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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council will meet on September 8, 2025, to hold a discussion on the ongoing Sheetz litigation. The meeting includes procedural items such as roll call, a pledge of allegiance, and an open session for residents. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss financial matters, including a tax levy advance request and GAAP conversion services. The body will also review items related to public health, opioid litigation, and department contracts.

• Rates & Levies Resolution 2026
• Tax Levy Advance Request
• GAAP Conversion Services
• IWORQ Contract
• Opioid Litigation discussion

Legal & Public Notice

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider variance requests for two properties. These requests involve setbacks for an addition and multiple variances for a second detached garage and driveway.

• BZA Appeal #2025-08: Variance request for a 20 ft. reduction of the 60 ft. rear yard setback at 8673 Wyatt Road
• BZA Appeal #2025-09: Variance request for a second detached garage at 2594 Akins Road
• BZA Appeal #2025-09: Variance request to keep an existing gravel driveway at 2594 Akins Road
• BZA Appeal #2025-09: Variance request for 620 sq. ft. over the 1700 sq. ft. maximum area at 2594 Akins Road
• BZA Appeal #2025-09: Variance request for 4’4” in height over the 16' maximum for a detached garage at 2594 Akins Road

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Broadview Heights Board of Zoning Appeals will decide two property-owner appeals for zoning variances at its September 3 meeting. Both cases involve requests to deviate from setback, garage, driveway, and area rules.

• Variance at 8673 Wyatt Road for 20 ft. rear-yard setback to allow addition (Applicant: Levin Architecture & Design; Owner: Omar & Margaret Maxel)
• Variance at 2594 Akins Road for second detached garage, gravel driveway, 620 sq. ft. area, and 4’4” height increase (Applicant/Owner: Thomas Adkins)

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 Broadview Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 2, 2025, to consider first readings of resolutions and ordinances, including contracts for infrastructure projects, software purchases, and donations to fire departments. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a potential executive session for litigation discussion.

• $2025 Treeworth Boulevard Extension project contract with Digiola Suburban Excavating, Inc.
• Microsoft 365 license purchase from CDW-G
• Timekeeping software contract with Right Stuff Software
• Donations of turnout gear to Middle Bass Island and Cuyahoga Valley Career Center fire programs
• Fund transfer ordinance for Bond Retirement, FD Levy, Storm Sewer, and SCMR

Legal & Public Notice

The Broadview Heights Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No items requiring a decision or discussion are listed for this meeting.

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 Broadview Heights City Council will hold a special meeting to receive reports from department heads and the mayor, discuss pending litigation in executive session, and adjourn. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

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.

Legal & Public Notice

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 13, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural notice information.

Legal & Public Notice

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to hear one case regarding a property variance. The board will determine if a request to reduce a side yard setback for a fence is granted.

• BZA Appeal #2025-07: Request by Ryan Pelagalli for a variance to install a 5 ft. rod iron fence at 5773 W. Mill Road
• Proposed reduction of secondary side yard setback from 30 ft. to 15 ft.

Legal & Public Notice

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to hear one case regarding a zoning variance. The board will determine if a property owner may install a fence that does not meet standard setback requirements.

• BZA Appeal #2025-07: Request by Ryan Pelagalli for a variance to install a 4 ft. rod iron fence at 5773 W. Mill Road
• Request for a secondary side yard setback variance of 15 ft. from the established 30 ft. setback

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to discuss a variance request for a property at 5773 W. Mill Road. The applicant is seeking to install a 5 ft. rod iron fence that would require a secondary side yard setback of 15 ft. instead of the established 30 ft.

• Variance request for 5 ft. rod iron fence at 5773 W. Mill Road
• Proposed reduction of secondary side yard setback from 30 ft. to 15 ft.
• Approval of July 2, 2025 minutes

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 Planning Commission will consider two requests for sign variances at 1100 W. Royalton Road. Both applicants are seeking approval for wall signs that exceed the allowable square footage based on store frontage.

• Case #2025-10: Request by Hinckley Ridge Signs for Little Lit to install a 21.84 sq. ft. wall sign at 1100 W. Royalton Road, Suite L
• Case #2025-11: Request by Fastsigns of Broadview Heights for PSE Credit Union Incorporated to install a 21.34 sq. ft. wall sign at 1100 W. Royalton Road, Suite EE

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)

Legal & Public Notice

The Planning Commission will consider two requests for wall sign variances at 1100 W. Royalton Road. Both applicants are seeking final approval for signs that exceed the allowable square footage based on storefront width.

• Case #2025-10: Request by Hinckley Ridge Signs for Little Lit to install a 21.84 sq. ft. wall sign (1.84 ft. variance)
• Case #2025-11: Request by Fastsigns of Broadview Heights for PSE Credit Union Incorporated to install a 21.34 sq. ft. wall sign (6.34 ft. variance)

Legal & Public Notice

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 9, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council

City Council will discuss and vote on first readings for several resolutions and ordinances. Key items include street lighting improvements for several neighborhoods and new service agreements for city operations.

• Ordinances 10-2025 and 11-2025 regarding street lighting assessments and improvements in Autumn Woods, Country Lakes Estates, Homestead, Scottsdale, Creekside Reserve, and Harris Park subdivisions
• Resolution 2025-110 for civil engineering and surveying services by Donald Bohning & Associates for the Avery Road improvement project
• Resolution 2025-111 for the 2025 street striping program with JD Striping
• Resolution 2025-112 establishing a fee schedule for police body and dash camera video requests
• Resolution 2025-108 for Microsoft Office 365 subscription licenses with CDW-G

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

Legal & Public Notice

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider a request from David Cuglewski regarding property at 2465 W. Sprague Road. The applicant is seeking variances to allow a second accessory structure and to exceed the combined square footage limit by 300 feet.

• BZA Appeal #2025-06: Variance request for a second accessory structure at 2465 W. Sprague Road
• BZA Appeal #2025-06: Variance request for 300 square feet over the allowed 1700 square feet limit

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review a request from David Cuglewski for two variances. The request concerns the number and total square footage of accessory structures on the property.

• Variance request for a second accessory structure at 2465 W. Sprague Road
• Variance request for 300 square feet over the allowed 1700 square foot combined limit

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.

Legal & Public Notice

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 25, 2025, has been cancelled. The document contains no other agenda items.

City Council

City Council is reviewing several agreements for city infrastructure and operations. Key items include architectural and construction management services for a fire station project and the purchase of heavy equipment.

• Agreement with DVA Architecture for fire station architectural services
• Agreement with Infinity Construction as construction manager for the fire station project
• Purchase of a Caterpillar Model 308 mini hydraulic excavator and an Interstate Model 40 DLA trailer from Ohio Cat
• Amendment to the agreement with Runyak Paving for the 2025 paving program
• Alternative tax budget for the calendar year 2026

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

City Council will hold a work session to discuss financial and infrastructure items. The meeting includes reviews of street light assessments and engineering projects. No final votes are listed on the agenda.

• Street Light Assessment discussion
• 2025 Microsoft 365 to Council
• Avery Road Storm Realignment
• Roadway Striping Bid Approval
• Police Hall Amendment

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.

Human Services Advisory Board

The Human Services Advisory Board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive reports on social work and current programming. The board will discuss status updates for several community events and services.

• NOACA Bus status update
• SCAM Squad event with Police
• Treasure Trail and MetroParks Trail Challenge
• Mind Challenge Competition 2025
• Social Work Report from Wade Cramer

City Council

The Service Committee is meeting to address new business regarding an excavator and trailer. The agenda also includes a discussion on Rumpke service issues.

• Excavator and Trailer
• Rumpke service issues

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 Finance Committee will consider approving invoices for the Law Director and Assistant Law Director. The committee will also discuss streamlining the process for appropriation ordinances.

• Vince Ruffa invoice: $2,996.00
• Joseph Grandinetti invoice: $802.50
• Dean DePiero invoice: $856.00
• Discussion on streamlining appropriation ordinances

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

City Council will review several second-reading resolutions for city infrastructure and equipment. The meeting includes a proposed ordinance regarding employment benefits for non-elected, non-bargaining full-time employees.

• Agreement with S.E.T., Inc. for a new maintenance storage building
• Purchase of a Caterpillar Model 308 mini hydraulic excavator and an Interstate Model 40 DLA trailer from Ohio Cat
• Agreement with Ronyak Paving, Inc. for tennis, pickleball, and basketball court improvements
• Purchase of a 2025 Transit 250 cargo medium roof van from Valley Truck Centers
• Ordinance 09-2025 regarding benefits and employment terms for non-elected, non-bargaining full-time employees

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

City Council is holding a work session to discuss infrastructure projects and financial matters. The meeting includes reports from the Engineering, Finance, Fire, and Human Services departments.

• Revised Wallings Road Agreement
• Treeworth Extension Project Easements
• Huntington Bank Deposit
• Alternate Tax Budget
• Broadview Road Fire Station

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 Planning Commission will consider final approval for two signage requests. The board will decide if applicants may exceed standard sign limits or install signs within the right-of-way.

• Request for Chick-Fil-A at 9050 Treeworth Blvd. to install five wall signs where only two are allowed
• Request for FASTSIGNS of Broadview Heights at 10474 Broadview Road for a 35 square foot illuminated monument sign
• Variance request for FASTSIGNS to install a sign within the right-of-way

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)

Legal & Public Notice

The Planning Commission will meet to grant final approval for two sign requests. The body will determine if the requested signage meets city standards for the specified locations.

• Request by Clayton Signs Inc. for Chick-Fil-A at 9050 Treeworth Blvd. to install five wall signs where only two are allowed
• Request by FASTSIGNS of Broadview Heights for a 35 square foot internally illuminated monument sign at 10474 Broadview Road

City Council

City Council will review several agreements for city equipment and infrastructure. The meeting includes a first reading of an ordinance regarding employment benefits for non-bargaining full-time employees.

• Agreement with S.E.T., Inc. for a new maintenance storage building
• Agreement with Ronyak Paving, Inc. for tennis, pickleball and basketball court improvements
• Purchase of a Caterpillar Model 308 mini hydraulic excavator and an Interstate Model 40 DLA trailer from Ohio Cat
• Purchase of a 2025 Transit 250 cargo medium roof van from Valley Truck Centers
• Ordinance 09-2025 regarding benefits and employment terms for non-elected, non-bargaining full-time employees

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)

City Council

The Fire Station Committee is meeting to assess the condition of the city's north and south fire stations. The body will review an updated plan and associated costs for upgrading or building new facilities.

• Review of updated plans and costs for fire station projects
• Approval of March 4, 2025 minutes
• Approval of March 20, 2025 minutes

Legal & Public Notice

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider three separate requests for zoning variances. These requests involve property modifications including fencing and driveway installations.

• BZA APPEAL #2025-03: Variance for a 6 ft. vinyl privacy fence at 4189 Louis Drive
• BZA APPEAL #2025-04: Variance for a second driveway to a garage at 2941 Akins Road
• BZA APPEAL #2025-05: Variance for black aluminum fencing at 7946 Glengate Drive

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three separate requests for zoning variances. These include requests for fence installations and the addition of a second driveway.

• Variance request for a 6 ft. vinyl privacy fence at 4189 Louis Drive
• Variance request for a second driveway to an accessory garage at 2941 Akins Road
• Variance request for 5 ft. high black aluminum fencing at 7946 Glengate Drive

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

Broadview Heights City Council will meet to consider a resolution for the purchase of water heaters and a payment for membership dues. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session to discuss personnel, property, and litigation.

• Resolution 2025-86: Agreement with The K Company, Inc. for two water heaters
• Motion to pay NOCCA annual membership dues of $400.00

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 Service Committee is meeting to discuss new business regarding a service storage building and an excavator and trailer. The committee will also address ongoing service issues with Rumpke.

• Service Storage Building
• Excavator and Trailer
• Rumpke Service Issues

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

City Council will hold a work session to discuss several Service Department requests and a project award for athletic courts. The meeting includes reviews of equipment needs and facility restorations.

• Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District Ratification
• Service Storage Building, Excavator and Trailer, and Transit Van for Facilities
• Circle Building Roof Restoration Phase 2
• Tennis, Pickleball & Basketball Court Improvement Project Award
• Annual membership invoice payment for NOCCA

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.

Legal & Public Notice

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 28, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda had listed a final approval request for a commercial building at 1150 West Royalton Road.

• Cancelled meeting regarding PC CASE #2025-07: construction of a 6840 sq. ft. commercial building at 1150 West Royalton Road

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 27, 2025, to review and vote on several emergency resolutions. These include agreements for road improvements, street striping, fire equipment, water heaters, road salt, and claims payments. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Avery Road improvement project with Fabrizi Trucking and Paving
• 2025 street striping program advertisement for bids
• Purchase of fire hose from All American Fire Equipment
• Purchase of two water heaters from The K Company, Inc.
• Road salt purchase from Cargill, Incorporated

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

At this work session, Broadview Heights City Council will discuss engineering and service department items including a potential award for the Avery Road Improvement Project and approval to bid the annual striping program. The Fire Department will discuss fire hose needs, and the Service Department will consider purchases of two water heaters and salt. No voting is expected as this is a work session; these items may proceed to a regular meeting for formal action.

• Avery Road Improvement Project Award discussion
• Approval to bid the Annual Striping Program
• Fire hose purchase discussion
• Purchase of two water heaters
• Salt purchase discussion

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.

Legal & Public Notice

The May 14, 2025 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

City Council

Council will conduct first readings on numerous resolutions authorizing contracts for firefighter turnout gear, copier maintenance, Microsoft devices, ice cream concessions, landscaping services, and paving program amendments. A third reading will be held on Ordinance 08-2025, which amends the 2025 appropriations for current expenses. The agenda also includes acceptance of a NOPEC grant and a resolution for street lighting in several subdivisions.

• Resolution 2025-72: Authorizing agreement with Fire Force, Inc. for firefighter turnout gear
• Resolution 2025-78: Declaring necessity for street lighting in Autumn Woods, Country Lakes Estates, Homestead, Scottsdale, Creekside Trace, and Harris Park subdivisions
• Resolution 2025-82: Amending the 2025 paving program agreement with Runyak Paving
• Ordinance 08-2025 (Third Reading): Amending Ordinance 03-2025 for 2025 appropriations
• Resolution 2025-74: Accepting NOPEC Energized Community Grant Program grant

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 Finance Committee is meeting to consider approval of two invoices from the Law Director and Assistant Law Director for legal fees. The invoices total $5,590.75. The meeting also includes miscellaneous business and resident participation.

• Approval of Law Director Vince Ruffa invoice for $4,494.00
• Approval of Assistant Law Director Joseph Grandinetti invoice for $1,096.75

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)

Legal & Public Notice

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for May 7, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

City Council

The City Council holds a work session with presentations from Fire, Police, Service, Finance, and Building departments. Items include turnout gear, a Canon purchase maintenance agreement, NOPEC grant, amended appropriations for legal counsel and tablets, a Rush Truck bill resolution, street light assessment, printer replacements, and grass cutting contracts. No formal votes are expected at this work session.

• Discussion of amended appropriations for legal counsel and Surface Tablets
• 2025 Bills Resolution (Rush Truck)
• Grass Cutting Program Contracts
• NOPEC Energized Community Grant
• Street Light Assessment

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 will consider multiple first-reading resolutions and ordinances, including authorizing a campus improvement project for pickleball, basketball, and tennis courts, entering into agreements for fire department data exchange and asphalt materials, and creating a Wallings Road Fire Station Improvement Fund. The council will also vote on motions to approve $10,000 donations to the Brecksville-Broadview Heights CAPA and North Royalton School District for drug abuse programs, and permits for alcohol sales at city events. An executive session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation.

• Resolution 2025-66: First reading for bid advertisement for campus improvement project (pickleball, basketball, tennis courts).
• Motion to donate $10,000 to Brecksville-Broadview Heights Community Awareness and Prevention Association (CAPA).
• Motion to donate $10,000 to North Royalton School District for drug abuse programs.
• Ordinance 06-2025 and 07-2025: Transferring funds and creating a fund for Wallings Road Fire Station improvements.
• Resolution 2025-71: First reading to join the Costco Master Settlement Agreement on opioid litigation.

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 Planning Commission will consider a request from Fabo Architecture for The Crossings for preliminary approval of a 6,840-square-foot commercial building at 1150 West Royalton Road. The Building Commissioner has no objection and the City Engineer offers no comment. Public comments will be heard.

• Preliminary approval for a 6,840 sq. ft. commercial building (The Crossings) at 1150 West Royalton Road, applicant Fabo Architecture, owner BH XINGS II LLC

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)

Legal & Public Notice

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a request from Fabo Architecture for The Crossings. The body will consider preliminary approval for the construction of a 6,840 sq. ft. commercial building.

• Preliminary approval for a 6,840 sq. ft. commercial building at 1150 West Royalton Road (PC Case #2025-07)

City Council

At this work session, Broadview Heights City Council will discuss several motions including renewing an agricultural district for Jerry Ols, creating a Wallings Rd Fire Station Fund, allowing wine at Spotlights Theater events, authorizing alcohol sales for various city events from June 1 to Sept 30, 2025, and approving a $10,000 donation to the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Community Awareness and Prevention Association (CAPA). Also under discussion are the 2025 paving program contract and transfer, a rebid of the Campus Improvement Project, ZOLL Data Access for the fire department, an asphalt purchasing consortium, and a 2026 Group Retro Program request. No final votes are expected at this work session.

• $10,000 donation to CAPA
• Alcohol sales at city events including wine at Spotlights Theater
• Creation of a Wallings Rd Fire Station Fund
• 2025 Paving Program contract and transfer
• Rebid of the Campus Improvement Project

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

City Council will hold a second reading of a resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Ronyak Paving for the 2025 paving program. The meeting includes a period for resident participation and a scheduled executive session regarding imminent litigation.

• Resolution 2025-65: Agreement with Ronyak Paving for the 2025 paving program
• Executive session to discuss imminent litigation

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 General Planning & Zoning Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed moratorium for small-box discount stores and the addition of big-box stores, as well as The Crossings development. This is a committee discussion, not a final decision by the full City Council.

• Discussion of a moratorium for small-box discount stores and adding big-box stores
• Discussion of The Crossings development project

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

Broadview Heights City Council will discuss several new service agreements and a budget amendment. The meeting includes first readings for resolutions regarding city paving, EMS billing, and emergency service training.

• Resolution 2025-65: Agreement with Ronyak Paving for the 2025 paving program
• Resolution 2025-62: Agreement with Medicount Management, Inc. for EMS billing services
• Resolution 2025-61: Agreement with Cuyahoga County Valley Career Center for EMT student clinical experience
• Resolution 2025-63: Agreement with National Testing Network for Fire Department psychological evaluations
• Ordinance 06-2025: Amendment to Ordinance 23-2024 regarding approved appropriations for fiscal year ending December 31, 2025

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 Finance Committee will meet to discuss the difference between advancing and transferring funds. The body will also address adding funds to the Fire Station Fund for renovations to Station 1.

• Discussion on adding funds to the Fire Station Fund for Station 1 renovations
• Review of the difference between advancing and transferring funds

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

City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an application by Joseph M. Ols. The request is to place property at 3148 Wiltshire Road into an agricultural district.

• Public hearing for agricultural district application for 4.064 acres at 3148 Wiltshire Road

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.

Legal & Public Notice

The Planning Commission will meet to consider final approval for two business sign installations. Both requests involve adding wall signs to buildings facing Broadview Road.

• Final approval for an 8 ft. x 4 ft. wall sign at 1001 W. Royalton Road (Broadview Beverage)
• Final approval for a 5 ft. x 5 ft. second wall sign at 8158 Broadview Road (Danny Boys)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss and potentially vote on two sign permit requests. The first is a variance for an 8x4 ft wall sign at 1001 W. Royalton Road (Broadview Beverage), requiring commission approval due to the non-corner lot. The second is a second wall sign (5x5 ft) for Danny Boys at 8158 Broadview Road. Both items are under final approval, and the commission will also approve prior meeting minutes.

• Variance request for wall sign at 1001 W. Royalton Road (Broadview Beverage) because the lot is not a corner lot
• Recommendation to require removal of the sign if the corner lot is developed, with an affidavit as part of permit
• Second wall sign (5x5 ft) request for Danny Boys at 8158 Broadview Road
• Public comments period for both cases
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 12 and 26, 2025

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

This is a special council meeting with only one agenda item: an executive session to discuss imminent litigation. No other business will be conducted. The meeting is procedural and limited to that purpose.

• Executive session to discuss imminent litigation.

Council adopted Resolution 2025-60 authorizing an agreement with BPI Information Systems for IT support, SonicWall upgrades, and new internet circuits. Ordinance 02-2025 was amended to transfer $8.5 million (down from $11.5 million) to the Fire Station Construction Fund and adopted. Ordinance 03-2025 (appropriations amendment) was placed back on the agenda but not voted on; it will be read again next meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-60 for BPI IT support and SonicWall upgrades (7-0)
• Amended Ordinance 02-2025 to transfer $8.5M instead of $11.5M to Fire Station Construction Fund (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 02-2025 as amended (7-0)
• Placed Ordinance 03-2025 back on agenda for first reading (7-0)
• Recessed into executive session to discuss imminent litigation (7-0)

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council will hold a work session to discuss several departmental items, including the 2025 paving program, an agreement with Pepsi, and fire department service contracts. No votes will be taken at this session. The meeting also includes a commendation for the BBH gymnastics team and discussion of block hours and assessments.

• 2025 City Paving Program
• Agreement with Pepsi (Recreation Department)
• CVCC Student Ride Along Agreement (Fire Department)
• Client Service Agreement (Fire Department)
• National Testing Network Psychological Evaluation Services (Fire Department)

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.

Legal & Public Notice

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on April 2, 2025, to consider two variance requests. The first is for a 4-foot aluminum fence at 3005 W. Sprague Road requiring a secondary side yard setback variance of 25 feet from the 30-foot right-of-way. The second is for a garage addition at 8264 Wyatt Road seeking a 6-foot side yard setback variance from the required 10 feet.

• Variance appeal #2024-01 by Vladimir Kovacevic for a 4 ft. aluminum fence at 3005 W. Sprague Road with a 25 ft. setback variance from the right-of-way
• Variance appeal #2025-02 by David Sabol Architect LLC. for Alex Coleman for a 6 ft. side yard setback variance for a garage addition at 8264 Wyatt Road

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Broadview Heights Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests: one for a 4-foot aluminum fence at 3005 W. Sprague Road requiring a 25-foot secondary side yard setback variance from the 30-foot right-of-way, and another for a garage addition at 8264 Wyatt Road seeking a 6-foot side yard setback variance (from required 10 feet to 4 feet). The board will also approve minutes from the December 4, 2024 meeting.

• Variance for 4-foot aluminum fence at 3005 W. Sprague Road (BZA Appeal #2025-01) — needs 25-foot secondary side yard setback from 30-foot right-of-way
• Variance for garage addition at 8264 Wyatt Road (BZA Appeal #2025-02) — seeks 6-foot side yard setback reduction from 10 feet to 4 feet
• Approval of minutes from December 4, 2024

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

City Council will review several new service agreements and the authorization to advertise bids for the 2025 Avery Road improvement project. The body is also considering a property and casualty insurance agreement with Travelers Insurance Company.

• Resolution 2025-52: Architectural services from DVA Architecture for revised fire station floor plans
• Resolution 2025-58: Advertising for bids for the 2025 Avery Road improvement project
• Resolution 2025-53: Purchase of a new power cot, stair pro and loading system from Stryker
• Ordinance 05-2025: Property and casualty insurance agreement with Travelers Insurance Company
• Motions for $250 donations to North Royalton and Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School After Prom Committees

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

Legal & Public Notice

The March 26, 2025 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled and rescheduled to April 9, 2025. The agenda included one item: a request for final approval of a wall sign at 1001 W. Royalton Road for Broadview Beverage, but no action will be taken at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled and rescheduled to April 9, 2025
• PC Case #2025-05: 8 ft. x 4 ft. wall sign at 1001 W. Royalton Road for Broadview Beverage (final approval request)

Planning Commission

The Broadview Heights Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 26, 2025 has been cancelled and rescheduled for April 9, 2025. The only item on the agenda is a request for final approval of a wall sign at 1001 W. Royalton Road, which will be addressed at the rescheduled meeting.

• Meeting cancelled and rescheduled to April 9, 2025
• PC Case #2025-05: request for an 8 ft. x 4 ft. wall sign at 1001 W. Royalton Road for Broadview Beverage (Neon & Signs LLC.)

City Council

The Finance Committee is meeting to review and approve invoices for legal services. The agenda consists of these specific payments and resident participation.

• Invoice approval for Vince Ruffa: $3,290.25
• Invoice approval for Joseph Grandinetti: $347.75

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 is meeting to advise on ordinance and franchise matters. Old business includes discussion of Chapter 820 and online access to public meetings. No new business or specific actions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Chapter 820
• Discussion of online access to public meetings

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

This is a work session of Broadview Heights City Council, where members will discuss several agenda items but take no final votes. Key discussions include the Fire Department budget, a fireworks contract financed by NOPEC sponsorship, revised fire station plans, and the purchase of a power cot and stair pro system. The council will also consider the 2025 Avery Road improvement project and various contract renewals.

• Fire Department budget discussion (motion by Mr. Dunlap)
• Fireworks contract discussion (financed by NOPEC sponsorship)
• VDA Revised Fire Station Plans Proposal
• Power Cot, Stair Pro and Loading System Purchase for Fire Department
• 2025 Avery Rd Improvement Project - Authorization to Bid

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 is meeting to discuss the architect's fee for a project to assess and upgrade or rebuild both north and south fire stations. The committee aims to develop a budget-friendly strategy to improve community safety, response times, and long-term efficiency.

• Review of the architect's fee for the fire station project
• Discussion of upgrade or build plans for both north and south fire stations
• Committee members include Ken Emling, Chief Hajek, Jennifer Mahnic, Joe Price, and Tom Pavlica

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.

Human Services Advisory Board

The Broadview Heights Human Services Advisory Board will meet to approve prior minutes and receive updates on programming, including the NOACA bus status, a wellness event, and the Cuyahoga County 70 Under 70 Tax Relief Program. The board will also hear a social work report and consider any new business.

• Discussion of Cuyahoga County 70 Under 70 Tax Relief Program
• Update on NOACA bus status
• BBHCSD Wellness Event update
• Mind Challenge Competition 2025 update
• Social Work Report from Wade Cramer

Legal & Public Notice

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 12, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural notice information.

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council will consider a motion supporting the Planning Commission's decision to reject an application from Sheetz. Council also has first readings of multiple resolutions authorizing contracts for DJ services, natatorium painting, steam room renovation, firewall renewal, police equipment, and engineering for a campus improvement project with pickleball, basketball, and tennis courts. All resolutions are declared emergencies. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes, reports, and an executive session for pending litigation.

• Motion to support Planning Commission's rejection of Sheetz application
• Resolution 2025-43: contract with Beach Boy Entertainment for DJ services at annual 5K race
• Resolution 2025-44: contract with CertaPro Painters for natatorium wall painting
• Resolution 2025-45: contract with Fredericks Floor Covering for steam room renovation
• Resolutions 2025-48 and 2025-49: engineering and bid advertising for campus improvement project (pickleball, basketball, tennis courts)

Council adopted eight resolutions authorizing agreements for DJ services, natatorium painting and steam room renovation, firewall renewal, police equipment, engineering and bidding for campus court improvements, and compressor repairs. Two appointments were confirmed. No substantive decisions were tabled or denied.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-43 authorizing DJ services for annual 5K race (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-44 authorizing natatorium wall painting (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-45 authorizing steam room renovation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-46 authorizing firewall renewal and upgrade (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-47 authorizing police equipment purchase (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-48 authorizing engineering services for campus court relocation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-49 authorizing bid advertisement for campus court improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-50 authorizing compressor repairs, amended to correct wording (unanimous)

Legal & Public Notice

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for March 5, 2025, has been cancelled. No cases will be heard. The next regular meeting is April 2, 2025, if postponed.

• Meeting cancelled; no items to be heard.

City Council

The Fire Station Committee is meeting to determine the city's fire station needs and prepare a recommendation for City Council on next steps. The agenda includes only a single new business item: the Fire Station Project.

• Discussion of fire station needs and recommendation to council
• Fire Station Project as the sole new business item

The committee discussed options for the fire station project, including building the proposed 24,400 sq ft station, renovating station #2, or splitting the budget between both stations. No formal decisions were made, but the committee agreed to engage the architect to study trimming the current design, renovating station #2, and possibly adding to station #1. The next step is to develop a scope of work and get a cost estimate.

• Agreed to engage architect Van Auken Akins to study design trims, station #2 renovation, and station #1 additions
• Discussed but did not vote on building the proposed 24,400 sq ft station at $13.57M
• Discussed but did not vote on splitting $14M between two stations
• No formal votes taken; committee to meet again after architect's study

City Council

This is a work session agenda for Broadview Heights City Council. The council will discuss the 2025 Road Paving Program, recreation department items (Beach Boys 5K, CertaPro Painting, Steam Room), a finance department purchase (2025 SonicWall), and police equipment (shields and rams). No votes are expected; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of 2025 Road Paving Program
• Beach Boys 5K event discussion
• CertaPro Painting project discussion
• Steam Room discussion
• 2025 SonicWall purchase discussion

The council held a work session and discussed several items but took no formal votes. The mayor proposed adding $250,000 to the 2025 road paving program to fix potholes and damaged roads, but the council agreed to wait until bids come in before deciding. Other items discussed included agreements for the Beach Boys 5K DJ, painting the natatorium, steam room repairs, firewall support, police shields and rams, and engineering design services for the campus improvement project. No formal actions were taken.

• No formal votes taken; all items were discussed for future legislation
• Road paving program: mayor proposed $250,000 addition, council agreed to wait for bids
• Beach Boys 5K DJ service agreement discussed, to be placed on agenda
• CertaPro painting agreement for natatorium discussed, to be placed on agenda
• Frederick's Floor Covering steam room repair agreement discussed, to be placed on agenda
• SonicWall firewall support and equipment purchase discussed, to be placed on agenda
• Police shields and rams purchase discussed, to be placed on agenda
• Campus improvement project design services and bid authorization discussed, to be placed on agenda

Legal & Public Notice

The Broadview Heights Planning Commission will meet on February 26, 2025, to review two final or preliminary approval requests: one for wall signs at a sports cards business and another for a Sheetz convenience store with fuel and drive-thru features. The meeting includes a caucus at 6:30 p.m. and starts at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.

• Final approval for 2 wall signs at Bomber Sports Cards, 203 E. Royalton Road, Units 110-112
• Preliminary approval for Sheetz convenience store, fuel islands, and drive-thru food service at 8085 Broadview Road

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two items. The first is a request by Sheetz for lot consolidation and conditional use to build a convenience store with fuel islands and a drive-thru at 8085 Broadview Road (tabled from February 12). The second is a final approval for Fastsigns/Bomber Sports Cards to install wall signs at 203 E. Royalton Road. Both cases have no comments from the Building Commissioner or City Engineer.

• Sheetz lot consolidation and conditional use for convenience store, fuel islands, and drive-thru at 8085 Broadview Road (preliminary and final approval)
• Fastsigns/Bomber Sports Cards wall sign installation at 203 E. Royalton Road, Units 110-112 (final approval)
• No comments from Building Commissioner or City Engineer on either case
• Approval of minutes from February 12, 2025 meeting
• Two alternate seats on the Planning Commission remain vacant

The Planning Commission approved the lot consolidation for the Sheetz site at 8085 Broadview Road and granted preliminary approval for the convenience store with fuel islands and a drive-thru. The votes were 3-1 for the consolidation and 3-1 for the preliminary approval, with Andrea Staruch voting no on both. The project will now proceed to the Safety Service Committee and later to City Council for final approval.

• Approved lot consolidation for Sheetz site (3-1)
• Approved preliminary site plan for Sheetz convenience store with fuel and drive-thru (3-1)
• Approved two wall signs for Bomber Sports Cards at 203 E. Royalton Rd (unanimous)

City Council

Broadview Heights City Council will discuss several new service agreements and the authorization to advertise for bids on road paving and a maintenance storage building. The body is also reviewing ordinances regarding fire station construction funds and fiscal year 2025 appropriations.

• Resolution 2025-41: Authorizing bids for the 2025 Road Paving Program
• Resolution 2025-40: Civil engineering and surveying services for 2025 Avery Road Improvement Project
• Resolution 2025-38: Authorizing bids for a new maintenance storage building
• Ordinance 02-2025: Advancing funds to Fire Station Construction Fund
• Resolution 2025-36: Agreement with BPI Information Service for cyber security training and multi-factor authentication

Council adopted Ordinance 04-2025, which will place a charter amendment on the ballot requiring the city to have two fire stations. The ordinance was passed after waiving the 24-hour rule and suspending council rules. Two other ordinances related to fire station funding and appropriations were tabled pending committee review. An ad hoc committee was formed to review the fire station plan.

• Adopted Ordinance 04-2025 to submit charter amendment requiring two fire stations to voters (6-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 02-2025 advancing funds to fire station construction fund (5-1, Wolf no)
• Tabled Ordinance 03-2025 amending appropriations for fiscal year 2025 (5-1, Wolf no)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-34 accepting donation from Firefighters Local 3646 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-35 authorizing agreement with Rogue for weight equipment (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-36 authorizing agreement with BPI for cyber security training (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-37 authorizing agreement with Interaction Insight for police recording (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-38 authorizing bids for new maintenance storage building (6-0)

City Council

The Finance Committee will review and potentially approve invoices from the Law Director and Assistant Law Directors for legal services. The three invoices total $3,129.75. The meeting also includes a resident participation period.

• Approval of Law Director Vince Ruffa invoice for $2,247.00
• Approval of Assistant Law Director Joseph Grandinetti invoice for $668.75
• Approval of Assistant Law Director Dean Depiero invoice for $214.00

The Finance Committee approved payment of three law director invoices totaling $3,129.75. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved law director invoice for Vince Ruffa, $2,247
• Approved law director invoice for Joseph Grandinetti, $668.75
• Approved law director invoice for Dean DePiero, $214

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council Service Committee will meet to discuss the 2025 Road Program as new business and address ongoing Rumpke service issues under old business. The agenda also includes miscellaneous business and a period for resident comments.

• Discussion of the 2025 Road Program
• Review of Rumpke Service Issues

The Service Committee approved the 2025 Road Program, which includes paving 13 streets with a $1.5 million budget and potential alternates. The program introduces several changes, such as a one-year contract, a rejuvenator asphalt mix, and a new concrete road treatment method. The committee voted unanimously to send the program to the full council for review.

• Approved 2025 Road Program (unanimous) to send to council
• Program includes 13 streets with $1.5M budget
• Switched to one-year paving contract for competitiveness
• Added rejuvenator asphalt mix as alternate to save ~$57,000
• New concrete road method: mill 3 inches, fabric, 3.5-inch asphalt
• Depth repairs changed to 4 inches, paid by cubic yard
• Striping included in paving contract to speed up work
• Created in-house GIS to track road conditions

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss multiple infrastructure and operational items, including the 2025 Avery Road Improvement Project, the 2025 Paving Program, and a proposed donation/purchase of gym equipment for the fire station. Other discussions include a phone recording system for the police department, a storage building, crack sealing, and cybersecurity training.

• Discussion of 2025 Avery Road Improvement Project additional scope
• Discussion of 2025 City of Broadview Heights Paving Program
• Rogue Weight Equipment Donation and Purchase for Fire Station
• Phone Recording System for Police Department
• 2025 BPI MFA and Cyber Training

The council held a work session to discuss the proposed new fire station. No formal vote was taken, but members expressed strong opinions, with several opposing the current $14 million plan and suggesting alternatives like building two smaller stations or forming an ad hoc committee. The council also discussed several other items to be placed on future agendas, including a charter amendment to guarantee two fire stations.

• Discussed fire station proposal; no vote taken
• Agreed to consider charter amendment for two fire stations
• Placed Rogue weight equipment donation/purchase on agenda
• Placed BPI MFA and cyber training renewal on agenda
• Placed phone recording system purchase on agenda
• Placed crack seal purchase on agenda
• Placed storage building bid authorization on agenda
• Placed Avery Road project scope modification on agenda

Legal & Public Notice

The Planning Commission will review two cases: final approval for a lot consolidation and construction of a Sheetz convenience store with fuel islands and a drive-thru (conditional use), and final approval for a sign variance at 9000 Treeworth Blvd. for University Hospitals Urgent Care.

• Sheetz store at 8085 Broadview Road: lot consolidation of three parcels and construction of convenience store with fuel islands and drive-thru (preliminary approval).
• Sign variance for University Hospitals Urgent Care at 9000 Treeworth Blvd.: two wall signs requiring variances, two door vinyls, and a parking panel (final approval).
• Applicant for Sheetz: Ellen Selle; owner: Dr. Peter Kraus/RITEOH LLC.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request for a Sheetz convenience store, including fuel islands and drive-thru food service. The body will also consider a sign installation request for University Hospitals Urgent Care.

• Preliminary approval for a Sheetz convenience store with fuel islands and drive-thru food service at 8085 Broadview Road
• Final approval for lot consolidation of PPNs 581-23-016, 581-23-096, and 581-23-015 for Sheetz
• Final approval for two wall signs (requiring variances), two door vinyls, and a parking panel at 9000 Treeworth Blvd., Ste. A

The Planning Commission voted to table the Sheetz proposal for 8085 Broadview Road, which included a lot consolidation and conditional use for fuel islands and a drive-thru, until the applicant provides requested traffic and environmental studies. The commission also approved a sign variance for Signarama Cleveland at 9000 Treeworth Blvd. and approved the January 8, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved two wall signs, two door vinyls, and a parking panel for Signarama at 9000 Treeworth Blvd. (unanimous)
• Tabled Sheetz lot consolidation and conditional use for 8085 Broadview Road pending traffic study and Phase I/II environmental reports (unanimous)
• Approved January 8, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council's GPZ Committee will discuss a proposed moratorium on small box discount stores and the addition of big box stores, as well as the Sheetz project. The committee's role includes reviewing building codes, public land use, and development proposals.

• Moratorium for small box discount stores and adding big box stores
• Discussion of the Sheetz project
• Resident participation period

The Growth, Planning and Zoning Committee heard a presentation from Sheetz for a proposed convenience store and gas station at the northeast corner of Broadview and Wallings Roads. No formal action was taken on the project itself, which automatically proceeds to the Planning Commission. The committee did vote unanimously to ask the law director three questions before that meeting: whether the Planning Commission can deny the conditional use for the fuel pumps and drive-through, whether the city can zone land it doesn't own as green space, and to clarify the definition of C-1 local retail zoning. The committee also discussed a moratorium on small box discount stores and adding big box stores, with the administration to bring back an amended ordinance in two to three months.

• Approved motion to send three questions to the law director (3-0)
• Sheetz project forwarded to Planning Commission without committee motion
• Discussed moratorium on small box discount stores; administration to draft amended ordinance

City Council

City Council is reviewing several agreements for city services, including public event entertainment and infrastructure maintenance. The body is also considering ordinances to advance funds for fire station construction and adjust 2025 appropriations.

• Purchase of a fire department vehicle from Ken Ganley Ford Norton
• Purchase of a Freightliner plow truck from Concord Road Equipment, Mfg.
• Ordinance to advance funds to the Fire Station Construction Fund
• Agreement with the City of Strongsville for prisoner housing services
• Agreement with State Chemical for Boston Road Pump Station chemicals

Council voted 2-5 against suspending rules to advance Ordinance 02-2025, which would have funded the new fire station, so it remains in first reading. The ordinance will be considered again at the February 24 meeting for a possible second reading. All other resolutions on the agenda were adopted unanimously.

• Motion to suspend rules for Ordinance 02-2025 (fire station funding) failed (2-5)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-23 authorizing purchase of a fire department vehicle from Ken Ganley Ford Norton (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-24 authorizing portable restroom agreement with Aris Company for Home Days (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-25 authorizing performance agreement with Gary Pearlman a/k/a Dr. Awesome, Inc. for a city concert (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-26 authorizing performance agreement with Gary Pearlman a/k/a Dr. Awesome, Inc. for Home Days (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-27 authorizing Women in History presentation for Women's History Month (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-28 amending Cox Cable agreement for phone/internet services (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-29 authorizing Southwest Council of Governments membership (7-0)

Legal & Public Notice

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for February 5, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council

The Broadview Heights City Council holds a work session to discuss various departmental items, including a new Fire Station, a Police Interceptor purchase from Ganley Ford, and contracts for Home Days events. No votes are expected; all items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of Fire Station
• Discussion of Aris Lease and Invoice for Home Days
• Discussion of 2025 Police Interceptor purchase from Ganley Ford
• Discussion of Cox Cable Upgrade Amendment
• Discussion of Jail Agreement with Strongsville

The council held a work session to discuss the proposed new fire station, with the administration requesting a transfer of $11.5 million from the general fund to the fire station fund to cover the estimated $14 million cost. No formal vote was taken; the item was placed on a future agenda. Council members and residents expressed both support and concerns about the cost and scope of the project.

• Placed fire station funding transfer on future agenda for vote
• Placed Aris lease and invoice for Home Days on agenda
• Placed Dr Ur Awesome Home Days contract and rider on agenda
• Placed Women in History speaker agreement on agenda
• Placed 2025 Police Interceptor purchase from Ganley Ford on agenda
• Placed Cox Cable upgrade amendment on agenda
• Placed Southwest Council of Governments membership on agenda
• Placed jail agreement with Strongsville and Lexipol subscription on agenda

City Council

The Shade Tree Commission will meet to discuss tree planting for 2025 and a commission seat vacancy. The body will also consider a spring photo contest.

• 2025 Tree Planting discussion
• Commission seat vacancy
• Spring Photo Contest

City Council

City Council will review a first reading of an ordinance to amend the white-tailed deer nuisance abatement initiative. The body is also considering several resolutions for city vehicle purchases and service agreements for parks and recreation.

• Ordinance 01-2025: Amending the white-tailed deer population nuisance abatement initiative
• Resolution 2025-21: Purchase of a police vehicle from Ken Ganley Ford Norton
• Resolution 2025-23: Purchase of a fire department vehicle from Ken Ganley Ford Norton
• Resolution 2025-12: Agreement with Big "O" Entertainment, L.L.C. for summer celebration services
• Resolution 2025-18: Agreement with TruGreen for treatment services at the fields and Broadview Center

The council unanimously adopted 14 resolutions and 1 ordinance, covering payments, agreements, and a deer population control amendment. All votes were 6-0 (one councilor absent). The council also entered executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-10 authorizing payment of claims for professional services (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-11 expressing appreciation to former Police Chief Steven Raiff (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-12 authorizing agreement with Big 'O' Entertainment for summer celebration services (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-13 authorizing application for Cleveland Metroparks special event permit for Mayor's 5K (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-14 authorizing agreement with American Red Cross as licensed training provider (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-15 authorizing agreement with ARIS Company for portable restrooms (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-16 authorizing agreement with Cincinnati Floor Company for gym floor maintenance (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-17 authorizing agreement with Manta Fieldhouse for facility rental (6-0)

Legal & Public Notice

The Broadview Heights Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 22, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next possible meeting is February 12, 2025, if items are submitted by the deadline.

• Meeting cancelled — no agenda items were considered

City Council

This is a work session agenda for the Broadview Heights City Council. The council will discuss several items including mayor and police chief salaries, a contract with Big 'O' Amusement Ride Company, an amendment to nuisance abatement ordinance, various recreation agreements, and a 2025 police interceptor purchase. No votes are scheduled; these are discussions only.

• Discussion on Mayor and Police Chief salaries
• Big 'O' Amusement Ride Company Contract
• Amendment to Ord 32-16 Section 2 Nuisance Abatement
• 2025 Police Interceptor from Ganley Ford
• Vermont Systems Contract for RecTrac Database

This was a work session with no formal votes. Council discussed renewing the Big 'O' amusement ride contract, amending the nuisance abatement ordinance for deer hunting fees, and several recreation agreements. They also discussed purchasing police interceptors, a bills resolution for bank fees, and a resolution of appreciation for Chief Raiff. Police Lt. Polick and Law Director Ruffa answered resident questions about the iPhone unlocking contract, explaining warrant requirements and data handling.

• Mayor's and Chief's salaries discussion moved to next work session pending legal opinion
• Big 'O' amusement ride contract renewal discussed for 2025-2027
• Nuisance abatement ordinance amendment for deer hunting fees discussed
• Cleveland Metroparks permit for Mayor's 5K discussed
• Aris portable restroom agreement discussed
• Manta Fieldhouse rental for indoor soccer discussed
• TruGreen fertilization agreement discussed
• Cavs Jr. ticket purchase agreement discussed

City Council

The Finance Committee will consider approving invoices for the Law Director and Assistant Law Director(s) for the amounts of $3,049.50 and $561.75. This is the only substantive new business item on the agenda.

• Approval of Law Director Vince Ruffa invoice for $3,049.50
• Approval of Assistant Law Director Joseph Grandinetti invoice for $561.75

The Finance Committee approved payments of $3,049.50 to Law Director Vince Ruffa and $561.75 to Assistant Law Director Joe Grandinetti. The committee also discussed the upcoming renewal of the city's property and casualty insurance, noting a projected 5-10% rate increase and that the city will not conduct an RFP this year.

• Approved law director invoices: $3,049.50 for Vince Ruffa and $561.75 for Joe Grandinetti (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

Broadview Heights City Council will hold first readings on nine resolutions, all declared emergencies. Items include accepting a NOPEC community event sponsorship grant, a license with Cleveland Metroparks for police traffic facilities, a Taser equipment agreement with Axon, a prisoner housing lease with North Royalton, and multiple police-related MOUs and grants.

• Resolution 2025-01: Accept a NOPEC Community Event Sponsorship Program grant.
• Resolution 2025-02: License agreement with Cleveland Metroparks for police traffic facilities.
• Resolution 2025-03: Agreement with Axon Enterprises for Tasers and related equipment.
• Resolution 2025-04: Lease agreement with North Royalton for prisoner housing.
• Resolution 2025-09: MOU for sharing police services among Parma, Parma Heights, Brooklyn, Seven Hills, North Royalton, Brooklyn Heights, and Broadview Heights.

City Council unanimously adopted nine resolutions (2025-01 through 2025-09) on first reading, covering a NOPEC grant, a police traffic facility license with Cleveland Metroparks, a Taser equipment agreement with Axon, a prisoner housing lease with North Royalton, a soil and water conservation MOU, an OVI task force grant, a bulletproof vest program application, internet auction disposal authority, and a police services sharing MOU. The meeting also included reports on winter programs, holiday charity results, and a farewell to outgoing Police Chief Steven Raiff.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-01 accepting NOPEC community event sponsorship grant (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-02 authorizing police traffic facilities license agreement with Cleveland Metroparks (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-03 authorizing Axon Taser equipment and services agreement (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-04 authorizing prisoner housing lease with North Royalton (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-05 authorizing soil and water conservation MOU with Cuyahoga SWCD (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-06 authorizing OVI Task Force grant agreement with University Hospitals (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-07 authorizing bulletproof vest program application to Ohio AG (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-08 authorizing disposal of city items via internet auction (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two active items: a lot split and consolidation involving 8000 Town Centre Drive and 6250 Broadview Road (PC Case #2025-01), and final approval of wall signs and a monument sign panel for First Watch at 4516 E. Royalton Road (PC Case #2024-19). A previously tabled case for a ground sign at Sgt. Clean Car Wash (1123 W. Royalton Road) has been withdrawn and will not be discussed. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from November 13, 2024.

• Lot split: Rear portion of 8000 Town Centre Drive (PPN 583-26-045) to be consolidated with 6250 Broadview Road (PPN 583-26-002); applicant Lewis Land Professionals for TMMC Ohio LLC and MSS Inc.
• Sign approval: First Watch at 4516 E. Royalton Road — two wall signs and a panel on a monument sign; applicant Direct Image Signs, Inc.
• Withdrawn: PC Case #2023-17 for a ground sign at Sgt. Clean Car Wash (1123 W. Royalton Road) — no action taken.
• Reports from Building Commissioner and City Engineer: no comments on active cases.

The Broadview Heights Planning Commission approved two sign requests and a lot split. The First Watch sign request (Case #2024-19) and the lot split for TMMC Ohio LLC and MSS Inc. (Case #2025-01) were both approved with 4 votes. A previously tabled case for a ground sign at Sgt. Clean Car Wash (Case #2023-17) was withdrawn.

• Approved two wall signs and panel on monument sign for First Watch at 4516 E. Royalton Road (4 votes)
• Approved lot split of 8000 Town Centre Drive rear portion and consolidation with 6250 Broadview Road (4 votes)
• Case #2023-17 for Sgt. Clean Car Wash ground sign withdrawn

Legal & Public Notice

The Broadview Heights Planning Commission will meet on January 8, 2025, to discuss two active items: a lot split and consolidation at 8000 Town Centre Drive and 6250 Broadview Road, and final approval of wall and monument signs for First Watch at 4516 E. Royalton Road. A previously scheduled case for a ground sign at Sgt. Clean Car Wash (1123 W. Royalton Road) has been withdrawn.

• Lot split and consolidation of rear portion of 8000 Town Centre Drive (PPN 583-26-045) with 6250 Broadview Road (PPN 583-26-002) – PC Case #2025-01
• Final approval for two wall signs and a panel on a monument sign for First Watch at 4516 E. Royalton Road – PC Case #2024-19
• Withdrawn case: ground sign for Sgt. Clean Car Wash at 1123 W. Royalton Road – PC Case #2023-17

City Council

At this work session, City Council will discuss proposed salaries for the Mayor and Police and Fire Chiefs. They will also consider multiple police-related agreements including a jail agreement with North Royalton, a lease with Metroparks, and a contract with University Hospitals. Additionally, they will discuss NOPEC sponsorship and engineering projects with Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation.

• Mayor's salary discussion
• Police and Fire Chiefs' salary discussion
• Jail agreement with North Royalton
• Lease agreement with Metroparks
• Contract with University Hospital

Council discussed the legality of pay raises tied to the mayor's salary and police/fire chief salaries, with some members questioning past ordinances. It was decided to obtain an outside legal opinion rather than go to the Ohio Ethics Commission, and a salary comparison study of surrounding communities is being prepared. No formal action was taken on the salary issue; items were placed on future agendas.

• Agreed to obtain outside legal opinion on mayor/chief salary tethering
• Placed 2025 NOPEC sponsorship (~$3,500) on agenda
• Placed jail agreement with North Royalton on agenda
• Placed Metroparks outdoor range lease ($750/year) on agenda
• Placed Parma Police Cellebrite MOU on agenda
• Placed University Hospitals OVI grant ($5,000) on agenda
• Placed bulletproof vest grant ($10,000 reimbursement) on agenda
• Placed taser purchase (~$160,000) on agenda; sole-source question raised

Legal & Public Notice

The scheduled Board of Zoning Appeals meeting for January 1, 2025, will not take place because it is an observed holiday and City Hall is closed.