Fairview Park public meetings in 2025
126 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Control
The Fairview Park Board of Control will review and approve a range of contracts and service agreements for city departments. Major items include a $275,000 fuel charge contract with Universal Oil, a $155,000 fire/EMS dispatch services contract with the City of Westlake, and a $130,000 winter road‑salt contract with Cargill. Additional approvals cover equipment rentals, cleaning services, and other supplies needed for city operations.
- $275,000 – Universal Oil – 2026 fuel charges
- $155,000 – City of Westlake – 2026 Fire/EMS Dispatch services
- $130,000 – Cargill – Winter road salt per ODOT contract
- $73,000 – C & K Industrial – Cleaning and camera usage in storm and sanitary sewers
- $45,000 – Ohio CAT Equipment Rentals – Street Maintenance
The Board of Control unanimously approved a series of contracts and expenditures ranging from fuel purchases to fire department services. The largest approval was a $275,000 fuel charge contract with Universal Oil for 2026. All motions received an all‑aye vote.
- Approved $275,000 Universal Oil fuel charges (2026) – All Aye
- Approved $155,000 City of Westlake dispatch services (Fire) – All Aye
- Approved $130,000 Cargill Salt ODOT contract for street salt – All Aye
- Approved $74,000 Management ambulance billings (Fire) – All Aye
- Approved $73,000 Emsco‑O P Aquatics supplies (Recreation) – All Aye
- Approved $45,000 Ohio CAT Equipment Rentals (Service) – All Aye
- Approved $45,000 Zupka & Associates audit and GAAP services (Finance) – All Aye
- Approved $35,000 Fallsway Equipment fire equipment maintenance – All Aye
Planning & Design Commission
The Planning & Design Commission will review signage plans for Alaturka LLC and Taylor Hannah. The meeting agenda lists these items as the primary business for the session.
- Review of signage plan for Alaturka LLC at 22250 Lorain Rd.
- Review of signage plan for Taylor Hannah at 22710 Fairview Center Dr.
- Signage review for Alaturka LLC [1145.00]
- Signage review for Taylor Hannah [1145.00]
The Planning & Design Commission approved the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the signage request for 22710 Fairview Center Dr. (docket 11-25-32P) with a unanimous vote. Later the same docket was deferred with a 5‑1 vote. No decision was made on the signage request for 22250 Lorain Rd. (docket 12-25-34P) because the applicant was absent.
- Approved November 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved docket 11-25-32P signage request (5-0 Ayes: Pofok, Cavanagh, Minek, Kramer, Schneider)
- Deferred docket 11-25-32P (5-1 Ayes: Pofok, Cavanagh, Minek, Kimmich, Schneider; Nay: Muhvic)
- No vote on docket 12-25-34P signage request; applicant absent
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The Fairview Park City Council will consider second‑reading Ordinances 25‑66 and 25‑67, which authorize the mayor to advertise bids, contract the lowest responsible bidder, and pay up to $2,000,000 for the West 210 Street resurfacing project between Lorain Road and Center Ridge Road, with a $250,000 grant from Cuyahoga County and a $75,000 construction‑administration fee. The council will also vote on Resolution 25‑18 to adopt a Transit‑Oriented Development (TOD) Overlay District for portions of Lorain Road. Additional items include year‑end permanent appropriations and a salary‑structure ordinance for non‑union employees.
- Ordinance 25‑66: emergency authorization for mayor to bid and contract West 210 Street resurfacing, up to $2,000,000 (Capital Project Fund).
- Ordinance 25‑67: emergency authorization for construction‑administration services for the same project, payment not to exceed $75,000.
- Resolution 25‑18: adoption of a Transit‑Oriented Development Overlay District for Lorain Road area (emergency).
- Ordinances 25‑61 to 25‑65: year‑end permanent appropriations, contracting authority for 2025‑2026, and salary‑structure ordinance for non‑union employees.
- Audience input will be taken on legislation up for passage before final votes.
Board of Zoning & Building Appeals
The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will meet to review a variance request for a residential property. The board will also swear in members and approve previous meeting minutes.
- Variance request for 4268 W 208 St. to construct a 27’ front porch (13’ variance)
The board unanimously approved the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes and the November 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a variance request (docket 12‑25‑25B) allowing Amy Smialek to build a front porch that encroaches the required setback by 13 inches. All four board members voted in favor of the variance, with no votes against or abstentions.
- Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved November 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved variance for front porch at 4268 W 208 St. (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Control
The Board of Control will review and approve additional amounts to existing purchase orders for the Fire, Finance and Recreation departments. Items include $824 for new fire chief tires, $1,900 for arbitrator services, $665 for sport‑team t‑shirts, and $1,100 for restroom soap dispensers and programming supplies. The largest proposal is a $34,887.33 recreation expense covering multiple vendors.
- Add $824.00 for fire chief car new tires to an open purchase order of $24,549.50 (Fire)
- Add $1,900.00 for arbitrator services to an open purchase order of $10,500.00 (Finance)
- Add $665.00 for sport team t‑shirts to an open purchase order of $17,204.00 (Recreation)
- Add $1,100.00 for restroom soap dispensers and programming supplies to an open purchase order of $33,787.33 (Recreation)
- Approve $34,887.33 recreation purchase covering PNC and Amazon vendors
The Fairview Park Board of Control approved five purchase orders: fire department tires, arbitrator services, a dance program, team t‑shirts, and Amazon supplies. Each motion was moved and seconded by board members and voted on. The meeting adjourned at 10:13 AM.
- Approved $25,373.50 Sylvester Truck & Fire tire purchase
- Approved $7,188.20 Martin R. Fitts arbitrator services
- Approved $12,400.00 Dance to Evolve program purchase
- Approved $17,869.00 Cleveland Printwear team t‑shirt purchase
- Approved $34,887.33 Amazon order for recreation supplies
City Council
The Finance Committee will consider several emergency ordinances that set the city’s 2025 and 2026 budget appropriations, contracting authority limits, and salary structure for non‑union employees. The ordinances include year‑end permanent appropriations for 2025, permanent appropriations for 2026, and corresponding contracting authority measures. A departmental budget hearing for Parks & Recreation is also on the agenda.
- ORD. 25-61 – 2025 Year‑End Permanent Appropriations (emergency ordinance)
- ORD. 25-62 – 2025 Contracting Authority (emergency ordinance)
- ORD. 25-63 – 2026 Permanent Appropriations (emergency ordinance)
- ORD. 25-64 – 2026 Contracting Authority (emergency ordinance)
- ORD. 25-65 – 2026 Salary Structure and Wage Ordinance for non‑union employees
City Council
The City of Fairview Park City Council will discuss the proposed 2026 budget and the accompanying Permanent Appropriations Ordinance. The document outlines anticipated revenues of approximately $50.579 million and expenditures of nearly $61.889 million across all funds.
- 2026 Proposed Budget document presented
- Permanent Appropriations Ordinance introduced November 17, 2025
- Recreation Construction Fund includes $12.9 million in Bond Anticipation Notes for Gemini Center
- Sewer rates increased to $24.96 per 0.33 Mcf for 2026
- Total debt issuance projected at approximately $13.3 million for capital projects
Access and Equity Action Committee (AEAC)
The Fairview Park Access and Equity Action Committee will review 2025 successes and challenges, discuss the design of a community map, and plan for new coalition members. The group will also review a recap of a November 24 council presentation.
- Review of 2025 successes and challenges
- Update on design of Community Map
- Recap of November 24 Council Presentation
- Planning for January 2026 agenda items
- Recruiting new coalition members
The Access and Equity Action Committee approved the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion was moved and seconded. The committee also approved its December 3 agenda following a motion and second. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.
- Approved November 5, 2025 minutes (motion moved, seconded, approved)
- Approved December 3 agenda (motion moved, seconded, approved)
City Council
The Fairview Park City Council will consider several emergency ordinances, including authorizing the mayor to advertise for bids and contract the lowest responsible bidder for the West 210 Street resurfacing project, which may cost up to $2,000,000. The council will also vote on a contract with Mannik Smith Group for bidding services and construction administration of the same project, limited to $75,000. Additional items include adopting a Transit‑Oriented Development overlay district, extending the cannabis permit moratorium, and adopting a cybersecurity program and Gemini Center membership fees for 2026.
- Ordinance authorizing mayor to advertise for bids and contract up to $2,000,000 for West 210 Street resurfacing (emergency)
- Ordinance authorizing mayor to contract Mannik Smith Group for bidding services and construction administration, not to exceed $75,000 (emergency)
- Resolution adopting Transit‑Oriented Development (TOD) Overlay District for Lorain Road area (emergency)
- Ordinance extending moratorium on cannabis permits
- Ordinance adopting cybersecurity program and Gemini Center membership/fees for 2026
Board of Control
The Fairview Park Board of Control will consider multiple expenditure approvals, including a $251,700 payment to Universal Oil for sanitation services and a $12,408.87 contract with Advance Ohio for capital projects. Additional items include recreation contracts totaling $28,600 and a $29,800 service agreement with Buckeye Cleaning. The board will also discuss adding supplemental amounts to existing purchase orders for fuel, copier maintenance, waterline work, portable toilets, and custodial supplies.
- $251,700 payment to Universal Oil (General/Recreation/Sanitary Sewer/EMS)
- $12,408.87 contract with Advance Ohio (General/ Sewer/Capital Projects)
- $10,000 contract with Smith & Oby (Recreation)
- $8,600 contract with United Rentals (Recreation)
- $29,800 agreement with Buckeye Cleaning (General/Recreation)
The Fairview Park Board of Control approved seven purchase orders for city services, including fuel, copier maintenance, recreation contracts, portable toilets, custodial supplies, a water‑line rebid, and sewer paving repairs. Each purchase was approved by a recorded vote of the five board members. The board also approved the minutes from the October 27 meeting and adjourned at 10:12 AM.
- Approved $251,700 Universal Oil purchase (votes: Minek Aye, Schneider Nay, Dever Aye, Pae Nay, Hitch Aye)
- Approved $5,470 Dex imaging purchase (votes: Minek Aye, Schneider Nay, Dever Aye, Pae Nay, Hitch Aye)
- Approved $10,000 Smith & Oby recreation services (votes: Minek Aye, Schneider Nay, Dever Aye, Pae Nay, Hitch Aye)
- Approved $8,600 United Rentals portable‑toilet purchase (votes: Minek Aye, Schneider Nay, Dever Aye, Pae Nay, Hitch Aye)
- Approved $29,800 Buckeye Cleaning custodial‑supplies purchase (votes: Minek Aye, Schneider Nay, Dever Aye, Pae Nay, Hitch Aye)
- Approved $12,408.87 Advance Ohio water‑line rebid (votes: Minek Aye, Schneider Nay, Dever Aye, Pae Nay, Hitch Aye)
- Approved $26,403 Fabrizi Trucking & Service sewer‑paving purchase (votes: Minek Aye, Schneider Nay, Dever Aye, Pae Nay, Hitch Aye)
- Approved the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting (votes recorded as Aye/Nay per member)
City Council
The Fairview Park City Council will consider several emergency ordinances, including year‑end permanent appropriations for 2025 and 2026, contracting authority limits, and a salary structure for non‑union employees. The committee will also review the Gemini Center membership fee schedule for 2026, adopt a cybersecurity program, and hear a DEI coalition presentation. All items are slated for three‑reading votes with emergency enactment.
- ORD. 25-60 – Gemini Center Membership and Fees for 2026 (emergency)
- ORD. 25-59 – Adoption of a Cybersecurity Program (emergency)
- ORD. 25-61 – 2025 Year‑End Permanent Appropriations (emergency)
- ORD. 25-62 – 2025 Contracting Authority for expenditures $15,000+ (emergency)
- ORD. 25-65 – 2026 Salary Structure and Wage Ordinance for non‑union employees (emergency)
Planning & Design Commission
The commission will review a signage plan for 22710 Fairview Center Dr. and consider referring the Lorain Road transit‑oriented‑development (TOD) overlay zoning to the City Council. A lot‑split and consolidation proposal for parcels at 21080 Lorain Rd. was previously deferred and will not be acted on today. No final actions are recorded in the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting
- Review of lot split/consolidation for parcels 321-02-003, 321-02-004, 321-02-060 at 21080 Lorain Rd. (fee $1,187.00) – previously deferred
- Review of signage plan for 22710 Fairview Center Dr. (fee $1,145.00)
- Review and referral of Lorain Road TOD overlay zoning (Chapter 1105.20 definitions and Chapter 1161 overlay) to City Council
- General business and communications
The commission approved the September meeting minutes, with Mayor Schneider abstaining. It approved docket 09-25-25P for a lot split/consolidation on Lorain Rd. It approved docket 11-25-33P, amending the Lorain Rd. TOD overlay to treat drive‑thru restaurants as a conditional use. The signage plan docket 11-25-32P was deferred.
- Approved September meeting minutes (Mayor Schneider abstained)
- Approved docket 09-25-25P – lot split/consolidation (unanimous ayes)
- Approved docket 11-25-33P – Lorain Rd. TOD overlay amendment to make drive‑thru restaurants a conditional use (ayes: Pofok, Cavanagh, Minek, Kimmich, Schneider; nay: Muhvic)
- Deferred docket 11-25-32P – signage plan for 22710 Fairview Center Dr.
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Fairview Parks and Recreation Commission will convene to review department updates, financial reports, and facility programming. The meeting will include reports from the Board of Education and City Council, as well as individual park updates.
- Approval of October 22, 2025 minutes
- Individual Park Reports: Bain, Tri City, Morton, Grannis, Nelson Russ, Bohlken
- City/Department Updates
- Financial Updates
- Facility and Programming Updates
The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the October 22, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission also decided that the scheduled December 2025 meeting is not needed. No other formal actions were taken.
- Approved October 22, 2025 meeting minutes
- Cancelled the scheduled December 2025 commission meeting
City Council
City Council is considering several ordinances to establish permanent appropriations and contracting authority for 2026, as well as year-end adjustments for 2025. The meeting includes discussions on a new salary structure for non-union employees and the adoption of a cybersecurity program.
- 2026 Permanent Appropriations and Contracting Authority ordinances
- 2025 Year-End Permanent Appropriations and Contracting Authority ordinances
- 2026 Salary Structure and Wage Ordinance for non-union employees
- ORD. 25-59 Adopting Cybersecurity Program
- ORD. 25-60 Gemini Center Membership and Fees 2026
Board of Zoning & Building Appeals
The Board will consider three applications for zoning variances regarding property widths and fence heights. The meeting includes the official oath and swearing in of BZA members.
- Variance for 2' width requirement for a single-family home at 4030 W 229 St.
- Variance for 1' fence height increase at 5636 W 220 St.
- Variance for 2' fence height increase at 4845 South Park Dr.
The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals denied docket 11-25-23B, a variance request for a single‑family home at 4030 W. 229 St. The board approved two fence variance requests: docket 11-25-24B for a 6‑foot fence at 5636 W. 220 St., and docket 11-25-25B for a 6‑foot fence at the Wainwright property. Minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting were not approved because a quorum was not present.
- Denied variance request for 4030 W. 229 St. (ayes: VanSchoor, Petitt; nays: Studeny)
- Approved 6‑ft fence variance at 5636 W. 220 St. (ayes: Studeny, VanSchoor, Petitt; nays: none)
- Approved 6‑ft fence variance for Wainwright property (ayes: Studeny, VanSchoor, Petitt; nays: none)
- Minutes of Oct 14, 2025 not approved (no quorum)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The council will vote on Ordinance 25-59 to adopt a cybersecurity program required by Ohio Revised Code 9.64, declaring an emergency and mandating implementation by January 1, 2026. The council will also consider Ordinance 25-60, which sets the 2026 membership user‑fee schedule for the Fairview Park Recreation and Community Gemini Center, including resident, corporate and non‑resident rates. Both items are on the agenda for the November 10, 2025 meeting.
- Ordinance 25-59: Adopt cybersecurity program, emergency enactment, effective Jan 1 2026
- Ordinance 25-60: Establish 2026 Gemini Center membership fees (e.g., Resident Household Primary $150, Corporate $275, Non‑Resident $350)
- Define membership categories (Resident, Corporate, Non‑Resident, Youth, College, Senior, Military, Monthly)
- Specify fee amounts for household of 2, additional members, youth, college, senior, and monthly memberships
Access and Equity Action Committee (AEAC)
The Access and Equity Action Committee will approve the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes and the agenda, hear subcommittee reports on community outreach and policies, address unfinished business such as the Fire Chief’s response to a DEI coalition inquiry and recruitment of new coalition members, and consider new business for 2026. The meeting includes public comments and announcements before adjournment.
- Approval of October 1, 2025 minutes
- Approval of agenda
- Completion of Pocket Map Project (Community Outreach subcommittee)
- Update on Binder Project with projected completion in 2026 (Policies and Procedures subcommittee)
- Ms. Greenfield’s update on Fire Chief’s responses to DEI Coalition inquiry
The Access and Equity Action Committee approved the October 1, 2025 minutes with a 6‑0 vote and also approved the meeting agenda unanimously (6‑0). The committee established regular meeting times for its Community Outreach and Engagement subcommittee (first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM) and its Policies and Procedures subcommittee (second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 PM in the Dunson Room). No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.
- Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
- Approved meeting agenda (6‑0)
- Set Community Outreach subcommittee meeting: first Wednesday each month, 6:00 PM
- Set Policies and Procedures subcommittee meeting: second Wednesday each month, 5:30 PM, Dunson Room
City Council
The Fairview Park City Council is holding a special meeting to appoint a replacement for the vacant Ward 5 seat. Council President King called the meeting. No other agenda items will be considered.
- Appointment to fill Ward 5 Council vacancy
City Council
The Fairview Park City Council will hold a first reading of Ordinance 25‑—adopting a cybersecurity program required by Ohio Revised Code §9.64 and declaring an emergency. The council will also consider Ordinance 25‑—setting the 2026 membership user fee schedule for the Fairview Park Recreation and Community Gemini Center.
- Ordinance 25‑—adopting a cybersecurity program with emergency effect per Ohio Rev. Code §9.64
- Ordinance 25‑—establishing 2026 Gemini Center membership categories and fee schedule (e.g., Resident Household Primary $150, Corporate $275, Non‑Resident $350)
- Ordinance 25‑—setting additional membership fees (Youth Individual $100, College $125, Senior $105, Active Military free, Monthly $25, etc.)
- Ordinance 25‑—authorizing application and administration for the 2026 CDSG grant
- Gemini Center Membership and Fees 2026 listed on the legislative agenda
Board of Control
The Fairview Park Board of Control will consider a series of purchase orders and contracts covering building projects, police equipment, recreation supplies, fire services, and street maintenance. A major $107,000 contract with Cargill Salt for street maintenance and state highway work is on the agenda. Additional items include a $64,914 development project with GPD Group and various smaller expenditures across city departments. Discussion items include emergency traffic‑signal repairs and municipal tree removals.
- $12,004.63 building advance Ohio – General/Sewer/Capital Projects
- $107,000.00 Cargill Salt – Street Maintenance/State Highway contract
- $64,914.00 GPD Group – Capital Projects development
- $33,787.33 PNC‑Amazon – Police recreation/permanent improvement
- $21,613.92 Atlantic Emergency Solutions – Fire EMS services
The Fairview Park Board of Control approved a series of purchases, including a $41,286.74 contract with NAPA for supplies and batteries, a $21,613.92 fire solutions contract funded partly by a Norfolk Southern grant, a $14,500 generator repair for a pumping station, and several recreation and police equipment purchases. All motions were recorded as approved with the vote pattern shown as “Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay”. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved $41,286.74 NAPA supplies contract (vote pattern: Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay)
- Approved $21,613.92 fire solutions contract (Norfolk Southern grant) (vote pattern: Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay)
- Approved $14,500.00 generator repair for pumping station (vote pattern: Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay)
- Approved $12,000.00 Cleveland Cavaliers Jr. basketball participation (vote pattern: Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay)
- Approved $9,860.00 office supplies and equipment for police (vote pattern: Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay)
- Approved $10,080.38 firearms supplies and ammunition (vote pattern: Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay)
- Approved $5,000.00 pizza for sports banquets (vote pattern: Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay)
- Approved $24,370.00 winter rental of tractor/loader for salt loading (vote pattern: Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay)
City Council
The Fairview Park City Council will vote on Ordinance 25-56, which authorizes the mayor to submit an application for a $50,000 Community Development Supplemental Grant from Cuyahoga County and to accept any awarded funds. The ordinance is declared an emergency to meet the November 6, 2025 application deadline. A public hearing on the grant will be held at 6:30 PM on October 27, 2025. An executive‑session interview will be conducted for the Ward 5 vacancy.
- Ordinance 25-56 authorizing submission of a $50,000 CDSG grant application to Cuyahoga County
- Emergency declaration to allow the ordinance to take effect before the November 6, 2025 deadline
- Public hearing on the grant application scheduled for 6:30 PM on October 27, 2025
- Executive session interviews for the Ward 5 council vacancy
- Finance Committee consideration of the ordinance
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Fairview Park Parks and Recreation Commission will approve the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes, receive reports from the Director, Board of Education, City Council, and individual park updates, and hear public comments. No specific policy changes or contracts are listed on the agenda.
The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the October 22 meeting minutes. The commission approved the FAA permit for the January crane lift needed for pool equipment. The timing‑system legislation was passed, allowing a digital scoreboard for the pool. Council President Bridget King will fill the commission vacancy through the end of the year.
- Minutes approved (no vote count provided)
- FAA permit for January crane lift approved (no vote count provided)
- Timing‑system legislation passed (no vote count provided)
- Council President Bridget King appointed to fill vacancy through year-end
City Council
The Fairview Park City Council will vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including an emergency ordinance (Ordinance 25-57) that authorizes the mayor to submit an application for a $50,000 2026 Community Development Supplemental Grant. Other items include a moratorium on smoke shops, contracts with the County Board of Health and the Area Agency on Aging for 2026‑2027, and the creation of Chapter 1146 to regulate utility transmission and storage facilities.
- Ordinance 25-57 – emergency authorization to apply for up to $50,000 CDSG grant
- Resolution 25-15 – moratorium on smoke shops
- Ordinance 25-53 – contract with County Board of Health for 2026‑2027
- Resolution 25-16 – contract with Area Agency on Aging for 2026‑2027
- Ordinance creating Chapter 1146 – utility transmission and storage facilities regulations (emergency)
Planning & Design Commission
The Planning & Design Commission will review and refer overlay-zoning chapters regarding the Lorain Road TOD Overlay to City Council. The body will also review plans for a dumpster enclosure, exterior window renovations, and park signage.
- Review of Lorain Road TOD Overlay zoning (Chapter 1105.20 and Chapter 1161)
- Dumpster enclosure plan for 21724 Lorain Rd.
- Exterior window renovations for 20827 Lorain Rd.
- Park signage plan for Thomas Lane, Bain, Morton, Nelson Russ, Grannis, and Bohlken Parks
The Planning & Design Commission unanimously approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a dumpster enclosure at 21 724 Lorain Rd. with a 3‑ft setback and no front gate, exterior renovations at 20827 Lorain Rd. including a bronze awning and black shutters, and new signage for six city parks. The Transit‑Oriented Development overlay was discussed but no vote was taken.
- Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved dumpster enclosure at 21 724 Lorain Rd. with 3‑ft setback, no front gate (unanimous)
- Approved exterior renovation at 20827 Lorain Rd.; bronze awning and black shutters added (unanimous)
- Approved park signage for Thomas Lane, Nelson Russ, Bain, Grannis, Morton, and Bohlken Parks (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Zoning & Building Appeals
The Board will consider five applications for zoning variances. These requests include adjustments for porch placement, fence heights, and residential lot width.
- Variance for front porch construction at 3870 W 212 St.
- Fence height variance request for 22698 Westwood Rd.
- Fence height variance request for 4571 W 213 St.
- Fence height and solidity variance requests for 5346 W 226 St.
- Lot width variance for a single-family home at 4030 W 229 St.
The Board denied docket 10-25-18B, a request for a 6‑foot front‑porch variance. It approved fence height variances for docket 10-25-19B, 10-25-20B, and both items of docket 10-25-21B. All approvals were based on practical difficulty and passed with unanimous votes.
- Approved minutes of September 9, 2025 meeting
- Denied front‑porch variance (docket 10-25-18B) – vote 3‑0
- Approved fence variance (docket 10-25-19B) – vote 3‑0
- Approved fence variance (docket 10-25-20B) – vote 3‑0
- Approved fence variances #1 and #2 (docket 10-25-21B) – vote 3‑0
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Control
The Fairview Park Board of Control will vote on a series of purchase orders covering fire gear, police equipment, service contracts, and recreation projects. Items include contracts with Phoenix Safety Outfitters, Warwick Communications Inc., and Motorola Solutions Inc. The agenda also discusses a TLCI‑funded pedestrian crossing design at Mastick Road and Valley Parkway. All expenditures are presented for approval at the October 13, 2025 meeting.
- Fire department $52,877 contract with Phoenix Safety Outfitters
- Service $53,130 contract with Warwick Communications Inc.
- Service $33,462.33 contract with PNC‑Amazon
- Police $8,999 contract with Motorola Solutions Inc.
- Design of TLCI‑funded pedestrian crossing improvements at Mastick Road and Valley Parkway
The Fairview Park Board of Control approved a series of purchase orders covering fire gear, service contracts, equipment and supplies. The largest approval was a $53,130 contract for additional telephone work. All items were voted on and recorded as approved.
- Approved $52,877 fire turnout gear purchase (vote: Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay)
- Approved $53,130 telephone work contract (vote: Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay)
- Approved $14,000 clean fill dirt purchase (vote: Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay)
- Approved $22,900 fence gate fabrication (vote: Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay)
- Approved $33,462.33 Amazon supplies purchase (vote: Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay)
- Approved $11,552 backflow testing services (vote: Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay)
- Approved $13,500 generator repair contract (vote: Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay)
- Approved $8,999 in‑car video system for police (vote: Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay)
City Council
The Fairview Park City Council will discuss the proposed FPCO 111.03 Council Rules governing meeting procedures and member conduct. An ordinance labeled 25-__ creating Chapter 1146 for utility transmission and storage facilities will be considered. The meeting also includes roundtable reports from boards and commissions.
- Review and possible adoption of FPCO 111.03 Council Rules
- Consideration of Ordinance 25-__ establishing Chapter 1146 Utility Transmission and Storage Facilities
- Roundtable reports from city boards and commissions
City Council
The Fairview Park City Council will vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including a moratorium on smoke shops, contracts with the County Board of Health and the Area Agency on Aging, and amendments to employment provisions. Additional items include an agreement for City Hall Campus Phase 2, a change order for the Gemini Project, and authorizations for petty‑cash limits and the sale of obsolete city vehicles. Audience input will be taken on legislation up for final passage.
- RES. 25-15 – Moratorium on Smoke Shops
- ORD. 25-53 – 2026‑2027 County Board of Health Contract
- RES. 25-16 – Area Agency on Aging Contract 2026‑2027
- ORD. 25-48 – Agreement with RE Warner for City Hall Campus Phase 2
- ORD. 25-51 – Authorizing Sale of Obsolete City Vehicles and Equipment
Access and Equity Action Committee (AEAC)
The Fairview Park Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee will discuss several ongoing items, including community outreach gifts and policy binder updates. Members will hear answers from the Fairview Fire Chief and consider recruiting new coalition members. The meeting will also address procedural matters and vote to elect a Chair for the 2026 term.
- Delivery of Gift Cards from Summerfest Drawing
- Draft of binder changes (Policies and Procedures)
- Fairview Fire Chief answers to questions
- Recruitment of potential new coalition members
- Election of Chair for 2026 term
The committee approved draft binder updates and forwarded them to Troy Greenfield with unanimous votes. Brian Gibbons was elected Chair for the 2026 term, and Cary Bohm was elected Vice‑Chair, each by a 5‑0 vote. All motions and elections were recorded as approved.
- Approved draft binder updates (5-0)
- Forwarded draft binder updates to Troy Greenfield (5-0)
- Elected Brian Gibbons as Chair for 2026 (5-0)
- Elected Cary Bohm as Vice‑Chair (5-0)
Board of Control
The Board of Control is reviewing several purchase order additions and grant-funded projects. These include equipment for police and fire services and landscaping improvements for city parks and roads.
- Adding $1,500.00 for paint machine repairs and cleaning solution for Pioneer Athletics
- Adding $400.00 for metal detection wands for Minutemann Press
- Adding $275.00 for fire accountability pads and police signs/cards for Atwell's Police & Fire Equipment Company
- Grant-funded trees for Treelawn and Brookpark Road via Johnson's Inc ($7,425.00)
- Grant-funded tree inventory and Thomas Lane Park landscaping via Knowles Municipal Forestry and Johnson's Inc
The Board approved a $10,000 purchase for Pioneer Athletics paint machine repairs and cleaning solution. Four separate purchase requests for Minuteman Press, Atwell's Police & Fire, Knowles Municipal Forestry, and PNC‑Amazon were denied. Vote results for two development purchases were not clearly recorded in the minutes.
- Approved $10,000 Pioneer Athletics purchase (5 Aye, 0 Nay)
- Denied $5,717.50 Minuteman Press purchase (1 Aye, 4 Nay)
- Denied $11,858.00 Atwell's Police & Fire purchase (1 Aye, 4 Nay)
- Vote outcome not recorded for $7,425 Johnson's Inc tree purchase (Item 4)
- Vote outcome not recorded for $35,584 Johnson's Inc park landscaping (Item 5)
- Denied $19,599.30 Knowles Municipal Forestry services (1 Aye, 4 Nay)
- Denied $26,952.33 PNC‑Amazon recreation supplies (1 Aye, 4 Nay)
City Council
The City Council will discuss a moratorium on smoke shops and an ordinance to update employment provisions for non-collective bargaining unit employees. The body will also review contracts for the County Board of Health, the Area Agency on Aging, and City Hall Campus Phase 2.
- RES. 25-15: Moratorium on Smoke Shops
- ORD. 25-47: Amending Chapter 143 Employment Provisions
- ORD. 25-48: Agreement with RE Warner for City Hall Campus Phase 2
- ORD. 25-53: 2026-2027 County Board of Health Contract
- RES. 25-16: Area Agency on Aging Contract 2026-2027
Planning & Design Commission
The Planning & Design Commission will meet on September 17, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. They will review three applications: a lot split and consolidation for parcels 321-02-003, 321-02-004, and 321-02-060 at 21080 Lorain Rd. with a fee of $1,187; signage plans for Fast Signs at 22001 Brookpark Rd. with a fee of $1,145; and signage plans for L3 Sign & Image at 22710 Fairview Center Dr. with a fee of $1,145. No other business is listed.
- Lot split/consolidation for parcels 321-02-003, 321-02-004, 321-02-060 at 21080 Lorain Rd. – fee $1,187
- Signage plan review for Fast Signs at 22001 Brookpark Rd. – fee $1,145
- Signage plan review for L3 Sign & Image at 22710 Fairview Center Dr. – fee $1,145
The Planning & Design Commission reviewed applications for a lot split/consolidation and three signage plans, but the minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or vote tallies. The meeting concluded with general business and adjournment.
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider approval of the July 23, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners will receive updates on park signage, a directors report, and city/department, financial, facility, and programming matters, as well as reports from the Board of Education and City Council. Individual park reports will be presented for Bain, Tri‑City, Grannis, Nelson Russ, and Bohlken. The meeting will include public comment before adjournment.
- Approve Minutes – July 23, 2025
- Park Signage – presentation by Megan Otter
- Directors Report
- City/Department, Financial, Facility, and Programming Updates
- Individual Park Reports for Bain, Tri‑City, Grannis, Nelson Russ, and Bohlken
The commission approved the June 23, 2025 minutes and voted 4‑0 to adopt the proposed park signage designs, which cost about $3,000 each. The approved signage will be forwarded to Planning and Design for the October meeting, with Thomas Lane Park signage covered by grant money and other parks expected to be budgeted in 2026.
- June 23, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
- Park signage design approved (4-0 vote)
- Signage plan sent to Planning and Design for October meeting
City Council
The Fairview Park City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including an emergency resolution that places an immediate moratorium on issuing and processing permits for smoke shops. The council will also vote on contracts for health services with the Cuyahoga County Board of Health for 2026‑2027 and a grant‑funding contract with the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging. Additional items include authorizations for Phase 2 of the City Hall Campus, a change order for the Gemini Project scoreboard, and the sale of obsolete city vehicles and equipment.
- Resolution imposing an immediate emergency moratorium on smoke‑shop permits
- Ordinance authorizing a contract with Cuyahoga County Board of Health ($154,927 for 2026, $173,602 for 2027)
- Resolution authorizing a contract with Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging for up to $18,459 in grant funds
- Ordinance authorizing Change Order 1 for the Gemini Project scoreboard
- Ordinance authorizing the sale of obsolete city vehicles and equipment
Board of Zoning & Building Appeals
The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will consider several variance applications, including a driveway widening at 21781 Overlook Dr., signage height and setback at 22001 Brookpark Rd., an inground pool setback at 4070 Thomas Lane, a garage addition at 4037 W 204 St., and fence height adjustments at 19254 N. Sagamore and 5305 W 229 St. The board will also approve the July 8, 2025 minutes and administer the official oath.
- Driveway widening variance of 6' at 21781 Overlook Dr. (Applicant: Ashraf Dayem)
- Signage height variance of 18" and setback variance of 2' at 22001 Brookpark Rd. (Applicant: Fast Signs, Redmond Doyle)
- Inground swimming pool setback variance of 3' at 4070 Thomas Lane (Applicant: Brothers Grimm‑Chris Meltzer)
- Garage addition variance of 719 sq ft at 4037 W 204 St. (Applicant: Ed Slusarski)
- Fence height variance of 2' at 19254 N. Sagamore (Applicant: Tom Berns)
The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved six variance applications covering driveway widening, signage height and setback, a swimming pool placement, a garage addition, and side‑yard fences. All motions passed by vote, with one dissenting vote on the garage addition. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved driveway widening variance (Docket 9-25-12B) – vote 5-0
- Approved signage height and setback variances (Docket 9-25-13B) – vote 5-0
- Approved swimming‑pool set‑back variance (Docket 9-25-14B) – vote 5-0
- Approved garage addition variance (Docket 9-25-15B) – vote 4-1
- Approved side‑yard fence variance (Docket 9-25-16B) – vote 5-0
- Approved side‑yard fence variance for dog fence (Docket 9-25-17B) – vote 5-0
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
City Council is meeting to discuss updating Chapter 143 Employment Provisions to align with surrounding municipalities and attract employees. The body will also review contracts and change orders for city projects.
- ORD. 25-47: Repealing and updating employment provisions for non-collective bargaining employees
- ORD. 25-48: Agreement with RE Warner for City Hall Campus Phase
- ORD. 25-49: Change Order 1 for Gemini Project_Scoreboard
- ORD. 25-50: Authorizing petty cash limits for City Departments
- ORD. 25-51: Authorizing sale of obsolete City vehicles and equipment
Board of Control
The Board of Control is meeting to review expenditures for the Recreation and Police departments. The agenda includes several payments for facility upgrades and equipment, as well as a discussion regarding Gemini project inspections.
- Payment of $65,000.00 to Safebuilt for Gemini project inspections
- Payment of $35,766.00 to Design2Wellness for marquee digital signage board upgrades
- Payment of $31,988.00 to Toledo Sign Company for Studio 3 equipment upgrades
- Payment of $8,500.00 to Pioneer Athletics for Winterfest lighting
- Payment of $7,000.00 to Killeen Plumbing for Bohlken restroom and grease trap repairs
The Board adopted the meeting minutes. It approved purchases for fire uniforms, digital signage, equipment upgrades, restroom repairs, lighting, construction inspections, and a police label printer. Each purchase was approved by a recorded vote.
- Approved $5,084.45 fire uniform purchase (vote recorded)
- Approved $31,988.00 digital signage board upgrade (vote recorded)
- Approved $35,766.00 equipment upgrade for Wellness Studio (vote recorded)
- Approved $7,000.00 restroom and grease‑trap repairs (vote recorded)
- Approved $8,500.00 repairs for Pioneer Athletics equipment (vote recorded)
- Approved $11,300.00 Winterfest lighting purchase (vote recorded)
- Approved $65,000.00 Safebuilt Gemini project inspections (vote recorded)
- Approved $24,662.33 label printer for police detective bureau (vote recorded)
Access and Equity Action Committee (AEAC)
The Fairview Park Access and Equity Action Committee (AEAC) meets to approve minutes, set subcommittee meeting times, and discuss new business items like a DEI brochure and T-shirt. No ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed for decision.
- Set monthly Community Outreach and Engagement subcommittee meetings at 6:00 PM on the first Wednesday
- Discuss updates to DEI binder and Fairview Fire Chief Q&A with Ms. Greenfield
- Create a tri-fold brochure to explain the DEI coalition's purpose
- Design a T-shirt for the DEI coalition
- Solicit names/recommendations for new coalition members
The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the agenda for the September 3 meeting. The update on Fairview Fire Chief answers was tabled. Subcommittee meeting times were set: Community Outreach and Engagement on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM, and Policies and Procedures on the second Wednesday at 5:30 PM.
- Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (6-0)
- Approved September 3 agenda (6-0)
- Tabled update on Fairview Fire Chief answers
- Scheduled Community Outreach subcommittee meetings first Wednesday monthly at 6:00 PM
- Scheduled Policies and Procedures subcommittee meetings second Wednesday monthly at 5:30 PM
City Council
City Council will discuss updating Chapter 143 of the city's employment provisions to align with surrounding municipalities and attract qualified employees. The meeting also includes decisions on city contracts, equipment sales, and property charges.
- Proposed update to Chapter 143 Employment Provisions regarding leave and classifications
- Agreement with RE Warner for City Hall Campus Phase 2
- Change Order 1 for Gemini Project_Scoreboard
- Weed cutting charges for certain properties (2025)
- Application to (OPWC) programs for Belvidere Ave Improvement Project
Board of Control
The Fairview Park Board of Control will vote on nine contracts totaling $168,225, including police communications equipment, accounting services, and senior center supplies. Additional funds will be added to existing purchase orders for server room cable work, restroom rentals, welding gas, and clean fill dirt. The board will also discuss renovations to Studio 3, including carpet removal and new flooring.
- $9,030 contract with Warwick Communications for police communications equipment
- $25,280 contract with Zupka & Associates for finance services
- $68,100 contract with StructurePoint for development services
- $24,292.44 contract with PNC for senior center supplies
- $14,260.88 contract with Fitness Serve for recreation services
The Fairview Park Board of Control approved a police cable work purchase, designated Zupka & Associates as the city’s independent public accountant for the 2025 audit, and approved eight additional vendor contracts ranging from welding supplies to a traffic study. Each item received a vote of three Ayes and two Nays, meeting the required majority.
- Approved $9,030 police cable work purchase (3 Aye, 2 Nay)
- Approved $25,280 contract with Zupka & Associates for the 2025 audit (3 Aye, 2 Nay)
- Approved $13,000 Airgas USA LLC welding gas supplies (3 Aye, 2 Nay)
- Approved $6,000 Boyas Excavation clean fill dirt (3 Aye, 2 Nay)
- Approved $14,962 Smith & Oby air‑handler coil cleaning (3 Aye, 2 Nay)
- Approved $24,292.44 Senior Life computer‑room supplies (3 Aye, 2 Nay)
- Approved $68,100 StructurePoint Lorain Road traffic study (3 Aye, 2 Nay)
- Approved $7,300 United Rentals portable restroom rentals (3 Aye, 2 Nay)
Board of Control
The Board of Control will review several vendor payments and contracts. Members will discuss rejecting two bids for the West 223rd Street waterline project because they exceeded engineer estimates.
- Proposed rejection of bids for West 223rd Street waterline project
- Payment of $34,670.00 to The Safety Company (Mtech) for sanitary sewer
- Payment of $26,367.00 to Smith & Oby for motor/pump replacement
- Payment of $14,949.06 to American Safe & Vault Service for Sherwood and W220 guardrail replacement
- Payment of $14,600.00 to Jim's Electric Inc for FHS stadium light bulb replacements
The Board approved several procurement contracts, including a $26,367 motor/pump replacement and a $13,000 annual service contract. It also approved purchases for street‑sweeper tinting, guardrail replacement, security hardware, and fire and police uniforms. The Board voted to reject the two bids for the West 223rd Street waterline project and delay it to Spring 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved $26,367.00 motor/pump replacement (Aye/Nay votes: Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay)
- Approved $13,000.00 annual contract (2nd half 2025) (Aye/Nay votes: Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay)
- Approved $34,670.00 street‑sweeper window tint addition (Aye/Nay votes: Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay)
- Approved $9,000.00 guardrail replacement (Aye/Nay votes: Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay)
- Approved $14,949.06 security door hardware and software (Aye/Nay votes: Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Noy Aye Nay)
- Approved $5,320.20 computer contract renewal (Aye/Nay votes: Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay)
- Approved rejection of bids for West 223rd Street waterline project, delaying it to Spring 2026 (Aye/Nay votes: Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay)
- Adjourned meeting (Aye/Nay votes: Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay)
Access and Equity Action Committee (AEAC)
The Access and Equity Action Committee is meeting to review subcommittee reports and finalize onboarding recommendations. The body will also discuss qualifications for the Chair and Vice Chair positions and election criteria.
- Final recommendations for the onboarding process
- Final draft of questions for the Fire Chief
- Qualifications for Chair/Vice Chair
- Elections criteria
- Summerfest community engagement report
The committee approved the July 2, 2025 minutes by consensus. The agenda was approved with a 4‑0 vote. Subcommittee meeting schedules were set: Community Outreach and Engagement at 6:00 PM and Policies and Procedures on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 PM. The draft onboarding process recommendations were approved by consensus and will be forwarded to Troy Greenfield.
- Approved July 2, 2025 minutes (consensus)
- Approved agenda (4‑0 vote)
- Set Community Outreach and Engagement subcommittee meeting time (6:00 PM)
- Set Policies and Procedures subcommittee meeting time (2nd Wed monthly, 5:30 PM)
- Approved draft onboarding process recommendations (consensus, to be forwarded to Troy Greenfield)
City Council
City Council will consider a contract for sewer and waterline improvements on Stanford Avenue. The body will also discuss placing a fire levy renewal on the November 2025 ballot.
- Contract with Terrace Construction Co., Inc. for $3,571,168.90 for Stanford Ave sewer and waterline improvements
- Resolution to place a 1 mill fire levy renewal on the November 4, 2025 ballot
- Proposed fire levy estimated to collect $328,668.00 annually for five years
Board of Control
The Board of Control is reviewing several expenditure requests and purchase order adjustments. The largest item involves a construction contract for sewer and pavement replacement.
- Payment of $3,571,168.90 to Terrace Construction Company Inc for Stanford Avenue sewer and pavement replacement
- Payment of $50,550.00 to A T & T Firstnet Mobility
- Payment of $37,606.00 to Cox Business
- Payment of $21,257.44 to PNC-Amazon for Senior Life
- Payment of $11,458.00 to Atwells for traffic monitoring software
The Board of Control approved a series of purchase orders, including a $3,571,168.90 sewer and pavement replacement project, fiber‑line wiring for the police department, traffic‑monitoring software, and police equipment. Each motion received a majority of aye votes. The meeting adjourned at 10:24 AM.
- Approved $550.00 AT&T Firstnet fiber‑line wiring (3‑2)
- Approved $37,606.00 Cox Business purchase (3‑2)
- Approved $9,500.00 Cuyahoga Electric circuit installation (3‑2)
- Approved $5,208.33 Urban SDK traffic‑monitoring software (3‑2)
- Approved $3,571,168.90 sewer and pavement replacement project (3‑2)
- Approved $11,458.00 Atwells Glock 172 replacements (3‑2)
- Approved $21,257.44 PNC‑Amazon senior‑life purchase (3‑2)
- Approved $16,640.00 W B Mason office‑supply purchase (3‑2)
Parks and Recreation Commission
The commission will meet to receive reports from the Director, Board of Education, and City Council. The meeting includes scheduled tours of four local parks.
- Tour of Bain park
- Tour of Morton park
- Tour of Tri-City park
- Tour of Bohlken park
Planning & Design Commission
The Planning & Design Commission will review several applications for exterior renovations, signage, and parking facilities. The meeting includes reviews for properties on W 220 St. and Lorain Rd.
- Exterior renovations and concrete pour at 4320 W 220 St.
- Signage plan review at 22216 Lorain Rd.
- Roof replacement with asphalt shingles at 20970 Lorain Rd.
- Dumpster enclosure and parking facilities at 21467 Lorain Rd.
- Landscaping, parking, and dumpster enclosure at 22591 Lorain Rd.
The commission voted to table the lot‑split request for 21080 Lorain Rd. (6‑1). It approved the signage plan for 22001 Brookpark Rd. (7‑0). It denied the signage package for 22710 Fairview Center Dr., with the monument sign approved (7‑0), the side sign denied (0‑7), and the front sign rejected (3‑4).
- Tabled lot‑split request for 21080 Lorain Rd. (6-1)
- Approved signage at 22001 Brookpark Rd. (7-0)
- Approved monument sign for 22710 Fairview Center Dr. (7-0)
- Denied side sign for 22710 Fairview Center Dr. (0-7)
- Denied front sign for 22710 Fairview Center Dr. (3-4)
- Overall docket 9-25-27P denied
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Board of Control
The Board of Control is reviewing multiple expenditure requests and purchase order increases across city departments. The largest item is a payment for sewer repair work on West 225th Street.
- Payment of $575,840.00 to Fabrizi Trucking & Paving Company Inc for West 225th Street Sewer Repair Project
- Payment of $57,800.00 to Lowe's for Fire, Recreation, and Sanitary Sewer supplies
- Payment of $47,500.00 to Warwick Communications for police radio room cables
- Payment of $20,000.00 to Dileno Law LLC for negotiations assistance
- Payment of $17,526.87 to A & A Hydraulic & Equipment for truck plows
The Fairview Park Board of Control approved a series of purchase orders for police communications, website services, a boiler replacement, sewer repair, recycling grant, fire‑department supplies, and street‑repair materials. Each item received a 5‑4 vote in favor. No items were denied or tabled.
- Approved $47,500 police communications purchase (5‑4)
- Approved $11,309.13 Civic Plus website charges (5‑4)
- Approved $21,714.00 hot‑water boiler replacement for senior center (5‑4)
- Approved $575,840.00 sewer repair project with Fabrizi Trucking & Development (5‑4)
- Approved $5,200.00 Gateway Recycling grant restructuring (5‑4)
- Approved $5,437.50 Minuteman Press recycling calendar order (5‑4)
- Approved $57,800.00 Lowe's park supplies purchase (5‑4)
- Approved $19,833.57 PNC‑Amazon recreation supplies (5‑4)
Shade Tree Advisory Committee
The committee is meeting to review progress on the Haber Drive and Bain Park Arboretum projects. Members will discuss the 2025 Most Valued Tree application process and the Urban Forestry 3-3-30 benchmark.
- Haber Drive Project tree selection date
- Bain Park Arboretum memorial tree grove and mulch
- 2025 Most Valued Tree application process
- Urban Forestry 3-3-30 benchmark
- Grannis Park workday recommendations
Board of Zoning & Building Appeals
The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will consider three requests for zoning variances. These include requests regarding fence height, garage height, and garage setbacks. The board will also conduct the official oath and swearing-in of BZA members.
- Docket 07-25-09B: Request to keep a 4’ fence at 3883 North Valley
- Docket 07-25-10B: Request for a 2’ height variance for a new detached garage at 4266 W 192 St.
- Docket 07-25-11B: Request for a 3’5” variance for a garage addition at 4563 Parkedge Dr.
The Board approved Docket 7-25-09B, granting a fence variance, with a 4‑0 vote and no abstentions. It also approved Docket 07-25-11B, granting a garage setback variance, again by a 4‑0 vote with no abstentions. The minutes of the June 10, 2025 meeting were adopted, with Mr. Petitt abstaining.
- Approved Docket 7-25-09B (fence variance) – vote 4-0-0
- Approved Docket 07-25-11B (garage setback variance) – vote 4-0-0
- Adopted June 10, 2025 meeting minutes – approved with one abstention
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Access and Equity Action Committee (AEAC)
The Access and Equity Action Committee is meeting to review subcommittee progress and finalize preparations for Summerfest. The body will also discuss onboarding process recommendations and a draft of questions for the Fire Chief.
- Community Mapping Resource Booklet timeline update
- Action Plan/Timeline update from Policies and Procedures subcommittee
- Finalization of Summerfest signup sheet and application
- Review of recommendations for the onboarding process
- Final draft of questions for the Fire Chief
The Access and Equity Action Committee approved the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes with corrections. The committee also approved the agenda for the July 2, 2025 meeting. Sub‑committee meeting times were set for Community Outreach and Engagement and Policies and Procedures. No other substantive actions were decided.
- Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (with corrections)
- Approved meeting agenda
- Set Community Outreach and Engagement sub‑committee meetings for 6:00 PM in the Dunson Room
- Set Policies and Procedures sub‑committee meetings for the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 PM in the Dunson Room
City Council
City Council will meet to decide on emergency legislation regarding infrastructure repairs and public safety funding. The body is also considering the disposal of obsolete park equipment.
- Contract for West 225th Street sewer repair not to exceed $575,840
- Resolution to place a Fire Levy Renewal on the November 2025 ballot
- Ordinance to salvage and dispose of obsolete Bohlken Park playground equipment
City Council
City Council will meet to decide on emergency legislation regarding infrastructure repairs and public safety funding. The body is considering a contract for sewer work and a fire levy renewal for the November 2025 ballot.
- Contract for West 225th Street sewer repair not to exceed $575,840
- Resolution to place a Fire Levy Renewal on the November 2025 ballot
- Ordinance to salvage and dispose of obsolete Bohlken Park playground equipment
City Council
City Council is meeting to consider an ordinance requesting the Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer to certify information for a fire levy renewal. If passed, the question of the renewal tax levy will be placed on the November 4, 2025 ballot.
- ORD. 25-__: Renewal of a 1 mill fire tax levy for five years (2026-2030) to fund fire apparatus, buildings, firefighter salaries, and emergency medical services
- Repeal of Ordinance 25-39
Board of Control
The Board of Control is reviewing several service and development expenditures. The meeting includes decisions on infrastructure repairs, equipment maintenance, and a large-scale paving project.
- Payment of $3,676,044.30 to Fabrizi Trucking & Paving Company Inc for Woodstock Avenue Sewer and Pavement replacement
- Payment of $226,857.00 to Crossroads Asphalt Recycling for the 2025 Street Repair program
- Payment of $32,870.00 to The Safety Company(Mtech)
- Payment of $8,500.00 to Lifeway Mobility for an EZ Access Ramp for Morton Park
- Addition of $11,000.00 for trifold stop signs to an open purchase order
The Fairview Park Board of Control approved eight purchase orders covering street maintenance, equipment repairs, safety signage, legal notices, sewer and pavement replacement, street repairs, and recreation improvements. Each item was approved by a vote recorded as "Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay Aye Nay," indicating a 5‑4 majority in favor. The approvals total roughly $3.9 million.
- Approved $32,870.00 Mtech street sweeper greasing add‑on (5‑4)
- Approved $18,092.70 Ohio Cat backhoe repairs add‑on (5‑4)
- Approved $13,784.97 City of Westlake tub grinder usage (5‑4)
- Approved $20,000.00 A & A Safety trifold stop signs add‑on (5‑4)
- Approved $12,048.84 Advance Ohio legal notices for street and waterline repairs (5‑4)
- Approved $3,676,044.30 Paving Co Inc Woodstock Avenue sewer and pavement replacement (5‑4)
- Approved $226,857.00 Crossroads Asphalt 2025 street repair program (5‑4)
- Approved $8,500.00 Lifeway Mobility EZ Access Ramp for Morton Park (5‑4)
Planning & Design Commission
The Planning & Design Commission will review several applications for signage and exterior changes. The meeting includes a review of a demolition plan for properties on Lorain Rd.
- Signage plan review for 22591 Lorain Rd.
- Signage plan review for 21200 Brookpark Rd.
- Signage plan review for 21500 Brookpark Rd.
- Signage plan review for 22101 Lorain Rd.
- Demolition plan review for 21125 Lorain Rd.-21139 Lorain Rd.
The Planning & Design Commission approved seven docket applications, including signage projects on Lorain and Brookpark Roads and exterior renovations at 21400 Lorain Rd. The commission also approved the demolition of the former gas‑station property at 21125‑21139 Lorain Rd, funded by a $311,000 grant from the Cuyahoga County Land Bank. All approvals were unanimous.
- Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Docket 6-25-14P monument sign at 22591 Lorain Rd with stipulations (unanimous)
- Approved Docket 6-25-15P signage at 21200 Brookpark (unanimous)
- Approved Docket 6-25-16P signage at 21500 Brookpark Rd (unanimous)
- Approved Docket 6-25-17P signage at 22101 Lorain Rd (unanimous)
- Approved Docket 6-25-18P exterior renovations at 21400 Lorain Rd (unanimous)
- Approved Docket 6-25-19P demolition of 21125‑21139 Lorain Rd with $311,000 land‑bank funding (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Parks and Recreation Commission
The commission will meet to receive reports from the Director, Board of Education, and City Council. The agenda consists of procedural updates and information exchange.
The commission approved the meeting minutes without changes. It passed an amendment permitting alcohol at the Bain Cabin, with the first rental scheduled for the next day. The commission also accepted a grant for a new Bohlken Playground and authorized a NatureWorks grant application for a toddler playground at Bain. A decision was made to discontinue maintenance of the Morton “secret garden” area.
- Approved meeting minutes (no changes requested)
- Passed amendment allowing alcohol at Bain Cabin
- Accepted grant and new Bohlken Playground
- Authorized NatureWorks grant application for Bain toddler playground
- Decided not to maintain Morton “secret garden” area
City Council
City Council will consider several final passages, including a fire levy renewal for the November 2025 ballot and bond notes for sewer and Gemini Center improvements. The meeting also includes a special committee session to discuss waste management and sewer repairs.
- RES. 25-09: Placing Fire Levy Renewal on November 2025 Ballot
- ORD. 25-35 and 25-36: Issuance and sale of bond notes for City Sewer and Gemini Center improvements
- ORD. 25-41: Establishing Chapter 704 Short-Term Rentals
- ORD. 25-32: Grant for new playground installation at Bohlken Park
- ORD. 25-__: Bids and contract for West 225 Street sewer repair work
City Council
City Council is deciding on several financial measures, including a fire levy renewal for the November 2025 ballot and bond notes for sewer and Gemini Center improvements. The body is also considering new regulations for short-term rentals and various grant applications.
- RES. 25-09: Placing Fire Levy Renewal on November 2025 Ballot
- ORD. 25-35 and 25-36: Issuance and sale of bond notes for City Sewer and Gemini Center improvements
- ORD. 25-41: Establishing Chapter 704 Short-Term Rentals
- ORD. 25-32: Grant for new playground installation at Bohlken Park
- ORD. 25-__: Bids and contract for West 225 Street sewer repair work
Shade Tree Advisory Committee
The committee is meeting to discuss tree selection for the Haber Drive Project and mapping efforts for the Bain Park Arboretum. Members will also review the 2025 communication plan and the application process for the 2025 Most Valued Tree.
- Tree selection for Haber Drive Project
- Bain Park Arboretum re-mapping and City Ordinance status
- 2025 Most Valued Tree application process
- Urban Forestry 3-3-30 benchmark
- Proposed July 14 workday for tree tagging and recommendations for 202nd
The committee approved the May 2024 meeting minutes. Members agreed to begin a memorial tree grove in the Bain Park Arboretum, starting with a tree for John S.'s wife. Plans were set for the Haber Dr. tree selection on July 26 and the next workday on June 28. Website updates were assigned, including a new STAC email address and adding the Tree City logo.
- Approved May 2024 meeting minutes (motion by John S., seconded by Dawn W.)
- Agreed to start a memorial tree grove in Bain Park Arboretum (tree for John S.'s wife)
- Scheduled tree selection for Haber Dr. project on July 26 at Lake County Nursery
- Set next workday for June 28 at 10 AM
- Added Amy H. to the STAC roster
- Changed email correspondence to the new STAC web address
- Assigned Kathleen to add the Tree City logo to the STAC page
- Designated a single STAC member to submit future web changes
Board of Zoning & Building Appeals
The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will consider two requests for height variances regarding side yard fences. The board will also handle the swearing-in of members and approval of previous minutes.
- Variance request for a 6’ fence at 19251 North Sagamore (4’ permitted)
- Variance request for a 5’ fence at 4198 W 220 St. (4’ permitted)
The Planning & Design Commission approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting. It approved seven signage applications (Dockets 6-25-14P through 6-25-18P) with all votes unanimous. The commission also approved the demolition of the former gas‑station property on Lorain Road (Docket 6-25-19P) funded by a $311,000 land‑bank grant. All motions passed without opposition.
- Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Docket 6-25-14P signage with stipulation to remove beer, wine, lottery, cigarettes (unanimous)
- Approved Docket 6-25-15P signage (unanimous)
- Approved Docket 6-25-16P signage (unanimous)
- Approved Docket 6-25-17P signage (unanimous)
- Approved Docket 6-25-18P exterior renovation signage (unanimous)
- Approved Docket 6-25-19P demolition of Lorain Rd property with $311,000 land‑bank funding (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
City Council will consider a new ordinance establishing rules for short-term rentals and a final vote on certifying a fire levy renewal for 2026-2030. The meeting includes a committee session to discuss city salaries and grant applications.
- ORD. 25-39: Requesting County to Certify Fire Levy Renewal 2026-2030
- ORD. 25-__: Establishing Chapter 704 Short-Term Rentals
- ORD. 25-31: 2025 Salary Structure for non-union employees, including new Assistant Service Director and Building Inspector positions
- ORD. 25-33: Application for NatureWorks grant up to $244,696 for Bain Park Toddler Playground improvements
- Discussion on Gemini Center update from Administration
City Council
City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss a new ordinance establishing short-term rental regulations. The body will also consider the final passage of a request for the county to certify a fire levy renewal for 2026-2030.
- ORD. 25-__: Establishing Chapter 704 Short-Term Rentals
- ORD. 25-39: Requesting County to Certify Fire Levy Renewal 2026-2030
- ORD. 25-31: 2025 Salary Structure and Wage Ordinance for non-union employees
- ORD. 25-33: Application for NatureWorks grant up to $244,696 for Bain Park Toddler Playground
- Discussion on Gemini Center update from Administration
Board of Control
The Board of Control is reviewing several payment requests and purchase order increases. These items cover equipment for recreation and fire departments, office furniture for police, and tree planting projects.
- Payment of $13,611.00 to Lake County Nursery for tree planting
- Payment of $9,300.00 to National Business Furniture for radio room office furniture
- Payment of $13,950.00 to Baker Vehicle Systems
- Payment of $10,500.00 to Grainger
- Payment of $1,655.96 to Advance Ohio for 2025 street repair and Stanford sewers legal notices
The Fairview Park Board of Control considered and voted on a series of purchase orders for various departments, including recreation, fire, development, police and capital projects. Each motion was presented, seconded and a roll‑call vote was recorded showing each member’s aye or nay vote. The items ranged from $5,098 to $13,611 and involved vendors such as Grainger, Home Depot, Johnsons Inc., and National Business.
- Purchase $10,500.00 Grainger (Service/Recreation) – votes: Minek Aye, Schneider Nay, Dever Aye, Pae Nay, Hitch Aye
- Purchase $13,950.00 Baker Vehicle Systems (Recreation) – votes: Minek Aye, Schneider Nay, Dever Aye, Pae Nay, Hitch Aye
- Purchase $5,098.00 Home Depot (Fire) – votes: Minek Aye, Schneider Nay, Dever Aye, Pae Nay, Hitch Aye
- Purchase $6,750.00 Johnsons Inc. (Development) – votes: Minek Aye, Schneider Nay, Dever Aye, Pae Nay, Hitch Aye
- Purchase $8,550.00 Johnsons Inc. (Development) – votes: Minek Aye, Schneider Nay, Dever Aye, Pae Nay, Hitch Aye
- Purchase $13,611.00 Nursery (Development) – votes: Minek Aye, Schneider Nay, Dever Aye, Pae Nay, Hitch Aye
- Purchase $9,607.88 (Legal notices) – votes: Minek Aye, Schneider Nay, Dever Aye, Pae Nay, Hitch Aye
- Purchase $9,300.00 National Business (Police) – votes: Minek Aye, Schneider Nay, Dever Aye, Pae Nay, Hitch Aye
Access and Equity Action Committee (AEAC)
The committee will meet to review subcommittee reports and conduct general business. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports from the Community Outreach and Engagement and Policies and Procedures subcommittees.
- Report from Community Outreach and Engagement subcommittee
- Report from Policies and Procedures subcommittee
- Approval of May 7, 2025 minutes
The Access and Equity Action Committee approved the May 7, 2025 minutes and the meeting agenda. The Community Outreach and Engagement subcommittee will meet at 6:00 p.m. before the regular meeting; the Policies and Procedures subcommittee date is still to be determined. No other formal votes were recorded.
- Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approved meeting agenda
- Scheduled Community Outreach and Engagement subcommittee meeting at 6:00 p.m. before regular meetings
- Left Policies and Procedures subcommittee meeting date TBD
Civil Service Commission
The Commission will deliberate and certify a Lieutenant promotion. The body will also certify eligibility lists for entry-level and lateral police candidates based on May 24 agility test results.
- Certification of Lieutenant promotion
- Certification of 13 entry-level police candidates
- Certification of 3 lateral police candidates
The Civil Service Commission approved the April 24 meeting minutes and entered executive session to discuss personnel matters. It upheld the March 27 decision to grant protests for exam questions #29 and #62 and certified the Lieutenant promotional list. The commission also certified police entry‑level and lateral candidate lists and authorized the chief to select a backup entry‑level candidate if needed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
- Approved April 24 minutes (all in favor)
- Entered executive session to discuss personnel issues (all in favor)
- Upheld March 27 decision to grant protests for questions #29 and #62 (all in favor)
- Certified Lieutenant promotional list (all in favor)
- Certified police entry‑level candidate list (13 candidates) (all in favor)
- Certified police lateral candidate list (3 candidates) (all in favor)
- Authorized chief to pick a second entry‑level candidate if a lateral fails (all in favor)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:06 p.m. (all in favor)
City Council
City Council is reviewing several ordinances including a request to apply for a $150,000 Cuyahoga County municipal grant. The body is also considering updates to waste management plans and various city infrastructure improvements.
- Application for 2026 CDBG Municipal Grant up to $150,000
- Adoption of Cuyahoga County Solid Waste Management Plan Update (2026-2040)
- Issuance and sale of bond notes for City Sewer and Gemini Center improvements
- Proposed Fire Levy Renewal for 2026-2030 to be placed on November 2025 ballot
- Agreement with Republic Services for waste collection and recycling
City Council
The Fairview Park City Council will decide whether to ratify the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste Management Plan Update (2026–2040), which sets waste reduction and recycling goals for the next 15 years. The plan maintains existing programs, introduces new initiatives like textile recycling analysis, and keeps fees unchanged at $2.00 per ton. Failure to ratify could lead to Ohio EPA imposing the plan.
- ORD 25-27: Adopt Cuyahoga County Solid Waste Management Plan Update (2026–2040)
- ORD 25-28: Apply for ArbNet certification for Bain Park Arboretum
- ORD 25-29: Approve RFPs and contracts for Safe Routes to School Program
- ORD 25-35: Issue bond notes for $2.7M city sewer improvements
- ORD 25-36: Issue bond notes for $2.6M Gemini Center improvements
Board of Control
The Board of Control is meeting to review and approve payments for city departments. The agenda focuses on vehicle repairs for the Fire Department and maintenance for Grannis Park.
- Payment of $6,972.30 to Mike Bass Ford for the Fire Department
- Payment of $14,946.82 to Fallsway Equipment for the Fire Department
- Payment of $9,316.67 to Parkvison for Grannis Park playground surface repair and maintenance
- Payment of $17,429.70 to PNC-Amazon for service department supplies and vehicle repairs
The Fairview Park Board of Control approved the meeting minutes and then considered four purchase orders for the Fire, Recreation and Service departments, recording individual votes for each. The minutes list the votes but do not state a final approval or denial for any of the items. The meeting was adjourned at 10:12 AM.
- Vote recorded on Fire Department purchase order $6,972.30 (vote details shown)
- Vote recorded on Fire Department purchase order $14,946.82 (vote details shown)
- Vote recorded on Recreation Department purchase order $9,316.67 (vote details shown)
- Vote recorded on Service Department purchase order $17,429.70 (vote details shown)
Planning & Design Commission
The commission will review plans for exterior renovations, signage, and fencing at seven different properties. All items are listed as plan reviews for specific applicants.
- Exterior renovation review for 22101 Lorain Rd.
- Signage review for 21690 Lorain Rd. and 22915 Lorain Rd.
- Signage and fencing review for 22005 Mastick Rd.
- Fencing review for 20400 Lorain Rd.
- Exterior renovation reviews for 19070 and 20077 Lorain Rd.
The commission unanimously approved the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved seven docket applications for exterior renovations, signage, and fencing, each with a 6‑0 vote. No applications were denied or tabled.
- Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (6-0)
- Approved docket 5-25-07P for exterior renovations at 22101 Lorain Rd (6-0)
- Approved docket 5-25-08P for signage at 21690 Lorain Rd (6-0)
- Approved docket 5-25-09P for signage and fencing at 22005 Mastick (6-0)
- Approved docket 5-25-10P for fencing at 20400 Lorain Rd (6-0)
- Approved docket 5-25-11P for signage at 22915 Lorain Rd (6-0)
- Approved docket 5-25-12P for exterior renovations at 19070 Lorain Rd (6-0)
- Approved docket 5-25-13P for exterior renovations at 20077 Lorain Rd (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Parks and Recreation Commission
The commission will meet to receive reports from the Director, Board of Education, and City Council. The agenda includes the introduction of Erin Alexeff as Program Coordinator.
- Introduction of Erin Alexeff, Program Coordinator
The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes with no changes requested. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded during the session.
- Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including the adoption of the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste Management Plan Update for 2026-2040. The body is also discussing budget items, park improvements, and a fire levy renewal.
- Adopting County Solid Waste Management Plan
- Placing Fire Levy Renewal on November 2025 Ballot
- Issuance and sale of bond notes for City Sewer and Gemini Center improvements
- Agreement with Republic Services for waste collection and recycling
- Installation of new playground at Bohlken Park
Board of Zoning & Building Appeals
The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hear a variance request for a fence at 19254 North Sagamore. The applicant proposes a 6-inch fence where 4 inches is allowed and requests a 2-inch height variance. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and administer the oath.
- Docket 5-25-06B: 19254 North Sagamore – Natalie Berns requests a 2-inch fence height variance (proposed 6 inches, required 4 inches)
- Approval of minutes from December 10, 2024 and April 8, 2025
The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved the minutes from the April 8 and December 10, 2025 meetings with no changes. It then approved a height variance request allowing a 6‑foot fence (2‑foot increase) at 19254 North Sagamore for applicant Natalie Berns. No other business was taken and the meeting adjourned at about 7:15 PM.
- Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved December 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 2‑foot fence height variance for 19254 North Sagamore (4‑0 ayes)
- Adjourned meeting at approximately 7:15 PM
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Control
The Board of Control will consider approving five purchase orders and contracts totaling $123,404.01, including sanitary sewer pump station repairs, police promotional exams, a road guardrail replacement, and tree services at the city cemetery. The largest item is $44,704.71 for the W220 and Sherwood pump station repairs. The Story Road guardrail replacement will be reimbursed by an insurance company.
- $44,704.71 to Terrace Construction for W220 and Sherwood sanitary sewer pump station repairs
- $34,000.00 to Parks Tree West LLC for tree pruning, removal, and stump grinding at the city cemetery (19469 Lorain Rd)
- $21,755.74 to Henderson Contracting for Story Road guardrail replacement (to be reimbursed by insurance)
- $14,943.56 to Clancy & Associates for police promotional exams
- $8,000.00 to Airgas USA LLC for welding-gas supplies (adding $3,150 to existing purchase order of $4,850)
The Board of Control approved the meeting minutes. It then approved four service purchases: $8,000 for welding‑gas supplies, $44,704.71 for pump‑station repairs, $14,943.56 for police promotional exams, $21,755.74 for a road guardrail replacement, and $34,000 for tree work. The meeting was adjourned at 10:09 AM.
- Approved the meeting minutes (vote tally not clearly recorded)
- Approved $8,000 Airgas USA LLC welding‑gas supply purchase (vote tally not clearly recorded)
- Approved $44,704.71 W220 and Sherwood pump‑station repair purchase (vote tally not clearly recorded)
- Approved $14,943.56 Clancy & Associates police exam purchase (vote tally not clearly recorded)
- Approved $21,755.74 road guardrail replacement purchase (vote tally not clearly recorded)
- Approved $34,000 Parks Tree West LLC tree removal purchase (vote tally not clearly recorded)
- Adjourned the meeting at 10:09 AM (vote tally not clearly recorded)
City Council
City Council will discuss amending the hotel and motel tax to include short-term rentals and permitting alcohol at Bain Cabin. The body is also reviewing a waste collection agreement with Republic Services.
- ORD. 25-22: Proposed 3% excise tax on short-term rentals to fund the Police Department
- ORD. 25-25: Proposed amendment to permit alcohol in Bain Cabin with a rental agreement and state permit
- ORD. 25-26: Agreement with Republic Services for waste collection and recycling option years
- Shade Tree Advisory Committee presentation
Shade Tree Advisory Committee
The Shade Tree Advisory Committee will discuss tree selection for the Haber Drive Project, review progress on Bain Park Arboretum re-mapping and prepare a report for the May 12 City Council meeting. The committee will also consider a 2025 communication plan, web improvements from a meeting with Kathleen, and Urban Forestry's new 3-3-30 benchmark. Other items include minutes approval and discussion of a gathering at Dale's house.
- Haber Drive Project – tree selection
- Bain Park Arboretum re-mapping effort and report to City Council on May 12
- STAC Communication Plan for 2025
- Results of meeting with Kathleen regarding web improvements/updates
- Urban Forestry's new 3-3-30 benchmark
The committee approved a motion to forward meeting documents to all members electronically, allowing members to make their own copies if desired. No other formal decisions were recorded in the meeting.
- Approved electronic distribution of meeting documents (motion passed)
Access and Equity Action Committee (AEAC)
The Fairview Park Access and Equity Action Committee will discuss and plan diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives for 2025, including subcommittee action plans, Summerfest engagement, and scheduling DEI consultants and a community workshop. The committee will also consider DEI questions for the Fire Department and review the onboarding process.
- Community Outreach subcommittee to finalize mapping resource booklet, newsletter, and action plan/timeline
- Policies and Procedures subcommittee to list 2025 projects and create action plan/timeline
- Schedule DEI consultant(s) for 2025 – recommendations to be discussed
- Schedule DEI workshop open to residents, stakeholders, and city personnel
- DEI questions for Fire Department to be discussed as new business
The committee approved the April 2, 2025 minutes and the agenda with additions. The Community Outreach and Engagement subcommittee will meet at 6:00 p.m. before the regular meeting, and the Policies and Procedures subcommittee will meet at a time to be announced. No other substantive actions were voted on.
- Approved April 2, 2025 minutes
- Approved agenda with additions
- Set Community Outreach and Engagement subcommittee meeting time at 6:00 p.m. before regular meeting
- Set Policies and Procedures subcommittee meeting time as TBA
City Council
City Council will hear first readings on ordinances to permit alcohol in Bain Cabin and to authorize option years for the Republic Services waste contract, which includes rate increases from $18.30 to $18.85 per unit in year one and $20.00 in year two. Also up for final passage are a hotel/motel tax amendment and a $55,000 expenditure for Tri-City Park improvements.
- First reading: ordinance to amend park rules to allow alcohol in Bain Cabin with rental agreement and state permit
- First reading: ordinance to extend Republic Services waste contract for 2025-2027 with updated monthly rates ($18.85, then $20.00)
- Second reading: ordinance authorizing $55,000 for Tri-City Park capital improvement projects and operations
- Final passage: ordinance amending Chapter 706 Hotel and Motel Tax
- Final passage: ordinance authorizing purchase of computer equipment from Go2IT for city departments
Board of Control
The Board of Control will vote on several purchase orders, including $41,500 to expand a police radio room project and $44,998.51 for new cell phones, iPads, and data plans for recreation and other departments. Other notable items include soil compaction testing at Gemini Center, grant-funded trees for treelawns, and street painting on Lorain Road. The agenda also includes equipment purchases for police: bullet-resistant vests, ammunition, taser supplies, and a bodycam docking station.
- $41,500 for police radio room project (adding $35,000 to a $6,500 purchase order)
- $44,998.51 for AT&T Firstnet mobile devices and service for recreation, general, and sanitary sewer departments
- $25,000 for soil compaction and concrete testing at Gemini Center
- $12,411 for grant-funded trees for treelawns (Lake County Nursery)
- $24,625 for Lorain Road street painting (last painted in 2023)
The Fairview Park Board of Control approved ten purchase requests. Approvals included police equipment, communications upgrades, ammunition, taser supplies, soil testing, nursery trees, a recreation technology contract, and street painting. All items were approved by the listed members.
- Approved $50,000 AT&T FirstNet recreation contract (unanimous)
- Approved $41,500 radio room communications project (unanimous)
- Approved $25,000 Geo Sci Laboratory soil testing at Gemini Center (unanimous)
- Approved $24,625 Lorain Road street painting (unanimous)
- Approved $12,411 Nursery Grant funded trees for treelawns (unanimous)
- Approved $10,600 police bullet‑resistant vests (unanimous)
- Approved $8,289 Vance Outdoors Inc 9mm practice ammunition (unanimous)
- Approved $7,500 Axon Enterprise Inc taser supplies (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will hold committee meetings and a roundtable discussion. The Finance Committee will consider Ordinance 25-24, which authorizes $55,000 from the Recreation Fund to pay Fairview Park's share for repaving four tennis courts at Tri-City Park and for annual operational costs and usage fees. The Local Government & Community Services Committee will receive a presentation from the DEI Coalition on the city's response to systemic racism. Council will also discuss its 2025 legislative and administrative priorities.
- Ordinance 25-24: $55,000 expenditure to Rocky River for Tri-City Park capital improvements and operations
- $51,267 for repaving tennis courts 1-4 at Tri-City Park
- $3,733 for 2025 park operations and usage fees
- DEI Coalition presentation on city response to systemic racism
- Roundtable discussion on 2025 legislative/administration priority list
Civil Service Commission
The Fairview Park Civil Service Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider certifications for sergeant and lieutenant promotions, as well as the ranking of the top 30 police entry-level candidates. The commission will also discuss a rule clarification on seniority credit and the eligibility of police lateral candidates, and address a letter from Sgt. King.
- Certify Sergeant Promotion
- Certify Lieutenant Promotion
- Certify ranking of the top 30 Police Entry candidates
- Eligibility of Police Lateral candidates
- Clarification on Rule VI, Section 10 – Calculation of Seniority Credit
The Civil Service Commission approved the March 27 minutes and moved to table the lieutenant promotion. It certified the Sergeant promotion, approved the eligibility of eight lateral police candidates, and certified the ranking of 28 entry‑level candidates for the May 24 agility exam. The commission also postponed discussion of Rule VI, Section 10 and the lieutenant exam questions until a future meeting.
- Approved March 27, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
- Tabled lieutenant promotion for next meeting (all in favor)
- Certified Sergeant promotion (all in favor)
- Certified eligibility of eight police lateral candidates (all in favor)
- Certified ranking of 28 police entry candidates (all in favor)
- Tabled clarification of Rule VI, Section 10 for future meeting (all in favor)
- Tabled discussion of Sgt. King letter until both candidates can attend (all in favor)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:03 p.m. (all in favor)
Records Commission
The Records Retention Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss 2025 shredding dates. The body will also review a new RC-2 schedule and specific additions to that schedule.
- Shredding days scheduled for Saturdays, 5/17 and 9/20
- Review of new RC-2 Schedule
- Proposed RC-2 additions for Building Department State Yearly Reports
- Proposed RC-2 additions for Human Resources 1094C and 1095C Forms
The commission unanimously approved the amended minutes from the December 9, 2024 meeting. It confirmed the 2025 household hazardous waste collection and shredding dates of May 17 and September 20. The commission voted to add several building‑department and human‑resources records to the RC‑2 Schedule. It also decided to hold a future meeting to discuss possible removals from the RC‑2 Schedule before the next commission meeting.
- Approved amended Dec 9, 2024 minutes (all voted in favor)
- Confirmed 2025 hazardous waste collection dates: May 17 and Sep 20
- Added building‑department and HR records to RC‑2 Schedule (all voted in favor)
- Scheduled a meeting to discuss items to be removed from RC‑2 Schedule before next meeting
City Council
Fairview Park City Council will hold a second reading and public hearing on an ordinance to amend the hotel and motel tax code to impose a 3% excise tax on short-term rentals (fewer than five rooms). Council will also consider first reading of $55,000 in Tri-City Park expenditures, and final passage of items including a computer-equipment purchase, a Ford Ranger for Recreation, sale of obsolete pool equipment, and a resolution supporting Issue 2 renewal.
- Second reading of ORD 25-22: amending hotel-motel tax to cover short-term rentals, revenue for police department
- First reading of ORD 25-__: authorizing $55,000 from Recreation Fund for Tri-City Park tennis court repaving ($51,267) and operations/usage fees ($3,733)
- Final passage of ORD 25-23: authorizing computer equipment purchase from Go2IT for city departments
- Final passage of ORD 25-19: authorizing purchase of a Ford Ranger for Recreation Department
- Final passage of ORD 25-20: authorizing sale of obsolete pool equipment
Planning & Design Commission
The Planning & Design Commission will consider two applications for signage at 22368 and 20201 Lorain Rd., along with approving minutes from the prior meeting. No other business is scheduled.
- Docket 04-25-05P: Review of signage plan for 22368 Lorain Rd. (Signarama-North Olmsted, applicant)
- Docket 04-25-06P: Review of signage plan for 20201 Lorain Rd. (Diamond Signs, applicant)
The Fairview Park Planning & Design Commission met on April 16, 2025. The commission approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. Two signage applications (22368 Lorain Rd. and 20201 Lorain Rd.) were reviewed, but the minutes do not record any decision on them. No other actions were taken.
- Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (vote tally not recorded)
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Fairview Park Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting with standard agenda items including approval of minutes, director's report, and various departmental updates. No specific action items, proposals, or public hearings are listed.
The commission extended conditional offers to a new Aquatics Coordinator (starting June 16) and a Program Coordinator (starting April 21). A three‑tier pay structure for part‑time staff was put into effect with the May 9 paycheck. An emergency phone is being installed at Morton Splash Park.
- Conditional offer accepted for Aquatics Coordinator (start June 16)
- Conditional offer accepted for Program Coordinator (start April 21)
- Tiered pay structure for part‑time employees implemented (effective May 9 paycheck)
- Emergency phone installation approved for Morton Splash Park
Board of Control
The Board of Control will vote on 12 purchase items totaling over $307,000, including a $70,000 contract with The Go2it Group, a $62,192.80 payment to Rocky River for court costs, and various increases to open purchase orders. A discussion item involves adding $17,000 for fertilization and weed control to an existing purchase order.
- $70,000 contract to The Go2it Group for services
- $62,192.80 to City of Rocky River for 2024 court costs
- $54,000 to Lowe's for fire department supplies
- $41,000 to Lawn Squad Holdco for recreation grounds
- Discussion: adding $17,000 for fertilization and weed control
The Board of Control considered a series of purchase requests ranging from office supplies to software and municipal services. Members cast votes on each request, but the minutes do not record the final outcomes. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 AM.
- Purchase of $2,000 watch office remodeling supplies (Lowe’s) – vote taken (outcome not recorded)
- Purchase of $500 electrical supplies and $573.87 computer dock/keyboard (Permanent) – vote taken (outcome not recorded)
- Purchase of $12,141.39 fire equipment (Solutions) – vote taken (outcome not recorded)
- Payment of $62,192.80 for Rocky River municipal court operating costs – vote taken (outcome not recorded)
- Payment of $5,815.00 Sedgwick enrollment fee for policy year 2026 – vote taken (outcome not recorded)
- Purchase of $70,000 Go2it Group software, repairs, and hardware – vote taken (outcome not recorded)
- Purchase of $9,000 outdoor equipment for parks (hardware) – vote taken (outcome not recorded)
- Purchase of $41,000 fertilization and weed‑control services – vote taken (outcome not recorded)
City Council
The City Council will discuss two ordinances: one to amend the hotel and motel tax to include short-term rentals (Ordinance 25-22), and another to authorize lease financing up to $1,087,284 for police and service department vehicles and equipment (Ordinance 25-18). They will also consider a resolution for computer equipment purchase (Ordinance 25-23) and review monthly financial reports. The tax amendment would apply the existing 3% lodging excise tax to short-term rentals, with revenue dedicated to the police department.
- Ordinance 25-22: Amends Chapter 706 to define 'short-term rental' and apply 3% lodging excise tax to establishments with fewer than five rooms
- Ordinance 25-18: Authorizes lease financing up to $1,087,284 for three police interceptors, two Freightliner snow/ice trucks, and a street sweeper
- Ordinance 25-23: Authorizes purchase of computer equipment from Go2IT for city departments
- Monthly financial reports to be reviewed by Finance Committee
- Boards and Commissions reports and roundtable discussion
Shade Tree Advisory Committee
The committee accepted the February 2024 meeting minutes. It agreed to hold a tree giveaway at the Mayor’s State of the City event on May 1. The committee also scheduled a follow‑up meeting on April 30 to discuss upcoming projects.
- Approved acceptance of February 2024 meeting minutes
- Agreed to hold a tree giveaway at the Mayor’s State of the City event on May 1
- Scheduled a follow‑up meeting on April 30 at 6:30 pm to address specific projects
- Confirmed selection of 15 trees for the Haber Drive project, with city contractor to plant them in Fall 2024
- Rescheduled the STAC presentation to city council for May 12
Board of Zoning & Building Appeals
The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold a public hearing on three variance requests. Applicants seek a height variance for a fence at 4562 Bain Park Dr., variances for a second shed and commercial vehicle parking at 22345 Macbeth Ave., and variances for an oversized detached garage (size and height) at 22280 Mastick Rd. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and administer oaths.
- 4562 Bain Park Dr.: request for 6 ft fence where 4 ft is allowed (height variance of 2 ft)
- 22345 Macbeth Ave.: variance for a second utility building (shed) where only one is permitted
- 22345 Macbeth Ave.: variance to park a commercial vehicle on a residential lot
- 22280 Mastick Rd.: variance to build a 1,408 sq ft detached garage (required 725 sq ft), requesting 683 sq ft excess
- 22280 Mastick Rd.: variance for garage height of 20.5 ft where 18 ft is allowed (variance of 2 ft 6 in)
The board approved both the size and height variance requests for John Lorek’s new detached garage at 22280 Mastick Rd. The motions passed with three votes in favor and none against. The board denied the utility‑building variance (item 2) for James Brown Jr. at 22345 Macbeth Ave. and tabled his other variance request (item 1) until the May 2025 meeting.
- Approved size variance for 22280 Mastick Rd. garage (3‑0)
- Approved height variance for 22280 Mastick Rd. garage (3‑0)
- Denied utility‑building variance (item 2) for 22345 Macbeth Ave. (2‑1)
- Tabled utility‑building variance (item 1) for 22345 Macbeth Ave. (3‑0)
- Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (by members present)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council
Fairview Park City Council will hold a caucus and regular meeting on April 7, 2025, to consider legislation on first, second, and third readings. Key items include amending the hotel and motel tax, authorizing computer equipment purchases, approving sewer repair plans and contracts on West 225 Street, and resolutions supporting state capital improvement, social security offices, and police/fire infrastructure funding.
- First reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 706 Hotel and Motel Tax
- First reading: Ordinance authorizing purchase of computer equipment from Go2IT for city departments
- Passage without three readings: Plans & specifications for sewer repair work on West 225 Street (ORD. 25-16) and related bid/contract (ORD. 25-17)
- Passage without three readings: Resolution supporting FY 2026 CPF request for police/fire infrastructure
- Third reading and final passage: Agreement with RE Warner for City Hall assessment (ORD. 25-15)
Access and Equity Action Committee (AEAC)
The Access and Equity Action Committee will discuss and possibly schedule DEI consultant(s) and a workshop open to residents, stakeholders, and city personnel. Subcommittees will report on a Community Mapping Resource Booklet and the Fairview Park DEI Reenvisioned next steps. Unfinished business includes council updates, article submissions, presentation formatting, and Summerfest fees, activities, and space setup.
- Discussion and Q&A with Ms. Liz Westbrooks
- Update on Community Outreach and Engagement subcommittee's Community Mapping Resource Booklet
- Policies and Procedures subcommittee report on Fairview Park DEI Reenvisioned next steps
- Schedule DEI consultant(s) for 2025
- Schedule DEI workshop open to residents, stakeholders, and city personnel
The Access and Equity Action Committee approved the March 5, 2025 minutes and the meeting agenda unanimously. A motion to change the committee’s name from DEO Coalition to Access and Equity Action Committee was also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (6-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
- Motion to rename DEO Coalition to Access and Equity Action Committee passed (6-0)
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission will review responses to protests regarding the March 4, 2025, Police Sergeant and Lieutenant promotional exams. The body will also certify applicant rankings from the March 19, 2025, Firefighter/EMT entry level exam.
- Review of Clancy and Associates response to Police Sergeant promotional exam protests
- Review of Clancy and Associates response to Police Lieutenant promotional exam protests
- Certification of March 19, 2025, Firefighter/EMT entry level exam rankings
- Discussion of Civil Service Commission member pay
The commission approved the January 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It ruled on several protested exam questions, denying some responses and granting removal of others. The March 19, 2025 Firefighter/EMT entry‑level candidate list was certified. Meeting dates were set for the police lateral exam (April 24) and the final police entry‑level list certification (June 3).
- Approved Jan 23, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
- Denied protest response for Sergeant exam question #2
- Denied protest response for Sergeant exam question #42
- Granted removal of Lieutenant exam question #29 (confusing)
- Granted removal of Lieutenant exam question #62 (confusing)
- Certified March 19, 2025 Firefighter/EMT candidate list
- Set police exam meeting for Thursday, April 24 at 6 p.m.
- Set police final list certification meeting for Tuesday, June 3 at 6 p.m.
Board of Control
The Board of Control is meeting to review and approve several purchase orders and payments for city services. These items include sewer maintenance, fire equipment, and legal publishing.
- Payment of $73,000 to C & K Industrial for Sherwood pumpstation cleaning and televising
- Payment of $12,047.72 to Solutions Office for RIT Pak equipment and wheel chocks
- Payment of $11,429.50 to American Legal Publishing for 2024 Codified Update and Web Hosting 2025
- Payment of $8,000 to Pioneer Athletics for ballfield supplies
- Payment of $5,750 to Master Printing for a community guide two page spread
The Board of Control approved the minutes from the March 10 meeting. It approved seven purchase orders ranging from $5,750 for a community guide to $73,000 for sewer cleaning and camera work, each receiving an aye vote from all five members. The meeting was then adjourned at 10:12 AM.
- Approved minutes of 10‑Mar‑25 (all five members voted aye)
- Approved $5,750 Master Printing community guide purchase (all five members voted aye)
- Approved $8,000 Pioneer Athletics ballfield supplies (all five members voted aye)
- Approved $73,000 C & K Industrial sewer cleaning and camera contract (all five members voted aye)
- Approved $12,047.72 Solutions wheel‑chocks purchase for fire EMS (all five members voted aye)
- Approved $5,200 Dex Imaging copier maintenance order (all five members voted aye)
- Approved $11,429.50 American Legal Publishing web‑hosting update (all five members voted aye)
- Adjourned meeting at 10:12 AM (all five members voted aye)
City Council
The City Council will hold committee meetings to discuss and vote on several ordinances and a resolution. Key items include authorizing engineering and bidding for sewer repairs on West 225 Street, a resolution supporting the renewal of the State Capital Improvement Program (Issue 2) on the May 6 ballot, and financial actions such as lease financing and equipment purchases.
- Ordinance 25-16: Authorize $31,500 to Mannik & Smith Group for sewer repair plans and construction admin on West 225 Street between Mildred and Morton Avenues
- Ordinance 25-17: Authorize mayor to seek bids and contract up to $250,000 for sewer repairs on West 225 Street
- Resolution 25-04: Express support for Issue 2 (SCIP renewal) on the May 6, 2025 statewide ballot
- Ordinance 25-18: Approve agreement and contracts for lease financing for service and recreation departments
- Ordinance 25-19: Authorize purchase of a Ford Ranger for the Recreation Department
Planning & Design Commission
The Planning & Design Commission will review exterior renovation and construction plans for Gilles Sweet Elementary School. The body will also review landscaping and buffering plans for Thomas Lane Park.
- Exterior renovations and new construction at 4320 W 220 St. (Gilles Sweet Elementary School)
- Installation of traffic bollards and concrete pour in the student loading area at Gilles Sweet Elementary
- Landscaping and buffering plans for Thomas Lane Park (Parcel 323-10-042)
The commission unanimously approved the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved Docket 03-34-06P with six votes in favor and the mayor abstaining. Finally, Docket 03-24-04P was approved unanimously.
- Approved Feb 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Docket 03-34-06P (6-0-1 abstain)
- Approved Docket 03-24-04P (7-0-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Parks and Recreation Commission
This is a regular monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission. The agenda includes approval of minutes, reports from the director, facility updates, finance updates, programming updates, and public comment. No specific action items are listed.
- Approval of February 19, 2025 meeting minutes
- Directors report and various department updates
- Public comment period
The Recreation Commission approved the minutes from February 19, 2024, by a 3-0 vote. The Director's Report highlighted that the Gemini Center construction contract has been signed with Welty, with a guaranteed maximum price under $14.7 million, and the project is expected to be completed by March/April 2026. The commission also discussed staffing updates, including interviews for program and aquatic positions, and noted that revenue is up and expenses are down compared to last year. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.
- Approved February 19, 2024 minutes (3-0)
- Signed construction contract with Welty for Gemini Center (under $14.7M)
Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council
The Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council will hold an annual meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, approve minutes from the previous year, and consider appointments of current member Dave Brindza and a new member. The Housing Officer (Walter Maynard) will present the annual report on CRA activities. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific financial or zoning items listed.
- Election of officers (Chair and Vice Chair)
- Appointment of current member Dave Brindza by CRA Council
- Appointment of a new member by CRA Council
- Housing Officer’s Annual Report by Walter Maynard
- Approval of minutes from March 19, 2024 meeting
City Council
City Council will consider emergency ordinances for sewer repairs on West 225 Street between Mildred Avenue and Morton Avenue, costing up to $281,500. Other items include a resolution supporting State Issue 2 (SCIP renewal), agreements with Rocky River for Center Ridge Road, and purchases of vehicles for recreation and fire departments. Several items are on first reading, while others face second or third reading.
- First reading: Emergency ordinance for sewer repair plans on West 225 Street ($31,500)
- First reading: Emergency ordinance for bidding and contract for sewer repair on West 225 Street (up to $250,000)
- First reading: Resolution supporting State Issue 2 (SCIP renewal) on May 6 ballot
- Third reading: Agreement with Rocky River for Center Ridge Road Project
- Third reading: Purchase of Ford F-350 for Fire Department
Shade Tree Advisory Committee
The Shade Tree Advisory Committee approved the February 2024 minutes and discussed several ongoing projects. They agreed to hold a tree giveaway at the Mayor's State of the City event and endorsed a plan to plant 30-50 tree seedlings with high school students. The committee also scheduled a presentation to City Council on April 21 for the Bain Park Arboretum proposal.
- Approved February 2024 meeting minutes as amended (motion by John S., second by Dawn W.)
- Agreed to hold a tree giveaway at Mayor's State of the City event (May 1)
- Endorsed planting 30-50 tree seedlings with Fairview Park High School environmental science students
- Scheduled STAC presentation to City Council for April 21 on Bain Park Arboretum proposal
- Agreed to meet with Parks and Recreation Commission after City Council presentation
Board of Zoning & Building Appeals
The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will meet to review a variance request for a residential property. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and conduct the swearing-in of BZA members.
- Variance request for 20735 Saratoga Dr. to allow a 24’ rear yard setback (4’ variance from the permitted 28”)
The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals approved a 4-foot variance from the required 28-foot rear setback for an addition at 20735 Saratoga Dr., citing practical difficulty. The motion passed unanimously with four votes in favor and none against. The board also approved the February 11, 2025 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only a report on ongoing contractor discussions and building inspection updates.
- Approved 4-foot rear setback variance for 20735 Saratoga Dr. (4-0)
- Approved February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Control
The Fairview Park Board of Control will vote on five payment items totaling over $83,000, including a $30,000 landscaping contract and a $25,267.19 Hospice payment. The board will also discuss a tax incentive rebate, asphalt patching materials, mulch for parks, hanging baskets, and geotechnical borings for the West 223rd Street project.
- $30,000 payment to Suburban Landscaping for Recreation (Fund 230)
- $25,267.19 to Hospice of the Western Reserve from General/Recreation/Capital Projects funds
- $15,000 to Sealmaster for Capital Projects (Fund 811)
- Incentive rebate for 2024 per tax incentive agreement Ordinance 16-13
- Geotechnical borings for the West 223rd Street project
The Board of Control unanimously approved five purchases, including a $15,000 increase for Aquaset asphalt patching products, $6,122.50 for hanging flower baskets, $6,951 for geotechnical borings, a $25,267.19 incentive rebate to Hospice of the Western Reserve, and $30,000 for playground mulch. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Approved $15,000 purchase of Aquaset asphalt patching products (5-0)
- Approved $6,122.50 for hanging flower baskets from Urban Growers (5-0)
- Approved $6,951 for geotechnical borings for West 223rd Street project (5-0)
- Approved $25,267.19 incentive rebate to Hospice of the Western Reserve (5-0)
- Approved $30,000 for mulch from Suburban Landscaping Inc (5-0)
City Council
The Finance Committee will consider Ordinance 25-15, authorizing a $86,000 agreement with R.E. Warner to assess Fairview Park City Hall and develop a space redesign. The Local Government & Community Services Committee will discuss potential updates to council rules (Issue FPCO 111.03). The meeting also includes reports from boards and commissions and a roundtable discussion.
- Ordinance 25-15: $86,000 contract with R.E. Warner for conditions assessment, programming, and design of Fairview Park City Hall Administration Building
- Issue FPCO 111.03: Review of City Council rules by Local Government & Community Services Committee
- Funding source: Capital Projects Fund (Fund 811) for the assessment contract
- Project is part of larger Campus Project including Service Garage; design plans for Service Garage completed in 2024
Access and Equity Action Committee (AEAC)
The Fairview Park Access and Equity Action Committee will hear an update from Police Chief Shepherd, review subcommittee work on DEI policy revision and a community mapping resource booklet, and discuss a format for a presentation to Council and participation in Summerfest.
- Update and discussion with Police Chief Shepherd
- Policies and Procedures subcommittee report on DEI revision
- Community Outreach and Engagement subcommittee report on Community Mapping Resource Booklet
- Discussion on format for presentation to City Council
- Planning for Summerfest event
The committee approved the February minutes and agenda, then heard an update from Police Chief Shepherd on department developments, including civil service tests for promotions, school resource officers, hiring diversity, and challenges like traffic stops, shoplifting, and a potential new stadium. No formal decisions were made beyond routine approvals.
- Approved February 5, 2025 minutes
- Approved meeting agenda
City Council
Fairview Park City Council will hold first reading of an ordinance authorizing an $86,000 agreement with R.E. Warner for assessment and design of the City Hall Administration Building. Second reading items include a $225,679 Center Ridge Road project partnership with Rocky River, and purchases of security equipment, firefighter turnout gear, and a Ford F-350 for the fire department. Final passage is scheduled for ordinances accepting a NOPEC grant and authorizing repair of a camera truck. The council will also consider a resolution supporting State Issue 2 for renewal of the State Capital Improvement Program.
- First reading: $86,000 City Hall assessment with R.E. Warner
- Second reading: $225,679 Center Ridge Road streetscape, signal upgrades, and resurfacing with Rocky River
- Ordinances for purchase of security equipment, firefighter turnout gear, and Ford F-350 (second reading)
- Final passage: Accepting NOPEC grant funds and authorizing camera truck repair
- Resolution supporting State Issue 2 for renewal of State Capital Improvement Program (May 6 ballot)
Board of Control
The Board of Control will consider approval of three purchase orders: $6,450 for civil service advertisements, $15,929.70 for fire and service miscellaneous items from PNC-Amazon, and $17,320 for recreation shirts from Cleveland Printwear. A discussion item is listed without details.
- Civil Service purchase order of $6,450 for police, fire, and lateral transfer advertisements plus BZA, P&D, ACFR ads
- Fire/Service purchase order of $15,929.70 for miscellaneous items via Amazon from fund 100/230/611/781
- Recreation purchase order of $17,320 for sports, Safety Town, and staff shirts from Cleveland Printwear
The Board of Control approved three items: adding $4,500 for police, fire, and lateral transfer advertisements to an existing purchase order; adding $1,000 each for fire and service miscellaneous items to a purchase order; and adding $17,000 for recreation shirts to a purchase order. All votes were unanimous. The meeting was adjourned at 10:14 AM.
- Approved $4,500 addition for Civil Service advertisements (unanimous)
- Approved $1,000 addition for Fire miscellaneous items and $1,000 for Service miscellaneous items (unanimous)
- Approved $17,000 addition for Recreation shirts (unanimous)
City Council
City Council is reviewing several funding authorizations and a partnership with the City of Rocky River. The primary item is a reimbursement agreement for streetscape, signal, and resurfacing work on Center Ridge Road.
- ORD. 25-10: $225,679 reimbursement to Rocky River for Center Ridge Road project
- ORD. 25-11: Funding for CCDPW storm and sanitary sewer services
- ORD. 25-12: Purchase of security equipment for Senior Life and Service Departments
- ORD. 25-13: Purchase of turnout gear for Fire Department
- ORD. 25-14: Purchase of Ford F-350 for Fire Department
Planning & Design Commission
The Planning & Design Commission will consider two signage applications at 22368 and 22210 Lorain Rd., each with a $1,145 fee. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and general business.
- Docket 02-25-02P: Signage review at 22368 Lorain Rd. (Paul Lange/Signarama North Olmsted, applicant)
- Docket 02-25-03P: Signage review at 22210 Lorain Rd. (Maan Yousef, applicant)
The Fairview Park Planning & Design Commission denied a proposed panel sign for 22368 Lorain Rd. (Signarama North Olmsted) after discussion about design consistency, with no motion to approve. The commission approved an illuminated channel-letter sign for 22210 Lorain Rd. (Allstate building), which was found zoning compliant. Both decisions were unanimous.
- Denied sign plan for 22368 Lorain Rd. (7-0)
- Approved sign plan for 22210 Lorain Rd. (7-0)
- Approved January 15, 2025 meeting minutes (Ms. Kramer abstaining)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Parks and Recreation Commission
The commission will meet to discuss the Thomas Lane Park landscape plan presented by Megan Otter. The meeting also includes reports from the director, Board of Education, and City Council.
- Thomas Lane Park Landscape Plan presentation by Megan Otter
The commission approved the minutes of the February 19, 2024 meeting by a 3-0 vote. The director reported that the construction contract for the Gemini Center expansion was signed with Welty, with a guaranteed maximum price under $14.7 million, and the project is expected to be completed by May 2026. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting focused on updates and discussion.
- Approved February 19, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Signed construction contract with Welty for Gemini Center project (under $14.7M)
City Council
City Council is reviewing several infrastructure projects, including the 2025 Street Repair Program and agreements with Rocky River for road and culvert work. The body is also considering new purchases for the Fire Department and security equipment for city services.
- 2025 Street Repair Program Year 36 plans, specifications, and contract awards
- Agreements with Rocky River for Center Ridge Road, Higley Road resurfacing, and Story Eldorado Culvert repair
- Purchase of a Ford F-350 and turnout gear for the Fire Department
- Purchase of security equipment for Senior Life and Service Departments
- Contract for the design of West 210 Street resurfacing
Shade Tree Advisory Committee
The committee will review drafts for a Bain Park Arboretum application and a formal proposal to the city, discuss a communication plan for 2025, and finalize a letter to property owners about the Haber Drive tree project. New business includes planning a tree give-away at the Mayor's State of the City event.
- Review of draft Arbnet application for Bain Park Arboretum
- Developing a formal proposal for City, including role of Parks and Recreation Director
- Erosion control project impact on proposed arboretum
- Haber Drive Project: third revised draft letter to property owners and tree selection discussion
- Tree give-away at Mayor's State of the City event
Board of Zoning & Building Appeals
The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold a public hearing on Docket 2-25-01B, a variance request from Chris Meltzer-Brothers Grimm Landscape to install a swimming pool at 4070 Thomas Ln. The proposed pool is 1 foot from the roof structure, requiring a 12-foot variance from the required setback under code 1321.04(e). The board will also elect a chairperson and vice chairperson for the year.
- Public hearing on variance for swimming pool at 4070 Thomas Ln (applicant: Chris Meltzer-Brothers Grimm Landscape)
- Election of chairperson and vice chairperson
The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals tabled a request for a 12-foot variance to install a swimming pool at 4070 Thomas Ln., deferring the decision to allow the applicant to meet with the Fire Chief. The board also elected new officers and heard updates on local building permits.
- Tabled pool variance request for 4070 Thomas Ln. (4-0)
- Elected Adam Petitt as Chairperson (3-0, Petitt abstained)
- Elected Mr. Jackson as Vice Chairperson (4-0, Jackson abstained)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Control
The Board of Control will consider approving several purchase orders and payments, including $17,049.50 for fire engine rims and tires, $10,039.45 for emergency repairs to the city hall water line, and $13,791.74 for vase planters for the Lorain Road beautification project. Other items include tractor repairs, two-way radio parts, steel trash cans, and recreation software renewal.
- Emergency repairs to city hall water line - $10,039.45
- Fire engine rims and tires - $17,049.50
- Vase planters for Lorain Road beautification - $13,791.74
- Steel trash cans for Lorain Road beautification - $6,683.19
- Annual software renewal and keyfobs for Recreation - $6,821.00
The Board of Control approved eight purchase items, including repairs to a city tractor, emergency water line repairs, trash cans and a planter for the Lorain Road beautification project, and various equipment and software purchases. All items were approved unanimously with no discussion of denial or tabling.
- Approved $8,300 for Ohio CAT tractor/backhoe repairs (unanimous)
- Approved $5,000 for Vasu Communications 2-way radio parts/repairs (unanimous)
- Approved $10,039.45 for KMU Trucking and Excavating emergency water line repair at city hall (unanimous)
- Approved $6,683.19 for Global Industries steel trash cans for Lorain Road beautification (unanimous)
- Approved $17,049.50 for Sylvester Truck and Tire Service fire engine rims and tires (unanimous)
- Approved $9,150 for Sherwin Williams paint and supplies for Gemini Center repairs (unanimous)
- Approved $6,821 for Peak Software annual renewal and keyfobs (unanimous)
- Approved $13,791.74 for Terracast Products vase planter for Lorain Road beautification (unanimous)
City Council
City council committees will discuss and possibly advance ordinances for Year 36 of the street repair program targeting Haber Drive from West 227 to West 220, totaling $439,000. Other items include an intergovernmental agreement with Rocky River for Higley Road resurfacing, a contract for West 210 Street resurfacing design, acceptance of a NOPEC grant, and replacement of a camera truck. The meeting includes reports from boards and commissions and a roundtable discussion.
- Ord. 25-01 & 25-02: $42,000 for engineering and $397,000 for construction of Haber Drive repairs (West 227 to West 220), total $439,000 from Fund 210
- Ord. 25-06: Agreement with Rocky River to reimburse for resurfacing of Higley Road within Fairview Park
- Ord. 25-07: Authorizing contract with City Engineer for design of West 210 Street resurfacing
- Ord. 25-08: Accepting grant funds through 2025 NOPEC Energized Community Grant
- Ord. 25-09: Authorizing replacement, update, and repair of Cues Camera Truck
Access and Equity Action Committee (AEAC)
The Access and Equity Action Committee will meet to receive an update from Mayor Schneider, review ongoing DEI work including sub-committee tasks and policy revisions, and take up new business on First Amendment auditors' rights and responsibilities. The committee will also consider special reports on community outreach and policies. Unfinished business includes scheduling meetings with the fire chief and police chief.
- Update and discussion with Mayor Schneider
- DEI in Review: division of labor for sub-committees and meeting dates
- Community Outreach and Engagement: newsletter design and community mapping resource booklet next steps
- Policies and Procedures: DEI revisioned workshop report recap and next steps
- New Business: First Amendment Auditors Rights and Responsibilities
The Fairview Park Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee met on February 5, 2025, and approved the minutes from January 8 and January 29, 2025, by consensus. The committee discussed city operations with Mayor Schneider, reviewed sub-committee work, and planned future activities including a council update in April 2025 and a meeting with the Chief of Police on March 5, 2025. No formal votes or substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.
- Approved January 8, 2025, minutes by consensus
- Approved January 29, 2025, minutes by consensus
- Approved agenda by consensus
- Scheduled council update for April 2025
- Recommended submitting DEI articles to city newsletter by 15th of each month
- Confirmed Chief of Police meeting for March 5, 2025
City Council
City Council will hold a caucus and regular meeting to discuss and vote on several ordinances. First reading items include accepting a $46,193 NOPEC energy grant and authorizing $66,332.12 for sewer camera truck repairs. Second reading items include the 2025 Street Repair Program on Haber Drive, agreements with Rocky River for culvert repair and road resurfacing, and other routine legislation.
- Accept $46,193 NOPEC Energized Community Grant for energy efficiency projects
- Authorize $66,332.12 to replace/update sewer televising equipment on Ford Cues Camera Truck
- Second reading: ORD 25-01 and 25-02 for 2025 Street Repair Program on Haber Drive (W. 227th to W. 220th) with $42,000 engineering contract
- Second reading: ORD 25-05 agreement with Rocky River for repair of Story Eldorado Culvert
- Second reading: ORD 25-06 agreement with Rocky River for resurfacing of Higley Road
Access and Equity Action Committee (AEAC)
The committee will conduct work sessions regarding community outreach, engagement, policies, and procedures. The meeting includes a review of DEI efforts and scheduling for meetings with the Fire Chief and Chief of Police.
- Community Outreach and Engagement work session
- Policies and Procedures work session
- Scheduling of meeting with Chief of Police for March 5, 2025
- Confirmation of dates for Lunch with Fire Chief
- Notification of Mayor Schneider's attendance at the February 5, 2025 meeting
The Fairview Park Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee held a work session on January 29, 2025, with no substantive decisions made. Approval of the January 8 minutes was tabled to the February 5 regular meeting, and subcommittee reports were postponed. The group discussed the Coalition's mission and vision in breakout sessions and considered recording meetings in response to public comment.
- Approved agenda as amended with postponements
- Tabled approval of January 8, 2025 minutes to 02/05 meeting
- Postponed subcommittee reports (Community Outreach, Policies and Procedures)
- Tabled unfinished business items, including council update rescheduled to April 2025
City Council
City Council is reviewing several ordinances related to infrastructure and city services. The primary focus is the Year 36 Street Repair Program, specifically the reconstruction of Haber Drive. Other items include city code recodification and agreements with the city of Rocky River.
- Authorization of $42,000 for Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. to design repairs for Haber Drive (West 227 Street to West 220 Street)
- Authorization to bid and contract up to $397,000 for Haber Drive construction
- Agreement with Rocky River for repair of Story Eldorado Culvert
- Agreement with Rocky River for resurfacing of Higley Road
- Contract for the design of West 210 Street resurfacing
Board of Control
The Board of Control is meeting to review and approve various city expenditures. These items cover fuel, emergency dispatch services, road salt, and equipment maintenance across multiple city departments.
- Universal Oil: $234,500.00 for 2025 fuel usage
- City of Westlake: $150,000.00 for 2025 Fire/EMS Dispatch services
- Cargill Salt: $90,000.00 for road salt
- Council of Governments: $71,684.05 for 2025 WEB City Contribution
- Lowe's: $52,000.00 for small tools and maintenance supplies
The Board of Control approved 30 purchase items, including a $234,500 fuel purchase, a $150,000 fire/EMS dispatch contract with Westlake, and a $90,000 road salt purchase. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except for item 9 (tree removal) which had one abstention. Item 10 was removed from the agenda because it was not for a specific vendor.
- Approved $12,000 sewer camera truck purchase from City of North Olmsted (5-0)
- Approved $25,250 confined space training from Mtech (5-0)
- Approved $52,000 small tools and maintenance supplies from Lowe's (5-0)
- Approved $90,000 road salt purchase from Cargill (5-0)
- Approved $234,500 fuel purchase from Universal (5-0)
- Approved $150,000 fire/EMS dispatch services from City of Westlake (5-0)
- Approved $71,684.05 WEB City contribution to Council of Governments (5-0)
- Removed item 10 (PNC Bank) from agenda (motion by Mayor Schneider, second by Councilman Minek)
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission will elect a chairperson for 2025 and approve minutes from November 2024. They will discuss with HR Manager Jennifer Pae about the commission's role. Discussions with Police Chief Shepard will cover accepting entry-level and lateral applications, and Fire Chief Raffin will discuss a fire entrance exam.
- Election of chairperson for 2025
- Approval of minutes from November 7, 2024
- Discussion with HR Manager Jennifer Pae regarding Civil Service Commission
- Discussion with Police Chief Shepard about accepting entry-level and lateral applications
- Discussion with Fire Chief Raffin about a Fire Entrance Exam
The Fairview Park Civil Service Commission re-elected Peter Evanko as chairperson for 2025 and approved the November 7, 2024 meeting minutes. The commission discussed upcoming police and fire entrance exams, as well as police promotional exams, and voted to vacate the current fire exam list and hold a new fire entrance exam. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Re-elected Peter Evanko as Chairperson for 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved November 7, 2024 meeting minutes (Kramer abstaining)
- Vacated current fire exam list and approved new fire entrance exam (unanimous)
City Council
Fairview Park City Council will consider first readings of multiple ordinances and resolutions, including emergency legislation for Year 36 of the Street Repair Program on Haber Drive (West 227th to West 220th Street) at an estimated total project cost of $439,000. Other items include agreements with Rocky River for culvert repair and road resurfacing, authorization for West 210th Street resurfacing design, and the 2025 Summerfest event.
- Emergency ordinances for Year 36 Street Repair Program on Haber Drive ($439,000 total, including $42,000 for engineering services and $397,000 for construction)
- Agreement with Rocky River for repair of Story Eldorado Culvert
- Agreement with Rocky River for resurfacing of Higley Road
- Authorizing contract with City Engineer for design of West 210th Street Resurfacing
- Ordinance for Summerfest 2025
Planning & Design Commission
The Planning & Design Commission will meet to elect a chairperson and vice chairperson. The body will also review a signage plan for a property on Lorain Road.
- Review of signage plan for 22368 Lorain Rd. (Applicant: Paul Lange-Signarama North Olmsted)
The Planning & Design Commission met on January 15, 2025, and reviewed a signage plan for 22368 Lorain Rd. submitted by Paul Lange of Signarama North Olmsted. The minutes do not record a final decision on the signage plan; the item was listed as a review. The commission also held elections for chairperson and vice chairperson, but the minutes do not specify the outcomes.
- Reviewed signage plan for 22368 Lorain Rd. (no decision recorded)
- Elected chairperson and vice chairperson (outcome not recorded)
Parks and Recreation Commission
This meeting is a standard monthly session with no specific proposals, public hearings, or financial actions listed. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, director and department updates, and public comment, all typical procedural items.
The Recreation Commission approved the November 20, 2024 minutes without changes. They discussed allowing alcohol at Bain Cabin for events, with the Commission in favor if done properly with insurance and security. No formal vote was taken on this or other substantive items; the meeting was largely informational.
- Approved November 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Discussed Bain Cabin alcohol policy; Commission in favor if properly managed (no vote)
City Council
Fairview Park City Council holds committee meetings covering three areas: environment/public works/planning/zoning (sewers, eco-friendly yards), local government/community services (Gemini Center, county regional dispatch, city response to systemic racism), and finance (council chambers A/V and security). A roundtable discussion on 2025 topics is also scheduled. These are discussions, not final decisions.
- Sewers discussion
- Eco-Friendly Yards
- Gemini Center
- County Regional Dispatch Services
- Council Chambers A/V & Security
Board of Control
The Board of Control will consider approval of 25 expenditure items from multiple departments, totaling over $350,000. The largest is a $74,000 contract for ambulance billing services. Other items include building plan reviews, policy training, road repairs, and vehicle maintenance. A discussion item is listed but no details were provided.
- $74,000 contract with Life Force Serv Management for ambulance billing collections
- $20,000 building plan review contract with Michael Trust & Wildermuth
- $12,303.86 with Lexipol for policy, management, and training
- $22,066.80 annual hydrant charges from Cleveland Division of Water
- $32,000 concrete for road repairs from Medina Supply
The Fairview Park Board of Control approved all 25 purchase items on the agenda, covering departmental expenses such as police training, fire hydrant charges, EMS collections, recreation instructors, and road repair materials. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with no discussion or opposition recorded. The meeting was called to order at 10:03 AM and adjourned at 10:32 AM.
- Approved $20,000 for 2025 plan reviews (Building, Trust & Agency Fund)
- Approved $12,303.86 for Lexipol policy management (Police, General Fund)
- Approved $5,100 for Midwest Law Enforcement training (Police, General Fund)
- Approved $7,127.08 for Kyocera copier leases (Finance, Permanent Improvement Fund)
- Approved $8,500 for Personify wellness program (General Fund)
- Approved $74,000 for Life Force EMS collections (Fire, Collections Fund)
- Approved $32,000 for Medina Supply concrete for road repairs (Service, Capital Projects Fund)
- Approved $38,100 for NAPA Auto Parts vehicle maintenance (Service, General/Recreation Funds)
Shade Tree Advisory Committee
The Shade Tree Advisory Committee will elect a chairman and secretary, approve minutes from December 2024, and discuss old business including advancing a formal proposal for Bain Park Arboretum (Arbnet application, software options, erosion control) and finalizing a letter to property owners for the Haber Drive tree project. New business includes Arbor Day 2025 ideas, a digital Master Tree Plan, and potential grant applications.
- Election of chairman and secretary
- Bain Park Arboretum – completing Arbnet application and developing formal proposal for City
- Haber Drive Project – draft letter to property owners and tree selection
- Arbor Day 2025 celebration ideas to increase STAC visibility
- Potential grant applications in 2025
The Shade Tree Advisory Committee elected Melissa S. and Doug M. as co-chairs for a term of 6-12 months, with Doug continuing as secretary. They approved a motion to pay approximately $20/month for the Plant-zoom app to aid the Bain Park Arboretum project. The committee also prioritized completing the Arbnet application, scheduling a special meeting for February 6, and discussed but did not decide on the Haber Drive project letter.
- Approved December 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Dawn W., seconded by John S.)
- Elected Melissa S. and Doug M. as co-chairs for 6-12 months
- Approved $20/month Plant-zoom app subscription, paid by city (motion by Doug M., seconded by John S.)
- Scheduled February 6 meeting at Dale's home to complete Arbnet application
- Agreed to draft a formal proposal for Arbnet submission
- Discussed but did not decide on Haber Drive project letter to property owners
Access and Equity Action Committee (AEAC)
The Fairview Park Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee will hold a regular meeting with a special guest, Ms. Liz Westbrooks, for Q&A on procedures. They will review committee reports on community outreach and visibility, discuss unfinished business such as creating a DEI consultant list and planning heritage activities, and set dates for meetings with the fire chief and police chief. Public comments will also be taken.
- Special guest Ms. Liz Westbrooks for Q&A on standard meeting procedures
- Discussion of ways to be more visible in the community (Policies and Procedures report)
- Schedule council update and create list of possible DEI consultants
- Brainstorm DEI activities for special heritage observations and complete Heritage Days article
- Confirm dates for Lunch with Fire Chief and Chief of Police March meeting
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coalition approved the December minutes and agenda, and scheduled a January 29 work session to discuss its vision and goals. No substantive policy decisions were made; most items were tabled or postponed.
- Approved December 4, 2024 minutes by acclamation
- Approved agenda by acclamation, adding member introductions
- Scheduled January 29, 2025 work session on Coalition vision
- Tabled DEI consultant list to future date
- Postponed public meeting protocol with Ms. Liz Westbrooks
Board of Control
The Board of Control is meeting to review a payment for sanitary development. The primary item is a contract for stream restoration work.
- Payment of $319,500.00 to C Crump Inc for Coe Creek stream restoration (Sewer Fund 510)
The Board of Control approved a $319,500 purchase for Coe Creek stream restoration with Crump Inc., funded through the Sanitary Sewer fund. The motion passed unanimously. The minutes also included approval of prior meeting minutes and adjournment, with no other substantive decisions.
- Approved $319,500 stream restoration contract with Crump Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from prior meeting (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 10:10 AM