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MINUTES MARCH 18, 2024 COUNCIL MEETING PARMA COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 PM The Regular Council Meeting was called to order by President of Council Vito Dipierro presiding: COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: KAMMY SHUMAN MONICA WILSON KELLY ZACHARIAS MARK CASSELBERRY ALLAN DIVIS ROB EUERLE KEVIN C. KUSSMAUL DEBORAH LIME COUNCIL MEMBER EXCUSED: AMANDA BOYD 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, Law Director Scott Tuma, Auditor Brian Day, Service Director Tony Vannello, Building Commissioner Dan Kulchytsky, City Engineer Hasmukh Patel, Communications and Community Relations Director Carolyn Kovach, Recreation Commissioner Mickey Vittardi, Chief of Staff Rich Summers, and Clerk of Council Kristin L. Saban. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Councilwoman Kammy Shuman. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOICE VOTE: RESOLUTION NO. 39-24 3/18/24 BY: KELLY ZACHARIAS, AMANDA BOYD, MARK CASSELBERRY, ALLAN DIVIS, ROB EUERLE, KEVIN C. KUSSMAUL, DEBORAH LIME, KAMMY SHUMAN, MONICA WILSON A RESOLUTION HONORING WANDA FORD, 2023-2024 COACH OF THE YEAR YOUTH BASKETBALL Motion made by Councilman Casselberry seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Resolution No. 39-24. Motion carried. Councilwoman Zacharias, Councilman Divis and Recreation Commissioner Vittardi presented Ms. Ford with certificates. A Proclamation was presented by Mayor DeGeeter. 1  CERTIFICATES Anna Kwiatkowski was recognized as being the first female hockey player at Padua High School to score a goal. Certificates were presented by Councilwoman Shuman and Councilman Divis. A proclamation was presented by Mayor DeGeeter. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Normandy High School Hockey Team was recognized for their GLC Division and Baron Cup Championship wins. Certificates were presented to players and coaches by Councilman Kussmaul. A proclamation was presented by Mayor DeGeeter. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Council recessed at 6:54 P.M. to resume Committee Meetings. Council reconvened at 7:27 P.M. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COMMENT No one wished to speak. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISPOSAL OF JOURNAL Mr. Dipierro – Stated, you have before you the Minutes from the March 4, 2024 Regular Council Meeting, and the March 14, 2024 Special Council Meeting. Asked if there were any additions or corrections? Stated, hearing none, the minutes will stand approved as printed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND CLAIMS Mrs. Saban read the following: THE PARMA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS met on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 6:30 pm and PROPOSED TO VARY, subject to provisions of amended Ordinance Section 1127.13 (confirmation or rejection by Council within forty days of receipt of this notice) FOR THE APPLICANT Mike Phillips of FTC Signs, agent for Lindsey Lupino Cima Network Inc. for 1720 Snow Rd. Parma Ohio 44134. PPN: 445-26-002. After discussion Michelle Green recommended to Council to grant Mike Phillips of FTC signs for 1720 Snow Road, the requested “area” variance of the Parma Codified Ordinances Section 1196.07 Signs in Commercial Districts. Signs for uses in Retail Business Districts, Office Building Districts, Shopping Center Districts, and Automobile Parking Districts shall be permitted in accordance with the following regulations. (a) Permitted Types, Number, Area and Height. Signs by structural type are permitted only in accordance with the regulations regarding maximum number, area and height as presented in the following schedule. Sign types not listed are prohibited. All signs are permanent unless listed as temporary. Per the Commercial Sign Schedule, a 62’ wide retail business tenant space is permitted one major wall sign no more than 103 SF in area. The proposal is for a 136 SF wall sign. This variance would result in 33 SF more wall signage than code allows. By granting this variance the owner’s property would not suffer a substantial detriment, by granting this variance the characteristics of the neighborhood would not be substantially altered and by granting this variance the spirit and intent of the Zoning and Building requirements would be observed. Allesan Armstrong seconded the motion. George Ziefle, George Mastrobuono, Allesan Armstrong and Michelle Green are all in favor. 2  Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to thereafter read the variance application by title only. Further moved to refer the Variance to the Planning Committee. Motion carried. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mrs. Saban read the following: THE PARMA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS met on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 6:30 pm and PROPOSED TO VARY, subject to provisions of amended Ordinance Section 1127.13 (confirmation or rejection of Council within forty days of receipt of this notice) FOR THE APPLICANT Dale Story, for Premier Barber Lounge at 5318 State Road Parma, Ohio 44134. PPN:443-30-119. After discussion George Mastrobuono recommended to Council to grant with stipulation to Dale Story of Premier Barber Lounge for 5318 State Road, who has requested an “area” variance of the Parma Codified Ordinances Section 1196.07 SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS. Signs for uses in Retail Business Districts, Office Building Districts, Shopping Center Districts, and Automobile Parking Districts shall be permitted in accordance with the following regulations. (a)Permitted Types, Number, Area and Height. As presented in the following schedule. Sign Type Temporary (window) Retail Business District SF- 25% of window area. The proposal is to have permanent window signage on 100% of the windows. The variance would result in allowing 75% more permanent signage in the windows. The stipulation is to reduce the allowed window signage to 40% of the windows and that the signage only be related to the services and products offered. By granting this variance the owner’s property would not suffer a substantial detriment, by granting this variance the characteristics of the neighborhood would not be substantially altered and by granting this variance the spirit and intent of the Zoning and Building requirements would be observed. A second variance was also requested to the Sign Regulations. After discussion George Mastrobuono recommended to Council to Grant to Dale Story of Premier Barber Lounge for 5318 State Rd., who has requested an “area” variance of the Parma Codified Ordinances Section 1196.14 SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS. (a) Secondary Frontages/Entrances. A building or building unit with frontage on a second street or with a customer building entrance from a rear or side parking lot shall be permitted total additional wall, window, projecting and canopy sign area not to exceed fifty percent of the sign area otherwise permitted. Such signs shall be displayed so that the total sign area placed on any façade does not exceed the maximum sign area permitted for the building’s primary frontage. The proposal is for a 50 SF major wall sign on a side wall of the building where 16 SF is permitted. By granting this variance the owner’s property would not suffer a substantial detriment, by granting this variance the characteristics of the neighborhood would no be substantially altered and by granting this variance the spirit and intent of the Zoning and Building requirements would be observed. Allesan Armstrong second the motion. George Ziefle, George Mastrobuono, Allesan Armstrong and Michelle Green are all in favor. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to thereafter read the variance application by title only. Further moved to refer the Variance to the Planning Committee. Motion carried. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. Euerle – Mr. Chairman, the Planning Committee of Council met to discuss the Notice of Proposal to Vary for the applicants Chad & Molly Leopold, 8419 Evergreen Drive for a variance with stipulations for SECTION 1185.05(d) – HEIGHT DISTRICT 3 EXCEPTIONS: The proposal is to construct a new detached garage that is 18 feet tall and one and a half stories in height. The variance would result in allowing the construction of a detached garage 3 feet taller and a half story more in height than code allows. There are stipulations requiring (1) they are to add windows, (2) there shall not be any business run out of the garage, (3) there shall not be any living quarters. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilman Casselberry to grant the variance with stipulations as recommended by the Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Committee of Council. Motion carried. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. Euerle – Mr. Chairman, The Planning Committee of Council met to discuss the Notice of Proposal to Vary for the applicant Clay Armbruster of Armbruster Moving & Storage, 2800 Center Road for a variance of SECTION 1175.02(a) PERMITTED USES IN THE RESEARCH MANUFACTURING DISTRICT (1) Indoor storage and sale of building materials. The proposal is to operate a facility to store and sell items other than building materials including new and used secondhand equipment, furnishings, and household goods. Allowing a variance would result in permitting a storage facility for other than building materials in the Research Manufacturing District and permit the sale used secondhand items outside of the permitted zoning district. A variance of SECTION 1175.02 (a) PERMITTED USES IN THE RESEARCH MANUFACTURING DISTRICT (2) Wholesale warehousing. The proposal is to warehouse for individual businesses and households. A variance would result in allowing the warehousing of items that are not warehoused for wholesale. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilman Divis to deny the variance as recommended by the Planning Committee of Council. Motion carried. Mr. Euerle – Mr. Chairman, The Planning Committee of Council met to discuss the Notice of Proposal to Vary for the applicant Jeffery Cossel of Visconsi Companies for Pleasant Valley Shopping Center “B” and Parcel “C”, an area variance with stipulations of SECTION 1170.06-COMMERCIAL OFFICE DISTRICTS-SCHEDULE OF LOT AREA, WIDTH AND COVERAGE REGULATIONS. The minimum lot area for a shopping center complex is 5 acres. The proposal is for the creation of two outlets: Parcel “B” is 0.81 acres and Parcel “C” is 0.48 acres. The variance would result in allowing outlets smaller in area than code allows. There are stipulations (1) A traffic survey be done, and (2) signs be erected directing traffic. SECTION 1170.08- COMMERCIAL OFFICE DISTRICTS-SCHEDULE OF YARD AND HEIGHT REGULATIONS. The front setback required in Shopping Center District is 100 feet. The proposal is for a building setback at 50’ and a second building, setback at 80’ from the road right-of-way. The variance would result in allowing two separate buildings on outlets of the shopping center to be set closer to the road than code allows. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilman Casselberry to amend the stipulations as follows: Strike stipulation (1) and Modify stipulation (2) to read “Install signs, concrete curbing, and other traffic control measures to assist in directing traffic away from problem areas”. The configuration of these items shall be to the satisfaction of the Building and Engineering Departments. Motion carried. 4  Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilman Casselberry to grant the variance with stipulations as amended as recommended by Planning Committee of Council. Motion carried. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. Euerle – Mr. Chairman, the Planning Committee of Council met to discuss the Notice of Proposal to Vary for the applicant Jason E. Stiftar 6198 Wareham Dr. for a variance of SECTION 1153.03(a)- ACCESSORY USES AND BUILDINGS : A private garage with a maximum floor area of not more than 600 square feet may be erected in, or on the same lot with the main building. The proposal is for the construction of a 703 SF detached garage on a 4,800 SF lot. A variance would result in allowing a garage to be 103 more square feet in area than code allows. There are stipulations requiring (1) submit a boundary survey, (2) there shall not be any businesses being run out of the garage, (3) there shall not be any living quarters. A variance of SECTION 1185.05 (d)-HEIGHT DISTRICT EXCEPTIONS:In residential districts, an accessory building shall not exceed fifteen feet in height at the highest point of the roof nor more than one story. The proposal is to construct a new detached garage that is 16 feet tall and one and a half stories in height. The variance would result in allowing the construction of a detached garage 1 foot taller and a half story more in height than the code allows. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilman Casselberry to grant the variances with stipulations as recommended by the Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Committee of Council. Motion carried. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FIRST READING: RESOLUTION NO. 38-24 3/18//24 BY: KAMMY SHUMAN A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ISSUE A PERMIT TO TRANSPORT INTO TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PARMA, FIREWORKS AND FIREWORK SUNDRIES FOR A PYROTECHNIC DISPLAY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE HOLY FAMILY PARISH FESTIVAL, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipierro – Said Resolution will be referred to the Public Safety Committee. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOLUTION NO. 42-24 3/18/24 BY: DEBORAH LIME (By Request – Building Commissioner) A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BUILDING COMMISSIONER TO INSTITUTE SUMMARY NUISANCE ABATEMENT OF PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER 449-06-050, 7911 DARTWORTH DRIVE, PARMA, OHIO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipierro – Said Resolution will be referred to the Public Safety Committee. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5  ORDINANCE NO. 44-24 3/18/24 BY: MARK CASSELBERRY (By Request – City Engineer) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER FOR THE KRUEGER AVENUE SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT- PHASE II (FROM W. 48TH STREET TO W. 44TH STREET), IN THE CITY OF PARMA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Finance Committee. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECOND READING: ORDINANCE NO. 29-24 3/4/24 BY: KELLY ZACHARIAS (By Request – Community Services Director) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PARMA CODIFIED ORDINANCES SECTIONS 1171.03 (t), 1171.07 (a)(14), AND 1177.03 (k) RELATING TO MARIJUANA CULTIVATION, PROCESSING, TESTING, AND DISPENSING IN THE CITY OF PARMA Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilman Casselberry to refer Ordinance No. 29-24 back to the Planning Committee. Motion carried. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 31-24 3/4/24 BY: MARK CASSELBERRY (By Request – Auditor) AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A WRITTEN POST-ISSUANCE COMPLIANCE POLICY IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF TAX-EXEMPT AND TAX-PREFERRED OBLIGATIONS BY THE CITY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilman Casselberry seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to amend Ordinance No. 31-24 by accepting revised Exhibit “A”. Motion carried. Motion made by Councilman Casselberry seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to refer Ordinance No. 31-24 back to the Finance Committee as amended. Motion carried. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 33-24 3/4/24 BY: MARK CASSELBERRY, ALLAN DIVIS (By Request – Service Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTHEAST OHIO REGIONAL SEWER DISTRICT (NEORSD) FOR THE RUSTIC TRAIL STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT THROUGH THE COMMUNITY COST-SHARE 6  PROGRAM (CCS) IN THE CITY OF PARMA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilman Casselberry seconded by Councilwoman Lime to refer Ordinance No. 33-24 back to the Finance Committee. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 34-24 3/4/24 BY: MARK CASSELBERRY, ALLAN DIVIS, DEBORAH LIME (By Request – Service Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER FOR THE VELMA AVENUE WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (FROM PEARL ROAD TO W. 54TH STREET) AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilman Casselberry seconded by Councilwoman Lime to refer Ordinance No. 34-24 back to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 35-24 3/4/24 BY: MARK CASSELBERRY, ALLAN DIVIS (By Request – Service Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER FOR THE RUSTIC TRAIL STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilman Casselberry seconded by Councilwoman Lime to refer Ordinance No. 35-24 back to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 36-24 3/4/24 BY: MARK CASSELBERRY, ALLAN DIVIS (By Request – Service Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER FOR THE DALESIDE DRIVE SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilman Casselberry seconded by Councilwoman Lime to refer Ordinance No. 36-24 back to the Finance Committee. Motion Carried. 7  ORDINANCE NO. 37-24 3/4/24 BY: MARK CASSELBERRY (By Request – Treasurer) AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $14,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTING A CLUBHOUSE AND EVENT CENTER AND FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING THE SAME; TOGETHER WITH SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND ALL NECESSARY APPURTENANCES THERETO; APPROVING RELATED MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilman Casselberry seconded by Councilwoman Lime to refer Ordinance No. 37-24 back to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECOND READING SUSPENSION: Mr. Dipierro – Shall the statutory provision and Rule 48 requiring the full and distinct reading of Resolution 30-24 on three different days be dispensed with? Yes: Shuman, Wilson, Zacharias, Casselberry, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime No: None; motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RESOLUTION NO. 30-24 3/4/24 BY: MARK CASSELBERRY (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 Councilman Casselberry seconded by Councilwoman Lime to amend Resolution No. 30-24 by accepting revised Exhibit “A”. Motion carried. Councilwoman Lime – Asked Service Director Vannello about the $1,022.82 for July 18, 2023, for Motor Sales, and why it is showing up now so late. Service Director Vannello – Stated that many times, the vendors will send invoices late. Motion made by Councilman Casselberry seconded by Councilman Divis to adopt Resolution No. 30-24 as amended. Yes: Shuman, Wilson, Zacharias, Casselberry, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime No: None; Resolution No. 30-24 is adopted as amended. 8 THIRD READING: RESOLUTION NO. 18-24 2/20/24 BY: ALLAN DIVIS (By Request – Service Director) A RESOLUTION TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND, UPON MEETING CERTAIN CRITERIA, FROM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET LIGHTS AND THE MAINTENANCE OF SANITARY SEWERS, STORM SEWERS, AND WATER MAINS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilman Casselberry to adopt Resolution No. 18-24. Yes: Shuman, Wilson, Zacharias, Casselberry, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime. No: None; Resolution No. 18-24 is adopted. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 19-24 2/20/24 BY: MARK CASSELBERRY, ALLAN DIVIS, DEBORAH LIME (By Request – Service Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ACCEPT THE NORTHEAST OHIO PUBLIC ENERGY COUNCIL (NOPEC) 2024 ENERGIZED COMMUNITY GRANT(S) (NEC) FUNDS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilman Casselberry to adopt Ordinance No. 19-24. Yes: Shuman, Wilson, Zacharias, Casselberry, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime No: None; Ordinance No. 19-24 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: Mr. Dipierro – Shal the statutory provision and Rule 48 requiring the full and distinct reading of Resolution No. 26-24, Resolution No. 27-24, Ordinance No. 43-24, Ordinance No. 45-24, and Ordinance No. 46-24 on three different days be dispensed with? Yes: Shuman, Wilson, Zacharias, Casselberry, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime No: None; Motion carried. Mr. Dipierro – Shall Rule 45 requiring reference to committee be dispensed with and Resolution No. 26-24, Resolution No. 27-24, Ordinance No. 43-24, Ordinance No. 45-24 and Ordinance No. 46-24 be placed on final passage? Yes: Shuman, Wilson, Zacharias, Casselberry, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime No: None; Motion carried. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9  RESOLUTION NO. 26-24 3/18/24 BY: DEBORAH LIME, MONICA WILSON A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH AS “NATIONAL SOCIAL WORK” MONTH, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilman Casselberry to adopt Resolution No. 26-24. Yes: Shuman, Wilson, Zacharias, Casselberry, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime No: None; Resolution No. 26-24 is adopted. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOLUTION NO. 27-24 3/18/24 BY: DEBORAH LIME, KAMMY SHUMAN, MONICA WILSON, KELLY ZACHARIAS, AMANDA BOYD, MARK CASSELBERRY, ALLAN DIVIS A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 8, 2024, AS “INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY”, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilman Casselberry to adopt Resolution No. 27-24. Yes: Shuman, Wilson, Zacharias, Casselberry, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime No: None; Resolution No. 27-24 is adopted. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 43-24 3/18/24 BY: KAMMY SHUMAN (By Request – City Engineer) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT AND ENTER INTO A WATER POLLUTION CONTROL LOAN FUND (WPCLF) AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PARMA FOR PLANNING AND DESIGN OF THE NORTH/WEST LINDEN LANE SEPTIC ABATEMENT PROJECT- PHASE ONE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilman Casselberry to adopt Ordinance No. 43-24. Yes: Shuman, Wilson, Zacharias, Casselberry, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime. No: None; Ordinance No. 43-24 is adopted. 10  ORDINANCE NO. 45-24 3/18/2 BY: KAMMY SHUMAN (By Request – City Engineer) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CHAGRIN VALLEY ENGINEERING, LTD., FOR THE ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE NORTH/WEST LINDEN LANE SEPTIC ABATEMENT PROJECT- PHASE I, IN THE CITY OF PARMA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilman Casselberry to adopt Ordinance No. 45-24. Yes: Shuman, Wilson, Zacharias, Casselberry, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime. No: None; Ordinance No. 45-24 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 46-24 3/18/24 BY: DEBORAH LIME (By Request – Safety Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) FOR THE PARMA FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilman Casselberry to adopt Ordinance No. 46-24. Yes: Shuman, Wilson, Zacharias, Casselberry, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime. No: None: Ordinance No. 46-24 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PUBLIC SESSION No one wished to speak. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Mayor DeGeeter – Wished to thank the Girl Scouts for coming and selling cookies. He expressed how happy he was to get the opportunity to meet with them earlier in the evening and encouraged everyone to buy Girl Scout cookies. Service Director Vannello – No comment. Auditor Day - No comment. Law Director Tuma – Reminded everyone that Bond Council will be here on April 1 , and that Council should have their questions ready. st --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councilwoman Shuman – Reminded everyone about the Water Summit on Saturday. Councilwoman Wilson – Was happy to see the Resolution for “National Social Worker Month”. She stated that her dad was a social worker and worked for the Urban 11 League where he created many city- wide programs for those affected by the riots in Detroit during the 1960’s. Councilwoman Zacharias – No comment Councilman Casselberry – Acknowledged the girl scouts and congratulated all the award recipients on all their accomplishments. Councilman Divis – Wished Councilman Casselberry luck in Tuesday’s election. Councilman Euerle – Stated that he heard great things from the Stearn’s Farm event and hopes to see more events like it in the future. Councilman Kussmaul – Thanked Safety Director and wished him good luck with his meeting with the Superintendent and Work Partnership for Safety Town. He also expressed thanks to the girl scouts for staying through the whole meeting. Safety Director – Wanted to state that this year’s meeting will also be about getting a plan in place for Safety Town, 2025 and will keep Council posted. Councilwoman Lime – Wished the candidates good luck on Tuesday, and urged everyone to get out and vote. Reminded all about the upcoming Property Maintenance Task Force Meeting, March 21, at 2:30. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REPORT ON ABSENT MEMBERS Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilman Casselberry to excuse Councilwoman Boyd from said meeting. Motion carried. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilman Casselberry to adjourn said meeting at 7:58 p.m. Motion carried. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CERTIFICATION 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 Monday, March 18, 2024. __/s/ Kristin L. Saban _/s/ Vito Dipierro__________ Kristin L. Saban Vito Dipierro Clerk of Council President of Council rb 12