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MINUTES OF THE RESCHEDULED MEETING OF THE AVON LAKE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OCTOBER 14, 2025 The rescheduled meeting of the Avon Lake City Council was called to order on October 14, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber with Council President Fenderbosch presiding. Mr. Smith led Council, staff, and the public in the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Councilmembers Zach Arnold, Jennifer Fenderbosch, Amy Gentry, David Kos, Rob Shahmir, Geoff Smith, and K. C. Zuber; Mayor Mark Spaetzel; Law Director Gary Ebert; Finance Director Beth Krosse; Public Works Director Jon Liskovec; and Clerk of Council Valerie Rosmarin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular Council Meetings held on September 22, 2025, were approved as prepared and published. CORRESPONDENCE The following correspondence or communications were received: 1. Clerk Rosmarin received an email from Kim Orlousky regarding the traffic study presentation at the Collective Committee Meeting held on October 6, 2026, and the comments from a resident at that meeting, who was opposed to the City installing a gate on Handford Boulevard. 2. Ms. Gentry reported that she received a petition from the residents on Gra Gull Drive and Maplecliff Drive regarding repairs to their roads. 3. Mr. Shahmir reported that he received an email from Ted Clay regarding the condition of the sidewalks on Lear Road between Eastview Elementary and Division Road. Another resident contacted him regarding the grading of their tree lawn on Brunswick Drive by the contractor who recently installed the road in that location. 4. Council President Fenderbosch received emails from residents in her ward for the roadwork; they are working internally with Public Works Director Liskovec and the Administration. 5. Mayor Spaetzel received the same communication that Ms. Gentry reported regarding Gra Gull Drive and Maplecliff Drive. He spoke to Avon Lake Regional Water (ALRW) about including these roads in the next bundle project. October 14, 2025, Council Meeting 2 Mayor Spaetzel stated that the sidewalks in need of repair on Lear Road have been identified, and the property owners responsible have been notified. Public Works Director Liskovec explained that the maintenance of sidewalks is the responsibility of the homeowner as per Ohio Revised Code and Avon Lake’s Code. When sidewalk complaints are received, the complaint is given to the City’s Property Maintenance Inspector to process and resolve. PUBLIC INPUT 1. Bob Cuthbert, Avon Lake, addressed Ordinance No. 25-161 and expressed his support for the new code language. However, he recommended that Council amend the provision requiring new Airbnbs to be at least 1,000 feet from another Airbnb, suggesting an increase to 1,500 feet. He noted that there is a short-term rental across the street from his home and another four houses down. A distance of 1,000 feet from his home would encompass approximately seven houses, and he prefers a greater distance from his home. 2. Gerald Phillips, Avon Lake, addressed the proposal by Avon Lake Regional Water (ALRW) to form the Central Lake Erie Regional Water Reclamation District (CLERWTR) in partnership with the Lorain County Rural Wastewater District (LORCO). He opined that this formation would result in the City losing control of its wastewater treatment plant. He clarified that he had misspoken at the previous meeting when he stated that LORCO would be receiving free water and corrected himself to note that they would instead be receiving free sewer treatment. He reiterated that in 2023, LORCO owed the City $13 million. He further stated that the proposal to establish either a three-member CLERWTR Board, consisting of two Avon Lake representatives and one County representative, or a five-member board, was rejected by LORCO. Mr. Phillips also addressed the public’s First Amendment rights at Council Meetings, alleging that Council has suppressed these rights based on comments made by him and Mr. Zimmerman. He stated that public officials are prohibited from violating the public’s civil rights and cited Ohio Revised Code Section 2921.45. He referenced Council’s proposal to prohibit personal attacks and questioned what standards would be applied and who would determine what constitutes a personal attack. He expressed his belief that there is a lack of transparency in Avon Lake’s government. 3. William Zimmerman, Avon Lake, requested that Finance Director Krosse fulfill his public records requests for Attorney Todd Davis’ fees, stating that he has not yet received the information. He informed Council that he attended a LORCO meeting and claimed that the residents are not in favor of the CLERWTR proposal. He speculated on the reasons behind the agreement between ALRW and LORCO, noting that $67 million had been earmarked by the State for a October 14, 2025, Council Meeting 3 sewer system located approximately ten miles south of Vermilion’s plant, and suggested that the purpose of the infrastructure may be to support future land development. MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Spaetzel reported on the following: 1. Avon Lake High School’s Varsity Football Team will host a game against Avon High School on Friday, October 17, 2025. In the spirit of community and friendly rivalry, both Avon and Avon Lake have been collecting non-perishable food items for Community Resource Services (CRS) in the weeks leading up to the game. The community that donates the most items by weight will be declared the winner of this annual competition, with the results announced during halftime. Cash donations are also accepted. 2. Trick or Treat is Friday, October 31, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S REPORT Council President Fenderbosch reported on the following: 1. The next Collective Committee Meeting is Monday, October 20, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber. 2. The next Council Meeting is Monday, October 27, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber. 3. The next Budget Work Session is Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The topics will include Recreation, Engineering, and Public Works. If time allows, additional departments, such as Building, Human Resources, and Law, will also be included. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR’S REPORT Public Works Director Liskovec reported on the following: 1. Walker Road, Phase 5, Pavement Rehabilitation Last week, the intermediate course was successfully installed. The construction zone was shifted to accommodate the next phase, and milling was completed on the southern side of the project. A proof roll was also conducted to ensure the subgrade's stability. The next step in the process will be preparing for the widening of the project area. 2. Avon Lake Play Space (ALPS) All the shade structures were installed. The contractor is preparing for the October 14, 2025, Council Meeting 4 asphalt fitness trail, which will encompass the entire area. Grading and other site work are underway. Smaller features are scheduled to be installed in early November. 3. Edgewood Outfall Project Bids will be opened on Friday, October 17, 2025. 4. Columbia Gas Over 2,200 feet of gas main will be replaced on Britannia Parkway and Regency Court, impacting 18 residents. Work begins the week of November 10, 2025, with completion expected in three weeks. 5. Leaf Collection Season Beginning Monday, October 20, 2025, leaf collection crews will start on the east side of the City and work systematically toward the west. Once a full cycle is completed, the process will restart in the east. For efficiency, residents are asked to separate branches and sticks from leaf piles. Leaves should be placed on the tree lawn, not in the street, to ensure safety. The daily collection route will be posted on the City’s website. During this time, brush collection will be limited. BUILDING AND UTILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT Ms. Gentry reported on the Building and Utilities Committee as follows: 1. The next Committee meeting is Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Mr. Zuber asked Ms. Gentry to obtain the current water and sewer rates of the residents from Rob Munro, Chief Utilities Executive of ALRW, for comparison purposes. He noted that Avon Lake residents have traditionally received the lowest rates, and he would like to confirm that this practice remains in effect. COMMUNICATIONS, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. Shahmir reported on the Communications, Environmental, and Recreational Programming Committee as follows: 1. The Environmental Affairs Advisory Board (EAAB) elected Eric Krieg as chair and Jon Potrzeba as vice-chair. 2. Mr. Shahmir expressed frustration over the lack of communication and delays in receiving environmental data related to the former Power Plant site. Despite multiple requests since September 2025, he has not received key documents, including the No Further Action (NFA) outline, work program, data quality October 14, 2025, Council Meeting 5 objectives, and historical release reports. He noted that his role, as agreed upon in the October 21, 2024, Collective Committee Meeting, was to work alongside consultants to track progress and ensure transparency. Although he participated in a video conference on October 9, 2025, with Steve Gross of Verdantas and Todd Davis, Esq., he stated that he has been excluded from ongoing biweekly meetings. He requested that all communications involving Avon Lake Environmental Redevelopment Group (ALERG), Attorney Davis, Mr. Gross, and Gary Deigan of Deigan & Associates be shared with him. Mayor Spaetzel read an email from Attorney Davis dated October 9, 2025, in which Attorney Davis assured Mr. Shahmir that there has been no intent to withhold information and apologized for the delay, citing recent travel. He noted that there is limited new information to share and emphasized that all parties have access to a shared portal under the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Mr. Shahmir indicated that the portal has not been updated recently and that ALERG has not been populating it with current information, despite his repeated requests. He reiterated his request for environmental data related to the former Power Plant site, specifically the analysis completed by Verdantas. He clarified that the information he is seeking does not require submission by ALERG, but rather pertains to work Verdantas is responsible for and is expected to share with ALERG and Deigan & Associates. He expressed concern over the lack of transparency and delays in receiving this information, despite assurances and previous agreements. 3. Suspension of the rule requiring three readings on an emergency basis will be requested for Resolution No. 25-160, in support of the 250th Anniversary of the United States. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. Arnold reported on the Economic Development Committee as follows: 1. The next Committee meeting is Monday, October 20, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Mr. Shahmir asked if the Avon Lake Recovery & Resiliency Plan will be funded in 2026. Mayor Spaetzel stated that the Plan has not been budgeted because a comprehensive strategy for 2026 has not been developed. He noted that the 2026 budget is extremely tight, and while some ideas may be brought forward, it is currently uncertain whether funding will be available. Mr. Zuber requested that discussion on the Plan be added to the agenda of the next Collective Committee Meeting or the Economic Development Committee meeting. October 14, 2025, Council Meeting 6 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. Zuber reported on the Finance Committee as follows: 1. The Committee met on October 6, 2025. The agenda included discussion on the license plate fee increase, procurement policy, comprehensive liability insurance, and fee schedule increases. 2. The Income Tax Report for October 1, 2025, reflected that the City is 4.2%, or $652,000, ahead of last year, which was a record year. The total so far is $16 million. 3. The next Committee meeting is Monday, November 3, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. Smith reported on the Human Resources Committee as follows: 1. The Committee met earlier tonight. The agenda included discussion on the job descriptions for the Vactor Operator and Sign Shop Operator. The Administration appointed Roman Ducu as Assistant Public Works Director, effective October 15, 2025, with an annual salary of $103,950. 2. Suspension of the rule requiring three readings on an emergency basis will be requested for Ordinance Nos. 25-163 and 25-164, regarding the adoption of job descriptions to fulfill the City’s obligations to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. 3. The next meeting of the Civil Service Commission is Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The Commission has scheduled several dates in November for appeal hearings. A Firefighter/Paramedic test has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 6 p.m. at Avon Lake High School. The deadline to apply for that position is Friday, October 31, 2025. Lateral-Entry Police Officer interviews have begun. 4. The City is hiring seasonal laborers; applications are available on the City’s website. Any questions regarding this position should be directed to the Public Works Department at 440-930-4126. 5. The next Committee meeting is Monday, November 10, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber. October 14, 2025, Council Meeting 7 PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. Kos reported on the Public Safety and Health Committee as follows: 1. The next Committee meeting is Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE REPORT Mrs. Fenderbosch reported on the Public Service Committee as follows: 1. The next Committee meeting is Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. 2. Suspension of the rule requiring three readings on an emergency basis will be requested for Ordinance Nos. 25-157, 25-158, and 25-159 to amend previous ordinances that needed additional information for audit purposes, and Ordinance No. 25-165 regarding the emergency repair of boiler gaskets at the Safety Center. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT Mr. Smith reported on Planning Commission as follows: 1. The Commission met on October 7, 2025. The Commission approved the rezoning request of Rotz Investments, LLC, for Parcel No. 04-00-006-135-071, located on the west side of Moore Road north of Walker Road, rezoning from B-2 General Business District to R-1A, Single-Family Residence District. A Work Session was held following the meeting on the rezoning request of Elysium Café; a preliminary plat for Calvary Court Subdivision, located northeast of the Lear Road and Krebs Road intersection; grant funding from SolSmart; Northeast Ohio Public Energy Commission (NOPEC) Cohort, and the appointment of a member to the Avon Lake Historical Preservation Commission. 2. The next Commission meeting is Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REPORT Mayor Spaetzel reported on Zoning Board of Appeals as follows: 1. The next Board meeting is Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber. October 14, 2025, Council Meeting 8 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT Mr. Shahmir reported on the Park and Recreation Commission as follows: 1. The next Commission meeting is Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the First Floor Conference Room at City Hall. COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION REPORT Mr. Shahmir reported on the Community and Technology Commission as follows: 1. The next Commission meeting is Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 6 p.m. at Avon Lake Public Library. TREE COMMISSION REPORT Council President Fenderbosch reported on the Tree Commission as follows: 1. The next Commission meeting is Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Old Firehouse and Community Center. WALKER ROAD PARK AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. Shahmir reported on the Walker Road Park Ad Hoc Committee as follows: 1. The next Committee meeting is Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in the First Floor Conference Room at City Hall. MOTIONS Council President Fenderbosch moved to adopt the Avon Lake Council Policies and Procedures based on Codified Ordinance Chapter 220. Mr. Kos recommended edits to the document, prompting Council President Fenderbosch to withdraw her motion. Yes: Smith, Zuber, Arnold, Fenderbosch, Gentry, Kos, Shahmir No: None Motion passed. The revised document will be updated accordingly and presented for approval at the next Council Meeting. Council President Fenderbosch moved to adopt the Council Chamber Policies and Procedures based on Codified Ordinance Chapter 220. October 14, 2025, Council Meeting 9 Yes: Smith, Zuber, Arnold, Fenderbosch, Gentry, Kos, Shahmir No: None Motion passed. Mr. Kos moved to accept the donation of a 2014 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor with 123,565 miles, VIN 1FM5K8ARXEGA92076, from Southwest General Police Department to be used for range training. Yes: Smith, Zuber, Arnold, Fenderbosch, Gentry, Kos, Shahmir No: None Motion passed. Council President Fenderbosch moved to authorize the Public Works Director to dispose of obsolete or surplus equipment in the Public Works Department, as detailed in Exhibit 1 and filed with the Finance Director. Yes: Smith, Zuber, Arnold, Fenderbosch, Gentry, Kos, Shahmir No: None Motion passed. LEGISLATION Third Readings: Ordinance No. 25-148, AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE RED AIRCRAFT WARNING BEACON FORMERLY MOUNTED ATOP THE AVON LAKE POWER PLANT SMOKESTACK AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK, was read by title only. Mr. Smith moved for passage of Ordinance No. 25-148. This legislation will designate the red aircraft warning beacon, formerly located atop the Avon Lake Power Plant smokestack, as a historic landmark. Planning Commission approved the designation on September 3, 2025, following an application by the Avon Lake Historical Society. The Society preserved the beacon and other items before the Plant’s demolition due to historical significance. Yes: Smith, Zuber, Arnold, Fenderbosch, Gentry, Kos, Shahmir No: None Motion passed. Ordinance No. 25-148 adopted. Ordinance No. 25-151, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR AVON CENTER ESTATES NO. 2, PHASE 6, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, was read by title only. Mr. Smith moved for passage of Ordinance No. 25-151. This legislation will approve the improvement plan for Avon Center Estates No. 2, Phase 6, consisting of 48 single- October 14, 2025, Council Meeting 10 family lots, located in the southwest quadrant of the City, within the R-1A, R-1B, and Legacy Pointe Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning Districts, as approved by Planning Commission on September 3, 2025. Said approval is contingent upon the final review and approval by the City Engineer and the renaming of “Turnberry Court” to avoid confusion with Turnberry Lane, as required by the Planning & Zoning Code. Yes: Smith, Zuber, Arnold, Fenderbosch, Gentry, Kos, Shahmir No: None Motion passed. Ordinance No. 25-151 adopted. First Readings: Ordinance No. 25-156, AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE CITY OF AVON LAKE TO JACKSON DEIKEN & ASSOCIATES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, was read by title only. This legislation will award of a contract for comprehensive insurance coverage for one year to Jackson Deiken & Associates of Westlake, Ohio, in the amount of $446,291 effective November 1, 2025. Ordinance No. 25-157, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 25-105 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SNOWPLOW AND ICE PACKAGE FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, was read by title only. Council President Fenderbosch moved for suspension of the rule requiring three readings. Yes: Smith, Zuber, Arnold, Fenderbosch, Gentry, Kos, Shahmir No: None Motion passed. Council President Fenderbosch moved for passage of Ordinance No. 25-157. This legislation will amend Ordinance No. 25-105, for the purchase of a snowplow and ice package from Henderson Products, Inc., of Bucyrus, Ohio, in the amount of $130.257. Yes: Smith, Zuber, Arnold, Fenderbosch, Gentry, Kos, Shahmir No: None Motion passed. Ordinance No. 25-157 adopted. Ordinance No. 25-158, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 22-174, A PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE MANNIK & SMITH GROUP, INC., FOR THE LOR-US6-18.52 PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, was read by title only. October 14, 2025, Council Meeting 11 Council President Fenderbosch moved for suspension of the rule requiring three readings. Yes: Smith, Zuber, Arnold, Fenderbosch, Gentry, Kos, Shahmir No: None Motion passed. Council President Fenderbosch moved for passage of Ordinance No. 25-158. This legislation will amend Ordinance No. 22-174, for the personal service agreement with the Mannik & Smith Group, Inc., of Shaker Heights, Ohio, for an amount not to exceed $157,185. Yes: Smith, Zuber, Arnold, Fenderbosch, Gentry, Kos, Shahmir No: None Motion passed. Ordinance No. 25-158 adopted. Ordinance No. 25-159, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 24-69, A PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE MANNIK & SMITH GROUP, INC., FOR THE LOR-US6- 15.87 PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, was read by title only. Council President Fenderbosch moved for suspension of the rule requiring three readings. Yes: Smith, Zuber, Arnold, Fenderbosch, Gentry, Kos, Shahmir No: None Motion passed. Council President Fenderbosch moved for passage of Ordinance No. 25-159. This legislation will amend Ordinance No. 22-69, for the personal service agreement with the Mannik & Smith Group, Inc., of Shaker Heights, Ohio, for the amount of $486,679, plus $60,660 for dedicated plats for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Sidewalk Project on Lake Road to the west (ODOT PID 119923). Yes: Smith, Zuber, Arnold, Fenderbosch, Gentry, Kos, Shahmir No: None Motion passed. Ordinance No. 25-159 adopted. Resolution No. 25-160, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AVON LAKE, OHIO, SUPPORTING THE OHIO COMMISSION FOR THE UNITED STATES SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL (AMERICA250-OH), was read by title only. Mr. Shahmir moved for suspension of the rule requiring three readings. October 14, 2025, Council Meeting 12 Yes: Smith, Zuber, Arnold, Fenderbosch, Gentry, Kos, Shahmir No: None Motion passed. Mr. Shahmir moved for passage of Ordinance No. 25-160. This legislation will support the efforts of the Ohio Commission in celebrating the United States’ 250th Anniversary and will enable the City to join other organizations across Ohio in applying for grants to promote this nationwide celebration. Yes: Smith, Zuber, Arnold, Fenderbosch, Gentry, Kos, Shahmir No: None Motion passed. Ordinance No. 25-160 adopted. Ordinance No. 25-161, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A NEW CHAPTER TITLED SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROPERTIES WITHIN TITLE SIX BUILDING REGULATIONS IN PART FOURTEEN OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, was read by title only. This legislation will authorize the creation of a new chapter in the City’s Codified Ordinances pertaining to Short-Term Rental Properties. In 2024, Council established the Short-Term Rentals Ad Hoc Committee to study and develop regulations in response to residents’ concerns regarding the growing number of Airbnb operations within the City. Among the issues raised were neighborhood saturation and excessive occupancy. To address these concerns, the legislation limits short-term rentals to no more than one per six parcels or within 1,000 feet, and restricts occupancy to two persons per bedroom, plus two additional guests. Council President Fenderbosch noted that there is support in the State Senate and House of Representatives for allowing communities to assess inspection fees to recover associated costs. She also stated that it has been recommended by State elected officials that the City establish a 7.5% bed tax prior to the enactment of state legislation. Resolution No. 25-162, AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE AVON LAKE COMMUNITY TELEVISION (ALC-TV), was read by title only. This legislation will adopt updated rules and regulations for Avon Lake Community Television (ALC-TV), as recommended by the Communications and Technology Commission, to ensure compliance with applicable laws and alignment with current operational practices. Ordinance No. 25-163, AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE POSITION OF VACTOR OPERATOR IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND ESTABLISHING THE QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES FOR SAID POSITION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, was read by title only. October 14, 2025, Council Meeting 13 Mr. Smith moved for suspension of the rule requiring three readings. Yes: Smith, Zuber, Arnold, Fenderbosch, Gentry, Kos, Shahmir No: None Motion passed. Mr. Smith moved for passage of Ordinance No. 25-163. This legislation will adopt the job description for the position of Vactor Operator in the Public Works Department. The position was negotiated with the bargaining unit, and the salary will align with that of the Equipment Operator in-training classification. Yes: Smith, Zuber, Arnold, Fenderbosch, Gentry, Kos, Shahmir No: None Motion passed. Ordinance No. 25-163 adopted. Ordinance No. 25-164, AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE POSITION OF SIGN SHOP OPERATOR IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND ESTABLISHING THE QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES FOR SAID POSITION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, was read by title only. Mr. Smith moved for suspension of the rule requiring three readings. Yes: Smith, Zuber, Arnold, Fenderbosch, Gentry, Kos, Shahmir No: None Motion passed. Mr. Smith moved for passage of Ordinance No. 25-164. This legislation will adopt the job description for the position of Sign Shop Operator in the Public Works Department. The position was negotiated with the bargaining unit, and the salary will align with that of the Equipment Operator in-training classification. Yes: Smith, Zuber, Arnold, Fenderbosch, Gentry, Kos, Shahmir No: None Motion passed. Ordinance No. 25-164 adopted. Ordinance No. 25-165, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EMERGENCY REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF BOILER GASKETS AT THE SAFETY CENTER AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, was read by title only. Council President Fenderbosch moved for suspension of the rule requiring three readings. Yes: Smith, Zuber, Arnold, Fenderbosch, Gentry, Kos, Shahmir No: None Motion passed. October 14, 2025, Council Meeting 14 Council President Fenderbosch moved for passage of Ordinance No. 25-165. This legislation will authorize the emergency repair and replacement of boiler gaskets at the Safety Center by ABC Piping Co. of Brooklyn Heights, Ohio, at a cost not to exceed $39,000. Yes: Smith, Zuber, Arnold, Fenderbosch, Gentry, Kos, Shahmir No: None Motion passed. Ordinance No. 25-165 adopted. Ordinance No. 25-166, AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE PERMANENT PARCEL NO. 04-00- 006-135-071 FROM B-2 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT TO R-1A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, was read by title only. This legislation will rezone a 2.38-acre parcel owned by Rotz Investments, LLC, located on the west side of Moore Road, north of Walker Road (Permanent Parcel No. 04-00-006-135-071), from B-2 General Business District to R-1A Single-Family Residence District, as recommended by the Planning Commission on October 1, 2025. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Kos reported that the 12th annual Boo by the Woods and Trail of Haunted Trails event drew a sellout and record-breaking crowd of approximately 4,000 attendees. He credited the success to the dedication of the organizers, library staff, and volunteers who made the event possible and thanked everyone involved in the planning and participating in the event. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Kos moved to adjourn to Executive Session in compliance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G)(1) to discuss the employment of a public employee and ORC Section 121.22(G)(2) Council will adjourn to Executive Session to consider the purchase or sale of property for public purposes. Yes: Smith, Zuber, Arnold, Fenderbosch, Gentry, Kos, Shahmir No: None Motion passed. Adjournment: 9:08 p.m. RECONVENING OF RESCHEDULED MEETING OF COUNCIL The rescheduled meeting of Council reconvened at 11:17 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Zach Arnold, Jennifer Fenderbosch, Amy Gentry, David Kos, Rob Shahmir, Geoff Smith, and K. C. Zuber. October 14, 2025, Council Meeting 15 Mr. Zuber moved for adjournment. Yes: Smith, Zuber, Arnold, Fenderbosch, Gentry, Kos, Shahmir No: None Motion passed. Adjournment: 11:17 p.m. Approved: Attest: Council President Clerk of Council