MEETING NOTES JULY 12, 2020

Willoughby City Council Meeting Summary

• July 12, 2022 •

ALSO

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

JULY 19, 2022

Ken Kary • Councilman Ward 2

NOTE

These notes “are not” the official minutes for Willoughby City Council.

The views I express in these Council Meeting Summaries are my own and do not reflect any official view or position of the City of Willoughby.

The “official” Council Minutes are posted on the City of Willoughby Website

https://willoughbyohio.com/city-council/

MINUTES

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

5:00 p.m.

July 19, 2022

Pursuant to Codified Ordinance Chapter 107 and ORC Section 121.22, notice of the following meeting was given on July 18, 2022.

ROLL CALL

Council Members Present: Garry, Kary, Sievers, Tomaselli, Anderson and Carr Motion made and seconded to excuse Councilman Merhar from tonight's meeting. Roll Call

6 yes 0 no Motion carried 6 to 0

Councilman Merhar joined the meeting at 5:06 p.m. following roll call.

Others Present: Mayor Fiala, Law Director Lucas, City Engineer Lannon, Fire Chief Ungar, Finance Director Bosley, Clerk Novak

DISCUSSION:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-99

A resolution establishing a Special Revenue Fund titled OneOhio Opioid Fund, Fund No. 2202, and declaring an emergency.

Mr. Carr said Finance Directory Bosley sent out an e-mail with regards to this resolution. Law Director Lucas said there will be a series of payments made; this represents the first payment. Mr. Lucas said he will send out information regarding what the proceeds can be used for.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-100

A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with CJ Excavating & Construction LLC for the 2022 Voluntary Concrete Sidewalk Repair & Replacement Program with the City's option for one (1) year renewal of the contract in 2023 and declaring an emergency.

Regarding the bids for this project, Mr. Lannon said the low bid was half the high bid, and the low bid is twice the number in 2019. Mr. Lannon said it is a voluntary program, and if no one signs onto it there is no money spent, but there is a list of a $50,000 backlog. The City has a list of aprons and other things that somehow fall on the City; those will be considered case-by-case basis.

Mr. Carr asked if the pricing was good pricing for the homeowners. Mr. Lannon said it should be competitive if a slab needs to be replaced; you would be paying a premium, and this contract accommodates large and small quantities. This contract didn't include the prevailing wage and provided for group pricing.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-101

A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a five (5) year lease-purchase agreement with Deere Credit, Inc. in the amount of $144,593.80 for two (2) John Deere 2700 E-Cut Hybrid Triplex Mowers, one (1) Wiedenmann TERRSPIKE-XF6 Aerator, and one (1) John Deere TC125 sweeper through Sourcewell for the Lost Nation Municipal Golf Course, and declaring an emergency.

Mr. Merhar asked if this was a separate lease from the last lease. Mr. Bosley said yes. There is an intent to keep this equipment. Mr. Kary asked if this purchase came from the golf course's money. Ms. Bosley said yes.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-102

A resolution approving an agreement between the International Association of Firefighters, Local 2291, AFL-CIO, and the City of Willoughby, Ohio, and declaring an emergency.

Mr. Lucas said the draft contract was sent out, and there were some minor changes that needed to make; however, approval has been given by the union and from Chief Ungar and Jeremy
Losue.

Motion made and seconded that all ordinances and resolutions be read by caption only and that as to legislation not containing an emergency clause, the rules requiring that ordinances and resolutions be read on three separate days be waived.

Roll Call 7 yes

0 no Motion carried 7 to 0

NEW BUSINESS:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-99

A resolution establishing a Special Revenue Fund titled OneOhio Opioid Fund, Fund No. 2202, and declaring an emergency.

Motion made and seconded that the rules of Council requiring three separate readings be suspended and that Resolution No. 2022-99 be declared an emergency measure.

Motion made and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2022-99.

Roll Call 7 yes

Ono Motion carried 7 to 0

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-100

Motion made and seconded that the rules of Council requiring three separate readings be suspended and that Resolution No. 2022-100 be declared an emergency measure.

Roll Call 7 yes

0 no Motion carried 7 to 0

Motion made and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2022-100. Roll Call 7 yes

0 no Motion carried 7 to 0

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-101

Motion made and seconded that the rules of Council requiring three separate readings be suspended and that Resolution No. 2022-101 be declared an emergency measure.

Roll Call 7 yes

0 no Motion carried 7 to 0

Motion made and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2022-101. Roll Call 7 yes

Ono Motion carried 7 to 0

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-102

A resolution approving an agreement between the International Association of Firefighters, Local 2291, AFL-CIO, and the City of Willoughby, Ohio, and declaring an emergency.

Roll Call 7 yes

0 no Motion carried 7 to 0

Motion made and seconded that the rules of Council requiring three separate readings be suspended and that Resolution No. 2022-102 be declared an emergency measure.

Roll Call 7 yes

0 no Motion carried 7 to 0

Motion made and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2022-102. Roll Call 7 yes

0 no Motion carried 7 to 0

Mayor Fiala thanked Finance Director Bosley, Law Director Lucas, Chief Ungar, and Assistant Chief Dorsey for working through the negotiations. He especially thanked Joe Hum for representing the firefighters. He believes the new contract is fair for everyone.

The Special Council Meeting adjourned at 5:16 p.m.

Executive Session Council (prior to Council Meeting)

The purpose of the Special Council Meeting/Executive Session is in accordance with ORC 121.22(G)4 to review negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.

Committee Meetings:

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING:

Committee: Ken Kary, Dan Anderson, Dan Garry

The purpose of the Environmental Planning Committee meeting is to review:

EAS #7-4-22

The proposed project is for the construction of an addition to the existing building located at 4323 Hamann Parkway (Ericson Manufacturing).

EAS #10-5-22

The proposed project is for the construction of an addition to the existing building located at 4300 Hamann Parkway (Cast Nylons).

EAS #11-5-22

The proposed project is for the creation of a laydown yard of shale and asphalt shavings located at 37611 Euclid Avenue.

Mr. Kary said all three of the EAS's tonight have been addressed by the Planning Commission and all were approved and before Council tonight for approval.

EAS #7-4-22

The proposed project is for the construction of an addition to the existing building located at 4323 Hamann Parkway (Ericson Manufacturing).

Mr. Deming said the project is for an 11,000 sq. ft. addition to be used for storage. Mr. Kary noted there was no impact on the Police and Fire Departments, noting that the signage along the south wall is to be marked as a fire lane. There are no noise, water, or air pollution concerns. There is no impact on the schools or hazardous waste concerns. The WPCC notes that all sanitary flow created from the new addition is to be routed to the existing control manhole. Mr. Kary confirmed the project would be starting in July 2022 and ending in November 2022.

There were no other comments or concerns from the committee members or the directors. Mr. Kary said the committee is recommending the approval of EAS #7-4-22.

EAS #10-5-22

The proposed project is for the construction of an addition to the existing building located at 4300 Hamann Parkway (Cast Nylons).

Mr. Kary said Planning Commission approved this EAS with the following notations. Regarding stormwater, the sewer must be televised for this project, and the content must be provided to the City Engineer before connection. There is no impact on the Police and Fire Departments. There are no noise, water, or air pollution concerns, no impact on the school system, and no hazardous waste issues. WPCC noted that all sanitary flow created from the new addition is to be routed through the existing control manhole. The timeline for the project would be from the summer of 2022 through January 2023. Mr. Anderson asked if this addition would be used for storage. Mr. Deming said the addition will be used for storage and production.

There were no other comments or concerns from the committee members or the directors. Mr. Kary said the committee is recommending the approval of EAS #10-5-22.

EAS #11-5-22

The proposed project is for the creation of a laydown yard of shale and asphalt shavings located at 37611 Euclid Avenue.

Mr. Kary asked Mr. Vaughn to explain what a laydown yard is. Mr. Vaughn said the plan is to remove the top soil and use it to create mounding around the perimeter. Shale will be brought in so the water runs through it and top it with asphalt grinds that will be rolled in. Mr. Vaughn said most of the shale is coming from the tunnel at Lake Erie, and the asphalt is coming from different projects in the area. The yard will be used to store equipment. Mr. Kary said the project needs to comply with all state and federal regulations. There is a need to install some underground detention or retention system. There is a requirement for a stormwater management report to be submitted to City Engineer Lannon. Mr. Lannon said the code requires a wetland delineation study to prove they are complying with the federal and state wetland rules. Mr. Vaughn asked if a cursory report is acceptable due to the cost of a wetland delineation study. Mr. Lannon said he can't predict what the report will say, nor does the person do the report until it's done. Mr. Lannon said if the cursory report indicates wetlands, it would not be sufficient. Mr. Vaughn said that depends if the wetlands are on the area that will be affected. Law Director Lucas said he wasn't sure how you can decide if the cursory report is sufficient without seeing the report itself. After much discussion, it was determined that Mr. Vaughn would submit a wetlands delineation study. Mr. Kary said there were no issues with the Police or Fire Departments. There were no issues with noise, water or air pollution, or hazardous waste concerns and no impact on schools. The timeline is from the summer of 2022 to January 2023. Mr. Anderson asked where the laydown yard was located because he was concerned about a new house that had been built near the property. Mr. Vaughn said that homeowner was present at the meeting (Planning Commission) and said the laydown yard is in the far back of the property. He said he was hoping to connect to Hamman Parkway and expand the operation so they can access the property from behind with continued access through Euclid Avenue. Mr. Anderson wanted to make sure a street sweeper would be used during the process.

There were no other comments or concerns from the committee members or the directors. Mr. Kary said the committee is recommending the approval of EAS #11-5-22 with the understanding that a full wetland delineation study will take place.

The Environmental Planning Committee adjourned at 6:06 p.m.

SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING:

Committee: John Tomaselli, Ken Kary, Dan Anderson

The purpose of the Safety Committee meeting is to discuss the manning level for Communications Operator.

COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR MANNING LEVEL

Chairman Tomaselli said the purpose of tonight's meeting is to discuss legislation on the agenda this evening for changes to the manning table relating to police dispatch. Chief Schultz said there are several reasons why he is asking to expand the manning table for dispatchers. He said currently, there are nine full-time dispatchers on the manning table. He said in 2012, there were nine dispatchers and approximately 27,000 calls for service. In 2021, there were nine dispatchers and approximately 42,000 calls for service. The call volume has steadily increased just in a ten-year period. He said he feels it's important to show the residents but also the city of Kirtland to make an investment back into dispatch. He said it has been difficult retaining and obtaining dispatchers. Increasing the manning table will help with recruitment and also retain dispatchers. He said the City needs to look at the future of emergency communications. He said a number of years ago, the state of Ohio passed a law stating they wanted to minimize the number of Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) and software within each county to three. Several communities in Lake County have PSAPs; he believes it's important to look toward the long-term future and invest in the dispatch center for Willoughby and a regionalized dispatch center on the western end of Lake County. Kirtland was a good city to bring on to provide service to, but other communities are bigger and have larger call volumes. Providing service to other communities would be difficult with current staffing levels. He would like to reinvest a portion of the money the City receives from Kirtland for a tenth dispatcher and also expand the manning table up to twelve, so the City is ready to provide those services to other communities. Mr. Tomaselli asked if there was discussion to increase the manning table when the City took on dispatching for Kirtland. Chief Schultz said there was no discussion because it happened right at the beginning of COVID, with eight full-time dispatchers filled at that time. Later that year, the number of dispatchers went down to seven; those positions weren't filled right away. He didn't ask for an increase because he wanted to see how the dispatcher center would handle a new city with new equipment, including the PSAP and telephone system, etc. He said the PSAP that the City received from Kirtland was a fraction of what a new system would have cost; a new PSAP would have been over $440,000 for a ten-year agreement. The system from Kirtland was obtained with an extension of 10 years for $175,000. Two new dispatchers were just hired, so the dispatch center is fully staffed at nine. Mr. Tomaselli asked if nine dispatchers would help with the overtime that the dispatch center has seen over the last few years. Chief Schultz said that per the state of Ohio, they must have two full-time dispatchers working at all times. If one person is out due to vacation, injury or sickness, those are filled with part-time personnel or overtime if it can't be filled with a part-time person. He said trying to find part-time employees is very difficult. He said adding a tenth dispatcher will help alleviate some of the overtime issues. Mr. Tomaselli confirmed that adding the tenth dispatcher would help alleviate the overtime, and expanding to twelve dispatchers is indicative of expanding to other communities. Chief Ungar said every community was watching our dispatch center when it took over dispatch for Kirtland. As a result of the dispatcher center's performance taking over Kirtland, there is interest.

Mr. Carr said he is 100% supportive of the plan to increase by one dispatcher and the vision for the future, but he is concerned about the precedence of adding extra personnel to the manning table without the business need. He can never remember adding to the manning table because the City may need it based on a vision in the future. He prefers to add one position now and give 100% assurance that they will be added if others are needed in the future. Mr. Merhar said if the City does try to recruit other cities, it may make more sense to show there is added personnel. He suggests splitting the difference and increasing the manning to eleven. Mayor Fiala said he is supportive of a tenth dispatcher because there is a real need there but asked what basis the City has to go to an eleventh or twelfth position. Mr. Anderson said he agrees with Mr. Carr. If another community wants to join the dispatch center, he would vote to add those positions at that time. Mr. Anderson asked if the Police Department had the space for an expansion. Chief Schultz said there is a little room in the front of the police station. He is looking into some grant possibilities. Council agreed to add the tenth position and have another conversation regarding adding the eleventh or twelfth position when the time came. Mayor Fiala suggested writing something from Council President Carr and the Mayor showing support for regionalizing the department and adding to the manning table for those extra positions. Mr. Tomaselli said Ordinance 2022-93 will be amended to reflect changing the manning level for Communications Operator from nine to ten instead of nine to twelve.

The Safety Committee meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.

AGENDA

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

July 12, 2022

PUBLIC HEARING - 7:10 p.m.

2023 Tax Budget

Nobody spoke

Pursuant to ORC Section 705.17, notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Willoughby will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed 2023 Tax Budget on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 7:10 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Willoughby City Hall, One Public Square, Willoughby, Ohio.

The proposed Tax Budget of the City of Willoughby, Ohio, for the year 2023 is on file in the office of the City Finance Director and is available for public inspection from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Any person interested in being heard on the proposed 2023 Tax Budget of the City of Willoughby will have an opportunity to be heard at the date and time slated above.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES-

Regular Council Meeting of June 14, 2022

STANDING AND REGULAR COMMITTEE REPORTS

No major reports

CORRESPONDENCE

No correspondence

PUBLIC PORTION

No one spoke

NEW BUSINESS

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-79 Motion carried 7-0

A resolution approving EAS #7-4-22 for the construction of an addition to the existing building located at 4323 Hamann Parkway (Ericson Manufacturing).

Mr. Carr said this EAS was discussed earlier this evening at the Environmental Planning Committee meeting and was recommended for passage.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-80 Motion carried 7-0

A resolution approving EAS #10-5-22 for the construction of an addition to the existing building located at 4300 Hamann Parkway (Cast Nylons).

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-81 Motion carried 7-0

A resolution approving EAS #11-5-22 for the creation of a laydown yard of shale and asphalt shavings located at 37611 Euclid Avenue (Equipment Recovery Corp.)

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-82 Motion carried 7-0

A resolution honoring, commending, and thanking Christopher Woodin for 16 years of service to the City of Willoughby as Ward One Councilman.

Mr. Carr asked Mr. Kary to read this resolution tonight.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-83 Motion carried 7-0

A resolution authorizing the Mayor to reject all bids for the off site disposal of WPCC biosolids.

Mr. Carr said this resolution and the next two are all related to the topic of biosolids removal. Mr. Gorka sent out an e-mail and talked at the last meeting; the bids were very high.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-84 Motion carried 7-0

A resolution authorizing an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for the purchase of biosolids transportation equipment for the off-site disposal of Willoughby-Eastlake Water Pollution Control Center biosolids, and declaring an emergency.

Mr. Carr said this resolution is specific to the overall dollar amount to be spent, and the next two resolutions are specific to two items to be purchased. Mr. Anderson asked if the $250,000 was being split between Willoughby and Eastlake. Mr. Palmisano said it is a shared cost.

Mr. Palmisano said the trailer will be brand new. The tractor will be contingent on inspection and availability on the selected units. This is a used vehicle, and he anticipated purchasing a new tractor in the future.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-85 Motion carried 7-0

A resolution authorizing an expenditure of $101,750 for the purchase of one (1) 2022 East Genesis Quad Dump Trailer from Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc. for use by the Willoughby-Eastlake Water Pollution Control Center and declaring an emergency.

Mr. Tomaselli asked if the City knew how long a trailer that hauls biosolids is meant to last. Mr. Palmisano said he doesn't know the answer to that.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-86 Motion carried 7-0

A resolution authorizing an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $95,000 for the purchase of one (1) used trailer hauling conventional day cab semi-truck for use by the Willoughby-Eastlake Water Pollution Control Center, and declaring an emergency. Mr. Anderson asked what happens if the trailer goes down. Mr. Gorka said they will need a spare to be used as a backup. Mr. Gorka said he and a team, including Michael Brooks, have gone through different scenarios of what could go wrong, and they feel confident they can transport the biosolids and save the City money. Mr. Palmisano said they determined that one of the plow trucks could be used in an emergency.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-87 Motion carried 7-0

A resolution authorizing an expenditure of $58,035 for the purchase of one (1) 2021 Chevy 4500 LCF One Ton Dump Truck from Classic Chevrolet, for use by the Cemetery Department, and declaring an emergency. The purchase of this truck was discussed during capital discussions.

Mr. Palmisano said he was having a hard time finding a dump truck, but said there is one currently on the lot at Classic Chevrolet. He said this is a different truck and price point than the truck originally intended. The cemetery sexton borrowed the truck and really liked the way it handled in tight spots.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-88 Motion carried 7-0

A resolution approving the editing and inclusion of certain ordinances as parts of the various component codes of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Willoughby, Ohio, and declaring an emergency.

Mr. Carr said this is an annual update to comply with the state. Mr. Lucas said this also updates the planning and zoning code.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-89 Motion carried 7-0

A resolution adopting the Tax Budget of the City of Willoughby, Ohio, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2023; submitting same to the Lake County Auditor, and declaring an emergency. Finance Director Bosley sent out a memo detailing the budget; this is the annual tax budget with a public hearing tonight at 7:10 p.m. Ms. Bosley said she is using the estimates of what the budget would end up being in 2022 to plan for 2023. She said she has not budgeted raises into the initial budget due to ongoing negotiations; the number could possibly go down.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-90 Motion carried 7-0

A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a five (5) year lease agreement with Deere Credit, Inc. for two (2) 2022 John Deere 6500A E-Cut Hybrid Fairway Mowers through Sourcewell for the Lost Nation Municipal Golf Course and declaring an emergency.

ORDINANCE NO. 2022-91 Motion carried 7-0

An ordinance authorizing the sale of real estate property located on North Beachview Road, consisting of a 0.39 acre lot and further identified as Permanent Parcel No. 27B056E000010, and a 0.233 acre lot further identified as Permanent Parcel No. 27B057A000430 to Gayle Musiek, without public bidding, for the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Dollars ($174,000).

Mr. Carr said this includes one of the two main lots being sold by the City and one isolated parcel in the back and the proceeds of this sale will go into the Osborne Park fund.

ORDINANCE NO. 2022-92 Motion carried 7-0

An ordinance authorizing the sale of real property located at 38443 Beachview Road, consisting of a 0.55 acre lot and further identified as Permanent Parcel No. 27B056A000750 to Boris Shatsman and Veronika Shatsman, without public bidding, for the sum of One Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($190,000).

Mr. Carr said this is being sold over the appraised value; it's proceeds will also go into the Osborne park fund.

ORDINANCE NO. 2022-93 Motion carried 7-0

An ordinance authorizing Amendment No. 4 to Ordinance No. 2021-19, the Manning & Payroll Ordinance, relative to Safety Forces Communications, and declaring an emergency.

Mr. Carr said there was a Safety Committee meeting earlier to discuss this resolution; Council will amend this resolution increasing the manning level from nine to ten Communications Operators.

***Motion made and seconded to amend Ordinance No. 2022-93 to strike out Communications Operator quantity 12; to read Communications Operator quantity 10.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-94 Motion carried 6-0

6 votes YES 1 vote NO (Carr)

A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Ohio Paving and Construction, Inc. in the amount of $164,981.20 for the implementation of the Osborne Park Pavement Repair Project and declaring an emergency.

Mr. Carr said this was part of the capital discussion where several members of Council had concerns about the scope of the project.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-95 Motion carried 7-0

A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with T.C. Construction, Co., Inc. in the amount of $358,825 for the implementation of the Concrete Pavement Slab Replacement Project and declaring an emergency.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-96 Motion carried 7-0

A resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to proceed forward in the preparation of a purchase agreement with Jonathon and Ashley Kelm, Richard and Jennifer Wojtasik, Anthony Crowe, Allan and Jennifer Hoch, Tim Kubasky, and one

(1) potential sixth adjacent property owner for the sale of 3.9 acres of land further identified as Permanent Parcel No. 27A0050000080 located at the rear of Oakridge Estates for approval of Council, and declaring an emergency.

Mr. Carr said rezoning will take place on this piece of property prior to selling. Mayor Fiala said it will be rezoned to single family.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-97-Amended 7/12/22

Motion carried 7-0

A resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for a Natureworks Round 28 Grant through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for the purpose of acquiring financial assistance for the installation of Pickleball Courts at Municipal Pool Park and declaring an emergency.

Ms. Banker said there is money from the senior levy that the City was given permission to use for pickleball courts; $50,000 needs to be spent by December. Crack fill will be done and one tennis court will be converted into two pickleball courts.

NOTE:

For accuracy, this section has been copied from the council meeting minutes

MAYORS REPORT

Mayor Fiala thanked Judean Banker, Chief Schultz, Chief Ungar, and Rich Palmisano for an excellent job with the boat parade on Saturday night and the off-shore races on Sunday. Mr. Carr praised the dedication for the artwork of the Bridge and said the City really needs to look into bollards. Regarding the bollards, Mayor Fiala said the Planning Commission is looking into bollards for the dining areas; he envisions the bollards to be decorative as well.

DIRECTOR’S REPORTS

City Engineer Lannon - Reported that the 2022 asphalt road program will begin next week and will continue into August. He said he has been trying to align outside funding sources for River Street from Euclid Avenue south to Ridge Road for paving. He has also applied for outside funding for a retaining wall opposite South Street. He will have an update at the next Council meeting.

Fire Chief Ungar - Chief Ungar thanked Council for passage of the manning and payroll ordinance increasing the number of dispatchers. Mr. Carr asked if he had heard any news about the FEMA grant. He said he had not heard anything.

Police Chief Schultz - Chief Schultz thanked Council for the passage of Ordinance 2022-93 as amended. With regards to Resolution 2022-82, he said it was an honor working with Christopher Woodin.

Building Inspector Keller - No report. Mr. Carr asked if the Skylight Hotel was for sale; he thought he saw it listed on Zillow. He asked if Mr. Keller could check it.

Parks & Recreation Director Banker - Ms. Banker thanked Council for the passage of the resolutions with regard to the Parks & Rec Department and the golf course. She sent out an e mail with regard to the trick or treat trail; Council can do the trail as a group or individually. She said flyers were sent out to over 100 businesses in the area.

COUNCIL REPORTS

Ms. Sievers - Ms. Sievers congratulated Mr. Woodin for his many years of service. This Thursday there will be a Ward 1 walk at Osborne Park. She said there will a 5K race at Osborne Park on August 11th.

ADJOURNMENT

COMMENTS BY COUNCILMAN KARY

Just a few comments today. A great deal of activity is happening in our city at this time. Just in Ward 2, we have developers wanting to put up condominiums off Hodgson Road and retail stores on Lost Nation Road near the Airport. The “NEW” Weston Building on Jet Center drive is up and running with a cooperative effort between Lincoln Electric and APL Logistics. APL Logistics provides innovative, global supply-chain solutions across Automotive, Consumer, Industrial and Retail markets. These solutions include Order Management, Distribution & Fulfillment, Customs Brokerage, and Transportation products delivered across six regions. They will be using this facility to distribute products created by Lincoln Electric all across the world. I see there will be around 40+ workers at this site initially.

Let me just say that with my positions on City Council and Planning Commission, I have the best interest of our residents and the city when facing decisions on Development and Re-development throughout the city. For your information, Planning Commission will have on their agenda, on August 11th, plans to ask to re-zone property on Hodgson Road from Airport Property to Residential Multi-Family Low-rise. There will be a “PUBLIC HEARING” that evening.

NOTE

The views I express in these Council Meeting Summaries are my own and do not reflect any official view or position of the City of Willoughby. The “official” Council Minutes are posted on the

City of Willoughby Website

https://willoughbyohio.com/city-council/

Ken KaryAugust 1, 2022