City Council

MINUTES JANUARY 21,2025 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: AMANDA BOYD ROB EUERLE KEVIN C. KUSSMAUL DEBORAH LIME KAMMY SHUMAN JOHN SOEDER MONICA WILSON KELLY ZACHARIAS COUNCIL MEMBER EXCUSED: ALLAN DIVIS 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, 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COMMENT No one wished to speak -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CERTIFICATES Councilman Kussmaul presented Certificates to January, 2025 Citizens of the Month – Sharice Polkabla & Anne McIntosh. Thanked Sharice and Anne for building a great sense of community. They started with their Annual Tree Lighting at Coventry and Camelot. They also organized the picnic block party in the summer. Mayor DeGeeter – Presented certificates. Stated although Parma’s the 7th largest city, we are the biggest small town in America. Sharice – Stated she has lived in Broadview Heights and North Royalton but moving to Parma to loving the city and the city loves her back has been the best thing that has ever happened to them. She appreciates it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LEGISLATIVE COMMENT No one wished to speak. 1  DISPOSAL OF JOURNAL Mr. Dipierro – Stated you have before you the minutes from the December 16, 2024, Regular Council Meeting and the December 30, 2024, Special Council Meeting. 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 Notice received from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control for a New D5 Permit to Masala Monsoon, 7401 W. Ridgewood Drive, Parma, Ohio 44129. Mailed December 10, 2024. Responses must be postmarked no later than January 10, 2025. Mr. Dipierro – Copy of said liquor permit was referred to Council and Safety Director. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notice received from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control for a Stock D1, D2, D3, D6 Permit to Red Lobster, 7606 Day Drive, Parma, Ohio 44129. Mailed December 31, 2024. Responses must be postmarked no later than January 31, 2025. Mr. Dipierro – Copy of said liquor permit was referred to Council and Safety Director. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notice received from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control for a Stock D5, D6 Permit to McHaze, LLC, 5542 Pearl Road, Parma, Ohio 44129. Mr. Dipierro – Copy of said liquor permit was referred to Council and Safety Director. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FIRST READING: ORDINANCE NO. 2-25 1/21/25 BY: D. LIME AN ORDINANCE TO ENACT A NEW CHAPTER 734, MOBILE FOOD SERVICE OPERATION, IN PART SEVEN – BUSINESS REGULATION CODE, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARMA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Public Safety Committee. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOLUTION NO. 4-25 1/21/25 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – Law Director) A RESOLUTION DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO IMPROVE CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS, ROADS, BOULEVARDS AND PLACES IN THE CITY OF PARMA, OHIO, BY PROVIDING STREET LIGHTING AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipierro – Said Resolution will be referred to the Finance Committee. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 5-25 1/21/25 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – Law Director) AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING TO PROCEED WITH THE IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS, ROADS, BOULEVARDS AND PLACES IN THE CITY OF PARMA, OHIO, BY PROVIDING STREET LIGHTING, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 2  Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Finance Committee. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 7-25 1/21/25 BY: M. WILSON AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBERS 442-44-003 AND 442-44-001, LOCATED AT 11100 AND 11120 SNOW ROAD, RESPECTIVELY, FROM SINGLE FAMILY A-1 TO SINGLE FAMILY CLUSTER C-1, IN THE CITY OF PARMA Mr. Dipiero – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Planning Committee and Planning Commission. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 9-25 1/21/25 BY: D. LIME (By Request – Safety Director) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 698.07 “COSTS OF CONFINEMENT” AND SECTION 698.08 “USE OF CITY JAIL; REIMBURSEMENT OF CONFINEMENT COSTS BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES,” PART SIX “GENERAL OFFENSES CODE” OF THE PARMA CODIFIED ORDINANCES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Public Safety Committee. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 10-25 1/21/25 BY: K. SHUMAN, A. DIVIS (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) 2025 ENERGIZED COMMUNITY GRANT(S) (NEC) FUNDS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Finance Committee. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECOND READING: ODINANCE NO. 210-24 12/16/24 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – City Engineer) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTHEAST OHIO REGIONAL SEWER DISTRICT (NEORSD) AND THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, UNDER THE MEMBER COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM (MCIP) FOR THE DESIGN AND 3  CONSTRUCTION FUNDING FOR THE NORTH AND WEST LINDEN LANE SEPTIC ABATEMENT PROJECT – PHASE I (FROM BAGLEY ROAD TO MILLERWOOD LANE), IN THE CITY OF PARMA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to amend the Heading and Section 1 of Ordinance No. 210-24 by removing, “AND THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS”. Further moved to refer Ordinance No. 210-24 back to the Finance Committee as amended. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 211-24 12/16/24 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – City Engineer) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTHEAST OHIO REGIONAL SEWER DISTRICT (NEORSD) AND THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, UNDER THE MEMBER COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM (MCIP) FOR THE DESIGN ONLY COST OF NORTH AND WEST LINDEN LANE (PHASE II), AND SPRAGUE ROAD, FROM BAGLEY ROAD TO SPRAGUE ROAD (PHASE III), SEPTIC ABATEMENT PROJECT, IN THE CITY OF PARMA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to amend the Heading and Section 1 of Ordinance No. 211-24 by removing, “AND THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS”. Further moved to refer Ordinance No. 211-24 back to the Finance Committee as amended. Motion carried. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOLUTION NO. 213-24 12/16/24 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – Auditor) A RESOLUTION PERMITTING THE CITY AUDITOR, OR THE BOARD OR OFFICER HAVING SUPERVISION OR MANAGEMENT OF THE PROPERTY, TO UTILIZE THE INTERNET AUCTION FOR SURPLUS ITEMS IN THE 2025 CALENDAR YEAR, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to refer Resolution No. 213-24 back to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 214-24 12/16/24 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – Law Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ________________, FOR MUNICIPAL EXCESS LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR THE CITY OF PARMA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to refer Ordinance No. 214-24 back to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. 4  ORDINANCE NO. 215-24 12/16/24 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – Service Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH __________________, FOR SPECIAL MULTI-PERIL INSURANCE INCLUDING BUILDINGS, CONTENTS, AND BOILERS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to refer Ordinance No. 215-24 back to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THIRD READING: No Third Readings. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: Mr. Dipierro – Shall the statutory provision and Rule 48 requiring the full and distinct reading of Resolution No. 6-25 and Ordinance No. 8-25 on three different days be dispensed with? Yes: Boyd, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Zacharias. No: None; motion carried. Mr. Dipierro – Shall Rule 45 requiring reference to committee be dispensed with and Resolution No. 6-25 and Ordinance No. 8-25 be placed on final passage. Yes: Boyd, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Zacharias. No: None; motion carried. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOLUTION NO. 6-25 1/21/25 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – Auditor) A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY AUDITOR’S POST CERTIFICATION OF REQUISITIONS AS DETAILED IN EXHIBIT “A” AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Auditor Day – Explained the process of Post Certifications for the new member of Parma City Council. Anytime there is an expenditure of $1,000.00 or more, a Purchase Order needs to be obtained. In this situation, a Purchase Order was not obtained. The Purchase Order certifies the money, thus this is a Post Certification. The funds are available but the individual departments did not obtain a Purchase Order and Council has to approve these so the invoices can be paid. Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Resolution No. 6-25. Yes: Boyd, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Zacharias. No: None; Resolution No. 6-25 is adopted. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 8-25 1/21/25 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – Auditor) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 2025 TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS OF THE CITY OF PARMA, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 5  Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to amend Ordinance No. 8-25 by accepting revised Exhibit “A”. Motion carried. Auditor Day – Explained the process of amending the Temporary or Permanent Appropriations to the new member of Parma City Council. If the appropriations, whether we are operating on a temporary budget, which we operate on in the first three months or the permanent budget, which will adopted in March; need to be increased, that is what is being done. The resources/funds are available but they were not appropriated. Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordinance No. 8-25 as amended. Yes: Boyd, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Zacharias. No: None; Ordinance No. 8-25 is adopted as amended. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- APPOINTMENTS AND CONFIRMATIONS Councilwoman Boyd – Stated, the Appointment Scanning Committee met to consider the Reappointment of John Yurkiw to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Mr. Yurkiw’s term expired on September 21, 2024. His new appointment would be for a five (5) year term ending September 21, 2029. Motion made by Councilwoman Boyd seconded by Councilwoman Wilson to grant the reappointment as recommended by the Mayor and the Appointment Scanning Committee of Council. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilwoman Boyd – Stated, the Appointment Scanning Committee met to consider the Reappointment of George Ziefle to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Mr. Ziefle’s term expired on September 21, 2024. His new appointment would be for a five (5) year term ending September 21, 2029. Motion made by Councilwoman Boyd seconded by Councilwoman Wilson to grant the reappointment as recommended by the Mayor and the Appointment Scanning Committee of Council. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PUBLIC SESSION No one wished to speak. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Mayor DeGeeter – Welcomed Councilman Soeder on behalf of the Administration. Looks forward to working with him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Safety Director Coury – No comment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Service Director – Stated he would be happy to schedule a ride along with his snowplow drivers. Just give him a call to schedule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Auditor Day – No comment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Law Director Tuma – Welcomed Councilman Soeder. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councilwoman Boyd – Welcomed Councilman Soeder. Looks forward to working with him. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councilman Euerle – Welcomed Councilman Soeder. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6  Councilman Kussmaul – Thanked the Clerk of Council, Staff and everyone who helped with the Winterfest. It was a success. Welcomed Councilman Soeder. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilwoman Lime – Congratulated Councilman Soeder. Looks forward to working with him. Thanked the Service Department snow removal crews. Did not receive any complaints. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilwoman Shuman – Wanted to recognize what our Citizen of the Month, Sharice, stated regarding living in the City of Parma. Was happy to hear it. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councilman Soeder – Thanked Council. Stated everyone has been very supportive and helpful with the transition. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilwoman Wilson – Thanked the Service Department for their assistance with a situation in her Ward. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councilwoman Zacharias – No comment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- President of Council Dipierro – Welcomed Councilman Soeder. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REPORT ON ABSENT MEMBERS Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilwoman Lime to excuse Councilman Divis from said meeting. Motion carried. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilwoman Lime to adjourn said meeting at 6:53 P.M. Motion carried. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CERTIFICATION I, Kristin L. Saban, Clerk of Council of 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 Tuesday, January 21, 2025. _/s/Kristin L. Saban_________ _/s/ Vito Dipierro_________ KRISTIN L. SABAN VITO DIPIERRO CLERK OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL lb 7