Highland Heights public meetings in 2025

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review part-time hourly reports. The body will also sign the eligibility list for the 2025 Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter entrance exam.

• Signing of the December 11, 2025 eligibility list for the 2025 Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter entrance exam

City Council

The City Council will meet to review an update to the massage parlor ordinance. The session also includes the approval of minutes from the November 25, 2025, meeting.

• Massage parlor ordinance update

The council voted to approve the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting. The motion passed with all ayes and two abstentions. The council then adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. with a unanimous aye vote.

• Approved November 25 minutes (all ayes, Goff and DeLisio abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:25 p.m. (all ayes)

City Council

The Legislative & Finance Committee will meet to discuss updates to city ordinances and service rates. The session includes reviews of signage and massage parlor regulations.

• Massage Parlor Ordinance
• Pole signs/Monument signs
• Billing Rates for Ambulance services

The minutes list attendance and several discussion topics, but they do not record any approved, denied, or tabled actions, nor any vote tallies. No substantive decisions were documented.

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council will vote on several appointments and reappointments, and will hold first readings of multiple ordinances. These include appropriations for the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years, an amendment to interest‑on‑deposits rules, and the issuance of notes totaling over $4 million for street, road, sidewalk and community‑center projects. All items are presented as first readings and will be debated before any final action.

• Motion to confirm Mayor Chuck Brunello Jr.'s appointment of James Smith as Finance Director
• Motion to confirm reappointments of Brian Mader as City Engineer and Dave Ianiro as Recreation Director for 2026
• First reading of Ordinance 36-2025 to issue $1,000,000 of notes for street, road and sidewalk improvements
• First reading of Ordinance 37-2025 to issue $125,000 of notes for improvements to the city community center
• First reading of Ordinance 38-2025 to issue $1,500,000 of notes for additional street and road resurfacing

The council approved adding Proposed Resolution 49‑2025 and Ordinances 40‑2025 and 41‑2025 to the agenda. It unanimously confirmed James Smith as the new Finance Director and reappointed Brian Mader as City Engineer and David Ianiro as Recreation Director for 2026. The council also voted to suspend further readings of Resolutions 48‑2025 and 49‑2025 and of Ordinances 33‑2025 through 41‑2025. Finally, Proposed Resolution 48‑2025, which cancels a scheduled council meeting, was adopted.

• Added Proposed Resolution 49‑2025 to agenda (Ayes all)
• Added Ordinance 40‑2025 and Ordinance 41‑2025 to agenda (Ayes all)
• Confirmed James Smith as Finance Director (Ayes all)
• Reappointed Brian Mader as City Engineer (Ayes all)
• Reappointed David Ianiro as Recreation Director for 2026 (Ayes all)
• Suspended further readings of Resolutions 48‑2025 and 49‑2025 (Ayes all)
• Suspended further readings of Ordinances 33‑2025 through 41‑2025 (Ayes all)
• Adopted Proposed Resolution 48‑2025 cancelling a council meeting (Ayes all)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Highland Heights Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes from November 24, 2025, and adopt the 2026 meeting schedule. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of November 24, 2025, minutes
• Adoption of 2026 Planning and Zoning Meeting Schedule

The commission unanimously accepted the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the 2026 Planning and Zoning meeting schedule. The commission announced it will not meet on December 22 for winter recess. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted November 24 minutes (Ayes all)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (Ayes all)
• Adjourned meeting (Ayes all)

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council will meet on November 25, 2025. The agenda includes approval of the November 11 minutes, items labeled Note for Capital and Note Repayment, a discussion by the Noise Abatement Committee, and miscellaneous items. No further details are provided in the agenda.

• Approval of Minutes from November 11, 2025
• Note for Capital
• Note Repayment
• Noise Abatement Committee item
• Miscellaneous items

The council voted to approve the minutes from the November 11 meeting, with all members in favor. They then voted to adjourn the November 25 session at 7:35 p.m., also unanimously. No other actions were formally decided during this meeting.

• Approved November 11 minutes (ayes all)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:35 p.m. (ayes all)

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council will consider a motion to adopt the Tax Incentive Review Committee's recommendation to continue the Avion Parkway/Eighth Day Sound CRA, Brainard Crossings CRA, and the Aberdeen Municipal Public Improvement TIF program. The meeting also includes first readings of three resolutions authorizing new health, life, and dental insurance agreements for city employees, as well as a transfer ordinance. Finally, a motion will be taken to move into executive session to discuss personnel and contractual matters.

• Motion to accept the Tax Incentive Review Committee recommendation to continue Avion Parkway/Eighth Day Sound CRA, Brainard Crossings CRA, and Aberdeen Municipal Public Improvement TIF program
• First reading of Resolution 45-2025 to adopt Fedeli Group health insurance rates for OGBC HSA and HRA plans for 2026
• First reading of Resolution 46-2025 to authorize an agreement with Symetra for city employee life insurance
• First reading of Resolution 47-2025 to authorize an agreement with Superior (MMO) Healthcare for city employee dental insurance
• Motion to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss personnel and contractual matters per Ohio Rev. Code §121.22(G)(4) and the city charter

Council members approved the minutes from the November 11, 2025 meeting with a motion carried unanimously. The meeting included reports from the fire, police, service, building, and finance departments, as well as updates from the mayor and various committees. No other motions or votes were recorded as decided during this session.

• Approved November 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous ayes)

City Council

The Safety Service Committee is reviewing the priority of intersections for signal overrides and discussing the installation of pedestrian safety beacons. The body is evaluating costs and budget placement for these safety improvements.

• Priority list for Signal Override Intersections including Lander/Wilson Mills and Alpha/Highland
• Proposed Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at Highland Rd and Pinehurst
• Estimated cost of $35k - $40k for pedestrian beacons
• Discussion on including beacon costs in the 2026 budget

The Safety Service Committee approved the minutes from the 2025‑10‑28 meeting. A consensus was reached to fund rectangular rapid flashing beacons on Highland Rd at Pinehurst, with an estimated cost of $35‑40 k, and to include this in the 2026 budget. The committee will obtain quotes for a traveling flashing stop sign and will send updated ambulance and inspection fee costs to L&F for review. Coordination to share a $40 k price quote for the Lander/Wilson Mills intersection with Mayfield Village was also approved.

• Approved minutes from 2025‑10‑28
• Consensus to include RRFB pedestrian safety beacons ($35‑40 k) in 2026 budget
• Will gather quotes for a traveling flashing stop sign
• Chairman to send updated ambulance and inspection fees to L&F for review
• Chief Matejcic to coordinate sharing $40 k price quote with Mayfield Village

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will meet to approve minutes from October 13, 2025. The session includes a general discussion regarding longer-range Planning and Zoning ideas.

• Approval of October 13, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Approval of October 13, 2025 public hearing minutes for Jodi Consolo
• General discussion of longer-range Planning and Zoning ideas

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes of the regular meeting held on October 13, 2025, with four votes in favor and one abstention. It also approved the minutes of the public hearing for Jodi Consolo from the same date, with the same vote tally. Finally, the commission unanimously voted to adjourn the November 24, 2025 meeting.

• Accepted regular meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Accepted public hearing minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Highland Heights Civil Service Commission will consider approval of the minutes from its October 22, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will review part‑time hourly reports and receive an update on the 2025 Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter entrance exam, which had a written test on September 30, 2025. Any new business will be addressed before adjournment.

• Vote to approve minutes of the regular meeting held October 22, 2025
• Review part‑time hourly reports
• Update on 2025 Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter entrance exam (written test September 30, 2025)
• Consider any new business items

City Council

The City Council will hold a post‑election discussion and consider a note due in February. It will also review proposed ambulance fees and a new pool ordinance. Miscellaneous items will be addressed before adjournment.

• Post Election Discussion
• Note due in February Discussion
• Ambulance Fees
• Pool Ordinance
• Miscellaneous items

The council approved the minutes from the October 14 meeting (ayes all, two abstentions). A poll indicated support for borrowing $1.5 million, and the finance director will draft a resolution for that amount. The pool ordinance was tabled for further review.

• Approved October 14 minutes (ayes all; DiLalla and Milroy abstained)
• Direction set to borrow an additional $1.5 million for capital improvements
• Pool ordinance tabled for later consideration

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council will conduct first readings of several proposed resolutions and ordinances, including authorizing a $249,592.98 payment to the Ohio Treasury to satisfy a tax deficiency from a 2018 net profit tax estimate, and a $27,645.77 payment to Cuyahoga County Public Works for the Wilson Mills Road resurfacing project. Additional items include a request for tax levy advances, a return of FEMA fire assistance funds, appropriation of funds for FY 2026, and the creation of a Safety Services Fund, all declared emergencies. The meeting also includes routine reports and a motion to enter executive session for personnel and contractual matters.

• Resolution 44-2025: authorize payment of $249,592.98 to Ohio Treasury for 2018 tax deficiency, emergency
• Resolution 41-2025: authorize payment of $27,645.77 to Cuyahoga County Dept. of Public Works for Wilson Mills Road resurfacing (Lander Road to Alpha Drive), emergency
• Resolution 40-2025: request Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer to advance taxes from levy proceeds, emergency
• Ordinance 29-2025: return advance from FEMA fire assistance fund to the general fund, emergency
• Ordinance 31-2025: establish the Safety Services Fund, emergency

The council adopted several resolutions, including authorizing the Finance Director to pay $249,592.98 to the Ohio Treasurer to satisfy a tax deficiency. It also approved a $27,645.77 payment to Cuyahoga County Public Works for the Wilson Mills road resurfacing invoice, repealed a prior tax‑rate resolution, accepted new tax levy amounts, and authorized an advance of tax levy proceeds. An ordinance was enacted to return an advance from the FEMA Fire Assistance Fund to the General Fund. A motion to suspend further readings of multiple resolutions and ordinances was carried.

• Adopted resolution to advance tax levy proceeds (ayes all)
• Authorized payment up to $27,645.77 to Cuyahoga County Public Works for Wilson Mills road resurfacing (ayes all)
• Repealed Resolution 35-2025 that accepted prior tax rates (ayes all)
• Accepted new tax levy amounts and rates for 2025 tax duplicate (ayes all)
• Authorized payment of $249,592.98 to Ohio Treasurer to settle tax deficiency (ayes all)
• Enacted ordinance returning FEMA Fire Assistance Fund advance to General Fund (ayes all)
• Motion to suspend further readings of Proposed Resolutions 40‑2025 through 44‑2025 and Proposed Ordinances 29‑2025 through 31‑2025 carried (ayes all)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for November 10, 2025 was canceled because there was no business to consider. The next meeting is set for November 24, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber. Hearing requests must be filed with the Building Department by November 19, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. (Building Department hours are Monday‑Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.).

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for November 10, 2025 was canceled because there was no business to consider. No decisions, approvals, or denials were made. The next meeting is set for November 24, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, with hearing requests due by November 19, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Architectural Review Board

The board asked that the 61 solar panels be removed from the front of the house. Revised plans submitted on 12/3/2025 removed the front panels and reduced the total to 43 panels. The board approved the revised drawings. The meeting adjourned at 1:50 pm.

• Approved revised solar panel drawings (removal from front and reduction to 43 panels)

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council Committee met on October 28, 2025. The minutes record that no new items were discussed and no decisions were made. The meeting was otherwise procedural.

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and standard reports. No specific legislative items or new business are listed for decision.

The council approved the minutes from the October 14 meeting, with all ayes and two abstentions. A motion to add Resolution 39‑2025 authorizing a $31,500 payment to Online Solutions, reimbursed by Cuyahoga County, was carried unanimously. The council then voted to suspend the second and third readings of that resolution, also unanimously.

• Approved minutes (all ayes; DiLalla & Milroy abstained)
• Approved Resolution 39‑2025 to pay $31,500 to Online Solutions (all ayes)
• Suspended second and third reading of Resolution 39‑2025 (all ayes)

City Council

The Safety Service Committee will approve the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. It will discuss a signal over‑ride at the Bishop and Golfview intersection. The board will consider installing Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at Highland Road and Pinehurst, including cost estimates, study options and a possible FHWA‑SA‑21‑053 grant. An EV charging project for the Community Center will also be reviewed.

• Approve minutes from 2025-05-13
• Signal over‑ride discussion at Bishop/Golfview intersection
• Pedestrian safety: Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at Highland Rd & Pinehurst (cost TBD, study, FHWA‑SA‑21‑053 grant)
• EV charging installation at Community Center
• Other items (unspecified)

The Safety Service Committee approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. The committee discussed the signal over‑ride at Bishop/Golfview, pedestrian safety improvements on Highland Rd at Pinehurst, and EV charging at the community center, but no actions were taken. They also talked about flashing stop signs and a gate dispute at Maypine on Longspur, with the mayor offering to host a follow‑up meeting with the HOAs.

• Approved minutes from 2025-05-13

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Highland Heights Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for October 27, 2025 was canceled because there is no business to consider. No agenda items were presented. The next meeting is set for November 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber. Hearing requests must be filed with the Building Department by November 5, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

The October 27, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was canceled because there was no business to consider. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The next meeting is set for November 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber.

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will meet to review two specific property requests. The board is considering a signage request and a residential addition project.

• Signage request for 27-785 Alpha (above door and window)
• Addition of a family room and pool house at 028-25 5477 Prestwick Lane

The Architectural Review Board approved a contingency allowing a 20 % tint on the vinyl signage for the Alpha‑Beautihub project, changing the prior 5 % limit. The board did not approve the proposed family‑room and pool‑house addition at 5477 Prestwick Lane and instructed the applicant to resubmit with an approved site plan. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved 20% tint contingency for Alpha‑Beautihub signage (no vote tally recorded)
• Denied addition at 5477 Prestwick Lane; applicant must return with approved site plan (no vote tally recorded)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review part-time hourly reports. The body will also receive updates on a regional firefighter entrance exam and the renewal of the National Testing Network Membership.

• 2025 Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter entrance exam update
• National Testing Network Membership annual renewal (9/19/25 – 9/19/26)
• Review of part-time hourly reports

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council will meet on October 14, 2025 to approve the September 9 minutes and discuss several agenda items. Items include a vaping ordinance, an L&F update, a swimming pool ordinance, and changes to ambulance and fire prevention fees. The council will also address miscellaneous items before adjourning.

• Vaping Ordinance
• L&F Update
• Swimming Pool Ordinance
• Ambulance & Fire Prevention Fees
• Miscellaneous items

The council approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. The Legislative and Finance Committee decided to table the Pool Rental Ordinance for now. The council then adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. by unanimous consent.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (ayes all)
• Tabled Pool Rental Ordinance (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (ayes all)

City Council

The minutes contain fragmented discussion notes and no clear record of any decisions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies. No concrete actions were documented as approved or rejected.

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council will hold first and second readings on several proposed resolutions and ordinances, each accompanied by an emergency declaration. Items include a payment to the Northern Ohio Risk Management Agency, collective bargaining with the Fraternal Order of Police, a Halloween observance resolution, a public‑health services agreement with Cuyahoga County Board of Health, and an amendment to city zoning regulations. The council will also consider an amendment to the short‑term rental prohibition ordinance.

• First Reading of Resolution 37-2025: authorize payment up to $164,180 to Northern Ohio Risk Management Agency self‑insurance pool, emergency declaration.
• First Reading of Resolution 38-2025: authorize Mayor to enter collective bargaining agreements with the Fraternal Order of Police, emergency declaration.
• Second Reading of Resolution 34-2025: recognize Halloween observance on Oct. 31, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., emergency declaration.
• Second Reading of Resolution 36-2025: authorize public‑health services agreement with Cuyahoga County Board of Health, payments of $78,122 for 2026 and $87,539 for 2027, emergency declaration.
• Third Reading of Ordinance 26-2025: amend Chapter 1121.04 zoning regulations, emergency declaration.

The council unanimously adopted Resolution 38-2025 authorizing the mayor to enter collective bargaining agreements with the Fraternal Order of Police. It also adopted several other emergency resolutions: payment of up to $164,180 to the Northern Ohio Risk Management Agency (Resolution 37-2025), a public‑health services agreement with payments of $78,122 for 2026 and $87,539 for 2027 (Resolution 36-2025), and recognition of Halloween on Oct. 31 (Resolution 34-2025). An amendment to the zoning code (Ordinance 26-2025) was enacted, while Ordinance 27-2025 was tabled. All motions passed with unanimous “ayes all.”

• Adopted Resolution 38-2025 authorizing police collective bargaining agreements (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 37-2025 authorizing up to $164,180 payment to Northern Ohio Risk Management Agency (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 36-2025 authorizing public‑health services payments of $78,122 (2026) and $87,539 (2027) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 34-2025 recognizing Halloween observance Oct. 31, 2025, 6‑8 PM (unanimous)
• Enacted Ordinance 26-2025 amending Chapter 1121.04 of the Zoning Code (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 27-2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Sept. 30, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:56 PM (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and then vote on a variance request from Jodi Consolo to place a fence forward of the rear building line at 1025 Ford Road. It will also consider motions to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held September 22, 2025 and the public hearing for Chad Hughes held September 22, 2025. The meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM.

• Public hearing on variance request for 1025 Ford Road
• Vote on variance to allow fence forward of rear building line at 1025 Ford Road
• Motion to approve minutes of regular meeting held September 22, 2025
• Motion to approve minutes of public hearing for Chad Hughes held September 22, 2025

The commission approved a variance allowing a six‑foot privacy fence to be placed 20 feet forward of the rear building line on 1025 Ford Road. The motion passed with all commissioners voting aye. Minutes of the September 22, 2025 meeting and the public hearing for Chad Hughes were also approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved amendments to the September 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved the September 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved the public hearing minutes for Chad Hughes (unanimous)
• Granted variance PZ25030 for Jodi Consolo to locate fence 20 ft forward of rear building line (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Architectural Review Board

The Highland Heights Architectural Review Board will meet on October 13, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The board will review an application for a 32’ x 22’ aluminum‑framed patio cover at 0 2 5 -25 465 Leverett. The board will also review a proposal for a second‑floor addition at 02 6 -25 625 Hanford.

• 0 2 5 -25 465 Leverett – 32’ x 22’ aluminum‑framed patio cover
• 02 6 -25 625 Hanford – 2nd floor addition

The board approved the drawing for a $36,000 aluminum awning at 465 Leverett. It also approved the drawing for a $20,000 floor addition at 625 Hanford. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Approved Leverett awning drawing ($36,000)
• Approved Hanford floor addition drawing ($20,000)

City Council

The Legislative & Finance Committee meeting scheduled for September 30, 2025 was canceled. Consequently, there are no minutes and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council will conduct first readings of several resolutions and ordinances. Items include correcting a committee appointment name, appointing a new senior committee member, and adopting a budget appropriation ordinance for current city expenses. The council will also consider a public‑health services agreement with Cuyahoga County Board of Health for 2026‑2027 with specified payment amounts. All items are marked as first or second readings and are declared emergencies.

• Correct last name on Parks & Recreation committee appointment to Nadia Ianiro (motion passed 9/9/25).
• Appoint Sharon Courier to the Seniors committee.
• First Reading of Ordinance 28-2025 appropriating funds for city expenses for FY 2025 (emergency).
• First Reading of Resolution 35-2025 authorizing tax levies for 2025 based on Budget Commission rates (emergency).
• First Reading of Resolution 36-2025 authorizing payment to Cuyahoga County Board of Health: $78,122.00 for 2026 and $87,539.00 for 2027 (emergency).

The council adopted Resolution 35‑2025, accepting the tax rates and amounts set by the Budget Commission and authorizing the required tax levies. It also adopted Resolution 34‑2025 recognizing Halloween on October 31 and Resolution 36‑2025 authorizing a public‑health services agreement with Cuyahoga County for 2026‑2027. Ordinance 28‑2025 appropriating expenses for January 2025 was enacted, and several appointments were confirmed, including Sharon Currier to the Seniors Committee and correcting a Parks & Recreation Committee member’s name.

• Adopted Resolution 35‑2025 authorizing tax levies (Ayes all)
• Adopted Resolution 34‑2025 recognizing Halloween observance (Ayes all)
• Adopted Resolution 36‑2025 authorizing public‑health agreement ($78,122 for 2026, $87,539 for 2027) (Ayes all)
• Enacted Ordinance 28‑2025 appropriating expenses for Jan 1‑Jan 31 2025 (Ayes all)
• Corrected Parks & Recreation Committee appointment name to Nadia Ianiro (Ayes all)
• Appointed Sharon Currier to the Seniors Committee (Ayes all)

City Council

The Legislative & Finance Committee meeting scheduled for September 23, 2025 was canceled. Consequently, no actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will hold a first reading for resolutions regarding Halloween hours and tax levy rates. The body will also hold second readings for proposed ordinances amending the planning and zoning code and short-term rental prohibitions.

• Resolution 34-2025: Observance of Halloween on October 31, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Resolution 35-2025: Acceptance of Budget Commission amounts and rates for tax levies on the 2025 Tax Duplicate
• Ordinance 26-2025: Amendment to Chapter 1121.04 'Regulations applying to all Districts' of the Planning and Zoning Code
• Ordinance 27-2025: Amendment to ordinance 21-2025 chapter 1341.11 'Short-Term Rental Prohibition'

The City Council meeting scheduled for September 23, 2025 was canceled. It has been rescheduled for September 30, 2025. Because the meeting did not occur, no official minutes or decisions were recorded.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance to locate a shed closer to the west side yard line at 344 Longspur Road. It will also consider a variance request for a fence placement at 1020 Ford Road and schedule a public hearing for that request. Additionally, a request to modify a fence on the original site plan for Sweet Kiddles at 747 Alpha Drive will be discussed. The commission will also approve minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on shed variance for 344 Longspur Road
• Vote on shed variance for 344 Longspur Road
• Variance request for fence location at 1020 Ford Road – schedule public hearing
• Request to modify fence on original site plan for Sweet Kiddles at 747 Alpha Drive
• Motion to approve minutes of the September 8, 2025 meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission accepted the minutes from the September 8 meeting. It approved a four‑foot shed variance for Chad Hughes at 344 Longspur Road. It also approved a modification to the Sweet Kiddles playground fence, contingent on building department review. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted September 8, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Granted shed variance at 344 Longspur Rd (all ayes)
• Approved Sweet Kiddles fence modification, pending building review (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board is meeting to consider two requests for home improvements. The board will review plans for a garage addition and the installation of a deck with a sunroom.

• Garage addition of 336.5 sq. ft. at 6205 Kenarden
• Removal of awning and installation of 196 sq. ft. deck with sunroom at 856 Stanwell

The board approved the addition of a garage storage unit at 6205 Kenarden and the removal of an awning with a new deck and sunroom at 856 Stanwell. Both projects were accepted without recorded vote tallies. No other actions were taken before adjournment.

• Approved addition to garage (storage) at 6205 Kenarden
• Approved removal of awning and installation of deck with sunroom at 856 Stanwell

Civil Service Commission

The Highland Heights Civil Service Commission will vote to approve the minutes of its regular meeting held on August 21, 2025. It will also review reports on part‑time hourly employees and receive an update on the 2025 Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter written entrance exam scheduled for September 30, 2025. No new business items are listed.

• Vote to approve minutes of regular meeting held August 21, 2025
• Review part‑time hourly reports
• Update on 2025 Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter entrance exam (written test September 30, 2025)

City Council

The City Council will first approve the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss a proposal to prohibit short-term rentals within the city. Miscellaneous items will also be addressed before adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2025
• Consideration of short-term rental prohibition
• Miscellaneous items

The council approved the July 22 meeting minutes unanimously. Council agreed to refer the short‑term rental pool issue at 614 St Rumbly to the Legislation & Finance Committee for review and drafting of a possible ordinance. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Approved July 22 minutes (ayes all)
• Referred short‑term pool rental issue to L&F Committee for review and ordinance draft
• Adjourned meeting at 8:05 p.m. (ayes all)

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council will consider several first‑reading resolutions and ordinances, including a contract with F&B Engineering, Inc. and a payment to Atlantic Specialty Insurance for HVAC repairs. A motion will be taken to appoint Nadia Zenz to the Parks & Recreation committee. All items are presented as emergency actions.

• Motion to appoint Nadia Zenz to the Parks & Recreation committee
• First reading of Proposed Resolution 32-2025 to contract with F&B Engineering, Inc. for backup building official, plan review, and Ohio Building Code services (emergency declaration)
• First reading of Proposed Resolution 33-2025 to pay Atlantic Specialty Insurance $127,265 for HVAC repairs to the police and fire complex (emergency declaration)
• First reading of Proposed Ordinance 26-2025 amending Chapter 1121.04 regulations applying to all districts (emergency declaration)
• First reading of Proposed Ordinance 27-2025 amending Ordinance 21-2025 chapter 1341.11 short‑term rental prohibition (emergency declaration)

The council unanimously approved a $127,265 payment to Atlantic Specialty Insurance for HVAC‑related costs, adopted a contract with FMB Engineering, appointed Nadia Zenz to the Parks & Recreation Commission, and took the first readings of zoning and short‑term‑rental amendment ordinances.

• Approved $127,265 payment to Atlantic Specialty Insurance (unanimous)
• Approved contract with FMB Engineering for backup building official services (unanimous)
• Appointed Nadia Zenz to the Parks & Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• First reading of Ordinance 26-2025 amending zoning regulations (unanimous)
• First reading of Ordinance 27-2025 amending short‑term rental prohibition (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 22, 2025 council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 29, 2025 emergency council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 30, 2025 special council meeting (unanimous, with one abstention)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 25, 2025, and the minutes of the public hearing for Thomas Meyers held on the same date. Both motions carried with four votes in favor and one abstention (Council Representative Ganser). The commission then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Accepted minutes of regular meeting held August 25, 2025 (4-0-1)
• Accepted minutes of public hearing for Thomas Meyers held August 25, 2025 (4-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request for Thomas Meyers. The request seeks to allow a fence to be located forward of the rear building line of the house.

• Public hearing and vote on fence variance for 6087 Whiteford Road

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a variance allowing a six‑foot privacy fence to extend 29‑10½ ft forward of the rear building line at 6087 Whiteford Drive, with the fence set back 10 ft from the house. The amendment to reduce the setback from 13 ft to 10 ft was adopted unanimously. The Commission also accepted minutes from several prior meetings and adjourned the session.

• Accepted minutes of regular meeting Aug 11 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of public hearing for Mark Mazzone (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of public hearing for Chris Paglio (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of public hearing for James Capone (unanimous)
• Approved amended fence variance at 6087 Whiteford Drive, 29‑10½ ft length, 10 ft setback (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn meeting carried (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review part-time hourly reports. The body will also receive an update regarding the 2025 Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter entrance exam.

• Approval of July 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of part-time hourly reports
• Update on 2025 Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter entrance exam (Written test scheduled for September 30, 2025)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the July 14 meeting. It granted two shed setbacks for Mark Mazzone, a swimming‑pool setback for Chris Paglio, and a mixed‑fence variance for James Capone, all by unanimous vote. It denied Capone’s request to extend a privacy fence forward of the rear building line, also by unanimous vote. No other items received a decision.

• Approved minutes of July 14 meeting (all ayes)
• Approved 7‑ft shed side‑yard variance for Mark Mazzone (all ayes)
• Approved 2‑ft south side‑yard setback variance for Mark Mazzone (all ayes)
• Approved 4.5‑ft swimming‑pool variance for Chris Paglio (all ayes)
• Approved mixed‑fence variance for James Capone (all ayes)
• Denied 60‑ft forward fence variance for James Capone (all nays)
• Approved meeting adjournment (all ayes)

Architectural Review Board

The board reviewed and approved the architectural drawings for project 020-25 and project 022-25. No vote tallies were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 1:50 pm.

• Approved drawings for project 020-25
• Approved drawings for project 022-25

City Council

The council repealed Resolution 29-2025 and adopted Resolution 30-2025, which continues a 5.9‑mill tax levy for police and fire services. It also adopted Resolution 31-2025, submitting the same levy to voters using a corrected DTE 140R form. Both resolutions had their second and third readings suspended and were adopted unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Suspended second and third readings of Resolution 30-2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 30-2025 repealing Resolution 29-2025 (unanimous)
• Suspended second and third readings of Resolution 31-2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 31-2025 submitting 5.9‑mill tax levy to voters (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council conducted the first reading of Proposed Resolution 29‑2025, which amends Resolution 20‑2025 to submit a question on establishing a continuing tax levy of 5.9 mills for the city’s police and fire departments. The resolution also declares an emergency. The resolution was adopted.

• Adopted first reading of Proposed Resolution 29‑2025 to submit tax‑levy question (no vote tally provided)

City Council

The council approved two amendments to Resolution 28‑2025, removing specific wording. The council then voted to suspend the second and third readings of the amended resolution. Afterward, the council adopted the amended resolution. All motions passed unanimously.

• Amend Resolution 28‑2025 to strike “s” after “rates” and “for each” – approved (unanimous)
• Amend Resolution 28‑2025 to strike the phrase “by the proposed levy based on the three (3) alternative millage rates …” – approved (unanimous)
• Suspend second and third readings of the amended Resolution 28‑2025 – approved (unanimous)
• Adopt the amended Resolution 28‑2025 – approved (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting – approved (unanimous)

City Council

The Highland Heights City Council approved a resolution allowing the mayor to negotiate a collective bargaining agreement with the local firefighters union. It also adopted a software support contract, several emergency ordinances, and appointed a new member to the Commission on Aging. An executive session was authorized to discuss potential litigation, and the July 8 meeting minutes were approved.

• Adopted Resolution 26-2025 authorizing mayor to negotiate collective bargaining with Firefighters IAFF Local 2380 (Ayes all)
• Adopted Resolution 23-2025 authorizing mayor to enter software support contract up to $42,000 (Ayes all)
• Enacted Ordinance 22-2025 authorizing fund transfers and declaring emergency (Ayes all)
• Enacted Ordinance 23-2025 appropriating funds for 2025 expenses and declaring emergency (Ayes all)
• Enacted Ordinance 24-2025 assessing cost of abating a nuisance and declaring emergency (Ayes all)
• Appointed Michael De John to the Commission on Aging (Ayes all)
• Approved motion to hold executive session to discuss potential litigation (Ayes all)
• Approved minutes of the July 8, 2025 council meeting (Ayes all)

City Council

The council voted to approve the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. The motion passed with all votes in favor, while two members abstained. A subsequent motion to adjourn the July 22, 2025 meeting was carried unanimously.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (ayes all; DiLalla and Milroy abstained)
• Adjourned the July 22, 2025 meeting at 7:28 p.m. (ayes all; motion carried)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes of the July 14 regular meeting and the minutes of the June 23 public hearing, each with a 4‑aye, 0‑no, 1‑abstain vote. No variances were granted; hearings for three variance requests were set for August 11, 2025. The Gabrielle’s Way subdivision lot‑split and consolidation plan was not voted on and was postponed pending additional documentation.

• Accepted minutes of regular meeting (4‑0, 1 abstain) – motion carried
• Accepted minutes of public‑hearing meeting (4‑0, 1 abstain) – motion carried

Architectural Review Board

The board approved the drawings for a covered deck at 330 E. Edinburgh (192 sq ft, $20,000). It also approved the drawings for a 27 × 20‑ft addition at 638 Clinton (540 sq ft, $150,000). No vote tallies were recorded.

• Approved covered deck project at 330 E. Edinburgh
• Approved 27 × 20‑ft addition project at 638 Clinton

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the June 24 meeting with all members voting aye. All council members expressed agreement to prohibit vape stores and tasked Mr. LaGrass o with drafting legislation for the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. with unanimous consent.

• Approved June 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to draft vape store ban legislation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

Council members approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting after a motion by Ganser and a second by Goff. The motion carried with all members voting aye. A solid waste management presentation was given, but no vote or formal action on the plan was recorded.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The council committee met on June 24, 2025. Attendance was recorded, listing members present and absent. The meeting was called to order and later adjourned. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The council adopted Resolution 24-2025, declaring A&J Cement Contractors the lowest and best bidder for the 2025 concrete repair and sidewalk program and authorizing a $335,516 contract. It also adopted Resolution 25-2025, declaring Specialized Construction the lowest and best bidder for the 2025 asphalt program and authorizing a $728,545.50 contract. Additionally, the council adopted Resolution 22-2025, approving the Solid Waste Management Plan for the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District and declaring an emergency.

• Approved minutes of the June 10, 2025 meeting – motion carried (ayes all)
• Added Resolution 24-2025 to agenda – motion carried (ayes all)
• Added Resolution 25-2025 to agenda – motion carried (ayes all)
• Suspended second and third readings of Resolution 22-2025 – motion carried (ayes all)
• Adopted Resolution 22-2025 (Solid Waste Management Plan emergency) – motion carried (ayes all)
• Adopted Resolution 24-2025 (A&J Cement Contractors lowest bidder, $335,516) – motion carried (ayes all)
• Adopted Resolution 25-2025 (Specialized Construction lowest bidder, $728,545.50) – motion carried (ayes all)
• Suspended second and third readings of Resolution 24-2025 – motion carried (ayes all)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a 14‑foot variance allowing Tom Fatica to build an on‑grade patio that projects into the east side yard of his property at 5852 Wilson Mills Road. The motion passed unanimously with three commissioners voting in favor after two members recused themselves. The commission also accepted the minutes of the June 9 regular meeting and the amended minutes of the June 9 public hearing, both unanimously.

• Accepted minutes of June 9 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted amended minutes of June 9 public hearing (unanimous)
• Granted variance for on‑grade patio at 5852 Wilson Mills Road (3‑0)

Architectural Review Board

The Highland Heights Architectural Review Board met on June 23, 2025. The board considered application 018‑25 for a covered deck at 330 E. Edinburgh. The board did not approve the submitted drawings, requiring a back‑house elevation to be shown. No vote tally was recorded.

• Denied covered deck application 018‑25 at 330 E. Edinburgh (no vote recorded)

City Council

The council approved the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes; the motion passed with all ayes and Councilmember Delisio abstaining. A motion to adjourn the June 10, 2025 meeting was made and carried unanimously at 7:49 p.m. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

• Approved May 27 minutes (all ayes, Delisio abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:49 p.m. (all ayes)

City Council

The council committee reviewed two proposals—HB Jo4 and SB oY—regarding a ban on short‑term rentals. No vote or formal decision was recorded in the minutes. The matter will be placed on the agenda for the next council meeting.

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the May 27 meeting with five ayes and one abstention. The Building Department issued a stop‑work order for a resident who began installing a pool without a permit and altered the grade. No other formal votes were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved May 27 meeting minutes (5 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Issued stop‑work order on unpermitted pool installation

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission granted two variances for James Wallis at 5548 Canterbury Lane, approved a conditional use permit for Sweet Kiddles with a ten‑year term, and approved new commercial signage at Dollar Tree and a sign renovation for Hair by Kristen. Other agenda items were discussed but no decisions were made. All votes were unanimous.

• Accepted minutes of May 12 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of May 12 public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved fence variance for James Wallis – 14‑ft‑4‑in extension (unanimous)
• Approved shed variance for James Wallis – 14‑ft setback (unanimous)
• Approved Sweet Kiddles conditional use permit with 10‑year validity (unanimous)
• Approved Dollar Tree commercial signage package (unanimous)
• Approved renovation of Hair by Kristen blade sign (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board approved the drawings for a 4‑season room at 1036 Ford Rd and a pool house at 267 Legacy Drive. It also approved signage and a canopy for the Dollar Tree location at 773 Alpha Drive. The board denied the deck drawings for 330 E. Edinburgh, requesting additional exterior pictures and information.

• Approved drawings for 4‑season room at 1036 Ford Rd
• Denied deck drawings for 330 E. Edinburgh, additional info required
• Approved drawings for pool house at 267 Legacy Drive
• Approved signage drawings for 773 Alpha Drive (Dollar Tree)
• Approved canopy drawings for 773 Alpha Drive (Dollar Tree)

Community Day Committee

The committee confirmed July 19, 2025 as the Community Day date and set the parade to start at 1 pm, with Jen Picciano named Grand Marshal. Police will close the street, notify the RTA, and provide full staffing, including bike officers and a SWAT/Bomb Squad presence. Service will supply a truck and trailer for an accordion player and request a golf cart for the event. Various groups were assigned follow‑up tasks for tents, food permits, signage, and entertainment.

• Set Community Day date for Saturday, July 19, 2025
• Parade start time fixed at 1 pm, arrival at 12:15 pm
• Appointed Jen Picciano as Grand Marshal
• Police to close the parade street, notify RTA, and provide full staff
• Service Department to provide a truck, trailer, and request a golf cart
• Committee to order message boards for street closure and hang city signs
• Assigned follow‑up for additional tents for info booth and evening bingo
• Board of Health to verify food vendor permits and petting zoo arrangements

City Council

The council approved the May 13 meeting minutes after a motion and second, with the motion carried despite one abstention. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved May 13 minutes (motion carried, one abstention)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:24 p.m. (unanimous ayes)

City Council

The council approved an amendment to Proposed Resolution 20‑2025, adjusting the 5.9‑mill tax levy for police, fire and safety services. It also adopted Proposed Resolution 18‑2025, authorizing a contract with MVGMM, Inc. for City Park concession services for the 2025 season, and voted to suspend all third‑reading actions. The meeting minutes were approved and the council adjourned.

• Amended Proposed Resolution 20‑2025 (5.9‑mill tax levy) – motion carried
• Adopted Proposed Resolution 18‑2025 – contract with MVGMM, Inc. – all aye, motion carried
• Suspended third readings of pending resolutions – all aye, motion carried
• Approved minutes of May 13, 2025 meeting – all aye, motion carried
• Adjourned meeting – all aye, motion carried

City Council

The council voted to approve the April 22 meeting minutes with all members in favor. A motion to adjourn was also passed unanimously at 7:24 p.m. No other resolutions or ordinances were adopted during this session.

• Approved April 22 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:24 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the April 22 and April 15 meetings. It adopted Resolution 19‑2025, creating a 5.0‑5.9‑mill levy to fund police and fire safety services, with a unanimous vote. It also adopted Resolution 14‑2025, authorizing a special assessment for street‑lighting improvements, again unanimously. No other motions received recorded votes.

• Approved April 22, 2025 minutes (ayes all)
• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (ayes all)
• Adopted Resolution 19‑2025 levy for police and fire safety services (ayes all)
• Adopted Resolution 14‑2025 street‑lighting special assessment (ayes all)

City Council

The committee approved the minutes from 1‑14‑2025. Members discussed the condition and lifespan of existing fire engines, the need for a third truck, and a potential $400k ambulance replacement. A Level 2 electric‑vehicle charging location at City Hall was also discussed. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission accepted the minutes from the April 28 meeting and the public‑hearing minutes. It approved a variance allowing Vincent Donato to extend a six‑foot privacy fence forward of the rear building line at 976 Ford Road, with a 4‑yes to 1‑no vote and a requirement to install a generator within 60 days. The commission also continued James Wallis’s variance to the June 9 meeting and set a June 9 hearing for the Sweet Kiddles child‑care conditional use permit. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted minutes of April 28, 2025 meeting (4‑yes, 1 abstain)
• Accepted minutes of public hearings held April 28, 2025 (4‑yes, 1 abstain)
• Approved fence variance for 976 Ford Road (4‑yes, 1‑no)
• Continued James Wallis variance to June 9, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled hearing for Sweet Kiddles conditional use permit on June 9, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑yes)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a ground‑sign permit for Park Place Technologies and granted variances for a pool equipment pad at 268 Old Salem Trail, an ornamental fence at 6011 Castlehill Drive, and a replacement structure at 1036 Ford Road. It unanimously denied a variance for a privacy fence at 598 Charles Place. All votes were recorded as “Ayes all” or “Nays all.”

• Approved ground sign at 755 Alpha Drive (Ayes all)
• Approved variance for pool equipment pad at 268 Old Salem Trail (Ayes all)
• Approved variance for ornamental fence at 6011 Castlehill Drive (Ayes all)
• Denied variance for privacy fence at 598 Charles Place (Nays all)
• Approved variance for replacement structure at 1036 Ford Road (Ayes all)

Architectural Review Board

The Highland Heights Architectural Review Board met on April 28, 2025. The minutes list three project submissions—464 Leverett Lane, 513 Miner Road, and 959 W. Mill Dr—with associated costs, square footage, and material specifications. The record does not indicate any approvals, denials, or other actions on these proposals.

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. Members spent the remainder of the session debating a possible safety services levy, including its purpose, millage amount, labeling (police and fire vs. general safety), and term length. No motion on the levy was voted on, and no formal decision was recorded.

• Approved the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (ayes all)
• No levy proposal was adopted; discussion only

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the April 8 meeting. It suspended and then adopted Resolution 15‑2025, allowing the mayor to sign a participation agreement with ODOT for road‑salt purchases for the 2025‑2026 winter. It also suspended and adopted Resolution 16‑2025, authorizing a contract with IVideo for city audio/visual equipment costing $105,948.77. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (Ayes all)
• Suspended second and third readings of Resolution 15‑2025 (Ayes all)
• Adopted Resolution 15‑2025 authorizing mayor to enter ODOT participation agreement for road‑salt purchase (Ayes all)
• Suspended second and third readings of Resolution 16‑2025 (Ayes all)
• Adopted Resolution 16‑2025 authorizing mayor to contract with IVideo for AV equipment, $105,948.77 (Ayes all)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:20 p.m. (Ayes all)

City Council

The council heard a presentation of the city’s online survey, which gathered 546 responses from residents. The discussion covered demographics, quality‑of‑life ratings, service satisfaction, budget preferences, and communication attitudes. No resolutions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the meeting was informational only.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting. No variance applications or the Highlights Sports Academy plan were approved or denied; instead the commission set a public hearing for April 28, 2025 to consider those items. The hearing will cover the pool equipment pad, ornamental fence, privacy fence, side‑yard setback structure, and the Park Place Technologies ground sign.

• Accepted March 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled April 28, 2025 public hearing for variance PZ25006 (pool equipment pad)
• Scheduled April 28, 2025 public hearing for variance PZ25007 (ornamental fence)
• Scheduled April 28, 2025 public hearing for variance PZ25008 (privacy fence)
• Scheduled April 28, 2025 public hearing for variance PZ25009 (side‑yard setback structure)
• Scheduled April 28, 2025 public hearing for variance PZ25010 (Park Place Technologies ground sign)
• Discussed Highlights Sports Academy preliminary plan; no decision made

Architectural Review Board

The board approved the drawings for project 011-25 and for the new single‑family house at 298 Miner Road (013-25). It denied approval of the drawings for 464 Leverett Lane (014-25), citing insufficient information. No decision was recorded for the signage project at 747 Alpha Park (012-25). The meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.

• Approved drawings for project 011-25
• Approved drawings for 298 Miner Road (013-25)
• Denied drawings for 464 Leverett Lane (014-25) – need more information

City Council

The council approved the March 11 meeting minutes after a motion by Mr. Milroy and a second by Mr. Ganser; all members voted aye while Mr. DiLalla abstained. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:38 p.m. following a motion carried unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 11 minutes (ayes all, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:38 p.m. (ayes all)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the March 25 and March 19 meetings. A motion to enter executive session was carried unanimously, followed by an unanimous adjournment of the meeting. The first reading of Resolution 14‑2025 on street lighting was presented but not voted on.

• Approved March 25 minutes (ayes all)
• Approved March 19 minutes (ayes all)
• Moved to executive session (ayes all)
• Adjourned meeting (ayes all)
• First reading of Resolution 14‑2025 on street lighting presented (no vote)

City Council

The minutes for the Highland Heights City Council meeting on April 8, 2025 contain largely illegible text and do not document any specific approvals, denials, or vote tallies. No substantive actions were recorded beyond general discussion items.

Community Day Committee

The committee set the parade start time for 1 o’clock and will ask Father Lane to reserve the parking lot at 11:30 a.m. Kristen Morelli will send a save‑the‑date notice to participants. Several food trucks—including Fungry, Sunday Memories, Alecci’s Lemon Ice, Tijuana Tacos, Cotton Candy, Knights of Columbus, Italian Sisters Club, Cork and Bottle, and kettle corn with lemonade—were confirmed, and the committee will contact Romeos BBQ and Sugar Mama. Pat Jones confirmed the bands and discussed their performance timing.

• Set parade start time at 1 pm (parade)
• Plan to contact Father Lane for parking lot reservation at 11:30 am
• Kristen Morelli to send save‑the‑date to parade participants
• Confirmed food trucks: Fungry, Sunday Memories, Alecci’s Lemon Ice, Tijuana Tacos, Cotton Candy, Knights of Columbus, Italian Sisters Club, Cork and Bottle, kettle corn with lemonade
• Will contact additional food trucks: Romeos BBQ and Sugar Mama
• Pat Jones confirmed bands and discussed timing

City Council

The Drainage Committee asked the city to review the Belwood drainage issue. The City Engineer and Service Director reported that the issue has been resolved. No further action was taken.

City Council

The meeting minutes are garbled and do not contain any identifiable decisions, approvals, or vote tallies. No substantive actions were documented.

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the March 11 meeting. It adopted several emergency resolutions, including a community cost‑share agreement with the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, a $97,788 payment to the Community Partnership on Aging, a street‑sweeping contract up to $25,000, and a $250,000 payment to Swagelok Company. All actions were approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 pm.

• Approved March 11 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 12-2025 for sewer district cost‑share agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 13-2025 to pay up to $97,788 to Community Partnership on Aging (unanimous)
• Enacted Ordinance 15-2025 authorizing transfers (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 5-2025 for street‑sweeping contract up to $25,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 6-2025 to pay $75,000 to Lake Business Products (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 7-2025 to pay $250,000 to Swagelok Company (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:13 pm (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission accepted the minutes from the March 10 meeting by unanimous vote. It also approved a front elevation building wall sign for Audio Nova at 757 Alpha Drive, Unit C, with all members voting aye. No formal decisions were made on the Highlights Sports Academy project; the commission discussed the proposal and offered guidance but did not vote on any variances.

• Approved acceptance of March 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved front building wall sign for Audio Nova (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board approved design drawings for new signage at 5323 Wilson Mills Rd — Bremec Garden Center and at 757 “C” Alpha Drive — Audio Nova. It also approved a new single‑family house plan at 265 Grappa Farms Dr S/L 19, a sunroom addition at 692 Miner Road, and replacement awnings at 5612 Wilson Mills — Brainard Crossing. No other actions were taken.

• Approved new signage drawing for 5323 Wilson Mills Rd — Bremec Garden Center
• Approved new commercial signage drawing for 757 “C” Alpha Drive — Audio Nova
• Approved new single‑family house drawing for 265 Grappa Farms Dr S/L 19
• Approved sunroom addition drawing for 692 Miner Road
• Approved awning replacement drawing for 5612 Wilson Mills — Brainard Crossing

City Council

The council approved an amendment to Section 1341.99 that creates escalating misdemeanor penalties for short‑term rental violations. Motions to suspend the second and third readings and then to enact the ordinance were carried unanimously. Council also approved a motion to amend agenda item #1 and agreed to notify all rental owners of the moratorium by letter.

• Amended Section 1341.99: third‑degree misdemeanor for first offense, first‑degree misdemeanor with 6‑month permit revocation for second offense, permanent revocation for subsequent offenses, fines up to $100 per offense (unanimous ayes)
• Motion to suspend second and third readings of the ordinance – carried (all ayes)
• Motion to enact the ordinance – carried (all ayes)
• Motion to amend agenda Item #1 – carried (all ayes)
• Council adopted penalty levels: first offense M3 $500 fine and up to 60 days jail; second offense revocation for 6 months, M1 $1000 fine and up to 6 months jail (unanimous agreement)
• Council agreed to send a city‑wide letter notifying owners of the short‑term rental moratorium (unanimous agreement)