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1 MINUTES NOVEMBER 5, 2025 COUNCIL MEETING PARMA COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:57 P.M. The Regular Council Meeting was called to order by President of Council Vito Dipierro presiding: COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: KELLY ZACHARIAS AMANDA BOYD ALLAN DIVIS ROB EUERLE KEVIN C. KUSSMAUL DEBORH LIME KAMMY SHUMAN JOHN SOEDER MONICA WILSON Mrs. Saban – Mr. Chairman, the Roll of Council has been called, and I find a quorum of Council Members present. The following officials and department heads were also present: Mayor Timothy DeGeeter, Chief Assistant Law Director Jim Boyle, Treasurer Tom Mastroianni, Service Director Tony Vannello, Safety Director Bob Coury, Building Commissioner Dan Kulchytsky, City Engineer Hasmukh Patel, Communications and Community Relations Director Carolyn Kovach, Recreation Commissioner Mickey Vittardi, Chief of Staff Ric Summers and Clerk of Council Kristin L. Saban. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Councilwoman Kammy Shuman. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOICE VOTE RESOLUTION NO. 217-25 11/5/25 BY: A. DIVIS, A. BOYD, R. EUERLE, K.C. KUSSMAUL, D. LIME, K. SHUMAN, J. SOEDER, M. WILSON, K. ZACHARIAS A RESOLUTION HONORING AMBER BRIANE 2025 COACH OF THE YEAR GIRLS YOUTH VOLLEYBALL Motion made by Councilman Kussmaul seconded by Councilwoman Lime to adopt Resolution NO. 217-25. Motion carried. Councilman Divis presented the Resolution and certificates to Coach Amber Briane. Mayor DeGeeter presented proclamation to Coach Amber Briane. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2 LEGISLATIVE COMMENT No one wished to speak. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DISPOSAL OF JOURNAL Mr. Dipierro – Stated you have before you the Minutes from the October 20, 2025, Regular Council Meeting. Asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes? Stated, hearing none, the minutes will stand approved as printed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND CLAIMS Councilman Euerle – Stated, the Planning Committee of Council met this evening to discuss the Notice of Proposal to Vary for the applicant Max Willig (Kimley-Horn) for the property at 6850 Ridge Road. The request is for an “Area” Variance of Section 1196.07 Signs in Commercial Districts. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to grant the Variance as recommended by the Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Committee of Council. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilman Euerle – Stated, the Planning Committee of Council met this evening to discuss the Notice of Proposal to Vary for the applicant Design Team Sign Company for the property at 6842 Ridge Road. The request is for an “Area” Variance of Section 1196.07 Signs in Commercial Districts. Morion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to grant the variance as recommended by the Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Committee of Council. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councilman Euerle – Stated, the Planning Committee of Council met this evening to discuss the Notice of Proposal to Vary for the applicant Albert Sudetic for the property at 5901 State Road. The request is for an “Area” Variance of Section 1170.03 Schedule of Permitted Buildings and Uses. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to deny the variance as recommended by the Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Committee of Council. Motion carried. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councilman Euerle – Stated, the Planning Committee of Council met this evening to discuss the Notice of Proposal to Vary for the applicants Nicholas & Lisa Womack for the property at 4413 Orchard Park Drive. The request is for an “Area” Variance of Section 1153.03(2) Accessory Uses and Buildings. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to deny the variance as recommended by the Planning Committee of Council. Motion carried. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councilman Euerle – Stated, the Planning Committee of Council met this evening to discuss the Notice of Proposal to Vary for the applicant Sign Erectors inc., for the property at 7115 Brookpark Road. The request is for an “Area” Variance of Section 1196.08 Signs in Industrial Districts. Morion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to grant the variance as recommended by the Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Committee of Council. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notice to Legislative Authority received for a LLC Type D-2, D-1, D-3 Liquor permit to 5680 Broadview Road, LLC, 5680 Broadview Road, Parma, Ohio 44134. Mailed October 16, 2025. Responses must be Postmarked no later than November 18, 2025. Mr. Dipierro – Copy of said Liquor permit was forwarded to Council and Safety Director. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ AMENDMENT TO THE CALENDAR Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to amend the Calendar by removing Ordinance No. 152-25 and Ordinance No. 163-25 from Third Reading. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 FIRST READING: ORDINANCE NO. 207-25 11/5/25 BY: D. LIME (By Request – Safety Director) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BRECKSVILLE TO HOUSE THEIR PRISONERS IN THE CITY OF PARMA DETENTION CENTER, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Public Safety Committee. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 208-25 11/5/25 BY: D. LIME (By Request – Safety Director) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BROADVIEW HEIGHTS TO HOUSE THEIR PRISONERS IN THE CITY OF PARMA DETENTION CENTER, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Public Safety Committee. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 209-25 11/5/25 BY: D. LIME (By Request – Safety Director) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TERMS OF THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BROOKLYN HEIGHTS TO HOUSE THEIR PRISONERS IN THE CITY OF PARMA DETENTION CENTER, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipiero – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Public Safety Committee. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 210-25 11/5/25 BY: D. LIME (By Request – Safety Director) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE TERMS OF THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS TO HOUSE THEIR PRISONERS IN THE CITY OF PARMA DETENTION CENTER, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Public Safety Committee. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 211-25 11/5/25 BY: D. LIME (By Request – Safety Director) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE TERMS OF THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PARMA HEIGHTS TO HOUSE THEIR PRISONERS IN THE CITY OF PARMA DETENTION CENTER, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Public Safety Committee. 4 ORDINANCE NO. 212-25 11/5/25 BY: D. LIME (By Request – Safety Director) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY OF PARMA’S EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SEVEN HILLS TO HOUSE THEIR PRISONERS IN THE CITY OF PARMA DETENTION CENTER, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Public Safety Committee. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECOND READING: ORDINANCE NO. 212-25 10/20/25 BY: K. SHUMAN, A. DIVIS (By Request – City Engineer) AN ORDINANCE LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE VALLEY VILLAS DRIVE, YORK ROAD, AND STATE ROAD SEPTIC ABATEMENT PROJECT, CONSISTING OF THE INSTALLATION OF SANITARY SEWERS WITH ALL NECESSARY APPURTENANCES THERETO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to refer Ordinance No. 212-25 back to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 197-25 10/20/25 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – Law Director) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND A PORTION OF SCHEDULE “A” OF ORDINANCE NO. 348-04 TO AMEND THE TITLE AND SALARY RANGE OF THE “FAIR HOUSING ADMINISTRATOR,” AND TO AMEND THE SALARY RANGE OF THE “VICTIMS ADVOCATE,” WITHIN THE LAW DEPARTMENT, IN THE CITY OF PARMA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to refer Ordinance No. 197-25 back to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THIRD READING: (Pending Outcome of Committee Meetings) ORDINANCE NO. 62-25 9/15/25 BY: D. LIME AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 1713.02 OF THE PARMA CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO UPDATE THE CITY’S RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTIES ORDINANCE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to adopt Ordinance No. 62-25. Yes: Zacharias, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson. No: None; Ordinance No. 62-25 is adopted. 5 ORDINANCE NO. 192-25 10/6/25 BY: D. LIME, R. EUERLE (By Request - Safety Director) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 698.08 “USE OF CITY JAIL; REIMBURSEMENT OF CONFINEMENT COSTS BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES” AND A PORTION OF DIVISION (b) “ADMINISTRATIVE CODE” OF SECTION 185.04 “FEES OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY” OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARMA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to adopt Ordinance No. 192-25. Yes: Zacharias, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson. No: None; Ordinance No. 192-25 is adopted. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: Mr. Dipierro - Shall the statutory provision and Rule 48 requiring the full and distinct reading of Ordinance No. 205-25, Resolution No. 206-25, Resolution No. 213-25 and Resolution No. 214-25 on three different days be dispensed with? Yes: Zacharias, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson. No: None; motion carried. Mr. Dipierro – Shall Rule 45 requiring reference to committee be dispensed with and Ordinance No. 205-25, Resolution No. 206-25, Resolution No. 213-25 and Resolution No. 214-25 be placed on final passage? Yes: Zacharias, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson. No: None; motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 205-25 11/5/25 BY: K. SHUMAN, A. DIVIS (By Request – Service Director) AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF GAS FOR VARIOUS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS, IN THE CITY OF PARMA, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilman Kussmaul to amend Ordinance No. 205-25 as follows. In Section 1, line 2, the blank shall read “Symettry Energy.” Further moved to accept Exhibit “A”. Motion carried. Motion made by Councilman Kussmaul seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordinance No. 205-25 as amended. Yes: Zacharias, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson. No: None; Ordinance No. 205-25 is adopted as amended. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6 RESOLUTION NO. 206-25 11/5/25 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request - Auditor) A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY AUDITOR'S POST CERTIFICATION OF REQUISITIONS AS DETAILED IN EXHIBIT "A" AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to amend Resolution No. 206-25 by accepting Revised Exhibit “A”. Motion carried. Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to adopt Resolution No. 206-25 as amended. Yes: Zacharias, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson. No: None; Resolution No. 206-25 is adopted as amended. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOLUTION NO. 213-25 11/5/25 BY: D. LIME, A. BOYD (By Request – Mayor) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PARMA TO APPLY FOR THE 2026 CUYAHOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT PROGRAM (CDSG) FUNDING, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Resolution No. 213-25. Yes: Zacharias, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson. No: None; Resolution No. 213-25 is adopted. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOLUTION NO. 214-25 11/5/25 BY: J. SOEDER A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BUILDING COMMISSIONER TO INSTITUTE SUMMARY NUISANCE ABATEMENT OF PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER 443-20-100, 6907 BRADLEY AVENUE, PARMA, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to adopt Resolution No. 214-25. Yes: Zacharias, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson No: None; Resolution No. 214-25 is adopted. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PUBLIC SESSION Lori Mago, 23138 Stonybrook Drive, North Olmsted, Director of Early Intervention and Therapy Services for the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities – Stated she was here last year to reintroduce everyone to Cuyahoga DD and to give an overview of the work they do. This year she wanted to recognize an important milestone for Cuyahoga DD. The 20th Anniversary of their last levy. Two-thirds of their $150 million budget comes from a $3.9 mil continuous levy that was passed by Cuyahoga County voters in 2005. From birth through adulthood, they support people with DD to live their best lives. Their mission is to support and empower people with developmental disabilities to live, learn, work and play in their community. Last year, they served 790 people with developmental 7 disabilities living in Parma. They also serve approximately 15,000 people across the county each year. This is a 20% increase in people served compared to 2005. Over the last 20 years, the levy approved by Cuyahoga County voters has supported people with developmental disabilities through early intervention services, therapies like occupational, physical, and speech language pathology, consultative services to support students in school districts, transition services for young adults, housing and employment supports and assisted technology services. Levy funding also allows Cuyahoga DD to make strategic investments in the community. Since 2021, they have granted nearly $1 million to support over 50 community libraries, arts and culture and recreation and leisure organizations in making their programs and physical spaces accessible to people of all abilities. They awarded $180,000 in community grants in 2025. Last year in 2024, Parma received $10,000 in grants to the Parma Historical Society to increase accessibility. In addition to their work supporting people with disabilities in Cuyahoga County, they strive to be a resource for communities. They would welcome the opportunity to talk more about how they can best support the residents of Parma. Councilman Kussmaul – Asked Ms. Mago if she could talk to his mother after the meeting. Specifically, about a dentist who they have been trying to find for his sister and the frustrations they have been working through with the population the department serves. Ms. Mago – Stated, she would be happy to. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Mayor DeGeeter – Congratulated all the incumbents on their re-election. Feels the fact that everyone is coming back is really reflective on the hard work and choosing hard and doing the right things in our City. As a local level of government, he believes we are the most effective and responsive. They get things done collectively, and he appreciates everyone’s leadership. He looks forward to working with everyone and continuing to make great progress and make Parma blossom. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Safety Director Coury – Stated it is a pleasure to work with all the Council Members. Reminded everyone about the swearing in of 4 Firefighters. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Service Director Vannello – Congratulated everyone. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chief Assistant Law Director Boyle – No comment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Treasurer Mastroianni – Congratulated everyone. Stated the residents know that their Council Representative is doing the work. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilwoman Zacharias – No comment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councilwoman Boyd – Thanked everyone for making the first two years remarkable. She has done a lot of growth and learning and feels the utmost gratitude for everyone’s words of encouragement and advice. Looks forward to working with everyone for the next two years. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilman Divis – Stated it is great to work with a great group of Council people and they work hard together as a team for our city and our residents. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councilman Euerle – Thanked his Council colleagues and all the support of the Mayor, Safety Director, Service, Law. It is a big team effort. Thank you for being a part of it. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councilman Kussmaul – Congratulated everyone on their victories. Thanked their Auxiliary Police for their help on Halloween. Acknowledged the retirement of Firefighter Larry Lampa out of Station 4 and thanked him for his service to the City. 8 Councilwoman Lime – Congratulated everyone on their elections. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councilwoman Shuman – Thanked everyone for their support and thanked her residents for re- electing her. Stated, the sole reason she sits in her seat has nothing to do with politics or her political views or what party she is or any of it. It has to do with the people that live in Ward 7 and the people she helps every day and the people she talks to. She had someone approach her and tell her how cohesive their unit is and how it is not that way in other cities. Feels they should all be proud of the fact that they walk on the dais, they put everything behind them and they work together. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councilman Soeder – Thanked everyone for their support, especially it being his first time. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councilwoman Wilson – Stated it is an honor and privilege to be on the dais and it is an honor to serve her Ward. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. Dipierro – Asked everyone to stay after the meeting to have the picture taken for Small Business. Congratulated everyone. Everyone is here for the right reasons. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mrs. Saban – Stated being in the Council Office every day, she talks to most Council Members daily. Feels the voters got it right, because no one sees it more than herself and the Council Office Staff daily on how hard everyone works. The jobs are hard and are 24/7 and go everywhere with everyone. Everyone is doing a great job. She is fortunate to call everyone friends and the nine best bosses she could have. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilman Kussmaul to adjourn said meeting at 7:41 P.M. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ C E R F I F I C A T I O N I, Kristin L. Saban, Clerk of Council for the City of Parma, Ohio, do hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of the Minutes from the Regular Council Meeting held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. _/s/ Kristin L. Saban ___ _/s/ Vito Dipierro _ KRISTIN L. SABAN VITO DIPIERRO CLERK OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL lb