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MINUTES OF COUNCIL
Monday, February 26, 2024
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance The regular meeting of Brunswick City Council was called to order by Mayor
Ron Falconi at 7:00 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, Kristy Piper.
Others Present: Mayor Ron Falconi, City Manager/Safety Director Carl DeForest, Law Director Dennis Nevar,
Clerk of Council Laura Timura.
Nicholas Hanek moved to excuse Tim Smith for just cause, seconded by Brandon Lambert. Roll Call - Ayes -
6, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Kristy Piper. Nays -
0. Motion Carried.
Correspondence There was none.
Approval of Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated February 12, 2024. Nicholas Hanek moved to approve
the Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated February 12, 2024, as written, seconded by Brandon Lambert.
Roll Call - Ayes - 6, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter,
Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
Mayor's Report:
Proclamation in recognition of Old World Deli's 25th Anniversary:
Mayor Falconi presented a proclamation to Old World Deli in recognition of their 25th Anniversary in the City
of Brunswick.
Motion to approve Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Clifford Nowak to the Juvenile Diversion Board:
Joseph Delsanter moved to reappoint Clifford Nowak to the Juvenile Diversion Board, seconded by Nicholas
Hanek. Roll Call -Ayes - 6, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph
Delsanter, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
Clerk of Council's Report Mrs. Timura had no formal reports this evening.
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 February 12, 2024:
Kristy Piper moved to approve the Services, Utilities, Technology & Cable Committee Minutes dated February
12, 2024, as written, seconded by Keith Kuczma. Roll Call - Ayes - 6, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert,
Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
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Finance Committee ................................................................................ Mr. Hanek:
Finance Committee Minutes dated February 12, 2024:
Nicholas Hanek moved to approve the Finance Committee Minutes dated February 12, 2024, as written,
seconded by Michael Abella Jr. Roll Call - Ayes - 6, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr.,
Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
Safety & Environment Committee ....................................................... Mr. Kuczma:
Mr. Kuczma had no formal reports this evening.
Planning & Zoning Committee .............................................................. Mr. Delsanter:
Planning & Zoning Committee Minutes dated February 12, 2024:
Joseph Delsanter moved to approve the Planning & Zoning Committee Minutes dated February 12, 2024, as
written, seconded by Brandon Lambert. Roll Call -Ayes - 6, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael
Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
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 February 12, 2024:
Nicholas Hanek moved to approve the Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes dated February 12, 2024, as
written, seconded by Keith Kuczma. Roll Call - Ayes - 6, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr.,
Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, 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)
2nd Reading(s)
ORD. NO. 9-2024 -An emergency ordinance extending a temporary moratorium on the acceptance and
processing of applications for zoning, occupancy and/or building permit approvals for establishments that
intend to engage in retail sales and/or distribution of tobacco products, vapor products, alternative nicotine
products and/or electronic smoking devices in all zoning districts of the City and the issuance of such
approvals. - 2nd Reading (Committee-of-the-Whole, Administration/Grant Aungst):
Mr. Hanek moved this ordinance to third reading.
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RES. NO. 10-2024 - A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a five (5) year agreement (with
renewal options of up to four (4) years) with Kimble Recycling & Disposal, Inc. for the collection and disposal
of residential solid waste and recycling. - 2nd Reading (Committee-of.the-Whole, Administration/Paul
Magovac):
Mr. Hanek moved this resolution to third reading.
ORO. NO. 20-2024 -An ordinance repealing and replacing Section 636.19 of the City of Brunswick Codified
Ordinances. - 2nd Reading (Planning & Zoning Committee, Administration/Grant Aungst) :
Mr. Delsanter moved this ordinance to third reading.
1st Reading(s)
RES. NO. 23-2024 - An emergency resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Snider Recreation, Inc. for the purchase and installation of playground equipment at Pumpkin Ridge Park in
an amount not to exceed $60,000.00. -1st Reading (To be brought from Parks, Recreation & Community
Committee, Administration/Taylor Petkovsek) :
Mrs. Piper moved this resolution to second reading.
City Manager's Report Mr. DeForest informed that residents are receiving emails and texts from scammers
indicating that they have warrants for their arrest. These messages are reported to be coming from Lima,
Ohio. The scam me rs encourage people to not check with their local Police Department and to get money
from the bank to buy gift cards. No Police Department within the United States will accept gift cards for
bonds.
On March 10, to coincide with the time change, residents are encouraged to check their smoke detectors
and replace the batteries. New smoke detectors can be obtained through the Division of Fire. There were
four fires this year, which included two that did not have smoke detectors. The Division of Fire will supply
free smoke detectors and install them with batteries. He reminded that the smoke detectors are not
provided based on income.
Flags that are torn and tattered can be properly disposed of at City Hall in a collection box. They will be
disposed of respectfully twice a year in a ceremony at the VFW on South Carpenter.
Open Forum Maggie Romano (260 Lyndover Way) announced that she is part of the Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society's Student Visionaries of the Year program. She explained that it is a 7-week philanthropic
leadership development program. The team plans community events, presents its mission to businesses, and
meets with leaders in the community to work toward reaching the $75,000 fundraising goal for blood cancer
research. This program allows students to step outside their comfort zone and develop leadership and
communication skills while working towards an important cause that affects people within their community.
Teddy Bickley (2826 Benjamin Drive) revealed that he is a co-candidate of their team, Brunswick for a
Brighter Future. They are entering their sixth week of the campaign and are amazed by the support of the
Brunswick community. He believes that their goal of $75,0000 is within reach. They need to receive
additional support from the business leaders within the community to reach the next level.
Unfinished Business Mr. Hanek noted that representatives from Homes not Highways were present at the
Council Meeting. He went on to compliment the Brunswick High School students for stepping up and
showing leadership in the community. He was proud of their excellent speaking skills and saw them as
future leaders within the community.
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New Business Mr. Lambert complimented the Brunswick High School students on their fantastic public
speaking skills. He also acknowledged the Homes not Highways group and explained that Council and the
Administration are still working on the interstate issue. Mr. Lambert informed that an impromptu town hall
meeting was held online which involved numerous Brunswick residents over a two-hour period in which
illuminating and amazing feedback was received.
Mr. Delsanter told the students that they were the future and gave him hope. He relayed that his brother
was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 3. He remembers the pain his parents endured, the lack of
support, and the sporadic research that was available. Thankfully, his brother was able to receive
experimental and unique treatments that were successful. Mr. Delsanter commented that he was proud of
the students and would post information on his Facebook page.
Mrs. Piper stated that the students showed the journey of a Blue Devil with their communication
competency. She noted that Brunswick schools concentrate on developing these skills and believe in
children becoming valuable community members.
Adjournment Nicholas Hanek moved to adjourn, seconded by Brandon Lambert. Roll Call - Ayes - 6,
Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0.
Motion Carried.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Laura Timura, CMC
Clerk of Council
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---Mayor Ron Falconi
March 11, 2024
Adopted
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