North Ridgeville public meetings in 2021

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding its regular meeting to consider several items, including approving ward boundary changes based on the 2020 Census, a new residential development, and two new liquor permits for Speedway gas stations. They will also hold a public hearing on vacating Roosevelt Avenue and consider ordinances on sewer billing and a police station design contract.

• Ward boundary amendment to reflect 2020 U.S. Census
• New residential development at Sugar Ridge & Bender Road (approved by Planning Commission 5-0)
• New liquor permits for Speedway #3385 at 35066 Center Ridge Road and Speedway #3392 at 32760 Lorain Road
• Ordinance for police station design services, not to exceed $850,000
• Public hearing on vacating Roosevelt Avenue from 5169 Lear Nagle Road to 33593 Adele Street

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding a public hearing to consider Ordinance T 128-2021, which would vacate public access to Roosevelt Avenue from 5169 Lear Nagle Road to 33593 Adele Street. The hearing is scheduled for December 20, 2021, at 6:45 p.m. in Council Chambers. Comments may be submitted in advance to the Assistant Clerk of Council.

• Public hearing on Ordinance T 128-2021 to vacate Roosevelt Avenue from 5169 Lear Nagle Road to 33593 Adele Street

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a variance request for a property at 9162 Longbrook Drive. The applicant seeks a 2.5-foot height variance and a 100% closed variance for a 6-foot fence in an R-1 district. The board will also consider minutes from the November 18 meeting.

• Public hearing: variance for 6-foot fence at 9162 Longbrook Dr. (Case PPZ2021-0098)
• Variance requested from N.R.C.O. §1294.01(h)(1)A and §1294.01(h)(3)
• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2021 regular meeting

Records Commission

The North Ridgeville Records Commission meets to approve one-time disposal of obsolete records and updates to records retention schedules for multiple departments. The meeting includes votes on RC-1 for the Treasurer’s Office and RC-2 updates for the Treasurer’s Office, Utilities, Planning Commission, and Civil Service Commission.

• Approval of RC-1: One-time disposal of obsolete records from the Treasurer’s Office
• Approval of RC-2 updates for the Treasurer’s Office, Utilities, Planning Commission, and Civil Service Commission
• Review of email retention period change to two years for Computer Services
• Discussion on restructuring Public Utilities retention schedule for easier resident access

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 14, 2021, with the main item being a request by Greg Sommers of Sommers Development Group LLC for a new residential single-family detached and cluster development at Sugar Ridge & Bender Road in an R-1 District. The agenda also includes approval of the November 9, 2021 minutes. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in Council Chambers.

• New residential development application by Sommers Development Group LLC at Sugar Ridge & Bender Road (Parcel No. 07-00-047-000-111)
• Approval of minutes from the November 9, 2021 regular meeting
• Meeting to be held at 7307 Avon Belden Road, Council Chambers, at 7:00 PM

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission will consider an amendment to Rule VI, Section 2, and act on a police resignation and a withdrawal from the eligibility list. They will also re-certify the Patrolman Class C Entrance Eligibility Top 10 List due to withdrawal requests.

• Amendment to Rule VI, Section 2, language change
• Resignation of Patrolman Roger Le (received Nov 21, 2021)
• Withdrawal request for Zachary Kugler from Police Entrance Eligibility List (dated Nov 29, 2021)
• Re-certify Patrolman Class C Entrance Eligibility Top 10 List

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 6, 2021, with several first, second, and third readings of ordinances and resolutions. Key items include increasing the Mills Road bridge construction administration contract to $130,000, entering an EV charging station agreement with NOACA, and multiple fund transfers. The council will also consider second readings on vacating Roosevelt Avenue, noise control amendments, and a 2022 appropriations ordinance.

• Increase Mills Road bridge contract to $130,000
• EV charging station agreement with NOACA
• Vacate Roosevelt Avenue from 5169 Lear Nagle Road to 33593 Adele Street
• Appropriations for 2022
• Bagley Road and Lorain Road turning lane agreement up to $61,092

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission is meeting to consider an amendment to Rule VI, Sec. 2 regarding paramedic certification at the time of appointment, which was introduced on October 25, 2021. The commission will also take action on the 2022 Firefighter/Paramedic Class C Entrance Examination, including the calendar of events, advertisements and associated costs, notice of exam, and application packet. Minutes from the October 25, 2021 meeting are also up for approval.

• Amendment to Rule VI, Sec. 2 on paramedic certification at time of appointment
• 2022 Firefighter/Paramedic Class C Entrance Examination calendar of events
• Advertisements and costs for the 2022 exam
• Notice of exam for the 2022 Firefighter/Paramedic Class C Entrance Examination
• Application packet and associated forms for the 2022 exam

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The North Ridgeville Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a regular meeting on November 18, 2021, to consider one public hearing: a variance request from Marcin Rapacz for a 2-foot reduction in the rear property line setback for an outbuilding at 9213 Winfield Lane. The board will also review minutes from the October 28 meeting and receive planning commission reports. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items listed.

• Public hearing: variance to N.R.C.O. 1294.03(e)(1) for 2-foot rear setback variance for outbuilding at 9213 Winfield Lane (Case PPZ2021-0096)
• Minutes of October 28, 2021 regular meeting
• Planning commission reports
• Next regular meeting scheduled for December 16, 2021

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding a public hearing on December 20, 2021, to consider an ordinance that would vacate public access to Roosevelt Avenue between 5169 Lear Nagle Road and 33593 Adele Street. This is a public hearing, not a final vote, and residents may submit comments in advance.

• Public hearing on ordinance T 128-2021 to vacate Roosevelt Avenue
• Property affected: 5169 Lear Nagle Road to 33593 Adele Street
• Hearing date: December 20, 2021, at 6:45 p.m. in Council Chambers
• Comments may be sent to Fijabi Gallam at [email protected]
• Notice published on 11/19/2021, 12/1/2021, and 12/15/2021

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to review financial reports, discuss the Town Center Trail extension, and address the re-bid of the Shady Drive Complex bathroom addition after the sole bid exceeded estimates. The agenda includes standard reports and approval of minutes from a previous meeting that failed due to lack of quorum.

• Shady Drive Complex bathroom addition re-bid after sole bid of $234,864 exceeded engineer's estimate of $180K
• Town Center Trail extension to connect Center Ridge Road path with 1.2-mile Town Center Trail, creating over 3 miles of walkable/bike-friendly paths
• Trust Fund revenue through September 2021: $201,708.98; unencumbered balance $251,445.79
• Park and Recreation Improvement Fund revenue through September: $65,779.31; unencumbered balance $248,996.97
• Approval of minutes from August 22, 2021 work session (previously failed due to quorum)

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 18, 2021, to consider multiple ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include a public hearing on a rezoning request, approval of a sanitary sewer extension project, and decisions on administrative matters such as a new dump truck lease and bank account resolutions.

• Rezone 8540 Root Road from R-1 to B-3 district (T 104-2021)
• Approve Center Ridge Road sanitary sewer extension up to $3,080,000 (T 112-2021)
• Authorize lease/purchase of single axle dump truck not to exceed $150,000 (T 125-2021)
• Vacate public access to Roosevelt Avenue between 5169 Lear Nagle Road and 33593 Adele Street (T 128-2021)
• Preliminary site plan approval for 58-unit senior residential development at 37501 Center Ridge Rd (Planning Commission action)

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on October 12, 2021, with the primary item being a preliminary site plan review for a senior citizen planned residential development at 7691 Avon Belden Road. The proposal includes 29 duplex buildings (58 units), a clubhouse, parking, road and utility extensions, and stormwater management. The meeting will also include roll call, election of officers, approval of the September 14 minutes, and any old or new business.

• Preliminary site plan for 58-unit senior housing at 7691 Avon Belden Road (R-1 District)
• Applicant: SLK Capital Holdings, LLC; owner: Ronald L & Karen E Ware
• Includes clubhouse, parking, road/utility extensions, stormwater management, trails, sidewalks
• Election of officers and approval of September 14, 2021 minutes

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission is meeting to address police personnel matters, including receiving an oath of office for a patrolman, processing a withdrawal from the police entrance eligibility list, and re-certifying eligibility lists. The commission will also certify payroll as per its rules.

• Oath of Office for Patrolman Clinton Chasko
• Request for withdrawal from Police Entrance Eligibility List for Brittany Clink-Miller
• Re-certify Patrolman Class C Entrance Eligibility Top 10 List
• Re-certify Patrolman Class C Entrance Eligibility List
• Certification of payroll by Civil Service Commission

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a public hearing on an appeal by James A. Carney of a violation notice for placing matter on a utility pole in a public street, in violation of N.R.C.O. §642.08(c). The board will also consider minutes from the August 26, 2021 meeting and receive planning commission reports.

• Public hearing on appeal of utility pole violation (Case PPZ2021-0082)
• Property at 5851 Stoney Ridge Road, R-1 District
• Appeal of CBO decision citing N.R.C.O. §642.08(c)
• Approval of minutes from August 26, 2021 regular meeting

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear administrator reports, and take final votes on multiple ordinances. Key decisions include purchasing police vehicles, awarding contracts for sewer extensions and roundabout design, and approving new subdivisions and a self-storage site. The council will also consider new part-time positions for the Office for Older Adults.

• Approve purchase of 5 new police vehicles and related equipment up to $270,000
• Award contract for Center Ridge Road sanitary sewer extension up to $3,080,000
• Approve 39 standard lots and 41 cluster lots for Phase 6 of North Ridge Pointe Subdivision
• Final approval of Ridgefield Subdivision #17 at 9112 Gatestone Road
• Approve site plan for self-storage facility at 34515 Mills Road

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission meets to review and decide on land-use proposals including rezoning requests, subdivision plats, a fiber conduit installation, and a self-storage site plan. The meeting also includes procedural items such as minutes approval and correspondence review.

• Rezoning 8540 Root Road from R-1 Residential to B-3 Highway Commercial (T 104-2021)
• Final approval of Ridgefield Subdivision #17 at 9112 Gatestone Road
• Approval of Phase 6 of North Ridge Pointe Subdivision with 39 standard lots and 41 cluster lots
• Installation of 2-inch fiber conduit between 32991 and 33395 Lorain Road
• Site plan approval for self-storage at 34515 Mills Road

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council held its regular meeting on September 7, 2021, covering routine approvals, new business, and first, second, and third readings of ordinances and resolutions. Key items included final plat approval for Meadow Lakes 19, a new liquor permit request for a Sheetz store, and multiple ordinances authorizing vehicle purchases, a wastewater treatment plant design contract, and a traffic roundabout agreement with Avon. The agenda also included several third readings for previously introduced items, such as a radio system agreement and road resurfacing cooperation.

• Approval of the final plat for Meadow Lakes 19 in a PCD (Planning Commission approval 06/08/2021; Council approval 06/21/2021; public hearing 08/02/2021).
• New liquor permit request for Ohio Springs, Inc., DBA Sheetz Convenience Store, 32390 Lorain Road; Council action to not request a hearing so the permit can be sent to the state by September 20, 2021.
• First reading: Ordinance to rezone 8540 Root Road (parcel 07-00-014-103-327, owned by Osibas, Ltd.) from R-1 Residence District to B-3 Highway Commercial District.
• First reading: Ordinance authorizing a contract with R.E. Warner for design of an alternate location for the French Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant influent bar screening system, not to exceed $55,800.00.
• First reading: Ordinance authorizing a cooperative agreement with the City of Avon for construction of a traffic roundabout at Stoney Ridge Road, Mills Road, and Avalon Drive.

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on four variance requests. These include a side-yard variance, a conditional use and unit-size variance for a senior citizen planned residential development, and two fence height/closure variances. The board will also consider minutes from the July 22 meeting and receive a planning commission report.

• Variance for 10-foot side yard reduction at S.W. Corner of Center Ridge Road & Race Road (PPZ2021-0078)
• Conditional use and 1,000-sf one-bedroom unit size variance for senior housing at 7691 Avon Belden Road (PPZ2021-0081)
• Fence variance for 6-foot high, 100% closed front yard at 35754 Dorchester Avenue (PPZ2021-0083)
• Fence height variance to 5 feet at 36539 Capri Lane (PPZ2021-0084)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The North Ridgeville Parks & Recreation Commission meets to conduct routine procedural items including roll call, approval of minutes, and reports from liaisons and staff. No new business, ordinances, or contracts are scheduled for action at this meeting.

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes, consider two requests to withdraw from the Police Entrance Eligibility List, and re-certify the Patrolman Class C Entrance Eligibility List. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in person at City Hall.

• Withdrawal request for Aaron Covey from Police Entrance Eligibility List
• Withdrawal request for Branden Palme from Police Entrance Eligibility List
• Re-certification of Patrolman Class C Entrance Eligibility Top 10 List
• Re-certification of Patrolman Class C Entrance Eligibility List

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes and act on requests to withdraw two candidates from the Police Entrance Eligibility List. The commission will also consider re-certifying the Patrolman Class C Entrance Eligibility Top 10 List and the full list due to these withdrawals.

• Withdrawal request for Aaron Covey from Police Entrance Eligibility List
• Withdrawal request for Branden Palme from Police Entrance Eligibility List
• Re-certify Patrolman Class C Entrance Eligibility Top 10 List
• Re-certify Patrolman Class C Entrance Eligibility List

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding a regular meeting with several second readings of ordinances, including agreements for a 5-city radio system, road resurfacing, and purchases of vehicles and a water main extension. The council will also approve minutes from the August 2 meeting and receive reports from city departments.

• Second reading: ordinance to enter agreement with Cleveland Communications for 5-city radio system equipment and services
• Second reading: ordinance to cooperate with ODOT for resurfacing Center Ridge Road (U.S. 20)
• Second reading: ordinance to lease/purchase a 2022 single axle dump truck with plow, not to exceed $250,000
• Second reading: ordinance to purchase a 2022 cargo van, not to exceed $50,000
• Second reading: ordinance for Lorain Road water main extension construction, not to exceed $1,100,000

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 10, 2021, to consider two items. The first is a referral from City Council to recommend rezoning a parcel at 36068 Lorain Road from B-3 Highway Commercial to R-1 Residence District. The second is a request from Everstream Solutions to install a 2-inch fiber conduit in the right of way between 32991 and 33395 Lorain Road. The meeting will also include roll call, election of officers, approval of July minutes, and other routine business.

• Rezoning request for 36068 Lorain Road (Parcel No. 07-00-025-106-060) from B-3 to R-1, referred as T 88-2021
• Fiber conduit installation by Everstream Solutions in right of way between 32991 and 33395 Lorain Road
• Election of officers
• Approval of July 13, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding a public hearing to consider final plat approval for Meadow Lakes Subdivision Phase No. 19, located in a PCD, R-1 District. This is the sole substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural notice information.

• Public hearing for final plat approval of Meadow Lakes Subdivision Phase No. 19
• Property in PCD, R-1 District
• Hearing scheduled for August 2, 2021 at 6:30 PM at City Hall Council Chambers

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including first readings for contracts to replace the Frontier Park pedestrian bridge ($71,800), add restrooms at Shady Drive batting cages ($191,500), increase the traffic paint striping contract to $160,000, and lease a Ford F-250 for $35,000. They will also have a second reading for a $700,000 concrete pavement replacement project. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and financial reports.

• First reading: Replace Frontier Park pedestrian bridge, not to exceed $71,800
• First reading: Add restrooms to Shady Drive batting cage area, not to exceed $191,500
• First reading: Increase 2021 traffic paint striping contract to $160,000
• First reading: Five-year lease for 2022 Ford F-250, not to exceed $35,000
• Second reading: 2021 full depth concrete pavement replacement, not to exceed $700,000

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to consider several requests for withdrawal from the Police Entrance Eligibility List and to re-certify the Patrolman Class C eligibility lists. The agenda also includes election of a Secretary and approval of the June 15, 2021 minutes. This is a routine administrative meeting focused on police hiring eligibility.

• Withdrawal request for Nicolas Fox from Police Entrance Eligibility List
• Withdrawal request for Patrick Stokes from Police Entrance Eligibility List
• Withdrawal request for Robert James Dungan from Police Entrance Eligibility List
• Re-certify Patrolman Class C Entrance Eligibility Top 10 List
• Re-certify Patrolman Class C Entrance Eligibility List

Records Commission

The North Ridgeville Records Commission will meet to approve minutes from its December 2020 meeting and vote on records retention schedules for the Treasurer’s Office, Computer Services, and Public Utilities. It will also review a draft Public Records Policy.

• Approve Records Commission meeting minutes of December 17, 2020
• Approve RC-1 (Treasurer’s Office Records Retention Schedule)
• Approve RC-2 (Computer Services and Public Utilities Records Retention Schedules)
• Review draft Public Records Policy

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on July 13, 2021, to consider three applications: an amended preliminary site plan for Harvest Pointe Subdivision Phases 1-3, a restroom addition to a batting cage building, and construction of an auto repair facility. The meeting will also include election of a secretary and approval of the June 8, 2021 minutes.

• Amended Preliminary Site Plan for Harvest Pointe Subdivision Phases 1, 2 & 3 (Root Road and Lorain Road, R1 District)
• Restroom addition to batting cage building (37077 Shady Drive, R1 District)
• Construction of auto repair facility on vacant land (Race Road, B3 District)
• Election of Secretary
• Approval of minutes from June 8, 2021

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including a $700,000 concrete pavement replacement project funded by the Ohio Public Works Commission, a $500,000 state grant for the Mill Creek flood control project, a rezoning request at 36068 Lorain Road, and a road rehabilitation project on SR 10. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and receiving reports.

• Ordinance T 85-2021: Authorizes contract for 2021 full-depth concrete pavement replacement, not to exceed $700,000, with OPWC funding.
• Ordinance T 86-2021: Accepts $500,000 ODNR grant for Mill Creek Conservation and Flood Control Project.
• Ordinance T 87-2021: Cooperates with ODOT for minor rehabilitation on SR 10 and US 20, including resurfacing and bridge maintenance.
• Ordinance T 88-2021: Rezones 36068 Lorain Road from B-3 Highway Commercial to R-1 Residence District.
• Public hearing scheduled for Aug. 2 on Meadow Lakes Subdivision Phase 19 final plat.

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Ralph Fuelling of Spaulding Home for property owned by Jody and Bill Hodges at 32986 Woodhaven Circle. The request seeks a 16-foot variance from the 14-foot rear yard requirement in a B-3 District. The board will also review minutes from the May 27 meeting and receive planning commission reports.

• Public hearing: variance request for 16-foot rear yard variance at 32986 Woodhaven Circle (Case PPZ2021-0072)
• Applicant: Ralph Fuelling, Spaulding Home; Owners: Jody and Bill Hodges
• Location: 32986 Woodhaven Circle, B-3 District, Parcel 07-00-011-105-040
• Review of May 27, 2021 meeting minutes
• Planning commission report

Parks & Recreation Commission

The North Ridgeville Parks and Recreation Commission met for a regular meeting with a standard agenda: call to order, pledge, roll call, agenda finalization, minutes approval, reports, and old/new business. The meeting was largely procedural, with no votes on major policy or spending items. Reports covered financials, program updates, and construction projects.

• Approved minutes from April 28, 2021 meeting (4-0-1 abstain)
• Trust Fund revenue April 2021: $28,465.28; unencumbered balance $227,078.48
• Park and Recreation Improvement Fund revenue April 2021: $6,506.58; unencumbered balance $223,732.16
• Nicholas Blovsky resigned from Parks and Recreation Department
• Corn Festival is back on

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding its regular meeting with several items requiring action. Key items include approving Planning Commission recommendations for a historic barn relocation at Lake Ridge Academy and final plat for Meadow Lakes Subdivision Phase 19, and advancing ordinances on a fire station cost increase, a radio system agreement, and a $12.5 million police station bond issue for voter approval.

• Resolution to place $12.5M police station bond issue on ballot (T 76-2021)
• Ordinance increasing Fire Station No. 2 renovation cost from $1.5M to $1.8M (T 83-2021)
• Agreement with Cleveland Communications for 5-city radio system (T 84-2021)
• Final plat approval for Meadow Lakes Subdivision Phase 19
• Approval for relocation of historic barn and silo at Lake Ridge Academy

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to handle routine personnel matters, including requests from several applicants to withdraw from firefighter and police eligibility lists. The commission will also consider re-certifying the Firefighter-Paramedic and Patrolman Class C eligibility lists due to these withdrawals, and will review correspondence about a proposed change to Rule V, Section 1.

• Withdrawal requests from firefighter eligibility list: Doug Sadowski, Calvin Knowlton
• Withdrawal requests from police eligibility list: Brandon Brooks, Matthew Majercak, Charles Hannaman, Corey Bing
• Re-certify Firefighter-Paramedic Class C Top 10 List and Eligibility List
• Re-certify Patrolman Class C Entrance Eligibility Top 10 List and Eligibility List
• Correspondence from Assistant Law Director Toni Morgan regarding change to Rule V, Section 1

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will consider two new business items: a request to relocate a historic barn and silo and build a pergola for an outdoor educational space at Lake Ridge Academy, and a final plat approval for Meadow Lakes Subdivision Phase 19. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the April 13 meeting, which recommended two rezoning requests to Council.

• Historic barn and silo relocation plus pergola construction at 37501 Center Ridge Rd (Lake Ridge Academy)
• Final plat approval for Meadow Lakes Subdivision Phase 19 (K Hovnanian)
• April minutes: recommended rezoning 6001 Lear Nagle Rd from RS-2 to B-3 (barbershop)
• April minutes: recommended rezoning 36046 Center Ridge Rd and 6838 Avon Belden Rd from R-2 to B-2 (memory care facility)

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 7, 2021, to approve minutes, hear administrator reports, and act on new business including a $12.5 million bond issue for a new police station and adjacent facilities. The council will also consider two rezoning requests and other ordinances introduced by the mayor.

• $12.5M bond issue for new police station and evidence/storage facility
• Liquor permit transfer for Fiesta Jalapenos Unit 5 at 33725 Center Ridge Road
• Rezoning 6001 Lear Nagle Road from RS-2 to B-3 Highway Commercial
• Rezoning 6838 Avon Belden Road and 36046 Center Ridge Road from R-2 to B-2 Central Business
• $250,000 contract for sludge processing building at French Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The North Ridgeville Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a regular meeting on May 27, 2021, to consider five variance requests. Two applications (by Robert J. Cole and Pamela Melia) have been withdrawn. The remaining three requests involve side yard, fence height, and fence closure variances. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Variance for 4.43 ft side yard (3.07 ft variance) at 38616 Terrell Dr. — withdrawn
• Variance for 16 sq ft real estate sign (10 sq ft area, 1 ft height) on Harding Ave. — withdrawn
• Variance for 4 ft 4 in side yard (8 in variance) at 34026 Luanne Dr.
• Variance for 4 ft high fence (0.5 ft variance) at 5925 W Breezeway Dr.
• Variance for 6 ft high 100% closed fence (2.5 ft height, 100% closed) at 36541 Rummel Mill Dr.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review financial reports, grant applications, and upcoming summer programs. The agenda includes reports from liaisons, the director, and program supervisor, plus old and new business. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Resolution 38-2021 approved to apply for NatureWorks Grant for new playground at South Central Park
• NOACA TLCI Program grant recommended: $60K total project, $48K NOACA funding, $12K from Trust Fund
• EMD Studio hired for architecture & engineering of Shady Drive Complex restrooms
• Trust Fund revenue April 2021: $28,465.28; unencumbered balance $227,078.48
• Summer Adventure Camp: 210 of 300 spots filled; Adult Men's Basketball League: 7 teams enrolled

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission will consider a resignation from Patrolman Carlos Velez and four withdrawals from the Police Entrance Eligibility List, then vote on recertifying the Patrolman Class C Entrance Eligibility Top 10 List and the full eligibility list. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Resignation of Patrolman Carlos Velez received May 5, 2021
• Withdrawal from Police Entrance Eligibility List by Matthew Hicks (May 7, 2021)
• Withdrawal from Police Entrance Eligibility List by Raymond Billman (May 9, 2021)
• Withdrawal from Police Entrance Eligibility List by Ryan Passanisi (May 15, 2021)
• Recertification of Patrolman Class C Entrance Eligibility Top 10 List and full list

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding a regular meeting with several ordinances and resolutions on first reading, including a proposed bond issue for a new police station and evidence storage facility, an ordinance to add positions to the department head compensation ordinance, and a traffic paint striping contract. The council will also consider second readings for a landscape mound project and the sale of a 1993 fire engine, and will vote on minutes from the May 3 meeting.

• Resolution T 71-2021: submit to voters a bond issue for constructing a new police station and adjacent evidence/storage facility
• Ordinance T 70-2021: add Engineer, Treasurer, and Parks and Recreation Director to department head ordinance and increase Engineer salary range
• Ordinance T 75-2021: authorize bids for 2021 traffic paint striping project, not to exceed $150,000
• Ordinance T 52-2021 (second reading): landscape mound relocation/construction, not to exceed $150,000
• Ordinance T 67-2021 (second reading): sell 1993 E-One fire engine to highest bidder

City Council

North Ridgeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 3, 2021, with several first readings, including a $1.5 million fire station renovation, a contract ratification, and zoning amendments. The council will also take second readings on two rezoning requests and third readings on ordinances repealing setback requirements and accepting NOPEC grants. Public hearings are scheduled for June 7 on the rezoning items.

• First reading: Ordinance to authorize bids and contract for Fire Station No. 2 renovation, not to exceed $1,500,000
• First reading: Ratify contract with Mull & Weithman for Fire Station No. 2 renovation, $133,000
• First reading: Ordinance to sell 1993 E-One fire engine to highest bidder
• Second reading: Rezone 6001 Lear Nagle Road from RS-2 to B-3 (Slow Pitch Properties, LLC)
• Second reading: Rezone 6838 Avon Belden Road and 36046 Center Ridge Road from R-2 to B-2 (JCL Group, LLC)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The North Ridgeville Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss routine reports on finances, programs, and grounds maintenance. The agenda includes updates on the NOACA grant for an Active Transportation Plan, seasonal hiring, and program enrollments. No old or new business is listed, so the meeting is largely informational.

• NOACA recommended $48,000 funding for Active Transportation Plan (total $60,000, city share $12,000)
• EMD Studio hired for Shady Drive Complex restroom design
• Trust Fund unencumbered balance $201,710.14; Improvement Fund $213,190.61 as of March 2021
• Seasonal hiring for 15-20 positions (concession, camp counselors, laborers, umpires)
• Safetyville program sessions filling; registration opens April 12 for kindergarteners

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission is meeting to handle routine personnel actions, including receiving oaths of office for a new patrolman and firefighter-paramedic, re-certifying eligibility lists for police and firefighter appointments, and certifying payroll. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Oath of office for Patrolman Roger Le
• Re-certify Patrolman Class C Entrance Eligibility Top 10 List
• Oath of office for Firefighter-Paramedic Kerri A. Tolvay
• Re-certify Firefighter-Paramedic Class C Entrance Eligibility List
• Certification of payroll by Civil Service Commission

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is meeting to consider two rezoning requests, two new liquor permit requests, and several ordinances and resolutions. The council will also review a recommendation to return a temporary ordinance for additional review and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Rezoning of 6001 Lear Nagle Rd. from RS-2 to B-3 Highway Commercial (approved by Planning Commission 5-0)
• Rezoning of 36046 Center Ridge Rd. and 6838 Avon Belden Rd. from R-2 to B-2 Central Business (approved by Planning Commission 5-0)
• New liquor permits for Drug Mart at 33633 Bagley Rd. and Dollar General at 33781 Center Ridge Rd.
• First reading of ordinance to repeal and replace equipment lease-purchase, not to exceed $148,412.00
• First reading of ordinance to lease/purchase a 2021 CAT 926 front loader, not to exceed $167,000.00

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on April 13, 2021, to consider two council-referred rezoning requests. The first would rezone a parcel at 6001 Lear Nagle Rd from RS-2 General Residence to B-3 Highway Commercial. The second would rezone two parcels at 36046 Center Ridge Rd and 6838 Avon Belden Rd from R-2 Multiple Residence to B-2 Central Business. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Rezone 6001 Lear Nagle Rd from RS-2 to B-3 Highway Commercial (T 31-2021)
• Rezone 36046 Center Ridge Rd and 6838 Avon Belden Rd from R-2 to B-2 Central Business (T 32-2021)
• Meeting held via YouTube and Zoom; public comments accepted by email

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear administrator reports, and take action on several ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions include a new liquor permit for 8820 Bender Road LLC and contracts for flooring coating, landscape mound construction, and road repairs.

• New liquor permit for 8820 Bender Road LLC at 8820 Bender Road ($0, Council action required)
• Flooring coating contract for Service Garage, not to exceed $100,000
• Landscape mound construction contract, not to exceed $150,000
• Mills Creek North Condo water main rehabilitation, not to exceed $650,000
• Repeal of Center Ridge Road setback requirements ordinance

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The North Ridgeville Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will review two public-hearing cases at its March 25, 2021 meeting. Both hearings concern single-family R-1 districts and ask for relief from specific zoning code sections. The board will also receive a planning-commission report and adjourn. Due to COVID-19, the meeting is virtual via YouTube and Zoom.

• Variance request for 6-foot fully closed fence at 5132 Otten Rd (Case PPZ2021-0050)
• Variance request to waive sidewalk installation at 38103 Sugar Ridge Rd (Case PPZ2021-0051)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to review reports and discuss applying for a NatureWorks grant to replace the playground at South Central Park. The agenda includes financial updates, program reports, and grounds maintenance updates. Public attendance is restricted due to COVID-19, but the meeting will be live-streamed.

• Application for Round 27 NatureWorks Grant for South Central Park playground replacement
• Trust Fund revenue January 2021: $10,504.55; unencumbered balance $231,114.64
• Park and Recreation Improvement Fund revenue January 2021: $7,750.00; unencumbered balance $190,917.66
• ForeverGreen Lawncare quote for cemetery mowing: $17.7K; Pro Care, We Care quote: $58K
• 2021 Youth Baseball-Softball enrollment at 467 kids, down 17% from 2019

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 15, 2021, with several ordinances and resolutions up for first, second, or third reading. Key items include a $650,000 contract for the Mills Creek North condo water main rehabilitation, a $49,000 software license agreement, and amendments to zoning and fee sections. The council will also vote on minutes and receive departmental reports.

• Ordinance T 40-2021: Authorizes mayor to contract for Mills Creek North condo water main rehabilitation, not to exceed $650,000.
• Ordinance T 34-2021: Authorizes software license agreement with Link Computer Corporation for utilities, not to exceed $49,000.
• Ordinance T 35-2021: Amends plan approval fees (N.R.C.O. 1444.05) by adding two subsections.
• Ordinance T 36-2021: Amends business, industrial, and commercial uses (N.R.C.O. 1444.04).
• Resolution T 38-2021: Authorizes application to Ohio DNR for NatureWorks grant funding.

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 15, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., live-streamed on YouTube or via Zoom. The agenda includes administrative reports, first readings of ordinances, second and third readings of prior ordinances, and a vote on a $650,000 contract for the Mills Creek North Condo water main rehabilitation. No major decisions are scheduled beyond procedural items.

• $49,000 software license agreement for Utilities Department with Link Computer Corporation
• $650,000 contract for Mills Creek North Condo water main rehabilitation
• Amendment to plan approval fees (N.R.C.O. Section 1444.05)
• Amendment to business/industrial/commercial use regulations (N.R.C.O. Section 1444.04)
• Application by James W. and Loretta A. King for agricultural district modification

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The North Ridgeville Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a regular meeting on February 25, 2021, with public hearings on two variance requests. The first seeks variances for lot size and side yard setbacks at 5475 Mills Creek Lane, and the second requests a side yard variance at 34704 Highland Drive. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Variance request for 0.3580 acre lot size reduction at 5475 Mills Creek Ln (B-3 district)
• Variance request for 20-foot side yard reduction at 5475 Mills Creek Ln
• Variance request for 10-foot side yard reduction at 5475 Mills Creek Ln
• Variance request for 3-foot 4-inch side yard reduction at 34704 Highland Dr (R-1 district)
• Meeting to be held via YouTube and Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding a regular meeting with several items requiring action, including approval of minutes, a fiber conduit installation in the right-of-way, and multiple ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions include authorizing contracts for construction administration on the Mills Road bridge and Chestnut Ridge Road roundabout, amending lien procedures and property inspection fees, and approving a lease-purchase for new equipment. The council will also hold public hearings on agricultural district applications and consider third readings for several ordinances.

• Approval of Planning Commission action for Everstream Solutions LLC to install 2-inch fiber conduit on Taylor Parkway, Bender Road, and Sugar Ridge Road
• Ordinance T 24-2021: Contract for Mills Road Bridge over French Creek replacement, not to exceed $100,000
• Ordinance T 12-2021: Contract for Chestnut Ridge Road and Alt SR 83 roundabout, not to exceed $80,000
• Ordinance T 18-2021: 5-year lease purchase of equipment, not to exceed $148,412 net of trade-ins
• Third reading of ordinance T 2-2021: Sale of real property north of 7427 Dyke Avenue

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to consider an amendment to Rule VIII, Section 2, which would limit certification to no more than three times. They will also address the appointment of Lieutenant Mark Carbone, re-certify the Fire Lieutenant Eligibility List, and certify payroll due to Lieutenant Knowlton's retirement.

• Amendment to Rule VIII, Section 2 – Certification no more than three times
• Received Oath of Office for Lieutenant Mark Carbone
• Re-certify Fire Lieutenant Eligibility List due to Lieutenant Carbone's appointment
• Certification of payroll due to Lieutenant Knowlton's retirement

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding a regular meeting with several items requiring action, including approval of minutes, a Planning Commission recommendation for Everstream fiber conduit installation, and multiple ordinances and resolutions on first, second, and third readings. Key decisions include authorizing contracts for the Mills Road bridge replacement and Chestnut Ridge Road roundabout, amending lien and property inspection codes, and approving a lease-purchase for new equipment. The meeting also includes public hearings on agricultural district applications and a motion to amend a delinquent accounts ordinance.

• Everstream fiber conduit in Taylor Parkway, Bender Road, Sugar Ridge Road (PC approved 4-0)
• Mills Road bridge over French Creek construction admin contract up to $100,000
• Chestnut Ridge Road and Alt SR 83 roundabout contract up to $80,000
• 5-year lease-purchase for equipment up to $148,412 net of trade-ins
• 2021 catch basin rehab up to $50,000 and crack seal project up to $100,000

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on February 9, 2021, to consider one new business item: a request from Everstream Solutions LLC to install and maintain 2-inch fiber conduit in the right-of-way of Taylor Pkwy, Bender Rd, and Sugar Ridge Rd. The commission will also appoint an alternate liaison to the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals due to a vacancy. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Request by Everstream Solutions LLC to install 2-inch fiber conduit in right-of-way of Taylor Pkwy, Bender Rd, and Sugar Ridge Rd
• Appointment of alternate liaison to the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals
• Minutes of January 12, 2021 meeting to be approved
• Resignation of Jason Jacobs from commission due to appointment to City Council

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will consider multiple ordinances authorizing bond notes totaling $3.315M for infrastructure projects, including fire station renovations, road extensions, and park improvements. The meeting also includes first readings of ordinances for police vehicle purchases and engineering services for a roundabout project.

• $1.4M in bond notes for Fire Station No. 2 renovations
• $1.135M in bond notes for Ranger Way, Bainbridge Road, and Kensington Drive improvements
• $420K in bond notes for Chestnut Ridge Road and SR 83 roundabout construction
• $260K for five new police vehicles and equipment
• $80K for construction administration and inspection of Chestnut Ridge Road roundabout

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The North Ridgeville Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a regular meeting on January 28, 2021, with public hearings on two variance requests. The board will also elect officers and approve minutes from the November 19, 2020 meeting. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the meeting will be held virtually via YouTube and Zoom.

• Variance for 6-foot high, 100% closed fence at 8656 Hazelwood Run (2.5-foot height and 100% closed variance)
• Variance for average front setback of 30 feet for single-family dwellings in Meadow Lakes Subdivision
• Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary
• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2020 regular meeting

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 19, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., with livestream and Zoom options for public participation. The meeting includes procedural items such as invocation, pledge of allegiance, and roll call, followed by approval of previous meeting minutes. Notable actions include open nominations and a vote for the vacant At-Large Council seat, as well as first readings of several ordinances authorizing contracts and purchases.

• Open nominations and vote for vacant Council At-Large seat
• T 2-2021: Advertise for bids and contract for sale of real property north of 7427 Dyke Avenue
• T 4-2021: Purchase ultrasonic water meters from Badger Meter, Inc., not to exceed $200,000
• T 6-2021: Contract for 2021 catch basin rehabilitation project, not to exceed $50,000
• T 7-2021: Contract for 2021 crack seal project, not to exceed $100,000

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission is holding its regular meeting to elect officers, review minutes, and take action on several personnel matters. These include a proposed rule change, a retirement notification, and re-certification of eligibility lists for firefighter and patrolman positions. The commission will also certify payroll.

• Election of Chairman, Co-Chairman, and Secretary
• Proposed change to Rule VIII, Section 2 – Certification no more than three times
• Retirement of Lieutenant Robert Knowlton effective February 1, 2021
• Withdrawal of Adam Buga from Firefighter Entrance Eligibility List
• Re-certify Firefighter-Paramedic Class C and Patrolman Class C eligibility lists

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on January 12, 2021, to elect officers, approve minutes, and consider a site plan application for a Discount Drug Mart on Bagley Road. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions, with public participation via YouTube or Zoom.

• Site plan approval for Discount Drug Mart at Bagley Rd, B-3 District, Parcel No. 07-00-011-103-084
• Election of officers: Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Liaison to BZBA, Alternate Liaison
• Approval of minutes from November 10, 2020 regular meeting
• Public comments accepted via email, YouTube chat, or Zoom

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 4, 2021, with a focus on approving the Mills Road Bridge over French Creek replacement project. The council will also review and approve meeting minutes from December 21, 2020, and hear administrative reports.

• Vote on Mills Road Bridge replacement contract not to exceed $1,047,512.00
• Approval of December 21, 2020 City Council meeting minutes
• Approval of December 21, 2020 Public Hearing meeting minutes for Meadow Lakes #18 in a PCD