Public Meetings - Brecksville, Ohio

The Brecksville City Council held a regular meeting on February 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM in the Ralph W. Biggs Council Chambers, adjourning at 8:25 PM. The meeting included a proclamation, approval of minutes, several routine consent resolutions and ordinances, committee reports with approvals, and reports from department directors. All votes were unanimous with noted abstentions. Proclamation - Mayor Kingston and Council presented a proclamation to Robert J. Hasman for his 12 years of service on the Board of Zoning Appeals. Hasman was recognized for his professional career as a senior executive at KeyCorp, his roles at Vantage Financial Group and Squire Patton Boggs, and extensive volunteer work. Hasman thanked the city, stating the community is "very well run and organized." Consent Calendar All items passed with 7-0 votes except where noted: - Minutes (Jan. 20, 2026) – Approved 5-0-2 (Council members Bender and Savage abstained). - Resolution 5755 – Authorized a Facilities Use Agreement for Old Town Hall, Garage Workshop, and Blossom Building 5 second floor with Brecksville Theater. - Resolution 5762 – Authorized a then-and-now certificate for payment to Ray Fog Building Methods regarding a building department deposit. - Resolution 5763 – Authorized a then-and-now certificate for payment of electricity costs to The Illuminating Company for 2025. - Resolution 5764 – Authorized acceptance of 2026 NOPEC Energized Community Grant(s). - Resolution 5765 – Accepted GPD Group's proposal for construction design plans for the Brecksville Road Resurfacing (CUY-SR 021 00.82 Project). - Ordinance 5847 (listed as 5845 on agenda; corrected to avoid duplication) – Authorized a Job Creation Incentive Agreement with CSA America Testing & Certification LLC. - Ordinance 5846 – Authorized purchase of a Stryker Power Cot and a LUCAS 3 chest compression system for the Fire Department. Planning Commission Actions Council President Caruso reported two items for First Energy at 6896 Miller Road, both approved 7-0: - Lot split of the 11.6-acre parcel into two parcels along the existing building (Lot 1 for affiliate, Lot 2 for Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company). - Site alterations and parking improvements for the First Energy Northern Region Headquarters, contingent on City Engineer approval. - The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for February 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Other Committee Reports - Safety & Service (Jantzen): Approved purchase requisitions: $7,416.25 for First Due reporting software for Fire Department and $9,192.00 for radio maintenance for Police and Fire, both via Chagrin Valley Dispatch. (Minutes noted one abstention on the radio maintenance vote; transcript shows all yes.) - Buildings & Grounds (Ganim): Approved beer and wine sales at Brecksville Theater for select events under a state liquor permit; approved annual flower purchase of $17,150.10 from Urban Growers. - Finance (Bender): Approved payment of monthly professional bills totaling $76,203.66. - Board of Zoning Appeals: No items; next meeting February 9 at 7:30 PM. - Recreation Commission: Set 2026 calendar (next meeting April 29); will use members as liaisons for seasonal feedback. - Human Services Advisory Board: Next meeting February 10 at 3:00 PM. - Streets & Sidewalks and Utilities reported no items. Department Director Reports - Human Services (Dr. Paciorek): Announced Conversation with the Mayor on February 25 at 2:00 PM and State of the City on February 26 at 6:30 PM. Kiwanis Empty Bowls benefit on March 3 (tickets $20). - Service Director (Kickel): Thanked staff, first responders, Cargill, and Ontario Trucking for work during snow events. - No reports from Law, Engineer, Finance, Building, Purchasing, Police, and Fire directors. Mayor’s Report Mayor Kingston invited all to the State of the City on February 26. Key Outcomes - All resolutions and ordinances passed unanimously on 7-0 votes. - The only non-unanimous vote was the approval of the January 20 minutes (5-0-2). - The meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM. Note: The agenda listed Ordinance 5845, but the minutes correct this to Ordinance 5847 because 5845 duplicated a previously approved ordinance.

The City of Brecksville City Council met on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 8:00 PM to 8:32 PM in the Ralph W. Biggs City Council Chambers. Council President Dominic Caruso presided. Present were Council Members Caruso, AJ Ganim, Mark Jantzen, Ann Koepke, and Brian Stucky; Dan Bender and Beth Savage were absent. Prior to the regular meeting, the Committee of the Whole met at 6:30 PM and council committees met earlier in the evening. Unless otherwise noted, all voted legislation passed 5-0 on suspension and emergency final reading. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Approval of Minutes - Roll call was taken at 8:00 PM; Caruso, Ganim, Jantzen, Koepke, and Stucky were present. - Approved the December 30, 2025 City Council Special Meeting minutes by a 5-0 vote. - Approved the January 2, 2026 Organizational Meeting minutes by a 4-0-1 vote, with Jantzen abstaining. Committee of the Whole: RTA Route 77 Bus Extension Presentation - Joel Freilich, RTA Director of Service Management, presented a data-driven proposal to extend Route 77 Brecksville Road bus service south from Snowville Road to the Brecksville/Richfield county line. He reported that Brecksville & Snowville Road has about 18 daily boardings on northbound buses and about 19 daily alightings from southbound buses, while the current Catherine Boulevard detour stops have very low usage—about one boarding per day for roughly 24 trips. The proposal would replace the Catherine Boulevard loop with a loop through Richfield using the new Allega Way when it opens, retain service on Snowville/South Point/Miller Road, and eliminate only very low-use stop pairs (about 0.2 boardings per day at one pair), with a possible future mid-block stop on Miller Road subject to crosswalk/safety considerations. - Freilich said RTA must advertise and hold a public hearing before finalizing changes, and implementation is tentatively expected around August 2026, depending on the opening of Allega Way. Mayor Daryl Kingston expressed strong support, noting the extension would help economic development and access to jobs; Police Chief Korinek also spoke favorably, and council members thanked RTA for using ridership data. New Business: Legislation Approved or Tabled - RES. 5752 – Added an exception to the regular blanket purchase order limit for Medical Mutual administrative fees, not to exceed $650,000. Passed 5-0. - RES. 5753 – Authorized internet auction sale of surplus municipal personal property under Ohio Revised Code Section 721.15. Passed 5-0. - RES. 5754 – Authorized a one-year renewal Facility Use Agreement with the North Coast Woodturners for the Horticulture Building. Passed 5-0. - RES. 5755 – Tabled 5-0: proposed one-year renewal Facility Use Agreement with the Brecksville Theater for Old Town Hall, Garage Workshop, and second floor of Blossom Building 5. Committee members said the packet contained language different from last year’s signed agreement and will return with corrected language at the next meeting. - RES. 5756 – Authorized a Then and Now Certificate and payment of $8,013.50 to Matt’s Landscaping for December 2025 snow plowing. Passed 5-0. - RES. 5757 – Authorized a Then and Now Certificate and payment of $15,418.96 to Rumpke of Ohio/Waste Management for December 2025 refuse and recycling services. Passed 5-0. - RES. 5758 – Amended Resolution No. 5608 to replace exhibits for a waterline easement for the Valor Acres mixed-use development; the line was moved by 5-10 feet. Passed 5-0. - RES. 5759 – Accepted CTL Engineering’s $64,170 proposal for construction administration, inspection, and testing for the CUY-SRTS 2026 Brecksville Project (PID 120129) on Oaks Road. Passed 5-0. - RES. 5760 – Authorized transfer of all real property acquired for the I-77 Miller Road Interchange Project to the State of Ohio. Passed 5-0. - RES. 5761 – Authorized a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cuyahoga County Board of Health to provide Phase II Stormwater Services for 2026–2030 at no charge to the city. Passed 5-0. - ORD. 5842 – Amended 2026 appropriations: $12,100 for human resources drug screens; $200,000 for Phase 3 Brecksville Road Resurfacing engineering (bringing that budget to $233,000); and $12,366.67 in estimated resources / $14,840 in appropriations for a Bureau of Workers’ Compensation grant-funded gear dryer. Passed 5-0. - ORD. 5843 – Accepted Anthony Allega Cement Contractor’s bid of $268,808.85 for the CUY SRTS FY 2026 Brecksville Improvement Project (Oaks Road sidewalks from Barr Road to the Blossom Hill Complex entrance). Passed 5-0. - ORD. 5844 – Adopted a supplement to the City’s Codified Ordinances (quarterly update). Passed 5-0. - ORD. 5845 – Authorized purchase of a replacement Community Center fire alarm panel from Johnson Controls through the State of Ohio Administrative Services Purchasing Program for $23,459.74. Passed 5-0. Council Committee Reports and Authorizations - Safety & Service: approved 2026 dispatch services from Chagrin Valley Dispatch for $318,717.09; annual Sundance Systems support for CAD/disaster/mobile data, public records, AVL, hosted system, and Mayor’s Court interface for $11,540; and a Fire Department drying cabinet/gear dryer for $14,840, with $12,366.67 covered by a Bureau of Workers’ Compensation grant. All approved 5-0. - Streets & Sidewalks, Utilities, Buildings & Grounds: committee chairs reported no items for Council action. - Committee of the Whole: approved bid advertisements for 2026 online surplus auctions on GovDeals.com, asphalt materials supply, the 2027 Road Program, refuse & recycling contracts, and housekeeping/janitorial services (with a three-week bidding period for facility walkthroughs); approved $288,000 for 2026 IT management and support fees with Chagrin Valley Dispatch; and approved monthly professional bills totaling $53,221.74 (including Matty, Henrikson & Greve LLC $17,374.83; Donald G. Bohning & Associates $18,938.41; Mansour Gavin LLP $5,494.50; and others). All approved 5-0. Board, Commission, and Planning Items - Board of Zoning Appeals: no items; next meeting reported February 9 (minutes say 7:00 PM, transcript says 7:30 PM). - Planning Commission items from January 8 were approved by Council: First Financial Bank signs at 8751 Brecksville Road (5-0, including deviations for a south-wall sign and four wall signs); Goldie’s Bakery signs at 7305 Chippewa Road (4-0-1, Caruso abstaining, including deviations raising total signage to 81.06 sq ft and allowing drive-through menu boards); AT&T antenna/equipment replacement at 6898 Miller Road (5-0, contingent on structural review); and VA Mixed-Use BPDA Tenant Signage final approval changing “Tenant Sign Criteria” to “Tenant Sign Guidelines” (4-0, with Ganim excused due to a conflict). Next Planning Commission meeting: January 22 at 7:00 PM. - Recreation Commission: organizational meeting January 26 at 7:30 PM; the commission will transition to quarterly meetings. - Human Services Advisory Board: next meeting February 10 at 3:00 PM. Department and Mayor Reports - Building Department: 46 permits issued in December, with valuation just under $2.1 million and fees of $49,501.37. - Human Services: Yuletide Hunger/Adoptive Family program assisted 100 families and 93 children; donations totaled $44,000, the highest in history and nearly double the prior year. - Other directors (Law, Engineer, Finance, Service, Purchasing, Police, Fire) gave no reports. - Mayor Kingston announced a $20,000 Cuyahoga County Road Preventative Maintenance Reimbursement for a Riverview Road section (Moroski Hill to Riverview C8). He also announced that Congressman Max Miller confirmed on January 9 the full $640,000 District 7 appropriation for the Police Department after about 18 months, including four cruisers, MDTs, and other equipment (the minutes read “$640.00,” but the transcript clearly states $640,000). He reminded council of the Kiwanis Empty Bowls event on March 3, 5:00–7:00 PM, tickets $20, benefiting local food pantries. - Council members publicly thanked the Service Department for snow and ice response, noting Brecksville did not run out of salt. Key Outcomes - All 13 resolutions/ordinances brought to a vote passed 5-0; RES 5755 was tabled 5-0 and is expected to return with corrected agreement language. - Council authorized the bid advertisement package, janitorial services bidding, IT support renewal, dispatch services, professional bills, and the Oaks Road sidewalk construction/engineering awards. - RTA will proceed to a public hearing and, if approved, implement the Route 77 extension around August 2026, subject to the opening of Allega Way. - Upcoming meetings: Planning Commission January 22; Recreation Commission January 26; Board of Zoning Appeals February 9; Human Services Advisory Board February 10.

The Brecksville City Council held committee meetings beginning at 6:30 PM, followed by an executive session and a regular council meeting that concluded at 9:16 PM. The council considered multiple ordinances and resolutions including amendments to tax increment financing (TIF) districts, adoption of a cybersecurity program, jail housing agreements, code updates, and various property variances. Consent Calendar - Approval of committee meeting minutes from December 2, 2025, for Buildings & Grounds, Finance, Legislation, Safety-Service, Streets & Sidewalks, Utilities, and Committee of the Whole. - Finance minutes from November 24, 2025 were not available and tabled. Public Comments & Testimony - Emily Midgley (resident) read a letter on behalf of Ellen Mehendale expressing concerns regarding the proposed TIF ordinances. Council President Caruso responded that the TIFs are only being set up at this stage, with no specific projects or uses of funds earmarked, and that substantial funds would likely not be generated for 8-10 years. Mayor Kingston echoed that the timeline for TIF implementation could take 2-3 years and that any discussions about use of funds will occur far in the future. Discussion Items - Amended TIF Ordinances (5808, 5809, 5810, 5811, 5813): Economic Development Director Russ explained that due to the Cuyahoga County objection, changes were made noting the objection in the whereas clauses and adjusting the distribution to give the county 50% of the county share in years 11-30 of the TIF. The city will receive 100% of non-school TIF revenue for the first 10 years. He recommended passing the three TIFs for projects that are underway or imminent (Woodlands, Highland Park, Edgerton Road) and not proceeding with the two speculative TIFs (Snowville South and Snowville North) to avoid triggering county compensation now. Council Member Bender and Mayor Kingston concurred with this approach. Council discussed and agreed. - Cybersecurity Program (Resolution 5733): Law Director Matty noted that ORC 9.64 requires adoption by the legislative authority before year-end. The city's IT representative assisted in developing the program. - Jail Housing Agreements: Police Chief Korinek presented agreements with Parma ($225/day, up from $150), North Royalton ($252/day, supplemental only, not primary), and Bedford Heights ($36,500/year for one guaranteed bed plus $125/day supplemental). Bedford Heights is significantly cheaper than North Royalton ($91,980 equivalent) and has a smoother intake process. Council approved all three. - Police Training Center: Chief Korinek explained that the Metro Parks range in Strongsville (Mill Stream Run) will reduce travel time from 1 hour 15 minutes to roughly 30 minutes, saving costs and increasing training efficiency. The annual cost is $750. The department will still use Bellevue for night shooting. - Rec Commission Meeting Schedule (Ordinance 5833): Council Member Ganim and Recreation Director Engle explained that the Recreation Commission will move to quarterly meetings with an organizational meeting in January, plus the option for additional meetings as needed, to improve efficiency for volunteer members. - Appropriations (Ordinance 5830): Finance Director Starosta presented adjustments: increase for Workers' Comp premium (paid in December), $60,000 for additional road salt, and a net-zero transfer within the VA Phase 3 fund. - Board of Zoning Appeals Variances: Council Member Stucky moved approval of six variance applications addressing fence height, setbacks, parking dimensions, and extension of an expired variance. - Planning Commission Items: Council President Caruso moved approval of a residential deck, a conditional use for a therapy/wellness business, and preliminary approval for First Energy parking and site improvements with specific deviations (reduced parking spaces, fence location and height). Key Outcomes - TIF Ordinance 5808 (Woodlands) passed (6-0-0, Bender excused). - TIF Ordinance 5809 (Highland Park) passed (7-0-0). - TIF Ordinance 5810 (Edgerton Road) passed (7-0-0). - TIF Ordinance 5811 (Snowville South) failed (0-7-0). - TIF Ordinance 5813 (Snowville North) failed (0-7-0). - Resolution 5733 (Cybersecurity Program) adopted (7-0-0). - Ordinance 5830 (Appropriations) passed (5-0-0, Bender and Ganim excused). - Ordinance 5831 (Traffic Code updates) passed (7-0-0). - Ordinance 5832 (General Offenses updates) passed (7-0-0). - Ordinance 5833 (Rec Commission meeting schedule) passed (7-0-0). - Ordinance 5834 (Parma Jail Agreement) passed (7-0-0). - Ordinance 5835 (North Royalton Jail Agreement) passed (7-0-0). - Ordinance 5836 (Bedford Heights Jail Agreement) passed (7-0-0). - Ordinance 5837 (Metro Parks Training Center License) passed (7-0-0). - Ordinance 5838 (Private sanitary force main license) passed (7-0-0). - Six BZA variance appeals approved (7-0-0 each). - Planning Commission approvals (deck, conditional use, First Energy preliminary approval with deviations) approved (7-0-0). - RecTrac & WebTrac maintenance agreement ($7,958.47) approved (7-0-0). - Kids Quarters insurance addition ($921) approved (7-0-0). - Executive session convened to discuss collective bargaining and security matters (7-0-0 vote). Other Reports - Police Chief Korinek thanked council for the jail agreements and reported that the "Shop with a Cop" program assisted 50 families and 50 children during the holiday season. - Mayor Kingston and Council President Caruso thanked staff, directors, and volunteers for successful holiday events, including the Kiwanis Santa delivery (250 stops, 600 children, 36 volunteers). - The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for January 4, 2026; Human Services Board on January 13, 2026; Recreation Commission on January 26, 2026.

The City of Brecksville, Ohio City Council met at 8:00 PM on December 2, 2025 in Ralph W. Biggs City Council Chambers, following committee meetings that began at 7:00 PM. The meeting included approval of prior minutes, unfinished TIF legislation, several personnel and fiscal measures, committee reports, department updates, public comment on Snowville Road TIFs, and adjourned at 8:36 PM. Approval of Minutes - The agenda included approval of the November 18, 2025 City Council Minutes, October 21, 2025 Public Hearing Minutes, and November 24, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes. The transcript shows a unanimous 7-0 vote at the point the recording begins, consistent with approval of one of the agenda items. Unfinished Business – TIF Ordinances - Agenda items ORD. 5808 (Woodlands), ORD. 5809 (Highland Park), ORD. 5810 (Edgerton Road), ORD. 5811 (Snowville South), ORD. 5812 (Downtown), and ORD. 5813 (Snowville North) would create Tax Increment Financing (TIF) incentive districts, exempt qualifying improvements from real property taxation, require service payments in lieu of taxes, and authorize school compensation and public infrastructure improvements. - According to Committee of the Whole minutes, Special Counsel Russell Balthis told Council that the Downtown TIF (ORD. 5812) had met all statutory requirements and was ready for consideration on third reading. He requested that Council read the other five TIF ordinances but postpone votes until the December 16, 2025 meeting to continue negotiating with Cuyahoga County after the County filed an objection. Law Director Matty concurred. The postponement did not affect any statutory deadline. New Business – Resolutions and Ordinances - RES. 5727 – Council received the Legislation Committee’s recommendation to appoint Stephen J. Zawacki as a part-time firefighter/paramedic. Fire Chief Bender described the Zawacki family as longtime Brecksville residents; Mayor Kingston noted the City has 13 full-time firefighters and relies on part-time personnel for coverage. (No roll-call vote was captured in the transcript.) - RES. 5730 – Authorized a Mayor’s agreement with Safe Staffing of Ohio for temporary general labor staffing for January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Purchasing Director Bartkiewicz reported the request for qualifications went to eight companies and Safe Staffing was again the lowest and best bid. (Recommended by Finance Committee; vote not captured.) - RES. 5731 – Authorized the Mayor to enter an audit Engagement Letter with the Auditor of State for the City’s basic financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025. (Recommended by Finance Committee; vote not captured.) - ORD. 5827 – Amended Ordinance 5778 regarding employee compensation. Council Members Bender and Koepke excused themselves due to a conflict. The suspension and passage each passed 5-0 (Caruso, Ganim, Jantzen, Savage, Stucky). The Committee of the Whole minutes list a 7-0 vote, but the council transcript clearly records only five members voting. This is a discrepancy. - ORD. 5828 – Retained Local Government Services (LGS) of the Auditor of State’s Office to assist in preparing the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for 2025. Passed 7-0. - ORD. 5829 – Made appropriations for current and other expenditures of the City. Finance Director Starosta said the ordinance was based on the 2026 budget presented to Council. Passed 7-0. - RES. 5732 – Made necessary transfers between funds for FY ending December 31, 2026. Starosta explained transfers are planned quarterly based on needs and cash flows of capital project funds. Passed 7-0. Finance Committee Actions Brought to Council - Council approved a requisition of $7,618.84 to Parr Public Safety Equipment for two Mobile Data Terminals for the Police Department. Police Chief Korinek said one unit was nonfunctional and the other needed $1,600 in repairs; IT Director Grein recommended new units. The purchase was an emergency and not in the 2025 budget. Vote was 7-0. - Council approved monthly professional bills totaling $51,088.01, including Matty, Henrikson & Greve LLC ($16,320.33), Squire Patton Boggs ($2,500.00), William Logan ($4,000.00), Mary Hanna, Esq. ($2,100.00), Mansour Gavin LLP ($1,646.50), Donald G. Bohning & Associates, Inc. ($23,992.68), and Sixmo ($2,175.00). Vote was 7-0. (The transcript appears to misstate the Sixmo amount as $2,001.) Committee and Board Reports - Board of Zoning Appeals: no items; next meeting December 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM. - Planning Commission: no items; next meeting December 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM. - Recreation Commission: held its final meeting of the year; discussed cleanup of meeting requirements to align with the department’s current operations; no council action. - Human Services Advisory Board: next meeting December 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM in the Human Services Building. - Safety-Service, Streets & Sidewalks, Utilities, Buildings & Grounds, and Legislation Committees: each reported no items for Council. Department Director Reports - Building Department: issued 66 permits in November with a valuation of just under $1.4 million; total receipts were $28,569. - Human Services: thanked volunteers for Salvation Army bell ringing, Yuletide Hunger and Adoptive Family donations, and school food drives; reminded residents to reach out to lonely or needy neighbors and connect them to the department. - Police Chief: announced the Shop with the First Responder event on December 6, 2025, with tickets available at the Police Department or City Hall. - Mayor Kingston: thanked service crews who left Thanksgiving to plow streets, and praised police and fire personnel for handling a serious volatile incident and a technical rope rescue of someone who fell 30 feet into a ravine in the Metro Parks during a snowstorm. He announced December 6 Shop with the First Responder, December 13 Christmas movie night (Disney’s Olaf’s Frozen Adventure), December 14 Kiwanis Santa Delivery, and December 22 Breakfast with Santa, and encouraged Yuletide Hunger donations. Public Comments & Testimony - Emily Midgley of 10155 Deer Run read a letter from Ellen Mahendele, an Echo Hills neighbor unable to attend. Mahendele opposed the City assuming costs of sight-line and related safety improvements on Snowville Road near Dewey Road to enable a proposed development, arguing the owner-developer knowingly bought land unsuited for development without modifications and should bear those costs. She also raised concerns about worsening stormwater runoff as development along Snowville Road increased and asked Council to hold the developer accountable for mitigation. Midgley said she echoed the letter. - Mayor Kingston responded that the City is only establishing TIF districts at this stage, that no funds are earmarked for specific projects, and that substantial TIF revenues are likely 8-10 years away. He added that the TIF districts have a nexus to Snowville Road and could be used for street projects by a future Council. Key Outcomes - Six TIF ordinances were on the agenda; the Downtown TIF was ready for consideration, while votes on the other five were postponed to the December 16, 2025 meeting pending negotiations with Cuyahoga County. - ORD. 5827 passed 5-0 after Bender and Koepke recused themselves (with a noted discrepancy in the committee minutes showing 7-0). - ORD. 5828, ORD. 5829, RES. 5732, the Police Department equipment requisition, and the professional bills payment all passed 7-0. - RES. 5727, RES. 5730, and RES. 5731 were recommended by committees; their passage is implied by the agenda and minutes but not fully captured in the raw transcript. - The meeting adjourned at 8:36 PM.

The Brecksville City Council held a regular meeting on November 18, 2025, at 8:00 PM in Ralph W. Biggs City Council Chambers. All seven council members were present. The council unanimously approved a series of resolutions and ordinances, including the appointment of two firefighters, several financial and administrative measures, and multiple planning and zoning items. Committee reports included approval of a sidewalk project on Oakes Road and authorization for new community center membership rates and IT equipment purchases. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: Minutes from November 4, 2025, were approved unanimously (7-0). - RES. 5725: Appointed Michael J. Tusai II as a full-time firefighter/paramedic. (7-0) - RES. 5726: Appointed Sayf S. Shetawi as a part-time firefighter/paramedic. (7-0) - RES. 5728: Established blanket purchase order limits ($50,000 for blanket and super blanket POs) and exceptions with higher limits, consolidating 187 POs to 128. (7-0) - RES. 5729: Authorized the Mayor to enter into a subrecipient agreement with the Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Corporation for the Ohio Department of Development Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program, for potential demolition of Central School. (7-0) - ORD. 5823: Amended Section 136.07 of the Administrative Code to include membership pass rates for non-resident high school students (ages 14+) at the Community Center. (7-0) - ORD. 5824: Authorized purchase of gasoline and diesel fuel through a Joint Municipal Improvement Consortium; the lowest bidder was Petroleum Traders, offering a better price differential. (7-0) - ORD. 5825: Amended Section 1311.08 of the Building Code to increase the contractor registration fee from $75 to $125 (first increase in 18 years). (7-0) - ORD. 5826: Amended Ordinance No. 5758 to adjust FY 2025 appropriations, increasing estimated income tax revenue by $477,000 and adding $10,000 for architect fees. (7-0) - Board of Zoning Appeals: - Appeal 2025-61: Approved variance for 6738 East Sprague Rd. to allow a 107.5-ft front yard setback (vs. 125 ft required) and 25-ft total side yards (vs. 30 ft) for an addition. (7-0) - Appeal 2025-62: Approved variance for 7909 Oakhurst Dr. to allow 4-ft side yard setback (vs. 10 ft) and 19-ft total side yards (vs. 30 ft) for an addition. (7-0) - Planning Commission: - Approved an 18-sq-ft wall sign for WOW Workshop of Wishes, with a deviation to allow two wall signs (vs. one). (7-0) - Approved an 8.33-sq-ft ground sign for Deer Path Estates, with a deviation to allow 5-ft from right-of-way (vs. 10 ft). (7-0) - Granted final approval for a solar photovoltaic system at 6560 Mill Rd., with a deviation to allow panels on a roof facing a side yard. (7-0) - Granted preliminary and final approval for a parking lot, exterior facade, and ADA ramp at Waters Edge (7014 Mill Rd.). (7-0) - Granted final approval for Woodlands of Snowville Phase 2 improvement plan revisions and Phase 3 clearing/mass grading/SWPP (Council Member Bender excused; 6-0). - Granted final approval for Flour Restaurant sign and facade, allowing a 3.83-ft tall wall sign (vs. 3 ft) and face-lit illumination (Council President Caruso and Council Member Ganim excused; 4-0). Public Comments & Testimony No public comments or testimony were recorded during the meeting. Discussion Items - Streets & Sidewalks Committee: The committee recommended, and council approved, a motion to authorize the Purchasing Director to advertise for bids for the CUY SRTS 2026 Brecksville project (PID 120129) – construction of sidewalks on Oakes Road from Barr Road to the Blossom Hill Complex entrance. The project estimate is $300,000, with $268,000 in state grant funding secured in 2023. City Engineer Gerry Wise noted the work is on city-owned land, includes minimal utility work, and is part of the city’s connectivity plan. - Finance Committee: - Approved changes to 2026 Community Center and Human Services program rates, with increases for officials’ rates, artistic swimming restructuring, and taekwondo (first adjustment in four years). Non-resident high school student membership was added. - Approved a purchase order increase of $8,000 (PO 20259617) for Community Center general programming to cover payroll for expanded theater and art classes. - Approved a $30,000 requisition for 21 UPS units and 8 workstations for IT, budgeted and managed by the IT department. - Mayor's Report: Mayor Kingston provided updates: Masu restaurant opening Thursday at Valor Acres; Flour restaurant orientation completed; leaf collection through November 28; holiday parade and tree lighting on November 30 with fireworks after dark. Shop with a First Responder event on December 6. - Department Reports: Human Services Director announced a Thanksgiving meal event on November 26. Police Chief promoted Shop with a First Responder. Council Member Stucky thanked staff for the fence at Kids Quarters. Key Outcomes - All eight resolutions and ordinances were passed unanimously (7-0 each). - The Oakes Road sidewalk project was authorized to proceed to bidding. - 2026 program rates and membership changes were approved. - IT equipment purchase of $30,000 authorized. - Planning commission items (signs, solar, Waters Edge, Woodlands, Flour Restaurant) were approved with noted deviations and vote splits. - Board of Zoning Appeals variance requests were approved. - Next meetings: Recreation Commission Dec 1; Human Services Advisory Board Dec 9; Board of Zoning Appeals Dec 8; Planning Commission Dec 6.

On November 18, 2025, the Brecksville City Council convened committee meetings starting at 7:00 PM, followed by a Committee of the Whole and a regular council session. The six standing committees (Buildings & Grounds, Finance, Legislation, Safety-Service, Streets & Sidewalks, Utilities) each considered their agendas and forwarded recommendations to the full council. No public comments were made. All votes in committee and full council were unanimous (7-0 unless noted). Discussion Items Finance Committee (7:01 PM - 7:19 PM) – Chaired by Beth Savage. Key proposals included: 2026 Program Rates (FIN 2): Recreation Director Engle explained increases were driven by higher official rates, restructuring of the artistic swimming program, and a first adjustment in four years for Taekwondo. The revenue impact was not quantified. Non-Resident Student Memberships (FIN 3): A new membership pass for non-resident high school students (14+) was proposed. Director Engle noted consistent membership levels (5,600 residents, 800–850 non-residents). Council Member Ganim highlighted that previous non-resident memberships generated an additional $300,000 in revenue. Purchase Order Increase (FIN 4): $8,000 increase to PO 20259617 for Community Center programming due to higher theater performance demand and student enrollment. Contractor Registration Fees (FIN 5): Chief Building Official Packard proposed raising the annual fee from $75 to $125 (first increase in 19 years for about 800+ contractors). Appropriation Amendment (FIN 6): Finance Director Starosta requested a $477,000 increase in estimated income tax revenue (withholding up $630,000, net profit up $375,000) and $10,000 for architect fees. Central School Demolition Subrecipient Agreement (FIN 7): Purchasing Director Bartkiewicz explained the city must sign a subrecipient agreement with the Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Corporation to forward the grant application to the Ohio Department of Development. The current agreement expires at year-end; an extension to June 30, 2026 is being sought. Council Member Jantzen asked about commitments; Bartkiewicz confirmed it binds the city to using the grant. Blanket Purchase Order Limits (FIN 8): Request to establish $50,000 limits for blanket and super blanket purchase orders (covering utilities, fuel, etc.) per ORC 5705.41(D). The city consolidated its blanket orders from 187 to 128. Fuel Purchase Agreement (FIN 9): Award of gasoline/diesel supply to Petroleum Traders through a six-community consortium. The negotiated differential is expected to lower costs compared to current rates. IT Equipment (FIN 10): Authorization for $30,000 to purchase 21 UPS units and 8 workstations (budgeted). Director Bartkiewicz said IT manages a regular replacement cycle. Legislation Committee (7:19 PM - 7:23 PM) – Chaired by Dan Bender. Mayor Kingston presented two appointments: Michael J. Tusai II as full-time firefighter/paramedic (a replacement; he has served 19 years as a part-timer). Sayf S. Shetawi as part-time firefighter/paramedic (a replacement; previously at Brunswick Hills Fire and private ambulance). Streets & Sidewalks Committee (7:24 PM - 7:32 PM) – Chaired by Brian Stucky. City Engineer Jerry Wise presented the Oakes Road Sidewalks project (PID 120129). The project will construct sidewalks on city-owned frontage from Blossom Hill Complex entrance to Barr Road (connecting to existing trails). Estimated cost: $300,000, funded largely by a Safe Routes to School grant (approx. $268,000). Bidding will open in late 2025 with award expected in January 2026. Council Member Koepke noted the per-linear-foot cost ($220) is higher when including legal and staff time, but praised the connectivity benefit. Mayor Kingston added that the grant application process took four years. Other Committees: Buildings & Grounds (7:00-7:01), Safety-Service (7:23-7:23), and Utilities (7:33-7:33) each approved their November 4, 2025 minutes with no other business. Key Outcomes All committee motions passed unanimously in their respective committees. Committee of the Whole (7:33 PM): Approved minutes and then convened an executive session (7:33-7:53 PM) to discuss the sale of real property. No action was taken in executive session. Full Council Session (following executive session): The council (all seven members present) unanimously passed the following legislation: Resolution 5725: Appointing Michael J. Tusai II as full-time firefighter/paramedic. Resolution 5726: Appointing Sayf S. Shetawi as part-time firefighter/paramedic. Resolution 5728: Establishing blanket purchase order limits ($50,000) and declaring an emergency. Resolution 5729: Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a subrecipient agreement with the Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Corporation for Central School demolition (FY 2024-2025 Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program). Ordinance 5823: Amending the administrative code to add Community Center membership rates for non-resident students. Ordinance 5824: Authorizing purchase of gasoline and diesel fuel from Petroleum Traders through a joint municipal improvement consortium. Ordinance 5825 (actually numbered 5826 per transcript): Amending the building code to increase contractor registration fees to $125. Ordinance 5826: Amending the 2025 appropriations ordinance to adjust revenues and appropriations. Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission Reports: Council also approved various variances and planning items (signs, solar panels, parking lot modifications, subdivision plan revisions) as recommended by the respective boards. All votes were 7-0 or 6-0 when members recused. Other Announcements: The Shop with a First Responder event is scheduled for December 6; the holiday parade, tree lighting, and fireworks are on November 30; leaf collection runs through November 28; and two new restaurants (Mass Su and Flower) are opening soon at Valor Acres.

The Brecksville City Council held a regular meeting on November 4, 2025, preceded by committee meetings. The full council unanimously approved all legislative items, including grants, professional appointments, and employee insurance renewals. Consent Calendar and New Business All resolutions and ordinances on the agenda were passed without dissent (7-0 for all full council votes). - Minutes: Approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 council meeting. - Resolution 5720: Authorized applying for a $50,000 Cuyahoga County Supplemental Grant to rehabilitate the tennis courts near City Hall. - Resolution 5721: Authorized a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department for shared access to Brecksville Police radio talk groups during critical incidents. - Resolution 5722: Renewed engagement with Squire Patton Boggs LLP for tax increment financing (TIF) and development legal services for 2026 at the prior year's rate. - Resolution 5723: Appointed Kutak Rock LLP as special counsel for economic development and TIF matters. Mayor Kingston explained the city’s current TIF attorneys joined this firm, and retaining both firms allows flexibility if conflicts of interest arise. - Resolution 5724: Renewed the consulting agreement with William D. Logan for municipal income tax administration for 2026 with no rate increase. - Ordinances 5818-5821: Approved 2026 employee benefit proposals for medical insurance (Medical Mutual of Ohio), dental insurance (Delta Dental), life insurance (Lincoln National Life), and vision insurance (Vision Service Provider/VSP). - Ordinance 5822: Amended Section 141.01(A) of the Codified Ordinances to update the complement of the full-time Fire Service. Finance Committee Highlights - Healthcare Trends: HR Specialist Nadia Alempijevic and Finance Director Laura Starosta presented the 2026 renewals. The medical insurance increase was 16% overall (13.6% on a comparable basis). The dental plan saw an 8% increase ($10,500) after the city shifted to self-funding to contain a projected 20% increase. Life insurance rose 4.6% ($1,100) with a 24-month rate guarantee. Vision costs remained flat. Employee contributions for the medical plans are increasing by 2%. Mayor Kingston expressed concern about rising healthcare costs and signaled that passing on costs to employees will require continued evaluation. - Central School Demolition Grant: The committee recommended authorizing an application to the Cuyahoga Land Bank for the FY 2024-2025 Building Demolition Program. The total cost is estimated at $750,000, with a 75% grant ($562,500) and a 25% local match ($187,500). The application deadline is November 7, 2025. No end user or specific redevelopment plan is required for this grant, and further public discussion on the site’s future is anticipated. - Professional Bills: Recommended approval of monthly invoices totaling $52,300.63. Other Committee Reports - Streets & Sidewalks: Approved Change Orders 5 and 6 for the Brecksville Road (S.R. 21) resurfacing project in the cumulative amount of negative $71,357.90, allowing for final project close-out. The project is substantially complete. (Vote: 6-0, with Council Member Stucky initially excused). - Safety & Service: Recommended the radio MOU (RES. 5721) and the fire complement ordinance (ORD. 5822) without additional debate. - Building & Grounds: Council Member Jantzen reported quotes for the “Jerry and Ruby Public Safety Center” naming project were due that week, with installation targeted by the end of November. He also praised the high attendance at the Kids’ Quarters program. Reports of Council Representatives and Directors - Board of Zoning Appeals: No items for council consideration. - Planning Commission: Next meeting November 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM. - Recreation Commission: Final meeting of the year scheduled for December 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM. - Human Services Advisory Board: Next meeting reported. - Building Department: Issued 108 permits in October 2025 with a total valuation of $1,522,899. Total receipts collected were $23,099.25. - Police Department: Chief Korinek reported collecting 116.8 pounds of unused prescription drugs at the DEA Drug Take Back event on October 25. The “Shop with a First Responder” event is scheduled for December 6. - Human Services: Dr. Steve Paciorek highlighted the 43rd annual Yuletide Hunger Program, serving 120-125 families across Brecksville, Broadview Heights, Independence, and Seven Hills. - Mayor’s Report: Mayor Kingston recognized Veterans Day (November 11), reminded residents of leaf collection through November 28, and thanked the council team for their collaboration. Key Outcomes - All ten legislative items (RES. 5720-5724, ORD. 5818-5822) passed unanimously (7-0). - Mayor authorized to apply for $612,500 in total grant funds ($50,000 county, $562,500 land bank). - An executive session was held to discuss collective bargaining strategy. Noted Discrepancies Between Sources - Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Date: The official minutes record the next meeting as November 8, 2025, while the raw transcript quotes Council Member Stucky announcing it as November 10, 2025. - Human Services Advisory Board Meeting Date: The minutes record the next meeting as November 18, 2025, while the raw transcript quotes Council Member Koepke announcing it as November 11, 2025. — End of Summary —