Brooklyn Heights public meetings in 2023

Village Council

The Village Council will vote on four emergency ordinances at its December 19, 2023 regular meeting. These include agreements for software/network services and dental coverage, plus appropriations for fiscal year 2023 and the first quarter of 2024. The agenda is otherwise limited to these legislative actions.

• Ordinance 111-2023: agreement with TechTronic Office Products Sales & Service (TOPSS) for software/network services, Jan 1–Dec 31, 2024
• Ordinance 112-2023: agreement with Delta Dental for employee dental coverage
• Ordinance 113-2023: appropriation for fiscal year 2023
• Ordinance 114-2023: appropriations for Jan 1–Mar 31, 2024 expenses

Village Council

The Village Council will take action on several ordinances and resolutions regarding municipal services and finances. Items include agreements with Silco Fire & Security and Chagrin Valley Engineering, Ltd., as well as fund transfers between the General, Capital, and ARPA funds.

• Agreement with Silco Fire & Security
• Engineering services agreement with Chagrin Valley Engineering, Ltd.
• Transfer of ARPA funds to the Capital Fund
• Lot split approval for permanent parcel #531-11-002
• Application for Cuyahoga County Community Development Supplemental Grant Program

Village Council

Brooklyn Heights Village Council will take action on several ordinances at its November 8, 2023 regular meeting, including a second reading of an agreement with North Royalton to house village prisoners. The council will also consider emergency payments for engineering services, fire department computer upgrades, a tractor purchase, and an amendment to a codified ordinance. A public hearing on a proposed lot split and a building committee meeting precede the council session.

• Ordinance 94-2023: agreement with City of North Royalton for housing Brooklyn Heights prisoners (second reading)
• Ordinance 97-2023: emergency payment to Chagrin Valley Engineering, Ltd. for village project services
• Ordinance 99-2023: emergency payment to Tectronic Office Sales and Service for fire department computer upgrades
• Ordinance 100-2023: emergency purchase of a tractor from John Deere & Company
• Resolution 19-2023: request to PUCO to explain utility transportation cost increases

Village Council

Brooklyn Heights Village Council will vote on five ordinances at its October 17 regular meeting, covering health insurance for firefighters, a recreation center membership agreement with Seven Hills, a prisoner housing agreement with North Royalton, and the purchase of a leaf vacuum machine funded partly by stormwater funds. All items are action items, with most designated as emergency ordinances.

• Ordinance 92-2023: agreement with K&K Insurance for firefighter health & accident insurance premium
• Ordinance 93-2023: agreement with City of Seven Hills for resident access to Seven Hills Recreation Center
• Ordinance 94-2023: agreement with City of North Royalton for housing Brooklyn Heights prisoners
• Ordinance 95-2023: purchase of leaf vacuum machine from Best Equipment
• Ordinance 96-2023: use of NEORSD stormwater funds to purchase leaf vacuum

Village Council

Brooklyn Heights Village Council will take action on several ordinances and a resolution at its October 3, 2023 regular meeting. Items include a second reading of a settlement amendment with Kurtz Bros, emergency ordinances for a park fence replacement, a new road reconstruction fund, payments to an engineering firm, a website development contract, and moving the November council meeting. A committee meeting at 7:00 PM will discuss the village website.

• Ordinance 84-2023: Amendment to settlement agreement with Kurtz Bros (second reading)
• Ordinance 87-2023: Contract with Auburn Fence Corporation to replace Upper Park fence
• Ordinance 88-2023: Establishes Fund 492 for Spring Road reconstruction
• Ordinance 89-2023: Payment to Chagrin Valley Engineering for services on village projects
• Ordinance 90-2023: Contract with Civic Plus for new village website

Village Council

The Brooklyn Heights Village Council will vote on five pieces of legislation at its September 19, 2023 regular meeting. Actions include transferring funds for capital improvements, amending a settlement with Kurtz Bros., entering a state ambulance program, and approving tax-related resolutions. All items are listed as emergency measures.

• Ordinance 83-2023: Transfer funds from West Resource Drive Fund to Capital Improvements Fund
• Ordinance 84-2023: Authorize amendment to settlement agreement with Kurtz Bros.
• Ordinance 85-2023: Enter Ohio Ambulance Transportation Program subrecipient agreement (ARPA)
• Resolution 16-2023: Request county auditor to advance tax levy proceeds (R.C. 321.34)
• Resolution 17-2023: Accept budget commission amounts and certify tax liens

Parks, Playgrounds & Community Services Committee

The Parks, Playgrounds & Community Services Committee is meeting, but the agenda contains no listed items, indicating the session is likely procedural or administrative in nature.

The committee agreed to use MyRec for online sports registration, with an estimated cost of $2,850 for a one-year contract. Additionally, the committee decided to maintain the Senior Snow Removal Program cost at $150.

• Agreed to utilize MyRec for online sports registration
• Agreed to keep Senior Snow Removal Program cost at $150

Village Council

The Village Council will vote on an emergency ordinance authorizing payment to Chagrin Valley Engineering, Ltd. for services on village projects. A committee meeting will also discuss a new recreation platform and a senior snow removal program.

• Ordinance 82-2023: emergency payment to Chagrin Valley Engineering, Ltd.
• Parks, Playgrounds, and Community Service Committee meeting at 7:00 pm
• Discussion of new recreation platform
• Discussion of senior snow removal program

The Council approved two payments for police department services. CHS Superintendent Tom Evans presented information regarding an 8 mil Combination Continuing levy for the November 1, 2023 election.

• Approved $1,815 payment to Clark & Associates for 3,000 traffic citations (5-0)
• Approved $1,405 payment to A&S Animal Control for services rendered (5-0)

Village Council

Brooklyn Heights Village Council will take action on four emergency ordinances at its August 15, 2023 regular meeting. These include payments for engineering services, a change order for a new fire department pumper, a purchase agreement for police license plate readers and an HD camera, and a contract for employee vision coverage. All items are up for a vote, not just discussion.

• Ordinance 77-2023: payment to Chagrin Valley Engineering, Ltd. for services on village projects
• Ordinance 78-2023: change order adding safety items to 2024 Sutphen pumper for fire department
• Ordinance 79-2023: agreement with Flock Safety to purchase license plate readers and HD camera for police
• Ordinance 80-2023: agreement with Eye Med Vision Care for employee vision coverage

The Council approved the minutes from the July 18 and August 1, 2023, regular meetings. No other substantive legislative decisions were recorded in the provided text.

• Excused Councilman Walsh due to illness (4-0)
• Approved July 18, 2023 Regular Council meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved August 1, 2023 Regular Council meeting minutes (4-0)

Village Council

Brooklyn Heights Village Council will take action on three items at its August 1, 2023 regular meeting: an ordinance to purchase vision coverage for eligible employees, a resolution to finalize the cost of resurfacing Brookpark Road (SR-17) with ODOT, and a resolution authorizing an application to OPWC for capital improvement or transportation programs. The agenda also notes pre-meeting sessions on records retention and safety (fire truck pre-build, police Flock cameras).

• Ordinance 76-2023: agreement with Eye Med Vision Care for employee vision coverage
• Resolution 14-2023: ODOT agreement for final cost of Brookpark Road (SR-17) resurfacing, PID 108005
• Resolution 15-2023: OPWC State Capital Improvement and/or Local Transportation Improvement Program application
• Safety Committee meeting at 6:45pm to discuss Fire Truck pre-build and Police Flock Cameras
• Records Retention meeting at 6:30pm

The Safety Committee met to discuss the current Flock camera contract and the potential purchase of additional cameras. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the provided text.

Village Council

Brooklyn Heights Village Council will vote on 13 emergency ordinances and 2 resolutions at its July 18, 2023 regular meeting. Items include solid waste collection contracts with Kimble Companies and WM, a recreation membership subsidy, appointments, and various service agreements. A public hearing on a NOACA grant is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. before the 7:30 p.m. meeting.

• Ordinance 62-2023: contract with Kimble Companies for solid waste collection
• Ordinance 63-2023: contract with WM (Waste Management) for solid waste collection
• Ordinance 64-2023: 50% recreation membership subsidy for residents, 100% for seniors, veterans, disabled
• Ordinance 69-2023: Granger Road guardrail replacement with M.P. Dory Company
• Resolution 12-2023: application for Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program funding

The Council met on July 18, 2023, and approved the minutes from the previous regular meeting. The remainder of the provided record consists of correspondence and attendance.

• Approved June 18, 2023 Regular Council meeting minutes (5-0)

Village Council

Brooklyn Heights Village Council will vote on several ordinances and a resolution at its June 20, 2023 regular meeting. Key actions include extending a moratorium on short-term residential rentals, authorizing a memorandum of understanding with the fire association, purchasing a roller and trailer for the service department, appointing a member to the record retention board, and cancelling the July 4th council meeting. A Parks, Playgrounds, and Community Services meeting at 7:00 p.m. will discuss a recreation center subsidy.

• Ordinance 49-2023: Extends moratorium on short-term residential rentals
• Ordinance 59-2023: Authorizes MOU with Fire Association to supplement labor agreement
• Ordinance 60-2023: Authorizes purchase of roller & trailer for Service Department
• Ordinance 61-2023: Appoints Joseph Presot to Record Retention Board
• Resolution 11-2023: Cancels July 4, 2023 Council meeting

The Council voted to excuse Councilman Lasky due to illness. No other formal legislative actions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Excused Councilman Lasky due to illness (4-0)

Village Council

At a special meeting on June 13, 2023, Brooklyn Heights Village Council will vote on three emergency ordinances to authorize purchases: a 2024 Startrans Senator II 25-passenger bus from TESCO, a street sweeper from Best Equipment, and an agreement with NEORSD to use stormwater funds for the street sweeper.

• Ordinance 56-2023: purchase of 2024 Startrans Senator II 25-passenger bus from TESCO
• Ordinance 57-2023: purchase of a street sweeper from Best Equipment
• Ordinance 58-2023: agreement with NEORSD to use stormwater funds for the street sweeper

The Council reviewed a demonstration of a street sweeper with 2,000 miles and discussed legislation for its purchase. No formal votes on the purchase were recorded in the minutes. The Council also excused Councilman Lasky due to illness.

• Excused Councilman Lasky due to illness (4-0)

Village Council

Brooklyn Heights Village Council will vote on six ordinances at its June 6, 2023 regular meeting. Key actions include extending a moratorium on short-term residential rentals, authorizing a drone purchase for the police department, ratifying a collective bargaining agreement with part-time firefighters, and approving fund transfers and payments for village projects. A separate Parks meeting at 7:15 p.m. will discuss modular bathrooms at the upper park.

• Ordinance 49-2023: Extends moratorium on short-term residential rentals
• Ordinance 50-2023: Authorizes agreement with Ohio Drone Repair to purchase a drone for police
• Ordinance 51-2023: Ratifies collective bargaining agreement with Brooklyn Heights Part-Time Firefighters Association (Jan 1, 2023–Dec 31, 2025)
• Ordinance 52-2023: Authorizes transfer of up to $30,000 per month from income tax collections to capital improvements fund
• Ordinance 54-2023: Certifies delinquent abatement/assessment fees to Cuyahoga County tax lists

The Council approved the minutes from the May 16, 2023 meeting and excused the absence of Councilman Walsh. No other substantive legislative decisions were recorded.

• Excused absence of Councilman Walsh (4-0)
• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Village Council

Brooklyn Heights Village Council will vote on several emergency ordinances and resolutions, including joining a road salt purchasing consortium, appointing a zoning board member, using purchasing cooperatives, buying a bathroom, and contracting elevator repairs. They will also authorize bidding and grant agreements for an ADA restroom at Upper Park. Committee meetings precede the regular session to discuss recreation center subsidies, restrooms, and elevators.

• Ordinance 44-2023: join Brecksville consortium to buy road salt from Cargill
• Ordinance 45-2023: appoint Gary Samerigo to Zoning Board of Appeals
• Ordinance 47-2023: purchase CXT bathroom via Sourcewell cooperative
• Ordinance 48-2023: contract with Otis Elevator for repairs
• Resolution 09-2023 and 10-2023: bid and grant agreement for Upper Park ADA restroom

The Village Council approved the minutes from the May 2, 2023, regular meeting. Mayor Procuk reported on correspondence regarding rail infrastructure and a resident request for a stop sign on Greenview Drive.

• Approved May 2, 2023 Regular Council meeting minutes (5-0)

Village Council

The Brooklyn Heights Village Council will vote on several emergency ordinances and resolutions at its May 2, 2023 regular meeting. These include payments to Chagrin Valley Engineering and Townsend Arborcare, agreements for pavement marking and insurance, and authorizations to prepare plans for solid waste collection and the 2023 concrete program. A Safety Committee meeting at 7:15 p.m. will discuss the Lexipol wellness app.

• Ordinance 39-2023: payment to Chagrin Valley Engineering for village projects
• Ordinance 40-2023: payment to Townsend Arborcare for tree removal in Village Park
• Ordinance 41-2023: agreement with American Roadway Logistics for 2023 pavement marking
• Ordinance 42-2023: insurance contract with Selective, Hanover, CNA, Hudson, and Spinnaker
• Resolution 08-2023: authorize engineer to prepare plans and bid for 2023 concrete program

Council approved continuing the $10 individual and $50 family subsidy for Cuyahoga Heights pool passes for 2023. The minutes also include a proclamation for Mayor Procuk's 16 years of service and correspondence about pool opening dates. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $10 individual and $50 family pool pass subsidy for 2023 (5-0)

Village Council

Brooklyn Heights Village Council will take action on three emergency ordinances at its April 18, 2023 regular meeting: compensating Clemans, Nelson & Associates for HR consulting, appointing Jennifer Blados as administrative assistant, and amending fee schedules in the code. Committee meetings on elevators and streets precede the council session.

• Ordinance 36-2023: compensation to Clemans, Nelson & Associates for HR consulting services
• Ordinance 37-2023: appointment of Jennifer Blados as administrative assistant in Community Services
• Ordinance 38-2023: amending fee schedules in Sections 1444.15(d)(s) and 1448.02(a)
• Building Committee meeting at 6:45pm to discuss elevators
• Streets Committee meeting at 7:00pm to discuss mailboxes and Asphalt/Concrete Programs

The Village Council approved the continuation of pool pass subsidies for residents. The council also approved the minutes from the April 18, 2023, meeting.

• Approved $10 individual and $50 family subsidy for Cuyahoga Heights pool passes for 2023 (5-0)
• Approved April 18, 2023 Regular Council meeting minutes (5-0)

Village Council

Brooklyn Heights Village Council will take action on three emergency ordinances at their April 4, 2023 regular meeting: a software support contract with Software Solutions, Inc., a contract with A&J Cement Contractors for the Bancroft, Dorset and Dunedeen reconstruction project, and the appointment of Firefighter Matthew Higginbotham. A Building Committee meeting at 7:15pm will discuss building fees.

• Ordinance 32-2023: software support contract with Software Solutions, Inc.
• Ordinance 33-2023: contract with A&J Cement Contractors for Bancroft, Dorset and Dunedeen reconstruction
• Ordinance 34-2023: appointment of Firefighter Matthew Higginbotham
• Building Committee meeting at 7:15pm to discuss building fees

Village Council passed Ordinance 34-2023 and approved the minutes from the March 21, 2023 meeting. Council also authorized a purchase for village flowers. Mayor Procuk swore in Matthew Higginbotham to the Fire Department.

• Passed Ordinance 34-2023 (5-0)
• Approved March 21, 2023 Regular Council meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved flower purchase from Northcoast Perennials not to exceed $3,000 (5-0)

Village Council

Brooklyn Heights Village Council will take action on three emergency ordinances at its March 21, 2023 regular meeting: amending Section 33.01 of the village code, appointing Lizbeth Magally Barnica as a part-time police officer, and approving appropriations for fiscal year 2023. The meeting is procedural in nature, with no other substantive items listed.

• Ordinance 28-2023: emergency ordinance amending Section 33.01 of the Brooklyn Heights Code of Ordinances
• Ordinance 29-2023: emergency ordinance authorizing appointment of Lizbeth Magally Barnica as part-time police officer
• Ordinance 30-2023: emergency ordinance for fiscal year 2023 appropriations

The Village Council approved the Bancroft, Dorset and Dunedeen Reconstruction Project. The contract was awarded to A&J Cement Contractors for $1,150,600.

• Approved Bancroft, Dorset and Dunedeen Reconstruction Project contract to A&J Cement Contractors for $1,150,600
• Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Excused Councilman Walsh (4-0)

Village Council

The Village Council will vote on six emergency ordinances covering equipment purchases, road project payments, a sewer repair change order, and a new police union contract. A Wage and Salary Committee meeting precedes the regular session to discuss employee wages.

• Purchase of a Billy Goat Hurricane Blower from Marshall Power Equipment for the Service Department
• Payment of ODOT invoice for the Brookpark Road (SR-17) resurfacing project (PID 89267)
• Contract with Tri Mor Corporation for the Spring Road reconstruction project
• Change Order No. 2 with Cook Paving & Construction for contaminated soils on Spring Road sewer repair
• Agreement with Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge No. 67 for 2023-2025

The Council approved the minutes from the February 21, 2023 meeting. The session included a period in executive session for the Wage & Salary Committee.

• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved motion to suspend meeting for Wage & Salary Committee Executive Session (5-0)

Village Council

The Village Council passed two ordinances to appoint new members to the Fire Department. Council also approved a payment for hydrant rental and repair fees.

• Passed Ordinance 18-2023 to swear in Jack Petrick to the Fire Department (4-0)
• Passed Ordinance 19-2023 to swear in Matthew Connors to the Fire Department (4-0)
• Approved $4,296.92 payment to Cleveland Division of Water for hydrant rental and repair (4-0)
• Approved February 7 regular council meeting minutes (4-0)
• Excused Council Member Presot due to illness (4-0)

Parks, Playgrounds & Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee met to determine the participant cost for the Senior Lawn Cutting program. The committee agreed to keep the cost at $200, the same rate as the previous year.

• Agreed to maintain $200 cost for Senior Lawn Cutting service

Finance Committee

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

The Finance Committee met to discuss the audit and exit interview. The committee voted to enter an executive session for this discussion. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss the audit (4-0)

Wage & Salary Committee

This meeting of the Brooklyn Heights Wage & Salary Committee has no agenda available, so no specific items are scheduled for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be procedural only.

The committee met to conduct salary negotiations. The meeting consisted of a motion to enter executive session and subsequent adjournment.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss salary negotiations (5-0)

Village Council

Brooklyn Heights Village Council will take action on three ordinances at its February 7, 2023 regular meeting. The most consequential item authorizes an agreement with Kurtz Bros. Inc. to donate property to a West Creek Conservancy affiliate, foregoing a new landfill. The council will also accept NOPEC grant funds and establish a fund for national opioid settlement money. Prior to the meeting, Streets and Finance committees will discuss capital and 2023 budgets.

• Ordinance 11-2023: Agreement with Kurtz Bros. Inc. to donate property to West Creek Conservancy affiliate, forgoing new landfill
• Ordinance 12-2023: Accept NOPEC 2023 Energized Community Grant Funds
• Ordinance 13-2023: Establish Fund 207 as National Opioid Settlement Fund
• Streets Committee meeting at 6:30pm to discuss capital budget
• Finance Committee meeting at 7:00pm to discuss 2023 budget

The Council approved the minutes from the January 17, 2023 meeting. Legal counsel discussed Ordinance 11-2023 regarding a County Board of Health action to slow a landfill project. No other substantive votes were recorded.

• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Excused Council Member Walsh (4-0)

Finance Committee

This is a procedural-only meeting of the Brooklyn Heights Finance Committee. No agenda items were published, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

The committee met to introduce new Council members to the budget process. Aaron Frank provided an update on department budget reviews and revenue projections. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

• Reviewed budget process and department needs
• Set revenue budget prediction at $7.2 million
• Ceased funding for the 203 Fund for retiree benefits

Streets Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Brooklyn Heights Streets Committee with no listed agenda items. No decisions or discussions are scheduled according to the provided agenda text.

The committee reviewed the Capital Budget and upcoming road expenditures. Officials provided cost estimates and timelines for the Spring Road, Brookpark Road, and Dorset Avenue projects.

• Discussed Spring Road project opening for bids February 24 with an expected $249,000 out-of-pocket cost
• Discussed Brookpark Road project with an approximate $50,000 out-of-pocket cost
• Discussed Dorset Avenue project with an anticipated cost of $939,000

Wage & Salary Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Brooklyn Heights Wage & Salary Committee with no agenda items listed. No decisions or discussions are scheduled according to the available agenda.

The committee met to discuss a proposal to convert a part-time clerical position in the Community Service Department to a full-time position. No formal vote or decision was recorded in the minutes.

Village Council

The Village Council passed Ordinance 02-2023 and swore in Shane L. Tommer as a council member. Mayor Procuk distributed the 2023 Committee Assignments to council members.

• Passed Ordinance 02-2023 (4-0)
• Swore in Shane L. Tommer as a Member of the Brooklyn Heights Village Council
• Assigned Matt Walsh to Ad-Hoc Environment and Finance committees
• Assigned Berzins to Building and Industrial Development committees
• Assigned Tommer to Income Tax Board of Review and Ordinance committees
• Assigned Presot to Park, Playground & Community Services and Safety committees
• Assigned Lasky to Streets, Beautification & Utilities and Wage & Salary committees

Village Council

The Brooklyn Heights Village Council will take action on three items at its regular meeting: an ordinance authorizing an agreement with ODOT for the final cost of resurfacing Brookpark Road (SR-17), an emergency ordinance amending ambulance billing, and an emergency resolution appointing Robert Wysocki as a laborer in the Service Department. The Brookpark Road ordinance is on second reading, indicating it may be passed.

• Ordinance 111-2022: Authorizes agreement with ODOT for final cost of Brookpark Road (SR-17) resurfacing, PID 89267
• Ordinance 01-2023: Emergency ordinance amending Village Ordinance 260.08(b) on ambulance billing
• Resolution 01-2023: Emergency resolution appointing Robert Wysocki as laborer in Service Department and authorizing MOU

The Council approved the minutes from the December 20, 2022, regular meeting. Mayor Procuk recommended delaying the appointment of a Council President Pro Tem and committee assignments until a current Council vacancy is filled.

• Approved December 20, 2022 Regular Council meeting minutes (4-0)