Moreland Hills, Ohio

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a request from Hiram House Camp to modify its conditional use permit regarding egress on Hiram Trail. They will also consider a dormer addition at a residence on Miles Road. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and general discussion.

• Hiram House Camp – preliminary discussion on modifying conditional use for Hiram Trail egress, 33775 Hiram Trail
• Steele Residence – dormer addition at 35655 Miles Road

Green Commission

The Green Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 8, 2026. The main item is an information presentation from Rust Belt Riders. The group will also receive updates from the Mayor and Service Department and discuss upcoming community events such as a Freecycle event and a book club.

• Information presentation by Rust Belt Riders
• Update from Mayor Spencer & Service Department
• Freecycle event scheduled for August 9
• Book Club event with DEIB: 'Braiding Sweetgrass' on October 22 at Orange Library
• Native Plant/Seed event update from Andrea

Village Council

The Village Council will vote on three ordinances: purchasing a replacement generator for village hall and service garage via cooperative program, providing additional appropriations, and contracting for the 2026 pavement marking program. All three ordinances are declared emergencies for immediate effect.

• ORD. 2026-31: Authorize purchase of replacement generator from Ohio CAT Power Systems through the Sourcewell cooperative program
• ORD. 2026-32: Provide additional appropriations and transfer items already appropriated
• ORD. 2026-33: Authorize contract with JD Striping & Services for the 2026 pavement marking program
• All three ordinances declared as emergencies

Council Committee of the Whole

This is a routine Committee of the Whole meeting with standard procedural items including roll call, approval of minutes, reports from the mayor and council president, and discussion of upcoming ordinances. No specific legislation or action items are listed.

• Roll call and approval of previous meeting minutes
• Reports and communications from the mayor and other officials
• Update from Council President
• Discussion of upcoming ordinances
• Miscellaneous discussion

Road & Safety Committee

The Moreland Hills Road & Safety Committee will discuss resident concerns about Bentleyville Road, police department updates including Flock camera installation and background checks for new officers, and village engineer updates on storm sewer easements and the 2026 Road Program. Service department reports cover equipment repairs and ongoing driveway culvert replacements. No votes or decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Resident concern: Bentleyville Road
• Flock Camera Installation Update
• Background investigations for 1 full-time and 1 part-time police officer
• West Juniper/SOM Center Storm Sewer Easements
• 2026 Road Program

Facilities Committee

The committee will discuss maintenance of the Police Department building, replacement of the Village Hall/Service Department generator, and updates to plant and pump stations. Also on the agenda are village landscaping projects, a bridge replacement, and banners and flags for America 250. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and review.

• Police Department building maintenance
• Village Hall/Service Department generator replacement
• Bridge replacement project
• Plant and pump station updates
• Banners and flags for America 250

DEIB Commission

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Commission will review minutes, hear updates on ongoing projects including the We Are Moreland Hills cookbook and website, and prepare for upcoming events such as the Cleveland Food Bank volunteer night on Nov 12, 2026. The commission will also welcome a new student commissioner, Isabelle Nicol of Laurel School, and discuss outreach opportunities at Orange Art Fest and community festivals.

• New student commissioner: Isabelle Nicol of Laurel School
• Cleveland Food Bank volunteer event scheduled for Nov 12, 2026
• We Are Moreland Hills Cookbook and website development updates
• Financial report: $750 budget for fiscal 2026
• Discussion of Orange Art Fest (Aug 15) and volunteer opportunities at Head for the Hills (Oct 3) and Fall Fest (Oct 25)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will discuss and decide on the start time and length of Fall Fest 2026, along with early planning details. They will also receive updates on ongoing working group priorities for Veterans Park, Garfield Cabin/Birth Site Park, and Forest Ridge improvements, as well as marketing efforts for Moreland Hills parks.

• Decide start time and length of Fall Fest 2026
• Early planning for Fall Fest 2026 (candy, food, drinks, pumpkins, games)
• Updates on Veterans Park improvements
• Updates on Garfield Cabin/Birth Site Park improvements and docents
• Head for the Hills 2026 registration, giveaways, sponsors, and road signs

Village Council

The council will consider several ordinances including a contract with Siteworx Unlimited for the 2026 drainage program, adoption of a village cybersecurity policy, additional appropriations, and a resolution adopting the alternative tax budget for fiscal year 2027. All items are declared emergencies.

• ORD 2026-27: adopt village cybersecurity policy (emergency)
• ORD 2026-28: authorize contract with Siteworx Unlimited for 2026 Drainage Program (emergency)
• ORD 2026-29: provide additional appropriations and transfer items (emergency)
• RES 2026-30: adopt alternative tax budget for FY 2027 (emergency)

Green Commission

The Green Commission is reviewing updates from previous workshops and planning upcoming community events including a Freecycle event and EcoFest. The commission is also addressing potential next steps regarding the Climate Action Plan.

• Freecycle event scheduled for August 9 at Lang Pavilion
• EcoFest outreach to neighboring municipalities
• Tree Care Workshop attendee review
• Climate Action Plan status inquiry

Council Committee of the Whole

The Moreland Hills Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several topics, including an internship/fellowship program and an initial discussion of a Civic Blueprint. No ordinances or contracts are scheduled for action. The meeting includes standard procedural items like roll call and approval of minutes.

• Discussion of upcoming ordinances
• Internship/fellowship program discussion
• Civic Blueprint – initial discussion
• Reports from Mayor and other officials

The Committee of the Whole meeting was primarily informational with no substantive votes. The only action taken was the unanimous approval of the May 6, 2026 meeting minutes. Council discussed a request from Orange Schools to allow buses to exit via the Hiram Trail back entrance, but no decision was made; the mayor will obtain historical documents and a summary from the superintendent for further review. An internship and fellowship program was discussed but no action was taken due to management and oversight concerns.

• Approved minutes of May 6, 2026 meeting (7-0)

Road & Safety Committee

The Moreland Hills Roads & Safety Committee will discuss resident concerns about Bentleyville Road, receive police updates on AED replacements for the village complex, and hear village engineer updates including a drainage program bid award. Service department updates cover equipment repairs, ongoing driveway culvert replacements, and a community cost-share camera purchase for which purchase orders have been issued.

• Resident concerns on Bentleyville Road
• AED replacements for entire Village complex
• Drainage program bid award
• Ongoing driveway culvert replacements
• Community cost-share camera purchase – PO issued and cameras ordered

Facilities Committee

The Moreland Hills Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss building maintenance priorities, including police department upkeep and a generator replacement for Village Hall and the Service Department. Utility updates include plant and pump station status and an inflow/infiltration study for Jackson Valley Pump Station. Parks topics cover landscaping, fountain repair at Forest Ridge, and a bridge replacement project. The committee will also consider banners and flags for America 250.

• Generator replacement for Village Hall and Service Department
• Jackson Valley Pump Station inflow/infiltration study
• Forest Ridge fountain repair (fish hook and line damage)
• Bridge replacement project (location not specified)
• Banners and flags for America 250 celebration

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several property improvement applications, including exterior modifications and a garage conversion at 50 South Lane, an attached pavilion at 70 Quail Hollow Drive, a garage addition at 15 Fox Glen Road, and a dormer addition with a front entry porch at 90 Easton Lane. The commission will also approve the minutes from the May 4, 2026 meeting. The meeting will end with discussion and adjournment.

• 50 South Lane LLC – exterior modification and garage conversion
• Adams Residence – attached pavilion at 70 Quail Hollow Drive
• Goldberg Residence – garage addition and exterior modifications at 15 Fox Glen Road
• Panorama Peak LLC – 2nd‑floor dormer addition and front entry porch at 90 Easton Lane
• Approval of minutes from the May 4, 2026 Planning Commission meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals

This is a procedural meeting of the Moreland Hills Board of Zoning Appeals. The only scheduled business is approval of minutes from the May 4, 2026 public hearing, followed by discussion and adjournment. No zoning applications, variances, or public hearings on specific properties are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the Regular Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing of May 4, 2026
• General discussion and adjournment

DEIB Commission

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Commission will review April minutes and receive updates on ongoing projects including a community cookbook and website, an Orange Art Center collaboration, and a newsletter. They will discuss financial plans for $750 in fiscal 2026 and finalize registration for a Cleveland Food Bank event scheduled for November 12, 2026. The meeting is largely a check-in on existing initiatives and future scheduling.

• We Are Moreland Hills cookbook and website development update
• Orange Art Center collaboration update
• Cleveland Food Bank event reserved for November 12, 2026, from 6-8pm
• Financial report: seeking $750 for Fiscal 2026
• We Are Moreland Hills event set for September 19, 2026

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will discuss updates from working groups on improvements to Veterans Park, Garfield Cabin/Birth Site Park, and Forest Ridge. They will also plan for the Head For The Hills 2026 event (registration opening June 1) and finalize details for Fall Fest 2026, including start time and early planning.

• Head For The Hills 2026 planning: registration opens June 1, giveaways, sponsors, and tasks
• Fall Fest 2026: date finalized Oct 25, decide start time, early planning for candy, pumpkins, games
• Aggregate and stone needs for trail and bridge repair
• Bench installations updates
• Veterans Park, Garfield Cabin/Birth Site Park, and Forest Ridge improvements

Village Council

The Village Council will vote on several ordinances including accepting permanent drainage easements on Basswood Lane and East Juniper Lane, approving a change order for the 2025 asphalt program, entering a community cost-share agreement with the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, purchasing storm pipe inspection equipment, accepting a donation of police vehicle storage boxes from Aurora, and passing an additional appropriations ordinance. All ordinances are declared emergencies.

• Change order no. 1 with Geauga Highway Company for the 2025 asphalt program
• Community cost-share agreement with Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District for project funding
• Purchase of storm pipe camera and line locating equipment from A&H Equipment via Sourcewell cooperative
• Accept donation of three Setina cargo storage box systems from City of Aurora for police vehicles
• Additional appropriations and transfers (ORD 2026-26)

The council unanimously passed several emergency ordinances authorizing drainage easements for storm‑sewer projects at 90 Basswood Lane and 10 East Juniper Lane, approved a change order for the 2025 asphalt program, authorized a community cost‑share agreement with NEORSD, and approved a $1 million transfer to the SCM&R Fund along with other appropriations. All motions carried with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-20 authorizing permanent drainage easement for 90 Basswood Lane (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-21 authorizing permanent drainage easement for 10 East Juniper Lane (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-22 authorizing change order with Geauga Highway Co. for 2025 asphalt program (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-23 authorizing community cost‑share agreement with NEORSD for storm pipe camera funding (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-24 authorizing purchase of storm pipe camera and line locating equipment via Sourcewell (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-26 providing additional appropriations and transfers, including $1,000,000 to SCM&R Fund (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-25 accepting donation of three Setina cargo storage box systems for police vehicles (5-0)

Green Commission

The Green Commission will discuss and potentially commit to additional actions under the Mayor's Monarch Pledge, based on a list of 30 possible items. They will also review and discuss the Climate Action Plan. Updates on past and upcoming events, including the Spotted Lantern Fly Walk and Tree Care Workshop, will be presented.

• Spotted Lantern Fly Walk: 16 attended, no eggs found; consider moving later next year
• Tree Care Workshop date changed to May 11 at 7 pm
• Greening the Hills event on May 16 from 8 am to 12 pm
• Freecycle event on August 9 at Lang Pavilion
• EcoFest outreach sent to Pepper Pike, Woodmere, Orange, and Hunting Valley; only Hunting Valley responded

Council Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold an initial discussion on a potential internship/fellowship program. The remainder of the agenda consists of routine procedural items: roll call, approval of journal, reports from the mayor and officials, and an update from the council president. No specific ordinances or financial actions are listed for a vote.

• Internship/Fellowship – Initial Discussion
• Upcoming Ordinances (no details provided)
• Reports and Communications from Mayor & Other Municipal Officials
• Update from Council President

Road & Safety Committee

The Roads & Safety Committee will hold a regular meeting to hear resident concerns regarding Bentleyville Road, receive updates from the police, village engineer, and service departments, and discuss drainage program easements, equipment repairs, and a community cost share for a camera purchase. No final decisions are expected; items may be forwarded to the full Village Council.

• Resident concerns on Bentleyville Road
• Drainage Program Easements
• Equipment/Truck Repairs
• Drainage – Driveway Culvert Replacements
• Community Cost Share – Camera Purchase

Facilities Committee

The Facilities Committee will review building maintenance for the Police Department, utility updates including the Jackson Valley Pump Station inflow and infiltration study and the Village Complex retaining wall, and parks projects such as landscaping, benches at Forest Ridge, and a bridge replacement. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; all items are for discussion.

• Police Department building maintenance update
• Jackson Valley Pump Station inflow and infiltration (I&I) study
• Village Complex retaining wall
• 65 Easton Lane backflow issues
• Forest Ridge bench replacement and bridge replacement

Planning Commission

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The Planning Commission approved a pickleball court, an accessory garage, an elevator shaft addition, and a business signage change. An application for renovations at 90 Easton Lane was continued to the June meeting for further detail on design compatibility.

• Approved pickleball court at 45 Farwood Drive subject to storm water plan (6-0)
• Approved accessory garage at 3889 Wiltshire as amended to include a window facing the neighbor (6-0)
• Approved elevator shaft addition at 38100 Jackson Road (6-0)
• Approved Young Team, Inc. signage change at 34105 Chagrin Boulevard (6-0)
• Continued application for renovations and addition at 90 Easton Lane to June meeting (6-0)
• Approved March 2, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved April 6, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0-1)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests: a side setback variance for a detached accessory garage at 3889 Wiltshire Road and a variance to place a pickleball court in a side yard at 45 Farwood Drive. The board will also approve minutes from the April 6, 2026 meeting.

• Torontali Residence: Variances of 7 inches and 43.83 feet from side setback and living-area distance rules to reconstruct an accessory garage at 3889 Wiltshire Road
• Holz Residence: Variance to locate a pickleball court in the side yard at 45 Farwood Drive, contrary to accessory structure location regulations

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved two variance requests. The first allows reconstruction of an accessory garage at 3889 Wiltshire Road with reduced side and rear setbacks. The second permits a pickleball court in the side yard at 45 Farwood Drive, citing site constraints and noise mitigation plans.

• Approved two setback variances (7 inches and 43.83 feet) for accessory garage at 3889 Wiltshire Road (6-0)
• Approved variance to locate pickleball court in side yard at 45 Farwood Drive (6-0)
• Approved minutes of April 6, 2026 meeting (6-0)
• Approved findings of fact for Torontali residence garage variances (6-0)
• Approved findings of fact for Holz residence pickleball court variance (6-0)

DEIB Commission

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Commission will discuss updates on ongoing projects including a cookbook and website, collaboration with Orange Art Center, and planning for the "We Are Moreland Hills" event on September 19, 2026. They will also review a financial report noting $750.00 for Fiscal 2026 and hear about a recent food bank volunteer effort.

• Review of minutes from March 17, 2026
• Financial report: $750.00 allocated for Fiscal 2026
• Updates on We Are Moreland Hills Cookbook and Website Development
• Collaboration with Orange Art Center
• Planning for We Are Moreland Hills event on 9/19/2026 with overflow parking at WRLC

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will determine the date for Fall Fest 2026 and receive updates on working group priorities, including improvements to Veterans Park, Garfield Cabin/Birth Site Park, and Forest Ridge. The meeting also covers planning for the Head For The Hills 2026 event and marketing efforts for village parks.

• Set date for Fall Fest 2026
• Update on Veterans Park improvements
• Update on Garfield Cabin/Birth Site Park improvements
• Update on Forest Ridge improvements
• Planning/updates for Head For The Hills 2026

Village Council

The Village Council will consider several ordinances including authorizing a contract with Phillips Paving, LLC for the 2026 asphalt pavement program, accepting drainage easements on Jackson Road properties, participating in ODOT road salt contracts, and making additional appropriations and transfers.

• Authorize contract with Phillips Paving, LLC for 2026 asphalt pavement program
• Accept permanent drainage easement from James F. & Jacqueline Bertram for storm sewer at 36625 Jackson Road
• Accept temporary construction easement from Michelle Paris, Trustee for storm sewer at 38700 Jackson Road
• Authorize participation in ODOT road salt contracts for 2026
• Provide additional appropriations and transfers

Council unanimously approved five ordinances: a $1,275,143.75 contract with Philips Paving for the 2026 asphalt program, two storm sewer easements on Jackson Road, participation in ODOT's road salt program, and a supplemental appropriation. They also authorized advertising for bids for the West Juniper Storm Sewer Relief project and the 2026 Culvert and Drainage Program. A resident requested restrictions on gas-powered landscaping equipment, but no action was taken.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-17: $1,275,143.75 contract with Philips Paving, LLC for 2026 Asphalt Pavement Program (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-15: permanent drainage easement from James F. & Jacqueline Bertram at 36625 Jackson Road (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-16: temporary construction easement from Michelle Paris, Trustee at 38700 Jackson Road (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-18: participation in ODOT road salt contract, increasing commitment to 2,800 tons (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-19: additional appropriations – $71,770 reclassification for House on the Hill fund and $10,000 transfer to Motor Vehicle Fund (6-0)
• Authorized Village Engineer to advertise for bids for West Juniper Storm Sewer Relief Improvement Project (6-0)
• Authorized Village Engineer to develop specs and advertise for bids for 2026 Culvert and Drainage Program (6-0)
• Approved minutes of March 11, 2026 meeting as amended (6-0)

Green Commission

The Green Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve March minutes, welcome new members, and receive updates from the Mayor and Service Department on recycling stickers. The commission will also plan several upcoming community events and discuss light pollution and website updates.

• Spotted Lantern Fly Workshop on April 11 at Lang Pavilion
• Composting Workshop on May 5 at 6:30 pm
• Tree Care Workshop rescheduled to May 11 at 7 pm
• Greening the Hills event on May 16 from 8 am to 12 pm
• Freecycle event on August 9 at Lang Pavilion

The Green Commission met and took only procedural actions: approving minutes, approving a gift card for the lantern fly contest, and adjourning. No substantive policy decisions were made. Members received updates on Tree City renewal, fiberoptic agreement, recycling, upcoming workshops, and light pollution. A report from the Midwest Climate Summit was presented, but no action was taken on its recommendations.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a gift card for the lantern fly contest winner (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)