Garfield Heights public meetings in 2023

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

The City Council is reviewing several emergency ordinances regarding city appropriations for 2023 and 2024. The agenda also includes multiple memorandums of understanding with various public safety and municipal unions.

• Final appropriations for fiscal year ending December 31, 2023
• Appropriations for current expenditures for fiscal year ending December 31, 2024
• Sale and disposal of municipally owned property
• Memorandums of understanding with police, fire, and AFSCME unions
• Appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Civil Service Commission

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

This is a notice for a City Council work session on December 6, 2023, to discuss information for the new council. The agenda contains no specific legislative items, only a general discussion topic.

• Work session scheduled for December 6, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Planning / Zoning Agendas

The Planning Commission will consider a request by Jason Effner to split and consolidate three properties at 7801, 7901, and 8001 Old Granger Road. The parcel is zoned U-11B Industrial Park and is in Ward 3. The agenda contains this single application item.

• Parcel split and consolidation of 7801, 7901, and 8001 Old Granger Road
• Applicant: Jason Effner
• Zoning: U-11B Industrial Park
• Ward: 3

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

Garfield Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 27, 2023, with a caucus at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7:00 p.m. The main business is three emergency ordinances: two authorize the mayor to apply for and accept NEORSD funds to buy leaf pickup machines and a combination jet/vacuum machine, and one authorizes a payment agreement with the Village of Newburgh Heights. The agenda also includes standard items like minutes, committee reports, and citizen comments.

• Ordinance 95-2023: emergency ordinance to participate in NEORSD program for leaf pickup machines
• Ordinance 96-2023: emergency ordinance to participate in NEORSD program for combination jet/vacuum machine
• Ordinance 97-2023: emergency ordinance authorizing payment agreement with Village of Newburgh Heights

Planning / Zoning Agendas

The Garfield Heights Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a work session on November 15, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. The agenda contains no specific items for decision or discussion, only the meeting notice itself.

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

Garfield Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 13, 2023, with a caucus at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes two ordinances: one authorizing the sale and disposal of municipally owned property no longer needed for city purposes, and another amending Chapter 183 of the city code regarding municipal income tax. The meeting also includes standard items like roll call, minutes, committee reports, and citizen comments.

• Ordinance 93-2023: authorizes sale and disposal of municipally owned property deemed no longer needed for municipal purposes
• Ordinance 94-2023: amends Chapter 183 of the codified ordinances regarding municipal income tax
• Appointment of President of Council, Council Pro-Tem, and Clerk of Council (positions currently vacant except Clerk Lottie Overby)

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

The Garfield Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 23, 2023, with a caucus at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes four items: an emergency ordinance to authorize a uniform and facility service rental agreement with Cintas, an emergency resolution to apply for a state fire department revolving loan, an emergency resolution appointing Joseph Maimone to the land reutilization program, and a resolution honoring Ward 7 Councilman Thomas Vaughn for 14 years of service. The meeting will also include standard procedural items such as roll call, minutes, and citizen comments.

• Ordinance 92-2023: Authorizes mayor to enter agreement with Cintas for uniform and facility service rentals
• Resolution 24-2023: Authorizes application to Ohio Fire Marshal 2024 Small Government Fire Department Services Revolving Loan Program
• Resolution 25-2023: Appoints Joseph Maimone to Garfield Heights Land Reutilization Program until Dec 31, 2026
• Resolution 26-2023: Honors Ward 7 Councilman Thomas Vaughn for 14 years of service

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

The Garfield Heights City Council will consider several ordinances regarding municipal property, grant applications, and building permit fees. The meeting also includes discussions on renewing health service contracts and community diversion programs.

• Ordinance 87-2023: CDBG funds for Civic Center infrastructure and accessibility
• Ordinance 89-2023: Amendments to building permit fees
• Ordinance 91-2023: Health services contract with Cuyahoga County General Health District
• Ordinance 90-2023: Renewal of Cuyahoga County Community Diversion Program agreement
• Ordinance 86-2023: Sale and disposal of municipally owned property

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

The Garfield Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 25, 2023, 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 purchases, a project agreement, a moratorium, and a grant application. The meeting will also address moving the October 9th meeting to October 10th due to the Columbus Day closure.

• Ordinance 82-2023: Amends Chapter 1309 (Contractors) of the Codified Ordinances
• Ordinance 83-2023: Authorizes agreement with Henderson Products, Inc. for a 2023 single axle snow & ice control equipment package (dump body)
• Ordinance 84-2023: Emergency ordinance for a project development agreement with Cuyahoga County and Cleveland Metroparks for Garfield Boulevard rehabilitation and maintenance
• Ordinance 85-2023: Authorizes agreement with Carrier Commercial Service for purchase and installation of one chiller for the Garfield Heights Justice Center
• Resolution 20-2023: Emergency resolution placing a temporary moratorium on family cemeteries as defined in Ohio Revised Code Section 4767.02

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

The Garfield Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting on September 11, 2023, with a caucus at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes several ordinances and resolutions, some on second or third reading, covering topics such as parking regulations, a credit card policy, engineering agreements for road projects, a special assessment for demolition, vehicle purchases, maintenance agreements, tax levies, and an appointment to the land reutilization program. The meeting also includes standard items like roll call, minutes, and citizen comments.

• Ordinance 70-2023 (2nd reading): Amends Chapter 351 on parking generally.
• Ordinance 75-2023: Emergency ordinance to establish a credit card policy and vendor lines of credit.
• Ordinance 76-2023: Authorizes agreement with OHM Advisors for Antenucci Boulevard rehabilitation (PID113268).
• Ordinance 79-2023: Authorizes purchase of three 2023 Ford Explorers from Montrose Ford.
• Resolution 16-2023: Accepts tax levy amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission.

The council approved the meeting minutes from July 10 and August 14, 2023. Several ordinances and resolutions were introduced and discussed, including a credit card policy and paving programs, but no final votes on these items were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved August 14, 2023 minutes (6-0)
• Approved July 10, 2023 minutes (6-0)
• Excused Councilman Vaughn from the meeting (6-0)

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

The Garfield Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 14, 2023, with a caucus at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes 18 ordinances and resolutions, covering topics such as budget transfers, special assessments for garbage and lot maintenance, stormwater code updates, capital asset thresholds, property disposal, road and sewer grant applications, cleaning and technology contracts, police task force participation, and grant applications. The meeting also includes a resolution commending a local business owner.

• Resolution 14-2023 commending business owner Vipul Patel
• Ordinance 57-2023 transferring funds from Street Improvement Bond 2010 to Bond Retirement Fund
• Ordinances 58-2023 and 59-2023 levying special assessments for garbage collection and lot maintenance
• Ordinances 60-2023, 61-2023, 62-2023 updating stormwater, erosion, and illicit discharge codes
• Ordinance 65-2023 authorizing OPWC grant application for 2024 Road Reconstruction Project

The City Council held a caucus and regular meeting to introduce several ordinances and resolutions. No final votes were recorded for the proposed ordinances, though one parking measure was moved to a second reading. The meeting included a presentation by Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne regarding a proposed Justice Center complex.

• Moved Ordinance No. 70-2023 (Parking) to a second reading (All in favor)
• Excused Councilwoman Collier and Councilman Kelley (6-0)
• Tabled approval of previous meeting minutes until September
• Tabled Resolution No. 14-2023 (Honoring Vipul Patel) until September

Committee & Board Meeting Agendas

The Garfield Heights Safety Committee is meeting to discuss a parking ordinance. The agenda lists only this single topic of discussion, with no further details provided in the document.

• Discussion of parking ordinance

Committee & Board Meeting Agendas

The Legislation Committee is meeting to discuss a single resolution (13-2023) that would appoint nine members to the Community Relations Committee. This is the only item on the agenda; no other business is listed.

• Resolution 13-2023: appointing 9 members to the Community Relations Committee

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

The Garfield Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting on July 10, 2023, with a caucus at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, minutes, and committee reports, as well as three specific items: a resolution to commend a business owner, an emergency resolution to adopt the 2024 tax budget, and an ordinance to authorize a contract with OHM Advisors to update the zoning code. The council will also hear communications from citizens and conduct other business.

• Resolution 14-2023: Commending business owner Vipul Patel for generosity and service
• Resolution 15-2023: Emergency resolution adopting the 2024 tax budget and submitting it to the Cuyahoga County Budget Commission
• Ordinance 56-2023: Authorizing the mayor to contract with OHM Advisors to analyze and update the Garfield Heights zoning code

The July 10 caucus meeting included discussions on updating the zoning code and a resolution honoring Vipul Patel. The August 14 regular meeting featured a presentation by County Executive Chris Ronayne regarding a proposed 72-acre Central Services Campus.

• Approved disposal of June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Excused Councilwoman Tonsing from July 10 meeting (All Yeas, 0 Nays)
• Excused Councilman Kelley from August 14 meeting (6-0)

Planning / Zoning Agendas

The Garfield Heights Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting on July 5, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 5407 Turney Road. The board will hear three cases: a request to replace a pole sign at 12585 Rockside Road, a request for exterior rolling security shutters at 4857 Turney Road, and an appeal of code violations at 13623 Rockside Road. All items are requests for variances or appeals, not final decisions.

• Case 2023-3: Replace existing pole sign at 12585 Rockside Road (Arthur Treacher), U-4 zoning, Ward 7
• Case 2023-4: Exterior-mounted rolling security shutters at 4857 Turney Road, U-4 zoning, Ward 2
• Case 2023-5: Appeal of code violations (dead trees/stumps, exterior maintenance) at 13623 Rockside Road, U-8 zoning, Ward 7

Planning / Zoning Agendas

The Garfield Heights Planning Commission is meeting on July 5, 2023, but the agenda contains no items for discussion or decision. This is a procedural-only meeting with no scheduled business.

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

Garfield Heights City Council will consider several emergency ordinances at its June 12, 2023 regular meeting, including updating 2023 police department salaries, purchasing four new police vehicles, applying for state grants, and amending the city's parking regulations. The council will also appoint nine members to the Community Relations Committee and honor top graduates of the 2023 high school class. The meeting includes a caucus at 6:30 p.m. and a regular session at 7:00 p.m., with an executive session planned to discuss pending litigation.

• Ordinance 46-2023 (amended): updates 2023 police department salaries per Charter Section 41
• Ordinance 51-2023: authorizes purchase of one 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe from Ganley Chevrolet of Aurora
• Ordinance 52-2023: authorizes purchase of three 2023 Ford Explorer Police Interceptors from Statewide Ford Lincoln
• Ordinance 49-2023: amends Chapter 351, Parking Generally, of the Codified Ordinances
• Ordinance 54-2023: authorizes agreement with OHM Advisors for pavement condition ratings on all city streets

Council approved a resolution recognizing 13 students from the 2023 graduating class for achieving a 4.0 GPA or higher. The meeting also included reports on city pool opening, grass cutting, and several pending police and fire department grants.

• Approved Resolution 12-2023 honoring Summa Cum Laude graduates (7-0)
• Approved regular council meeting minutes from May 8, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved special council meeting minutes from May 16, 2023 (7-0)

Planning / Zoning Agendas

The Planning Commission will consider two applications. Tesla, Inc. proposes converting 17 existing parking stalls into 12 electric-vehicle charging stalls at 9791 Vista Way, with landscaping adjustments. A second applicant, Lamont Washington, requests consolidation of two parcels at 10706 Edge Park Drive. Both items are under review; no decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Tesla Supercharging station: 12 stalls, converting 17 parking stalls, at 9791 Vista Way (PPN 542-25-039)
• Zoning for Tesla site: U-11A Office Park, Ward 5
• Parcel consolidation request: 10706 Edge Park Drive (PPN 544-07-009 and 544-07-008)
• Zoning for consolidation site: U-2 Two Family, Ward 2

Planning / Zoning Agendas

The Garfield Heights Planning Commission is meeting to consider a request from property owner Tyrone Madden to build an addition to the building at 8706 Garfield Blvd. The plans have already been approved, and the parcel is zoned U-4, Retail & Service/General business. The commission will review this request at the May 17, 2023 meeting.

• Building addition request for 8706 Garfield Blvd (PPN: 541-15-013)
• Property owner: Tyrone Madden
• Zoning: U-4, Retail & Service/General business
• Ward 4
• Plans already approved

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

Garfield Heights City Council is holding a special meeting to consider three emergency ordinances. Two ordinances amend prior legislation to update 2023 salaries for the police and fire departments, as required by the city charter. A third ordinance authorizes the mayor to apply for Cuyahoga County Healthy Urban Tree Canopy Grant Program funding.

• Ordinance 46-2022: Amends Ordinance 51-2022 to update 2023 police department salaries
• Ordinance 47-2022: Amends Ordinance 52-2022 to reflect increased 2023 fire department salaries
• Ordinance 48-2022: Authorizes mayor to apply for Cuyahoga County Healthy Urban Tree Canopy Grant funding
• Meeting at Garfield Heights Civic Center, Council Chambers, 5407 Turney Road, 6:00 p.m.

City Council approved three emergency ordinances during a special meeting. The actions included updating salaries for the police and fire departments and authorizing the mayor to apply for a county grant.

• Approved Ordinance 46-2023 to update Police Department salaries for 2023 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 47-2023 to increase Fire Department salaries for 2023 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 48-2023 authorizing the Mayor to apply for Cuyahoga County Healthy Urban Tree Canopy Grant Program funding (6-0)

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

The Garfield Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting on May 8, 2023, with a caucus at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes four emergency ordinances: authorizing the city engineer to prepare plans and bid for the McCracken Road repairs project (funded by a Cuyahoga County Community Development Block Grant and city funds), authorizing an agreement with Flock Safety for the purchase and installation of Flock cameras, renewing an agreement with Court Community Service, and applying for a grant under the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership for the police department. The meeting also includes standard items like roll call, minutes, committee reports, and citizen comments.

• Ordinance 42-2023: McCracken Road repairs project – plans, specs, and competitive bids; funded by Cuyahoga County CDBG and city funds
• Ordinance 43-2023: Agreement with Flock Safety for purchase/installation of Flock cameras citywide
• Ordinance 44-2023: Renew agreement with Court Community Service
• Ordinance 45-2023: Apply for Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant for police department

City Council approved the purchase and installation of a Flock camera system to increase city safety. Council also authorized competitive bids for repairs to McCracken Road using a 50/50 grant. The meeting included reports on upcoming Memorial Day events and a community flea market.

• Approved Ordinance 42-2023 for McCracken Road repairs via 50/50 grant (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 43-2023 for purchase and installation of Flock cameras (7-0)
• Approved regular council meeting minutes from April 24, 2023 (7-0)

Planning / Zoning Agendas

The Zoning Board of Appeals for the City of Garfield Heights is scheduled to meet on May 3, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at 5407 Turney Road. The agenda explicitly states there is no agenda, indicating no specific decisions, hearings, or proposals are listed for this session.

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

The Garfield Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 24, 2023, with a caucus at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes second reading of an ordinance to authorize the city engineer to prepare plans and bid for the Dan Kostel Recreation Center, funded by a Cuyahoga County Community Development Block Grant and city funds. Council will also consider several ordinances authorizing the sale of notes for street and infrastructure improvements, totaling up to $3.6 million, and other agreements for legal services, security cameras, hockey equipment, and digital signs. The meeting will follow standard procedures including roll call, minutes, and citizen comments.

• Ordinance 33-2023 (2nd reading): Authorizes city engineer to prepare plans and bid for Dan Kostel Recreation Center, funded by CDBG and city funds.
• Ordinance 35-2023: Authorizes up to $2,600,000 in notes for street resurfacing and related improvements.
• Ordinance 36-2023: Authorizes up to $250,000 in notes for street and road improvements.
• Ordinance 37-2023: Authorizes up to $750,000 in notes for streets, sidewalks, water lines, and sewers.
• Ordinance 39-2023: Authorizes agreement with I2C Technologies for security cameras throughout the city.

The Council approved the regular meeting minutes from April 10, 2023. The session primarily consisted of a caucus meeting where members discussed several proposed ordinances regarding funding, property, and city services, though the provided record ends before the final votes of the regular session.

• Approved April 10, 2023 regular council meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved amendment to April 10, 2023 caucus minutes changing ordinance 31-2023 to 32-2023 (7-0)
• Approved April 10, 2023 caucus minutes with amendment (7-0)

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

Garfield Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 10, 2023, with a caucus at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes several emergency ordinances and resolutions, including a rock salt purchasing agreement with ODOT, planning for the Dan Kostel Recreation Center, and appointments to the land reutilization program. The meeting also includes standard procedural items like minutes, committee reports, and citizen comments.

• Resolution 10-2023: Reduce council meetings to one per month (second Monday) for May-August 2023
• Resolution 11-2023: Emergency appointment of 4 members to Garfield Heights Land Reutilization Program through Dec 31, 2026
• Ordinance 32-2023: Authorize mayor to enter purchasing agreement with Ohio DOT for rock salt for 2023-2024 season
• Ordinance 33-2023: Direct city engineer to prepare plans and bid for Dan Kostel Recreation Center, funded by Cuyahoga County CDBG and city funds

City Council approved the purchase of rock salt for the 2023-2024 season and appointed four members to the Land Reutilization Program. A resolution to hold only one council meeting per month from May through August was also passed. An ordinance regarding bids for the Rec Center was sent for a second reading.

• Approved Resolution 10-2023 for one council meeting in May, June, July, and August (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 11-2023 appointing Lottie Overby, Cotilia Decembly, Eileen Gryzel, and Donna Bell to the Land Reutilization Program (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 32-2023 for the purchase of sodium chloride (rock salt) for 2023-2024 (7-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 33-2023 regarding Rec Center engineer bids for a second reading (7-0)
• Approved caucus minutes from March 27, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved regular council meeting minutes from March 27, 2023 (7-0)

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

Garfield Heights City Council will consider seven ordinances at its March 27, 2023 regular meeting, covering a senior center food pantry agreement, illicit discharge investigation services, new police radios, a sanitary sewer rate increase, a NEORSD grant for South Parkway Drive reconstruction, an ODOT resurfacing project on Antenucci Boulevard, and the sale of surplus municipal property. The meeting includes caucus at 6:30 p.m. and regular session at 7:00 p.m.

• Ordinance 28-2023: Increase sanitary sewer rate from $2.20 to $2.70 per lineal front foot
• Ordinance 27-2023: Purchase 15 Motorola APX6000 portable radios for police department
• Ordinance 29-2023: Participate in NEORSD program for South Parkway Drive reconstruction
• Ordinance 30-2023: ODOT repair/resurfacing of Antenucci Boulevard with pedestrian safety improvements
• Ordinance 25-2023: Agreement with Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland for senior center food pantry

City Council approved an increase in the sanitary sewer rate and authorized several infrastructure projects, including the resurfacing of Antenucci Boulevard. The board also approved the purchase of police radios and an agreement for illicit discharge investigations.

• Approved increasing sanitary sewer rate from $2.20 to $2.70 per lineal front foot (7-0)
• Approved repair and resurfacing of Antenucci Boulevard via ODOT (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 15 Motorola APX6000 portable radios for Police Dept (7-0)
• Approved agreement with OHM Advisors for illicit discharge investigation (7-0)
• Approved contract with Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland for food bank pantry foods (7-0)
• Approved participation in NEORSD program for South Parkway Drive reconstruction (7-0)
• Approved sale and disposal of municipally owned properties (7-0)

Committee & Board Meeting Agendas

The Garfield Heights City Council Finance Committee is conducting 2023 budgetary hearings over three evenings (March 14-16) at the Civic Center, 5407 Turney Road. Each night features presentations from specific departments, with the final night including an overview by Mayor Burke and Finance Director Barb Biro. The agenda is subject to change based on department availability.

• Police, Finance, Economic Development, Law, and Engineer departments present on March 14
• Municipal Courts, Service, and Fire departments present on March 15
• Building, Recreation, and Mayor/Finance Director overview on March 16
• Meetings at 6:30 pm in the Caucus Room, basement floor, Civic Center

Committee & Board Meeting Agendas

The Garfield Heights City Council Finance Committee is holding 2023 budgetary hearings over three evenings, March 14-16, 2023, at 6:30 pm at the Civic Center, 5407 Turney Road. Each night is assigned specific city departments to present their budget requests, with the final night including an overview by Mayor Burke and Finance Director Barb Biro. The agenda is subject to change based on department availability.

• Police, Finance, Economic Development, Law, and Engineer departments present on March 14
• Municipal Courts, Service, and Fire departments present on March 15
• Building and Recreation departments present on March 16
• Mayor Burke and Finance Director Barb Biro give overview on March 16
• Meetings held in Caucus Room, basement floor, Civic Center, 5407 Turney Road

Committee & Board Meeting Agendas

The Garfield Heights City Council Finance Committee is conducting 2023 budgetary hearings on March 14, 15, and 16, 2023, at 6:30 pm each day. The meetings will take place at the Civic Center, 5407 Turney Road, in the Caucus Room. Department heads will present their budget requests, with the agenda subject to change based on department availability.

• Police Department budget hearing on March 14
• Finance Department budget hearing on March 14
• Municipal Courts budget hearing on March 15
• Service Department budget hearing on March 15
• Fire Department budget hearing on March 15

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

The Garfield Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 13, 2023, 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 a third reading of an ordinance setting the mayor's salary, and emergency ordinances to purchase a body-worn camera system, a new police vehicle, and air conditioning units for the civic center. The council will also consider accepting NOPEC grants and applying for a fire department training grant, along with a resolution honoring a community member.

• Ordinance 10-2023 (third reading) fixing the mayor's salary
• Ordinance 21-2023: contract with Brite for body-worn camera system
• Ordinance 22-2023: purchase of one 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe from Ganley Chevrolet of Aurora
• Ordinance 23-2023: agreement with Carrier for two AC units at Civic Center
• Resolution 09-2023: apply for Ohio EMS training and equipment grant

City Council approved a salary adjustment for the mayor and authorized the purchase of body-worn cameras and a Chevrolet Tahoe for the police department. The council also approved the purchase of two air conditioning units for the Civic Center using ARPA funds and accepted a NOPEC community grant.

• Approved Ordinance 10-2023 fixing the Mayor's salary (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-2023 for body-worn camera system purchase (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-2023 for purchase of one 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 23-2023 for two air conditioning units via ARPA funds (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-2023 to accept NOPEC community grants (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 09-2023 to apply for a training and equipment grant (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 08-2023 honoring Eva Curry Traylor (7-0)
• Approved council minutes from February 27, 2023 (7-0)

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

Garfield Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 27, 2023, with a caucus at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes second readings of ordinances to set the mayor's salary and purchase a 2024 Toyne fire engine, plus emergency ordinances to increase petty cash funds for the police and recreation departments, purchase a 2024 International HV507 chassis, and contract with Zupka & Associates for financial statement services. A resolution congratulating Bright Start Child Care Center on its 30th anniversary is also on the agenda.

• Ordinance No. 10-2023 (second reading): fixing the salary of the Mayor of Garfield Heights
• Ordinance No. 14-2023 (second reading): authorizing purchase of a 2024 Toyne fire engine
• Ordinance No. 17-2023: increasing petty cash fund for daily police department operations
• Ordinance No. 18-2023: authorizing purchase of one 2024 International HV507 chassis from Rush Truck Centers
• Ordinance No. 19-2023: contract with Zupka & Associates for external financial statements for 2022-2024

City Council approved the purchase of a 2024 Toyne fire engine and a 2024 International HV507 chassis. The board also authorized petty cash fund increases for the police and recreation departments and approved a contract for financial statements. A resolution honoring Bright Start Child Care Center was passed unanimously.

• Approved purchase of 2024 Toyne fire engine (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 2024 International HV507 chassis (7-0)
• Approved increase of police department petty cash fund (7-0)
• Approved increase of recreation department petty cash fund (7-0)
• Approved contract with Zupka and Assoc. for financial statements (7-0)
• Passed Resolution 07-2023 congratulating Bright Start Child Care Center (7-0)
• Advanced Ordinance 10-2023 regarding Mayor's salary to third reading (7-0)
• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

The Garfield Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 13, 2023, with a caucus at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes multiple ordinances and resolutions, some on third reading, covering councilmember and mayor salaries, infrastructure projects, equipment purchases, and grant applications. The meeting will also include routine items such as minutes approval, committee reports, and citizen comments.

• Ordinance 01-2023 (third reading) fixing councilmember salaries effective November 13, 2023
• Ordinance 08-2023 authorizing plans and bidding for multi-street reconstruction & waterline replacement Phase 8, funded by city, Cleveland Water, and OPWC loan
• Ordinance 09-2023 authorizing plans and bidding for East 126th Street & Wolf Creek interceptor improvements, funded by NEORSD MCIP, cost share, and OPWC
• Ordinance 14-2023 authorizing purchase of a 2024 Toyne fire engine
• Resolution 06-2023 accepting body-worn camera grant from Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services

City Council approved an ordinance to restore council member salaries to 2009 levels. The body also approved several emergency ordinances for infrastructure, public safety equipment, and municipal services.

• Approved council member salary increase (5-2)
• Approved agreement with OHM Advisors for storm sewer services (7-0)
• Approved multi-street reconstruction phase 8 and waterline replacement (7-0)
• Approved East 126th Street & Wolf Creek interceptor improvements (7-0)
• Approved ordinance allowing city payment for employee meals and refreshments (7-0)
• Approved purchase of security cameras for municipal buildings (7-0)
• Approved chassis replacement for 2007 rescue squad (7-0)
• Approved WAN support and camera switches via Teletronics, Inc. (7-0)

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

The Garfield Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting with a caucus beforehand. The main business includes second reading of an ordinance setting councilmember salaries, an emergency ordinance for the Martin Luther King Jr. sewer separation project, and an ordinance to contract with N2Net for municipal internet services. The agenda also includes standard items like minutes, committee reports, and citizen comments.

• Ordinance 01-2023 (second reading) fixing councilmember salaries effective November 13, 2023
• Ordinance 05-2023 authorizing plans and bids for the MLK Jr. Sewer Separation Project, funded via NEORSD MCIP
• Ordinance 06-2023 authorizing agreement with N2Net for internet services to all municipal buildings

City Council approved ordinances to begin design and bidding for the Martin Luther King Jr. Sewer Separation project and the East 126th Street & Wolf Creek Interceptor project. Council also authorized a $5.05M multi-street reconstruction and waterline replacement project (Phase 8) and an internet services agreement with N2Net.

• Approved Ordinance 5-2023 for Martin Luther King Jr. Sewer Separation project design (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 6-2023 for internet services agreement with N2Net (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 8-2023 for Multi-Street Reconstruction & Waterline Replacement Phase 8, total cost $5,052,000
• Approved Ordinance 9-2023 for East 126th Street & Wolf Creek Interceptor Improvements, total cost $936,000
• Approved Ordinance 7-2023 for MS4 services agreement with OHM Advisors at $1,500 per month
• Moved Ordinance 1-2023 regarding council member salaries to third reading (7-0)
• Approved caucus and regular meeting minutes from January 9, 2023

City Council Agendas / Approved Minutes

Garfield Heights City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions at its January 9, 2023 regular meeting. Key items include fixing councilmember salaries effective November 13, 2023, renewing an agreement with the Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District for stormwater pollution prevention, authorizing advertising for bids for materials and services for 2023, and making payments to conservation and sewer districts for public education. The council will also ratify an appointment to the Neighborhood Advisory Committee and apply for a recycling awareness grant.

• Ordinance 01-2023: sets councilmember salaries effective November 13, 2023
• Ordinance 02-2023: renews stormwater pollution prevention agreement with Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District
• Ordinance 03-2023: authorizes advertising for proposals for materials, services, and supplies for 2023
• Ordinance 04-2023: authorizes payments to Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District and Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District for public education
• Resolution 02-2023: directs mayor to apply for Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District's 2023 Community Recycling Awareness Grant

City Council approved the 2023 budget appropriations and established a non-school Tax Incremental Finance (TIF) program to capture tax revenue from property improvements. The council also ratified several appointments and approved service contracts for municipal internet and soil conservation.

• Approved 2023 budget appropriations (7-0)
• Approved final 2022 budget appropriations (7-0)
• Approved non-school TIF program for property improvements (7-0)
• Approved Spectrum Enterprise internet contract for municipal buildings (7-0)
• Approved Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District agreement (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Ike Dyson, Sr. to Neighborhood Advisory Committee (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Joseph Maimone to Planning Commission (7-0)
• Ratified appointment of Jeffrey M. Jerome as Chief of Staff (7-0)