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MINUTES MARCH 3,2025 COUNCIL MEETING PARMA COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:10 P.M. The Regular Council Meeting was called to order by President of Council Vito Dipierro presiding. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: KEVIN C. KUSSMAUL DEBORAH LIME KAMMY SHUMAN JOHN SOEDER MONICA WILSON KELLY ZACHARIAS AMANDA BOYD ROB EUERLE COUNCIL MEMBER EXCUSED: ALLAN DIVIS Ms. Beeble – 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: Law Director Scott 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, Director of Human Resources Renee Guy, Chief of Staff Rich Summers and Chief Deputy Clerk Lisa Beeble. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Councilwoman Shuman. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LEGISLATIVE COMMENT No one wished to speak. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DISPOSAL OF JOURNAL Mr. Dipierro – Stated you have before you the minutes from the February 18, 2025, Regular 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 Mr. Euerle – Mr. Chairman, the Planning Committee of Council met this evening to discuss the Notice of Proposal to Vary for the applicant Brilliant Electric Sign Company for property at 6830-6842 Ridge Road. The request is for a Variance of Section 1197.07 – SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS. 1  Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to approve the Variance with the stipulation that the sign not be more than 6’6” in height, and no more than 46 square feet in area, 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 this evening to discuss the Notice of Proposal to Vary for the applicant Motley 7 Brew LLC – David Gray for property at 10505 Brookpark Road. The request is for a Variance of Section 1111.07 – USES PROHIBITED IN RIPARIAN SETBACKS. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to approve the Variance, as recommended by the Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Committee of Council. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FIRST READING: ORDINANCE NO. 35-25 3/3/25 BY: K. SHUMAN, A. DIVIS (By Request – Service Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH NORTHEAST OHIO REGIONAL SEWER DISTRICT (NEORSD) FOR PAVING REPAIRS FOR THE BONNY BANKS POST CONSTRUCTION HAUL ROUTE PAVING PROJECT LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF STORMES AND CELESTE DRIVES, THROUGH THE COMMUNITY COST-SHARE PROGRAM, IN THE CITY OF PARMA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Finance Committee. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOLUTION NO. 37-25 3/3/25 BY: K. SHUMAN, A. DIVIS (By Request – Service Director) A RESOLUTION TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND, UPON MEETING CERTAIN CRITERIA, FROM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET LIGHTS, MAINTENANCE OF SANITARY SEWERS, STORM SEWERS, WATER MAINS, AND RUBBISH. Mr. Dipierro – Said Resolution will be referred to the Finance Committee. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SECOND READING: ORDINANCE NO. 17-25 (FINANCE) 2/18/25 BY: K. SHUMAN, A. 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 PURCHASE OF TACK COAT AND PRIME COAT Motion made Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to refer Ordinance No. 17-25 back to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. 2 ORDINANCE NO. 18-25 (FINANCE) 2/18/25 BY: K. SHUMAN, A. 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 2025 PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to refer Ordinance No. 18-25 back to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 19-25 (FINANCE) 2/18/25 BY: K. SHUMAN, A. 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 PURCHASE OF ASPHALT CONCRETE Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to refer Ordinance No. 19-25 back to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 20-25 (FINANCE) 2/18/25 BY: K. SHUMAN, A. DIVIS (By Request – Service) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER FOR EQUIPMENT AND GENERAL PAVEMENT SERVICES Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to refer Ordinance No. 20-25 back to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 25-25 (FINANCE) 2/18/25 BY: K. SHUMAN, A. 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 2025-2026 CLEVELAND WATER DEPARTMENT (CWD) BACKFILL PAVEMENT REPAIR PROGRAM Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to refer Ordinance No. 25-25 back to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. 3 ORDINANCE NO. 30-25 (FINANCE) 2/18/25 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – Director of Human Resources and Purchasing) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A FIVE (5) YEAR AGREEMENT WITH LAKE BUSINESS PRODUCTS TO LEASE FIVE (5) CANON IMAGECLASS COPIERS AND THIRTY-ONE (31) CANON IMAGERUNNER ADVANCE COPIERS FOR THE CITY OF PARMA UNDER NASPO STATE PRICING, IN THE AMOUNT OF $239,700.00 Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to amend Ordinance No. 30-25 as follows: In the heading, after the amount $239,700.00, please add the words “and declaring an emergency.” Also, in Section 5, line 1, remove the words “shall be in effect from and after the earliest period allowed by law”. After the word Ordinance, please insert “is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare, and for the further reason that this measure is necessary in order to provide for the City’s operational need for uninterrupted copying services as the current copier contract is scheduled to expire on April 1, 2025. Therefore, this Ordinance shall go into immediate effect upon receiving the affirmative vote of two-thirds of all members elected to Council and approval of the Mayor, otherwise at the earliest time allowed by law.” Further moved to refer Ordinance No. 30-25 back to the Finance Committee as amended. Motion carried. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 31-25 (FINANCE) 2/18/25 BY: A. DIVIS, K. ZACHARIAS, K. SHUMAN (By Request – Service Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO TWO (2) EASEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE NORTHEAST OHIO REGIONAL SEWER DISTRICT (NEORSD) ACCEPTING GRANTS OF PERMANENT EASEMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SANITARY SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE ON PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBERS 456-12-004 AND 456-12-041, IN THE CITY OF PARMA Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to refer Ordinance No. 31-25 back to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THIRD READING: ORDINANCE NO. 7-25 (PLANNING) 1/21/25 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 Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to amend Ordinance No. 7-25 as follows: In the Heading, line 3, remove “C-1”. In Section 1, line 3, remove “C-1”. Further moved to refer Ordinance No. 7-25 back to the Planning Committee. Motion carried. 4 ORDINANCE NO. 11-25 (GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS) 2/3/25 BY: M. WILSON AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE EDITING AND INCLUSION OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES AS PARTS OF THE VARIOUS COMPONENT CODES OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES; TO APPROVE, ADOPT AND ENACT NEW MATTER IN THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES; TO REPEAL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to adopt Ordinance No. 11-25. Yes: Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd, Euerle. No: None; Ordinance No. 11-25 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 12-25 (PUBLIC SAFETY) 2/3/25 BY: D. LIME AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE TRAFFIC CODE OF THE CITY TO CONFORM TO CURRENT STATE LAW, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordinance No. 12-25. Yes: Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd, Euerle. No: None; Ordinance No. 12-25 is adopted. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 13-25 (PUBLIC SAFETY) 2/3/25 BY: D. LIME AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE GENERAL OFFENSES CODE OF THE CITY TO CONFORM TO CURRENT STATE LAW, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordinance No. 13-25. Yes: Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd, Euerle. No: None; Ordinance No. 13-25 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 14-25 (FINANCE) 2/3/25 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – Service Director) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND A PORTION OF THE EXHIBIT “A” TO ORDINANCE NO. 423-06 TO AMEND THE COMPENSATION RANGE FOR THE POSITION OF “PART-TIME LABORER” WITHIN THE “DIVISION OF SERVICE”, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordinance No. 14-25. Yes: Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd, Euerle. No: None; Ordinance No. 14-25 is adopted. 5 ORDINANCE NO. 15-25 (FINANCE) 2/3/25 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – Recreation Director) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND A PORTION OF §185.05 (b) “RECREATION DEPARTMENT” OF SECTION 185.05 “FEES OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE” OF THE CITY OF PARMA CODIFIED ORDINANCES, RELATIVE TO FEES AT THE RIDGEWOOD GOLF COURSE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordinance No. 15-25. Yes: Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd, Euerle. No: None; Ordinance No. 15-25 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 16-25 (FINANCE) 2/3/25 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – Recreation Director) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND A PORTION OF SCHEDULE “A” OF ORDINANCE NO. 348-04 TO ADD THE POSITION OF “GOLF COURSE HOSPITALITY MANAGER” WITHIN THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT, IN THE CITY OF PARMA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to amend Ordinance No. 16-25 by accepting revised Exhibit B. Further moved to waive Rule 52 and place Ordinance No. 16-25 on Third Reading as amended. Motion carried. Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to adopt Ordinance 16-25 as amended. Yes: Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd, Euerle. No: None; Ordinance No. 16-25 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. 36-25, Resolution No. 38-25, Ordinance 39-25, Ordinance No. 40-25, Ordinance No. 41-25, Ordinance No. 42-25, Ordinance No. 43-25 and Ordinance No. 44-25 on three different days be dispensed with? Yes: Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd, Euerle. No: None; motion carried. Mr. Dipierro – Shall Rule 45 requiring reference to committee be dispensed with and Resolution No. 36-25, Resolution No. 38-25, Ordinance No. 39-25, Ordinance No. 40-25, Ordinance No. 41-25, Ordinance No. 42-25, Ordinance No. 43-25 and Ordinance No. 44-25 be placed on final passage? Yes: Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd, Euerle. No: None; motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RESOLUTION NO. 36-25 3/3/25 BY: D. LIME, A. BOYD, K. SHUMAN, M. WILSON, K. ZACHARIAS, R. EUERLE A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 8, 2025 AS “INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY”, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 6  Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Resolution No. 36-25. Yes: Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd, Euerle. No: None; Resolution No. 36-25 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RESOLUTION 38-25 3/3/25 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 Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Resolution No. 38-25. Yes: Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd, Euerle. No: None; Resolution No. 38-25 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 39-25 3/3/25 BY: D. LIME, K. SHUMAN, J. SOEDER, A. BOYD, R. EUERLE (By request – Safety Director) AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND RATIFYING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PARMA AND THE OHIO PATROLMEN’S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION RESPRESENTING THE DISPATCHERS FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2024, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 4117 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Councilwoman Lime – Complimented the contract and stated that it shows how far the Dispatch Center has come and added that she feels that it is a real asset to the City. Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordinance No. 39-25. Yes: Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd, Euerle. No: None; Ordinance No. 39-25 is adopted. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 40-25 3/3/25 BY: K.C. KUSSMAUL (By Request – Service Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER, SET-IN-STONE, LLC, FOR THE 2870 BRIAN DRIVE EMERGENCY PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $96,707.00, IN THE CITY OF PARMA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Councilwoman Lime – Asked how much of the $96,707.00 is coming from outside funding sources that are not the general fund? Service Director Vanello – Stated that this falls under the OPWC Emergency Grant due to it being a water main break. The grant should cover most of it and any remaining costs will be billed to Cleveland Water. 7  Councilwoman Lime – Asked Service Director Vanello if Cleveland Water typically pays those bills. Service Director Vanello – Stated that they typically do. Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordinance No. 40-25. Yes: Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd, Euerle. No: None; Ordinance No. 40-25 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 41-25 3/3/25 BY: D. LIME, J. SOEDER (By Request – Service Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR SERVICE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION (OPWC) STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT EMERGENCY PROGRAM AND TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION (OPWC) FOR THE W. 54TH STREET EMERGENCY PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT, IN THE CITY OF PARMA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordiance No. 41-25. Yes: Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd, Euerle. No: None; Ordinance No. 41-25 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 42-25 3/3/25 BY: D. LIME, J. SOEDER (By Request – Service Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER, CROSSROADS ASPHALT RECYCLING, INC., FOR THE W. 54TH STREET EMERGENCY PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $107,000.00, IN THE CITY OF PARMA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Councilwoman Lime – Asked Service Director if the cost mentioned in Ordinance No. 40- 25 was around $138,000 and the amount mentioned in Ordinance No. 41-25 is $107,000, does that mean that this project is costing around $240,000? Service Director Vanello – Stated that is not the case and that a revised application had been submitted because OPWC did not have the funds to support the first application. Also stated that through the Cleveland Water Backfill program, the City gets reimbursed $31.00 per square foot for an average 8x8 hole, so it’s an average of about $2,000 we get back from Cleveland Water for these pavement restoration projects. Further stated we get a great deal of improvement work done through this program, which is why Engineering keeps putting these applications forward. Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordinance No. 42-25. Yes: Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd, Euerle. No: None; Ordinance No. 42-25 is adopted. 8  ORDINANCE NO. 43-25 3/3/25 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – City Engineer) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A PROPERTY SALE AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12500 W. SPRAGUE ROAD, IN THE CITY OF PARMA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to adopt Ordinance No. 43-25. Yes: Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd, Euerle. No: None; Ordinance No. 43-25 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 44-25 3/3/25 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – Service Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH WESTERN RESERVE AGENCY ON AGING FOR THE 2025 OLDER AMERICAN ACT/SENIOR COMMUNITY MEALS AND EDUCATION, PLUS TRANSPORTATION FOR THE DONNA SMALLWOOD ACTIVITIES CENTER FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 1, 2025, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $363,677.00, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordinance No. 44-25. Yes: Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Zacharias, Boyd, Euerle. No: None; Ordinance No. 44-25 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PUBLIC SESSION No one wished to speak. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Safety Director Coury – No comment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Service Director Vannello – Stated that with the weather warming up, it is a great time for Council members to schedule a walk through of the Event Center to see how things are coming along. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Auditor Day – No comment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Law Director Tuma – Agreed that it would be a great time for Council members to do a walk through of the Event Center. Stated that what has been done is really amazing and that it is going to be something special. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Treasurer Mastroianni – No comment. 9  Councilman Kussmaul– Congratulated Love Coffee, a new business in Ward 2, on their opening. Thanked the fire department for their swift response to a fire in Ward 6 this past week. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilwoman Lime – Congratulated Love Coffee on their opening and stated that their ribbon cutting was very successful and that the parking lot was full. Reminded Council that Tuesday, March 4 is Fat Tuesday and also Packzi Day. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilwoman Shuman – Reminded Council about the final budget hearing on Thursday, March 6 at 6:00 PM. Encouraged Council to read through the budget and prepare questions in advance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilwoman Wilson – No comment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilwoman Zacharias – No comment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilwoman Boyd – No comment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilman Soeder – No comment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilman Euerle – Invited all of Council and the public to attend a meeting on Wednesday, March 5 regarding the Veteran’s Basin. The meeting will be held at Snow Road library from 11 AM – 1 PM and again from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ REPORT ON ABSENT MEMBERS Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilman Euerle to excuse Councilman Divis from said meeting. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adjourn said meeting at 7:41 p.m. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CERTIFICATION I, Kristin Saban, Clerk of Council of Parma, Ohio, do hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, March 3, 2025. _/s/ Kristin L. Saban _/s/ Vito Dipierro Kristin L. Saban Vito Dipierro Clerk of Council President of Council cb 10