CITY OF BRUNSWICK, OHIO
MINUTES OF COUNCIL
Monday, January 8, 2024
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance The regular meeting of Brunswick City Council was called to order by Mayor
Ron Falconi at 7:02 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 Dennis Nevar,
Clerk of Council Laura Timura.
Correspondence There was none.
Approval of Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated December 18, 2023. Nicholas Hanek moved to
approve the Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated December 18, 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.
Mayor's Report:
Mayor's Court Financial Report for the month ending December 2023 will be posted on the website and
added to the minutes for the record.
Clerk of Council's 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:
Mr. Smith had no formal reports this evening.
Finance Committee ................................................................................ Mr. Hanek:
Mr. Hanek had no formal reports this evening.
Safety & Environment Committee .............. ............. ............ ................ Mr. Kuczma :
Safety & Environment Committee Minutes dated December 18, 2023:
Keith Kuczma moved to approve the Safety & Environment Committee Minutes dated December 18, 2023, as
written, seconded by Kristy Piper. Roll Call -Ayes - 7, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr.,
Keith Kuczma, Joseph Oelsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
Planning & Zoning Committee .............................................................. Mr. Oelsanter:
Planning & Zoning Committee Minutes dated December 18, 2023:
Joseph Oelsanter moved to approve the Planning & Zoning Committee Minutes dated December 18, 2023, as
written, 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.
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Parks, Recreation & Community Committee .......................................... Mrs. Piper:
Mrs. Piper had no formal reports this evening.
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 December 18, 2023:
Nicholas Hanek moved to approve the Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes dated December 18, 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 - O. Motion Carried.
Petitions from the Public on legislation There were none.
Reading of legislation and Action on legislation:
3rd Reading(s)
2nd Reading(s)
1st Reading(s)
RES. NO. 1-2024 - A resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase liquid asphalt emulsion for the
Service Department from Leader Machinery Equipment in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00. - 1st
Reading (To be brought from Services, Utilities, Technology & Cable Committee, Administration/Paul
Magovac):
Mr. Smith moved this resolution to second reading.
RES. NO. 2-2024 - An emergency resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase a new Hitachi loader
for the Service Department from RECO Equipment, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $189,437.00. -1st
Reading (To be brought from Services, Utilities, Technology & Cable Committee, Administration/Paul
Magovac):
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 Oelsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - O.
Motion Carried.
Tim Smith moved to adopt Resolution Number 2-2024, seconded by Nicholas Hanek. 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. 3-2024 - An emergency resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase a new X-treme 16
cubic yard box and a new X-treme leaf vacuum with wireless remote for the Service Department from Best
Equipment in an amount not to exceed $105,402.42. - 1st Reading (To be brought from Services, Utilities,
Technology & Cable Committee, Administration/Paul Magovac):
Tim Smith 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 - O.
Motion Carried.
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Tim Smith moved to adopt Resolution Number 3-2024, seconded by Keith Kuczma. Roll Call -Ayes - 7,
Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Oelsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy
Piper. Nays - 0 . Motion Carried.
RES. NO. 4-2024 -An emergency resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase a new Ford F350 4WD
pickup truck for the Service Department from Liberty Ford in an amount not to exceed $50,925 .00. - 1st
Reading (To be brought from Services, Utilities, Technology & Cable Committee, Administration/Paul
Magovac):
Tim Smith 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.
Tim Smith moved to adopt Resolution Number 4-2024, seconded by Nicholas Hanek. 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. 5-2024 - An emergency resolution ratifying and approving the five (5) year agreement entered into
with Stryker Sales Corp. for the provision of services to maintain emergency medical equipment utilized by
the Division of Fire in an amount not to exceed $105,513.75. - 1st Reading (To be brought from Safety &
Environment Committee, Administration/Greg Glauner}:
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 - O.
Motion Carried.
Keith Kuczma moved to adopt Resolution Number 5-2024, 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.
RES. NO. 6-2024 - An emergency resolution selecting City of Medina Councilman Dennie R. Simpson to serve
as a voting member on the Medina County 9-1-1 Program Review Committee. -1st Reading (Committee-ofÂ
the-Whole, Administration/Corl Deforest):
Nicholas Hanek moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Joseph De1santer. Roll Call - Ayes - 7, Nicholas
Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays -
0. Motion Carried.
Nicholas Hanek moved to adopt Resolution Number 6-2024, 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.
ORD. NO. 7-2024 - An ordinance establishing Codified Ordinance Chapter 868 of the City of Brunswick
Codified Ordinances relative to the license of Tobacco Retail Establishments - 1st Reading (To be brought
from Committee-of-the-Whole, Administration/ Dennis Nevar) :
Mr. Hanek moved this ordinance to second reading.
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City Manager's Report Carl DeForest announced the closing of the lake at North Park due to a year-long
dredging project. This project received federal government funding. He noted that there has been a
decrease in the water quality and the depth of the lake. Eventually, the entire park will be closed. The lake
will slowly be drained. The fish were rescued. He asked for everyone's patience as this project would take
approximately one year to complete. Another sledding hill will be erected on the north side of the lake.
Mr. DeForest welcomed the Homes not Highways group that was in attendance at the meeting and thanked
them for their dedication. Mr. DeForest wished everyone a happy and safe new year.
Open Forum There was none.
Unfinished Business There was none.
New Business Nicholas Hanek informed that he was reappointed as the Vice Mayor of Council for the
upcoming term. Mr. Hanek looked forward to working with Council for the betterment of the City in
conjunction with the Administration and citizens.
Mr. Hanek revealed that he was appreciative of all the Homes not Highways citizens that were in attendance
at the meeting. Council will continue to stand alongside them to fight what is an unjust imposition on the
City of Brunswick and the residents of Strongsville and Brunswick. He concluded by wishing everyone a
happy new year.
Kristy Piper reminded everyone that it is Pack the Food Pantry month. She noted that there are bins located
at the City Hall entrance where donations are collected.
Tim Smith explained that the fishing Derby will not be able to take place at North Park this year.
Mr. Delsanter responded that Brunswick Lake would be a possibility. Mr. Smith's concern was that the
number of fish donated by the Optimist Club would not go far in such a large lake.
Adjournment Nicholas Hanek moved to adjourn, 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.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Laura Timura
Clerk of Council
Mayor Ron Falconi
Adopted
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