Garfield Heights public meetings in 2021

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

At a special meeting on December 29, 2021, Garfield Heights City Council unanimously approved two emergency appropriation ordinances (91-2021 for final 2021 expenditures, 92-2021 for 2022 current expenditures) and two emergency resolutions (40-2021 and 41-2021) authorizing the mayor to enter into interim and active deposit contracts with financial institutions. All votes were 6-0, with Councilwoman Collier excused. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Ordinance 91-2021, final appropriations for FY 2021 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 92-2021, appropriations for FY 2022 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 40-2021, authorizing interim deposit contracts (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 41-2021, authorizing active deposit contracts (6-0)
• Excused Councilwoman Collier from the meeting (6-0)

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

At a special meeting on December 29, 2021, Garfield Heights City Council unanimously approved two emergency appropriation ordinances (91-2021 for final 2021 expenditures, 92-2021 for 2022 current expenditures) and two emergency resolutions (40-2021 and 41-2021) authorizing the mayor to enter into interim and active deposit contracts with financial institutions. All votes were 6-0, with Councilwoman Collier excused. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

• Approved Ordinance 91-2021, final appropriations for FY 2021 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 92-2021, appropriations for FY 2022 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 40-2021, interim deposit contracts (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 41-2021, active deposit contracts (6-0)

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

Garfield Heights City Council met on December 13, 2021, and considered two ordinances: one authorizing the mayor to apply for a Community Development Block Grant to extend a sidewalk on Antenucci, and another to accept a supplemental grant for a recreation center master plan. The meeting also included a mayor's report, committee updates, and discussion of various resident concerns. The council approved the minutes and adjourned.

• Ordinance 89-2021: authorizes CDBG grant application for Antenucci sidewalk extension
• Ordinance 90-2021: authorizes supplemental grant for recreation center master plan
• Resolution 39-2021 pulled from floor
• Police department roof replacement estimated at $650,000
• December 27 regular council meeting canceled

Council approved two ordinances authorizing the mayor to apply for grant funds: one for a Community Development Block Grant to build a sidewalk along Antenucci Boulevard, and another for a supplemental grant to develop a recreation master plan. Both passed unanimously (7-0). Resolution 39-2021, regarding a recreation board appointment, was withdrawn from the agenda. The December 27 regular council meeting was canceled.

• Approved Ordinance 89-2021 authorizing CDBG application for Antenucci Boulevard sidewalk (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 90-2021 authorizing supplemental grant application for recreation master plan (7-0)
• Withdrew Resolution 39-2021 from agenda (7-0)
• Canceled December 27, 2021 regular council meeting (7-0)

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

The Garfield Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 13, 2021, with a caucus at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes two ordinances authorizing applications for county grant funds: one for a sidewalk along Antenucci Boulevard and another for a recreation master plan. A resolution to ratify Mark Svoboda's appointment to the Recreation Board is on second reading. The meeting follows standard procedures including public comment periods.

• Ordinance 89-2021: Authorizes application for CDBG funds for sidewalk along Antenucci Boulevard
• Ordinance 90-2021: Authorizes application for CDSG funds to develop a recreation master plan
• Resolution 39-2021 (second reading): Ratifies appointment of Mark Svoboda to Recreation Board, term ending Dec 31, 2026

Council approved two ordinances authorizing the mayor to apply for grant funds: one for a Community Development Block Grant to build a sidewalk along Antenucci Boulevard, and one for a supplemental grant to develop a recreation master plan. Both passed unanimously (7-0). A resolution to appoint Mark Svoboda to the recreation board was withdrawn from the agenda. The December 27 regular council meeting was canceled.

• Approved Ordinance 89-2021 to apply for CDBG funds for Antenucci Boulevard sidewalk (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 90-2021 to apply for supplemental grant for recreation master plan (7-0)
• Withdrew Resolution 39-2021 regarding recreation board appointment (7-0)
• Canceled December 27, 2021 regular council meeting (7-0)

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

Garfield Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 22, 2021, with a caucus at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes several ordinances and resolutions, including renewing a county diversion program agreement, authorizing the sale of surplus municipal property, and applying for a federal firefighter grant. A resolution also ratifies a mayoral appointment to the Recreation Board.

• Ordinance 86-2021: adopt replacement pages to codified ordinances
• Ordinance 87-2021: renew agreement with Cuyahoga County and Juvenile Court for Community Diversion Program
• Ordinance 88-2021: authorize sale and disposal of municipally owned property no longer needed
• Resolution 38-2021: apply for 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant through Department of Homeland Security
• Resolution 39-2021: ratify Mark Svoboda's appointment to Recreation Board replacing Clifford Kelley, term ending Dec 31, 2026

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

The Garfield Heights City Council meeting includes discussions on ordinances regarding the disposal of city-owned property and a new motor vehicle registration audit. The agenda also covers committee reports, mayoral reports, and citizen communications.

• Ordinance 83-2021: Sale and disposal of municipally owned property
• Ordinance 84-2021: Two-year motor vehicle registration audit agreement with Dalene M. Pride

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

The Garfield Heights City Council voted unanimously to overturn a Zoning Board decision regarding concrete coverage at 5150 E 128th Street. The council also discussed tax abatement extensions for JTL Construction and a contract with the Cuyahoga County Health District.

• Voted 7-0 to overturn Zoning Board variance for 5150 E 128th Street due to 36% concrete coverage
• Ordinance 80-2021: Authorized contract with Cuyahoga County Health District for 2022-2023 health services
• Ordinance 82-2021: Discussed two-year tax abatement extension for JTL Construction on Granger Road
• Ordinance 81-2021: Proposed reclassifying the Senior Center position and moving the department under Recreation
• Resolution 37-2021: Appointed five members to the Land Reutilization Program

Council approved an emergency ordinance extending a tax abatement for JTL Construction from 7.5 to 9.5 years, with amendments correcting investment figures. Council also approved contracts for county health services and a senior center position reclassification, and overturned a zoning variance for 5158 East 128th Street. Resolutions honoring outgoing council members and appointing a land reutilization committee were also adopted.

• Approved Ordinance 80-2021, contract with Cuyahoga County General Health District for health services 2022-23 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 81-2021, reclassifying senior center director position to manager (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 82-2021, extending JTL Construction tax abatement to 9.5 years, amended investment figures to $1.7M/$1.95M (5-2)
• Overturned Zoning Board variance for 36% concrete coverage at 5158 East 128th Street (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 35-2021 honoring Councilman Michael Dudley, Sr. (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 36-2021 honoring Councilman Michael Nenadovich (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 37-2021 appointing five members to Land Reutilization Program committee (7-0)
• Swore in new K9 Officer Creed with handler Sgt. Carlos Crespo

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

The Garfield Heights City Council will meet to review ordinances regarding city health services and non-union pay classifications. The agenda also includes an amended enterprise zone agreement for JT Leonard Contractors LLC and JTL Granger 9601 LLC.

• Contract with Cuyahoga County General Health District for 2022-23 health services
• Amending non-union pay positions classification and compensation plan
• Urban Jobs and Enterprise Zone Agreement with JT Leonard Contractors LLC and JTL Granger 9601 LLC
• Appointment of five members to the Land Reutilization Program Neighborhood Advisory Committee
• Swearing in of K9 Officer Creed

Council voted 7-0 to overturn a Zoning Board variance for 5158 East 128th Street, which allowed concrete coverage of 36%, more than twice the permitted amount. They also approved an amended emergency ordinance extending a tax abatement for JTL Construction by two years, with a 5-2 vote, after correcting investment figures. Several other ordinances and resolutions were adopted unanimously, including a health services contract and appointments to a land reutilization committee.

• Overturned Zoning Board variance for 5158 East 128th Street (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 80-2021: health services contract with Cuyahoga County (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 81-2021: reclassifying senior center position (7-0)
• Approved amended Ordinance 82-2021: JTL Construction tax abatement extension (5-2)
• Adopted Resolution 35-2021 honoring Councilman Michael Dudley Sr. (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 36-2021 honoring Councilman Michael Nenadovich (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 37-2021: appointing five members to Land Reutilization Program (7-0)

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

The Garfield Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 12, 2021, with a caucus at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes several ordinances and resolutions for consideration, including creating a new chapter on mobile food service operations, amending the general fee schedule, and updating rules for canvassers and solicitors. Also on the agenda is a resolution commemorating Breast Cancer Awareness Month and an ordinance authorizing the sale of surplus municipal property.

• Ordinance 76-2021: Creates Chapter 777, Mobile Food Service Operations
• Ordinance 77-2021: Amends Section 701.07, General Fee Schedule
• Ordinance 78-2021: Amends Chapter 707, Canvassers, Solicitors, and Peddlers
• Ordinance 79-2021: Authorizes sale and disposal of municipally owned property no longer needed
• Resolution 34-2021: Commemorates October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

The City Council meeting includes several emergency ordinances regarding infrastructure and city holidays. The agenda also covers authorization for competitive bidding on road and sewer projects.

• Agreement with OHM Advisors for Midwest Neighborhood storm/sanitary sewer reconstruction (Phase 4)
• Designating Juneteenth Day as a permanent recognized holiday in Garfield Heights
• Authorization to seek competitive bids for the Granger Road Hill storm sewer project (Phase 2)
• Authorization to seek competitive bids for the Transportation Boulevard and Vista Way project
• Resolution to apply for Title III grant funding through the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging

At the September 27, 2021 regular meeting, Garfield Heights City Council unanimously approved all nine legislative items on the agenda: five ordinances and four resolutions. These included funding for sewer and road projects, declaring Juneteenth a permanent holiday, applying for a senior center grant, and honoring Cleveland Metroparks. The council also voted to move the October 11 meeting to October 12 due to the Columbus Day holiday. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Ordinance 71-2021 for Midwest sewer project Phase 4 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 72-2021 amending towing facility location rules (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 73-2021 declaring Juneteenth a permanent holiday (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 74-2021 for Granger Road storm sewer Phase 2 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 75-2021 for Transportation/Vista Way project (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 30-2021 to apply for senior center grant (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 31-2021 accepting budget commission rates (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 32-2021 requesting tax settlement advance (6-0)

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

The Garfield Heights City Council is meeting in person to consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include authorizing the mayor to enter into a purchase and sale agreement and a license agreement with the Cleveland Metroparks for the Wargo Farm property, amending an animal control ordinance, and honoring high school graduates.

• Ordinance 68-2021: Authorizes purchase and sale agreement with Cleveland Metroparks for Wargo Farm property (parcels 543-34-048, 543-35-001, 543-35-002, 543-33-003, 543-36-002, 546-36-003, 543-36-004, 543-37-001)
• Ordinance 69-2021: Authorizes license agreement with Cleveland Metroparks for use of same Wargo Farm parcels
• Ordinance 70-2021: Amends Section 505.13 (Animals Prohibited in City) of the Codified Ordinances
• Resolution 29-2021: Commends Summa Cum Laude-Four Star Award winners of 2021 Garfield Heights High School graduating class

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

Garfield Heights City Council is meeting in person on August 9, 2021, to consider several emergency ordinances and a resolution. The main items are authorizing the mayor to apply for Ohio Public Works Commission funds for two infrastructure projects, joining the West Creek Conservancy, and amending the police department's organizational structure. The council will also honor a resident for academic achievements.

• Ordinance 56-2021: OPWC funding application for Multi-Street Reconstruction & Waterline Replacement – Phase 7
• Ordinance 57-2021: Mayor authorized to join West Creek Conservancy
• Ordinance 58-2021: OPWC funding application for Transportation and Vista Way Improvement
• Ordinance 59-2021: Amends Ordinance 51-2021 to update police department organizational structure
• Resolution 28-2021: Honoring Joseph Lenart, Jr. for academic and co-curricular accomplishments

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

This is a procedural placeholder. No agenda was published for the July 12, 2021 Garfield Heights City Council meeting, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed. The only instruction is to consult the meeting minutes for any record of actions.

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The council caucus meeting was procedural, setting the agenda for the regular meeting. They approved prior minutes, excused two absent members, and planned to withdraw Resolution 27-2021 regarding the Land Reutilization Program to find an additional member. Ordinance 47-2021 was set to be pulled from committee and voted on, and a new police dog was to be sworn in.

• Excused Councilmen Johnson and Vaughn from caucus (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved June 14, 2021 caucus minutes (5-0, 2 absent)
• Withdrew Resolution 27-2021 on Land Reutilization Program
• Scheduled Ordinance 47-2021 for committee vote
• Scheduled Community Relations Committee meeting for July 22, 2021

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

This meeting has no agenda available; only the minutes may be reviewed. The agenda is purely procedural or empty, with no items to report.

Council approved Ordinance 47-2021 rezoning the former Kmart property and adjacent vacant lot from U-4 retail to U-11 office park/light industry, with 6 yes votes and 1 absent. Ordinance 55-2021 authorizing plans and bidding for the multi-street reconstruction and water line replacement project (Phase 6) was also approved 6-0. Resolution 26-2021 adopting the 2022 tax budget for submission to the Cuyahoga County Budget Commission passed 6-0. Resolution 27-2021 regarding the Land Reutilization Program was withdrawn from the agenda.

• Approved Ordinance 47-2021 rezoning Kmart property and west lot to U-11 (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Ordinance 55-2021 for Phase 6 street reconstruction and water line replacement plans (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution 26-2021 adopting 2022 tax budget (6-0, 1 absent)
• Withdrew Resolution 27-2021 on Land Reutilization Program from agenda (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Ordinance 54-2021 authorizing sale of surplus municipal property (6-0, 1 absent)
• Accepted minutes of prior meetings (unanimous)
• Excused Councilman Vaughn from meeting (6-0, 1 absent)

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

Council passed Ordinance 52-2021, which eliminates the Human Resource Manager position and creates a Human Resource Director plus a Payroll Clerk, by a 4-3 vote. It also approved Resolution 25-2021, ratifying the appointment of Jeannie Sowers as Human Resources Director, by a 5-2 vote. Additionally, Council adopted resolutions honoring David L. Mays, Michael Clyde, and Barbara Molin, and moved Ordinance 53-2021 regarding the Community Relations Committee to the Legislative Committee.

• Approved Ordinance 52-2021 (4-3) to replace HR Manager with HR Director and add Payroll Clerk
• Approved Resolution 25-2021 (5-2) ratifying Jeannie Sowers as Human Resources Director
• Approved Resolution 22-2021 (7-0) honoring the memory of David L. Mays
• Approved Resolution 23-2021 (7-0) commending Michael Clyde for bravery
• Approved Resolution 24-2021 (7-0) honoring Clerk Barbara Molin for 18 years of service
• Moved Ordinance 53-2021 (Community Relations Committee) to Legislative Committee
• Approved minutes of May 24, 2021 meeting (7-0)

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available record is the minutes, which are not included here. The agenda is purely procedural with no substantive items to report.

The council caucus approved the May 24, 2021 minutes and excused Councilman Dudley from the meeting. Members decided to consider several ordinances and resolutions by title, and will ask Finance Director Barb Biro for clarification on changing the Human Resource position from Manager to Director. The meeting was not recorded due to a hard drive crash.

• Excused Councilman Dudley from the caucus meeting (6 yes, 1 absent).
• Approved the May 24, 2021 caucus minutes as written (6 yes, 1 absent).
• Decided to consider legislation by title, reverting to pre-pandemic practice.
• Agreed to consider Ordinance 52-2021 by title.
• Agreed to consider Ordinance 53-2021 by title and place it in the Legislative Committee.
• Agreed to consider Resolutions 22-2021 through 25-2021 by title.
• Decided to ask Finance Director Barb Biro for clarification on the HR position change.
• Adjourned the caucus meeting at 6:44 p.m.

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

The special meeting was held via Zoom to conduct interviews for the Council Clerk position, plus discuss pending litigation and employee discipline in executive session. Council voted unanimously to enter and later exit executive session. The interviews were postponed because two applicants were not notified in time; a follow-up meeting was scheduled for the following Wednesday to make the final decision. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Entered executive session to discuss litigation, employee discipline, and clerk interviews (7-0)
• Exited executive session at 8:29 p.m. (7-0)
• Postponed Council Clerk selection until a special meeting on Wednesday to interview remaining applicants
• Adjourned the special meeting at 8:31 p.m. (7-0)

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

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The Garfield Heights City Council held a caucus meeting via Zoom, primarily reviewing ordinances 45-51 by title. A typo in Ordinance 45-2021 was noted and amended on the floor, changing $3,153,00 to $3,153,000. The council also approved excusing Councilman Nenadovich, accepted the May 10 caucus minutes, and adjourned.

• Excused Councilman Nenadovich from the caucus meeting (6 yes, 1 absent)
• Amended Ordinance 45-2021 to correct a typo in the sixth Whereas, changing $3,153,00 to $3,153,000
• Accepted the Council Caucus Meeting Minutes for May 10, 2021 (5 yes, 1 absent, 1 lost communication)
• Adjourned the caucus meeting at 6:54 p.m.

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

The Garfield Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19. The agenda includes several ordinances: authorizing participation in an Ohio Public Works Commission loan for street and waterline reconstruction, applying for a bulletproof vest grant, rezoning two parcels on Rockside Road from retail/commercial to industrial park, purchasing a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and equipping it for K-9 use, and updating police and fire department salaries for 2021.

• Ordinance 45-2021: Authorizes OPWC loan application for multi-street reconstruction & waterline replacement Phase 6
• Ordinance 46-2021: Apply for Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant for police
• Ordinance 47-2021: Rezone 12501 Rockside Road and adjacent parcel from U-4 Retail/Commercial to U-11b Industrial Park
• Ordinance 48-2021: Purchase one 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe from Ganley Chevrolet of Aurora
• Ordinances 50-2021 and 51-2021: Amend police and fire department salaries for 2021

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

The Garfield Heights City Council will hold a caucus and regular meeting on May 10, 2021, via Zoom due to COVID-19. They will consider two ordinances: one authorizing the purchase of a Caterpillar hydraulic excavator from Ohio CAT, and another authorizing an agreement with CivicPlus for a new city website. The agenda also includes standard items like minutes, committee reports, and citizen comments.

• Ordinance 43-2021: Emergency purchase of one Caterpillar hydraulic excavator via Ohio CAT (Sourcewell contract 032119-CAT, agreement 38936)
• Ordinance 44-2021: Agreement with CivicPlus for design, creation, and technical support of new city website
• Meeting held via Zoom (ID: 893 1547 4985) due to COVID-19
• Council caucus at 6:30 p.m., regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.
• Next regular meeting scheduled for May 24, 2021

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

This meeting has no agenda available; the document only directs readers to review the minutes. It is purely procedural boilerplate with no items for decision or discussion.

The Garfield Heights City Council held a caucus meeting via Zoom, discussing several items but taking no formal votes. Councilman Dudley objected to a Planning Commission meeting scheduled without his consultation, and Mayor Burke explained the meeting would rezone the former Family Life Center property from U-8 to U-1 Single Family Residential. The council also discussed an emergency ordinance to purchase the CAT, a five-year website contract paid with COVID funds, and a special meeting to interview Ward 4 vacancy candidates. The only formal action was approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved Council Caucus Meeting Minutes for April 26, 2021 (6-0)
• Discussed rezoning former Family Life Center from U-8 to U-1 Single Family Residential
• Discussed emergency ordinance to purchase CAT
• Discussed five-year website contract with COVID funds
• Scheduled special meeting for May 18, 2021 to interview Ward 4 candidates

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

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The Garfield Heights City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including raising the littering fine to a maximum of $500, renewing a Court Community Service agreement, authorizing up to $2.8 million in notes for street improvements, and purchasing a new fire department vehicle. The council also approved an enterprise zone agreement with JT Leonard Contractors for development at 9601 Granger Road, and ratified appointments to the Civil Service Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. All votes were 6-0 except for Resolution 17-2021, which passed 5-1.

• Approved Ordinance 37-2021 for rock salt purchase (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 38-2021 increasing littering fine to $500 max (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 39-2021 enterprise zone agreement with JT Leonard Contractors (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 40-2021 renewing Court Community Service agreement (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 41-2021 authorizing $2.8M in notes for street improvements (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 42-2021 purchasing a 2021 Chevy Silverado for Fire Dept (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 17-2021 for summer session (5-1, Donahue no)
• Approved Resolution 18-2021 no parking/tow away zone on Vernon Ave (6-0)

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

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The Garfield Heights City Council caucus meeting on April 26, 2021, was held via Zoom. Council moved six ordinances (37-2021 through 42-2021) and five resolutions (17-2021 through 21-2021) by title for consideration. No final votes were taken on these items; they were only advanced for future action. The meeting also included discussion on a vehicle purchase, a Civil Service Commission appointment, and concerns about Terrace Construction and Bozeman Company.

• Moved Ordinance 37-2021 by title for consideration
• Moved Ordinance 38-2021 by title for consideration
• Moved Ordinance 39-2021 by title for consideration
• Moved Ordinance 40-2021 by title for consideration
• Moved Ordinance 41-2021 by title for consideration
• Moved Ordinance 42-2021 by title for consideration
• Moved Resolution 17-2021 by title for consideration
• Moved Resolution 18-2021 through 21-2021 by title for consideration

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The special council meeting was called to address charter violation charges against Councilwoman Shayla Davis, but she resigned effective immediately, creating a vacancy in Ward 4. Council then voted unanimously to adjourn without further action.

• Accepted resignation of Councilwoman Shayla Davis, creating Ward 4 vacancy
• Adjourned special council meeting (6-0)

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

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Council approved a $63,000 change order for the Broadway water main replacement project (5-1), authorized sale of unused equipment, approved a grant application for hockey equipment, and approved purchase of body-worn cameras. Council also appointed six members to the Community Relations Committee and ratified Norma Banks to the Planning Commission. Ordinance 33-2021 to purchase a Caterpillar excavator was withdrawn.

• Approved Ordinance 32-2021 authorizing sale of municipally owned property (6-0)
• Withdrew Ordinance 33-2021 to purchase a Caterpillar hydraulic excavator (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 34-2021 change order for Broadway water main replacement (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 35-2021 to apply for Grow Hockey grant (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 36-2021 to purchase body-worn camera system (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 15-2021 appointing six members to Community Relations Committee (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 16-2021 ratifying Norma Banks to Planning Commission (6-0)

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

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The Garfield Heights City Council held a caucus meeting via Zoom and approved minutes from March 22. Ordinance 33-2021 was withdrawn at the Mayor's request because the equipment was unavailable. A special council meeting originally set for April 13 was rescheduled to April 22 at 6:30 p.m. after Councilwoman Davis's attorney reported she was ill. No other substantive decisions were made; several ordinances and resolutions were only noted for consideration by title.

• Excused Councilwoman Davis from caucus meeting (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved caucus minutes from March 22, 2021 (6-0, 1 absent)
• Withdrew Ordinance 33-2021 at Mayor's request
• Rescheduled special council meeting from April 13 to April 22, 2021 (6-0, 1 absent)

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

The Garfield Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19, with a caucus at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7:00 p.m. on April 12, 2021. The agenda includes several ordinances and resolutions for consideration, including the sale of surplus municipal property, purchase of a Caterpillar hydraulic excavator, a change order for the Broadway watermain replacement project, a grant application for hockey equipment, a contract for a body-worn camera system, and appointments to committees.

• Ordinance 32-2021: Authorizes sale and disposal of municipally owned property no longer needed for municipal purposes.
• Ordinance 33-2021: Authorizes purchase of one Caterpillar hydraulic excavator through Ohio CAT under Sourcewell contract.
• Ordinance 34-2021: Emergency ordinance approving change order with David Krock, City Engineer, for Broadway watermain replacement project.
• Ordinance 35-2021: Emergency ordinance to apply for Roger Sharrer 'Grow Hockey' grant for hockey equipment at Dan Kostel Recreation Center.
• Ordinance 36-2021: Emergency ordinance to contract with Pro-Vision, Inc. for body-worn camera system.

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

The City Council held a special meeting to address allegations that Councilwoman Shayla Davis violated the city charter. Council President Nenadovich announced the council will send a letter detailing the alleged infractions to Davis, who will have at least 10 days to respond. A follow-up special meeting was scheduled for April 13, 2021, to discuss the matter. No vote on the allegations was taken.

• Initiated a charter violation process against Councilwoman Shayla Davis based on allegations presented on March 22, 2021.
• Directed the Clerk of Council to send a letter to Councilwoman Davis detailing alleged infractions of Charter Sections 9 and 11 and Council rules.
• Scheduled a special council meeting for April 13, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom to allow Davis to respond and for council discussion.
• Adjourned the special meeting at 6:39 p.m. with a unanimous 7-0 vote.

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

The Garfield Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting via Zoom on March 22, 2021, with a caucus at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes several ordinances and resolutions for consideration, including the purchase of police radios, a refuse collection contract, a digital zoning map, and a road rehabilitation project. There will also be public comment periods and committee reports.

• Ordinance 27-2021: purchase 15 Motorola APX6000 portable radios for police from Motorola Solutions
• Ordinance 28-2021: agreement with Kimble Recycling and Disposal, Inc. for refuse and curbside recycling services
• Ordinance 29-2021: agreement with OHM Advisors for a digital interactive zoning and ward map
• Ordinance 31-2021: agreement with OHM Advisors for Antenucci Boulevard rehabilitation project (PID113268)
• Resolution 14-2021: no parking/tow away zone on Thornton Avenue between Turney Road and East 112th Street from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

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The Garfield Heights City Council approved all six ordinances and two resolutions on the agenda, all by 6-0 votes with one member absent. Key approvals included purchasing 15 Motorola radios for the police department, a refuse collection agreement with Kimble Recycling through South Euclid, a digital ward map, and a no-parking/tow-away zone on Thornton Avenue. The council also scheduled an emergency meeting for the next evening to discuss concerns about Councilwoman Shayla Davis.

• Approved purchase of 15 Motorola APX6000 radios for police (6-0)
• Approved Kimble Recycling refuse collection agreement via South Euclid (6-0)
• Approved OHM Advisors digital interactive zoning and ward map (6-0)
• Approved Cuyahoga County cooperation for street improvement (6-0)
• Approved OHM Advisors engineering for Antenucci Boulevard rehab (6-0)
• Approved fire department training and equipment grant application (6-0)
• Approved Thornton Avenue no-parking/tow-away zone 10pm-6am, as emergency (6-0)
• Scheduled emergency council meeting for March 23 to discuss Councilwoman Davis

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

Garfield Heights City Council meets via Zoom on March 8, 2021, to consider several emergency ordinances and resolutions. Key items include renewing the county community diversion program agreement, contracting with Valley View Cement Contractors for a retaining wall at E. 131st Street and North Parkway, and purchasing ten Motorola radios for the fire department. The council will also ratify a recreation board appointment and commemorate a local reverend's 80th birthday.

• Ordinance 21-2021: renew agreement with Cuyahoga County and Juvenile Court for Community Diversion Program
• Ordinance 22-2021: contract with Valley View Cement Contractors, Inc. to remove and rebuild retaining wall at E. 131st Street and North Parkway
• Ordinance 23-2021: purchase ten Motorola APX6000XE radios from Chagrin Valley Dispatch for fire department
• Resolution 11-2021: ratify Clifford Kelley's appointment to Recreation Board through Dec 31, 2026
• Resolution 12-2021: commemorate Rev. Dr. Charles Payne Lucas Jr.'s 80th birthday

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Council approved ordinances for the I-480/Granger Road interchange improvement project, including a funding mechanism with Marymount Hospital, a contract with OHM Advisors for planning, and creation of an improvement fund. Council also approved a contract to rebuild a retaining wall on E. 131st Street and North Parkway, purchased radios for the fire department, renewed the juvenile diversion program, and ratified Clifford Kelley's appointment to the Recreation Board. Michael Dudley was elected Council President Pro Tem.

• Approved Ordinance 21-2021 renewing the Cuyahoga County Community Diversion Program agreement.
• Approved Ordinance 22-2021 authorizing a contract with Valley View Cement Contractors, Inc. to rebuild a retaining wall at E. 131st Street and North Parkway.
• Approved Ordinance 23-2021 authorizing purchase of ten Motorola portable radios for the fire department.
• Approved Ordinance 24-2021 authorizing an agreement with Marymount Hospital for funding the I-480/Granger Road interchange project (Dudley recused).
• Approved Ordinance 25-2021 authorizing a contract with OHM Advisors for planning and preliminary engineering for the interchange project (Dudley recused).
• Approved Ordinance 26-2021 establishing the I-480/Granger Road Interchange Improvement Fund (Dudley recused, Davis abstained on rule waiver).
• Approved Resolution 11-2021 ratifying Clifford Kelley's appointment to the Recreation Board.
• Elected Michael Dudley as Council President Pro Tem.

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The City Council held a caucus meeting via Zoom and approved the minutes from February 22, 2021, by a 7-0 vote. Council members discussed plans to consider several ordinances and resolutions by title at a future meeting, with one member noting he would recuse himself from a vote due to a conflict of interest. They also agreed to read three resident letters on the council floor and discussed logistics for delivering council packets.

• Approved the Caucus Meeting Minutes for February 22, 2021 (7-0).
• Agreed to consider Ordinances 21-2021 through 26-2021 and Resolutions 11-2021 and 12-2021 by title.
• Agreed to add the election of Council President Pro Tem to the agenda.
• Decided to have three resident letters (from Ms. Bolton, Ms. Jones, and Mrs. Leonard) read on the council floor.
• Adjourned the caucus meeting at 7:07 p.m. (7-0).

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Council appointed Frank Tagliarini as the new Ward 6 Council representative, filling the vacancy. The appointment was made after a vote where Tagliarini received 4 yes votes and 2 no votes, defeating Clifford Kelly (3-3 tie) and Renae Bolton (2-4). Council also approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a new fire department vehicle and a resolution urging COVID-19 vaccines for law enforcement.

• Appointed Frank Tagliarini to Ward 6 Council seat (4-2)
• Approved Ordinance 17-2021 fixing Mayor's salary (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4X4 for Fire Department (6-0)
• Approved new agreement with Meritech for office equipment (6-0)
• Approved FEMA fire prevention and safety grant application (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution honoring Cleveland Clinic Foundation's 100th anniversary (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution urging COVID-19 vaccines for law enforcement (6-0)
• Referred backyard chicken ordinance request to Legislative Committee (6-0)

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The Garfield Heights City Council caucus meeting on February 22, 2021, was primarily procedural. Council approved the minutes from the February 8 meeting and discussed the process for appointing a new Ward 6 council member, with the President reading the voting procedure. No substantive legislation was voted on; ordinances and resolutions were only noted for consideration by title.

• Approved February 8, 2021 caucus meeting minutes (6-0)
• Set procedure for appointing Ward 6 council member via roll call vote requiring 4 votes

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The Garfield Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting via Zoom on February 22, 2021, with a caucus at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes several ordinances and resolutions for consideration, such as fixing the mayor's salary, purchasing a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado, entering an agreement with Meritech for office equipment, applying for a FEMA firefighter grant, honoring the Cleveland Clinic's 100th anniversary, and urging COVID-19 vaccine priority for law enforcement. The meeting is open to citizens via the provided Zoom link or phone numbers.

• Ordinance 17-2021: Fixing the salary of the Mayor of Garfield Heights
• Ordinance 18-2021: Purchase of one 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4x4 from Tim Lally Chevrolet
• Ordinance 19-2021: Agreement with Meritech, Inc. for office equipment purchase and maintenance
• Ordinance 20-2021: Application for FEMA FY2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant – Fire Prevention and Safety
• Resolution 10-2021: Urging Governor DeWine to include law enforcement in COVID-19 vaccine Tier 1B

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The special meeting was held solely to interview candidates for the vacant Ward 6 Council seat. Council voted unanimously to enter executive session twice for the interviews, with the Law Director present. No appointment was made during the meeting, and the meeting adjourned without further action.

• Motion to enter executive session to consider Ward 6 appointment passed (6-0)
• Motion to pause executive session for a break passed (6-0)
• Motion to resume executive session passed (6-0)
• Motion to adjourn the special meeting passed (6-0)

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Council unanimously approved four agenda items: accepting NOPEC grant funds, purchasing four new Chevy Tahoes for police and fire, outfitting them with radios, and placing a temporary moratorium on new billboards. A motion to elect a Council President Pro Tem tonight failed 1-5, with members preferring to wait for the seventh Council member. The meeting was held via Zoom due to COVID-19.

• Approved Ordinance 14-2021 accepting NOPEC grant funds (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 15-2021 purchasing four 2021 Chevy Tahoes (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 16-2021 for police radio equipment (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 07-2021 placing moratorium on new billboards (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 08-2021 applying for firefighter grant for thermal cameras (6-0)
• Motion to elect Council President Pro Tem tonight failed (1-5)

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Garfield Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting via Zoom on February 8, 2021, starting with caucus at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes several ordinances and resolutions for consideration, including accepting NOPEC grants, purchasing four police vehicles, outfitting three with equipment, a temporary billboard construction moratorium, and applying for a firefighter grant. The meeting follows standard procedural items such as roll call, minutes, and citizen comments.

• Ordinance 14-2021: Accept NOPEC Energized Community Grant(s) for 2021
• Ordinance 15-2021: Purchase four 2021 Chevrolet Tahoes from Ganley Chevrolet of Aurora, LLC
• Ordinance 16-2021: Agreement with North Coast Two Way Radio for police equipment on three Tahoes
• Resolution 07-2021: Temporary moratorium on billboard construction in the city
• Resolution 08-2021: Apply for 2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant via DHS

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The Garfield Heights City Council caucus meeting on January 25, 2021, was procedural, with no substantive decisions. Council approved the previous meeting's minutes and agreed to consider several ordinances and resolutions by title at the upcoming council meeting. No votes were taken on the legislation itself.

• Approved January 25, 2021 caucus minutes (6-0)
• Agreed to consider Ordinances 14-2021, 15-2021, 16-2021 by title
• Agreed to consider Resolutions 07-2021 and 08-2021 by title

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The Garfield Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 25, 2021, via Zoom due to COVID-19. The agenda includes final legislation for a Broadway Avenue resurfacing project with ODOT, several contracts for services (diversity training, internet upgrades, WAN support, mailing machine lease), and the purchase of fire gear. The council will also consider ordinances to reinstate an Executive Fire Captain position and create a Recreation-Lead position, plus resolutions ratifying mayoral appointments and honoring Mayor Vic Collova.

• Ordinance 05-2021: ODOT agreement to resurface Broadway Avenue (SR-14) with sidewalk, curb, and ramp repairs
• Ordinance 10-2021: Purchase of 8 sets of fire gear from Phoenix Safety Outfitters, not to exceed $28,500
• Ordinance 11-2021: Lease/replacement of mailing machine from Pitney Bowes for $16,947.60
• Ordinance 12-2021: Reinstating Executive Fire Captain / Fire Captain in Charge of Training position
• Resolution 06-2021: Honoring Mayor Vic Collova for his service

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The Garfield Heights City Council unanimously approved all 13 ordinances and 6 resolutions on the agenda, including a major road resurfacing project for Broadway Avenue, a diversity training contract, and the reinstatement of the Executive Fire Captain position. The council also ratified the appointments of Mark Sikon as Service Director and Paul Birk as Parks & Recreation Director, and honored outgoing Mayor Vic Collova. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved ODOT agreement to resurface Broadway Avenue (7-0)
• Approved diversity training contract with Ohio Plan Management Resources (7-0)
• Approved N2NET internet service upgrades for Municipal Court and city (7-0)
• Approved Teletronics WAN support agreement (7-0)
• Approved $28,500 purchase of 8 fire gear sets from Phoenix Safety Outfitters (7-0)
• Approved Pitney Bowes mailing machine lease for $16,947.60 (7-0)
• Reinstated Executive Fire Captain position as emergency ordinance (7-0)
• Ratified Mark Sikon as Service Director and Paul Birk as Parks & Recreation Director (7-0)

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The council discussed the upcoming transition of Councilman Jason Blake to mayor on February 1, 2021, and the process to fill his Ward 6 seat. They agreed to advertise the vacancy in The Neighborhood News and on the city website, with a deadline for submissions. No formal votes were taken on the vacancy process; the only action was unanimous approval of the January 11 caucus minutes.

• Approved January 11, 2021 caucus minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to advertise Ward 6 vacancy in The Neighborhood News and on city website
• Scheduled a legislative committee meeting for January 28, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom

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Garfield Heights City Council meets remotely via Zoom on January 11, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. (caucus at 6:30 p.m.). The agenda includes four emergency ordinances and two resolutions, covering 2021 purchasing authority, stormwater program agreements, a posting-places code amendment, a memorial resolution, and a grant application for a trail plan at Wargo Farm. Public comment is scheduled, and the meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19.

• Ordinance 01-2021: authorizes advertising for proposals for materials, services, and supplies for 2021
• Ordinance 02-2021: renews agreement with Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District for storm water pollution prevention
• Ordinance 03-2021: contract with Cuyahoga SWCD and Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District for public education on soil/water conservation
• Ordinance 04-2021: amends Section 113.01(a) on posting places
• Resolution 02-2021: applies for Community Development Supplemental Grant funds for Wargo Farm trail plan

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Council initially voted to table Resolution 02-2021 for a second reading, but after learning the grant deadline was the next day, members reconsidered and unanimously adopted it. The resolution authorizes the mayor to apply for a Community Development Supplemental Grant to develop a trail plan at Wargo Farm. Mayor Vic Collova announced his retirement effective February 1, 2021, and Council President Matt Burke stated he would serve as interim mayor. Several prior meeting minutes were approved, with some tabled for corrections.

• Approved minutes of Special Council Meeting Nov 25, 2020 (6-1)
• Tabled minutes of Special Council Meeting Nov 30, 2020 (7-0)
• Tabled minutes of Regular Council Meeting Dec 14, 2020 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of Special Council Meeting Dec 22, 2020 (6-1)
• Approved minutes of Council Work Session Dec 22, 2020 (5-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 01-2021 authorizing advertising for proposals for materials/services (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 02-2021 renewing storm water pollution prevention agreement (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 03-2021 for public education on soil/water conservation (7-0)

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