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MINUTES WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2024 COUNCIL MEETING PARMA COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:46 P.M. The Regular Council Meeting was called to order by President of Council Vito Dipierro presiding. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: ALLAN DIVIS ROB EUERLE KEVIN C. KUSSMAUL DEBORAH LIME KAMMY SHUMAN MONICA WILSON KELLY ZACHARIAS AMANDA BOYD COUNCIL MEMBER EXCUSED: MARK CASSELBERRY 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, 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, Director of Human Resources Renee Guy, Senior Citizen Director Erin Lally, Chief of Staff Rich Summers, Tax Commissioner Mike Mason, Director of Public Housing Amy Waxman and Clerk of Council Kristin L. Saban. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Father Michael of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Church. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOICE VOTE: RESOLUTION NO. 179-24 10/21/24 BY: R. EUERLE, K. C. KUSSMAUL, A. BOYD, M. CASSELBERRY, A. DIVIS, D. LIME, K. SHUMAN, MONICA WILSON, K. ZACHARIAS A RESOLUTION HONORING ST. VLADIMIR UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH ON THEIR 100TH ANNIVERSARY Councilman Euerle and Councilman Kussmaul presented the Resolution and certificates to representatives of St Vladimir Ukrainian Church. Mayor DeGeeter had proclamation presented to the Church at their 100th Anniversary celebration in October and congratulated them as well. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1  RESOLUTION NO. 191-24 11/6/24 BY: A. BOYD, M. CASSELBERRY, A. DIVIS, R. EUERLE, K. C. KUSSMAUL, D. LIME, K. SHUMAN, M. WILSON, K. ZACHARIAS A RESOLUTION HONORING TIM BROWN 2024 COACH OF THE YEAR GIRLS YOUTH VOLLEYBALL Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Resolution No. 191-24. Motion carried. Councilwoman Boyd presented the Coach Brown with the Resolution and certificates. Mayor DeGeeter presented Coach Brown with a Proclamation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CERTIFICATES: • 2024 SPOOKY SHOWDOWN HALLOWEEN DECORATING CONTEST WINNERS o Lost Souls Hideout – 7288 Normandy Drive – 1st Place o Andexler Family – 8760 Tanglewood Lane – 2nd Place o The Adkins Family – 8707 Harrow Drive – 3rd Place Certificates and a plaque were presented to the winners. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • ERIN LALLY, DIRECTOR – DONNA SMALLWOOD ACTIVITIES CENTER o 2024 Barbara S. Galloway Award President of Council Dipierro presented certificates on behalf of Parma City Council and officials. Mayor DeGeeter presented Proclamation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LEGISLATIVE COMMENT No one wished to speak. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DISPOSAL OF JOURNAL Mr. Dipierro – Stated, you have before you the minutes from the Regular Council meeting held on October 21, 2024. Asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes? Stated, hearing none, the minutes will stand approved as printed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND CLAIMS Request received from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control for a new D3 Permit to Loschiavo Restaurant Group 1967 LLC, dba Antonios Pizza Express, 5722 Chevrolet Boulevard, Parma, Ohio 44130. Mailed on October 23, 2024. Responses must be postmarked no later than November 23, 2024. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FIRST READING: ORDINANCE NO. 187-24 11/6/24 BY: M. CASSELBERRY, A. DIVIS, R. EUERLE, K. KUSSMAUL (By Request – Service Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT OF COOPERATION BETWEEN CUYAHOGA COUNTY AND THE CITY OF PARMA FOR THE RESURFACING OF WEST RIDGEWOOD DRIVE, BETWEEN STATE ROAD AND BROADVIEW ROAD, IN THE 2  CITY OF PARMA, UNDER THE 2025-2026 COUNTY ROAD 50/50 FUNDING PROGRAM, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipierro – said Ordinance will be referred to the Finance Committee. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 188-24 11/6/24 BY: M. CASSELBERRY (By Request – Human Resources Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MEDICAL MUTUAL OF OHIO FOR PPO SELF-FUNDED HEALTHCARE, ADMINISTRATION, AND STOP-LOSS INSURANCE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Finance Committee. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 189-24 11/6/24 BY: M. CASSELBERRY (By Request – Human Resources Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ALLSTATE BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEE PAID GROUP WHOLE LIFE INSURANCE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipierro – said Ordinance be referred to the Finance Committee. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 193-24 11/6/24 BY: M. CASSELBERRY, A. DIVIS (By Request – Service Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A RENEWAL MASTER AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH DLZ OHIO, INC., FOR 2025 AND 2026, TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ON AN “AS NEEDED BASIS” FOR THE CITY-WIDE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, LOCAL/STATE/FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING VARIOUS AGENCIES SUCH AS FEMA, U.S. EPA, OHIO EPA, OPWC, NOACA, NEORSD, CWD AND CURRENT INFRASTRUCTURE BILL GRANT PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Finance Committee. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SECOND READING: ORDINANCE NO. 142-24 9/3/24 BY: M. CASSELBERRY, D. LIME (By Request – Auditor) AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF PARMA, OHIO, DURING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2025, TO AND INCLUDING DECEMBER 31, 2025, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to refer Ordinance No. 142-24 back to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 173-24 10/21/24 BY: K. ZACHARIAS (By Request – Community Services & Economic Development Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH WELLNET PROPERTIES, LLC, FOR THE LEASING OF OFFICE SPACE LOCATED AT 5517 STATE ROAD, IN THE CITY OF PARMA, FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 1, 2025, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2026, TO BE UTILIZED BY THE CITY OF PARMA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to refer Ordinance No. 173-24 back to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 183-24 10/21/24 BY: K. SHUMAN, A. DIVIS (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 VALLEY VILLAS DRIVE SEPTIC ABATEMENT PROJECT, INCLUDING PORTIONS OF YORK AND STATE ROADS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to refer Ordinance No. 183-24 back to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THIRD READING: ORDINANCE NO. 106-24 10/7/24 BY: D. LIME, A. DIVIS, A. BOYD (By Request – Safety Director) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 606.31 OF THE PARMA CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO INCLUDE NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES AND TO FURTHER UPDATE THE CITY’S NUISANCE PROPERTY ORDINANCE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 4  Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordinance No. 106-24. Yes: Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd. No: None; Ordinance No. 106-24 is adopted. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 141-24 9/3/24 BY: D LIME (By Request – Auditor) AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF PARMA, OHIO, DURING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2025, TO AND INCLUDING MARCH 31, 2025, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to amend Ordinance No. 141-24 by accepting Exhibit “A”. Further moved to waive Rule 52 and place Ordinance No. 141-24 on Third Reading for final passage as amended. Motion carried. Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordinance No. 141-24 as amended. Yes: Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd. No: None; Ordinance No. 141-24 is adopted as amended. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 171-24 10/7/24 BY: D. LIME (By Request – Safety Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL EQUIPMENT TO OUTFIT SIX (6) CHEVY SILVERADO’S AND THREE (3) CHEVY TAHOE’S FOR THE PARMA POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to amend Ordinance No 171-24 as follows: In Section 1, line 2, after the word ‘with’ insert ‘Statewide Emergency’, and after the word ‘of’ , insert ‘$199,380.00’. Further moved to waive Rule 52 and place Ordinance No. 171-24 on Third Reading for final passage as amended. Motion carried. Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordinance No. 171-24 as amended. Yes: Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd. No: None; Ordinance No. 171-24 is adopted as amended. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 172-24 10/7/24 BY: M. WILSON (By Request – City Engineer) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE REPAIR AND RESURFACING OF RIDGE ROAD FROM PEARL ROAD TO FLOWERDALE AVENUE IN THE CITIES OF PARMA, BROOKLYN AND CLEVELAND, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 5  Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordinance No. 172-24. Yes: Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd. No: None; Ordinance No. 172-24 is adopted. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: Mr. Dipierro – Shall the statutory provision and Rule 48 requiring the full and distinct reading of Ordinance No. 186-24, Resolution No. 190-24 and Ordinance No. 192-24 on three different days be dispensed with? Yes: 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 Ordinance No. 186-24, Resolution No. 190-24 and Ordinance No. 192-24 be placed on final passage? Yes: Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd. No: None; motion carried. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 186-24 11/6/24 BY: D. LIME (By Request – Auditor) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN THE 2024 PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS OF THE CITY OF PARMA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordinance No. 186-24. Yes: Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd. No: None; Ordinance No. 186-24 is adopted. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOLUTION NO. 190-24 11/6/24 BY: D. LIME (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 Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Resolution No. 190-24. Yes: Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd. No: None; Resolution No. 190-24 is adopted. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 192-24 11/6/24 BY: D. LIME (By Request – Auditor) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 2024 PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS OF THE CITY OF PARMA, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 6  Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordinance No. 192-24. Yes: Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd. No: None; Ordinance No 192-24 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PUBLIC SESSION No one wished to speak. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Mayor DeGeeter – No comment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Safety Director Coury – No comment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Service Director Vannello – No comment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Auditor Day – No comment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Law Director Tuma – Thanked Council for their support of Ordinance No. 106-24. Stated that the ordinance provides clarity for what will constitute a “chronic” nuisance. It makes it clear that nuisance activities may be found on more than just residential properties. Council people, the Police and Building Department receive numerous complaints about commercial properties. Things like noise and fights and garbage, etc., and this legislation will help add clarity to the City’s enforcement powers and hopefully lead to greater compliance. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councilman Divis – Thanked the Safety Director and Auxiliary Police during Trick or Treat. Heard positive feedback from neighbors. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councilman Euerle – Thanked the Safety Director and Auxiliary Police as well. Wished Councilwoman Shuman a Happy Birthday. Heard great things about the Treat n Greet. Rumpke has been okay in Ward 9. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councilman Kussmaul – Thanked Safety and Auxiliary Police on Halloween as well. Thanked the Service Department for the work on the asphalt joints on Pleasant Valley and State Roads. They were milled down and are flush to the pavement now. The residents in those areas are very appreciative. Wished Councilwoman Shuman a Happy Birthday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councilwoman Lime – Thanked the Mayor, Safety Director, Service Director, Police Chief, Fire Chief and everyone who helped make Treat n Greet a great day. The weather was perfect. Next up will be the Santa Drive. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilwoman Shuman – Stated it is National Caregivers Month and on November 15th from 10 am to 2 pm at Donna Smallwood Activities Center, there is a National Caregivers Expo. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councilwoman Wilson – Thanked Community Development Director Tollerup for assisting three of her residents with sidewalk replacements. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councilwoman Zacharias – No comment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7  Councilwoman Boyd – Thanked the Safety Department, Mayor, Auxiliary Police for their assistance with Trick or Treat. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. Dipierro – Wished Councilwoman Shuman and Councilwoman Wilson a Happy Birthday. Congratulated Councilman Casselberry on his election victory. He will be County Councilman District 4 in 2025. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REPORT ON ABSENT MEMBERS Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to excuse Councilman Casselberry from said meeting. Motion carried. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adjourn said meeting at 7:37 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 of the Regular Council Meeting held on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. _/S/ KRISTIN L. SABAN ___________ _/S/ DEBORAH LIME_________ KRISTIN L. SABAN DEBORAH LIME CLERK OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM lb 8