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MINUTES OF COUNCIL
Monday, March 10, 2025
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 Correspondence from Lucas Merkel was read relaying his opposition to the $75 per hour
fee for certain public records requests. He noted that transparency and accountability should outweigh cost
concerns and that the fee would place an unnecessary burden that hinders public trust.
Approval of Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated February 24, 2025:
Nicholas Hanek moved to approve the Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated February 24, 2025, as
written, seconded by Joseph Delsanter. Roll Call - Ayes - 6, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael
Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
Mayor's Report:
Mayor's Court Financial Report for the month ending February 2025 will be posted on the website and
added to the minutes for the record.
Presentation of Arrow of light Certificates to Cub Scout Pack 3517:
Mayor Falconi presented Arrow of light certificates to scouts in Pack 3517.
Motion to reappoint Stanley Socha and Vincent Carl to the Board of Zoning Appeals:
Nicholas Hanek moved to reappoint Stanley Socha and Vincent Carl to the Board of Zoning Appeals,
seconded by Joseph Delsanter. Roll Call - Ayes - 6, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr.,
Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
Motion to appoint Nate Witsaman to the Financial Audit, Review & Advisory Committee:
Joseph Delsanter moved to appoint Nate Witsaman to the Financial Audit, Review & Advisory Committee,
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.
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Clerk of Council's Report Mrs. Timura had no report this evening.
Council Committee Reports:
Economic Development Committee .. ...................................... ....... ... ... Mr. lambert:
Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes dated February 24, 2025:
Brandon Lambert moved to approve the Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes dated
February 24, 2025, 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.
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 :
Mr. Kuczma had no formal reports this evening.
Planning & Zoning Committee.. .................................... ........................ Mr. Delsanter:
Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting Minutes dated February 24, 2025:
Joseph Delsanter moved to approve the Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting Minutes dated February 24,
2025, seconded by Keith Kuczma. Roll Call - Ayes - 6, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr.,
Keith Kuczma, Joseph Oelsanter, 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 Meeting Minutes dated February 24, 2025:
Nicholas Hanek moved to approve the Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting Minutes dated February 24, 2025,
seconded by Kristy Piper. 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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Petitions from the Public on legisfation James Evanoff (3649 Ascot Drive) spoke in opposition of Ordinance
Number 27-2025. Mr. Evanoff asked on average, how many requests from residents are there for body and
dash cam footage involving individual instances. He also inquired how many man hours are spent processing
these requests. Mr. Evanoff surmised that if a full-time employee spent 40 hours a week processing public
records requests, $156,000 would be generated as the legislation is currently written. He felt that on a state
level legislation was passed to make it harder for citizens to access records. He cited examples of instances
where citizens may need to view body cam footage and reiterated that police transparency is important. He
concluded that access to body cam footage will increase transparency and help people believe in the
integrity of the Poltce Department.
Reading of Legislation and Action on legislation:
3rd Reading(s)
ORD. NO. 12-2025 -An ordinance establishing the New Brunswick Development Special Planning District
No. 9 Conceptual Development Plan and amending the Zoning Map by designating PPNs 003-18C-02-072,
003-18C-02-081, 003-lSC-02-082, 003-18C-02.-089, 003-lBC-02.-011, and 003-lSC-02-108 consisting of
approximately 28.2141 total acres as SPD-9. - 3rd Reading (Planning & Zoning Committee,
Administration/Grant Aungst):
Joseph Delsanter moved to adopt Ordinance Number 12.-2025, seconded by Nicholas Hanek. Roll Call · Ayes
- 4, Nicholas Hanek, Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Kristy Piper. Nays - 2, Mr. Lambert, Mr. Abella.
Motion Carried.
ORO. NO. 15-2025 - An ordinance accepting the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International
Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 52 (Division of Finance, Parks and Recreation, Permits and Inspections and
Clerical Employees of the Division of Fire) for a period of three (3) years effective January l, 2025 through
December 31, 2027. - 3rd Reading (Committee-of-the-Whole, Administration/Carl DeForest):
Nicholas Hanek moved to adopt Ordinance Number 15-2025, seconded by Kristy Piper. Roll Call - Ayes - 6,
Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Oelsanter, Kristy Piper. Nays -
0. Motion Carried.
ORD. NO. 16-2025 - An ordinance accepting the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International
Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 52 (Division of Streets) for a period of three (3) years effective January 1,
202.5 through December 31, 2027. - 3rd Reading (Committee-of-the-Whole, Administration/Carl DeForest):
Nicholas Hanek moved to adopt Ordinance Number 16-2025, 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.
ORO. NO. 17-2025 -An ordinance accepting the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International
Association of Firefighters Local 3568 for a period of three (3) years effective January 1, 2025 through
December 31, 2027. - 3rd Reading (Committee-of-the-Whole, Administration/Carl DeForest):
Nicholas Hanek moved to adopt Ordinance Number 17-2025, seconded by Joseph Delsanter. 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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ORO. NO. 18-2025 - An ordinance accepting the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Fraternal Order
of Police Lodge #15 (Communication Specialists) for a period of three {3) years effective January 1, 2025
through December 31, 2027. - 3rd Reading (Committee-of.the-Whole, Administration/Carl DeForest):
Nicholas Hanek moved to adopt Ordinance Number 18-2025, 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.
ORO. NO. 19-2025 ·An ordinance accepting the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Fraternal Order
of Police Lodge #15 (Patrol Officers) for a period of three (3) years effective January 1, 2025 through
December 31, 2027. - 3rd Reading (Committee-of~the-Whole, Administration/Carl DeForest):
Nicholas Hanek moved to adopt Ordinance Number 19-2025, seconded by Kristy Piper. Roll Call · Ayes · 6,
Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Kristy Piper. Nays -
0. Motion Carried.
ORO. NO. 20-2025 -An ordinance accepting the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Fraternal Order
of Police Lodge #15 (Sergeants) for a period of three (3) years effective January 1, 2025 through
December 31, 2027. - 3rd Reading (Committee-of-the-Whole, Administration/Carl Deforest):
Nicholas Hanek moved to adopt Ordinance Number 20 ~2025, seconded by Kristy Piper. Roll Call ·Ayes - 6,
Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Kristy Piper. Nays -
0. Motion Carried.
2nd Reading(s)
ORD. NO. 22-2025 - An ordinance rezoning the northerly portion of the 0.8183-acre parcel of real property
located at 3695 Center Road and further identified as PPN 003·18B-44· 118 from the R-L Low Density
Residential District to the C-G General Commercial District. - 2nd Reading (Planning & Zoning Committee,
Administration/Grant Aungst):
Mr. Delsanter moved this ordinance to third reading.
ORD. NO. 23-2025 - An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to forward a petition to conform boundaries
to the Medina County Commissioner's Office for the purpose of adjusting the city boundary lines to include
an annexation into the City of Brunswick of PPN 003-18A-07-159. - 2nd Reading (Committee-of-the-
Whole, Administration/Dennis Nevar):
Nicholas Hanek moved this ordinance to third reading.
1st Reading(s)
RES. NO. 25-2025 - An emergency resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Opioid
Settlement Fund Disbursement Agreement with Hope Recovery Community, Inc. - 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, Joseph Delsanter, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion
Carried.
Nicholas Hanek moved to adopt Resolution Number 25-2025, seconded by Joseph Delsanter. Roll Call - Ayes
- 6, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Kristy
Piper. Nays - O. Motion Carried.
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ORD. NO. 26-2025 - An emergency ordinance amending Section 222.04 of the City of Brunswick Codified
Ordinances. - 1st Reading (To be brought from Safety & Environment Committee, Administration/Carl
DeForest):
Mr. Kuczma moved this ordinance to second reading.
ORD. NO. 27-2025 - An emergency ordinance adopting the updated City of Brunswick Public Records Policy.
-1st Reading (To be brought from Safety & Environment Committee, Administration/Carl DeForest):
Mr. Kuczma moved this ordinance to second reading.
RES. NO. 28-2025 -An emergency resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase a 2025 Ford F-250
with emergency response equipment installed for the Division of Fire from Montrose Auto Group in an
amount not to exceed $67,702.15. - 1st Reading (To be brought from Safety & Environment Committee,
Administration/Greg Glauner):
Keith Kuczma moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Kristy Piper. Roll Call -Ayes - 6, Nicholas Hanek,
Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Kristy Piper. Nays - O. Motion Carried.
Keith Kuczma moved to adopt Resolution Number 28-2025, seconded by Joseph Delsanter. Rotl Call -
Ayes - 6, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Kristy
Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
ORD. NO. 29-2025 - An emergency ordinance amending ordinances #104-2024 and #8-2025 to include
amendments to the Appropriation Budget for the year ending December 31, 2025, as incorporated in
Exhibit "A" attached hereto. -1st Reading (To be brought from Committee-of-the-Whole,
Administration/Todd Fischer):
Nicholas Hanek moved to suspend the rules, 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.
Nicholas Hanek moved to adopt Ordinance Number 29-2025, seconded by Kristy Piper. Roll Call - Ayes - 6,
Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Kristy Piper. Nays -
0. Motion Carried.
City Manager's Report Mr. Deforest announced that North Park had reopened. Work will done on the
driveway and parking lot in the coming weeks. He relayed that in the coming months the fish will be
restocked and it will take two to three years before it is completely restocked.
The Tax Office will be open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on a first come, first served,
basis. Additionally, they will be open on Saturday, April 5 and Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Mr. DeForest explained that if residents bring in their information, the Tax Office will complete their taxes
while they wait. This service is offered at City Hall located at 4095 Center Road.
The City will be participating in a statewide tornado drill through the Ohio Emergency Management
Agency. This will occur on Wednesday, March 19, at 9:50 a.m.
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Open Forum David Kelland (306 Starview Drive) remarked that two years ago part of Starview Drive was
resurfaced. However, the remainder of the road has not been resurfaced. Mr. Kelland asked when the
other portion would be addressed. He also brought up concerns regarding flooding. He explained that a
4-foot-wide stream was excavated from the storm drain off of Bruce, and it seems to be working okay. On
the east side of Starview Drive, the stream was restructured. However, when the water builds up there is
flooding. He asked if the City considered a retention area at the end of Venus for the two major storm
drains to tie into.
Mr. Deforest divulged that the City set aside 1.5 million dollars 2 1/2 years ago, because they were given a
federal grant. The City is still waiting to receive those funds. The property was purchased with the intent of
increasing the capacity in that area.
David Shaw (3596 Applehill Court) announced that he resided in the Old Mill Village subdivision. He relayed
that he and his wife have lived in that area since 1987. Mr. Shaw informed that the area behind him was all
woods with a ravine that ran all the way down to the high school and garage. The deer population was
causing a nuisance to the residents in the area by eating vegetation. Mr. Shaw provided a handout with
information on Medina's deer hunting program that allowed thinning of the herd through the bow hunting
of white-tailed deer. Pictures of the deer in Mr. Shaw's yard was included in his handout.
Unfinished Business There was none.
New Business Mrs. Piper revealed that Brunswick for a Brighter Future raised $168,000 and won first place
for their area. She congratulated them on their efforts and the journey of a Blue Devil. She reminded that a
pool party would be taking place on Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Recreation Center. Funkology will
be performing on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Recreation Center.
Mr. Delsanter noted that he has had conversations with Mike Kellums regarding herd management. He
advised that before a constructive conversation regarding this matter can be started, the City would need to
know how impactful that kind of solution has proven itself to be. Mr. Delsanter concluded that this type of
decision would need to include DNR and the City's Animal Control Officer.
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 -
O. Motion Carried.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
laura Timura, CMC
Clerk of Council
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Mayor Ron Falconi
March 24, 2025
Adopted
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