Avon public meetings in 2022
20 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
City Council authorized a contribution of up to $500,000 to the Avon Local School District for a new turf field at Avon Middle School. The council also extended a moratorium on new livestock in residential zones and approved several road resurfacing bid advertisements.
- Approved $500,000 contribution for Avon Middle School turf field (6-0)
- Extended 6-month moratorium on new livestock, equine, and poultry in R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 144-22 regarding tax increment financing for public purpose property improvements (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 145-22 for reappropriations (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 146-22 to amend MAS Financial Advisory Services agreement for 2023 TIF administration (6-0)
- Approved bid advertisement for Williams Court pavement resurfacing (6-0)
- Approved bid advertisement for Just Imagine Drive pavement resurfacing (6-0)
- Approved re-advertisement for bids for Main Street & Middle Road pavement resurfacing (6-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission recommended a special use permit for the Thomas English Development to include drive-throughs and an outdoor patio. The commission also approved the final plat for the Autumn Grove subdivision.
- Recommended to Council a Special Use Permit for Thomas English Development to include drive-throughs and an outdoor patio (AYES all)
- Approved final plat and recommended Subdivider’s Agreement for Autumn Grove 20-home subdivision (AYES all)
- Approved minutes from November 16, 2022 meeting (AYES all)
City Council - Work Sessions
Council reviewed proposals for a $500,000 contribution to the Avon Middle School turf field and a month-to-month contract with the Montrose Group for economic development. The Mayor also requested a $15,000 budget allocation for the Village Project nonprofit. No formal votes were recorded during this work session.
- Proposed $500,000 contribution to Avon Local School District for Middle School turf field
- Proposed month-to-month engagement with Montrose Group for economic development consulting
- Mayor requested $15,000 budget for Village Project ($8,000 for immediate marketing)
- Proposed TIF Area No. 15 (Ordinance 144-22) for parcels on west side of Nagel Road
- Proposed reappropriations totaling $1,259,353.23 across multiple funds (Ordinance 145-22)
- Proposed amendment to MAS Financial Advisory Services agreement for 2023 TIF administration
- Agreed to move forward with reviewing Ward boundaries for equal population
Tree Commission
The Commission approved the minutes from the November 9, 2022 meeting. Members discussed moving the 2023 Arbor Day celebration to October 7 and establishing a regular educational column in the city newsletter.
- Approved minutes of the November 9, 2022 meeting (6-0)
Landmark Preservation Commission
The Commission ratified all actions from the November 9, 2022, meeting to correct a procedural error regarding phone-in participation. This included the removal of a property from the historic landmarks list to allow for demolition. The board also recognized a new member appointment.
- Ratified all actions from November 9, 2022, meeting (4-0)
- Confirmed removal of 36290 Detroit Road from the Register of Landmarks (3-0)
City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
City Council adopted the 2023 operating budget and established compensation for various administrative and legislative positions. The council also approved a contract for the City Engineer and a tentative agreement for ranking police officers.
- Approved 2023 operating budget (Ordinance No. 132-22) (7-0)
- Established 2023 compensation for administrative positions (Ordinance No. 133-22) (7-0)
- Established 2023 compensation for legislative positions (Ordinance No. 134-22) (7-0)
- Approved reappropriations (Ordinance No. 135-22) (7-0)
- Amended compensation for part-time Community Service Officer, Police Officer, and Facilities Maintenance Worker (7-0)
- Created permanent full-time Human Resources Coordinator position and set compensation (7-0)
- Authorized contract with Chagrin Valley Engineering, Ltd for City Engineer (7-0)
- Approved tentative agreement with Fraternal Order of Police/Ohio Labor Council for ranking officers (7-0)
Board of Zoning and Building Appeals
The Board approved variance requests for a swim spa, window signage, and a garage addition. Requests for a paver patio/fire pit and a garage addition were denied, while one driveway extension request was tabled.
- Denied variance for paver patio/fire pit in utility easement (NAYS all)
- Denied 5 ft. rear yard setback variance for accessory structure (2-3)
- Tabled driveway extension variance for 38757 Melgrove Lane (AYES all)
- Denied 9 ft. side yard setback variance for garage addition (NAYS all)
- Approved 9 ft. variance for swim spa distance from main building (AYES all)
- Approved amended 9% variance for window signage at Bibibop (AYES all)
- Approved 16 ft. front yard setback variance for garage addition (3-2)
- Approved November 2, 2022 meeting minutes (AYES all)
City Council - Work Sessions
Council held a work session to discuss the 2023 operating budget, salary adjustments for non-union city employees, and several new part-time police and maintenance positions. The session also included a review of reappropriations for 2022 and a proposal for new sidewalk construction.
- Discussed Ordinance 132-22 (2023 Operating Budget) including $15,000 for Cahoon House security cameras
- Proposed 3% to 6% salary increases for various non-union administrative and legislative positions
- Proposed $71,000 in reappropriations for 2022, including $55,000 for Police Department overtime
- Proposed tying Community Service Officer pay to 80% of the Police Officer collective bargaining range
- Proposed creating a permanent full-time Human Resources Coordinator position at $83,000
- Discussed contract for City Engineer and compensation for Director of Law
- Proposed Resolution R-36-22 to construct concrete sidewalks on Colorado Ave, Detroit Rd, and Avon Rd
City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
Council conducted the second of three readings for Ordinance No. 132-22 regarding the 2023 operating budget. The Finance Director noted a $15,000 increase in the IT Department for security cameras. No final vote on the ordinance was recorded.
- Held second reading of Ordinance No. 132-22 (2023 Operating Budget)
City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
City Council approved several police department updates, including new dispatch consoles and contract extensions for towing and salvage services. The council also authorized the 2023 sidewalk program and a revised memorandum of understanding for the School Resource Officer program.
- Approved Ordinance No. 126-22 regarding legislation posting places (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 127-22 to extend the police towing contract (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 128-22 to extend the police salvage contract (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 129-22 for reappropriations, including $15,000 for the Traxler property (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 130-22 for the School Resource Officer program MOU (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 131-22 for new police dispatch consoles (7-0)
- Approved Resolution No. R-34-22 for the 2023 sidewalk program (7-0)
- Approved Resolution No. R-35-22 to join the Equalis Group purchasing program (7-0)
City Council - Work Sessions
Council reviewed a proposal to install new turf at Avon Middle School with a requested $500,000 city contribution. The session also covered several ordinances regarding police contracts, budget appropriations, and a sidewalk expansion program.
- Proposed $1.08M Middle School turf project (City contribution requested: $500,000)
- Proposed Ordinance 130-22 to increase School Resource Officers from two to three
- Proposed Ordinance 131-22 to award $75,109.68 bid to Watson Furniture Group for police dispatch consoles
- Proposed Ordinance 132-22 for the 2023 operating budget, including $42,000 for Detroit Road parcel options
- Proposed Resolution R-34-22 to construct concrete sidewalks on 44 parcels
- Proposed Ordinance 127-22 to extend the police towing contract for one year
- Proposed Ordinance 128-22 to extend the police salvage contract for one year
- Proposed Resolution R-35-22 to join the Equalis Group cooperative purchasing program
Committees of Council
The Finance Committee discussed the 2023 budget, including revenue assumptions, health care costs, and capital projects. No formal votes were taken, but the committee established a three-reading schedule for budget adoption in November and December.
- Scheduled first budget reading for November 28
- Scheduled second budget reading for December 5
- Scheduled third reading and adoption for December 12
Planning Commission
The Commission approved a 122-room hotel at Avon Pointe and a multi-tenant commercial development at Detroit Road and Healthway Drive. A lot split on French Creek Road was also approved. The Commission held public hearings on livestock and public notice code amendments but took no action on those items.
- Approved amended general development plan for 122-room hotel at Avon Pointe (All Ayes)
- Approved final development plan for financial institution and multi-tenant building at Detroit Road and Healthway Drive, contingent on engineering approval (All Ayes)
- Approved lot split for parcels on French Creek Road (All Ayes)
- Approved lot split for parcels at Detroit Road and Healthway Drive (All Ayes)
- Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (All Ayes)
- Deleted item #4 (Thomas English Development Special Use Permit) from agenda (All Ayes)
- Declared Autumn Grove Subdivision final plat as first presentation; no action taken
City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
City Council adopted several ordinances to update utility codes, adjust rates and fees, and award a water tank repainting bid. The council also approved a memorandum of understanding to amend a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME.
- Approved Ordinance No. 121-22 to update water code and adjust rates/fees (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 122-22 to update sanitary sewer code and adjust rates/fees (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 123-22 to award bid for SR 83 ground storage water tank repainting (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 124-22 for reappropriations (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 125-22 to amend AFSCME collective bargaining agreement (7-0)
- Approved minutes from Oct 17 Work Session (7-0)
- Approved minutes from Oct 24 Service Committee meeting (7-0)
- Approved minutes from Oct 24 Regular Meeting (7-0)
Tree Commission
The Commission approved the minutes from its October 12, 2022, meeting. Members discussed planning for the December 3 Tree Lighting Festival and reviewed the success of the first annual Arbor Day celebration. No other formal actions were taken.
- Approved October 12, 2022, meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved agenda amendments to include Tree Lighting Festival, plaque discussion, Bay Village article, and Tree City USA ceremony (7-0)
Landmark Preservation Commission
The Commission approved an appeal to remove a property from the Register of Landmarks to allow for demolition and new development. The site is planned for a free-standing bank and a small shopping center.
- Approved appeal to remove 36290 Detroit Road from the Register of Landmarks (3-0)
- Approved minutes from October 12, 2022 meeting (2-0)
City Council - Work Sessions
Council held a work session to review proposed ordinances for updating water and sanitary sewer codes, fees, and fund allocations. The session included a review of a bid for a water tank repainting project and several budget reappropriations. No formal votes were recorded in the minutes.
- Discussed Ordinance 121-22 to increase water connection/disconnection fees from $20 to $30 and hydrant fees from $50 to $100
- Discussed Ordinance 122-22 to increase sanitary sewer permit fees from $10 to $20 and lateral inspection fees from $120 to $190
- Reviewed Ordinance 123-22 to award a $194,100 bid to Seven Brothers Painting Inc. for the SR 83 water tank project
- Reviewed Ordinance 124-22 for $245,500 in total reappropriations across special revenue and capital project funds
- Discussed Ordinance 125-22 to adjust wage scales for clerks to ensure pay equity with other unskilled laborers
Board of Zoning and Building Appeals
The Board approved three variances for a swimming pool and fence at 3571 Bellcrest Drive and a side yard setback for a pole barn at 32370 Schwartz Road. A request for a garage addition at 3575 Kensington Drive was taken under advisement, while two other requests were tabled.
- Approved 5 ft. pool distance variance for 3571 Bellcrest Drive (AYES all)
- Approved pool utility easement variance for 3571 Bellcrest Drive (AYES all)
- Approved fence utility easement variance for 3571 Bellcrest Drive, contingent on removal if City needs access (AYES all)
- Approved 3 ft. side yard setback variance for pole barn at 32370 Schwartz Road (AYES all)
- Took variance request for garage addition at 3575 Kensington Drive under advisement (written decision in two weeks)
- Tabled paver patio and fire pit variances for 3648 Truxton Place until December (AYES all)
- Tabled driveway extension variance for 38757 Melgrove Lane until December (AYES all)
City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
Council approved an ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into an option to purchase two parcels on Detroit Road totaling about 28.06 acres, one owned by the Amy Johnson Trust (0.46 acres) and the other by Koosh Enterprises LLC (about 27.6 acres). Council also adopted a resolution supporting a Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program funding application for land preservation and future public infrastructure. Additionally, compensation ranges for two IT positions were amended, and a lease agreement with Huntington National Bank for a new Senior Center van was authorized.
- Approved Ordinance 120-22 authorizing option to purchase two Detroit Road parcels (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution R-31-22 supporting Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation funding application (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 118-22 amending compensation range for IT Technician-in-Training (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 119-22 amending compensation range for IT Technician (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution R-32-22 accepting budget commission tax levies (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution R-33-22 authorizing lease with Huntington National Bank for Senior Center van (7-0)
- Approved minutes of October 3 work session and October 11 regular meeting (7-0 each)
- Entered executive session to discuss real estate purchase (7-0)
Committees of Council
The Service Committee reviewed a proposed 2023 sidewalk program covering seven areas totaling over 10,400 feet at an estimated construction cost of $833,000. No formal decisions were made; the committee expressed general support for moving forward and agreed to hold a follow-up meeting to develop a detailed plan, including assessment options and potential use of ARPA funds. The discussion highlighted concerns about high assessments on certain properties, particularly agricultural and undeveloped parcels, and the need to negotiate with property owners.
- No formal votes or decisions taken on sidewalk program or assessments
- Committee agreed to hold a follow-up meeting with administration to develop a detailed plan
- Placeholder amount to be set in budget for sidewalk program pending full Council vote