MEETING NOTES OCTOBER 3, 2023
Willoughby City Council Meeting Summary
• October 3, 2023 •
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/
Committee Meetings:
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING:
Committee: Ken Kary, Dan Anderson, Dan Garry
*The purpose of the Environmental Planning Committee meeting is to review the following:
EAS #8-6-23 - Construction of sixteen (16) townhomes (five (5) buildings) located on the west side of Shankland Road (Sommers Development Group).
The Environmental Planning Committee recommended passage of this EAS.
EAS #9-8-23 - Parking lot expansion located at 4375 Glenbrook Drive (Amza Group).
The Environmental Planning Committee recommended passage of this EAS.
AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
October 3, 2023
APPROVAL OF MINUTES-
Regular Council Meeting of September 19, 2023
STANDING AND REGULAR COMMITTEE REPORTS
No major reports
CORRESPONDENCE
No correspondence
PUBLIC PORTION
Mary Feathers – Ms. Feathers stated that the White Cane Walk will take place on October 14th by the pool (Osborne Park). She thanked Council, the Mayor and Judean Banker for their support.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-119 Motion carried 7 to 0
A resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and enter into a contract with the Ohio Public Works Commission {OPWC), Round 38, for funds necessary to the River Street {SR-174) Resurfacing Project
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-120 Motion carried 7 to 0
A resolution approving EAS #8-6-23 for the construction of sixteen (16) townhomes (five (5) buildings) located on the west side of Shankland Road (Sommers Development Group).
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-121 Motion carried 7 to 0
A resolution approving EAS #9-8-23 for a parking lot expansion located at 4375 Glenbrook Drive {Amza Group).
NOTE:
For accuracy, this section has been copied from the council meeting minutes
MAYORS REPORT
Absent
DIRECTOR’S REPORTS
Service Director Palmisano – Mr. Palmisano stated he recently learned a few pickup trucks are available. In 2022, Council approved the purchase of two pickup trucks; two were ordered but the City only received one because one order was canceled. He stated that $47,000 was returned to capital funds. The two available trucks would be replacing a 2009 Ford and a 2007 GMC. Flowers are being removed for the season. He stated that milling and paving will begin on Willoughcroft next week.
Regarding the purchase of the two trucks, Finance Director Hoffman stated that City directors were told not to budget for anything they didn’t think they could get, but if something comes available on lots, it would be addressed. Mr. Carr would like to confirm that the Mayor is on onboard for the purchase of the trucks but Council didn’t have any objections. Mr. Anderson asked when leaf pick up will begin. Mr. Palmisano replied that it generally starts mid to late October.
City Engineer Lannon – Mr. Lannon stated that the concrete road repair program is ongoing and the contractor for the road program completed the initial streets and will be back later this week. He stated contractors for the townhomes on River Street are installing the sanitary sewer laterals this week. A sewer line that will cross Euclid Avenue for the Blue Falls Car Wash will be installed next Sunday into Monday. He stated he is working with Laketran on some split survey costs for the sidewalks on Rt. 91.
Fire Chief Ungar – Chief Ungar reported that the Fire and Police Departments will be participating in a drill at the VA Clinic tomorrow.
Police Chief Schultz – Chief Schultz reported that tomorrow the Lake County Chief’s of Police will be honoring Stacey Wright for her heroic efforts in saving the life of a women who was in cardiac arrest by providing chest compressions and used an AED until the Fire Department arrived.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Ms. Sievers – Ms. Sievers reported she will hold a Ward 1 meeting on October 26th at Fire Station #2 at 7 p.m. She thanked the Mayor and Ms. Keller on behalf of Mary Feathers for promoting the Cane Walk on October 14th.
ADJOURNMENT
COMMENTS BY COUNCILMAN KARY
From our City Website
Community Survey – Summer Concert Series
THANK YOU for attending the summer concerts this season. Before planning for 2024, we want to hear from you! Concertgoers – please complete a quick survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GKQ5HBX
Curbside Leaf Collection
Fall leaf collection is scheduled to begin mid–October through the first week of December. Residents are asked to place their loose leaves in piles on the tree lawn area between the street and the sidewalk. Please do not rake or blow leaves into the street where they are a safety hazard and could block drains.
Collection routes will be posted each afternoon on this page when service begins.
Please note fall leaf collection schedules vary due to the scale of material collected, weather and equipment availability. Posted schedules may be subject to change without notice. Thank you.
Slab Replacement Project
The city’s Slab Replacement Project has started for Reeves Road, Gale Road, and Strumbly Place. Work is scheduled to last for approximately two weeks.
Overnight parking on these streets is permitted during construction. The Willoughby Police Dept is aware and cars will not be cited for overnight parking (non-hydrant side ONLY).
Other streets included in this project are Drury Ln, Bethany Ct, Abbot’s Mill DR, Oakridge Dr, Lost Nation Rd, and Glenbury. The project completion date is approximately December 1st. Residents will be notified via mail when construction on their street will start. Updates will also be posted on this page and the city’s website.
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/