CITY OF BRUNSWICK, OHIO
MINUTES OF COUNCIL
Monday, May 12, 2025
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance The regular meeting of Brunswick City Council was called to order by Vice
Mayor Nicholas Hanek 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: City Manager/Safety Director Carl DeForest, Law Director Dennis Nevar, Clerk of Council
Laura Timura.
Joseph Delsanter moved to excuse Mayor Falconi 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.
Joseph Delsanter moved to excuse Tim Smith for just cause, 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.
Correspondence There was none.
Approval of Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated April 28, 2025:
Joseph Delsanter moved to approve the Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated April 28, 2025, as written,
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.
Mayor's Report:
Mayor's Court Financial Report for the month ending April 2025 will be posted on the website and added to
the minutes for the record.
Jaxon Fronsee Eagle Scout Project Presentation - City Hall Flags:
Mr. Hanek informed that the flags would likely remain along the wall in Council Chambers. Jaxon Fronsee
introduced himself as a 9th grade student at Brunswick High School and a member of Troop 518. For his
Eagle Scout Project, he created two sets of military flags; one for City Hall and one for Brunswick High
School. This would publicly honor veterans from all branches of the military. Each flag included engraved
plaques with the names, ranks, and service years of local and national veterans. Mr. Hanek thanked him for
the flags that would be a great addition to the community.
Motion to appoint Denise Arnaud to the Ethics Board:
Joseph Delsanter moved to appoint Denise Arnaud to the Ethics Board, 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:
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 April 28, 2025:
Joseph Delsanter moved to approve the Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes dated April 28, 2025, as written,
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.
Petitions from the Public on Legislation James Evanoff (3649 Ascot Drive) spoke regarding Ordinance 41-
2025, noting that Ohio Revised Code 4511.214 allows low-speed vehicles to be operated on streets and
highways with speed limits of 35 mph and below. He relayed that the vehicles are inspected by the highway
patrol and are required to have seat belts, lights, turn signals, mirrors, and horns to be issued a license
plate. Insurance would also be required in order for the vehicle to be street legal. According to Ohio law, if
you have a license plate and insurance, you can drive a golf cart on a city street.
He felt they could keep up with traffic, since residential streets are 25 mph and most gas-powered golf carts
can drive approximately 20-22 mph, with lithium-battery golf carts able to do 45 mph. Mr. Evanoff did not
feel the ordinance should have less than 3 readings and noted that there were 12 residential complaints
pertaining to golf carts. He concluded that this ordinance should have more time and discussion and that
responsible drivers should not be penalized.
Reading of Legislation and Action on Legislation:
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3rd Reading(s)
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 retail dispensaries in the city. - 3rd
Reading (Committee-of-the-Whole, Administration/Grant Aungst):
Joseph Delsanter moved to adopt Ordinance Number 13-2025, seconded by Kristy Piper. Roll Call - Ayes - 5,
Nicholas Hanek, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Kristy Piper. Nays - 1, Brandon
Lambert. Motion Carried.
ORD. NO. 14-2025 - An ordinance amending Section 1266.04(g) ofthe Codified Ordinances of the City of
Brunswick by including adult use marijuana processors as a conditionally permitted use in the H Light
lndustrtal District. - 3rd Reading (Committee-of-the-Whole, Administration/Grant Aungst):
Joseph Delsanter moved to adopt Ordinance Number 14-2025, seconded by Brandon Lambert. Roll Call -
Ayes - 6, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, M ichael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Kristy
Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
ORD. NO. 36-2025 -An ordinance establishing Section 1480.07 (Property Maintenance Code Section
302.3.3) of the City of Brunswick Codified Ordinances. - 3rd Reading (Building & Building Code Committee,
Administration/Grant Aungst):
Michael Abella moved to adopt Ordinance Number 36-2025, 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.
2nd Reading(s)
1st Reading(s)
ORD. NO. 38-2025 - An ordinance providing for submission to the electors of the City of Brunswick, Ohio, at
the November 4, 2025 General Election, the proposed amendments to the Charter as recommended by the
City of Brunswick Charter Review Commission. -1st Reading (To be brought from Committee-of-theÂ
Whole, Administration/Dennis Nevar):
Joseph Delsanter moved this ordinance to second reading.
RES. NO. 39-2025 - An emergency resolution amending Resolution No. 66-2024 by authorizing the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents as required to accept a grant from the Ohio Public Works
Commission Issue 1 Program for the Laurel-Maxwell Intersection Improvement Project. - 1st Reading (To be
brought from Services, Utilities, Technology & Cable Committee, Administration/Jenny Zoldak):
Michael Abell 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 - 0. Motion Carried.
Michael Abell moved to adopt Resolution Number 39-2025, 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.
ORD. NO. 40-2025 - An emergency ordinance to formally close the Traffic Control Device Fund (#334), the
Public Square Improvement Fund (#335), the 1-71/SR-303 Interchange Enhancement Fund (#353), the
Brunswick Lake Fund (#360), the OPWC Old Eagle Drive Improvement Fund (#372), and the OPWC Skyview
Drive Improvement Fund (#373). - 1st Reading (To be brought from Finance Committee,
Administration/Todd Fischer):
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Brandon Lambert moved to suspend the rules, 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.
Brandon Lambert moved to adopt Ordinance Number 40-2025, 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.
ORD. NO. 41-2025 - An emergency ordinance establishing Section 432.49 of the City of Brunswick Codified
Ordinances titled "Prohibited Operation". - 1st Reading (To be brought from Safety & Environment
Committee, Administration/Robert Safran):
Keith Kuczma moved this ordinance to second reading.
ORD. NO. 42-2025 - An emergency ordinance authorizing and adopting the proposed tax budget for the City
of Brunswick, Ohio for the year beginning January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. - 1st Reading
(Finance Committee, Administration/Todd Fischer):
Brandon Lambert moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Michael Abella. Roll Call - Ayes - 6, Nicholas
Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion
Carried.
Brandon Lambert moved to adopt Resolution Number 42-2025, seconded by Michael Abella. 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 reminded that tornado sirens are tested on the first Saturday of each
month at noon. They are set off anytime there is a tornado warning in Medina County or an adjoining
county. The intent would be that residents would then tune into a radio or television to find out what
warnings they should proceed to follow.
The Memorial Day program will be held at the Brunswick Middle School and is sponsored by the American
Legion VFW. Those interested in getting involved should contact Commander Pat Finn.
Mr. DeForest disclosed that solicitors are required to have a permit. Authorized permit holders are listed on
the City's website. No soliciting signs are available on the website and in the City Hall lobby.
Open Forum Eric Wallner (4710 Hickory Ridge) revealed that he has resided in his home for 28 years. He
mentioned that about 13 years ago, he had an issue with a sinkhole next to the sewer. He called the City,
who filled the sinkhole with gravel 2 to 3 times as the rain kept washing away the gravel. He was then told
that the drain would be replaced to solve the issue. The drain was replaced, but afterward the ground had
settled, and the drain was 8 to 10 inches above ground level. The City then cut it down and brought it to
ground level. The new drain was a different design and size than the original drain. The original drain was a
large basin, 3 feet square, and the new drain is a 12-inch PVC pipe. Since the replacement of the drain, there
was an excessive amount of water in his side yard and water was now entering his basement. Mr Wallner
went on to say he was receiving conflicting information regarding whether there is an easement for the
storm sewer line and whether it was the responsibility of the City to resolve the issue. He was frustrated,
having been told by the City it was private property, when there was a record of the City completing work
there previously. He expressed his desire to get the issue addressed.
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Unfinished Business There was none.
New Business Mr. Hanek announced that the next Council Meeting would be Monday, May 19 at 7 p.m. due
to the 4th Monday being Memorial Day.
Adjournment Joseph Delsanter 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 -
0. Motion Carried.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Laura Timura, CMC
Clerk of Council
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Mayor Ron Falconi
May 19, 2025
Adopted
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