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Warrensville Heights public meetings in 2021

21 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 21, 2021

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Council to vote on ShotSpotter gunshot detection contract, zoning, and tax abatements

The Warrensville Heights City Council is meeting to vote on a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a two-year, $128,700 contract with ShotSpotter for gunshot detection, several zoning approvals, and tax abatement applications. The agenda also includes routine items such as appointments, a cleaning contract, and budget amendments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves ShotSpotter gunshot detection system for police

Council unanimously approved all 12 agenda items, including a $128,700 two-year ShotSpotter gunshot detection system for the police department, a new Human Resources Director, and several zoning and grant measures. All votes were 6-0. A resident complaint about a building inspector was discussed but no action taken.

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Tue Dec 7, 2021

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Council to approve land transfers, contracts, and tax incentives

The Warrensville Heights City Council is meeting to consider a series of ordinances and resolutions, including land conveyances to the Cuyahoga County Land Bank, professional service contracts, a riparian restoration contract, and a tax increment financing (TIF) ordinance. The agenda also includes a resolution accepting a fact-finder's report in a labor dispute with the Teamsters union, and a second reading of a planning commission recommendation for a new home construction.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 16 ordinances including land bank transfers and contracts

The council voted 6-0 to pass and adopt items 1-16 and 18, which included authorizing land conveyances to the Cuyahoga County Land Bank, reappointing the law director, and entering into multiple personal services agreements. Item 17, a tax increment financing ordinance, received its first reading. The meeting also included public comments on property maintenance, traffic, and police patrols.

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Tue Nov 16, 2021

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Council to consider $800K bond notes for recreation center improvements

The Warrensville Heights City Council will consider several ordinances, including authorizing $800,000 in notes for recreation center improvements, appointing a firefighter, approving multiple planning commission recommendations for construction and signage, and amending the income tax credit. The agenda also includes routine appropriations and agreements for a community diversion program and OVI task force grant.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 16 ordinances including firefighter hire and $800K notes

The Warrensville Heights Council approved all 16 ordinances on the agenda, including the appointment of Mark Molder as firefighter, the issuance of $800,000 in notes for recreation center improvements, and several planning commission recommendations for construction projects. All votes were unanimous (6-0). The meeting also included resident comments about commercial vehicles in driveways, with officials explaining enforcement of related ordinances.

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Wed Nov 3, 2021

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Council to vote on banning rope lighting in certain districts

The Warrensville Heights City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a ban on building façade rope lighting in certain districts, land transfers to the county land bank, a riparian restoration bid process, and various contracts and agreements. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and departmental reports.

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✓ Decided: Council bans rope lighting on building facades in certain districts

The council unanimously approved an ordinance amending design standards to prohibit building facade lighting (rope lighting) in certain districts. It also approved several other items, including land transfers, a bidding process for riparian restoration, a police budget amendment, a firefighter union agreement, a legal services retention agreement, a tax abatement application, and a snow removal contract. All votes were 6-0.

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Tue Oct 19, 2021

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Warrensville Heights Council considers new school athletic complex and police technology

The City Council is reviewing several Planning Commission recommendations for local construction and signage. The agenda also includes authorizations for road rehabilitation, staff appointments, and various city expenditures.

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✓ Decided: Council approves new school athletic complex and multiple construction projects

The Warrensville Heights Council approved all agenda items, including the construction of a new middle school and high school athletic complex, several residential and commercial projects, a workers' compensation agreement, a road rehabilitation agreement, a $25,000 donation to the Bob Nance Basketball Academy, and a $120,750 license plate reader agreement. All votes were unanimous except for one item (Ord. 2021-159) which passed 5-1-1.

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Tue Oct 5, 2021

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Council to vote on clarifying fees for point-of-sale and occupancy inspections

The Warrensville Heights City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include clarifying fees for point-of-sale and occupancy permit inspections, adding a new chapter on garage/yard/estate sales, authorizing a contract with the Cuyahoga County General Health District for public health services, and amending the 2021 budget for civic and senior center furniture. The council will also recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and amend a land purchase agreement.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 7 ordinances including fee changes and health contract

The Warrensville Heights City Council approved all seven ordinances on the agenda, including fee clarifications for point-of-sale and occupancy inspections, a new chapter on garage/yard sales, and a two-year contract with the Cuyahoga County health district. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The council also discussed but did not vote on broadcasting meetings, and heard resident concerns about Eastwood School and traffic on Miles Rd.

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Tue Sep 21, 2021

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Council to vote on police officer appointment, YMCA agreement, road contracts

The Warrensville Heights City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including appointing a police officer, amending an agreement with the YMCA, approving signage, and authorizing contracts for road repairs and equipment maintenance. The agenda also includes a collective bargaining agreement with police lieutenants and a donation to Ohio University's medical college.

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✓ Decided: Council approves police officer appointment, contracts, and YMCA agreement

The Warrensville Heights City Council approved the appointment of Michael Tsevdos as a police officer, authorized a first amendment to the YMCA of Greater Cleveland operating agreement, and accepted bids for road repairs and Clarkwood Parkway reconstruction. All motions passed unanimously with 5 ayes. Residents raised concerns about trash fees and conditions at Granada Gardens, and the council scheduled a follow-up meeting.

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Tue Sep 7, 2021

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Council to create ARP fund, approve land sale, and rebid road repairs

The Warrensville Heights City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including establishing a special revenue fund for American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) funds, authorizing the sale of city-owned property, and approving a contract for parking lot resurfacing. The council will also vote on rejecting and rebidding the 2021 road repair program and Phase Two of the Clarkwood Parkway reconstruction, as well as second readings of several older items.

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✓ Decided: Council approves ARP fund, land sale, tax abatement, and multiple contracts

Council approved establishing an American Rescue Plan Act fund (account 281), selling a city-owned lot at 26826 Rue Saint Gabriel Court for $28,000, and granting a commercial tax abatement to Miles North Randall, LLC. It also approved a $349,444.70 contract with Carron Asphalt Paving for parking lot resurfacing, a $155,000 furniture purchase, and a license agreement with the school district for bus storage. Bids for the 2021 road repair program and Clarkwood Parkway Phase Two were rejected, with new bidding processes authorized.

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Tue Aug 17, 2021

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✓ Decided: Council approves conditional use for Marymac Child Development at 3996 Warrensville Center Rd

The Warrensville Heights Council approved several planning commission recommendations, including a conditional use permit for Marymac Child Development LLC, a deck installation, a rezoning and lot consolidation for properties on Richmond Road, and a conditional use for ModWash. The council also authorized the mayor to purchase furniture for the Civic and Senior Center, approved the One Ohio Subdivision Settlement, appointed an interim HR director, and passed several other items. All votes were 5-0 except where noted.

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Tue Jul 20, 2021

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Warrensville Heights Council to review land purchases and various city ordinances

The Council will consider several Planning Commission recommendations regarding signage and telecommunications. The agenda also includes authorizations for land acquisitions, new labor agreements, and various city service bids.

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✓ Decided: Council approves COVID-19 vaccine incentive policy and multiple land sales

The council unanimously approved a COVID-19 vaccination incentive policy, along with authorizing the purchase of three vacant lots in the Chateaux of Emery Woods development. It also approved several other items, including collective bargaining agreements with police unions, a donation of dental supplies, and resolutions to seek bids for road repairs and other projects.

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Tue Jun 15, 2021

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Council to consider $2.48M in notes for traffic signals, roads, municipal building

Warrensville Heights City Council will consider multiple ordinances, including issuing up to $2.48 million in notes for traffic signal improvements on Richmond Road, road and sewer work for the Emery Woods project, and municipal building costs. They will also vote on a development agreement for the redevelopment of 4291 Richmond Road, including a lot split, variances, and a retail structure for Floor & Décor. Several other items include a cleaning contract, an internet service agreement, and amendments to the building and housing codes.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $300K traffic signal notes and $1.6M municipal building notes

The council approved all 19 ordinances on the agenda, including issuing up to $300,000 in notes for traffic signal improvements on Richmond Road and up to $1.6 million for the municipal building. It also authorized a development agreement with Saint-Servan Centre for the 4291 Richmond Road redevelopment, accepted bids for cleaning services, and approved a five-year internet service agreement with Charter Communications. All votes were 7-0 except for a conditional use approval for an indoor auto showroom, which passed 6-1.

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Tue May 18, 2021

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Council to vote on $1.3M vehicle lease for police, fire, public works

The Warrensville Heights City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including approvals for a wood deck, an indoor auto showroom, a single-family home, contracts for fire manuals, telecom services, insurance, and police vehicle purchases. They will also vote on appointments of two police officers and amendments to council rules. The most consequential item is a $1.3 million master lease for public safety and public works vehicles.

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✓ Decided: Council approves police vehicle purchases and $1.3M lease for public safety vehicles

The council approved multiple ordinances, including the purchase of a 2021 Ford Explorer for $33,333, a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe for $38,722, and a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado for $31,633.60 for the police department, as well as a master lease agreement with Bank Capital Services LLC for up to $1.3 million to purchase vehicles for police, fire, and public works. They also approved appointments of two police officers, a wood deck installation, a conditional use for an indoor auto showroom, a single-family home construction, and several service agreements. Two proposed rule changes were denied, and one was referred to committee.

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Tue May 4, 2021

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Council to vote on consulting contract, appointments, and police promotion rules

The Warrensville Heights City Council will consider several items, including confirming a Civil Service Commission appointment, amending the 2021 budget, and authorizing a consulting agreement with BTE Enterprises. They will also vote on multiple ordinances amending civil service rules, including police promotion requirements and residency rules, and a signage application for a business on Emery Road.

✓ Decided: Council approves 2021 appropriations amendment and consulting deal

The council unanimously approved an amendment to the 2021 city appropriations and authorized a personal services agreement with BTE Enterprises Company, LLC for economic development consulting through December 31, 2021. It also confirmed Edward Hicks to the Civil Service Commission and passed several civil service rule changes, including new promotion requirements for police officers. A signage application for Twisted Headz Smokeshop at 23081 Emery Road was approved with a 5-1 vote.

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Tue Apr 20, 2021

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Council to vote on 7 sign permits, 2 grass contracts, and more

The Warrensville Heights City Council will consider a series of ordinances, mostly accepting Planning Commission recommendations for new signage at various businesses, including Ace Tax Refund, Family Dollar, KFC, and others. They will also vote on contracts for high grass abatement, a risk management agreement, a fire engine loan, an extension for zoning code updates, and an elevator maintenance agreement.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 13 ordinances including signage, contracts, and fire engine loan

The Warrensville Heights Council approved all 13 ordinances on the agenda, including signage for Ace Tax Refund, Family Dollar, KFC, Twisted Headz Smokeshop, Autobody Products, Horizons Inc., and Royal Blendz Barbershop. They also approved contracts for high grass abatement with Northcoast Lawnscapes and Family Tree Landscape LLC, a risk management agreement with Intrinsic Risk Consulting, a fire engine loan from Beachwood, an extension for the zoning code update, and an elevator maintenance agreement with Otis. One ordinance (Twisted Headz) was initially announced as passed but corrected to a first read after a roll call clarification.

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Tue Apr 6, 2021

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Council to vote on police promotion rules, contracts, and zoning denial

The Warrensville Heights City Council will consider a series of ordinances and resolutions, including changes to civil service rules affecting police and fire promotions, several service contracts, and a zoning appeal denial. The agenda is largely routine, with many items involving amendments to prior ordinances and emergency declarations.

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✓ Decided: Council passes 21 ordinances, including police promotion rules and contracts

The Warrensville Heights Council approved all 21 items on the agenda, including ordinances amending civil service rules for police and fire promotions, authorizing contracts for consulting, cleaning, landscaping, and equipment repairs, and accepting a bid for fitness center design services. Items 1-6 were referred to the Safety Committee for further review. The council also rejected a zoning appeal for a front porch enclosure at 19313 Cherrywood Lane.

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Tue Mar 16, 2021

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Council to vote on signage, police hire, health program, and tax abatement

The Warrensville Heights City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including approvals for new signage at three locations, the appointment of a police officer, an agreement for a community diversion program, a health service agreement with the Cleveland Clinic, an appropriations amendment, a tax abatement application, and a bidding process for cleaning services. The meeting is procedural, with most items being routine approvals.

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✓ Decided: Council denies Family Dollar sign and pole variance at Warrensville Center Road

Council denied two ordinances related to a proposed Family Dollar store at 4042 Warrensville Center Road: a pole sign variance (1-5) and a signage installation permit (1-5). Residents spoke against the store, citing blight and zoning concerns. Council also approved a new police officer, a community diversion program, a Cleveland Clinic health agreement, and other routine items.

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Tue Mar 2, 2021

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Warrensville Heights discusses HVAC maintenance and grant applications

The City Council is considering an agreement for quarterly HVAC maintenance at the Municipal Center. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding state grant applications for NatureWorks and Safe Routes to School.

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✓ Decided: Council approves HVAC maintenance deal, grant applications, and executive session

The council unanimously approved three items: a maintenance agreement with The K Company, Inc. for HVAC equipment at the Municipal Center; an application for the 2021 NatureWorks grant; and an amendment to a Safe Routes to School grant application to correct the estimated project cost. The council also voted unanimously to hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Tue Feb 16, 2021

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Council to vote on sign permits, tax abatement, police hires, sewer deals

The Warrensville Heights City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including approvals for new signs, a home addition, a new home construction, a tax abatement, police sergeant appointments, and multiple sewer and maintenance agreements. The agenda also includes a resolution urging the Ohio Senate to remove Senator Stephen Huffman as Senate Health Committee Chair.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 20 items including police promotions and tax abatement

The Warrensville Heights Council unanimously approved all 20 agenda items, including two police sergeant appointments, a residential tax abatement, and multiple sewer and infrastructure agreements. All votes were 7-0. The meeting also included resident concerns about a water main break and a media inquiry about the Morrison case, which the city declined to comment on due to pending litigation.

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Tue Feb 2, 2021

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Council to consider new school construction, IT contracts, tax levy renewal

The Warrensville Heights City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including approving construction of a new middle/high school, renewing IT service contracts, and submitting a street lighting tax levy renewal to voters. The agenda also includes items on selling surplus fire department equipment and leasing city garage space to the school district.

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✓ Decided: Council approves new middle/high school construction at 4270 Warrensville Center Rd

Council unanimously approved the Planning Commission's recommendation to allow construction of a new middle school and high school for the Warrensville Heights City School District at 4270 Warrensville Center Road. The project includes grading, utilities, pavement, and landscaping. Council also approved several other items, including IT service agreements, a fire department surplus sale, a school district lease negotiation, a recycling grant application, a street lighting tax levy renewal submission, a ComDoc agreement, and a property transfer to the land bank. All votes were 7-0.

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Tue Jan 19, 2021

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Council to vote on sign permits, storage shed, loading docks, and city contracts

The Warrensville Heights City Council is meeting to vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including approving signage for local businesses, a storage shed, and loading docks, as well as confirming appointments and authorizing contracts and payments. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and departmental reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 5 signage/loading dock permits and 4 resolutions

The Warrensville Heights City Council approved all five planning commission recommendations for new signage and a storage shed, plus resolutions confirming appointments, committee assignments, a mobile stroke unit protocol, an engineering services agreement renewal, and a pay period change. All votes were 7-0 except two 6-1 votes on committee assignments and pay period change.

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Tue Jan 5, 2021

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Council approves sign permits, warehouse, firefighter hire, land sale

The Warrensville Heights City Council held its regular meeting on January 5, 2021, via Zoom. They unanimously approved several ordinances, including sign permits for local businesses, a warehouse construction, the appointment of a firefighter, and the sale of a city-owned parcel. The meeting also included departmental reports and resident comments, but no public comments were submitted.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 8 ordinances including firefighter hire and land sale

The Warrensville Heights Council unanimously approved all eight ordinances on the agenda, including the appointment of Brian Bialek as a firefighter, the rescission of a prior land sale agreement, and a new residential purchase agreement for $340,000. The council also approved several sign and building permits for local businesses. All votes were 7-0.

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