CITY OF BRUNSWICK, OHIO
MINUTES OF COUNCIL
Monday, April 8, 2024
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance The regular meeting of Brunswick City Council was called to order by Mayor
Ron Falconi at 7:04 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, Tim Smith, 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 Joseph Delsanter for just cause shown, seconded by Brandon Lambert. Roll
Call - Ayes - 6, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper.
Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
Correspondence There was none.
Approval of Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated March 25, 2024. Nicholas Hanek moved to approve the
Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated March 25, 2024, as written, seconded by Kristy Piper. Roll Call - Ayes
- 6, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0.
Motion Carried.
Mayor's Report:
Mayor's Court Financial Report for the month ending March 2024 will be posted on the website and added
to the minutes for the record.
Certificate of Achievement for St. Ambrose 4th Grade Girls Basketball Team:
Mayor Falconi presented a Certificate of Achievement to recognize St. Ambrose 4th Grade Girls Basketball
Team's efforts in the tournament they won, defeating St. Bartholomew.
Proclamation in recognition of Brunswick High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team's Championship wins:
Mayor Falconi presented a proclamation to recognize the Brunswick High School Varsity Boys Basketball
Team's remarkable success during the 2023-24 season. The coach noted that the team had a historical
season and he was thankful to the community for supporting these great kids.
Proclamation in recognition of Katie Porach's noble actions to assist a fellow citizen:
A proclamation was presented to Katie Porach in recognition of her swift and selfless actions to assist a
fellow citizen. Katie Porach thanked the Medina County Career Center for providing the training needed to
revive the customer and Meijer Corporation for their support. She encouraged others to get CPR training.
Clerk of Council's Report Mrs. Timura had no report.
Council Committee Reports:
Economic Development Committee .... ... ....................... ....................... Mr. lambert:
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Economic Development Committee Minutes dated March 25, 2024:
Brandon Lambert moved to approve the Economic Development Committee Minutes dated March 25, 2024,
as written, seconded by Nicholas Hanek. Roll Call - Ayes - 6, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael
Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
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 March 25, 2024:
Keith Kuczma moved to approve the Safety & Environment Committee Minutes dated March 25, 2024, as
written, seconded by Kristy Piper. Roll Call - Ayes - 6, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr.,
Keith Kuczma, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
Planning & Zoning Committee................ .............................................. Mr. Delsanter:
Mr. Kuczma had no formal reports this evening.
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 7, 2024 and March 25, 2024:
Nicholas Hanek moved to approve the Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes dated February 7, 2024, and March
25, 2024, as written, seconded by Michael Abella Jr. Roll Call - Ayes - 6, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert,
Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, 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. 11-2024 - An ordinance amending Section A(18) of the Design Guidelines for the Main Street
District of the Brunswick Town Center Special Planning District No. 2 by imposing additional restrictions for
vape and smoke shops. - 3rd Reading (Planning & Zoning Committee, Administration/Grant Aungst):
Keith Kuczma moved to adopt Ordinance Number 11-2024, seconded by Brandon Lambert. Roll Call - Ayes ·
6, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0.
Motion Carried.
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ORO. NO. 12-2024 - An ordinance amending Section A(3) of the Design Guidelines for the Southeast
Neighborhood of the Brunswick Town Center Special Planning District No. 2 by imposing additional
restrictions for vape and smoke shops. - 3rd Reading (Planning & Zoning Committee, Administration/Grant
Aungst):
Keith Kuczma moved to adopt Ordinance Number 12-2024, seconded by Brandon Lambert. Roll Call - Ayes -
6, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0.
Motion Carried.
ORO. NO. 13-2024 - An ordinance amending Section 1256.04(m) of the Codified Ordinances of the City of
Brunswick by imposing additional restrictions for vape and smoke shops. - 3rd Reading (Planning & Zoning
Committee, Administration/Grant Aungst):
Keith Kuczma moved to adopt Ordinance Number 13-2024, seconded by Tim Smith. Roll Call -Ayes - 6,
Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0.
Motion Carried.
ORO. NO. 14-2024 - An ordinance amending Section A(9) of the Design Guidelines for the Northwest
Neighborhood of the Brunswick Town Center Special Planning District No. 2 by imposing additional
restrictions for vape and smoke shops. - 3rd Reading (Planning & Zoning Committee, Administration/Grant
Aungst):
Keith Kuczma moved to adopt Ordinance Number 14-2024, seconded by Brandon Lambert. Roll Call - Ayes -
6, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0.
Motion Carried.
ORO. NO. 17-2024- An ordinance establishing Sections 1242.02(32.1) and (84.1) of the Codified Ordinances
of the City of Brunswick by defining "Electronic Smoking Device" and "tobacco products". - 3rd Reading
(Planning & Zoning Committee, Administration/Grant Aungst):
Keith Kuczma moved to adopt Ordinance Number 17-2024, seconded by Brandon Lambert. Roll Call - Ayes -
6, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0.
Motion Carried.
ORO. NO. 18-2024- An ordinance establishing Section 1274.17 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of
Brunswick by providing additional conditional use standards for vape and smoke shops.- 3rd Reading
(Planning & Zoning Committee, Administration/Grant Aungst):
Keith Kuczma moved to adopt Ordinance Number 18-2024, seconded by Brandon Lambert. Roll Call - Ayes -
6, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0.
Motion Carried.
ORD. NO. 19-2024 -An ordinance amending Section 1242.02(94) of the Codified Ordinances of the City of
Brunswick by updating the definition of vape and smoke shops. - 3rd Reading {Planning & Zoning Committee,
Administration/Grant Aungst):
Keith Kuczma moved to adopt Ordinance Number 19-2024, seconded by Brandon Lambert. Roll Call - Ayes -
6, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0.
Motion Carried.
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ORD. NO. 25-2024 - An ordinance rezoning the 5.6140-acre parcel of real property located at 1406
Congressional Avenue and further identified as PPN 003-18C-01-080 from the R-M Medium Density
Residential District to the R-L Low Density Residential District. - 3rd Reading (Planning & Zoning Committee,
Administration/Grant Aungst):
Keith Kuczma moved to adopt Ordinance Number 25-2024, seconded by Brandon Lambert. Roll Call - Ayes -
6, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0.
Motion Carried.
2nd Reading(s)
RES. NO. 27-2024 - An emergency resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a three (3) year
agreement with Total Performance Service Inc. for the provision of vehicle maintenance for the Division of
Police per submitted bid prices. - 2nd Reading (Safety & Environment Committee, Administration/Robert
Safran):
Keith Kuczma moved this resolution to third reading.
RES. NO. 29-2024 -A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a service agreement with Flock
Safety for the provision of ten (10) safety cameras in the City in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00. - 2nd
Reading (Safety & Environment Committee, Administration/Robert Safran):
Keith Kuczma moved this resolution to third reading.
1st Reading(s)
RES. NO. 30-2024 -An emergency resolution declaring the intention of the City of Brunswick to provide
municipal services to an 18.9780± acre property (consisting of PPNs 001-02A-21-008 and 001-02A-21-009)
located on Pearl Road. -1st Reading (To be brought from Committee-of-the-Whole, Administration/Dennis
Nevar):
Nicholas Hanek moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Kristy Piper. Roll Call - Ayes - 6, Nicholas Hanek,
Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
Nicholas Hanek moved to adopt Resolution Number 30-2024, seconded by Brandon Lambert. Roll Call - Ayes
- 6, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0.
Motion Carried.
RES. NO. 31-2024 - An emergency resolution approving the 9-1-1 Medina County Final Plan. -1st Reading
(To be brought from Committee-of-the-Whole, Administration/Carl DeForest):
Nicholas Hanek moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Brandon Lambert. Roll Call - Ayes - 6, Nicholas
Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
Nicholas Hanek moved to adopt Resolution Number 31-2024, seconded by Tim Smith. Roll Call -Ayes - 6,
Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy
Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
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ORD. NO. 32-2024 -An emergency ordinance adopting the recommendation of the Brunswick Community
Reinvestment Area Housing Council to continue all active agreements in 2024 and accepting the 2023 CRA
Status Report. -1st Reading (To be brought from Economic Development Committee, Administration/Grant
Aungst):
Brandon Lambert moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Nicholas Hanek. Roll Call - Ayes - 6, Nicholas
Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
Brandon Lambert moved to adopt Ordinance Number 32-2024, seconded by Nicholas Hanek. Roll Call - Ayes
- 6, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0.
Motion Carried.
RES. NO. 33-2024 - An emergency resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Air Force One to implement energy efficiency improvements in the Service Garage in an amount not to
exceed $49,921.00. -1st Reading (To be brought from Services, Utilities, Technology & Cable Committee,
Administration/Paul Magovac):
Tim smâ¢th moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Michael Abella. Roll Call - Ayes - 6, Nicholas Hanek,
Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
Tim Smith moved to adopt Resolution Number 33-2024, seconded by Kristy Piper. Roll Call -Ayes - 6,
Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0.
Motion Carried.
RES. NO. 34-2024 -An emergency resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Air Force One to install a new energy efficient generator in the Service Garage in an amount not to exceed
$27,753.00- lst Reading (To be brought from Services, Utilities, Technology & Cable Committee,
Administration/Paul Magovac):
Tim Smith moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Michael Abella. Roll Call - Ayes - 6, Nicholas Hanek,
Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
Tim Smith moved to adopt Resolution Number 34-2024, seconded by Kristy Piper. Roll Call - Ayes - 6,
Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0.
Motion Carried.
RES. NO. 35-2024 - An emergency resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Konstruction King Inc. for the 2024 Asphalt Road Program in an amount not to exceed $1,297,400.00. - 1st
Reading (To be brought from Services, Utilities, Technology & Cable Committee, Administration/Matt Jones):
Tim Smith moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Michael Abella. Roll Call - Ayes - 6, Nicholas Hanek,
Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
Tim Smith moved to adopt Resolution Number 35-2024, seconded by Kristy Piper. Roll Call - Ayes - 6,
Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0.
Motion Carried.
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ORD. NO. 36-2024 - An emergency ordinance establish Ing a temporary moratorium on the acceptance and
processing of applications for zoning, occupancy, conditional use and/or building permit approvals for
specified uses in all zoning and Special Planning Districts of the City and the issuance of such approvals. -
1st Reading (To be brought from Committee-of-the-Whole, Administration/Dennis Nevar):
Nicholas Hanek moved to suspend the ru les, seconded by Brandon Lambert. Roll Call - Ayes - 6, Nicholas
Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
Nicholas Hanek moved to adopt Ordinance Number 36-2024, seconded by Keith Kuczma. Roll Call - Ayes - 5,
Nichotas Hanek, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 1 (Brandon Lambert).
Motion Carried.
City Manager's Report Mr. DeForest relayed that branch chipping will begin the week of April 22. Residents
are asked to have their branches out the morning of their trash collection with the cut end facing the street.
Thts will occur again in the fall.
He reminded that park cleanup and tree planting would occur on Saturday, April 20, at Pumpkin Ridge Park
off Grafton Road. This will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Tax Office will be open on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to assist with the completion of
income taxes by the deadline of April 15.
Open Forum There was none.
Unfinished Business There was none.
New Business There was none.
Adjournment Nicholas Hanek moved to adjourn, seconded by Tim Smith. Roll Call - Ayes - 6, Nicholas
Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Laura Timura, CMC
April 22, 2024
Adopted
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