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City of Bay Village Council Minutes, Regular Meeting November 3, 2025 Council Chambers. Dwight A. Clark, President of Council, presiding. President of Council Dwight A. Clark called the meeting to order at 8:32 p.m. with roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Sara Byrnes Maier, Council-at-large. Present: Dwight A. Clark, President of Council. Lydia DeGeorge, Vice President of Council and Councilwoman, Ward 2. Sara Byrnes Maier, Council-at-large. Peter J. Winzig, Council-at-large. Gerald Horning, Councilman, Ward 1. Michael Greco, Councilman, Ward 3. Dan Rettig, Councilman, Ward 4. Mayor Koomar. Also Present: Law Director Barbour, Finance Director Jim Milton, Police Chief Gillespie, Fire Chief Lyons, Director of Public Service and Properties Mary Kay Costello, Recreation Director Dan Enovitch, Building Director Eric Tuck-Macalla, Community Services Director Kathy Messeri, Administrative Project Leader Leah Crowther, Human Resource and IT Director Jen Demaline, Clerk of Council Joan Kemper. AUDIENCE Todd and Donna Dresing, Kathryn Kerber, Tom Henderson, Maria Henderson, Steve Swidarski, Bruce Geiselman, Deneen Seljan, Monica Hash, Roger Hermann, Carl Gonzalez, Richard Majewski. Motion by DeGeorge to dispense with the reading and approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held October 20, 2025, as prepared and distributed. Motion carried. 7-0. Motion by DeGeorge to dispense with the reading and approve the minutes of the Cahoon Memorial Park Trustees meeting held October 20, 2025, as prepared and distributed. Motion carried. 8-0. ANNOUNCEMENTS Regular Meeting of Council November 3, 2025 Mayor Koomar announced that Tuesday, November 4 is election day, with polls opening at 6:30 a.m. REPORTS Law Director Barbour had no report this evening. Finance Director Milton had no report this evening. Police Chief Gillespie reported the recent success of Drug Take Back Day, with Bay Village collecting seventy-five pounds of unused medications out of the 221 pounds collected by Westshore Enforcement Bureau cities. Another safe and happy Halloween was experienced-in-Bay-Village-with an enjoyable time -had- ~~ by all. Regarding Central Dispatch, work being done at this time is behind the scenes information technology. The staff of Bay Village and staff of North Olmsted are meeting weekly to stay on track to have the changeover by the end of 2025. Director of Public Service and Properties Costello thanked Don Landers, Assistant to the Director of Public Service and Properties, and Katie DeSan, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, for posting the Leaf Tracker and Mapping for leaf pickup on the city website for residents to see where leaves are being collected. Leaf collection will not be interrupted due to the Tuesday, November 11, Veterans’ Day holiday. Collections will follow the normal schedule that day for both leaves and the regularly schedule refuse collection. Director Costello advised of the hiring of Tracy Palmer as a new addition to the Service Department, and thanked HR Director for her assistance in providing another wonderful team member, Director of Community Services Messeri addressed the difficulties caused by the reduction of SNAP benefits. Governor Mike DeWine has signed an Executive Order to distribute $25 million in food aid to help affected families, with $7 million of those funds being distributed to food banks directly. The remaining $18 million will be used for food aid to 63,000 residents of the state of Ohio, including 57,000 children. The Community Services Department is connected with all the west shore senior centers as far as collections, donations, site drop-offs, and pick- ups. All the centers can provide informational material and will continue to do so. Bay’s Community Service Department is also working with Bay Presbyterian Church, St. Barnabas Food Pantry, and the Knickerbocker Apartments during these challenging times. Director Messeri asked all to remember that the Community Services Department is a community resource center and is ready to serve during this crisis. Fire Chief Lyons thanked everyone for their forbearance this evening during the presentation at the Committee Session for the fire station renovation project. He thanked the Mayor and Council for their support during this long journey of preparing for the renovation. 2 Regular Meeting of Council November 3, 2025 Building Director Tuck-Macalla reported that DiGioia Construction has completed their work at the Yarmouth Colony Subdivision. They have stabilized the right-of-way on the new cul-de- sac, and the property is ready for home construction. Pin High Golf will open next weekend at the Bay Square Shopping Center. Recreation Director Enovitch reported that Kindergarten through Grade 2 Basketball began Saturday with 185 players in the league. Basketball for Grades 3 through high school is now open. Scorekeepers are needed with applications accepted online. Mr. Clark noted that the Boys and Girls Soccer Teams from Bay High School are in the Final Four. Director of Human Resources and IT Director Demaline stated that they are working on the rollout of M-365, with some employees already migrating. Another batch will be going later this week, hoping to have this completed by the end of the month. Council will be rolled out in the last phase with technical support. The Jefferson Health Plan Annual Meeting was held recently, attended by Director Demaline. A 3.23 % increase will affect the City of Bay Village, much lower than the consortium average of 7+ percent. They discussed investments, conducted a legal update, renewed training, and certification. Information was distributed to Council regarding Jefferson’s Employee Assistance program, available to all employees, with legal advice available at no cost. Changes to the City’s Wellness Program have been made for 2026, remaining with the on-site nurse practitioner availability once per month. Changes include transitioning to Health Reach, which is connected to the Jefferson Health Plan, at no cost. AUDIENCE Tom Henderson, Bradley Road, thanked the Environment and Safety Committee, the City Council, and the administration for the work done on the E-bike ordinances. Mr. Henderson was accompanied by his daughter, Maria, who also thinks it is a good idea to adopt these regulations. COMMUNICATIONS Communication from Eric Evanoff regarding the 50" Anniversary on Monday, November 10 of the tragic sinking of the ship Edmund Fitzgerald. All twenty-nine crew members perished and are assumed to be still in the ship lying over five hundred feet deep on the bottom of Lake Superior. John Henkle McCarthy, resident of Bay Village, was the First Mate on the Edmund Fitzgerald. Mr. Clark noted that almost half of the crew members on the ship were from the state of Ohio. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Regular Meeting of Council November 3, 2025 ENVIRONMENT, SAFETY, & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE- Maier, DeGeorge, Horning. Ms. Maier read, by title only, Ordinance 25-96 amending Codified Ordinance Section 301.04 regarding Bicycle, Motorized Bicycle, Electric Bicycle, Electric Scooter, Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Device, and Declaring An Emergency, and moved for adoption. There being no further discussion, Mr. Clark called for a vote on the motion for adoption of Ordinance No. 25-96. Roll call on Suspension of Charter Rules: Yeas- Clark, DeGeorge, Greco, Horning, Maier, Rettig, Winzig. Nays — None. Roll call on Suspension of Council Rules: Yeas- Clark, DeGeorge, Greco, Horning, Maier, Rettig, Winzig. Nays — None. Roll call on Inclusion of the Emergency Clause: Yeas- Clark, DeGeorge, Greco, Horning, Maier, Rettig, Winzig. Nays — None. Roll call on Adoption: Yeas- Clark, DeGeorge, Greco, Horning, Maier, Rettig, Winzig. Nays- None. Mr. Barbour announced adoption of Ordinance No. 25-96, an emergency measure, by a vote of 7-0. Ms. Maier read, by title only, Ordinance 25-97 amending Codified Ordinance Section 331.37 regarding Driving Upon Sidewalks, Street Or Curbs, and Declaring An Emergency, and moved for adoption. There being no further discussion, Mr. Clark called for a vote on the motion for adoption of Ordinance No. 25-97. Roll call on Suspension of Charter Rules: Yeas- DeGeorge, Greco, Horning, Maier, Rettig, Winzig, Clark. Nays — None. Roll call on Suspension of Council Rules: Yeas- DeGeorge, Greco, Horning, Maier, Rettig, Winzig, Clark. Nays — None. Roll call on Inclusion of the Emergency Clause: Yeas- DeGeorge, Greco, Horning, Maier, Rettig, Winzig, Clark. Nays — None. Roll call on Adoption: Yeas- DeGeorge, Greco, Horning, Maier, Rettig, Winzig, Clark. Nays- None. Regular Meeting of Council November 3, 2025 Mr. Barbour announced adoption of Ordinance No. 25-97, an emergency measure, by a vote of 7-0. Ms. Maier read, by title only, Ordinance 25-98 amending Codified Ordinance Section 375.01 regarding Snowmobiles, Off-Highway Motorcycles and All-Purpose Vehicles, and Declaring An Emergency, and moved for adoption. There being no further discussion, Mr. Clark called for a vote on the motion for adoption of Ordinance No. 25-98. Roll call on Suspension of Charter Rules: Yeas- Greco, Horning, Maier, Rettig, Winzig, Clark, DeGeorge. Nays — None. Roll call on Suspension of Council Rules: Yeas- Greco, Horning, Maier, Rettig, Winzig, Clark, DeGeorge. Nays — None. Roll call on Inclusion of the Emergency Clause: Yeas- Greco, Horning, Maier, Rettig, Winzig, Clark, DeGeorge. Nays — None. Roll call on Adoption: Yeas- Greco, Horning, Maier, Rettig, Winzig, Clark, DeGeorge. Nays- None. Mr. Barbour announced adoption of Ordinance No. 25-98, an emergency measure, by a vote of 7-0. Ms. Maier read, by title only, Ordinance 25-99 amending Codified Ordinance Chapter 377, as amended by reading*, regarding Bicycles, Electric Bicycles, Electric Scooters, and Personal Assistive Mobility Devices, and Declaring An Emergency, and moved for adoption. *Section 377.99 amended to read “Whoever violates any provision of Section 377.01 to 377.17.” There being no further discussion, Mr. Clark called for a vote on the motion for adoption of Ordinance No. 25-99. Roll call on Suspension of Charter Rules: Yeas- Horning, Maier, Rettig, Winzig, Clark, DeGeorge, Greco. Nays — None. Roll call on Suspension of Council Rules: Yeas- Horning, Maier, Rettig, Winzig, Clark, DeGeorge, Greco. Nays — None. Roll call on Inclusion of the Emergency Clause: Yeas- Horning, Maier, Rettig, Winzig, Clark, DeGeorge, Greco. Nays -— None. Roll call on Adoption: Yeas- Horning, Maier, Rettig, Winzig, Clark, DeGeorge, Greco. 5 Regular Meeting of Council November 3, 2025 Nays- None. Ms. Kemper announced adoption of Ordinance No. 25-99, an emergency measure, by a vote of 7-0. Mr. Clark expressed the importance of communicating the passage of these ordinances to the schools in Bay Village. FINANCE AND CLAIMS COMMITTEE -Winzig, Greco, Rettig, Clark Mr. Winzig read, by title only, Ordinance 25-104 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a one- year contract with the Jefferson Health Plan to provide Administrative Services for the City’s Health and Hospitalization Plan and declaring an emergency and moved for adoption. There being no further discussion, Mr. Clark called for a vote on the motion for adoption of Ordinance No. 25-104. Roll call on Suspension of Charter Rules: Yeas- Maier, Rettig, Winzig, Clark, DeGeorge, Greco, Horning. Nays — None. Roll call on Suspension of Council Rules: Yeas- Maier, Rettig, Winzig, Clark, DeGeorge, Greco, Horning. Nays — None. Roll call on Inclusion of the Emergency Clause: Yeas- Maier, Rettig, Winzig, Clark, DeGeorge, Greco, Horning. Nays ~ None. Roll call on Adoption: Yeas- Maier, Rettig, Winzig, Clark, DeGeorge, Greco, Horning. Nays- None. Mr. Barbour announced adoption of Ordinance No. 25-104, an emergency measure, by a vote of 7-0. PLANNING, ZONING, PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE -Greco, Maier, Rettig. Mr. Greco read Resolution No. 25-114 authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Lease Agreement with Village Bike Co-Op for the real estate located at 303 Cahoon Road and declaring an emergency and moved for adoption. Mr. Clark recognized Mr. Carl Gonzalez, in the audience this evening, as a long-time representative of the Village Bike Co-Op. Mr. Clark expressed appreciation to Mr. Gonzalez and the Bike Co-Op Team for everything the Co-Op Team does for the Bay Village community and for those less fortunate. Regular Meeting of Council November 3, 2025 Mr. Gonzelez thanked Mr. Clark for recognizing the work of the Village Bike Co-Op. There being no further discussion, Mr. Clark called for a vote on the motion for adoption of Resolution No, 25-114. Roll call on Suspension of Charter Rules: Yeas- Rettig, Winzig, Clark, DeGeorge, Greco, Horning, Maier. Nays — None. Roll call on Suspension of Council Rules: Yeas- Rettig, Winzig, Clark, DeGeorge, Greco, Horning, Maier. Nays — None. Roll call on Inclusion of the Emergency Clause: Yeas- Rettig, Winzig, Clark, DeGeorge, Greco, Horning, Maier. Nays — None. Roll call on Adoption: Yeas- Rettig, Winzig, Clark, DeGeorge, Greco, Horning, Maier. Nays- None. Mr. Barbour announced adoption of Resolution No. 25-114, an emergency measure, by a vote of 7-0. Motion by Greco to grant the request of the Bay Rocket Association to install temporary signage and placement of vehicle to be raffled in their fundraising event known as the Bay Rockets Car Raffle, in accordance with the following schedule: November 4 to December 20, 2025, at the Board of Education December 21, 2025, to January 17, 2026, at the Middle School January 18 to February 15, 2026, at the High School Motion carried 7-0. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS/STREETS/SEWERS/DRAINAGE COMMITTEE - DeGeorge, Horning, Winzig. Ms. DeGeorge introduced and read, Ordinance 25-115 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Cuyahoga County Board of Health to provide Phase II Stormwater Services to the City of Bay Village during Calendar Years 2026 through 2027, and declaring an emergency, and moved for adoption. There being no further discussion, Mr. Clark called for a vote on the motion for adoption of Ordinance No. 25-115. Roll call on Suspension of Charter Rules: Yeas-Winzig, Clark, DeGeorge, Greco, Horning, Maier, Rettig. Nays ~— None. Regular Meeting of Council November 3, 2025 Roll call on Suspension of Council Rules: Yeas- Winzig, Clark, DeGeorge, Greco, Horning, Maier, Rettig, Nays — None. Roll call on Inclusion of the Emergency Clause: Yeas- Winzig, Clark, DeGeorge, Greco, Horning, Maier, Rettig. Nays — None. Roll call on Adoption: Yeas- Winzig, Clark, DeGeorge, Greco, Horning, Maier, Rettig, Nays- None. Mr. Barbour announced adoption of Ordinance No. 25-115, an emergency measure, by a vote of 7-0. RECREATION AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE -—Rettig, Maier, DeGeorge. SERVICES, UTILITIES & EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE -Greco, Winzig, Horning. Mr. Greco introduced and read Resolution No. 25-116 adopting a Cybersecurity Program, establishing policies and procedures pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 9.64, and declaring an emergency, and moved for adoption. There being no further discussion, Mr. Clark called for a vote on the motion for adoption of Resolution No. 25-116. Roll call on Suspension of Charter Rules: Yeas- Clark, DeGeorge, Greco, Horning, Maier, Rettig, Winzig. Nays — None. Roll call on Suspension of Council Rules: Yeas- Clark, DeGeorge, Greco, Horning, Maier, Rettig, Winzig. Nays — None. Roll call on Inclusion of the Emergency Clause: Yeas- Clark, DeGeorge, Greco, Horning, Maier, Rettig, Winzig. Nays — None. Roll call on Adoption: Yeas- Clark, DeGeorge, Greco, Horning, Maier, Rettig, Winzig. Nays- None. Mr. Barbour announced adoption of Resolution No. 25-116, an emergency measure, by a vote of 7-0. MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Greco addressed Police Chief Gillespie asked about assistance in providing car seat installation for children. Regular Meeting of Council November 3, 2025 Fire Chief Lyons responded, stating that the program is with the Fire Department in cooperation with University Hospital. Car seat installers are certified through University Hospital and provide the installation service once per month at Bay Village, North Olmsted, and North Ridgeville fire stations. Sing-ups are available on the city website. Mr. Greco thanked Chief Lyons for the information which he will provide for new residents in the City. In compliance with Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code, Motion by DeGeorge to convene to Executive Session regarding Personnel: Compensation, and Litigation. Roll Call Vote: Yeas — Clark, DeGeorge, Greco, Horning, Maier, Rettig, Winzig. Nays — None. Motion carried 7-0. Council reconvened in an open meeting at 10:15 p.m. Present were: Clark, DeGeorge, Greco, Horning, Maier, Rettig, Winzig. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss this evening, the meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. an T. Kemper, Clerk of Council ight Al Clark, President of Council