Highland Heights public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 12, 2023, with several items for discussion and action. Key items include third readings of ordinances on group homes and sanitary sewer surcharge reduction, first readings of ordinances related to fund transfers, ARPA fund reallocation, appropriations, income tax changes, and payments for street lighting, road resurfacing, and equipment. The council will also consider entering executive session for economic development and personnel matters.

• Third reading of Ordinance 18-2023 creating Chapter 1342 on Group Homes
• Third reading of Ordinance 19-2023 amending Sanitary Sewer Surcharge Reduction and Elimination Policy
• First reading of Ordinance 31-2023 amending Municipal Income Tax per Ohio House Bill 33
• Resolution 60-2023: payment up to $100,000 to Mayfield City Schools for street lighting
• Resolution 61-2023: payment up to $249,256.75 to Cuyahoga County for Wilson Mills Road resurfacing

City Council

This is a brief Legislative & Finance Committee meeting with only two agenda items: invoices and miscellaneous items. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed, so the meeting appears to be routine administrative business.

• Invoices
• Miscellaneous items

City Council

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the Mayfield City Schools street light project and a payment to the Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works for Wilson Mills resurfacing. The meeting also includes items from the Finance Director and the Mayor.

• Mayfield City Schools street light project
• Payment to Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works for Wilson Mills Resurfacing

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider a lot consolidation and split for a property on Highland Road. The commission will also review a variance request for pool equipment setbacks on Grappa Farms Drive.

• Lot consolidation and lot split for Robert Eppich at 6099 Highland Road
• Side yard setback variance request for pool equipment at 266 Grappa Farms Drive

City Council

This is a procedural caucus meeting of the Highland Heights City Council. The agenda contains only the positions of Council President and Council President Pro Tem, with no specific business items listed. No decisions or discussions are scheduled on the agenda as provided.

City Council

The Highland Heights Committee of the Whole will consider extending the moratorium on building permits for new storage unit facilities and discuss a new ordinance prohibiting marijuana cultivation, processing, and retail dispensing. The agenda also includes budget adjustments, transfers, and miscellaneous items. Minutes from the November 14 meeting are deferred to the next meeting.

• Extension of moratorium on building permits for new storage unit facilities
• Discussion on ordinance prohibiting marijuana cultivation, processing, and retail dispensing
• Budget adjustments
• Transfers
• Deferral of minutes approval to next meeting

City Council

The Drainage Committee is meeting to discuss any new drainage reports or forms received, calls from residents, and other matters including Ford Road and miscellaneous items. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Review of new drainage reports/forms
• Discussion of resident calls
• Ford Road drainage matters

City Council

The Legislative & Finance Committee will consider extending a moratorium on building permits for new storage unit facilities and discuss a proposed ordinance prohibiting marijuana cultivation, processing, and retail dispensing. Miscellaneous items are also on the agenda.

• Extension of moratorium on building permits for new storage unit facilities
• Discussion of ordinance prohibiting marijuana cultivation, processing, and retail dispensing

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a proposed ban on marijuana cultivation and sales, regulations for group homes, and a $35,000 vehicle purchase. They will also vote on continuing tax incentive programs and a moratorium on new storage facilities. The meeting includes public comment and an executive session.

• Second reading of Ordinance 18-2023 creating Chapter 1342 on Group Homes
• Second reading of Ordinance 19-2023 amending Sanitary Sewer Surcharge Reduction and Elimination Policy
• First reading of Ordinance 24-2023 prohibiting marijuana cultivation, processing, and retail dispensing in all zoning districts
• First reading of Resolution 59-2023 authorizing a contract with Mentor Mfg. for a landscape utility vehicle not to exceed $35,000
• First reading of Ordinance 25-2023 extending a moratorium on new storage unit facilities for up to six months

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote regarding lot width variances for five sublots at 6099 Highland Road. The body will also approve the 2024 meeting schedule and previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and vote on minimum lot width variances for Robert Eppich at 6099 Highland Road
• Approval of 2024 Planning and Zoning Meeting Schedule

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss several agenda items, including a fire department audio-visual system requisition, health insurance items, tax advances, a NORMA by-laws amendment, and a discussion of Ordinance 1121.04 in light of Ohio's Issue 2 passage. The meeting also includes budget discussions and miscellaneous items. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Fire Department requisition of audio-visual system for training room
• Health Insurance Items (Council Agenda items #7, #8, #9)
• Tax advances (Council Agenda item #10)
• NORMA By-laws amendment (Council Agenda item #11)
• Discussion regarding Ordinance 1121.04 in consideration of passage of Issue 2 in Ohio on November 7, 2023

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council's Legislative & Finance Committee is meeting to discuss two items: a requisition for an audio-visual system for the Fire Department's training room, and transfers from the General Fund to the Police and Fire Pension Funds. No dollar amounts or further details are provided in the agenda.

• Fire Department requisition of audio-visual system for training room
• Transfers from the General Fund to the Police and Fire Pension Funds

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council is meeting to consider several first-reading resolutions and ordinances, including purchases of a snowplow and a pickup truck, and a new ordinance regulating group homes. The agenda also includes routine reports, public comment, and a possible executive session.

• Resolution 52-2023: Agreement with BEST Truck Equipment for BOSS snowplow, not to exceed $21,000
• Resolution 53-2023: Contract with Classic Ford for Ford F-350 4x4 pickup, not to exceed $55,000
• Ordinance 18-2023: New chapter 1342 on 'Group Homes'
• Ordinance 19-2023: Amending sanitary sewer surcharge reduction policy
• Ordinance 20-2023: Transfers from General Fund to Police and Fire Pension Funds

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on variances for a detached garage. The body will also consider a request for lot width variances at 6099 Highland Road.

• Vote on variances for a 4-car detached garage at 219 Legacy Drive regarding width and entry location
• Request for variances to minimum lot width on five sublots at 6099 Highland Road

Architectural Review Board

The November 13, 2023 meeting of the Highland Heights Architectural Review Board was canceled because there were no agenda items to discuss.

Civil Service Commission

The Highland Heights Civil Service Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, review part-time hourly reports, and discuss old and new business. The main items are an update on the Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter Entrance Exam and a request for an examination for the position of Laborer. The agenda is otherwise routine and procedural.

• Approve minutes of August 17, 2023 regular meeting
• Review part-time hourly reports
• Update on Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter Entrance Exam
• Request for examination for position of Laborer

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council's Drainage Committee is meeting to discuss drainage issues, including a new report from a resident and other matters such as Ford Road and backflow concerns. The agenda is largely procedural, with no formal decisions listed.

• New drainage report from David J. Kovacs at 1021 Barkston Drive
• Calls from residents regarding drainage
• Discussion of Ford Road drainage issues
• Discussion of backflow concerns

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council Legislative & Finance Committee is meeting to discuss several policy items, including animal control services, group homes, planned residential development, a 'pay to stay' program, and backflow reimbursement. These are agenda items for discussion and potential action, but no specific details or decisions are provided in the agenda.

• Motion for Animal Control Services
• Group Homes
• Planned Residential Development
• Pay to Stay
• Backflow Reimbursement

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting on October 24, 2023. They will consider a two-year contract with A&S Animal Control for nuisance animal services, and a first reading of a resolution to authorize a contract with Lakeland Electric for a generator. The meeting also includes routine reports and a possible executive session.

• 2-year contract with A&S Animal Control: $800/month in 2024, $850/month in 2025, plus daily trapping/boarding charges
• First reading of Resolution 51-2023: contract with Lakeland Electric for Generac 300k diesel generator, not to exceed $99,355
• Executive session to discuss economic development and personnel
• Public comment via email or phone before 12:00 PM on Tuesday

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings scheduled. Key items include a variance request for a detached garage at 219 Legacy Drive and a vote on signage for the Marathon station at 6295 Wilson Mills Road. The commission will also receive an update on Planned Unit Residential Development (PURD) zoning recommendations.

• Shawn Carter, 219 Legacy Drive: request for variances for a proposed 4-car detached garage to exceed maximum width and allow front entry
• JWW Realty, LLC – Marathon Station, 6295 Wilson Mills Road: vote to approve proposed signage
• Planned Unit Residential Development (PURD) Zoning District recommendations update

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review two applications: an open-air pavilion with a stamped concrete patio at 6252 Coldstream, and new commercial signage for the Marathon Station at 6295 Wilson Mills. The meeting is scheduled for October 23, 2023, at 1:30 PM in the Highland Heights Council Chambers.

• Open air pavilion with stamped concrete patio at 6252 Coldstream
• New commercial signage at 6295 Wilson Mills (Marathon Station)

City Council

This is a procedural Committee of the Whole meeting. The council will approve minutes from September 12, 2023, and discuss items related to the Planned Residential District and miscellaneous matters. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2023
• Discussion of Planned Residential District items
• Miscellaneous items

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council Legislative & Finance Committee is meeting to discuss several policy items, including group homes, planned residential districts, a pay-to-stay policy, and budget appropriations. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Group homes policy discussion
• Planned residential districts discussion
• Pay to stay policy discussion
• Budget appropriations discussion

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and then vote on three variance requests for a shed at 1080 Barkston Drive and a setback variance for a gazebo at 5619 Blair Drive. They will also vote on proposed signage for B-ROX at 5604 Wilson Mills Road and Tijuana’s Street Tacos at 5596 Highland Road. An update on Planned Residential Unit Development (PURD) zoning recommendations is scheduled.

• Public hearing and vote on variances for tool shed at 1080 Barkston Drive (area, height, location)
• Public hearing and vote on rear yard setback variance for proposed pavilion/gazebo at 5619 Blair Drive
• Vote on proposed front building signage for B-ROX at 5604 Wilson Mills Road (former Harry Buffalo site)
• Vote on proposed building signage for Tijuana’s Street Tacos at 5596 Highland Road (west/Bishop Road side)
• Update on Planned Residential Unit Development (PURD) Zoning District recommendations

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will meet to review and decide on two commercial signage applications. The first is for TiJuana's Street Taco at 5596 Highland Rd, and the second is for B*Rox at 5604 Wilson Mills. No other items are on the agenda.

• 034-23: 5596 Highland Rd – TiJuana's Street Taco commercial signage
• 035-23: 5604 Wilson Mills – B*Rox commercial signage

City Council

The Safety & Service Committee is meeting to discuss items related to the Fire Department, including memos and resolutions. The agenda also includes miscellaneous items. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda text.

• Fire Department memos and resolutions

The Safety and Service Committee met to discuss workers' compensation and equipment procurement. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Discussed use of Stryker chairs for workers' compensation (Blue Grave)
• Discussed purchase of Fit-De equipment for $7,000 with a total cost of $15,200
• Discussed request to install backup generators for public buildings

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and motions, including payments to Lyndhurst for court costs, rescinding a prior vehicle purchase, and authorizing new vehicle and equipment purchases for the police and fire departments. They will also hold first readings on resolutions for tax levies, a health services agreement, and other items, followed by an executive session.

• Payment of $10,909.65 to Lyndhurst for court operating deficit
• Rescind Resolution 8-2023 for two Ford Explorer Police Interceptors
• Authorize proposals for generator installation at Police and Fire Building
• Purchase 8 GETAC rugged laptops for $18,421.00
• Purchase two Dodge Chargers for $74,130.00 and a Ford F-550 for $65,000.00

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss several items, including the 2024 budget, a planned residential development, a reimbursement policy for backflows, miscellaneous drainage issues, and the sidewalk program. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• 2024 Budget review
• Planned Residential Development discussion
• Reimbursement Policy for Backflows
• Miscellaneous Drainage
• Sidewalk Program

The council accepted the May 9, 2023 minutes as written with a unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn was then made and carried unanimously at 7:41 p.m. No other actions were decided during the meeting.

• Approved May 9, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:41 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Highland Heights Drainage Committee is meeting to discuss new drainage reports, resident calls, and other drainage-related matters. The committee will also consider a reimbursement policy for backflows and miscellaneous issues such as Ford Rd.

• New drainage report from 682 Kenbridge Dr. (Karen Helffrich)
• Resident call from Frank Fantozzi on behalf of Maria Fantozzi, 5627 Wilson Mills Road
• Advised homeowner at 894 Brainard Rd. to file a drainage report
• Discussion of Reimbursement Policy for Backflows
• Miscellaneous item: Ford Rd.

The Drainage Committee reviewed reports regarding residential drainage and storm sewer issues. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Discussed drainage report for 682 Kenbridge Dr.
• Discussed creek cleaning request for 5627 Wilson Mills Road
• Discussed storm sewer insufficiency and basement flooding at 1025 Ford Rd

City Council

The Legislative & Finance Committee is meeting to discuss a deer agreement, yard waste disposal, and finance memos. The agenda is brief and contains only discussion items, with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed.

• Deer agreement discussion
• Yard waste disposal discussion
• Finance memos review

The provided document consists of fragmented, illegible text and incomplete notes. No substantive decisions, votes, or official actions can be verified from the record.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Highland Heights Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on fence variances for a property at 600 Lander Road, schedule public hearings for two other variance requests, and vote on recommendations for a Planned Residential Unit Development (PURD) zoning district to send to City Council. The agenda also includes a review of public notification procedures and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and vote on variances for two fences and multiple fence types at 600 Lander Road (Ralph DiCamillo)
• Schedule public hearing for side yard setback variance for proposed shed at 1080 Barkston Drive (Don Shaffer)
• Schedule public hearing for rear and side yard setback variances for proposed pavilion at 5619 Blair Drive (Cindy Bosetin)
• Vote to approve PURD Zoning District recommendations for submittal to City Council
• Review and discussion of public notification procedures

The Commission approved three variances for a homeowner at 600 Lander Road regarding fence placement and materials. The board also discussed recommendations for a new residential zoning district and reviewed two pending variance requests for a shed and a gazebo.

• Approved variance for 4-foot aluminum fence to extend 11 feet forward of northerly rear building line (Ayes all)
• Approved amended variance for 4-foot aluminum fence to extend 8 feet forward of southerly rear building line (4-1)
• Approved variance to allow non-uniform fence types in rear yard, including a 6-foot solid privacy fence (3-2)
• Accepted August 28, 2023 regular meeting minutes (4-1)
• Accepted August 28, 2023 Janet Nagel public hearing minutes (4-1)
• Recommended changes to Planned Unit Residential Development (PURD) ordinance language

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Highland Heights Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on several variance requests, including a shed placement, a subdivision's lot and yard variances, and a fence variance. They will also vote on signage for Pella Windows and Doors and approve recommendations for a Planned Residential Development (PRD) District to submit to City Council.

• Public hearing and vote on Janet Nagel's variance for a shed at 1022 West Mill Drive
• Public hearing and vote on Sanctuary subdivision variances at 6099 Highland Road
• Schedule public hearing for Ralph DiCamillo's fence variance at 600 Lander Road
• Vote on Pella Windows and Doors signage at 775 Alpha Drive
• Vote on PRD District recommendations for City Council

The Planning & Zoning Commission granted a variance for a residential shed and approved two building wall signs for a commercial business. A public hearing for the Sanctuary subdivision was canceled after the applicant withdrew their request for variances. The Commission also discussed revisions to a proposed Planned Unit Residential Development (PURD) zoning ordinance.

• Approved variance for 8-foot by 10-foot shed at 1022 West Mill Drive (Ayes all)
• Approved front and rear building wall signs for Pella Windows & Doors at 775 Alpha Drive (Ayes all)
• Canceled Sanctuary subdivision public hearing due to applicant withdrawal
• Approved amendment to August 14, 2023 minutes to delete 'and Council of the Whole' (Ayes all)

Architectural Review Board

The Highland Heights Architectural Review Board will review three applications at its August 28, 2023 meeting: a new single-family house with attached garage, a new pavilion with concrete pad, and new commercial signage for Pella Windows & Doors. These are the only items on the agenda.

• New single-family house with attached garage at 235 Grappa Farms Drive
• New 16x16 pavilion and 800 sq ft concrete pad at 367 E. Glen Eagle Drive
• New commercial signage for Pella Windows & Doors at 775 Alpha Drive

The Architectural Review Board approved drawings for a new single-family home, a residential pavilion and patio, and new commercial signage for Pella Windows & Doors.

• Approved drawings for new single family house at 235 Grappa Farms S/L 14
• Approved drawings for 16x16 pavilion and 800 sq. ft patio at 367 E. Glen Eagle Drive
• Approved new building signage for Pella Windows & Doors at 775 Alpha Drive

Civil Service Commission

The Highland Heights Civil Service Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from its June 22, 2023 meeting, review part-time hourly reports, and receive an update on the Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter Entrance Exam. No new business is listed. The agenda is largely procedural, with the firefighter exam update being the only substantive item.

• Approve minutes of June 22, 2023 regular meeting
• Review part-time hourly reports
• Update on Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter Entrance Exam

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings scheduled. They will consider several requests, including a variance for a shed, approvals for signage at three locations, and a variance request for a proposed subdivision, as well as discuss Planned Residential Development guidelines.

• Janet Nagel, 1022 West Mill Drive: variance for shed placement; schedule public hearing
• Bodycote, 5475 Avion Park Drive: approval of monument sign
• Rana LLC, Dog Training Elite and Saibreas Wealth Advisors, 6119 Highland Road: approval of building and front door signage
• Sanctuary, 6099 Highland Road: variances for sublots in proposed subdivision; schedule public hearing
• Code review: discussion of Planned Residential Development guidelines

The Commission approved requests for a new monument sign at Bodycote and building and door signage for Dog Training Elite and Saibreas Wealth Advisors. Public hearings for two variance requests were scheduled for August 28, 2023. The Commission also discussed the process for a proposed Planned Residential Development (PRD) Zoning District ordinance.

• Approved monument sign for Bodycote at 5475 Avion Park Drive (Ayes all)
• Approved building wall sign for Dog Training Elite at 6119 Highland Road (Ayes all)
• Approved vinyl lettering door signage for Dog Training Elite and Saibreas Wealth Advisors at 6119 Highland Road (Ayes all)
• Scheduled public hearing for Janet Nagel's shed variance at 1022 West Mill Drive for August 28, 2023
• Scheduled public hearing for Sanctuary subdivision variances at 6099 Highland Road for August 28, 2023
• Accepted July 10, 2023 regular meeting minutes (Ayes all)
• Accepted July 10, 2023 Larry Lewis public hearing minutes (Ayes all)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board is meeting to review applications for new commercial signage at three locations. The items are specific to signage proposals for Bodycote, Dog Training Elite, and Saibreas Wealth Advisor.

• 5475 Avion Park Drive – Bodycote: new commercial signage
• 6119 Highland Road – Dog Training Elite: new commercial signage
• 6119 Highland Road – Saibreas Wealth Advisor: new commercial signage

The board approved drawings for new monument signage at 5475 Avion Park Drive and commercial signage for two businesses at 6119 Highland Road. The Bodycote approval included four specific recommendations regarding the sign's base, lighting, pitch, and landscaping.

• Approved monument signage for Bodycote at 5475 Avion Park Drive with comments
• Approved door decals and exterior signage for Dog Training Elite and Saibreas Wealth Advisor at 6119 Highland Road

Community Day Committee

This meeting of the Community Day Committee has no published agenda, so it is likely to be procedural or informal. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.

The committee scheduled the next Community Day for July 20, 2024, with a proposed budget of $50,000. Members reviewed 2023 expenses totaling $60,162.85 and discussed adjustments to vendor contracts and parade routing.

• Set 2024 Community Day date for Saturday, July 20, 2024
• Set 2024 start time for 1:00pm and fireworks for 9:45pm
• Proposed 2024 budget of $50,000
• Determined 2023 total expenses were $60,162.85
• Determined 2023 total revenue was $14,054

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 25, 2023, with several items for discussion and action. Key items include first readings of a resolution to authorize up to $36,000 for replacing the rear Fire Department bay doors, and an ordinance appropriating funds for 2023 city expenses. The council will also consider a second reading of a resolution for $20,148 in new Community Center lighting, and may enter executive session to discuss economic development.

• Motion to amend Resolution 33-2023 changing contractor name from Industrial Tennis to Industrial Surface Sealer, Inc.
• First reading of Resolution 36-2023: $36,000 for J & L Door to replace rear Fire Department bay doors
• First reading of Ordinance 14-2023: appropriating funds for 2023 current expenses
• First reading of Ordinance 14-2023: assessing cost of abating a nuisance
• Second reading of Resolution 34-2023: $20,148 to Mars Electric for Community Center lighting

City Council approved the addition of a contract for a manual transfer switch to the agenda. The council also accepted the minutes from the July 11, 2023, meeting.

• Accepted July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved adding Resolution for Generac Manual Transfer Switch purchase up to $17,800 to new business (unanimous)

Community Day Committee

The committee met to coordinate logistics, food supplies, and parade organization for the upcoming event. Discussions included volunteer scheduling, concession planning, and finalizing the parade lineup.

• Parade start time set for 1:00pm on Saturday, July 22, 2023
• Concession proceeds to go to the Mayfield Girls Tennis Team
• Parade route participants must enter from Colony Drive rather than Wilson Mills
• Justin Ketchem to purchase gift cards from Play it Again Sports for home run derby and wing eating contests
• Finalized parade order featuring local fire trucks, marching bands, and city officials

City Council

City Council approved a $422,588.25 contract for the 2023 Asphalt Road Program and enacted a six-month moratorium on new storage unit facilities. The council also authorized resurfacing for tennis and pickleball courts and a payment to the Mayfield City School District.

• Approved $422,588.25 contract with Ronyak Paving for 2023 Asphalt Road Program (All Ayes)
• Enacted Ordinance 12-2023: six-month moratorium on building permits for new storage unit facilities (All Ayes)
• Approved Resolution 33-2023 for resurfacing tennis and pickleball courts (All Ayes)
• Approved Resolution 30-2023 for payment to Mayfield City School District (All Ayes)
• Accepted June 27, 2023 meeting minutes (Ayes: D’Amico, DeLisio, DiLalla, Ganser, Hargate; Abstain: Milroy)
• Removed executive session from the agenda (All Ayes)

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council Legislative & Finance Committee is meeting to discuss two proposed moratoriums: one on group homes and one on storage facilities. The agenda also includes miscellaneous items. No specific details or decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Moratorium on group homes
• Moratorium on storage facilities
• Miscellaneous items

The provided minutes are illegible and contain no clear records of decisions, votes, or approved actions. The document consists primarily of fragmented text and handwritten notes that do not state specific outcomes.

Community Day Committee

The committee is finalizing logistics, including parade routes, food concessions, and volunteer schedules for the upcoming event. Discussions included road closures, purchasing supplies, and coordinating with local departments.

• Parade start time set for 1:00pm
• Road closure coordination with RTA regarding bus routes
• Concessions to include funnel cakes, soft pretzels, nachos, and popcorn
• Temporary liquor license received by Amy Dillion
• Lyndhurst Fire Truck confirmed as a participant

The committee coordinated final preparations for Community Day on July 22, 2023. Members assigned tasks for food and beverage procurement, established the parade entry point and order, and organized concession volunteers.

• Set parade start time for 1:00pm on July 22, 2023
• Designated Colony Drive as the sole entry point for parade participants
• Approved parade order featuring 6 rows starting with the Highland Heights Ladder Truck
• Designated Mayfield Girls Tennis Team to receive concession proceeds
• Assigned Justin to purchase Play it Again Sports gift cards for contests
• Confirmed use of a Service Department golf cart and 12 staging cones

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance for Larry and Denise Lewis to allow a fence to extend forward of the rear building line at 5445 Kenbridge Drive. The commission will also discuss a proposed subdivision for Sanctuary at 6099 Highland Road and review Planned Residential Development guidelines.

• Public hearing and vote on fence variance for 5445 Kenbridge Drive
• Discussion of proposed subdivision at Sanctuary, 6099 Highland Road
• Review of Planned Residential Development guidelines

The Commission approved a variance for a replacement fence at 5445 Kenbridge Drive. Members discussed a proposed residential subdivision called Sanctuary and the creation of a Planned Residential Development (PRD) zoning district.

• Approved 18-foot variance for 6-foot high combination fence at 5445 Kenbridge Drive (Ayes all)
• Accepted June 26, 2023 regular meeting minutes (4-1)
• Accepted June 26, 2023 Alexander Kerr public hearing minutes (4-1)
• Deferred action on Sanctuary subdivision (6099 Highland Road) pending review of City Engineer's letter

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will hold a meeting to review a single application for adding stone veneer to three sides of a house at 355 W. Edinburgh. The agenda is subject to change.

• Application 028-23: Adding stone veneer to 3 sides of house and complete stone on front at 355 W. Edinburgh

The Architectural Review Board reviewed and approved a request to add stone veneer to a residence. The project involves matching the existing front of the home using beige stone.

• Approved stone veneer addition at 355 W. Edinburgh Drive (approved by Jim Wallis and Bob Orovets)

City Council

The Legislative & Finance Committee is discussing a moratorium on group homes and a moratorium on storage facilities, along with Fire Department memos and miscellaneous items. No final decisions are noted; the agenda indicates discussion only.

• Moratorium on group homes
• Moratorium on storage facilities
• Fire Department memos

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City Council

The Highland Heights City Council will consider several equipment purchases for the police and fire departments, including office furniture, fitness equipment, computers, and a video camera system. They will also hold readings on resolutions for engineering expenses, a school district payment, and the 2024 tax budget, followed by an executive session on economic development.

• Purchase of police office furniture from Alpha Office Supply, not to exceed $28,000
• Purchase of fire department fitness equipment from Health and Fitness Equipment Centers, not to exceed $20,000
• Purchase of fire department computers and WiFi equipment from Lake Business, not to exceed $26,500
• Purchase of police computers and firewall from TAC Computers, not to exceed $26,000
• Third reading of Resolution 26-2023 for Motorola Solutions video camera system (8 in-car, 8 body-worn) not to exceed $117,000

City Council approved several equipment purchases for police and fire departments and adopted a tax budget for 2024. The council also authorized a contract for tennis court resurfacing and a new video camera recording system for police.

• Approved $250,325 contract with Geauga Highway for tennis court resurfacing (Ayes all)
• Approved $117,000 for Motorola Solutions Watchguard Video Camera Recording System (Ayes all)
• Enacted Ordinance 10-2023 adopting the 2024 tax budget (Ayes all)
• Approved $28,000 for police department office furniture from Alpha Office Supply (Ayes all)
• Approved $26,000 for police department computers and firewall from TAC Computers (Ayes all)
• Approved $26,500 for fire department computers and WiFi equipment from Lake Business (Ayes all)
• Approved $20,000 for fire department health and fitness equipment (Ayes all)
• Approved $20,000 payment to Envelope Consulting Services for police and fire building engineering (Ayes all)

City Council

The Safety & Service Committee is meeting to discuss items related to the Fire Department, as indicated by memos on the agenda. The agenda also includes a placeholder for miscellaneous items, but no specific proposals or decisions are listed.

• Fire Department memos review

The council approved several payments for consulting and equipment. These include funds for ECS Consulting and technology upgrades for emergency services.

• Approved $95,600 for ECS Consulting
• Approved $6,500 for Firewall Computers for Fire Dept
• Approved $8,000 for TAC Computers for MS Jct

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on two variance requests: one for a driveway turnaround at 5891 Highland Road and one for a four-car detached garage at 219 Legacy Drive. They will also consider scheduling a public hearing for a fence variance at 5445 Kenbridge Drive and discuss Planned Residential Development regulations.

• Vote on variance for driveway turnaround at 5891 Highland Road
• Vote on variance for four-car detached garage at 219 Legacy Drive
• Request to schedule public hearing for fence variance at 5445 Kenbridge Drive
• Discussion of Planned Residential Development regulations

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a variance to allow a larger driveway turnaround for a resident on Highland Road. A public hearing for a fence variance at 5445 Kenbridge Drive was scheduled for July 10, 2023. The Commission also continued discussions on Planned Residential Development (PRD) zoning guidelines.

• Approved variance for Alexander Kerr (5891 Highland Road) to increase driveway turnaround area to 424 square feet (Ayes all)
• Accepted minutes from June 12, 2023 regular meeting (Ayes Adamus, Hull, Mercurio; abstain Urban)
• Accepted minutes from June 12, 2023 public hearing for Lester Miller (Ayes Adamus, Hull, Mercurio; abstain Urban)
• Accepted minutes from June 12, 2023 public hearing for Mike Rossi (Ayes Adamus, Hull, Mercurio; abstain Urban)
• Canceled public hearing for Shawn Carter (219 Legacy Drive) due to missing HOA opinion
• Removed public hearing for Michael Diasio (605 DeWitt Drive) from agenda as matter was resolved

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board is meeting to review one application: a new single-family house with attached garage at 230 Grappa Farms Drive. The agenda contains only this single item and is otherwise procedural.

• New single-family house with attached garage at 230 Grappa Farms Drive (S/L 9)

The Architectural Review Board approved the drawings for a new single-family house with an attached garage at 230 Grappa Farms S/L 9. The project has an approximate cost of $626,000.

• Approved drawings for new single family house at 230 Grappa Farms S/L 9

Civil Service Commission

The Highland Heights Civil Service Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, review part-time hourly reports, and receive an update on the Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter Entrance Exam. No new business items are listed. The agenda is largely procedural with one substantive update.

• Approve minutes of April 27, 2023 meeting
• Review part-time hourly reports
• Update on Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter Entrance Exam

Community Day Committee

The committee is finalizing logistics for the upcoming Highland Heights Community Day and Parade. Discussions include following up with parade participants, organizing food vendors, and managing event equipment.

• Finalizing tent layout and parade participant follow-ups
• Coordination of food vendors including Pick up Stix, Lake County Captains, and Raising Canes
• Requesting temporary liquor and food permits
• Organizing fundraising for local food items such as nachos, popcorn, and funnel cakes
• Planning event activities including a parade, bingo, and various contests

The committee reviewed preparations for Community Day, including parade entry points, concession planning, and volunteer scheduling. No formal votes were recorded, but specific assignments for purchasing and coordination were established.

• Set parade entry point exclusively at Colony Drive
• Confirmed Lyndhurst Fire Truck will participate
• Ordered Community Day shirts
• Confirmed receipt of temporary liquor license by Amy Dillion
• Arranged golf cart access through the Service Department

City Council

The Legislative & Finance Committee will discuss a moratorium on group homes, a pay-to-stay policy, and a change order for the police and fire renovation project. They will also review finance legislation for the council agenda and handle miscellaneous items.

• Moratorium on group homes
• Pay to stay policy
• Change order for police and fire renovation project
• Finance legislation for council agenda

The provided document consists of fragmented, illegible text and incomplete forms. No clear decisions, votes, or official actions can be identified from the record.

City Council

Council accepted the minutes from the May 9 meeting. Members discussed a potential county 'Pay to Stay' policy and a request to solicit bids for new fire department bay doors, though no formal action was taken on these items.

• Approved May 9 meeting minutes (Ayes all)

City Council

The Highland Heights Drainage Committee met to discuss drainage reports and resident calls. A new drainage report was received for 405 Leverett Lane from Eric and Monica Forsberg. The meeting was otherwise routine, with no other substantive items listed.

• New drainage report for 405 Leverett Lane (Eric and Monica Forsberg)
• Discussion of resident calls regarding drainage issues

The Drainage Committee met briefly to review new reports. No formal decisions were made, but a member will verify a report for 405 Leverett Lane.

• Discussed drainage report for 405 Leverett Lane (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including first readings of resolutions for police and fire building renovations, a School Resource Officer program agreement with Mayfield City Schools, and a payment to the school district. They will also have second and third readings on items like a tax budget, a video camera system purchase, and an extension of a moratorium on group homes. The meeting includes public comment via email or phone before noon on Tuesday.

• Motion to seek proposals for overhead bay doors for Police and Fire Building Renovation
• First Reading of Resolution 29-2023: SRO Program agreement with Mayfield City Schools
• First Reading of Resolution 30-2023: Payment to Mayfield City School District per ORC 5709.82
• First Reading of Resolution 31-2023: Payment up to $131,048 to PCS & Build for MEP work
• Second Reading of Resolution 26-2023: Motorola Solutions camera system up to $117,000

City Council approved a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program. Council also authorized the Mayor to seek proposals for overhead bay doors for the Police and Fire Building renovation. Additionally, the noise ordinance was waived for a Saturday to accommodate the Wilson Mills overlay project.

• Approved agreement with Mayfield City Schools for School Resource Officer Program (Ayes all)
• Approved authorization for Mayor to seek proposals for Police and Fire Building overhead bay doors (Ayes all)
• Approved waiver of noise ordinance for Saturday for Wilson Mills overlay project
• Accepted minutes of May 23, 2023 meeting (Ayes all)
• Approved two shed placement variances via Planning and Zoning

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will vote on shed placement variances for 621 Hanford Drive and 5619 Ashley Circle. Other items include requests for a driveway turnaround variance, a four-car detached garage variance, and a code review of Planned Residential District Zoning.

• Variance: replacement shed at 621 Hanford Drive
• Variance: proposed shed at 5619 Ashley Circle
• Variance request: driveway turnaround at 5891 Highland Road
• Variance request: four car detached garage at 219 Legacy Drive
• Code Review: Planned Residential District Zoning

The Commission approved two variance requests to allow sheds to be located outside the lines of the house. Several other variance requests for sheds, a driveway turnaround, and a garage were discussed and deferred for further review or public hearings.

• Approved variance for 10x12 shed at 621 Hanford Drive (Ayes all)
• Approved variance for 10x20 shed at 5619 Ashley Circle (Ayes all)
• Deferred variance for shed at 605 DeWitt Drive pending building inspector visit
• Scheduled public hearing for driveway turnaround variance at 5891 Highland Road for June 26, 2023
• Scheduled public hearing for garage variance at 219 Legacy Drive for June 26, 2023
• Accepted May 22, 2023 meeting minutes with clarification on a variance distance (Ayes 3, Abstain 1)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider six residential projects, including additions, a new house, and a pool pavilion. No public hearings or major policy decisions are scheduled.

• 724 Miner Road: pool pavilion
• 1022 Lander Rd: addition (kitchen, craft room, attached garage) — previously approved for 2 variances
• 6343 Highland Rd: addition (1st floor, basement with egress)
• 184 Skye Rd: four-season addition room to rear of home
• 587 Sturbridge: demolish existing 8x10 addition and rebuild

The Architectural Review Board approved drawings for six residential projects, including a new single-family home, home additions, and a pool pavilion. One approval for 6343 Highland Road was granted with specific notes regarding window size and venting.

• Approved pool pavilion at 724 Miner Rd. ($12,000)
• Approved rear addition and garage at 1022 Lander Rd. ($110,000)
• Approved kitchen/dining extension and master suite at 6343 Highland Road as noted ($155,000)
• Approved raised 4 season room at 184 Skye Rd. ($190,000)
• Approved demolition and rebuild of addition at 587 Sturbridge ($25,000)
• Approved new single family house with attached garage at 776 Lander ($739,000)

City Council

This is a Legislative & Finance Committee meeting with a short agenda covering fireworks and miscellaneous items. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed, so the meeting appears to be preliminary or procedural.

• Discussion of fireworks
• Miscellaneous items

The council committee met to discuss road and infrastructure matters. One contract was approved by a three-vote majority.

• Approved road contract (3-0)

City Council

Highland Heights City Council will hold first readings on resolutions for a police camera system, the 2023 road program, and the 2024 tax budget, among other items. They will also consider second and third readings on street striping and council salaries, and may enter executive session to discuss economic development.

• Resolution 25-2023: $67,054 payment to Community Partnership on Aging
• Resolution 26-2023: $117,000 for Motorola Solutions camera system (8 in-car, 8 body-worn, cloud storage)
• Resolution 27-2023: $250,325 contract to Geauga Highway for 2023 Road Program
• Ordinance 10-2023: Adopting 2024 tax budget
• Resolution 22-2023: $22,445.13 contract to Pat Flowers, Inc. for street striping

The City Council accepted the minutes from the May 9, 2023 meeting. The session primarily consisted of departmental reports regarding public safety, park operations, and infrastructure updates, with no new ordinances passed.

• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (Ayes all)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings. They will consider a building sign for LaRich Pizza at 797 Bishop Road, schedule public hearings for two variance requests for sheds at 621 Hanford Drive and 5619 Ashley Circle, and discuss Planned Residential District (PRD) code language.

• LaRich Pizza, 797 Bishop Road: approval of building sign
• Lester & Rae Miller, 621 Hanford Drive: variance request for shed placement; public hearing to be scheduled
• Mike & Barb Rossi, 5619 Ashley Circle: variance request for shed placement; public hearing to be scheduled
• Code review: discussion of Planned Residential District (PRD) language

The Commission approved a 14.7 square-foot building wall sign for LaRich’s Pizza, provided total storefront signage remains under 30 square feet. Two shed variance requests were scheduled for public hearings, and the board began discussing a framework for Planned Residential Development (PRD) zoning.

• Approved 14.7 square-foot building wall sign for LaRich’s Pizza at 797 Bishop Road (Ayes all)
• Scheduled public hearing for June 12, 2023, regarding shed variance at 621 Hanford Drive
• Scheduled public hearing for June 12, 2023, regarding shed variance at 5619 Ashley Circle
• Accepted minutes from May 8, 2023, meeting (Ayes all)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will discuss and decide on six items: a new single-family house at 254 Grappa Farms Dr, a detached garage at 5500 Wilson Mills Rd, a second-floor addition at 5868 Highland Rd, new commercial signage at 5860 Wilson Mills Rd and 797 Bishop Rd, and a kitchen addition at 6277 Tourelle Drive. Two items are returning for further review.

• 015-23: New single-family house with attached garage at 254 Grappa Farms Dr (approved material)
• 016-23: Detached 2-car garage (demo existing) at 5500 Wilson Mills Rd (returning)
• 017-23: 2nd floor addition at 5868 Highland Rd (returning)
• 018-23: New commercial signage at 5860 Wilson Mills Rd
• 020-23: New commercial signage at 797 Bishop Rd

The board approved drawings for three residential additions and garage projects. Additionally, two commercial signage requests for Highland Landscape and LaRich’s Pizza were approved.

• Approved detached 2 car garage at 5500 Wilson Mills Rd
• Approved floor addition and exterior renovation at 5868 Highland Road
• Approved commercial signage for Highland Landscape at 5860 Wilson Mills Road with note to reduce width if possible
• Approved kitchen area addition at 6277 Tourelle Drive
• Approved commercial signage for LaRich’s Pizza at 797 Bishop Road

Community Day Committee

The Community Day Committee is holding a meeting on May 11, 2023, but the agenda states there is no agenda for this session. As a result, no specific items are listed for discussion or decision.

• No agenda items listed

The committee reviewed the itinerary and vendor list for the Community Day and Parade scheduled for July 22, 2023. Members assigned follow-up tasks for parade participants and donation letters. The current budget was reported as $55,882.

• Set Community Day date for Saturday, July 22, 2023
• Set Parade start time for 1:00pm
• Scheduled Wing Eating Contest for 5:30pm
• Updated Super Games time to 2:30pm-8:30pm
• Confirmed receipt of card reader
• Reported current budget of $55,882

Records Commission

The Highland Heights Records Commission is meeting to approve minutes from December 13, 2022, and discuss new business. Topics include the March Shred Day, department updates to records schedules, and digital media versus paper records. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2022
• March Shred Day
• Department updates to records schedules
• Digital media (as opposed to paper)

Board of Building and Zoning Appeals

The Board of Building and Zoning Appeals will hold a hearing regarding an appeal by TurnDev. The appeal seeks to overturn a Planning and Zoning Commission decision that denied approval for a self-storage facility at 625 Alpha Drive.

• Appeal Case BBZA23007: TurnDev indoor self-storage facility
• Proposed use at 625 Alpha Drive in the Park-Commercial-Light Manufacturing Zoning District

The Board of Building and Zoning Appeals held a hearing regarding TurnDev's appeal of a Planning and Zoning Commission decision that denied the operation of an indoor self-storage facility. The provided minutes conclude before a final decision was recorded.

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a potential housing development and the 2023 road program. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from April 25, 2022. No decisions are listed; items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of potential housing development
• Discussion of 2023 road program
• Approval of minutes from April 25, 2022

Council discussed the potential for new housing developments and the use of Planned Residential Development legislation to increase city control over lot sizes and acreage. No final decision was made on the legislation or the specific development under discussion. The 2023 Road Program was presented, but no actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from April 25, 2023 (All Ayes)

City Council

This is a brief Legislative & Finance Committee agenda with only two items: invoices for electric service in police and fire trailers, and miscellaneous items. No major ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Invoices for electric in police and fire trailers
• Miscellaneous items

The provided minutes are handwritten and largely illegible, recording no clear substantive decisions, approvals, or denials.

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a first reading of a resolution to award a street striping contract to Pat Flowers, Inc. for $22,445.13, and a third reading of a resolution authorizing a $250,000 payment to Swagelok Company under an economic development grant agreement. The council will also have second readings on a food and beverage concession contract for the Municipal Pool and Park and an ordinance setting council salaries.

• First reading of Resolution 22-2023: contract with Pat Flowers, Inc. for street striping, not to exceed $22,445.13
• Second reading of Resolution 21-2023: contract with MVGMM, Inc. for food and beverage concessions at Municipal Pool and Park for Summer 2023
• Second reading of Ordinance 9-2023: fixing salaries of Council Members and President of Council
• Third reading of Resolution 18-2023: payment of $250,000 to Swagelok Company from nontax revenues per Economic Development Grant agreement

City Council accepted the April 25, 2023, meeting minutes. The body voted to add new business to the agenda regarding a $19,850 payment for temporary power at police and fire trailers and a six-month extension of a group home building permit moratorium.

• Approved April 25, 2023, meeting minutes (All Ayes)
• Added motion to agenda to pay A&M Electric $19,850 for trailer power hookups (All Ayes)
• Added resolution to agenda to extend group home building permit moratorium for six months (All Ayes)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider three applications: a revised plan for a new single-family house with attached garage at 254 Grappa Farms Dr, a detached two-car garage at 5500 Wilson Mills Road (with demolition of existing), and a second-floor addition at 5868 Highland Road.

• Revised new single-family house with attached garage at 254 Grappa Farms Dr
• Detached 2-car garage (demo existing) at 5500 Wilson Mills Road
• 2nd floor addition at 5868 Highland Road

The Architectural Review Board reviewed three applications for residential construction and additions. All three requests were not approved.

• Application 015-23 for a new single family house at 254 Grappa Farms not approved (no show)
• Application 016-23 for a detached 2 car garage at 5500 Wilson Mills Rd not approved (no show)
• Application 017-23 for a 2nd floor addition at 5868 Highland Road not approved (resubmit new drawings)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission discussed a proposal to develop a 15-lot residential subdivision called Sanctuary at 6099 Highland Road. No approval was granted; instead, the Commission determined that the applicant must first submit plans to the City Engineer for a report on code deviations. The Commission also discussed potentially creating a new residential district or zoning overlay to handle high-density developments.

• Approved minutes from April 24, 2023 meeting (All Ayes)
• Directed Sanctuary subdivision applicants to first contact the City Engineer per HHCO Chapter 1165
• Tabled preliminary plat approval for 6099 Highland Road subdivision

Civil Service Commission

The Highland Heights Civil Service Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, review part-time hourly reports, and address old business. They will receive an update on the Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter Entrance Exam and vote on adopting proposed modifications to Rule 3.05. No new business is listed.

• Approve minutes from March 23, 2023 meeting
• Review part-time hourly reports
• Update on Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter Entrance Exam
• Vote on adoption of proposed modifications to Rule 3.05

City Council

The Safety & Service Committee is meeting to discuss a police subgrant and miscellaneous items. The agenda is brief and contains no details on the subgrant amount or the nature of the misc. items. No decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Police subgrant discussion
• Miscellaneous items

The Safety Committee met to discuss a grant for body cameras and the current state of equipment. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

City Council

City Council extended a temporary moratorium on group home applications for six months. The council also approved a $100,000 grant for the Park Connector Project and a $64,273 grant for police body cameras.

• Extended temporary moratorium on group home applications for 6 months (Ayes all)
• Authorized City Engineer to prepare plans and bids for 2023 Road Program (Ayes all)
• Approved $64,273 Ohio Department of Public Safety grant for police body cameras (Ayes all)
• Approved $19,750 payment to SuperGames for Community Day (Ayes all)
• Enacted Ordinance 7-2023 to reallocate County ARPA Funds to the Capital Fund (Ayes all)
• Enacted Ordinance 8-2023 to accept $100,000 ODNR grant for Park Connector Project (Ayes all)
• Adopted Resolution 15-2023 for $69,400 in design and oversight services for police and fire building renovations (Ayes all)
• Accepted April 14, 2023 meeting minutes (Ayes all)

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss two items: a potential new house development and the 2023 road program. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from March 14, 2022. No decisions are listed; the items are for discussion only.

• Potential new house development
• 2023 road program
• Approval of minutes from March 14, 2022

The Mayor approved $1,000,000 for the 2023 Road Program, covering several overlays and intersections. Council also discussed a proposal for a 15-unit housing development on Highland Road, though no formal vote on the project was recorded.

• Approved $1,000,000 for 2023 Road Program
• Accepted March 14, 2023 meeting minutes (Ayes all)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review two applications for new single-family houses with attached garages at 812 Ford Road and 254 Grappa Farms Dr S/L 5. The board is deciding whether to approve the designs.

• New single-family house with attached garage at 812 Ford Road
• New single-family house with attached garage at 254 Grappa Farms Dr S/L 5

The Architectural Review Board approved construction drawings for two new single-family houses with attached garages. One project is located at 812 Ford Road and the other at 254 Grappa Farms Drive s/l 5.

• Approved drawings for new single family house with attached garage at 812 Ford Road
• Approved drawings for new single family house with attached garage at 254 Grappa Farms Drive s/l 5

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Highland Heights Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a regular meeting with no public hearings on the agenda. The commission will take roll call, approve minutes from its April 10 regular meeting and from public hearings for Highland Landscaping and TurnDev, then adjourn. This is a procedural-only agenda with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• No public hearings scheduled
• Approval of minutes from April 10 regular meeting
• Approval of minutes from April 10 public hearing for Highland Landscaping
• Approval of minutes from April 10 public hearing for TurnDev

The Commission accepted the minutes from three April 10, 2023 meetings. The board noted an appeal filed by TurnDev regarding a denied indoor self-storage facility at 625 Alpha Drive.

• Approved April 10 regular meeting minutes (Ayes all)
• Approved April 10 Highland Landscaping public hearing minutes (Ayes all)
• Approved April 10 TurnDev public hearing minutes (Ayes Adamus, Hull, Milroy, Urban; abstain Mercurio)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission's regular meeting scheduled for April 20, 2023, has been canceled. The next meeting is set for April 27, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Meeting canceled for April 20, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for April 27, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

Community Day Committee

The Committee is discussing preparations for the upcoming Community Day, including parade participants, food vendors, and entertainment. The meeting also addressed budget items such as fireworks, musical acts, and temporary liquor licensing.

• July 22, 2023, scheduled date for Community Day
• $12,000 budget for fireworks at 9:45pm
• $19,750 cost for Super Games entertainment
• $1,500 contract for Tea Bags band performance
• $1,000 contract for Justin Lee and the Beardy Boys band performance

The committee discussed the schedule, food vendors, and entertainment for Community Day on July 22, 2023. Members assigned tasks for parade outreach and vendor coordination, and reviewed proposed budgets for fireworks and entertainment.

• Set Community Day date for Saturday, July 22, 2023
• Scheduled parade start time for 1:00pm
• Proposed $12,000 budget for fireworks at 9:45pm
• Proposed $19,750 for Super Games entertainment
• Proposed $1,450 for Rick Smith (Rocket Car)
• Proposed $1,000 for Justin Lee and the Beardy Boys
• Proposed $1,500 for Tea Bags band
• Identified need for temporary liquor license with $180 fee

City Council

The Legislative & Finance Committee is meeting to discuss a police department weapons training simulator, referencing ordinances HCO 111.1902 and 111.3.06. The agenda also includes miscellaneous items. No final decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Police Department Weapons Training Simulator
• HCO 111.1902 and 111.3.06
• Miscellaneous Items

The provided minutes are illegible and contain no clear records of decisions, approvals, or denials. The document consists of fragmented text and handwritten notes that do not state specific outcomes.

City Council

Highland Heights City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and motions, including payments for a park stair project, a rock salt purchase agreement, a sewer district cost-share, an economic development grant payment, a weapon training simulator, and design services for police/fire building renovations. The agenda also includes routine reports and a possible executive session on personnel and salaries.

• Motion to pay Titan Cement up to $29,300 for Community Park Stair Project
• First reading of Resolution 16-2023: ODOT participation agreement for rock salt purchase
• First reading of Resolution 17-2023: Community Cost-Share agreement with NE Ohio Regional Sewer District
• First reading of Resolution 18-2023: $250,000 payment to Swagelok Company under Economic Development Grant
• First reading of Resolution 19-2023: up to $17,315 for Digimation/Dart Range weapon training simulator

City Council approved several emergency resolutions for public safety equipment and infrastructure. This included a new weapons training simulator and the renewal of a five-year contract for license plate reading cameras.

• Approved $17,315 for a weapon training simulator from Digimation/Dart Range
• Approved up to $75,000 for FLOCK Safety license plate reader maintenance and service
• Approved up to $29,300 for the Community Park Stair Project (Titan Cement)
• Approved participation agreement with ODOT for rock salt purchase (Res 16-2023)
• Approved Community Cost-Share agreement with NE Ohio Regional Sewer District (Res 17-2023)
• Removed motion to advertise for 2023 Street Striping Program
• Approved March 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• First reading of $250,000 payment to Swagelok Company (Res 18-2023)

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council Drainage Committee is meeting to discuss new drainage reports and resident calls. The agenda includes a report for 620 Bishop Rd. and discussion of email/phone calls and site visits regarding Maria Fantozzi at 5627 Wilson Mills Road.

• Drainage report for 620 Bishop Rd. (Gianna Paterniti)
• Resident calls from Maria Fantozzi, 5627 Wilson Mills Road
• Discussion of email/phone calls and site visits regarding Maria Fantozzi

The Drainage Committee met to review new reports and resident calls. The committee discussed specific properties on Bishop and Wilson Mills roads. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

• Reviewed drainage report for 620 Bishop
• Discussed resident call from Maria Fantozzi regarding 5627 Wilson Mills

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider two applications for new single-family houses with attached garages at 247 and 272 Grappa Farms Drive. These are the only items on the agenda for this meeting.

• 247 Grappa Farms Dr (S/L 16): new single-family house with attached garage
• 272 Grappa Farms Dr (S/L 2): new single-family house with attached garage

The board reviewed and approved drawings for two new single-family houses with attached garages on Grappa Farms Drive. One approval included a note for the applicant to consider an alternate siding color.

• Approved drawings for new single family house at 247 Grappa Farms Drive
• Approved drawings as noted for new single family house at 272 Grappa Farms Drive (consider alternate siding color)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and votes on two variance requests: one for a ground sign at Highland Landscape and another for a self-storage facility at TurnDev. They will also discuss a proposed subdivision at 6099 Highland Road and schedule a public hearing for it.

• Vote on variance for ground sign exceeding maximum size at 5860 Wilson Mills Road
• Vote to approve ground sign at Highland Landscape
• Vote on variances for self-storage facility in P-C-M District at 625 Alpha Drive
• Discussion of proposed Sanctuary subdivision at 6099 Highland Road and required variances
• Schedule public hearing for proposed subdivision

The Planning and Zoning Commission denied a request to allow a self-storage facility in a P-C-M District. The Commission approved a sign variance for Highland Landscaping and discussed a proposed residential subdivision at 6099 Highland Road.

• Approved 24 sq ft variance for ground sign at 5860 Wilson Mills Road (Ayes all)
• Approved proposed ground sign for Highland Landscaping (Ayes all)
• Denied Determination of Similar Use for self-storage facility at 625 Alpha Drive (1-3)
• Accepted March 27, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)

Board of Building and Zoning Appeals

The Board of Building and Zoning Appeals will hold a hearing regarding an appeal by LaRich’s Pizza at 797 Bishop Road. The applicant is appealing a February 13, 2023, decision by the Planning and Zoning Commission that denied two requested variances for their storefront window sign.

• Appeal to allow an existing window sign to cover 100% of the window area
• Appeal to allow a window sign to remain on display permanently
• Variance request regarding HHCO Section 1145.06(d) window sign coverage limits

The Board of Building and Zoning Appeals affirmed a previous decision to deny two variances for LaRich Pizza at 797 Bishop Road. The board ruled that the existing window sign violates city code regarding size and duration of display.

• Denied variance to allow window sign to cover 100% of window area (4-1)
• Denied variance to allow window sign to remain permanently (4-1)

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including authorizing the purchase of a mini excavator for up to $95,000, approving moving expenses for vacating the police and fire building, and appropriating funds for the 2023 budget. The council will also hold a second reading on traffic control devices at Wilson Mills and Miner Road and a partial suspension of alcohol rules for Community Day. The meeting includes public comment via email or phone before noon on Tuesday.

• Motion to authorize bids for Tennis Court Resurfacing Project
• Motion to pay Adler Sports up to $15,000 for Boy's Baseball Supplies
• First reading of Resolution 12-2023 repealing agreement with Ronald Brickman for $39,000 moving expenses
• First reading of Resolution 13-2023 authorizing agreement with Harrington Mover, LLC for $24,000 moving expenses
• First reading of Resolution 14-2023 to purchase mini excavator from Clark Equipment for up to $95,000

Council replaced a moving services contract and approved the purchase of a mini excavator. They also authorized funding for city expenditures and approved traffic control installations at Wilson Mills and Miner Road.

• Approved $24,000 contract with Harrington Mover, LLC (Ayes all)
• Repealed $39,000 contract with Ronald Brickman (Ayes all)
• Approved purchase of mini excavator from Clark Equipment, Co. not to exceed $95,000 (Ayes all)
• Authorized payment to Adler Sports not to exceed $15,000 for Boy’s Baseball Supplies (Ayes all)
• Approved Ordinance 6-2023 appropriating current expenses for 2023 (Ayes all)
• Approved Resolution 10-2023 for traffic control devices at Wilson Mills and Miner Road (Ayes all)
• Approved Ordinance 5-2023 regarding beer and wine sales at municipal park for Community Day (Ayes all)
• Authorized City Engineer to bid for Tennis Court Resurfacing Project (Ayes all)

City Council

The Legislative & Finance Committee is meeting to discuss a purchase order for the Parks and Recreation Department related to Girls' Softball, along with miscellaneous items. No specific dollar amounts or additional details are provided in the agenda.

• Parks and Recreation purchase order for Girls' Softball

The provided minutes consist of illegible or fragmented text. No clear decisions, votes, or actions were recorded in the document.

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider a single application to remove an existing deck and add a covered porch at 6267 South Applecross Rd. The meeting is scheduled for March 27, 2023, at 1:30 P.M. in Council Chambers.

• Application 011-23 for 6267 South Applecross Rd.: remove existing deck and add covered porch

The Architectural Review Board reviewed and approved drawings for a residential project at 6267 So. Applecross Road. The project involves removing an existing deck and adding a covered porch.

• Approved drawings for covered porch at 6267 So. Applecross Road

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings scheduled. The main item is a request from Highland Landscape at 5860 Wilson Mills Road for a variance for a monument sign that exceeds allowable size, and the commission will schedule a public hearing for it. The rest of the agenda is routine, covering roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• Highland Landscape, 5860 Wilson Mills Road: variance request for oversized monument sign; public hearing to be scheduled
• Approval of minutes from March 13, 2023 regular meeting and TurnDev public hearing

The Commission accepted the minutes from two March 13 meetings. No substantive decisions were made regarding variance requests, as hearings for TurnDev and Highland Landscaping were scheduled for April 10, 2023.

• Approved March 13 public hearing minutes for TurnDev (4-1 abstain)
• Approved March 13 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Rescheduled TurnDev variance public hearing to April 10, 2023
• Scheduled Highland Landscaping sign variance public hearing for April 10, 2023

Civil Service Commission

The Highland Heights Civil Service Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, review part-time hourly reports, and receive an update on the Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter Entrance Exam. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve minutes of February 16, 2023 meeting
• Review part-time hourly reports
• Update on Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter Entrance Exam

City Council

The Safety & Service Committee is meeting to discuss Fire Department memos and the necessity of police and fire radios in businesses, along with miscellaneous items. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda; it is primarily a discussion session.

• Discussion of Fire Department memos
• Discussion of necessity of police and fire radios in businesses
• Miscellaneous items

The Safety Committee reviewed updates regarding the police and fire renovation project, including restroom tiles and generator replacement. Members also discussed emergency communication systems at B50 Bra wigel and updates to commercial kitchen fire codes.

• Discussed emergency communication system requirements for B50 Bra wigel
• Reviewed restroom tiles for Police/Fire Renovation Project
• Discussed generator replacement as part of Police/Fire building renovation
• Discussed updating city fire codes for commercial kitchens

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council is meeting to consider several items, including payments for portable showers and trailers, agreements for traffic control devices, and ordinances related to employee compensation and the 2023 budget. The agenda includes first and third readings of proposed legislation, as well as an executive session to discuss employee salaries.

• Payment to Miller Portables up to $26,500 for a Six-Stall Shower Trailer Combo rental
• Payment to Satellite Shelters, Inc. up to $50,000 for rental of three trailers
• First reading of Resolution 10-2023 for traffic control devices at Wilson Mills and Miner Road with Mayfield Village and school district
• First reading of Ordinance 4-2023 setting 2023 Recreation Department employee compensation
• Third reading of Ordinance 2-2023 appropriating funds for 2023 city expenses

City Council approved several payments and a resolution for equipment and moving expenses related to the vacation of the Police and Fire buildings. The council also enacted ordinances for Recreation Department compensation and 2023 city appropriations.

• Approved $21,200 payment to ECS for new generator installation (Ayes all)
• Approved $26,500 payment to Miller Portables for shower trailer rental (Ayes all)
• Approved $50,000 payment to Satellite Shelters, Inc. for three trailers (Ayes all)
• Adopted Resolution 11-2023 for $39,000 in moving expenses for Police and Fire buildings (Ayes all)
• Adopted Ordinance 4-2023 establishing 2023 Recreation Department employee compensation (Ayes all)
• Adopted Resolution 7-2023 for a cost-share agreement with Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (Ayes all)
• Enacted Ordinance 2-2023 appropriating funds for city expenses for 2023 (Ayes all)
• Enacted Ordinance 3-2023 to accept NOPEC 2023 energized community grant (Ayes all)

City Council

This is a Committee of the Whole meeting with a short agenda covering approval of minutes from February 14, 2022, and discussion of Lake Business Grants, a High School Driveway Agreement, and miscellaneous items. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed beyond these review items.

• Approval of February 14, 2022 minutes
• Lake Business Grants discussion
• High School Driveway Agreement discussion
• Miscellaneous items

City Council determined that no grant payment will be made to Lake Business Products for fiscal year 2022 because the company did not meet the required tax withholding agreement. The High School Driveway Agreement was not acted upon and was deferred to the Mayor's report.

• Denied grant payment to Lake Business Products for fiscal year 2022
• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

This is a Legislative & Finance Committee meeting with a short agenda. The council will discuss grants and invoices related to Lake Business Products, along with miscellaneous items. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Lake Business Products grants and invoices review

The provided minutes are illegible and contain fragmented text. No substantive decisions, votes, or official actions can be identified from the record.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request by TurnDev to allow a self-storage facility within a wholly enclosed building in a P-C-M District at 625 Alpha Drive. The commission will also consider approvals for signage at LaRich's Pizza and Greater Cleveland SDA Church, along with routine items like roll call and minutes approval.

• Public hearing and vote on variance for self-storage facility at 625 Alpha Drive
• Approval of proposed building sign for LaRich's Pizza at 797 Bishop Road
• Approval of proposed signage for Greater Cleveland SDA Church at 1000 Ford Road
• Approval of minutes from February 27, 2023 meeting

The Commission denied a variance request to allow a self-storage facility at 625 Alpha Drive. Two signage requests were addressed, with one approved and one approved contingent on a separate board's decision. A new request for the Alpha Drive property will be considered at a future hearing.

• Denied variance for self-storage units at 625 Alpha Drive (4-1)
• Approved 11.6 sq ft building wall sign for LaRich's Pizza at 797 Bishop Road, contingent on BBZA upholding a previous window sign variance denial
• Approved 32 sq ft cabinet ground sign for Greater Cleveland SDA Church at 1000 Ford Road
• Accepted minutes from February 27, 2023 meeting (Ayes all)

Architectural Review Board

The Highland Heights Architectural Review Board will meet to review four applications: new monument signage for a church, a roof over an existing deck, new commercial signage for a pizza shop, and a deck replacement with a covered porch. All items are under review and no final decisions are noted in the agenda.

• 008-23: New monument cabinet signage at 1000 Ford Rd. (Greater Cleveland SDA Church)
• 009-23: Adding roof over existing deck at 291 Miner Rd.
• 010-23: New commercial signage at 797 Bishop Rd. (LaRich's Pizza)
• 011-23: Remove deck and add covered porch at 6267 South Applecross Rd.

The board approved signage for Greater Cleveland SDA Church and LaRich’s. A roof addition for 291 Miner Road was approved as noted pending resubmission. A covered porch project at 6267 South Applecross Rd was not approved due to a contractor no-show.

• Approved monument cabinet signage for 1000 Ford Road ($9,000)
• Approved new commercial building signage for 797 Bishop Road ($3,500)
• Approved drawings as noted for roof over existing deck at 291 Miner Road ($20,000); resubmission required for final approval
• Denied covered porch at 6267 South Applecross Rd ($80,000) due to missing section drawings and contractor absence

Community Day Committee

This meeting of the Community Day Committee has no agenda, so it is likely to be procedural or informal. No specific items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

The committee confirmed contracts for two musical acts and outlined the food, entertainment, and parade plans for Community Day on July 22, 2023. Several vendor confirmations and parade participant lists remain pending for the April meeting.

• Confirmed Justin Lee and the Beardy Boys for $1,000 (3:00pm-5:00pm)
• Confirmed Tea Bags for $1,500 (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• Booked Billy James as DJ
• Scheduled fireworks for 9:45pm
• Identified food vendors including Fungry, Alesci's, Abo's, Beyond, Romeo, Order of Sons and Daughters of Italy and America, and Knights of Columbus

Board of Building and Zoning Appeals

The board will conduct a call to order and roll call. The only action item listed is the approval of minutes from the Nick Pinzone appeal hearing held on February 15, 2023.

• Approval of minutes for Nick Pinzone appeal hearing

The Board met to approve the minutes from a February 15, 2023, appeal hearing regarding Case Number BBZA22022 (Nick Pinzone). No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved minutes for Case Number BBZA22022 (Ayes all)

City Council

City Council authorized funds for police vehicle installation and paid annual fire hydrant fees. Council also held second readings for a sewer district cost-share agreement, a 2023 appropriation ordinance, and a NOPEC energy grant.

• Approved $32,790 purchase from Hall Public Safety for equipment and labor on two police vehicles (Ayes all)
• Approved $89.16 payment to Cleveland Water for annual fire hydrant fees (Ayes all)
• Accepted February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (Ayes all)
• Second reading held for Resolution 7-2023 regarding Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District cost-share agreement
• Second reading held for Ordinance 2-2023 regarding 2023 city appropriations
• Second reading held for Ordinance 3-2023 regarding NOPEC 2023 energized community grant
• Motion to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss employee salaries failed

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission heard a request from TurnDev to convert a vacant office building at 625 Alpha Drive into a self-storage facility. No decision was made on the variance as officials review legal precedents and code applicability. The Commission also noted a denied appeal for a second accessory building at 282 Miner Road.

• Approved minutes from February 13, 2023 regular meeting (Ayes all)
• Approved minutes from February 13, 2023 LaRich’s Pizza public hearing (Ayes all)
• Denied appeal for variance to allow second accessory building at 282 Miner Road (Unanimous)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board is meeting to review two residential projects: a resubmitted plan for a new single-family house with attached garage at 223 Grappa Farms Dr, and a screened-in deck with cable roof at 456 Miner Rd. Both items are under review for architectural approval.

• New single-family house with attached garage at 223 Grappa Farms Dr (resubmittal, case 004-23)
• Screened-in deck with cable roof at 456 Miner Rd (case 006-23)

The Architectural Review Board approved drawings for a new single-family home and two residential additions. The approvals included a house at Grappa Farms Dr and deck or porch projects at Miner Rd and Leverett Lane.

• Approved drawings for new single-family house at 233 Grappa Farms Dr S/L 12
• Approved drawings for screened-in deck at 456 Miner Rd
• Approved drawings for rear addition at 411 Leverett Lane

Civil Service Commission

The Highland Heights Civil Service Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approving the prior meeting's minutes, reviewing part-time hourly reports, and receiving an update on the Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter Entrance Exam. No new business is listed.

• Approve minutes of January 12, 2023 regular meeting
• Review part-time hourly reports
• Update on Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter Entrance Exam

Board of Building and Zoning Appeals

The Board of Building and Zoning Appeals will hear an appeal by Nick Pinzone regarding a variance denial from the Planning and Zoning Commission. The variance would have allowed a second accessory structure/detached garage to remain at 282 Miner Road. The board will take public comments at the hearing or by email before noon on the meeting day.

• Appeal hearing for Nick Pinzone, 282 Miner Road
• Variance denied for second accessory structure/detached garage under HHCO Section 112 3.05(e)(2)
• Public comments accepted in person or via email to [email protected]

The Board of Building and Zoning Appeals affirmed a previous decision to deny a variance for Nick Pinzone. The homeowner is required to remove a detached two-car garage to comply with city ordinances and a signed permit agreement.

• Affirmed Planning and Zoning Commission denial of variance for 282 Miner Road (5-0)
• Denied appeal to allow detached garage to remain as a second accessory structure

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council will vote on several payments and first readings, including a $1.8 million contract for the police and fire station HVAC and interiors project, a $44,040 payment to S.P.A.N. for annual dues, and a $23,259.48 fire hydrant fee to Cleveland Water. They will also consider resolutions for a sewer district cost-share agreement, purchase of two police interceptors, the 2023 appropriations ordinance, and a NOPEC grant. A temporary President Pro Tem will be appointed.

• Contract with PCS & Build for police/fire station HVAC and interiors, $1,796,541
• Payment to S.P.A.N. for 2023 annual dues, $44,040
• Payment to Cleveland Water for fire hydrant fee, up to $23,259.48
• Purchase of two 2023 Ford Explorer Police Interceptors, up to $82,911
• First reading of 2023 appropriations ordinance

City Council approved several high-value contracts, including HVAC and interior work for the police and fire station and the purchase of two police cruisers. The council also authorized a cost-share agreement with the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District and appointed a Temporary President Pro Tem.

• Approved $1,796,541 contract with PCS & Build for Police and Fire Station HVAC and Interiors (Ayes all)
• Approved $82,911 contract with Montrose Ford for two 2023 Ford Explorer Police Interceptors (Ayes all)
• Adopted Resolution 6-2023 for a cost-share agreement with Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (Ayes all)
• Approved $44,040 payment for S.P.A.N. annual dues (Ayes all)
• Approved payment to Cleveland Water for annual fire hydrant fee not to exceed $23,259.48 (Ayes all)
• Appointed Mr. DeLisio as Temporary President Pro Tem (Ayes all)
• Accepted January 24, 2023 meeting minutes (Ayes all)

City Council

The council reviewed a revenue shortfall of $392,000 and an expense budget $1,054,000 over revenue. Discussions included the sustainability of current spending and potential future road levies or millage. No formal votes were recorded for the presented bids or budget items.

• Discussed $21,000 Building Department increase for medical insurance and software
• Discussed $14,000 budget for Brian Mader retention inspection year
• Reviewed $1.646 million low bid from PCS and Build for Police and Fire projects
• Discussed $13,263.30 cost for Community Days tents
• Discussed consolidating copiers with Lake Business as the lower bidder

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to approve minutes from January 24, 2022, and to consider a police/fire bid award presented by Jim Duber. The agenda also includes miscellaneous items. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from January 24, 2022
• Police/Fire bid award presented by Jim Duber
• Miscellaneous items

Council reviewed a recommendation to award a $1.65 million contract to PCS & Build for HVAC and interior work at the Police and Fire Station. The meeting also included discussions regarding a group home moratorium and Vitalia facility postcards.

• Approved minutes of the January 24, 2023 meeting (Ayes all)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request from LaRich's Pizza at 797 Bishop Road to allow window signage covering 100% of the storefront window, exceeding the 25% maximum in city code. The commission will also vote on approving new signage at three Norman Noble properties on Avion Park Drive and consider minutes from the January 23 meeting.

• Public hearing and vote on variance for LaRich's Pizza, 797 Bishop Road, to allow 100% window signage (code limit 25%)
• Approve new signage at Norman Noble, 5500 Avion Park Drive
• Approve new signage at Norman Noble, 5507 Avion Park Drive
• Approve new signage at Norman Noble, 5340 Avion Park Drive
• Approval of minutes from January 23, 2023 regular meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved three new ground signs for Norman Noble plants. Two variance requests for LaRich’s Pizza regarding window sign size and duration were denied. The Commission also discussed potential updates to the city's window sign ordinance.

• Approved three ground signs for Norman Noble at 5500, 5507, and 5340 Avion Park Drive (Ayes all)
• Denied variance for LaRich’s Pizza to allow window sign to cover 100% of window (Nays all)
• Denied variance for LaRich’s Pizza to allow window sign to be permanent (Nays all)
• Accepted minutes from January 23, 2023 meeting (Ayes all)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board is meeting to review three applications: two new single-family houses with attached garages and new commercial ground signage at three locations. These are the only items on the agenda.

• New single-family house with attached garage at 302 Miner Road
• New single-family house with attached garage at 223 Grappa Farms Dr S/L 12
• New commercial ground signage at 5340, 5500, and 5507 Norman Noble

The board approved drawings for a new single-family home and commercial signage. One application for a new single-family home was not approved.

• Approved drawings for new single family house at 302 Miner Road (with note to return stone at ends 2 ft)
• Denied application for new single family house at 223 Grappa Farms Drive (new elevation drawings required)
• Approved new commercial ground signage at 5340, 5500, and 5507 Avion Park Drive

Community Day Committee

This meeting of the Community Day Committee has no listed agenda, so it is likely to be procedural or informal. No specific decisions or discussions are scheduled.

The committee confirmed Marty Zucker as Grand Marshall and established a $50,000 budget for Community Day on July 22, 2023. Contracts were received for two musical acts and a tent rental. Several food vendors and entertainment options were discussed or confirmed.

• Confirmed Marty Zucker as Grand Marshall (vote taken)
• Set budget at $50,000
• Confirmed Justin Lee and the Beardy Boys for $1,000
• Confirmed Tea Bags for $1,500
• Confirmed Able Rents tent for $13,263
• Booked Roaring Axe for $650
• Set parade start time for 1:00pm
• Set fireworks for 9:45pm

City Council

The Legislative and Finance Meeting focused on budget reviews and revenue projections. Officials discussed projected revenue decreases and specific department spending requests for equipment and personnel. No formal votes or final budget approvals were recorded.

• Proposed cutting one 50/50 police position to save $99,000
• Proposed reducing fire department overtime budget from $102k to $50k
• Proposed $134,000 for a mini excavator and $58,785 for a dump truck replacement
• Proposed $86,000 for two police vehicles and $10,000 for a server update
• Proposed $45,000 for boilers and potential $300,000 for tennis court repairs

City Council

The Safety & Service Committee is meeting to discuss the Volunteer Firefighters Dependent Board and miscellaneous items. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Volunteer Firefighters Dependent Board
• Miscellaneous items

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council is meeting to consider a third reading of an ordinance that would temporarily halt acceptance and processing of zoning, occupancy, and building permit applications for group homes. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss employee salaries. Public comment is accepted via email or phone before noon on the meeting day.

• Third reading of Ordinance 42-2022: temporary moratorium on group home permits
• Executive session to discuss employee salaries (Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(4))
• Public comment via email or phone before 12:00 PM

City Council enacted Ordinance 42-2022, which establishes a temporary moratorium on zoning, occupancy, and building permit applications for group homes. The council also approved the minutes from the January 10 meeting.

• Enacted Ordinance 42-2022 establishing a temporary moratorium on group home applications (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 10, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council Legislative & Finance Committee is meeting to discuss police department purchase orders, a proposed moratorium on group homes, and miscellaneous items. No final decisions are listed on this agenda; items are up for discussion only.

• Police Dept Purchase Orders
• Moratorium on Group Homes
• Misc. Items

The provided minutes are illegible and contain no clear records of decisions, votes, or approved actions. The document consists of fragmented text and handwritten notes that do not state specific outcomes.

City Council

Council approved the minutes from the January 10, 2023, meeting. Members discussed the process for appointing a temporary President Pro Tem, with a motion to choose one scheduled for the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 10, 2023 minutes (Ayes all)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board is meeting to review a single application for a three-season room at 585 Strumbly Drive. The board will decide whether the proposed structure meets the city's architectural standards.

• Application 002-23 for a 3-season room at 585 Strumbly Drive

The board reviewed and approved plans for a 225 square foot 3-season room at 585 Strumbly Drive. Approval was granted with requirements to add trim to doors and windows and tie the downspout to the drain tile.

• Approved 3-season room at 585 Strumbly Drive (with notes to add trim and tie DS to drain tile)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Highland Heights Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings and consider a variance request from LaRich Pizza at 797 Bishop Road. The request seeks to allow window signage covering 100% of the window, exceeding the 25% maximum in city code. The commission will decide whether to schedule a public hearing for this request.

• Variance request by LaRich Pizza, 797 Bishop Road, to allow 100% window signage (code limits to 25%)
• Approval of minutes from January 9, 2023 regular meeting and public hearings for Gregory Gorjanc, Tom Pestotnik, and Wayne Twardokus

The Commission heard a request from LaRich’s Pizza to keep a window sign that covers 100% of a storefront window, exceeding the 25% limit. The request is opposed by the property landlord. A public hearing on the matter is scheduled for February 13, 2023.

• Approved minutes from January 9, 2023 regular meeting
• Approved minutes from January 9, 2023 public hearing for Gregory Gorjanc
• Approved minutes from January 9, 2023 public hearing for Tom Pestotnik
• Approved minutes from January 9, 2023 public hearing for Wayne Twardokus
• Scheduled public hearing for February 13, 2023 regarding LaRich’s Pizza variance (PZ23002)

Civil Service Commission

The Highland Heights Civil Service Commission is holding a regular meeting to appoint a chair, approve prior meeting minutes, review part-time hourly reports, discuss the Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter Entrance Exam, and sign updated eligibility and certified lists for the Police Officer position. The agenda is tentative and may change.

• Appoint Chair
• Approve minutes from November 10, 2022 and December 8, 2022
• Review part-time hourly reports
• Discuss Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter Entrance Exam
• Sign updated eligibility and certified lists for Police Officer

Community Day Committee

The committee maintained a $50,000 budget for Community Day on July 22, 2023. Several vendors and entertainment acts were confirmed, including the band Tea Bags and the Fungry food vendor. The city will purchase a card reader for direct deposits.

• Maintained $50,000 budget
• Confirmed Marty Zucker as Grand Marshall
• Confirmed band Tea Bags for $1,500
• Confirmed Fungry as food vendor
• Confirmed Axe Throwing contract
• Approved purchase of city card reader for direct deposits
• Set fireworks for 9:45pm
• Set parade start time for 1:00pm

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council will consider several administrative and financial items, including a street sweeping contract, a pool boiler purchase, and appointments to city positions. They will also hold first readings on resolutions setting compensation for the City Engineer, Law Director, Assistant Law Director, City Prosecutor, and Recreation Director, and a second reading on a moratorium for group home permits.

• Motion to authorize agreement with Sweeping Corporation of America for 2023 street sweeping
• Motion to authorize payment to J.R. Sbrocco Plumbing Inc for new pool boiler, not to exceed $45,000
• Motion to declare 2011 Ford 250 Pickup surplus for trade-in
• First reading: Resolution appointing Susan Olson as Secretary for Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, Civil Service Commission
• Second reading: Ordinance 42-2022 establishing temporary moratorium on group home zoning/building permits

City Council approved a $45,000 expenditure for a new pool boiler and a multi-year maintenance agreement with Stryker Inc. The council also confirmed several city appointments and enacted resolutions regarding employee compensation for 2023.

• Approved $45,000 payment to J.R. Sbrocco Plumbing Inc for a new pool boiler (Ayes all)
• Approved multi-year agreement with Stryker Inc. for stretcher and Power Load device maintenance not to exceed $21,914.40 (Ayes all)
• Approved agreement with Reilly Sweeping Inc. for 2023 street sweeping (Ayes all)
• Appointed Lydia Donatelli as Clerk of Council (Ayes all)
• Adopted Resolution 1-2023 appointing Susan Olson as Secretary for Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, and Civil Service Commission (Ayes all)
• Adopted Resolutions 2-2023, 3-2023, 4-2023, and 5-2023 establishing 2023 compensation for City Engineer, Law Director, Assistant Law Director, and City Prosecutor (Ayes all)
• Enacted Ordinance 1-2023 establishing 2023 compensation for the Recreation Director (Ayes all)
• Declared 2011 Ford 250 Pickup as surplus equipment for trade-in (Ayes all)

City Council

This is a Committee of the Whole meeting with a short agenda. The council will approve the minutes from the December 13, 2022 meeting and discuss the Dominion pool boiler. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2022
• Discussion of Dominion pool boiler

The Council met as a Committee of the Whole to discuss a natural gas outage, pool boiler replacement, and a fire department service contract. No votes were taken on the proposed boiler purchase, the Stryker Inc. contract, or the group home moratorium.

• Approved minutes of the December 13, 2022 meeting (All Ayes)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider a request for new commercial signage at 5596 Highland Road for Tijuana's Street Tacos. This is the only item on the agenda.

• New commercial signage at 5596 Highland Road for Tijuana's Street Tacos

The board approved the drawings for new commercial signage at 5596 Highland Road. Approval was granted with the condition that the raceway be painted to match the existing facia color and any existing holes be patched and painted.

• Approved new commercial signage for Tijuana’s Street Taco at 5596 Highland Road

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Highland Heights Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and votes on three variance requests: a fence placement/type variance at 963 Barkston Drive, and accessory building setback variances at 5651 Blair Drive and 276 Halton Trail. The commission will also vote on signage for Tijuana's Street Tacos at 5596 Highland Road, appoint a chair for 2023, and approve minutes and the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Variance for fence forward of rear building line and multiple fence types at 963 Barkston Drive
• Variance for accessory building closer to side lot line at 5651 Blair Drive
• Variance for accessory building closer to side lot line at 276 Halton Trail
• Signage approval for Tijuana's Street Tacos at 5596 Highland Road
• Appointment of 2023 chair and approval of 2023 meeting schedule

The Commission approved variances for two tool sheds and one request for non-uniform fencing. Two requests for privacy fences extending forward of the rear building line were denied. Signage for Tijuana’s Street Tacos was also approved.

• Re-appointed Vince Adamus as Chair for 2023 (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule (Ayes all)
• Denied two variances for privacy fences at 963 Barkston Drive (Nays all)
• Approved variance for multiple fence types at 963 Barkston Drive (Ayes all)
• Approved 7-foot variance for tool shed at 5651 Blair Drive (Ayes all)
• Approved 8-foot variance for tool shed at 276 Halton Trail (Ayes all)
• Approved front and side building signage for Tijuana’s Street Tacos (Ayes all)

Board of Building and Zoning Appeals

The Board of Building and Zoning Appeals will meet to consider only procedural items: calling the meeting to order, taking roll call, and approving the minutes from the December 14, 2022 appeal hearing for Lindsay and Ryan Clark. No new appeals or substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of appeal hearing for Lindsay and Ryan Clark held December 14, 2022

The Board met to review and approve the minutes from a December 15, 2022, appeal hearing. No other substantive business was conducted during the meeting.

• Approved minutes for Case Number BBZA22018 (Ayes all)