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Warrensville Heights public meetings in 2025

22 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

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Council to approve road resurfacing agreement for Harvard Road

The Warrensville Heights City Council will consider a series of ordinances and resolutions, including several conditional use permits and sign installations, multiple professional services agreements, and the rejection of cleaning service bids. A key item is a cooperation agreement with Cuyahoga County to resurface Harvard Road from Warrensville Center Road to Northfield Road (northbound only). The council will also vote on payments for law‑enforcement policy manual updates ($21,115.61) and a CAD network system ($11,700.00).

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✓ Decided: Council approved multiple permits, signs and the 2026 city budget

The council approved several planning‑commission recommendations, including a conditional‑use permit for a collision center, new signage at two locations, and a new single‑family home. A motion to suspend the rules for agenda items 1‑20 (except item 3) was adopted. The council also passed a package covering items 1‑21 (excluding item 3), which adopted the 2026 permanent appropriations and authorized numerous personal‑services agreements, all declared emergencies. All motions carried with unanimous or recorded votes.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

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Council to appoint three police officers and amend benefits and budget

The Warrensville Heights City Council will consider three ordinances appointing Justin Williams, Joseph Nuti, and Derek Gerstenberger as police officers, each declared an emergency. The council will also consider an amendment to ordinance 2016-111 to update the longevity benefit for administrative employees. Additionally, the council will review a proposal to amend the 2025 permanent appropriations. All items are scheduled for the December 2, 2025 regular meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council approved three new police officer appointments and budget updates

The council unanimously approved ordinances appointing Justin Williams, Joseph Nuti, and Derek Gerstenberger as police officers, declaring each an emergency. It also adopted amendments to update the longevity benefit for administrative employees and to modify the 2025 permanent appropriations. All motions passed with a 6‑0 vote.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

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Council to consider budget, tax rates, and land sales

The Warrensville Heights Council will vote on authorizing 2026 tax rates and property tax advances, approving a $1,500 donation, and amending agreements for land sales and municipal finance services.

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✓ Decided: Council approved multiple signage projects, land sale, and budget measures

The council unanimously approved several planning commission recommendations, including signage for MAPCO, Emery Food Mart, and QDOBA Mexican Eats, a deck at 13159 Berry Boulevard, and a $1,500 donation from Minutemen Ohio Comp. It also approved real‑property tax advances for 2025‑2026, amended Ordinance 2025‑133 to allow the mayor to sell city land, and appointed Squire Patton Boggs as bond counsel. All motions passed with votes ranging from 5 to 7 in favor and none against.

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Wed Nov 5, 2025

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Council amends ordinance to approve $63,461.02 change order for Granada Blvd Phase 6

The council will vote on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a $63,461.02 change‑order amendment for Phase Six of the Granada Boulevard reconstruction project, a purchase‑and‑sale agreement for a parcel on Saint Germain Boulevard, and variances for new signage at two commercial locations. The meeting also confirms reappointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, and Records Commission.

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✓ Decided: Council approved land sale, IT services contract, and several signage variances

The council authorized a purchase‑and‑sale agreement for parcel 763‑08‑040 on Saint Germain Boulevard and approved a managed services agreement with Great Lakes Computer Corporation for up to $99,000 in IT consulting. It also amended Ordinance 2025‑108 to limit a change order for Phase Six of the Granada Boulevard reconstruction to $63,461.02. Additionally, the council approved variances for new signage at 4950‑4960 Richmond Road and 18205 Miles Road.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

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Council to vote on West Community Reinvestment Area expansion and emergency repairs

The Warrensville Heights City Council will consider amending ordinances to expand the West Community Reinvestment Area and revise travel and credit card policies. The body will also authorize payments for a hot water tank replacement and apply for a county development grant.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $12,600 payment for hot water tank at Civic Center

The council voted on several ordinances, permits, and a grant. It approved a $12,600 invoice for replacing the hot‑water tank at the Civic and Senior Center. It also approved amendments to community‑reinvestment and credit‑card policies, multiple signage permits, a motor‑sales location, a county supplemental grant, and a single‑family home construction.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025

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Council authorizes $29,862 phone system contract with Cisco

The Warrensville Heights City Council will vote on several emergency ordinances, including a $29,862 agreement with Cisco Systems for phone system licensing, support and maintenance. Additional items include purchasing ten portable radios for $36,857.98, approving a modular school building at 4270 Northfield Road, and a $1,500 donation to Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. The council will also adopt updates to city ordinances and contract Zupka & Associates for annual financial statements.

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✓ Decided: Council approved multiple emergency contracts and a new modular school building

The council unanimously approved an emergency contract with Cisco Systems for phone system licensing ($29,862.00) and a purchase of ten portable radios from Motorola Solutions ($36,857.98). It also approved an emergency agreement with Zupka & Associates for annual financial statements, a donation of $1,500 to Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the installation of a new modular building at 4270 Northfield Road. Additionally, the council moved the November 4 meeting to November 5, all with 6‑0‑0 votes.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

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Mayor authorized contract with Cuyahoga County Health for 2026‑27 public health services

The Warrensville Heights City Council will vote on a series of ordinances and resolutions authorizing contracts, change orders, and leases for city projects. Items include a health services contract with the Cuyahoga County General Health District, construction change orders for the Granada Boulevard reconstruction, and a storm‑sewer replacement contract. The council will also consider signage approvals, a lease for city printers, and a grant application for a playground improvement.

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✓ Decided: Council carried motions to excuse a member, approve minutes, and suspend rules

The council voted 6-0 to excuse Councilman Stanley Anderson and to approve the September 2 minutes. A second 6-0 vote suspended the rules to consider agenda items 1‑13. No other formal approvals or denials were recorded.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

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Council considers $875,000 road repair contract and city salary revisions

The Warrensville Heights Council will vote on several ordinances regarding infrastructure, city payroll, and tax agreements. Key items include a road repair contract and the rehabilitation of Warrensville Center Road.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a $875,000 road repair contract

The council unanimously approved a series of emergency ordinances and resolutions. Highlights include authorizing the mayor to accept a $875,000 road repair contract with KARVO, continuing tax‑incentive and TIF agreements, revising city salary ranges, and disposing of unused police vehicles. All motions passed with a 7‑aye, 0‑nay vote.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025

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Council considers new fire station design and police vehicle purchase

The Council is reviewing proposals for a new fire station on Emery Road and the acceptance of a fire station consolidation study. Other business includes police staffing, infrastructure repairs, and zoning requests for antennas and daycare services.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Tyler Hike as police officer and approves multiple emergency measures

The council appointed Tyler Hike to the Warrensville Heights Police Department. It also authorized a feasibility study to consolidate fire stations and explored building a new fire station on Emery Road. The planning commission's recommendation to approve a T‑Mobile antenna at 4069 Eastwood Lane was accepted, while a daycare permit at 4640 Richmond Road was denied. Additional actions included opening bids for the Jennings Drive storm sewer project, paying a $7,237.50 invoice to Finn All Seasons, and purchasing a Chevrolet Tahoe for $51,853.00 for police use.

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Thu Jul 31, 2025

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Council to consider amendments to three tax levy renewal resolutions

The Warrensville Heights City Council is meeting to discuss amending three resolutions regarding tax levy renewals. These amendments aim to round the estimated annual revenue generated by the levies to the nearest dollar.

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✓ Decided: Council approved amendments to three tax levy resolutions, rounding revenue estimates

The council excused Councilwoman Hagwood and Councilwoman White. It amended Resolutions 2025-046, 2025-047, and 2025-048 to round the estimated annual revenue of each tax levy to the nearest dollar and to declare an emergency. All motions passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Tue Jul 15, 2025

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Council considers event center permit and several city infrastructure contracts

The Warrensville Heights City Council will vote on various personnel appointments and city charter amendments. The body is also reviewing several contracts for road reconstruction, police equipment, and community donations.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Kyle Witczak as fire lieutenant

The council approved several personnel appointments. Kyle Witczak was appointed lieutenant of the fire department and Margaret Sikon was named assistant clerk of council. The council also appointed John Kohanski, Matthew Waszkiewicz II, and Matthew Ferris as firefighters and unanimously suspended rules for agenda items 6‑26.

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Tue Jun 17, 2025

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Council considers multiple city charter amendments and tax levy renewals

The Council will discuss nine proposed amendments to the city charter for the November 4, 2025 election. The body is also considering the renewal of three tax levies for police, fire, and municipal facilities, as well as several zoning and contract approvals.

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✓ Decided: Council approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes

The council moved to approve the minutes from the May 20, 2025 regular meeting. The motion was made by Councilwoman White, seconded by Councilwoman Hagwood, and carried unanimously with seven ayes and no nays or absences. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded during the June 17 meeting.

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Tue May 20, 2025

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Council considers notes up to $7.75 million for recreation center improvements

The Warrensville Heights City Council will discuss several renewal levies for municipal facilities, fire, and police services. The body is also reviewing residential construction applications and a payment for fire department policy updates.

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✓ Decided: Council approved issuance of up to $7.75 M notes for future bonds

The council approved several planning and financial actions, including a deck installation, a five‑home development, and multiple tax‑levy certifications. It also authorized payment of a $10,344.31 invoice for a fire‑department policy manual and approved an emergency amendment to the Planning Commission meeting schedule. All motions listed were passed.

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Tue May 6, 2025

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Council to vote on 186-unit multi-family development on Emery Road

The council will consider a major development project for 186 multi-family dwelling units on Emery Road, along with a $2.18 million bond issuance for capital improvements including the Emery Woods project and traffic signals. Several zoning permits, collective bargaining agreements with police unions, and a maintenance contract are also on the table.

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✓ Decided: Council approved multiple ordinances, including $7.75 M bond issuance for recreation center

The council voted unanimously to adopt a series of ordinances covering large‑scale financing, public‑safety labor agreements, maintenance contracts, and development permits. Key actions include authorizing up to $7.75 million in notes for recreation‑center upgrades and $2.18 million in notes for municipal building and road projects. All items were approved as a block with a 6‑0 vote.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025

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Council to consider development agreement with Pulte Homes and Village of Orange

The Warrensville Heights City Council will discuss and vote on several ordinances and resolutions at its April 15 meeting. Key items include authorizing a development agreement with Pulte Homes and the Village of Orange, extending a land lease with Cleveland Clinic/South Pointe Hospital for Eastwood Park, and approving a residential tax abatement. The council will also authorize purchase of road salt through ODOT and apply for fire department grants. Several items are declared emergencies.

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✓ Decided: Council approved multiple resolutions including a rock‑salt purchase and Eastwood Park lease amendment

The council unanimously approved a participation agreement with the Ohio Council, an ODOT winter road‑salt contract, a residential tax‑abatement for two homeowners, and an amendment to Eastwood Park lease terms. All motions carried with 7 votes in favor, 0 against, and 0 absent.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025

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Council considers road projects and public safety appointments

Warrensville Heights Council will meet to vote on personnel appointments and infrastructure agreements. The agenda includes a bid process for Granada Boulevard and a resurfacing agreement for Harvard Road.

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✓ Decided: Council approved fire and police appointments and greenlighted major road projects

The council carried motions to appoint Anthony Cowoski as a firefighter and Reginald Rucker as a police sergeant. It also approved a repeal of foremen compensation ordinances, authorized public bidding for Phase Six of the Granada Boulevard reconstruction, and approved a $202,754.55 agreement to resurface Harvard Road. Additional actions included a labor agreement with the Teamsters, an amendment to the tree‑removal ordinance, and excusing Councilwoman White, all with unanimous votes.

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Tue Mar 18, 2025

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Conditional use permits for adult day program and car wash up for council vote

The Warrensville Heights Council meets March 18 to consider ordinances authorizing conditional use permits for an adult day program at 26110 Emery Road and a car wash at 4950/4960 Richmond Road, along with a lot consolidation for the car wash site. Other items include union contracts, a $19,826.86 payment to Lexipol for police policy manual updates, and amendments to tree removal regulations. The council will also vote on resolutions for a brownfield assessment at 4301 Warrensville Center Road and forming a community improvement corporation, plus an additional $35,000 for legal services on code enforcement.

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✓ Decided: Council approves union contracts, conditional use permits, and legal payments

The Warrensville Heights Council approved multiple ordinances and resolutions, including labor agreements with two unions, conditional use permits for an adult day program and a car wash, and payments for legal and police services. All items passed with majority votes, mostly unanimous.

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Tue Mar 4, 2025

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Council to vote on police union contracts and $66,820 security deal

The Warrensville Heights City Council will consider three-year collective bargaining agreements with the police patrol and sergeants units, and authorize a $66,820.84 contract with Arctic Wolf Networks for security services. Also on the agenda is a development agreement with GLH, LLC for five parcels and a resolution to update the charter review committee appointees. The meeting includes a caucus at 6 p.m. and regular session at 7 p.m., with public comment limited to three minutes per speaker.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 12 items including cybersecurity contract and police union deals

The Warrensville Heights Council approved all 12 new business items and one old business resolution by unanimous roll call votes (6-0). Key approvals include a $66,820.84 cybersecurity services contract with Arctic Wolf Networks, collective bargaining agreements with the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association for patrol and sergeants units, and a development agreement with GLH, LLC for five parcels. The council also amended Resolution 2025-005 to update the Charter Review Committee appointee list.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025

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Council to vote on authorizing up to $300,000 for ladder truck auction

The Warrensville Heights City Council will meet on February 18, 2025, at 7:00 PM to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a contract for municipal center repairs, a lot split, and authorizing participation in a public auction for a ladder truck. The agenda includes public comments with a 3-minute limit per speaker.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $124,976.50 contract for municipal center repairs

The council approved a bid from Geis Construction for capital repairs and renovations to the Warrensville Heights Municipal Center, authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract not to exceed $124,976.50. They also approved payments for police body armor and uniforms, authorized a public bidding process for grass cutting services, approved a lot split and consolidation, amended appropriations to permanent status, and authorized participation in a public auction for a ladder truck. A resolution to update the 2025 Charter Review Committee appointee list passed on first reading. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Tue Feb 4, 2025

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Council to vote on NOACA partnership for EV charging stations at municipal center

The Warrensville Heights City Council will consider three ordinances at its February 4, 2025 regular meeting. The ordinances include an equipment maintenance agreement for fitness equipment at city facilities, a partnership with NOACA to install electric vehicle charging stations at the municipal center, and an extension of the Otis Elevator preventative maintenance agreement. All three ordinances are declared emergencies. The meeting also includes departmental reports and a three-minute public comment period.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 4 ordinances including fitness equipment maintenance deal

The Warrensville Heights Council approved four ordinances, including a fitness equipment maintenance agreement, a NOACA partnership for EV charging stations, an Otis Elevator contract extension, and acceptance of a $26,928 NOPEC grant. All votes were unanimous (5-0). Residents raised concerns about Family Dollar store conditions and misinformation on Facebook.

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Tue Jan 21, 2025

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Council to vote on signage, fencing, and a conditional use permit denial

The Warrensville Heights City Council will consider several ordinances regarding local business applications and a court agreement amendment. The body will also confirm committee assignments for the 2025 calendar year.

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✓ Decided: Council approves juvenile court agreement extension and charter review pay

The council approved an amendment to extend the agreement with the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, Juvenile Division through December 31, 2026, increasing the fund amount and amending insurance requirements. It also approved several planning commission recommendations, including sign approvals, a fencing and lighting installation, and a denial of a conditional use permit. Compensation for the 2025 Charter Review Committee was set at $100 per person, not to exceed $600 total, and the committee members were named.

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Tue Jan 7, 2025

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Council to vote on fire station consolidation study and cleaning contract

The Warrensville Heights Council will hold a regular meeting to vote on the Council President and several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a feasibility study for fire station consolidation and a municipal cleaning contract.

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✓ Decided: Council approves fire station consolidation feasibility study with CSU

The council approved an ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with Cleveland State University for a feasibility study on consolidating the city's fire stations. It also approved a $59,000 cleaning services contract with Jan Pro, Inc., accepted a $2,000 donation from the Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival, confirmed Edward Hicks to the Civil Service Commission, and approved a tax abatement application for a property on Longbrook Road. Councilman Johnny L. Williams Jr. was elected Council President by a 4-1 vote.

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