North Ridgeville public meetings in 2023

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 18, 2023, with several items on the agenda. They will consider first readings of ordinances and resolutions, including a moratorium on marijuana-related businesses, an increase in the French Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant contract, and property maintenance code changes. The council will also review Planning Commission recommendations on a building addition, a street vacation, and a rezoning, and take action on various other items.

• First reading: Moratorium on permits for retail dispensaries, cultivators, processors, or other marijuana businesses (T 145-2023)
• First reading: Increase French Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant aeration/mixing contract from $6.7 million to $8,284,679 (T 147-2023)
• First reading: Amend sludge hauling ordinance, increasing annual amount from $400,000 to $500,000 (T 141-2023)
• Planning Commission approved rezoning of 39097 Center Ridge Rd from B-3 to I-2 (T 140-2023, public hearing)
• Planning Commission approved street vacation of Pleasant Ave for expanded parking (T 146-2023)

City Council

This meeting agenda is for a public hearing scheduled for December 18, 2023, to consider a zoning map amendment for two parcels at 39097 Center Ridge Road, rezoning them from B-3 Highway Commercial to I-2 Light Industrial. However, the hearing has been cancelled, so no action will be taken on this item at this meeting.

• Public hearing cancelled for ordinance T 140-2023
• Rezoning of parcels 07-00-046-108-012 and 07-00-046-108-113 at 39097 Center Ridge Road from B-3 to I-2

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding a special meeting with a public hearing and second reading of an ordinance to rezone property at 39097 Center Ridge Road from B-3 Highway Commercial to I-2 Light Industrial. The meeting also includes first and second readings of other items, though no other specific legislation is listed.

• Rezoning of 39097 Center Ridge Road (parcels 07-00-046-108-012 and 07-00-046-108-113) from B-3 to I-2
• Public hearing on the rezoning ordinance
• Second reading of ordinance T 140-2023

Records Commission

The North Ridgeville Records Commission will meet to consider approving records retention schedules (RC-2) for the Parks and Recreation Division, Office for Older Adults, and Fire Department. The commission will also review minutes from its July 13, 2023 meeting. These schedules determine how long various city records must be kept before disposal.

• Parks and Recreation RC-2: includes retention for park property plans (permanent), facility rental contracts (2 years after expiration), and instructor contracts (2 years)
• Office for Older Adults RC-2: includes retention for balance sheets (3 years), cash books (3 years after annual audit), and client payment files (3 years after annual audit)
• Fire Department RC-2: includes retention for arson reports (50 years), fire incident reports (10 years), and employee personnel records (purge 2 years after leaving service)
• Approval of July 13, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to consider a rezoning request for two parcels at 39097 Center Ridge Road, currently zoned B-3 Highway Commercial, to I-2 Light Industrial. The applicant, Vacancy Holding, LLC, seeks the change. The commission will review the proposal and may make a recommendation to City Council.

• Rezoning of 39097 Center Ridge Rd (PPN 07-00-046-108-012 & -013) from B-3 Highway Commercial to I-2 Light Industrial
• Applicant: Richard Cook, Vacancy Holding, LLC
• Ordinance T 140-2023 introduced by Mayor Corcoran on 12-04-2023

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 12, 2023, to consider a proposed ordinance imposing a 180-day moratorium on truck terminal permits and applications, review administrative zoning approvals, and discuss new business including a building addition and a street vacation. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the October 10, 2023 meeting.

• Ordinance No. 6108-2023: 180-day moratorium on truck terminal permits and applications in B-3 Highway Commercial District
• Administrative approvals: parking lot expansion (Greg Oliver State Farm), zoning compliance for daycare, hair salon, barbershop, fitness center, office space
• New business: Animal Clinic Northview 1,325 sq ft addition at 36400 Center Ridge Rd
• New business: Thomas Kelly street vacation of Pleasant Ave for expanded parking at 33290 Center Ridge Rd
• Master Plan Update discussion

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission is meeting to review protests regarding the Police Sergeant, Captain, and Lieutenant promotional written exams and will take action. The agenda is otherwise routine, covering roll call, minutes, reports, and unfinished business.

• Review of protests to Police Sergeant, Captain & Lieutenant Promotional written exams
• Action by Civil Service on exam protests

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to handle routine personnel matters, including approving minutes, receiving oaths of office for new hires, certifying payroll, and re-certifying eligibility lists. They will also review protests to the Police Lieutenant and Captain promotional written exams. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions on the agenda.

• Received Oath of Office for Firefighter/Paramedic Kory Campbell (dated October 19, 2023)
• Received Oath of Office for Patrolman Bryan Adams (dated November 1, 2023)
• Certification of payroll by Civil Service Commission (Per Rule I, Section 3)
• Re-certify Firefighter/Paramedic Class C Entrance Eligibility List
• Review of protests to Police Lieutenant and Captain Promotional written exams

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding its regular meeting on December 4, 2023, with several first readings of ordinances, including the 2024 appropriations budget, an amended sewer agreement with Avon, a property purchase, and a contract for the Maddock Road box culvert. The council will also have second readings on salary changes for council members, amendments to general offenses and traffic codes, and civil service rules. A third reading will consider vacating Elm Street between Wallace Blvd. and Cornell Avenue.

• First reading: 2024 appropriations ordinance (T 138-2023)
• First reading: Amended sanitary sewer agreement with Avon for Countryside Estates #1 (T 133-2023)
• First reading: Contract for Maddock Road box culvert over Watson Ditch, not to exceed $440,000 (T 135-2023)
• Second reading: Salary changes for council members and president effective Jan 1, 2026 (T 124-2023)
• Third reading: Vacating Elm Street between Wallace Blvd. and Cornell Avenue (T 97-2023)

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will review two ordinances: one changing the city's legislation numbering system starting in 2024, and another providing salary increases for council members and the council president effective January 1, 2026. The committee will also approve minutes from a May 2021 meeting.

• Ordinance T 115-2023: Amends legislation numbering system, removing 'T' prefix and using sequential numbers like '2024-1' starting January 1, 2024
• Ordinance T 124-2023: Increases council member salaries by $2,000 effective January 1, 2026, then 2% annually thereafter; council president gets additional $2,000 premium
• Approval of Administrative Committee minutes from May 18, 2021

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 20, 2023, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. The body will consider first readings of ordinances, including salary changes for council members, updates to general offenses and traffic codes, and a $420,000 contract for hydrant replacements. Key items include resolutions for a $8,284,679 wastewater treatment plant upgrade and the appropriation of land for roundabouts at State Route 83 and Chestnut Ridge Road.

• $420,000 contract for 2023 hydrant replacements and appurtenances
• $8,284,679 loan for CM Tank Blower Upgrade Project at French Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Ordinance to vacate Elm Street between Wallace Blvd. and Cornell Avenue
• Three ordinances appropriating land for roundabouts at State Route 83 and Chestnut Ridge Road (Parcels 14A-WD, 12-WD, 14-T1, T2)
• Ordinance amending general offenses and traffic codes with updated penalties and codification

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The North Ridgeville Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests. One involves a previously denied outbuilding size variance that was granted reconsideration, and the other concerns excessive lot coverage on a residential property. The board will also review minutes from its October 26 meeting and receive a planning commission report and master plan update.

• Public hearing PPZ2023-0220: Gregory Shupp, 7118 Wil-Lou Lane, requests 444 sq ft variance for 1,120 sq ft outbuilding (code allows 676 sq ft); previously denied 9/28/2023, reconsideration granted 10/26/2023
• Public hearing PPZ2023-0230: Michael McCartney, 36480 Chestnut Ridge Rd, requests 7% variance for excessive lot coverage (17% shown vs 10% allowed)
• Approval of minutes from October 26, 2023 regular meeting
• Planning Commission report
• Master Plan Update discussion

Finance Committee

The North Ridgeville Finance Committee is holding a three-day meeting to review the proposed 2024 budget, with department presentations scheduled for Fire, Police, Planning, Engineering, Capital Projects, Building, French Creek, Service, City Garage, Park & Recreation, and Computer Services. The committee will also approve minutes from prior meetings. The agenda is primarily a budget review process, with no final decisions listed.

• 2024 budget review with department presentations over three days
• Approval of Finance Committee minutes from November 2021 and November 2022
• Budget Binder Review scheduled for November 14
• Department presentations include Fire, Police, Planning, Engineering, Capital Projects, Building, French Creek, Service, City Garage, Park & Recreation, and Computer Services

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss supplements to the Rule of Three and police promotional examinations. The agenda is brief and includes only these items, with no detailed proposals or decisions listed.

• Supplements to the Rule of Three
• Police Promotional Examinations

City Council

North Ridgeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 6, 2023, with first readings of several ordinances and resolutions, including a proposed moratorium on truck terminal permits, a contract increase for the Mills Creek flood control project, and a library tax renewal resolution. The council will also vote on a new Ward 2 representative for the Board of Drainage & Flood Control and consider second and third readings of previously introduced items.

• T 116-2023: 180-day moratorium on truck terminal permits in B-3 Highway Commercial District
• T 117-2023: Increase Mills Creek Conservation and Flood Control contract from $420,000 to $507,500
• T 113-2023: Increase French Creek WWTP sludge building contract from $900,000 to $1,300,000
• T 119-2023: Resolution to proceed with Lorain Public Library renewal tax election
• Appointment of Ellis S. Stevens to Board of Drainage & Flood Control (Ward 2)

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding a public hearing to consider Ordinance T 97-2023, which would vacate Elm Street, an unused and undeveloped street between Wallace Blvd. and Cornell Avenue. The street abuts four properties, one of which encroaches into it. The ordinance was introduced by Mayor Corcoran, and the hearing is scheduled for November 6, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers.

• Public hearing on Ordinance T 97-2023 to vacate Elm Street between Wallace Blvd. and Cornell Avenue
• Street is unused and undeveloped, abutting four properties, one with an encroachment
• Ordinance introduced by Mayor Corcoran
• Hearing scheduled for November 6, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The North Ridgeville Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a regular meeting on October 26, 2023. The board will discuss a request to reconsider a previously denied variance for an accessory outbuilding, and will hold public hearings on three variance requests, including a new dwelling, a residential use in a commercial district, and a garage addition.

• Reconsideration of denial for accessory outbuilding at 7118 Wil-Lou Lane (PPZ2023-0220)
• Public hearing: 15-foot front yard setback variance for new dwelling at Rosebelle Ave and Poplar St (PPZ2023-0224)
• Public hearing: Use variance for residential use in B-3 Highway Commercial District at 37723 Center Ridge Rd (PPZ2023-0226)
• Public hearing: 5.33-foot front yard depth variance for garage addition at 32626 Bridgestone Dr (PPZ2023-0227)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will convene its regular meeting with only procedural items on the agenda, including roll call, approval of minutes, and routine reports. No decisions or new business are scheduled for discussion.

Board of Drainage and Flood Control

The North Ridgeville Board of Drainage and Flood Control will hold its regular meeting to discuss ongoing ditch maintenance, flood-control basin updates, and new drainage projects. The board will also review past meeting minutes and receive a stormwater utility program update.

• Review of Service Department Ditch Maintenance
• Mills Creek Flood Control Basin Project Update
• Island Road Ditch discussion
• Fieldstone Circle Collapsed Bridge Repair
• Stormwater Utility Program update

Building and Lands Committee

The Building and Lands Committee will consider an ordinance to vacate an unused, undeveloped portion of Elm Street between Wallace Blvd. and Cornell Avenue. The vacation is initiated by City Council and would resolve an encroachment by one of four abutting properties. The committee will also approve minutes from the June 19, 2023 meeting.

• Ordinance T 97-2023 to vacate Elm Street between Wallace Blvd. and Cornell Ave.
• Vacation affects four abutting properties, including 5571 Wallace, 5572 Cornell, 5579 Wallace, and 5586 Cornell.
• Property owner of parcel 0700018105047 has significant encroachment into Elm Street.
• Vacation conditioned on granting utility easements to the City.
• Approval of Building & Lands Committee minutes from June 19, 2023.

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including first readings for renewing a 2.25-mill ambulance levy, appropriating land for a roundabout at State Route 83 and Chestnut Ridge Road, and increasing a wastewater treatment plant contract. They will also hear second readings on a library tax renewal and a civil service commission amendment. The agenda includes approval of minutes and reports, but the main actions are these legislative items.

• Resolution to renew 2.25-mill ambulance/EMS levy for 5 years
• Three resolutions to appropriate land from Mark and Matthew Standen, Edward and Gertrude Karres, and Snappy Gas Mart Inc. for a roundabout at SR 83 and Chestnut Ridge Road
• Ordinance increasing sludge processing/storage building contract from $900,000 to $1,300,000
• Ordinance authorizing purchase of real property from Maria M. Colon for $185,000 plus costs
• Resolution accepting ARPA funds for Ohio Ambulance Transportation Program

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding its regular meeting on October 2, 2023, with several first-read ordinances and resolutions. Key items include authorizing a $300,000 property purchase, contracts for right-of-way for a roundabout at Avon Belden and Chestnut Ridge roads, and vacating Elm Street. The council will also consider liquor permit requests and receive financial and parks reports.

• Ordinance to purchase real property from Harold J Bogner Living Trust for $300,000 plus closing costs
• Ordinance authorizing contracts with six property owners for right-of-way for the Avon Belden Road (SR 83) and Chestnut Ridge Road roundabout
• Ordinance vacating Elm Street between Wallace Blvd. and Cornell Avenue
• Resolution to levy a renewal tax for the Lorain Public Library System
• Liquor permit requests for Nikos Gyros To Go (34167 Center Ridge Road) and I Mart Stores (32393 Lorain Road)

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The North Ridgeville Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests for outbuildings on residential properties. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the August 24 meeting and receive a report on the Master Plan update.

• PPZ2023-0218: Raymond Tumbry, 7499 Race Rd, requests 2.6% variance for lot coverage (10% code, 12.6% proposed) for a 1,200 sq ft outbuilding
• PPZ2023-0220: Gregory Shupp, 7118 Wil-Lou Lane, requests 444 sq ft variance for outbuilding size (676 sq ft code, 1,120 sq ft proposed) and dimension variance (40x28 ft vs 26x26 ft allowed)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss the 2024 budget preparation, with a budget review scheduled for October 4. They will also receive reports on finances, programs, and grounds maintenance. The agenda includes standard items like approval of minutes and reports from liaisons.

• 2024 budget review set for October 4 with administration
• Trust Fund revenue through August: $255,321.03, unencumbered balance $267,886.21
• Park & Recreation Improvement Fund revenue through August: $26,693.50, unencumbered balance $274,380.01
• General Fund expenses through August: $499,006.76
• Fall Fest on October 14, 4-6 PM, sponsored by local businesses

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes from the August 28 meeting, adopt updated rules and regulations, certify payroll, and acknowledge a firefighter resignation. No substantive policy decisions are scheduled.

• Adoption of updated Rules and Regulations (amendments to Rules V, VII, VIII, X, XI)
• Certification of payroll (per Rule I, Section 3)
• Acknowledgment of Firefighter Michael Hein's resignation effective September 17, 2023

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is meeting to consider Planning Commission approvals for three residential subdivisions, including a senior housing project, and to act on two new liquor permit requests. The council will also hold first readings on ordinances to increase traffic paint striping funding and to contract for backup services, and a third reading on a new massage establishment chapter.

• North Ridge Pointe Subdivision preliminary plan amendment adding 20 acres, approved 4-0 with T-turnaround condition
• Hampton Place Subdivision preliminary plan amendment adding 16.9 acres, approved 4-0 with drainage condition
• Ridgeville Farms Senior Housing final development plan, 55+ and max 58 units, approved 4-0 with sound barrier
• Liquor permit for Sheetz 347 at 32390 Lorain Road, retroactive to May 15, 2023
• Ordinance T 95-2023 increasing traffic paint striping contract to $140,000

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will consider amendments to the North Ridge Pointe and Hampton Place subdivisions, adding land and revising lot layouts, and will review a final development plan for Ridgeville Farms Senior Housing, a 55+ community with up to 58 units. The agenda also includes several administrative zoning certificates for businesses. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and officer election.

• PPZ2023-0214: North Ridge Pointe Subdivision amendment, adding 20 acres, Sophia Lane
• PPZ2023-0215: Hampton Place Subdivision amendment, adding 16.9 acres
• PPZ2023-0219: Ridgeville Farms Senior Housing final plan, 55+ and max 58 units
• PPZ2023-0205: Hope for the Soul Ministries zoning certificate, 34881 Center Ridge Rd
• PPZ2023-0211: Underdog Training Academy zoning certificate, 32660 Center Ridge Rd

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on two variance requests from Elite K911 Dog Training at 31740 Cook Rd. The applicant seeks a 3-foot variance for parking space interlock length and a 3-foot variance for aisle width, both related to the existing business's parking lot. The board will also receive reports on the Master Plan Update and proposed zoning code amendments for signs and nonconforming structures.

• Public hearing: PPZ2023-0212, Elite K911 Dog Training, 31740 Cook Rd, variance for 3-foot interlock length (57 ft vs 60 ft required)
• Public hearing: same applicant, variance for 3-foot aisle width (21 ft vs 24 ft required)
• Zoning Code Amendments: Chapter 1286 Signs and Chapter 1292 Nonconforming Structures and Uses
• Master Plan Update report

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission is meeting to review financial reports, including trust fund revenue and expenses, and to hear updates from liaisons and department staff. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed. The previous meeting was cancelled due to lack of quorum.

• Trust fund revenue up 18.71% year-to-date to $231,935.82
• Improvement fund revenue down 12.16% to $23,338.25
• General fund expenses at $553,272.28 (66.3% of budget)
• New programs: Baseball Hitting Clinic, Hummingbirds Soccer, Adult Tennis Lessons
• CPR/BLS class and Sound Bath offered

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 21, 2023, to consider ordinances and resolutions introduced by the Mayor. Items include purchasing new dump trucks, approving managed IT services, and regulating massage establishments. The Council will also review administrative reports and committee updates.

• Lease/purchase of a new single axle dump truck not to exceed $150,000
• Lease/purchase of a new Ford F750 single axle dump truck with plow not to exceed $187,000
• Managed IT services agreement with GO2IT Group at $8,550 per month
• New ordinance creating Chapter 867 for massage establishment regulations
• Resolution supporting Ohio Public Works Commission priorities for state funding

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission is meeting to handle personnel actions, including administering an oath of office, re-certifying a patrolman lateral hire list, and certifying eligibility lists for police patrolman and firefighter/paramedic positions. They will also discuss civil service rules and regulations and consider postponing a promotional examination.

• Oath of Office for Patrolman Chad Siebeneck dated August 2, 2023
• Re-certify Patrolman Lateral Hire Eligibility List
• Certify Police Patrolman Class D Entrance Eligibility Exam scores and top ten list
• Certify Firefighter/Paramedic Class C Entrance Eligibility List and top ten list
• Discussion of Civil Service Rules & Regulations and postponing promotional examination

City Council

North Ridgeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 7, 2023, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes first readings of ordinances authorizing new contracts for traffic paint striping, police radio/dispatch equipment, and camera equipment, as well as a five-year lease for municipal office printers. The meeting also includes second readings of sidewalk ordinance updates and budget appropriations.

• $130,000 contract for 2023 traffic paint striping and appurtenances
• $134,165.89 contract with Vasu Communications Inc. for police radio/dispatch equipment
• $110,429.26 contract with Vasu Communications Inc. for police camera equipment
• Ordinance amending 2023 budget appropriations (Ordinance No. 6089-2023)
• Ordinance updating sidewalk regulations in Chapter 1024

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold public hearings on four variance requests, including a garage height and lot coverage variance, a sign area variance, a garage separation variance, and a fence height variance. The board will also receive reports on the Master Plan Update and zoning code amendments for signs and nonconforming structures.

• PPZ2023-0199: Thomas Holzaepfel, 5122 Stoney Ridge Rd, requests 1.5-ft height variance (16.5 ft vs 15 ft allowed) and 2.2% lot coverage variance (12.2% vs 10% allowed) for detached garage.
• PPZ2023-0203: North Ridgeville Family Dentistry, 34100 Center Ridge Rd, requests 52.5 sq ft sign variance (212.5 sq ft vs 160 sq ft allowed).
• PPZ2023-0206: ARE Properties 100, LLC, 5531 Wallace Blvd, requests 1 ft 9 in variance for garage separation (8 ft 3 in vs 10 ft required).
• PPZ2023-0208: Joseph Buescher, 7319 Maddock Rd, requests 1.5-ft fence height variance (7.5 ft vs 6 ft allowed).
• Zoning code amendments for Chapter 1286 (Signs) and Chapter 1292 (Nonconforming Structures and Uses) are on the agenda.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will hold its regular July meeting, covering routine reports and old business. The main item is a continued discussion on renaming the Soccer Complex to Root Road Park, following a survey where no option received a majority. The commission previously voted to recommend the name change.

• Discussion on renaming Soccer Complex to Root Road Park
• Financial reports: Trust Fund unencumbered balance $278,999.66; Improvement Fund $266,301.67
• Paving of Pop Schultz Lane in South Central Park completed
• 3-month agreement with Geese Chasers NEO for goose control at South Central Park
• Veterans Memorial project approved by Planning Commission, pending landscape plan approval

Board of Drainage and Flood Control

The Board of Drainage and Flood Control meeting scheduled for July 25, 2023, has been cancelled. The board is next scheduled to meet on October 24, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting: October 24, 2023, 7:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will review and vote on several zoning-related ordinances and a subdivision approval. The Streets, Sidewalks & Bridges Committee recommended sending T 67-2023 back to Council for consideration. Administrators will present monthly reports, including financial and operational updates.

• PPZ2023-0204: Eagle Meadow subdivision (41 single-family + 26 cluster units) on Sugar Ridge Rd & Bender Rd, final approval with conditions including fee-in-lieu for sidewalk construction
• T 75-2023: Resolution to rename Root Road Soccer Complex to Root Road Park
• T 76-2023: Ordinance changing vehicle disposal vendor from Greater Cleveland Auto Auction to Manheim Cleveland
• T 60-2023: Ordinance replacing Chapter 1286 sign regulations in the Planning and Zoning Code
• T 69-2023: Ordinance amending Chapter 1292 on nonconforming zoning uses

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes from June 26 and July 11, 2023, and act on several personnel items. These include accepting a resignation from Patrolman James Larkin, administering an Oath of Office for Firefighter Paramedic Luke Smith, re-certifying a firefighter eligibility list, and certifying payroll. The commission will also discuss correspondence from Police Captain Kevin Jones regarding future agility testing.

• Letter of resignation from Patrolman James Larkin dated June 13, 2023
• Oath of Office for Firefighter Paramedic Luke Smith dated July 5, 2023
• Re-certify Firefighter-Paramedic Class C Entrance Eligibility List
• Certification of payroll by Civil Service Commission (Per Rule I, Section 3)
• Correspondence from Police Captain Kevin Jones regarding future agility testing

Records Commission

The North Ridgeville Records Commission will meet to approve a revised records retention schedule (RC-2) for the Office for Older Adults. The schedule outlines how long specific records must be kept, including financial documents, client files, and social media content. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of RC-2 for Office for Older Adults with updated retention periods and media types

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss updates to its Rules & Regulations, specifically Rule X. The meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2023, at 5:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers.

• Discuss Civil Service Commission Rules & Regulations, Rule X

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will consider final approval for the Eagle Meadow subdivision, a 67-unit residential development on Sugar Ridge and Bender Roads. The commission will also review administrative approvals for a hair salon and a patio roof cover, and discuss the ongoing Master Plan update, including an upcoming town center pop-up event.

• Final approval for Eagle Meadow subdivision: 41 single-family and 26 cluster units, zoned R-1
• Certificate of Zoning Compliance for Equinox Salon, 32662 Center Ridge Rd
• Administrative approval for patio roof cover at 83 & Chestnut Pub and Eatery, 9001 Avon Belden Rd
• Master Plan Update: Ready to Imagine Town Center Pop Up Party, July 20, 6-8pm, City Hall parking lot

City Council

North Ridgeville City Council is holding a public hearing to consider Ordinance T 69-2023, which would amend Chapter 1292 of the zoning code regarding nonconforming uses. The hearing is scheduled for July 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. No other items are listed on this agenda.

• Public hearing on Ordinance T 69-2023 amending Chapter 1292 (nonconforming uses) of the zoning code
• Introduced by Mayor Corcoran

Streets, Sidewalks & Bridges Committee

The Streets, Sidewalks & Bridges Committee will consider Ordinance T 67-2023, which deletes and replaces Chapter 1024 of the city code governing sidewalks. The new chapter clarifies when sidewalks are required, updates construction standards, and adds a fee-in-lieu-of-deposit option. The committee will also approve minutes from an April 2019 meeting.

• Ordinance T 67-2023: delete and replace Chapter 1024 (Sidewalks) of the North Ridgeville Streets, Utilities, and Public Services Code
• New sidewalk requirements for new streets, development boundaries, and building frontages
• Adds a sidewalk fee in lieu of deposit option
• Updates sidewalk construction and material specifications
• Approval of April 15, 2019 committee minutes

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will meet to approve minutes from the June 19 meeting, consider a liquor permit request for Butternut Food Mart at 34885 Lorain Road, and vote on several ordinances including zoning amendments and budget approvals. The council will also review administrative reports and committee recommendations.

• Vote on liquor permit for Aahanna LLC DBA Butternut Food Mart at 34885 Lorain Road
• Consider Ordinance 6082-2023 amending zoning code Chapter 1292 (Nonconforming Uses)
• Approve Ordinance 6031-2023 providing 2023 appropriations
• Adopt 2024 tax budget for submission to Lorain County Auditor
• Authorize disposal of surplus city vehicles and equipment

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting to receive reports and discuss routine business. No major decisions are scheduled; the only substantive item is a vote to send a public survey about renaming the Soccer Complex to Root Road Park or another option.

• Survey vote on Soccer Complex name change to Root Road Park or other option
• Geese Chasers contract for 3 months at South Central Park
• Veteran’s Memorial Project approved by Planning Commission, fully funded

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request by Thomas Holzaepfel for two variances to build a detached garage at 5122 Stoney Ridge Rd. The property is zoned R-1 Residence District. The board will also approve minutes from the May 25 meeting and receive a Planning Commission report, including a Master Plan Update and a Town Center Pop-up Party notice.

• PPZ2023-0199: Thomas Holzaepfel, 5122 Stoney Ridge Rd, requests 1.5-foot height variance for detached garage (code permits 15 ft, applicant shows 16.5 ft)
• Same applicant requests 2.2% lot coverage variance for detached garage (code permits 10%, applicant shows 12.2%)
• Approval of minutes from May 25, 2023 regular meeting
• Planning Commission report includes Master Plan Update
• Notice of Ready to Imagine! Town Center Pop-up Party on July 20, 6-8 p.m.

Building and Lands Committee

The Building and Lands Committee will review and likely recommend approval of Ordinance T 60-2023, which replaces the city's sign regulations (Chapter 1286) to comply with federal and state law and support development goals. The committee will also approve minutes from two prior meetings. The agenda includes only this one substantive item.

• Ordinance T 60-2023: replacement of Chapter 1286 Signs of the Planning and Zoning Code
• Amendment to Section 830.02(b)(4) regarding home occupation signage
• Approval of minutes from April 25, 2022 and May 10, 2022 meetings

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding its regular meeting on June 5, 2023, with several items for discussion and action. The agenda includes first readings of ordinances for the 2023 full depth concrete pavement replacement project (up to $590,000) and catch basin rehabilitation (up to $100,000), as well as a resolution to accept EMS training grant funds. Second readings include a major contract for the French Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant aeration system replacement (up to $6.7 million) and a design services contract for gate replacement (up to $78,800). The council will also consider a public hearing on a zoning code amendment for signs and a third reading on a noise disturbance ordinance amendment.

• First reading: Ordinance for 2023 Full Depth Concrete Pavement Replacement, not to exceed $590,000
• First reading: Ordinance for 2023 Catch Basin Rehabilitation, not to exceed $100,000
• Second reading: Contract for French Creek WWTP aeration system replacement, up to $6.7 million
• Second reading: Contract with American StructurePoint Inc. for design/oversight of gate replacement, up to $78,800
• Public hearing on replacement of Chapter 1286 Signs in Planning and Zoning Code

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold a public hearing to consider replacing Chapter 1286 of the Planning and Zoning Code, which governs signs. The ordinance was introduced by the mayor and had its first reading on May 15, 2023.

• T 60-2023: Ordinance to replace Chapter 1286 of the North Ridgeville Planning and Zoning Code (sign regulations)

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The North Ridgeville Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on six variance requests. These include a car wash vacuum enclosure, building signage, a swimming pool setback, a lot split, a sidewalk waiver, and a carport on a lot without a dwelling. The board will also receive reports on the Sign Code Update and Master Plan Update.

• PPZ2023-0181: Sgt. Clean Car Wash, 32499 Lorain Rd — 7-ft side yard setback variance (code requires 15 ft)
• PPZ2023-0183: Royal Smokes, 35100 Center Ridge Rd — 20 sq ft variance for building signage (80 sq ft proposed vs 60 sq ft allowed)
• PPZ2023-0184: Pulvino, 35177 Oak St — 2 ft 7 in variance for pool setback (29 inches vs 5 ft required)
• PPZ2023-0187: Shaw, 5366 Barton Rd — variances to split lot into three, including 80-ft lot width variance for a 0.03-acre lot
• PPZ2023-0190: Mundell, Ridgeview Blvd — variances for a carport on a lot without a dwelling and in front yard

Parks & Recreation Commission

The North Ridgeville Parks & Recreation Commission will receive routine updates on park maintenance, youth sports programs, and financial reports. No major decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is largely procedural.

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will decide on multiple contracts totaling over $7.5 million, including wastewater treatment upgrades and a new fire department ambulance. Two new liquor permits for Sheetz and The Chief are also up for approval. The Planning Commission’s recommendations for subdivisions, church buildings, and sign code updates will require Council approval.

• $6.7M wastewater treatment plant aeration system upgrade
• $378,723 fire department ambulance and equipment purchase
• $467,500 city signage project contract
• New liquor permits for Sheetz at 32390 Lorain Road and The Chief at 35970 Center Ridge Road
• North Ridge Pointe Subdivision Phase 8 approval with 31 single-family lots

Utilities Committee

The Utilities Committee will review an ordinance that proposes changing North Ridgeville’s construction noise hours from 9 p.m. to 8 p.m. on weeknights. The change would allow earlier evening work while maintaining restrictions on weekends and Sundays.

• T 36-2023: Ordinance amending N.R.C.O. Section 634.01 to shift construction noise hours from 9 p.m. to 8 p.m. on weeknights

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals reviews two public hearings on zoning variances for a car wash vacuum enclosure and a smoke shop sign. Both properties are zoned B-3 Highway Commercial District.

• 7-foot side-yard setback variance for Sgt. Clean Car Wash at 32499 Lorain Rd
• 20-square-foot signage variance for Royal Smokes at 35100 Center Ridge Rd
• Both variances cite specific code sections: 1268.04(b)(3)(A) and 1286.05(c)(2)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission is holding its regular April meeting. The agenda includes electing a vice-chairman, approving minutes, and receiving reports from council and school board liaisons, the director, recreation supervisor, and grounds maintenance. New business may include discussion of the South Central Park playground project, which is now delayed because it must go out to bid.

• Election of vice-chairman
• South Central Park playground install delayed; project must go out to bid/request for qualifications
• Trust Fund revenue through March: $99,218.43; unencumbered balance $254,719.78
• Park & Recreation Improvement Fund revenue through March: $11,438.45; unencumbered balance $259,124.96
• General Fund expenses through March: $238,108.91

Board of Drainage and Flood Control

The North Ridgeville Board of Drainage and Flood Control will meet to accept minutes from a prior meeting and discuss updates on local flood control projects. The agenda includes a review of 2022 ditch maintenance by the Service Department, an update on the Mills Creek Flood Control Basin, and a status report on Fortune Ditch. No votes or decisions are listed beyond the minutes acceptance.

• Acceptance of minutes from July 26, 2022 meeting
• Review of 2022 Service Department ditch maintenance
• Mills Creek Flood Control Basin project update
• Fortune Ditch update

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission is meeting to consider amendments to its rules, acknowledge two firefighter retirements, certify payroll, and approve costs for 2023 police and fire entrance examinations. The agenda includes both action items and informational reports.

• Amendment to Rule I, Section 6 (f), The Order of Business
• Amendment to Rule VI, Section 5, adding ORC 1306.06
• Retirement of Fire Captain Paul Sadowski (last day March 31, 2023)
• Retirement of Fire Lieutenant Greg Laborie (last day April 4, 2023)
• Approve agency and review costs for 2023 Police and Fire Entrance Examinations

Safety Committee

The Safety Committee will consider Ordinance T 4-2023, which would create a new chapter in the city code regulating the operation of low-speed and under-speed vehicles (such as golf carts) on city streets. The ordinance sets equipment, licensing, insurance, inspection, and operational requirements, including a $20 inspection fee and restrictions to streets with speed limits of 25 mph or less. The committee previously tabled this ordinance for further discussion.

• Ordinance T 4-2023 creating N.R.C.O. Chapter 478 for low-speed and under-speed vehicles
• Requires inspection by police or sheriff, $20 fee, and reflective sticker
• Restricts operation to streets with posted speed limit of 25 mph or less
• Mandates equipment: speedometer, seat belts, child safety seats, turn signals, etc.
• Operators must be at least 16 years old with a valid driver's license

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on April 11, 2023, to review three new business items: a pavilion and sand volleyball court for Harvest Ridge Church, cabins and an RV campground for Victory Park Cabins, and a storage garage for Victory Sports Park. The commission will also consider administrative approvals for zoning certificates and discuss a draft sign code update. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the March 28 meeting and a master plan update.

• PPZ2023-0172: Harvest Ridge Church, 35600 Lorain Rd - new pavilion and sand volleyball court (R-1 zoning)
• PPZ2023-0174: Victory Park Cabins, Victory Lane - cabins and RV campground (B-4 zoning)
• PPZ2023-0177: Victory Sports Park Storage Garage, 7777 Victory Lane - new storage garage (I-2 zoning)
• PPZ2023-0175: Real World Church, 35136 Center Ridge Rd - zoning compliance for church activities
• PPZ2023-0176: Dairy Grove, 35455 Center Ridge Rd - zoning compliance for ice cream stand owner change

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 3, 2023, with several first readings of ordinances and resolutions. These include proposals to amend the city's organizational structure, set the mayor's salary, establish compensation for non-bargaining employees, authorize participation in ODOT road salt contracts, amend noise disturbance regulations, and approve payments for purchase orders. The council will also approve minutes from previous meetings and receive reports from the mayor, department heads, and committees.

• Ordinance T 33-2023: Amends the salary for the Mayor of North Ridgeville
• Ordinance T 34-2023: Establishes compensation rates for non-bargaining employees
• Ordinance T 35-2023: Authorizes participation in ODOT road salt contracts for 2023
• Ordinance T 36-2023: Amends noise disturbance regulations (N.R.C.O. Section 634.01)
• Resolution T 37-2023: Authorizes then-and-now certificates for purchase order payments

City Council

This is a special meeting with a single item: a motion to enter executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, or compensation of public employees. No other business is listed, and the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Motion to convene into executive session for public employee matters

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission meets to certify firefighter and police promotional exam results, recertify eligibility lists after withdrawals, and review proposed bylaw changes. The meeting includes administrative actions like payroll certification and oath administration.

• Recertify Firefighter-Paramedic Class C Entrance Top 10 List due to withdrawals
• Recertify Firefighter-Paramedic Class C Entrance Eligibility List due to withdrawals
• Certify Fire Lieutenant and Fire Captain promotional exam scores and eligibility lists
• Review Police Multi-rank Promotional Examinations costs and calendar
• Initial review of proposed bylaw changes (Rule I, Section 6(f) and Rule VI, Section 5) including ORC 1306.06

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The North Ridgeville Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request for a pole sign at Van's Auto Service and Tire Pros. The applicant seeks a 17-square-foot variance to increase the changeable copy area from the allowed 15 square feet to 32 square feet. The board will also review minutes from the previous meeting and receive a planning commission report and a master plan update.

• Public hearing: PPZ2022-0157 Van's Auto Service and Tire Pros, 37775 Center Ridge Rd, variance for pole sign area
• Variance request: 17 sq ft increase for changeable copy area (code allows 15 sq ft, applicant shows 32 sq ft)
• Existing 77 sq ft pole sign is grandfathered
• Approval of minutes from February 23, 2023 meeting
• Master Plan Update report

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission is holding its regular March meeting, where it will hear reports from staff and liaisons, review financial statements, and discuss ongoing projects. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new business listed, but the attached reports cover the South Central Park playground installation, a batting helmet donation, and current recreation program enrollments.

• South Central Park playground: tear down in April, install in May, open early June
• Donation of 180+ batting helmets to Play it Again Sports for inner city leagues
• Trust Fund revenue through February: $68,543.28; unencumbered balance $249,417.66
• Improvement Fund revenue through February: $9,908.46; unencumbered balance $257,594.97
• Youth baseball/softball enrollment: 529 kids, 50 teams

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding its regular meeting with several third-reading items up for final action, including a rezoning of a parcel at 34275 Lorain Road, a comprehensive update to parking and lighting regulations, and participation in national opioid settlements. The council will also consider first readings for appointments and grant acceptance, and receive reports from city administrators.

• Rezoning 34275 Lorain Road from B-3 Highway Commercial to R-1 Residence (T 21-2023)
• Repealing Chapters 1284, 1290, and 1294.08 and creating new Chapter 1285 for parking, loading, and lighting (T 22-2023)
• Resolution to participate in five proposed national opioid settlements (T 23-2023)
• Resolution appointing Nancy Hedberg to Lorain County Public Health Board (T 30-2023)
• Ordinance authorizing acceptance of NOPEC 2023 Energized Community Grants (T 31-2023)

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold a public hearing to consider three ordinances: updating zoning regulations for car washes, rezoning a Lorain Road property from commercial to residential, and repealing/updating parking, lighting, and access drive rules in the zoning code.

• Ordinance T 11-2023: Amend zoning code to update car wash use regulations
• Ordinance T 21-2023: Rezone 34275 Lorain Road from B-3 Highway Commercial to R-1 Residence District
• Ordinance T 22-2023: Repeal and replace off-street parking, access drives, and lighting laws with new Chapter 1285

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes, receive status updates on lateral transfer legislation and fire promotional exams, and act on requests to withdraw from the Firefighter Entrance Eligibility List. The commission will also consider re-certifying the Firefighter-Paramedic Class C Entrance Top 10 List and Eligibility List due to these withdrawals.

• Withdrawal requests for Sean Dougherty, James Morell, Brandon Sauer, and Jeff Jones from the Firefighter Entrance Eligibility List
• Re-certification of Firefighter-Paramedic Class C Entrance Top 10 List
• Re-certification of Firefighter-Paramedic Class C Entrance Eligibility List
• Status update on Lateral Transfer Legislation
• Status update on Fire Promotional Lieutenant and Captain written exams

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold public hearings on two sign variance requests for businesses on Center Ridge Road, and will also elect officers and receive reports. The board is deciding whether to grant variances for a pole sign at Van's Auto Service and a sign package at Scooter's Coffee.

• Van's Auto Service and Tire Pros, 37775 Center Ridge Rd: 32 sq ft variance for pole sign area (code allows 77 sq ft, applicant shows 109 sq ft)
• Scooter's Coffee, 34522 Center Ridge Rd: 122.66 sq ft variance for building sign area (code permits 36 sq ft, applicant shows 158.66 sq ft)
• Scooter's Coffee: 11 ft variance for ground sign setback (applicant shows 1 ft from right-of-way)
• Election of officers: Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, and Flood and Drainage Control liaisons
• Master Plan Update and Ready to Listen Workshops reported

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting, reviewing financial reports, program updates, and discussing the vacancy left by Jessica Shuleva's departure. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Commission vacancy: Jessica Shuleva not seeking reappointment; applications to be taken, new member appointed by Mayor
• 2023 capital projects: new playground at South Central Park, Soccer Complex parking lot paving, Pop Schultz Lane paving, Pavilion 2 roof/decking
• Capital equipment purchases: 2 zero-turn mowers, 1 ABI Force, 2 self-contained ice machines
• January revenue: Trust Fund $30,155.35, Improvement Fund $6,500.00
• Upcoming programs: Baseball Hitting Clinic, Jr. Browns Flag Football, Little Dribblers, CPR class

Safety Committee

The Safety Committee will consider an ordinance creating new regulations for low-speed and under-speed vehicles, including equipment, licensing, insurance, and inspection requirements. The committee will also approve minutes from a previous meeting. The ordinance would restrict these vehicles to roads with speed limits of 25 mph or less and require a $20 inspection fee.

• Ordinance T 4-2023 creating N.R.C.O. Chapter 478 for low-speed and under-speed vehicles
• Requires inspection by police and $20 fee for certificate of compliance
• Restricts operation to roads with posted speed limit of 25 mph or less
• Approval of Safety Committee minutes from July 11, 2022

City Council

North Ridgeville City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a $275,000 playground contract, zoning map changes, a new parking/lighting code, and participation in opioid settlements. They will also review Planning Commission approvals for a parcel split and a truck terminal, and a liquor permit transfer.

• T 20-2023: Contract with Snider Recreation Inc. for playground at South Central Park, not to exceed $275,000
• T 21-2023: Rezone part of 34275 Lorain Road from B-3 to R-1
• T 22-2023: New Chapter 1285 for parking, loading, and lighting
• T 23-2023: Resolution to participate in five national opioid settlements
• T 24-2023: Increase sludge building contract from $250,000 to $900,000

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission will meet to act on requests to withdraw two candidates from the Firefighter Entrance Eligibility List and recertify two related eligibility lists due to withdrawals. The commission will also review protests to promotional written exams for Fire Lieutenant and Fire Captain roles.

• Withdrawal request for Daytona Stiegelmeyer from Firefighter Entrance Eligibility List
• Withdrawal request for Brendan McCool from Firefighter Entrance Eligibility List
• Recertify Firefighter-Paramedic Class C Entrance Top 10 List
• Recertify Firefighter-Paramedic Class C Entrance Eligibility List
• Review protests to Fire Lieutenant and Fire Captain Promotional written exams

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will consider several zoning matters, including a proposed rezoning of a parcel at 34275 Lorain Road from B-3 Highway Commercial to R-1 Residence District, an ordinance updating car wash use regulations, and a new parking/loading/lighting code. They will also review zoning certificates for a gift shop/vape store and an auto detailing business, and discuss a master plan update and sign code.

• Rezoning of 34275 Lorain Rd parcel from B-3 to R-1 (AGLR Investments)
• Ordinance to update car wash use regulations (T-11-2023)
• New chapter 1285 on parking, loading, and lighting replacing old codes
• Zoning certificate for Stonecreek720 LLC gift shop/vape store at 6001 Lear Nagle Rd
• Zoning certificate for 2B Clean Auto Detailing at 32325 Cook Rd

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding its regular meeting on February 6, 2023, with a full agenda of first readings on 14 ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a proposed 4% annual water rate increase through 2027, a zoning code update for car washes, a contract for a wastewater study, and several administrative amendments. The council will also act on a utilities committee recommendation to amend a water rate ordinance and table a related item for further discussion.

• Utilities Committee recommends amending Ordinance T 7-2023 to change water rate increase to 'four percent (4%) annually through 2027'
• T 10-2023: Increase custodial services contract 'not to exceed' amount from $90,000 to $135,000
• T 11-2023: Amend zoning code sections 1268.02, 1270.02, 1272.02 to update car wash use regulations
• T 13-2023: Contract with CT Consultants, Inc. for 'No Feasible Alternative' study of secondary treatment bypasses, not to exceed $70,000
• T 6-2023 (second reading): Purchase ultrasonic water meters from Badger Meter, Inc., not to exceed $250,000 for 2023

Utilities Committee

The Utilities Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed ordinance amending the city's connection charges by adding a new subsection. The item is introduced by Council Member Winkel and is under new business.

• Ordinance T 175-2022 amending N.R.C.O. Section 1044.02 on connection charges

Committee of the Whole

The North Ridgeville Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss City Council Bylaws as new business. The agenda contains no other substantive items, only procedural steps like call to order, pledge, roll call, and adjournment.

• Discussion of City Council Bylaws

Utilities Committee

The Utilities Committee will consider an ordinance amending the city's connection charges to set tap-in fees for existing single-family homes currently on septic systems, based on when the sewer project began. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural.

• Ordinance T 175-2022 amends N.R.C.O. Section 1044.02 to add subsection (l) for septic-served homes
• Tap-in fee for such homes determined by year sanitary sewer project commenced

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission is meeting to finalize its agenda, elect officers, approve minutes, and receive reports from liaisons, the director, and staff. The director's report details 2023 capital projects and equipment purchases, including a $275,000 South Central Park playground and a $545,000 Soccer Complex parking lot paving, funded through capital improvement and park funds. The commission will also review financial reports and program updates.

• South Central Park Playground: $275,000 (Capital Imp. $204K, P&R Imp. $71K)
• Soccer Complex Pave & Stripe Parking Lot: $545,000 (Capital Imp.)
• Pave & Stripe Pop Schultz Lane: $13,000 (General Fund)
• South Central Park New Roof & Decking: $8,500 (General Fund)
• 2023 capital equipment: 2 zero-turn mowers ($23,607.52), ABI Force ($16,700), 2 ice machines ($3,600)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review three requests to withdraw from the Firefighter Entrance Eligibility List and will consider re-certifying the Firefighter-Paramedic Class C Entrance Top 10 and Eligibility Lists due to these withdrawals. The commission will also receive a status update on the written exam for the Fire Promotional Lieutenant and Captain examinations.

• Withdrawal request for Jesse Dean from Firefighter Entrance Eligibility List
• Withdrawal request for Edward Kibe from Firefighter Entrance List (dated Jan 18, 2023)
• Withdrawal request for Stephen Hout from Firefighter Entrance List (dated Jan 9, 2023)
• Re-certify Firefighter-Paramedic Class C Entrance Top 10 List
• Re-certify Firefighter-Paramedic Class C Entrance Eligibility List

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding a regular meeting with several first readings, including ordinances to increase the wholesale wastewater treatment rate, purchase ultrasonic water meters for up to $250,000, regulate low-speed vehicles, and authorize chemical purchases for the wastewater plant. The council will also review a Planning Commission approval for a new medical/dental office building and receive various administrative reports.

• Ordinance to increase wholesale wastewater treatment rate (T 7-2023)
• Ordinance authorizing purchase of ultrasonic water meters from Badger Meter, Inc. not to exceed $250,000 (T 6-2023)
• Ordinance creating N.R.C.O. Chapter 478 regulating low-speed and under-speed vehicles (T 4-2023)
• Planning Commission approved PPZ2022-0156 for medical/dental office at 35557 Center Ridge Rd (4-0 vote)
• Ordinance authorizing bids for chemicals for French Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (T 3-2023)

Utilities Committee

The North Ridgeville Utilities Committee is holding a regular meeting on January 17, 2023, at the Police Department Training Room. The agenda contains only standard procedural items—call to order, pledge, roll call, approval of minutes, new business, and adjournment—with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

• Meeting location: Police Department Training Room
• Agenda includes approval of minutes
• No specific new business items listed

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on January 10, 2023, to elect officers, approve minutes, and consider administrative zoning certificates. The main new business is a proposal by Lorain County Health & Dentistry to construct a medical/dental office building at 35557 Center Ridge Rd. The commission will also review three zoning compliance certificates for retail businesses on Center Ridge Rd.

• PPZ2022-0156: Lorain County Health & Dentistry, 35557 Center Ridge Rd — construct medical/dental office building (B-3 district)
• PPZ2022-0158: TropiCLE LLC, 33117 Center Ridge Rd — zoning certificate for indoor tropical plant retail
• PPZ2022-0159: Royal Smokes, 35100 Center Ridge Rd — zoning certificate for tobacco retail
• PPZ2022-0160: The Maker Lab, 34910 Center Ridge Rd, Suite 5 — zoning certificate for printing/engraving/design services
• Election of officers (Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Liaison to BZBA)

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will meet to approve minutes from the December 19, 2022 meeting and consider two ordinances. The most consequential item is a vote to increase the budget for sewer inspection services from $170,000 to $258,000. The council will also discuss a new ordinance governing the disposal of municipal real property.

• Increase sewer inspection contract from $170,000 to $258,000 for French Creek Interceptor work
• New ordinance proposed to create Chapter 213 on disposal of municipal real property