City Council
Regular MeetingMiddleburg Heights, OH · May 4, 2023
Agenda
City of Middleburg Heights, Ohio
Council Agenda
May 9,2023
7:00 P.M.REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Minutes ofthe Regular Meeting of April 25,2023
COMMUNICATIONS
Notice ofLegislative Authority from Ohio Division ofLiquor Control requesting license
transfer to Thirst and Ten Sports Grille. No objections from Police Chief Tomba.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
APPOINTMENTS AND CONFIRMATIONS
ORDINANCES.RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS
1. City Parks, Recreation & Services Committee- Mr. Ali, Chairman
2. Finance, Taxation & Assessments Committee- Mr. Bortolotto, Chairman
3. Legislation & Rules Committee- Mr. Ference, Chairman
4. Public Health, Safety & Relief Committee- Mr. McGregor, Chairman
5. Public Improvements Committee - Mr. Sage, Chairman
6. Streets, Utilities & Railroad Committee - Mr. Meany, Chairman
7. Zoning & Building Code Committee- Mr. Grech, Chairman
MAYOR’S REPORT
1. Law Director
2. Finance Director
3. Recreation Director
4. Economic Development Director
5. Service Director
6. Executive Assistant
ADJOURNMENT
City of Middleburg Heights, Ohio
Council Agenda
MAY 9, 2023
PAGE 2
2023 PENDING LEGISLATION
ORDINANCE NO,2023-6-INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN GRECH
An Ordinance approving the proposed zoning code edits submitted by Stewart Land Use.
1®* Reading and Referred to Planning Commission -January 24,2023
2"** Reading-February 14,2023
30 Day Extension - March 28,2023
UN-NUMBERED LEGISLATION
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT BORTOLOTTO
A Resolution authorizing the service director to dispose of equipment no longer needed for any
municipal purpose.
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN McGREGOR
An Ordinance amending section 436.032 “Use of Electronic Wireless Communication Device
Prohibited While Driving” ofthe Middleburg Heights Codified Ordinances.
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN MEANY
An Ordinance amending Chapter 709 of the Middleburg Heights Codified Ordinances entitled
peddlers, solicitors and canvassers.
OHIO DIVISION OF LIQUOR CONTROL
NOTICE TO LEGISLATIVE 6606 TUSSING ROAD, P.O. BOX 4005
AUTHORITY REYNOLDSBURG, OHIO 43068-9005
(614)644-2360 FAX(614)644-3166
TO
7151752 TRFO RY NEK LLC
PERMIT NUM6ER type
DBA THIRST AND TEN SPORTS GRILLE
10 01 2022 15299 SHELDON RD
ISSUE DATE
MIDDLEBURG HTS OHIO 44130
04 17 2023
FILINI5 DAT£.
D5 D6
PERMIT CLASSES
18 352 C F29447
TAX fa I STRICT RECEIPT NO.
FROM
04/19/2023
6440691 THIRST AND TEN LTD
PERMIT NUMBER. TYPE 15299 SHELDON RD
10 01 2022 MIDDLEBURG HTS OHIO 44130
ISSUE PATE
04 17 2023
FILING BATE
D5 D6
PERMIT CLASSES
18
TAX DISTRICT RECEIPT N9,
MAILED 04/19/2023 RESPONSES MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN. 05/22/2023
IMPORTANT NOTICE
PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS FORM TO THE DIVISION OF LIOUOR CONTROL
WHETHER OR NOT THERE IS A REQUEST FOR A HEARING.
C TRFO 7151752
REFER TO THIS NUMBER IN ALL INQUIRIES
ITRANSACTION & NUMBER)
(MUST MARK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING)
WE REOUEST A HEARING ON THE ADVISABILITY OF ISSUING THE PERMIT AND REQUEST THAT
THE HEARING BE HELD IN OUR COUNTY SEAT. IN COLUMBUS.
WE DO NOT REQUEST A HEARING. [
DID YOU MARK A BOX? IF NOT, THIS WILL BE CONSIDERED A LATE RESPONSE.
PLEASE SIGN BELOW AND MARK THE APPROPRIATE BOX INDICATING YOUR TITLE:
(Title)-n Clerk of County Comnnissioner (Date)
(Signature)
□ Clerk of City Council
I I Township Fiscal Officer
CLERK OF MIDDLEBURG HGTS CITY COUNCIL
ATTN: CLERK OF COUNCIL
15700 BAGLEY RD
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS OHIO 44130
REV. 03/09
DLC 4052
Mary Ann Meola
From:
Edward Tomba <etomba@middleburgheights-oh.gov>
Sent:
Thursday, April 20, 2023 1:40 PM
To:
Mary Ann Meola
Subject: RE; Liquor Permit Transfer
No objection from the MHPD.
Chief Tomba
From: Mary Ann Meola <mmeola@mbhts.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2023 10:19 AM
To: Edward Tomba <etomba@middleburgheights-oh.gov>
Subject: Liquor Permit Transfer
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you
recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Good morning. Chief,
Attached please find a notice from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control regarding a liquor license transfer for Thirst and
Ten Sports Grille, located at 15299 Sheldon Road.
Please let me know by Friday, April 28*'^ if you have any objections.
Thank you,
Mary Ann
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CITY OF MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO
Resolution No. 2023-
Introduced By: Mr. Bortolotto
Co-Sponsors: Mr. Meany, Mr. Grech
A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE DIRECTOR TO DISPOSE OF EQUIPMENT
NO LONGER NEEDED FOR ANY MUNICIPAL PURPOSE
WHEREAS, the City owns several pieces of equipment that is no longer in service
and is no longer needed for any municipal purpose, a list of the equipment is
attached and marked as “Exhibit A”; and
WHEREAS, the Cuyahoga County Agricultural Society, dba Cuyahoga County
Fairgrounds, has by email dated November 22, 2022, requested the City to donate
said equipment to the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds for use on the fairground’s
property only.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, STATE OF OHIO, AS FOLLOWS;
Section 1: That the Service Director is hereby authorized to transfer ownership of
the equipment listed, which is no longer in service and is no longer needed for any
municipal purpose to the Cuyahoga County Agricultural Society, a copy is attached
hereto and marked “Exhibit A”.
Section 2: It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of this Council
concerning and relating to the passage of this Resolution were adopted in an open
meeting of this Council, and that all deliberations of this Council and any of its
committees that resulted in such formal actions were in meetings open to the public,
in compliance with all legal requirements, including Chapter 107 of the Middieburg
Heights Code and Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Passed:
President of Council
Attest:
Clerk of Council Approved On:
Presented to Mayor:
Mayor
Yea Nay
Bortolotto
Ali
Sage
Meany
McGregor
Ference
Grech
ITEM BRAND SER NO./INFORMATION
Lift gate Tommy gate P/N PST60-1342S38TP0418 SER-00576384
Lift gate Tommy gate P/N PST60-1342S38TP0418 SER-00544476
Start all Goodall Mobile gas powered unit used to jump start equipment
Brake parts cleaner Ammco Model 1450
Paint striper Graco Line lazer 3900
Salt hopper Spread ex SERIAL 24422
Salt hopper Snow ex Drop pro 600
Tailgate spreader Buyers SaltDogg Model 553500 Ser 000386
Tailgate spreader Buyers SaltDogg Model 553500 Ser 000384
Drill press Delta Ser99E79003
Transmission fluid exchanger BG products Ser0115
Truck tool boxes total of 4 N/A Tool boxes for pickup truck beds
Back racks Back rack Backracks for pickup trucks total of 4 plus mounts
Plow mow boards Western Total of two mow boards only
Pickup plow Western Uni mount Western plow complete minus truck mount and harness
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From: secretarv@cuvfair.com <secretarv@cuvfair.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2022 9:04 PM
To: Tim Romanowski <tromanowski@middleburgheights.com>
Subject: Items of Interest for Maintenance Department
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unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
November 22, 2022
Good Morning!
The Cuyahoga County Fair Grounds is interested in the following items:
■ Lift gate
■ Side bed tool boxes
■ Jump box power station
■ All hitch type salt spreaders
• Bed western plow blade
‘ PF8 fluid exchanger
■ Drill press
■ Back racks 2
■ Cross bed tool box
■ Salt dogg from the cold storage
■ Parts cleaner
• Line sprayer
Thank you! We appreciate your consideration on these items.
Best regards,
Joanne Scudder, Secretary
Cuyahoga County Agricultural Society
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CITY OF MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO
Ordinance No. 2023-
Introduced By: Mr. McGregor
Co-Sponsors: Mr. Sage, Mr. Bortolotto
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 436.032 “USE OF ELECTRONIC WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION DEVICE PROHIBITED WHILE DRIVING”
OF THE MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS CODIFIED ORDINANCES
WHEREAS, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA), nationwide an estimated 600,000 vehicles are being driven during daylight
hours by someone using a cell phone; and
WHEREAS, in a year in the U.S., there are about 1.6 million car crashes involving
cell phone use. Of those, 500,000 cause injuries and 6,000 are fatal; and
WHEREAS, this public safety concern shows no signs of abating, given the
prevalence of alternatives to handheld mobile phone use, and the fact that handheld
cell phone use continues to be highest among 16-24-year-old drivers according to
the National Occupant Protection Use Survey; and
WHEREAS, as of April 4, 2023, it is illegal to use or hold a cell phone or electronic
device in your hand, lap, or other parts of the body while driving on Ohio roads; and
WHEREAS, the Ohio State Highway Patrol and local law enforcement will issue
warnings for six months for violations as part of the effort to educate and help
motorists adapt to the new law; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Ohio and the Ohio Revised
Code, municipalities have the power of local self-government; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Ohio and the Ohio Revised
Code, municipalities have the power to enact laws that are for the health, safety,
welfare, comfort, and peace of the citizens of the municipality.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, STATE OF OHIO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That Section 436.032 “Use of Electronic Wireless Communication
Device Prohibited While Driving” of the Codified Ordinances of the City of
Middleburg Heights, currently reads as follows:
436.032 USE OF ELECTRONIC WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE PROHIBITED WHILE
DRIVING.
(a) No holder of a temporary instruction permit who has not attained the age of eighteen years and
no holder of a probationary driver’s license shall drive a motor vehicle on any street, highway, or
property used by the public for purposes of vehicular traffic or parking while using in any manner an
electronic wireless communications device,
(b) Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to either of the following:
(1) A person using an electronic wireless communications device for emergency purposes,
including an emergency contact with a law enforcement agency, hospital or health care provider, fire
department, or other similar emergency agency or entity;
(2) A person using an electronic wireless communications device whose motor vehicle is in
a stationary position and the motor vehicle is outside a lane of travel;
(3) A person using a navigation device in a voice-operated or hands-free manner who does
not manipulate the device while driving.
(c) (1) Except as provided in subsection (c)(2) of this section, whoever violates subsection (a)
of this section shall be fined one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00). In addition, the court shall impose a
class seven suspension of the offender’s driver’s license or permit for a definite period of sixty days.
(2) If the offender previously has been convicted of a violation of this section, whoever
violates this section shall be fined three hundred dollars ($300.00). In addition, the court shall impose
a class seven suspension of the offender’s driver’s license or permit for a definite period of one year,
(d) The filing of a sworn complaint against a person for a violation of Ohio R.C. 4511.205 does not
preclude the filing of a sworn complaint for a violation of a substantially equivalent municipal
ordinance for the same conduct. However, if a person is adjudicated a delinquent child or a juvenile
traffic offender for a violation of Ohio R.C. 4511.205 and is also adjudicated a delinquent child or a
juvenile traffic offender for a violation of a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance for the same
conduct, the two offenses are allied offenses of similar import under Ohio R.C. 2941.25.
(e) As used in this section, “electronic wireless communications device” includes any of the
following:
(1) A wireless telephone;
(2) A personal digital assistant;
(3) A computer, including a laptop computer and a computer tablet;
(4) A text-messaging device;
(5) Any other substantially similar electronic wireless device that is designed or used to
communicate via voice, image, or written word.
(ORC 4511.205)
Section 2: That Section 436.032 “Use of Electronic Wireless Communication
Device Prohibited While Driving” of the Codified Ordinances of the City of
Middleburg Heights, shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows;
436.032 Use of Electronic Wireless Communication Device Prohibited While Driving
(A) No person shall operate a motor vehicle, trackless trolley, or streetcar on any street,
highway, or property open to the public for vehicular traffic while using, holding, or physically
supporting with any part of the person's body an electronic wireless communications device.
(B) Division (A) of this section does not apply to any of the following:
(1) A person using an electronic wireless communications device to make contact,
for emergency purposes, with a law enforcement agency, hospital or health care provider,
fire department, or other similar emergency agency or entity;
(2) A person driving a public safety vehicle while using an electronic wireless
communications device in the course of the person's duties;
(3) A person using an electronic wireless communications device when the person's
motor vehicle is in a stationary position and is outside a lane of travel, at a traffic control
signal that is currently directing traffic to stop, or parked on a road or highway due to an
emergency or road closure;
(4) A person using and holding an electronic wireless communications device directly
near the person's ear for the purpose of making, receiving, or conducting a telephone call,
provided that the person does not manually enter letters, numbers, or symbols into the
device;
(5) A person receiving wireless messages on an electronic wireless communications
device regarding the operation or navigation of a motor vehicle; safety-related information,
including emergency, traffic, or weather alerts; or data used primarily by the motor vehicle,
provided that the person does not hold or support the device with any part of the person's
body;
(6) A person using the speaker phone function of the electronic wireless
communications device, provided that the person does not hold or support the device with
any part of the person's body;
(7) A person using an electronic wireless communications device for navigation
purposes, provided that the person does not do either of the following during the use:
(a) Manually enter letters, numbers, or symbols into the device;
(b) Hold or support the device with any part of the person's body ;
(8) A person using a feature or function of the electronic wireless communications
device with a single touch or single swipe, provided that the person does not do either of the
following during the use:
(a) Manually enter letters, numbers, or symbols into the device;
(b) Hold or support the device with any part of the person's body ;
(9) A person operating a commercial truck while using a mobile data terminal that
transmits and receives data;
(10) A person operating a utility service vehicle or a vehicle for or on behalf of a
utility, if the person is acting in response to an emergency, power outage, or circumstance
that affects the health or safety of individuals;
(11) A person using an electronic wireless communications device in conjunction
with a voice operated or hands-free feature or function of the vehicle or of the device without
the use of either hand except to activate, deactivate, or initiate the feature or function with a
single touch or swipe, provided the person does not hold or support the device with any part
of the person's body;
(12) A person using technology that physically or electronically integrates the device
into the motor vehicle, provided that the person does not do either of the following during the
use:
(a) Manually enter letters, numbers, or symbols into the device;
(b) Hold or support the device with any part of the person's body.
(13) A person storing an electronic wireless communications device in a holster,
harness, or article of clothing on the person's body.
(C) (1) On January 31 of each year, the department of public safety shall issue a report
to the general assembly that specifies the number of citations issued for violations of this
section during the previous calendar year.
(2) If a law enforcement officer issues an offender a ticket, citation, or summons for a
violation of division (A) of this section, the officer shall do both of the following;
(a) Report the issuance of the ticket, citation, or summons to the officer's law
enforcement agency;
(b) Ensure that such report indicates the offender's race.
(D) (1) Whoever violates division (A) of this section is guilty of operating a motor vehicle
while using an electronic wireless communication device, an unclassified misdemeanor,
(a) Except as provided in divisions (D)(1)(b), (c), (d), and (2) of this section,
the court shall impose upon the offender a fine of not more than one hundred fifty
dollars.
(b) If, within two years of the violation, the offender has been convicted of or
pleaded guilty to one prior violation of this section or a substantially equivalent
municipal ordinance, the court shall impose upon the offender a fine of not more than
two hundred fifty dollars,
(c) If, within two years of the violation, the offender has been convicted of or
pleaded guilty to two or more prior violations of this section or a substantially
equivalent municipal ordinance, the court shall impose upon the offender a fine of not
more than five hundred dollars. The court also may impose a suspension of the
offender's driver's license, commercial driver's license, temporary instruction permit,
probationary license, or nonresident operating privilege for ninety days,
(d) Notwithstanding divisions (D)(1)(a) to (c) of this section, if the offender
was operating the motor vehicle at the time of the violation in a construction zone
where a sign was posted in accordance with section 4511.98 of the Revised Code,
the court, in addition to all other penalties provided by law, shall impose upon the
offender a fine of two times the amount imposed for the violation under division
(D)(1)(a),(b), or (c) of this section, as applicable.
(2) In lieu of payment of the fine of one hundred fifty dollars under division (D)(1)(a)
of this section and the assessment of points under division (D)(4) of this section, the
offender instead may elect to attend the distracted driving safety course, as described in
section 4511.991 of the Revised Code. If the offender attends and successfully completes
the course, the offender shall be issued written evidence that the offender successfully
completed the course. The offender shall not be required to pay the fine and shall not have
the points assessed against that offender's driver's license if the offender submits the written
evidence to the court.
(3) The court may impose any other penalty authorized under sections 2929.21 to
2929.28 of the Revised Code. However, the court shall not impose a fine or a suspension
not otherwise specified in division (D)(1) of this section. The court also shall not impose a jail
term or community residential sanction.
(4) Except as provided in division (D)(2) of this section, points shall be assessed for
a violation of division (A) of this section in accordance with section 4510.036 of the Revised
Code.
(5) The offense established under this section is a strict liability offense and section
2901.20 of the Revised Code does not apply. The designation of this offense as a strict
liability offense shall not be construed to imply that any other offense, for which there is no
specified degree of culpability, is not a strict liability offense.
(E) (1) A law enforcement officer does not have probable cause and shall not stop the
operator of a motor vehicle for purposes of enforcing this section unless the officer visually
observes the operator using, holding, or physically supporting with any part of the person's
body the electronic wireless communications device.
(2) A law enforcement officer who stops the operator of a motor vehicle, trackless
trolley, or streetcar for a violation of division (A) of this section shall inform the operator that
the operator may decline a search of the operator's electronic wireless communications
device. The officer shall not do any of the following;
(a) Access the device without a warrant, unless the operator voluntarily and
unequivocally gives consent for the officer to access the device;
(b) Confiscate the device while awaiting the issuance of a warrant to access
the device;
(c) Obtain consent from the operator to access the device through coercion or
any other improper means. Any consent by the operator to access the device shall
be voluntary and unequivocal before the officer may access the device without a
warrant.
(F) As used in this section;
(1) "Electronic wireless communications device" includes any of the following;
(a) A wireless telephone;
(b) A text-messaging device;
(c) A personal digital assistant;
(d) A computer, including a laptop computer and a computer tablet;
(e) Any device capable of displaying a video, movie, broadcast television
image, or visual image;
(f) Any other substantially similar wireless device that is designed or used to
communicate text, initiate, or receive communication, or exchange information or
data.
An "electronic wireless communications device" does not include a two-way radio
transmitter or receiver used by a person who is licensed by the federal communications
commission to participate in the amateur radio service.
(2) "Voice-operated or hands-free feature or function" means a feature or function
that allows a person to use an electronic wireless communications device without the use of
either hand, except to activate, deactivate, or initiate the feature or function with a single
touch or single swipe.
(3) "Utility" means an entity specified in division (A), (C), (D), (E), or (G) of section
4905.03 of the Revised Code.
(4) "Utility service vehicle" means a vehicle owned or operated by a utility.
(ORC 4511.204)
Section 3: It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of this Council
concerning and relating to the passage of this Ordinance were adopted in an open
meeting of this Council, and that all deliberations of this Council and any of its
committees that resulted In such formal actions were in meetings open to the public,
in compliance with all legal requirements, including Chapter 107 of the Middleburg
Heights Code and Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Passed:
President of Council
Attest;
Clerk of Council Approved On:
Presented to Mayor:
Yea Nay Mayor
Bortolotto
Ali
Sage
Meany
McGregor
Ference
Grech
LAW DEPARTMENT
CITY OF MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS
Law Department
15700 Bagley Road
Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130
Phone 440/234-8811 * Fax 440/234-8993
MEMORANDUM
TO: Councilman Matt McGregor
Chairman of Public Health, Safety & Relief Committee
CC: All Members of Council
Mayor Castelli, Chief Tomba
FROM: Santo T. Incorvaia, Law Director
DATE: April 27, 2023
SUBJECT: Driving While Texting
Effective April 4, 2023, Ohio Revised Code Section 4511.204 was amended and
updated to reflect changes that will potentially make the driving and pedestrian
public safer. These changes in the law prohibit the use of any electronic wireless
communications device while driving except in certain circumstances.
After discussion with our Police Department, the attached legislation was
prepared and will update our Codified Ordinances to reflect the changes in State law.
DELIVFRrn MAY c 2m
CITY OF MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO
Ordinance No. 2023-
Introduced By: Mr. Meany
Co-Sponsors: Mr. Ali, Mr. McGregor
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 709
OF THE MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS CODIFIED ORDINANCES
ENTITLED PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND CANVASSERS
WHEREAS, there is a need to provide our residents with a “Do Not Knock” registry
for solicitors and peddlers; and
WHEREAS, NOPEC’s Do Not Knock program is a free service offered to stop
solicitors from knocking on your door.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, STATE OF OHIO. AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That a new section “Resident Prohibition by Notice” is hereby enacted
within Chapter 709 “Peddlers, Solicitors and Canvassers” of the Middleburg Heights
Codified Ordinances to read as follows:
709.XX RESIDENT PROHIBITION BY NOTICE,
(a) If requested by the City, and for as long as the Northeast Ohio Public
Energy Council ("NOPEC") shall agree to do so, NOPEC shall manage for the City a
"Do Not Knock Registry" ("registry") and is authorized to contact persons on the
registry to distribute "Do Not Knock" stickers to them at no cost to the City or to said
persons. NOPEC shall further contact persons listed on the registry to update the
registry on a quarterly basis each year,
(b) Any person in lawful possession and occupancy of any residence, house,
apartment, or other dwelling in the City may require NOPEC to place and maintain
his or her residence, house, apartment or other dwelling on the Do Not Knock
registry by submitting a request on form(s) supplied by the Director of Public Safety,
or by submitting a request online at www.blocktheknock.com or at a Block the Knock
community event, which shall contain the following information:
(1) The name and signature of the person completing the form(s),
unless the submission is done electronically:
(2) The complete address of the residence, house, apartment, or
other dwelling to be placed on the Do Not Knock registry;
(3) A valid email address of the person completing the form(s);
(4) The date the form was completed;
(5) A statement that "No Solicitors or Peddlers Shall Call at this
Address" or words of similar import; and
(6) The exceptions, if any, which the person com.pleting the form(s)
wishes to be made to the requirement that peddlers or solicitors not knock at his or
her residence, house, apartment, or other dwelling,
(c) Any person in lawful possession and occupancy of any residence, house,
apartment, or other dwelling in the City may require the City or NOPEC to remove
his or her residence, house, apartment, or other dwelling from the Do Not Knock
registry by submitting a notice of removal form supplied by the Director of Public
Safety, or by submitting a request online to www.blocktheknock.com which shall
contain the following information;
(1) The name and signature of the person completing the form;
(2) The complete address of the residence, house, apartment, or
other dwelling to be removed from the registry;
(3) The date the form was completed; and
(4) A statement that the residence, house, apartment, or other
dwelling be removed from the Do Not Knock registry,
(d) The decision whether to place a residence, house, apartment, or other
dwelling on the Do Not Knock registry shall be solely that of the lawful possessor
and occupant thereof and no official, agent or employee of the C'ty of Middleburg
Heights shall interfere with said decision,
(e) A residence, house, apartment, or other dwelling, after being lawfully
placed on the Do Not Knock registry shall remain on said registry until the earliest of
any of the following:
(1) The City or NOPEC receives a notice of removal pursuant to
division (c) of this section; or
(2) The City or NOPEC receives formal notice that the person who
submitted the form pursuant to division (b) of this section is not or is no longer a
lawful possessor and occupant of the premises,
(f) A copy of the Do Not Knock registry shall be made available for public
inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Director of Public Safety.
(g) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, no peddler, while
peddling, or solicitor while soliciting, shall call upon, knock at the door or ring the
doorbell of any residence, house, apartment or rather dwelling in the City which is at
that time on the Do Not Knock registry established and maintained pursuant to this
chapter or upon which there is posted at the entrance a notice which reads "No
Peddlers Allowed No Solicitors Allowed, Do Not Knock" or other words of
similar import, which clearly prohibit peddlers or solicitors on the premises, unless
such peddler or solicitor has previously been invited upon the premises by the lawful
possessor and occupant thereof.
Section 2: It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of this Council
concerning and relating to the passage of this Ordinance were adopted in an open
meeting of this Council, and that all deliberations of this Council and any of its
committees that resulted in such formal actions were in meetings open to the public,
in compliance with all legal requirements, including Chapter 107 of the Middleburg
Heights Code and Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Passed:
President of Council
Attest;
Clerk of Council Approved On:
Presented to Mayor-
Yea Nay Mayor
Bortolotto
Ali
Sage
Meany
McGregor
Ference
Grech
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