demolition of Central School to December 31, 2026. Emergency declared. - RES. 5780: Accepted CTL Engineering, Inc.’s proposal for Geotechnical Investigation Services for the Riverview Road Culvert Replacement Project. Emergency declared. - RES. 5781: Accepted a Permanent Easement for public utilities across properties owned by Joseph P. Hanna, Marie L. Ramundo (PPN 603-15-043) and Carollo Properties, LLC (PPN 603-15-042). Emergency declared. - RES. 5782: Authorized the Mayor to execute a Partial Release of Storm Easement on PPN 603-15-043 (S/L 9 Victoria Lane). Emergency declared. - RES. 5783: Authorized the Mayor to apply to NOACA for FTA Section 5310 funding to purchase a Light Transit Vehicle for the Human Services Center. Emergency declared. - ORD. 5860: Amended Ordinance 5829 to adjust appropriations and revenues for fiscal year 2026. Emergency declared. Reports of Council Representatives Board of Zoning Appeals (Council Member Stucky) – All six appeals were approved unanimously (7-0): - Appeal 2026-09 (Kathryn Reel, 8436 Riverview Rd.): Variance to allow a detached garage in the front yard (instead of rear) and to exceed the maximum 660 sq. ft. (allow 696 sq. ft.). - Appeal 2026-10 (Rick Rutkowski, 10320 Barr Rd.): Variance to allow three trailers/RVs in the side yard with screening. - Appeal 2026-11 (Gregory & Brittany Wheeler, 3340 Royalton Rd.): Part 1 – variance for a 6-ft. fence height; Part 2 – variance for approximately 190 linear feet of solid vinyl fencing. - Appeal 2026-12 (Angelo Ezzo for homeowners, 7548 Winding Way): Variance for a 6-ft. board-on-board fence (approx. 100 linear feet). - Appeal 2026-13 (7540 Winding Way): Variance for a 6-ft. fence (approx. 30 linear feet). - Next Board of Zoning Appeals meeting: May 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM. Planning Commission (Council President Caruso) – Approved (7-0) a permit for a 47.22 sq. ft. externally illuminated wall sign for Heartwood Coffee Roasters (8409 Chippewa Rd.), contingent on a deviation from the maximum sign area of 32.55 sq. ft. Next meeting: April 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Human Services Advisory Board (Council Member Koepke) – Next meeting: May 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Reports of Council Committees Safety Service (Council Member Jantzen) – No items for Council consideration. Streets & Sidewalks (Council Member Savage) – Approved (6-1, Council Member Stucky nay) Change Order No. 1 for the Brecksville Road Resurfacing Project Phase 2, increasing the purchase order for Quality Control Inspection, Inc. by $132,225.20 for construction administration and inspection services. Utilities (Council Member Koepke) – Approved (7-0) design services by Donald G. Bohning & Associates, Inc. for replacement of culvert C-14 on Riverview Road, in the amount of $34,350.00. Buildings & Grounds (Council Member Ganim) – Approved (7-0) a proposal from Mid State Restoration, Inc. for Fire Station garage repairs. Note: The approved amount is $78,490.50 per the official minutes; the transcript records $88,490.50. Legislation (Council Member Savage) – No items for Council consideration. Finance (Council Member Bender) – Two items approved (7-0 each): - Authorized the Purchasing Director to advertise for bids for the demolition of Central School (27 Public Square, PPN 601-34-102). - Authorized rental of portable restroom services from United Rentals for the 2026 Home Days weekend, in the amount of $7,025.00. Department Reports - Human Services Director Dr. Steve Paciorek: Announced the 20th anniversary of the Human Services Department (opened May 14, 2006) with summer events; a volunteer recognition event on May 21, 2026. - Police Chief Korinek: City will host a DEA Drug Take-Back event on April 25, 2026 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM) at the Brecksville Horticulture Building. - Other directors (Law, Engineering, Finance, Building, Service, Purchasing, Fire) reported no items or gave brief statements. Mayor’s Report - Mayor Daryl Kingston acknowledged the Earth Day event at the elementary school and thanked Kristen Cole. - Arbor Day Tree Planting: Friday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Blossom; the city will plant trees and give away saplings. - Primary Election: Tuesday, May 5, 2026; no local issues or officials on the ballot; reminded residents to vote. Key Outcomes - All six new business resolutions/ordinances (RES. 5779–5783 and ORD. 5860) passed unanimously (7-0). - All six Board of Zoning Appeals variances were approved unanimously (7-0). - Planning Commission sign permit approved unanimously (7-0). - Streets & Sidewalks Committee change order approved 6-1. - Utilities Committee design contract approved 7-0. - Buildings & Grounds garage repair contract approved 7-0. - Finance Committee authorized Central School demolition bidding and portable restroom rental, both 7-0. - The minutes from April 7, 2026 were approved (with a noted discrepancy between recorded vote and transcript).

The Brecksville City Council held its regular meeting on March 3, 2026, at 8:00 PM in the Ralph W. Biggs City Council Chambers. The meeting lasted approximately 27 minutes, concluding at 8:27 PM. All council members were present except Ann Koepke, who was excused. The council unanimously approved seven resolutions and two ordinances related to personnel appointments, state funding applications, engineering services, janitorial services, and the 2026 road program. It also approved several items from the Planning Commission and council committees, including a sign deviation, a storage room addition, a solar panel installation, a final plat, a fire truck refurbishment change order, surveying services, the Heritage Home Program, Home Days expenditures, and professional bills. Notably, there were discrepancies in the recorded votes for two resolutions. Consent Calendar - No formal consent calendar was used; all items were considered individually. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments or testimony were recorded. Discussion Items - New Business Resolutions and Ordinances: The council considered and approved the following items, each requiring a suspension of rules and passage vote (all passed 6-0, except where noted): - RES. 5768: Appointed Daniel D. Peacock as a part-time Firefighter/Paramedic. Mayor Kingston introduced Peacock as an Army National Guard veteran currently serving with Brunswick Hills Fire and Bentleyville Police. Peacock was sworn in and thanked the council. - RES. 5769: Appointed Jack S. Pitzen as a part-time Firefighter/Paramedic. Pitzen, a Brecksville-Broadview Heights graduate and full-time Macedonia firefighter, was sworn in with his grandparents pinning his badge. - RES. 5770: Authorized the Mayor to submit a state capital budget community project application to Senator Jerry Cirino for an unspecified project. - RES. 5771: Authorized a similar application to Representative Phil Robinson. Note: The minutes record an abstention on this resolution (one abstention), but the transcript shows all six members voting yes with no abstentions. - RES. 5772: Authorized a 2026-2030 Memorandum of Understanding with the Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District and Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District. Note: The minutes initially record one nay vote but then state the motion carried 6-0; the transcript shows a unanimous 6-0 vote. - RES. 5773: Accepted CTL Engineering Inc.’s proposal for geotechnical engineering services for the Whitewood Road Sewer & Slippage Project. - ORD. 5850: Accepted the bid of JSI Janitorial, LLC for one year of cleaning and janitorial services. - ORD. 5851: Accepted multiple bids (Konstruction King, JD Striping, Crossroads Asphalt, Ronyak Paving, Cuyahoga Fence) for the 2026 Road Program. - Planning Commission Reports: Council President Caruso presented four items from the February 19 Planning Commission meeting, all approved: - Root + Ritual Salon Sign (8914 Brecksville Road): Approved a 5 sq. ft. permanent non-illuminated awning sign with two deviations: (1) permitting an awning sign in the right-of-way, and (2) allowing a height of 7.5 feet instead of the minimum 8 feet. (Vote: 6-0) - Farinacci Pizza Storage Room Addition (8189 Brecksville Road): Approved preliminary and final approval for a 335 sq. ft. storage addition. (Vote: 6-0) - Solar Panel Installation (5910 Fawn Lane): Approved a 14-module, 6.16 KWSTC solar photovoltaic system. (Vote: 6-0) - Woodlands of Snowville Phase 2 Final Plat (River Birch Run): Approved the final plat for 5 pages dated December 9, 2025, contingent on City Engineer approval. Council Member Bender recused himself due to a conflict; the vote was 5-0. - Council Committee Reports: - Safety & Service (Jantzen): Approved Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $1,811.19 for new seat belts and retractors for the Fire Department aerial ladder truck refurbishment. (Vote: 6-0) - Utilities (Jantzen): Authorized surveying and engineering services from Donald G. Bohning & Associates, Inc. for $23,245 for the Whitewood Road Sewer & Slope Slippage Improvement Project. (Vote: 6-0) - Finance (Bender): - Approved a $7,800 purchase requisition for the Heritage Home Program (Cleveland Restoration Society) for calendar year 2026. (Vote: 6-0) - Approved $11,143.48 for rental of tents, chairs, and a dance deck for the 2026 Home Days. Council Member Bender abstained; vote was 5-0-1. - Approved payment of monthly professional bills totaling $46,790.60 to Matty, Henrikson & Greve LLC ($14,022.59), Kulchystsky Architects LLC ($95.00), William Logan ($4,000.00), Mary Hanna, Esq. ($700.00), Donald G. Bohning & Associates, Inc. ($26,398.02), and Sixmo ($1,575.00). (Vote: 6-0) - Department Director Reports: - Chief Building Official Scott Packard reported 57 permits issued in February with a total valuation of just under $1.3 million and receipts of $26,285.92. - Mayor's Report: Mayor Kingston thanked staff, directors, and citizens who attended the Conversation with the Mayor and the State of the City event. Key Outcomes - RES. 5768: Passed 6-0. - RES. 5769: Passed 6-0. - RES. 5770: Passed 6-0. - RES. 5771: Passed (minutes note one abstention; transcript shows 6-0). - RES. 5772: Passed (minutes initially show one nay but final tally 6-0; transcript shows 6-0). - RES. 5773: Passed 6-0. - ORD. 5850: Passed 6-0. - ORD. 5851: Passed 6-0. - Planning Commission Items: All four approved (Root & Ritual sign with deviations, Farinacci Pizza storage addition, Fawn Lane solar panels, Woodlands of Snowville Phase 2 final plat [5-0, Bender recused]). - Safety & Service Committee: Change Order No. 1 approved 6-0. - Utilities Committee: Bohning engineering services authorized 6-0. - Finance Committee: Heritage Home Program ($7,800) approved 6-0; Home Days expenditure ($11,143.48) approved 5-0-1 (Bender abstained); professional bills ($46,790.60) approved 6-0. - Adjournment: Moved by Caruso, seconded by Savage, passed 6-0 at 8:27 PM.