CITY OF BRUNSWICK, OHIO
MINUTES OF COUNCIL
Monday, October 23, 2023
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance The regular meeting of Brunswick City Council was called to order by Mayor
Ron Falconi at 7:05 p.m. at the Municipal Complex.
Roll Call of Members showed the following Council Members present: Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert,
Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper.
Others Present: Mayor Ron Falconi, City Manager/Safety Director Carl DeForest, Law Director Ken Fisher,
Clerk of Council Laura Timura.
Correspondence There was none.
Approval of Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated October 9, 2023 Nicholas Hanek moved to approve
the Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated October 9, 2023, as written, seconded by Brandon Lambert.
Roll Call - Ayes - 7, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter,
Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
Mayorâs Report:
Proclamation in recognition of CRPS/RSD Awareness Month:
Mayor Falconi presented a proclamation to Victoria Coffey to recognize and bring awareness to those who
suffer from CRPS/RSD and to declare November CRPS/RSD Awareness Month.
Clerk of Councilâs Report There was none.
Council Committee Reports:
Economic Development Committee.....................................................Mr. Lambert:
Mr. Lambert had no formal reports this evening.
Services, Utilities, Technology & Cable Committee................................Mr. Smith:
Services, Utilities, Technology & Cable Committee Minutes dated October 9, 2023:
Tim Smith moved to approve the Services, Utilities, Technology & Cable Committee Minutes dated October
9, 2023, as written, seconded by Keith Kuczma. Roll Call - Ayes - 7, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert,
Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
Finance Committee................................................................................Mr. Hanek:
Finance Committee Minutes dated October 9, 2023:
Nicholas Hanek moved to approve the Finance Committee Minutes dated October 9, 2023, as written,
seconded by Brandon Lambert. Roll Call - Ayes - 7, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr.,
Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
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Safety & Environment Committee.......................................................Mr. Kuczma:
Mr. Kuczma had no formal reports this evening.
Planning & Zoning Committee..............................................................Mr. Delsanter:
Mr. Delsanter had no formal reports this evening.
Parks, Recreation & Community Committee..........................................Mrs. Piper:
Parks, Recreation & Community Committee Minutes dated October 10, 2023:
Kristy Piper moved to approve the Parks, Recreation & Community Committee Minutes dated October 10,
2023, as written, seconded by Keith Kuczma. Roll Call - Ayes - 7, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael
Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
Building & Building Code Committee...................................................Mr. Abella:
Mr. Abella had no formal reports this evening.
Other Committees, Boards and Commissions
Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes dated October 9, 2023:
Nicholas Hanek moved to approve the Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes dated October 9, 2023, as written,
seconded by Joseph Delsanter. Roll Call - Ayes - 7, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr.,
Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
Petitions from the Public on Legislation There were none.
Reading of Legislation and Action on Legislation:
3rd Reading(s)
ORD. NO. 76-2023 - An ordinance approving the final plat for the Market Highlands Glenmont Drive
extension in the Market 42 Special Planning District No. 8, subject to final engineering approval and any
other conditions imposed by Council. - 3rd Reading (Planning & Zoning Committee, Administration/Grant
Aungst):
Joseph Delsanter moved to adopt Ordinance Number 76-2023, seconded by Tim Smith. Roll Call - Ayes - 6,
Nicholas Hanek, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Abstain - 1
(Brandon Lambert). Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
2nd Reading(s)
1st Reading(s)
RES. NO. 89-2023 - An emergency resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
CCG Automation, Inc. for HVAC upgrades at City Hall in an amount not to exceed $63,780.00. - 1st Reading
(To be brought from Services, Utilities, Technology & Cable Committee, Administration/Grant Aungst):
Tim Smith moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Michael Abella Jr. Roll Call - Ayes - 7, Nicholas Hanek,
Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0.
Motion Carried.
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Tim Smith moved to adopt Resolution Number 89-2023, seconded by Michael Abella Jr.. Roll Call - Ayes - 7,
Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy
Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
RES. NO. 90-2023 - An emergency resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Cargill for the purchase of Clearlane enhanced road salt for the Service Department in an amount not to
exceed $79.99 per ton. - 1st Reading (To be brought from Services, Utilities, Technology & Cable Committee,
Administration/Paul Magovac):
Mr. Smith moved this resolution to second reading.
RES. NO. 91-2023 - An emergency resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Konstruction King, Inc. for the provision of emergency concrete road repairs in an amount not to exceed
$47,400.00. - 1st Reading (To be brought from Services, Utilities, Technology & Cable Committee,
Administration/Paul Magovac):
Tim Smith moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Kristy Piper. Roll Call - Ayes - 7, Nicholas Hanek,
Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0.
Motion Carried.
Tim Smith moved to adopt Resolution Number 91-2023, seconded by Keith Kuczma. Roll Call - Ayes - 7,
Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy
Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
RES. NO. 92-2023 - An emergency resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into all necessary
agreements with RFC Contracting, LLC for the provision of Construction Management At Risk services for the
new Fire Station Headquarters Project in an amount not to exceed $800,000.00. - 1st Reading (To be
brought from Safety & Environment Committee, Administration/Carl DeForest):
Keith Kuczma moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Joseph Delsanter. Roll Call - Ayes - 7, Nicholas
Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays -
0. Motion Carried.
Keith Kuczma moved to adopt Resolution Number 92-2023, seconded by Joseph Delsanter. Roll Call - Ayes -
7, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy
Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
City Manager's Report Mr. DeForest declared that a meeting will be held in Council Chambers on
Wednesday, October 25 at 6 p.m. to discuss the ballot renewal for the road levy. He informed that further
information could be obtained from the City's website. He explained that Service Director Paul Barnett would
be retiring at the end of the year and Paul Magovac would then assume this role. Both will be in attendance
at Wednesday's meeting. The road levy is a 10-year levy that will cost approximately $26 per $100,000
appraised home value. This is a renewal and will not increase taxes.
Currently, 144 veterans have signed up to attend the breakfast at St. Ambrose on Wednesday at 7:30 a.m.
There are 6 additional slots available. Anyone with a DD2-14 is welcome to attend. The breakfast is paid for
by Homestead Insurance.
He went on to thank everyone who went to Columbus last week to testify about the House Bill and to repeal
Ohio Revised Code 5501.60. The introduction and passage of this bill was unjust and he appreciates those
involved in Homes not Highways for testifying before the committee.
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Mr. DeForest offered a special thank you to the Brunswick Blue Devils for defeating the Strongsville
Mustangs in football. He congratulated them on their win.
Open Forum There was none.
Unfinished Business Mr. Hanek noted that many residents were in attendance to show their continued
concern for the proposed interchange on Boston Road. He expressed his thanks and pride to everyone who
did a phenomenal job in testifying and representing the City in Columbus.
He pointed out that Strongsville had the lead in the football game, but Brunswick hung in there and ended
up winning the game. He explained that this was an example of what needs to be done with the interchange
situation.
Mr. Delsanter added that the U.S. Coastguard and the U.S. Space Force should be included in the list of
veterans able to participate in the veteransâ breakfast.
Mr. Lambert informed that 17 community leaders and residents traveled to Columbus to testify last week.
He felt it was reaffirming to see so many residents take time from their schedules to participate in what
ended up being a 6-8 hour day. Everyone spoke with eloquence and decorum. Mr. Lambert thanked
everyone for a great job.
New Business Mr. Smith thanked everyone in the community who were involved in the Oaks Soup Cookoff.
Eighteen people prepared soup. Over $4,000 was raised after expenses. This was a great event for the Oaks
Family Care Center.
Adjournment Nicholas Hanek moved to adjourn, seconded by Tim Smith. Roll Call - Ayes - 7, Nicholas
Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper.
Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Laura Timura
Clerk of Council
Mayor Ron Falconi
Adopted
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