Moreland Hills, Ohio

Records Commission

The Records Commission will consider updates to the village’s records retention schedule. Items include changing the listed media type from “paper” to “multi” for most records and verifying the items listed for Personnel Files (VIL‑36). The meeting will also approve the minutes from the January 22, 2026 meeting. No other agenda items are listed.

• Approve minutes from the January 22, 2026 Records Commission meeting
• Discuss changing media type to “multi” for most records in the retention schedule
• Verify correct items listed for Personnel Files (VIL‑36)

DEIB Commission

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Commission will review June 17 minutes, receive updates on ongoing projects, and present a $750.00 financial report for Fiscal 2026. The main agenda item is discussion and approval of a new activity for the Orange Art Fest scheduled for August 15, 2026. Additional topics include upcoming community events, a new student commissioner, and open discussion of volunteer opportunities.

• Approve new activity for Orange Art Fest on Aug 15, 2026
• Financial report showing $750.00 for Fiscal 2026
• Reserve Orange Library for Book Club Subcommittee meeting on Oct 22, 2026
• Reserve venue for Cleveland Food Bank event on Nov 1, 2026, 6‑8 p.m.
• Introduce new student commissioner Isabelle Nicol from Laurel School

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will meet to approve past minutes, receive updates from the Mayor and Service Department, and discuss working groups for Veterans Park, Forest Ridge, and marketing. The agenda also covers planning for the 'Head for The Hills' event and Fall Fest.

• Approval of June 2026 meeting minutes
• Updates on Veterans Park, Forest Ridge, and Garfield Cabin/Birth Site Park
• Planning for 'Head for The Hills 2026' event
• Planning for Fall Fest
• Meeting location: Lang Pavilion at Forest Ridge

Village Council

El Concejo de la Villa votará sobre tres ordenanzas: la compra de un generador de reemplazo para el ayuntamiento y el garaje de servicio a través de un programa cooperativo, la provisión de asignaciones adicionales y la contratación del programa de señalización de pavimentos 2026. Las tres ordenanzas se declaran emergencias para efecto inmediato.

• ORD. 2026-31: Autorizar la compra de un generador de reemplazo de Ohio CAT Power Systems a través del programa cooperativo Sourcewell
• ORD. 2026-32: Proporcionar asignaciones adicionales y transferir partidas ya asignadas
• ORD. 2026-33: Autorizar el contrato con JD Striping & Services para el programa de señalización de pavimentos 2026
• Las tres ordenanzas declaradas como emergencias

Green Commission

La Comisión Verde celebrará una reunión regular el 8 de julio de 2026. El tema principal es una presentación informativa de Rust Belt Riders. El grupo también recibirá actualizaciones del Alcalde Spencer y del Departamento de Servicios y discutirá eventos comunitarios próximos, como un evento Freecycle y un club de lectura.

• Presentación informativa por parte de Rust Belt Riders
• Actualización del Alcalde Spencer y del Departamento de Servicios
• Evento Freecycle programado para el 9 de agosto
• Evento del Club de Lectura con DEIB: 'Braiding Sweetgrass' el 22 de octubre en la Biblioteca Orange
• Actualización del evento de Plantas Nativas/Semillas de Andrea

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación discutirá una solicitud de Hiram House Camp para modificar su permiso de uso condicional con respecto a la salida en Hiram Trail. También considerarán la adición de una buhardilla en una residencia en Miles Road. La reunión incluye la aprobación de actas anteriores y una discusión general.

• Hiram House Camp – discusión preliminar sobre la modificación del uso condicional para la salida de Hiram Trail, 33775 Hiram Trail
• Residencia Steele – adición de buhardilla en 35655 Miles Road

Council Committee of the Whole

Esta es una reunión rutinaria del Comité Plenario con puntos procesales estándar que incluyen el pase de lista, la aprobación de las actas, informes del alcalde y del presidente del concejo, y la discusión de ordenanzas próximas. No se enumeran legislaciones ni puntos de acción específicos.

• Pase de lista y aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior
• Informes y comunicaciones del alcalde y otros funcionarios
• Actualización del Presidente del Concejo
• Discusión de ordenanzas próximas
• Discusión miscelánea

Facilities Committee

El comité discutirá el mantenimiento del edificio del Departamento de Policía, el reemplazo del generador del Village Hall/Service Department y actualizaciones de las estaciones de plantas y bombeo. También están en la agenda proyectos de paisajismo del pueblo, el reemplazo de un puente, y pancartas y banderas para America 250. No hay votaciones programadas; los puntos son para discusión y revisión.

• Mantenimiento del edificio del Departamento de Policía
• Reemplazo del generador del Village Hall/Service Department
• Proyecto de reemplazo del puente
• Actualizaciones de las estaciones de plantas y bombeo
• Pancartas y banderas para America 250

Road & Safety Committee

El Comité de Carreteras y Seguridad de Moreland Hills discutirá las preocupaciones de los residentes sobre Bentleyville Road, actualizaciones del departamento de policía que incluyen la instalación de cámaras Flock y verificaciones de antecedentes para nuevos oficiales, y actualizaciones del ingeniero de la villa sobre servidumbres de alcantarillado pluvial y el Programa de Carreteras 2026. Los informes del departamento de servicios cubren reparaciones de equipos y reemplazos continuos de alcantarillas de entrada. No se indican votos ni decisiones en la agenda.

• Preocupación de los residentes: Bentleyville Road
• Actualización de la Instalación de Cámaras Flock
• Investigaciones de antecedentes para 1 oficial de policía a tiempo completo y 1 a tiempo parcial
• Servidumbres de Alcantarillado Pluvial de West Juniper/SOM Center
• Programa de Carreteras 2026

DEIB Commission

La Comisión de Diversidad, Equidad, Inclusión y Pertenencia revisará las actas, escuchará actualizaciones sobre proyectos en curso, incluyendo el libro de cocina y el sitio web de We Are Moreland Hills, y se preparará para próximos eventos como la noche de voluntarios del Cleveland Food Bank el 12 de noviembre de 2026. La comisión también dará la bienvenida a una nueva comisionada estudiantil, Isabelle Nicol de Laurel School, y discutirá oportunidades de divulgación en el Orange Art Fest y festivales comunitarios.

• Nueva comisionada estudiantil: Isabelle Nicol de Laurel School
• Evento de voluntarios del Cleveland Food Bank programado para el 12 de noviembre de 2026
• Actualizaciones sobre el desarrollo del libro de cocina y el sitio web de We Are Moreland Hills
• Informe financiero: presupuesto de $750 para el año fiscal 2026
• Discusión sobre el Orange Art Fest (15 de agosto) y oportunidades de voluntariado en Head for the Hills (3 de octubre) y Fall Fest (25 de octubre)

Parks Commission

La Comisión de Parques discutirá y decidirá la hora de inicio y la duración del Fall Fest 2026, junto con los detalles de la planificación inicial. También recibirán actualizaciones sobre las prioridades de los grupos de trabajo actuales para las mejoras de Veterans Park, Garfield Cabin/Birth Site Park y Forest Ridge, así como los esfuerzos de marketing para los parques de Moreland Hills.

• Decidir la hora de inicio y la duración del Fall Fest 2026
• Planificación inicial para el Fall Fest 2026 (dulces, comida, bebidas, calabazas, juegos)
• Actualizaciones sobre las mejoras de Veterans Park
• Actualizaciones sobre las mejoras de Garfield Cabin/Birth Site Park y los guías
• Registro de Head for the Hills 2026, obsequios, patrocinadores y señales viales

Village Council

El concejo considerará varias ordenanzas, incluyendo un contrato con Siteworx Unlimited para el programa de drenaje 2026, la adopción de una política de ciberseguridad del pueblo, apropiaciones adicionales y una resolución para adoptar el presupuesto fiscal alternativo para el año fiscal 2027. Todos los puntos se declaran emergencias.

• ORD 2026-27: adoptar la política de ciberseguridad del pueblo (emergencia)
• ORD 2026-28: autorizar el contrato con Siteworx Unlimited para el 2026 Drainage Program (emergencia)
• ORD 2026-29: proporcionar apropiaciones adicionales y transferencias de partidas (emergencia)
• RES 2026-30: adoptar el presupuesto fiscal alternativo para el FY 2027 (emergencia)

The Village Council approved a cybersecurity policy and a drainage program contract. They also approved an ordinance for additional appropriations and transfers. The meeting included reports from various committees.

• Approved Village Cybersecurity Policy (Ordinance 2026-27)
• Authorized Mayor to execute drainage contract with Siteworx Unlimited (Ordinance 2026-28)
• Approved additional appropriations and transfers (Ordinance 2026-29)
• Approved minutes of previous Regular Council Meeting
• Entered Executive Session regarding Ordinance 2026-27

Council Committee of the Whole

El Comité Plenario del Concejo de Moreland Hills se reúne para discutir varios temas, incluyendo un programa de pasantías/becas y una discusión inicial de un Civic Blueprint. No hay ordenanzas ni contratos programados para acción. La reunión incluye elementos procesales estándar como el pase de lista y la aprobación de actas.

• Discusión de ordenanzas próximas
• Discusión del programa de pasantías/becas
• Civic Blueprint – discusión inicial
• Informes del Alcalde y otros funcionarios

The Committee of the Whole meeting was primarily informational with no substantive votes. The only action taken was the unanimous approval of the May 6, 2026 meeting minutes. Council discussed a request from Orange Schools to allow buses to exit via the Hiram Trail back entrance, but no decision was made; the mayor will obtain historical documents and a summary from the superintendent for further review. An internship and fellowship program was discussed but no action was taken due to management and oversight concerns.

• Approved minutes of May 6, 2026 meeting (7-0)

Green Commission

La Comisión Verde está revisando las actualizaciones de talleres anteriores y planificando próximos eventos comunitarios, incluyendo un evento de Freecycle y el EcoFest. La comisión también está abordando los posibles siguientes pasos con respecto al Plan de Acción Climática.

• Evento de Freecycle programado para el 9 de agosto en Lang Pavilion
• Divulgación de EcoFest a los municipios vecinos
• Revisión de asistentes al Taller de Cuidado de los Árboles
• Consulta sobre el estado del Plan de Acción Climática

Facilities Committee

El Comité de Instalaciones de Moreland Hills se reunirá para discutir las prioridades de mantenimiento de los edificios, incluyendo el mantenimiento del departamento de policía y el reemplazo de un generador para el Village Hall y el Service Department. Las actualizaciones de servicios públicos incluyen el estado de la planta y la estación de bombeo, así como un estudio de flujo/infiltración para la Jackson Valley Pump Station. Los temas de parques cubren el paisajismo, la reparación de la fuente en Forest Ridge y un proyecto de reemplazo de un puente. El comité también considerará pancartas y banderas para America 250.

• Reemplazo del generador para Village Hall y Service Department
• Estudio de flujo/infiltración de la Jackson Valley Pump Station
• Reparación de la fuente de Forest Ridge (daños por anzuelo y línea de pesca)
• Proyecto de reemplazo de puente (ubicación no especificada)
• Pancartas y banderas para la celebración de America 250

Road & Safety Committee

El Comité de Caminos y Seguridad de Moreland Hills discutirá las preocupaciones de los residentes sobre Bentleyville Road, recibirá actualizaciones de la policía sobre los reemplazos de AED para el complejo del pueblo y escuchará actualizaciones del ingeniero del pueblo, incluyendo la adjudicación de la licitación del programa de drenaje. Las actualizaciones del departamento de servicios cubren reparaciones de equipos, reemplazos continuos de alcantarillas de entradas y una compra de cámaras con costos compartidos para la comunidad, para la cual se han emitido órdenes de compra.

• Preocupaciones de los residentes en Bentleyville Road
• Reemplazos de AED para todo el complejo del Village
• Adjudicación de la licitación del programa de drenaje
• Reemplazos continuos de alcantarillas de entradas
• Compra de cámaras con costos compartidos para la comunidad – PO emitida y cámaras ordenadas

Board of Zoning Appeals

Esta es una reunión de procedimiento de la Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación de Moreland Hills. El único asunto programado es la aprobación de las actas de la audiencia pública del 4 de mayo de 2026, seguida de una discusión y el cierre de la sesión. No se enumeran solicitudes de zonificación, variaciones ni audiencias públicas sobre propiedades específicas.

• Aprobación de las actas de la Audiencia Pública Ordinaria de la Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación del 4 de mayo de 2026
• Discusión general y cierre de la sesión

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación considerará varias solicitudes de mejora de propiedades, incluyendo modificaciones exteriores y una conversión de garaje en 50 South Lane, un pabellón adjunto en 70 Quail Hollow Drive, una ampliación de garaje en 15 Fox Glen Road, y una ampliación de buhardilla con un porche de entrada frontal en 90 Easton Lane. La comisión también aprobará las actas de la reunión del 4 de mayo de 2026. La reunión finalizará con una discusión y el cierre de la sesión.

• 50 South Lane LLC – modificación exterior y conversión de garaje
• Residencia Adams – pabellón adjunto en 70 Quail Hollow Drive
• Residencia Goldberg – ampliación de garaje y modificaciones exteriores en 15 Fox Glen Road
• Panorama Peak LLC – ampliación de buhardilla en el segundo piso y porche de entrada frontal en 90 Easton Lane
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión de la Comisión de Planificación del 4 de mayo de 2026

The Commission approved an attached pavilion at 70 Quail Hollow Drive and renovations at 15 Fox Glen Road. Alterations at 90 Easton Lane were also approved, while the application for 50 South Lane was withdrawn.

• Approved May 4, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• 50 South Lane LLC application withdrawn by applicants
• Approved attached pavilion at 70 Quail Hollow Drive (6-0)
• Approved renovations at 15 Fox Glen Road subject to construction drawing verification (6-0)
• Approved alterations at 90 Easton Lane conditioned on architectural plans reflecting renderings (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:48 pm (6-0)

DEIB Commission

La Comisión de Diversidad, Equidad, Inclusión y Pertenencia revisará las actas de abril y recibirá actualizaciones sobre proyectos en curso, incluyendo un libro de cocina y sitio web comunitario, una colaboración con el Orange Art Center y un boletín informativo. Discutirán los planes financieros para $750 en el año fiscal 2026 y finalizarán el registro para un evento del Cleveland Food Bank programado para el 12 de noviembre de 2026. La reunión es principalmente un seguimiento de las iniciativas existentes y la programación futura.

• Actualización del desarrollo del libro de cocina y sitio web de We Are Moreland Hills
• Actualización de la colaboración con el Orange Art Center
• Evento del Cleveland Food Bank reservado para el 12 de noviembre de 2026, de 6-8pm
• Informe financiero: solicitud de $750 para el año fiscal 2026
• Evento de We Are Moreland Hills programado para el 19 de septiembre de 2026

Parks Commission

La Comisión de Parques discutirá actualizaciones de los grupos de trabajo sobre mejoras en Veterans Park, Garfield Cabin/Birth Site Park y Forest Ridge. También planificarán el evento Head For The Hills 2026 (apertura de registro el 1 de junio) y finalizarán los detalles para Fall Fest 2026, incluido el horario de inicio y la planificación temprana.

• Planificación de Head For The Hills 2026: registro abre el 1 de junio, regalos, patrocinadores y tareas
• Fall Fest 2026: fecha finalizada el 25 de octubre, decidir el horario de inicio, planificación temprana para dulces, calabazas y juegos
• Necesidades agregadas y de piedra para reparación de senderos y puentes
• Actualizaciones sobre la instalación de bancos
• Mejoras en Veterans Park, Garfield Cabin/Birth Site Park y Forest Ridge

Village Council

El Concejo del Pueblo votará sobre varias ordenanzas, incluyendo la aceptación de servidumbres de drenaje permanentes en Basswood Lane y East Juniper Lane, la aprobación de una orden de cambio para el programa de asfalto 2025, la firma de un acuerdo de costos compartidos comunitarios con el Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, la compra de equipo de inspección de tuberías pluviales, la aceptación de una donación de cajas de almacenamiento para vehículos policiales de Aurora y la aprobación de una ordenanza de asignaciones adicionales. Todas las ordenanzas se declaran emergencias.

• Orden de cambio n.º 1 con Geauga Highway Company para el programa de asfalto 2025
• Acuerdo de costos compartidos comunitarios con el Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District para el financiamiento del proyecto
• Compra de cámara para tuberías pluviales y equipo de localización de líneas de A&H Equipment a través de la cooperativa Sourcewell
• Aceptación de la donación de tres sistemas de cajas de almacenamiento de carga Setina de la City of Aurora para vehículos policiales
• Asignaciones adicionales y transferencias (ORD 2026-26)

The council unanimously passed several emergency ordinances authorizing drainage easements for storm‑sewer projects at 90 Basswood Lane and 10 East Juniper Lane, approved a change order for the 2025 asphalt program, authorized a community cost‑share agreement with NEORSD, and approved a $1 million transfer to the SCM&R Fund along with other appropriations. All motions carried with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-20 authorizing permanent drainage easement for 90 Basswood Lane (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-21 authorizing permanent drainage easement for 10 East Juniper Lane (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-22 authorizing change order with Geauga Highway Co. for 2025 asphalt program (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-23 authorizing community cost‑share agreement with NEORSD for storm pipe camera funding (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-24 authorizing purchase of storm pipe camera and line locating equipment via Sourcewell (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-26 providing additional appropriations and transfers, including $1,000,000 to SCM&R Fund (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-25 accepting donation of three Setina cargo storage box systems for police vehicles (5-0)

Council Committee of the Whole

El Comité Plenario llevará a cabo una discusión inicial sobre un posible programa de pasantías/becas. El resto de la agenda consiste en asuntos procedimentales rutinarios: pase de lista, aprobación del diario, informes del alcalde y funcionarios, y una actualización del presidente del concejo. No se enumeran ordenanzas específicas ni acciones financieras para votación.

• Pasantías/Becas – Discusión Inicial
• Próximas Ordenanzas (no se proporcionaron detalles)
• Informes y Comunicaciones del Alcalde y Otros Funcionarios Municipales
• Actualización del Presidente del Concejo

Green Commission

La Comisión Verde discutirá y potencialmente se comprometerá a acciones adicionales bajo el Mayor's Monarch Pledge, basándose en una lista de 30 elementos posibles. También revisarán y discutirán el Plan de Acción Climática. Se presentarán actualizaciones sobre eventos pasados y próximos, incluyendo la Caminata de la Mosca Linterna Manchada y el Taller de Cuidado de los Árboles.

• Caminata de la Mosca Linterna Manchada: 16 asistentes, no se encontraron huevos; considerar moverla para finales del próximo año
• La fecha del Taller de Cuidado de los Árboles cambió al 11 de mayo a las 7 pm
• Evento Greening the Hills el 16 de mayo de 8 am a 12 pm
• Evento Freecycle el 9 de agosto en Lang Pavilion
• Divulgación de EcoFest enviada a Pepper Pike, Woodmere, Orange y Hunting Valley; solo Hunting Valley respondió

Road & Safety Committee

El Comité de Caminos y Seguridad llevará a cabo una reunión regular para escuchar las preocupaciones de los residentes con respecto a Bentleyville Road, recibir actualizaciones de la policía, el ingeniero de la aldea y los departamentos de servicios, y discutir las servidumbres del programa de drenaje, reparaciones de equipos y un costo compartido comunitario para la compra de una cámara. No se esperan decisiones finales; los puntos podrían ser remitidos al Concejo Municipal completo.

• Preocupaciones de los residentes sobre Bentleyville Road
• Servidumbres del Programa de Drenaje
• Reparaciones de Equipos/Camiones
• Drenaje – Reemplazos de Alcantarillas de Entrada
• Costo Compartido Comunitario – Compra de Cámara

Facilities Committee

El Comité de Instalaciones revisará el mantenimiento de edificios para el Departamento de Policía, las actualizaciones de servicios públicos que incluyen el estudio de inflación e infiltración de la estación de bombeo Jackson Valley y el muro de contención del Village Complex, y los proyectos de parques como el paisajismo, los bancos en Forest Ridge y el reemplazo de un puente. No se listan votos o decisiones en el orden del día; todos los artículos son para su discusión.

• Actualización del mantenimiento del edificio del Departamento de Policía
• Estudio de inflación e infiltración (I&I) de la estación de bombeo Jackson Valley
• Muro de contención del Village Complex
• Problemas de retorno de flujo en 65 Easton Lane
• Reemplazo de bancos y puente en Forest Ridge

Planning Commission

La agenda de la reunión de la Moreland Hills Planning Commission para el 4 de mayo de 2026 no pudo mostrarse debido a un error del sitio web. La página devolvió un mensaje de error con el número de referencia 093cedd7-ef9e-4e1f-bde3-4b461c406871. No hay puntos específicos de la agenda, decisiones o propuestas disponibles en el documento fuente.

• Agenda no disponible debido a un error del sitio web (referencia: 093cedd7-ef9e-4e1f-bde3-4b461c406871)

The Planning Commission approved a pickleball court, an accessory garage, an elevator shaft addition, and a business signage change. An application for renovations at 90 Easton Lane was continued to the June meeting for further detail on design compatibility.

• Approved pickleball court at 45 Farwood Drive subject to storm water plan (6-0)
• Approved accessory garage at 3889 Wiltshire as amended to include a window facing the neighbor (6-0)
• Approved elevator shaft addition at 38100 Jackson Road (6-0)
• Approved Young Team, Inc. signage change at 34105 Chagrin Boulevard (6-0)
• Continued application for renovations and addition at 90 Easton Lane to June meeting (6-0)
• Approved March 2, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved April 6, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0-1)

Board of Zoning Appeals

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre dos solicitudes de variación: una variación de retranqueo lateral para un garaje accesorio independiente en 3889 Wiltshire Road y una variación para colocar una cancha de pickleball en un patio lateral en 45 Farwood Drive. La junta también aprobará las actas de la reunión del 6 de abril de 2026.

• Residencia Torontali: Variaciones de 7 pulgadas y 43.83 pies respecto a las reglas de retranqueo lateral y distancia del área habitable para reconstruir un garaje accesorio en 3889 Wiltshire Road
• Residencia Holz: Variación para ubicar una cancha de pickleball en el patio lateral en 45 Farwood Drive, contraria a las regulaciones de ubicación de estructuras accesorias

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved two variance requests. The first allows reconstruction of an accessory garage at 3889 Wiltshire Road with reduced side and rear setbacks. The second permits a pickleball court in the side yard at 45 Farwood Drive, citing site constraints and noise mitigation plans.

• Approved two setback variances (7 inches and 43.83 feet) for accessory garage at 3889 Wiltshire Road (6-0)
• Approved variance to locate pickleball court in side yard at 45 Farwood Drive (6-0)
• Approved minutes of April 6, 2026 meeting (6-0)
• Approved findings of fact for Torontali residence garage variances (6-0)
• Approved findings of fact for Holz residence pickleball court variance (6-0)

DEIB Commission

La Comisión de Diversidad, Equidad, Inclusión y Pertenencia discutirá actualizaciones sobre proyectos en curso, incluyendo un libro de cocina y un sitio web, la colaboración con el Orange Art Center y la planificación del evento "We Are Moreland Hills" el 19 de septiembre de 2026. También revisarán un informe financiero que indica $750.00 para el año fiscal 2026 y escucharán sobre un esfuerzo reciente de voluntariado en el banco de alimentos.

• Revisión de las actas del 17 de marzo de 2026
• Informe financiero: $750.00 asignados para el año fiscal 2026
• Actualizaciones sobre el libro de cocina We Are Moreland Hills y el desarrollo del sitio web
• Colaboración con el Orange Art Center
• Planificación para el evento We Are Moreland Hills el 19/9/2026 con estacionamiento adicional en WRLC

Parks Commission

La Comisión de Parques determinará la fecha para el Fall Fest 2026 y recibirá actualizaciones sobre las prioridades del grupo de trabajo, incluyendo mejoras en Veterans Park, Garfield Cabin/Birth Site Park y Forest Ridge. La reunión también aborda la planificación del evento Head For The Hills 2026 y los esfuerzos de marketing para los parques de la villa.

• Fijar fecha para el Fall Fest 2026
• Actualización sobre las mejoras de Veterans Park
• Actualización sobre las mejoras de Garfield Cabin/Birth Site Park
• Actualización sobre las mejoras de Forest Ridge
• Planificación/actualizaciones para Head For The Hills 2026

Green Commission

La Comisión Verde llevará a cabo su reunión ordinaria para aprobar las actas de marzo, dar la bienvenida a nuevos miembros y recibir actualizaciones del Alcalde y del Departamento de Servicios sobre las pegatinas de reciclaje. La comisión también planificará varios eventos comunitarios próximos y discutirá la contaminación lumínica y las actualizaciones del sitio web.

• Taller sobre la Spotted Lantern Fly el 11 de abril en Lang Pavilion
• Taller de compostaje el 5 de mayo a las 6:30 pm
• Taller de cuidado de árboles reprogramado para el 11 de mayo a las 7 pm
• Evento Greening the Hills el 16 de mayo de 8 am a 12 pm
• Evento Freecycle el 9 de agosto en Lang Pavilion

The Green Commission met and took only procedural actions: approving minutes, approving a gift card for the lantern fly contest, and adjourning. No substantive policy decisions were made. Members received updates on Tree City renewal, fiberoptic agreement, recycling, upcoming workshops, and light pollution. A report from the Midwest Climate Summit was presented, but no action was taken on its recommendations.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a gift card for the lantern fly contest winner (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Village Council

El Concejo del Pueblo considerará varias ordenanzas, incluyendo la autorización de un contrato con Phillips Paving, LLC para el programa de pavimento de asfalto de 2026, la aceptación de servidumbres de drenaje en propiedades de Jackson Road, la participación en contratos de sal vial de ODOT y la realización de apropiaciones y transferencias adicionales.

• Autorizar contrato con Phillips Paving, LLC para el programa de pavimento de asfalto de 2026
• Aceptar servidumbre de drenaje permanente de James F. & Jacqueline Bertram para alcantarillado pluvial en 36625 Jackson Road
• Aceptar servidumbre de construcción temporal de Michelle Paris, Trustee para alcantarillado pluvial en 38700 Jackson Road
• Autorizar la participación en los contratos de sal vial de ODOT para 2026
• Proporcionar apropiaciones y transferencias adicionales

Council unanimously approved five ordinances: a $1,275,143.75 contract with Philips Paving for the 2026 asphalt program, two storm sewer easements on Jackson Road, participation in ODOT's road salt program, and a supplemental appropriation. They also authorized advertising for bids for the West Juniper Storm Sewer Relief project and the 2026 Culvert and Drainage Program. A resident requested restrictions on gas-powered landscaping equipment, but no action was taken.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-17: $1,275,143.75 contract with Philips Paving, LLC for 2026 Asphalt Pavement Program (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-15: permanent drainage easement from James F. & Jacqueline Bertram at 36625 Jackson Road (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-16: temporary construction easement from Michelle Paris, Trustee at 38700 Jackson Road (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-18: participation in ODOT road salt contract, increasing commitment to 2,800 tons (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-19: additional appropriations – $71,770 reclassification for House on the Hill fund and $10,000 transfer to Motor Vehicle Fund (6-0)
• Authorized Village Engineer to advertise for bids for West Juniper Storm Sewer Relief Improvement Project (6-0)
• Authorized Village Engineer to develop specs and advertise for bids for 2026 Culvert and Drainage Program (6-0)
• Approved minutes of March 11, 2026 meeting as amended (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several residential property requests. This includes a public hearing for a conditional use certificate and reviews of additions or alterations at three other residences.

• Public Hearing: Conditional Use Certificate for Riparian Crossing and New Dwelling at 31870 Hiram Trail
• Addition/Alteration request for 150 Greentree Road
• Front Porch Alteration revision for 12 Cotswold Lane
• Addition request for 75 Meadowhill Lane

The commission unanimously approved a Conditional Use Certificate for a riparian crossing at 31870 Hiram Trail, an addition and alterations at 150 Greentree Road, a revised front porch design at 12 Cotswold Lane, and an addition at 75 Meadowhill Lane. All motions were carried without opposition. The vote on the March 2, 2026 minutes was postponed to May.

• Approved Conditional Use Certificate for riparian crossing at 31870 Hiram Trail (unanimous)
• Approved addition and alterations at 150 Greentree Road (unanimous)
• Approved revised front porch design at 12 Cotswold Lane (unanimous)
• Approved addition at 75 Meadowhill Lane (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Moreland Hills Board of Zoning Appeals will approve the March 2 minutes and consider variance applications for a driveway entrance at 33870 Hiram Trail, a generator and air‑conditioning setback at 185 Sterncrest Drive, and a generator location at 110 Sterncrest Drive. Each item will be decided based on the applicable zoning sections cited in the agenda.

• Approve minutes from the March 2, 2026 public hearing
• Review conclusions of fact for a driveway entrance variance at 33870 Hiram Trail
• Decide on a 9‑ft‑2 setback variance for a generator and AC unit at 185 Sterncrest Drive
• Decide on a generator location variance in the front yard at 110 Sterncrest Drive

The Board approved the March 2, 2026 meeting minutes with typographical corrections. It approved the Conclusions of Fact for the Hoydonckx/DeBuck Van Overstraeten residence. The Board granted a variance for a generator and air‑conditioning units at 185 Sterncrest Drive (4‑yes, 1‑no). It also granted a variance to locate a generator in the front yard of 110 Sterncrest Drive (5‑yes, 0‑no).

• Approved March 2, 2026 minutes (5‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved Conclusions of Fact for Hoydonckx/DeBuck Van Overstraeten Residence (5‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved variance for generator and AC units at 185 Sterncrest (4‑yes, 1‑no)
• Accepted Conclusions of Fact for 185 Sterncrest variance (5‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved variance for generator at 110 Sterncrest (5‑yes, 0‑no)

Road & Safety Committee

The Roads & Safety Committee will review bid results for the 2026 Road Program and discuss storm sewer projects on W. Juniper Lane. The meeting also includes updates on police range cleaning and equipment repairs.

• Review 2026 Road Program bid results
• Storm sewer bidding and easements for W. Juniper Lane/SOM Center Road
• Police range cleaning update (began 3/23/26)
• MH16 Engine Repair update
• Pothole repairs

The Roads and Safety Committee approved the minutes from the prior meeting. The committee then adjourned the session. No other actions were formally decided during this meeting.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Chief Dietzel, seconded by DeWater)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Chair Irish-Glass, seconded by Chief Dietzel)

Facilities Committee

The Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss ongoing maintenance and utility projects. The session includes updates on police department cleaning, restroom remodeling, and landscaping repairs.

• Police Dept. range cleaning
• Village Hall employee restroom handicap door installation
• Plant and pump station updates
• Cul-de-sac repairs started in early March
• Forest Ridge project

The committee approved the March 3 meeting minutes unanimously. The meeting included updates on a basement sewer backup, firing range cleaning, Village Hall restroom remodel, utility repairs, park projects, and storm‑cleanup efforts. No other substantive actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 3 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting

DEIB Commission

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Commission will review the February 17, 2026 minutes and provide updates on several ongoing projects, including a cookbook, website, and art center collaboration. It will present a financial report requesting $750 for Fiscal 2026. The commission will also discuss recommendations for a Food Bank event on April 15, 2026, and hold an open discussion before adjourning.

• Financial Report – request $750 for Fiscal 2026
• Food Bank event on 4/15/26 (6 pm‑8 pm) – recommendations for Hobby Day
• Update on "We Are Moreland Hills" cookbook and website development
• Orange Art Center collaboration update
• Newsletter and social media update

The commission voted to approve the February 17, 2026 meeting minutes. A motion to adjourn the March 17, 2026 meeting was carried at 8:01 PM.

• Approved February 17, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:01 PM (motion carried)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will review meeting minutes, receive updates from the Mayor and Service Department, and discuss 2026 priorities including Veterans Park and Forest Ridge improvements. The group will also plan the Head For The Hills event scheduled for October 3, 2026.

• Approval of February meeting minutes
• Veterans Park improvements discussion
• Garfield Cabin/Birth Site Park improvements and docents
• Forest Ridge improvements discussion
• Head For The Hills 2026 planning (Oct 3rd)

The Parks Commission approved the minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting with all members voting yes. The commission then adjourned the March 16 meeting unanimously. No other motions were voted on.

• Approved February 17, 2026 minutes (all members)
• Adjourned meeting (all members)

Village Council

The Village Council will review several ordinances including a drainage easement and a grant from the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council. The meeting also includes a vote on additional budget appropriations and a memorandum for soil and water conservation assistance.

• Ord. 2026-10: Permanent drainage easement for storm sewer at 4024 Ellendale Road
• Ord. 2026-11: Acceptance of a NOPEC 2026 Energized Community Grant
• Ord. 2026-13: Memorandum of Understanding with Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District and Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
• Ord. 2026-14: Additional appropriations and transfer of appropriated items
• Ord. 2026-12: Approval of replacement pages for codified ordinances

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the February meeting and promoted Ana Baric to First Class Officer. It also passed four emergency ordinances: a drainage easement for 4024 Ellendale Road, acceptance of a $10,098 NOPEC grant, adoption of current replacement pages to the codified ordinances, and a memorandum of understanding with regional soil‑ and water‑conservation districts.

• Approved February 11, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous 6‑0)
• Promoted Ana Baric to First Class Officer (unanimous 6‑0)
• Passed Ordinance 2026‑10 authorizing a permanent drainage easement for 4024 Ellendale Road (unanimous 6‑0)
• Passed Ordinance 2026‑11 accepting a $10,098 NOPEC grant (unanimous 6‑0)
• Passed Ordinance 2026‑12 adopting current replacement pages to the codified ordinances (unanimous 6‑0)
• Passed Ordinance 2026‑13 authorizing an MOU with Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District and Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (unanimous 6‑0)

Green Commission

The Green Commission will approve the February meeting minutes, welcome new members, and receive updates from the mayor and service department. It will then discuss a series of upcoming community events, including workshops and clean‑up activities, and identify volunteer needs. No formal decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of the February meeting minutes
• Reminder of the Green Commission Ordinance
• Joint Parks/Green Invasive event – tentative for April
• Composting Workshop – May 5 at 6:30 pm (volunteers needed)
• Greening the Hills event – May 16, 8 am‑12 pm (tree confirmation and volunteers needed)

A motion was made to correct the grant amount listed in the minutes to $10,000. The commission confirmed the May 16 Greening the Hills tree‑giveaway event, scheduled a Freecycle event for August, and decided the DEIB book‑club discussion will take place in the fall. It also agreed to explore a talk by a retired arborist in late September.

• Motion to correct grant amount in minutes to $10,000 (made and seconded)
• Greening the Hills event set for May 16 with tree giveaways and pamphlets
• Freecycle event planned for August
• DEIB combined book‑club discussion scheduled for fall
• Arborist talk to be pursued for late September (Norwick to contact)
• Pamphlets about trees to be developed by Ms. Sharp

Council Committee of the Whole

The Council Committee of the Whole will meet to review reports from the mayor and municipal officials, hear an update from the Council President, and discuss several agenda items. Key topics include police department policies related to federal agencies, an AT&T contract discussion, and upcoming ordinances. The meeting will conclude with miscellaneous discussion and adjournment.

• Police Department Policies Re: Federal Agencies – Chief Dietzel
• AT&T Contract Discussion – Bill Hanna
• Upcoming Ordinances
• Reports and Communications from the Mayor & Other Municipal Officials
• Miscellaneous Discussion

The council voted to approve the February 4, 2026 meeting minutes. Council also agreed to use the Student Civic Leadership essay prompt in the April newsletter. The meeting included updates on the Tree City designation application and extensive discussion of sidewalk feasibility, but no formal actions were taken on those topics.

• Approved February 4, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Student Civic Leadership essay prompt for April newsletter (unanimous)

Facilities Committee

The Facilities Committee will hear resident concerns and discuss building‑maintenance items, including a remodel of the Village Hall employee restroom to add a handicap door. It will review updates on the plant and pump station and consider cul‑de‑sac repairs slated for early March and matters related to Garfield Park. The committee will also discuss pavilion restroom lock upgrades, a quote for 110‑volt power, and the possibility of adding a security camera on a light pole.

• Village Hall employee restroom remodel – handicap door; materials being acquired
• Plant and pump station updates
• Cul‑de‑sac repairs to start early March
• Pavilion restroom lock update – quote for 110‑volt power and possible security camera
• Garfield Park discussion

The committee approved the February 3 meeting minutes unanimously. They then voted to adjourn the March 3 meeting, also unanimously. No other actions were decided; the remaining agenda items were informational updates on maintenance, utilities, parks, and miscellaneous projects.

• Approved February 3 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Road & Safety Committee

The Road & Safety Committee will review resident concerns regarding Miles Lane (Maryann Carothers) and signage on Bentleyville Road, including four 25 mph signs, a solar‑powered speed box at 419 Bentleyville Road, and "No Truck" signs. The meeting also includes updates from the Police Department, Village Engineer (2026 Road Program, drainage easements, County 50‑50 resurfacing applications), and Service Department (equipment repairs, drainage, pothole repairs). Routine items such as establishing quorum, approving minutes, and miscellaneous business are also on the agenda. No specific decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Resident concern: Miles Lane – Maryann Carothers
• Resident concern: Bentleyville Road – verification of four 25 mph signs and speed box pole with solar panel at 419 Bentleyville Road
• "No Truck" signs on Bentleyville Road
• Village Engineer update: 2026 Road Program
• Service Department update: MH16 engine repair

The Roads & Safety Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes after amending the word “order” to “odor.” The committee directed the Service Director to order “No Trucks” signage for the Miles Road end, following a similar approach used by Chagrin Falls. The meeting was then adjourned. No other actions were decided.

• Approved previous meeting minutes with amendment to change “order” to “odor”
• Directed Service Director to order “No Trucks” signage for Miles Road end
• Adjourned meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Moreland Hills Board of Zoning Appeals will approve the minutes from the December 1, 2025 meeting. It will consider a variance to place driveway entrance columns in the public right‑of‑way at 33870 Hiram Trail. It will also hear side‑setback variance requests for a new dwelling at 31870 Hiram Trail and for an addition at 30 Stonewood Drive.

• Variance for driveway entrance columns and height/size at 33870 Hiram Trail
• Side‑setback variance of 22 ft for a new dwelling at 31870 Hiram Trail
• Side‑setback variance of 24.7 ft for an addition at 30 Stonewood Drive

The Board approved the minutes of the December 1, 2025 Zoning Appeals hearing. It then voted to deny all three variance requests for the driveway columns at 33870 Hiram Trail. Both motions carried with unanimous affirmative votes among those voting. The Board will prepare a Conclusions of Fact report for the next meeting.

• Approved Dec 1, 2025 hearing minutes (4-0-2)
• Denied all driveway column variances at 33870 Hiram Trail (6-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will first approve the minutes from the February 2 meeting. It will then consider three residential project applications: an addition and accessory building for the Goldberg Residence, a new dwelling for the Morgan Residence, and a new dwelling for the Dureiko Residence. Each item will be discussed for possible approval.

• Approve minutes from the February 2, 2026 Planning Commission meeting
• Goldberg Residence – addition and accessory building, 30 Stonewood Drive
• Morgan Residence – new dwelling, 31870 Hiram Trail
• Dureiko Residence – new dwelling, 3995 SOM Center Road

The commission approved the minutes of the February 2, 2026 Planning Commission meeting. It approved the Goldberg Residence addition and accessory building with roof‑line changes and a recommendation to consider additional windows. It approved the Morgan Residence new dwelling at 31870 Hiram Trail subject to a Conditional Use Permit, final engineering review, material specifications, and possible shed‑dormer addition. It approved the Dureiko Residence new dwelling at 3995 SOM Center Road contingent on final engineering review and further study of the screen‑porch columns.

• Approved February 2, 2026 minutes (5 AYES, 0 NAYES, 1 abstention)
• Approved Goldberg Residence addition and accessory building with roof changes (5 AYES, 0 NAYES)
• Approved Morgan Residence new dwelling, conditional on permit and reviews (6 AYES, 0 NAYES)
• Approved Dureiko Residence new dwelling, contingent on engineering review and porch column study (5 AYES, 1 NAYES)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will approve the January meeting minutes and receive updates from the mayor and the service department. It will then create working groups to address improvements at Veterans Park, Garfield Birth Site Park, Forest Ridge signage and wayfinding, cabin docent volunteer recruitment, and marketing of the parks website. The meeting may also discuss additional greenspace acquisition planning.

• Establish Working Group for Veterans Park improvements
• Establish Working Group for Garfield Birth Site Park improvements
• Establish Working Group for Forest Ridge signage and wayfinding
• Establish Working Group for Cabin Docent Volunteers recruitment and scheduling
• Establish Working Group for marketing/visibility of Moreland Hills parks website

The Parks Commission approved the minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting with all members voting yes. No other formal actions or votes on projects were taken. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved minutes from Jan 20, 2026 meeting (all members yes)
• Motion to adjourn passed (all members yes)

DEIB Commission

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Commission will vote on a $750 budget request for fiscal 2026 and review the annual DEIB report for fiscal 2025. Members will discuss adding Ramadan and Eid al‑Fitr to the village newsletter and social media calendar. The meeting also includes the swearing‑in of Neill Nepo as Vice Chairperson and an open discussion about a tentative Food Bank event on April 15, 2026.

• Swear in Neill Nepo as Vice Chairperson
• Discuss listing Ramadan and Eid al‑Fitr in village communications
• Financial Report – request $750 for Fiscal 2026
• Annual DEIB Report for fiscal 2025
• Open discussion on tentative Food Bank event (4/15/26) and Hobby Day recommendations

The commission carried a motion advising Mayor Spencer not to publish any religious holidays in the March newsletter and to refer residents to the DEIB webpage for all holiday information, with the recommendation that all village departments follow the same practice. A separate motion to host a joint book club with the Green Commission in early May was also carried. The 2026 budget was noted for renewal at $750, and Mr. Nepo was sworn in as Vice Chairperson.

• Advised mayor to omit religious holidays from March newsletter (motion carried)
• Recommended all village departments use DEIB webpage for holiday information (motion carried)
• Approved joint book club with Green Commission for early May (motion carried)
• Sworn in Mr. Nepo as Vice Chairperson
• Approved January 20 minutes with corrections (motion carried)
• Renewed 2026 budget at $750 (noted)
• Updated DEIB webpage with February events (informational)
• Arranged volunteer event at Cleveland Food Bank on April 15 (informational)

Village Council

The Village Council will vote on several ordinances regarding municipal equipment, infrastructure repairs, and service contracts. Key items include a new truck purchase and a broadband network agreement.

• ORD. 2026-09: Fiber construction agreement with AT&T Services, Inc. for a broadband network
• ORD. 2026-02: Purchase contract for a 2026 Ford F-600 chassis truck from Valley Truck Centers
• ORD. 2026-03: Change Order No. 1 with T&S Contracting for Jackson Valley and Woodland Glen pump stations
• ORD. 2026-04: Change Order No. 1 with Razor Lake Materials, Inc. for 2024 sewer inspection and cleaning
• ORD. 2026-06: Insurance agreement with Wichita Insurance Services, Inc.

The council confirmed two Green Commission appointments, adopted four ordinances covering a new Ford truck purchase, change orders for pump stations and sewer cleaning, and a storm‑water services agreement. All motions passed unanimously with no dissenting votes.

• Approved minutes of the Jan 7, 2026 Organizational‑Regular Council Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the Jan 14, 2026 Special Council Meeting (unanimous)
• Confirmed Refugio Luevano appointment to the Green Commission for a 4‑year term ending Dec 31 2029 (unanimous)
• Confirmed George Ressler appointment to the Green Commission for a 2‑year term (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of a Ford F‑600 truck for $115,230 (Ordinance 2026‑02, unanimous)
• Approved change order for Jackson Valley and Woodland Glen pump stations with a $7,164.04 net decrease (Ordinance 2026‑03, unanimous)
• Approved change order with Razor Lake Materials for sewer cleaning with a $15,131.83 net decrease (Ordinance 2026‑04, unanimous)
• Authorized a memorandum of understanding with Cuyahoga County Board of Health for storm‑water services (Ordinance 2026‑05, unanimous)

Green Commission

The Green Commission will review several community events, including workshops on winter sowing, composting, and tree care, as well as the "Greening the Hills" event. Members will vote on four tree varieties to plant and consider seeding native flower mixes in No Mow Areas. The agenda also includes discussion of expanding No Mow Areas to Chagrin Blvd and the possibility of meeting monthly.

• Vote on four tree varieties (e.g., Ninebark, Spicebush, Winterberry, Witch hazel, etc.)
• Seed No Mow Areas with native flower mix
• Consider expanding No Mow Areas to Chagrin Blvd
• Discuss holding monthly commission meetings
• Plan upcoming events: Winter Sowing Workshop (Jan 31), Composting Workshop (May 5), Tree Care Workshop (May 12), Greening the Hills (May 16)

The commission corrected the minutes to fix a misspelled name. It voted unanimously to hold future meetings each month. The board also agreed to request tree donations from First Energy for the May Greening the Hills event and to schedule the Freecycle event for early August. Additional actions include contacting MHPD for group road clean‑ups.

• Corrected commission minutes to fix misspelled name (unanimous)
• Approved monthly meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Decided to ask First Energy for tree donations for Greening the Hills event
• Agreed to hold Freecycle event in early August
• Committed to reach out to MHPD for group clean‑up assistance on busy roads

Council Committee of the Whole

The Council Committee of the Whole will hold its regular meeting on February 4, 2026. Members will conduct roll call, review the meeting journal, receive reports from the mayor and other officials, and hear the village finance chart. The agenda also includes a review of upcoming ordinances and a miscellaneous discussion period. No specific actions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Roll Call
• Reading and Disposal of the Journal
• Reports and Communications from the Mayor & Other Municipal Officials
• Village Finance Chart
• Upcoming Ordinances

The Committee of the Whole voted to approve the December 3, 2025 minutes with the stated amendments. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). The meeting included reports on a $10,098 NEC grant, updates on the fiber‑optic project, a salt shortage, and a list of upcoming ordinances, but no further actions were decided.

• Approved December 3, 2025 meeting minutes (as amended) – vote 7-0

Facilities Committee

The Moreland Hills Facilities Committee will discuss several maintenance and utility items, including a restroom remodel for the Village Hall and final change orders for sewer and water projects. They will also address landscaping projects, park matters, and a lock update for a pavilion restroom. The meeting includes routine items such as establishing a quorum, approving minutes, and resident concerns.

• Village Hall Employee Restroom remodel – handicap door, materials being acquired
• 2024 Sewer Inspection & Cleaning Program – Final Change Order
• Jackson Valley & Woodland Glen Comminutors – Final Change Order
• Plant & Pump Station updates
• Pavilion restroom lock update discussion

The Facilities Committee approved the minutes from the December 2 meeting with a unanimous vote. The committee also decided to lock one pavilion restroom and keep the other open while evaluating locking methods. No other formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

• Approved December 2 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to lock one pavilion restroom and leave the other open

Road & Safety Committee

The Roads & Safety Committee will establish quorum, approve the previous meeting minutes, and hear resident concerns about new traffic signs. The committee will receive updates from the Police Department, Village Engineer, and Service Department, including a stormwater services agreement and equipment repairs. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Installation of four 25 mph signs and a solar‑powered speed box pole at 419 Bentleyville Road
• Police Department hires new administrative assistant, Kate Laskey
• Agreement with Cuyahoga County Board of Health for Phase II stormwater services
• Repair of MH 16 engine and replacement of MH 4 service truck
• Ongoing pothole repairs and drainage updates

The Roads and Safety Committee approved the minutes of its February 2025 meeting. The committee discussed speed‑limit signs on Bentleyville Rd, upcoming road resurfacing projects, renewal of a storm‑water services agreement, and trash‑truck repair options, but no further actions were voted on. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also approved.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Motion to adjourn approved

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to review residential project applications. The body will consider requests for a dormer addition, exterior alterations, and a modified new dwelling plan.

• Dormer addition and alteration at 55 Windrush Drive
• Exterior alterations at 6045 Deepwood Drive
• Modified new dwelling plans for 4021 Ellendale Road

The commission unanimously approved three applications: a dormer addition at 55 Windrush Drive; exterior alterations at 6045 Deepwood Drive, pending final building‑official review; and revised plans for a new dwelling at 4021 Ellendale Road, conditioned on final engineering review and a possible driveway variance. All motions carried with no nay votes.

• Approved dormer addition at 55 Windrush Drive (unanimous)
• Approved exterior alterations at 6045 Deepwood Drive, subject to final Building Official approval (unanimous)
• Approved revised plans for new dwelling at 4021 Ellendale Road, conditioned on engineering review and driveway variance if stone or gravel (unanimous)

Records Commission

The Moreland Hills Records Commission will meet to discuss potential changes to the records retention schedule. The meeting will be held via Zoom on January 22, 2026.

• Approval of July 29, 2025 minutes
• Review of Records Retention Schedule changes

DEIB Commission

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Commission meeting on Jan 20, 2026 will elect officers (Chair, Assistant Chair, Secretary, Treasurer) and select an Orange Art Center Collaboration representative for Fiscal 2026. The meeting will review the Dec 16, 2025 minutes, receive a financial report noting the 2025 budget is spent and request $750 for 2026, and present the annual DEIB report for fiscal 2025. Updates will be given on ongoing projects such as the “We Are Moreland Hills” cookbook, Orange Art Center collaboration, newsletter/social media, website development, and the book club subcommittee. An open discussion will cover the Food Bank and Hobby Day.

• Election of Fiscal 2026 officers and Orange Art Center Collaboration position
• Financial report: 2025 budget spent; request for $750 in 2026
• Annual DEIB Report for fiscal 2025 to be presented
• Update: “We Are Moreland Hills” cookbook date moved to 9/19/2026
• Open discussion topics: Food Bank and Hobby Day

The commission approved the December 16, 2025 minutes. It elected officers for Fiscal 2026, naming Mr. Steele as Chair, Mr. Nepo as Vice Chair, Andrew Hippensteele as Secretary, Ms. DiLauro as Treasurer, Ms. Grannum as OAC Collaboration Representative, and kept two council liaisons. The commission also moved the Cookbook project under Website Development and renewed the 2026 budget at $750.

• Approved December 16, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Elected Mr. Steele as Chair (motion carried)
• Elected Mr. Nepo as Vice Chair (motion carried)
• Elected Andrew Hippensteele as Secretary (motion carried)
• Elected Ms. DiLauro as Treasurer (motion carried)
• Elected Ms. Grannum as OAC Collaboration Representative (motion carried)
• Continued two council liaisons, including Mr. Richman (motion carried)
• Moved Cookbook project under Website Development (motion carried)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will elect officers for 2026 and discuss improvements for Veterans Park, Garfield Birth Site Park, and Forest Ridge. The meeting will also cover the 2026 Garfield Cabin season and marketing for MH Parks.

• Election of 2026 officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary)
• Discussion on improvements to Veterans Park
• Discussion on improvements to Garfield Birth Site Park
• Discussion on improvements to Forest Ridge
• Planning for 2026 Garfield Cabin season docents

The Parks Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting. Members voted to keep Mr. Friedman as chair, to appoint Mr. Spaulding as vice‑chair, and to retain Mr. Olsson as secretary. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved minutes from Nov 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Re‑elected Mr. Friedman as Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Mr. Spaulding as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Mr. Olsson as Secretary (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Green Commission

Village Council

The Village Council is holding a special meeting on January 14, 2026. The primary purpose of the session is a training session for municipal officials led by Law Director William Hanna.

• Municipal Officials Training Session conducted by Law Director William Hanna

Records Commission

The Records Commission will meet to discuss potential changes to the Records Retention Schedule. The body will also review and approve minutes from the July 29, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of July 29, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review and discussion of Records Retention Schedule changes

Village Council

The Village Council will conduct its organizational meeting to elect leadership and appoint members to various commissions. The body will also consider an ordinance to amend the compensation of village officers and employees.

• Election of Council President
• Appointment of a Council member to the Planning Commission
• Reappointment of Peter Bolek and Kris Etzel to the BZA/Planning Commission
• Reappointment of Andrea Dawson, Judy Neuger, and Bob Norwick to the Green Commission
• ORD. 2026-01 regarding compensation of various officers and employees

The Village Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2026-01, raising the Police Department Administrative Assistant salary range to $75,000 and removing strikeouts for the Treasurer and Detective positions. Council also elected William Janke as President and confirmed several appointments to the Planning, BZA, and Green commissions. The council voted to keep the existing meeting schedule unchanged.

• Elected William Janke as Council President (6-0)
• Appointed Eric Meli to the Planning Commission for a two‑year term (6-0)
• Appointed Bill Richman as Planning Commission Chair for 2026 (6-0)
• Reappointed Peter Bolek to the BZA/Planning Commission for a six‑year term (6-0)
• Amended and passed Ordinance 2026-01 to raise the Police Admin Assistant salary to $75,000 and remove strikeouts for Treasurer and Detective ranges (6-0)
• Reappointed Kris Etzel to the BZA/Planning Commission for a six‑year term (6-0)
• Reappointed Andrea Dawson, Judy Neuger, and Bob Norwick to the Green Commission for four‑year terms (6-0)
• Kept the council and committee meeting schedule unchanged (6-0)