CITY OF BRUNSWICK, OHIO
MINUTES OF COUNCIL
Monday, January 27, 2025
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance The regular meeting of Brunswick City Council was called to order by Mayor
Ron Falconi at 7:01 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
Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated January 13, 2025:
Nicholas Hanek moved to approve the Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated January 13, 2025, as written,
seconded by Joseph Detsanter. 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:
Brunswick for a Brighter Future (leukemia Lymphoma Society):
Students from Brunswick High School spoke of their 7-week Student Visionaries of the Year Campaign that
runs from January 17 to March 8. This campaign would raise money for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.
They were one of 31 teams from across northeast Ohio and their team included 26 members. They relayed
that the group's mission was to create a cancer free world. The 2025 LLS Leaders were Abigail Karim, Emily
Woolard, and Luke Weinhauer. They referred residents to their lnstagram and Facebook page "Brunswick
for a Brighter Future" to stay up to date on fundraising events.
Mr. Delsanter was overwhelmed by the students and felt if they continue to be giving members of the
community and society, the earth would be a better place. He shared that his brother was a leukemia
Lymphoma survivor and that it causes pain and suffering to the whole family. He felt the students brought
hope and displayed an overwhelmingly lifting character.
Motion to appoint John Acevedo, Jake Altman, Denise Arnaud, Frank Chestney, Tom Fenske, Daniel
Langshaw, Robert McCain, and Barbara Rocha to the Charter Review Commission.:
Tim Smith moved to appoint John Acevedo, Jake Altman, Denise Arnaud, Frank Chestney, Tom Fenske,
Daniel Langshaw, Robert McCain, and Barbara Rocha to the Charter Review Commission, seconded by
Michael Abella Jr. Roll Call-Ayes - 7, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma,
Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
Clerk of Council's Report Mrs. Timura had no report this evening.
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Council Committee Reports:
Economic Development Committee ........................ ............................. Mr. Lambert:
Mr. Lambert had no formal reports this even,ng.
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 Meeting Minutes dated January 13, 2025:
Mr. Kuczma moved to approve the Safety & Environment Committee Minutes dated January 13, 2025, 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.............................................................. Mr. Delsanter:
Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting Minutes dated January 13, 2025:
Joseph Delsanter moved to approve the Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting Minutes dated January 13,
2025, as written, 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.
Parks, Recreation & Community Committee .......................................... Mrs. Piper:
Parks, Recreation & Community Committee Meeting Minutes dated January 9, 2025 and January 13, 2025:
Kristy Piper moved to approve the Parks, Recreation & Community Committee Meeting Minutes dated
January 9, 2025, and January 13, 2025, as written, 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.
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 January 13, 2025:
Nicholas Hanek moved to approve the Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting Minutes dated January 13, 2025, 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.
Petitions from the Public on Legislation There were none.
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Reading of Legislation and Action on Legislation:
3rd Reading(s)
ORD. NO. 109-2024 -An ordinance approving the final plat for the Carpenter Glen Development, subject to
final engtneering approval and any other conditions imposed by Councit - 3rd Reading (Planning & Zoning
Committee, Administration/Grant Aungst):
Joseph Delsanter moved to adopt Ordinance Number 109-2024, seconded by Keith Kuczma. Roll Call - Ayes -
7, Nicho,as Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy
Piper. Nays - O. Motion Carried.
2nd Reading(s)
ORD. NO. 2-2025 - An ordinance establishing the Mapleside Special Planning District No. 10 Conceptual
Development Plan and amending the Zoning Map by designating PPNs 003-lSA-13-001, 003-18A-13-002,
003-18A·13-003, 003-18A-13-006, 003-18A·13-009, 003-18A-15-008, 003-18A-49-004 and 003-18A-49-005
located on Pearl Road and Boston Road consisting of approximately 110.7838 total acres as SPD-10. - 2nd
Reading (Planning & Zoning Committee, Administration/Grant Aungst):
Mr. Delsanter moved this ordinance to third reading.
RES. NO. 3 -2025 - An emergency resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase three (3) 2025 Ford
Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles and one (1) 2025 Ford Escape with police equipment installed for the
Division of Police from Montrose Ford in an amount not to exceed $233,000.00. - 2nd Reading (Safety &
Environment Committee, Administration/Robert Safran):
Mr. Kuczma moved this resolution to third reading.
RES. NO. 4-2025 - A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Service Agreement with Flock
Safety for the provision of (10) ten safety cameras in the City in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00. - 2nd
Reading (Safety & Environment Committee, Administration/Robert Safran}:
Mr. Kuczma moved this resolution to third reading.
1st Reading(s)
RES. NO. 7-2025 -A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to accept
the 2025 Energized Community Grant from NOP EC in the amount of $82,202.00. - 1st Reading (To be
brought from Committee-of-the-Whole, Administration/Grant Aungst):
Mr. Hanek moved this resolution to second reading.
ORD. NO. 8-2025 - An emergency ordinance amending ordinance #104-2024 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 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.
Nicholas Hanek moved to adopt Ordinance Number 8-2025, 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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RES. NO. 9-2025 - An emergency resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a one (1) year
contract for property, automobile, inland marine, general liability, public officials liability, police liability,
boiler and machines, crime coverage, cyber coverage, employment practice and umbrella insurance
coverage. - 1st Reading (To be brought from Committee-of-the-Whole, Administration/Carl DeForest):
Nicholas Hanek 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.
Nicholas Hanek moved to adopt Resolution Number 9-2025, 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.
ORD. NO. 10-2025 - An emergency ordinance to transfer and advance funds. -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 - 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 Ordinance Number 10-2025, 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.
RES. NO. 11-2025 - An emergency resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Set in Stone Contracting, LLC for the North Industrial Parkway Project in an amount not to exceed
$648,997.00. -1st Reading (To be brought from Committee-of-the-Whole, Administration/Jenny Zoldak):
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 11-2025, 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.
City Manager's Report Mr. DeForest explained that solicitors in the City are required to have a solicitor's
permit. Permits are issued by the City Manager, and a list of permit holders is provided on the City's website.
Soliciting without a permit is a 4th degree misdemeanor. If a solicitor without a permit comes to a resident's
home, they can contact the Division of Police at (330) 225-9111.
The Brunswick Food Pantry will be accepting donations in the bins located in the vestibule at City Hall which
is available 24/7. Mr. DeForest informed that the food would feed women and children in the Brunswick,
Brunswick Hills, Hinckley, and Valley City communities.
Open Forum There was none.
Unfinished Business Mrs. Piper announced that the Recreation Center pool party will be rescheduled due to
the cold with the new date being announced soon.
Mr. Smith recognized the Brunswick High School students who were involved with the Brunswick for a
Brighter Future program. He felt good knowing that these were the future leaders of the community.
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Mayor Falconi also thanked the st udents.
New Business There was none.
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.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Laura Timura, CMC
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Mayor Ron Falconi
February 10, 2025
Adopted
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