Brecksville City Council Regular Meeting – October 6, 2026

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.