Berea public meetings in 2021
17 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Heritage Architectural Review Board
The Heritage Architectural Review Board is meeting to review a sign application. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from three previous meetings.
- Projecting sign application for Eastland Inn at 33 Eastland Road
Heritage Architectural Review Board
The Heritage Architectural Review Board is meeting to review a signage application. The board will consider a request for wall signage at 122 Front Street.
- Wall signage application for Salon Front & Center at 122 Front Street
Heritage Architectural Review Board
The Heritage Architectural Review Board is meeting to review and provide recommendations for two exterior change applications. The board will also approve minutes from November 12, 2020, and June 24, 2021.
- Exterior change for St. Thomas Episcopal Church at 50 E. Bagley Road: removal of entryway and new door installation
- Exterior change for Eastland Inn at 33 Eastland Road: outdoor dining area
Heritage Architectural Review Board
The Heritage Architectural Review Board is meeting to review and provide recommendations for two wall sign design applications. The board will also approve minutes from November 12, 2020, and June 24, 2021.
- Wall sign design application for Home Sleeps & Living at 188 Front Street
- Wall sign design application for Healing Co. Hemp at 33 East Bridge Street
Heritage Architectural Review Board
The Heritage Architectural Review Board is meeting to review a design application. The board will consider a proposal for a ground sign at 201 Front Street.
- Ground sign design application for Baldwin Wallace University at 201 Front Street
Heritage Architectural Review Board
The Heritage Architectural Review Board is meeting to review and make recommendations on sign applications. The board will consider a new wall sign design and address an existing application for a cupcake shop.
- Wall sign design application for First Insurance Corporation at 48 Front Street
- Wall sign design application for Three Girls Cupcake Shoppe at 1 Berea Commons
Heritage Architectural Review Board
The Heritage Architectural Review Board is meeting to review a design application for a wall sign. The board will also approve minutes from November 12, 2020.
- Wall sign design application for Three Girls Cupcake Shoppe at 1 Berea Commons
City Council
City Council is reviewing legislation regarding nuisance abatement and tax abatements. The body is also discussing the acquisition of a property at 21 Baker Street and the installation of electric street and traffic control lighting.
- ORD. 4-8: Purchase and development agreement for property at 21 Baker Street
- ORD. 4-4 and RES. 4-3: Improvements and assessments for electric street and traffic control lighting
- ORD. 4-7: Ordinance allowing lateral transfers of police and fire/paramedic personnel from other Ohio jurisdictions
- ORD. 2-6 and ORD. 4-10: Amendments to nuisance abatement and residential rental property permit ordinances
- ORD. 4-1 and ORD. 4-2: Ratification of 2019 tax incentive and housing review reports for real estate tax abatements
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several legislative items including street lighting assessments, nuisance abatement procedures, and a property transfer at 21 Baker Street. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding annual tax incentive reviews and civil service lateral transfers for public safety officers.
- Ordinance to authorize asphalt overlays and street maintenance contracts
- Ordinance to authorize a CRA agreement with DNS Technologies, Inc. and Castaway Properties, LLC
- Resolution to fund electric lighting and traffic control via assessments
- Ordinance to vacate Franklin Street while retaining utility easements
- Ordinance for property transfer at 21 Baker Street from Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Authority
City Council
The Court Committee is meeting to discuss the 2021 budget. The session also includes the approval of minutes from June 10, 2020.
- 2021 Budget Discussion
City Council
City Council is reviewing several ordinances for third reading, including paid parental leave for city employees and a contract extension for sewer services. The body is also considering new agreements for Community Reinvestment Areas and bids for annual street rehabilitation.
- ORD. 2-7: Ordinance to provide paid parental leave benefits for full-time and part-time city employees
- ORD. 2-4: Amendment to Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works contract for city sewers
- ORD. 3-1: Bids for asphalt overlays, concrete replacement, and crack sealing for city streets
- ORD. 2-6: Changes to nuisance abatement look-back periods and residential rental property permits
- ORD. 3-2: Proposed Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) agreement with DNS Technologies, Inc. and Castaway Properties, LLC
City Council
The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the appropriation of funds for city expenditures for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. This includes the review of Ordinance No. 2-8.
- Ordinance No. 2-8: Appropriating funds for city expenditures for fiscal year ending December 31, 2021
City Council
City Council is reviewing legislation regarding employee benefits, public infrastructure, and community reinvestment agreements. The body is deciding on funding for street lighting and the acceptance of a NOPEC grant.
- ORD. 2-7: Proposed paid parental leave benefits for full-time and part-time city employees
- ORD. 3-1: Authorization to bid for asphalt overlays and concrete replacement for city streets
- ORD. 1-2: Use of public funds for street lighting in Sandstone Ridge South Phase 3B
- ORD. 2-1: Acceptance of NOPEC 2021 Energized Community Grant funds
- ORD. 2-4: Contract amendment with Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works for sewer services
City Council
Berea City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including the issuance of $7.76 million in notes for real estate, street resurfacing, and water plant improvements. The body is also considering new paid parental leave benefits for city employees and a resolution opposing a rezoning application in Olmsted Township.
- ORD. 1-3: Issuance and sale of $7,760,000 of notes for municipal facilities, street resurfacing, and water plant filtration system improvements
- ORD. 2-7: New section 183.22 to provide paid parental leave benefits for full-time and part-time city employees
- RES. 2-3: Resolution opposing the rezoning of 7617 Lewis Road in Olmsted Township from Rural Residential to Planned Residential Development
- ORD. 1-2: Use of public funds for street lighting in Sandstone Ridge South Phase 3B
- ORD. 2-1: Acceptance of NOPEC 2021 Energized Community Grant(s) funds
City Council
Berea City Council is reviewing the issuance of $7.76 million in notes to fund various infrastructure and facility projects. The body is also considering ordinances regarding street lighting and energy grants.
- ORD. 1-3: Proposed issuance and sale of $7,760,000 of notes for real estate, vehicle maintenance storage, Front Street railgrade separation, and water plant filtration system improvements
- ORD. 1-3: Proposed funding for improvements at Coe Lake, including an amphitheater and pool shelter
- ORD. 1-3: Proposed street resurfacing and reconstruction in the Bluegrass development area, North Rocky River Drive, and Jananna, Vivian and Kaye Drives
- ORD. 1-2: Proposed expenditure of public funds for street lighting in Sandstone Ridge South Phase 3B
- ORD. 2-1: Proposed acceptance of Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) 2021 Energized Community Grant funds
City Council
City Council is discussing the issuance and sale of $7,760,000 in notes to fund various infrastructure and facility projects. The body is also reviewing a contract for citywide pavement markings and funding for street lighting in Sandstone Ridge South Phase 3B.
- ORD. 1-3: Proposed issuance and sale of $7,760,000 of notes for real estate, vehicle maintenance storage, Front Street railgrade separation, and water plant filtration system improvements
- ORD. 1-2: Proposed expenditure of public funds for street lighting in Sandstone Ridge South Phase 3B
- ORD. 12-3: Authorization to advertise for bids and enter contracts for citywide pavement markings
- RES. 1-1: Resolution recognizing the anniversary of the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Proposed improvements at Coe Lake, including an amphitheater and pool shelter
City Council
Berea City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider legislation regarding a community reinvestment area agreement and city-wide pavement markings. The session includes administrative reports from the Mayor and directors of Finance, Law & Public Safety, and Public Service.
- ORD. 12-1: Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) agreement with Joyce Manufacturing Co. and RAM Real Estate, LLC
- ORD. 12-3: Authorization to bid and contract for pavement markings throughout the city