CITY OF BRUNSWICK, OHIO
MINUTES OF COUNCIL
Monday, September 8, 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 Special Council Meeting Minutes
Special Council Meeting Minutes dated August 4, 2025:
Nicholas Hanek moved to approve the Special Council Meeting Minutes dated August 4, 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.
Mayorâs Report:
Mayor's Court Financial Reports for the months ending July 2025 and August 2025 will be posted on the
website and added to the minutes for the record.
Certificate presentations to Police, Fire, and Service Departments by Medina County Veteran Memorial Fund
President, Joe Destro:
Joe Destro, President of the Medina County Veterans Memorial Fund presented certificates of appreciation
to Mayor Falconi and the Service, Police and Fire Departments. He recognized their assistance and support
of the Colors of Honor Ceremony. He thanked the City for all of their support.
Mayor's Update:
Mayor Falconi informed that Robert McCafferty had passed away on August 8, 2025. He was a long-time
community activist and participated in many Council Meetings. He offered prayers and condolences to his
family.
Mayor Falconi then relayed that Gloria Tews had passed away on August 21, 2025. She was a long-time
member of St. Ambrose and a candidate for Mayor in 2005. The mayor attended her wake and offered
prayers and condolences to her family as well.
Mrs. Timura had no report this evening.
Clerk of Councilâs Report
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Council Committee Reports:
Economic Development Committee.....................................................Mr. Lambert:
Economic Development Committee Minutes dated July 28, 2025:
Brandon Lambert moved to approve the Economic Development Committee Minutes dated July 28, 2025,
as written, 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.
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. He divulged that the 2026 City Manager Budget & 5-Year
Capital Plan Hearing would occur on November 3 at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Lunchroom.
Safety & Environment Committee.......................................................Mr. Kuczma:
Safety & Environment Committee Minutes dated July 28, 2025:
Keith Kuczma moved to approve the Safety & Environment Committee Minutes dated July 28, 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:
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 July 28, 2025:
Nicholas Hanek moved to approve the Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes dated July 28, 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.
There were none.
Petitions from the Public on Legislation
Reading of Legislation and Action on Legislation:
3rd Reading(s)
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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. - 3rd Reading
(Committee-of-the-Whole, Administration/Paul Magovac):
Nicholas Hanek moved to adopt Resolution Number 71-2025, 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.
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. - 3rd
Reading (Committee-of-the-Whole, Administration/Paul Magovac):
Nicholas Hanek moved to adopt Resolution Number 72-2025, 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.
2nd Reading(s)
1st Reading(s)
ORD. NO. 74-2025 - An ordinance determining to use certain property on North Carpenter Road for City
Park and Recreation purposes and authorizing and directing the transfer of funds from the General Fund to
the Department of Fire Facilities Improvement Fund (Fund 339) for reimbursement of acquisition costs for
that property. - 1st Reading (To be brought from Committee-of-the Whole, Administration/Dennis Nevar or
Todd Fischer):
Mr. Hanek moved this ordinance to second reading.
RES. NO. 75-2025 - A resolution supporting and adopting the updated Medina County All Hazards & Flood
Mitigation Plan 2025 established by the Medina County Office of Emergency Management & Homeland
Security. - 1st Reading (To be brought from Committee-of-the-Whole, Administration/Carl DeForest):
Mr. Hanek moved this resolution to second reading.
RES. NO. 76-2025 - A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with W.B. Mason
for the provision of office supplies for a period of one (1) year from January 1, 2026 through December 31,
2026 with two (2) separate one (1) year renewal options, in an amount not to exceed submitted bid prices.-
1st Reading (To be brought from Committee-of-the-Whole, Administration/Carl DeForest):
Mr. Hanek moved this resolution to second reading.
RES NO. 77-2025 - A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a three (3) year agreement with
Quality Control Inspection, Inc. for the provision of professional construction inspection services. - 1st
Reading (To be brought from Services, Utilities, Technology, and Cable Committee, Administration/Paul
Magovac):
Mr. Smith moved this resolution to second reading.
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RES. NO. 78-2025 - A resolution declaring October 20th Community Media Day in the City of Brunswick and
recognizing the contributions of Brunswick Area Television. - 1st Reading (To be brought from Services,
Utilities, Technology, and Cable Committee, Administration/Carl DeForest):
Mr. Smith moved this resolution to second reading.
City Manager's Report Mr. DeForest thanked Joe Destro (President of Medina County Veteran Memorial
Fund) and Ed Zachary (Veteran Service Officer) for setting up the Colors of Honor fundraiser to raise money
for veterans in Medina County who are struggling financially. Monies collected may be used to offer
assistance with items such as wheelchairs, ramps, and vehicle or house repairs. Additional information can
be obtained by contacting the City Manager's Office.
Branch chipping will occur September 15 through 19. Branches should be placed curbside with the cut side
toward the street, so as not to block the sidewalk. The pickup should occur the day of collection. Further
information can be obtained on the City's website.
Trike and Bike will occur on Friday, September 19 at 6 p.m. on the football field to raise money for pediatric
cancer research. He informed that less than 10% of funds donated to the American Cancer Society are
directed to pediatric cancer research. Mr. DeForest noted that over $185,000 had been raised in the City of
Brunswick over the last five years.
The Veteran's Appreciation Breakfast is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22 at 7:30 a.m. Those wishing to
get involved or participate should RSVP to Betsy Lehky at (330) 558-6826.
There was none.
Open Forum
Unfinished Business Mr. Delsanter mentioned that he attended the wake of Robert McCafferty. He shared
memories he had of Mr. McCafferty and pointed out that he was a very involved member of the
community. He then offered his sympathy to his family. Mr. Delsanter further shared that Gloria Tews was a
valuable member of the community who had run for the office of Mayor. He offered condolences to her
family as well.
New Business
Consideration of a liquor permit transfer from Macs Convenience Stores LLC to MM CS Services LLC at 521
Pearl Road, Brunswick, Ohio 44212 and Consideration of a new liquor permit request from MM CS Services
LLC at 521 Pearl Road, Brunswick, Ohio 44212:
Carl DeForest noted there were no objections from the administration.
Nicholas Hanek congratulated Councilman Smith and his wife Gayle on their celebration of 55 years of
marriage.
Tim Smith revealed that Bike Medina County had a very successful summer with rides occurring every two
weeks. Some of those in attendance traveled from Lodi, Westlake, and Mentor. The last ride was the most
successful, with over 20 riders.
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Adjournment Nicholas Hanek moved to adjourn, 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.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Laura Timura, MMC
Clerk of Council
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September 22, 2025
Adopted
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