Berea public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

The Berea Planning Commission will review an application for a ground sign height and design variance. The request involves the property located at 841 West Bagley Road.

• Ground sign height and design variance application (App. # 23-12-04) for 841 West Bagley Road

City Council

The Berea City Council is holding its regular meeting on December 18, 2023, with eight ordinances up for third reading and final vote. These include authorizing cooperative purchasing programs, vehicle and equipment purchases, an amendment to the dispatch agreement with Strongsville, a compensation schedule update, a tax exemption for certain properties, and appropriations for current and temporary expenses. The meeting also includes administrative reports, public comments, and council member updates.

• ORD. 11-3: Authorizes city directors to participate in cooperative purchasing programs.
• ORD. 11-4: Authorizes purchase of motorized vehicles, equipment, and supplies via state contracts or bidding.
• ORD. 11-6: Authorizes mayor to sign eighth amendment to dispatch services agreement with Strongsville.
• ORD. 11-7: Amends compensation classification schedule to attract and retain employees.
• ORD. 11-8: Declares improvement to certain parcels as public purpose and tax-exempt under ORC 5709.40(B).

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to consider requests for property variances. These include applications regarding fence height, sign display area, and lot width.

• Fence height variance application for 243 Gibson Street
• Wall sign display area variance for 1085 West Bagley Road
• Lot width variance application for 8061 Lewis Road

City Council

The Berea City Council is holding its regular meeting on December 4, 2023, with several items up for second and third reading. Key decisions include a resolution to advance tax funds, an ordinance amending the income tax code to comply with House Bill 33, and an ordinance to amend the city's compensation schedule to attract and retain employees. The council will also consider authorizing purchases, ratifying a dispatch services agreement with Strongsville, and making appropriations for the current and upcoming fiscal year.

• RES. 11-1: Requesting fiscal officer to advance taxes from levy proceeds (third reading)
• ORD. 11-2: Amending Chapter 191 (Income Tax) to comply with House Bill 33 (third reading)
• ORD. 11-6: Authorizing mayor to sign eighth amendment to Berea-Strongsville dispatch services agreement (second reading)
• ORD. 11-7: Amending compensation classification schedule to attract and retain employees (second reading)
• ORD. 11-8: Declaring certain parcels exempt from taxation under ORC 5709.40(B) (second reading)

City Council

Berea City Council will hold a public hearing on liquor permit transfers at 483 Prospect Road, then consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include establishing an EMS utilization charge, advancing tax funds, amending income tax rules, and various purchasing and personnel measures.

• Public hearing on D1, D2, D3, D3A liquor permit transfer at 483 Prospect Road
• ORD. 10-5: Establish EMS utilization charge for fire department services
• RES. 11-1: Request fiscal officer to advance taxes from levy proceeds
• ORD. 11-2: Amend income tax chapter to comply with House Bill 33
• ORD. 11-6: Eighth amendment to dispatch services agreement with Strongsville

City Council

The Berea City Council is reviewing legislation regarding emergency medical service charges and income tax updates. The meeting also includes discussions on a potential community development grant and a health services contract.

• Establishing a utilization charge for Berea Fire Department EMS services
• Amending income tax sections to comply with House Bill 33
• Contract with the General Health District of Cuyahoga County for 2024 and 2025
• Application for the 2024 Community Development Supplemental Grant Program
• Resolution to advance taxes from the proceeds of tax levies

Planning Commission

The Berea Planning Commission will review an application for a pole sign face replacement. There are no requests for variances or appeals on the current agenda.

• Application #23-11-01: Pole sign face replacement at 30 W. Bridge Street

Heritage Architectural Review Board

The Heritage Architectural Review Board will consider an application for a ground sign face replacement. The applicant for this project is 5/3 Bank.

• Ground sign face replacement application for 5/3 Bank at 30 W. Bridge Street

Planning Commission

The Berea Planning Commission will review an application for a ground sign and landscape plan at 1090 Berea Industrial Parkway. The meeting also includes the approval of September 21, 2023, minutes and the swearing in of witnesses.

• Ground sign and landscape plan application (Appl. # 23-10-01) for 1090 Berea Industrial Parkway

City Council

The Berea City Council is reviewing several pieces of legislation, including a new ordinance to establish utilization charges for Berea Fire Department emergency medical services. The council will also consider applications for Cuyahoga County community development grants and a contract for health services through 2025.

• ORD. 10-5: Ordinance establishing a utilization charge for Berea Fire Department emergency medical services
• RES. 10-1: Resolution to apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
• RES. 10-2: Resolution to apply for 2024 Community Development Supplemental Grant Program funds
• ORD. 10-3: Ordinance for a contract with the General Health District of Cuyahoga County for 2024 and 2025
• ORD. 10-4: Ordinance appropriating funds for current expenditures for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023

City Council

The Berea City Council is meeting jointly with the Middleburg Heights City Council and the Woodvale Union Cemetery Board of Trustees for their annual review. They will discuss the 2023 annual review, an expansion update, equipment, and the 2024 budget proposal, followed by a vote on the 2024 budget. They will also appoint a Middleburg Heights representative to the cemetery board for a term expiring December 31, 2026.

• Approval of 2024 Budget
• 2024 Budget Proposal discussion
• Expansion Update
• Equipment Update - Discussion
• Appointment of Middleburg Hts. Representative for term expiring Dec. 31, 2026

City Council

The Berea City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on liquor permit transfers. The main business includes third readings of ordinances for selling a land-locked parcel and resurfacing SR-237, a second reading for buying a home for fire station expansion, and first readings for CDBG grants, a health services contract, and the 2023 appropriations ordinance.

• Public hearing at 7:25 p.m. on transfer of D1, D2, D3 liquor permits at 365 Berea Street
• ORD. 9-4: Sale of land-locked parcel (Permanent Parcel No. 364-14-078) to adjacent owners at fair market value
• ORD. 9-6: Cooperation agreement with ODOT to resurface SR-237 from Baker Street to Bagley Road
• ORD. 9-12: Purchase of 27 Henry Street (Parcel No. 363-15-062) for fire station expansion
• ORD. 10-4: Appropriations for fiscal year 2023, repealing Ordinance No. 2023-12

Heritage Architectural Review Board

The Heritage Architectural Review Board is meeting to review an application for exterior changes to install solar panels at 118 East Bridge Street, submitted by the Berea Historical Society with agent Dave Hunter of YellowLite, Inc. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings and conduct standard procedural items.

• Application for exterior change: solar panel installation at 118 East Bridge Street
• Applicant: Berea Historical Society; agent: Dave Hunter, YellowLite, Inc.
• Approval of minutes from August 24 and August 31, 2023

Planning Commission

The commission will consider applications for ground sign design and LED variances at 650 Prospect Road. The meeting also includes a request for razing multiple parcels and a conditional use application for an auto repair facility.

• Sign design and LED variance application for Spudnuts Donuts at 650 Prospect Road
• Razing application for multiple parcels by Rental Acquisitions
• Conditional use application for an auto repair facility and signage at 100 Blaze Industrial Parkway

City Council

The Berea City Council is holding its regular meeting on September 18, 2023. The agenda includes administrative reports, commendations for Chamber of Commerce award recipients, and several pieces of legislation. Key items include a second reading of a collective bargaining agreement with the police union, an ordinance to sell a land-locked parcel, and a cooperation agreement with ODOT for resurfacing SR-237. A first reading will introduce a purchase agreement for a property on Henry Street for fire station expansion.

• ORD. 9-1: Two-year collective bargaining agreement with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 15 (second reading)
• ORD. 9-4: Sale of land-locked parcel (Permanent Parcel No. 364-14-078) to adjacent owners at fair market value (second reading)
• ORD. 9-6: Cooperation agreement with ODOT to resurface SR-237 from Baker Street to Church Street (second reading)
• ORD. 9-12: Purchase of 27 Henry Street for fire station redevelopment (first reading)
• Resolutions honoring 2023 Berea Chamber of Commerce award recipients, including Russell G. Hill and Cleveland Browns

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider three applications regarding land use and site modifications. These include a monument sign face change, a driveway widening request, and a conditional use application for an auto repair facility.

• Monument sign face change at 211 Front Street (Vickrey Rentals, LLC)
• Driveway widening at 434 Yearling Drive (Joseph Saliba)
• Conditional use for auto repair facility and signage at 100 Blaze Industrial Parkway (HBJ Investments, LLC)

The Planning Commission approved a monument sign face change for 211 Front Street and a driveway widening project at 434 Yearling Drive. One application was tabled at the applicant's request. The commission also approved the minutes from the August 17, 2023 meeting.

• Approved monument sign face change at 211 Front Street (6-0)
• Approved driveway widening at 434 Yearling Drive (6-0)
• Tabled Application #23-09-03 to September 21, 2023
• Approved August 17, 2023 meeting minutes (all ayes)

City Council

The Berea City Council is holding its regular meeting on September 5, 2023, with several items for first reading, including a two-year collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 15, an amendment to the tree reimbursement program, and a real estate sale. The council will also vote on an ordinance to certify unpaid water/sewer charges to the county for collection. Public comments and administrative reports are also scheduled.

• ORD. 9-1: Approve two-year collective bargaining agreement with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 15
• ORD. 6-1: Authorize certification of unpaid water/sewer charges to Cuyahoga County for collection
• ORD. 9-2: Amend tree reimbursement program to revise minimum tree dimensions
• ORD. 9-4: Authorize sale of land-locked parcel (Permanent Parcel No. 364-14-078) to adjacent owners
• ORD. 9-6: Enter cooperation agreement with ODOT for resurfacing SR-237 from Baker Street to Church Street

Council adopted a resolution to authorize necessary tax levies and an ordinance to collect unpaid water and sewer charges. The body also approved a grant application for senior and disability transit funds and updated tree reimbursement dimensions.

• Approved Ordinance No. 6-1 to certify unpaid water/sewer charges for collection (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 9-2 to revise minimum tree dimensions for homeowner reimbursement (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 9-3 to apply for federal transit funds for the Jitney program (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 9-5 to authorize necessary tax levies (7-0)
• Approved minutes from June 20 and June 26, 2023 meetings (7-0)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 9-1 regarding police collective bargaining agreement
• First reading of Ordinance No. 9-4 regarding sale of land-locked parcel No. 364-14-078

Heritage Architectural Review Board

The Heritage Architectural Review Board is meeting to review an application for a garage addition with a landscape plan at 420 Old Reservoir Road. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call, minutes approval, and witness swearing-in, with the single substantive item being the exterior change application.

• Application for exterior change – garage addition (landscape plan) at 420 Old Reservoir Road by Caitlyn & Joseph Perna

Heritage Architectural Review Board

The Heritage Architectural Review Board is meeting to review two applications: a ground sign face change at 211 Front Street and an attached garage addition at 420 Old Reservoir Road. The board will also approve minutes from the April 27, 2023 meeting. No other substantive business is listed.

• Ground sign face change application by Vickrey Rentals, LLC at 211 Front Street
• Attached garage addition application by Caitlyn & Joseph Perna at 420 Old Reservoir Road
• Approval of minutes from April 27, 2023

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider two applications for variances regarding fence height and wall signage. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding a grant application from NOACA.

• Fence height variance application for 171 Stone Ridge Way
• Wall sign and display area variance application for Chipotle at 399 West Bagley Road
• Public hearing regarding City of Berea's proposed NOACA grant application

The Planning Commission approved a fence height variance for a residential property and signage variances for a business. The commission also approved the minutes from the August 3, 2023 meeting.

• Approved August 3, 2023 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Approved fence height variance at 171 Stone Ridge Way with 10' setback along Falling Rock Way (all ayes)
• Approved wall sign variance, display area variance, and monument sign insert at 399 West Bagley Road (all ayes)

Planning Commission

The Berea Planning Commission will meet to review a request for an accessory structure side setback variance. The application was submitted by Michael Assink for the property located at 303 Daisy Avenue.

• Variance request for accessory structure side setback (App. #23-08-01) at 303 Daisy Avenue

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an administrative appeal for 421 Front Street. The meeting also includes applications for new signage on West Bagley Road and the consolidation of vacant lots at Savage Street and Cross Street.

• Administrative Appeal (App. #23-07-01) for 421 Front Street
• Signage Application (App. #23-07-02) for 1433 West Bagley Road
• Lot Consolidation Application (App. #23-07-03) for vacant lots at Savage Street & Cross Street

The Commission upheld a Zoning Administrator's order denying a home occupancy request at 421 Front Street because the property is in a commercial zoning district. Additionally, the board approved a signage request and a lot consolidation for a new residence.

• Sustained Zoning Administrator's order denying home occupancy at 421 Front Street (7-0)
• Approved signage application for 1433 West Bagley Road (7-0)
• Approved lot consolidation for vacant lots at Savage Street & Cross Street (7-0)
• Approved June 15, 2023 meeting minutes (all ayes, 2 abstentions)

City Council

City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 6-3 to object to the annexation of 72.5520 acres of land. The decision was based on concerns regarding sewer infrastructure, traffic congestion, and the non-provision of services. Council also cancelled a special meeting previously scheduled for June 27, 2023.

• Suspended three-reading rule on Ordinance No. 6-3 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 6-3 objecting to the annexation of 72.5520 acres (7-0)
• Cancelled special meeting scheduled for June 27, 2023 (7-0)

City Council

Berea City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2024 tax budget, then vote on adopting it. They will also consider ordinances for a sewer construction project, a tree-planting reimbursement program, and other administrative items.

• Public hearing on 2024 tax budget at 7:25 p.m.
• Resolution 5-3: Adopt 2024 tax budget and submit to Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer
• Ordinance 5-4: Authorize bids and contracts for North End Sewer New Flow Connection Project
• Ordinance 5-5: Establish tree-planting reimbursement program for homeowners
• Ordinance 6-1: Certify unpaid water/sewer charges to county for collection

Council approved the 2024 tax budget and authorized bidding for the North End Sewer New Flow Connection project. The body also established a new tree planting reimbursement program for homeowners and voted to recess for July and August.

• Approved Resolution No. 5-3 adopting the 2024 tax budget (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5-4 authorizing bids for North End Sewer New Flow Connection project (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5-5 establishing a tree planting reimbursement program for homeowners (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6-2 updating codified ordinances (7-0)
• Approved June 5, 2023 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Voted to recess for the months of July and August (7-0)

City Council

Council reviewed a presentation regarding the potential annexation of land for a 162-lot single-family home development. No votes were taken as the meeting was a work session. Discussions focused on traffic impact, sanitary sewer capacity, and fiscal effects.

• No actionable items decided (Work Session)

City Council

The Berea City Council is holding its regular meeting with several legislative items. The most notable is a third-reading ordinance to designate the property at 227 Front Street (Old St. Mary's School) as a historic landmark. The council will also consider second readings for the 2024 tax budget, a sewer construction project, and a tree reimbursement program, plus a first reading on unpaid water/sewer charges.

• Ordinance to designate 227 Front Street (Old St. Mary's School) as a landmark (third reading)
• Resolution adopting the 2024 tax budget and submitting to Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer (second reading)
• Ordinance authorizing bids and contracts for North End Sewer New Flow Connection Project (second reading)
• Ordinance establishing a new tree-planting reimbursement program for homeowners (second reading)
• Ordinance authorizing certification of unpaid water/sewer charges to county for collection (first reading)

Council adopted an ordinance designating 227 Front Street as a landmark due to its historical significance. Several other ordinances regarding the tax budget, sewer projects, and tree planting reimbursements remain under consideration.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4-3 designating 227 Front Street (old St. Mary's School) as a landmark (6-0)
• Approved minutes from May 15, 2023 Public Hearing #1 (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from May 15, 2023 Public Hearing #2 (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from May 15, 2023 Regular Council Meeting (all ayes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review an application for site plan review and bufferyard modification at 650 West Bagley Road. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a driveway widening application for 376 Wallace Drive.

• Site plan review & bufferyard modification: 650 West Bagley Road
• Driveway widening application: 376 Wallace Drive

City Council

The Berea City Council is holding its regular meeting, which includes two public hearings on liquor permits, and will consider several pieces of legislation. Key items include a second reading of an ordinance to designate the Old St. Mary's School at 227 Front Street as a landmark, and first readings of a resolution adopting the 2024 tax budget, an ordinance for the North End Sewer New Flow Connection Project, and an ordinance establishing a tree reimbursement program for homeowners.

• Public hearing at 7:15pm for temporary F8 liquor permit at 11 Berea Commons
• Public hearing at 7:20pm for D5 liquor permit ownership change at 33 Eastland Road
• ORD. 4-3: Landmark designation for 227 Front Street (Old St. Mary's School)
• RES. 5-3: Adopting 2024 tax budget for submission to Cuyahoga County
• ORD. 5-4: Authorizing bids/contracts for North End Sewer New Flow Connection Project

Council approved the minutes from the May 1, 2023 meeting. Several ordinances and a resolution regarding landmarks, the 2024 tax budget, sewer projects, and tree planting reimbursements were introduced and stand on first or second reading.

• Approved May 1, 2023 Regular Council Meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Ordinance No. 4-3 designating 227 Front Street as a landmark stands on second reading
• Resolution No. 5-3 adopting the 2024 tax budget stands on first reading
• Ordinance No. 5-4 authorizing bids for North End Sewer New Flow Connection Project stands on first reading
• Ordinance No. 5-5 establishing a new tree planting reimbursement program stands on first reading

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider several applications for variances, signage, and conditional uses. The agenda also includes a referral regarding the historical landmark designation for the Old St. Mary's School.

• Variance request for accessory structure, lot coverage, and height at 212 Dorland Avenue
• Conditional use application for a roadside stand/coffee trailer at 168 Front Street
• Wall signage applications for Vitality Bowls (347 Front Street) and Wing Stop (439 West Bagley Road)
• Historical landmark designation for the Old St. Mary's School at 227 Front Street
• Driveway widening application for 376 Wallace Drive

City Council

Berea City Council is holding its regular meeting with several items for third reading, including an ordinance to give Maple Avenue the honorary secondary name 'Fudale Way' and an ordinance to sell two city-owned properties on Beech Street. The council will also consider resolutions related to street lighting assessments and accept the terms of national opioid settlements. The agenda includes routine administrative reports and public comment periods.

• Third reading of ORD. 4-1: honorary street name 'Fudale Way' for Maple Avenue
• Third reading of ORD. 4-2: listing and sale of 180 and 190 Beech Street
• Third reading of RES. 4-7 and ORD. 4-8: electric street lighting improvements and assessments
• First reading of RES. 5-2: accept national opioid settlement terms with Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, Walmart
• Commendation resolution 5-1 honoring James Fudale

City Council approved the honorary renaming of Maple Avenue to 'Fudale Way' and authorized the sale of two municipal properties on Beech Street. The council also approved resolutions for street lighting improvements and the acceptance of national opioid settlement terms.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4-1 renaming Maple Avenue to 'Fudale Way' (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 5-1 celebrating the 'Fudale Way' renaming (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4-2 to market and sell 180 and 190 Beech Street (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 4-7 regarding electric lighting and traffic control lighting assessments (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4-8 to proceed with street electric lighting improvements (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 5-2 to accept National Opioid Settlement Agreements (6-0)
• Approved minutes from April 17, 2023 Public Hearing and Regular Council Meeting (6-0)
• Cancelled May 8, 2023 Work Session (6-0)

Heritage Architectural Review Board

The Heritage Architectural Review Board is meeting to review an application referred from City Council to designate 227 Front Street, known as the Old St. Mary's School, as a local landmark. The board will also approve minutes from a September 2022 meeting and conduct other routine business.

• Referral from Council: landmark designation for 227 Front Street (Old St. Mary's School), Ordinance No. 4-3
• Approval of minutes from September 22, 2022

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request for driveway widening at 376 Wallace Drive. The commission will also review an application for conditional use for community education at 66 Adalbert Street.

• Driveway widening application for 376 Wallace Drive
• Conditional use application for community education at 66 Adalbert Street

The Commission approved a conditional use application for Insight Academy to provide community education at 66 Adalbert Street. The approval includes specific caps on student enrollment and requirements for bus traffic flow. A separate driveway widening application was deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved Conditional Use for Community Education at 66 Adalbert Street with a 125-student cap and specific bus traffic requirements (6-0)
• Approved April 6, 2023 meeting minutes (all ayes, 1 abstention)
• Deferred Application #23-04-03 (driveway widening at 376 Wallace Drive) to the May 4, 2023 agenda (all ayes)

City Council

The Berea City Council is scheduled to vote on the sale of two properties at 180 and 190 Beech Street, which are no longer needed for municipal purposes. The body will also approve ordinances to levy assessments for electric and traffic control lighting improvements. Additionally, a public hearing is set for 7:25 p.m. to discuss the economic development transfer of a liquor permit from Berea to Cincinnati.

• Sale of 180 Beech Street and 190 Beech Street via listing agreement with a professional realtor
• Ordinance to levy assessments for electric lighting and traffic control lighting improvements
• Public hearing at 7:25 p.m. regarding the transfer of a liquor permit from Berea to Cincinnati
• Ordinance establishing the honorary secondary name 'Fudale Way' for Maple Avenue

Council approved a resolution recognizing Earth Day and Arbor Day. Several ordinances regarding honorary street naming, property sales, and electric lighting improvements remained on second reading.

• Approved Resolution No. 4-9 acknowledging Earth Day and Arbor Day (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 3, 2023 meeting (7-0)
• Ordinance No. 4-1 (honorary naming of 'Fudale Way') stands on second reading
• Ordinance No. 4-2 (sale of 180 and 190 Beech Street) stands on second reading
• Resolution No. 4-7 (electric lighting improvements) stands on second reading
• Ordinance No. 4-8 (electric lighting assessments) stands on second reading

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a conditional use application for a drive-thru restaurant at 379 W. Bagley Road. The meeting also includes a design review for a wall sign at 951 W. Bagley Road.

• Conditional use, site plan review, and modifications for a Chipotle drive-thru at 379 W. Bagley Road
• Wall sign design application for Colony Roofing at 951 W. Bagley Road

City Council

The Berea City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 3, 2023, with several items up for a vote. The most consequential is a third-reading ordinance that would amend the zoning code to allow limited commercial activities and establish a mixed-use event venue in a multi-family residential district. Other third-reading items include contracts for annual street maintenance and the replacement of the Barrett Road conveyance bridge. The council will also introduce new legislation, including an honorary street name for Maple Avenue, the sale of two city-owned properties on Beech Street, and a landmark designation for the old St. Mary's School.

• Third reading: Zoning amendment to allow limited commercial activities and mixed-use event venue in multi-family residential district (ORD. 2-4)
• Third reading: Authorizes contracts for annual street maintenance, including asphalt overlays and crack sealing (ORD. 3-2)
• Third reading: Authorizes contracts for removal and replacement of Barrett Road conveyance bridge (ORD. 3-3)
• First reading: Honorary street name 'Fudale Way' for Maple Avenue in honor of James Fudale (ORD. 4-1)
• First reading: Authorizes sale of 180 and 190 Beech Street properties (ORD. 4-2)

Council adopted ordinances to allow limited commercial activities and event venues in multi-family residential zones. They also approved contracts for annual street maintenance and the replacement of the Barrett Road conveyance bridge.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2-4 to allow limited commercial activities and mixed-use event venues in multi-family residential zoning (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3-2 for annual street maintenance and rehabilitation contracts (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3-3 for the replacement of the Barrett Road conveyance bridge (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 4-4 allowing Cuyahoga County to operate a public utility (7-0)
• Approved reappointment of Jane Sherer to the Shade Tree Commission (7-0)
• Approved reappointment of Paula Henning-Wancatta to the Shade Tree Commission (7-0)
• Referred Ordinance No. 4-3 regarding the 227 Front Street landmark designation to the Heritage Architectural Review Board and Municipal Planning Commission (7-0)
• Cancelled the April 10, 2023 Work Session (7-0)

City Council

The Berea City Council Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and consider Ordinance No. 2-6, which appropriates funds from various accounts for the city's 2023 fiscal year expenditures and repeals the prior year's ordinance. The meeting includes general discussion and committee business.

• Ordinance No. 2-6: appropriations for fiscal year 2023, repealing Ordinance No. 2022-70

City Council

The Berea City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 2-4, which would amend the zoning code to allow limited commercial activities and establish a mixed-use event venue in multi-family residential districts. The council will also consider several other ordinances, including accepting a NOPEC grant, appropriating funds for the 2023 budget, and authorizing street maintenance and bridge replacement contracts. A resolution urging federal and state action on train derailment safety will have its first reading.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2-4 to amend zoning code for limited commercial activities and mixed-use event venues in multi-family residential districts
• Ordinance 2-5: Accept NOPEC 2023 Energized Community Grant
• Ordinance 2-6: Appropriation for 2023 fiscal year expenditures, repealing Ordinance 2022-70
• Ordinance 3-2: Authorize bids for annual street maintenance (asphalt overlays, concrete replacement, crack sealing)
• Ordinance 3-3: Authorize bids for Barrett Road conveyance bridge removal and replacement

Council adopted an ordinance for fiscal year 2023 expenditures and accepted a NOPEC Energized Community Grant. They also passed a resolution urging state and federal action to protect the city from train derailment dangers.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2-5 to accept NOPEC 2023 Energized Community Grant (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2-6 appropriating funds for fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3-4 urging state and federal legislation to protect against train derailments (7-0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 2-4 regarding zoning for limited commercial and event venues (second reading)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 3-2 regarding annual street maintenance and rehabilitation bids (second reading)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 3-3 regarding the Barrett Road conveyance bridge replacement (second reading)

City Council

The Berea City Council is holding its regular meeting with several ordinances at various reading stages. The most consequential item is a third-reading ordinance authorizing a contract with the Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works for sewer services, which will be voted on. Other items include accepting a NOPEC grant, appropriating funds for the 2023 budget, and authorizing street maintenance and bridge replacement contracts.

• ORD. 2-3: Authorizes contract with Cuyahoga County for sewer services (third reading, vote)
• ORD. 2-5: Accepts NOPEC 2023 Energized Community Grant (second reading)
• ORD. 2-6: Appropriates funds for 2023 fiscal year expenditures (second reading)
• ORD. 3-2: Authorizes bids for annual street maintenance (asphalt, concrete, crack sealing) (first reading)
• ORD. 3-3: Authorizes bids for Barrett Road conveyance bridge replacement (first reading)

Planning Commission

The Berea Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning text amendment referred by City Council. The amendment would allow limited commercial activities and mixed-use event venues in multi-family residential zoning districts. No variance or appeal requests are on the agenda.

• Referral from Berea City Council: Zoning Text Amendment (Appl. #23-03-01)
• Ordinance No. 2-4: Amending Section 304.06, Section 203.02, Table 1, and Chapter 400 of the Zoning Code
• Proposal to allow limited commercial activities in multi-family residential districts
• Proposal to establish mixed-use event venues in multi-family residential districts

City Council

The Berea City Council is holding its regular meeting with several ordinances at various stages. Key items include a third reading of an ordinance updating the list of prohibited street tree species, a second reading of a contract with Cuyahoga County for sewer services, and first readings for a NOPEC grant acceptance and the 2023 appropriations ordinance. The meeting also includes administrative reports and public comment periods.

• ORD. 1-3: Repeals and replaces Section 327.06 on street tree species, declaring an emergency
• ORD. 1-4: Renews agreement with Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District for technical assistance
• ORD. 2-3: Authorizes contract with Cuyahoga County Dept. of Public Works for sewer maintenance, appropriating funds
• ORD. 2-5: Accepts NOPEC 2023 Energized Community Grant
• ORD. 2-6: Appropriates funds for 2023 fiscal year expenditures, repealing Ordinance 2022-70

Planning Commission

The Berea Planning Commission will consider three sign applications: two for wall signs at 95 Pelret Industrial Parkway and 1060 W. Bagley Road, and one for a pole sign face replacement and canopy signage at 827 Front Street. No variance requests or old business are on the agenda.

• Wall sign design application for Master Printing Group at 95 Pelret Industrial Parkway
• Wall sign design application for Zippity Print at 1060 W. Bagley Road
• Pole sign face replacement and canopy signage application for True North Shell at 827 Front Street

City Council

The Berea City Council is holding its regular meeting on February 6, 2023, with several pieces of legislation on second and first reading. Key items include an ordinance to update street tree species regulations, a resolution to confirm planning commission appointments, and a zoning ordinance to allow limited commercial activities and mixed-use event venues in multi-family residential districts. The meeting also includes routine administrative reports and public comment periods.

• ORD. 1-3: Repealing and replacing Section 327.06 on street tree species, declaring an emergency.
• ORD. 1-4: Authorizing renewal of agreement with Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District for technical assistance.
• RES. 2-1: Confirming Paula Wancata to Municipal Planning Commission (unexpired term ending Dec 31, 2025).
• RES. 2-2: Confirming Robert Colvin to Municipal Planning Commission (five-year term from Jan 1, 2023).
• ORD. 2-3: Authorizing contract with Cuyahoga County Dept. of Public Works for sewer maintenance services.

Council confirmed the appointments of Paula Wancata and Robert Colvin to the Municipal Planning Commission. A proposed zoning amendment regarding mixed-use activities in multi-family residential districts was referred to the Planning Commission for review. The council also approved previous meeting minutes and cancelled the February 13 work session.

• Approved appointment of Paula Wancata to Municipal Planning Commission (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Robert Colvin to Municipal Planning Commission (7-0)
• Referred Ordinance No. 2-4 (mixed-use zoning amendment) to Municipal Planning Commission (7-0)
• Approved January 9, 2023 Work Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved January 17, 2023 Regular Council Meeting minutes (7-0)
• Cancelled February 13, 2023 Work Session (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review an application for a wall sign design. The applicant is Master Printing Group, with the site located at 95 Pelret Industrial Parkway.

• Wall sign design application (#23-02-01) for 95 Pelret Industrial Parkway

Planning Commission

The Berea Planning Commission will consider two applications: a monument sign face change for People's Community Church at 631 N. Rocky River Drive, and a lot split and consolidation for Helwig Whistle Stop & Horizon Education Centers at 553 and 599 West Bagley Road. No variances or appeals are on the agenda.

• Application for monument sign face change design (App. #23-01-01) at 631 N. Rocky River Drive
• Application for lot split and consolidation (App. #23-01-02) at 553 and 599 West Bagley Road

The Planning Commission approved a monument sign face change for People's Community Church with specific conditions. The commission also approved a lot split and consolidation for Helwig Whistle Stop & Horizon Education Centers.

• Approved monument sign face change for People's Community Church at 631 N. Rocky River Drive with conditions regarding brightness, landscaping, and electronic sign code
• Approved lot split and consolidation for Helwig Whistle Stop & Horizon Education Centers at 553 and 599 West Bagley Road
• Approved December 15, 2022 minutes

City Council

The Berea City Council is holding its regular meeting with several ordinances at various reading stages. The most consequential item is a third-reading ordinance setting compensation for elected officials for terms beginning in January 2024. The council will also consider a multi-city agreement for a Motorola dispatch software purchase, a street tree species ordinance, and a soil and water conservation agreement.

• ORD. 12-2: Amends Section 181.02 to set elected officials' compensation for terms starting January 2024 (third reading)
• ORD. 1-2: Authorizes intergovernmental agreement with Strongsville, Brook Park, Middleburg Heights, North Royalton, Olmsted Falls, Olmsted Township, and Chagrin Valley Dispatch Council to buy Motorola computer-assisted dispatch software (second reading)
• ORD. 1-3: Repeals and replaces Section 327.06 on street tree species; certain trees prohibited (first reading)
• ORD. 1-4: Authorizes renewal of agreement with Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District for technical assistance (first reading)

City Council approved updated compensation for elected officials starting January 2024 and an intergovernmental agreement for new dispatch software. The council also held first readings for ordinances regarding prohibited street tree species and soil and water conservation assistance.

• Approved Ordinance No. 12-2a regarding compensation for elected officials (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1-2 for Motorola computer assisted dispatch software (7-0)
• Approved minutes from January 3, 2023 meeting (all ayes)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 1-3 to prohibit specific street tree species
• First reading of Ordinance No. 1-4 to renew agreement with Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District

City Council

The Berea City Council is holding a work session to discuss a proposed ordinance that would set compensation for elected officials whose terms begin in January 2024. The ordinance amends the city's codified ordinances regarding compensation and classification for specific positions. This is a discussion item, not a final vote.

• Ordinance 12-2: Amends Section 181.02 to set compensation for elected officials for terms starting January 2024

City Council discussed adjusting salaries for the Mayor and Council members to be more competitive with surrounding communities. They tentatively agreed to use the Municipal Court Judge's salary as a benchmark for these increases. Ordinance No. 12-2 was scheduled for a third reading at the next regular meeting.

• Scheduled Ordinance No. 12-2 for third reading on January 17, 2023 (All ayes)

City Council

The Berea City Council is holding its regular meeting on January 3, 2023. The main item is a third reading of an ordinance to authorize bidding and contracts for a finished water ground storage tank, with an emergency clause. The council will also introduce a resolution supporting Martin Luther King Jr. Day and an ordinance for a regional computer-assisted dispatch software purchase with Motorola.

• Ordinance 12-1: Authorizes bids/contracts for construction of a finished water ground storage tank (emergency)
• Resolution 1-1: Supports 2023 celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday
• Ordinance 1-2: Authorizes intergovernmental agreement with Strongsville, Brook Park, Middleburg Heights, North Royalton, Olmsted Falls, Olmsted Township, and Chagrin Valley Dispatch Council for Motorola CAD software purchase (emergency)

Council approved a contract for the construction of a finished water ground storage tank and passed a resolution supporting the anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther King, Jr. A proposed agreement for new computer-assisted dispatch software was introduced on first reading.

• Approved Ordinance No. 12-1 for construction of a finished water ground storage tank (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1-1 supporting the anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther King, Jr. (6-0)
• Approved minutes from December 19, 2022 meeting (all ayes)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1-2 for $250,000 Motorola dispatch software (first reading)