CITY OF BRUNSWICK, OHIO
MINUTES OF COUNCIL
Monday,June24,2024
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, 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 June 10, 2024. Nicholas Hanek moved to approve the
Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated June 10, 2024, 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:
Certificate of Achievement presented to Brunswick Dodgers BU Travel Baseball Team:
Mayor Falconi presented a proclamation honoring the team for the tournament they won, defeating the LC
Mavericks in Bellevue.
Certificate of Achievement presented to Brunswick Dodgers 10U Travel Baseball Team:
Mayor Falconi presented a proclamation to the team in recognition of the tournament they won, defeating
Medina Sting in Creston.
Proclamation in recognition of Chappelle Roofing's grand opening:
A proclamation was presented to recognize the June 14 grand opening of Chappelle Roofing.
Mayor's recommendation to appoint Sarah Alfano to the Juvenile Diversion Board:
If anyone on Council has questions regarding the recommendation, they should contact the Mayor.
Clerk of Council's Report Mrs. Timura had no report this evening.
Council Committee Reports:
Economic Development Committee ..................................................... Mr. Lambert:
Economic Development Committee Minutes dated June 10, 2024:
Brandon Lambert moved to approve the Economic Development Committee Minutes dated June 10, 2024,
as written, 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.
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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 ............................................â¢.......... Mr. Kuczma:
Safety & Environment Committee Minutes dated June 10, 2024:
Keith Kuczma moved to approve the Safety & Environment Committee Minutes dated June 10, 2024, 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.
Planning & Zoning Committee ....................â¢......................................... Mr. Delsanter:
Mr. Delsanter had no formal reports this evening.
Porks, Recreation & Community Committee .......................................... Mrs. Piper:
Parks, Recreation & Community Committee Minutes dated June 17, 202.4:
Kristy Piper moved to approve the Parks, Recreation & Community Committee Minutes dated June 17, 2024,
as written, seconded by Keith Kuczma. Roll Call - Ayes - 7, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella
Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Sm ~th, 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 June 10, 2024:
Nicholas Hanek moved to approve the Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes dated June 10, 2024, 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.
Petitions from the Public on Legislation There were none.
Reading of Legislation and Action on Legislation:
3rd Reading{s)
ORO. NO. 55-2024 - An emergency ordinance approving the plan of operation and governance for the
NOPEC Natural Gas Aggregation Program for the purpose of jointly establishing and implementing a gas
aggregation program as a NOP EC member. - 3rd Reading (Committee-of-the-Whole, Administration/Grant
Aungst):
Nicholas Hanek moved to adopt Ordinance Number 55-2024, 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.
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ORO. NO. 56-2024 - An emergency ordinance authorizing the City Manager to take all actions necessary to
establish an Opt-In Natural Gas Aggregation Program pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 4929.27(A)(l),
jointly through NOPEC as a NOPEC member. - 3rd Reading (Committee-of-the-Whole, Administration/Grant
Aungst):
Nicholas Hanek moved to adopt Ordinance Number 56-2024, 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.
2nd Reading(s)
RES. NO. 60-2024 - An emergency resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase replacement Mobile
Data Terminals and mounting hardware for Division of Police vehicles from Baycom Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $112,140.00. - 2nd Reading (Safety & Environment Committee, Administration/Robert Marok):
Mr. Kuczma moved this resolution to third reading.
1st Reading(s)
City Manager's Report Mr. DeForest noted that the City's fireworks would occur on the evening of July 3
behind the high school with a July 5 rain date. He remarked that these would be the only legal fireworks in
the City. He reminded that both the Recreation Center and City Hall would be closed on July 4.
Open Forum There was none.
Unfinished Business There was none.
New Business Mrs. Piper informed that there will be several upcoming events: Funkology will be performing
on July 3 from 6-9 p.m. before the fireworks, Family Movie Night will take place at the Recreation Center on
July 5 at dusk, entertainment will be provided by Rick Smith Jr. on July 6 at 1 p.m. at the Recreation Center,
Independence Celebration Parade will occur at 2 p.m. on July 7.
Mr. Smith remarked that Rick Smith Jr. provided amazing entertainment that is not to be missed. He
congratulated St. Ambrose on a great festival that included great bands. He felt this was the Brunswick
festival event of the year. He expressed his appreciation for the successful event.
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.
Respectfully submitted,
Laura Timura, CMC
Clerk of Council
July 8, 2024
Adopted
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