CITY OF BRUNSWICK, OHIO
MINUTES OF COUNCIL
Monday, September 9, 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 July 22, 2024. Nicholas Hanek moved to approve the
Council Meeting Minutes dated July 22, 2024, 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.
Mayor's Report:
Mayor's Court Financial Report for the months ending July 2024 and August 2024 will be posted on the
website and added to the minutes for the record.
Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Nicholas Solar, Julie Murawski, and Stephen Hanudel to the Civil
Service Commission and to reappoint Millie Manning and James Pastor to the Income Tax Board of Review:
If anyone on Council has questions regarding these recommendations, 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:
Mr. Lambert had no formal reports this evening.
Services, Utilities, Technology & Cable Committee ................................ Mr. Smith:
Services, Utilities, Technology & Cable Committee Minutes dated July 22, 2024:
Tim Smith moved to approve the Services, Utilities, Technology & Cable Committee Minutes dated July 22,
2024, as written, 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.
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Finance Committee................................................................................ Mr. Hanek:
Finance Committee Minutes dated July 22, 2024:
Nicholas Hanek moved to approve the Finance Committee M inutes dated July 22, 2024, 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.
Safety & Environment Committee ....................................................... Mr. Kuczma:
Mr. Kuczma had no formal reports this evening.
Planning & Zoning Committee......................................... ..................... Mr. Delsanter:
Planning & Zoning Committee Minutes dated July 18, 2024:
Joseph Delsanter moved to approve the Planning & Zoning Committee Minutes dated July 18, 2024, 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.
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 July 22, 2024:
Nicholas Hanek moved to approve the Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes dated July 22, 2024, 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.
Petitions from the Public on legislation
Reading of Legislation and Action on Legislation:
3rd Reading(s)
2nd Reading(s)
1st Reading(s)
RES. NO. 69-2024- An emergency resolution accepting the petition for annexation of an 18.9780± acre
property (consisting of PPNS 001-02A-21-008 and 001-02A-21-009) located on Pearl Road known as being
part of Brunswick Hills Township to the City of Brunswick, Media County, Ohio. - 1st Reading (To be brought
from Committee-of-the-Whole, Administration/Dennis Nevar):
Nicholas Hanek 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.
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Nicholas Hanek moved to adopt Resolution Number 69-2024, 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.
ORO. NO. 70-2024 - An emergency ordinance extending 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 Planning & Zoning Committee, Administration/Grant Aungst):
Joseph Delsanter moved to suspend the rules, 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.
Joseph Delsanter moved to adopt Resolution Number 70-2024, seconded by Keith Kuczma. Roll Call · Ayes â¢
7, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy
Piper. Nays· 0. Motion Carried.
ORD. NO. 71-2024 - An emergencv 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. - 1st Reading (To be brought from Planning & Zoning Committee, Administration/Grant Aungst):
Joseph Delsanter moved to suspend the rules, 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.
Joseph Delsanter moved to adopt Ordinance Number 71-2024, 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. 72-2024 - An ordinance amending Section 222.01 (a) of the City of Brunswick Codified Ordinances.
-1st Reading (To be brought from Committee-of-the-Whole, Administration/Dennis Nevar):
Mr. Hanek moved this ordinance to second reading.
RES. NO. 73-2024 - An emergency resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Geo-Sci Laboratory, Inc. to provide emergency testing services for the New Fire Station Headquarters Project
in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00. - 1st Reading (To be brought from Committee-of-the-Whole,
Administration/Carl DeForest):
Nicholas Hanek 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.
Nicholas Hanek moved to adopt Resolution Number 73-2024, 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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RES. NO. 74-2024 - An emergency resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Stryker Medical for the simultaneous sale of obsolete municipal equipment under the supervision of the
Division of Fire and purchase of new equipment needed by the Division of Fire in an amount not to exceed
$13,441.32 - 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 -
0. Motion Carried.
Keith Kuczma moved to adopt Resolution Number 74-2024, 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.
RES. NO. 75-2024 - A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Cargill Salt 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. 76-2024 - A resolution in support of the Brunswick City School District Renewal Operating Levy.- lst
Reading (To be brought from Committee-of-the-Whole, Council/Joseph Delsanter):
Mr. Hanek moved this resolution to second reading.
RES. NO. 77-2024 - A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a non-exclusive lease agreement
with Brunswick Youth Baseball, d/b/a Brunswick Youth Baseball and Softball Association, for the operation of
youth baseball/softball programs on City owned fields. - 1st Reading (To be brought from Parks, Recreation
& Community Committee, Administration/Taylor Petkovsek) :
Mrs. Piper moved this resolution to second reading.
RES. NO. 78-2024 - A resolution officially adopting the Brunswick City logo as the symbol for the Brunswick
City Flag. - 1st Reading (To be brought from Committee-of-the-Whole, Council/Kristy Piper):
Mr. Hanek moved this resolution to second reading.
City Manager's Report Mr. DeForest reminded members of the community that Trike and Bike is scheduled
for Friday, September 13 at the Brunswick High School football field. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with the ride
commencing at 6 p.m. The ride is for children ages 3-12 years old. This event will raise money for pediatric
cancer research through the Cleveland Clinic. Sign-ups will be accepted up until 5 p.m. on Friday. All are
welcome to attend to cheer the children on. At this time, 82 riders are signed up.
The Veteran's Breakfast is scheduled for Wednesday, October 23 at St. Ambrose's Hilkert Hall. Both
members of the military and veterans are encouraged to RSVP by contacting the City Manager's Office at
(330) 558-6826. The event is sponsored by a local company to thank veterans for their service and is not
funded by taxpayer dollars.
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Open Forum Adam Hymes (4259 Sleepy Hollow Road) declared his approval of the City's recommendation
for the new baseball program in Brunswick. He noted that the goal of the program was to create a good and
affordable program. Unfortunately, due to legal difficulties, Mr. Hymes had to remove himself from
leadership of the organization. He went on to say that he was excited about the individuals Dom DePompei
had chosen to lead the program. Mr. Hymes expressed that Mr. DePompei was well qualified for the job.
Mary Weinhauer/Jason Niedermeyer (4686 Forest Grove Drive) thanked everyone for the opportunity to
speak. Ms. Weinhauer was grateful for the resolution to support Brunswick City Schools renewal levy. She
explained that the renewal levy will be on the ballot on November 5. It fs a 3.2 million dollar per year levy
that residents are already paying. This levy has a 12.5% tax credit associated with it. Residents can view
their tax bill online, which includes line items that add up to a 12.5% discount. This will be the last
opportunity taxpayers have to approve this levy before it ceases to exist. She encouraged residents to reach
out with any questions regarding the levy.
Unfinished Business Mr. Delsanter explained that he sponsored the resolution for the school tax levy to
amplify the benefit to the community. This levy provides funds to pay those who work in the school system
for all the services, safety, and other benefits the city is required to offer.
Mr. Smith reflected that he had worked with Economic Development off and on for 20 years. During that
time, business owners and developers frequently asked him about the levies. The school levies and
education are very important for the community to move forward.
New Business
Liquor permit requests from Anjaneya 108 LLC, at 108 W. 130th Street, Brunswick, Ohio 44212 and Samurai
Revolving Shushi Inc. at 1439 Town Center Boulevard, Brunswick, Ohio 44212 were submitted on August 8,
2024, to the Ohio Division of Liquor Control.:
Liquor permit request from GetGo Operating LLC at 3351 Center Road, Brunswick, Ohio 44212 was
submitted on August 13, 2024, to the Ohio Division of Liquor Control.:
Mr. Hanek announced that the liquor permits were submitted to the Ohio Division of Liquor Control during
the August Recess. Mr. DeForest noted there were no objections from the administration.
Mr. Smith thanked everyone who participated in the Bike Medina County fundraiser on Sunday. This was a
fund raiser with over 100 riders. Riders had the option of biking 15, 30, or 50 miles.
Mr. Smith mentioned that the owner of Market 42 expressed his greatest challenge was finding a butcher.
Anyone interested should contact Councilman Smith.
Mr. Delsanter thanked Homes not Highways for their attendance at the meeting and their continued
support.
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Adjournment Mr. 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, CMC
September 23, 2024
Adopted
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