Village Board

Village Board Approved Meeting Minutes April 8, 2025 Present : Mayor Lee, Trustees, Fowler, Speer, Farrell, Zabelny Village Manager Shari Wilson-Pearce Deputy Clerk Amy Harter DPW Superintendent Jeff Pearce Asst. Superintendent Chad McManus Absent: Maryalice Edwards Guests: Nick Mucci, Dave Willard (MRB Group), Mike Sengillo Mayor Lee called the meeting to order with Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. Manager’s Report Resolution to authorize the Village Manager to utilize Indeed.com to advertise for an employment position. This item has been tabled. North Parma Station Sewers: Dave Willard from MRB Group explained that the developer of the property is planning on building up to 260 senior homes. This property is located in the Town of Parma just south of Unionville Station. The Town of Parma has approved a conceptual plan within the last few months. Since the mid 2000’s, the developer has expressed interest in connecting to the Village sewer system. The Village Board made the developer aware of sewer upgrades that would need to be made prior to any approvals. Mr. Willard provided the board with an overview of the existing sewer system infrastructure. He noted adding 260 units will be a substantial increase and would require the mains to be upgraded. At this time, his recommendation is to require a sewer study be conducted to identify the necessary upgrades. Capacity is a concern; Mr. Willard suggests the sewers must not exceed capacity of 70% and the upgrades be completed prior to the construction of homes to prevent any stress on the existing system. There was also discussion of an option to install a pump station and connect with the interceptor within the Town, this would not involve the Village. The sewer study will be at the developers expense and is not an approval of the connection. This item will be addressed at the May 6th meeting. 1  6:00 p.m. Public Hearing Mayor Lee to opened the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. for the 2025-2026 proposed budget. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Lee closed the public hearing. Resolution to adopt the annual budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The tax rate will $1.67/thousand. Trustee Fowler made the motion seconded by Mayor Lee. Carried 5-0. The total budget is as follows: General $ 4,012,851 Water $ 698,105 Sewer $ 544,785 Capital $ 200,000 Total $5,455,741 Public Forum Mayor Lee opened the public forum at 6:36 p.m. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Lee closed the public forum period at 6:36 p.m. Minutes Resolution to approve the meeting minutes of March 24th. Mayor Lee made the motion, seconded by Trustee Speer. Carried 4-0-1. Trustee Zabelny abstained. Executive Session Trustee Speer made a motion to enter into Executive Session at 6:40 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter, seconded by Trustee Fowler. Trustee Speer made a motion to exit Executive Session at 6:45 p.m. seconded by Trustee Fowler. Resolution to increase the wages of Cody Kelly by .50/hour. Motion made by Trustee Speer, seconded by Trustee Fowler. Carried 5-0. Adjournment Motion made by Trustee Fowler to adjourn the meeting at 6:46 p.m, seconded by Trustee Speer. Carried 5-0. Respectfully submitted, Amy Harter, Deputy Clerk 2