City Council

MINUTES MAY 20, 2024 COUNCIL MEETING PARMA COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 P.M. The Regular Council Meeting was called to order by President of Council Vito Dipierro presiding: COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: MARK CASSELBERRY ALLAN DIVIS ROBERT EUERLE KEVIN KUSSMAUL DEBORAH LIME KAMMY SHUMAN MONICA WILSON KELLY ZACHARIAS 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 M. Tuma, Auditor Brian Day, 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, Community Development Director Erik Tollerup, Chief of Staff Rich Summers and Clerk of Council Kristin L. Saban. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Father Andrew Hoover of St. Anthony of Padua Church. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LEGISLATIVE COMMENT No one wished to speak. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DISPOSAL OF JOURNAL Mr. Dipierro – Stated, you have before you the Minutes from the May 6, 2024, Regular Council Meeting. Asked if there were any additions or corrections? Stated, hearing none, the minutes will stand approved as printed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND CLAIMS: Clerk of Council Kristin Saban read the following variances into the record: THE PARMA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS met on Tuesday May 14, 2024 at 5:30 pm and a 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 1 APPLICANT Jeff Oslin, Bright Covers 3453 West 140th Street for the property at 5806 Luelda Ave. PPN:443-25-030. After discussion George Mastrobuono recommends to Council to GRANT, Jeff Oslin, Bright Covers, for 5806 Luelda Ave., who has requested an area variance to the City of Parma Codified Ordinance Section 1189 .01 ERECTION OF BUILDINGS BETWEEN BUILDING LINE AND STREET. Between the front yard building line as established by this chapter and the street line, no building or portion of a building may be erected above grade level. The proposal is to construct a roof over a front porch that projects 10 feet forward the building line. I make a motion we recommend to Council to approve the variance as read as the character of the neighborhood would not be substantially altered and be given the variance it will abide by the zoning laws of the City of Parma. George Ziefle second the motion. George Ziefle, Allesan Armstrong, George Mastrobuono, John Yurkiw, and Michelle Green voted yes. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilman Casselberry to thereafter read the variance application by title only. Further moved to refer the variance to the Planning Committee. Motion carried. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE PARMA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS met on Tuesday May 14, 2024, 5:30 pm and a 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 Cindy Velucci, Archer Signs Corporation 1917 Henry Ave. SW, Canton, Ohio 44706, for 6871 Ames Rd. PPN: 455-01-005. After discussion John Yurkiw made a motion recommending to Council to GRANT, Cindy Vellucci, Archer Signs Corporation, for 6871 Ames Road, who has requested an area variance to the City of Parma Codified Ordinance Section 1196.06 SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS. (a) Permitted types, Number, Area and Height, Per the Residential District Sign Schedule, a multi-family property is permitted (1) major free-standing sign. The proposal is to construct (2) major free-standing signs. I would like to make a motion to accept this to Cindy Vellucci, Archer Signs Corporation, by giving this variance the practical use, the essential character of the neighborhood would not be substantially altered, and the adjoining properties would not suffer a substantial determent as a result of granting this variance. George Mastrobuono second the motion. George Ziefle, George Mastrobuono, John Yurkiw, Allesan Armstrong, Michelle Green all in favor. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilman Casselberry to thereafter read the variance application by title only. Further moved to refer the variance to the Planning Committee. Motion carried. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE PARMA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS met on Tuesday May 14, 2024, 5:30 pm and a PROPOSED TO VARY, subject to provisions of amended Ordinance Section 1127.13 (confirmation or rejection by Council within 40 days of receipt of this notice) FOR THE APPLICANT Jared Maloof, the Forest Parma, LLC., 425 Literary Road Suite 100 Cleveland, Ohio 44113, for 5393 Ridge Rd. PPN:443-20-012. After discussion George Mastrobuono made a motion recommending to Council to DENY, Jarod Maloof, The Forest Parma, LLC., 425 Literary Rd. Suite 100, Cleveland, Ohio 44113, for 5393 Ridge Rd., who requested a use variance to City of Parma Codified Ordinance Section 1170.03 SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED BUILDINGS AND USES. Buildings and land shall be used, and buildings shall be designed, erected, altered, moved or maintained, in whole or in part, in the Retail Business District only for the uses set forth in the schedule and regulations. 2  Marijuana dispensaries are not listed in the schedule of permitted uses and therefore a dispensary is not permitted in this zone. The proposal is to operate a marijuana dispensary in a retail business district. I make a motion that we send to Council this variance and DENY it on the grounds that the neighborhood will be substantially altered by granting this variance and justice will not be done by granting this variance and that this variance is not substantial to be approved George Ziefle second the motion. George Ziefle, George Mastrobuono, John Yurkiw, Allesan Armstrong, and Michelle Green all agreed to deny this variance. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilman Casselberry to thereafter read the variance application by title only. Further moved to refer the variance to the Planning Committee. Motion carried. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE PARMA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS met on Tuesday May 14, 2024, 5:30 pm and a 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 Kevin Oliver AIA, Oliver Architecture for GCI Ohio , LLC 6545 Market Ave. N, Suite 100, North Canton, Ohio 44721, for 6891 Ridge Rd. PPN:450-03-077. After discussion George Ziefle made a motion recommending to Council to DENY, Kevin Oliver AIA, Oliver Architecture, for GCI Ohio, LLC 6545 Market Ave. N. Suite 100, North Canton, Ohio 44721 for 6891 Ridge Rd., who has requested a use variance of City of Parma Codified Ordinance Section 1170.03 SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED BUILDINGS AND USES. Buildings and land shall be used, and buildings shall be designed, erected, altered, moved or maintained, in whole or in part, in the Retail Business District only for the uses set forth in the schedule and regulations. Marijuana dispensaries are not listed in the schedule of permitted uses and therefore a dispensary is not permitted in this zone. The proposal is to operate a marijuana dispensary in a Retail Business District. I make a motion to Council to DENY the application by denying this variance the owner’s property with substantial determent with granting this variance being granted the characteristics of the neighborhood would be substantially altered by granting this variance the spirit and intent of the zoning building requirements would be observed. Michelle Green second the motion to deny. George Ziefle, George Mastrobuono, Allesan Armstrong, Michelle Green all agreed to deny this variance. John Yurkiw abstained. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilman Casselberry to thereafter read the variance application by title only. Further moved to refer the variance to the Planning Committee. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE PARMA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS met on Tuesday May 14, 2024, 5:30 pm and a 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, Chad Wise Battle Green Real Estate LLC, P.O. Box 11519, 1766 West 46th Ave., Denver, Colorado 80211, for 11575 Brookpark Rd. PPN:442-33-0066, and 10505 Brookpark Rd. PPN:442-38-001. After discussion George Mastrobuono made a motion recommending to Council to DENY, Chad Wise Battle Green Real Estate LLC, P.O. Box 11519, 1766 West 46th Ave., Denver, Colorado 80211, for 11575 Brookpark Rd. and for 10505 Brookpark Rd., who requested a use variance to City of Parma Codified Ordinance Section 1170.03 SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED BUILDINGS AND USES. Buildings and land shall be used, and buildings shall be designed, erected, altered, moved or maintained, in whole or in part, in the Retail Business District only for the uses set forth in the schedule and regulations. 3  Marijuana dispensaries are not listed in the schedule of permitted uses and therefore a dispensary is not permitted in this zone. The proposal is to operate a marijuana dispensary in a Retail Business District. I make a motion to DENY, the applicant Chad Wise Battle Green Real Estate, LLC, first up because they weren’t here and secondly that justice would be done by denying this variance. The variance is not substantial and the essence of the character of the neighborhood would be substantially altered by approving this variance. Allesen Armstrong second the motion. George Ziefle, George Mastrobuono, John Yurkiw, Allesen Armstrong, and Michelle Green all agreed to deny these variances. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilman Casselberry to thereafter read the variance application by title only. Further moved to refer the variance to the Planning Committee. Motion carried. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE PARMA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS met on Tuesday May 14, 2024, 5:30 pm and a 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 Caroline Henry, Buckeye Relief & Amplify Dispensaries, 33525 Curtis Blvd., Eastlake, Ohio 44095, for 1125 W. Pleasant Valley. PPN: 453-18-005 After discussion Michelle Green made a motion recommending to Council to DENY, Caroline Henry, Buckeye Relief & Amplify Dispensaries, 33525 Curtis Blvd. Eastlake, Ohio 44095, for 1125 W. Pleasant Valley, who requested a use variance to City of Parma Codified Ordinance Section 1170.03 SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED BUILDINGS AND USES. Buildings and land shall be used, and buildings shall be designed, erected, altered, moved or maintained, in whole or in part, in the Retail Business District only for the uses set forth in the schedule and regulations. Marijuana dispensaries are not listed in the schedule of permitted uses and therefore a dispensary is not permitted in this zone. The proposal is to operate a marijuana dispensary in a retail business district. I would like to make a motion to DENY the variance use as I do feel the essential character of the neighborhood would be substantially altered and the adjoining properties would suffer as well as the residents trying to shop in the plaza. The spirit and intent behind the zoning building requirement would be observed, and substantial justice would be done denying the variance. Allesan Armstrong second the motion. George Ziefle, George Mastrobuono, John Yurkiw, Allesan Armstrong, and Michelle Green all agreed to deny this variance. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilman Casselberry to thereafter read the variance application by title only. Further moved to refer the variance to the Planning Committee. Motion carried. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE PARMA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS met on Tuesday May 14, 2024, 5:30 pm and a 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 Caroline Henry, Buckeye Relief & Amplify Dispensaries, 33525 Curtis Blvd. Eastlake, Ohio 44095, for 6895 Ridge Rd. PPN: 450-03-009. After discussion George Mastrobuono made a motion recommending to Council to DENY, Caroline Henry, Buckeye Relief & Amplify Dispensaries, 33525 Curtis Blvd. Eastlake, Ohio 44095 for the area south of 6895 Ridge Road, who requested a use variance of the City of Parma Codified Ordinance Section 1170.03 SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED BUILDINGS AND USES. Buildings and land shall be used, and buildings shall be designed, erected, altered, moved or maintained, in whole or in part, in the Retail Business District only for the uses set forth in the schedule and regulations. 4  Marijuana dispensaries are not listed in the schedule of permitted uses and therefore a dispensary is not permitted in this zone. The proposal is to operate a marijuana dispendary in a Retail Business District. I would like to make a motion that we recommend to Council to DENY this variance as read that the essential character of the neighborhood would be substantially altered, the adjoining properties would suffer substantial determent as a result and justice would be done by not granting the variance. The variance would not be substantial. George Mastrobuono recommended to Council to deny the variance. Allesan Armstrong second the motion. George Ziefle, George Mastrobuono, Allesan Armstrong, and Michelle Green all agreed to deny the variance. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilman Casselberry to thereafter read the variance application by title only. Further moved to refer the variance to the Planning Committee. Motion carried. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE PARMA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS met on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 5:30 pm and a PROPOSED TO VARY, subject to provisions of amended Ordinance Section 1127.13 (confirmation or rejection by Council withing forty days of receipt of this notice) FOR THE APPLICANT Geoff Korff, 106 Main Street, Floor 2, Akron, Ohio 44308 For 5236-5238 Ridge Rd. PPN:442-17-035 & 442-17-034. After discussion John Yurkiw made a motion recommending to Council to GRANT, Geoff Korff, 106 Main St. Floor 2, Akron, Ohio 44308 for 5236-5238 Ridge Rd. who requested a use variance of City of Parma Codified Ordinance Section 1170.03 SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED BUILDINGS AND USES. Buildings and land shall be used, and buildings shall be designed, erected, altered, moved or maintained, in whole or in part, in the Retail Business District only for the uses set forth in the schedule and regulations. Marijuana dispensaries are not listed in the schedule of permitted uses and therefore a dispensary is not permitted in this zone. The proposal is to operate a marijuana dispensary in a Retail Business District. I would like to make a motion that Geoff Kroff, that the Board of Zoning Appeals should pass this variance, by passing this variance I strongly believe the essential character of the neighborhood would not be substantially altered and the adjoining properties would not suffer substantial determent as a result of this board passing this variance. Allesan Armstrong second the motion. George Ziefle, George Mastrobuono, John Yurkiw, Allesan Armstrong, and Michelle Green all voted yes to pass this variance. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilman Casselberry to thereafter read the variance application by title only. Further moved to refer the variance to the Planning Committee. Motion carried --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE PARMA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MET ON Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 5:30 pm and a 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 Kevin Zuber, Simple AG Ohio LLC, P.O. Box 428, New Buffalo, MI 49117, For 5444 Pearl Rd. PPN: 442-18-022 After discussion George Ziefle made a motion recommending to Council to DENY, Kevin Zuber, Simple AG Ohio LLC, P.O. Box 428, New Buffalo, MI 49117, for 5444 Pearl Rd., who has requested a use variance of City of Parma Codified Ordinance Section 1170.03. SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED BUILDINGS AND USES. Buildings and land shall be used, and buildings shall be designed, erected, altered, moved or maintained, in whole or in part, in the Retail Business District only for the uses set forth in the schedule and regulations. 5  Marijuana dispensaries are not listed in the schedule of permitted uses and therefore a dispensary is not permitted in this zone. The proposal is to operate a marijuana dispensary in a Retail Business District. I would like to make a motion stipulated as read to Council to deny this by denying this application the owner’s property would I’m sorry the variance granted the characteristic of the neighborhood would not be substantially altered by granting this variance the spirit and intent of the zoning board, would be zoning building requirements would be observed. By denying this variance the predicament could be obviated through other methods other than the variance meaning putting in the proper perspective in the industrial district. George Mastrobuono second the motion. George Ziefle, George Mastrobuono, Allesan Armstrong, Michelle Green, and John Yurkiw all agreed to deny this variance. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilman Casselberry to thereafter read the variance application by title only. Further moved to refer the variance to the Planning Committee. Motion carried ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE PARMA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS met on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 5:30 pm and a 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 Campbell Hill Ventures, LLC, 301 Yamato Rd. Suite 3250, Boca Raton, FL 33431, for 1350 W. Pleasant Valley. PPN: 452-34-002. After discussion John Yurkiw made a motion recommending to Council to GRANT, Campbell Hill Ventures, LLC, 301 Yamato Rd. Suite 3250, Boca Raton, FL 33431, for 1350 W. Pleasant Valley, who has requested a use variance of the City of Parma Codified Ordinance Section 1170.03 SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED BUILDINGS AND USES. Buildings and land shall be used, and buildings shall used, and buildings shall be designed , erected, altered, moved or maintained, in whole or in part, in the Retail Business District only for the uses set forth in the schedule and regulations. Marijuana dispensaries are not listed in the schedule of permitted uses and therefore a dispensary is not permitted in this zone. The proposal is to operate a marijuana dispensary in a Retail Business District. I’d like to make a motion that Campbell Hill Ventures, LLC be GRANTED this variance by granting this variance the essential character of the neighborhood would not be substantially altered the adjoining properties would not suffer substantial determent as a result of us granted this variance. Allesan Armstrong second the motion to grant this variance. John Yurkiw, Allesan Armstrong, Michelle Green, all in favor. George Mastrobuono, George Ziefle voted to deny this variance. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilman Casselberry to thereafter read the variance application by title only. Further moved to refer the variance to the Planning Committee. Motion carried ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE PARMA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS met on Tuesday May 14, 2024, 5:30 pm and a 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 Thomas E. Mikulski, 9379 Slagle Rd., Garrettsville, Ohio 44231, for 5277 State Rd. PPN: 444-04-110 After discussion John Yurkiw made a motion recommending to Council to DENY, Thomas E. Mikulski, 9379 Slagel Rd. Garretsville, Ohio 44231, for 5277 State Rd., who has requested a use variance of City of Parma Codified Ordinance Section 1170.03 SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED BUILDING AND USES. Buildings and land shall be used, and buildings shall used 6 and buildings shall be designed, erected, altered, moved or maintained, in whole or in part, in the Retail Business District only for the uses set forth in the schedule and regulations. Marijuana dispensaries are not listed in the schedule of permitted uses and therefore a dispensary is not permitted in this zone. The proposal is to operate a marijuana dispensary in a Retail Business District. I’d like to recommend to Council to DENY this variance, Thomas E. Mikulski, by denying this variance the essential character of the neighborhood would be substantially altered and adjoining properties would suffer substantial determent as a result of grant a of denying this variance. George Mastrobuono second the motion to deny this variance. George Ziefle George Masrobuono, Allesan Armstrong, John Yurkiw, and Michelle Green all agree to deny this variance. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilman Casselberry to thereafter read the variance application by title only. Further moved to refer the variance to the Planning Committee. Motion carried --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE PARMA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS met on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 5:30 pm and a 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 Reginald Friesen MD, Cielo Jardin LLC, 32508 Lake Rd., Avon Lake, Ohio 44012, for 7385 State Rd. PPN: 452-37-007 After discussion Michelle Green made a motion recommending to Council to DENY, Reginald Friesen MD, Cielo Jardin LLC 32508 Lake Rd., Avon Lake, Ohio 44012, for 7385 State Rd., who has requested a use variance of City of Parma Codified Ordinance Section 1170.03 SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED BUILDINGS AND USES. Buildings and land shall be used, and buildings shall used, and buildings shall be designed, erected, altered, moved or maintained, in whole or in part, in the Retail Business District only for the uses set forth in the schedule and regulations. Marijuana dispensaries are not listed in the schedule of permitted uses and therefore a dispensary is not permitted in this zone. The proposal is to operate a marijuana dispensary in a Retail Business District. I’d like to make a motion to DENY the use variance because I feel the essential character of the neighborhood would substantially be altered and the adjoining properties would suffer and the spirit and intent behind the building and zoning requirement would be observed by denying the variance being granted. And lastly, the character of the neighborhood would be altered by granting it. Allesan Armstrong second the motion to deny this variance. George Ziefle, George Mastrobuono, Allesan Armstrong, John Yurkiw, and Michelle Green all agree to deny this variance. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilman Casselberry to thereafter read the variance application by title only. Further moved to refer the variance to the Planning Committee. Motion carried. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE PARMA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS met on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 5:30 pm and a 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 Nelson Property Holdings, LLC, 5370 Pearl Rd., Parma, Ohio 44129 PPN: 443-20- 071 After discussion Michelle Green made a motion recommending to Council to GRANT, Nelson Properties Holdings, LLC, 5370 Pearl Rd., Parma, Ohio 44129, who has requested a use variance of City of Parma Codified Ordinance Section 1170.03 SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED BUILDINGS AND USES. Buildings and land shall be used, and buildings shall used, 7 and buildings shall be designed, erected, altered, moved or maintained, in whole or in part, in the Retail Business District only for the uses set forth in the schedule and regulations. Marijuana dispensaries are not listed in the schedule of permitted uses and therefore a dispensary is not permitted in this zone. The proposal is to operate a marijuana dispensary in a Retail Business District. I’d like to make a motion to GRANT the use variance based on the essential character of the neighborhood would not be substantially altered the adjoining properties would not suffer substantial determent, the spirit and intent behind the building and zoning requirement would be observed and substantial justice would be done by granting the use variance. John Yurkiw second the motion to grant this variance. George Ziefle, George Mastrobuono, Allesan Armstrong, Michelle Green and John Yurkiw all agreed to grant this variance. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilman Casselberry to thereafter read the variance application by title only. Further moved to refer the variance to the Planning Committee. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Notice from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control for transfer of a C1, C2, D6 liquor permit from Ridge NE Inc. DBA Macks Beverage 5358 Ridge Rd. Parma, Ohio, 44129 to AARIV Krupa LLC DBA Macks Beverage 5358 Ridge Rd. Parma, Ohio 44129. Responses must be postmarked no later than June 3, 2024. Mr. Dipierro – Said permit was referred to the Safety Director and Ward Council. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Notice from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control for a new C1, C2 liquor permit for Samjune LLC, 7411 State Road, Parma, Ohio, 44134. Responses must be postmarked no later than June 2, 2024. Mr. Dipierro – Said Permit was referred to the Safety Director and Ward Council. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Notice from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control for a new C1, C2 liquor permit for Aldi Inc. Ohio DBA Aldi 103, 6805 Ridge Rd. Parma, Ohio 44129. Responses must be postmarked no later than June 10, 2024. Mr. Dipierro – Said Permit was referred to the Safety Director and Ward Council. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FIRST READING: ORDINANCE NO. 69-24 5/20/24 BY: MARK CASSELBERRY, AMANDA BOYD, MONICA WILSON, ALLAN DIVIS (By Request – Service Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH WEST ROOFING, INC., FOR ROOF REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS AT VARIOUS CITY PROPERTIES IN PARMA, OHIO UNDER THE STATE OF OHIO PROCUREMENT PRICING, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Finance Committee. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RESOLUTION NO. 80-24 5/20/24 BY: MONICA WILSON A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ISSUE A PERMIT TO TRANSPORT INTO THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PARMA, FIREWORKS AND FIREWORK SUNDRIES FOR 8  A PYROTECHNIC DISPLAY IN CONJUCTION WITH THE FIREWORKS SHOW FOR THE ISLAMIC CENTER OF CLEVELAND, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipierro – Said Resolution will be referred to the Public Safety Committee. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 81-24 5/20/24 BY: KAMMY SHUMAN (By Request – City Engineer) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DLZ FOR THE ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE CRAIGLEIGH DRIVE SEPTIC ABATEMENT PROJECT, IN THE CITY OF PARMA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Finance Committee. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 84-24 5/20/24 BY: ALLAN DIVIS, KAMMY SHUMAN (By Request – Service Director) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO 148-16 TO ACCEPT A NEW “PRICING SCHEDULE” FOR THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH CUYAHOGA COUNTY FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SANITARY AND STORM SEWERAGE AND WATER SYSTEMS WITHIN THE CITY OF PARMA, OHIO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Finance Committee. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECOND READING: RESOLUTION NO. 66-24 5/6/24 BY: MARK CASSELBERRY (By Request – Auditor) A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE TAX BUDGET OF THE CITY OF PARMA, OHIO, FOR THE YEAR 2025, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilman Casselberry seconded by Councilwoman Lime to refer Resolution No. 66-24 back to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ THIRD READING: ORDINANCE NO. 58-24 4/15/24 BY: MARK CASSELBERRY (By Request – Recreation Commissioner) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND A PORTION OF SCHEDULE “A” OF ORDINANCE NO. 348-04 TO AMEND THE POSITIONS OF “ICE RINK MANAGER/ASSISTANT RECREATION DIRECTOR” AND “REGISTRATION COORDINATOR,” WITHIN THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT, IN THE CITY OF PARMA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 9  Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilman Casselberry to adopt Ordinance No. 58-24. Yes: Casselberry, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd. No: None; Ordinance No. 58-24 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 62-24 4/15/24 BY: MARK CASSELBERRY, ALLAN DIVIS (By Request – Service Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ESTABLISH THE SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION FEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ACCOUNTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025 AND TO CERTIFY UNPAID FEES TO THE COUNTY FISCAL OFFICER FOR COLLECTION IN 2025, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Councilwoman Lime – Stated that her vote will be no, even though we are under contract for the fee. Stated that she receives many complaints from her ward about missed pick-ups and last week alone, at least twenty-five mishaps were reported. She also stated that she does not believe that the residents should have to pay for Rumpke’s mistakes. Motion made by Councilman Casselberry seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to amend Ordinance No. 62-24 as follows: In Section 1, line 5, the blank shall read $ 17.05. Further moved to waive Rule 52 and place Ordinance No. 62-24 on Third Reading for passage as amended. Motion carried. Motion made by Councilman Casselberry seconded by Councilwoman Lime to adopt Ordinance No. 62-24 as amended. Yes: Casselberry, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Shuman, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd. No: Lime; Ordinance No. 62-24 is adopted as amended. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 63-24 4/15/24 BY: ALLAN DIVIS AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR/AND OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER FOR THE NORTH AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT (FROM STATE ROAD TO BROADVIEW ROAD), IN THE CITY OF PARMA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilman Casselberry seconded by Councilwoman Lime to amend Ordinance No. 63-24 as follows: In Section 1 line 2 insert Catts Construction, Inc. and on line 3 the blank shall read $2,678,881.47. Further moved to waive rule 52 and place Ordinance No. 63-24 on Third Reading for passage as amended. Motion carried. Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilman Casselberry to adopt Ordinance No. 63-24 as amended. Yes: Casselberry, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd. No: None; Ordinance No. 63-24 is adopted as amended. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: Mr. Dipierro – Shall the statutory provision and Rule 48 requiring the full and distinct reading of Resolution No. 83-24 on three different days be dispensed with? Yes: Casselberry, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd. No: None; motion carried. Mr. Dipierro – Shall Rule 45 requiring reference to committee be dispensed with and Resolution No. 83-24 be placed on final passage? 10 Yes: Casselberry, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd. No: None; Motion carried. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOLUTION NO. 83-24 5/ 20/24 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 Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilman Casselberry to adopt Resolution No. 83-24. Yes: Casselberry, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd. No: None; Resolution No. 83-24 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RECONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION 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 Councilwoman Wilson – Asked why Ordinance is being reconsidered? Law Director Tuma – Explained that either the Service Department or Engineering provided them with the incorrect account number on the original legislation. Motion made by Councilman Casselberry seconded by Councilwoman Lime to Reconsider Ordinance No. 35-24. Motion carried. Motion made by Councilman Casselberry seconded by Councilwoman Lime to amend Reconsidered Ordinance No. 35-24 as follows: In Section 3, Line 1, the correct Fund Number should read 476-476. Motion carried. Motion made by Councilman Kussmaul seconded by Councilman Casselberry to adopt Reconsidered Ordinance No. 35-24 as amended. Yes: Casselberry, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd. No: None; Reconsidered Ordinance No. 35-24 is adopted as amended. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PUBLIC SESSION Lou Latona, 10606 Brainard Dr. – Has been a Parma resident since 1990. Stated that his basement has flooded with back up at least 5 times. He stated that it has gotten so bad that his insurance company has cancelled his policy, and he is having trouble getting another company to insure his home. He said that the last event left him with a $16, 500. bill for restoration. Mr. Latona stated that the county has been out to check the lines and that the problem lies with the lines under the street. Mr. Latona asked if the city can possibly do something to help his situation. Mayor DeGeeter – Stated that he did receive Mr. Latona’s email, and forwarded it on to Service Director Vannello and Public Works Coordinator Dave Blagg, to hopefully start an investigation into this issue. Mayor DeGeeter asked Mr. Latona to please stay and meet with Service Director Vannello after the Council Meeting. 11  John Zaccardelli, 6808 Regency Dr. – Stated that he has been a lifelong Parma resident, and attended the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting regarding marijuana dispensaries. He stated his concerns that allowing these marijuana dispensaries in the city of Parma will increase more domestic issues, as well as driving under the influence of marijuana. He also stated that we should not have to follow other cities, we should just let Parma be Parma. He stated that he is one hundred percent opposed to opening any dispensary in the city of Parma. James Mankowski, 7715 Newport Ave. – Stated that the home next door to him, 7719 Newport, is a rental. He went on to say that his son, who is serving in the military will not come home while he is on leave because the smell from the piles of dog feces coming from the rental is so bad. Mr. Mankowski stated that he is fed up with the fact that the smell is so bad he cannot open his windows, or enjoy his backyard. He is afraid he will have to spend the money to put up a fence just on the one side. He went on to also say that the chimney is falling apart, and over time, there have been many people moving in and out of the house. Mayor DeGeeter – Acknowledged that together with the Building Commissioner they will take action to address the issue, and reach a solution. Safety Director Coury – Stated that Councilwoman Wilson has brought this issue to his attention, and together with the Building Commissioner and Inspector Knebusch, there will be zero tolerance for the situation, and they will caucus after the meeting to address the current issues. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Mayor DeGeeter – No comment. Safety Director Coury – No comment. Service Director Vannello – No comment. Auditor Day – Stated that is was nice to see Resident Lou Latona. Law Director Tuma – Wished to say hello to Mr. Zaccardelli. Treasurer Mastroianni – Stated that recently he has received many calls regarding immigrants being bused to the city of Parma. He has also been questioned regarding any money being spent on immigrants as well as purchasing homes for them. Mayor DeGeeter – Stated that zero dollars have been spent, and the city has never requested any funding for the housing of immigrants. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilman Mark Casselberry – Wished to say hello to Mr. Latona Councilman Allan Divis – No Comment Councilman Rob Euerle – No Comment Councilman Kevin Kussmaul – Thanked the Police, Fire and Auxiliary Units for the funeral service for fallen Officer Jacob Derbin. Councilwoman Deborah Lime - Stated that is was nice to see Mr. Zaccardelli. Stated also that she has gone to the Mayor regarding the rumors surrounding providing immigrants with housing. Councilwoman Lime stated that she has addressed the situation many times with residents, and feels that this is a real problem, and does not want the residents thinking we are spending money the wrong way. Councilwoman Lime stated that the funeral procession for Officer Derbin was very moving. Councilwoman Kammy Shuman – Reminded everyone that Safety Meeting for Ward 7 will be combined with Wards 4 and 5 at Tri C’s Training Center, on June 13, from 5:30 to 7:30. Councilwoman Monica Wilson – Acknowledged Clerk of Council Saban on her marathon reading of the evening’s variances into the record. Councilwoman Kelly Zacharias – No Comment Councilwoman Amanda Boyd – Invited all to the Block party, which is also combined with Ward 2. She stated that there will be music and food trucks, and lots of fun for all. The block party will be held on June 29, from 4 to 9 PM. 12  REPORT ON ABSENT MEMBERS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilman Casselberry to adjourn said meeting at 7:44 P.M. Motion carried. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CERTIFICATION I, Kristin L. Saban, Clerk of Council for the City of Parma, Ohio, do hereby certify the above to be a true and correct copy of the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, May 20, 2024. _/s/ Kristin L. Saban /s/ Vito Dipierro__________ KRISTIN L. SABAN VITO DIPIERRO CLERK OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL rb 13