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MINUTES APRIL 7, 2025 COUNCIL MEETING PARMA COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:31 P.M. The Regular Council Meeting was called to order by President Vito Dipierro presiding. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: KAMMY SHUMAN MONICA WILSON AMANDA BOYD ALLAN DIVIS ROB EUERLE KEVIN C. KUSSMAUL DEBORAH LIME COUNCIL MEMBERS EXCUSED: JOHN SOEDER KELLY ZACHARIAS 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 Tuma, Auditor Brian Day, Treasurer Tom Mastroianni, Service Director Tony Vannello, Safety Director Bob Coury, Building Commissioner Dan Kulchytsky, 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DISPOSAL OF JOURNAL Mr. Dipierro – Stated, you have before you the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting of March 18, 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 Councilman Euerle - Mr. Chairman, the Planning Committee of Council met this evening to discuss the Notice of Proposal to vary for the applicant Andy Gray – Mann Parson Gray Architects for the property at 5722 Chevrolet Boulevard. The request is for an Area Variance Section 1170.88 Schedule of Yard and Height Regulations. The proposal is to build an addition to the front of the existing building at a 19-foot setback from the Right of Way. Motion made Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to grant the Variance as recommended by the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Planning Committee of Council. Motion carried. 1  Councilman Euerle - Mr. Chairman, the Planning Committee of Council met this evening to discuss the proposal to vary for the applicant Chase Grossman for Chasing Trails, LLC., for the property at 5735 Chevrolet Boulevard. The request is for an Area Variance Section 1170.03 Schedule of Permitted Buildings and Uses. 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. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to grant the Variance as recommended by the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Planning Committee of Council. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilman Euerle – Mr. Chairman, the Planning Committee of Council met this evening to discuss the proposal to vary for the applicant Tom Gaghan for Cleveland Furniture Bank, for the property at 6101 West 130th Street. The request is for an Area Variance Section 1175.02(a) Permitted Uses in the Research Manufacturing District. 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. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to over-turn the Board of Zoning Appeals decision and deny the variance as recommended by the Planning Committee of Council. Motion carried. Councilman Kussmaul and Councilwoman Boyd voted to grant the variance. The variance was denied. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilman Euerle - Mr. Chairman, the Planning Committee of Council met this evening to discuss the proposal to vary for the applicant Ibrahim Hakki, Architect Hakki for The Islamic Center of Cleveland for the property at 6055 West 130th Street. The request is for an Area Variance Section 1175.05 Yards Required. The proposal is to build a pavilion 25 feet from the side property line where a 30-foot setback is required. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to grant the Variance as recommended by the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Planning Committee of Council. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilman Euerle - Mr. Chairman, the Planning Committee of Council met this evening to discuss the proposal to vary for the applicant Signarama Cleveland for University Hospital, for the property at 6836 Ridge Road. The request is for an Area Variance Section 1196.07 Signs in Commercial Districts. The proposal is to install 1 additional 76 SF major wall sign. Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to grant the Variance as recommended by the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Planning Committee of Council. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FIRST READING: ORDINANCE NO. 65-25 4/7/25 BY: D. LIME (By Request – Safety Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER FOR PAVEMENT MARKINGS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Public Safety Committee. 2  ORDINANCE NO. 68-25 4/7/25 BY: D. LIME (By Request – Safety Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF K-9 DOG (DEXTER) WITHIN THE PARMA POLICE DEPARTMENT, FOR THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Public Safety Committee. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RESOLUTION NO. 72-25 4/7/25 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – City Engineer) A RESOLUTION DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO IMPROVE CRAIGLEIGH DRIVE, FROM RIDGE ROAD AND CONTINUING EAST TO THE DEAD END OF THE STREET (THIS PROJECT IS KNOWN AS THE CRAIGLEIGH DRIVE SEPTIC ABATEMENT PROJECT), IN THE CITY OF PARMA, BY PROVIDING THE INSTALLATION OF SANITARY SEWERS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipierro – Said Resolution will be referred to the Finance Committee. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 74-25 4/7/25 BY: K. ZACHARIAS (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 FOR THE BROOKVIEW BOULEVARD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT (FROM STATE ROAD TO BROADVIEW ROAD), IN THE CITY OF PARMA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Finance Committee. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 76-25 4/7/25 BY: D. LIME (By Request – Safety Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF K-9 DOG (MAX) WITHIN THE PARMA POLICE DEPARTMENT, FOR THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Public Safety Committee. 3  ORDINANCE NO. 77-25 4/7/25 BY: D. LIME (By Request – Safety Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF K-9 DOG (BENY) WITHIN THE PARMA POLICE DEPARTMENT, FOR THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Public Safety Committee. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SECOND 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 Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to refer Ordinance No. 45-25 back to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to refer Ordinance No. 46-25 back to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 4  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 Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to refer Resolution No. 47-25 back to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to refer Ordinance No. 51-25 back to the Public Safety Committee. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to refer Ordinance No. 60-25 back to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ THIRD 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 Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordinance No. 2-25. Yes: Shuman, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime. No: None; Ordinance No. 2-25 is adopted. 5  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, IN THE CITY OF PARMA Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to adopt Ordinance No. 7-25. Yes: Shuman, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul. No: Lime; Ordinance No. 7-25 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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, IN THE CITY OF PARMA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordinance No. 35-25. Yes: Shuman, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime. No: None; Ordinance No. 35-25 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to adopt Resolution No. 37-25. Yes: Shuman, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime. No: None; Resolution No. 37-25 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: Mr. Dipierro – Shall the statutory provision and Rule 48 requiring the full and distinct reading of Resolution No. 63-25, Resolution No. 64-25, Resolution No. 66-25, Resolution No. 67-25, Ordinance No. 69-25, Resolution No. 70-25, Resolution No. 71-25, Ordinance No. 73-25, Ordinance No. 75-25 and Ordinance No. 78-25 on three different days be dispensed with? Yes: Shuman, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime. No: None; motion carried. 6  Mr. Dipierro – Shall Rule 45 requiring reference to committee be dispensed with and Resolution No. 63-25, Resolution No. 64-25, Resolution No. 66-25, Resolution No. 67-25, Ordinance No. 69-25, Resolution No. 70-25, Resolution No. 71-25, Ordinance No. 73-25, Ordinance No. 75-25 and Ordinance No. 78-25 be placed on final passage? Yes: Shuman, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime. No: None; motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RESOLUTION NO. 63-25 4/7/25 BY: K. SHUMAN, M. WILSON, A. BOYD, A. DIVIS, R. EUERLE, D. LIME A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL AS “NATIONAL ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH” AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to adopt Resolution No. 63-25, Yes: Shuman, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime. No: None; Resolution No. 63-25 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RESOLUTION NO. 64-25 4/7/25 BY: A. BOYD, K. SHUMAN, M. WILSON, A. DIVIS, R. EUERLE, K. SHUMAN A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL AS “CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH,” AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to adopt Resolution No. 64-25, Yes: Shuman, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime. No: None; Resolution No. 64-25 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RESOLUTION NO. 66-25 4/7/25 BY: D. LIME, M. WILSON, J. SOEDER, K. ZACHARIAS, A. DIVIS, K.C. KUSSMAUL, K. SHUMAN, A. BOYD, R. EUERLE A RESOLUTION DECLARING APRIL 13-19, 2025, AS “NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK” IN THE CITY OF PARMA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to adopt Resolution No. 66-25. Yes: Shuman, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime. No: None; Resolution No. 66-25 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RESOLUTION NO. 67-25 4/7/25 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 Boyd to adopt Resolution No. 67-25. 7 Yes: Shuman, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime. No: None; Resolution No. 67-25 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 69-25 4/7/25 BY: D. LIME, 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 REPRESENTING THE CAPTAINS, 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 Boyd to adopt Ordinance No. 69-25. Yes: Shuman, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime. No: None; Ordinance No. 69-25 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RESOLUTION NO. 70-25 4/7/25 BY: K. C. KUSSMAUL, K. SHUMAN, M. WILSON, A. BOYD, A. DIVIS, R. EUERLE, D. LIME A RESOLULTION SUPPORTING APRIL AS “AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH 2025”, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to adopt Resolution No. 70-25. Yes: Shuman, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime. No: None; Resolution No. 70-25 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RESOLUTION NO. 71-25 4/7/25 BY: D. LIME, M. WILSON, A. BOYD, A. DIVIS A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 1876, INTRODUCED ON MARCH 5, 2025, “KEEPING OUR FIELD OFFICES OPEN ACT” AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Councilman Kussmaul – Stated, that he is not against the legislation though feels that Council should wait until the Ways and Means Committee looks at it. Councilwoman Lime – Stated, Council needs to act with other communities and pass this Resolution to send a message that no action should be taken and no offices should be closed. Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilman Euerle to amend Resolution No. 71-25 as follows: In the 5th Whereas clause change County to Country and in Section 1 line 2 remove Ohio. Motion carried. Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to adopt Resolution No. 71-25 as amended. Yes: Shuman, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Lime. No: Kussmaul; Resolution No. 71-25 is adopted as amended. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8  ORDINANCE NO. 73-25 4/7/25 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – Auditor) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 2025 PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS OF THE CITY OF PARMA, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Councilwoman Lime – Asked for an explanation. Auditor Day – Explained that this is a request to increase the appropriations. The requests are from Engineer Patel for water and sewer repair. Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordinance No. 73-25. Yes: Shuman, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime. No: None; Ordinance No. 73-25 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 75-25 4/7/25 BY: D. LIME (By Request – Service Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH DLZ OHIO, INC. FOR THE PRE- DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE W. 54TH STREET SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, FROM LUELDA AVENUE TO GRANTWOOD DRIVE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $450,000.00, IN THE CITY OF PARMA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordinance No. 75-25. Yes: Shuman, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime. No: None; Ordinance No. 75-25 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANACE NO. 78-25 4/7/25 BY: K. SHUMAN, A. DIVIS, R. EUERLE, D. LIME (By Request – Service Director) AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PARMA AND PARMA SERVICE WORKERS, LOCAL 1, RELATIVE TO VACATION CARRYOVER TIME, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordinance No. 78-25. Yes: Shuman, Wilson, Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime. No: None; Ordinance No. 78-25 is adopted. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PUBLIC SESSION No one wished to speak. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Mayor DeGeeter – No comment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Safety Director Coury – No comment. 9  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Service Director Vannello – No comment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Auditor Brian Day – No comment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Law Director Tuma – Thanked Council for the action taken on the legislation regarding food trucks. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Treasurer Mastroianni – No comment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilwoman Shuman – No comment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilwoman Wilson – Stated that she attended the resistant fair and it was amazing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilwoman Boyd – No comment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilman Divis – Gave an update regarding his son-n-law and thanked everyone for their prayers. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilman Euerle – No comment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilman Kussmaul – Stated that he rode with Fire Station 4 and shadowed the dispatchers, the safety forces are great, and we are very fortunate. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilwoman Lime – Reminded everyone that May 4, 2025, is Polish Constitution Day. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ REPORT ON ABSENT MEMBERS Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to excuse Councilwoman Zacharias and Councilman Soeder. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Councilwoman Boyd seconded by Councilman Euerle to adjourn said meeting at 8:04 p.m. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CERTIFICATION I, Kristin L. 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, April 7, 2025. /s/ Kristin L. Saban__ _/s/ Vito Dipierro_ Kristin L. Saban Vito Dipierro Clerk of Council President of Council kj 10