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Warrensville Heights public meetings in 2023

23 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 19, 2023

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Council to vote on police promotions, license plate readers, and road funding

The Warrensville Heights City Council will consider a series of ordinances and resolutions, including appointing a police sergeant, approving a $312,800 license plate reader contract, and advancing $752,500 for road projects. Several personal services agreements for professional planning and inspection services are also on the agenda.

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Tue Dec 5, 2023

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Council to vote on settlements, tax changes, and appointments

The Warrensville Heights City Council will consider several ordinances, including settling litigation with two individuals, amending the municipal income tax code, appointing a bond counsel, closing out certain funds, and entering a community diversion program agreement. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and departmental reports.

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Tue Nov 21, 2023

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Council to vote on fire lieutenant appointment, sign permits, finance advisor contract

The Warrensville Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 21, 2023, to consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include appointing a fire department lieutenant, approving two sign installations, hiring a municipal finance advisor, converting prior fund advances, and accepting a holiday donation. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, departmental reports, and public comments.

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Wed Nov 8, 2023

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Council to vote on Juneteenth as paid holiday for city employees

The Warrensville Heights City Council will consider a series of ordinances and resolutions, including adding Juneteenth as a paid holiday for various employee unions and administrative staff. The agenda also includes appointments, a change order for a road project, a zoning variance for an Aldi store, and several contracts and purchases.

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Tue Oct 17, 2023

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Council to vote on fire captain appointment, sign approval, purchases, and budget amendments

The Warrensville Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 17, 2023, with several ordinances up for consideration. Key items include appointing a fire captain, approving a wall sign for a liquor store, authorizing purchases of furnaces and Ford Explorers for the fire department, and amending the 2023 budget. The council will also consider a resolution to dispose of old service department vehicles and an amendment to correct a parcel number for a property sale.

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Tue Oct 3, 2023

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Council to vote on buying Miles Road property for $414,000

The Warrensville Heights City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a $414,000 property purchase on Miles Road, a fund amendment, and authorizations for public bidding and grant applications. The agenda also includes acquiring two vacant Emery Road parcels for up to $26,000 each. All items are declared emergencies.

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Tue Sep 19, 2023

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Council to approve $1.37M road repair contract and $869K Emery Road project

The Warrensville Heights City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including approving contracts for the 2023 Road Repair Program and the Emery Road Resurfacing and Concrete Repair Project. They will also vote on a zoning recommendation for a garage addition, a temporary banner sign, a donation to Ohio University's Trunk or Treat event, and repealing two resolutions related to Community Development Block Grant applications.

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Tue Sep 5, 2023

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Council to vote on zoning changes, self-storage facility, and police payments

The Warrensville Heights City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions at its September 5, 2023 meeting. Key items include accepting recommendations for a self-storage and business incubator facility at 4671 Richmond Road, a zoning code amendment addressing small box discount stores and electric vehicle charging stations, and multiple payments for police department services. The council will also vote on establishing a grant fund for first responders and authorizing applications for community development block grants.

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✓ Decided: Council approves zoning changes and self-storage facility on Richmond Road

Council approved a variance and conditional use permit for a self-storage and business incubator facility at 4671 Richmond Road. The body also passed amendments to the planning and zoning code and authorized several police department payments.

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Tue Aug 15, 2023

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Council to approve $132,000 for three police Tahoes and other ordinances

The Warrensville Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting on August 15, 2023, with several ordinances on the agenda. Key items include authorizing the purchase of three 2023 Chevrolet Tahoes for the police department at a cost not to exceed $132,000, updating the name of the labor union for service department employees, and accepting the Tax Incentive Review Council's recommendations to continue most CRA and TIF agreements except one. The council will also consider adding sections on censure, conduct, and expectations to its organizational guide, and will take a third reading on a sign application for CV Liquor.

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✓ Decided: Council approves previous meeting minutes

Council approved the minutes from the July 18, 2023, regular meeting and the August 7, 2023, special meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of resident comments regarding neighborhood maintenance and noise concerns.

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Mon Aug 7, 2023

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Council to award Granada Boulevard reconstruction bid, adopt 2024 tax budget, buy police trucks

The Warrensville Heights City Council is meeting to consider three ordinances: accepting a construction bid for the Granada Boulevard reconstruction project, adopting an alternative tax budget for fiscal year 2024, and amending city funds to purchase three 2023 Chevy Tahoe trucks. All items are declared emergencies, indicating they will be acted on immediately.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Granada Blvd reconstruction and police vehicle purchases

Council approved a contract for road reconstruction and the adoption of a 2024 alternative tax budget. Additionally, the city authorized fund amendments to purchase three 2023 Chevy Tahoe trucks for the police department.

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Tue Jul 18, 2023

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Council to vote on $581,300 senior center roof and HVAC contract

The Warrensville Heights City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a $581,300 contract for roof and HVAC work at the Senior and Civic Center, a $52,643 computer purchase, and a $26,000 land acquisition. They will also vote on a $2,500 donation to the alumni association and approve sign permits for local businesses.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $581,300 roof and HVAC contract for Senior and Civic Center

City Council approved several contracts, including roof repairs for the Senior and Civic Center and the purchase of replacement computers. The body also authorized the acquisition of vacant land on Emery Road and approved three separate sign projects for local businesses.

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Tue Jun 20, 2023

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Council to vote on police hires, sign approvals, land transfer, and school negotiations

The Warrensville Heights City Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including appointing two police officers, approving sign installations, authorizing a land transfer, increasing a parking fine, and entering negotiations with the school district for former school properties. The agenda also includes several routine appointments and a labor agreement.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints two new police officers

Council approved the appointment of Mark McKinney and Rami Yacoub to the police department. A request for a wall sign at 4620 Richmond Road was sent to the Committee of the Whole for further review.

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Fri Jun 2, 2023

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Council to consider Juneteenth flags, land acquisition, and employee benefits

The Warrensville Heights City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and an ordinance. Items include flying Juneteenth flags at city buildings, authorizing the mayor to acquire vacant land on Emery Road through foreclosure, and allowing promoted fire and police employees to retain collective bargaining benefits.

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✓ Decided: Council authorizes acquisition of Emery Road vacant land

Council approved the acquisition of a vacant land parcel on Emery Road through a sheriff's foreclosure. They also authorized the continuation of union benefits for police and fire employees promoted to administrative roles and approved the flying of Juneteenth flags.

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Tue May 16, 2023

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Council to issue $2.68M in notes for building, roads, traffic signals

The Warrensville Heights City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a $2.68 million note issuance for municipal building, recreation center, road, and traffic signal improvements. They will also vote on allowing virtual public meetings, amending appropriations, and authorizing bids for roof and HVAC replacement at the Senior and Civic Center.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $2.68M in notes for municipal and infrastructure projects

Council authorized the sale of $2.68 million in notes for the municipal building, recreation center, and the Emery Woods project. The body also approved an insurance contract extension and a change to allow virtual public meetings.

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Tue May 2, 2023

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✓ Decided: Council extends moratorium on small box discount store permits

Council extended a moratorium on zoning and building permits for small box discount stores for three months. The city also authorized public bidding for streetlight replacement and road reconstruction projects.

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Tue Apr 18, 2023

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✓ Decided: Council approved April 4 meeting minutes

Council approved the minutes from the April 4, 2023, regular meeting. Residents expressed concerns regarding a suspected drug house on Donover Rd. and a proposed bar on Harvard Ave., though no final decision on the bar application was recorded in this text.

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Tue Apr 4, 2023

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Council to approve contracts for landscaping, trucks, and HVAC maintenance

The Warrensville Heights City Council will consider several ordinances and a resolution, including amendments to correct the landscaping contract terms, new contracts for high grass abatement, a program agreement for the 'Be Well' program, an HVAC maintenance agreement, and the purchase of two trucks. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval, departmental reports, and public comments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves landscaping contracts and purchase of two F-550 trucks

City Council approved several service contracts for landscaping and HVAC maintenance, as well as the purchase of two crew cab trucks. The meeting also included extensive resident testimony regarding criminal activity and blight at a property on Donover Road.

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Tue Mar 21, 2023

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Council to vote on 5-year waste contract, Ford showrooms, and more

The Warrensville Heights City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including a five-year residential waste collection and recycling contract with The Kimble Company, a conditional use permit for two Nick Mayer Ford and Lincoln automotive showrooms, and a landscaping services contract. The agenda also includes items for security services, a budget amendment, and a special revenue fund for tax increment financing.

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✓ Decided: Council approves waste collection contract and automotive showroom permit

Council approved a five-year residential waste contract with The Kimble Company and a conditional use permit for Nick Mayer Ford and Lincoln showrooms. Several other service contracts and budget amendments were approved. The meeting included a resident complaint regarding living conditions at Granada Gardens apartments.

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Tue Mar 7, 2023

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Council to accept opioid settlement terms, approve demolitions and land sales

The Warrensville Heights City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including accepting additional terms of the One Ohio opioid settlement, authorizing demolition and land conveyance agreements with the Cuyahoga County Land Bank, amending appropriations for 2022 rollover encumbrances, and providing a $3,000 sponsorship to the Cuyahoga East Chamber of Commerce. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, departmental reports, and resident comments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves opioid settlement terms and several land agreements

Council approved the terms of the One Ohio subdivision opioid settlement and authorized agreements with the Cuyahoga County Land Bank for demolition and land conveyance. The body also approved a $3,000 sponsorship for the Cuyahoga East Chamber of Commerce and an appropriation amendment for 2022 rollover encumbrances.

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Tue Feb 21, 2023

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Council to approve new home at 19024 Sumpter Road and land swap with school district

The Warrensville Heights City Council will consider five ordinances, including approving a new single-family home construction at 19024 Sumpter Road, entering a sewer district agreement for Shakerwood Road rehabilitation, setting board training compensation, selling a police vehicle, and exchanging land with the school district. The meeting includes caucus at 6 p.m. and regular session at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers.

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✓ Decided: Council approves land exchange with school district and new home construction

City Council approved a real estate exchange with the Warrensville Heights City School District and authorized the construction of a new single-family home. The board also approved a sewer rehabilitation grant agreement and the sale of a police department vehicle.

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Tue Feb 7, 2023

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Council to vote on 3 police hires, deny Richmond Rd school, pay YMCA invoice

Warrensville Heights City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including appointing three new police officers, accepting a Planning Commission recommendation to deny a non-profit educational facility at 4834 Richmond Road, and authorizing payments and agreements. The agenda also includes a second reading of a food truck ordinance and resolutions to amend fire department vehicle sale lists and start a bidding process for grass cutting on neglected properties.

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✓ Decided: Council denies application for nonprofit educational facility at 4834 Richmond Rd.

City Council accepted the Planning Commission's recommendation to deny a request to operate a nonprofit educational facility at 4834 Richmond Rd. The council also appointed three new police officers and approved several administrative payments and agreements.

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Tue Jan 17, 2023

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Council to vote on sign permits, zoning code changes, land purchase, and IT contracts

The Warrensville Heights City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including approving illuminated sign installations for Choice Cabinet and Food Plus, amending the zoning code for conditional use permits and sign regulations, purchasing vacant land on Longbrook Road, paying for police background checks, applying for fire department grants, and entering into IT service agreements with DNS Technologies. The agenda also includes confirming committee assignments for 2023.

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✓ Decided: Council approves IT service contracts and zoning updates

Council approved two service agreements with DNS Technologies, Inc. for network consulting and monitoring. The board also passed several zoning updates regarding signage and conditional use permits, and authorized the purchase of vacant land.

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Tue Jan 3, 2023

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Council to vote on $117K cleaning contract and 2.9-mill tax levy renewal

The Warrensville Heights City Council is meeting to consider two main items: accepting a bid from Jan Pro, Inc. for cleaning services at the Municipal Center and Service Department buildings, with a contract not to exceed $117,000, and submitting a resolution to renew a 2.9-mill tax levy for city current expenses. The meeting also includes routine items such as minutes approval, departmental reports, and resident comments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves cleaning services contract and tax levy renewal

Council approved a cleaning services contract for municipal buildings and a resolution to renew a 2.9 million tax levy. The meeting also included extensive resident testimony regarding flooding and maintenance failures at the Granada Garden apartment complex.

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