Brecksville, Ohio

City Council Committees

Brecksville City Council committees will consider several items including a pool winterization contract with Hastings Water Works for $7,920, amendments to the payroll ordinance, collective bargaining agreements with police patrolmen and sergeants unions, a $10,000 grant to the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Community Awareness and Prevention Association (CAPA), and a development and escrow agreement with VA Current, LLC. An executive session is also scheduled to discuss the employment of a public employee.

• Pool winterization service agreement with Hastings Water Works for $7,920 (B&G 2)
• Ordinance amending payroll ordinance #5839 related to employee compensation (FIN 2)
• Collective bargaining agreements with Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association for Brecksville police patrolmen and sergeants (FIN 3, FIN 4)
• Resolution to provide $10,000 grant to CAPA for prevention and intervention services (FIN 5)
• Development and escrow agreement with VA Current, LLC (UTL 1)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a development agreement with VA Current, LLC, a grant to the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Community Awareness and Prevention Association, an amendment to employee compensation, and collective bargaining agreements with police patrolmen and sergeants. The meeting also includes reports from council committees and department directors.

• ORD. 5872: Development agreement with VA Current, LLC
• RES. 5801: Grant to Brecksville-Broadview Heights Community Awareness and Prevention Association
• ORD. 5873: Amendment to employee compensation ordinance
• ORD. 5874: Collective bargaining agreement with Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association for patrolmen
• ORD. 5875: Collective bargaining agreement with Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association for sergeants

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider approval of minutes from June 4, 2026, and review sign applications for three properties. A work session will discuss storefront designs for the VA Mixed Use project and a medical office building at Valor Parkway.

• Approval of Regular and Work Session minutes from June 4, 2026
• Sign application for VA Residential Phase 2 at Canvas Pkwy.
• Sign application for Compass South Office Building at 8180 Brecksville Rd.
• Sign application for Knuth's Boutique at 8249 Chippewa Rd.
• Work session: VA Mixed Use Ground Floor Tenant Storefronts at 4550 Hruby St. and VA Mixed Use Phase 1 Building B CCF Medical Office Building at 2130 Valor Parkway

General

The Brecksville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on nine variance requests, primarily concerning fence heights, setbacks, and driveway modifications. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive reports from the council representative and mayor.

• Variance to allow 6' fence height at 6741 Wallings Rd (BZA26-000007)
• Variance to waive required public sidewalk installation at 9224 Highland Dr (BZA26-000010)
• Variance for 85' front yard setback to build a deck at 10305 Chippewa Rd (BZA26-000012)
• Variance for 936 sq ft detached garage exceeding the 660 sq ft limit at 6811 Farview Rd (BZA26-000013)
• Variance to convert a tennis court into a driveway and allow a driveway 60' from an intersection at 10126 Echo Hill Dr (BZA26-000016)

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The Planning Commission has no meeting scheduled for this date.

City Council

Council will vote on multiple emergency ordinances and resolutions, including the demolition of Central School and a development agreement with VA Current, LLC. Other items include budget adjustments, police equipment purchases, a fire grant application, and a clothing dropbox program. A liquor permit request for American Food and Vending Corp. at 1 Innovation Parkway is also on the agenda.

• ORD. 5871 – accepting bid for demolition of Central School
• ORD. 5872 – development agreement with VA Current, LLC
• RES. 5794 – five-year renewal of CivicPlus website and services contract
• RES. 5799 – purchase of duty pistols and holsters for Police Department
• Liquor permit request for American Food and Vending Corp. at 1 Innovation Parkway

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Brecksville City Council committees will discuss and recommend approval of several items including a $683,000 demolition bid for Central School, a fire department radio grant application, police equipment purchase, and budget adjustments. An executive session on litigation and a liquor permit request are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance accepting $683,000 bid from ProQuality Demolition for Central School demolition at 27 Public Square
• Resolution authorizing regional application for FY2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant to purchase radios for Brecksville Fire Department
• Resolution accepting $41,277 quote from Vance's Law Enforcement for police duty pistols, holsters and simmunition
• Ordinance approving second-year renewal contract with Cargill for road salt for 2026/2027 winter season
• Determination on liquor permit request for American Food and Vending Corp. at 1 Innovation Parkway

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Brecksville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on six variance requests at its June 8, 2026 meeting. Items include a request to convert a tennis court into a driveway and allow a new driveway closer to an intersection, fence height variances, a driveway slope variance for a new house, a variance to defer sidewalk installation, and an extension of a previous variance. The board will also approve minutes from the May 11 meeting.

• Appeal BZA26-000005: Variances to convert a 60'x120' tennis court into driveway use and allow a new driveway less than 60' from an intersection at 10126 Echo Hill Drive.
• Appeal BZA26-000002: Variance to allow a 14.7% driveway slope (code max 12%) for a new house at 8322 Settlers Passage.
• Appeal BZA26-000001: Variance to allow 6' ornamental fence (code max 4') for 480 linear ft at 9555 Reserve Run.
• Appeal BZA26-000004: Variance to allow 6' black aluminum fence (code max 4') at 6590 Summer Wind Drive.
• Appeal BZA26-000006: Variance to defer installation of required public sidewalks until city deems appropriate at 9935 Fitzwater Road.

General

The Brecksville Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting with agenda items including approval of minutes from April 29, 2026, and reports from the Mayor, Council, Director, and CVYO. No significant decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of April 29, 2026 Recreation Commission minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes, consider a sign for Top String Lacrosse, receive reports from city officials, and hold a work session on the VA Mixed Use Phase 1 Building B CCF Medical Office Building at 2130 Valor Parkway.

• Approval of regular and work session minutes from May 21, 2026
• Sign request for Top String Lacrosse at 7005 Mill Rd.
• Reports from Council Representative, Mayor, and City Engineer
• Work session: VA Mixed Use Phase 1 - Building B CCF Medical Office Building at 2130 Valor Parkway

City Council

City Council will vote on an ordinance amending Chapter 913 of the Streets and Public Services Code regarding cemeteries, and an emergency appropriation adjustment. Additionally, they will consider resolutions for a water main easement in Woodland of Snowville Phase 3, purchase of a replacement sweeper from Best Equipment Co., and numerous instructor agreements for recreation programs.

• ORD. 5867 – amends Chapter 913 (Cemeteries) of the Streets and Public Services Code
• RES. 5790 – accepts a standard easement for a water main in Woodland of Snowville Phase 3
• ORD. 5866 – emergency appropriation and revenue adjustments for fiscal year 2026
• RES. 5791 – contract with Tyler Technologies for ERP remote project management
• Multiple independent contractor agreements for fitness, pickleball, tennis, massage, acting, art, taekwondo, fencing, and jazzercise instructors

City Council approved the purchase of a replacement street sweeper and funded repairs for the Old Town Hall and Safety Town train cars. The council also approved several zoning and signage requests for local businesses and developments, while tabling 12 independent contractor agreements for fitness and arts instructors.

• Approved purchase of replacement sweeper from Best Equipment Co. (7-0)
• Approved $16,125 proposal from Durable Slate Company for Old Town Hall roof repairs (7-0)
• Approved $13,100 for replacement of Safety Town train cars (7-0)
• Approved facade modifications and signage for Talani's Pastissima at 1 Public Square (7-0)
• Approved site lighting for Valor Acres Mixed-Use Phase 1 Buildings D, E, F, G & H (5-0)
• Approved interpretation services agreement with Languagers Inc. (7-0)
• Approved water main easement for Woodland of Snowville Phase 3 (6-0)
• Tabled 12 independent contractor agreements for various instructors (7-0)

City Council Committees

Brecksville City Council committees meet to review several expenditure requests and policy updates. The Finance Committee recommends approving a $333,123 purchase order for building contents destroyed in the Blossom Hill garage fire and a $381,375 regenerative air sweeper to replace one lost in the same fire. Other items include roof repairs, HR software implementation, instructor contracts for 2026, and a cemetery ordinance update. The Committee of the Whole will hold an executive session on imminent litigation.

• $333,123 for replacement of contents destroyed in the Blossom Hill Service Garage fire (Finance)
• $381,375 for purchase of a Tymco 600 regenerative air sweeper mounted on a Freightliner chassis (Safety-Service)
• $16,125 for Old Town Hall roof flashing and slate tile repair by Durable Slate Company (Building & Grounds)
• $13,640 for implementation of human resources modules under Tyler Technologies ERP agreement (Finance)
• Executive session to discuss a matter involving imminent litigation (Committee of the Whole)

The Committee of Whole approved its May 19 minutes and entered an executive session. Several committees voted to recommend Council approval of various contracts and ordinances, including a roof repair at Old Town Hall, HR software modules, a blanket purchase for fire‑damaged contents, and a cemetery fee update. The Safety Service Committee recommended both a new language‑interpretation service for police and replacement of the Safety Town train cars, and the Utilities Committee approved a water‑line easement for the Woodlands Phase 3 development.

• Approved Committee of Whole minutes (6-0)
• Approved $16,125 Old Town Hall roof repair (3-0)
• Recommended $13,640 Tyler ERP HR modules (3-0)
• Recommended $333,123 blanket purchase for fire‑damaged contents (3-0)
• Recommended amendment to cemetery ordinance (3-0)
• Recommended $381,375 air sweeper purchase (3-0)
• Recommended $13,100 Safety Town train car replacement (3-0)
• Recommended water‑line easement for Woodlands Phase 3 (2-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use permit for MaxStrength Fitness to operate a fitness business at 6910 Treeline Dr. The regular meeting includes approval of minutes from April 23, 2026, and a report on signage for Jungle Driving School at the same address. The work session will discuss the MaxStrength Fitness conditional use, Talani's Pastissima facade and signage at 1 Public Square, and VA Mixed Use Phase 1 site lighting at Miller Rd./Brecksville Rd.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use permit for MaxStrength Fitness at 6910 Treeline Dr.
• Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2026
• Approval of Work Session Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2026
• Signage report for Jungle Driving School at 6910 Treeline Dr. Suite J
• Work session: Talani's Pastissima Facade & Signage at 1 Public Square

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for MaxStrength Fitness at 6910 Treeline Dr and preliminary and final approval for facade modifications at Talani's Pastissima at 1 Public Square. The commission also approved site lighting plans for Valor Acres Mixed-Use Phase 1. No one appeared for the MaxStrength Fitness public hearing.

• Approved conditional use permit for MaxStrength Fitness (6-0)
• Approved 16.25 sq. ft. non-illuminated wall sign for Jungle Driving School (6-0)
• Approved preliminary and final approval for Talani's Pastissima facade modifications (6-0)
• Approved 2 wall identification signs for Talani's Pastissima (6-0)
• Approved site lighting for Valor Acres Mixed-Use Phase 1 (6-0)
• Approved April 23, 2026 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved April 23, 2026 work session meeting minutes (5-0)
• No one present for MaxStrength Fitness public hearing

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to renew the city's insurance and risk management policies, and another to hire umpire services for youth baseball and softball. Two ordinances are proposed: one to amend the 2026 appropriation budget with revenue adjustments, and another to include trade-in amounts for credit in a previous ordinance. Several resolutions and ordinances are declared emergencies for immediate effect.

• Resolution 5786: Renewal of city insurance policies with Wichert Insurance for 2026-2027
• Resolution 5787: Quote from GO Assigning LLC for umpire services for 2026 youth baseball and softball
• Resolution 5788: Exception to limit on blanket purchase order for vehicle maintenance services
• Ordinance 5864: Amendment to 2026 appropriation budget, making revenue and expense adjustments
• Ordinance 5865: Amendment to include trade-in amounts in Ordinance 5863

City Council approved several zoning variances for residential properties and authorized funding for tennis court repairs. The council also renewed insurance policies and approved contracts for youth sports umpire services.

• Approved $50,000 for rehabilitation of Brecksville City Hall Tennis Courts (7-0)
• Renewed Insurance and Risk Management Policies with Wichert Insurance (7-0)
• Approved GO Assigning LLC for 2026 youth baseball and softball umpire services (7-0)
• Approved variance for fence at 10659 Glen Forest Trail (7-0)
• Approved front yard setback variance for new house at 6700 Victoria Lane (7-0)
• Approved side and rear yard variances for garage addition at 9184 Dogwood Dr (7-0)
• Approved front yard setback variance for garage addition at 6955 Oakes Rd (7-0)
• Approved rear yard setback variance for deck at 9372 Sherwood Trail (7-0)

City Council Committees

Brecksville City Council committees meet to discuss multiple expenditure authorizations and an executive session on imminent litigation. Notable items include a $269,500 refuse packer purchase with trade-ins, a $50,000 tennis court rehabilitation, and an $8,200 umpire services contract for youth sports.

• Purchase of 2027 refuse packer (New Way Cobra on Freightliner) for $269,500 with trade-in credits for baler and old packer
• City Hall Tennis Court Rehabilitation Project – $50,000 blanket purchase requisition
• Umpire services contract with GO Assigning LLC not to exceed $8,200 for 2026 youth baseball and softball
• Insurance and risk management renewal with Wichert Insurance for May 2026–May 2027
• Executive session to discuss imminent litigation

The Building & Grounds Committee recommended approval for a $50,000 grant-funded tennis court rehabilitation. The Finance Committee approved a $269,500 refuse truck purchase and a $392,358 insurance renewal. The Safety-Service Committee recommended a $8,200 umpire services contract.

• Approved $50,000 tennis court rehabilitation (3-0)
• Recommended $269,500 refuse truck purchase (2-1)
• Recommended $8,200 umpire services contract (3-0)
• Recommended $392,358 insurance renewal (3-0)
• Approved $110,000 vehicle maintenance exception (3-0)
• Approved $50,000 recreation expansion fund (3-0)
• Approved $8,200 youth baseball/softball umpire services (3-0)
• Approved $392,358 insurance renewal (3-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Brecksville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on nine variance requests (Appeals 2026-14 through 2026-23) at its May 11, 2026 meeting. Applicants seek exceptions to zoning codes for driveway materials, accessory structure size and placement, front/rear yard setbacks, and fence location on various residential properties. The board will also vote on minutes from its April 13, 2026 meeting.

• Appeal 2026-14: Anthony Vanadia requests variances for a gravel driveway, a 2,400 sq ft detached garage (max 660 sq ft), side-yard garage placement, and building on a lot with two non-conforming houses at 6631 Wallings Rd.
• Appeal 2026-15: Paul & Rita Miller seek a variance to place a carport in the front yard at 10325 Snowville Rd.
• Appeal 2026-18: Banyan Development Group requests a front-yard setback reduction from 90 ft to 82.29 ft for a new house at 6700 Victoria Lane.
• Appeal 2026-19: John & Jennifer Starinsky seek a front-yard setback reduction from 125 ft to 98 ft and a side-yard total reduction from 30 ft to 23 ft for an addition at 9184 Highland Dr.
• Appeal 2026-20: Michael Betti requests side-yard and rear-yard setback reductions for a garage addition on a non-conforming lot at 9184 Dogwood Rd.

The Brecksville Board of Zoning Appeals scheduled public hearings for nine variance requests, including requests for driveway materials, garage sizes, and setbacks. The board also approved the minutes from the April 13, 2026 meeting.

• Approved April 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Scheduled public hearing for Anthony Vanadia's driveway variance request
• Scheduled public hearing for Paul & Rita Miller's carport variance request
• Scheduled public hearing for Allyson Kriefall's fence variance request
• Scheduled public hearing for Banyan Development Group's house setback variance request
• Scheduled public hearing for John & Jennifer Starinsky's front and side yard variance request
• Scheduled public hearing for Michael Betti's side and rear yard variance request
• Scheduled public hearing for Marc Benedict's garage addition variance request

Planning Commission

The Brecksville Planning Commission has no meeting scheduled for May 7, 2026. The agenda indicates 'NO MEETING' with no items for discussion or decision.

General

This meeting is a public hearing on the city's intent to submit a grant proposal under 49 USC Section 5310 for a Light Transit Vehicle (model LTV-12-2) to serve elderly and disabled residents. The city invites comments and proposals from transit operators. No other legislative action is scheduled.

• Public hearing on FY 2027 Section 5310 grant for a Light Transit Vehicle (LTV-12-2) with 12 passenger seats and two wheelchair positions, serving over 200 seniors/disabled individuals five days per week.

General

The Brecksville City Council will consider several emergency resolutions and ordinances. Items include authorizing the mayor to apply for a drug‑use prevention grant, to enter a subdivision agreement for the Woodlands of Snowville Phase 3 project, and to contract for fire department protective gear and service‑department equipment. The council will also approve the minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting.

• RES. 5784 – authorize the mayor to apply for a 2026‑2027 Drug Use Prevention Grant and declare an emergency.
• RES. 5785 – authorize the mayor to enter a subdivision and escrow agreement with Woodlands Brecksville LLC for the Woodlands of Snowville Phase 3 residential subdivision; emergency.
• ORD. 5861 – authorize a contract with Fire Force Inc. for 2026 personal protective equipment for the Brecksville Fire Department; emergency.
• ORD. 5862 – authorize purchase of one Brush Bandit 15XP Wood Chipper from EarthworxEquipment through Sourcewell; emergency.
• ORD. 5863 – authorize purchase of one New Way Cobra 25‑yard rear packer mounted on a Freightliner M106 from Iser Equipment through Sourcewell; emergency.

City Council approved the Phase 3 residential subdivision for The Woodlands of Snowville and authorized several equipment purchases for the Service Department. The board also approved various business signage permits and professional service payments.

• Approved Phase 3 of The Woodlands of Snowville residential subdivision (6-0)
• Approved purchase of Brush Bandit 15XP Wood Chipper (7-0)
• Approved purchase of New Way Cobra 25-yard rear packer (7-0)
• Approved $11,560.25 for fire sprinkler system design at Vehicle Storage Building (7-0)
• Approved $59,451.83 for monthly professional bills (7-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 Drug Use Prevention Grant application (7-0)
• Approved signage permits for American Way Exteriors and Everlasting Beauty (7-0)
• Approved site lighting, landscaping, and signage for Valor Acres Mixed-Use Phase 1 (5-0)

General

Brecksville City Council committees will meet to recommend actions on several items including a fire sprinkler system design for the Service Complex, a drug prevention grant application for the school resource officer, and equipment purchases for the Fire Department and Service Department. A $269,500 refuse packer trade-in and a $72,838 wood chipper are also up for approval, along with a subdivision agreement for Woodlands Phase 3.

• Fire sprinkler system design at Vehicle Storage Building: $10,944 for MG Fire Design and $616.25 for Lee Molnar and Associates
• Application for Drug Use Prevention Grant to support School Resource Officer at Brecksville-Broadview Heights Elementary
• Purchase of personal protective equipment for Fire Department from Fire Force Inc: $43,236 (partially funded by FEMA AFG grant)
• Purchase of New Way Cobra 25-yard refuse packer on Freightliner chassis: $269,500 with trade-in credits of $40,000 and $7,500
• Purchase of Brush Bandit 15XP wood chipper: $72,838.08 via Sourcewell contract

Various committees recommended several expenditures to Council, including a new refuse packer, a wood chipper, and fire department equipment. The Finance Committee recommended payment of $59,451.82 in professional bills, and the Safety-Service Committee recommended applying for a drug prevention grant.

• Recommended $269,500 purchase of New Way Cobra refuse packer (3-0)
• Recommended $72,838.08 purchase of Brush Bandit 15XP Wood Chipper (3-0)
• Recommended $43,236 purchase of fire department protective equipment (3-0)
• Recommended $11,560.25 for vehicle storage building sprinkler design (3-0)
• Recommended payment of $59,451.82 in monthly professional bills (3-0)
• Recommended application for Ohio Attorney General’s Drug Use Prevention Grant (3-0)
• Recommended subdivision and escrow agreement for Woodlands of Snowville Phase 3 (3-0)

Recreation Commission

The Brecksville Recreation Commission holds a regular meeting on April 29, 2026. The agenda includes approval of the January 26, 2026 minutes and reports from the Mayor, Council, Director, and athletic, aquatic, fitness, and CVYO areas. No old or new business items are listed. Public comment is scheduled.

• Approval of January 26, 2026 Recreation Commission minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider approval of prior meeting minutes and several sign applications. During the work session, they will discuss a conditional use permit for Max Strength Fitness at 6910 Treeline Dr., the Woodlands of Snowville Phase 3 subdivision, and multiple elements of the VA Mixed Use Phase 1 development on Miller and Brecksville Roads, including a medical office building, site improvements, and signage.

• Conditional use permit for Max Strength Fitness at 6910 Treeline Dr.
• Woodlands of Snowville Phase 3 - River Birch Run subdivision
• VA Mixed Use Phase 1 Bldg. B - CCF Medical Office Building at Miller Rd/Brecksville Rd
• VA Mixed Use Phase 1 site lighting, landscaping & furnishings
• VA Mixed Use Phase 1 BPDA signage & wayfinding development

The minutes list agenda items for the April 23, 2026, Planning Commission meeting, including approval of prior minutes, several sign applications, and reports. A work session covered conditional use, subdivision, and mixed-use development items. However, the document provides no outcomes, vote tallies, or decisions—only the agenda titles.

• No substantive decisions recorded in the provided minutes

City Council

The Brecksville City Council will consider several resolutions at its regular meeting, including a grant application for a light transit vehicle for the Human Services Center, an extension of the demolition agreement for Central School, and a geotechnical investigation contract for the Riverview Road Culvert Replacement Project. An ordinance adjusting the 2026 city budget will also be up for a vote.

• Resolution 5779: Extends demolition deadline for Central School to Dec. 31, 2026, via amended subrecipient agreement with Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Corporation
• Resolution 5780: Accepts proposal from CTL Engineering for geotechnical investigation for Riverview Road Culvert Replacement Project
• Resolution 5783: Authorizes application to NOACA for FTA Section 5310 funds to purchase a light transit vehicle for the Human Services Center
• Ordinance 5860: Makes appropriation and revenue adjustments to the city's 2026 budget

City Council authorized the bidding process for the demolition of Central School and approved several infrastructure contracts, including fire station repairs and road work. The council also granted multiple zoning variances for residential fences and garages.

• Authorized bidding for demolition of Central School (7-0)
• Approved $78,490.50 for Fire Station Garage repairs via Mid State Restoration, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $132,225.20 change order for Brecksville Road Resurfacing Project, Phase 2 (6-1)
• Approved $34,350.00 for Riverview Road Culvert C-14 design services (7-0)
• Approved NOACA funding application for a Human Services Center Light Transit Vehicle (7-0)
• Approved 47.22 sq. ft. wall sign for Heartwood Coffee Roasters (7-0)
• Approved residential zoning variances for fences and garages at 8436 Riverview Rd, 10320 Barr Rd, 3340 Royalton Rd, and Winding Way (7-0 each)
• Approved $7,025.00 for 2026 Home Days portable restroom rentals (7-0)

City Council Committees

City Council committees are reviewing several municipal projects including fire station repairs, road resurfacing, and culvert replacements. The Finance Committee is also considering the demolition of Central School at 27 Public Square.

• Fire Station Garage repair proposal from Mid State Restoration, Inc. for $78,490.50
• Demolition bid authorization and agreement amendment for Central School at 27 Public Square
• United Rentals portable restroom rental for 2026 Home Days for $7,025.00
• Brecksville Road Resurfacing Project, Phase 2 change order for $132,225.20
• Riverview Road Culvert (C-14) replacement design services totaling $40,950.00

The council approved a $78,490.50 repair contract for the fire station garage and authorized the Purchasing Director to seek bids for demolishing Central School. It also approved a first amendment to extend the demolition agreement and authorized an application for a $96,158.40 Section 5310 grant to purchase a new transit vehicle. Additional approvals included a portable restroom rental for Home Days and design services for a Riverview Road culvert replacement.

• Approved Fire Station Garage Repair $78,490.50 (3-0)
• Approved Bid Authorization for Central School demolition (3-0)
• Approved First Amendment to demolition agreement (3-0)
• Approved Section 5310 grant application $96,158.40 (3-0)
• Approved Change Order for Brecksville Road Resurfacing $132,225.20 (2-1)
• Approved Portable restroom rental $7,025.00 (3-0)
• Approved Riverview Road Culvert design services $34,350.00 (3-0)
• Approved Highland Park Subdivision easement acceptance (3-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Brecksville Board of Zoning Appeals holds public hearings and a regular meeting on April 13, 2026, to decide five variance requests. Property owners seek exceptions to zoning rules for garage location and size, trailer/RV placement, and fence height and material.

• Appeal 2026-09 (Kathryn Reel): variances for a detached garage in the front yard and 696 sq ft size (exceeds 660 max) at 8436 Riverview Rd.
• Appeal 2026-10 (Rick Rutkowski): variance to allow two trailers in front and an RV on the side (rear required) at 10320 Barr Rd.
• Appeal 2026-11 (Greg Wheeler for Brittany Kulwicki Wheeler): variances for a 6 ft fence (max 4 ft) and solid vinyl fence (prohibited type) at 3340 Royalton Rd.
• Appeal 2026-12 (Angelo Ezzo for Jason and Erin Morvan): variance for a 6 ft fence (max 4 ft) at 7548 Winding Way.
• Appeal 2026-13 (Angelo Ezzo): variance for a 6 ft fence (max 4 ft) at 7540 Winding Way.

The Board of Zoning Appeals recommended approval for all six variance requests, including a front-yard detached garage at 8436 Riverview Rd. (6-1), side-yard trailer parking at 10320 Barr Rd. (7-0), and four fence-height variances. A motion to allow vinyl fencing at 3340 Royalton Rd. passed 5-2, with two members dissenting.

• Recommended approval for variance to allow front-yard detached garage and exceed 660 sq. ft. at 8436 Riverview Rd. (6-1, Stucky nay)
• Recommended approval for variance to allow trailers/RV in side yard at 10320 Barr Rd. (7-0)
• Recommended approval for 6-ft fence height variance at 3340 Royalton Rd. (7-0)
• Recommended approval for vinyl fencing variance at 3340 Royalton Rd. (5-2, Collin & Stucky nay)
• Recommended approval for 6-ft board-on-board fence variance at 7548 Winding Way (7-0)
• Recommended approval for 6-ft fence variance at 7540 Winding Way (7-0)
• Approved March 9, 2026 regular meeting minutes (6-0-1, Rose abstain)

Planning Commission

The April 9, 2026 meeting of the Brecksville Planning Commission is cancelled. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

City Council

The Brecksville City Council will consider a liquor permit request from Hesta Hospitality LLC, a resolution approving farmland placement in an agricultural district, and multiple ordinances. The council will also vote on amending the traffic code for electric bicycles and authorizing a contract with AT&T for internet and phone services.

• Liquor permit request to waive hearing for Hesta Hospitality LLC at 5720 Independence Drive
• Resolution 5776 approving farmland agricultural district for Cheryl McCabe at 9195 Highland Drive
• Ordinance 5858 amending Traffic Code Section 373.13 on electric bicycles
• Ordinance 5859 authorizing 36-month AT&T internet and phone service for City Hall and Community Center
• Ordinance 5857 accepting Rumpke of Northern Ohio bid for refuse and street sweepings disposal

Council unanimously approved final site plan for a new office and lab development at 9910 Brecksville Road for CSA Group, including multiple zoning variances. Also passed resolutions for agricultural district designation at 9195 Highland Drive, waived liquor permit hearing for Hesta Hospitality LLC, authorized various contracts and expenditures, and amended traffic code for electric bicycles. All votes were 6-0 except the HVAC unit replacement for the fire station (5-1).

• Approved final site plan for CSA Group office/lab development at 9910 Brecksville Road (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 5776 placing farmland at 9195 Highland Drive into agricultural district (6-0)
• Waived hearing for liquor permit #03805137-3 to Hesta Hospitality LLC (6-0)
• Authorized then-and-now certificate (Resolution 5777) (6-0)
• Authorized independent contractor agreement with Karol Boryka as Community Youth Soccer Director (Resolution 5778) (6-0)
• Authorized release of damaged 2023 Ford Explorer police vehicle (Ordinance 5856) (6-0)
• Accepted Rumpke bid for refuse and street sweeping disposal (Ordinance 5857) (6-0)
• Approved HVAC unit replacement for fire station from Lisco Heating and Cooling for $72,905 (5-1)

City Council Committees

Brecksville City Council committees are meeting to consider several items including a $72,905 purchase for fire station HVAC replacements, an ordinance amending electric bicycle rules, and a liquor permit request for a local business. Most items are recommendations that will go to the full council for final approval.

• Fire Station HVAC unit replacement from Lisco Heating and Cooling for $72,905 (Building & Grounds Committee)
• Ordinance amending Section 373.13 of the Traffic Code regarding electric bicycles (Legislation Committee)
• 36-month agreement with AT&T for city facilities internet and phone service (Finance Committee)
• Release of 2023 police vehicle to insurance company for accident settlement (Finance Committee)
• Liquor permit request for Hesta Hospitality LLC at 5720 Independence Drive (Committee of the Whole)

The Building & Grounds Committee approved a $72,905 purchase to replace fire station HVAC units and a mulch service contract at $60 per cubic yard. The Finance Committee approved the release of a police vehicle, an AT&T 36‑month telecom agreement, a $6,400 newsletter payment, an agricultural district renewal for 9195 Highland Drive, a $500 school donation, and Home Days performance contracts totaling $18,500. The Legislation Committee adopted an amendment to the traffic code requiring helmets for riders under 18 on electric bicycles. The Safety‑Service Committee accepted Rumpke's waste‑disposal bid for refuse and recycling.

• Approved fire station HVAC replacement $72,905 (2‑0)
• Approved mulch services $60 per cubic yard (2‑0)
• Approved release of police 2023 Ford Explorer to insurer (2‑0)
• Approved 36‑month AT&T internet/phone agreement, saving $935/month (2‑0)
• Approved electric bicycle ordinance amendment requiring helmets for under‑18 (3‑0)
• Approved agricultural district renewal for 9195 Highland Drive (2‑0)
• Approved Rumpke waste‑disposal bid $51.71/ton refuse, $90/ton recycling (3‑0)
• Approved Home Days performance contract $6,500 (2‑0)