Brooklyn Heights public meetings in 2022

Village Council

The Village Council will consider several emergency ordinances regarding payments for engineering services and budget appropriations. The meeting also includes discussions on road projects involving the Ohio Department of Transportation and a personnel appointment.

• Payment to Chagrin Valley Engineering, Ltd. for village projects
• Agreement with ODOT for Brookpark Road (SR-17) resurfacing final cost
• Appointment of Joseph Blados as Service Department Director
• Local government community gateway monument/landscaping project at SR-17 and Tuxedo Avenue
• Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 and the period January 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023

The Village Council discussed the procedure for filling a council vacancy created by the resignation of Councilman Blados. Council will accept resumes or letters of intent from the public until January 6, 2023, with interviews scheduled for the week of January 9, 2023.

• Established deadline of January 6, 2023, for public submission of resumes or letters of intent for council vacancy
• Scheduled interviews for the week of January 9, 2023
• Scheduled a Special Meeting for January 18, 2023, to ensure the vacancy is filled within 30 days

Parks, Playgrounds & Community Services Committee

This meeting of the Parks, Playgrounds & Community Services Committee has no agenda available. The agenda text indicates only that the meeting is scheduled, with no items listed for discussion or decision.

The committee determined that a new restroom structure is preferable to renovating the existing one due to structural issues and ADA compliance costs. The engineer will apply for CDBG and CDSP grants to fund a new facility estimated at $200,000.

• Confirmed engineer will apply for CDBG and CDSP grants for a new restroom structure
• Determined existing restroom structure has structural issues and is not ADA-compliant
• Closed contract with Grade Line; Site Technology will install equipment, basketball courts, pickleball nets, and striping

Village Council

Council will vote on several emergency ordinances, including maintaining West Creek Conservancy membership, enhancing the village tree canopy with a county grant, replacing a community services bus with ARPA funds, reconstructing Spring Road with ARPA funds, approving a change order for the Upper Park project, and contracting fire department insurance. A resolution to apply for block grant funding for Upper Park improvements will also be considered. A Parks Committee meeting at 7:00 PM will discuss Upper Park restrooms before the regular meeting at 7:30 PM.

• Ordinance 104-2022: Authorizes payment to contractors for tree canopy enhancement using a county grant
• Ordinance 105-2022: Authorizes agreement with Cuyahoga County for ARPA-funded community services bus replacement
• Ordinance 106-2022: Authorizes agreement with Cuyahoga County for ARPA-funded Spring Road reconstruction
• Ordinance 107-2022: Approves change order reducing final cost for a portion of the Upper Park project
• Resolution 13-2022: Authorizes application for Cuyahoga County block grant for Upper Park improvements

Council approved the minutes from the November 15 and November 17, 2022 meetings. No other substantive legislative actions were decided during the session.

• Approved November 15 and November 17, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Village Council

The Village Council will hold a special meeting to consider an emergency ordinance authorizing a contract with JC Landscaping Inc. for the 2022 village-wide tree planting.

• Ordinance 102-2022: emergency ordinance authorizing agreement with JC Landscaping Inc. for 2022 tree planting

Council held a special meeting to consider legislation for a village-wide landscaping contract. Ordinance 102-2022 was adopted to authorize an agreement with JC Landscaping Inc. for 2022 tree planting.

• Excused absence of Mr. Lasky (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 102-2022 authorizing agreement with JC Landscaping Inc. for 2022 village-wide tree planting (4-0)

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of the Brooklyn Heights Council with no agenda items listed. The agenda states that there is no agenda available for this meeting, indicating it is purely procedural or cancelled.

The provided document is a notice calling for a Special Meeting of Council to consider legislation. No substantive decisions were recorded as this is a notice of a future meeting.

Village Council

The Village Council will hold a public hearing on 2022 and 2023 CDBG grants, followed by a Building Committee meeting on the elevator and pavilion roofing. The regular meeting includes second reading of an engineering services contract with Chagrin Valley Engineering, and emergency ordinances for a park bench, equipment installation, and color surfacing at the Upper Park, plus a pay ordinance and confirmation of Jennifer Zoldak as Village Municipal Engineer.

• Ordinance 96-2022: Engineering services agreement with Chagrin Valley Engineering, Ltd. (2nd reading)
• Ordinance 97-2022: Purchase of a Site-Sway bench for the Upper Park (emergency)
• Ordinance 98-2022: Installation services agreement with Site Technology, Inc. for Upper Park equipment (emergency)
• Ordinance 99-2022: Color surfacing and line striping services at Upper Park (emergency)
• Ordinance 101-2022: Confirmation of Jennifer Zoldak as Village Municipal Engineer (emergency)

Building Committee

The Brooklyn Heights Building Committee is holding a meeting on November 15, 2022, but no agenda has been made available. The meeting appears to be procedural only, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

The committee discussed the repair or replacement of elevators in the Municipal Building and Community Center. Members agreed to include the estimated $200,000 cost in the 2023 budget while researching potential ARPA funding. No decisions were recorded regarding roofing options for the park and gazebo.

• Agreed to place estimated $200,000 elevator replacement cost in the 2023 budget

Village Council

The Village Council will consider four emergency ordinances: purchasing police bikes and equipment from Bike Authority, authorizing a consent and cooperation statement for the municipal bridge inspection program, amending a cost-share agreement with the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, and entering into an engineering services agreement with Chagrin Valley Engineering, Ltd. for 2023. The meeting is scheduled for November 1, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.

• Ordinance 93-2022: purchase of police bikes and associated equipment from Bike Authority
• Ordinance 94-2022: consent and cooperation statement for municipal bridge inspection program
• Ordinance 95-2022: amendment to Community Cost-Share Agreement (District No. 21007697) with NE Ohio Regional Sewer District
• Ordinance 96-2022: agreement with Chagrin Valley Engineering, Ltd. for engineering services starting January 1, 2023

The Village Council approved a request to waive the fee for the Cuyahoga Heights Girls Varsity Soccer Team to use the Community Center for a sports banquet. Council also approved minutes from several October 2022 meetings.

• Waived Community Center fee for Cuyahoga Heights Girls Varsity Soccer Team banquet (4-0)
• Approved minutes from 2022-10-13 Special Council meeting and 2022-10-18 committee and regular meetings (4-0)
• Excused Council Member Walsh (4-0)

Parks, Playgrounds & Community Services Committee

This meeting of the Parks, Playgrounds & Community Services Committee has no agenda available. It is likely a procedural or placeholder meeting with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

The committee discussed Upper Park improvements including bollard placement, bench locations, and restroom repairs. It was decided to defer concrete curbing work to the 2023 Concrete Program. Bollards will be yellow for visibility at about $1,100 each. Bench costs will be reported later, and residents may sponsor benches. Restroom repair costs are being obtained with a potential CDBG grant application in December.

• Deferred concrete curbing work to 2023 Concrete Program
• Decided bollards will be yellow instead of brown for visibility
• Agreed to obtain bench cost estimates and report to council
• Approved resident bench sponsorship opportunity
• Initiated process to get restroom repair costs and apply for CDBG grant in December

Village Council

The October 18, 2022 regular meeting of Brooklyn Heights Village Council will be held at 7:30 p.m. No legislation is on the agenda. Prior committee meetings will discuss park improvements (6:15 p.m.), building elevators (6:45 p.m.), and Fire Department promotions (7:00 p.m.).

• No legislation for this meeting
• Parks, Playgrounds and Community Services Committee at 6:15pm to discuss park improvements
• Building Committee at 6:45pm to discuss building elevators
• Safety Committee at 7:00pm to discuss Fire Department promotions
• Masks are not required but encouraged

The Village Council approved minutes from two prior meetings and acknowledged a legal notice from the Cuyahoga County Board of Health regarding a special meeting on a proposed landfill. The mayor reported that village attorneys had not received a response from the landfill applicant's attorneys as of the meeting.

• Approved minutes from September 27, 2022 Special Council Meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes from October 4, 2022 Regular Council Meeting (5-0)

Safety Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Safety Committee with no agenda items available. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

The Safety Committee met solely to discuss Fire Department promotions. A motion to enter executive session for that purpose was approved 5-0. No other business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned immediately after.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for Fire Department promotions (5-0)

Building Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Brooklyn Heights Building Committee with no agenda items available. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for this meeting.

The Building Committee discussed needed repairs to the municipal building and community center elevators, with estimated costs of $80,000-$90,000. No formal action was taken; the committee will obtain price estimates and report back to council.

• Discussed elevator repairs for municipal building and community center, with cost estimate of $80,000-$90,000
• Noted $5,000 in NOPEC funds available for repairs, with potential additional $5,000 next year
• No formal decision made; committee to obtain price estimates and report back to council

Special Meeting of Council

At this special meeting, Council will take action on two emergency items: an ordinance to amend Section 33.01 of the village code regarding community service pay, and a resolution authorizing the mayor and clerk/treasurer to apply for grants from the Ohio Division of Forestry and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

• Ordinance 92-2022 amending Section 33.01 of the code (community service pay)
• Resolution 12-2022 authorizing grant applications to Ohio Division of Forestry and Ohio Department of Natural Resources

A special meeting of Brooklyn Heights Council was called for October 13, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. to consider legislation. The notice was served to Law Director Jerome Dowling via email on October 12, 2022. No substantive decisions or outcomes are recorded in the minutes.

Village Council

The Village Council will consider legislation regarding legal compensation and the adoption of a comprehensive master plan. A separate committee meeting will discuss a three-year employee contract.

• Ordinance 90-2022: Compensation to Mansour Gavin LPA for representation against C&DD landfill expansion
• Resolution 11-2022: Adoption of the 2022 Comprehensive Master Plan prepared by Cuyahoga County Planning Commission
• Wage and Salary Committee meeting to discuss 3 year village employee contract

The council approved two payments: $1,300 to AMS Animal Control and $1,304.91 to Vance for rifle lights, both by 5-0 votes. They also accepted the resignation of Kari Baciak, the Mayor's Secretary, Clerk of Courts, and Building Department Secretary. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was informational updates.

• Approved $1,300 payment to AMS Animal Control (5-0)
• Approved $1,304.91 payment to Vance for rifle lights (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Kari Baciak

Wage & Salary Committee

This meeting of the Brooklyn Heights Wage & Salary Committee has no agenda available. The agenda text indicates only that the meeting is scheduled, with no items listed for discussion or decision.

The Wage & Salary Committee met to discuss three-year village employee contracts and labor negotiations. The only action taken was a motion to enter executive session, which passed 5-0. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned immediately after.

• Entered executive session to discuss employee contracts (5-0)

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of the Brooklyn Heights, Ohio Council, but the agenda contains no items for discussion or decision. The only entry is a placeholder indicating no agenda is available, so the meeting appears to be procedural or cancelled.

The minutes document a special meeting notice and service of notice to the Law Director, but contain no record of any substantive decisions, approvals, or discussions. The meeting was scheduled for September 27, 2022, at 5:00 p.m., but the minutes provide no outcomes.

Village Council

The Village Council will meet for a special meeting to take action on Ordinance 89-2022. This legislation authorizes the Mayor and/or Clerk Treasurer to enter into an agreement with Ripley Tree Service.

• Ordinance 89-2022: Emergency ordinance authorizing agreement with Ripley Tree Service

Council adopted Ordinance 89-2022, an emergency measure, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer to enter into an agreement with Ripley Tree Service for removal of diseased trees. The vote was 5-0. Mayor Procuk noted that a separate contract with Busy Bee covers tree planting, and stump grinding is planned.

• Adopted Ordinance 89-2022 awarding tree removal contract to Ripley Tree Service (5-0)

Finance Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Brooklyn Heights Finance Committee with no agenda items listed. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

The committee discussed a request from the Blue Wave Swim Team for financial assistance, but no decision was made. The team representative was asked to provide a detailed list of needs and a specific funding amount for future consideration.

• No formal action taken; discussion only

Ordinance Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Brooklyn Heights Ordinance Committee with no agenda available. No specific items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

The Ordinance Committee discussed the Master Plan, which was prepared with the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission. The plan will be presented as a regular resolution with a second reading before a final vote, and will be effective 30 days after approval. Once filed with the county, the plan will be dated 2022 and valid for five years, supporting future grant applications and projects.

• Discussed Master Plan for village approval (no vote taken)
• Plan to be submitted as regular resolution with second reading before final vote
• Master Plan to be filed with county, effective 30 days after final vote

Village Council

The Village Council will review several ordinances including a new comprehensive master plan and changes to ambulance billing. Action is also proposed for income tax transfers and payments for fire truck repairs and engineering services.

• Ordinance 82-2022: Transfer up to 15% of net income tax collections to Capital Improvements Fund
• Ordinance 83-2022: Revision of ambulance billing for the Village of Brooklyn Heights Fire Department
• Ordinance 86-2022: Payment to W. W. Williams for repairs to the 2001 E-ONE Ladder Truck (#3321)
• Ordinance 87-2022: Payment to Chagrin Valley Engineering, Ltd. for village projects
• Resolution 11-2022: Adoption of the 2022 Comprehensive Master Plan

Council approved a payment of $1,582.30 to Techtronic Office Products Sales & Service for a Fire Department computer. The meeting also included procedural approvals of minutes and an excused absence. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $1,582.30 payment to Techtronic Office Products Sales & Service for Fire Department computer (4-0)
• Approved September 6, 2022 council meeting minutes (4-0)
• Excused absence of Council Member Blados (4-0)

Parks, Playgrounds & Community Services Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Parks, Playgrounds & Community Services Committee with no agenda available. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for this session.

The Parks, Playground & Community Services Committee discussed the cost of the Senior Snow Removal Program. After hearing that the $150 fee has not changed in four years and that 83 seniors are enrolled, the committee agreed to keep the fee the same. No formal vote was recorded.

• Discussed the Senior Snow Removal Program cost to participants.
• Agreed to keep the $150 charge unchanged for the current season.

Village Council

Council approved the sale of a police department vehicle (Charger) and an ordinance to sell 33 forfeited guns to Vance's for $6,485 in store credit. Both motions passed 5-0. The speed sign on Schaaf Road is effective, and a body camera grant was submitted with a decision expected by December.

• Approved August 16, 2022 regular council meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved sale of police department vehicle (Charger) (5-0)
• Approved ordinance to sell 33 forfeited guns to Vance's for $6,485 store credit (5-0)

Safety Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Safety Committee with no agenda items listed. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

The Safety Committee discussed raising ambulance transport fees, which have not been adjusted since 2009. The proposed ordinance would increase the mileage rate from $10 to $15 and allow automatic annual adjustments based on Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation rates. The change, supported by the mayor, would take effect in November and is billed to insurance companies, not residents. No vote was taken; the matter was only discussed.

• Discussed raising ambulance transport fees (first adjustment since 2009)
• Proposed mileage rate increase from $10 to $15
• Proposed automatic annual fee adjustments based on Ohio BWC rates
• Mayor expressed support; no formal vote taken

Parks, Playgrounds & Community Services Committee

The Parks, Playgrounds & Community Services Committee is holding a meeting, but no agenda has been made available. The agenda text indicates there are no items scheduled for discussion or decision at this time.

The Parks, Playground & Community Services Committee met to discuss future improvements to Diamond 2 in the village park. No formal decisions or votes were made; the discussion covered three fencing options, drainage work, and potential grant funding. The committee agreed to plan for saving funds and to have plans in place by early 2023.

• Discussed three fencing options for Diamond 2 (no action taken)
• Noted drainage improvements estimated at $95,000 (no action taken)
• Agreed to plan for saving funds for major projects (no formal vote)

Village Council

The Village Council will take action on five ordinances regarding personnel appointments and service contracts. A separate meeting will be held to discuss future improvements for diamonds in parks.

• Appointment of Jerome E. Dowling as Village Law Director
• Payment to Chagrin Valley Engineering, Ltd. for village projects
• Contract with Scanworks LLC for digital recording of Building Department records
• Agreement with Chagrin Valley Paving for the 2022 Asphalt Program
• Appointment of Firefighter John Kearns

Council approved two fire department expenditures: $1,400 for safety inspector class tuition and $2,995 for turnout gear, both unanimously. The service department reported water line repairs and tree inspection at a West 6th Street property.

• Approved $1,400 payment to Cuyahoga County College for firefighter safety inspector class (5-0)
• Approved $2,995 payment to Fire Safety Services for turnout gear (5-0)
• Approved minutes from August 2, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Ordinance Committee

This meeting has no agenda available, so there are no specific items to be decided or discussed. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate.

The Ordinance Committee discussed updating the residential driveway ordinance. Assistant Building Official Howard Sonenstein recommended an 8-foot maximum tapered to the sidewalk, but the committee agreed to update the ordinance to limit paved areas in the front yard to a 10-foot width. Residents requesting larger driveways could appeal to the Zoning Board for a variance. No formal vote was recorded.

• Agreed to update ordinance limiting front-yard paved areas to 10-foot width
• Residents can appeal for larger driveway via Zoning Board variance

Village Council

The Village Council will take action on four emergency ordinances regarding infrastructure, employee health care, and rental regulations. The meeting includes a public hearing on a NOACA grant and an Ordinance Committee discussion on driveways.

• Ordinance 74-2022: Moratorium on short-term residential real estate rentals
• Ordinance 71-2022: Agreement with ODOT for resurfacing Brookpark Road (SR-17)
• Ordinance 72-2022: Payment to Grade Line Inc. for catch basin and road repairs
• Ordinance 73-2022: Health care plan agreement with Medical Mutual for village employees
• Public hearing regarding NOACA grant

The council approved the minutes from the July 19, 2022 meeting. Mayor Procuk reported on correspondence, including a thank-you note, a reminder from Dominion Energy, and an Eagle Scout project. Police Chief Meade provided updates on equipment, including body cameras, speed signs, and a grant application.

• Approved July 19, 2022 Council Meeting Minutes (5-0)

Village Council

The Village Council is holding a Wage and Salary committee meeting. The body will discuss hospitalization with Ted Bisland and Medical Mutual.

• Wage and Salary committee meeting regarding hospitalization with Ted Bisland and Medical Mutual

Wage & Salary Committee

The Wage and Salary Committee is meeting to discuss hospitalization matters with Ted Biskind and Medical Mutual. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no other business listed.

• Discussion of hospitalization with Ted Biskind and Medical Mutual

The Wage & Salary Committee discussed a contract extension for Mr. Biskind and a Medical Mutual insurance offer. Council agreed to accept the two-year rate lock with a 9.5% adjustment, contingent on no plan changes. The mayor will have the Law Director draft legislation.

• Agreed to accept Medical Mutual two-year rate lock at 9.5% (unanimous)
• Mayor to direct Law Director to draft legislation for the offer

Parks, Playgrounds & Community Services Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Parks, Playgrounds & Community Services Committee with no agenda items listed. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

The Parks, Playground & Community Services Committee met to discuss lower park road repair, reviewing photos and estimates for options including bollards and speed bumps. No formal decisions or votes were made; the discussion covered bollard placement, drainage, and safety concerns, with suggestions like police presence during games.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting

Village Council

The Village Council will take action on several emergency ordinances regarding local infrastructure repairs. The meeting also includes a discussion on lower park road repairs during a Parks, Playgrounds and Community Services meeting.

• Ordinance 67-2022: Contract for the 2022 Concrete Repair Program
• Ordinance 68-2022: Contract with Cook Paving & Construction Co. for Spring Road sewer repairs
• Ordinance 69-2022: Payment to Chagrin Valley Engineering, Ltd. for village projects
• Resolution 07-2022: Application for the Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (NOACA Grant)
• Parks, Playgrounds and Community Services meeting regarding lower park road repairs

The council approved three payments: $2,961 to Stanley Monitoring for fire alarm systems, $2,163.85 to Winter Equipment for snow plow blades, and $1,400 to New Heights Tree Service for tree removal. All motions passed 4-0. The council also excused absences and approved prior minutes.

• Approved $2,961 payment to Stanley Monitoring for fire alarm systems (4-0)
• Approved $2,163.85 payment to Winter Equipment for snow plow blades (4-0)
• Approved $1,400 payment to New Heights Tree Service for tree removal (4-0)
• Excused absence of Mayor Procuk (4-0)
• Excused absence of Council Member Lasky (4-0)
• Approved minutes from July 5th meeting (4-0)

Village Council

The Village Council will take action on three emergency ordinances. These include legal compensation for landfill opposition and agreements for service and road work. Committee meetings will also address speed signs and pool and driveway ordinances.

• Ordinance 63-2022: Compensation to Mansour Gavin LPA for services regarding C&DD Landfill expansion objection
• Ordinance 64-2022: Agreement with Otis Signature Service
• Ordinance 65-2022: Agreement with the State of Ohio to replace composite pavement along Granger Road (SR-17)
• Safety Committee discussion on speed signs
• Ordinance Committee discussion on pool and driveway ordinance

The Village Council approved two payments: $1,350 for May animal control services and $3,470 for a portable speed sign from AMA Safety. The speed sign payment passed 4-1. The council also approved the minutes from the June 7 and June 21 meetings.

• Approved May animal control payment of $1,350 (5-0)
• Approved AMA Safety portable speed sign payment of $3,470 (4-1)
• Approved minutes from June 7 and June 21, 2022 meetings (5-0)

Ordinance Committee

This is a procedural placeholder. The Ordinance Committee meeting is scheduled, but no agenda has been published, so there are no specific items to report or discuss.

The Ordinance Committee discussed revisions to pool and driveway ordinances. They agreed to remove the word 'permanent' from the pool ordinance and replace it with 'body of water', and to add references to the electrical ordinance for pool pumps. For driveways, they discussed potential size limitations but took no formal action. No votes were taken; the meeting was for discussion only.

• Agreed to remove 'permanent' from pool ordinance and replace with 'body of water'
• Agreed to add electrical ordinance reference for pool pumps
• Agreed to keep pool measurements as currently stated
• Directed Mrs. Presot to work with law director on pool ordinance changes
• Discussed potential driveway size limitations but took no action

Safety Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Brooklyn Heights Safety Committee with no specific agenda items listed. The agenda contains only the meeting notice itself, so no decisions or discussions are detailed.

The Safety Committee discussed purchasing a portable speed sign for Schaaf Road. Police Chief Meade presented a less expensive battery-operated option from A&A Safety, costing $3,560 with four extra brackets and a two-year warranty, compared to the $5,000 solar version. The committee agreed to get the basic unit without the optional red and blue strobe lights. No formal vote was recorded; the discussion concluded with agreement on the basic unit.

• Agreed to purchase basic portable speed sign from A&A Safety for $3,560 (no formal vote recorded)
• Declined optional red and blue strobe lights ($90 per sign)

Village Council

The Village Council will take action on several emergency ordinances regarding public safety equipment and municipal contracts. Items include purchasing body cameras, patrol rifles, and speed signs for the police department, as well as road salt procurement and drainage improvements.

• Purchase of untreated road salt from Cargill Inc. via a purchasing consortium
• Appointment of firefighters Frank Tomazic and Ali Al-Rousan
• Lease agreement with Sarah S. Gnoddie for PP 531-22-025
• Contract with Ohio Paving & Construction Company, Inc. for Village Hall drainage improvements
• Purchase of body cameras, patrol rifles, and speed signs/solar panels for the police department

Council excused Mayor Procuk's absence and swore in newly appointed firefighters Frank Tomazic and Ali Al-Rousan. Fire Chief Stefanko reported the department now has 32 members including four chiefs. Both firefighters expressed appreciation for the opportunity.

• Excused absence of Mayor Procuk (5-0)
• Swore in firefighters Frank Tomazic and Ali Al-Rousan

Safety Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Safety Committee with no agenda items available. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

The Safety Committee met to discuss three topics: body cameras, patrol rifles, and electronic speed signs. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was for discussion only. The committee reviewed costs and funding options for body cameras ($34,215) and patrol rifles ($12,819.06), with no decisions made.

• Discussed body camera grant and costs, no action taken
• Discussed patrol rifle purchase via law enforcement fund, no action taken
• Discussed electronic speed signs, no action taken

Village Council

The Village Council will take action on several emergency ordinances and resolutions. These include legal compensation for landfill expansion opposition, updates to fireworks regulations, and authorizations for road rehabilitation and asphalt repair programs.

• Ordinance 49-2022: Compensation to Mansour Gavin LPA regarding C&DD Landfill expansion
• Ordinance 50-2022: Amending fireworks regulations under Section 678.10(f)
• Ordinance 51-2022: Agreement for Brookpark Road (Cuy-SR 017-07.07) rehabilitation project
• Ordinance 52-2022: Payment to Chagrin Valley Engineering, Ltd.
• Resolution 05-2022: 2022 Asphalt and Concrete Repair Program plans

The Brooklyn Heights Village Council meeting on June 7, 2022, was largely procedural. Council excused Council Member Jennifer Presot from attending and approved the minutes from the May 17, 2022 meeting. No substantive policy decisions or ordinances were discussed or voted on.

• Excused Council Member Jennifer Presot from attending (4-0)
• Approved minutes from May 17, 2022 Council meeting (4-0)

Building Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Building Committee with no agenda items listed. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

The Building Committee met to discuss replacing the Building Department's software with CloudPermit, a system that digitizes and automates permit processes. No formal decision was made; the committee heard a presentation from CloudPermit representative Josh Karpen and asked questions about contract terms, municipal clients, and company history. The meeting adjourned without further action.

• No formal decisions made; discussed CloudPermit software presentation

Village Council

The Village Council will take action on several emergency ordinances, including personnel appointments and project payments. Committee meetings will precede the council session to discuss short-term rentals and infrastructure.

• Permanent stormwater easement to Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District for West Creek Stabilization Project
• Appointment of Police Officers George Jordan Mrofchak and Kyle Robert Townsley
• Payment to Chagrin Valley Engineering, Ltd. for village projects
• Appointments of Bryan McManus, Leslie C. Foote, and Michael Lasky to the Income Tax Review Board
• Management consultant agreement for human resource services (second reading)

The council approved the minutes of the May 3 meeting, paid Knowles Municipal Forestry $1,300 for tree planting, and swore in two new police officers. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was correspondence and reports.

• Approved minutes of May 3, 2022 Regular Council meeting (5-0)
• Approved $1,300 payment to Knowles Municipal Forestry for tree planting (5-0)
• Swore in George Jordan Mrofchak and Kyle Robert Townsley as new police appointments

Streets Committee

This is a procedural placeholder. The Brooklyn Heights Streets Committee meeting on 2022-05-17 has no agenda available, meaning no specific items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

• No agenda items listed

The Streets Committee met to discuss the proposal for new digital display marquees from BrilliantElectric Sign. The representative presented details on size, style, programming, warranty, and pricing. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Discussed digital marquee proposal from BrilliantElectric Sign
• Reviewed marquee size, style, programming, and warranty
• Noted cellular modem preferred for programming with scheduled messages
• Mentioned ten-year guarantee on parts and easy replacement
• Discussed quantity pricing and availability of references
• Noted ODOT standard of 8 seconds per message to avoid driver distraction

Ordinance Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Brooklyn Heights Ordinance Committee contains no items for discussion or decision. There is no agenda available for this session.

The Ordinance Committee met to discuss short-term rental properties, prompted by a house on East Schaaf Road used as a short-term rental. Members discussed potential regulations, including rental day limits and nuisance issues, but took no formal action. They decided to review existing ordinances and plan further discussion for June.

• Discussed short-term rental properties and potential regulations
• Decided to review existing ordinances and plan further discussion in June

Safety Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Safety Committee with no agenda items listed or available. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

The Safety Committee met to discuss safety concerns at the crosswalk near Diamond #2. No formal decisions were made; the committee discussed options such as speed bumps, delineators, and signage, and directed the engineer to obtain quotes for asphalt repair and speed bumps. A follow-up meeting will be scheduled.

• Engineer to obtain quotes for asphalt repair and speed bumps at stop signs
• Follow-up meeting to be scheduled after quotes are received

Building Committee

The Brooklyn Heights Building Committee meeting on May 17, 2022, has no agenda items listed. There are no decisions or discussions scheduled for this session.

The Building Committee discussed quotes for elevator repair/replacement but took no action, agreeing that further review is needed to ensure quotes are comparable. A future meeting will be scheduled, possibly with companies present to explain their quotes. The mayor also proposed discussing new Building Department software at the next council meeting.

• Deferred elevator repair/replacement decision pending further review of quotes
• Agreed to have Mr. Henry review the elevator quotes
• Scheduled another meeting to discuss elevator quotes, possibly with companies

Village Council

The Village Council will meet to take action on several ordinances regarding municipal equipment and service agreements. These items include funding for urban tree canopy support and new vehicles for the fire department.

• Ordinance 35-2022: Grant funding agreement with Cuyahoga County Planning Commission for healthy urban tree canopy
• Ordinance 36-2022: Management consultant agreement for human resource services
• Ordinance 37-2022: Purchase of a John Deere cab utility tractor from Polan Implement
• Ordinance 38-2022: Purchase of a 2024 Sutphen pumper from Herb Fire Equipment for the fire department

Council approved payment of $1,710 to Integrity Verifications for nine police polygraphs for background investigations, and accepted minutes from the April 19 meeting. Two new police hires accepted conditional offers and are set to be sworn in May 17. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a resident's tree concern and police department updates.

• Approved $1,710 payment to Integrity Verifications for nine police polygraphs (5-0)
• Accepted minutes from April 19, 2022 council meeting (5-0)

Parks, Playgrounds & Community Services Committee

This meeting of the Parks, Playgrounds & Community Services Committee has no agenda available, indicating that no specific items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

The committee discussed current capital improvement projects. The playground and pickleball courts at Upper Park were awarded, with construction expected to begin in May and finish by end of July. The plan was modified to move pickleball courts away from residents and relocate the playground closer to the ball field. Lower Park improvements were estimated at $250,000, but no formal action was taken on that project.

• Awarded Upper Park playground and pickleball courts contract
• Modified Upper Park plan: moved pickleball courts away from residents, playground closer to ball field
• Closed Upper Park area (except ball field) during construction, with porta potties installed

Parks, Playgrounds & Community Services Committee

The Streets Committee and Parks, Playground and Community Service Committee will hold a combined meeting to discuss current capital improvement projects. The meeting is scheduled for April 12, 2022, at 5:30pm in the Council Chambers.

• Combined meeting of Streets Committee and Parks, Playground and Community Service Committee
• Discussion of current capital improvement projects
• Meeting location: Council Chambers, Municipal Center, 345 Tuxedo Ave., Brooklyn Heights, Ohio 44131

The committee discussed current capital improvement projects. The playground and pickleball courts at Upper Park were awarded, with construction expected to begin in May and finish by end of July. Lower Park Diamond #2 improvements were estimated at $250,000, but would require losing one ball season. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was for discussion only.

• Awarded Upper Park playground and pickleball courts contract (discussion)
• Modified Upper Park plan: moved pickleball courts away from residents, added green space, moved playground closer to ball field
• Estimated Lower Park Diamond #2 improvements at $250,000 including engineering (discussion)
• Discussed phasing Lower Park improvements to pursue grants

Streets Committee

The Streets Committee and the Parks, Playground and Community Service Committee will hold a combined meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss current capital improvement projects.

• Discussion of current capital improvement projects

The committee discussed current capital improvement projects. The playground and pickleball courts at Upper Park were awarded, with construction expected to begin in May and finish by end of July. Lower Park improvements to Diamond #2 were estimated at $250,000, but would require losing one ball season. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was for discussion only.

• Awarded Upper Park playground and pickleball courts contract (discussion)
• Modified Upper Park plan: moved pickleball courts away from residents, added green space, moved playground closer to ball field
• Estimated Lower Park Diamond #2 improvements at $250,000 including engineering (discussion)

Parks, Playgrounds & Community Services Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Parks, Playgrounds & Community Services Committee with no agenda items available. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

The committee discussed installing dugout covering at Diamond #2, with Engineer Mike Henry presenting options and 2009 cost references. No decision was made; the council decided to gather more information and discuss further at a future meeting.

• Discussed dugout covering options at Diamond #2
• Deferred decision on dugout covering to future meeting

Village Council

The Village Council will take action on several emergency ordinances regarding software support, pavement repairs on Tuxedo Avenue, and park upgrades. Additionally, the council will consider a resolution regarding Ukrainian sovereignty.

• Emergency pavement repair on Tuxedo Avenue via Protect-A-Cote, Inc.
• Software support contract with Software Solutions, Inc.
• Upper Park basketball and pickleball court improvements via Grade Line Inc.
• Upper Park playground improvements via Grade Line Inc.
• Resolution 04-2022 regarding Ukrainian sovereignty

The council approved waiving fees for Josiah's House to use the Village Community Center on April 20, 2022. They also excused Council Member Jennifer Presot's absence and approved the minutes from the March 15, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Waived Community Center fees for Josiah's House (4-0)
• Excused absence of Council Member Jennifer Presot (4-0)
• Approved minutes of March 15, 2022 Regular Council meeting (4-0)

Ordinance Committee

This is a procedural placeholder. The Brooklyn Heights Ordinance Committee is scheduled to meet, but no agenda items have been published, so there is nothing specific being decided or discussed at this meeting.

The Ordinance Committee met to discuss the new state fireworks law and possible local legislation. Fire Chief Stefanko proposed drafting an ordinance to regulate fireworks, which would be reviewed by the Law Director. No formal action was taken; the discussion was preliminary.

• Discussed drafting a fireworks ordinance for Law Director review
• No formal action taken

Safety Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Safety Committee with no agenda items available. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

The Safety Committee met to discuss financing for a potential new fire truck, as the current truck is 27 years old. Fire Chief Stefanko reviewed the purchase proposal, and Clerk/Treasurer Frank outlined possible finance options. No formal decision was made; the committee will continue researching options, including attending a fire department conference.

• Discussed financing options for new fire truck (no vote)
• Reviewed current fire truck purchase proposal
• Confirmed price locked for two years during build
• Considered Sutphen as potential vendor due to parts availability
• Planned trip to Indianapolis fire conference to explore options

Parks, Playgrounds & Community Services Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Parks, Playgrounds & Community Services Committee with no agenda items available. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

The Parks, Playground & Community Services Committee discussed the Senior Lawn Cutting Program and decided to set the cost for seniors at $200 for the season. The Community Services Director had asked that the cost not be increased and possibly lowered, but the committee ultimately set the fee at $200. No other business was discussed, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Set Senior Lawn Cutting Program cost at $200 per season

Village Council

The Village Council will take action on legislation regarding Tuxedo Avenue repairs and several appointments. Additionally, committees will meet to discuss the senior lawn and the capital budget.

• Ordinance 18-2022: Emergency ordinance for road repairs on Tuxedo Avenue via Cook Paving & Construction Co., Inc.
• Ordinance 19-2022: Appointment of Shane Tommer to the Planning Commission
• Ordinance 20-2022: Appointment of Paul Hobson to the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Parks, Playgrounds, and Community Services meeting regarding senior lawn
• Finance Committee meeting regarding capital budget

Finance Committee

There was no agenda provided for this Finance Committee meeting. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

The Finance Committee discussed the 2022 capital budget, including loan status for new police and service department vehicles and escrow funds for the Police Bike Patrol. The budget was set and is ready to be submitted to the county. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was procedural.

• Finalized 2022 capital budget for submission to county

Parks, Playgrounds & Community Services Committee

This is a meeting of the Parks, Playgrounds & Community Services Committee. The agenda text states that there is no agenda available for this meeting, so no specific items are listed for discussion or decision.

The committee discussed dugout backstop fencing, canopy options, playground equipment colors, and mulch requirements. No formal decisions were made; the engineer will gather pricing and funding information for future consideration.

• Reviewed backstop fencing and canopy options for dugouts
• Considered color palettes for playground equipment
• Discussed mulch type and requirements

Streets Committee

The Brooklyn Heights Streets Committee meeting on February 22, 2022, has no agenda items listed for discussion or decision.

The Streets and Safety committees met jointly to discuss financing for a new Service Department truck and a Police cruiser. Clerk/Treasurer Frank outlined financing options and loan timelines, while the Service Director and Police Chief explained intended vehicle usage. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was adjourned after discussion.

• Discussed financing options for a Service Department truck and Police cruiser.
• Reviewed the Service Department fleet usage and the intended use of the new Police vehicle.
• No formal action taken; meeting adjourned without votes.

Village Council

The Village Council will meet to take action on two emergency ordinances regarding vehicle purchases. Additionally, committee meetings are scheduled to discuss baseball dugouts, a service department truck, and a police cruiser.

• Ordinance 16-2022: Purchase of a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe from Ganley Chevrolet of Aurora, LLC
• Ordinance 17-2022: Purchase of a 2019 Ford F750 from Around the Clock Maintenance for the Service Department
• Parks, Playgrounds and Community Services Committee discussion on dugouts and backstop fences
• Streets Committee discussion on a service department truck
• Safety Committee discussion on a police cruiser

The meeting was largely informational, with no substantive decisions made. Council excused Councilman Walsh's absence, heard a report from the Tax Administrator on 2020-2021 collections and 2022 projections, and received a proclamation from RITA. No motions for action were taken beyond the absence excuse.

• Excused Councilman Walsh's absence (5-0)

Safety Committee

There is no agenda available for this meeting of the Brooklyn Heights Safety Committee. No specific items were listed for discussion or decision.

Village Council

The Village Council will take action on several emergency ordinances and resolutions. These items include funding for street reconstruction projects, water main work, and playground improvements.

• Change order for 5th Street water main replacement with Davis Diggers, Inc.
• Acceptance of the NOPEC 2022 Energized Community Grant
• Payment of the Village's 2021 allocation to the City of Parma
• Funding for Belmont Drive resurfacing project with the City of Seven Hills
• Purchase of playground equipment from Gametime for Upper Park improvements

The Village Council approved the January 25 and February meeting minutes and a $3,469.91 payment to Pioneer Athletics for sports field paint. Correspondence included thanks for snow removal and notifications about police officer departures and an Air Force Reserve call-up. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 25 and February meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $3,469.91 payment to Pioneer Athletics for sports field paint (5-0)

Village Council

The Village Council will hold a Streets Committee meeting regarding local roadwork. The discussion will focus on upcoming projects for Belmont and Galway roads.

• Streets Committee meeting to discuss Belmont & Galway road projects

Streets Committee

The Brooklyn Heights Streets Committee is meeting to discuss the Belmont and Galway road projects. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting will be held in person with masks required.

• Discussion of Belmont road project
• Discussion of Galway road project

Village Council

The Village Council will meet to take action on an emergency ordinance regarding the police department. Additionally, a Finance Committee meeting is scheduled to discuss the 2022 Budget.

• Ordinance 09-2022: Emergency contract with Lexipol LLC for law enforcement policy manuals and training bulletins
• Finance Committee meeting to discuss 2022 Budget

The Village Council appointed Ray Berzins to the vacant council seat and to the Income Tax Board of Review, both by 5-0 votes. Council also approved the minutes from December 21, 2021 and January 18, 2022 meetings, and read committee assignments for 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Ray Berzins to vacant council seat (5-0)
• Appointed Ray Berzins to Income Tax Board of Review (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 21, 2021 and January 18, 2022 meetings (5-0)

Village Council

The Village Council will take action on four emergency ordinances. These include funding applications, legal service contracts, and official appointments.

• Ordinance 03-2022: Authorization to apply for Ohio Department of Development Brownfield Remediation Program funding
• Ordinance 04-2022: Agreement with American Legal Publishing to update codified ordinances
• Ordinance 05-2022: Appointment of William Mason Jr as Assistant Law Director and legal services contract
• Ordinance 06-2022: Appointment of George Simon as Village Magistrate and services contract

The council approved a payment of $2,255.69 to Concentra for medical costs related to an employee injury. The minutes also noted the appointment of a new Assistant Law Director and reported fund balances. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of January 4, 2022 regular meeting (4-0)
• Approved $2,255.69 payment to Concentra for employee medical costs (4-0)

Village Council

The Village Council will take action on two emergency ordinances. These include the appointment of a Law Director and a service agreement for village software and networks.

• Ordinance 1-2022: Appointment of Jerome E. Dowling as Village Law Director
• Ordinance 2-2022: Agreement with Techtronic Office Products Sales & Service (TOPSS) for software and network services (Jan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022)

The Village Council held its organizational meeting, swearing in newly elected Mayor Mike Procuk, Council Members Jennifer Presot and Matt Walsh, and Clerk/Treasurer Aaron Frank. Council unanimously elected Jennifer Presot as President Pro Tem and approved the December 7, 2021 minutes. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, with updates on hybrid meetings expiring and a resignation notice.

• Elected Jennifer Presot as 2022 President Pro Tem (4-0)
• Approved December 7, 2021 minutes as distributed (4-0)
• Held executive session to discuss vacant council seat process (4-0)