Twinsburg public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Twinsburg City Council meeting includes a regular session where council members will consider several ordinances and resolutions. The key action is the adoption of Ordinance 115-2025, a permanent appropriation ordinance that sets the city’s ordinary and other necessary expenses for the fiscal year ending Dec 31 2026. The council will also consider a cybersecurity policy, a wage increase for non‑union employees, and various contracts for projects such as Waterford Pond dredging, Liberty Road culvert extension, and uniform services. Additional items include confirming a planning commission determination on data centers and reappointing a health district board member.

• Ordinance 115-2025 – permanent appropriation ordinance for FY 2026 (city expenses)
• Ordinance 120-2025 – acceptance of bid from AMS Landscaping, LLC for Waterford Pond dredging Phase 1
• Ordinance 122-2025 – acceptance of bid from Fioritto Construction LLC for Liberty Road culvert extension project
• Resolution 123-2025 – authorizes a one‑year agreement with City of Stow for prosecutorial services
• Resolution 121-2025 – confirms reappointment of Sheila Williams to Summit County Combined General Health District Board of Health (2026‑2029)

The Twinsburg City Council adopted the 2026 permanent appropriation ordinance and several emergency measures, including a cybersecurity policy, a 3% wage increase for non‑bargaining staff, and contracts for waterway dredging, road culvert extension, uniform services, and prosecutorial services. All of these items passed unanimously except Ordinance 118‑2025, which would have provided a clothing allowance and lifetime fitness memberships and was rejected unanimously. The council also approved the reappointment of Sheila Williams to the Summit County Board of Health.

• Adopted Ordinance 115-2025 (2026 permanent appropriation) as emergency – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 116-2025 (city cybersecurity policy) as emergency – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 117-2025 (3% wage increase for non‑bargaining employees) as emergency – unanimous
• Failed Ordinance 118-2025 (clothing allowance and lifetime fitness membership) – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 120-2025 (Waterford Pond Dredging Phase 1 contract $359,000) as emergency – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 122-2025 (Liberty Road Culvert Extension contract $112,780) as emergency – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 123-2025 (prosecutorial services contract with City of Stow $55,000 annually) as emergency – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 124-2025 (Uniform and Mat contract with UniFirst $82,255.73) as emergency – unanimous

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee (JEDI)

The Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee will meet to consider a list of partner organizations, plans for a 2026 Diversity Day, and programming for Black History and Women’s Month. The agenda also includes audience participation, unfinished and new business, and setting the date for the next meeting.

• List of organizations committee can work with
• 2026 Diversity Day
• Black History/Women’s Month programming
• Audience Participation
• Unfinished Business, New Business, Miscellaneous

Architecture Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will conduct its regular roll call, allow public participation, and consider the Pearl Vision signage application for Suite C104 at 8934 Darrow Road. The board will also approve the minutes from the October 2 and November 6, 2025 meetings, excuse any absent members, and then adjourn.

• Review of Pearl Vision signage application at 8934 Darrow Road Suite C104
• Approval of minutes from October 2, 2025 and November 6, 2025

City Council

City Council will discuss the 2026 permanent appropriation ordinance and several new city ordinances. The body is also considering bids for dredging and culvert projects and the election of council leadership.

• Ordinance 115-2025: Permanent appropriation ordinance for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
• Ordinance 120-2025: Bid from AMS Landscaping, LLC for Waterford Pond Dredging Phase 1
• Ordinance 122-2025: Bid from Fioritto Construction LLC for Liberty Road Culvert Extension
• Ordinance 116-2025: Establishment of a city cybersecurity policy
• Liquor permit requests for M&D 9224, LLC and E&V 9224 Inc. Smoke Outlet on Darrow Road

The Twinsburg City Council voted unanimously to appoint Greg Bellan as Council President and Karen Labbe as Vice President. The council also approved the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting. Committee assignments for 2026 were adopted, assigning each council member to specific committees.

• Greg Bellan appointed Council President (unanimous vote)
• Karen Labbe appointed Council Vice President (unanimous vote)
• Approved minutes from the regular council meeting dated November 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Committee appointments for 2026 adopted: David Post – Environmental, Parks & Recreation, School Board Relations; Chuck Bonacci – ARB, Public Safety, Fitness Advisory; Bill Furey – Finance, Public Works, Tax Incentive; Greg Bellan – Finance, Public Works, Public Safety, School Board Relations; Karen Labbe – Planning, Finance, Volunteer Fireman; Daisy Walker – JEDI, Public Safety, Fitness Advisory; Shaun Castillo – BZA, Public Works, Capital Improvements

Finance Committee

The Twinsburg Finance Committee will review and discuss the proposed 2026 budget. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the November 25, 2025 minutes, roll call, audience participation, and miscellaneous business. The next meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2026.

• Approval of the Minutes (November 25, 2025)
• 2026 Budget Presentation
• Roll Call
• Audience Participation
• Miscellaneous business

City Council

The City Council meeting on December 1, 2025 will hold a swearing‑in ceremony for the newly elected mayor and council members. The ceremony will take place at the Twinsburg Government Center, Council Chambers at 6:00 pm. No policy decisions or agenda items beyond the oath ceremony are scheduled.

• Swearing‑in of Mayor David Post – Ward 4
• Swearing‑in of Councilperson Greg Bellan – Ward 5
• Swearing‑in of Councilperson Shaun Castillo – At‑Large

City Council

The Twinsburg City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including authorizing the mayor to enter a contract with ATNet Plus for information technology services and a real‑estate purchase at 2597 East Aurora Road. The council will also adopt the 2026 permanent appropriation ordinance and approve a bid for the Waterford Pond dredging project. Additional items include motions on a new liquor permit for Quintessential Cigar Lounge and a conditional use permit for a home‑based massage therapy business.

• Resolution 107-2025 – authorize mayor to contract with ATNet Plus for IT services (second reading)
• Resolution 109-2025 – authorize mayor to purchase property at 2597 East Aurora Road (second reading)
• Ordinance 115-2025 – permanent appropriation ordinance for fiscal year ending Dec 31 2026 (emergency)
• Ordinance 120-2025 – accept bid of AMS Landscaping, LLC for Waterford Pond Dredging Phase 1 (emergency)
• Motion 1 – approve new liquor permit for Quintessential Cigar Lounge on Darrow Road

The Twinsburg City Council adopted Resolution 107-2025, authorizing a renewal contract with AtNet Plus for up to $160,000 annually in IT services. The Council also adopted Resolution 109-2025, approving the purchase of the property at 2597 E. Aurora Road. Both resolutions passed on their third and final readings with unanimous votes. The council also approved the minutes from the October 28 and November 12, 2025 meetings, with three members abstaining.

• Adopted Resolution 107-2025 (IT services contract up to $160,000) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 109-2025 (purchase of 2597 E. Aurora Road) – unanimous
• Approved minutes from Oct 28 and Nov 12, 2025 – unanimous with three abstentions

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review the 2026 Budget Presentation. The session includes time for audience participation and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• 2026 Budget Presentation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and work session regarding a home occupation permit. The body will also review a concept plan for the Downtown Redevelopment Site.

• Conditional Use Permit for home occupation at 1246 Waldo Way (Laura Schuch)
• Concept Plan for Downtown Redevelopment Site presented by Twins Crossing District Partners LLC and AVID Architects

The commission approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. It voted to recommend that City Council issue a Conditional Zoning Certificate allowing Laura Schuch to operate a part‑time massage therapy business at 1246 Waldo Way. The commission also excused absent member Mr. Walker and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved October 20, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended issuance of Conditional Zoning Certificate for Laura Schuch home‑occupation at 1246 Waldo Way (unanimous)
• Excused absent member Mr. Walker from the meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Twinsburg City Council will vote on several resolutions, including authorizing the mayor to apply for an OEPA Water Pollution Control Construction Loan for planning, design, and construction of wastewater facilities and to designate a repayment source. Other items include a real‑estate purchase at 2597 East Aurora, a contract for roof and HVAC work at the Twinsburg Government Center, and amendments to the planning and zoning code and the city’s 2025 appropriations. All items are listed as standing on their first or subsequent readings.

• Resolution 108-2025 – authorizes the mayor to apply for, accept, and enter into an OEPA Water Pollution Control Construction Loan for wastewater facilities (first reading).
• Resolution 109-2025 – authorizes the mayor to enter a real‑estate purchase agreement for property at 2597 East Aurora.
• Resolution 114-2025 – authorizes the mayor to contract with Construction Resources Inc. for professional services on the Government Center roof and HVAC project.
• Ordinance 84-2025 – amends various chapters of Part Eleven of the codified ordinances to update the planning and zoning code (fourth reading).
• Ordinance 110-2025 – amends the current year appropriations for general revenue and enterprise fund accounts and declares an emergency (first reading).

The November 12, 2025 Twinsburg City Council meeting consisted of caucus and regular sessions, audience comments, and reports on pending legislation such as Ordinance 84‑2025 and several resolutions. Council members discussed amendments, charter analyses, and upcoming projects, but the minutes do not record any votes, approvals, denials, or adoptions of the items presented. No substantive decisions were documented in the official record.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider a request to extend the eligibility list for Police Sergeant positions. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the September 10, 2025 minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• Consider request to extend Police Sergeant eligibility list
• Approve minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting

The commission approved the September 10 2025 minutes by a 2‑0 vote. It then approved extending the Police Sergeant Eligibility List for one year, keeping it valid until Dec 11 2026, also by a 2‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned after the motions were carried.

• Approved September 10 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Approved extension of Police Sergeant Eligibility List to Dec 11 2026 (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Safety Committee

The Twinsburg Safety Committee will discuss signage for the city roundabout and receive updates from the Police Department on roundabout safety. Engineering will provide an update on the removal of a traffic signal from the Square. The Fire Department will present updates on call volume, staffing, fleet, emergency management plans, weather sirens, facilities, and city‑wide CPR/AED training. The meeting will also cover unfinished business and set the next meeting date.

• Roundabout signage discussion
• Police Department update on roundabout safety
• Engineering update on signal removal from the Square
• Fire Department call volume and staffing updates
• Fire Department emergency management and training updates

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee (JEDI)

The Twinsburg Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee will hold its regular session, covering standard agenda items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes. The committee will provide a period for audience participation and address any unfinished or new business. It will also schedule its next meeting for December 8, 2025, before adjourning.

• Call to order
• Roll call
• Approval of minutes
• Audience participation
• Schedule next meeting (Dec 8, 2025)

Architecture Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review three cases involving new structures and signage. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from October 2 and October 16, 2025.

• Case 25-11-41: New attached arbor and outdoor kitchen structure at 2799 Max Court
• Case 25-11-42: Rapha Endodontics signage at 8940 Wilcox Drive
• Case 25-11-43: Express Employment wall signage at 9005 Darrow Road

The Architectural Review Board approved Case 25-11-41 for a new attached arbor and outdoor kitchen at 2799 Max Court, Case 25-11-42 for a 64.5" non‑lit sign at 8940 Wilcox Drive, and Case 25-11-43 for an illuminated wall sign at 9005 Darrow Road. The board also tabled the October 2, 2025 minutes, approved the October 16, 2025 minutes, excused absent member Mr. Petti, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Case 25-11-41 arbor & outdoor kitchen at 2799 Max Court (unanimous)
• Approved Case 25-11-42 64.5" non‑lit signage at 8940 Wilcox Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Case 25-11-43 illuminated wall sign at 9005 Darrow Road (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of minutes for ARB meeting on October 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for ARB meeting on October 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Excused absent member Mr. Petti from this meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

City Council will discuss several resolutions including a real estate purchase and a loan for wastewater facilities. The body is also considering a conditional use permit for a religious institution and the establishment of a school district relations committee.

• Resolution 109-2025: Purchase of real property at 2597 East Aurora Road from Peter W. and Laurie A. Burnett
• Resolution 108-2025: Application for an OEPA Water Pollution Control Construction Loan Fund agreement for wastewater facilities
• Resolution 106-2025: Application for federal STBG funds for traffic signals
• Resolution 107-2025: IT services contract with Atnet Plus
• Conditional use permit for a religious institution at 9263 Ravenna Road

The council voted to approve the minutes from the regular council meeting held on October 14, 2025. The motion was moved by B. Furey, seconded by G. Bellan, and passed unanimously. No other ordinances or resolutions were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved October 14, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Twinsburg Finance Committee will consider approval of the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes and hear a presentation on treasury investments. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, audience participation, miscellaneous business, and setting the next meeting date for November 25, 2025.

• Approval of September 23, 2025 minutes
• Treasury Investment Presentation
• Discussion of miscellaneous business
• Scheduling of next meeting on November 25, 2025

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing and work session on a Conditional Use Permit for NorthStar Church at 9263 Ravenna Rd, covering the church building (Unit A-7) and parking (Unit A-8). They will also review the final site plan for the Deer Run Apartments clubhouse facility and consider zoning text amendments. Routine items include approval of the August 18, 2025 minutes and a public participation segment.

• Conditional Use Permit – NorthStar Church (Units A-7 church and A-8 parking) at 9263 Ravenna Rd
• Final Site Plan – Deer Run Apartments clubhouse facility (presented by Payne & Payne and Berns Ockner & Greenberger)
• Zoning Text Amendments (presented by City Planner Lynn Muter)
• Approval of the August 18, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• Public Participation segment

The commission approved the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It recommended that City Council issue a Conditional Zoning Certificate for NorthStar Church. It approved the final site plan for the Deer Run Apartments clubhouse with conditions. It also recommended zoning text amendments to City Council and excused an absent member.

• Approved August 18, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended issuance of Conditional Zoning Certificate for NorthStar Church (unanimous)
• Approved Deer Run Apartments clubhouse final site plan with conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended zoning text amendments to City Council (unanimous)
• Excused absent member Mr. Shebeck (unanimous)

Architecture Review Board

The Architectural Review Board is meeting to review five cases involving signage and construction projects. The board will consider a new two-story clubhouse and various commercial sign updates.

• Case 25-10-38: New Deer Run 2-Story Clubhouse at 10031 Darrow Road
• Case 25-10-36: Sweet Kiddles signage at 9585 E. Idlewood Drive
• Case 25-10-37: Boba Queen signage at 9224 Darrow Road Suite T
• Case 25-10-40: Ebony’s Ice Cream additional wall sign at 9981 Vail Drive Suite 1A
• Case 25-10-39: New front patio and covered roof at 1791 Dooridge Drive

The Architectural Review Board approved five applications: signage for Sweet Kiddles, Boba Queen, Ebony’s Ice Cream, a front patio at 1791 Dooridge Drive, and a new 2‑story clubhouse at 10031 Darrow Road. Four approvals passed unanimously; the Boba Queen sign approval passed with three Yes votes and one abstention. The board also excused absent member Mr. Khatra and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved Sweet Kiddles signage with four‑inch address letters (unanimous)
• Approved Boba Queen signage (3 Yes, 1 abstain)
• Approved New Deer Run 2‑story clubhouse (unanimous)
• Approved front patio & covered roof at 1791 Dooridge Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Ebony’s Ice Cream additional wall sign (unanimous)
• Excused absent member Mr. Khatra (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Twinsburg City Council will consider a slate of resolutions and ordinances, including authorizing a streetscape design contract, amending the planning and zoning code, defining "data center" use, adjusting appropriations, and applying for federal surface transportation block grant funds to resurface Chamberlin Road. Specific items include Resolution 74‑2025, Ordinance 84‑2025, Resolution 102‑2025, Resolution 103‑2025, and Ordinance 105‑2025 establishing a School District Relations Committee. The agenda also contains routine business such as approval of the September 23 minutes, audience participation, and reports from the mayor and department heads.

• Resolution 74‑2025 – authorizes mayor to contract Environmental Design Group for streetscape design guidelines (emergency)
• Ordinance 84‑2025 – amends chapters of Part Eleven to update the planning and zoning code (third reading)
• Resolution 102‑2025 – allows mayor to apply for federal surface transportation block grant to resurface Chamberlin Road (SR 82 to Ravenna Rd) (emergency)
• Resolution 103‑2025 – allows mayor to apply for federal grant to resurface Glenwood Drive (SR 91 to Liberty Rd) (emergency)
• Ordinance 105‑2025 – creates Chapter 157 establishing a School District Relations Committee

The council approved the minutes from the September 23, 2025 regular council meeting. The motion passed unanimously, with S. Barr, D. Post and K. Labbe abstaining. No other legislation was adopted; ordinances on data centers and other items were postponed or sent back for further review.

• Approved September 23, 2025 council minutes (unanimous, with three abstentions)

Environmental Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or decisions are listed for discussion.

The Environmental Commission approved the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other actions were taken; the remainder of the meeting consisted of reports and discussions without formal decisions.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Architecture Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider Case 25-10-3552799 concerning proposed exterior changes to a residence on Max Court. The request is submitted by Zachary Flynn of Flynn Construction. The board will discuss the design and determine whether to approve the proposed changes.

• Case 25-10-3552799 – Max Court – Cornett home facade changes (Zachary Flynn, Flynn Construction)

The board voted to approve Case 25-10-35, allowing the proposed brick, window and siding changes to the Cornett home at 2799 Max Court. The board also approved the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes, excused absent member David Marcovitz, and adjourned the meeting. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Case 25-10-35 façade changes (unanimous)
• Approved September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absent member David Marcovitz (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Twinsburg City Council will consider a series of resolutions and ordinances, including authorizing a contract with Environmental Design Group for streetscape design guidelines. Items also include amendments to the planning and zoning code, a definition for data centers, changes to fee structures, and a motion on a new liquor permit. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters and pending litigation.

• Resolution 74-2025: authorize contract with Environmental Design Group for streetscape design guidelines
• Ordinance 84-2025: amend chapters of Part Eleven of the planning and zoning code
• Resolution 85-2025: confirm data center use in the Innovation and Manufacturing zone
• Ordinance 89-2025: amend city fees and deposits regulations
• Motion: do not oppose new liquor permit for MM CS Services LLC at 987 N on E. Aurora Road

The Twinsburg City Council unanimously approved the minutes from the regular council meeting. Council members agreed to table Ordinance 84-2025, Ordinance 85-2025, and Ordinance 86-2025 until more council members are present. No other items were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved regular council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 84-2025 (planning and zoning changes)
• Tabled Ordinance 85-2025 (data center conditional use)
• Tabled Ordinance 86-2025 (definition of a data center)

Finance Committee

The Twinsburg Finance Committee meeting on September 23, 2025 will consider several agenda items. The committee will approve the June 24, 2025 minutes, hear a presentation of recommendations from the Capital Improvement Board, and review a financial health indicator. Additional items include audience participation, miscellaneous business, and setting the next meeting date.

• Approval of June 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation of recommendations from the Capital Improvement Board
• Review of Financial Health Indicator
• Audience participation
• Miscellaneous items

The Finance Committee approved the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes by a 2‑0 vote. No other actions or votes were taken during the meeting. Recommendations from the Capital Improvement Board were discussed but not decided upon. The city’s 2024 financial health indicators were reviewed.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)

Public Hearing

The Twinsburg City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 84-2025. The ordinance proposes amendments to various chapters of Part Eleven of the city’s codified ordinances, affecting the planning and zoning code. Council members will consider the changes during the meeting.

• Ordinance 84-2025 – amendment to planning and zoning code

Capital Improvement Board

The Capital Improvements Board will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and vote on capital requests for 2026. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the Twinsburg Government Center.

• Approval of minutes from 9/9/2025 meeting
• 2026 Capital Requests voting

Civil Service Commission

The Twinsburg Civil Service Commission will approve minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting, hear public participation, and address old business. In new business, the commission will discuss a request for a Fire Captain examination, certification of the Fire Eligibility list, use of weighted scores for Dispatch eligibility, a Fire Lieutenant examination in 2026, and an alternative written exam for the Equipment Operator position. The meeting will conclude with miscellaneous items and scheduling the next meeting for November 12, 2025.

• Request for Fire Captain examination
• Certification of Fire Eligibility list using weighted scores
• Request to administer a Fire Lieutenant examination in 2026
• Request for alternative written exam for Equipment Operator exam

The commission approved a second Fire Captain Examination, certified the Firefighter/Medic eligibility list, and authorized a Fire Lieutenant Examination for early 2026. It also adopted weighted scores for the Dispatch eligibility list and approved an alternative written exam for the Equipment Operator position. All motions passed unanimously (3-0).

• Approved second Fire Captain Examination (3-0)
• Approved Firefighter/Medic Eligibility List (3-0)
• Approved Fire Lieutenant Examination for early 2026 (3-0)
• Approved use of weighted scores and certified Dispatch Eligibility List (3-0)
• Approved alternative written exam for Equipment Operator Exam (3-0)
• Approved minutes from July 9, 2025 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Capital Improvement Board

The board is meeting to hear 2026 capital requests from various city departments. Presentations will be made regarding information technology, parks and recreation, emergency management, the Gleneagles Golf Course, and infrastructure and engineering.

• Information Technology network and security requests
• Parks & Recreation/Fitness Center requests
• Comprehensive Emergency Management requests
• Gleneagles Golf Course requests
• Infrastructure and Engineering requests

The Capital Improvements Board unanimously approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. The board then unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 p.m. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved September 2, 2025 CIB minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn at 6:35 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Twinsburg City Council will consider a series of resolutions and ordinances, including a resolution to authorize the mayor to join the Valley Enforcement Regional Council. Other items include a contract for streetscape design guidelines, updates to the planning and zoning code, and several tax and financing measures. The council will also review a software purchase agreement and a bid for the Highland Sanitary Project.

• Resolution 74-2025: authorize the mayor to contract Environmental Design Group for streetscape design guidelines
• Resolution 90-2025: authorize the mayor to join the Valley Enforcement Regional Council and appoint representatives
• Ordinance 84-2025: amend various chapters of Part Eleven of the Codified Ordinances to update the planning and zoning code
• Ordinance 89-2025: amend Section 149 regarding fees and deposits
• Ordinance 96-2025: accept the bid of United Survey Inc. for the Highland Sanitary Project

The council voted to approve the minutes from the regular council meeting held on August 26, 2025. The motion was moved by G. Bellan, seconded by B. Furey, and passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved August 26, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)

Architecture Review Board

The Twinsburg Architectural Review Board approved five signage applications during its September 4, 2025 meeting. Approvals included Ebony’s Ice Cream sign on Vail Drive (subject to illumination requirements), Faith United Methodist Church LED sign on Post Road (pending an electrical permit), The Atley sign on Ravenna Road, a post‑acute sign on Darrow Road, and MAPCO signage on East Aurora Road (with color, removal, and permit conditions). All motions passed unanimously. The board also approved the meeting minutes and adjourned.

• Approved Ebony’s Ice Cream signage at Vail Drive (condition: meets illumination requirements) – unanimous
• Approved Faith United Methodist Church LED signage at 2560 Post Road (condition: obtain electrical permit) – unanimous
• Approved The Atley signage at 9149 Ravenna Road – unanimous
• Approved post‑acute signage at 8551 Darrow Road – unanimous
• Approved MAPCO signage at 2496 East Aurora Road (conditions: reverse monument sign colors, remove Polar Pop sign and patch wall, obtain electrical permit) – unanimous

Capital Improvement Board

The Capital Improvements Board will meet to discuss 2026 capital requests. Representatives from the police, fire, and wastewater departments will present their needs.

• 2026 Capital Request: Police Department
• 2026 Capital Request: Fire Department
• 2026 Capital Request: Wastewater Department

The Capital Improvements Board approved the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting unanimously. No capital request proposals were voted on or approved. The board then adjourned the meeting unanimously at 6:19 p.m.

• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• No capital request decisions were made
• Adjourned meeting at 6:19 p.m. (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The commission approved the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes with a spelling correction to Mr. Walton’s name, passing the motion unanimously. The commission then adjourned the September 2, 2025 meeting at 7:40 p.m., also unanimously.

• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes with name correction (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 p.m. (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes, discuss a community survey, and confirm a facility tour date with public notice requirements.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Discussion of community survey results
• Confirm facility tour date and public notice
• Next meeting scheduled for October 23, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board approved Appeal #05-2025, granting a garage setback variance for the property at 3217 Simecek Drive. It also approved the meeting minutes from April 23, 2025 and July 23, 2025. The Board excused absent member Tom Brown. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved garage setback variance for 3217 Simecek Drive (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for April 23, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for July 23, 2025 (unanimous)
• Excused absent member Tom Brown (unanimous)

Capital Improvement Board

The Capital Improvements Board unanimously elected John Blust as chairperson. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m. by unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were decided.

• John Blust appointed Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved September 17, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Twinsburg City Council met on August 26, 2025 and discussed electric‑bike awareness and several pending resolutions and ordinances. A motion was made to approve the minutes from the July 8, 2025 council meeting; the vote outcome was not recorded. No other items were approved, denied, or tabled.

• Motion to approve July 8, 2025 council minutes (outcome not recorded)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes without objection. It voted to recommend that data center facilities be treated as a conditionally permitted similar use in the Innovation and Manufacturing Zone. It also voted to recommend City Council approve the proposed miscellaneous zoning and development code text amendments.

• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended to City Council data center facilities as a conditionally permitted similar use in the IM Zone (unanimous)
• Recommended to City Council approval of miscellaneous zoning and development code text amendments (unanimous)

Architecture Review Board

The Architectural Review Board unanimously approved the Darrow Road signage update, requiring address numerals of at least 4 inches and white or black posts. It also unanimously approved the Waywood Drive front porch cover, with conditions on brick return, matching asphalt shingles, and white façade color. The board approved the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Darrow Road sign update with size and color conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Waywood Drive porch cover with brick, shingle, and color conditions (unanimous)
• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals approved a 10‑foot setback variance for a monument sign at 10414 Ravenna Road, Parcel #6402331. The board also approved the minutes from the September 25 2024 meeting. Additionally, the board excused absent member Chris Griffith. All three motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 10‑foot sign variance at 10414 Ravenna Road (unanimous)
• Approved September 25 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absent member Chris Griffith (unanimous)

Architecture Review Board

The Architectural Review Board approved three project applications: new awnings at 2146 Enterprise Parkway, a new home build at 3217 Simecek Drive, and non‑illuminated signage at 2821 East Aurora Road. The board also voted to make a positive recommendation to City Council to amend Ordinance 59‑2025. Minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved new awnings at 2146 Enterprise Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved new home build at 3217 Simecek Drive, pending Zoning Appeals approval (unanimous)
• Approved Pelican Sno‑Ball signage at 2821 East Aurora Road (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council adopt amendments to Ordinance 59‑2025 (unanimous)
• Approved July 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The commission appointed Michelle Bronowski as secretary (3‑0). It approved the April 16, 2025 minutes (2‑0). It authorized an internal Equipment Operator promotional exam (3‑0). It postponed the fire captain eligibility list to the next meeting (3‑0). The next regular meeting is set for September 10, 2025.

• Appointed Michelle Bronowski as Secretary of the Civil Service Commission (3‑0)
• Approved minutes of April 16, 2025 (2‑0)
• Approved internal promotional Equipment Operator exam (3‑0)
• Postponed certification of Fire Captain promotional eligibility list to next meeting (3‑0)
• Moved into Executive Session to consider a public employee promotion (3‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3‑0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously amended the agenda to include a transfer of a liquor permit on Darrow Road. Other resolutions and ordinances were read but no vote outcomes were recorded.

• Approved June 24, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to add Darrow Road liquor permit transfer (unanimous)

City Council

The Twinsburg City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 58‑2025, changing the maximum display time for temporary yard signs to 40 days. The council also approved Ordinance 60‑2025 amending the Community Reinvestment Program and passed three emergency resolutions to donate surplus radios to neighboring police departments and to oppose Ohio House Bill 335. The minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 58‑2025 (signs) – unanimous vote
• Adopted Ordinance 60‑2025 (community reinvestment) – unanimous vote
• Adopted Resolution 68‑2025 to donate radios to Norton PD (emergency) – unanimous vote
• Adopted Resolution 69‑2025 to donate radios to Bedford PD (emergency) – unanimous vote
• Adopted Resolution 70‑2025 opposing House Bill 335 (emergency) – unanimous vote
• Approved minutes from June 10, 2025 council meeting – unanimous vote
• Suspended three‑reading rule for Resolution 68‑2025 – unanimous vote
• Suspended three‑reading rule for Resolution 69‑2025 – unanimous vote

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to recommend a 40‑day display period for yard signs, to appoint Christina Conway to the Twinsburg CRA Housing Council, and to excuse two absent members. An earlier executive‑session vote approved a lot split on Shepherd Road, and the commission confirmed no development may begin until a site plan is approved.

• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended 40‑day yard sign display amendment (unanimous)
• Appointed Christina Conway to CRA Housing Council (3‑0)
• Excused Kraig Shipley and Edward Hoegler from attendance (3‑0)
• Approved lot split at Shepherd Road (executive session, outcome approved)

City Council

The council approved the May 27, 2025 regular council minutes with a 6‑0 vote (Bellan abstaining). Council agreed to pass Ordinance 56‑2025, the 2026 annual tax budget, at the regular meeting. Council also decided to correct a typo on page three before voting on related items.

• Approved May 27 council minutes (6-0, Bellan abstained)
• Agreed to pass Ordinance 56‑2025 (2026 tax budget) at regular meeting
• Ordered typo correction on table page 3 before vote

Architecture Review Board

The Architectural Review Board tabled a sign request for 2300 East Aurora Road pending a color sample. It approved new signage at 9330 Dutton Drive and a front porch roof addition at 1672 Glenwood Drive as submitted. The board also approved the meeting minutes, excused a member, and adjourned the meeting, all by unanimous vote.

• Tabled Case 25-06-16 (2300 East Aurora Rd) pending color sample – unanimous
• Approved Case 25-06-17 (9330 Dutton Dr) signage – unanimous
• Approved Case 25-06-18 (1672 Glenwood Dr) porch roof addition – unanimous
• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous
• Excused Mr. Khatra from June 5, 2025 meeting – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

City Council

The council unanimously appointed Christina Conway as clerk pro tem and approved the May 13 meeting minutes. It then conducted second‑reading hearings on a series of ordinances covering sewer rates, public works titles, rezoning, insurance, tax budget, signage, and zoning code changes. No final votes or approvals were recorded for those ordinances.

• Appointed Christina Conway as clerk pro tem (unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Ordinance 47‑2025 read a second time (no vote)
• Ordinance 48‑2025 read a second time (no vote)
• Ordinance 49‑2025 read a second time (no vote)
• Ordinance 54‑2025 (city insurance) read a second time (no vote)
• Ordinance 58‑2025 (temporary sign duration) read a second time (no vote)
• Ordinance 60‑2025 (CRA legislation changes) read a second time (no vote)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It entered an executive session to discuss a pending court dispute. The commission reconsidered and then approved the lot split at 9385 Shepard Road, subject to easement approval by the City Planner and Law Director. It also excused absent member Kraig Shipley.

• Approved May 19 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned to executive session for attorney conference (4-0)
• Reconsidered denial of lot split application at 9385 Shepard Road (4-0)
• Approved lot split at 9385 Shepard Road, pending easement approval (4-0)
• Excused absent member Kraig Shipley (4-0)

Planning Commission

The commission selected Marc Cohen as Chair and Steve Shebeck as Vice Chair by voice vote. Minutes from the January 27 and April 21, 2025 meetings were unanimously approved. The motion to approve the lot split at 9385 Shepard Road was defeated 2‑2. A motion to excuse absent member Kraig Shipley passed 4‑0.

• Marc Cohen appointed Chair (voice vote)
• Steve Shebeck appointed Vice Chair (voice vote)
• January 27, 2025 minutes approved unanimously
• April 21, 2025 minutes approved unanimously
• Lot split for 9385 Shepard Road defeated 2‑2
• Kraig Shipley excused from commission, motion passed 4‑0

Architecture Review Board

The board approved a garage addition at 9790 E. Idlewood Drive, a metal roof at 2619 E. Aurora Road, and a color change for a detached garage at 1640 Jennifer Drive pending homeowners‑association approval. The first two approvals passed unanimously, while the color‑change approval passed 3‑1. The board also unanimously approved the meeting minutes, excused an absent member, and adjourned.

• Approved garage addition at 9790 E. Idlewood Drive (unanimous)
• Approved metal roof at 2619 E. Aurora Road (unanimous)
• Approved color change for detached garage at 1640 Jennifer Drive, pending HOA approval (3-1)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absent member Mr. Marcovitz (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council voted to approve the minutes from the regular council meeting held on April 22, 2025. The motion was moved by G. Bellan, seconded by B. Furey, and passed unanimously. No other ordinances or resolutions were voted on during this meeting; they were discussed or noted as pending.

• Approved April 22, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The commission approved the April 1, 2025 minutes unanimously. Virginia Schmidt was excused from the meeting by unanimous vote. Steve Piccolo won the Good Neighbor Award after a 3‑to‑2 vote, with Commissioner Pichette abstaining. The meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m. by unanimous consent.

• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Excused Virginia Schmidt from the meeting (unanimous)
• Selected Steve Piccolo as Good Neighbor Award winner (3‑2 vote, Pichette abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:28 p.m. (unanimous)

Architecture Review Board

The board unanimously approved the Great Clips new signage at 8934 Darrow Road Suite C102, allowing white letters with a black cloud and no electrical changes. The board also unanimously approved a new detached garage at 1640 Jennifer Drive, with siding and materials to match the existing house. The board unanimously approved the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes and then adjourned the meeting. No public participation was presented.

• Approved Great Clips signage (unanimous)
• Approved detached garage at 1640 Jennifer Drive (unanimous)
• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously appointed Chris Griffith as chair and Thomas Brown as vice‑chair. A work‑session item (Appeal #02‑2025) was moved to the regular agenda unanimously. The board adopted the findings for Appeal #02‑2025 and approved the March 26, 2025 meeting minutes, each with a three‑vote majority after one member recused.

• Appointed Chris Griffith as BZA Chairperson (unanimous)
• Appointed Thomas Brown as BZA Vice‑Chairperson (unanimous)
• Moved Appeal #02‑2025 work‑session item to Regular meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted findings for Appeal #02‑2025 (passed with three votes; one recused)
• Approved March 26, 2025 BZA minutes (first motion) (unanimous)
• Approved March 26, 2025 BZA minutes (second motion) (passed with three votes; one recused)

City Council

The council voted to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on March 25, 2025. The motion was moved by G. Bellan, seconded by S. Barr, and passed unanimously. No other resolutions or ordinances were voted on during this meeting; several items were presented as pending legislation for future consideration.

• Approved March 25, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee unanimously approved the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes. A sewer rate study recommending a 4% increase was presented, but no action was taken. The quarterly reports item was moved to the next Finance Committee meeting. Discussions on the Capital Improvement Board and a building repair fund were held without any decisions.

• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed quarterly reports to next meeting

Planning Commission

The commission postponed the Shepard Road lot split to allow legal review. It approved a lot split at 3231 Simecek Drive. It recommended zoning code amendments and a rezoning of Ravenna Road to I‑1 to City Council. It also approved the final site plan for a climate‑controlled self‑serve storage facility with four conditions.

• Postponed lot split at 9385 Shepard Road (4-0)
• Approved lot split at 3231 Simecek Drive (4-0)
• Recommended zoning code amendments to City Council (4-0)
• Recommended rezoning of 9392 Ravenna Road to I-1 (4-0)
• Approved final site plan for self‑serve storage at PP#64-09671 with conditions (4-0)

Architecture Review Board

The Architectural Review Board appointed David Marcovitz as Chairperson and Viraj Sharma as Vice‑Chairperson. It unanimously approved the T‑Mobile signage modifications (Case 25‑04‑11) at 2700 East Aurora Road. The April 3, 2025 meeting minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Appointed David Marcovitz as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Appointed Viraj Sharma as Vice‑Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved T‑Mobile signage changes at 2700 East Aurora Rd (unanimous)
• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the March 25 minutes (5‑0, two abstentions). It waived the 30‑day waiting period on BZA case 03‑2025 unanimously. Ordinance 42‑2025, authorizing the purchase of two 5‑ton service trucks for $492,994.20, was moved to its third reading, suspended rules, and was adopted as an emergency, all by unanimous vote. Resolution 40‑2025 entered its second reading.

• Approved March 25 minutes (5-0, Barr and Bonacci abstained)
• Waived 30‑day waiting period on BZA case 03‑2025 (unanimous)
• Moved Ordinance 42‑2025 to third and final reading (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 42‑2025 as emergency to buy two trucks for $492,994.20 (unanimous)
• Resolution 40‑2025 entered second reading (no vote recorded)

Architecture Review Board

The Architectural Review Board unanimously approved Case 25-04-10 for Kiddie Academy signage, requiring the monument sign to display the address in four‑inch letters, be set back ten feet from the right of way, and have no visible electrical elements while meeting illumination standards. The board also approved the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned the session.

• Approved Kiddie Academy signage (Case 25-04-10) with address, setback, and illumination conditions (unanimous)
• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission elected Jonah Pichette as Chairperson and Gina Hutter as Vice Chairperson, both unanimously. The commission also approved the February 4 and amended March 4, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. A sub‑committee of Helen Munnings, Jonah Pichette, and John McArthur was approved to score Good Neighbor Award submissions. The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Elected Jonah Pichette as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Gina Hutter as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved February 4, 2025 minutes and amended March 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved sub‑committee (Helen Munnings, Jonah Pichette, John McArthur) to score Good Neighbor Award submissions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:41 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously affirmed the nuisance sign violation for Ashley Everett Durst at 1000 Ravenna Road. The Board also unanimously approved an exception allowing Shawn Marder to expand a nonconforming garage at 9859 Chamberlin Road. The Board directed the City Law Director to prepare a written decision on the sign appeal for the next meeting. Minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Affirmed nuisance sign violation for 1000 Ravenna Road (unanimous)
• Approved exception to expand garage at 9859 Chamberlin Road (unanimous)
• Requested written decision from City Law Director on sign appeal (unanimous)
• Approved January 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absent member Michael Jamison (unanimous)

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance 22-2025, creating Chapter 773 for recreational marijuana and adding an emergency clause, with a unanimous vote. The council also approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting and moved the executive session to follow item 11, each passing unanimously. Several resolutions were presented for discussion but no votes were recorded on them.

• Adopt Ordinance 22-2025 (recreational marijuana) – passed unanimously (5-0)
• Approve March 11, 2025 council minutes – passed unanimously (5-0)
• Place executive session after item 11 – passed unanimously (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Twinsburg Finance Committee met on March 25, 2025 and approved the January 28, 2025 meeting minutes, with the motion passing unanimously. Committee members reviewed monthly expense and revenue reports. They discussed possible sewer‑rate changes and the introduction of ClearGov budgeting software, but no actions were taken on those topics.

• Approved Jan 28 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)