Brecksville, OH

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a project at 2800 Freedom Dr. and a front yard setback and facade request for a corner lot at 7015 Wallings. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Valor Acres Mixed-Use AC Hotels at 2800 Freedom Dr.
• Vargas Front Yard Setback & Front Facade on Corner Lot 7015 Wallings

City Council Committees

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Board of Zoning Appeals

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City Council

City Council will discuss several resolutions and ordinances, including facility improvements and grant agreements. The body is reviewing a proposal for engineering services and adjusting fiscal year appropriations.

• RES. 5909: Proposal from GPD Group for HVAC and lighting upgrades at the Brecksville Natatorium
• ORD. 5893: Grant agreement with Ohio Department of Natural Resources for the Brecksville Community Center Improvement Project
• ORD. 5895: Appropriations for city expenses for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
• RES. 5911: Subscription renewal for Lexipol Law Enforcement Policy Manual and Training Bulletins
• ORD. 5894: Donation of 100 bricks from demolished Central School valued at $150.00

City Council Committees

City Council committees will review several funding requests, including a state grant for the Community Center and payments for fire restoration at the Service Garage. The body will also discuss public safety contracts and utility project changes.

• Proposed $758,000 state grant for Community Center natatorium dehumidification unit replacement
• Proposed $334,600.65 payment to Restoration Resources, Inc. for Service Garage cleaning at 4400 Oakes Road
• Proposed $335,000 purchase requisition for Chagrin Valley Dispatch services for 2027
• Proposed $65,900 in engineering for Community Center PoolPak and lighting via GPD Group
• Proposed $8,600.62 increase for Riverview Road Culvert (C-14) Replacement Project

General

The Community Improvement Corporation is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss insurance renewal.

• Approval of November 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Insurance renewal

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Brecksville Board of Zoning Appeals meets October 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM in the Ralph W. Biggs City Council Chambers to hold public hearings on 10 appeals (BZA26-000026 through BZA26-000046) seeking variances from city zoning code. Requests include taller and solid fences, reduced setbacks, a carport, side-yard generators, a sauna, and a new house exceeding height and roof-area limits. The board will also vote on the September 8, 2026 meeting minutes and the 2027 Board of Zoning Appeals calendar, and hear reports from Council Representative Stucky and Mayor Kingston.

• Virginia Farr, 9281 Lawnpark Drive: 6' solid vinyl fence variance (60 linear ft.)
• Peter Amin, 6590 Summer Wind Drive: 6' black aluminum fence along west lot line (295 linear ft.)
• Savvas H Savvas, 9332 Oxford Trail: carport with 0' house separation instead of 10' required
• Alicia Verner - Drees Homes, 9511 River Birch Run: new house at 30.75' height and 29.9% roof area
• David Kiss, 8308 Fitzwater Rd: 6' solid cedar fence and side-yard sauna variances

Planning Commission

The Brecksville Planning Commission meets October 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Ralph W. Biggs City Council Chambers. The agenda includes approval of minutes from August 6 and August 20, 2026 public hearing, regular, and work session meetings, plus two signage items for Valor Acres. A work session covers a front yard setback at 8456 Whitewood, a lot split and consolidation at 8100 Brecksville Rd. and 7066 Farview Rd., and a major subdivision on Snowville Rd. No votes or outcomes are recorded in the agenda text.

• Signage review: Valor Acres Mixed Use Club Valor Signage, 4550 Hruby St. #1200
• Signage review: Valor Acres Mixed Use Hylant Signage, 5430 Independence Dr.
• Work session: front yard setback at 8456 Whitewood
• Work session: lot split and consolidation at 8100 Brecksville Rd. and 7066 Farview Rd.
• Work session: Snowville Road major subdivision

General

The Brecksville Recreation Commission will meet to receive reports from city officials and various recreation areas. The commission is scheduled to review recreation rates for 2027.

• Review of 2027 Recreation Rates
• Approval of April 29, 2026 meeting minutes
• CVYO Report

City Council Committees

Brecksville City Council's committees meet October 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM to review items and recommend actions to the full Council. The largest item is a $506,979.50 purchase requisition to Restoration Resources, Inc. (Servpro of Northern Summit County) for cleaning and restoration of the Service Garage at 4400 Oakes Road after an April 7, 2026 fire. Committees will also consider several equipment and building purchases, ordinance amendments, a liquor permit transfer, and an executive session on imminent and pending litigation. Most items are recommendations to Council, not final decisions.

• $506,979.50 purchase requisition to Restoration Resources, Inc. for Service Garage fire restoration at 4400 Oakes Road (fire occurred April 7, 2026)
• $82,908.00 ordinance to accept Fire Force Inc. bid for Fire Department personal protective equipment
• $23,540.96 for 2026-2027 replacement snow plow blade stock
• $16,223.50 for Police Department ammunition and simmunition
• $10,511.75 for 54 fall trees to be planted in City right of ways

City Council

Brecksville City Council meets October 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM to consider 16 items of new business, including budget adjustments for fiscal year 2026, changes to the General Offenses Code and Building Code, and several purchases for the Fire and Police departments. Most items are ordinances and resolutions declared as emergencies, which typically allows them to take effect immediately upon passage. The agenda also includes a proclamation recognizing the Kiwanis Club of Brecksville's 80th anniversary and routine approval of the September 15, 2026 minutes.

• ORD. 5884: amends Ordinance No. 5829 to adjust 2026 fiscal year appropriations and revenue
• ORD. 5885: amends Section 505.08 of the General Offenses Code to add nuisance conditions
• ORD. 5886: updates Chapter 1323 of the Building Code on outdoor swimming pools (title, definitions, compliance, exceptions)
• ORD. 5887: amends Section 1326.02 to permit generators in the side yard of dwellings
• ORD. 5889: amends Section 1173.03 to allow certain existing non-conforming buildings to construct additions or attached structures

Planning Commission

La reunión de la Comisión de Planificación de Brecksville programada para el 17 de septiembre de 2026, a las 7:00 PM en las Ralph W. Biggs City Council Chambers está cancelada. La agenda contiene únicamente lenguaje procedimental estándar y establece 'NO HAY REUNIÓN'.

• Reunión cancelada

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Brecksville se reunirá para considerar varias resoluciones y ordenanzas, incluyendo una solicitud de subvención para la construcción de aceras, la renovación de un contrato de personal temporal y acuerdos de compra de combustible. La agenda también incluye aprobaciones rutinarias de actas e informes de funcionarios municipales.

• Resolución para renovar el contrato con Safe Staffing of Ohio para servicios de mano de obra temporal (1 de enero al 31 de diciembre de 2027)
• Resolución que autoriza la solicitud a NOACA TLCI para financiamiento destinado a la construcción de aceras en Chippewa Road (SR 82) desde Cinnabar Drive hasta Riverview Road y mejoras de ADA en la intersección de Chippewa/Riverview
• Ordenanza que autoriza la renovación del año 2 del acuerdo de compra de combustible a través del Joint Municipal Purchasing Consortium para 2027
• Ordenanza que modifica las asignaciones de 2026 para ajustes de ingresos
• Ordenanza que modifica la compensación de los empleados para las tarifas por hora del Departamento de Servicios

City Council approved several operational contracts for staffing, snowplowing, and fuel, and authorized a grant application for Chippewa Road sidewalks. The council also granted nine zoning variances for residential projects and approved several equipment purchases for the Safety Service department.

• Approved second-year renewal contract with Safe Staffing of Ohio (6-0)
• Authorized grant application to NOACA for Chippewa Road sidewalks and ADA improvements (6-0)
• Approved yard waste disposal agreement with Kurtz Bros. for 2027 (6-0)
• Approved snowplowing agreement with Mattes Landscaping, Inc for 2026-2028 (6-0)
• Authorized 2027 fuel purchase renewal via Joint Municipal Purchasing Consortium (6-0)
• Approved appropriation adjustments for fiscal year ending Dec 31, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved updated Service Department hourly rates (6-0)
• Approved 9 zoning variances for sheds, decks, and sidewalk deferrals (6-0 each)

City Council Committees

Los comités del Concejo Municipal de Brecksville se reunirán para considerar varios contratos, incluyendo la eliminación de desechos de jardín, limpieza de nieve, suministro de combustible, servicios de personal y compra de equipos. También discutirán los cambios propuestos a la ordenanza de ruido y considerarán una solicitud de subvención para la construcción de aceras. La reunión incluye aprobaciones rutinarias de actas y una sesión ejecutiva sobre asuntos de empleados.

• Acuerdo de eliminación de desechos de jardín con Kurtz Bros. a $6.50/yarda cúbica y eliminación de hojas a $5.25/yarda cúbica para 2027
• Contrato suplementario de limpieza de nieve con Mattes Landscaping por dos años (2026-2028)
• Contrato de renovación con Petroleum Traders para gasolina y combustible diésel para 2027
• Solicitud de subvención a NOACA para aceras en Chippewa Road (SR 82) desde Cinnabar Drive hasta Riverview Road
• Compra de tres cajas de camioneta pickup usadas de Oil City Bumper Co. por $8,500

Various committees recommended several contract renewals and budget adjustments to City Council. Key recommendations include applying for a NOACA grant for Chippewa Road sidewalks and amending the 2026 budget for equipment and facility repairs.

• Recommended approval of Kurtz Brothers yard waste and leaf disposal contract (2-0)
• Recommended Mattes Landscaping agreement for snow plowing (2-0)
• Recommended second-year renewal for Petroleum Traders fuel contract (2-0)
• Recommended second-year renewal for Safe Staffing of Ohio (2-0)
• Recommended applying for NOACA grant for Chippewa Road sidewalks and ADA improvements (2-0)
• Recommended 2026 budget appropriations amendment (2-0)
• Recommended changes to noise/nuisance ordinance Section 505.08 (3-0)
• Recommended $10,440 for Riverview Road Culvert C-14 management services (2-0)

General

The Brecksville Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct public hearings regarding various property appeals. These requests include variances for setbacks, generator placement, fence heights, and sidewalk installations.

• Generator placement variance at 9435 Greystone Pkwy
• Shed setback variance at 12915 Chippewa Rd
• Roof area variance for new house at 9513 River Birch Run
• Fence height and material variance at 9281 Lawnpark Drive
• Sidewalk installation variance at 11114 Parkview Rd

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de la Ciudad de Brecksville no tiene ninguna reunión programada para el 3 de septiembre de 2026. La agenda indica explícitamente 'NO MEETING' (SIN REUNIÓN) y no enumera ningún tema para decisión o discusión. Los residentes deben consultar el sitio web de la ciudad para conocer las fechas futuras de las reuniones.

City Council Committees

Los comités del Concejo Municipal revisarán diversos asuntos municipales, incluyendo transferencias de fondos, contratos de servicios y nombramientos de personal. El Comité de Servicios Públicos considerará específicamente un proyecto de reemplazo de una alcantarilla en Riverview Road.

• Licitación para el reemplazo de la alcantarilla de Riverview Road (C-14) de DiGioia Suburban Excavating, LLC por $347,977.00
• Solicitud para utilizar $200,000 de los fondos de Costos Comunitarios de NEORSD para el proyecto de la alcantarilla de Riverview Road
• Renovación anual del mantenimiento del sistema telefónico Black Box por $7,960.00
• Transferencia de permiso de licor para County Line Saloon a PAC County Line Saloon LLC
• Nombramiento de Thomas R Carnifax como Bombero/Paramédico de tiempo parcial

The City Council committees met and recommended several items to full Council, including approval of quarterly fund transfers, property tax levy certifications, a 3% credit card processing fee, and a $347,977 culvert replacement contract. They also recommended a liquor permit transfer and a part-time firefighter appointment. No final decisions were made; all actions are recommendations to Council.

• Recommended approval of quarterly fund transfers for FY 2026 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of property tax levy certification resolution (3-0)
• Recommended approval of 3% credit card processing fee via PayTrack amendment (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $347,977 Riverview Road culvert replacement bid to DiGioia (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $200,000 NEORSD Community Cost Share funding for culvert project (3-0)
• Recommended approval of liquor permit transfer for County Line Saloon LLC (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Thomas R. Carnifax as part-time firefighter/paramedic (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $61,435.82 Change Order No. 1 for 2026 Road Program concrete repairs (3-0)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Brecksville se reunirá para considerar varias resoluciones y ordenanzas, incluyendo el nombramiento de un bombero/paramédico de tiempo parcial, la realización de transferencias de fondos, la aceptación de montos de gravámenes fiscales y la autorización de una solicitud de subvención regional para bomberos. También votarán sobre una tarifa de conveniencia para pagos electrónicos, un acuerdo de participación de costos para el Proyecto de Reemplazo de la Alcantarilla de Riverview Road y la transferencia de un permiso de licorería. La agenda incluye informes estándar de los miembros del concejo, directores de departamento y el alcalde.

• RES. 5892: Nombrar a Thomas R Carnifax como Bombero/Paramédico de tiempo parcial
• RES. 5896: Autorizar la solicitud de la subvención regional Assistance to Firefighters con múltiples ciudades
• RES. 5897: Cargo de procesamiento del 3% de PayTrac para servicios de pago
• ORD. 5879: Permitir una tarifa de conveniencia para pagos electrónicos a los departamentos de la ciudad y al Tribunal del Alcalde (Mayor's Court)
• ORD. 5880: Aceptar la oferta para el Proyecto de Reemplazo de la Alcantarilla de Riverview Road (C-14)

The Brecksville City Council approved all items on the agenda, including a bid for the Riverview Road Culvert C40 Replacement Project, several resolutions related to finances and grants, and a liquor permit transfer with no objection. The council also approved a sign for the Compass South office building and a revised setback for Valor Acres properties, along with routine financial approvals.

• Approved bid of DeJoya Suburban Excavating, LLC for Riverview Road Culvert C40 Replacement (7-0)
• Approved RES. 5892 appointing Thomas R. Carnifax as part-time firefighter/paramedic (7-0)
• Approved RES. 5893 for fund transfers for FY 2026 (7-0)
• Approved RES. 5894 requesting tax levy advance from County Fiscal Officer (7-0)
• Approved RES. 5895 accepting Budget Commission amounts and authorizing tax levies (7-0)
• Approved RES. 5896 authorizing MOU for regional AFG grant application (7-0)
• Approved RES. 5897 PayTrac Payment Services Agreement with Vermont Systems (7-0)
• Approved ORD. 5879 authorizing convenience fees for electronic payments (7-0)

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Brecksville llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para revisar un retranqueo modificado del patio trasero en el Área de Desarrollo Planificado (PDA) de 27.2 pies para las propiedades en 8356 y 8360 Lavender Lane. La reunión regular incluye la aprobación de las actas del 6 de agosto, revisiones de letreros para dos negocios e informes del representante del consejo, el alcalde y el ingeniero de la ciudad. Una sesión de trabajo discutirá el mismo retranqueo de Lavender Lane.

• Audiencia pública sobre el retranqueo modificado del patio trasero de PDA de 27.2' para 8356 & 8360 Lavender Lane (PPN 60321141 & 60321142)
• Revisión de letrero: Checkpoint Surgical, 6650 W. Snowville Rd. Unit R
• Revisión de letrero: Compass South Office Building, 8180 Brecksville Rd.
• Aprobación de las actas del 6 de agosto de 2026 (audiencia pública, reunión regular, sesión de trabajo)

The Brecksville Planning Commission held a public hearing and regular meeting on August 20, 2026, approving a rear yard setback variance for a duplex at Valor Acres and two commercial sign permits. Approval of prior meeting minutes was tabled due to a lack of a sufficient number of members present. The commission also held a work session to discuss the Valor Acres residential setback adjustments.

• Approved 12.56 sq. ft. wall identification sign permit for Checkpoint Surgical at 6650 W. Snowville Rd. (4-0)
• Approved 48 sq. ft. ground identification sign permit for Compass South Office Building at 8180 Brecksville Rd., contingent on City Council's approval of square footage, height, and right-of-way deviations (4-0)
• Approved final Valor Acres Residential PDA Revised Rear Yard Setback from 28' to 27.2' at 8356 & 8360 Lavender Ln. (4-0)
• Tabled approval of prior meeting minutes due to a lack of a sufficient number of members present

City Council Committees

Los comités del Concejo Municipal de Brecksville se reúnen para considerar varios puntos, incluyendo una resolución para solicitar los fondos restantes de ARPA del Condado de Cuyahoga para un tablero de mensajes comunitario y mejoras en los baños de Stadium Drive, aumentos en los límites de las órdenes de compra de asfalto y combustible, y una orden de cambio de $61,435.82 para el programa de carreteras de concreto de 2026. Los comités también revisarán actas y aprobarán múltiples acuerdos de contratistas independientes para instructores de recreación. El Comité de Pleno llevará a cabo una sesión ejecutiva sobre el empleo de empleados públicos.

• Solicitud de financiamiento ARPA para un tablero de visualización de mensajes comunitarios y mejoras en baños para personas con discapacidad (ADA)/familiares en Stadium Drive
• Aumento del límite de la orden de compra de asfalto de $550,000 a $650,000; combustible de $375,000 a $450,000
• Orden de Cambio No. 1 por $61,435.82 para Konstruction King para reparaciones de carreteras de concreto de 2026
• Autorización de licitación para equipo de protección personal del Departamento de Bomberos
• 13 acuerdos de contratistas independientes para instructores y servicios de recreación

The Brecksville City Council approved the Riverview Road Culvert replacement project and authorized various financial and administrative resolutions. Council also granted zoning deviations for a new office building sign and approved a residential setback adjustment at Valor Acres. Additionally, the council authorized payment for professional services and phone system maintenance.

• Appointed part-time Firefighter/Paramedic Thomas R. Carnifax (7-0)
• Approved Riverview Road Culvert replacement bid (7-0)
• Authorized regional Firefighters Grant MOU (7-0)
• Approved PayTrac payment processing agreement (7-0)
• Approved 48 sq. ft. sign deviation for 8180 Brecksville Rd (7-0)
• Approved Valor Acres residential setback adjustment (7-0)
• Approved $7,960 phone system maintenance renewal (7-0)
• Approved $57,089.83 in professional bill payments (7-0)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Brecksville considerará varias resoluciones, incluyendo la solicitud de fondos de la Ley del Plan de Rescate para un tablero de mensajes comunitarios y mejoras en los baños familiares/ADA en Stadium Drive, así como el aumento de los límites de órdenes de compra para asfalto y combustible. El concejo también aprobará múltiples acuerdos de contratistas independientes para instructores de recreación y servicios para 2026, y escuchará informes de comités y directores de departamentos.

• RES. 5879: Solicitar fondos de ARPA para un tablero de mensajes comunitarios y mejoras en los baños familiares/ADA en Stadium Drive
• RES. 5880: Aumentar la excepción al límite de dólares para órdenes de compra generales especiales para materiales de asfalto y combustible
• RES. 5881-5891: Acuerdos de contratistas independientes para instructores de recreación de 2026 (Jazzercise, esgrima, pickleball, masaje, actuación, arte, taekwondo, tenis, fitness)
• Presentación de premios del Comité de Embellecimiento

Council approved resolutions authorizing the mayor to apply for ARPA funding for a community message display board and ADA/family restroom improvements at Stadium Drive, and to increase purchase order limits for asphalt and fuel. It also approved multiple independent contractor agreements for recreation instructors and services, and approved several zoning variances and sign permits, including for the Valor Acres development. All votes were unanimous or near-unanimous, with occasional abstentions.

• Approved Resolution 5879 to apply for ARPA funding for message board and restroom improvements (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 5880 increasing purchase order limits for asphalt and fuel (6-0)
• Approved contractor agreements for Jazzercise, fencing, pickleball, massage, acting, art, taekwondo, tennis, and fitness instructors (6-0 or 5-0)
• Approved five zoning variances for properties on Victoria Lane, Riverview Rd, Sunnydale Dr, and Wiese Rd (6-0 each)
• Approved sign permits for Core, Russell Real Estate Services, and Luna Bakery at Valor Acres (5-1, 6-0, 4-0)
• Approved Luna Bakery storefront and patio at Valor Acres (4-0)
• Approved Cleveland Clinic medical office building at Valor Acres with deviations (4-0)
• Authorized bidding for Fire Department personal protective equipment (6-0)

General

The Brecksville Civil Service Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on the police officer candidate list. They will consider decertifying the current list due to a lack of qualified candidates, scheduling a new competitive exam, and discussing timelines for 2027 promotional exams. The meeting also includes approval of the August 28, 2025 minutes.

• Decertify current Police Officer Candidate list (not enough qualified candidates)
• Consider scheduling a competitive exam for a new eligibility list
• Discuss timelines for promotional exams in 2027
• Approval of August 28, 2025 Civil Service Commission Minutes

General

The Brecksville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on six zoning variance appeals at its August 10, 2026 meeting. The board will also approve minutes from the July 13, 2026 meeting and receive reports from council and mayor. No substantive decisions are listed on this agenda beyond the public hearings.

• Appeal BZA26-000008: Variance for 40.5 ft height and 33 ft building height for new house at 6727 Victoria Ln
• Appeal BZA26-000017: Variance for 6 ft fence and driveway gate at 8700 Riverview Rd
• Appeal BZA26-000018: Variance to install generator in side yard at 8410 Sunnydale Dr
• Appeal BZA26-000019: Variance for 91 ft front yard setback for deck at 8500 Wiese Rd
• Appeal BZA26-000020: Variance for 19.8% roof area at 6721 Victoria Ln

The Brecksville Board of Zoning Appeals approved the July 13, 2026 meeting minutes and voted to recommend five separate property variance requests to City Council. The board also heard a report from Mayor Kingston regarding a power outage affecting approximately 1,300 residents.

• Approved July 13, 2026 regular meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended approval for height and roof area variances for new house at 6727 Victoria Ln (6-0)
• Recommended approval for fence height and location variances at 8700 Riverview Rd (6-0)
• Recommended approval for a side yard generator variance at 8410 Sunnydale Dr (6-0)
• Recommended approval for a front yard setback variance for a deck at 8500 Wiese Rd (6-0)
• Recommended approval for a roof area variance for a new house at 6721 Victoria Ln (6-0)

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Brecksville llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para revisar una modificación de zonificación que convierte un edificio comercial en un consultorio médico en el Desarrollo Planificado de Negocios de Uso Mixto de Valor Acres. La reunión también aprobará las actas de sesiones anteriores, discutirá solicitudes de letreros y revisará informes de representantes de la ciudad.

• Audiencia pública sobre la conversión a consultorio médico en 2130 Valor Parkway
• Solicitudes de letreros para Core (7032 Mill Rd), Russell Real Estate Services (33 Public Sq) y Luna Bakery (5430 Independence Dr)
• Sesión de trabajo sobre la fachada y el patio de Luna Bakery (5430 Independence Dr)
• Sesión de trabajo sobre VA Mixed Use Phase 10 - Building B medical office (2130 Valor Parkway)
• Sesión de trabajo sobre Snowville Rd. Major Subdivision

The Commission recommended preliminary and final approval for a four-story medical office building at 2130 Valor Parkway. Several signage and storefront requests for local businesses were approved contingent on City Council approval. A proposed six-lot subdivision on Snowville Road was discussed but no action was taken.

• Recommended approval of Cleveland Clinic medical office building and lot split (4-0)
• Approved signage for Core at 7032 Mill Rd contingent on City Council approval (5-0)
• Approved ground sign for Russell Real Estate Services at 33 Public Sq contingent on City Council approval (5-0)
• Approved Luna Bakery signage package at 5430 Independence Dr contingent on City Council approval (5-0)
• Approved Luna Bakery storefront and patio at 5430 Independence Dr contingent on City Council approval (5-0)
• Approved July 9, 2026 Public Hearing Minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 9, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 9, 2026 Work Session Minutes (5-0)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará una ordenanza para las asignaciones del año fiscal 2026 y una resolución para cerrar fondos específicos de honorarios de arquitectos e ingenieros. El organismo también revisará acuerdos relacionados con un oficial de recursos escolares y la participación en el programa Medicaid.

• ORD. 5878: Asignaciones para gastos corrientes para el año fiscal que finaliza el 31 de diciembre de 2026
• RES. 5805: Cierre y eliminación de los fondos de Honorarios de Arquitectos (7560) y Honorarios de Ingeniería (7550)
• RES. 5807: Memorando de Entendimiento con Cuyahoga Valley Career Center para un Oficial de Recursos Escolares
• RES. 5808: Propuesta de TMS Engineers Inc. para una revisión de estudio de tráfico del sitio de Valor Acres
• Renovaciones de permisos de licor para permisos Clase C y D que vencen el 1 de octubre de 2026

The Brecksville City Council passed Ordinance 5878 (budget adjustments) and Resolutions 5805-5808 (fund transfers, Medicaid MOU, School Resource Officer MOU, and traffic study contract) unanimously. Council also approved several committee actions, including advertising for bids for the Riverview Road Culvert replacement, purchasing Christmas decorations, and approving a change order for asbestos removal at Central School demolition.

• Passed Ordinance 5878 (budget adjustments) (7-0)
• Passed Resolution 5805 (fund transfers, closing Architect/Engineering Fees funds) (7-0)
• Passed Resolution 5806 (Medicaid MOU) (7-0)
• Passed Resolution 5807 (School Resource Officer MOU with Cuyahoga Valley Career Center) (7-0)
• Passed Resolution 5808 (TMS Engineers traffic study review contract) (7-0)
• Approved no hearing for liquor permit renewals (4-0, 3 recused)
• Approved advertising for bids for Riverview Road Culvert replacement (7-0)
• Approved $17,930 for Christmas decorations and $42,995 change order for Central School demolition (7-0)

City Council Committees

Los Comités del Concejo Municipal de Brecksville decidirán sobre varios temas financieros y de proyectos, incluyendo reemplazos de decoraciones festivas, costos de demolición de escuelas, acuerdos de Medicaid y mejoras de infraestructura. La reunión cubre aprobaciones de actas rutinarias y recomendaciones específicas de los comités para la acción del concejo.

• Reemplazar las decoraciones de Navidad tras el incendio en Blossom Service Garage, hasta $17,930 en la orden de compra abierta #26000439 a Bronner's Commercial Display
• Proyecto de Demolición de Central School orden de cambio #1 por $42,995 en gastos adicionales de remoción de asbesto
• Memorando de Entendimiento con el Departamento de Medicaid de Ohio para la participación en el programa
• Proyecto de Reemplazo de Culvert en Riverview Road (C-14) autorización para anunciar licitaciones
• Propuesta de Estudio de Tráfico de Valor Acres de TMS Engineers Inc. para una revisión independiente de terceros

The Building & Grounds, Finance, Safety-Service, Utilities, Streets & Sidewalks, and Committee of the Whole all met and recommended several items to full Council. These included purchasing replacement Christmas decorations for $17,930, approving a $42,995 change order for asbestos removal at Central School, and authorizing a Medicaid agreement for ambulance reimbursement. The Committee of the Whole also approved salary continuations for two injured employees and scheduled the budget workshop for November 10, 2026.

• Recommended $17,930 purchase of replacement Christmas decorations (3-0)
• Recommended $42,995 change order for Central School asbestos removal (3-0)
• Recommended Medicaid MOU for ambulance transport reimbursement (3-0)
• Recommended appropriations amendment with ~$2M income tax revenue increase (3-0)
• Recommended eliminating Architecture and Engineering Fee Funds (3-0)
• Recommended $48,342 in professional bills payment (3-0)
• Recommended CVCC School Resource Officer MOU for 2026-2029 (3-0)
• Approved salary continuation for two injured Service Department employees (7-0)

Planning Commission

City Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará resoluciones para autorizar la participación en un programa de calificación grupal de compensación laboral y para aceptar una oferta para el Proyecto de Mejora del Alcantarillado Pluvial de Whitewood Road. El organismo también discutirá una solicitud de subvención para la rehabilitación del campo de béisbol y un acuerdo de servicios de alarma contra incendios por cinco años.

• Resolución que autoriza el programa de compensación laboral con Sedgwick Claims Management Services
• Ordenanza que acepta la oferta para el Proyecto de Mejora del Alcantarillado Pluvial de Whitewood Road
• Resolución que autoriza la solicitud de subvención para la rehabilitación del campo de béisbol de City Hall
• Ordenanza que autoriza un acuerdo de servicios de alarma contra incendios por cinco años con Johnson Controls
• Aprobación de las actas del Concejo Municipal del 7 y 14 de julio

The council approved seven zoning variances recommended by the Board of Zoning Appeals, including fence height and setback exceptions at various addresses. It also passed resolutions to join a workers' compensation program and apply for a grant to rehabilitate City Hall baseball fields, and authorized a vehicle purchase, a sewer project design contract, and a firewall maintenance renewal.

• Approved participation in Ohio Association of Public Treasurers workers' compensation program (5-0)
• Authorized grant application for City Hall baseball fields rehabilitation (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of a vehicle through state cooperative pricing (5-0)
• Accepted bid for Whitewood Road sewer and slope slippage improvement project design services ($16,710) (5-0)
• Renewed firewall maintenance contract for $6,187.33 (5-0)
• Approved variance for 5' fence at 6741 Wallings Rd (5-0)
• Approved variance for driveway gate at 6741 Wallings Rd (5-0)
• Approved variance to defer sidewalk installation at 9224 Highland Dr (5-0)

City Council Committees

Los comités del Concejo Municipal revisarán y recomendarán aprobaciones para varios contratos y resoluciones, incluyendo un contrato de $302,012 para la mejora del alcantarillado pluvial de Whitewood Road, un acuerdo anual de mantenimiento de alarmas contra incendios y rociadores de $11,744.40, y una renovación del mantenimiento de firewall de $6,187.33. Los elementos adicionales incluyen la participación en un programa de calificación de compensación para trabajadores y una solicitud de subvención para la rehabilitación de los campos de béisbol de City Hall. El Committee of the Whole llevará a cabo una sesión ejecutiva para discutir el empleo de empleados públicos.

• Aprobar el acuerdo de mantenimiento de alarmas contra incendios y rociadores por 5 años con Johnson Controls por $11,744.40 al año para el Community Center y el Human Services Center
• Aprobar la participación en el programa Ohio Association of Public Treasurers Workers Compensation Group con Sedgwick Claims Management Services
• Aprobar la presentación del Alcalde de una solicitud de Subvención Suplementaria de Desarrollo Comunitario 2027 para la rehabilitación de los campos de béisbol de City Hall
• Aprobar la renovación del contrato de mantenimiento de firewall de la Ciudad con CDW por $6,187.33 por un año
• Aprobar el contrato de $302,012 con Leach Excavating, LLC para el Proyecto de Mejora del Alcantarillado Pluvial de Whitewood Road (10275 & 10325 Whitewood Road)

Brecksville City Council committees met on July 21, 2026, and recommended several items for full council approval. The Buildings and Grounds Committee recommended a five-year fire alarm and sprinkler maintenance agreement with Johnson Controls at $11,744.40 annually. The Finance Committee recommended continued participation in a workers' compensation program, submission of a Community Development Supplemental Grant application for baseball field fencing, and renewal of a firewall maintenance contract. The Utilities Committee recommended accepting Leach Excavating's $302,000 bid for the Whitewood Road Storm Sewer Improvement Project and authorizing additional design services. The Streets and Sidewalks Committee discussed the Brecksville Road resurfacing project and future downtown resurfacing phases. The Legislation and Safety and Services committees had no substantive business. The Committee of the Whole entered executive session to discuss employee employment.

• Recommended approval of five-year Johnson Controls fire alarm/sprinkler contract ($11,744.40/year) (voice vote, 2-0)
• Recommended approval of workers' compensation program continuation with Sedgwick (voice vote, 3-0)
• Recommended approval of Community Development Supplemental Grant application for baseball field fencing (voice vote, 3-0)
• Recommended approval of firewall maintenance renewal (voice vote, 3-0)
• Recommended acceptance of Leach Excavating bid for Whitewood Road storm sewer project (~$302,000) (voice vote, 2-0)
• Recommended authorization of additional design/construction management services by Donald G. Bohning & Associates (voice vote, 2-0)
• Approved minutes of prior meetings for all committees (voice votes)
• Convened executive session to discuss employment of public employees (voice vote, 5-0)

General

City Council will consider an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to apply for a BJA FY 2026 Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grant. The funding would be used to purchase vehicles and electronic equipment for the Brecksville Police Department.

• Grant application for $638,413.09 for 4 police vehicles
• Purchase of 13 Mobile Data Terminals, 13 In-Car Video systems, and 13 Mobile Radios
• Purchase of 30 Conducted Energy Weapons (tasers)
• Purchase of 11 radar units and 3 radar speed signs

The Brecksville City Council voted unanimously to authorize the Mayor to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice for $638,413.09 in federal funding. The funds, if awarded, would purchase police vehicles, mobile data terminals, in-car video systems, radios, tasers, radar units, and radar speed signs for the police department. The ordinance was passed under a suspension of the three-reading rule.

• Appointed Monica Bartkiewicz as acting Clerk (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5802 authorizing grant application for $638,413.09 (6-0)

General

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación de Brecksville llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre nueve solicitudes de varianza, principalmente relacionadas con alturas de cercas, retranqueos y modificaciones de entradas. La junta también aprobará las actas de la reunión anterior y recibirá informes del representante del concejo y del alcalde.

• Varianza para permitir una altura de cerca de 6' en 6741 Wallings Rd (BZA26-000007)
• Varianza para eximir la instalación requerida de acera pública en 9224 Highland Dr (BZA26-000010)
• Varianza para un retranqueo del patio delantero de 85' para construir una terraza en 10305 Chippewa Rd (BZA26-000012)
• Varianza para un garaje independiente de 936 sq ft que excede el límite de 660 sq ft en 6811 Farview Rd (BZA26-000013)
• Varianza para convertir una cancha de tenis en una entrada y permitir una entrada a 60' de una intersección en 10126 Echo Hill Dr (BZA26-000016)

The Brecksville Board of Zoning Appeals held public hearings and a regular meeting, voting to recommend City Council approval for most requested variances, including a reduced driveway gate height, a sidewalk deferral, a taller pool fence, a reduced front-yard setback for a deck, a larger detached garage, a reduced setback for a garage addition, and a driveway conversion variance. Two variance requests were denied: one for a 6-foot solid vinyl fence and one for converting a tennis court into a driveway. The board also approved the June 8, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Approved 5-ft driveway gate variance at 6741 Wallings Rd (5-1)
• Approved front-yard gate variance at 6741 Wallings Rd (6-0)
• Approved sidewalk deferral at 9224 Highland Dr (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved 6-ft pool fence variance at 9555 Reserve Run (4-2)
• Approved 85-ft setback variance for deck at 10305 Chippewa Rd (6-0)
• Approved 936 sq ft detached garage variance at 6811 Farview Rd (6-0)
• Denied 6-ft solid vinyl fence variance at 10905 Greenhaven Pkwy (1-5)
• Denied tennis court driveway conversion variance at 10126 Echo Hill Dr (3-3)

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación considerará la aprobación de las actas del 4 de junio de 2026 y revisará solicitudes de señalización para tres propiedades. Una sesión de trabajo discutirá los diseños de los escaparates para el proyecto VA Mixed Use y un edificio de oficinas médicas en Valor Parkway.

• Aprobación de las actas de la Sesión Regular y de Trabajo del 4 de junio de 2026
• Solicitud de señalización para VA Residential Phase 2 en Canvas Pkwy.
• Solicitud de señalización para Compass South Office Building en 8180 Brecksville Rd.
• Solicitud de señalización para Knuth's Boutique en 8249 Chippewa Rd.
• Sesión de trabajo: Escaparates de inquilinos de la planta baja de VA Mixed Use en 4550 Hruby St. y VA Mixed Use Phase 1 Building B CCF Medical Office Building en 2130 Valor Parkway

The commission approved the June 4, 2026 regular and work‑session meeting minutes. It approved a temporary real‑estate sign for VA Residential Phase 2 and an illuminated wall sign for Knuth’s Boutique. The commission granted final approval for the ground‑floor tenant storefronts at 4550 Hruby Street in the Valor Acres Business Planned Development Area. No action was taken on the revised monument signs for the Compass South Office Building.

• Approved June 4, 2026 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved June 4, 2026 work session minutes (6-0)
• Approved VA Residential Phase 2 temporary real‑estate sign (6-0)
• Approved Knuth’s Boutique wall sign (6-0)
• Final approval of Valor Acres Building G ground‑floor tenant storefronts, 4550 Hruby Street (6-0)
• No action taken on Compass South Office Building revised monument signs (6-0)
• Chairman Lahrmer recused himself from discussion of Cleveland Clinic Foundation Medical Office Building application

City Council Committees

Los comités del Concejo Municipal de Brecksville considerarán varios puntos, incluyendo un contrato de invernada de la piscina con Hastings Water Works por $7,920, enmiendas a la ordenanza de nómina, convenios colectivos con los sindicatos de patrulleros y sargentos de la policía, una subvención de $10,000 para la Brecksville-Broadview Heights Community Awareness and Prevention Association (CAPA), y un acuerdo de desarrollo y depósito en garantía con VA Current, LLC. También se ha programado una sesión ejecutiva para discutir el empleo de un empleado público.

• Acuerdo de servicio de invernada de la piscina con Hastings Water Works por $7,920 (B&G 2)
• Ordenanza que enmienda la ordenanza de nómina #5839 relacionada con la compensación de los empleados (FIN 2)
• Convenios colectivos con la Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association para los patrulleros y sargentos de la policía de Brecksville (FIN 3, FIN 4)
• Resolución para otorgar una subvención de $10,000 a CAPA para servicios de prevención e intervención (FIN 5)
• Acuerdo de desarrollo y depósito en garantía con VA Current, LLC (UTL 1)

The Buildings & Grounds Committee recommended Council approve a $7,920 aquatic maintenance agreement with Hastings Waterworks. The Finance Committee recommended approval of an ordinance amending Payroll Ordinance No. 5839, collective bargaining agreements with the OPBA for police patrol officers and sergeants, a $10,000 grant to CAPA, and $56,139.83 in professional bills. The Utilities Committee recommended approval of a Development and Escrow Agreement with VA Current LLC. The Streets & Sidewalks Committee received updates on road and sidewalk projects but took no action.

• Approved minutes of prior committee meetings as presented.
• Recommended Council approval of an Aquatic Maintenance Service Agreement with Hastings Waterworks for $7,920.
• Recommended Council approval of an ordinance amending Payroll Ordinance No. 5839 regarding employee compensation.
• Recommended Council approval of a collective bargaining agreement with the OPBA for Brecksville Police Department patrol officers.
• Recommended Council approval of a collective bargaining agreement with the OPBA for Brecksville Police Department sergeants.
• Recommended Council approval of a $10,000 grant to the Community Awareness and Prevention Association (CAPA).
• Recommended Council approval of monthly professional bills totaling $56,139.83.
• Recommended Council approval of a Development and Escrow Agreement with VA Current LLC.