Highland Heights public meetings in 2022

Board of Building and Zoning Appeals

The Board of Building and Zoning Appeals affirmed a previous decision to deny a variance for a concrete patio that encroaches 22 feet 4 inches into the required 60-foot front yard setback. The homeowners had constructed the patio without a permit. The appeal was denied in a 3-2 vote.

• Denied variance request for existing patio at 6213 Diana Court (3-2)

Records Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the March 8, 2022 meeting. Members discussed updating department retention schedules and the potential creation of a centralized email account for retired or resigned employees. The commission also agreed that the city's records policy should be posted on the website.

• Approved March 8, 2022 meeting minutes (Ayes all)

City Council

The City Council will consider approving minutes from November 22, discuss a potential moratorium on group homes, and review finance memos. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only committee meeting.

• Approval of minutes from November 22, 2022
• Discussion of Sourcewell contract
• Discussion of moratorium on group homes
• Review of finance memos

Council approved a resolution to participate in the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program for municipal supplies. A moratorium on group homes is currently being drafted for a future meeting. Finance memos were reviewed by the Council.

• Approved participation in Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program
• Approved minutes from November 22, 2022 meeting

City Council

Highland Heights City Council will hold first readings on several major items, including a $632,437 contract for the 2022 road program, a temporary moratorium on group home approvals, and acceptance of over $570,000 in Cuyahoga County grants for projects like a baseball field restoration and emergency generator. The council will also consider payments for software support, a Lyndhurst court deficit, and an IT maintenance contract. Second and third readings on appropriations and a bridge inspection agreement are also scheduled.

• First reading of a resolution to award a $632,437 contract to C.A. Agresta Construction for the 2022 road program
• First reading of an ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on group home zoning and building permit approvals
• First readings of ordinances to accept Cuyahoga County awards: $130,000 for baseball field restoration, $250,000 for a public safety center emergency generator, $100,000 for park trails, and $50,000 for a municipal complex technology upgrade
• Motion to authorize a $35,213.15 payment to Software Solutions for 2023 VIP software support
• First reading of a resolution to enter a 36-month IT maintenance contract with Lake Business for $4,980 per month (total not to exceed $179,280)

City Council approved several resolutions for equipment and IT services and enacted multiple ordinances to accept Cuyahoga County awards for city projects. Council also updated community center rental fees and authorized various year-end financial appropriations and transfers.

• Approved $632,437 contract with C.A. Agresta Construction for 2022 Road Program
• Approved $92,000 contract with General Systems, LLC for emergency generator
• Approved $179,280 IT maintenance contract with Lake Business
• Accepted Cuyahoga County awards totaling $640,000 for baseball field, technology, trails, generator, memorial, and community center
• Approved $35,213.15 payment to Software Solutions for VIP Software support
• Approved $30,000 payment to City of Lyndhurst for court operating deficit
• Enacted Ordinance 41-2022 amending community center rental fees
• Cancelled December 27 council meeting

Architectural Review Board

The board approved drawings for two new single-family homes and two home additions. All approvals included specific notes regarding materials and structural adjustments.

• Approved new single family house at 266 Grappa Farms Drive s/l 3 with stone to grade around complete house
• Approved new single family house at 242 Grappa Farms Drive s/l 8 with stone to grade around complete house
• Approved roof addition over existing patio at 6300 Kenarden Drive with adjustments to roof and column placement
• Approved demolition of 3 season room and construction of new room and deck at 771 Miner Road with window and railing specifications

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission denied a request to keep a detached garage at 282 Miner Road, ruling that it violates code and sets a negative precedent. Three other variance requests for fencing and tool sheds were deferred to public hearings on January 9, 2023.

• Denied variance for second accessory structure at 282 Miner Road (Nays all)
• Approved minutes from November 28, 2022 meeting (4-1)

Community Day Committee

The committee established the 2023 Community Day date and maintained a $50,000 budget. Members discussed scheduling for the parade, fireworks, and wing eating contest, and identified potential vendors for food and entertainment.

• Set Community Day date for Saturday, July 22, 2023
• Maintained budget at $50,000
• Scheduled fireworks for 9:45pm
• Scheduled wing eating contest for 5:30pm
• Proposed Tea Bags band for $1,500 from 6:30pm-9:30pm

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from the November 14, 2022, meeting. No substantive decisions were made regarding pending variance requests for properties on Miner Road and Barkston Road.

• Approved minutes of the November 14, 2022 meeting (Ayes all)
• Appointed Brad Hull as Acting Chair (Ayes all)
• Scheduled public hearing for 282 Miner Road variance for December 12, 2022
• Tabled variance request for 963 Barkston Road due to absence of applicant

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council will meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss three items: community center rental fees, group homes, and a firefighter grant. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Community Center Rental Fee
• Group Homes
• Firefighter Grant

Council reviewed proposed rental fee increases for the Community Center and discussed regulations for group homes. No final votes were taken on these items, though legislation is expected at future meetings.

• Approved minutes from October 25, 2022 meeting
• Approved minutes from November 9, 2022 meeting
• Requested legislation for Community Center rental fee increases for December 13 meeting
• Requested legislation for a 6-month moratorium on group homes for the next meeting

City Council

The Legislative & Finance Committee will discuss community center rental fees, service department legislation, group homes, ARPA grants, and charter amendments. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Community Center Rental Fees
• Service Department Legislation
• Group Homes
• ARPA Grants
• Review Charter Amendments

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City Council

Council will consider five new items including a $28,750 Wi-Fi equipment purchase, a $40,000 utility truck body, a $63,000 Ford F-550 chassis, and two appropriation ordinances. They will also hold second and third readings on bridge inspection and emergency service cost recovery.

• Motion to approve $28,750 for Lake Business Wi-Fi hardware and equipment
• First reading of resolution authorizing $40,000 contract with Best Truck Equipment for utility body and equipment
• First reading of resolution authorizing $63,000 purchase of Ford F-550 4x4 chassis from Classic Ford
• First reading of ordinance appropriating funds for current expenses
• Third reading of ordinance amending recovery costs for emergency services (Section 1523.01)

City Council approved contracts for a new Ford F-550 chassis and a utility service body. The council also enacted ordinances regarding emergency service recovery costs and Fire Department composition.

• Approved payment to Lake Business for Wi-Fi hardware not to exceed $28,750 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 40-2022 for utility service body and equipment from Best Truck Equipment, Inc. not to exceed $40,000 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 41-2022 for a Ford F-550 4x4 SD Super Cab and Chassis from Classic Ford not to exceed $63,000 (Unanimous)
• Enacted Ordinance 37-2022 amending recovery costs for emergency services (Unanimous)
• Enacted Ordinance 38-2022 amending Fire Department composition (Unanimous)
• Accepted October 25, 2022 minutes (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Accepted November 9, 2022 minutes (5-0, 2 abstentions)

Architectural Review Board

The board approved drawings for several new construction projects, including two single-family homes and a garden center. Approvals were also granted for a residential pavilion, solar panel installation, and commercial signage.

• Approved pavilion with living area at 5619 Ashley Circle
• Approved 16 solar panels at 437 Bishop Road with requirement to move panels to the east side
• Approved exterior building signage at 5500 Avion Park Drive
• Approved new single family house at 374 Shetland Court
• Approved new garden center building at 5323 Wilson Mills Road
• Approved new single family house at 260 Grappa Farms Drive s/I 41

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a request for an alternate fence type at a residential property and a front elevation building wall sign for a business. The commission also accepted the minutes from the October 24, 2022 meeting.

• Approved alternate fence type at 5619 Ashley Circle (Unanimous)
• Approved front elevation building wall sign for Norman Noble at 5500 Avion Park Drive (Unanimous)
• Accepted October 24, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)

City Council

The City Council will consider approving minutes from October 25, 2022, and discuss or vote on items related to group homes and a firefighter grant.

• Approval of minutes from October 25, 2022
• Discussion or action on group homes
• Discussion or action on a firefighter grant

Council discussed creating legislation to regulate group homes, including potential requirements for annual inspections, fire alarms, and AEDs. The Mayor requested a memo on the topic for further review by the Legislative and Finance Committee. No formal votes were taken on these proposals.

• Tabled approval of October 25, 2022 minutes due to insufficient representatives present
• Referred group home regulation discussion to the Legislative and Finance Committee

City Council

Highland Heights City Council will hold a first reading of a resolution authorizing an agreement with ODOT for local bridge inspections. Second readings are scheduled for ordinances updating emergency service recovery costs and Fire Department composition. Both ordinances include emergency clauses.

• First reading of resolution for ODOT bridge inspection agreement
• Second reading of Ordinance 37-2022 amending emergency service cost recovery fees
• Second reading of Ordinance 38-2022 amending Fire Department composition

City Council conducted first readings for a resolution regarding bridge inspections and two ordinances concerning emergency service recovery costs and Fire Department composition. No final votes were taken on these items. The minutes from the October 25 meeting were tabled due to insufficient representatives present to approve them.

• Tabled October 25, 2022 meeting minutes
• First reading of Resolution 39-2022 (ODOT bridge inspection agreement)
• First reading of Ordinance 37-2022 (emergency services recovery costs)
• First reading of Ordinance 38-2022 (Fire Department composition)

Economic Development

The Economic Development Committee will discuss income tax collections and a request for proposals for new business. The meeting also includes a welcome brochure review and the appointment of a secretary.

• Income tax collections review
• New business RFP discussion
• Welcome brochure review

City Council

The City Council will meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss ambulance fees and a firefighter grant. The meeting is scheduled for October 25, 2022, at 6:45 PM in City Hall Council Chamber.

• Approval of minutes from October 11, 2022
• Discussion of ambulance fees
• Discussion of firefighter grant

The council accepted the minutes from the October 11, 2022, meeting. Members discussed a proposal to increase ambulance fees and a grant to hire one full-time firefighter to reduce overtime costs and staffing shortages, but no final votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes of the October 11, 2022 meeting (All Ayes)

City Council

The City Council will review ordinances regarding recovery costs for emergency services and Fire Department composition. The meeting also includes a motion to reschedule the November meeting due to Election Day.

• Payment to Adler Sporting Goods not to exceed $15,000 for baseball supplies
• First Reading of ordinance amending section 1523.01 regarding emergency services recovery costs
• First Reading of ordinance amending section 133.01 regarding Fire Department composition
• Motion to move the November 8 meeting to November 9 due to Election Day
• Executive Session discussion regarding economic incentives and grants

City Council authorized payment for baseball equipment and rescheduled the November 8 meeting to November 9. The council also held first readings for ordinances regarding emergency service recovery costs and Fire Department composition.

• Approved payment to Adler Sporting Goods not to exceed $15,000 for baseball supplies (Ayes all)
• Moved November 8 meeting to November 9 due to election day (Ayes all)
• Accepted October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (Ayes all)
• First reading of Ordinance 37-2022 regarding emergency services recovery costs
• First reading of Ordinance 38-2022 regarding Fire Department composition

City Council

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Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board approved construction drawings for five new single-family houses with attached garages. All approved projects are located on Grappa Farms Drive.

• Approved drawings for new house at 278 Grappa Farms Drive (Case 033-22)
• Approved drawings for new house at 236 Grappa Farms Drive (Case 034-22)
• Approved drawings for new house at 248 Grappa Farms Drive (Case 035-22)
• Approved drawings for new house at 224 Grappa Farms Drive (Case 036-22)
• Approved drawings for new house at 277 Grappa Farms Drive (Case 037-22)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission met on October 24, 2022, with Chair Adamus presiding via speakerphone. The only actions taken were approving the minutes from the October 10 regular meeting and the October 10 public hearing, followed by adjournment at 7:10 p.m. No substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions occurred.

• Approved minutes of October 10 regular meeting (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of October 10 public hearing for Ryan and Lindsay Clark (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:10 p.m. (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council Committee of the Whole will meet to review minutes and discuss two specific items. The session focuses on a firefighter grant and health insurance.

• Firefighter Grant
• Health Insurance

City Council

City Council is reviewing several first-reading resolutions regarding city contracts and insurance. The meeting includes discussions on employee health insurance rates for 2023 and a request for tax levy advances.

• Proposed contract with TAC Computer, INC. up to $40,665.00 for Police Department IT services
• Proposed payment up to $117,975.00 to Northern Ohio Risk Management Agency Self-Insurance Pool, INC. (N.O.R.M.A.)
• Proposed acceptance of 2023 health insurance rates from The Fedeli Group for OGBC HSA plan
• Proposed Resolution 34-2022 regarding Halloween observance on October 31, 2022
• Proposed adoption of the Cuyahoga County 2022-2027 All Hazards Mitigation Plan