Brecksville, OH

General

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding employee healthcare, dental, and vision insurance providers. The body will also discuss fiscal year appropriations and a collective bargaining agreement with a labor union.

• ORD. 5897: Proposal from Medical Mutual of Ohio for employee healthcare and stop loss insurance
• ORD. 5898: Proposal from Delta Dental for employee dental insurance
• ORD. 5899: Proposal from Vision Service Provider (VSP) for employee vision insurance
• ORD. 5900: Appropriations for current expenses for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
• ORD. 5901: Collective Bargaining Agreement with Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 860

City Council Committees

City Council committees will discuss recommendations for employee healthcare, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a collective bargaining agreement. The body will also review several purchase requisitions for IT services and facility maintenance.

• IT Management and Support fees for Chagrin Valley Dispatch in the amount of $288,000.00
• Replacement stage curtains for the Old Town Hall for $21,400.00
• Collective Bargaining Agreement with Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 860
• Expenditure of $11,500 for three cover band performances for 2027 Home Days
• Decrease of Purchase Order for Oakes Road Sidewalk Project by $7,618.55

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and work session regarding a proposed 180-foot front yard setback for a property on Whitewood Rd. The body will also review a sign matter and approve the 2027 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing for 180’ front yard setback at 8456 Whitewood Rd (Parcel 60116001)
• Review of First Energy Transmission signs at 6896 Miller Rd
• Approval of the 2027 Planning Commission Schedule

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings for three separate appeals. The board is considering requests for setbacks and sidewalk requirements for residential properties.

• Appeal BZA26-000044: Side yard setback and sidewalk variances for a new house at 8456 Whitewood Rd
• Appeal BZA26-000048: Rear yard setback variance for a covered patio addition at 6814 Somerset Dr
• Appeal BZA26-000049: Rear yard setback variance for a terrace and addition at 9910 Whitewood Rd

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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

Civil Service Commission

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

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

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

The Planning Commission approved signage packages for two businesses at Valor Acres, contingent on City Council approval of requested code deviations. The Commission also scheduled public hearings for November 5, 2026, regarding a front yard setback request at 8456 Whitewood Rd and a major subdivision application on Snowville Road. Additionally, the board held a consultation regarding a lot split and consolidation at 8100 Brecksville Rd.

• Approved Club Valor signage package (6-0)
• Approved Hylant wall sign (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for 8456 Whitewood Rd setback (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Snowville Road major subdivision (6-0)
• Approved August 6 and August 20 meeting minutes (6-0)

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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

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

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

Planning Commission

The Brecksville Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Ralph W. Biggs City Council Chambers is cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and states 'NO MEETING'.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council Committees

Brecksville City Council committees will meet to consider several contracts, including yard waste disposal, snow plowing, fuel supply, staffing services, and equipment purchases. They will also discuss proposed changes to the noise ordinance and consider a grant application for sidewalk construction. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and an executive session on employee matters.

• Yard waste disposal agreement with Kurtz Bros. at $6.50/cubic yard and leaf disposal at $5.25/cubic yard for 2027
• Supplementary snow plowing contract with Mattes Landscaping for two years (2026-2028)
• Renewal contract with Petroleum Traders for gasoline and diesel fuel for 2027
• Grant application to NOACA for sidewalks on Chippewa Road (SR 82) from Cinnabar Drive to Riverview Road
• Purchase of three used pickup truck beds from Oil City Bumper Co. for $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)

City Council

The Brecksville City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a sidewalk construction grant application, a temporary staffing contract renewal, and fuel purchase agreements. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and reports from city officials.

• Resolution to renew contract with Safe Staffing of Ohio for temporary labor services (Jan 1–Dec 31, 2027)
• Resolution authorizing application to NOACA TLCI for funding to build sidewalks on Chippewa Road (SR 82) from Cinnabar Drive to Riverview Road and ADA improvements at the Chippewa/Riverview intersection
• Ordinance authorizing year 2 renewal of fuel purchase agreement via Joint Municipal Purchasing Consortium for 2027
• Ordinance amending 2026 appropriations for revenue adjustments
• Ordinance amending employee compensation for Service Department hourly rates

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)

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

The City of Brecksville Planning Commission has no meeting scheduled for September 3, 2026. The agenda explicitly states 'NO MEETING' and lists no items for decision or discussion. Residents should check the City's website for future meeting dates.

City Council Committees

City Council committees will review various municipal matters including fund transfers, service contracts, and personnel appointments. The Utilities Committee will specifically consider a culvert replacement project on Riverview Road.

• Riverview Road Culvert (C-14) replacement bid from DiGioia Suburban Excavating, LLC for $347,977.00
• Request to use $200,000 from NEORSD Community Cost funds for Riverview Road Culvert project
• Annual renewal of Black Box phone system maintenance for $7,960.00
• Liquor permit transfer for County Line Saloon to PAC County Line Saloon LLC
• Appointment of Thomas R Carnifax as a part-time Firefighter/Paramedic

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

The Brecksville City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including appointing a part-time firefighter/paramedic, making fund transfers, accepting tax levy amounts, and authorizing a regional firefighter grant application. They will also vote on a convenience fee for electronic payments, a cost-share agreement for the Riverview Road Culvert Replacement Project, and a liquor permit transfer. The agenda includes standard reports from council members, department directors, and the mayor.

• RES. 5892: Appoint Thomas R Carnifax as part-time Firefighter/Paramedic
• RES. 5896: Authorize regional Assistance to Firefighters Grant application with multiple cities
• RES. 5897: PayTrac 3% processing charge for payment services
• ORD. 5879: Allow convenience fee for electronic payments to city departments and Mayor's Court
• ORD. 5880: Accept bid for Riverview Road Culvert (C-14) Replacement Project

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

The Brecksville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a revised Planned Development Area rear yard setback of 27.2 feet for properties at 8356 and 8360 Lavender Lane. The regular meeting includes approval of minutes from August 6, sign reviews for two businesses, and reports from the council representative, mayor, and city engineer. A work session will discuss the same Lavender Lane setback.

• Public hearing on revised PDA rear yard setback of 27.2' for 8356 & 8360 Lavender Lane (PPN 60321141 & 60321142)
• Sign review: Checkpoint Surgical, 6650 W. Snowville Rd. Unit R
• Sign review: Compass South Office Building, 8180 Brecksville Rd.
• Approval of minutes from August 6, 2026 (public hearing, regular, work session)

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

Brecksville City Council committees meet to consider several items, including a resolution to apply for remaining Cuyahoga County ARPA funds for a community message board and Stadium Drive restroom improvements, increases to asphalt and fuel purchase order limits, and a $61,435.82 change order for the 2026 concrete road program. The committees will also review minutes and approve multiple independent contractor agreements for recreation instructors. The Committee of the Whole will hold an executive session on public employee employment.

• ARPA funding application for community message display board and ADA/family restroom improvements at Stadium Drive
• Asphalt purchase order limit increase from $550,000 to $650,000; fuel from $375,000 to $450,000
• Change Order No. 1 for $61,435.82 to Konstruction King for 2026 concrete road repairs
• Bid authorization for Fire Department personal protective equipment
• 13 independent contractor agreements for recreation instructors and services

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

The Brecksville City Council will consider several resolutions, including applying for Rescue Plan Act funding for a community message display board and ADA/family restroom improvements at Stadium Drive, and increasing purchase order limits for asphalt and fuel. The council will also approve multiple independent contractor agreements for recreation instructors and services for 2026, and hear reports from committees and department directors.

• RES. 5879: Apply for ARPA funding for community message display board and ADA/family restroom improvements at Stadium Drive
• RES. 5880: Increase exception to dollar limit for super blanket purchase orders for asphalt materials and fuel
• RES. 5881-5891: Independent contractor agreements for 2026 recreation instructors (Jazzercise, fencing, pickleball, massage, acting, art, taekwondo, tennis, fitness)
• Beautification Committee Award presentation

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

The Brecksville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a zoning modification converting a retail building to a medical office at the Valor Acres Mixed Use Business Planned Development. The meeting will also approve minutes from previous sessions, discuss sign applications, and review reports from city representatives.

• Public hearing on medical office conversion at 2130 Valor Parkway
• Sign applications for Core (7032 Mill Rd), Russell Real Estate Services (33 Public Sq), and Luna Bakery (5430 Independence Dr)
• Work session on Luna Bakery storefront and patio (5430 Independence Dr)
• Work session on VA Mixed Use Phase 10 - Building B medical office (2130 Valor Parkway)
• Work session on 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 Committees

The Brecksville City Council Committees will decide on several financial and project items, including holiday decoration replacements, school demolition costs, Medicaid agreements, and infrastructure upgrades. The meeting covers routine minutes approvals and committee-specific recommendations for council action.

• Replace Christmas decorations after Blossom Service Garage fire, up to $17,930 on blanket purchase order #26000439 to Bronner's Commercial Display
• Central School Demolition Project change order #1 for $42,995 in additional asbestos removal expenses
• Memorandum of Understanding with Ohio Department of Medicaid for program participation
• Riverview Road Culvert (C-14) Replacement Project authorization to advertise for bids
• Valor Acres Traffic Study proposal from TMS Engineers Inc. for independent third-party review

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)

City Council

City Council will consider an ordinance for fiscal year 2026 appropriations and a resolution to close specific architect and engineering fee funds. The body will also review agreements regarding a school resource officer and Medicaid program participation.

• ORD. 5878: Appropriations for current expenses for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
• RES. 5805: Closing and eliminating Architect Fees (7560) and Engineering Fees (7550) Funds
• RES. 5807: Memorandum of Understanding with Cuyahoga Valley Career Center for a School Resource Officer
• RES. 5808: Proposal from TMS Engineers Inc. for a traffic study review of the Valor Acres site
• Liquor Permit Renewals for Class C & D permits expiring October 1, 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)

Planning Commission

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions to authorize participation in a workers compensation group rating program and to accept a bid for the Whitewood Road Storm Sewer Improvement Project. The body will also discuss a grant application for baseball field rehabilitation and a five-year fire alarm services agreement.

• Resolution authorizing workers comp program with Sedgwick Claims Management Services
• Ordinance accepting bid for Whitewood Road Storm Sewer Improvement Project
• Resolution authorizing grant application for City Hall baseball field rehabilitation
• Ordinance authorizing five-year fire alarm services agreement with Johnson Controls
• Approval of July 7 and July 14 City Council minutes

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

The City Council committees will review and recommend approvals for several contracts and resolutions, including a $302,012 contract for the Whitewood Road storm sewer improvement, an $11,744.40 annual fire alarm and sprinkler maintenance agreement, and a $6,187.33 firewall maintenance renewal. Additional items include participation in a workers‑compensation rating program and a grant application for rehabilitation of the City Hall baseball fields. The Committee of the Whole will hold an executive session to discuss employment of public employees.

• Approve 5‑year fire alarm and sprinkler maintenance agreement with Johnson Controls for $11,744.40 per year for the Community Center and Human Services Center
• Approve participation in the Ohio Association of Public Treasurers Workers Compensation Group program with Sedgwick Claims Management Services
• Approve Mayor’s submission of a 2027 Community Development Supplemental Grant application for City Hall baseball fields rehabilitation
• Approve renewal of the City firewall maintenance contract with CDW for $6,187.33 for one year
• Approve $302,012 contract with Leach Excavating, LLC for Whitewood Road Storm Sewer (10275 & 10325 Whitewood Road) Improvement Project

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

The Brecksville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on nine variance requests, primarily concerning fence heights, setbacks, and driveway modifications. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive reports from the council representative and mayor.

• Variance to allow 6' fence height at 6741 Wallings Rd (BZA26-000007)
• Variance to waive required public sidewalk installation at 9224 Highland Dr (BZA26-000010)
• Variance for 85' front yard setback to build a deck at 10305 Chippewa Rd (BZA26-000012)
• Variance for 936 sq ft detached garage exceeding the 660 sq ft limit at 6811 Farview Rd (BZA26-000013)
• Variance to convert a tennis court into a driveway and allow a driveway 60' from an intersection at 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)