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BEREA CITY COUNCIL Monday, January 5, 2026 - 7:30p.m. REGULAR MEETING AGENDA I. INTRODUCTION A. Call to Order B. Roll Call of Members C. Pledge of Allegiance D. Sunshine Compliance with Ohio R.C. 121.22 and Codified Ordinance Chapter 109 (Sunshine Laws) E. Approval/Amendment of Minutes: December 8, 2025 – Work Session December 15, 2025 – Regular Council Meeting II. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. Mayor’s Administrative Report and Comments B. Report and Comments by the Officers of the Administration 1. Director of Finance – Mrs. Morris 2. Director of Law & Public Safety – Mrs. Jones 3. Director of Public Service – Mr. Armagno III. COMMENDATIONS IV. ACCEPTANCE OF READING OF PETITIONS V. PRESENTATION OF MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC VI. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS VII. LEGISLATION A. For Third Reading: None B. For Second Reading: 1. ORD. 12-2: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO ONE OR MORE CONTRACTS FOR THE MERRIMAK DRIVE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. C. For First Reading: 1. RES. 1-1: A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE 2026 CELEBRATION OF THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. 2. ORD. 1-2: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CUYAHOGA SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN IMPLEMENTING SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. January 5, 2026-Regular Council Meeting - 2 - 3. ORD. 1-3: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A LISTING AGREEMENT WITH A PROFESSIONAL REALTOR FOR THE MARKETING AND SALE OF 280 KEMPTON DRIVE, AND TO SUBSEQUENTLY, AND UPON THE APPROVAL OF BOARD OF CONTROL, ENTER INTO A STANDARD RESIDENTIAL PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF 280 KEMPTON DRIVE, WHICH IS NO LONGER NEEDED FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES, TO THE PERSON OR ENTITY SUBMITTING THE HIGHEST AND BEST OFFER, AND TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE SALES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. VIII. REPORT AND COMMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL IX. REPORT AND COMMENTS BY THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL A. Councilwoman Coble, Ward 4 B. Councilman Kurtz, Ward 2 C. Councilman McManis, At-Large D. Councilman Redding, Ward 1 E. Councilman Skoczen, Ward 5 F. Councilwoman Weaver, Ward 3 G. Councilman Zacharyasz, At-Large X. CORRESPONDENCE (December 11, 2025 – December 31, 2025) XI. OTHER BUSINESS A. Report and Comments by the Clerk of Council XII. ADJOURNMENT