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Mon Aug 17, 2026
08 17 City Council
Painesville City Council passes budget, land purchase, and development deals
At its August 17, 2026 meeting, Painesville City Council passed four pieces of legislation, all by a 6-0 vote. These include an ordinance amending the city's operating budget for fiscal year 2026, a resolution authorizing the purchase of a property at 260 Richmond Street from the Lake County Land Bank, a resolution approving payment of a specific invoice via 'Then and Now' certificates, and a resolution authorizing a development agreement with Shamrock Commercial LLC for 31.23 acres on Shamrock Boulevard. All items were passed as emergency measures.
- Ordinance 19-26: Amends appropriations and adopts operating budget for FY 2026
- Resolution 41-26: Authorizes real estate purchase of 260 Richmond Street from Lake County Land Bank
- Resolution 42-26: Authorizes payment of a specific invoice with 'Then and Now' certificates
- Resolution 43-26: Authorizes development agreement with Shamrock Commercial LLC for 31.23 acres on Shamrock Boulevard
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Notice is hereby given that Painesville City Council adopted the following legislation on
Monday, August 17, 2026:
1. ORDINANCE 19-26 – An Ordinance amending appropriations for the current expenses
and other expenditures of the City of Painesville, State of Ohio for the fiscal year
beginning January 1, 2026 and adopting the operating budget, and declaring an
emergency. (1st Reading 08.17.26 PASSED 6-0)
2. RESOLUTION 41-26 – A Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to
enter into a Real Estate Purchase Agreement with the Lake County Land Bank to acquire
the property located at 260 Richmond Street, Painesville, Ohio, and declaring an
emergency. (1st Reading 07.20.26, 2nd Reading 08.17.26 PASSED 6-0)
3. RESOLUTION 42-26 – A Resolution authorizing the payment of a specific invoice with
"Then and Now" Certificates, and declaring an emergency. (1st Reading 08.17.26
PASSED 6-0)
4. RESOLUTION 43-26 – A Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to
enter into a Development Agreement and an amended Declaration of Covenants,
Conditions, and Restrictions with Shamrock Commercial LLC for the purposes of
development of 31.23± acres on Shamrock Boulevard, and declaring an emergency. (1st
Reading 08.17.26 PASSED 6-0)
A copy of the complete text of each piece of legislation, upon request, can be viewed at the
Clerk of Council’s Office.
Samantha Danielson
Clerk of Council
Mon Jul 20, 2026
07 20 City Council
Painesville Council approves $10M battery storage borrowing and budget
Painesville City Council passed seven pieces of legislation on July 20, 2026, all by a 6-0 vote. Key actions include amending the 2026 operating budget, authorizing up to $10 million in notes for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), adopting the 2027 tax budget, and creating a commercial retention and redevelopment grant program. The council also authorized participation in the CDBG program, payment of specific invoices, and applying for a Nature Works grant for a zipline and pavilion.
- Ordinance 16-26: Amends 2026 appropriations and adopts operating budget
- Ordinance 17-26: Authorizes up to $10,000,000 in notes for BESS (battery energy storage system)
- Ordinance 18-26: Authorizes CDBG program participation with Lake County
- Resolution 37-26: Adopts 2027 Tax Budget
- Resolution 39-26: Establishes Commercial Retention and Redevelopment Grant Program
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✓ Decided: Council adopts $10M bond notes for battery storage system
Council adopted Ordinance 17-26 authorizing up to $10 million in notes for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), with costs expected to be reimbursed by federal tax credits. Council also adopted the 2027 tax budget, a midyear budget adjustment, and several other resolutions. A property purchase at 260 Richmond Street was introduced but held for a second reading.
- Adopted Ordinance 16-26, midyear budget adjustments (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 17-26, $10M notes for BESS project (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 18-26, CDBG program participation (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 32-26, 2027 Tax Budget (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 33-26, 'Then and Now' invoice payments (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 34-26, Commercial Retention and Redevelopment Grant Program (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 35-26, ODNR Nature Works Grant application for zipline and pavilion (6-0)
- Introduced Resolution for 260 Richmond Street purchase; held for second reading
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Notice is hereby given that Painesville City Council adopted the following legislation on
Monday, July 20, 2026:
1. ORDINANCE 16-26 – An Ordinance amending appropriations for the current expenses
and expenditures of the City of Painesville, State of Ohio for the fiscal year beginning
January 1, 2026 and adopting the operating budget, and declaring an emergency. (1st
Reading 07.20.26 PASSED 6-0)
2. ORDINANCE 17-26 – An Ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of not to
exceed $10,000,000 of Notes, in anticipation of the issuance of Bonds, for the purpose of
paying the costs of the acquisition of a BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) and the
design, engineering, construction and installation of BESS related to electric power
generation, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto and related site
improvements therefor, and such other improvements as authorized and described in
Resolution No. 29-26, and declaring an emergency. (1st Reading 07.20.26 PASSED 6-0)
3. ORDINANCE 18-26 – An Ordinance authorizing and directing the City Manager of City
of Painesville to enter into an agreement with the Lake County Board of Commissioners
to participate in the Urban Entitlement Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
program and for the utilization of funds made available by the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended, and declaring an emergency. (1st Reading
07.20.26 PASSED 6-0)
4. RESOLUTION 37-26 – A Resolution adopting the 2027 …
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07.20.26
2027 TAX BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026 — 6:45 PM
President Jim Fodor called the Tax Budget Public Hearing to order at 6:45 PM. City Council
convened in Council Chambers — Courtroom #1.
On roll call for attendance, Derrick Abney, Lori DiNallo, Jim Fodor, and Christine Shoop
were present. Mario Rodriguez, Nick Augustine and Paul Hach were not in attendance.
Other City Staff in attendance: City Manager Doug Lewis, Finance Director Bill Parkinson,
and Clerk of Council Samantha Danielson.
Mr. Fodor turned the meeting over to Finance Director Bill Parkinson to present the 2027
Tax Budget to Council Members. He explained it was a report that provides financial information
pertaining to funds that collect property taxes. He identified the relevant funds as the General Fund,
Bond Retirement Fund, Police Pension, Fire Pension, Fire Protection, Fire Improvement, Road
Improvements, and the Police Protection Levy, noting that combined, these funds collect roughly
$3,000,000 in property taxes annually. Mr. Parkinson explained that the figures presented in the tax
budget originate from the County Auditor's office, and that he inflates those numbers to account for
potential delinquency payments. He noted that if delinquencies are later paid to the county, those
monies are remitted back to the City, and the inflated estimate ensures those funds are captured. He
continued with the budget document's exhibits: Schedule A summarized estimated property taxes
for inside …
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board to vote on sign variance for Lutheran school at 508 Mentor Ave
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request from Our Shepherd Lutheran School to allow a second freestanding sign at 508 Mentor Avenue. The proposed sign would be 7 feet tall and 18 square feet, exceeding the code's 3-foot height and 16-square-foot area limits. The board will also swear in a new member, Renee Aston, and approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Variance request for a second freestanding sign at 508 Mentor Avenue (Our Shepherd Lutheran School)
- Proposed sign: 7 feet tall, 18 square feet (code allows 3 feet tall, 16 square feet)
- Swearing in of new board member Renee Aston
- Approval of minutes from previous meeting
- Next regular meeting: August 20, 2026
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Thursday, July 16, 2026
7:00 P.M.
Courtroom 1 Painesville Municipal Court
A G E N D A
CALL TO ORDER: Roll Call of Members
ACTION ON MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
SWEARING IN OF OATH OF OFFICE: Renee Aston
COMMUNICATIONS:
NEW BUSINESS: Variance Request
REFUSAL NO. 2584
Variance Request for Signage
Applicant: Our Shepherd Lutheran School
Owner: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Location: 508 Mentor Avenue (Parcel #15-C-018-0-00-014-0)
District: R-1; Single Family Residential
Section: Section 1127.10 (d) and (f)
The City of Painesville received an application from Our Shepherd Lutheran School requesting a variance to allow a second freestanding sign on Parcel #15-C-018-0-00-014-0. Additionally the sign is proposed at 7’ tall and 18 square feet in area, in lieu of the 3’ tall and 16 square feet in area permitted by code.
OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Kelly Bischof
Board of Zoning Appeals
440.392.5919
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting Date: August 20, 2026
The City of Painesville does not discriminate against disabled persons, or non-English speaking persons. If you require special accommodation, a signer, or an interpreter, in order to attend this meeting, please give at least 8 hours’ notice to the ADA Coordinator, (440) 392-5786 so we may accommodate your special needs.
Mon Jun 15, 2026
06 15 City Council
Council approves two emergency grant applications for police body armor and firefighter cardiac equipment
Painesville City Council passed two emergency resolutions authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept grant funding: one from the Ohio Law Enforcement Body Armor Program and one from FEMA's FY2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for cardiac monitors, defibrillators, and related equipment. Both were adopted on first reading by a 7-0 vote.
- Resolution 35-26: Authorizes application for Ohio Law Enforcement Body Armor Program grant (passed 7-0)
- Resolution 36-26: Authorizes application for FEMA FY2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for cardiac monitors, AEDs, and ancillary equipment (passed 7-0)
- Both resolutions declared an emergency for immediate effect
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✓ Decided: Council approves grants for police body armor and fire department equipment
City Council approved two resolutions to accept grants for law enforcement body armor and fire department cardiac monitors. The 2027 Tax Budget was moved to a third reading, and a presentation was held regarding a potential youth program partnership.
- Approved Resolution 35-26 to accept an Ohio Law Enforcement Body Armor Program grant (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 36-26 to apply for a FEMA Assistance to Firefighter’s Grant for cardiac monitors and AEDs (7-0)
- Moved 2027 Tax Budget resolution to third reading
- Planning Commission voted 3-0 (one abstention) to keep the 225 Mentor Avenue demolition request on the table
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Notice is hereby given that Painesville City Council adopted the following legislation on
Monday, June 15, 2026:
1. RESOLUTION 35-26 – A Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to apply
for and accept an Ohio Law Enforcement Body Armor Program grant, and declaring an
emergency. (1st Reading 06.15.26 PASSED 7-0)
2. RESOLUTION 36-26 – A Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to apply
for and accept funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s FY2025
Assistance to Firefighter’s Grant, for the purpose of cardiac monitors, automated external
defibrillators, and ancillary equipment and services, and declaring an emergency. (1st Reading
06.15.26 PASSED 7-0)
A copy of the complete text of each piece of legislation, upon request, can be viewed at the
Clerk of Council’s Office.
Samantha Danielson
Clerk of Council
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06.15.26
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026 — 7:00 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
CALL TO ORDER
President Jim Fodor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:01 PM. City Council
convened for a regular meeting in Council Chambers — Courtroom #1.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
Councilpersons Derrick Abney, Lori DiNallo, Jim Fodor, Paul Hach, Mario Rodriguez and
Christine Shoop were present. Nick Augustine arrived at 7:10 PM.
Other City Staff in attendance: City Manager Doug Lewis, Assistant City Manager Tony
Zampedro, Law Director Jim Lyons, Fire Chief Tom Hummel, Police Chief Dan Waterman,
Economic Development Director Susan Crotty, Finance Director Bill Parkinson, Public Service
Director Jarod McCrone, and Clerk of Council Samantha Danielson.
APPROVE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the agenda.
Mrs. Shoop made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Mrs. DiNallo. All Council
members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried. Agenda approved.
INVOCATION was given by Councilperson Christine Shoop.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
MINUTES: Regular Meeting 06.01.26
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on June
1, 2026.
Mrs, DiNallo moved to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on June 1, 2026,
seconded by Mr. Hach. All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried.
Minutes approved.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Tough Choices Foundation
President F …
Thu Jun 11, 2026
Planning Commission
Commission to weigh demolition of historic Mentor Avenue building for duplexes
The Planning Commission will consider a proposal from Extended Housing, Inc. to demolish a multi-family structure at 225 Mentor Avenue in the historic district and replace it with three duplexes. The applicant argues redevelopment is more economical than preserving the building, which has lost historic character through prior renovations. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and other routine business.
- Refusal No. 2853: demolition request for 225 Mentor Avenue in the R-2 Multi-Family Residential and Historic District Overlay
- Applicant and owner: Extended Housing, Inc.
- Proposed redevelopment: three two-unit duplexes
- Section 1133.06 (Demolition and Moving of Structures) cited
- Minutes from May 14, 2026, to be approved
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, June 11, 2026
7:00 P.M. Courtroom 1 of City Hall
AGENDA
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
MINUTES: May 14, 2026
REFUSAL NO. 2853
Request to Demolish a Structure in the Mentor Avenue Historic District
Applicant: Extended Housing, Inc.
Owner: Extended Housing, Inc.
Location: 225 Mentor Avenue
District: R-2; Multi-Family Residential, Mentor Avenue Historic District Overlay
Section : 1133.06 Demolition and Moving of Structures
The City of Painesville has received an application from Extended Housing, Inc. requesting to tear down the multi -family
structure located on the property, and re -develop it into three, two -unit duplexes. The current structure has had several
renovations which have taken away from the original historic nature of the building. The applicants argue that redeveloping the
property is more economical than investing into the historical infrastructure to continue running the residential treatment facility
in its current capacity.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Design Review Report:
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
ADJOURNMENT
Isobel Nation
Secretary, Planning Commission
Next regularly scheduled meeting: July 9, 2026
The City of Painesville does not discriminate against disabled persons, or non-English speaking persons. If you require special accommodation, a signer, or an interpreter, in
order to attend this meeting, please give at least …
Mon Jun 1, 2026
06 01 City Council
Council reclassifies city engineer, applies for firefighter grant
Painesville City Council passed three items on June 1, 2026. Ordinance 15-26 reclassifies the City Engineer position within the city's compensation plan. Resolution 33-26 authorizes applying for a FEMA SAFER grant to hire additional fire personnel. Resolution 34-26 approves paying a specific invoice using "Then and Now" certificates.
- Ordinance 15-26: Amends Section 167.07 of the Painesville Code to reclassify the City Engineer position
- Resolution 33-26: Authorizes application for FEMA SAFER grant to fund additional firefighter hires
- Resolution 34-26: Authorizes payment of a specific invoice with "Then and Now" certificates
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✓ Decided: Council approves firefighter grant application and reclassifies City Engineer
City Council approved a resolution to apply for a FEMA SAFER grant to hire three additional firefighters. The council also voted to reclassify the City Engineer position from Grade 23 to Grade 25. A new member was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
- Adopted Ordinance 15-26 to reclassify City Engineer from Grade 23 to Grade 25 (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 33-26 to apply for FEMA S.A.F.E.R. Grant for three firefighters (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 34-26 to pay invoices for EMS cot maintenance ($18,182.50) and sidewalk plow supplies ($2,914.60) (6-0)
- Appointed Jacob Thomas to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a 3-year term
- Removed Ordinance regarding $9.5M in Notes for Battery Energy Storage System from agenda
- Approved minutes from May 18, 2026 meeting
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Notice is hereby given that Painesville City Council adopted the following legislation on
Monday, June 1, 2026:
1. ORDINANCE 15-26 – An Ordinance amending Section 167.07 of the Painesville Code of
1998 relating to the Classification and Compensation Plan reclassing the City Engineer , and
declaring an emergency. (1st Reading 06.01.26 PASSED 6-0)
2. RESOLUTION 33-26 – A Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to apply
for and accept funding from the FEMA S.A.F.E.R. Grant, for the purpose of hiring additional
fire personnel, and declaring an emergency. (1st Reading 06.01.26 PASSED 6-0)
3. RESOLUTION 34-26 – A Resolution authorizing the payment of a specific invoice with
"Then and Now" Certificates, and declaring an emergency. (1st Reading 06.01.26 PASSED 6-
0)
A copy of the complete text of each piece of legislation, upon request, can be viewed at the
Clerk of Council’s Office.
Samantha Danielson
Clerk of Council
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06.01.26
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026 — 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
President Jim Fodor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. City Council
convened for a regular meeting in Council Chambers — Courtroom #1.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
Councilpersons Derrick Abney, Lori DiNallo, Jim Fodor, Paul Hach, and Christine Shoop
were present. Nick Augustine was not able to attend. Mario Rodriguez arrived at 7:17 PM.
Other City Staff in attendance: City Manager Doug Lewis, Law Director Jim Lyons, Fire
Chief Tom Hummel, Police Chief Dan Waterman, Recreation & Public Lands Director Michelle
LaPuma, Economic Development Director Susan Crotty, and Clerk of Council Samantha
Danielson.
APPROVE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED: AMENDED
Mrs. Shoop made a motion to amend the agenda to remove Item #2 Ordinance from the
agenda, seconded by Mr. Hach.
All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried.
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the amended agenda.
Mrs. Shoop made a motion to approve the amended agenda, seconded by Mr. Hach.
All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried. Amended agenda
approved.
INVOCATION was given by Councilperson Christine Shoop.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
MINUTES: Regular Meeting 05.18.26
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on May
18, 2026.
Mrs. DiNallo moved to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on May 18,
2026, seconded by Mrs. Shoop. All Cou …
Mon May 18, 2026
05 18 City Council
Council passes 4 items including budget, pay plan, trash deal, and road resurfacing
Painesville City Council adopted four pieces of legislation on first reading, all by 6-0 votes. The ordinances amend the city's employee classification and compensation plan and adopt the 2026 operating budget. The resolutions authorize agreements for trash services with Major Waste and for resurfacing Campus Drive with Lake Erie College or Vallejo Company.
- Ordinance 13-26 amends the Classification and Compensation Plan
- Ordinance 14-26 adopts the 2026 operating budget
- Resolution 31-26 authorizes a trash service agreement with Major Waste via Willoughby Hills
- Resolution 32-26 authorizes resurfacing of Campus Drive with Lake Erie College or Vallejo Company
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✓ Decided: Painesville Council switches trash services to Major Waste
City Council voted to enter a trash services agreement with the City of Willoughby Hills for Major Waste while rejecting a proposal from Republic Services. The council also approved hiring three additional firefighters and updated overtime compensation rules to align with federal standards.
- Adopted Ordinance 13-26 to align non-exempt, non-union overtime with FLSA (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 14-26 to fund three additional firefighters (6-0)
- Denied Resolution to extend trash services agreement with Republic Services (0-6)
- Adopted Resolution 31-26 to enter trash services agreement with Major Waste via Willoughby Hills (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 32-26 for Campus Drive resurfacing via Vallejo Company (~$80,000) (6-0)
- Selected logo B2A for the new city amphitheater by informal consensus
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Notice is hereby given that Painesville City Council adopted the following legislation on
Monday, May 18, 2026:
1. ORDINANCE 13-26 – An Ordinance amending Section 167.30 of the Painesville Code of
1998 relating to the Classification and Compensation Plan, and declaring an emergency. (1st
Reading 05.18.26 PASSED 6-0)
2. ORDINANCE 14-26 – An Ordinance amending appropriations for the current expenses and
expenditures of the City of Painesville, State of Ohio for the fiscal year beginning January 1,
2026 and adopting the operating budget, and declaring an emergency. (1st Reading 05.18.26
PASSED 6-0)
3. RESOLUTION 31-26 – A Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to enter
into an agreement with the City of Willoughby Hills, Ohio for trash services with Major
Waste for the City of Painesville, and declaring an emergency. (1st Reading 05.18.26
PASSED 6-0)
4. RESOLUTION 32-26 – A Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to enter
into an agreement with Lake Erie College and/or Vallejo Company for the resurfacing of
Campus Drive, and declaring an emergency. (1st Reading 05.18.26 PASSED 6-0)
A copy of the complete text of each piece of legislation, upon request, can be viewed at the
Clerk of Council’s Office.
Samantha Danielson
Clerk of Council
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05.18.26
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026 — 7:00 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
CALL TO ORDER
President Jim Fodor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. City Council
convened for a regular meeting in Council Chambers — Courtroom #1.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
Councilpersons Derrick Abney, Lori DiNallo, Jim Fodor, and Christine Shoop were present.
Nick Augustine arrived at 7:02 PM, and Mario Rodriguez arrived at 7:35 PM. Paul Hach was not
able to attend.
Other City Staff in attendance: City Manager Doug Lewis, Assistant City Manager Tony
Zampedro, Law Director Jim Lyons, Fire Chief Tom Hummel, Police Chief Dan Waterman, and
Clerk of Council Samantha Danielson.
APPROVE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED: AMENDED
Mrs. Shoop made a motion to amend the agenda to add an Executive Session for the purpose
of Article II, Section 6(1), seconded by Mrs. DiNallo.
All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried.
Mrs. DiNallo made a motion to approve the amended agenda, seconded by Mrs. Shoop.
All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried. Amended agenda
approved,
INVOCATION was given by Councilperson Derrick Abney.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
MINUTES: Regular Meeting 05.04.26
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on May
4, 2026.
Mrs. Shoop moved to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on May 4, 2026,
seconded by Mrs. DiNallo. All Council members were in fav …
Thu May 14, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider demolition of historic Mentor Avenue building
The commission will vote on a request to demolish a structure at 225 Mentor Avenue in the historic district, as the owner says renovation is too costly. They will also hear an update on the city's comprehensive plan and a design review for 475 Railroad Street.
- Refusal No. 2853: Request to demolish structure at 225 Mentor Avenue in the Mentor Avenue Historic District; applicant argues renovation is not economically feasible.
- American Structure Point update on the Comprehensive Plan.
- Design review for 475 Railroad Street.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, May 14, 2026
7:00 P.M. Courtroom 1 of City Hall
AGENDA
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
MINUTES: April 9, 2026
REFUSAL NO. 2853
Request to Demolish a Structure in the Mentor Avenue Historic District
Applicant: Extended Housing, Inc.
Owner: EXTENDED HOUSING INC
Location: 225 Mentor Avenue
District: R-2; Multi-Family Residential, Mentor Avenue Historic District Overlay
Section : 1133.06 Demolition and Moving of Structures
The City of Painesville has received an application from Extended Housing, Inc. requesting to tear down the multi-family structure located on the property, and re-develop it into three, two-unit duplexes. The current structure has had several renovations which have taken away from the original historic nature of the building. The applicants argue that redeveloping the property is more economical than investing into the historical infrastructure to continue running the residential treatment facility in its current capacity.
OTHER BUSINESS:
American Structure Point Update on Comprehensive Plan
Design Review Report:
475 Railroad Street
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION: ADJOURNMENT
Isobel Nation Secretary, Planning Commission
Next regularly scheduled meeting: June 11, 2026
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Mon May 4, 2026
05 04 City Council
Painesville City Council passes 9 items including sewer fee changes and EMS grant
The Painesville City Council adopted nine pieces of legislation on May 4, 2026, all passed unanimously (7-0). The items include amended appropriations for the 2025 operating budget, changes to sanitary sewer connection fees, and several resolutions related to electric infrastructure and emergency services.
- Ordinance 09-26: Amended appropriations and authorized inter-fund transfers for the 2025 operating budget (emergency).
- Ordinance 10-26: Authorized additional inter-fund transfers and cash advances for 2025 expenses (emergency).
- Ordinance 11-26: Amended Section 937.10 of city code on sanitary sewer connection fees (emergency).
- Ordinance 12-26: Amended Section 1337.13 of city code on sanitary sewer connection fees (emergency).
- Resolution 26-26: Authorized application for Ohio Department of Public Safety EMS Equipment Grant for durable EMS equipment (emergency).
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✓ Decided: Painesville Council approves battery storage and solar infrastructure projects
Council approved a contract with Convergence Energy for a 20MWAC Battery Energy Storage System and authorized the purchase of ten solar project transformers. The city also updated sanitary sewer connection fees for the first time since 1967. A final decision on refuse service contracts was deferred to the next meeting.
- Adopted Ordinance 09-26 and 10-26 to close fiscal year 2025 and open 2026 (7-0)
- Approved updated sanitary sewer connection fees via Ordinances 11-26 and 12-26 (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 26-26 to accept Ohio Dept of Public Safety EMS Equipment Grant (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 27-26 for AI-based utility pole inspection software via AMP (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 28-26 for H-6 Electric Distribution Circuit replacement bids (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 29-26 for 20MWAC Battery Energy Storage Systems with Convergence Energy (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 30-26 to bid for ten solar development transformers (7-0)
- Tabled refuse service contract decision until next meeting to allow public comment
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Notice is hereby given that Painesville City Council adopted the following legislation on
Monday, May 4, 2026:
1. ORDINANCE 09 -26 – An Ordinance to make amended appropriations and to authorize
additional inter-fund transfers and advances for current expenses and other expenditures of
the City of Painesville, State of Ohio during the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025, and
amending the original appropriations for the 2025 operating budget, and declaring an
emergency. (1st Reading 05.04.26 PASSED 7-0)
2. ORDINANCE 10-26 – An Ordinance to authorize additional inter -fund transfers and cash
advances of funds for current expenses and other expenditures of the City of Painesville,
State of Ohio during the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025, and declaring an emergency.
(1st Reading 05.04.26 PASSED 7-0)
3. ORDINANCE 11-26 – An Ordinance amending Section 937.10 of the Codified Ordinances
of the City of Painesville relating to Sanitary Sewer Connection Fees, and declaring an
emergency. (1st Reading 05.04.26 PASSED 7-0)
4. ORDINANCE 12-26 – An Ordinance amending Section 1337.13 of the Codified Ordinances
of the City of Painesville relating to Sanitary Sewer Connection Fees, and declaring an
emergency. (1st Reading 05.04.26 PASSED 7-0)
5. RESOLUTION 26-26 – A Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to apply
for and accept reimbursement funding from the Ohio Department of Public Safety EMS
Equipment Grant, for the purpose of purchasing var …
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05.04.26
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026 — 7:00 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
CALL TO ORDER
President Jim Fodor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. City Council
convened for a regular meeting in Council Chambers — Courtroom #1.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
Councilpersons Derrick Abney, Nick Augustine, Lori DiNallo, Paul Hach, Jim Fodor,
Mario Rodriguez and Christine Shoop were present.
Other City Staff in attendance: City Manager Doug Lewis, Assistant City Manager Tony
Zampedro, Law Director Jim Lyons, Police Administrative Lieutenant Toby Burgett, Finance
Director Bill Parkinson, Water Pollution Control Superintendent Kevin Aiken, Fire Chief Tom
Hummel, Electric Superintendent Joe Price, Sustainability Project Manager/Assistant Electric
Superintendent Mike Doughterty, and Clerk of Council Samantha Danielson.
APPROVE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the agenda.
Mr. Hach moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Mrs. Shoop. All Council members
were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried. Agenda approved.
INVOCATION was given by Councilperson Jim Fodor.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
MINUTES: Regular Meeting 04.20.26
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on
April 20, 2026.
Mrs. Shoop moved to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on April 20, 2026,
seconded by Mr. Augustine. All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion
carried. Minu …
Mon Apr 20, 2026
04 20 City Council
Council passes 2026 operating budget, skate park, and housing grants
Painesville City Council adopted six pieces of legislation on April 20, 2026, including the 2026 operating budget, a classification and compensation plan update, and resolutions authorizing a skate park at Morse Avenue, applying for Lake County block grants for housing rehabilitation and ADA crosswalk signals, and affirming fair housing commitments. All items passed 6-0.
- Ordinance 07-26: Amends appropriations and adopts the 2026 operating budget (passed 6-0)
- Resolution 22-26: Authorizes bidding and contract for a skate park at Morse Avenue (passed 6-0)
- Resolution 23-26: Applies for Lake County FY'2026 Community Block Grant for housing rehabilitation (passed 6-0)
- Resolution 24-26: Applies for Lake County FY'2026 Community Block Grant for ADA pedestrian crosswalk signals (passed 6-0)
- Resolution 25-26: Recognizes city's responsibility to affirmatively further fair housing (passed 6-0)
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✓ Decided: Council selects Major Waste Disposal for city refuse services
City Council unanimously directed administration to proceed with Major Waste Disposal for waste hauling. The council also approved a new internship program and authorized bidding for a skate park at Morse Avenue.
- Adopted Ordinance 07-26 amending appropriations and operating budget (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 08-26 creating a Bob Turner Scholarship Intern position (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 22-26 to bid and contract skate park construction at Morse Avenue (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 23-26 to apply for $75,000 CDBG funding for housing rehabilitation (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 24-26 to apply for CDBG funding for ADA pedestrian crosswalk signals (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 25-26 recognizing responsibility to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing (6-0)
- Named the new Recreation Park amphitheater 'Painesville City’s Grand Amphitheater'
- Unanimously directed administration to negotiate waste hauling with Major Waste Disposal
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Notice is hereby given that Painesville City Council adopted the following legislation on
Monday, April 20, 2026:
1. ORDINANCE 07-26 – An Ordinance amending appropriations for the current expenses and
expenditures of the City of Painesville, State of Ohio for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026
and adopting the operating budget, and declaring an emergency. (1
st Reading 03.16.26 , 2 nd
Reading 04.06.26, 3rd Reading 4.20.26 PASSED 6-0)
2. ORDINANCE 08-26 – An Ordinance amending S ection 167.09 of the Painesville Code of 1998
relating to the Classification and Compensation Plan, and declaring an emergency. (1st Reading
04.20.26 PASSED 6-0)
3. RESOLUTION 22-26 – A Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to advertise for
bids and enter into a contract, including any and all ensuing change orders, with the lowest
and best bidder for the construction of a skate park at Morse Avenue, and declaring an
emergency. (1st Reading 04.20.26 PASSED 6-0)
4. RESOLUTION 23-26 – A Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to apply for and
accept funding from Lake County FY'2026 Community Block Grant Program for H ousing
Rehabilitation, and declaring an emergency. (1st Reading 04.20.26 PASSED 6-0)
5. RESOLUTION 24-26 – A Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to apply for and
accept funding from Lake County FY'2026 Community Block Grant Program for the purchase and
installation of ADA Compliant Pedestrian Crosswalk Signals, …
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04.20.26
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026 — 7:00 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
CALL TO ORDER
President Jim Fodor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. City Council
convened for a regular meeting in Council Chambers — Courtroom #1.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
Councilpersons Nick Augustine, Lori DiNallo, Jim Fodor, Mario Rodriguez and Christine
Shoop were present. Paul Hach arrived at 7:37. Derrick Abney was not able to attend.
Other City Staff in attendance: City Manager Doug Lewis, Assistant City Manager Tony
Zampedro, Law Director Jim Lyons, Economic Development Director Susan Crotty, Director of
Planning Sarah Sitterle, Finance Director Bill Parkinson, Public Service Director Jarod McCrone,
and Acting Clerk of Council Helen Petersburg.
Mrs. DiNallo made a motion to excuse Derrick Abney from tonight’s meeting, seconded by
Mrs. Shoop. All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried.
Mr. Augustine made a motion to amend the agenda to add an executive session be held in
accordance with Article II, Section 6(2) To consider the purchase or lease of property for public
purposes if premature disclosure of information would be adverse to the public interest, seconded
by Mrs. Shoop. All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried.
APPROVE AMENDED AGENDA
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the amended agenda.
Mrs. Shoop moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Mr. Augustine. All Council
me …
Thu Apr 16, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals
Church seeks variance for electronic sign in residential zone
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request from Calvary Baptist Church to allow an Electronic Message Center Sign (EMC) at 727 Mentor Avenue in the R-1 Single Family Residential District. The applicant also requests permission for the sign to display more than two lines of text per screen. The board will also swear in new members Jim Behrens and Renee Aston and approve previous meeting minutes.
- Variance request for Electronic Message Center Sign at 727 Mentor Avenue (parcel #15-C-033-E-00-001-0)
- Applicant David Babuder for Calvary Fellowship Baptist Church
- Property is in R-1 Single Family Residential District
- Request to allow more than two lines of text per screen
- Swearing in of new board members Jim Behrens and Renee Aston
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Thursday, April 16, 2026
7:00 P.M.
Courtroom 1 Painesville Municipal Court
A G E N D A
CALL TO ORDER: Roll Call of Members
ACTION ON MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
SWEARING IN OF OATH OF OFFICE: Jim Behrens and Renee Aston
COMMUNICATIONS:
NEW BUSINESS: Variance Request
REFUSAL NO. 2582
Variance Request for Signage
Applicant: David Babuder for Calvary Fellowship Baptist Church
Owner: Calvary Baptist Church
Location: 727 Mentor Avenue (Parcel #15-C-033-E-00-001-0)
District: R-1; Single Family Residential
Section: 1127.11 Signs Permitted in Non-Residential Districts & (c)(7)
The City of Painesville received an application from David Babuder with Calvary Baptist Church requesting a variance to allow a Electronic Message Center Sign (EMC) to be permitted in the R-1 Single Family Residential District. Additionally, the applicant is requesting that the EMC be permitted more than two lines of text per screen.
OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Kelly Bischof
Board of Zoning Appeals
440.392.5919
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting Date: May 21, 2026
The City of Painesville does not discriminate against disabled persons, or non-English speaking persons. If you require special accommodation, a signer, or an interpreter, in order to attend this meeting, please give at least 8 hours’ notice to the ADA Coordinator, (440) 392-5786 so we may accommodate your special needs.
Thu Apr 9, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to weigh conditional use for commercial recreation at 176 Chestnut
The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for Destiny King to allow commercial recreational use in the M-1 Light Industrial District at 176 Chestnut Street. Commissioners will also conduct the annual review of a conditional use permit for The LayR Event Venue at 113 Main Street. A design review report for signage at 128 Mentor Avenue (Gregory Todd Interiors) is on the agenda. The meeting includes approval of the March 12, 2026 minutes and other routine business.
- Conditional Use Permit (Refusal No. 2850) for commercial recreation at 176 Chestnut Street, M-1 district
- Annual review of Conditional Use Permit (Refusal No. 2851) for The LayR Event Venue at 113 Main Street
- Design review of signage for Gregory Todd Interiors at 128 Mentor Avenue
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, April 9, 2026
7:00 P.M. Courtroom 1 of City Hall
AGENDA
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
SWEARING IN OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
MINUTES: March 12, 2026
NEW BUSINESS:
REFUSAL NO. 2850
Conditional Use Permit Request
Applicant: Destiny King
Owner: Chestnut Business Park LLC
Location: 176 Chestnut Street
District: M-1; Light Manufacturing
Section : 1113.06 (d) Conditional Use Permit
The City of Painesville has received an application from Destiny King requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow Commercial
Recreational use in the M-1 Light Industrial District.
REFUSAL NO. 2851
Other Items to Planning Commission: Annual Review of a Conditional Use Permit
Applicant: The LayR Event Venue; Dionte and Alajia Williams
Owner: 113 Main Street LLC
Location: 113 Main Street
District: D-D; Downtown Development & Downtown Design Review Overlay
Section : 1111.08 (f) Continuation to Conditional Use Permit
The City of Painesville has received an application from The LayR Event Venue requesting an annual review of their Conditional
Use Permit.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Design Review Report:
128 Mentor Avenue – Signage: Gregory Todd Interiors
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
ADJOURNMENT
Celina Sotka
Secretary, Planning Commission
Next regularly scheduled meeting: May 14, 2026
The City of Painesville does not discriminate against disabled persons, or non-English speaki …
Mon Apr 6, 2026
04 06 City Council
Council approves budget and police camera expansion
Painesville City Council passed two items: an ordinance amending the 2026 operating budget and a resolution authorizing a contract for expanding the police intersection crime camera system. Both were adopted unanimously (7-0) on first reading.
- Ordinance 06-26: Amends 2026 appropriations and adopts the operating budget, declared an emergency.
- Resolution 21-26: Authorizes city manager to seek bids and enter a contract for Police Intersection Crime Camera System Expansion, declared an emergency.
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✓ Decided: Council approves expansion of police intersection crime camera system
City Council authorized the purchase of at least 15 additional crime cameras for strategic locations and new developments. The council also adopted a budget ordinance to fund a new amphitheater lawnmower and municipal court scanning services. An ad hoc committee was formed to review mailbox issues in Heisley Park.
- Approved purchase of minimum 15 additional police intersection crime cameras (7-0)
- Adopted budget ordinance for $20,000 municipal court scanning and $1,000 fire department donation (7-0)
- Approved budget transfer of $16,700 for an amphitheater lawnmower (7-0)
- Approved $15,000 grant for fire department breathing equipment (7-0)
- Accepted technical corrections to the fiscal year 2026 operating budget ordinance (7-0)
- Created non-binding ad hoc committee for Heisley Park mailboxes
- Approved March 16, 2026 meeting minutes
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Notice is hereby given that Painesville City Council adopted the following legislation on
Monday, April 6, 2026:
1. ORDINANCE 06-26 – An Ordinance amending appropriations for the current expenses and
expenditures of the City of Painesville, State of Ohio for the fiscal year beginning January 1,
2026 and adopting the operating budget, and declaring an emergency. (1st Reading 04.06.26
PASSED 7-0)
2. RESOLUTION 21 -26 – A Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to
advertise and to enter into a contract, including any and all ensuing change orders, with the
lowest and best bidder for Police Intersection Crime Camera System Expansion, and declaring
an emergency. (1st Reading 04.06.26 PASSED 7-0)
A copy of the complete text of each piece of legislation, upon request, can be viewed at the
Clerk of Council’s Office.
Samantha Danielson
Clerk of Council
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04.06.26
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026 — 7:00 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
CALL TO ORDER
President Jim Fodor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. City Council
convened for a regular meeting in Council Chambers — Courtroom #1.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
Councilpersons Derrick Abney, Nick Augustine, Lori DiNallo, Jim Fodor, Mario Rodriguez and
Christine Shoop were present. Paul Hach arrived at 7:02 PM.
Other City Staff in attendance: City Manager Doug Lewis, Assistant City Manager Tony
Zampedro, Law Director Jim Lyons, Economic Development Director Susan Crotty, Director of
Planning Sarah Sitterle, Finance Director Bill Parkinson, Police Chief Dan Waterman, Public
Service Director Jarod McCrone, Public Information Officer Mike Cook, and Clerk of Council
Samantha Danielson
APPROVE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the agenda.
Mrs. Shoop moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Mr. Augustine. All Council
members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried. Agenda approved.
INVOCATION was given by Councilperson Nick Augustine.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
MINUTES: Regular Meeting 03.16.26
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on
March 16, 2026.
Mrs. Shoop moved to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on March 16,
2026, seconded by Mr. Augustine. All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”.
Motion carried. Minutes approved.
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Mon Mar 16, 2026
03 16 City Council
Painesville City Council passes 10 items including road resurfacing, sewer rehab, and bridge repairs.
Council unanimously passed six ordinances and resolutions on third reading, including a new fee schedule for development reviews, a contract for 2026 road resurfacing, and projects for sanitary/storm sewer rehabilitation, West Eagle Street waterline replacement and roadway reconstruction, and reconstruction of Latimore and Mill streets. Also approved were advance tax payments, invoice payments, a salt purchase contract, and repairs to Colonial Bridge.
- Ordinance 05-26: new fee schedule for Unified Development Code reviews (passed 6-0)
- Resolution 12-26: 2026 Asphalt Resurfacing of Various Roads Project (passed 6-0)
- Resolution 13-26: 2026 Rehabilitation of Various Sanitary and Storm Sewers (passed 6-0)
- Resolution 19-26: reconstruction of Latimore Street and Mill Street (passed 6-0)
- Resolution 20-26: repairs to Colonial Bridge (passed 6-0)
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✓ Decided: Council approves several road and sewer infrastructure projects
City Council approved resolutions to bid out asphalt resurfacing, sanitary and storm sewer rehabilitation, and the reconstruction of Latimore and Mill Streets. The council also adopted an ordinance updating fees for the Unified Development Code.
- Adopted Ordinance 05-26 updating Unified Development Code review and permit fees (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 12-26 for 2026 Asphalt Resurfacing of Various Roads (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 13-26 for 2026 Rehabilitation of Various Sanitary and Storm Sewers (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 14-26 for West Eagle Street Waterline Replacement reimbursement (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 15-26 for West Eagle Street Roadway Reconstruction reimbursement (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 16-26 requesting advance tax payments from County Auditor (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 17-26 for website services 'Then and Now' invoice payment (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 19-26 for reconstruction of Latimore and Mill Streets totaling ~$2.16M (6-0)
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Notice is hereby given that Painesville City Council adopted the following legislation on
Monday, March 16, 2026:
1. ORDINANCE 05-26 – An Ordinance establishing a schedule of fees for reviews, approvals and
other procedures pertaining to the administration and enforcement relating to the Unified
Development Code of the City of Painesville, and declaring an emergency. (1st Reading
02.17.26, 2nd Reading 03.02.26, 3rd Reading 03.16.26 PASSED 6-0)
2. RESOLUTION 12-26 – A Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to
advertise for bids and enter into a contract, including any and all ensuing change orders, with
the lowest and best bidder for the 2026 Asphalt Resurfacing of Various Roads Project, and
declaring an emergency. (1st Reading 03.02.26, 2nd Reading 03.16.26 PASSED 6-0)
3. RESOLUTION 13-26 – A Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to
advertise for bids and enter into a contract, including any and all ensuing change orders, with
the lowest and best bidder for the 2026 Rehabilitation of Various Sanitary and Storm Sewers,
and declaring an emergency. (1st Reading 03.02.26, 2nd Reading 03.16.26 PASSED 6-0)
4. RESOLUTION 14-26 – A Resolution declaring the official intent and reasonable expectation
of the City of Painesville on behalf of the State of Ohio (the Borrower) to reimburse its water
fund for the CG54AB/CG55AB, West Eagle Street Waterline Replacement with the proceeds of
tax exempt debt of the State of Ohi o, and declar …
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03.16.26
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026 — 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
President Jim Fodor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. City Council
convened for a regular meeting in Council Chambers ~ Courtroom #1.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
Councilpersons Derrick Abney, Nick Augustine, Lori DiNallo, Jim Fodor, Mario
Rodriguez and Christine Shoop were present. Paul Hach was not able to attend.
Mrs. Shoop motioned to excuse Mr. Hach from tonight’s meeting, seconded by Mr.
Augustine. All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried.
Other City Staff in attendance: City Manager Doug Lewis, Assistant City Manager Tony
Zampedro, Law Director Jim Lyons, Economic Development Director Susan Crotty, City
Engineer Leanne Exum, Director of Planning Sarah Sitterle, Finance Director Bill Parkinson,
Human Resources Director Kris Young, Public Service Director Jarod McCrone, Police Chief
Dan Waterman, Public Information Officer Maike Cook, and Clerk of Council Samantha
Danielson
APPROVE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the agenda.
Mrs. Shoop moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Mr. Rodriguez. All Council
members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried. Agenda approved.
INVOCATION was given by Councilperson Derrick Abney.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
MINUTES: Regular Meeting 03.02.26
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on
March 2, 2026.
Mrs. Shoop moved to …
Mon Mar 9, 2026
Planning Commission
Business Park Development conditional use permit request
The Planning Commission will review a request for a Conditional Use Permit. The applicant, George Davis of Shamrock Commercial LLC, seeks to allow a Business Park Development in the B-2 General Business District.
- Conditional Use Permit: Business Park Development by George Davis (Shamrock Commercial LLC)
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, March 12, 2026
7:00 P.M. Courtroom 1 of City Hall
AGENDA
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
MINUTES: January 8, 2026
OLD BUSINESS
REFUSAL NO. 2577
Conditional Use Permit request for a Business Park Development
Applicant/Owner: George Davis, Shamrock Commercial LLC
Location: PPN’s: 35-A-001-0-00-019-0, 15-C-036-H-00-036-0
District: B-2 General Business
Section : 1111.08 Conditional Use Permit, and 1113.06 (d) and 1115.24 and Business Park Development
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Business Park Development in the B-2, General Business
District.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Design Review Report:
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
ADJOURNMENT
Celina Sotka
Secretary, Planning Commission
Next regularly scheduled meeting: April 9, 2026
The City of Painesville does not discriminate against disabled persons, or non-English speaking persons. If you require special accommodation, a signer, or an interpreter, in
order to attend this meeting, please give at least 8 hours’ notice to the ADA Coordinator, (440) 392-5786 so we may accommodate your special needs.
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Mon Mar 2, 2026
03 02 City Council
Finance department overview and revenue review for all city funds
The Painesville City Council is reviewing the finance department's operations, including cash investments with Dollar Bank, Hilltop Securities, and others, as well as the transition of financial software from Tyler Munis to Software Solutions. The utilities billing department's tri-monthly meter reading and billing process for over 20,000 customers is also covered. The agenda includes a review of total revenues for the General Fund, Water Fund, Sewer Fund, and Electric Fund, but no decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Investment partners: Dollar Bank, Hilltop Securities, Huntington (Argent), Meeder, STAR Ohio
- Transition of financial software from Tyler Munis to Software Solutions, including utility billing
- Utilities billing covers over 20,000 customers in three zones with tri-monthly reading and billing
- Review of total revenue for General, Water, Sewer, and Electric funds
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✓ Decided: City Council advances $8.5M street improvement program
Council moved several resolutions to second reading, including a major asphalt resurfacing project and sewer rehabilitation. The BZA approved a variance for apartment renovations at 154 Main Street but denied a sign variance for Jeff Monreal. A fee schedule update for the Unified Development Code will proceed to a third reading.
- Approved BZA variance for two apartment units at 154 Main Street (3-2)
- Denied BZA variance for wall sign at 2572 (1-4)
- Advanced $1.215M asphalt resurfacing bid resolution to second reading
- Advanced $400,000 sanitary and storm sewer rehabilitation resolution to second reading
- Advanced West Eagle Street waterline reimbursement resolution to second reading
- Advanced West Eagle Street roadway reconstruction reimbursement resolution to second reading
- Advanced property tax advance request resolution to second reading
- Moved Unified Development Code fee schedule ordinance to third reading
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FINANCE – REVIEW
MARCH 2, 2026
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT
THE CITY OF PAINESVILLE 3
FINANCE DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
• Safekeeping and Investing of Cash
• Investments with Dollar Bank, Hilltop Securities, Huntington (Argent), Meeder, STAR Ohio
• Preparation and Maintenance of Appropriations
• Assists the Auditor of State with Annual Financial Audits
• Assists Schonhardt & Associates with Annual Financial Statement Preparation
• In process of moving financial software from Tyler Munis to Software Solutions
– Includes utility billing
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UTILITIES BILLING DEPARTMENT
THE CITY OF PAINESVILLE 5
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
• Tri-Monthly Read of all Utility Meters within Three Zones
– Zone 1 – Bill on First Due on Fifth
– Zone 2 – Bill on Tenth Due on Fifteenth
– Zone 3 – Bill on Twentieth Due on Twenty-Fifth
• Responsible for Billing over 20,000 Utility Customers
• Manage Billing and Accounts Receivables
• Converted from UTYX Billing Software to Tyler Munis Late July 2023
– Tyler Munis just completed integration of electric utility meters into the Tyler Munis software
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REVIEW OF REVENUE
THE CITY OF PAINESVILLE 7
INCOME TAXES
THE CITY OF PAINESVILLE 8
INTEREST REVENUES
THE CITY OF PAINESVILLE 9
INTEREST REVENUES
THE CITY OF PAINESVILLE 10
TOTAL REVENUE – GENERAL FUND
THE CITY OF PAINESVILLE 11
TOTAL REVENUE – WATER FUND
THE CITY OF PAINESVILLE 12
TOTAL REVENUE – SEWER FUND
THE CITY OF PAINESVILLE 13
TOTAL REVENUE – ELECTRIC FUND
THANK YOU
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03.02.26
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026 — 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
President Jim Fodor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. City Council
convened for a regular meeting in Council Chambers — Courtroom #1.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
Councilpersons Nick Augustine, Lori DiNallo, Jim Fodor, and Christine Shoop were
present. Derrick Abney, Paul Hach and Mario Rodriguez were not able to attend.
Mrs. Shoop moved to excuse Mr. Abney, Mr. Hach and Mr. Rodriguez from tonight’s
meeting, seconded by Mr. Augustine. All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”.
Motion carried.
Other City Staff in attendance: City Manager Doug Lewis, Finance Director Bill
Parkinson, and Clerk of Council Samantha Danielson.
APPROVE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the agenda.
Mr. Augustine moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Mrs. DiNallo. All Council
members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried. Agenda approved.
INVOCATION was given by Councilperson Christine Shoop.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
MINUTES: Regular Meeting 02.17.26
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on
February 17, 2026.
Mrs. Shoop moved to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on February 17,
2026, seconded by Mrs. DiNallo. All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”.
Motion carried. Minutes approved.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Samantha Davis, of Carmody Drive, addressed Council regarding parking rest …
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Wed Feb 18, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals
Tue Feb 17, 2026
02 17 City Council
Council rezones 5 acres on Shamrock Blvd, adopts 2026 budget
Painesville City Council passed six items on February 17, 2026. The most consequential is a rezoning of a 5-acre parcel on Shamrock Boulevard from General Business to Business/Residential. The council also adopted the 2026 operating budget, created a PACE Equity Assessment Agency Fund, authorized payment of invoices with Then and Now certificates, applied for an ODOT Safe Routes to Schools grant for a Safety Town Program, and authorized a contract for police patrol car upfitting.
- Ordinance 03-26: Rezones 5 acres at Shamrock Blvd (parcels 35-A-001-0-00-019-0 and 15-C-036-H-00-036-0) from B-2 to B-1 district
- Ordinance 04-26: Amends appropriations and adopts 2026 operating budget (emergency)
- Resolution 08-26: Creates PACE Equity Assessment Agency Fund for 2026 budget (emergency)
- Resolution 10-26: Applies for ODOT Safe Routes to Schools grant for Safety Town Program (emergency)
- Resolution 11-26: Authorizes contract for police patrol car upfitting and outfitting (emergency)
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✓ Decided: Council approves rezoning for $36M+ assisted living facility
City Council approved the rezoning of a 5-acre parcel on Shamrock Boulevard to allow for an age-restricted assisted living facility. The council also approved budget amendments for the amphitheater project and new police vehicles. A resolution for a natural gas aggregation program failed to pass.
- Approved rezoning of 5-acre parcel at Shamrock Boulevard from B-2 to B-1 for assisted living facility (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 04-26 amending appropriations for fire department gas meters and $370,815 in amphitheater project change orders (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 08-26 creating the PACE Equity Assessment Agency Fund (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 09-26 authorizing payment of specific 2025 invoices (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 10-26 to apply for ODOT Safe Routes to Schools Grant (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 11-26 to contract for police patrol car upfitting (6-0)
- Denied resolution for Opt-Out Natural Gas Aggregation Program (2-4)
- Tabled motion to delay natural gas aggregation resolution for further education (3-3)
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Notice is hereby given that Painesville City Council adopted the following legislation on
Tuesday, February 17, 2026:
1. ORDINANCE 03 -26 – An Ordinance amending the District Map and the Setback Map
referred to in Section 1113.03 of the Painesville Code of 1998 Rezoning a 5 -acre portion of
Permanent Parcel Numbers 35 -A-001-0-00-019-0, and 15 -C-036-H-00-036-0 located at
Shamrock Boulevard, from B -2, General Business District, to B -1, Business/Residential
District. (1st Reading 01.20.26, 2nd Reading 02.02.26, 3rd Reading 02.17.26 PASSED 6-0)
2. ORDINANCE 04-26 – An Ordinance amending appropriations for the current expenses and
expenditures of the City of Painesville, State of Ohio for the fiscal year beginning January 1,
2026 and adopting the operating budget, and declaring an emergency. (1st Reading 02.17.26
PASSED 6-0)
3. RESOLUTION 08 -26 – A Resolution approving the creation of the PACE Equity
Assessment Agency Fund for the 2026 Operating Budget, and declaring an emergency. (1st
Reading 02.17.26 PASSED 6-0)
4. RESOLUTION 09 -26 – A Resolution authorizing the payment of specific invoices with
"Then and Now" Certificates, and declaring an emergency. (1st Reading 02.17.26 PASSED 6-
0)
5. RESOLUTION 10-26 – A Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to apply
for and accept funding from the Ohio Department of Transportation Safe Routes to Schools
Grant, for the purpose of supporting a Safety Town Program, and declaring an emergency. …
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02.17.26
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026 — 7:00 PM
PUBLIC HEARING — 7:15 PM
CALL TO ORDER
President Jim Fodor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. City Council
convened for a regular meeting in Council Chambers — Courtroom #1.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
Councilpersons Derrick Abney, Lori DiNallo, Jim Fodor, Paul Hach, Mario Rodriguez
and Christine Shoop were present. Nick Augustine was not able to attend.
Mrs. Shoop moved to excuse Mr. Augustine from tonight’s meeting, seconded by Mrs.
DiNallo. All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried.
Other City Staff in attendance: City Manager Doug Lewis, Assistant City Manager Tony
Zampedro, Law Director Jim Lyons, Economic Development Director Susan Crotty, Police Chief
Dan Waterman, Director of Planning Sarah Sitterle, Finance Director Bill Parkinson, Human
Resources Director Kris Young, Fire Chief Tom Hummel, and Clerk of Council Samantha
Danielson.
APPROVE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the agenda.
Mrs. Shoop moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Mrs. DiNallo. All Council
members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried. Agenda approved.
INVOCATION was given by Councilperson Mario Rodriguez.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
MINUTES: Regular Meeting 01.20.26
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on
February 2, 2026.
Mrs. Shoop moved to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on …
Mon Feb 2, 2026
02 02 City Council
Painesville City Council passes 9 items including budget, sidewalk, water repairs, and demolition
Council unanimously passed all nine pieces of legislation on February 2, 2026. Actions include amending the 2026 operating budget, updating the employee pay plan, and authorizing bids for Elm Street sidewalk installation, Auburn Water Tank repairs, a chlorine room building and feed system, filter media replacement, a battery energy storage system project, Lucille Avenue and Hayes Street water main work, and demolition of a structure at 413 Chardon Street.
- Ordinance 01-26: Amends 2026 operating budget (passed 6-0)
- Resolution 01-26: Elm Street SRTS Sidewalk Installation – authorizes bidding and contract
- Resolution 02-26: Auburn Water Tank repairs and painting – authorizes bidding and contract
- Resolution 05-26: Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) – requests qualifications for engineering/construction provider
- Resolution 09-26: Demolition of unsafe structure at 413 Chardon Street with Lake County Land Reutilization Corporation
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✓ Decided: Council approves budget adjustments and new sustainability project manager role
City Council adopted an operating budget amendment and created a Sustainability Project Manager/Assistant Electric Superintendent position. The board also authorized several infrastructure bids for water and sidewalk projects and approved the demolition of an unsafe structure on Chardon Street.
- Adopted operating budget adjustments, including $1.5M for sewer plant fire repairs (6-0)
- Approved creation of Sustainability Project Manager/Assistant Electric Superintendent role with $135,000 salary (6-0)
- Authorized bids for $310,000 Elm Street sidewalk installation (6-0)
- Authorized bids for Auburn Water Tank repairs and painting (6-0)
- Authorized bids for Chlorine Room Building and Feed System replacement (6-0)
- Authorized bids for filter media replacement in filters 7, 8, 9, and 10 (6-0)
- Authorized RFQ for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) contractor (6-0)
- Approved demolition of unsafe structure at 413 Chardon Street (6-0)
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Notice is hereby given that Painesville City Council adopted the following legislation on
Monday, February 2, 2026:
1. ORDINANCE 01-26 – An Ordinance amending appropriations for the current expenses and
expenditures of the City of Painesville, State of Ohio for the fiscal year beginning January 1,
2026 and adopting the operating budget, and declaring an emergency. (1st Reading 01.20.26,
2nd Reading 02.02.26 PASSED 6-0)
2. ORDINANCE 02-26 – An Ordinance amending Section 167.07 of the Painesville Code of
1998 relating to the Classification and Compensation Plan, and declaring an emergency. (1st
Reading 02.02.26 PASSED 6-0)
3. RESOLUTION 01-26 – A Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to
advertise for bids and enter into a contract, including any and all ensuing change orders, with
the lowest and best bidder for the Elm Street SRTS Sidewalk Installation, and declaring an
emergency. (1st Reading 01.20.26, 2nd Reading 02.02.26 PASSED 6-0)
4. RESOLUTION 02 -26 – A Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to
advertise for bids and enter into a contract, including any and all ensuing change orders,
with the lowest and best bidder for Auburn Water Tank repairs and painting, and declaring
an emergency. (1st Reading 01.20.26, 2nd Reading 02.02.26 PASSED 6-0)
5. RESOLUTION 03-26 – A Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to
advertise for bids and enter into a contract, including any and all ensuing change orders,
wi …
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02.02.26
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026 — 7:00 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
CALL TO ORDER
President Jim Fodor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. City Council
convened for a regular meeting in Council Chambers — Courtroom #1.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
Councilpersons Derrick Abney, Nick Augustine, Lori DiNallo, Jim Fodor, and Christine
Shoop were present. Paul Hach arrived at 7:04. Mario Rodriguez was not able to attend.
Mrs. Shoop moved to excuse Mr. Rodriguez from tonight’s meeting, seconded by Mrs.
DiNallo. All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried.
Other City Staff in attendance: City Manager Doug Lewis, Law Director Jim Lyons,
Economic Development Director Susan Crotty, Police Chief Dan Waterman, Director of Planning
Sarah Sitterle, Finance Director Bill Parkinson, Human Resources Director Kris Young, Water
Superintendent Orin McMonigle, Electric Superintendent Joe Price, and Clerk of Council
Samantha Danielson.
APPROVE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the agenda.
Mr. Augustine moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Mrs. Shoop. All Council
members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried. Agenda approved.
INVOCATION was given by Councilperson Derrick Abney.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
MINUTES: Regular Meeting 01.20.26
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on
January 20, 2026.
Mr. Augustine moved to appr …
Tue Jan 20, 2026
01 20 City Council
Council to vote on rezoning 5 acres on Shamrock Blvd to Business/Residential
City Council will consider a rezoning of a 5-acre portion of Shamrock Boulevard from B-2 General Business to B-1 Business/Residential District, following a favorable 5-0 recommendation from the Planning Commission. The council will also vote on an appropriations ordinance amending the 2026 operating budget, increasing total appropriations from $158.8 million to $163.0 million. Additionally, resolutions authorize bidding for sidewalk installation on Elm Street, Auburn Water Tank repairs, a chlorine room building and feed system at the water treatment plant, and a ballot measure for an opt-out natural gas aggregation program.
- Rezoning 5 acres at Shamrock Blvd (parcels 35-A-001-0-00-004-0 and 35-A-001-0-00-011-0) from B-2 to B-1
- Appropriations ordinance increasing total city budget to $162,990,281 for 2026
- Resolution to bid Elm Street SRTS Sidewalk Installation from North State Street to Lighthouse Pointe ($310,000)
- Resolution to bid Auburn Water Tank repairs and painting
- Resolution to bid chlorine room building and feed system at Water Treatment Plant ($934,000, partly funded by OPWC grant and loan)
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✓ Decided: Council advances natural gas aggregation ballot measure and budget adjustments
Council moved several items to second reading, including a proposal to let voters decide on a natural gas aggregation program. The body also advanced a budget ordinance and several infrastructure project bids. No final votes on legislation were taken during this meeting.
- Advanced to second reading: Natural gas aggregation ballot question
- Advanced to second reading: Budget adjustments including $28,000 for DPO and $1.5M for sewer plant fire repairs
- Advanced to second reading: Rezoning 5 acres at Shamrock Boulevard for assisted living
- Advanced to second reading: Elm Street SRTS Sidewalk Installation bids
- Advanced to second reading: Auburn Water Tank repairs and painting bids
- Advanced to second reading: Chlorine Room Building and Feed System bids
- Approved amended minutes from January 5, 2026 meeting
- Approved agenda as submitted
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ORDINANCE NO. ____-26
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DISTRICT MAP AND
THE SETBACK MAP REFERRED TO IN SECTION 1113.03
OF THE PAINESVILLE CODE OF 1998 REZONING A 5-
ACRE PORTION OF PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER S
35-A-001-0-00-004-0, AND 35-A-001-0-00-011-0 LOCATED
AT SHAMROCK BOULEVARD , FROM B-2, GENERAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT , TO B-1, BUSINESS/RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, an application has been received from Vermilion Ohio Acquisitions (c/o
Vermilion Development) , to rezone a 5-acre portion of the property at Shamrock Boulevard
from B-2, General Business to B-1, Business/Residential District; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on January 8, 2026,
to hear the application for rezoning; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission made a favorable recommendation to City
Council to rezone the property by a vote of 5-0; and
WHEREAS, Section 1111.11 of the Unified Development Code requires City Council to
consider the Planning Commission ’s recommendation and vote on the amendment after holding
a public hearing.
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PAINESVILLE, LAKE COUNTY OHIO:
SECTION I . That the District Map referred to in Section 1113.03 of the Painesville
Code of 1998 is hereby amended to rezone a 5-acre portion of the property located at Shamrock
Boulevard, Permanent Parcel Number s, 35-A-001-0-00-004-0 and 35 -A-001-0-00-011-0, R-1
Single-Family Residential to B-2, General Business District.
SECTIO …
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01.20.26
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026 — 7:00 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
CALL TO ORDER
President Jim Fodor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. City Council
convened for a regular meeting in Council Chambers — Courtroom #1.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
Councilpersons Derrick Abney, Nick Augustine, Lori DiNallo, Jim Fodor, and Christine
Shoop were present. Paul Hach and Mario Rodriguez were not able to attend.
Mrs. Shoop moved to excuse Mr. Hach from tonight’s meeting, seconded by Mr.
Augustine. All Council members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried.
Other City Staff in attendance: City Manager Doug Lewis, Assistant City Manager Tony
Zampedro, Joseph Hada (in for Law Director Jim Lyons), Economic Development Director Susan
Crotty, City Engineer Leanne Exum, Director of Planning Sarah Sitterle, Finance Director Bill
Parkinson, Fire Chief Tom Hummel, Water Superintendent Orin McMonigle, and Clerk of
Council Samantha Danielson.
APPROVE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED
Mr. Fodor asked for a motion to approve the agenda.
Mrs. Shoop moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Mrs. DiNallo. All Council
members were in favor by answering “Aye”. Motion carried. Agenda approved.
INVOCATION was given by Councilperson Jim Fodor.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
MINUTES: Regular Meeting 01.05.26
Mrs. DiNallo made a motion to amend the minutes of the effective term dates of Mrs.
DiNallo to January 2, 2026 and Mr. Fodor to January …
Thu Jan 15, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board to decide two variance requests: funeral home sign and garage addition
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear two variance requests: Jeff Monreal Funeral Home seeks a wall sign in addition to an existing freestanding sign at 1000 Mentor Avenue, and Nicholas J Green requests a variance to build a 432-square-foot garage addition at 886 Bank Street, exceeding the allowed square footage. The board will also approve minutes from December 18, 2025.
- Variance request 2572: Jeff Monreal Funeral Home wants a wall sign at 1000 Mentor Avenue in R-1 district
- Variance request 2578: Nicholas J Green seeks to build a 432 sq ft garage addition at 886 Bank Street, exceeding UDC limits
- Action on minutes from December 18, 2025 meeting
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Thursday, January 15, 2026
7:00 P.M.
Courtroom 1 Painesville Municipal Court
A G E N D A
CALL TO ORDER: Roll Call of Members
ACTION ON MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: December 18, 2025
COMMUNICATIONS:
OLD BUSINESS: Variance Request
REFUSAL #: 2572
Applicant/Owner: Jeff Monreal Funeral Home
Location: 1000 Mentor Avenue (15C036C000240)
District: R-1; Single-Family Residential District
Section : 1127.10 (d)
The City of Painesville has received an application from Jeff Monreal requesting a variance to allow a wall sign on the front façade of his building in addition to the existing freestanding sign. Section 1127.10 only permits either a freestanding sign or a wall sign for non-residential uses in residential zoning districts.
NEW BUSINESS: Variance Request
REFUSAL #: 2578
Applicant/Owner: Nicholas J Green
Location: 886 Bank Street (15-B-014-B-00-010-0)
District: R-1, Single-Family Residential
Section: 1119.04 (b)
The City of Painesville has received an application from Nicholas J Green, requesting a variance to allow construction of a garage addition which will result in the garage being over the permitted square footage per the UDC. The proposed addition is 432 square feet, which will equal a total of 1,212 square feet.
OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Kelly Bischof
Board of Zoning Appeals
440.392.5919
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting Date: February 19, 2026
The City of Painesville does not discriminate against disa …
Thu Jan 8, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider rezone for age-restricted housing and business park
The Painesville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two major development requests: a rezone and conditional use permit for age-restricted housing on a 5-acre parcel, and a conditional use permit for a business park development. The meeting will also include approval of prior minutes and other administrative matters.
- Rezone No. 101-25: 5-acre partial rezone from B-2 General Business to B-1 Business/Residential for age-restricted housing at PPN 35-A-001-0-00-004-0
- Conditional Use Permit for age-restricted housing in the B-1 district
- Refusal No. 2577: Conditional Use Permit for a Business Park Development on multiple parcels in the B-2 district
- Approval of minutes from December 11, 2025
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, January 8, 2026
7:00 P.M. Courtroom 1 of City Hall
AGENDA
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
SWEARING IN OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
MINUTES: December 11, 2025
NEW BUSINESS:
REZONE NO. 101-25
REFUSAL NO. 2576
Re-Zone and Conditional Use Permit for Age Restricted Housing
Applicant/Owner: Richard Choi, Vermilion Ohio Acquisitions (c/o Vermilion Development)
Location: PPN: 35-A-001-0-00-004-0 (partial)
District: B-2 General Business
Section : 1111.11 Rezoning and Amendment, 1111.08, Conditional Use Permit, and 1113.06 (d) and 1115.02 Age Restricted
Housing
The applicant is requesting a 5-acre partial rezone of PPN: 35-A-001-0-00-004-0 from B-2 General Business to B-1
Business/Residential. Simultaneously, the applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow for Age Restricted
Housing to be located in the B-1, Business/Residential District.
REFUSAL NO. 2577
Conditional Use Permit request for a Business Park Development
Applicant/Owner: George Davis, Shamrock Commercial LLC & Shamrock North Commercial LLC
Location: PPN’s: 15-C-036-H-00-005-0; 15-C-036-H-00-036-0; 15-C-036-H-00-035-0; 35-A-001-0-00-010-0; 15-C-036-H-00-
033-0; 15-C-036-H-00-032-0; 15-C-036-H-00-034-0; 35-A-001-0-00-004-0 (partial);35-A-001-0-00-011-0 (partial); 35-A-001-0-
00-019-0; and 15-C-036-H-00-031-0 (partial)
District: B-2 General Business
Section : 1111.08 Conditional Use Permit, and 1113.06 (d) and 1115.24 and Business Park Devel …
Mon Jan 5, 2026
01 05 City Council
Council swears in new members, elects leadership
This is the annual organizational meeting where newly elected council members Derrick Abney, Lori DiNallo, and Jim Fodor are sworn in. Council will then vote for a President and Vice President to lead the body for the coming term.
- Swearing-in of council members Derrick Abney, Lori DiNallo, and Jim Fodor
- Election of Council President and Vice President
- Executive session to discuss employee/official appointment, employment, or compensation
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✓ Decided: City Council elects Jim Fodor as President and Nick Augustine as Vice-President
Council held an organizational meeting to swear in At-Large members and elect leadership for two-year terms. The body also approved the previous meeting's minutes and received reports from the JEDD, BZA, and Senior Board.
- Elected Jim Fodor as President of Council (7-0)
- Elected Nick Augustine as Vice-President of Council (7-0)
- Approved agenda as submitted
- Approved minutes from December 15, 2025 meeting
- BZA denied variance for third accessory structure at 803 Oak Street (0-4)
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All Council meetings are open to the public. Council meetings may be viewed live on the City of Painesville’s Facebook page
or on the City of Painesville’s Watch Meetings page. See www.painesville.com/videos for link.
The City of Painesville does not discriminate against disabled persons, or non-English speaking person. If you require special accommodations, a signer, or an interpreter, in order to attend this
meeting, please give at least 8-hours’ notice to the ADA Coordinator, 392-5800, so we may accommodate your special needs.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Courtroom #1
7 Richmond Street
Monday, January 5, 2026
at 7:00 p.m.
Executive Session Immediately Following
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Swearing-In: Derrick Abney, Lori DiNallo, and Jim Fodor
Voting: President and Vice President
ACTION TAKEN AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
APPROVE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED
INVOCATION: Councilperson Lori DiNallo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES: Regular Meeting 12.15.25
PUBLIC COMMENTS
COMMITTEE REPORT: JEDD, BZA, Senior Board
LEGISLATION: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS : None
NEW BUSINESS: None
DEPARTMENTAL PRESENTATIONS: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: Law Director and City Manager
CORRESPONDENCE: Clerk of Council
CLOSING COMMENTS: Members of Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Samantha Danielson
Clerk of Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION BEING HELD IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE II, Section 6(1) To consider the
appointment, employment, dismissal, di …
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01.05.26
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026 — 7:00 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
CALL TO ORDER —- ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Clerk of Council Samantha Danielson called the Organizational Meeting to order at 7:00
PM. City Council convened for an organizational meeting and regular council meeting in Council
Chambers ~ Courtroom #1. All Council members were present.
Mrs. Danielson explained the City Charter provides that in even years, City Council shall
meet within three days after the third day of the year to organize. Before the organizational
nominations, swearing-in of the re-elected Council-At-Large members to 4-year terms would be
conducted.
Derrick Abney was sworn in as Council-At-Large, effective January 1, 2026 to December
31, 2029, by Law Director Jim Lyons, with Bishop Mirbel holding the Bible.
Lori DiNalio was sworn in as Council-At-Large, effective January 2, 2026 to December
31, 2029, by Law Director Jim Lyons, with her two granddaughters holding the Bible.
Jim Fodor was sworn in as Council-At-Large, effective January 3, 2026 to December 31,
2029, by Law Director Jim Lyons, with his grandson, holding the Bible.
Mrs. Danielson then called for the nominations for the Office of President of Council.
Mrs. Shoop nominated Mr. Fodor, seconded by Mr. Rodriguez.
Mrs. Danielson asked if there were any more nominations for President of Council. No other
nomination was given.
Mrs. Danielson asked for a motion to close n …
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