Brecksville, OH

Planning Commission

The Brecksville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a revised Planned Development Area rear yard setback of 27.2 feet for properties at 8356 and 8360 Lavender Lane. The regular meeting includes approval of minutes from August 6, sign reviews for two businesses, and reports from the council representative, mayor, and city engineer. A work session will discuss the same Lavender Lane setback.

• Public hearing on revised PDA rear yard setback of 27.2' for 8356 & 8360 Lavender Lane (PPN 60321141 & 60321142)
• Sign review: Checkpoint Surgical, 6650 W. Snowville Rd. Unit R
• Sign review: Compass South Office Building, 8180 Brecksville Rd.
• Approval of minutes from August 6, 2026 (public hearing, regular, work session)

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The Brecksville Civil Service Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on the police officer candidate list. They will consider decertifying the current list due to a lack of qualified candidates, scheduling a new competitive exam, and discussing timelines for 2027 promotional exams. The meeting also includes approval of the August 28, 2025 minutes.

• Decertify current Police Officer Candidate list (not enough qualified candidates)
• Consider scheduling a competitive exam for a new eligibility list
• Discuss timelines for promotional exams in 2027
• Approval of August 28, 2025 Civil Service Commission Minutes

City Council

The Brecksville City Council will consider several resolutions, including applying for Rescue Plan Act funding for a community message display board and ADA/family restroom improvements at Stadium Drive, and increasing purchase order limits for asphalt and fuel. The council will also approve multiple independent contractor agreements for recreation instructors and services for 2026, and hear reports from committees and department directors.

• RES. 5879: Apply for ARPA funding for community message display board and ADA/family restroom improvements at Stadium Drive
• RES. 5880: Increase exception to dollar limit for super blanket purchase orders for asphalt materials and fuel
• RES. 5881-5891: Independent contractor agreements for 2026 recreation instructors (Jazzercise, fencing, pickleball, massage, acting, art, taekwondo, tennis, fitness)
• Beautification Committee Award presentation

City Council Committees

Brecksville City Council committees meet to consider several items, including a resolution to apply for remaining Cuyahoga County ARPA funds for a community message board and Stadium Drive restroom improvements, increases to asphalt and fuel purchase order limits, and a $61,435.82 change order for the 2026 concrete road program. The committees will also review minutes and approve multiple independent contractor agreements for recreation instructors. The Committee of the Whole will hold an executive session on public employee employment.

• ARPA funding application for community message display board and ADA/family restroom improvements at Stadium Drive
• Asphalt purchase order limit increase from $550,000 to $650,000; fuel from $375,000 to $450,000
• Change Order No. 1 for $61,435.82 to Konstruction King for 2026 concrete road repairs
• Bid authorization for Fire Department personal protective equipment
• 13 independent contractor agreements for recreation instructors and services

General

The Brecksville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on six zoning variance appeals at its August 10, 2026 meeting. The board will also approve minutes from the July 13, 2026 meeting and receive reports from council and mayor. No substantive decisions are listed on this agenda beyond the public hearings.

• Appeal BZA26-000008: Variance for 40.5 ft height and 33 ft building height for new house at 6727 Victoria Ln
• Appeal BZA26-000017: Variance for 6 ft fence and driveway gate at 8700 Riverview Rd
• Appeal BZA26-000018: Variance to install generator in side yard at 8410 Sunnydale Dr
• Appeal BZA26-000019: Variance for 91 ft front yard setback for deck at 8500 Wiese Rd
• Appeal BZA26-000020: Variance for 19.8% roof area at 6721 Victoria Ln

Planning Commission

The Brecksville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a zoning modification converting a retail building to a medical office at the Valor Acres Mixed Use Business Planned Development. The meeting will also approve minutes from previous sessions, discuss sign applications, and review reports from city representatives.

• Public hearing on medical office conversion at 2130 Valor Parkway
• Sign applications for Core (7032 Mill Rd), Russell Real Estate Services (33 Public Sq), and Luna Bakery (5430 Independence Dr)
• Work session on Luna Bakery storefront and patio (5430 Independence Dr)
• Work session on VA Mixed Use Phase 10 - Building B medical office (2130 Valor Parkway)
• Work session on Snowville Rd. Major Subdivision

City Council Committees

The Brecksville City Council Committees will decide on several financial and project items, including holiday decoration replacements, school demolition costs, Medicaid agreements, and infrastructure upgrades. The meeting covers routine minutes approvals and committee-specific recommendations for council action.

• Replace Christmas decorations after Blossom Service Garage fire, up to $17,930 on blanket purchase order #26000439 to Bronner's Commercial Display
• Central School Demolition Project change order #1 for $42,995 in additional asbestos removal expenses
• Memorandum of Understanding with Ohio Department of Medicaid for program participation
• Riverview Road Culvert (C-14) Replacement Project authorization to advertise for bids
• Valor Acres Traffic Study proposal from TMS Engineers Inc. for independent third-party review

City Council

City Council will consider an ordinance for fiscal year 2026 appropriations and a resolution to close specific architect and engineering fee funds. The body will also review agreements regarding a school resource officer and Medicaid program participation.

• ORD. 5878: Appropriations for current expenses for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
• RES. 5805: Closing and eliminating Architect Fees (7560) and Engineering Fees (7550) Funds
• RES. 5807: Memorandum of Understanding with Cuyahoga Valley Career Center for a School Resource Officer
• RES. 5808: Proposal from TMS Engineers Inc. for a traffic study review of the Valor Acres site
• Liquor Permit Renewals for Class C & D permits expiring October 1, 2026

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City Council Committees

The City Council committees will review and recommend approvals for several contracts and resolutions, including a $302,012 contract for the Whitewood Road storm sewer improvement, an $11,744.40 annual fire alarm and sprinkler maintenance agreement, and a $6,187.33 firewall maintenance renewal. Additional items include participation in a workers‑compensation rating program and a grant application for rehabilitation of the City Hall baseball fields. The Committee of the Whole will hold an executive session to discuss employment of public employees.

• Approve 5‑year fire alarm and sprinkler maintenance agreement with Johnson Controls for $11,744.40 per year for the Community Center and Human Services Center
• Approve participation in the Ohio Association of Public Treasurers Workers Compensation Group program with Sedgwick Claims Management Services
• Approve Mayor’s submission of a 2027 Community Development Supplemental Grant application for City Hall baseball fields rehabilitation
• Approve renewal of the City firewall maintenance contract with CDW for $6,187.33 for one year
• Approve $302,012 contract with Leach Excavating, LLC for Whitewood Road Storm Sewer (10275 & 10325 Whitewood Road) Improvement Project

Brecksville City Council committees met on July 21, 2026, and recommended several items for full council approval. The Buildings and Grounds Committee recommended a five-year fire alarm and sprinkler maintenance agreement with Johnson Controls at $11,744.40 annually. The Finance Committee recommended continued participation in a workers' compensation program, submission of a Community Development Supplemental Grant application for baseball field fencing, and renewal of a firewall maintenance contract. The Utilities Committee recommended accepting Leach Excavating's $302,000 bid for the Whitewood Road Storm Sewer Improvement Project and authorizing additional design services. The Streets and Sidewalks Committee discussed the Brecksville Road resurfacing project and future downtown resurfacing phases. The Legislation and Safety and Services committees had no substantive business. The Committee of the Whole entered executive session to discuss employee employment.

• Recommended approval of five-year Johnson Controls fire alarm/sprinkler contract ($11,744.40/year) (voice vote, 2-0)
• Recommended approval of workers' compensation program continuation with Sedgwick (voice vote, 3-0)
• Recommended approval of Community Development Supplemental Grant application for baseball field fencing (voice vote, 3-0)
• Recommended approval of firewall maintenance renewal (voice vote, 3-0)
• Recommended acceptance of Leach Excavating bid for Whitewood Road storm sewer project (~$302,000) (voice vote, 2-0)
• Recommended authorization of additional design/construction management services by Donald G. Bohning & Associates (voice vote, 2-0)
• Approved minutes of prior meetings for all committees (voice votes)
• Convened executive session to discuss employment of public employees (voice vote, 5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions to authorize participation in a workers compensation group rating program and to accept a bid for the Whitewood Road Storm Sewer Improvement Project. The body will also discuss a grant application for baseball field rehabilitation and a five-year fire alarm services agreement.

• Resolution authorizing workers comp program with Sedgwick Claims Management Services
• Ordinance accepting bid for Whitewood Road Storm Sewer Improvement Project
• Resolution authorizing grant application for City Hall baseball field rehabilitation
• Ordinance authorizing five-year fire alarm services agreement with Johnson Controls
• Approval of July 7 and July 14 City Council minutes

The council approved seven zoning variances recommended by the Board of Zoning Appeals, including fence height and setback exceptions at various addresses. It also passed resolutions to join a workers' compensation program and apply for a grant to rehabilitate City Hall baseball fields, and authorized a vehicle purchase, a sewer project design contract, and a firewall maintenance renewal.

• Approved participation in Ohio Association of Public Treasurers workers' compensation program (5-0)
• Authorized grant application for City Hall baseball fields rehabilitation (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of a vehicle through state cooperative pricing (5-0)
• Accepted bid for Whitewood Road sewer and slope slippage improvement project design services ($16,710) (5-0)
• Renewed firewall maintenance contract for $6,187.33 (5-0)
• Approved variance for 5' fence at 6741 Wallings Rd (5-0)
• Approved variance for driveway gate at 6741 Wallings Rd (5-0)
• Approved variance to defer sidewalk installation at 9224 Highland Dr (5-0)

General

City Council will consider an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to apply for a BJA FY 2026 Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grant. The funding would be used to purchase vehicles and electronic equipment for the Brecksville Police Department.

• Grant application for $638,413.09 for 4 police vehicles
• Purchase of 13 Mobile Data Terminals, 13 In-Car Video systems, and 13 Mobile Radios
• Purchase of 30 Conducted Energy Weapons (tasers)
• Purchase of 11 radar units and 3 radar speed signs

The Brecksville City Council voted unanimously to authorize the Mayor to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice for $638,413.09 in federal funding. The funds, if awarded, would purchase police vehicles, mobile data terminals, in-car video systems, radios, tasers, radar units, and radar speed signs for the police department. The ordinance was passed under a suspension of the three-reading rule.

• Appointed Monica Bartkiewicz as acting Clerk (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5802 authorizing grant application for $638,413.09 (6-0)

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)

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

The commission approved the June 4, 2026 regular and work‑session meeting minutes. It approved a temporary real‑estate sign for VA Residential Phase 2 and an illuminated wall sign for Knuth’s Boutique. The commission granted final approval for the ground‑floor tenant storefronts at 4550 Hruby Street in the Valor Acres Business Planned Development Area. No action was taken on the revised monument signs for the Compass South Office Building.

• Approved June 4, 2026 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved June 4, 2026 work session minutes (6-0)
• Approved VA Residential Phase 2 temporary real‑estate sign (6-0)
• Approved Knuth’s Boutique wall sign (6-0)
• Final approval of Valor Acres Building G ground‑floor tenant storefronts, 4550 Hruby Street (6-0)
• No action taken on Compass South Office Building revised monument signs (6-0)
• Chairman Lahrmer recused himself from discussion of Cleveland Clinic Foundation Medical Office Building application

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

The Brecksville City Council approved a development agreement with VA Current, LLC, and passed ordinances authorizing collective bargaining agreements with the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association for both patrolmen and sergeants. The council also approved a resolution providing a grant to the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Community Awareness and Prevention Association. All items were passed as emergency measures, with votes ranging from 5-0 to 7-0.

• Approved Ordinance 5872 authorizing a Development Agreement and Escrow Agreement with VA Current, LLC (5-0).
• Approved Resolution 5801 providing a grant to the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Community Awareness and Prevention Association (7-0).
• Approved Ordinance 5873 amending employee compensation (5-0).
• Approved Ordinance 5874 authorizing a collective bargaining agreement with the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association for police patrolmen (7-0).
• Approved Ordinance 5875 authorizing a collective bargaining agreement with the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association for police sergeants (7-0).
• Approved an Aquatic Maintenance Service Agreement with Hastings Water Works for pool winterization, $7,920.00.
• Approved payment of monthly professional bills totaling $56,139.83.

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)

The Buildings & Grounds Committee recommended Council approve a $7,920 aquatic maintenance agreement with Hastings Waterworks. The Finance Committee recommended approval of an ordinance amending Payroll Ordinance No. 5839, collective bargaining agreements with the OPBA for police patrol officers and sergeants, a $10,000 grant to CAPA, and $56,139.83 in professional bills. The Utilities Committee recommended approval of a Development and Escrow Agreement with VA Current LLC. The Streets & Sidewalks Committee received updates on road and sidewalk projects but took no action.

• Approved minutes of prior committee meetings as presented.
• Recommended Council approval of an Aquatic Maintenance Service Agreement with Hastings Waterworks for $7,920.
• Recommended Council approval of an ordinance amending Payroll Ordinance No. 5839 regarding employee compensation.
• Recommended Council approval of a collective bargaining agreement with the OPBA for Brecksville Police Department patrol officers.
• Recommended Council approval of a collective bargaining agreement with the OPBA for Brecksville Police Department sergeants.
• Recommended Council approval of a $10,000 grant to the Community Awareness and Prevention Association (CAPA).
• Recommended Council approval of monthly professional bills totaling $56,139.83.
• Recommended Council approval of a Development and Escrow Agreement with VA Current LLC.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission has no meeting scheduled for this date.

City Council Committees

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

The Buildings & Grounds Committee recommended awarding the Central School demolition contract to Pro Quality Demolition. Other key recommendations included a new textile recycling program, police weapon replacements, and a 2027 tax budget adoption.

• Recommended $683,000 bid to Pro Quality Demolition for Central School demolition (3-0)
• Recommended agreement with Simple Recycling for textile recycling (3-0)
• Approved $8,879 for City Hall chiller repairs (3-0)
• Recommended 2027 Alternate Format Tax Budget with millage rate at 8.21 mils (2-0)
• Recommended establishing the Continuing Professional Training Fund for Police (2-0)
• Recommended $41,000 for Walther PDP police duty weapons and gear (3-0)
• Approved $6,207 Stryker EMS equipment maintenance agreement (3-0)
• Approved $3,504 for multi-factor authentication token devices (2-0)

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

The City Council approved multiple emergency ordinances and resolutions, including appropriations, a demolition contract for Central School, and agreements for recycling, police equipment, and storm sewer easements. The body also approved zoning variances and a liquor permit waiver.

• Approved emergency ordinance 5869 for current expense appropriations (6-0)
• Approved emergency ordinance 5870 amending Sourcewell contract (6-0)
• Approved emergency ordinance 5871 accepting bid for Central School demolition (6-0)
• Approved resolution 5793 for Firefighter Grant process (6-0)
• Approved resolution 5794 renewing CivicPlus services (6-0)
• Approved resolution 5795 establishing Continuing Professional Training Fund (6-0)
• Approved resolution 5796 adopting 2027 alternate format Tax Budget (6-0)
• Approved resolution 5797 entering agreement with Simple Recycling (6-0)

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

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.

The Brecksville Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance to increase the driveway slope to 14.7% at 8322 Settlers Passage. It also approved a 6‑month extension for a prior variance and deferred sidewalk installation at 9935 Fitzwater Rd. Three other variance recommendations were rejected.

• BZA26-000001: Recommendation for 6‑ft ornamental fence at 9555 Reserve Run – Motion failed (Ayes: Jayjack, Kingston; Nays: Rose, Stucky, Gagliano)
• BZA26-000002: Recommendation for 14.7% driveway slope at 8322 Settlers Passage – Motion carried (Ayes: Rose, Jayjack, Stucky, Kingston, Gagliano; Nays: none)
• BZA26-000003: Recommendation for 6‑month extension of variance at 8290 Whitewood Rd – Motion carried (Ayes: Rose, Jayjack, Stucky, Kingston, Gagliano; Nays: none)
• BZA26-000004: Recommendation for 6‑ft black aluminum fence at 6590 Summer Wind Drive – Motion failed (Ayes: Jayjack, Kingston, Gagliano; Nays: Rose, Stucky)
• BZA26-000005: Recommendation to convert tennis court to driveway at 10126 Echo Hill Drive – Motion failed (Ayes: Jayjack, Kingston, Gagliano; Nays: Rose, Stucky)
• BZA26-000006: Recommendation to defer sidewalk installation at 9935 Fitzwater Rd – Motion carried (Ayes: Rose, Jayjack, Stucky, Kingston, Gagliano; Nays: none)
• Approval of May 11, 2026 regular meeting minutes – Motion carried (Ayes: Rose, Jayjack, Stucky, Kingston, Gagliano; Nays: none)
• Adjournment of regular meeting – Motion carried (Ayes: Rose, Jayjack, Stucky, Kingston, Gagliano; Nays: none)

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

The commission voted to approve the Regular Meeting minutes from May 21, 2026 and the Work Session minutes from the same date. It also approved a permit for Top String Lacrosse to replace and add illuminated signage at 7005 Mill Road, including two specific code deviations. All motions were carried with no recorded dissent.

• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved Work Session Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved Top String Lacrosse signage permit with two deviations (motion carried)

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 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)

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)

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

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)