Highland Heights public meetings in 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will not meet on December 23, 2024 due to winter recess. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chamber. Application deadline for that meeting is January 8, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

The Planning and Zoning Commission did not meet on December 23, 2024, due to winter recess. The next meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, with applications due by January 8, 2025.

• No meeting held on December 23, 2024 (winter recess)
• Next meeting scheduled for January 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
• Application deadline set for January 8, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

City Council

The City Council met as a Committee of the Whole to hear a presentation from Burges & Burges about conducting community research on the city's mileage situation. No formal decisions were made; the discussion was informational only. The firm proposed a multi-step process including interviews, listening sessions, an online survey, and a statistically valid phone survey to gauge resident priorities and potential support for a millage increase.

• Adjourned meeting at 8:30 p.m. (motion by Goff and DeLisio, all ayes)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review part-time hourly reports. The body will also discuss the 2024 Patrolman entrance exam and the Regional Firefighter entrance exam held on December 3, 2024.

• Approval of October 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of part-time hourly reports
• 2024 Patrolman entrance exam via National Testing Network
• 2024 Regional Firefighter entrance exam held December 3, 2024

City Council

The City Council's Committee of the Whole will meet on December 10, 2024, to discuss millage (property tax rates) and miscellaneous items. The meeting will also include approval of the previous meeting's minutes. The agenda is brief with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed.

• Discussion of millage (property tax rates)

Council discussed a projected $2.5 million deficit and options to raise revenue, including a 5-mill increase for general operating. Members agreed to hire a research firm (Burges & Burges) to gauge resident priorities, though no formal vote was taken. A $3,000 Euclid Creek Watershed agreement renewal was recommended. No final decisions were made on the millage or hiring.

• Approved minutes of Nov 26, 2024 meeting (Goff, D'Amico abstained)
• Discussed 5-mill increase for general operating (no vote)
• Agreed to consider hiring Burges & Burges research firm (no vote)
• Recommended renewing Euclid Creek Watershed agreement at $3,000/year (no vote)

City Council

Highland Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 10, 2024. The agenda includes first readings of several resolutions and ordinances, including budget appropriations for the remainder of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, a software support contract not to exceed $39,645.75, and a website support contract for $20,707.22 (third reading). Council will also consider a motion to confirm mayoral appointments and accept Tax Incentive Review Committee recommendations to continue three tax incentive programs. The meeting will include an executive session to discuss potential litigation.

• First reading of Resolution 55-2024: $39,645.75 software support contract with Software Solutions
• Third reading of Resolution 52-2024: $20,707.22 website support contract with Civic Plus
• Motion to accept TIRC recommendation to continue Avion Parkway/Eighth Day Sound CRA, Brainard Crossings CRA, and Aberdeen TIF
• First readings of Ordinance 33-2024 (2024 budget appropriation) and Ordinance 34-2024 (2025 first-quarter appropriations)
• Executive session to discuss potential litigation

Highland Heights City Council approved the mayor's 2025 appointments and reappointments, a software support contract with Software Solutions for $39,645.75, and several ordinances including the temporary budget for early 2025 and appropriations for current expenses. Council also authorized hiring Burges & Burges marketing firm and adopted resolutions for tax advances and Euclid Creek Watershed membership. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 2025 mayor's appointments and reappointments (all ayes)
• Authorized mayor to hire Burges & Burges marketing firm (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 55-2024: Software Support Agreement with Software Solutions, $39,645.75 (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 54-2024: Request to advance real estate taxes (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 56-2024: Euclid Creek Watershed Council MOU (all ayes)
• Enacted Ordinance 34-2024: Temporary budget for Jan-Mar 2025 (all ayes)
• Enacted Ordinance 33-2024: Appropriations for current expenses (all ayes)
• Enacted Ordinance 35-2024: Amended compensation for Boards and Commissions (all ayes)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will discuss and decide on an application for a new single-family residence with attached garage at 240 Legacy Drive. This is the only item on the agenda.

• New single-family residence with attached garage at 240 Legacy Drive (case 032-24)

The Architectural Review Board approved the new single-family residence with attached garage at 240 Legacy Drive, subject to noted conditions. The approval includes specific design modifications regarding window trim and sconce placement.

• Approved new single-family residence at 240 Legacy Drive with conditions (unanimous)
• Required 3-inch trim added at each window on all sides
• Required all sconces to match on same elevation
• Required stone around base of house

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a request for variances from Highlights Sports Academy at 375 Bishop Road and schedule a public hearing. They will also discuss a zoning code section regarding yards for accessory buildings and solid walls. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Request for variances for Highlights Sports Academy, 375 Bishop Road, with public hearing to be scheduled
• Discussion of HHCO Section 1123.17(a) on yards for accessory buildings and solid walls
• Approval of minutes from November 11, 2024, regular meeting
• Approval of 2025 Planning and Zoning Meeting Schedule

The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed a plan for a 147,150-square-foot sports facility at 375 Bishop Road but took no action, as the proposed use is not permitted in the P-C-M District under current code. The Commission will consult the Law Director on whether it can be considered as a conditional use. The item was not voted on; the Commission also approved the 2025 meeting schedule and tabled a discussion on accessory building yard regulations.

• Approved minutes of November 11, 2024, as written (all ayes)
• Approved 2025 Planning and Zoning Meeting Schedule (all ayes)
• Tabled discussion on HHCO Section 1123.17(a) regarding yards for accessory buildings
• No action taken on Highlights Sports Academy plan; referred to Law Director for opinion

City Council

The committee will vote on minutes from the previous meeting and discuss property tax millage rates as the primary substantive item. Other miscellaneous items may be raised. The agenda is otherwise procedural with limited detail.

• Discussion of millage rates (property tax) — no specific rate or proposal provided in the agenda

City Council

The City Council will hold first readings on a resolution to accept employee health insurance rates for 2025 and an ordinance requesting county cooperation for the Ridgebury Boulevard resurfacing project. Second reading of a contract for city website support and third reading of a police computer maintenance contract are also on the agenda. The meeting will open with an executive session to discuss employee compensation, business strategies, and collective bargaining.

• First Reading of Resolution 53-2024: Accept health insurance rates from Fedeli group for OGBC plans for 2025
• First Reading of Ordinance 29-2024: Request county cooperation for Ridgebury Boulevard resurfacing
• Second Reading of Resolution 52-2024: Contract with Civic Plus for website support ($20,707.22)
• Third Reading of Resolution 47-2024: Contract with TAC Computer for police department network maintenance ($41,834.00)
• Executive session per O.R.C. 121.22 (G) for employee compensation, business strategies, and collective bargaining

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider two residential projects: an addition to an existing house at 1069 Rose Blvd. and a new single-family residence with attached garage at 240 Legacy Drive.

• 029-24: Addition to rear of house at 1069 Rose Blvd.
• 032-24: New single-family residence with attached garage at 240 Legacy Drive

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Highland Heights Planning & Zoning Commission has canceled its November 25, 2024 meeting due to a lack of business to consider. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2024.

City Council

City Council will review several proposed contracts for technology and website support. The meeting includes the first reading of resolutions for voice recording and website services, and a second reading for police network maintenance.

• Proposed Resolution 51-2024: Eventide Voice Recording Solution System not to exceed $27,369.00
• Proposed Resolution 52-2024: Civic Plus website support for $13,949.72
• Proposed Resolution 53-2024: Civic Plus website support for $20,707.22
• Proposed Resolution 47-2024 (Second Reading): TAC Computer, Inc. police network maintenance not to exceed $41,834.00
• Ordinance 26-2024: Appropriation for city expenses from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024

City Council

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the Turndev Sports Complex project, compensation for city commissions, and a proposed amendment to the Take Car Home Ordinance. No votes are expected at this work session.

• Discussion of Turndev Sports Complex with Andy Wollschleger
• Compensation for City Commissions
• Take Car Home Ordinance Amendment
• Miscellaneous items

Architectural Review Board

The Highland Heights Architectural Review Board is reviewing three applications at its November 11, 2024 meeting: a rear addition to a house at 1069 Rose Blvd, 28 solar panels on a house and garage at 6213 Kenarden Drive, and commercial signage at 747 Alpha Drive for Park Place Technologies. The board will decide on the design and compliance of each proposal.

• 029-24: rear addition to house at 1069 Rose Blvd
• 030-24: 28 solar panels on house and garage at 6213 Kenarden Drive
• 031-24: commercial signage (monument, garage, entrance) at 747 Alpha Drive for Park Place Technologies

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss proposed changes to zoning code Section 1123.17(a) regarding yards for accessory buildings and solid walls. They will also vote on approving a proposed monument sign, entrance sign, and garage sign for Park Place Technologies at 747 Alpha Drive. The meeting includes routine approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion of HHCO Section 1123.17(a) yards for accessory buildings and solid walls
• Approval of proposed monument sign, entrance sign, and garage sign for Park Place Technologies at 747 Alpha Drive
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2024 regular meeting and public hearing

Planning & Zoning Commission

The October 28, 2024 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission has been canceled because there is no business to consider. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 11, 2024.

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council will hold first readings for resolutions to authorize a $41,834 two-year maintenance contract with TAC Computer for police department network and dispatch systems, declare exercise equipment surplus for auction, and declare a 2018 Ford Taurus surplus for auction. A second reading will be held on a resolution endorsing the Mayfield City School District's 5.0-mill operating levy on the November 5, 2024 ballot. The meeting also includes routine procedural items and department reports.

• First reading of Resolution 47-2024: two-year police computer network maintenance contract with TAC Computer, Inc., not to exceed $41,834
• First reading of Resolution 48-2024: declare police department gym exercise equipment surplus and auction via Govdeals.com
• First reading of Resolution 49-2024: declare 2018 Ford Taurus (VIN ending 142405) surplus and auction via Govdeals.com
• Second reading of Resolution 41-2024: endorsement of Mayfield City School District's 5.0-mill operating levy for November 5 ballot

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council will meet as a Committee of the Whole to approve minutes from October 8 and discuss millage and budget matters. No specific proposals or votes are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from October 8, 2024
• Discussion of millage and budget

The Council discussed options for the 2025 budget, including borrowing and a potential millage increase, but made no formal decisions. Mayor Brunello noted a $400,000 obligation for Ridgebury repairs and a $200,000 income shortfall. The Finance Director proposed extending the audit contract with Zupka for four more years, but no vote was taken. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• Approved minutes of October 8, 2024 (all ayes, Milroy abstained)
• Discussed borrowing options for 2025 capital expenditures (no action)
• Discussed potential millage increase for 2026 (no action)
• Discussed hiring professional for millage messaging (no action)
• Proposed extending Zupka audit contract for 4 years (no vote)

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council’s Safety Service Committee will review and likely approve the minutes from its July 9, 2024 meeting. The main discussion item is a proposed traffic signal emergency override protocol, though no specific details or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Approve minutes from 2024-07-09 meeting

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to review part-time hourly reports and discuss entrance exams for Patrolman and Regional Fire positions. The body will vote on an amendment to Civil Service Rule 4.02.01 regarding the advertisement of Patrolman exams.

• Vote to adopt amended Civil Service Rule 4.02.01 regarding Patrolman entrance exam advertisements
• Review of 2024 Patrolman entrance exam using the National Testing Network
• Review of 2024 Regional Fire entrance exam
• Review of part-time hourly reports
• Vote to approve September 19, 2024 meeting minutes

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider a resubmittal for a new single-family residence with attached garage at 229 Grappa Farms and a double-sided signage request for Merge City Church at 5739 Wilson Mills Rd.

• 027-24 229 Grappa Farms – Resubmittal for new single-family residence with attached garage
• 028-24 5739 Wilson Mills Rd – Merge City Church double-sided signage

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Highland Heights Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and then vote on a variance for a shed at 812 Ford Road. The commission will also vote on proposed signage for Merge City Church at 5739 Wilson Mills Road, consider a modification to increase the number of buildable sublots from five to eight at 6099 Highland Road, and discuss yard requirements for accessory buildings under HHCO Section 1123.17(a).

• Public hearing for variance at 812 Ford Road to allow shed location outside house lines
• Vote on variance for shed at 812 Ford Road
• Approval of signage for Merge City Church at 5739 Wilson Mills Road
• Proposed modification to increase buildable sublots from five to eight at 6099 Highland Road
• Discussion of HHCO Section 1123.17(a) yards for accessory buildings and solid walls

City Council

Council will hold first readings of ordinances for fund transfers and a FEMA advance, a resolution for a $136,169 payment to the self-insurance pool, and a resolution confirming Daniel Perno as building commissioner. Second readings include amending employee compensation and endorsing a school district 5.0-mill operating levy. A third reading will authorize a multi-year contract for financial statement preparation.

• First reading of Ordinance 26-2024 authorizing fund transfers
• First reading of Ordinance 27-2024 authorizing an advance from the General Fund to the FEMA Assistance Fund
• First reading of Resolution 43-2024 authorizing $136,169 payment to Northern Ohio Risk Management Agency self-insurance pool
• First reading of Resolution 44-2024 confirming Daniel Perno as Building Commissioner
• Second reading of Resolution 41-2024 endorsing Mayfield City School District's 5.0-mill operating levy on the November 5 ballot

City Council

The City Council Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss several city matters. The agenda includes the Mayfield School Levy and the purchase of a new ambulance.

• Mayfield School Levy millage and capital improvement
• Purchase of new ambulance
• Compensation for members of city committees

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council, sitting as a Committee of the Whole, will discuss the Mayfield School Levy, millage and capital improvement appropriations, and compensation for members of city committees. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from September 10, 2024, and miscellaneous items. No final votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of Mayfield School Levy
• Millage and Capital Improvement Appropriations
• Compensation for Members of City Committees
• Approval of minutes from September 10, 2024

City Council

Highland Heights City Council will hold first readings on two ordinances: one adjusting employee compensation and another appropriating funds for current 2024 expenses. The council will also consider resolutions endorsing the Mayfield City School District's 5.0-mill operating levy on the November 5 ballot and authorizing a $36,282 fire hose purchase. A second reading is scheduled for a resolution to hire James G. Zupka, Inc. for financial statement preparation through 2028. An executive session is planned to discuss confidential matters.

• First Reading of Ordinance 24-2024 amending employee compensation effective September 24, 2024
• First Reading of Ordinance 25-2024 appropriating funds for 2024 city expenses and declaring an emergency
• First Reading of Resolution 41-2024 endorsing Mayfield City School District's 5.0-mill operating levy on November 5 ballot
• First Reading of Resolution 42-2024 authorizing a $36,282 contract with Fire Safety Services, Inc. for municipal fire hose
• Second Reading of Resolution 38-2024 authorizing James G. Zupka, Inc. for financial statement preparation 2024-2028

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance to allow a shed at 866 Eastlawn Drive. They will also consider a variance request for a shed at 812 Ford Road and schedule a public hearing for that item.

• Public hearing for Mark Studer variance to allow shed at 866 Eastlawn Drive outside house lines
• Vote on side yard setback variance for Mark Studer's proposed shed
• Bernard Iacampo request for variance at 812 Ford Road; schedule public hearing

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board is deciding on two residential projects: a resubmittal for a four-season room at 6285 Kenarden Drive and a new single-family residence with attached garage at 229 Grappa Farms. No other items are on the agenda.

• Resubmittal: 4-season room addition at 6285 Kenarden Drive (case 025-24)
• New single-family residence with attached garage at 229 Grappa Farms (case 027-24)

Civil Service Commission

The Commission is meeting to discuss entrance examination procedures for the Police and Fire Departments. Members will also consider updates to the commission's records retention schedule.

• Police Department request to use National Testing Network for Patrolman entrance exams
• Review of Civil Service Rule 4.02.01 regarding Patrolman exam advertisements
• Proposed update to Records Retention Schedule RC-2
• Fire Department request to participate in 2024 Regional Fire Entrance Exam

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council Committee of the Whole will consider several items including millage, capital improvements, a group home matter, and the Mayfield School Levy. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from July 23, 2024, and miscellaneous items. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of minutes from July 23, 2024
• Discussion of millage
• Capital improvement discussion
• Group home discussion
• Mayfield School Levy discussion

The council discussed a potential millage increase to fund roadwork and capital improvements, with the mayor suggesting a 4-mill increase. No formal action was taken; the matter was referred to the Finance Committee for further study. The council also clarified that the West Kilbridge home is a licensed residential facility, not a group home, and discussed a symbolic resolution supporting the Mayfield school levy.

• Minutes of July 23, 2024 accepted (unanimous)
• Millage increase discussion referred to Finance Committee for ballot structure and communication plan
• Resolution supporting Mayfield school levy to be placed on next agenda
• No vote taken on millage increase

City Council

The council reviewed and approved meeting notes from the prior meeting. They approved a Spectrum TV services contract for the municipal complex, with service starting upon signing. They also discussed Aberdeen Legends Common Area, including back taxes and assessments, and agreed to meet with the HOA and homeowners.

• Approved Spectrum TV services contract for municipal complex (2 months, $15,170.64)
• Approved meeting notes from prior meeting
• Discussed Aberdeen Legends Common Area back taxes and assessments
• Agreed to meet with HOA and homeowners regarding Aberdeen Legends

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting with first readings of four resolutions. Items include a cooperative agreement with the USDA for deer management not to exceed $48,637, authorization for James G. Zupka, Inc. to prepare financial statements for 2024-2028, acceptance of tax levies for the 2024 tax duplicate, and acceptance of a FEMA firefighter grant of $52,830.43 for equipment. The council will also adjourn into executive session to discuss confidential matters.

• First reading of Resolution 37-2024: authorize USDA cooperative service agreement for white-tailed deer management not to exceed $48,637
• First reading of Resolution 38-2024: authorize James G. Zupka, Inc. to assist with basic financial statements for 2024-2028
• First reading of Resolution 39-2024: accept budget commission tax levy amounts and rates for 2024 tax duplicate
• First reading of Resolution 40-2024: accept FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) of $52,830.43 for fire equipment and authorize competitive pricing
• Motion to adjourn into executive session under Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G)(4)

Council approved three resolutions: the annual deer management program with USDA (not to exceed $48,637), the 2024 tax levies (four mills) to be certified to the county, and acceptance of a $52,830.43 FEMA firefighter grant. Council also amended the salary ordinance to raise the Building Commissioner's salary to match the Service and Finance Directors, and approved prior meeting minutes.

• Adopted Resolution 37-2024 for deer management program, not to exceed $48,637 (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 39-2024 accepting tax rates and authorizing 2024 tax levies (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 40-2024 accepting $52,830.43 FEMA firefighter grant (all ayes)
• Amended salary ordinance to raise Building Commissioner salary to match Service and Finance Directors (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of July 23 and August 22, 2024 meetings (all ayes)
• Amended agenda to add discussion of pending litigation and employee compensation (all ayes)
• Adjourned into executive session to discuss compensation and pending litigation (all ayes)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on sign variances for a senior living facility. The body will also consider a setback variance request for a residential shed.

• Omni – Vitalia Senior Living (305 Bishop Road): Variance for ground sign area and number of colors
• Omni – Vitalia Senior Living (305 Bishop Road): Approval of landscape plan for ground sign
• Mark Studer (866 Eastlawn Drive): Variance request for side yard setback for a proposed shed

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved two variances and a ground sign and landscape plan for OMNI – Vitalia Senior Living at 305 Bishop Road. The variances allow a 51-square-foot ground sign (19 square feet over the code limit) and a four-color sign (one color over the limit). The commission also approved minutes from prior meetings with amendments and discussed a shed variance request from Mark Studer, which was continued to a future public hearing.

• Approved variance for 19 sq ft over sign area limit for Vitalia Senior Living (all ayes)
• Approved variance for one additional sign color for Vitalia Senior Living (all ayes)
• Approved ground sign and landscape plan for Vitalia Senior Living (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of August 26, 2024 regular meeting with amendment (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of August 26, 2024 public hearing for Joel Rathbone, Jr. with amendment (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of August 26, 2024 public hearing for Margaret Wilson (all ayes)
• Tabled Mark Studer's shed variance request to September 23, 2024 public hearing

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider three applications at its September 9 meeting: new commercial signage at 305 Bishop Road for Vitalia Lifestyle Living, a four-season room addition at 6285 Kenarden Drive, and adding a roof over an existing patio at 247 Grappa Farms. All items are proposed alterations requiring architectural approval.

• 024-24: New commercial signage at 305 Bishop Road – Vitalia Lifestyle Living
• 025-24: Four-season room addition at rear of 6285 Kenarden Drive
• 026-24: Roof addition over existing patio at 247 Grappa Farms

The Architectural Review Board approved a new monument sign for Vitalia Lifestyle Living at 305 Bishop Road and a covered patio structure at 247 Grappa Farms. The board did not approve drawings for a four-season room addition at 6285 Kenarden, requesting more detailed drawings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved new monument sign at 305 Bishop Road (Vitalia Lifestyle Living)
• Approved covered patio structure at 247 Grappa Farms
• Did not approve drawings for 4-season room at 6285 Kenarden; requested more information

Economic Development

The Highland Heights Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss the progress of current economic development incentives and a revised agreement. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists entirely of discussion items.

• Discussion of progress of current economic development incentives
• Discussion of a revised agreement
• Current economic development overview

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and votes on two variance requests: a shed setback at 5584 Turnberry Lane and a deck projection at 380 Muirfield Drive. They will also consider a request to schedule a public hearing for a signage variance at 305 Bishop Road, and vote on final site plan approval for 625 Alpha Drive. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes.

• Vote on variance to allow replacement shed closer to side lot line at 5584 Turnberry Lane (Joel Rathbone)
• Vote on variance to allow deck projection into required side yard at 380 Muirfield Drive (Margaret Wilson)
• Request to schedule public hearing for signage variance at 305 Bishop Road (Omni)
• Final site plan approval for 625 Alpha Drive (Nick Mayer)

The Planning and Zoning Commission granted final plan approval for the proposed Nick Mayer Ford dealership at 625 Alpha Drive, contingent on approvals from the Police and Fire Departments and City Engineer, plus submission of a landscape plan and updated site plan. The Commission also approved two variances: one for a replacement shed at 5584 Turnberry Lane and one for a deck at 380 Muirfield Drive. The meeting included a public hearing for the Vitalia Senior Living sign variance, which was scheduled for a future hearing.

• Granted final plan approval for Nick Mayer Ford dealership at 625 Alpha Drive, contingent on Police/Fire/City Engineer approvals and updated plans (4-0, Mercurio abstained)
• Granted variance to Joel Rathbone Jr. for replacement shed at 5584 Turnberry Lane, allowing 33 ft 2 in from side yard line (unanimous)
• Granted variance to Margaret Wilson for deck projecting 8 ft into common area at 380 Muirfield Drive (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Vitalia Senior Living sign variance for September 9, 2024

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board is meeting to discuss a request for new commercial signage. The request is associated with Vitalia Lifestyle Living at 305 Bishop Road.

• New commercial signage for 305 Bishop Road – Vitalia Lifestyle Living

The Architectural Review Board met with only two members present and considered a new commercial signage application for Vitalia Lifestyle Living at 305 Bishop Road. The drawings were not approved because no one from the applicant showed up for the meeting. The meeting was adjourned shortly after.

• Denied signage drawings for 305 Bishop Road (Vitalia Lifestyle Living) due to applicant absence

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting for the second reading of Proposed Ordinance 23-2024. This ordinance would authorize a Development Agreement, Loan Agreement, and Job Creation Incentive Agreement with Park Place Technologies, LLC and related entities. The ordinance includes an emergency clause, meaning it would take effect immediately upon passage.

• Second reading of Ordinance 23-2024 — Development Agreement, Loan Agreement, and Job Creation Incentive Agreement with Park Place Technologies, LLC (PPT Real Estate Holdings LLC or designee), declaring an emergency.

Council held a special meeting to consider Ordinance 23-2024, which authorizes a Development Agreement, Loan Agreement, and Job Creation Incentive Agreement with Park Place Technologies, LLC and PPT Real Estate Holdings LLC. After the second reading, council voted unanimously to suspend further readings and then enacted the ordinance, allowing the company to meet its deadlines.

• Suspended further readings of Ordinance 23-2024 (unanimous)
• Enacted Ordinance 23-2024 authorizing agreements with Park Place Technologies (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider scheduling public hearings for two variance requests: a replacement shed at 5584 Turnberry Lane and a deck at 380 Muirfield Drive. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from July 8, 2024, and a discussion on mandatory Auditor of State fraud training. No public hearings are scheduled for this regular meeting.

• Joel Rathbone, 5584 Turnberry Lane – request for variance for replacement shed closer to side lot line; schedule public hearing
• Margaret Wilson, 380 Muirfield Drive – request for variance for deck to extend outside house lines; schedule public hearing
• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2024 regular meeting and public hearing for David Csumitta
• Discussion – Mandatory Auditor of State fraud training

The Planning and Zoning Commission accepted minutes from prior meetings and discussed three variance requests. For Jose Santos Perez, the Commission agreed to visit the site to check compliance with a previously granted driveway variance. For Joel Rathbone and Margaret Wilson, the Commission set public hearings for August 26, 2024, to consider their variance requests.

• Accepted minutes of July 8, 2024 regular meeting and public hearing (all ayes)
• Agreed to visit Jose Santos Perez's property to verify driveway form compliance
• Scheduled public hearing for Joel Rathbone's shed variance for August 26, 2024
• Scheduled public hearing for Margaret Wilson's deck variance for August 26, 2024

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review two residential proposals: a new single-family home with attached garage at 282 Halton Trail, and a kitchen expansion and sunroom conversion at 655 Strumbly Drive. No public hearings or votes are scheduled on the agenda.

• New single-family residence with attached garage at 282 Halton Trail
• Kitchen expansion and conversion of sunroom to conditioned space at 655 Strumbly Drive

The Architectural Review Board approved two applications. The first was for a new single-family house with attached garage at 282 Halton Trail, with specific material and design conditions. The second was for a kitchen expansion and sunroom conversion at 655 Strumbly, with materials matching existing construction. Both approvals were recorded as 'Drawings approved as noted.'

• Approved new single-family house at 282 Halton Trail with attached garage (approx. 8,140 sq ft, $1M) with condition to align windowsill on front
• Approved kitchen expansion and sunroom conversion at 655 Strumbly (600 sq ft, $75,000) with materials matching existing

City Council

The City Council Committee of the Whole will meet to approve minutes from July 9, 2024. The body will discuss a garbage ordinance and other miscellaneous items.

• Garbage Ordinance

The Council discussed a garbage ordinance requiring cans to be placed no earlier than 4 p.m. the day before pickup and removed by 8 a.m. the day after. The ordinance has already had two readings, and the Mayor recommended an implementation date of November 1, which was discussed. No formal vote was taken on the ordinance at this meeting; the minutes record only discussion and a recommendation.

• Approved minutes of July 9, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting (all ayes)
• Discussed garbage ordinance with placement times of 4 p.m. day before pickup and removal by 8 a.m. day after
• Mayor recommended implementation date of November 1 for garbage ordinance

City Council

Highland Heights City Council will hold first readings for several resolutions and ordinances. These include a contract for building upgrades and a development agreement with Park Place Technologies, LLC.

• Proposed Resolution 36-2024: Contract with Mentor Lumber & Supply, Inc. for service department window upgrades not to exceed $20,000
• Proposed Ordinance 21-2024: Assessing the cost of abating a nuisance
• Proposed Ordinance 22-2024: Appropriating funds for city expenses from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024
• Proposed Ordinance 23-2024: Development, Loan, and Job Creation Incentive Agreement with Park Place Technologies, LLC and PPT Real Estate Holdings LLC

The council approved a $20,000 window upgrade contract with Mentor Lumber & Supply, enacted ordinances for nuisance abatement assessments and 2024 appropriations, and passed a garbage collection ordinance amendment. All votes were unanimous except the garbage ordinance, which passed 6-1. The Park Place loan agreement was not finalized and remains a draft.

• Adopted Resolution 36-2024 for window upgrades, $20,000 contract with Mentor Lumber & Supply (unanimous)
• Enacted Ordinance 21-2024 assessing nuisance abatement costs (unanimous)
• Enacted Ordinance 22-2024 appropriating 2024 city expenses (unanimous)
• Enacted Ordinance 15-2024 amending garbage collection rules (6-1, DiLalla nay)
• Approved minutes of July 9, 2024 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will not meet on July 22, 2024 during summer recess. The next scheduled meeting is August 12, 2024. Applications for that meeting are due by August 7, 2024.

• No meeting held due to summer recess
• Next meeting: August 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chamber
• Application deadline for August meeting: August 7, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

The Planning and Zoning Commission did not meet on July 22, 2024, due to summer recess. No decisions were made. The next meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, with applications due by August 7, 2024.

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board is meeting to consider a request for a property improvement. The board will review a proposal to add a gable roof over an existing deck.

• Review of gable roof addition at 161 Burwick Road

The Architectural Review Board approved the addition of a gable roof over the existing deck at 161 Burwick Road, with drawings approved as noted. The project covers 400 square feet at an estimated cost of $16,000, using asphalt roofing to match existing, with white posts and railing. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved gable roof addition at 161 Burwick Road (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The commission will review part-time hourly reports and approve minutes from the May 9, 2024 meeting. Members will also consider an update to the Records Retention Schedule. The Police Department has requested an entrance examination for the Patrolman position using the National Testing Network.

• Approval of May 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of part-time hourly reports
• Update to the Records Retention Schedule
• Police Department request for Patrolman entrance examination

City Council

The Highland Heights Committee of the Whole will meet on July 9, 2024. The agenda includes approval of minutes from June 25, 2024, as well as items regarding a garbage ordinance and Mayfield Union Cemetery.

• Approval of June 25, 2024, minutes
• Garbage Ordinance
• Mayfield Union Cemetery

City Council

The Council will consider a resolution to award the 2024 Concrete and Sidewalk Project to Fabrizi Trucking & Paving. The agenda also includes a motion to approve a council recess for August. Various department and official reports are scheduled for review.

• First reading of Resolution 35-2024 regarding the 2024 Concrete and Sidewalk Project
• Motion to approve Council Recess for August
• Motion to adjourn into Executive Session

City Council

The Safety Service Committee will discuss 'Safety Service Night' and receive an update regarding a traffic signal. The committee also plans to approve minutes from the April 9, 2024, meeting.

• Approval of April 9, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion on Safety Service Night
• Update on a traffic signal

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will vote on a variance regarding multiple fence types at 1046 Eastlawn Drive. The commission will also consider a driveway width variance request for 5868 Highland Road and schedule a public hearing.

• Vote on fence type variance at 1046 Eastlawn Drive
• Driveway width variance request for 5868 Highland Road
• Approval of June 24, 2024 meeting minutes

Architectural Review Board

The Highland Heights Architectural Review Board will consider several applications for new residential construction and property modifications. These items include a new single-family home and various additions to existing structures.

• New single family residence w/attached garage at 271 Grappa Farms s/l 20
• Adding gable roof over existing deck at 161 Burwick Road
• Adding 2nd floor addition to house at 455 Miner Road
• Adding reverse gable roof and screen walls to existing deck at 1022 Oakview

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council will review the Cuyahoga County 911 Plan at its June 25 meeting. The council is also scheduled to discuss an ordinance amendment regarding waste and container collection. Other agenda items include various department, committee, and mayoral reports.

• Second reading of Resolution 34-2024 approving the Cuyahoga County 911 Plan
• Second reading of Resolution 33-2024 selecting Euclid Mayor Kirsten Holzheimer-Gail for the 9-1-1 Program Review Committee
• Third reading of Ordinance 15-2024 amending waste and container collection rules

City Council

The Committee of the Whole will review the minutes from the May 28, 2024, meeting. The agenda also includes a discussion of a garbage ordinance and miscellaneous items.

• Garbage Ordinance
• Approval of May 28, 2024, meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings and votes regarding setbacks for a garage extension and a patio. The meeting also includes an area allowance request for a driveway and a request to schedule a hearing for a fence variance.

• Garage extension setback variance at 775 Cheriton Drive
• Patio setback variance at 6044 Whiteford Drive
• Driveway area allowance at 5868 Highland Road
• Fence variance request for 1046 Eastlawn Drive

City Council

The City Council will review several proposed resolutions and ordinances regarding city infrastructure and services. Items include authorization for the 2024 Street Repair Program and a contract for a new Ford Explorer. The agenda also includes first readings on school resource officers and employee compensation.

• Authorization to advertise bids for the 2024 Street Repair Program
• Purchase of a Ford Explorer from Classic Ford up to $47,000
• Contract with Pat Flowers, Inc. for street striping up to $52,000
• Agreement with Mayfield City Schools for the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program
• Ordinance amending compensation for certain city employees

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will vote on variance requests for a fence and a driveway turnaround pad. The meeting also includes scheduling public hearings for three additional requests regarding yard setbacks and driveway areas.

• Vote on fence variance at 634 Radford Drive
• Vote on driveway turnaround pad variance at 235 Grappa Farms Drive
• Schedule hearing for garage setback variances at 775 Cheriton Drive
• Schedule hearing for patio setback variance at 6044 Whiteford Drive
• Schedule hearing for driveway turnaround pad variance at 5868 Highland Road

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review applications for a new single-family residence and property modifications. These items include construction at 241 Grappa Farms s/| 15 and renovations at 890 Colony Drive.

• New single family residence with attached garage at 241 Grappa Farms s/| 15
• Master bedroom expansion and bathroom addition at 890 Colony Drive
• Sun porch rebuild and window/door changes at 890 Colony Drive

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to consider the Street Program. The council will also conduct first readings for a sidewalk improvement program and an ordinance regarding certain employee compensation.

• First reading of Resolution 28-2024 for a Sidewalk Improvement Program via special assessment
• First reading of Ordinance 17-2024 to amend compensation for certain city employees
• Discussion regarding the Street Program

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to vote on a variance request from Jonathon Nisenboum for a proposed house addition at 523 Ransome Road. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Vote on variance to minimum front yard setback requirement for proposed house addition at 523 Ransome Road

City Council

The Legislative & Finance Committee will review meeting minutes, discuss a garbage ordinance, and consider invoices for Parks and Recreation and Community Day. The agenda is mostly routine administrative items, with the garbage ordinance being the only substantive policy matter.

• Review of meeting minutes
• Parks and Recreation invoice
• Community Day invoice
• Garbage ordinance discussion

City Council

The Highland Heights Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a garbage ordinance, a sidewalk program, and miscellaneous items. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or detailed proposals listed.

• Garbage ordinance review
• Sidewalk program discussion
• Approval of May 14, 2024 minutes

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council is meeting to handle routine reports and several ordinances. Key items include a first reading of a proposed ordinance amending waste container placement rules, and second readings of ordinances for a property tax exemption agreement with PPT Real Estate Holdings and Park Place Technologies, fund transfers, and the 2025 tax budget. Public comment is accepted via email or phone before noon on the meeting day.

• First reading of Ordinance 15-2024 amending waste container placement rules (Chapter 521)
• Second reading of Ordinance 11-2024 authorizing a Community Reinvestment Area tax exemption agreement with PPT Real Estate Holdings and Park Place Technologies
• Second reading of Ordinance 12-2024 authorizing fund transfers
• Second reading of Ordinance 13-2024 adopting the 2025 tax budget

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will not meet on May 27, 2024 due to Memorial Day. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chamber. Applications for that meeting must be submitted to the Building Department by June 5 at 4:00 p.m.

• No meeting on May 27, 2024 (Memorial Day observance)
• Next meeting: June 10, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chamber
• Application deadline for June 10 meeting: June 5, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

Community Day Committee

The Community Day Committee is meeting but has no published agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural only, with no specific items for discussion or decision listed.

City Council

This is a Committee of the Whole meeting with a procedural agenda. The council will consider approval of minutes from March 12, 2024, and discuss items related to finance legislation, group homes, the road program, and the sidewalk program. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of minutes from March 12, 2024
• Discussion of finance legislation
• Discussion of group homes
• Discussion of road program
• Discussion of sidewalk program

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting on May 14, 2024, with a full agenda of first and second readings of resolutions and ordinances. Key items include authorizing contracts for pool repairs, park concession services, a trail grant, the 2024 road program, and a tax exemption agreement. The council will also consider a tax budget, appropriations, and a transfer of funds, followed by an executive session on personnel matters.

• Resolution 23-2024: Contract with Kapton Caulking & Building Restoration, Inc. for City Pool repairs up to $18,960
• Resolution 24-2024: Contract with MVGMM, Inc. for concession services at City Park for 2024 season
• Resolution 25-2024: Accept $98,000 from Ohio DNR Trail Grant Program for City Park
• Resolution 26-2024: Award 2024 Road Program contract to lowest bidder (amount not specified)
• Ordinance 11-2024: Tax exemption agreement with PPT Real Estate Holdings, LLC and Park Place Technologies, LLC

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and then vote on variance requests for a front-yard setback at 523 Ransome Road and a fence at 800 Kennelwood Drive. The commission will also consider scheduling public hearings for variance requests at 634 Radford Drive and 235 Grappa Farms Drive.

• Vote on Jonathon Nisenboum's variance to front-yard setback at 523 Ransome Road
• Vote on Anthony & Sarah Fritz's variance to allow fence forward of rear building line at 800 Kennelwood Drive
• Lisa Sorenson's request for fence variance on a corner lot at 634 Radford Drive; schedule public hearing
• Iris Pinheiro & John Bugbee's request for variance to driveway turnaround pad area at 235 Grappa Farms Drive; schedule public hearing

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board is meeting to review two applications: an awning over an existing structure at 6213 Kenarden Drive and a back-of-house addition at 5792 Highland Road. Both items are under review for architectural approval.

• Application 014-24: awning at 6213 Kenarden Drive
• Application 015-24: house addition at 5792 Highland Road

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will vote on meeting minutes, review part-time hourly reports, sign an updated eligibility list for Patrolman from a September 2022 exam, and consider an update to the Records Retention Schedule.

• Sign updated Eligibility List for Patrolman from September 6, 2022 entrance exam
• Consider update to Records Retention Schedule of the Civil Service Commission

Records Commission

The Records Commission will meet to approve minutes from October 2023, review the 2015 RC-2 retention schedules, and set a date for the fall submission of updated RC-2 schedules. The meeting also includes a miscellaneous items section.

• Approval of minutes from October 17, 2023
• Review of 2015 RC-2 retention schedules
• Setting a date for fall submission of updated RC-2 schedules

City Council

The Legislative & Finance Committee is meeting to review meeting minutes, a proposed change to codified ordinance 115.06 Part B requested by the Safety Service Committee, and several spending items. The agenda is mostly routine review and discussion, with no final votes listed.

• Review of codified ordinance 115.06 Part B changes
• Parks and Recreation purchases
• Service Department fueling
• Review of meeting minutes

City Council

Highland Heights City Council is meeting to consider multiple resolutions and ordinances, including first readings for contracts for asphalt sealant, rock salt purchase, fueling system repairs, AT&T services, and a fence replacement, as well as a payment to the Community Partnership on Aging. They will also have third readings on a turf machine purchase, beer/wine rules for Community Day, and mini-storage warehouse regulations. The meeting includes an oath of office for a new patrolman and a possible executive session on personnel.

• Resolution 17-2024: contract with Seal Tech for asphalt sealant and parking lot painting, up to $29,000
• Resolution 18-2024: participation agreement with ODOT for rock salt purchase
• Resolution 19-2024: contract with Collins Equipment Corp. for fueling system repairs, up to $56,000
• Resolution 20-2024: payment of $78,693 to Community Partnership on Aging
• Resolution 21-2024: two contracts with AT&T for phone/data services, up to $90,054 over 36 months

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approval of proposed signage for Swagelok at 318 Bishop Road, schedule public hearings for two variance requests (front yard setback at 523 Ransome Road and fence placement at 800 Kennelwood Drive), and review new builder and final home approvals in the Aberdeen subdivision. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Swagelok, 318 Bishop Road: approval of proposed signage
• Jonathon Nisenboum, 523 Ransome Road: request for variance to minimum front yard setback for proposed addition; schedule public hearing
• Anthony & Sarah Fritz, 800 Kennelwood Drive: request for variance to allow fence forward of rear building line; schedule public hearing
• Joyce Building Co., Aberdeen subdivision: new builder approval
• Joyce Building Co., 336 East Edinburgh Drive: final home approval

Architectural Review Board

The Highland Heights Architectural Review Board will review five applications for architectural changes, including new commercial signage for Swagelok, a residential deck, a home awning, exterior renovations for Park Place Technologies, and a new single-family residence. All items are under review; no final decisions are noted in the agenda.

• New commercial signage at 318, 328, 348 & 358 Bishop Road (Swagelok)
• 20x24 deck with roof at 730 Bishop Road
• Awning at front entrance of home at 440 Murfield Drive
• Exterior renovations at 747 Alpha Drive (Park Place Technologies, Inc.)
• New single-family residence with attached garage at 336 East Edinburgh

Community Day Committee

The Community Day Committee is meeting on April 16, 2024, but no agenda has been provided for this session. The meeting will proceed without a formal list of items to discuss or decide.

• No agenda available for this meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings. The main business is a vote on a lot split at 625 Alpha Drive, along with approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Lot split approval for 625 Alpha Drive

City Council

This is a committee meeting to review prior meeting minutes, receive an update on storage facility legislation, and discuss miscellaneous items. No votes or final decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Review of meeting minutes
• Storage facility legislation update
• Miscellaneous items discussion

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting on April 9, 2024, with several items on the agenda. They will consider first readings of resolutions to declare a 2016 Ford Explorer surplus and sell it to the Chesterland Fire Department for $6,500, and to authorize a Community Cost-Share Agreement with the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District. Second readings include a $34,088.63 expenditure for a Sand Pro 5040 machine, a beer and wine suspension for the Community Day event, and ordinances rescinding and recreating the mini-storage warehouse chapter. A third reading covers a $15,828 payment for police vehicle equipment. The meeting also includes routine reports and a motion to enter executive session for personnel matters.

• First reading: Resolution 15-2024 to sell 2016 Ford Explorer (VIN ending 28808) to Chesterland Fire Dept for $6,500
• First reading: Resolution 16-2024 authorizing Community Cost-Share Agreement with NE Ohio Regional Sewer District
• Second reading: Resolution 14-2024 to spend $34,088.63 for Sand Pro 5040 machine from Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation
• Second reading: Ordinance 7-2024 to allow beer and wine at Municipal Park during Community Day 2024
• Third reading: Resolution 12-2024 to pay Hall Public Safety $15,828 for police vehicle equipment

City Council

The Safety Service Committee will approve minutes from two prior meetings and discuss follow-up on ordinance 115.06, which will be sent to the Legislation and Finance committee. They will also review a memo from the Fire Department about a surplus vehicle.

• Approve minutes from 2024-03-12 and 2024-03-26
• Discussion follow-up on ordinance 115.06, to be sent to L&F
• Fire Department memo on surplus vehicle

Planning & Zoning Commission

The April 8, 2024 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission has been canceled and rescheduled to April 15, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber. No other business is listed.

• Meeting canceled and rescheduled to April 15, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
• Applications for the rescheduled meeting due by April 10 at 4:00 p.m.

City Council

The Highland Heights Drainage Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss responses to letters sent to Ford Road residents. They will also review research on calls made to Cuyahoga County and the results of a dye test. This is a routine working session focused on drainage issues.

• Approval of minutes from last meeting
• Responses to letters to Ford Rd. residents
• Results of research into calls to Cuyahoga Cty.
• Dye test result

City Council

The Legislative & Finance Committee is meeting to review meeting minutes, discuss an ordinance for Community Day, and review a draft ordinance that would prohibit storage unit facilities. The agenda also includes miscellaneous items. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and review session.

• Review of meeting minutes
• Ordinance for Community Day
• Draft ordinance prohibiting storage unit facilities

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council is meeting to consider several items, including authorizing the city engineer to prepare plans for the 2024 Road Program, first readings of ordinances to rescind and replace the mini-storage warehouse zoning chapter, and a resolution to purchase a Sand Pro 5040 machine for parks. They will also have a second reading on police vehicle equipment. Public comment is accepted via email or phone before noon on the meeting day.

• Motion to prepare plans and advertise bids for 2024 Road Program
• Resolution to spend $34,088.63 for a Sand Pro 5040 machine for Parks and Recreation
• First reading of Ordinance 7-2024 rescinding Chapter 1340 'Mini-Storage Warehouses'
• First reading of new Chapter 1340 'Mini-Storage Warehouses'
• Second reading of Resolution 12-2024 to pay up to $15,828.00 to Hall Public Safety for police vehicle equipment

City Council

The Safety Service Committee is meeting to approve minutes from March 12, 2024, and to follow up on discussion regarding ordinance 115.06. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from 2024-03-12
• Follow-up discussion on ordinance 115.06

Architectural Review Board

The Highland Heights Architectural Review Board will meet on March 25, 2024, at the Council Chambers. The agenda lists two items for review: a proposal for new commercial signage at The Little Gym located at 76 Alpha Drive, and a request for a bedroom and bathroom addition at 1006 Millridge. These items are scheduled for board discussion rather than final approval.

• New commercial signage proposal for The Little Gym at 76 Alpha Drive
• Bedroom and bathroom addition request at 1006 Millridge
• Meeting scheduled for March 25, 2024, at 1:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers

Community Day Committee

The Community Day Committee is holding a meeting on March 25, 2024, but no agenda has been published for this session. The meeting is listed as having no specific items for discussion or action.

• No agenda has been provided for this meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings scheduled. The main business is a vote on proposed signage for The Little Gym at 767 Alpha Place, Suite 2. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approval of signage for The Little Gym, 767 Alpha Place, Suite 2
• Approval of minutes from March 11, 2024 regular meeting
• Approval of minutes from March 11, 2024 public hearing for Jenna Tomaro

Civil Service Commission

The commission will vote on February meeting minutes, review part-time hourly reports, sign the eligibility list for firefighter from the October 2023 exam, and receive an update on police department personnel.

• Sign Eligibility List for Firefighter from Northeast Ohio firefighter exam held October 3, 2023
• Update on Police Department personnel matters
• Review part-time hourly reports

Board of Building and Zoning Appeals

The Board of Building and Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on March 20, 2024, to consider Anthony Bencie's appeal of the Planning and Zoning Commission's January 22, 2024 decision denying variances for an accessory building/detached garage at 455 Miner Road. The variances would allow a detached garage despite an existing attached garage and exceed the permitted accessory building size. Public comments will be accepted in person or via email before noon on the meeting day.

• Appeal of denied variances for detached garage at 455 Miner Road
• Variance from Code Section 1123.05(f) to allow detached garage with existing attached garage
• Variance of 749 square feet from Code Section 1123.05(e)(2) to allow 1,152 sq ft accessory building (403 sq ft allowed on 40,300 sq ft lot)
• Public comments accepted via email to [email protected] before 12:00 p.m. on meeting day

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council is holding a special organizational meeting to discuss personnel matters. The agenda includes a motion to adjourn into executive session by roll call vote, as permitted by Ohio law and the city charter.

• Discussion of personnel matters
• Motion to adjourn into executive session by roll call vote pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G)(4) and Highland Heights Charter 4.05

City Council

The Safety Service Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss follow-up on ordinance 115.06, traffic signal maintenance and vendor options, and a review of service cars. The agenda is mostly discussion items with no final decisions listed.

• Approve minutes from 2024-02-13
• Follow-up discussion on ordinance 115.06
• Traffic signal maintenance, repair, and vendor selection
• Review of service cars

City Council

This is a brief Committee of the Whole meeting with only two agenda items: approval of the February 27, 2024 minutes and a presentation from the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities by Amber Gibbs and Sarah D. Cammock. No other business is listed.

• Approval of February 27, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation by Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Amber Gibbs, Sarah D. Cammock)

City Council

The Legislative & Finance Committee is meeting to review meeting minutes, discuss an updated ordinance on mayor and committee spending authority, review bond issue details, and consider a moratorium on storage units. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no final votes scheduled.

• Updated ordinance on Mayor and L&F spending authority
• Bond issue details
• Moratorium on Storage Units

City Council

Highland Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting with several first, second, and third readings of resolutions and ordinances. Key items include authorizing contracts for a police vehicle, water main replacement, and street sweeping, as well as payments to companies under economic development agreements. The meeting will also include a proclamation for the Garden Club's 60th anniversary and an executive session on economic development.

• First reading of Resolution 11-2024: purchase of 2023 Dodge Charger police vehicle for $38,000
• First reading of Resolution 12-2024: payment of $15,828 to Hall Public Safety for police vehicle equipment
• First reading of Resolution 13-2024: contract with Don Wartko Construction for Franklin Blvd water main replacement, $388,619
• Second reading of Resolution 9-2024: $250,000 payment to Swagelok Company under economic development grant
• Third reading of Ordinance 4-2024: $1,500,000 in notes for street improvements

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and then vote on a variance request from Jenna Tomaro to allow a replacement shed at 5525 Turnberry Lane to be located closer to the side lot line than the main structure.

• Public hearing for Jenna Tomaro's variance request at 5525 Turnberry Lane
• Vote on variance to allow shed closer to side lot line than main structure
• Approval of minutes from February 26, 2024 meeting and public hearing

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council Committee of the Whole will meet to approve minutes from February 13, 2024, and discuss the 2024 Road Program and Mayfield Cemetery. Additionally, representatives from the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission will present the Greenprint online mapping and planning system.

• Approval of minutes from February 13, 2024
• Discussion of 2024 Road Program
• Discussion of Mayfield Cemetery
• Presentation by Elaine Price and Liam Leveto on Greenprint mapping system

City Council

The Highland Heights Drainage Committee is meeting to discuss new drainage reports, resident calls, and other matters, including Ford Road surveys. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

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

City Council

This is a routine committee meeting with only procedural items: reviewing past meeting minutes, discussing spending authorities, and miscellaneous items. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Review meeting minutes
• Spending authorities discussion
• Miscellaneous items

City Council

Highland Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting with several first readings of resolutions and ordinances, including economic development grant payments to Swagelok Company and Lake Business Products, a tax incentive for Park Place, and employee compensation for the Recreation Department. The council will also take second and third readings on items such as street sweeping services, a new police vehicle, and street improvement notes. The meeting includes a public comment period and a possible executive session on personnel matters.

• First reading: $250,000 payment to Swagelok Company under 2015 Economic Development Grant
• First reading: $75,000 payment to Lake Business Products under 2023 Economic Development Grant
• First reading: Park Place Tax Incentive (Resolution 11-2024)
• Second reading: $25,000 contract with Reilly Sweeping for street sweeping services
• Second reading: $51,796 purchase of 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV from Ganley Chevrolet

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request from John Moon to allow a proposed deck and hot tub to extend into the side yard at 266 Grappa Farms Drive. The commission will also consider a variance request from Jenna Tomaro for a reduced side yard setback for a replacement shed at 5525 Turnberry Lane and schedule a public hearing for that item. Minutes from the February 12, 2024 meeting are up for approval.

• John Moon, 266 Grappa Farms Drive: variance for deck and hot tub encroaching into side yard
• Jenna Tomaro, 5525 Turnberry Lane: variance for side yard setback for replacement shed
• Approval of minutes from February 12, 2024 meeting

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will vote on minutes from the previous meeting, review part-time hourly reports, and handle old business including signing eligibility lists for the position of Laborer and receiving an update on the Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter Entrance Exam held October 3, 2023. No new business is listed.

• Sign eligibility and certified lists for Laborer position
• Update on Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter Entrance Exam (October 3, 2023)
• Review part-time hourly reports

Community Day Committee

This meeting of the Community Day Committee has no listed agenda. The notice indicates no items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

City Council

The Safety & Service Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and review codified ordinance 115.06. The committee will also conduct a review of service cars.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Review of codified ordinance 115.06
• Review of service cars

City Council

The Risk Management Committee will meet to discuss a moral claim involving Ms. Hoegler. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of moral claim: Ms. Hoegler

City Council

Highland Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 13, 2024, with first readings of resolutions for street sweeping services, a police vehicle purchase, and police communication consoles, plus an ordinance for $1.5 million in notes for street improvements. The council will also hear second readings on the 2024 appropriations and a NOPEC grant, and may enter executive session for personnel and economic development.

• First reading: Resolution 6-2024 – contract with Reilly Sweeping for street sweeping, up to $25,000
• First reading: Resolution 7-2024 – purchase of 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV from Ganley Chevrolet, up to $51,796
• First reading: Resolution 8-2024 – purchase of two police communication consoles from B & C Communications, up to $31,922
• First reading: Ordinance 4-2024 – issuance of $1,500,000 in notes for street resurfacing and improvements
• Second reading: Ordinance 2-2024 – 2024 appropriations; Ordinance 3-2024 – NOPEC grant acceptance

City Council

The Drainage Committee will discuss responses to resident surveys and determine which properties require city visits. Members will also discuss resident use of the county for maintenance and the associated costs to the city.

• Discussion of Ford Rd. resident survey responses
• Planning of resident property visits
• Discussion of county preventative maintenance costs

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss the 2024 Road Program and receive an update on expenditure legislation and bonds. The agenda also includes approval of the January 23, 2024 minutes. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• 2024 Road Program discussion
• Expenditure legislation and bond update
• Approval of January 23, 2024 minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request from John Moon to allow a deck to extend into the side yard at 266 Grappa Farms Drive. They will also consider approving new commercial signage for Smilebliss at 6139 Wilson Mills Road. The meeting includes roll call and approval of prior minutes.

• Public hearing for John Moon variance request at 266 Grappa Farms Drive
• Smilebliss signage approval at 6139 Wilson Mills Road
• Approval of minutes from January 22, 2024 regular meeting and public hearing

City Council

Highland Heights City Council will consider several financial items, including an annual fire hydrant fee payment to Cleveland Water, annual dues to S.P.A.N., employment terms for the city engineer, the 2024 appropriations budget, and acceptance of a NOPEC grant. These are first readings or motions, with some declared as emergencies.

• Motion to approve $24,204.60 annual fire hydrant fee to City of Cleveland Division of Water
• First reading of Resolution 4-2024: $42,560.00 annual dues to S.P.A.N. for FY 2024
• First reading of Resolution 5-2024: employment and compensation of city engineer for 2023
• First reading of Ordinance 2-2024: 2024 appropriations for current expenses
• First reading of Ordinance 3-2024: accept NOPEC 2024 Energized Community Grant

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to review the 2024 budget. The agenda also includes approval of the January 9, 2024 meeting minutes. No other substantive items are listed.

• 2024 Budget review
• Approval of minutes from January 9, 2024

City Council

The Legislative & Finance Committee is meeting to review meeting minutes, discuss a deer culling invoice, and consider the 2024 budget. The agenda also includes miscellaneous items, but no specific proposals or decisions are detailed.

• Review meeting minutes
• Deer Culling Invoice
• 2024 Budget
• Miscellaneous Items

City Council

The Drainage Committee is meeting to discuss potential new drainage reports or forms. The committee will also address calls from residents and review surveys related to Ford Rd.

• Review of Ford Rd surveys

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board is reviewing applications for three new single-family homes with attached garages. The items involve construction plans for properties located on Grappa Farms Drive.

• New single family house at 24217 Grappa Farms Dr S/L 11
• New single family house at 259 Grappa Farms Dr S/L 18
• New single family house at 277 Grappa Farms Dr S/L 21

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and then vote on two variance requests from Anthony Bencie for 455 Miner Road. The first variance would allow construction of a detached garage in addition to an existing attached garage. The second variance would allow that detached garage to exceed the maximum permitted area. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and an informational item on a Cuyahoga County Greenprint presentation.

• Public hearing: variance for accessory building/detached garage at 455 Miner Road
• Public hearing: variance to exceed maximum area for that detached garage
• Vote on both variance requests for 455 Miner Road
• Approval of minutes from January 8, 2024 regular meeting and public hearing for John Moon
• Informational item: Cuyahoga County Greenprint presentation on February 26, 2024

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will elect a chair for 2024 and approve minutes from the December 7, 2023 meeting. They will also review part-time hourly reports and receive updates on upcoming and past entrance exams for laborer and firefighter positions.

• Vote to elect Chair of Civil Service Commission for 2024
• Vote to approve minutes of December 7, 2023 meeting
• Review part-time hourly reports
• Update on Laborer Entrance Exam scheduled for February 1, 2024
• Update on Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter Entrance Exam held October 3, 2023

City Council

The Legislative & Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the 2024 budget. This is a working session focused on the upcoming fiscal year's spending plan.

• 2024 Budget review

Community Day Committee

The Community Day Committee is holding a meeting on January 10, 2024, but no agenda has been provided. The meeting appears to be procedural or administrative in nature.

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss the 2024 budget and capital plan. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific items or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2023; November 28, 2023; December 12, 2023
• Discussion of 2024 Budget and Capital

City Council

The Highland Heights Drainage Committee is meeting to discuss new drainage reports, resident calls, and other matters, and will elect a secretary. The agenda is mostly procedural with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Review of new drainage reports/forms
• Discussion of calls from residents
• Election of secretary

City Council

This is a brief procedural meeting of the Legislative & Finance Committee. The only listed action is the election of a secretary. No other business is on the agenda.

• Election of committee secretary

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including approving minutes, receiving department and committee reports, and making committee and board appointments. The main substantive actions are first readings of resolutions and an ordinance setting 2024 compensation for the law director, assistant law director, city prosecutor, and recreation director, each declared an emergency. The council will also declare two police vehicles surplus, transferring one to the SPAN Traffic Unit and selling the other on GovDeals.

• First reading of Resolution 1-2024: Law Director's 2024 compensation and terms, declared emergency
• First reading of Resolution 2-2024: Assistant Law Director's 2024 compensation and terms, declared emergency
• First reading of Resolution 3-2024: City Prosecutor's 2024 compensation and terms, declared emergency
• First reading of Ordinance 1-2024: Recreation Director's 2024 compensation, declared emergency
• Declare 2019 Ford Explorer (asset #1532) surplus and transfer to SPAN Traffic Unit; declare 2019 Ford Taurus (asset #1529) surplus and sell on GovDeals.com

City Council

The Safety & Service Committee is meeting to elect a secretary. The agenda contains only this single procedural item, with no other business listed.

• Election of Secretary

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a request to allow a pool equipment pad in a side yard at 266 Grappa Farms Drive. They will also consider a variance request for an accessory building at 455 Miner Road and discuss the Cuyahoga County Greenprint planning tool.

• Public hearing and vote on John Moon's request for pool equipment pad at 266 Grappa Farms Drive
• Variance request by Anthony Bencie for accessory building at 455 Miner Road
• Discussion of Cuyahoga County Greenprint community planning tool

City Council

This is a special organizational meeting where the City Council will appoint the Clerk of Council, assign committee memberships, and set the 2024 budget meeting schedule. The agenda also covers internal procedures for questions, requests, committee protocols, and communication, including newsletter articles. No legislation, contracts, or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Motion to appoint Lydia Donatelli as Clerk of Council
• Council Member Committee Assignments
• Schedule of 2024 Budget Meetings
• Procedure for Questions for Department Heads
• Communication and Dissemination of Information (newsletter articles)