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MINUTES MARCH 18, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING PARMA COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:31 P.M. The Regular Council Meeting was called to order by President of Council Vito Dipierro presiding. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: DEBORAH LIME KAMMY SHUMAN JOHN SOEDER MONICA WILSON KELLY ZACHARIAS AMANDA BOYD ALLAN DIVIS ROB EUERLE KEVIN C. KUSSMAUL 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, Director of Human Resources Renee Guy, Chief of Staff Rich Summers and Clerk of Council Kristin L. Saban. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Councilwoman Kammy Shuman ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VOICE VOTE RESOLUTION NO. 61-25 3/18/25 BY: A. BOYD, A. DIVIS, R. EUERLE, K. C. KUSSMAUL, D. LIME, J. SOEDER, K. SHUMAN, M. WILSON, K. ZACHARIAS A RESOLUTION HONORING IVAN ORTIZ – 2024-2025 COACH OF THE YEAR – YOUTH BASKETBALL Motion made by Councilman Kussmaul seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Resolution No. 61-25. Motion carried. Councilwoman Boyd – Presented Coach Oritz with the Resolution and Certificates. Mayor DeGeeter presented Proclamation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CERTIFICATES Council Members Euerle and Kussmaul presented Brooklyn Madal with Certificates for being the first Wrestler in Normandy History achieve 100 wins. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1  Council Recessed to convene Committee Meetings at 6:42 P.M. Council Reconvened Council Meeting at 7:21 P.M. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COMMENT No one wished to speak. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DISPOSAL OF JOURNAL Mr. Dipierro – Stated, you have before you the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting of March 3, 2025. 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 THE PARMA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS met on Tuesday March 11, 2025, at 6:30 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 Andy Gray – Mann Parson Gray Architects 3660 Embassy Pkwy, Fairlawn, Ohio 44333 For: Antonio’s Pizza at 5722 Chevrolet Blvd., Parma Ohio 44130 PPN: 441-25-006. The applicant is requesting area variances to the City of Parma Codified Ordinance 1170.08 SCHEDULE OF YARD AND HEIGHT REGULATIONS Minimum Required Yards for One and Two Story Buildings ZONING DISTRICT USES Front From Street R-O-W (ft.) Retail Business District Eating and Drinking 30 Establishments The proposal is to build an addition to the front of the existing building at a 19-foot setback from the Right-of-Way. A variance would result in allowing a building to extend 11 feet into the front building setback. After discussion, George Mastrobuono made a motion recommending to Council to grant the variance, as the essential character of the neighborhood will not be substantially altered, and justice will be done by granting the variance. John Yurkiw second the motion. George Ziefle, Allesan Armstrong, George Mastrobuono, Michelle Green and John Yurkiw voted yes. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to thereafter read the variance application by title only. Further moved to refer the Variance to the Planning Committee. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ THE PARMA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS met on Tuesday March 11, 2025, at 6:30pm 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 Chase Grossman, 2923 W. 12th St. Down, Cleveland, Ohio 44113 For: Chasing Trails, LLC 5735 Chevrolet Blvd Parma, Ohio 44130 PPN: 442-43-021 The applicant is requesting area variances to the City of Parma Codified Ordinance 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 Shopping Center District only for the uses set forth in the 2 schedules and regulations.The proposal is to operate a dog training facility and enrichment center which is not listed in the permitted uses schedule for the Shopping Center Zoning District. A variance would result in allowing a dog training facility and enrichment center to operate in a Shopping Center District. After discussion, John Yurkiw made a motion recommending to Council to grant the variance, permitted uses for Chasing Trails, LLC as the essential character of the neighborhood will not be substantially altered, and justice will be done by granting the variance. Michelle Green second the motion. George Ziefle, Allesan Armstrong, George Mastrobuono, Michelle Green and John Yurkiw voted yes. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to thereafter read the variance application by title only. Further moved to refer the Variance to the Planning Committee. Motion carried. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councilwoman Zacharias was excused from meeting at 7:30 P.M. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ THE PARMA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS met on Tuesday March 11, 2025, at 6:30pm 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 Ibrahim Hakki, Architect Hakki, P.O. Box 347184, Cleveland, Ohio 44134 For: The Islamic Center of Cleveland, 6055 W. 130th ST. Parma, Ohio 44130 PPN: 441-37-001. The applicant is requesting area variances to the City of Parma Codified Ordinance 1175.05 YARDS REQUIRED. Each lot shall have front, side and rear yards with the following minimum widths or depths. (b) Side Yards. Thirty feet each The proposal is to build a pavilion 25 feet from the side property line where a 30-foot setback is required. A variance would result in allowing a pavilion to extend 5 feet into the side yard setback. After discussion, George Mastrobuono made a motion recommending to Council to grant the variance, as the essential character of the neighborhood will not be substantially altered, and justice will be done by granting the variance. Allesan Armstrong second the motion. George Ziefle, Allesan Armstrong, George Mastrobuono, Michelle Green and John Yurkiw voted yes. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to thereafter read the variance application by title only. Further moved to refer the Variance to the Planning Committee. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ THE PARMA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS met on Tuesday March 11, 2025, at 6:30 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 Tom Gaghan 11360 Smith Road, Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130 For: The Cleveland Furniture Bank 6101 W. 130th St. Parma, Ohio 44130 PPN: 441-36-001 The applicant is requesting area variances to the City of Parma Codified Ordinance 1175.02(a) PERMITTED USES IN THE RESEARCH MANUFACTURING DISTRICT. (1) Indoor storage and sale of building materials. The proposal is to operate a business specializing in used and secondhand furniture sales in the Research Manufacturing Zoning District where it is not permitted. A variance would result in allowing a used and secondhand furniture sales business to operate outside of the permitted zoning district, Commercial Manufacturing A and B. 3  After discussion, George Mastrobuono made a motion recommending to Council to approve this variance, as written and it would not do substantial damage to the neighborhood as the essential character of the neighborhood will not be substantially altered, and justice will be done by granting the variance. John Yurkiw second the motion. George Ziefle, Allesan Armstrong, George Mastrobuono, Michelle Green and John Yurkiw voted yes. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to thereafter read the variance application by title only. Further moved to refer the Variance to the Planning Committee. Motion carried. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE PARMA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS met on Tuesday March 11, 2025, at 6:30pm 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 Signarama Cleveland, 18200 S. Miles Road, Warrensville, Ohio 44128, For: UH University Hospital at 6836 Ridge Road PPN: 455-03-010. The applicant is requesting area variances to the City of Parma Codified Ordinance 1196.07 SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS. Signs for uses in Retail Business Districts, shall be permitted in accordance with the following regulations. (a) Permitted Types, Number, Area and Height. Signs by structural type are permitted only in accordance with the regulations regarding maximum number, area and height as presented in the following schedule. Retail Business # - 1 per bldg street frontage SF - 10 + (W x 1.5) Wall (major) The proposal is to install 1 additional 76 SF major wall sign. A variance would result in allowing one additional major wall sign with 76 more square feet of major wall signage than code allows After discussion, John Yurkiw made a motion recommending to Council to grant the variance, as the essential character of the neighborhood will not be substantially altered, and justice will be done by granting the variance. Allesan Armstrong second the motion. George Ziefle, Allesan Armstrong, George Mastrobuono, Michelle Green and John Yurkiw voted yes. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to thereafter read the variance application by title only. Further moved to refer the Variance to the Planning Committee. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FIRST READING: ORDINANCE NO. 45-25 3/18/25 BY: K. SHUMAN, A. DIVIS (By Request – Service Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A FIVE (5) YEAR LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH HENDERSON PRODUCTS, INC., FOR SIX (6) 2025 SINGLE AXLE MUNIBODY SNOW AND ICE CONTROL TRUCK EQUIPMENT PACKAGES, NATIONAL PURCHASING PARTNERS GOVERNMENT (NPPGOV) PRICING IN THE AMOUNT OF $738,846.00, PLUS INTEREST, CONTRACT NUMBER PS22169, M-5719225, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 4  Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Finance Committee. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 46-25 3/18/25 BY: K. SHUMAN, A. DIVIS (By Request – Service Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO A FIVE (5) YEAR LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH VALLEY FREIGHTLINER, INC., FOR SIX (6) FREIGHTLINER 108SD TRUCKS, NATIONAL PURCHASING PARTNERS GOVERNMENT (NPPGOV) PRICING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $681,906.00, PLUS INTEREST, CONTRACT NUMBER PS22169, M-5719225, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Finance Committee. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOLUTION NO. 47-25 3/18/25 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – Auditor) A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY AUDITOR’S CASH TRANSFER OF THE UNUSED BALANCE IN CERTAIN INACTIVE CITY FUNDS TO ACTIVE CITY FUNDS AS DETAILED IN EXHIBIT A FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUTTING TO PRODUCTIVE USE THE CASH BALANCES OF CITY FUNDS THAT HAVE BEEN INACTIVE FOR AT LEAST FIVE (5) YEARS AND THE PROJECTS FOR WHICH THOSE CASH BALANCES WERE COLLECTED HAVE BEEN COMPLETED AND ANY NOTES, BONDS, OR LOANS ASSOCIATED WITH THOSE PROJECTS HAVE BEEN REPAID Mr. Dipierro – Said Resolution will be referred to the Finance Committee. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 51-25 3/18/25 BY: D. LIME (By Request – Safety Director) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND A PORTION OF SCHEDULE “A” OF ORDINANCE NO. 348-04 TO REMOVE THE POSITION OF LAN ADMINISTRATOR AND TO CREATE THE POSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS CENTER NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR IN THE PARMA REGIONAL DISPATCH CENTER (PRDC) WITHIN THE SAFETY DEPARTMENT, IN THE CITY OF PARMA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance be referred to the Public Safety Committee. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 60-25 3/18/25 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – City Engineer) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CHAGRIN VALLEY ENGINEERING LTD., FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE NORTH & WEST LINDEN LANE SEPTIC ABATEMENT PROJECT PHASES II AND III, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $430,000.00, IN THE CITY OF PARMA 5  Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Finance Committee. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SECOND 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 Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to amend Ordinance No. 35-25 by removing “through the Community Cost-Share Program” from the heading and Section 1, and to delete the four WHEREAS clauses. Further moved to refer Ordinance No. 35-25 back to the Finance Committee as amended. Motion carried. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Motino made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to refer Resolution No. 37-25 back to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ THIRD READING: ORDINANCE NO. 142-24 9/3/14 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 DECEMBER 31, 2025, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to amend Ordinance No. 142-24 by accepting Exhibit “A”. Further moved to waive Rule 52 and place Ordinance No. 142-24 on Third Reading for final passage as amended. Motion carried. Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to adopt Ordinance No. 142-24 as amended. Yes: Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul. No: None; Ordinance No. 142-24 is adopted as amended. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6  ORDINANCE NO. 17-25 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 by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to amend Ordinance No. 17-25 as follows: In Section 1, line 2, insert Crossroads Asphalt Recycling, Inc., and on line 3, insert $225,250.00. Further moved to waive Rule 52 and place Ordinance No. 17- 25 on Third Reading for final passage as amended. Motion carried. Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to adopt Ordinance No. 17-25 as amended. Yes: Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul. No: None; Ordinance No. 17-25 is adopted as amended. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 18-25 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 amend Ordinance No. 18-25 as follows: In Section 1, line 2, insert Crossroads Asphalt Recycling, Inc., and on line 3, insert $357,750.00. Further moved to waive Rule 52 and place Ordinance No. 18- 25 on Third Reading for final passage as amended. Motion carried. Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordinance No. 18-25 as amended. Yes: Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul. No: None; Ordinance No. 18-25 is adopted as amended. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 19-25 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 amend Ordinance No. 19-25 as follows: In Section 1, line 2, insert Allied Corporation, and on line 3, insert $1,620,000.00. Further moved to waive Rule 52 and place Ordinance No. 19-25 on Third Reading for final passage as amended. Motion carried. Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to adopt Ordinance No. 19-25 as amended. Yes: Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul. No: None; Ordinance No. 19-25 is adopted as amended. 7  ORDINANCE NO. 20-25 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 EQUIPMENT AND GENERAL PAVEMENT SERVICES Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to amend Ordinance No. 20-25 as follows: In Section 1, line 2, insert Crossroads Asphalt Recycling, Inc., and on line 3, insert Per the attached schedule. Further moved to waive Rule 52 and place Ordinance No. 20-25 on Third Reading for final passage as amended. Motion carried. Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to adopt Ordinance No. 20-25 as amended. Yes: Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul. No: None; Ordinance No. 20-25 is adopted as amended. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 25-25 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 amend Ordinance No. 25-25 as follows: In the Heading and in Section 1, change “2025-2026” to “2025-2027”. Also, in Section 1, line 2, insert Bishop Bros. Supply & Transit, and on line 3, insert $459,575.00. Further moved to waive Rule 52 and place Ordinance No. 25-25 on Third Reading for final passage as amended. Motion carried. Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to adopt Ordinance No. 25-25 as amended. Yes: Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul. No: None; Ordinance No. 25-25 is adopted as amended. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 30-25 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 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 8  Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordinance No. 30-25. Yes: Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul. No: None; Ordinance No. 30-25 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 31-25 2/18/25 BY: A. DIVIS, K. ZACHARIAS, K. SHUMAN (By Request – Service Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO 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 Lime to amend Ordinance No. 31-25 as follows: In Section 1, line 1, change “Northcoast” to “Northeast”. Further moved to waive Rule 52 and place Ordinance No. 31-25 on Third Reading for passage as amended. Motion carried. Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to adopt Ordinance No. 31-25 as amended. Yes: Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul. No: None; Ordinance No. 31-25 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. 48-25, Ordinance No. 49-25, Resolution No. 50-25, Ordinance No. 52- 25, Resolution No. 53-25, Resolution No. 54-25, Resolution No. 56-25, Resolution No. 57-25, Resolution No. 58-25 and Resolution No. 59-25 on three different days be dispensed with? Yes: Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul. No: None; motion carried. Mr. Dipierro – Shall Rule 45 requiring reference to committee be dispensed with and Resolution No. 48-25, Ordinance No. 49-25, Resolution No. 50-25, Ordinance No. 52-25, Resolution No. 53-25, Resolution No. 54-25, Resolution No. 56-25, Resolution No. 57-25, Resolution No. 58-25 and Resolution No. 59-25 be placed on final passage? Yes: Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul. No: None; motion carried. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOLUTION NO. 48-25 3/18/25 BY: D. LIME, K. C. KUSSMAUL, M. WILSON, A. DIVIS A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH AS “MULTIPLE MYELOMA AWARENESS MONTH”, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mrs. Saban – Stated, she wanted to thank Councilman Kussmaul and Councilwoman Lime for sponsoring and recognizing March as Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month. Someone very close to her, who is here tonight, has been battling the disease with nothing but grace and the utmost strength. This is a woman that has stood by her side for many years and as Beth was going through her own struggles this year, she never once stopped asking how she was 9 doing. Thanked Council members Kussmaul and Lime again for sponsoring the legislation on behalf of her very dear friend, Beth, who is here tonight. Beth had treatment today and is here tonight because it was that important to her. Councilwoman Wilson – Stated her mother had Multiple Myeloma as well. Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to adopt Resolution No. 48-25. Yes: Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul. No: None; Resolution No. 48-25 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 49-25 3/18/25 BY: D. LIME, A. DIVIS (By Request – Safety Director) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY OF PARMA’S EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SEVEN HILLS TO HOUSE THEIR PRISONERS IN THE CITY OF PARMA DETENTION CENTER, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordinance No. 49-25. Yes: Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul. No: None; Ordinance No. 49-25 is adopted. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOLUTION NO. 50-25 3/18/25 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. 50-25. Yes: Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul. No: None; Resolution No. 50-25 is adopted. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO 52-25 3/18/25 BY: D. LIME, R. EUERLE, A. DIVIS, J. SOEDER (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 (OPBA), REPRESENTING THE SERGEANTS AND LIEUTENANTS, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 4117 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordinance Nio. 52-25. Yes: Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul. No: None; Ordinance No. 52-25 is adopted. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10  RESOLUTION NO. 53-25 3/18/25 BY: K. C. KUSSMAUL, D. LIME, M. WILSON, A. BOYD, A. DIVIS, R. EUERLE, K. SHUMAN, J. SOEDER A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH AS “DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH”, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Councilman Kussmaul – Thanked everyone for allowing him to bring the Resolution forward. From his own personal experience, he has often seen how individuals who have developmental disabilities can be written off when it shouldn’t be the case at all. There is a lot that we can learn from these individuals. Thanked Sara Stimmel, who serves on the Cuyahoga County Developmental Disabilities Board, for being here while the legislation is signed after the meeting. Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to adopt Resolution No. 53-25. Yes: Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul. No: None; Resolution No. 53-25 is adopted. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOLUTION NO. 54-25 3/18/25 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – Law Director) A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM FILED AGAINST THE CITY OF PARMA IN THE LITIGATION TITLED JEFFREY PORTER, ET AL. VS. CITY OF PARMA, CV-24-996461, AND AUTHORIZING THE LAW DIRECTOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTATION AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF THE SETTLEMENT AMOUNTS SET FORTH HEREIN, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Resolution No 54-25. Yes: Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul. No: None; Resolution No. 54-25 is adopted. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOLUTION NO. 56-25 3/18/25 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – City Engineer) A RESOLUTION DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO IMPROVE NORTH LINDEN LANE FROM EAST BAGLEY ROAD TO MILLERWOOD LANE, MARTIN DRIVE FROM WEST 130TH STREET TO NORTH LINDEN LANE, AND MILLERWOOD LANE FROM EAST LINDEN LANE TO NORTH LINDEN LANE (PROJECT IS KNOWN AS THE NORTH AND WEST LINDEN LANE SEPTIC ABATEMENT PROJECT PHASE 1), IN THE CITY OF PARMA, BY PROVIDING THE INSTALLATION OF SANITARY SEWERS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 11  Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to adopt Resolution No 56-25. Yes: Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul. No: None; Resolution No. 56-25 is adopted. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOLUTION NO. 57-25 3/18/25 BY: J. SOEDER, K. C. KUSSMAUL (By Request – Service Director) A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT AND REASONABLE EXPECTATION OF THE CITY OF PARMA ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OF OHIO (THE BORROWER) TO REIMBURSE ITS INCOME TAX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT 479, FOR THE CA11AA/CA12AA, KRUEGER AVENUE SEWER IMPROVEMENT PHASE II WITH THE PROCEEDS OF TAX-EXEMPT DEBT OF THE STATE OF OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Councilwoman Lime – Asked for an explanation. Service Director Vannello – Stated the resolution as well as 58-25 and 59-25 is a new requirement by the State as part of the applications. City Engineer Patel – The resolutions are regarding the funding the city received from the Ohio Public Works Commission. Prior to receiving reimbursement, the city must submit signed Resolutions by the Auditor. Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to adopt Resolution No 57-25. Yes: Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul. No: None; Resolution No. 57-25 is adopted. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOLUTION NO. 58-25 3/18/25 BY: K. C. KUSSMAUL (By Request – Service Director) A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT AND REASONABLE EXPECTATION OF THE CITY OF PARMA ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OF OHIO (THE BORROWER) TO REIMBURSE ITS TAX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT 405, FOR THE CU11AB, MEADOW LANE EMERGENCY PAVEMENT REPAIR WITH THE PROCEEDS OF TAX-EXEMPT DEBT OF THE STATE OF OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to adopt Resolution No 58-25. Yes: Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul. No: None; Resolution No. 58-25 is adopted. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOLUTION NO. 59-25 3/18/25 BY: K. C. KUSSMAUL, R. EUERLE (By Request – Service Director) A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT AND REASONABLE EXPECTATION OF THE CITY OF PARMA ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OF OHIO (THE BORROWER) TO REIMBURSE ITS TAX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT 405, FOR THE CU16AB, WEST RIDGEWOOD DRIVE EMERGENCY 12  PAVEMENT REPAIR WITH THE PROCEEDS OF TAX-EXEMPT DEBT OF THE STATE OF OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to adopt Resolution No 59-25. Yes: Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul. No: None; Resolution No. 59-25 is adopted. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TABLE OF LEGISLATION: RESOLUTION NO. 73-23 5/1/23 BY: M. WILSON, D. LIME A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF OHIO SENATE BILL 36 ALLOWING PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANTS AND SPECIFIED NON-PROFIT HOUSING ORGANIZATIONS TO BID ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY CONTAINING ONE TO FOUR SINGLE-FAMILY UNITS AFTER A FORECLOSURE SALE HAS ALREADY TAKEN PLACE AND IF THE APPARENT WINNER OF THE AUCTION DOES NOT INTEND TO OCCUPY THE PROPERTY AS THEIR PRIMARY RESIDENCE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Wilson to Table Resolution No. 73-23. Motion carried. Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to Reconsider Resolution No. 73-23. Motion failed. Resolution No 73-23 is Tabled. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- APPOINTMENTS AND CONFIRMATIONS: Councilwoman Boyd – Stated, the Appointment Scanning Committee of Council met to discuss the following reappointments: 1. Reappointment of Joseph Giaimo to the Planning Commission. Mr. Giaimo’s term expires on April 13. 2025. His new appointment would be for a six year term ending on April 13, 2031. Motion made by Councilwoman Boyd seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to grant the reappointment as recommended by the Mayor and the Appointment Scanning Committee of Council. Motion carried. 2. Reappointment of Katherine Holmok to the Planning Commission. Ms. Holmok’s term expires on April 1, 2025. Her new appointment would be for a six year term ending on April 1, 2031. Motion made by Councilwoman Boyd seconded by Councilwoman Lime 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 – Thanked Council for the Reappointments and for approving the Budget. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Safety Director Coury – No comment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Service Director Vannello – Thanked Council for their support with the paving contracts. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13  Auditor Day – No comment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Law Director Tuma – Thanked Council for their support on Resolution No. 54-25 and also for their hard work on the Budget. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Treasurer Mastroianni – No comment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councilwoman Lime – Stated the budget process was easy and went very smoothly. Stated the City is in a good place. Looks forward to the year moving forward. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilwoman Shuman – Reminded Ward 7 residents and anyone who would like to attend, her Ward Meeting is on Wednesday, March 19th, at 5:30 pm at American Legion Post 703. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilman Soeder – Thanked everyone for helping him through the budget process. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councilwoman Wilson – Thanked the Safety Director and Police Chief for their immediate attention and resources with some unusual traffic issues in her Ward. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilwoman Boyd – No comment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilman Divis – Felt the budget process went smoothly and thanked everyone for their work with their individual budgets. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilman Euerle – Complimented the Safety Director, Police Department and everyone for their hard work with people who come into the city and terrorize the neighborhoods. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilman Kussmaul – Stated we have great safety forces in the city. Thanked Beth and Sara for attending the meeting. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REPORT ON ABSENT MEMBERS Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to excuse Councilwoman Zacharias from said meeting. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to adjourn said meeting at 8:05 P.M. _/s/ Kristin L. Saban________ _/s/ Vito Dipierro_______________ KRISTIN L. SABAN VITO DIPIERRO CLERK OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL lb 14