Warrensville Heights public meetings in 2025

Agendas

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).

• Ord. 2025‑151: Conditional use permit for a collision center at 26650 Renaissance Parkway
• Ord. 2025‑152: Replacement of monument sign for Cocco Hair Professional at 26500 Renaissance Parkway
• Ord. 2025‑162: Cooperation agreement with Cuyahoga County to resurface Harvard Road (northbound only)
• Ord. 2025‑163: Payment of $21,115.61 to Lexipol, LLC for law‑enforcement policy manual renewal
• Ord. 2025‑164: Payment of $11,700.00 to Sundance Systems, Inc. for CAD network system

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.

• Approved Dec. 2 minutes (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abs)
• Suspended rules for Items 1‑20 except Item 3 (motion passed)
• Approved conditional‑use permit for collision center at 26650 Renaissance Parkway
• Approved replacement of monument sign for Cocco Hair Professional at 26500 Renaissance Parkway
• Approved construction of single‑family home at 4420 Saint Germain Boulevard (Mayor and President recused)
• Approved wall sign for Launch on Green at 4612 Green Road
• Approved wall sign for OW Salon Suites at 20207 Harvard Road
• Passed Items 1‑21 except Item 3, adopting 2026 permanent appropriations and authorizing multiple personal‑services agreements (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs)

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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.

• Ord. 2025‑146 – appoint Justin Williams as police officer (emergency)
• Ord. 2025‑147 – appoint Joseph Nuti as police officer (emergency)
• Ord. 2025‑148 – appoint Derek Gerstenberger as police officer (emergency)
• Ord. 2025‑149 – amend ordinance 2016‑111 to update longevity benefit for administrative employees (emergency)
• Ord. 2025‑150 – amend 2025 permanent appropriations (emergency)

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.

• Approved Ord. 2025-146 appointing Justin Williams as police officer (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs)
• Approved Ord. 2025-147 appointing Joseph Nuti as police officer (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs)
• Approved Ord. 2025-148 appointing Derek Gerstenberger as police officer (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs)
• Approved Ord. 2025-149 amending longevity benefit for administrative employees (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs)
• Approved Ord. 2025-150 amending 2025 permanent appropriations (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs)
• Approved motion to excuse Councilwoman Hagwood (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs)
• Approved motion to approve November 18 meeting items (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abs)

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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.

• Authorize 2026 tax rates and property tax advances
• Approve $1,500 donation from Minutemen Ohio
• Authorize sale of land at Saint Germain Boulevard
• Appoint Squire Patton Boggs as bond counsel
• Authorize agreement with Mas Financial Advisory Services

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.

• Approved MAPCO signage at 25605 Miles Road (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved deck and walkway at 13159 Berry Boulevard (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved Emery Food Mart signage at 25850 Emery Road (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved QDOBA Mexican Eats signage at 4025 Richmond Road (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved $1,500 donation from Minutemen Ohio Comp (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved real‑property tax advances for tax year 2025 and collection year 2026 (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Amended Ordinance 2025‑133 to authorize mayor to sell city land (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Appointed Squire Patton Boggs LLP as bond counsel (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)

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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.

• Ord. 2025‑132: Amend ordinance 2025‑108 to allow a change order not to exceed $63,461.02 for Phase Six of the Granada Boulevard reconstruction project (emergency).
• Ord. 2025‑133: Authorize a purchase‑and‑sale agreement for permanent parcel 763‑08‑040 on Saint Germain Boulevard, sublot 32/33 (emergency).
• Ord. 2025‑128: Approve variance for five wall signs at 4950 & 4960 Richmond Road for Clean Express Auto Wash.
• Ord. 2025‑129: Approve variance for six colors on signage at 18205 Miles Road for Pleasurable Childcare Center.
• Res. 2025‑061 to 065: Reappoint members to the Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, and Records Commission (emergency).

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.

• Approved purchase‑and‑sale agreement for parcel 763‑08‑040 (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs)
• Approved managed services agreement with Great Lakes Computer Corp. up to $99,000 (7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs)
• Amended Ordinance 2025‑108 to cap change order at $63,461.02 for Granada Blvd Phase Six (7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs)
• Approved variance for five wall signs at 4950‑4960 Richmond Road (7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs)
• Approved variance for six‑color signage at 18205 Miles Road for Pleasantable Childcare Center (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abs)
• Reappointed Consuela A. Albright to the Board of Zoning Appeals (7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs)
• Reappointed Barbara Levert to the Board of Zoning Appeals (7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs)
• Reappointed Monica Hubbard to the Planning Commission (7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs)

Agendas

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.

• Amending Ordinance 2008-009 to expand the West Community Reinvestment Area
• Revising travel, lodging, and transportation policy to allow missing receipt affidavits
• Revising credit card policy to allow missing receipt affidavits
• Authorizing payment of $12,600.00 for a hot water tank at the Civic and Senior Center
• Authorizing application for a Cuyahoga County Community Development Supplemental Grant

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.

• Approved $12,600 payment for hot water tank at Civic & Senior Center (6‑0)
• Approved amendment expanding West Community Reinvestment Area and declaring emergency (6‑0)
• Approved amendment allowing missing receipt affidavit for credit‑card policy (5‑1)
• Approved signage installation for Marshall Goldman (6‑0)
• Approved signage installation for Cleveland Ballet Theatre (6‑0)
• Approved Motor Sales & Leasing LLC location permit (6‑0)
• Approved application for 2026 Cuyahoga County Supplemental Grant (6‑0)
• Approved construction of single‑family home at 26826 Rue Saint Gabriel Court (5‑0)

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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.

• Ordinance 2025-116: authorize a Cisco Systems/Logicalis contract up to $29,862 for phone system services (Oct 17 2025–Oct 16 2028)
• Ordinance 2025-117: purchase 10 portable radios from Motorola Solutions for up to $36,857.98
• Ordinance 2025-120: approve a new modular building at 4270 Northfield Road for the city school district
• Resolution 2025-059: donate $1,500 to Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine for a Trunk‑or‑Treat event
• Ordinance 2025-119: contract Zupka & Associates to prepare annual financial statements for 2025‑2027

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.

• Approved Ord. 2025-116: Cisco phone system contract up to $29,862.00 (6-0-0)
• Approved Ord. 2025-117: Purchase of 10 Motorola portable radios up to $36,857.98 (6-0-0)
• Approved Res. 2025-059: Agreement with Zupka & Associates for financial statements (6-0-0)
• Approved modular building installation at 4270 Northfield Road (6-0-0)
• Approved donation of $1,500 to Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (6-0-0)
• Approved motion to reschedule the November 4 council meeting to November 5 (6-0-0)
• Approved motion to excuse Councilwoman Dorise Hagwood (6-0-0)

Agendas

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.

• Ord. 2025‑107: authorize a contract with the Cuyahoga County General Health District for public health services (Jan 1 2026 – Dec 31 2027) and declare an emergency
• Ord. 2025‑108: approve a change order up to $51,000 for Catts Construction on Phase Six of the Granada Boulevard reconstruction project
• Ord. 2025‑109: authorize an agreement with Catts Construction for pavement repair at Miles Road and Banbury Court, not to exceed $32,041
• Ord. 2025‑115: accept a bid from C.A. Agresta for the Jennings Drive storm sewer replacement project, contract not to exceed $229,740
• Ord. 2025‑114: authorize a five‑year lease with Blue Technologies for multifunction printers, up to $19,255.80 per year

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.

• Excused Councilman Stanley Anderson (6-0)
• Approved September 2 minutes (6-0)
• Suspended rules for agenda items 1‑13 (6-0)

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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.

• Contract with Karvo for 2025 Road Repair Program not to exceed $875,000.00
• Rehabilitation of Warrensville Center Road from Maple Heights Northern Corporation line to Wickfield Avenue
• Change order for Geis Construction not to exceed $21,000.00
• Revisions to city salary ranges and the addition of a Legislative Assistant salary range
• Disposal of unused Police Department vehicles

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.

• Approved Ord. 2025‑099 authorizing mayor to accept Tax Incentive Review Council recommendations (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Ord. 2025‑100 road repair contract with KARVO, not to exceed $875,000 (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Ord. 2025‑101 salary range revisions for city positions (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Ord. 2025‑102 addition of salary range for legislative assistant (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Res. 2025‑052 disposal of unused police department vehicles (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Ord. 2025‑103 agreement with Cuyahoga County to rehabilitate Warrensville Center Road (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Ord. 2025‑104 change order up to $21,000 for GEIS Construction (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Res. 2025‑053 receipt of real‑property tax advances from Cuyahoga County (7‑0‑0)

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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.

• Proposal to explore designing and building a new fire station on Emery Road
• Purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Police Department for $51,853.00
• Emergency concrete repair agreement with Fabrizi Trucking & Paving Co., Inc. not to exceed $27,352.00
• Payment not to exceed $60,000.00 to Roetzel & Andress, LPA for code enforcement legal services
• Planning Commission recommendation to approve antennas at 4069 Eastwood Lane and deny a daycare at 4640 Richmond Road

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.

• Appointed Tyler Hike as police officer (6 Ayes; 0 Nays; 0 Abs)
• Authorized feasibility study for fire‑station consolidation (Res. 2025-049)
• Authorized study to design and build new fire station on Emery Road (Res. 2025-050)
• Approved T‑Mobile antenna installation at 4069 Eastwood Lane (Ord. 2025-090)
• Denied daycare conditional‑use permit at 4640 Richmond Road (Ord. 2025-091)
• Authorized public bidding for Jennings Drive storm‑sewer replacement (Res. 2025-051)
• Authorized payment of $7,237.50 to Finn All Seasons for trailer rental (Ord. 2025-092)
• Authorized purchase of a Chevrolet Tahoe for $51,853.00 for police department (Ord. 2025-096)

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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.

• Excused Councilwoman Hagwood and Councilwoman White (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Amended Resolution 2025-046 to round tax levy revenue to the nearest dollar and declare an emergency (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Amended Resolution 2025-047 to round tax levy revenue to the nearest dollar and declare an emergency (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Amended Resolution 2025-048 to round tax levy revenue to the nearest dollar and declare an emergency (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Adjourned meeting (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)

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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.

• Approved appointment of Margaret Sikon as assistant clerk (5-0-0)
• Approved appointment of Kyle Witczak as fire lieutenant (5-0-0)
• Approved appointment of John Kohanski as firefighter (5-0-0)
• Approved appointment of Matthew Waszkiewicz II as firefighter (5-0-0)
• Approved appointment of Matthew Ferris as firefighter (5-0-0)
• Suspended rules for agenda items 6‑26 (5-0-0)

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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.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)

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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.

• Approved deck installation at 4548 Saint Germain Blvd (PPN 763-08-057); 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs
• Approved construction of five single‑family homes at listed Longbrook and Cherrywood addresses; 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs
• Amended Chapter 7 Municipal Boards to change Planning Commission start time and declared emergency; 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abs
• Authorized payment of $10,344.31 to Lexipol LLC for fire‑department policy manual update; 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs
• Certified a 0.50‑mill renewal levy for municipal facilities construction and improvements; 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs
• Certified a 1.0‑mill renewal levy for fire‑apparatus purchase and firefighter salaries; 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs
• Certified a 1.0‑mill renewal levy for police equipment and personnel costs; 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs
• Authorized extension of IT consulting agreement with Great Lakes Computer Corp. up to $11,300; 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs

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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.

• Approved Ordinance 2025‑061 authorizing up to $7,750,000 notes for recreation‑center improvements (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑058 authorizing up to $2,180,000 notes for municipal building, road, and traffic projects (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑050 collective‑bargaining agreement with Ohio Police Lieutenants labor council (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑056 collective‑bargaining agreement with Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑049 maintenance‑service agreement for HVAC at the municipal center (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑057 deed of easement for two water‑sewer line easements (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑060 landscaping contract with Grounds Guys of Twinsburg up to $20,944.98 (2025‑26) and $21,624.83 (2026‑27) (6‑0)
• Approved multiple development permits: 186 multifamily units at Emery Road; drive‑in garage doors at 20900 Miles Parkway; signage for Dunkin Baskin‑Robbins at 4959 Richmond Road; adult‑day program at 26851 Miles Road (6‑0)

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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.

• Approved participation agreement with Ohio (Res. 2025-012) – Motion carried 7‑0‑0
• Approved ODOT winter road‑salt purchase (Ord. 2025-042) – Motion carried 7‑0‑0
• Approved housing officer tax‑abatement for Deante McDonald and Sandra Cruz Cadena (Res. 2025-013) – Motion carried 7‑0‑0
• Approved amendment of ordinances 2015-053 and 2020-058 to correct parcel number and extend lease with Cleveland Clinic Health System for Eastwood Park (Res. 2025-014) – Motion carried 7‑0‑0

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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.

• Appointed Anthony Cowoski as firefighter (Ord. 2025-037) – 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs
• Appointed Reginald Rucker as police sergeant (Ord. 2025-038) – 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs
• Repealed Ordinance No. 1992-43 and 2023-076 on foremen compensation (Ord. 2025-039) – 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs
• Authorized public bidding for Phase Six of Granada Boulevard reconstruction (Res. 2025-011) – 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs
• Authorized Harvard Road resurfacing agreement up to $202,754.55 (Ord. 2025-040) – 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs
• Authorized agreement with International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 436 (Ord. 2025-041) – 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs
• Amended Chapter 943 tree‑removal ordinance (Ord. 2025-035) – 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs
• Excused Councilwoman White from attendance (Motion) – 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abs