CITY OF BRUNSWICK, OHIO
MINUTES OF COUNCIL
Monday, July 28, 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 Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith.
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 Kristy Piper and Michael Abella for just cause, seconded by Joseph
Delsanter. Roll Call - Ayes - 5, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim
Smith. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
Correspondence There was none.
Approval of Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated July 14, 2025:
Nicholas Hanek moved to approve the Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated July 14, 2025, as written,
seconded by Brandon Lambert. Roll Call - Ayes - 5, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Keith Kuczma, Joseph
Delsanter, Tim Smith. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
Clerk of Council's Report Mrs. Timura announced that Council would be in recess during the month of August
with the exception of a Special Council Meeting being held on August 4, 2025, at 6 p.m. The next regular
Council Meeting will be on September 8, 2025.
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:
Finance Committee Minutes dated July 14, 2025:
Nicholas Hanek moved to approve the Finance Committee Minutes dated July 14, 2025, as written, seconded
by Tim Smith. Roll Call - Ayes - 5, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim
Smith. Nays - O. Motion Carried.
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Safety & Environment Committee .......................................................Mr. Kuczma:
Safety and Environment Committee Minutes dated July 14, 2025:
Keith Kuczma moved to approve the Safety and Environment Committee Minutes dated July 14, 2025, as
written, seconded by Joseph Delsanter. Roll Call - Ayes T 5, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Keith Kuczma,
Joseph Delsanter, nm Smith. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
Planning & Zoning Committee ................................................................ Mr. Delsanter:
Planning & Zoning Committee Minutes dated July 14, 2025:
Joseph Delsanter moved to approve the Planning & Zoning Committee Minutes dated July 14, 2025, as
written, seconded by Keith Kuczma. Roll Call - Ayes - 5, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Keith Kuczma,
Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith. 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 14, 2025:
Nicholas Hanek moved to approve the Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes dated July 14, 2025, as written,
seconded by Brandon Lambert. Roll Call -Ayes - 5, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Keith Kuczma, Joseph
Delsanter, Tim Smith. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
Petitions from the Public on Legislation There were none.
Reading of Legislation and Action on Legislation:
3rd Reading(s)
2nd Reading(s)
ORO. NO. 62-2025 - An ordinance rezoning the 5.1207± acre parcel of real property located at 2736 Center
Road/1423 W. 13oth Street and presently identified as PPN 017-03Z-01-001 from the R-R Rural Residential
District to the GW-C Gateway Commercial District. - 2nd Reading (Planning & Zoning Committee,
Administration/Grant Aungst:
Mr. Delsanter moved this ordinance to third reading.
1st Reading(s)
RES. NO. 70-2025- An emergency resolution authorizing the City Manager and City Engineer to submit a Grant
and Loan Application to the Ohio Public Works Commission Issue 1 Program for the Nationwide Parkway
Improvement Project and, if awarded, authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to
accept such grant award. -1st Reading (To be brought from Services, Utilities, Technology & Cable Committee,
Administration/Jenny Zoldak):
Mr. Smith moved this ordinance to second reading.
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RES. NO. 71-2025 - A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a three (3) year agreement with
two (2) separate one (1) year options with AJ's Property Maintenance LLC to provide Cemetery Maintenance
and Caretaker Services in an annual amount not to exceed submitted bid prices. - 1st Reading (To be brought
from Services, Utilities, Technology & Cable Committee, Administration/Paul Magovac):
Mr. Smith moved this resolution to second reading.
RES. NO. 72-2025 -A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a three (3) year agreement with
Always Green Landscaping, LLC to provide grass/weed mowing, debris clean-up services and branch trimming
in an annual amount not to exceed $63, 700.00 pursuant to submitted bid prices. - 1st Reading (To be brought
from Services, Utilities, Technology & Cable Committee, Administration/Paul Magovac):
Mr. Smith moved this resolution to second reading.
RES. NO. 73-2025 - An emergency resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
VASU Communications Inc. for the purchase of an in-building repeater for the new Fire Station in an amount
not to exceed $44,000.00. - 1st Reading (Safety & Environment Committee, Administration/Rob Marak):
Mr. Kuczma moved this resolution to second reading.
City Manager's Report Mr. DeForest offered thoughts and prayers to the Lorain Police Department who had
injured officers and a fallen officer after a traumatic event. He asked that Officer Wagner's family be kept in
everyone's prayers.
Mr. DeForest reminded that students would return to school on August 19 and that drivers need to adhere
to the flashing school lights.
National Night Out will occur on Tuesday, August 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall. Police Officers
and SWAT vehicles will be present.
Colors of Honor was sponsored by the Medina County Veteran's Memorial Fund to mark the 50th anniversary
of the end of the Vietnam War. Mr. DeForest mentioned that it would occur on the south lawn of Tri-C from
August 15th to 17th. The opening ceremony would be on Friday at 2 p.m. with a tribute to Vietnam Veterans
occurring on Sunday at 1p.m. and the closing ceremony at 2 p.m. There would be a special display
commemorating the lives and sacrifices of the 33 Medina County Veterans who lost their lives in the Vietnam
War.
Trike and Bike raises money for pediatric cancer research through the Cleveland Clinic. Children ages 3-10 can
participate on September 19 at 6 p.m. at the Brunswick High School football field. Over $175,000 had been
raised in the last 5 years.
Open Forum There was none.
Unfinished Business There was none.
New Business Mr. Hanek relayed that he had served as the Lorain County Prosecutor for a number of years,
which involved working with their Police Department. His thoughts and prayers were with the family and
members of the community who were affected. He offered his support of those who protect their
community.
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Mr. Hanek announced that there would be a Special Council Meeting on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 6 p.m. He
explained that the meeting was being called due to two Council Members not being in attendance at the
Council Meeting for legitimate reasons. He then explained the Council Rules requiring the vote of 6 members
for legislation adopted as an emergency with suspension of the rules as well as Council procedures.
Mr. Smith mentioned that Bike Medina County would have a Slo Roll on Thursday. It would begin at Brunswick
Lake and end at Mapleside. Those interested in participating should arrive at 6:15 p.m.
Mr. De lsanter acknowledged the difficulties police officers can face in their jobs which are not always
appreciated. He recognized that tragic events remind us to appreciate the risks that officers face.
Mr. Delsanter offered his sympathy to the families and the community.
Adjournment Nicholas Hanek moved to adjourn, seconded by Keith Kuczma. Roll Call - Ayes - 5, Nicholas
Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Vke Mayor Nicholas Hanek
August 4, 2025
Adopted
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