North Ridgeville public meetings in 2022

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding its regular meeting on December 19, 2022, with several items on the agenda. They will consider first readings of ordinances on connection charges and a grant for the Mills Creek flood control project, as well as second readings on a failed income tax levy, municipal property disposal, and finance department creation. The council will also review planning commission approvals for a funeral home and a car wash, and make an appointment to the Board of Drainage & Flood Control.

• Second reading of ordinance to levy 0.2% income tax (failed at ballot on 11-08-2022)
• First reading of resolution accepting $510,000 grant for Mills Creek Conservation and Regional Flood Control Project
• Planning Commission approved Bogner Life Celebration Center at 7295 Greenlawn Dr (5-0)
• Planning Commission approved Sgt. Clean Car Wash at 32499 Lorain Rd (5-0, with condition)
• Appointment of J.D. Gontkovsky to Board of Drainage & Flood Control (Ward 4)

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 13, 2022, to consider two new business items: a proposal for a Life Celebration Center (funeral home) at 7295 Greenlawn Dr and a new full-service car wash at 32499 Lorain Rd. The commission will also hold a work session to review a proposed update to Chapter 1285 of the zoning code regarding parking, loading, and lighting. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the November 8 meeting, which covered a subdivision phase with flood plain concerns.

• PPZ2022-0149: Bogner Life Celebration Center, 7295 Greenlawn Dr, funeral home use in B-5 district
• PPZ2022-0152: Sgt. Clean Car Wash, 32499 Lorain Rd, new full-service car wash in B-3 district
• Work session on proposed new Chapter 1285 Parking, Loading and Lighting
• Minutes of November 8 meeting include Hampton Place Phase 7 (42 lots) with flood plain discussion

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes, receive a status update on fire promotional exams, and act on requests to withdraw two officers from the police lateral transfer eligibility list, as well as re-certify the list. The agenda is mostly routine administrative items.

• Status update on Fire Promotional Lieutenant and Captain Examinations
• Withdrawal request for Brandon Brooks from Police Lateral Transfer Eligibility List
• Withdrawal request for Dan Ebert from Police Lateral Transfer Eligibility List
• Re-certification of Patrolman Lateral Transfer List

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will meet to approve minutes, hear administrator reports, and conduct new and old business. Key items include appointments to the Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council and several ordinances for first, second, and third readings.

• Appoint Councilman Bruce Abens and Jackie Hudgens to Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council for 3-year terms
• Appoint Mayor Kevin Corcoran and Roxann Ramsey-Caserio to Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council for 3-year terms
• Ordinance T 167-2022: Amend Ordinance 6001-2022 for resurfacing Center Ridge Road (U.S. 20)
• Ordinance T 156-2022: Purchase real property from Clifford Winkel for $83,000
• Resolution T 159-2022: Accept grant for Armed Services Veterans Memorial in South Central Park

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will consider two new business items: a 42-lot residential subdivision (Hampton Place Phase 7) and a new Chipotle restaurant with a drive-thru window on Center Ridge Road. The meeting also includes approval of the October 11, 2022 minutes. No other substantive items are listed.

• Hampton Place Phase 7: 18 cluster lots and 24 single-family lots (42 total), zoned R-1, applicant Valore Properties, Inc.
• Chipotle: new restaurant with pick-up window on 0.88-acre lot split from North Ridge Plaza, 34800 Center Ridge Rd, zoned B-2, applicant Cardinal Realty, LLC.

City Council

North Ridgeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 7, 2022, at 7:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. The council will review and act on several ordinances, including approving minutes, financial reports, and new business items such as property purchases and contract renewals.

• Purchase of real property for $83,000.00 from Clifford Winkel
• 12-month custodial services contract not to exceed $90,000.00 per year
• Amendment to zoning code (Chapter 1650) on fireworks discharge rules
• Amendment to zoning code updating lot and yard requirements (Sections 1266.04 and 1268.04)
• Amendment to 2022 appropriations ordinance

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The North Ridgeville Board of Zoning and Building Appeals holds a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on an appeal filed by Ridge Minerals, LLC. The appeal challenges the city’s denial of a multi-family housing project called the Eagle Lakes Condominium/Retreat at Stafford.

• Appeal by Ridge Minerals, LLC (Christopher Teater) regarding Eagle Lakes Condominium/Retreat at Stafford project on Center Ridge Rd
• Applicant: Brian Bonham of Wickens Herzer Panza, 35765 Chester Road, Avon, OH 44011
• Project involves construction of multi-family dwellings

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The North Ridgeville Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold public hearings on six variance requests, mostly for fences, signs, and a home addition. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and receive a planning commission report. All items are requests for variances from the city's zoning code.

• Culver's Restaurant seeks variances for 138 sq ft building signage (code allows 108) and a second pole sign at 32574 Lorain Rd
• Angie's Coffee requests a 52 sq ft variance for a roof sign (104 sq ft proposed, 52 allowed) at 34906 Center Ridge Rd
• Michael & Pamela Provenza request fence height and closed-fence variances at 8724 Orchard Grove Ct
• Marlis Cook requests a 1-foot front-yard fence height variance at 9424 Island Rd
• Kirk & Renee Grose request a 5.4% lot coverage variance for a detached garage at 34606 Lorain Rd

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will hold its regular October 26, 2022 meeting at the Senior Center Multi-Purpose Room. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and routine reports from liaisons and department directors. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed for action or discussion.

Board of Drainage and Flood Control

The Board of Drainage and Flood Control has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting on October 25, 2022. The next meeting is set for January 24, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission will certify the top ten scores from the Police Patrolman Class D examination and release the final results. It will also certify the Police Patrolman Lateral Transfer List.

• Certify Police Patrolman Class D exam top ten list
• Release final Police Patrolman Class D exam scores
• Certify Police Patrolman Lateral Transfer List

City Council

The City Council will consider several legislative items, including a $375,000 agreement for natural gas pipeline work and an $800,000 contract for wastewater treatment plant improvements. Council will also review Planning Commission recommendations regarding a new coffee shop at 34906 Center Ridge Rd and a board appointment, alongside various zoning and liquor permit requests.

• Contract for French Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements not to exceed $800,000
• Encroachment and reimbursement agreement with Columbia Gas Transmission not to exceed $375,000
• Custodial services contract not to exceed $90,000 per year
• Approval of 312 sq. ft. drive-through coffee shop at 34906 Center Ridge Rd
• Liquor permit transfer for Butternut Food Mart at 34885 Lorain Road

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The North Ridgeville Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a special meeting to consider a single public hearing. The applicant, represented by Brian Bonham, is appealing the city's denial of an application to construct multi-family dwellings for the Eagle Lakes Condominium/Retreat at Stafford project.

• Public hearing: Appeal by Ridge Minerals, LLC and Christopher Teater regarding the denial of multi-family dwellings for the Eagle Lakes Condominium/Retreat at Stafford project (PPN 07-00-033-101-028, Center Ridge Rd).

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will meet to review a proposal for a 312-square-foot drive-through coffee shop at 34906 Center Ridge Rd. Additionally, the commission will appoint a member to the Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council. The meeting follows a previous special session where members adopted new bylaws and discussed administrative zoning updates.

• Proposal for 312 sq. ft. drive-through coffee shop at 34906 Center Ridge Rd
• Appointment to Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is reviewing several new and ongoing legislative items, including a budget increase for the new police station, road repair contracts, and an ODOT resurfacing project for Center Ridge Road (U.S. 20). The council is also reviewing recent Planning Commission approvals, such as development plans for a Culver's Restaurant at 32574 Lorain Rd and updates to zoning code lot requirements.

• Culver's Restaurant development plan and lot split at 32574 Lorain Rd for a 4,393 sq. ft. building with 58 parking spaces
• Ordinance amending police station construction contract costs from $11,650,000.00 to not to exceed $12,293,300.00
• Contract for custodial services not to exceed $90,000.00 per year
• French Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant influent screening system contract not to exceed $800,000.00
• Agreement with Isomer Group, Inc. for the Bagley Road and Lorain Road turning/deceleration lane not to exceed $60,100.94

Parks & Recreation Commission

The North Ridgeville Parks & Recreation Commission met to review routine reports, including council and school board updates, financial data, and program enrollments. The director's report noted staff departures and preparations for the upcoming 2023 budget meeting with city leadership.

• Review of 2023 budget preparation and upcoming October 11 meeting with Mayor Kevin Corcoran and Safety Service Director Jeff Armbruster
• Director's report noting Melissa Shirley's departure to the City of North Olmsted after starting in 2018
• Review of Trust Fund Revenue (275) showing a total YTD revenue of $214,300.37 as of August 2022
• Review of Park and Recreation Improvement Fund Revenue (280) showing a total YTD revenue of $31,560.42 as of August 2022
• Program enrollment updates including 119 participants for Tots Trick-Or-Treat and 22 for Pumpkin Decorating

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to review a proposed lot split and development plans for a Culver's Restaurant on Lorain Road, and to discuss a zoning amendment updating lot and yard requirements. The agenda also includes review of proposed bylaw changes and other zoning update tasks. The meeting will also address correspondence regarding proposed charter amendments.

• Culver's Restaurant, 32574 Lorain Rd: lot split to create 1.7431-acre lot, 4,393 sq ft building, 58 parking spaces, zoned B-4
• Proposed zoning amendment to Sections 1266.04 and 1268.04 of Zoning Code for lot and yard requirements
• Review of proposed Planning Commission bylaw changes
• Discussion of other zoning update implementation tasks
• Correspondence on proposed charter amendments

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission will certify payroll and promotional testing eligibility lists for the Fire Department. They will also receive oaths of office for two new Firefighter/Paramedics and recertify entrance eligibility lists due to recent appointments.

• Received oaths of office for Firefighter/Paramedics Christopher Erlenbach and Kimberly Torres
• Re-certify Firefighter-Paramedic Class C Entrance Top 10 and Eligibility Lists due to appointments
• Certification of payroll by Civil Service Commission (Per Rule I, Section 3)
• Certification of Fire Department Promotional Testing Eligibility List
• Fire Department Promotional Testing

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board will hold public hearings regarding variance requests for a commercial sign at 34441 Center Ridge Rd and a home addition at 33173 Tanager Ct. Additionally, the Board will discuss proposed updates to its bylaws and review proposed Charter Amendments.

• Variance request for a 5-foot pole sign setback at 34441 Center Ridge Rd
• Variance request for a 6-foot cluster dwelling unit setback at 33173 Tanager Ct
• Discussion of proposed updates to Board of Zoning and Building Appeals bylaws
• Review of proposed Charter Amendments

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will review several ordinances regarding city infrastructure, including contracts for water main replacements, road extensions, and a new master plan. Council will also consider a liquor permit request for Between the Bun Bar and Grill and review various financial and departmental reports.

• Contract for 2023 Master Plan with Planning Next, not to exceed $157,000
• Roadway extension of Cypress Avenue to Lorain Road, not to exceed $1,400,000
• Water main replacement on Stoney Ridge Road, not to exceed $400,000
• Water main extension on Mills Road, not to exceed $400,000
• Increase in 2022 concrete pavement replacement project budget to $590,000

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will review a proposal for a new Culver's restaurant at 32574 Lorain Rd, including a lot split and development plans. The commission will also discuss proposed amendments to the city's zoning code regarding lot and yard requirements in B-2 and B-3 districts, as well as internal bylaw changes.

• Development plans for a 4,393 sq. ft. Culver's restaurant at 32574 Lorain Rd
• Lot split request for 1.7431-acre parcel at 32574 Lorain Rd
• Proposed amendment to Zoning Code Sections 1266.04 and 1268.04
• Review of Planning Commission bylaw changes

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will meet on September 6, 2022, to review administrator and committee reports, consider first-reading ordinances and resolutions, and advance second-reading items. Key proposals include professional service contracts, street acceptances in subdivisions, infrastructure bids, and a local code update regarding fireworks.

• Contract with Bjaam Environmental, Inc. for Abandoned Gas Station Program Grant services not to exceed $250,000.00
• Agreement with Isomer Group, Inc. for the Bagley Road and Lorain Road turning/deceleration lane not to exceed $60,100.94
• Accepting streets and improvements in Meadow Lakes Subdivision No. 12, Lifestyles of Meadow Lakes Subdivision No. 1, and Lifestyles of Meadow Lakes Subdivision No. 2
• Bidding authorization for Eastview Avenue sanitary sewer extension not to exceed $400,000.00, Cypress Avenue roadway extension not to exceed $1,400,000.00, Stoney Ridge Road water main replacement not to exceed $400,000.00, and Mills Road water main extension not to exceed $400,000.00
• Amending North Ridgeville Codified Ordinance Chapter 1650 regarding state law on the discharge of fireworks

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request to enclose a carport into a garage at 5122 Stoney Ridge Rd. The board will also review proposed updates to its bylaws and approve minutes from the June 23, 2022, meeting.

• Public hearing for PPZ2022-0128 at 5122 Stoney Ridge Rd
• 30-foot front yard setback variance request
• 1-foot 10-inch side yard setback variance request
• Proposed updates to Board of Zoning and Building Appeals bylaws

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests from Thomas Holzaepfel for a property at 5122 Stoney Ridge Rd, to enclose an open carport as a garage. The board will also consider proposed updates to its bylaws and approve minutes from the June 23 meeting.

• Public hearing PPZ2022-0128: 30-ft front yard variance (code requires 50 ft, Section 1250.04(b)(1))
• Public hearing PPZ2022-0128: 1 ft 10 in side yard variance (code requires 10 ft, Section 1250.04(b)(3))
• Proposed BZBA bylaw updates for discussion
• Approval of June 23, 2022 regular meeting minutes

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will meet for routine business including roll call, approval of minutes, and reports from council and school board liaisons, but no decisions or new items are listed on the agenda.

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The main item of new business is consideration of police lateral transfers, with an application packet available. The commission will also approve minutes from the July 25, 2022 meeting.

• Police lateral transfers - action by Civil Service
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from July 25, 2022

City Council

North Ridgeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 15, 2022, with first readings of several ordinances authorizing bids and contracts for infrastructure projects, including a $1.4 million roadway extension, a $400,000 sanitary sewer extension, and water main replacements. The council will also review Planning Commission approvals for a Scooter's Coffee drive-through, additional parking for State Farm, and a final plat for Harvest Pointe phase 3. Several items are procedural, such as minutes approval and committee reports.

• First reading: Ordinance for Eastview Avenue sanitary sewer extension, not to exceed $400,000
• First reading: Ordinance for Cypress Avenue roadway extension to Lorain Road, not to exceed $1,400,000
• First reading: Ordinance for water main replacement on Stoney Ridge Road, not to exceed $400,000
• First reading: Ordinance to increase 2022 traffic paint striping contract from $100,000 to $115,000
• Planning Commission approved Scooter's Coffee drive-through on Center Ridge Road (5-0)

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will meet to discuss three new business development proposals and proposed updates to the commission's bylaws. The agenda includes a new coffee shop, a parking expansion for an insurance office, and a final plat for a residential subdivision phase.

• Scooter's Coffee retail drive-through proposal on Center Ridge
• Parking expansion proposal for State Farm at 36525 Center Ridge Rd
• Final plat approval for Harvest Pointe phase 3 on Root Rd
• Proposed updates to Planning Commission bylaws

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 1, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. Key decisions include approving a $11.65 million contract for the new police station, accepting a $250,000 state grant for gas station cleanup, and voting on zoning code amendments after public hearings. The meeting also includes first and second readings of ordinances related to road improvements and council chamber upgrades.

• $11,650,000 contract for new police station construction
• $250,000 grant from Ohio Department of Development for abandoned gas station cleanup
• $100,000 for permanent improvements to council chambers
• $1,487,500 for Stoney Ridge Road, Mills Road, and Avalon Drive roundabout project
• Zoning code amendments (Chapters 1210, 1242, 1243, 1244, 1246, 1247) and fee schedule updates

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold a public hearing to consider six ordinances that amend or create new chapters of the North Ridgeville Zoning Code. These changes affect planning, administration, permits, development review, appeals, amendments, conditional uses, and fee schedules.

• T 98-2022: Amend Chapter 1210 Planning Commission
• T 99-2022: Amend Chapter 1242 Administration and Enforcement
• T 100-2022: Create new Chapter 1243 Permits and Development Review
• T 104-2022: Repeal sections and establish new zoning-related fee schedule

Parks & Recreation Commission

The North Ridgeville Parks and Recreation Commission discussed a joint city-school facilities proposal featuring a 0.2% income tax increase, received updates on park improvements including the Shady Drive restroom addition, and reviewed financial reports and upcoming recreation programs.

• Joint project proposal with North Ridgeville City Schools requiring a 0.2% income tax increase
• School board bond issue approved for $190 million
• Outdoor fitness equipment installed at Shady Drive Complex around the NR Heart & Sole Fitness Trail
• Outdoor Nerf Battle scheduled for Sunday, August 14 with a fee of $30 for residents and $40 for non-residents
• Park & Recreation Trust Fund June revenue of $40,399.53 and unencumbered balance of $238,848.34

Board of Drainage and Flood Control

The North Ridgeville Board of Drainage and Flood Control meets to accept minutes from its January 25 meeting (if a quorum is present) and receive updates on Mill Creek conservation tree clearing and 2022 waterway maintenance by the Service Department.

• Minutes for January 25, 2022 meeting (requires quorum for acceptance)
• Update on Mill Creek Conservation Tree Clearing
• Update on Service Department 2022 Waterway Maintenance

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to discuss the administration of police entrance examinations. The commission will review associated agencies, costs, advertising plans, and the application packet for the testing process.

• Review of police entrance examination agencies and costs
• Review of advertising and costs for police entrance examinations
• Review of police entrance examination application packet
• Approval of minutes from the June 27, 2022, meeting

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 18, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. Key decisions include approving contracts for the Stoney Ridge Road roundabout ($1.4875M), Barres Road realignment ($250K), and adopting the 2023 tax budget. The council will also vote on second readings for multiple zoning code amendments and resolutions related to income tax and municipal operations.

• Approve $1.4875M contract for Stoney Ridge Road, Mills Road, and Avalon Drive roundabout project
• Approve $250K contract for Barres Road realignment project
• Adopt 2023 tax budget for submission to Lorain County Auditor
• Second readings on zoning code amendments (Chapters 1210, 1242, 1243, 1244, 1246, 1247)
• New liquor permit request for HR Petroleum LLC at 39479 Center Ridge Road

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss potential changes to the city's sign code (Chapter 1286), based on a staff audit identifying legal and practical issues. The agenda also includes approval of the June 14 meeting minutes. No formal votes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Discussion of sign code Chapter 1286, including content-based classification concerns per Reed v. Town of Gilbert
• Review of sign code audit prepared by Planning Director Kimberly Lieber
• Approval of June 14, 2022 regular meeting minutes

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will review multiple zoning code amendments and a proposed 0.2% income tax increase to fund recreational facilities in partnership with the school district. The meeting also includes first readings of ordinances to merge city departments, update charter provisions, and adjust zoning procedures.

• First readings of 11 zoning code amendments (T 98-2022 to T 109-2022) covering planning, administration, permits, and conditional uses
• Proposed 0.2% income tax increase (T 105-2022) to fund school district recreational projects starting January 1, 2023
• Ordinance to merge auditing and treasurer departments (T 107-2022) and update charter provisions
• Public hearing scheduled for August 1, 2022, to discuss zoning code changes
• Approval of minutes from June 20, 2022, meetings

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review three requests to withdraw from the Firefighter Entrance Eligibility List, re-certify the Firefighter Class C Entrance Eligibility Top 10 List and full list, and select an agency for the February 2023 Fire Promotional Exam. The meeting also includes approval of the May 23, 2022 minutes.

• Withdrawal request for Thomas Hall from Firefighter Entrance Eligibility List
• Withdrawal request for Jacob Plocica from Firefighter Entrance Eligibility List
• Withdrawal request for Collin Lucas from Firefighter Entrance Eligibility List
• Re-certify Firefighter Class C Entrance Eligibility Top 10 List
• Select Fire Promotional Exam Agency for February 2023 testing

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 20, 2022, with several items requiring action. The council will consider approving a series of zoning code amendments and a new fee schedule recommended by the Planning Commission, as well as ordinances on first reading, including a contract for a sanitary sewer master plan update not to exceed $350,000.00 and an increase for the Mill Creek flood control project design services from $372,000.00 to $420,000.00. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and reports.

• Ordinance to increase Mill Creek flood control design contract from $372,000 to $420,000
• Ordinance authorizing sanitary sewer master plan update contract not to exceed $350,000
• Ordinance for 2022 traffic paint striping not to exceed $100,000 (third reading)
• Zoning code amendments and new fee schedule approved by Planning Commission (council approval required)
• Ordinance accepting streets in Reserve at Winfield Farm Subdivision Phase 2

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will consider a comprehensive zoning code update, including amendments to several chapters and creation of new chapters for permits, development review, and conditional uses, as well as a new fee schedule for zoning applications. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from a prior special meeting where a temporary hydrogen testing lab for Beckett Thermal Inc. was approved.

• Proposed legislation amending Chapter 1210 (Planning Commission)
• Proposed legislation amending Chapter 1242 (Administration, Enforcement and Penalty)
• Proposed legislation creating new Chapter 1243 (Permits and Development Review)
• Proposed legislation creating new Chapter 1247 (Conditional Uses)
• Proposed legislation creating a fee schedule for zoning-related applications and reviews

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding a public hearing to consider two ordinances related to fence regulations. One ordinance would repeal the current fence section of the General Offenses Code, and the other would amend the Zoning Code's supplementary regulations to update fence rules. The hearing is scheduled for June 6, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.

• Public hearing on Ordinance T 57-2022 to repeal Section 660.12 (Fences) of the General Offenses Code
• Public hearing on Ordinance T 58-2022 to amend Chapter 1294 (Supplementary Regulations) of the Zoning Code to update fence regulations

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding its regular meeting on June 6, 2022, with several items requiring action. They will consider first readings of ordinances on department head compensation, a police union contract, budget appropriations, fund advance repayment, and fireworks discharge rules. They will also have second readings on traffic paint striping, a bridge project cost increase, and street acceptance, plus third readings on fence regulations. The council will also act on a planning commission approval for a temporary lab at Beckett Thermal.

• First reading: Ordinance to set compensation for department heads and discretionary employees (T 87-2022)
• First reading: Ordinance authorizing contract with Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association (Sergeants and Lieutenants) (T 88-2022)
• Second reading: Traffic paint striping contract not to exceed $100,000 (T 79-2022)
• Second reading: Increase city's share for Case Road Bridge #0083 from $56,630 to $100,000 (T 82-2022)
• Third reading: Repeal and amend fence regulations (T 57-2022, T 58-2022)

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on three fence variance requests. Each request involves a corner lot where the proposed fence height or openness does not meet the city code. The board will decide whether to grant the variances.

• PPZ2022-0114: Joseph Iacona, 6401 Fawn Lane, requests 2.5-ft height variance and 100% solid fence variance (code allows 3.5 ft, 50% open)
• PPZ2022-0115: Helen & Armando Serrano, 35347 Elder Street, requests 0.5-ft height variance for 4-ft fence (code allows 3.5 ft)
• PPZ2022-0117: Ioana Budurean, 36728 Capri Lane, requests 1.5-ft height variance and 75% closed fence variance (code allows 3.5 ft, 50% open)

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission is holding a regular meeting to review minutes and consider an ordinance that would repeal and replace Chapter 264 of the city's codified ordinances, which governs the Civil Service Commission. The meeting is open to the public and can be viewed live on YouTube.

• Ordinance No. 5952-2022 to repeal and replace N.R.C.O. Chapter 264 (Civil Service Commission)
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from March 28, 2022

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will meet on May 25, 2022, at 7:30 PM in the Senior Center Multi-Purpose Room. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and reports, with no decisions or discussions on substantive matters.

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 16, 2022, with several items for first, second, and third readings. Key actions include authorizing a traffic paint striping contract up to $100,000, amending tax incentive agreements for two companies, increasing funding for a bridge replacement, and accepting streets in a subdivision. The council will also consider second readings on fence regulations and water code updates, and third readings on civil service and bridge deck replacement.

• Authorize 2022 traffic paint striping contract, not to exceed $100,000
• Amend tax incentive agreements for Isomer Group Inc. and Young Explorers Montessori LLC
• Increase city's share for Case Road Bridge #0083 replacement from $56,630 to $100,000
• Accept streets in Reserve at Winfield Farm Subdivision Phase 2 for public use
• Amend penalty for stopping for school bus (N.R.C.O. 432.30)

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will hold a joint work session with the Buildings and Lands Committee to discuss proposed amendments to the North Ridgeville Zoning Code. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the April 12 meeting and correspondence. No specific proposals are listed for this meeting.

• Joint work session on proposed zoning code amendments
• Approval of April 12, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding its regular meeting on May 2, 2022. Key items include first readings of ordinances to settle outstanding water bills with Avon, enter a collective bargaining agreement with the police union, replace Fire Station No. 2 driveway, purchase vacant land, and authorize use of ARPA funds. The council will also consider committee recommendations on temporary ordinances and a transfer of a liquor permit.

• Ordinance to settle water bills and infiltration fees with City of Avon
• Collective bargaining agreement with Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association (Blue and White Units)
• Fire Station No. 2 driveway replacement project, not to exceed $100,000
• Purchase of vacant land from Judith Gill, Beth Motta, and Nancy Welter for $26,450.01
• Resolution to use standard allowance for Local Fiscal Fund under American Rescue Plan Act

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes, receive liaison and department reports, and adjourn. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

Board of Drainage and Flood Control

The Board of Drainage and Flood Control has canceled its April 26, 2022 meeting. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for July 26, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Mayor’s Conference Room at North Ridgeville City Hall.

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on April 12, 2022, to review two new business items: a proposal to install a modular classroom building at North Ridgeville High School (34600 Bainbridge Rd) and an ordinance amending the city's fence regulations. The meeting will also include approval of the March 8, 2022 minutes. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Modular classroom building installation at North Ridgeville High School, 34600 Bainbridge Rd, zoned R-1
• Ordinance T 58-2022 amending Chapter 1294 (fence regulations) of the Zoning Code
• Companion ordinance T 57-2022 repealing Section 660.12 (fences) of the general offenses code

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding its regular meeting on April 4, 2022, with several items requiring action. Key decisions include a liquor permit transfer request, first readings of ordinances for a stormwater management master plan (up to $100,000) and a 2022 concrete pavement replacement project (up to $550,000), and second readings on fee changes and a water purchase agreement with Elyria. The council will also consider third readings on agricultural district designations and miscellaneous permit fee amendments.

• Liquor permit transfer to Snappy Center Ridge LLC DBA Snappy Gas and Convenience at 33600 Center Ridge Road
• Ordinance for stormwater management master plan contract not to exceed $100,000
• Ordinance for 2022 full depth concrete pavement replacement project not to exceed $550,000
• Ordinance to repeal and amend fence regulations (Sections 660.12 and Chapter 1294)
• Resolution to approve agricultural district designation for Jayne M. Elliot and Joseph M. and Joyce Marie Solomon

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and act on a request to remove Justin Deltour from the Police Entrance Eligibility List. The commission will also re-certify the Patrolman Class C Entrance Eligibility Top 10 List and the full eligibility list due to the withdrawal.

• Request for withdrawal from Police Entrance Eligibility List for Justin Deltour
• Re-certify Patrolman Class C Entrance Eligibility Top 10 List
• Re-certify Patrolman Class C Entrance Eligibility List
• Approval of February 28, 2022 regular and March 9, 2022 special meeting minutes

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The North Ridgeville Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will review three public-hearing requests for small zoning variances: two 4-foot front-yard fence variances and one 288-square-foot lot-coverage variance for a new outbuilding. The board also scheduled its next meeting for April 28, 2022.

• PPZ2022-0104: 0.5-foot fence variance for Stacie & Richard Hullick, 6501 Swan Circle
• PPZ2022-0106: 288 sq ft lot-coverage variance for John & Deborah Veiht, 35620 Chestnut Ridge Road
• PPZ2022-0107: 0.5-foot fence variance for Kevin & Michelle Louis, 6887 Meadow Lakes Blvd

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to review financial reports, grant applications, and program updates. They will discuss the Shady Drive Complex restroom project cost increase and the Healthy Places Grant for outdoor fitness equipment.

• Shady Drive Complex restroom project increased from $190K to $246K
• Application for Lorain County Public Health Healthy Places Grant for outdoor fitness equipment
• Lease of new John Deere tractor and auxiliary equipment
• Youth baseball/softball enrollment at 518 kids across 48 teams
• High school adding 9 modular classrooms due to expected enrollment increase

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 21, 2022, at 7:00 P.M., where it will review and vote on ordinances and resolutions. Key items include approval of a new police station, water supply agreements, and amendments to permit and billing fees. The meeting will also address administrative reports and correspondence, including the resignation of the Clerk of Council.

• New police station proposal for 7070 Ranger Way approved by Planning Commission (4-0 vote)
• Contract with URS Corporation for French Creek sewer inspection and assessment up to $170,000
• Water supply agreement with City of Elyria for purchase of water
• Amendment to miscellaneous permit fees (Ordinance T 45-2022 and T 39-2022)
• Amendment to sewer, stormwater, and garbage billing corrections (Ordinances T 32-2022, T 33-2022, T 34-2022)

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission will hold a special meeting to certify entrance eligibility lists for the Firefighter/Paramedic Class C position. The commission will also approve position letters for the same role.

• Approve Firefighter/Paramedic Class C Position Letters
• Certify Firefighter/Paramedic Class C Entrance Eligibility List
• Certify Firefighter/Paramedic Class C Entrance Eligibility Top 10 List

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to take action on firefighter/paramedic Class C positions. They will approve position letters and certify entrance eligibility lists, including a top 10 list. This is a routine administrative meeting focused on hiring procedures.

• Approve Firefighter/Paramedic Class C Position Letters
• Certify Firefighter/Paramedic Class C Entrance Eligibility List
• Certify Firefighter/Paramedic Class C Entrance Eligibility Top 10 List

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will review site plans for a proposed new police station at 7070 Ranger Way. The project, submitted by Andrejs Smiltars of Architectural Vision Group, includes a 21,326 sq ft main building and a 7,800 sq ft storage building on R-1 zoned land.

• 7070 Ranger Way site for new police station
• 21,326 sq ft main building and 7,800 sq ft storage building
• Proposed by Andrejs Smiltars, Architectural Vision Group, Ltd.
• Property zoned R-1

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes and act on four requests from Police Chief Michael Freeman to withdraw individuals 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 eligibility list due to these withdrawals.

• Withdrawal request for Matthew Zaleski, dated January 27, 2022
• Withdrawal request for Lynwood McGrier, dated February 2, 2022
• Withdrawal request for Jessica Fox, dated February 3, 2022
• Withdrawal request for Femi Fabiku, dated February 16, 2022
• Re-certification of Patrolman Class C Entrance Eligibility Top 10 List and full list

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will review a request to add 134 square feet to an existing private garage at 36892 Chestnut Ridge Road. The property is zoned R-1, and the applicant seeks a variance under Section 1294.03(d)(1) because the proposed 810 sq ft garage exceeds the 676 sq ft allowed.

• PPZ2022-0103: 134 sq ft variance for detached garage at 36892 Chestnut Ridge Road
• Applicant: R.A. Kalfas Construction, Inc., 12001 Prospect Road, Strongsville, OH 44149
• Property zoned R-1 District; code allows 676 sq ft, applicant proposes 810 sq ft

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss routine reports and financial updates. Key items include a request for an additional $55,000 for the Shady Drive Restroom Project, capital equipment purchases, and a grant application for outdoor fitness equipment. The agenda is largely procedural, with no old or new business listed.

• Request for $55,000 additional for Shady Drive Restroom Project
• Capital equipment purchases: John Deere tractor $48,003.99, fitness equipment $45,200, utility trailer $2,500, splash pad control $12,000, groomer $34,320
• Applying for $25,000 Healthy Places Grant for outdoor fitness equipment
• School board liaison reports 4.9 mil levy for emergency funds
• Trust fund balance $193,321.74; improvement fund balance $199,218.35

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 22, 2022, with several ordinances up for first, second, and third readings. Key items include authorizing the purchase of vacant land for $367,500, approving sewer extensions and improvements, and establishing funds for the police station. The council will also vote on appointing a Ward 3 representative to the Board of Drainage & Flood Control.

• Ordinance to purchase vacant land from Feabs Ventures Tokwytt, Inc. for $367,500 plus $2,234.05 in taxes
• Ordinance to buy ultrasonic water meters from Badger Meter, Inc. not to exceed $400,000
• Ordinance for Sugar Ridge Road sanitary sewer extension not to exceed $3,150,000
• Ordinance for Mills Road/Jaycox Road sanitary sewer improvement project not to exceed $180,000
• Ordinance for 2022 crack seal project not to exceed $100,000

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission held a regular meeting on February 8, 2022, at Council Chambers. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed beyond roll call, election of officers, and minutes approval.

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 7, 2022, with several ordinances up for first reading, including a major sewer extension project and various equipment purchases. The council will also review financial reports and correspondence, including a 1.642% water rate increase for 2022. Most items are introductions or routine approvals, with no final votes scheduled on the new ordinances.

• Sugar Ridge Road sanitary sewer extension, not to exceed $3,150,000
• Portable radio equipment for police, $150,503
• Shady Drive batting cage restrooms increase from $191,500 to $246,500
• Mills Road/Jaycox Road sewer improvement professional services, $180,000
• 2022 water rate increase of 1.642%

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on four requests: a 15-foot setback variance for a new home, a 1-foot variance for a pool deck, a ½-foot variance for a fence on a corner lot, and a similar use determination for a landscaping business. The board will also elect officers and approve minutes from the December 16, 2021 meeting.

• Variance for 15-foot setback at 6823 Glendale Road (PPZ2021-0099)
• Variance for pool deck 4 feet from side property lines at 37400 White Feather Avenue (PPZ2021-0100)
• Variance for 4-foot fence on corner lot at 36214 Lands End (PPZ2022-0101)
• Similar use determination for landscaping business at 36525 Center Ridge Road (PPZ2022-0102)
• Election of officers and liaison appointments

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on four requests: three variances (setback, pool deck, fence) and one similar-use determination for a landscaping business. The board will also elect officers and approve minutes from the December 16, 2021 meeting.

• Variance for 15-ft setback at 6823 Glendale Road (R-1 district)
• Variance for pool deck 1 ft from side property lines at 37400 White Feather Avenue
• Variance for 4-ft fence on corner lot at 36214 Lands End
• Similar use determination for landscaping business at 36525 Center Ridge Road (B-5 district)
• Election of officers and approval of December 16, 2021 minutes

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to handle routine business: elect officers, approve minutes, and receive reports from liaisons, staff, and the director. The director's report includes a request for an additional $55,000 for the Shady Drive Restroom Project due to material costs, pending City Council approval, and lists planned 2022 capital equipment purchases funded by department funds.

• Requesting $55,000 additional for Shady Drive Restroom Project; re-bid planned for February if approved
• 2022 equipment purchases: John Deere 5055E Utility Tractor ($48,003.99 lease), Greenfield Outdoor Fitness Equipment ($45,200), Utility Trailer ($2,500), Splash Pad Activator & Control Panel ($12,000), ABI Force Field Groomer ($34,320)
• Trust Fund unencumbered balance December 2021: $291,589.12; Improvement Fund balance: $231,881.64
• Town Center Trail extension delayed to spring 2022 due to weather; Crossroads Asphalt to excavate and lay stone
• Upcoming programs: Nerf Battle (Feb 25), Daddy Daughter Dance (Feb 5), Parents Night Out series, Valentine's Sweet Treat Cooking Class (full)

Board of Drainage and Flood Control

The North Ridgeville Board of Drainage and Flood Control will meet to accept minutes from the July 27, 2021 meeting and hear a presentation by Scott Belz of AECOM on the North Ridgeville Private I/I Testing Analysis. The next meeting is scheduled for April 26, 2022.

• Acceptance of minutes from July 27, 2021 meeting
• Presentation by Scott Belz of AECOM on Private I/I Testing Analysis

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission will hold a regular meeting to elect officers, approve minutes, and act on several personnel-related requests. New business includes a request from Fire Chief John Reese to extend the physical agility exam requirement for the Firefighter/Paramedic entrance exam, and multiple requests from Police Chief Michael Freeman for withdrawals 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.

• Request to extend physical agility exam requirement for Firefighter/Paramedic entrance exam (from Fire Chief John Reese)
• Withdrawal requests from Police Entrance Eligibility List for Allison Civitarese, Brandon Coffey, Zachary Scanlon, and Volodymyr Scherba
• Re-certification of Patrolman Class C Entrance Eligibility Top 10 List
• Re-certification of Patrolman Class C Entrance Eligibility List

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding its regular meeting with several ordinances up for readings, including a third reading of a contract for professional design services for the new police station, not to exceed $850,000. Also on the agenda are first and second readings of ordinances related to economic development, delinquent account certification, billing and collection, and sewer user charges. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and reports from city officials.

• Third reading: Ordinance authorizing design services for new police station, not to exceed $850,000
• First reading: Ordinance amending the job title of Director of Economic Development
• Second reading: Ordinance amending N.R.C.O. Section 1060.10 on delinquent account certification
• Second reading: Ordinance amending N.R.C.O. Section 1058.11 on billing and collection
• Second reading: Ordinance amending N.R.C.O. Section 1044.01 on sewer user charges

City Council

This is the annual organizational meeting of the North Ridgeville City Council. The council will elect a President of Council, Clerk of Council, and President of Council Pro-Tem, and will make appointments to the auditor position, House Bill 9 designee, various committees, and multiple boards and commissions. All items are procedural appointments and elections; no legislative or policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Election of President of Council, Clerk of Council, and President of Council Pro-Tem
• Appointment of Auditor for a two-year term
• Appointment of Mayor and Council's designee for House Bill 9
• Appointments to Board of Tax Review, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning and Building Appeals, Parks & Recreation Commission, and Board of Drainage & Flood Control
• Appointment of Council representative to Tax Abatement Review Board