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MINUTES OF COUNCIL
Monday, February 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, 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 27, 2025:
Nicholas Hanek moved to approve the Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated January 27, 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.
Mayor's Report:
Mayor's Court Financial Report for the month ending January 2025 will be posted on the website and added
to the minutes for the record.
Mayor Falconi recommended the appointment of James Evanoff Jr. to the Financial Audit, Review &
Advisory Committee and to the Medina County Community Improvement Board to fulfill a three-year term
expiring March 7, 2028. He also recommended the reappointment of Nancy Zelei and Carl DeForest to the
Medina County Community Improvement Board to fulfill a three-year term expiring March 7, 2028.
If anyone on Council has questions regarding these recommendations, please contact the Mayor.
Motion to appoint Michael Sinclair to the Charter Review Commission:
Joseph Delsanter moved to appoint Michael Sinclair to the Charter Review Commission, 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.
Motion to reappoint Abbas Hasan to the Planning Commission retroactive to January 25, 2025:
Nicholas Hanek moved to reappoint Abbas Hasan to the Planning Commission retroactive to January 25,
2025, 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.
Motion to reappoint Lisa Jackson-Clements to the Board of Zoning Appeals retroactive to January 25, 2025:
Tim Smith moved to reappoint Lisa Jackson-Clements to the Board of Zoning Appeals retroactive to January
25, 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 - O. Motion Carried.
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Clerk of Council's Report Mrs. Timura announced that there will be a Charter Review Commission meeting
on Tuesday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Caucus Room.
Council Committee Reports:
Economic Development Committee ..................................................... Mr. Lambert:
Mr. Lambert had no formal reports this evening.
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:
Mr. Delsanter 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 January 27, 2025:
Nicholas Hanek moved to approve the Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes dated January 27, 205, 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.
Petitions from the Public on Legislation There were none.
Reading of legislation and Action on Legislation:
3rd 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 003-18A-13-001, 003-18A-13-002,
003-18A-13-003, 003-18A-13-006, 003-18A-13-009, 003-18A-15-008, 003-lSA-49-004 and 003-lSA-49-005
located on Pearl Road and Boston Road consisting of approximately 110.7838 total acres as SPD-10. - 3rd
Reading (Planning & Zoning Committee, Administration/Grant Aungst):
Joseph Delsanter moved to adopt Ordinance Number 2-2025, seconded by Nicholas Hanek.
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Mr. De9santer noted the importance of investments such as this in the 1:; ommunity. He felt it created an
element of change that was relatively positive and exciting for the community. The community owed the
Clements family a thank you for keeping their invested goodness â¢n the community.
Mr. Smith mentioned that Greg Clements was an inventive and innovative person in the City. He revealed
that members of the community have asked him about Pearl Road and its development. Mr. Smith noted
that Greg Clements was a resident of the City his entire life and decided to purchase and develop this
property to keep it alive and growing. His new innovative ideas will go well into the future and help keep
Brunswick on the map.
Mr. Lambert revealed that he was involved in many of the planning meetings with Mr. Clements and
admitted it was an exercise in patience. Mr. Lambert stated that it was important that the City embrace the
right projects and this was the right project. He thanked Mr. Clements for being a good partner in working
with the City.
Mayor Falconi echoed his thanks to Greg Clements, his family, and his team.
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. 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. - 3rd Reading (Safety &
Environment Committee, Administration/Robert Safran):
Keith Kuczma moved to adopt Resolution Number 3-2025, 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.
RES. fi,10. 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. -
3rd Reading (Safety & Environment Committee, Administration/Robert Safran):
Keith Kuczma moved to adopt Resolution Number 4-2025, seconded by Kristy Piper. Roll Call - Ayes - 7,
Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy
Piper. Nays - O. Motion Carried.
2nd 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 NOPEC in the amount of $82,202.00. - 2nd Reading (CommitteeÂ
of-the-Whole, Administration/Grant Aungst):
Mr. Hanek moved this resolution to third reading.
1st 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, 003-18C-02-082, 003-18C-02-089, 003-18C-02-0ll, and 003-18C-02-108 consisting of
approximately 28.2141 total acres as SPD-9. -1st Reading (To be brought from Planning & Zoning
Committee, Administration/Grant Aungst):
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Mr. Delsanter moved this ordinance to second reading.
ORD. NO. 13-2025 - An ordinance amending Section 1280.0l(h) of the City of Brunswick Codified
Ordinances by prohibiting adult use marijuana cultivators and retaH dispensaries in the city. - 1st
Reading (To be brought from Committee-of.the-Whole, Administration/Grant Aungst):
Mr. Hanek moved this ordinance to second reading and referred back to Planning Commission for review.
ORD. NO. 14-2025 - An ordinance amending Section 1266.04(g) of the Codified Ordinances of the City of
Brunswick by including adult use marijuana processors as a conditionally permitted use in the l·L Light
Industrial District. - 1st Reading (To be brought from Committee-of-the-Whole, Administration/Grant
Aungst):
Mr. Hanek moved this ordinance to second reading and referred back to Planning Commission for review.
ORD. 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 1, 2025 through
December 31, 2027. - 1st Reading (To be brought from Committee-of-the-Whole, Administration/Carl
DeForest):
Mr. Hanek moved this ordinance to second reading.
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,
2025 through December 31, 2027. - 1st Reading (To be brought from Committee-of-the-
Whole, Administration/Corl DeForest):
Mr. Hanek moved this ordinance to second reading.
ORD. 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. -1st Reading (To be brought from Committee-of-the-Whole, Administration/Carl
DeForest):
Mr. Hanek moved this ordinance to second reading.
ORD. 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. -1st Reading (To be brought from Committee-of-the-Whole,
Administration/Carl DeForest):
Mr. Hanek moved this ordinance to second reading.
ORD. 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. - 1st Reading (To be brought from Committee-of-the-Whole, Administration/Carl
DeForest):
Mr. Hanek moved this ordinance to second reading.
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ORD. NO. 20-2025 -An ordinance accepting the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Fraternal Order
of Police Lodge #lS (Sergeants) for a period of three (3) years effective January 1, 202S through December
31, 2027. -1st Reading (To be brought from Committee-of-the-Whole, Administration/Carl DeForest):
Mr. Hanek moved this ordinance to second reading.
RES. NO. 21-2025 - An emergency resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase six (6) sets of
firefighter turnout gear from Phoenix Safety Outfitters for the Division of Fire in an amount not to exceed
$3S,OOO. -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 - 7, Nicholas Hanek,
Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Oelsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0.
Motion Carried.
Keith Kuczma moved to adopt Resolution Number 21-202S, seconded by Joseph Delsanter. Roll Call - Ayes ··
7, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Oelsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy
Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
City Manager's Report Mr. DeForest relayed that the Parks and Recreation Master Plan that was discussed
with Council on January 27 was published to the City's website. If anyone has questions, they can contact
either City Manager, Carl DeForest or Parks and Recreation Director, Taylor Petkovsek. He reminded that
City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 17 to commemorate President's Day. Lastly, he congratulated
Greg Clements and SPD-10.
Open Forum There was none.
Unfinished Business There was none.
New Business Mr. Smith wished everyone a Happy Valentine's Day including his sweet valentine of SS years.
Adjournment Nicholas Hanek moved to adjourn, 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.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Laura Timura, CMC
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Mayor Ron Falconi
February 24. 2025
Adopted
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