Broadview Heights public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review a final approval request for a new wall sign. The body will also review the meeting minutes from November 12, 2025.

• PC Case #2025-17: Request by Fastsigns of Broadview Heights for Simplicity Air to install a 138” W x 36” H wall sign (34.5 sq. ft.) at 650 Ken Mar Industrial Park

The commission voted to approve Fastsigns of Broadview Heights' request to install a 138" × 36" wall sign (34.5 sq ft.) at 650 Ken Mar Industrial Park. The minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved Fastsigns wall sign application (case #2025-17)
• Approved minutes from November 12, 2025 meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 7:03 p.m.

Legal & Public Notice

The Broadview Heights Planning Commission will meet on December 10, 2025 to consider the final approval of a wall sign application submitted by Fastsigns of Broadview Heights for Simplicity Air. The sign, measuring 138 inches wide by 36 inches high (34.5 square feet), is proposed for the site at 650 Ken Mar Industrial Park. The commission will review the application and make a decision at the meeting.

• Final approval request for a 138" W × 36" H (34.5 sq ft) wall sign at 650 Ken Mar Industrial Park – applicant Fastsigns of Broadview Heights for Simplicity Air

Legal & Public Notice

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear two cases regarding requests for variances from city zoning codes. These include requests for additional utility buildings and driveway modifications at one property and solar panel installation at another.

• BZA APPEAL #2025-11: Request for variances at 5093 Harris Road for multiple utility buildings, a 2100 sq. ft. area variance, a gravel driveway, and a 70 ft. driveway width
• BZA APPEAL #2025-12: Request for a variance at 3151 E. Wallings Road to install solar panels/shingles on a roof that fronts the street

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear a request to allow more utility buildings and a larger footprint at 5093 Harris Road, and a variance to install solar panels on a street-facing roof at 3151 E. Wallings Road.

• Variance for utility buildings at 5093 Harris Road
• Area variance for 400 sq. ft. at 5093 Harris Road
• Variance for gravel driveway at 5093 Harris Road
• Variance for driveway width at 5093 Harris Road
• Variance for solar panels at 3151 E. Wallings Road

The minutes document discussion of two variance appeals—one for front‑facing solar panels at 3151 E. Wallings Road and another for additional structures and driveway changes at 5093 Harris Road. No vote totals or final rulings are clearly recorded for either appeal, so no substantive decisions were documented.

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council will consider a series of first‑reading resolutions that authorize the mayor to enter emergency agreements for radio communications with the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department, employee medical insurance with Medical Mutual of Ohio, dental and vision insurance with Ameritas, finance software support, a service vehicle purchase, and landscaping services. The council will also act on resolutions directing payment of certain professional service claims and allowing employees to donate sick‑time. In addition, the council will review several ordinances, including an appropriation ordinance for 2026 expenses and a municipal public‑improvement tax increment fund ordinance.

• Resolution 2025-162 – Authorize mayor to agreement with Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Dept for city radio communications (emergency).
• Resolution 2025-165 – Authorize mayor to agreement with Medical Mutual of Ohio for employee medical insurance for 2026 (emergency).
• Resolution 2025-166 – Authorize mayor to agreement with Ameritas for employee dental and vision insurance for 2026 (emergency).
• Ordinance 20-2025 – Appropriation ordinance for current expenses and other expenditures for 2026.
• Ordinance 22-2025 – Establish municipal public‑improvement tax increment fund for service payments in lieu of taxes.

Legal & Public Notice

The November 26, 2025 meeting of the Planning Commission is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: December 10, 2025

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council will hold a first reading of Ordinance 20-2025, which appropriates funds for current expenses and other expenditures for the city in 2026. The meeting will also include an executive‑session motion to discuss personnel actions such as appointments, dismissals, promotions, demotions, or compensation changes. The agenda lists standard procedural items and a public comment period.

• Ordinance 20-2025 – first reading to appropriate funds for city expenses in 2026
• Executive Session – discussion of personnel matters (appointments, dismissals, compensation, etc.)
• Council Open to Residents – public comment period

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council will discuss the 2025 budget, a memorandum of understanding with the Sheriff’s Department on radio communications, and a change order for the Court Project. The council will also consider returning a partial advance to the General Fund from the Royalton Road TIFF and will review health‑care contract renewals for Medical Mutual and Ameritas. Finally, the council will accept the decision of the Tax Incentive Review Board for 2025.

• Budget discussion led by Councilor Mr. Wolf
• MOU with Sheriff’s Department for radio communication (Police Department)
• Court Project change order (Engineering Department)
• Return partial advance to General Fund from Royalton Road TIFF (Finance Department)
• Accept 2025 decision of the Tax Incentive Review Board

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council meeting on November 17, 2025 will consider several resolutions and ordinances, all marked as emergency actions. The agenda includes a first‑reading resolution authorizing the mayor to contract with Cox Cable for phone system wiring. It also includes an ordinance (18‑2025) that amends the approved appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. Additional items cover police vehicle purchase, fire department time‑clock services, and equipment acquisitions for the service department.

• Resolution 2025-154: authorize mayor to agreement with Cox Cable for phone system wiring (emergency)
• Ordinance 18-2025: amend appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures for FY ending Dec 31 2025 (emergency)
• Resolution 2025-152: authorize mayor to agreement with Ken Ganley Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Bedford for police vehicle purchase (emergency)
• Resolution 2025-157: authorize mayor to agreement with Time Clock Plus, LLC for fire department time‑clock and schedule services (emergency)
• Resolution 2025-158: authorize mayor to agreement with EarthWorx Equipment for purchase of an EarthWorx chipper (emergency)

City Council

The Finance Committee will consider and approve the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. It will also review and approve the October invoice for the Law Director and Assistant Law Director, specifically a $2,541.25 payment to Vince Ruffa. No other business is listed.

• Approve October 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve Law Director and Assistant Law Director invoice – Vince Ruffa – $2,541.25

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two sign variance requests. The first request is from L’ufficio Cigar & Social Club to install a permanent 3’ × 6’ 6” ground sign with solar lighting at 10576 Broadview Road, requiring a 6‑inch height variance to reach 6 ft 6 in. The second request is from Butterfli Holdings 043 LLC to install a 78 sq ft illuminated ground sign at 9000 Treeworth Blvd, which exceeds the allowed height by 1 ft and needs a variance. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Case #2025-16: 3’ × 6’ 6” permanent ground sign with solar lighting at 10576 Broadview Rd; variance needed for total height of 6 ft 6 in (max allowed 5 ft + 1 ft base).
• Case #2025-14: 78 sq ft internally illuminated ground sign, 9 ft high, at 9000 Treeworth Blvd; variance needed because height exceeds 6 ft limit (1 ft over allowed total).

The Planning Commission approved a permanent ground sign for L’ufficio Cigar & Social Club at 10576 Broadview Road, requiring the sign height be reduced by six inches and a landscaping bed be installed. The Commission also approved a one‑foot variance for a ground sign serving multiple tenants at 9000‑9100 Treeworth Boulevard. Finally, the Commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes from October 8 2025.

• Approved sign at 10576 Broadview Rd with 6‑inch height reduction and landscaping (vote tally not recorded)
• Approved 1‑ft variance for ground sign at 9000‑9100 Treeworth Blvd (vote tally not recorded)
• Approved Planning Commission minutes from Oct 8 2025 (unanimous)

Legal & Public Notice

The Broadview Heights Planning Commission meeting on November 12, 2025 will review two applications for permanent ground signs that exceed the standard height limits. Case #2025-16 concerns a 3' × 6' 6" sign with solar lighting for L’ufficio Cigar & Social Club at 10576 Broadview Road, requiring a 6‑inch variance to reach a total height of 6 ft 6 in. Case #2025-14 involves a 78 sq ft, 9‑ft‑high illuminated sign for Butterfli Holdings at 9000‑9100 Treeworth Blvd, needing a variance because it exceeds the allowed 8 ft total height. Both items are slated for final approval.

• PC CASE #2025-16 – 3' × 6' 6" permanent ground sign with solar lighting at 10576 Broadview Road; variance of 6 in for height 6 ft 6 in.
• PC CASE #2025-14 – 78 sq ft internally illuminated ground sign, 9 ft high at 9000‑9100 Treeworth Blvd; variance needed for height exceeding 8 ft.

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council finance meeting will address the city’s budget. Other agenda items include routine procedures such as call to order, roll call, new business, and miscellaneous business.

• Budget discussion

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss items including a stipend for volunteer committee members, time limits on decorations, and software updates for the Mayor's Court and fire department.

• Stipend to members of volunteer committees
• Time Limits on Decorations
• 2026 Baldwin Group Mayor's Court Software
• TSC Donation
• Change Order for Service Storage Building

Legal & Public Notice

The Broadview Heights Board of Zoning Appeals will consider BZA Appeal #2025-10. The applicant, Nicholas Malinski, requests a variance to reduce the secondary side‑yard setback from the required 25 ft to 15 ft so he can install a 6 ft wooden privacy fence at 8718 Falls Lane. The decision will be made at the meeting on November 5, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

• BZA Appeal #2025-10 – variance request to shorten side‑yard setback from 25 ft to 15 ft for a 6 ft wooden privacy fence at 8718 Falls Lane (applicant/owner Nicholas Malinski)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider Appeal #2025-10 submitted by Nicholas Malinski for a variance to install a 6‑ft wooden privacy fence at 8718 Falls Lane. The request seeks a secondary side‑yard setback of 15 ft from the established 25‑ft right‑of‑way. The applicant will present the request, followed by public comments, city official input, and board questions before a vote to approve, deny, postpone, or table the appeal. The agenda also includes approval of the September 3, 2025 minutes.

• Review of Appeal #2025-10: variance for a 6‑ft wooden privacy fence at 8718 Falls Lane, requesting a 15‑ft side‑yard setback from the 25‑ft right‑of‑way
• Approval of September 3, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals considered Appeal #2025‑10 requesting a reduction of the side‑yard setback from 25 ft to 15 ft so the applicant could extend a wooden privacy fence at 8718 Falls Lane. After the applicant presented a hardship statement and no objections were raised, the Board voted to approve the variance. All four voting members cast yes votes, and the motion passed unanimously.

• Approved 15‑ft side‑yard setback variance for fence at 8718 Falls Lane (4‑0)

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council will approve minutes from previous meetings and hear department reports. Council members will consider four resolutions authorizing the mayor to enter agreements for a home loan program, jail housing services, equipment repairs, and payment of professional service claims, each with an emergency declaration. The council will also consider Ordinance 17-2025, which amends a specific section of the city code and includes an emergency declaration.

• Resolution 2025-146: authorize mayor to agreement with Heritage Home Program for a home loan program, emergency declared
• Resolution 2025-149: authorize mayor to agreement with City of North Royalton for jail housing and ancillary services, emergency declared
• Resolution 2025-150: authorize mayor to pay Ohio Cat for backhoe/loader repairs, emergency declared
• Resolution 2025-151: authorize payment of certain professional service claims, emergency declared
• Ordinance 17-2025: amend Section 1328.8(C)(4) of Chapter 1328 of the codified ordinances, emergency declared

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council finance meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2025 at 6:00 pm. Council members will review and discuss the city’s budget.

• Budget discussion

City Council

The council will vote on a motion to accept the Planning Commission’s approval for Butterfli Holdings, LLC, as referenced in Case Number 2025-14. The approval pertains to a sign, with the condition that its height does not exceed 9 feet. No other agenda items are listed beyond standard procedural reports.

• Motion to accept Planning Commission approval for Butterfli Holdings, LLC (Case 2025-14) – sign height limited to 9 ft

City Council

The Safety Committee is meeting to review new business regarding city infrastructure and traffic safety. The body will discuss city sirens and specific road safety installations.

• City sirens
• Road bumps on Richards Road
• 82/Avery crosswalk

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council work session will discuss several items, including a 25% maximum variance policy for the Committee and routing all variances to the BZA Committee. Council members will consider a stipend for volunteer‑committee members as proposed by Councilor Boldt. The Police Department will present a discussion on the North Royalton Jail contract, and the Finance Department will discuss a bill resolution for backhoe‑loader repair.

• 25% maximum variance policy for the Committee; all variances to go to BZA Committee
• Stipend proposal for members of volunteer committees (Councilor Boldt)
• North Royalton Jail contract discussion (Police Department, Chief Polick)
• Bill resolution for backhoe‑loader repair (Finance Department, Mr. Pfaff)

Legal & Public Notice

The Broadview Heights Planning Commission scheduled a meeting for October 22, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. was cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time. The next meeting will be on November 12, 2025 if items are submitted by the deadline.

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council will consider an ordinance amending appropriations for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. It will also take first‑reading resolutions authorizing emergency agreements for recreation‑center software, race‑management services, a 72" SCAG Cheetah zero‑turn mower, facility rental rates, a paving program amendment, a home‑loan program, and a real‑estate sale. Two motions will be voted on: a $9,208 purchase of an HVAC unit from Trane and acceptance of the Planning Commission’s approval to Butterfli Holdings, LLC.

• Resolution 2025-139: authorize agreement with Vermont Systems, Inc. for recreation center software
• Resolution 2025-141: authorize purchase of a 72" SCAG Cheetah zero‑turn mower
• Ordinance 16-2025: amend appropriations for current expenses for fiscal year ending Dec 31 2025
• Motion: purchase HVAC unit from Trane for $9,208.00
• Resolution 2025-147: letter of intent for sale of real estate with T3 Holdings, LLC

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council Finance Committee will consider approval of the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It will also consider approving invoices for the Law Director and Assistant Law Director, totaling $3,129.75 for Vince Ruffa, $374.50 for Joseph Grandinetti, and $535.00 for Dean DePiero.

• Approve September 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve invoice to Vince Ruffa – $3,129.75
• Approve invoice to Joseph Grandinetti – $374.50
• Approve invoice to Dean DePiero – $535.00

City Council

The Rules, Ordinances and Franchise Committee will discuss a proposed maximum 25% variance limit. It will consider allowing the administration to waive variance fees and directing all variances to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The committee will also address a stipend for members of the Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals, and review Chapter 820 from prior business.

• Max 25% variance
• Administration allowed to waive variance fees
• All variances must go to BZA
• Stipend to members of PC and BZA
• Chapter 820

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council work session will consider several departmental updates. Items include a discussion of the Rt 82/Avery crosswalk (PC Case #2025-14), the Home Heritage Program, and a Vermont Systems agreement covering the Hermes system and Cheetah mower. Finance will present amended appropriations, and Engineering will review the 2025 Paving Program contract extension and Avery Road storm‑sewer easements. Residents may also address the council during the open portion.

• Discussion of Rt 82/Avery Crosswalk (PC Case #2025-14)
• Discussion of Home Heritage Program
• Discussion of Vermont Systems Hermes Agreement and Cheetah Mower
• Finance Department presentation of Amended Appropriations
• Engineering review of 2025 Paving Program Contract Extension and Avery Road Storm Sewer Easements

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a variance request from Butterfli Holdings 043 LLC to install a ground sign and two directional signs for UH Urgent Care at 9000 Treeworth Blvd. The proposed sign would be 8 ft high, exceeding the 6 ft height limit and the 2 ft masonry base limit, so a variance is needed. No comments were recorded from the Building Commissioner or City Engineer. The commission will vote to approve, deny, postpone, or table the request.

• Variance request for 8‑ft ground sign for UH Urgent Care at 9000 Treeworth Blvd (exceeds 6‑ft height limit)
• Approval of minutes from the September 24, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

The commission voted to approve a 4‑foot variance for a ground and directional sign for UH Urgent Care at 9000 Treeworth Blvd (Case #2025‑14). The commission also approved the minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.

• Approved 4‑ft variance for UH Urgent Care sign at 9000 Treeworth Blvd (Case#2025-14)
• Approved the September 24, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Adjourned the October 8, 2025 meeting at 7:18 p.m.

Legal & Public Notice

The Planning Commission will review PC CASE #2025-14, which was tabled from the September 25, 2025 meeting. The case concerns a request by Butterfli Holdings 043 LLC to install a ground sign and two directional signs for UH Urgent Care at 9000 Treeworth Blvd. The ground sign is 58.5 sq ft, internally illuminated, and 12 ft high, exceeding the maximum allowed height of 6 ft (total allowed 8 ft), so a variance is required. The commission will make a final approval decision on the variance request.

• Variance request for a 12‑ft, 58.5 sq ft illuminated ground sign for UH Urgent Care at 9000 Treeworth Blvd.
• Two additional directional signs also proposed for the same site.
• Applicant and owner: Butterfli Holdings 043 LLC.
• Sign exceeds Section 1328.10(2) height limit (6 ft) and total allowed height (8 ft).
• Commission will issue a final approval decision on the variance.

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council will consider four first‑reading resolutions that would authorize the mayor to enter agreements with specific entities and declare emergencies. The agreements involve holiday decorations with Bonner's Commercial Display, a traffic study with T.M.S. Engineers, pump station equipment with Pump Systems, and a VMware license with Ohio State University (OARNET). The council will also move to recess into executive session to discuss a potential real‑estate purchase or sale. Standard agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes and departmental reports.

• Resolution 2025-135: authorize mayor to agreement with Bonner's Commercial Display for holiday decorations and declare emergency
• Resolution 2025-136: authorize mayor to agreement with T.M.S. Engineers, Inc. for Broadview Road Corridor traffic study and declare emergency
• Resolution 2025-137: authorize mayor to agreement with Pump Systems, L.L.C. for pump station equipment and declare emergency
• Resolution 2025-138: authorize mayor to agreement with Ohio State University d/b/a OARNET for a VMware license and declare emergency
• Motion to recess into executive session to discuss purchase/sale of real estate

Legal & Public Notice

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for October 1, 2025, has been cancelled. No items are listed for decision or discussion.

Planning Commission

The Broadview Heights Planning Commission will review three sign applications that each require a variance from the municipal sign code. The first request is from Brilliant Electric Sign Co. for a ground sign and an electronic message center on Broadview Road, where the lot frontage is less than the required 250 ft. The second request is from Butterfli Holdings 043 LLC for a 12‑ft high ground sign and two directional signs on Treeworth Boulevard, exceeding the maximum height by 5 ft. The third request is from Fastsigns of Broadview Heights for an 84" × 29" wall sign at 1100 W. Royalton Road, needing a 1.9‑ft frontage variance. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the September 10, 2025 session.

• Case #2025-12 – Brilliant Electric Sign Co. seeks variance for a 6'5" × 10'5" ground sign (66 sq ft) and a 6'5" × 3' electronic sign on Broadview Road (frontage ~150 ft, below 250 ft minimum).
• Case #2025-14 – Butterfli Holdings 043 LLC requests a 12‑ft high ground sign (58.5 sq ft) at 9000 Treeworth Blvd., exceeding the 5‑ft height limit, plus two smaller directional signs at 9050 and 9100 Treeworth Blvd.
• Case #2025-15 – Fastsigns of Broadview Heights proposes an 84" × 29" wall sign (16.9 sq ft) for Rite Dry Cleaners at 1100 W. Royalton Road, requiring a 1.9‑ft frontage variance.
• Approval of the meeting minutes from September 10, 2025.

The commission approved a variance allowing the electronic sign on Broadview Road to be illuminated until midnight on event nights, despite the standard off‑hours rule of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The motion was made by Chairman Ken Emling and seconded by Andrea Staruch. No members of the public offered comments. The vote was recorded as approved, with no specific tally provided.

• Approved variance for 6'5"×10'5" ground sign on Broadview Road (motion by Ken Emling, seconded by Andrea Staruch)
• No decision recorded on variance request for signs at 9000‑9100 Treeworth Blvd.

Legal & Public Notice

The Planning Commission will consider two sign variance requests. One request from Butterfli Holdings LLC seeks a variance for a 12 ft high, 58.5 sq ft ground sign for UH Urgent Care at 9000 Treeworth Blvd, which exceeds the 5 ft height limit. The same case includes smaller signs for Chick Fil at 9050 Treeworth Blvd and a future tenant at 9100 Treeworth Blvd. A separate request from Fastsigns of Broadview Heights seeks a variance for an 84" x 29" wall sign for Rite Dry Cleaners at 1100 W. Royalton Road, which exceeds the allowed frontage width.

• Variance request for 12 ft high, 58.5 sq ft ground sign for UH Urgent Care at 9000 Treeworth Blvd (5 ft over height limit).
• Sign for Chick Fil at 9050 Treeworth Blvd: 6.75 sq ft internally illuminated (variance needed).
• Sign for future tenant at 9100 Treeworth Blvd: 3 sq ft internally illuminated (final approval).
• Variance request for 84" x 29" wall sign (16.9 sq ft) for Rite Dry Cleaners at 1100 W. Royalton Road (1.9 ft over frontage allowance).

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council work session will include several discussion items. Topics include a traffic study for Broadview Rd, a new Wiltshire fire pump, and a VMware contract presented by the finance department. Residents will be invited to discuss a proposed bike lane network. No formal decisions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Broadview Rd Traffic Study – discussion by Engineering Department (Mr. Neff)
• New Wiltshire Pump – discussion by Service Department (Mr. Schroedel)
• VMware Contract – discussion by Finance Department (Mr. Pfaff)
• Bike Lanes – council open to residents for discussion
• Christmas Decorations – discussion from Mayor (Ms. Putka)

City Council

The council will consider a series of first‑reading resolutions and one ordinance. The ordinance would allow issuance of up to $2,000,000 in notes to finance improvements to Treeworth Boulevard, including pavement, utilities, and related work. The resolutions include authorizations for agreements with the Cuyahoga County Board of Health, the Board of Elections, participation in opioid settlements, a professional accounting contract, tax levy certification, an advance of tax levy proceeds, a fire department donation, a Safety Town shed, and a building‑department software subscription. All items are presented for first reading and are marked as emergency actions.

• Ordinance 15-2025 – authorizes up to $2,000,000 in notes to fund Treeworth Boulevard roadway, utility, and storm‑sewer improvements.
• Resolution 2025-125 – authorizes the mayor to enter an agreement with the Cuyahoga County Board of Health for public health services.
• Resolution 2025-127 – authorizes participation in the national opioid settlement involving multiple pharmaceutical companies.
• Resolution 2025-129 – authorizes an agreement with James G. Zupka, CPA, Inc. for professional accounting services for fiscal years 2025‑2029.
• Resolution 2025-134 – authorizes an agreement with IWORQ Systems for a building‑department software subscription renewal.

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council Finance Committee will approve the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting. It will also approve invoices for the Law Director, Vince Ruffa ($3,504.25), and the Assistant Law Director, Joseph Grandinetti ($374.50). No other business is listed.

• Approve August 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve Vince Ruffa invoice – $3,504.25
• Approve Joseph Grandinetti invoice – $374.50

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a variance for a large electronic sign at The Estate at Maradela and a request to consolidate two lots for a new single-family home on Broadview Road. The meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2025.

• Variance request for 66 sq. ft. ground sign with 19.25 sq. ft. electronic message center at Broadview Road
• Lot consolidation and new single-family home construction request at 8553 Broadview Road
• Approval of July 23, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved a variance allowing a 6' × 10' electronic sign on Broadview Road, but postponed a decision on extending its operating hours. It denied a lot‑consolidation request for 8553 Broadview Road. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved variance for electronic sign frontage (Case 2025‑12) – outcome: approved (vote tally not recorded)
• Tabled discussion on extending sign operating hours (Case 2025‑12) – outcome: tabled (vote tally not recorded)
• Denied lot‑consolidation and new home request (Case 2025‑13) – outcome: denied (vote tally not recorded)

Legal & Public Notice

The Planning Commission will discuss a request for a sign variance and a lot consolidation project. Both items involve properties located on Broadview Road.

• PC CASE #2025-12: Request by Brilliant Electric Sign Co., LTD. for a 66 sq. ft. ground sign and 19.25 sq. ft. electronic message center at The Estate at Maradela
• Variance request for PC CASE #2025-12 due to 150 ft. frontage (250 ft. required)
• PC CASE #2025-13: Request by Robert Cox to consolidate parcels 582-14-037 and 582-14-038 at 8553 Broadview Road
• PC CASE #2025-13: Proposal to raze current home and construct a new single family dwelling

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed a variance request for 8673 Wyatt Road to reduce the required 60‑ft rear‑yard setback to 40 ft for a home office. After public comments, a motion was made and the Board approved the variance (the vote tally is not clearly recorded in the minutes). The Board also considered a variance request for 2594 Akins Road involving a second detached garage, larger floor area, higher roof, and driveway, but no vote was taken before the meeting ended.

• Approved variance for 8673 Wyatt Road rear‑yard setback (vote tally not clearly recorded)
• No decision recorded for variance request at 2594 Akins Road

City Council

The Finance Committee is meeting to approve meeting minutes and review legal invoices. The body will consider payments for legal services provided in June and July.

• June invoice for Vince Ruffa: $3,210.00
• June invoice for Joseph Grandinetti: $802.50
• July invoice for Vince Ruffa: $3,129.75
• July invoice for Joseph Grandinetti: $374.50

The Broadview Heights Finance Committee approved the June 16, 2025 Finance Committee minutes. The committee also approved the Law Director and Assistant Law Director invoices for June and July, totaling $3,210, $802.50, $3,129.75 and $374.50. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved June 16, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimously)
• Approved Vince Ruffa June invoice $3,210 (unanimously)
• Approved Joseph Grandinetti June invoice $802.50 (unanimously)
• Approved Vince Ruffa July invoice $3,129.75 (unanimously)
• Approved Joseph Grandinetti July invoice $374.50 (unanimously)

City Council

The council voted to confirm Mr. Ethan Neff as the city’s Engineer. Council members approved a motion to recess into an executive session and later approved a motion to reconvene the meeting.

• Confirmed Ethan Neff as City Engineer (approved)
• Recessed council into executive session (approved)
• Reopened council after executive session (approved)

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Treeworth Blvd Extension Project and review budget amendments, including Microsoft 365 and Right Stuff renewals. The meeting also includes a resident comment period regarding the Sheetz issue.

• Treeworth Blvd Extension Project Award
• 2025 Microsoft 365 G Amendment
• 2025 Right Stuff Renewal
• 2025 Transfer Ordinance Original Appropriations
• 2025 Amended Appropriations

The August 25 work session was used for public comment on the proposed Sheetz development at Broadview and Wallings. Residents voiced safety, traffic, and crime concerns. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the variance request for 5773 W. Mill Road, allowing a 15‑ft side‑yard setback instead of the standard 30 ft. The Building Commissioner noted there is a 30‑day waiting period before a permit can be issued. The Board also approved the July 2, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:39 p.m.

• Approved variance for 5773 W. Mill Road side‑yard setback (motion approved)
• Approved July 2, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:39 p.m.

Planning Commission

The commission approved a variance for Hinckley Ridge Signs to install an 8'4" × 30" wall sign at 1100 W. Royalton Road. It denied a variance for Fastsigns of Broadview Heights to install a 124" × 24.8" wall sign at the same location. No members of the public offered comments on either application. The minutes do not provide detailed vote tallies for either decision.

• Approved variance for Hinckley Ridge Signs wall sign (vote tally not specified)
• Denied variance for Fastsigns of Broadview Heights wall sign (vote tally not specified)

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council adopted five resolutions authorizing agreements for a Microsoft Office 365 subscription, police vehicle outfitting, storm‑sewer realignment, street striping, and a police video‑request fee schedule. The council also adopted two ordinances establishing street‑lighting services and special assessments to fund them. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-108 (Microsoft Office 365 subscription agreement) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 2025-109 (Amendment to police vehicle outfitting agreement) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 2025-110 (Civil engineering services for Avery Road storm‑sewer realignment) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 2025-111 (2025 street striping program) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 2025-112 (Fee schedule for police body‑ and dash‑camera video requests) – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 11-2025 (Street lighting for multiple subdivisions) – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 10-2025 (Special assessments to fund street lighting) – unanimous

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals heard appeal #2025-06 from David Cuglewski seeking a variance for a second accessory structure and an additional 300 ft of greenhouse space at 2465 W. Sprague Road. The applicant and supporters presented their case, while nearby residents voiced opposition. The minutes do not record a vote or any final decision on the request.

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council adopted a series of emergency resolutions authorizing purchases of equipment, agreements for construction and IT services, and an alternative tax budget for 2026. All resolutions were adopted by vote, with most receiving unanimous support. The council also approved a waiver of the 24‑hour rule for Ordinance 12‑2025.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-92 (Caterpillar excavator) – adopted 7‑0
• Adopted Resolution 2025-93 (Interstate trailer) – adopted 7‑0
• Adopted Resolution 2025-98 (Fire station architectural services) – adopted 6‑1
• Adopted Resolution 2025-99 (Construction manager for fire station) – adopted 6‑1
• Adopted Resolution 2025-105 (Alternative tax budget for 2026) – adopted 7‑0
• Adopted Resolution 2025-106 (IT support agreement) – adopted 7‑0
• Adopted Resolution 2025-107 (Glitz and Glamour program) – adopted 7‑0
• Waiver of 24‑hour rule for Ordinance 12‑2025 – passed 6‑1

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council work session on June 23, 2025 discussed several items, including street light assessment, Microsoft 365 licenses, a police cruiser amendment, an Avery Road storm‑sewer realignment, a roadway striping bid, ordinance numbering, budget account forms, and city signage. No votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions were recorded for any of these topics. The council indicated items would be placed on the agenda for future consideration.

City Council

The committee unanimously approved the invoices for the Law Director and Assistant Law Director totaling $4,654.50. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 Finance Committee meeting. No other motions were voted on.

• Approved Vince Ruffa invoice $2,996 (unanimous)
• Approved Joseph Grandinetti invoice $802.50 (unanimous)
• Approved Dean DePiero invoice $856 (unanimous)
• Approved May 12, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Service Committee approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Tom Pavlica, seconded by Brian Dunlap, and passed unanimously. No other actions were decided; the committee discussed a potential excavator and trailer purchase or lease but took no formal vote.

• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council adopted six resolutions (2025-90, 2025-91, 2025-94, 2025-95, 2025-96, 2025-97) that authorize agreements for various projects and declare emergencies. An ordinance (09-2025) to provide benefits for non‑elected full‑time employees was rejected. The council also approved a recess into executive session to discuss real‑estate, litigation and personnel matters.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-90 (solid waste management plan) – adopted unanimously
• Adopted Resolution 2025-91 (new maintenance storage building) – adopted unanimously
• Adopted Resolution 2025-94 (roof power washing contract) – adopted unanimously
• Adopted Resolution 2025-95 (purchase of transit van) – adopted unanimously
• Adopted Resolution 2025-96 (safety town instruction) – adopted unanimously
• Adopted Resolution 2025-97 (tennis, pickleball, basketball court improvements) – adopted unanimously
• Ordinance 09-2025 (employment benefits for non‑elected staff) – failed
• Motion to recess into executive session on real‑estate, litigation, personnel – approved unanimously

City Council

The council heard a presentation on the new Broadview Road fire station, including design reductions and a final cost under the $11 million target. Members asked questions about cost validity, roof height, and furniture costs. No vote or formal decision was recorded.

Planning Commission

The commission approved Clayton Signs Inc.'s request to install five wall signs at 9050 Treeworth Blvd., despite the limit of two signs. It also approved FASTSIGNS of Broadview Heights to install a 35‑sq‑ft internally illuminated monument sign at 10474 Broadview Road, with the condition that the Building Department finalizes landscaping. Both approvals were passed with five votes each.

• Approved five wall signs for Chick‑Fil‑A at 9050 Treeworth Blvd. (5 votes)
• Approved 35‑sq‑ft illuminated monument sign for FASTSIGNS at 10474 Broadview Rd., pending Building Dept. landscaping approval (5 votes)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the May 5, 12, 19 and 27, 2025 meetings. It took the first reading of Resolutions 2025-90 through 2025-97 and Ordinance 09-2025, each noted as first reading only. A motion to recess into Executive Session and a motion to reconvene the meeting both passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 PM.

• Approved May 5, 12, 19 and 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• First reading of Resolutions 2025-90 to 2025-97 (first reading only)
• First reading of Ordinance 09-2025 (first reading only)
• Motion to recess into Executive Session passed (unanimous)
• Motion to reconvene Council meeting passed (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for a 6‑ft vinyl privacy fence at 4189 Louis Drive and a variance for a second driveway to an existing garage at 2941 Akins Road. Both approvals were voted 2‑0 in favor. No decision was recorded for the fence variance request at 7946 Glengate Drive.

• Approved 6‑ft vinyl privacy fence setback variance (2‑0) – 4189 Louis Drive
• Approved second driveway variance for accessory garage (2‑0) – 2941 Akins Road
• No decision recorded for fence variance request – 7946 Glengate Drive

City Council

The council adopted Resolution 2025‑86, authorizing the mayor to contract with K Company, Inc. for two water heaters and declaring an emergency. It also approved a $400 payment for NOCCA membership dues. Motions to enter and then exit an executive session on pending litigation and property matters were both passed.

• Adopted Resolution 2025‑86 authorizing water‑heater purchase and emergency declaration
• Approved $400 payment of NOCCA annual membership dues
• Authorized recess into executive session to discuss litigation and property matters
• Authorized reconvening of council meeting after executive session

City Council

The committee reviewed a new storage building project and discussed equipment needs. Members approved a motion to refer the storage building proposal to a council work session. No other actions were formally decided at this meeting.

• Motion to refer storage building proposal to council work session approved

City Council

The council heard a presentation from the Human Resources Director proposing a full‑time HR Director position with a salary range of $80,000‑$118,746 and a seasonal intern position paying $11‑$24.25 per hour. No vote or formal action on the proposal was recorded. The council also reviewed the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District’s five‑year master plan and its funding mechanism, but no decision or vote on ratification was noted.

City Council

The council adopted six emergency resolutions authorizing agreements for the Avery Road improvement project, street striping program, fire hose purchase, road salt supply, and payment of professional service claims. Resolution 2025-86 for purchasing two water heaters failed to pass. All adopted resolutions were approved after first reading with unanimous roll‑call votes.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-83 (Avery Road improvement) – motion passed (all present voted yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-84 (street striping program) – motion passed (all present voted yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-85 (fire hose purchase) – motion passed (all present voted yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-87 (road salt supply) – motion passed (all present voted yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-88 (repeal of Resolution 2025-77) – motion passed (all present voted yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-89 (payment of professional service claims) – motion passed (all present voted yes)
• Failed Resolution 2025-86 (purchase of two water heaters) – motion failed (roll call: Dunlap no, Goodwin no, Price no)
• Scheduled future meetings: Board of Zoning Appeals (June 4), Service Committee (June 2), Planning Commission on The Crossings (June 11)

City Council

The work session covered the Avery Road improvement contract, the 2025 annual striping program, fire‑hose replacement, purchase of two water heaters, an annual salt purchase, and a possible city‑wide siren system. Council members asked questions and indicated each item would be put to a vote, but the minutes contain no vote tallies or approval outcomes. No formal decisions were recorded in this session.

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council adopted ten resolutions that authorize the mayor to enter into various agreements, each declared an emergency. After a procedural error, the council reconvened and adopted Ordinance 08-2025 amending appropriations for fiscal year 2025. All actions were recorded as adopted with unanimous roll‑call votes.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-72 authorizing a fire‑gear agreement with Fire Force, Inc.
• Adopted Resolution 2025-73 authorizing a copier purchase agreement with Canon USA, Inc.
• Adopted Resolution 2025-74 accepting the NOPEC community grant program
• Adopted Resolution 2025-75 authorizing a Microsoft Surface devices agreement with SHI
• Adopted Resolution 2025-76 authorizing an ice‑cream concession agreement with Hershey's Creamery
• Adopted Resolution 2025-77 authorizing payment of certain professional service claims
• Adopted Resolution 2025-78 authorizing street lighting for multiple subdivisions
• Adopted Ordinance 08-2025 amending appropriations for current expenses for FY 2025

City Council

The committee voted to approve the law director invoice for Vince Ruffa in the amount of $4,494 and the assistant law director invoice for Joseph Grandinetti in the amount of $1,096.75. The motion was seconded and passed with all members voting aye and no opposition. No other business was discussed.

• Approved law director invoice $4,494 and assistant law director invoice $1,096.75 (unanimous)

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council approved a series of expenditures, including turnout gear for the fire department, a printer/copier for police, nine Microsoft Surface Pro devices for $15,125.94, and a $1,902.11 printer replacement. The council also accepted the annual NOPEC energy grant, increased legal‑counsel funding by up to $75,000, approved a Hershey's ice‑cream concession contract, and authorized payment of a $7,217.11 Rush Truck bill. Additional approvals covered two grass‑cutting contracts and an amendment to the 2025 paving program to specify a base bid and an alternate bid.

• Approved purchase of fire department turnout gear (no amount disclosed)
• Approved police department printer/copier purchase (no amount disclosed)
• Approved purchase of nine Microsoft Surface Pros for $15,125.94
• Approved increase in legal‑counsel budget by $50,000‑$75,000
• Approved Hershey's ice‑cream concession contract for recreation department
• Approved payment of Rush Truck bill for $7,217.11
• Approved two 2025 grass‑cutting program contracts (no amount disclosed)
• Approved amendment to Resolution 2025‑65 to award base bid and alternate two for paving program

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council adopted four emergency resolutions authorizing agreements for campus improvements, health data exchange, asphalt purchases, and legal services. Two ordinances were adopted, including the creation of the Wallings Road Fire Station Improvement Fund. Several motions were approved, such as donations to community groups, allowing wine and alcohol at events, and a farmland placement application. The council also recessed into executive session to discuss pending litigation.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-66 for campus improvement project (emergency)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-67 for health information exchange agreement (emergency)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-68 for asphalt material purchase (emergency)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-69 for BWC Group Retrospective Rating Program (emergency)
• Adopted Ordinance 07-2025 creating Wallings Road Fire Station Improvement Fund (emergency)
• Approved $10,000 donation to Brecksville‑Broadview Heights CAPA
• Approved $10,000 donation to North Royalton School District drug‑abuse programs
• Approved sale of alcohol at city events from June 1 to September 30, 2025

Planning Commission

The commission reviewed an application for a 6,840‑sq‑ft commercial building at 1150 West Royalton Road. Chairman Ken Emling said he was comfortable granting preliminary approval, with the condition that the applicant submit photometric, landscaping, and material‑sample plans for a future final approval. No members of the public offered comments.

• Preliminary approval granted for 6,840‑sq‑ft commercial building at 1150 West Royalton Rd (no vote tally recorded)

City Council

The council adopted Resolution 2025-65, which authorizes the mayor to enter into an agreement with Ronyak Paving for the 2025 paving program and declares a municipal emergency. The council first moved to suspend its rules to consider the resolution, and that motion passed. The body also recessed into Executive Session to discuss imminent litigation and later reconvened, with both motions passing unanimously.

• Suspended council rules to consider Resolution 2025-65 – motion passed unanimously
• Adopted Resolution 2025-65 authorizing mayor to contract with Ronyak Paving and declare emergency – motion passed unanimously
• Recessed into Executive Session to discuss imminent litigation – motion passed unanimously
• Reconvened from Executive Session – motion passed unanimously

City Council

The committee voted to approve sending the proposed 6,840‑sq‑ft retail building at 1150 West Royalton Road to the planning commission. No action was taken on the small‑box/big‑box store moratorium; it will remain on the agenda for future discussion. The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m.

• Approved sending The Crossing retail project to planning commission (unanimous aye)
• Moratorium for small‑box discount stores and big‑box stores kept on agenda, no action taken

City Council

The council discussed several motions, including renewal of an agricultural district, a fire‑station fund, wine service at city events, a $10,000 donation, and a $300,000 paving program transfer, but no votes or approvals were recorded. Each item was deferred to a future meeting for further consideration. No approvals, denials, or tablings were documented.

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council adopted six resolutions during the April 14, 2025 meeting. Resolutions 2025-59, 2025-61, 2025-62, 2025-63, 2025-64, and 2025-65 were each presented, moved, seconded, and adopted by roll‑call vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-59 commending the Brecksville‑Broadview Heights High School girls gymnastics team
• Adopted Resolution 2025-61 authorizing agreement with Cuyahoga County Valley Career Center for EMT student clinical experience
• Adopted Resolution 2025-62 authorizing agreement with Medicount Management, Inc. for EMS billing services
• Adopted Resolution 2025-63 authorizing agreement with National Testing Network for fire department psychological evaluations
• Adopted Resolution 2025-64 authorizing agreement with PepsiCo Beverages, LLC for vending services
• Adopted Resolution 2025-65 authorizing agreement with Ronyak Paving for the 2025 paving program

City Council

The committee voted unanimously to create a new fund for the Wallings Road fire station renovation, transferring $2 million into it. It also approved the law director’s invoice for $3,397.25 and the assistant law director’s invoice for $401.25. Both actions were approved without opposition.

• Created new fire station renovation fund with $2 M transfer (unanimous)
• Approved law director invoice $3,397.25 (unanimous)
• Approved assistant law director invoice $401.25 (unanimous)

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council conducted a public hearing on Joseph M. Ols' request to place his parcels at 3148 Wilshire Road in an agricultural district. No opponents or proponents were identified during the hearing. No vote or formal decision was recorded, and the meeting was adjourned.

Planning Commission

The commission approved a variance for an 8 ft × 4 ft LED wall sign at 1001 W. Royalton Road and a variance for a 5 ft × 5 ft illuminated sign at 8158 Broadview Road. Both approvals include a stipulation that the sign must be removed if the corner lot is later developed. The commission also approved the prior meeting minutes.

• Approved variance for Neon & Signs 8 ft × 4 ft wall sign at 1001 W. Royalton Rd (outcome approved; vote tally not recorded)
• Approved variance for Fastsigns 5 ft × 5 ft illuminated sign at 8158 Broadview Rd (outcome approved; vote tally not recorded)
• Approved prior Planning Commission minutes (unanimous approval reported)

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council held a work session on April 7, 2025. Topics discussed included a $23,250 purchase of block hours from BPI, a request to award the paving contract to Ronyak Paving, and a switch from Coke to Pepsi for vending. No votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance allowing a 4‑ft aluminum fence with a 25‑ft side‑yard setback at 3005 W. Sprague Road. It also approved a variance permitting a 4‑ft side‑yard setback for a garage addition at 8264 Wyatt Road. The minutes from the December 4, 2024 meeting were approved unanimously, and the board adjourned at 6:41 p.m.

• Approved variance for 4‑ft aluminum fence (25‑ft setback) – Appeal #2025-01
• Approved variance for 4‑ft side‑yard setback for garage addition – Appeal #2025-02
• Approved minutes from Dec 4 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:41 p.m.

City Council

The council adopted seven resolutions that authorize the mayor to enter into agreements with American Fireworks, Stryker, Verizon, Cox Business, and the Baldwin Group, among others. An ordinance was also adopted to provide property and casualty insurance for the city. One resolution for revised fire‑station floor plans (2025‑52) was not adopted. All actions were recorded as adopted or failed without a numerical vote tally.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-51 authorizing agreement with American Fireworks for Home Days and Tree Lighting
• Adopted Resolution 2025-53 authorizing purchase of power cot, stair pro and loading system from Stryker
• Adopted Resolution 2025-54 authorizing agreement with Verizon for wireless products and services
• Adopted Resolution 2025-55 authorizing agreement with Cox Business for internet at Splash Park
• Adopted Resolution 2025-56 authorizing agreement with the Baldwin Group for a parking ticket tracking system
• Adopted Resolution 2025-57 authorizing agreement with the Baldwin Group for a TAC import module license
• Adopted Resolution 2025-58 authorizing advertisement for bids for the Avery Road improvement project
• Adopted Ordinance 05-2025 authorizing the mayor to enter into an insurance agreement with Travelers Insurance Company

City Council

The Finance Committee approved payment of the law director's invoice for $3,290.25 and the assistant law director's invoice for $347.75. Councilmember Goodwin moved to approve the payments, Boldt seconded, and all members voted aye. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved payment of law director invoice $3,290.25 and assistant law director invoice $347.75 (unanimous)

City Council

The Rules, Ordinances and Franchise Committee approved a motion to refer the handling of Chapter 820 applications to a council working session, with all members voting aye. The motion directs that copies of applications received by administration be provided to council members. No other formal actions were adopted; discussion on audio and video recording of public meetings continued without a vote.

• Approved motion to refer Chapter 820 application handling to a council working session (unanimous aye)

City Council

Council members discussed upcoming motions to donate to two school prom events and to award Home Days scholarships, planning to vote on them next week. They also reviewed fire department staffing costs and facility funding, but no vote or resolution was recorded. No decisions were approved, denied, or tabled during this meeting.

City Council

The Fire Station Committee reviewed a $12,500 hourly fee proposal from DVA Architecture to study reducing the fire station size. Members debated the merits and potential cost impact, but no formal vote or decision was recorded. The committee intends to consider moving the proposal to the City Council for approval at a later date.