Brooklyn Heights, Ohio

Village Council

Brooklyn Heights Village Council will consider ordinances and resolutions at its July 7, 2026 regular meeting. Action includes authorizing a traffic enforcement camera services agreement with Targeting and Solutions Limited, submitting two charter amendments to voters (covering the Clerk/Treasurer office and Village Council), and applying for 2027 community development block grant and supplemental grant funds for capital expenditures.

• Ordinance 72 authorizes a services agreement with Targeting and Solutions Limited for traffic enforcement camera services
• Ordinance 71 and 73 propose charter amendments on the Clerk/Treasurer office and Village Council to be placed on the ballot
• Resolutions 09 and 10 seek funding from Cuyahoga County's 2027 CDBG and supplemental grant programs for a capital expenditure
• Ordinance Committee meeting at 7:00pm to discuss building department fees

Village Council

The Village Council will hold a special meeting on June 23, 2026, to consider three ordinances. The most notable is an emergency ordinance authorizing the mayor to consent to the assignment of easement rights involving a village-owned parcel (Cuyahoga County permanent parcel number 531-10-001). The other items are a mechanic appointment and a payment to an engineering firm.

• Ordinance 70-2026: Authorize mayor to consent to assignment of easement rights for parcel 531-10-001, involving Kurtz Bros., Inc. and Rosby Properties III, LLC
• Ordinance 69-2026: Emergency ordinance to pay Chagrin Valley Engineering, Ltd. for services on village projects
• Ordinance 67-2026: Appoint Nathan Mandich as mechanic in the Service Department

Village Council

At this regular meeting, Brooklyn Heights Council will take action on four emergency ordinances. These include authorizing a memorandum of understanding with the police union (FOP Lodge 67), paying off-duty officers for park security, amending private garage regulations, and appointing a mechanic. A Finance Committee meeting at 7pm will discuss speed cameras, and a public hearing at 7:15pm will address CDSG/CDBG grants.

• Ordinance 64-2026: Authorize MOU with FOP Lodge 67 for amended labor agreement
• Ordinance 65-2026: Authorize payment to off-duty police for park security services
• Ordinance 66-2026: Amend Section 1268.09 private garages
• Ordinance 67-2026: Appoint Nathan Mandich as mechanic in Service Department
• Finance Committee to discuss speed cameras at 7pm

Village Council

The Village Council will hold a special meeting to consider Ordinance 63-2026, an emergency measure amending Section 444.06 of the codified ordinances to regulate the use of electric bicycles and electric scooters on sidewalks. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 5:45 p.m. in Council Chambers.

• Ordinance 63-2026: Emergency amendment to Section 444.06 regarding electric bicycle and electric scooter use on sidewalks

Village Council

The Village Council will hold two committee meetings: the Streets Committee will discuss a mechanic matter, and the Safety Committee will discuss speed cameras. No other items are on the agenda.

• Streets Committee meeting at 6:45pm to discuss mechanic
• Safety Committee meeting at 7:00pm to discuss speed cameras

Village Council

The Village Council will take action on four emergency items: a labor agreement with the fire association, an increase in the residential sanitary and storm sewer fee rate, payment to an engineering firm for village projects, and authorization for a trail camera to monitor debris. A Finance Committee meeting precedes the regular meeting to discuss the sewer fee ordinance. Future meetings include a Safety Committee discussion on speed cameras and a public hearing on grant opportunities.

• Ord 60-2026: Labor agreement with the Brooklyn Heights Fire Association
• Ord 61-2026: Increase rate of collection for residential parcels for sanitary sewer and storm sewer fees
• Ord 62-2026: Payment to Chagrin Valley Engineering, Ltd. for services on village projects
• Res 08-2026: Authorize Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District to install a trail camera to monitor debris accumulation
• June 9 Safety Committee meeting to discuss speed cameras; June 16 public hearing on CDSG & CDBG grants

Safety Committee

The Safety Committee discussed the potential addition of a K-9 unit to the Police Department. Police Chief Leahy and Valley View Sergeant Crumbley presented options for obtaining and training a puppy. Council members asked questions about costs, scheduling, and community integration. No formal motion or vote was taken; the discussion was informational only.

Village Council

Council will consider ordinances including a two-year extension of solid waste collection services with Kimble Companies (second reading) and emergency appointments of a law director, assistant law director, and two fire lieutenants. Separate committee meetings before the regular session will discuss the Service Department mechanic position and the Police Department K9 Unit.

• Ordinance 51-2026: Two-year option for solid waste collection & disposal with Kimble Companies (second reading)
• Ordinance 54-2026: Emergency confirmation of Marty Mason as Village Law Director and contract authorization
• Ordinance 55-2026: Emergency confirmation of Jerome E. Dowling as Assistant Law Director and contract authorization
• Ordinance 56-2026 & 57-2026: Emergency promotions of firefighters Frank Aiello and Michael Sidor to Lieutenant
• Ordinance 58-2026: Acceptance of Schaaf Lane Greenhouse, Inc. farmland agricultural district renewal application

The Village Council passed multiple emergency ordinances regarding personnel and service contracts. The council also approved payments for police uniforms and pre-employment physicals.

• Approved promotion of Frank Aiello to Lieutenant (4-0)
• Approved promotion of Michael Sidor to Lieutenant (4-0)
• Approved April 7, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $2,389.35 payment for police uniform (5-0)
• Approved $1,684 payment for pre-employment physicals (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 51-2026 regarding Kimble Companies waste services (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 54-2026 confirming Marty Mason as Law Director (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 55-2026 confirming Jerome E. Dowling as Assistant Law Director (5-0)

Wage & Salary Committee

The Wage & Salary Committee discussed creating a full‑time Service Department mechanic position and its proposed wage. No recommendation was adopted; Mayor Procuk directed the matter back to the Streets Committee for further consideration. The meeting adjourned without a vote.

• Referred proposed mechanic position to Streets Committee (no vote)

Streets Committee

The Streets Committee discussed hiring Service Department intern Nate Mandich full-time, praising his work and noting cost savings from in-house repairs. No formal hiring action was taken; they agreed to extend his internship and schedule a Wage and Salary Committee meeting for further review. The committee also reviewed a two-year contract option with Kimble, with legislation prepared for a later Council vote, and discussed potentially providing dumpsters for resident cleanouts.

• Agreed to extend intern Nate Mandich's internship while legal options are reviewed
• Scheduled a Wage and Salary Committee meeting to discuss potential full-time hiring
• Directed Service Director to research costs of providing dumpsters for resident cleanouts

Village Council

At the May 5 regular meeting, Council will vote on several emergency ordinances, including authorizing insurance contracts with multiple companies, extending the solid waste collection contract with Kimble Companies for two years, and appointing two patrolmen. A public hearing at 7:15pm will consider an agriculture renewal application. The Streets Committee will meet earlier at 6:15pm to discuss the Kimble contract and additional service department staff.

• Ordinance 49: Insurance contract with Selective, Hanover, CNA, and Spinnaker Insurance Companies
• Ordinance 50: Amendment to Section 260.02(a) of Codified Ordinances
• Ordinance 51: Two-year option with Kimble Companies for solid waste collection and disposal
• Ordinance 52 & 53: Appointments of Patrolmen Wayne J. Kresak and Gregory V. Wasil
• Resolution 07-2026: Requirements for the Senior Lawn Cutting Program

The council appointed two new patrolmen via Ordinances 52-2026 and 53-2026, approving the hires. It also approved a $2,250 payment to Bedford Heights Jail for housing arrestees and a $1,547 payment to Lori's Custom Catering for April Meals on Wheels, both by 5-0 votes. Updates were received on police, fire, service, community services, recreation, and engineering projects, but no other binding decisions were made.

• Appointed Patrolman Wayne J. Kresak (Ordinance 52-2026 passed)
• Appointed Patrolman Gregory V. Wasil (Ordinance 53-2026 passed)
• Approved $2,250 payment to Bedford Heights Jail for housing individuals arrested in the Village (5-0)
• Approved $1,547 payment to Lori's Custom Catering for April Meals on Wheels (5-0)

Streets Committee

The Streets Committee discussed extending the Village's waste collection contract with Kimble into its second option year, which would run through August 2027. The current contract expired August 31, 2026. Service Director Blados noted the option years were part of the 2023 bid and would include a 4% increase in collection costs and a 2.5% increase in disposal costs. The committee decided to move forward with the extension, avoiding a rebid.

• Decided to proceed with Kimble contract option year two (no formal vote recorded in minutes)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee discussed an agricultural district renewal application for the Rassi property. After hearing concerns about property condition and vehicle storage, the committee decided to schedule a public hearing and prepare legislation to approve the application. No vote tally was recorded.

• Public hearing to be scheduled for the agricultural license renewal (decision made)
• Legislation to be prepared to approve the agricultural district renewal application (decision made)

Village Council

The Brooklyn Heights Village Council will consider a series of emergency ordinances at its regular meeting on April 21, 2026. Items include re‑appointing the fire chief, maintaining a conservancy membership, contracting with Lexipol for police manuals, and authorizing payments for police training and equipment. The council will also establish a police canine unit and make several part‑time driver appointments in community services.

• Re‑appointment of Michael G. Lasky as Chief of Fire (Ordinance 29‑2026)
• Contract with Lexipol for law‑enforcement police manuals and training bulletins (Ordinance 40‑2026)
• Payment to Shuttler’s to purchase body armor for seven police officers (Ordinance 45‑2026)
• Establishment of a police canine unit (Ordinance 46‑2026)
• Payment to Lakeland Community College for police basic academy tuition for a new officer (Ordinance 43‑2026)

The Village Council approved three emergency ordinances to appoint new fire department leadership and authorized the purchase of new tires for police vehicles. The council also adopted a new employee class plan and approved changes to the pool subsidy program.

• Appointed Michael G. Lasky as Fire Chief (Ordinance 29-2026, 5-0)
• Appointed Brett Stanislaw as Assistant Fire Chief (Ordinance 47-2026, 5-0)
• Appointed Luke J. Hollis as Firefighter (Ordinance 44-2026, 5-0)
• Approved $1,416 payment to Sylvester Truck and Tire Services for police tires (5-0)
• Approved changes to the Village subsidy program for pool passes (5-0)
• Approved the current employee class plan (5-0)
• Authorized maintenance of membership to West Creek Conservancy (Ordinance 39-2026, 5-0)
• Authorized contract with Lexipol for law enforcement manuals (Ordinance 40-2026, 5-0)

Village Council

At the regular meeting on April 7, 2026, Brooklyn Heights Village Council will vote on several emergency ordinances, including compensation for Clemans, Nelson & Associates for HR consulting, a software support contract with Software Solutions, Inc., amendments to probationary period and compensation sections, and a change order for the Schaaf Road soil remediation project. The council will also proclaim April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month.

• Ordinance 33-2026: Authorizes compensation to Clemans, Nelson & Associates for HR consulting services.
• Ordinance 34-2026: Authorizes contract with Software Solutions, Inc. for software support.
• Ordinance 37-2026: Authorizes change order with Environmental Remediation Contractor, LLC for Schaaf Road soil remediation project.
• Ordinance 35-2026: Amends probationary period (Section 270.03) in the Codified Ordinances.
• Ordinance 36-2026: Amends regular compensation (Section 270.02) in the Codified Ordinances.

Council voted unanimously on several emergency ordinances, authorizing HR consulting services, a software support contract, and a change order for the Schaaf Road soil remediation project. They also amended probationary period and compensation sections of the code, and proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Routine payments were approved for forfeited funds, police vehicle repairs, and Meals on Wheels.

• Approved $1,603 payment to Loir's Custom Catering for Meals on Wheels (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 33-2026 authorizing HR consulting contract with Clemans, Nelson & Associates (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 34-2026 for software support contract with Software Solutions, Inc. (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 35-2026 amending probationary period (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 36-2026 amending regular compensation (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 37-2026 authorizing change order for Schaaf Road soil remediation (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 38-2026 amending chapters 444.02, 444.16, and 444.17 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 06-2026 proclaiming April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month (5-0)