Brunswick, OH

Planning Commission

The Brunswick Planning Commission's September 3, 2026 meeting has been canceled because no applications were submitted. The agenda lists only standard procedural items, and no plan discussions, old or new business, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Meeting canceled due to no applications submitted
• No plan discussions, old business, or new business on the agenda
• Public comment period listed but meeting canceled

City Council

The Brunswick City Council will hold a third reading for an ordinance to update the city's Planning & Zoning Code. The body will also consider a resolution regarding the appointment of Nicholas J. Hanek as City Manager/Safety Director.

• ORD. NO. 14-2026: Ordinance adopting an updated Planning & Zoning Code and repealing the existing code
• RES. NO. 36-2026: Resolution appointing Nicholas J. Hanek as City Manager/Safety Director

Services, Utilities, Technology and Cable

The committee will discuss Resolution No. 39-2026, which authorizes the City Manager to apply for Ohio Public Works Commission Issue 1 grant funding for the Westchester Drive–Magnolia Drive Improvement Project. If awarded, the resolution would also authorize the City Manager to execute grant documents. No vote is scheduled; the item is on first reading and will be brought from committee.

• Resolution No. 39-2026 – emergency resolution to submit grant application to Ohio Public Works Commission Issue 1 Program for Westchester Drive–Magnolia Drive Improvement Project

Finance

The Brunswick Finance Committee will discuss three emergency ordinances at its July 27, 2026 meeting. Two ordinances amend the city's 2026 appropriation budget and authorize advancing funds; a third authorizes a rebate payment to the U.S. Treasury for the Fire Station Improvement Bonds, Series 2024. All items are first readings to be brought from the committee.

• ORD. NO. 37-2026: Emergency ordinance amending the 2026 Appropriation Budget (Exhibit A)
• ORD. NO. 38-2026: Emergency ordinance to advance funds
• ORD. NO. 40-2026: Emergency ordinance authorizing rebate payment to U.S. Treasury for Fire Station Improvement Bonds, Series 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the August council meeting date and consider a motion to authorize advertising for public bids for the 2026 Storm Sewer Slip Lining Program. No other substantive legislation or public hearings are scheduled.

• Motion to authorize advertising for bids for the 2026 Storm Sewer Slip Lining Program

City Council

Brunswick City Council will hold second readings on an updated Planning & Zoning Code and a resolution appointing Nicholas J. Hanek as City Manager/Safety Director. Council will also consider first readings on emergency ordinances amending the 2026 budget, advancing funds, submitting a grant application for the Westchester-Magnolia Drive Improvement Project, and authorizing a rebate payment for Fire Station Improvement Bonds. The agenda includes a reappointment to the Juvenile Diversion Board and a proclamation.

• Second reading of ORD. NO. 14-2026 adopting an updated Planning & Zoning Code
• Second reading of RES. NO. 36-2026 appointing Nicholas J. Hanek as City Manager/Safety Director
• First reading of emergency ordinance ORD. NO. 37-2026 amending the 2026 Appropriation Budget
• First reading of RES. NO. 39-2026 authorizing a grant application for Westchester Drive-Magnolia Drive Improvement Project
• Motion to reappoint Sarah Alfano to the Juvenile Diversion Board

City Council adopted several emergency ordinances regarding the appropriation budget, fund advancement, and fire station bond rebates. The council also authorized a grant application for the Westchester Drive-Magnolia Drive Improvement Project. Additionally, Sarah Alfano was reappointed to the Juvenile Diversion Board.

• Reappointed Sarah Alfano to the Juvenile Diversion Board (6-0)
• Adopted Ord. No. 37-2026 to amend the Appropriation Budget (6-0)
• Adopted Ord. No. 38-2026 to advance funds (6-0)
• Adopted Res. No. 39-2026 to apply for OPWC grant for Westchester Drive-Magnolia Drive Improvement Project (6-0)
• Adopted Ord. No. 40-2026 for a rebate payment to the US Treasury regarding Fire Station Improvement Bonds (6-0)
• Moved Ord. No. 14-2026 (updated Planning & Zoning Code) to third reading
• Moved Res. No. 36-2026 (appointing Nicholas J. Hanek as City Manager/Safety Director) to third reading

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

Economic Development

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss items related to the Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities. The meeting includes a first reading for an emergency ordinance regarding codified ordinances and a resolution to appoint Nicholas J. Hanek as City Manager/Safety Director.

• ORD. NO. 35-2026: Emergency ordinance to edit and include certain ordinances in the codified ordinances
• RES. NO. 36-2026: Resolution appointing Nicholas J. Hanek as City Manager/Safety Director
• Discussion regarding Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities

City Council

The Brunswick City Council will review several appointments and legislative actions. This includes a first reading for an emergency ordinance regarding codified ordinances and a resolution to appoint Nicholas J. Hanek as City Manager/Safety Director.

• Resolution to appoint John Rocha to the Board of Zoning Appeals through March 14, 2028
• Resolution to appoint Nicholas J. Hanek as City Manager/Safety Director (1st Reading)
• Emergency ordinance regarding updated revised codified ordinances (1st Reading)
• Resolution declaring March 6, 2027 as Random Acts of Kindness Day (3rd Reading)
• Recommendation to reappoint Sarah Alfano to the Juvenile Diversion Board

City Council adopted an emergency ordinance to update the city's codified ordinances and appointed John Rocha to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The council also designated March 6, 2027, as Random Acts of Kindness Day. Several residents expressed concerns during the open forum regarding the use of Flock Safety Cameras.

• Approved appointment of John Rocha to the Board of Zoning Appeals (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 33-2026 declaring March 6, 2027, as Random Acts of Kindness Day (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 35-2026 to edit and include ordinances in codified ordinances (7-0)
• Approved Regular Council Meeting Minutes from June 22, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved Services, Utilities, Technology & Cable Committee Minutes from June 22, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes from June 22 and July 6, 2026 (7-0)
• Moved Resolution 36-2026 appointing Nicholas J. Hanek as City Manager/Safety Director to second reading

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

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted to recommend approval of text amendments to the Planning & Zoning Code to City Council. The updates cover Planning, Subdivision Regulations, and Zoning titles. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 18, 2026 meeting.

• Recommended approval of Planning & Zoning Code text amendments to City Council (3-0)
• Approved June 18, 2026 meeting minutes with two corrections (3-0)

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

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.

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

The City Council approved an emergency resolution to replace three HVAC systems at City Hall and the Division of Police. The council also reappointed two members to the Planning Commission and approved several committee minutes.

• Approved June 8, 2026, Council meeting minutes (7-0)
• Reappointed Jeffrey Arona to the Planning Commission (7-0)
• Reappointed Joseph Shirill to the Planning Commission (7-0)
• Approved Economic Development Committee minutes dated June 8, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved Parks, Recreation & Community Committee minutes dated June 8 and June 15, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved Committee of the Whole minutes dated June 8, 2026 (7-0)
• Passed Resolution No. 34-2026 for HVAC replacements not to exceed $199,000.00 (7-0)
• Moved Resolution No. 33-2026 to third reading (7-0)

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

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

The Planning Commission approved a patio variance and mural for MODA at 95 Pearl Road, pending a detailed site plan and City Council approval. The commission also held discussions regarding a parking lot addition for St. Ambrose Parish and a storage building for Mapleside Farms.

• Approved June 4, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved patio variance and mural conditional zoning certificate for MODA at 95 Pearl Road (5-0), pending detailed site plan and City Council approval

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

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

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

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

Economic Development

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

Safety and Environment

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

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)