City Council

MINUTES JUNE 2, 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 ALLAN DIVIS ROB EUERLE KEVIN C. KUSSMAUL DEBORAH LIME KAMMY SHUMAN JOHN SOEDER MONICA WILSON 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 M. Tuma, Auditor Brian Day, Treasurer Tom Mastroianni, Service Director Tony Vannello, Safety Director Bob Coury, Building Commissioner Dan Kulchytsky, City Engineer Hasmukh Patel, Assistant Building Commissioner Jim Lobenthal, 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 Shuman. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CERTIFICATES Councilwoman Zacharias, and County Councilman Casselberry presented Certificates and Mayor DeGeeter presented a Proclamation to Liza Bosinger, June 2025, Business of the Month for Corleone’s Ristorante & Bar. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Council recessed at 6:36 P.M. and returned to the Committee meetings. Council reconvened the Council Meeting at 7:09 P.M. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOICE VOTE: RESOLUTION NO. 111-25 6/2/25 BY: D. LIME, A. BOYD, A. DIVIS, R. EUERLE, K. C. KUSSMAUL, K. SHUMAN, J. SOEDER, M. WILSON, K. ZACHARIAS A RESOLUTION HONORING FATHER JOHN T. CARLIN ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 49 YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE HOLY PRIESTHOOD AND 38 YEARS OF SERVICE AS PASTOR OF ST. CHARLES BORROMEO PARISH 1  Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to adopt Resolution No. 111-25. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 May 19, 2025. Asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes? Stated, hearing none, the minutes will stand approved as printed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ AMENDING THE CALENDAR Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to amend the Calendar by: Adding Ordinance No. 96-25 to Second Reading, move Ordinance No. 98-25 from Second Suspension to Second Reading and add Resolution No. 99-25 to Third Reading. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FIRST READING: ORDINANCE NO. 112-25 6/2/25 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – Treasurer) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,560,000 OF BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RETIRING NOTES ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE SERVICE GARAGE, JUSTICE CENTER, SENIOR CENTER, AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS BY REPLACING ROOFS, TOGETHER WITH ALL NECESSARY APPURTENANCES THERETO, APPROVING RELATED MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mrs. Saban read the following: CERTIFICATE OF ESTIMATED LIFE AND MAXIMUM MATURITY To: The City Council of the City of Parma, Ohio The undersigned Auditor of the City of Parma, Ohio (the “City”) , as the fiscal officer of the City, certifies as follows: 1. The estimated life of the improvements described as follows (the “Improvements”) exceeds five years: Improving the Service Garage, Justice Center, Senior Center and other public buildings by replacing roofs, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto, 2. The maximum maturity of a single issue of bonds proposed to be issued to pay the cost of the Improvements, calculated in accordance with Section 133.20, Ohio Revised Code, is 20 years. Dated: ____June 2_____, 2025 _____/s/ Brian Day__________ Auditor City of Parma, Ohio 2  Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to accept the Fiscal Officer’s Certificate as read, spread it upon the Minutes and attach copy of same to the red rule copy of Ordinance No. 112-25. Motion carried. Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Finance Committee. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 113-25 6/2/25 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – Treasurer) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,600,000 OF BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CURRENTLY REFUNDING A PORTION OF THE CITY’S OUTSTANDING $7,940,000 VARIOUS PURPOSE AND REFUNDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2016 (LIMITED TAX), DATED NOVEMBER 22, 2016; APPROVING RELATED MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mrs. Saban read the following: CERTIFICATE OF ESTIMATED LIFE AND MAXIMUM MATURITY To: The City Council of the City of Parma, Ohio The undersigned Auditor of the City of Parma, Ohio (the “City”) , as the fiscal officer of the City, certifies as follows with respect to a proposed issue of refunding bonds (the “Bonds”) of the City, in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $1,600,000, that are to be used to refund a portion of certain bonds (the “Refunded Bonds”) of the City as described below, and the maximum maturity of the Bonds cannot exceed the last maturity permitted by law for the Refunded Bonds, in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 133.34, to wit: currently refunding a portion of the City’s outstanding $7,940,000 Various Purpose and Refunding General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016 (Limited Tax), dated November 22, 2016 (the “Series 2016 Bonds”), issued for the purpose of (a) refunding a portion of the City’s outstanding $10,200,000 Municipal Facility Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 2006, (b) retiring the City’s $2,548,000 Dispatch Center Improvement Notes, Series 2016, and (c) paying certain costs of issuance of the Series 2016 Bonds. The last maturity of the Series 2016 Bonds is December 1, 2036. Therefore, the maximum maturity of the Bonds cannot be later than December 1, 2036. Dated: __June 2___, 2025 /s/____Brian Day_____________ Auditor City of Parma, Ohio Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to accept the Fiscal Officer’s Certificate as read, spread it upon the Minutes and attach copy of same to the red rule copy of Ordinance No. 113-25. Motion carried. Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Finance Committee. 3  ORDINANCE NO. 118-25 6/2/25 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – Service Director) AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING TO PROCEED WITH THE IMPROVEMENT OF 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 I) IN THE CITY OF PARMA, BY PROVIDING THE INSTALLATION OF SANITARY SEWERS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Finance Committee. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 119-25 6/2/25 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 BROOKDALE AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT (FROM BROADVIEW ROAD TO WEST 16TH STREET) IN THE CITY OF PARMA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Dipierro – Said Ordinance will be referred to the Finance Committee. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SECOND READING: ORDINANCE NO. 96-25 5/19/25 BY: R. EUERLE, D. LIME (By Request – Safety Director) AN ORDINANCE ENACTING NEW P.C.O. SECTION 1121.455, REPEALING EXISTING P.C.O. SECTION 1121.485, AND AMENDING P.C.O. SECTION 1170.03, RELATIVE TO SMOKE SHOPS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilman Euerle seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to refer Ordinance No. 96-25 back to the Planning Committee. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 98-25 5/5/25 BY: D. LIME (By Request – Safety Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO EXECUTE A MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SENSYS GATSO USA, INC. TO CONTINUE THE SCHOOL ZONE PHOTO ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF PARMA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to refer Ordinance No. 98-25 back to the Public Safety Committee. Motion carried. 4  RESOLUTION NO. 103-25 5/19/25 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – Auditor) A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE TAX BUDGET OF THE CITY OF PARMA, OHIO, FOR THE YEAR 2026, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to refer Resolution No. 103-25 back to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 106-25 5/19/25 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – Community Services & Economic Development Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT THE FIVE-YEAR FY 2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE FY 2025 ANNUAL PLAN TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AS AN ENTITLEMENT COMMUNITY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to amend Ordinance No. 106-25 by accepting Exhibit “A” and referring back to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ THIRD READING: ORDINANCE NO. 74-25 4/7/25 BY: D. LIME (By Request – Service Director) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ENTER INTO 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 Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to amend Ordinance No. 74-25 as follows: In Section 1 line 2 the blank shall read CATTS Construction and in line 4 the blank shall read $2,594,717.02. Motion carried. Councilwoman Zacharias voted no. Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordinance No. 74-25 as amended. Yes: Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson. No: Zacharias; Ordinance No. 74-25 is adopted as amended. Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to withdraw motion to adopt Ordinance No. 74-25. Motion carried. Motion made by Councilwoman Shuman seconded by Councilwoman Lime to amend Ordinance No. 74-25 as follows: In Section 1 line 2 the blank shall read CATTS Construction and in line 4 the blank shall read $2,594,717.02. Motion carried. Councilwoman Zacharias voted no. Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordinance No. 74-25 as amended. 5 Yes: Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson. No: Zacharias; Ordinance No. 74-25 is adopted as amended. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RESOLUTION NO. 99-25 5/5/25 BY: D. LIME A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BUILDING COMMISSIONER TO INSTITUTE SUMMARY NUISANCE ABATEMENT OF PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER 448-06- 059, 6015 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE, PARMA, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Resolution No. 99-25. Yes: Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Zacharias. No: None; Resolution No. 99-25 is adopted. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: Mr. Dipierro – Shall the statutory provision and Rule 48 requiring the full and distinct reading of Resolution No. 114-25, Ordinance No. 115-25, Ordinance No. 116-25, and Ordinance No. 117-25 on three different days be dispensed with? Yes: Boyd, Divis, 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. 114-25, Ordinance No. 115-25, Ordinance No. 116-25, and Ordinance No. 117- 25 be placed on final passage? Yes: Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Zacharias. No: None; motion carried. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RESOLUTION NO. 114-25 6/2/25 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 Councilwoman Lime – Asked, what is the money for that is being paid to Cleveland Water? Service Director Vannello – Stated, it is for the Sprague Road widening project. Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to adopt Resolution No. 114-25. Yes: Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Zacharias. No: None; Resolution No. 114-25 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 115-25 6/2/25 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – Auditor) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 2025 PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS OF THE CITY OF PARMA, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 6  Councilwoman Lime – Asked, for an explanation. Auditor Day – Explained that the money is for the Midtown updates, Brookdale water line replacement, and Brookview Blvd. water main replacement. Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to adopt Ordinance No. 115-25. Yes: Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Zacharias. No: None; Ordinance No. 115-25 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 116-25 6/2/25 BY: K. SHUMAN (By Request – Auditor) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN THE 2025 PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS OF THE CITY OF PARMA, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Auditor Day – Explained, that years ago several firefighters sued the city and lost. They have been paying back the city, and this is their last payment, all left over money will go to the Fire Fighters liability fund. Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Boyd to adopt Ordinance No. 116-25. Yes: Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Zacharias. No: None; Ordinance No. 116-25 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 117-25 6/2/25 BY: A. DIVIS (By Request – Community Services & Economic Development Director) AN ORDINANCE TO ACQUIRE A TAX DELINQUENT PROPERTY LOCATED ON ARLINGTON LANE, PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER 454-36-015, FROM THE STATE OF OHIO THROUGH THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY LAND REUTILIZATION CORPORATION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Councilwoman Wilson – Asked, what will be done with the property. Community Development Director Tollerup – Stated, that once the property lines are verified the land can be split and offered to the adjoining properties. Councilman Euerle – Asked, what does the city do with the properties and why do they get involved. Community Development Director Tollerup – Stated, that the city gets first chance to purchase the property. Also, they do not want an outside investor purchasing the property. Councilwoman Lime – Stated, the cost of the property is $1. Community Development Director Tollerup – Stated, that Councilwoman Lime is correct. Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilwoman Shuman to adopt Ordinance No. 117-25. Yes: Boyd, Divis, Euerle, Kussmaul, Lime, Shuman, Soeder, Wilson, Zacharias. No: None; Ordinance No. 117-25 is adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PUBLIC SESSION No one wished to speak. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7  MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Mayor DeGeeter – Stated, that everyone should get out and enjoy the weather. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Safety Director Coury – No comment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Service Director Vannello – No comment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Auditor Day – No comment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Law Director Tuma – No comment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Treasurer Mastroianni – No comment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilwoman Boyd – Reminded everyone about the Summerfest being held on June 18th. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilman Divis – No comment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilman Euerle – Reminded, everyone of the Rib n Rock, Safety meeting, and the Summer Solstice event on June 20th. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilman Kussmaul – Thanked, the Service Department for their great work in his Ward. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilwoman Lime – Stated, that it was a nice ceremony for the Veterans. Reminded everyone to purchase their raffle tickets for the car. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilwoman Shuman – No comment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilman Soeder – No comment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilwoman Wilson – Reminded everyone that June is Pride month. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilwoman Zacharias – No comment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Councilwoman Lime seconded by Councilman Kussmaul to adjourn said meeting at 7:40 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 Monday, June 2, 2025. _/s/ Kristin L. Saban__ _/s/ Vito Dipierro Kristin L. Saban Vito Dipierro Clerk of Council President of Council kh 8