Brunswick, Ohio
Upcoming
Committee of the Whole
The Brunswick City Committee of the Whole will meet on July 6, 2026, to review discussion items and hold general discussion. The agenda lists a closed executive session to consider personnel actions, including the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official. The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific rezonings, contracts, or budget items for public review.
- Discussion Items
- General Discussion
- Executive Session for public employee personnel actions
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider updates to the Planning & Zoning Code. This is the primary substantive item on the agenda. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and committee reports.
- Public hearing on Planning & Zoning Code update text amendments
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional zoning certificate and detailed site plan for Brunswick High School's athletic fields and parking lot addition at 3581 Center Road. The commission will also review detailed site plans for a restroom facility at Brunswick Lake Park and a parking lot addition at St. Ambrose Parish. Routine items include approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment.
- Public hearing – Brunswick High School athletic fields and parking lot addition conditional zoning certificate and detailed site plan, 3581 Center Road
- Detailed site plan – Brunswick Lake Park restroom facility, Brunswick Lake Parkway
- Detailed site plan – St. Ambrose Parish parking lot addition, 929 Pearl Road
- Approval of minutes from July 9, 2026
General
General
Recent meetings
City Council
Brunswick City Council will hold a first reading on a resolution authorizing a $199,000 contract with VK Furnace LLC to replace three HVAC systems at the Police Division and City Hall kitchen and lunchroom. The council also has a second reading on a resolution declaring March 6, 2027 as Random Acts of Kindness Day. Several committee reports and a proclamation for Carson Updike are on the agenda.
- Resolution 34-2026: emergency authorization for $199,000 HVAC replacement for police and City Hall (first reading)
- Resolution 33-2026: declaring March 6, 2027 as Random Acts of Kindness Day (second reading)
- Motion to reappoint Jeffrey Arona and Joseph Shirilla to the Planning Commission
- Proclamation commending Carson Updike for athletic accomplishments and character
- Approval of June 8, 2026 regular council meeting minutes
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review the reappointment of John Rocha to the Planning Commission and discuss the I-71 Crossroads Regional Transportation Study. A motion will be considered to authorize bidding for custodial services at the Brunswick Community Recreation and Fitness Center and the Police Department/City Hall. The agenda also includes general discussion and a motion to enter executive session for personnel matters.
- Interview and review of John Rocha's reappointment to the Planning Commission
- Discussion of the I-71 Crossroads Regional Transportation Study at Strongsville Recreation Center
- Motion to go out to bid for custodial services at the Brunswick Community Recreation and Fitness Center and Police Department/City Hall
- Motion to enter executive session for personnel considerations
General
The Services, Utilities, Technology & Cable Committee will discuss Resolution No. 34-2026, an emergency resolution authorizing the City Manager to contract with VK Furnace LLC for up to $199,000 to replace three HVAC systems at the Division of Police and City Hall kitchen and lunchroom. This is a first reading.
- Discussion of Resolution No. 34-2026: emergency resolution to authorize contract with VK Furnace LLC for three HVAC replacements at police division and city hall kitchen/lunchroom, not to exceed $199,000.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for a variance request and mural at 95 Pearl Road, and discuss a parking lot addition at St. Ambrose Parish (929 Pearl Road) and a storage barn at Mapleside Farms (294 Pearl Road). The meeting also includes approval of minutes, public comment, and reports.
- Public hearing: MODA addition, variance request and mural, 95 Pearl Road
- Discussion: St. Ambrose Parish parking lot addition, 929 Pearl Road
- Discussion: Mapleside Farms SPD-10 storage barn, 294 Pearl Road
Planning Commission
Parks, Recreation and Community
The Brunswick Parks, Recreation & Community Committee will discuss the Parks Master Plan, Summer Music Concerts, and Friends of Brunswick Parks. The agenda also includes upcoming events. No specific proposals or decisions are listed; the items are discussion-only.
- Discussion of Summer Music Concerts
- Discussion of Parks Master Plan
- Discussion of Friends of Brunswick Parks
- Discussion of upcoming events
City Council
The council will hold a first reading of a resolution to designate March 6, 2027 as Random Acts of Kindness Day in Brunswick. The mayor recommended reappointing Jeffrey Arona, John Rocha, and Joseph Shirilla to the Planning Commission. Committee reports and public comment periods are also scheduled.
- Resolution 33-2026: declaring March 6, 2027 as Random Acts of Kindness Day (1st reading)
- Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Jeffrey Arona, John Rocha, and Joseph Shirilla to the Planning Commission
- Mayor's Court Financial Report for May 2026 to be posted and added to minutes
- Approval of Regular Council Meeting Minutes from May 18, 2026
- Petitions from the Public on Legislation and Open Forum periods
Council approved minutes from May 18 meetings and moved a resolution declaring March 6, 2027 as Random Acts of Kindness Day to second reading. No other substantive legislation was voted on. Residents voiced concerns about Flock security cameras during public comment.
- Approved Regular Council Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2026 (7-0)
- Approved Safety & Environment Committee Minutes of May 18, 2026 (7-0)
- Approved Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes of May 18, 2026 (7-0)
- Moved Resolution 33-2026 (Random Acts of Kindness Day) to second reading
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss Next Step Up Emergency Housing and consider a motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into an updated Mutual Aid Agreement for Fire and EMS with other Medina County agencies. The meeting also includes review of legislation and general discussion, followed by an executive session regarding personnel matters.
- Discussion of Next Step Up Emergency Housing (Tom O'Connell)
- Motion to authorize City Manager to enter into updated Mutual Aid Agreement for Fire and EMS with other Medina County agencies
- Review of legislation
- General discussion
- Executive session for personnel matters
Parks, Recreation and Community
The Parks, Recreation & Community Committee will hold a first reading for Resolution No. 33-2026. This resolution proposes designating March 6, 2027, as Random Acts of Kindness Day in the City of Brunswick.
- Resolution No. 33-2026: Declaring March 6, 2027 as Random Acts of Kindness Day
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a fence height variance request for Hounds Town at 1148 Pearl Road. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the May 21, 2026 meeting and receive reports from the council representative and public comment.
- Public hearing – Hounds Town fence height variance, 1148 Pearl Road
- Approval of minutes from May 21, 2026
- Applicant must attend the meeting
The Planning Commission approved an 8-foot fence height variance for Hounds Town at 1148 Pearl Road. The applicant must obtain a fence permit and inspections from the Division of Building. The meeting adjourned with no other substantive decisions.
- Approved 8-foot fence height variance for Hounds Town (4-0)
- Approved May 21, 2026 minutes (2-2 abstain)
- Excused Chair Shirilla for just cause (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will discuss a detailed site plan for a lay-down yard at 1564 West 130th Street. They will also review proposed amendments to Planning & Zoning Code Chapters 1268, 1286, and 1290, along with the Zoning Map. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a public comment period.
- Detailed site plan for NBW lay-down yard at 1564 West 130th Street
- Review of amended Planning & Zoning Code Chapters 1268, 1286, 1290
- Review of amended Zoning Map
- Approval of minutes from May 7, 2026
- Public comment period
The Planning Commission approved a detailed site plan for a 58,200 sq. ft. lay-down yard at 1564 West 130th Street. The approval includes conditions that the yard surface must remain hard and sealed, and that final approval is subject to engineering review.
- Approved detailed site plan for NBW lay-down yard (3-0)
- Excused absent members Abbas Hasan and Jeff Arona (3-0)
- Approved May 7, 2026 minutes (2-1 abstain)
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
City Council
The City Council will hold a third reading and vote on an emergency ordinance adopting the proposed 2027 tax budget. Other business includes proclamations for student art winners, approval of prior minutes, and committee reports.
- Ord. No. 26-2026 – emergency ordinance adopting 2027 tax budget (3rd Reading)
- Proclamations for JESA Regional Winners Faith Bartoul, Lindsey Beljin, and Hailey Potts
- Approval of regular council meeting minutes from May 11, 2026
- Committee reports from Economic Development, Finance, Planning & Zoning, and others
Brunswick City Council adopted Ordinance No. 26-2026, the tax budget for the year beginning January 1, 2027, by a 5-0 vote. The meeting also included proclamations for student art winners and public comments about Flock Safety Cameras, but no action was taken on the camera issue.
- Excused Mayor Falconi, Joseph Delsanter, and Tim Smith from the meeting (5-0)
- Approved Regular Council Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2026 (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 26-2026, the 2027 tax budget (5-0)
- Approved Services, Utilities, Technology & Cable Committee Minutes of May 11, 2026 (5-0)
- Approved Planning & Zoning Committee Minutes of May 11, 2026 (5-0)
- Approved Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes of May 11, 2026 (5-0)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss a Random Act of Kindness Day presentation. It will vote on a $10,000 donation to the Imagination Library and on amending Council Rules to require members to provide a telephone number for city business. A motion will be considered to go into executive session to evaluate property purchases or sales and related personnel actions.
- Motion to authorize a $10,000 donation to the Imagination Library
- Motion to amend Council Rules to require members to supply a telephone number
- Motion to enter executive session to consider purchase or sale of public property and personnel matters
- Discussion of Random Act of Kindness Day – William Furman
City Council
Council will vote on the third reading of a resolution amending City Manager Carl S. DeForest's employment agreement. First readings include an emergency ordinance adopting the 2027 tax budget, an emergency resolution to provide municipal services to a 21-acre property on North Carpenter Road, and a resolution authorizing a $139,142 truck purchase. The mayor also proposes reappointing Hope Zakany to the Juvenile Diversion Board.
- Third reading of RES. 25-2026: amend city manager employment agreement
- First reading of ORD. 26-2026: adopt 2027 tax budget (emergency)
- First reading of RES. 31-2026: municipal services for a 21.0243-acre property on North Carpenter Road
- First reading of RES. 32-2026: purchase 8-ton truck for Service Dept not to exceed $139,142
- Motion to reappoint Hope Zakany to Juvenile Diversion Board
The council unanimously adopted three resolutions: authorizing the Vice‑Mayor to amend the City Manager’s employment agreement, providing municipal services to a 21.0243‑acre property on North Carpenter Road, and purchasing a new 8‑ton truck cab and chassis for up to $139,142. All votes were 7‑0 in favor.
- Excused Mayor Falconi for just cause (7‑0)
- Approved Special Council Meeting minutes dated May 4, 2026 (7‑0)
- Reappointed Hope Zakany to the Juvenile Diversion Board (7‑0)
- Approved Services, Utilities, Technology & Cable Committee minutes dated April 27, 2026 (7‑0)
- Approved Finance Committee minutes dated April 27, 2026 (7‑0)
- Approved Safety & Environment Committee minutes dated April 27, 2026 (7‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 25‑2026 to amend the City Manager’s employment agreement (7‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 32‑2026 to purchase an 8‑ton truck up to $139,142 (7‑0)
Committee of the Whole
The committee will meet to conduct discussion items and motion items. The agenda includes a potential executive session regarding public employee or official personnel matters.
- Executive Session regarding employment or compensation of a public employee or official
Services, Utilities, Technology and Cable
The committee will discuss Resolution 32-2026, an emergency resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase a new 8-ton truck cab and chassis from Northern Ohio Peterbilt of Cleveland for the Service Department at a cost not to exceed $139,142. This is the first reading of the resolution before a potential vote by the full City Council.
- Resolution 32-2026: purchase of 8-ton truck cab and chassis for Service Department, not to exceed $139,142
Planning and Zoning
The Planning & Zoning Committee will hold a first reading of an emergency resolution to declare the city's intention to provide municipal services to a 21.0243-acre property on North Carpenter Road. The meeting also includes general discussion and adjournment.
- Resolution 31-2026: emergency declaration to provide municipal services for a 21.0243± acre property (PPN 001-02B-05-022) on North Carpenter Road — first reading
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss a detailed site plan for The Villas on Pearl, a senior living development at 953 Pearl Road, including conceptual plan and development guidelines. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from April 23, 2026, and a public comment period. No other substantive items are listed.
- Detailed site plan for The Villas on Pearl (formerly Provision Living) SPD-5 senior development at 953 Pearl Road, south of St. Ambrose Church
The Planning Commission approved the detailed site plan for The Villas on Pearl at 953 Pearl Road. The approval is subject to final engineering review of photometrics and the site plan. The project includes 18 buildings with 86 units.
- Approved detailed site plan for The Villas on Pearl (4-0)
- Approved April 23, 2026 minutes (3-0, 1 abstain)
- Excused Vice-Chair Saeger for just cause (4-0)
City Council
This special meeting of the Brunswick City Council includes a second reading of a resolution to amend the employment agreement of City Manager/Safety Director Carl S. DeForest. Council will also consider a new liquor permit application from The Cleveland Doghouse, LLC at 170 Pearl Road. The mayor recommends reappointing Peter Lukic to the Ethics Board and Hope Zakany to the Juvenile Diversion Board.
- Second reading of Res. No. 25-2026 to amend City Manager Carl S. DeForest's employment agreement
- New liquor permit request from The Cleveland Doghouse, LLC at 170 Pearl Road
- Motion to reappoint Peter Lukic to the Ethics Board
- Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Hope Zakany to the Juvenile Diversion Board
- Executive session to discuss personnel matters
Brunswick City Council approved the appointment of Nate Witsaman to fill the Ward 3 Council seat. The body also approved minutes from previous meetings and reappointed two members to city boards.
- Appointed Nate Witsaman as Ward 3 Councilman (6-0)
- Reappointed Peter Lukic to the Ethics Board (6-0)
- Approved Regular Council Meeting Minutes from April 27 (6-0)
- Approved Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes from April 27 (6-0)
- Moved resolution 25-2026 to third reading (6-0)
- Authorized Vice Mayor Hanek to execute employment agreement amendment (6-0)
- Permitted Tom Keppler to attend Executive Session (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:44 p.m. (6-0)
City Council
The City Council will consider first readings of several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include authorizing a $498,500 concrete repair contract, adopting the 2027 tax budget, and amending the current year appropriation budget. The meeting also includes proclamations honoring city personnel and committee reports.
- Resolution NO. 27-2026: Authorize up to $498,500 for 2026 Concrete Repair Program with Konstruction King, Inc.
- Ordinance NO. 26-2026: Adopt proposed tax budget for calendar year 2027.
- Ordinance NO. 30-2026: Amend appropriation budgets for 2026 (amendments to Ord. #95-2025 and #6-2026).
- Resolution NO. 25-2026: Authorize amendment to City Manager Carl S. DeForest's employment agreement.
- Ordinance NO. 28-2026: Emergency ordinance to advance funds (details not specified in agenda).
Brunswick City Council approved an emergency ordinance for the 2026 Concrete Repair Program with Konstruction King, Inc., and adopted the proposed tax budget for 2027. The council also approved emergency ordinances to advance funds and amend the 2026 Appropriation Budget.
- Approved $498,500 concrete repair program (7-0)
- Adopted proposed tax budget for 2027 (7-0)
- Adopted emergency ordinance to advance funds (7-0)
- Adopted emergency ordinance amending 2026 Appropriation Budget (7-0)
- Approved Committee minutes for April 13, 2026 (7-0)
- Reappointed Peter Lukic to Ethics Board (recommendation)
- Recognized Firefighter of the Year Don Schrubb
- Recognized Officer of the Year Detective Derek Zelenka
Committee of the Whole
This Committee-of-the-Whole meeting includes motions to authorize HVAC replacement bids for the Division of Police and City Hall kitchen, an RFP for an audit of Breezeline's video service fee calculations, and a rules change for publishing council vacancies. Legislation on first reading includes amending the City Manager's employment agreement and a commendation. Executive session will cover confidential economic development information and personnel matters.
- Motion to go out to bid for HVAC replacement for Division of Police and City Hall kitchen area
- RFP for an audit of Breezeline's video service provider fee calculations
- Motion to amend Council Rules for vacancy publication and remove mailed notice requirement
- First reading of Resolution 25-2026 to amend City Manager/Safety Director Carl S. DeForest's employment agreement
- Executive session on economic development confidential information and personnel appointment/compensation
Building and Building Code
The committee will hold a meeting to conduct building updates and general discussion. No specific projects or ordinances were listed on the agenda.
Safety and Environment
The Brunswick Safety & Environment Committee will hold a discussion on motorcycle traffic during its April 27 meeting. The agenda contains only this single discussion item plus general discussion and adjournment, making the meeting primarily conversational with no proposed ordinances or votes listed.
- Discussion of motorcycle traffic
General
The Services, Utilities, Technology & Cable Committee will discuss Resolution 27-2026, which authorizes the City Manager to sign a contract with Konstruction King, Inc. for the 2026 Concrete Repair Program. The contract amount is not to exceed $498,500. The resolution is on first reading and labeled as an emergency measure.
- Resolution 27-2026 authorizing $498,500 for the 2026 Concrete Repair Program with Konstruction King, Inc.
- Item is a first reading and designated an emergency resolution.
- Discussion item only; no final decision at this committee meeting.
- General discussion and adjournment also listed.
Finance
The Brunswick Finance Committee will discuss three emergency ordinances during this meeting. Ord. 26-2026 proposes adopting the tax budget for 2027. Ord. 28-2026 authorizes advancing funds. Ord. 30-2026 amends the current year's appropriation budget. All items are first readings.
- Ord. 26-2026: Emergency ordinance adopting 2027 tax budget (1st reading)
- Ord. 28-2026: Emergency ordinance to advance funds (1st reading)
- Ord. 30-2026: Emergency ordinance amending 2026 appropriation budget (1st reading)
Planning Commission
The Brunswick Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss four development proposals: a conditional zoning certificate for Columbia Chemical at 1000 Western Drive, a site plan for Hounds Town outdoor play area at 1148 Pearl Road, and discussion plans for NBW lay-down yard at 1564 West 130th Street and MODA (Baskets Galore) addition at 95 Pearl Road. The meeting also includes approval of March 19 minutes, public comment, and council report.
- Public hearing – Columbia Chemical addition conditional zoning certificate and detailed site plan, 1000 Western Drive
- Site plan review – Hounds Town outdoor play area, 1148 Pearl Road (Shenandoah Plaza)
- Discussion plan – NBW lay-down yard, 1564 West 130th Street
- Discussion plan – MODA (Baskets Galore) addition, 95 Pearl Road
The Brunswick Planning Commission approved the conditional zoning certificate and detailed site plan for Columbia Chemical at 1000 Western Drive, requiring the applicant to provide maximum footcandles on the photometrics plan. It approved the site plan for Hounds Town outdoor play area at 1148 Pearl Road, permitting up to 20 dogs outside at one time, a 50‑foot rear‑yard setback, and staff supervision. The commission moved the NBW lay‑down yard discussion plan to a detailed site plan, with the applicant agreeing to fence screening, fire‑hazard storage rules, and an updated photometrics plan. The commission also excused the absent chair and approved the March 19, 2026 minutes.
- Approved Columbia Chemical conditional zoning certificate and detailed site plan (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Approved Hounds Town outdoor play area site plan, allowing 5‑20 dogs, 50’ setback, staff supervision (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Moved NBW lay‑down yard discussion plan to detailed site plan with compliance conditions (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Excused absent Chair Shirilla (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Approved March 19, 2026 minutes (3 Ayes, 1 Abstain)
City Council
Brunswick City Council will hold first readings on several ordinances and resolutions, including a petition to annex city-owned land in Brunswick Hills Township in conjunction with Bethel Church, continuation of Community Reinvestment Area agreements, a winter road salt contract, a $1.24 million intersection improvement project, and a code amendment. The meeting also includes reports, proclamations, and committee updates.
- ORD 20-2026: Emergency ordinance to continue active CRA agreements for 2026 and accept 2025 CRA Status Report
- ORD 21-2026: Emergency ordinance authorizing annexation petition with Bethel Church for city-owned property in Brunswick Hills Township
- RES 22-2026: Emergency resolution to participate in ODOT winter road salt contract for 2026-2027
- RES 23-2026: Emergency resolution for $1,237,707.50 contract with Set in Stone Contracting for Laurel/Maxwell Intersection Improvements
- ORD 24-2026: Emergency ordinance amending Chapter 624 of Codified Ordinances
The council unanimously excused Councilmember Brandon Lambert for just cause and approved several emergency measures. It adopted Ordinance 20‑2026 to continue active CRA agreements, Ordinance 21‑2026 to authorize an annexation petition, Resolution 22‑2026 for participation in the state road‑salt contract, Resolution 23‑2026 to contract Set in Stone Contracting for a $1,237,707.50 intersection improvement, and Ordinance 24‑2026 to amend Chapter 624 of the codified ordinances. All actions passed with a 6‑0 vote.
- Excused Councilmember Brandon Lambert for just cause (6‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance 20‑2026 to continue CRA agreements (6‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance 21‑2026 authorizing annexation petition (6‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 22‑2026 for ODOT winter road‑salt contract (6‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 23‑2026 for $1,237,707.50 Laurel/Maxwell project contract (6‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance 24‑2026 amending Chapter 624 (6‑0)
- Approved Regular Council Minutes dated March 23, 2026 (6‑0)
- Adjourned meeting (6‑0)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially authorize 36-month electric and 24-month natural gas supply agreements with Next Era Energy through NOPEC for city-owned buildings. The electric rate is estimated at $0.0817 per kilowatt-hour and the gas rate at $0.554 per Ccf. The committee will also review two ordinances on first reading: one continuing Community Reinvestment Area agreements and another amending Chapter 624 of city ordinances. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters.
- Motion to authorize 36-month electric supply agreement with Next Era Energy at $0.0817/kWh
- Motion to authorize 24-month natural gas supply agreement with Next Era Energy at $0.554/Ccf
- ORD. 20-2026: Emergency ordinance to continue 2026 CRA agreements and accept 2025 status report
- ORD. 24-2026: Emergency ordinance amending Chapter 624 of codified ordinances
- Executive session on appointment, employment, or compensation of a public employee or official
Services, Utilities, Technology and Cable
The Services, Utilities, Technology & Cable Committee will discuss two emergency resolutions at its April 13, 2026 meeting. The first authorizes participation in ODOT's winter road salt contract for 2026-2027. The second authorizes a $1,237,707.50 contract with Set in Stone Contracting, LLC for the Laurel/Maxwell Intersection Improvements Project.
- RES. NO. 22-2026: Emergency resolution for ODOT winter road salt contract for 2026-2027
- RES. NO. 23-2026: Emergency resolution for Laurel/Maxwell Intersection Improvements Project, not to exceed $1,237,707.50
- Both resolutions are on first reading and are emergency measures
Planning and Zoning
The committee is discussing Ordinance No. 21-2026, an emergency measure to authorize the City Manager to petition the Medina County Board of Commissioners to annex city-owned real property located in Brunswick Hills Township, in conjunction with Bethel Church. The item is on first reading and is being brought from the Planning & Zoning Committee for discussion.
- ORD. NO. 21-2026 – Emergency ordinance authorizing annexation petition for city-owned property in Brunswick Hills Township (in conjunction with Bethel Church)