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Council Meeting Minutes - June 12, 2013


The Council meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Mayor Renda.

PRESENT AT ROLL CALL: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Richman, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
ABSENT: Mr. Fritz

Also Present: Ted DeWater, Service Director; Greg Potts, Building Inspector, Police Chief Canter, Margaret Cannon, Law Director, Jeff Filarski, Village Engineer, Sherri Arrietta, Clerk of Council


Mayor Renda declared the public hearing open at 7:04pm to consider Ordinance 2013-05, an ordinance amending various sections of the Planning and Zoning Code of the Village of Moreland Hills; it was put on first reading and referred to the Planning Commission on March 13, 2013.

Since there were no residents present that wanted to speak, Mayor Renda declared the public hearing closed at 7:05pm.

Mayor Renda asked if there were any additions or corrections to last month’s meeting minutes. Ms. Sturgis stated that on page 6, the capital cost for the dispatch center should be $92,000.00 instead of $12,000.00.

Mr. Buczek made a motion seconded by Mr. Richman to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 8, 2013 as amended.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Richman, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
NAYS: NONE
MOTION CARRIED


Reports from the Mayor & Other Municipal Officials

Mayor Renda asked if any department head would like to give a report to Council.


Service Department
Mr. DeWater, Service Director reported that on June 15 at approximately 11:40am he received a call about a sanitary sewer back-up on Route 91 that involved Heathermore Condominiums. He stated that it was verified that eight to ten units that had sewage back-up. Mr. DeWater stated that Continental Management is providing a list of the residents affected, damage sustained, and their insurance company information. He stated that Mr. Shah, Village Treasurer, has forwarded that list to the Village’s insurance company, however it is still unsure where the liability falls at this point. Mr. DeWater stated that the Service Department did determine that someone in Heathermore flushed commercial grade paper towels, that do not break-down, which came out into our main line and traveled 200 feet and then got hung up on the calcium build-up on the pipe which then caused everything else to back up behind it. Service Department members cleared the blockage immediately. He stated that Mike Henry from Chagrin Valley Engineering arranged for United Survey to come out the next day. The line was jetted and televised to insure that there were no other problems, which is when we were informed of the calcium build up. The calcium build up has been removed. Further information will be provided as it is received. Mr. Wortzman asked if it is typical that the Village’s insurance company would be involved instead of the resident’s. Mr. DeWater stated that this is the first time it has happened since he has been here, 26 years. He stated that it is his belief that under Ohio Revised Code, the Village will pay the deductible of the residents’ insurance and then the residents’ insurance companies will pay for the damages incurred.


Police Department
Police Chief Canter reported that he attended an Orange School Safety Committee meeting on May 29. He stated that the Police Department wanted to coordinate school policies with that of the police response policies for next year. Chief Canter stated that he sent two officers to the Geauga County Sheriff’s Tactical Emergency Response Driving Course. The course was three days and offered at no cost to the Village. He stated that he has scheduled more officers for the September course, which is also no cost to the Village. Chief Canter stated that Sgt. Dietzel attended an instructor’s course for Single Officer Engagement Tactics and Response to an Active Killing Event. The course was forty hours which enabled him to be certified as an instructor. Sgt. Dietzel will set up training with the rest of the department for in-service training. Chief Canter stated that Det. Williams completed his temporary duty assignment with the Southeast Area Law Enforcement Narcotics Unit, which was also no charge to the Village. He stated that Det. Williams received experience in search warrant preparation and execution, informant development, undercover drug buys, evidence handling, etc. Chief Canter stated that he would like to be able to partake in this opportunity again with other officers. He stated that he has completed several more policies and procedures for the department; sexual assault, information release to public media, video equipment policy, and death scene procedure. Chief Canter stated that he has set up some interviews for a part-time officer position within the department. He stated that one of the full-time officers is retiring and one of the part-time officers is cutting back his hours, so he would like to hire one more part-time officer to fill those hours. Officer Mike Pinizzotto was involved in a pursuit for which he has received a commendation for his actions. Chief Canter stated that Officer Pinizzotto was pursuing a motorcyclist who was traveling at over 90 mph on Chagrin Blvd., but as the motorcyclist neared the school property, Officer Pinizzotto terminated the pursuit, which is exactly what he was supposed to do. He stated that he thought that Officer Pinizotto used excellent judgment in terminating the pursuit as well as his follow up on the case which ultimately resulted in the arrest of the suspect. Chief Canter stated that Hiram House opened their summer camp this week and they helped with the traffic the first few days. He stated that the he is requesting a new chief’s car tonight because the current Chief’s car goes in reverse when it is put in the drive gear.


Building Department
Greg Potts, Building Inspector, reported that the storage building at Jackson Valley has been completed. He stated that Stan Sirk and Keith Basta, Service Department employees, did a nice job on the project. He stated that the Service Department is starting to load it up with equipment and that the building blends in nicely with the surroundings.

Mr. & Mrs. Haas
10 Manderly Lane
Lot Split

Mrs. Cooper stated that at the April Planning Commission meeting, Mr. & Mrs. Haas requested a lot split. She referred to the map included in the packet explaining where the lot split is located in relation to the Haas property. Mrs. Cooper stated that this proposed lot split does not affect the house on parcel B2 and is within the setbacks. She stated that approval of this lot split will allow Mr. & Mrs. Haas to build a deck without having to request a variance.

Mrs. Cooper made a motion seconded by Mr. Buczek to approve the lot split at 10 Manderly Lane.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Richman, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED


REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

Planning Commission:
Mrs. Cooper reported that the Planning Commission met on May 20. She stated that they approved a request for a roof extension on a pool house. A sport court on Rydalwood Drive was also approved. The court will be used for basketball and hockey; however they were informed that no lighting was permitted. They recently added a pool and cabana, so they had plenty of drainage already. The next meeting will be on June 24.


BZA:
Mrs. Cooper reported that the Board of Zoning Appeals met on May 20. There was a request for a slope stabilization project on Bentleyville Road. The owners stated that due to heavy rains several years ago, they experienced severe erosion in the back of the property which is now extending to their driveway. They live in an area with Geeburg soils. Mrs. Cooper stated that the homeowners had several studies done that determined the best course of action was to put a culvert in at the bottom of the slope and stabilize the bank to get it at the proper angle of repose to eliminate the erosion. She stated that this project required two variances which were approved.


Facilities:
Mr. Wortzman reported that the Facilities Committee met on May 20. The Utilities Report was provided by Mr. Filarski, Village Engineer. The 2012 Sewer Rehabilitation project was $8,000 less than the contract amount. Mr. Filarski provided a hand-out regarding the 2013 Sewer Rehabilitation Project. The total cost of the work required is over $210,000 but the actual program that he is going to move forward with is approximately $135,000. Mr. Wortzman stated that it is required to advertise for bids for this project. He stated that the City of Cleveland had given the Village a verbal okay for funding for the Winterberry water main project, which will cost approximately $300,000. The Woodland Glen tank demo requires formal bids. Mr. Wortzman stated that it is anticipated that the NEORSD storm water agreement will be heard at the July Council Meeting. He stated that at the time of the meeting, there were no offers made on the Hiram Trail property. The Historical Society had their annual meeting and opened the cabin on June 1. Mr. Wortzman stated that Katie Martin, President of the Historical Society reported that they are contemplating a merger with the Orange Historical Society. The next meeting will be on June 17.

Mr. Wortzman made a motion seconded by Mr. Richman to authorize the Engineer to advertise for bids for the 2013 Sewer Rehabilitation Project and to advertise for bids for the Woodland Glen tank demolition project.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Richman, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED


Roads & Safety:
Mr. Buczek reported that the Roads and Safety Committee held a Special Meeting prior to the Council Meeting on May 8. He stated that Mr. Filarski discussed the change in this year’s road program regarding adding additional streets. The next meeting will be on June 17.


ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

Ordinance 2013-05 – Introduced by Mrs. Cooper
an ordinance amending various sections of the planning code of the village of moreland hills.

Mrs. Cooper stated that the proper procedures have been followed in order to make the proposed changes to the zoning code. She stated that Council sent the suggestions to the Planning Commission who then had a public hearing and referred them back to Council; Council has had three readings and now the public hearing tonight.

Mr. Richman asked to amend the ordinance by deleting the phrase “and that applicant has shown that the alternative location creates an undue hardship” on page 23. Mayor Renda informed Mr. Richman that if they were to amend the ordinance, it would then have to go back the Planning Commission for a public hearing and approval as well as coming back to Council for three readings and another public hearing. She stated that a lot of work has already been put into this. Mr. Richman stated that with all due respect to the Planning Commission and Council, the phrase he is referring to was only added before the last meeting. He stated that the addition of that language creates an undue hardship on the applicant by creating a number of hoops that an applicant would have to jump through. Mrs. Cannon stated that she believes this proposed change from Mr. Richman was discussed at length at the previous meeting. She stated that it was her understanding that it was the intent of both the Planning Commission and Council that an applicant had to demonstrate something greater than that the alternative location would produce substantially more electricity. Mrs. Cannon stated that for an example, if someone came to Planning Commission requesting a use variance in order to put a car wash in their front yard because it is economically more viable than using it as a residence, it would probably be agreed that that would not be sufficient. Mrs. Cannon stated that that intent of adding this language was to correct an ambiguity in the language that was pointed out by Mr. Richman. She stated that Mr. Richman’s other point referring to the term “undue hardship” is a term of zoning law that means a higher burden than simply that an alternative is economically more viable. Mr. Richman wanted to clarify that the undue hardship phrase was added in addition to the language clarification that he requested; he did not request that to be added. Mayor Renda stated that it was added for further clarification to the language. Mr. Richman stated that he believes that that phrase creates a hardship to the applicant for the reasons he has previously stated.

Mayor Renda stated that she believes that it does not create a hardship to the applicant for the reasons that Mrs. Cannon just stated and she believes that it is very typical language for zoning codes.

Mr. Buczek asked if in the future, this stipulation is found to be difficult, would we have to go through the entire process to amend just that one section again. Mayor Renda stated that we would.

Mr. Richman made a motion seconded by Mrs. Cooper to amend Ordinance 2013-05 to delete the language “and the applicant has shown that the alternative locations create an undue hardship” in Section 1177.09G2b.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Richman
NAYS: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
MOTION NOT CARRIED


Mrs. Cooper made a motion seconded by Ms. Sturgis for passage of Ordinance 2013-05.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
NAYS: Mr. Richman
MOTION CARRIED


Ordinance 2013-07 – Introduced by Mr. Buczek
an ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for fire prevention services with the village of chagrin falls and declaring an emergency.

Mr. Buczek stated that this is the agreement with the Chagrin Falls Fire Department to provide Moreland Hills with fire inspections and education services. It was discussed at the Committee of the Whole meeting with the Chagrin Falls Fire Marshall, Jim Alunni, who would be the person performing the inspections.

Mr. Buczek made a motion seconded by Mr. Wortzman for passage of Ordinance 2013-07.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Richman, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED


Ordinance 2013-08 – Introduced by Mr. Buczek
an ordinance enacting section 331.43, “text messaging while driving,” of chapter 331, “operation generally,” of the codified ordinances of the village of moreland hills, ohio.

Mr. Buczek stated that this has been discussed previously at Council as well as at the Committee of the Whole meeting last week and he believes that we are ready to move forward with it.

Mr. Buczek made a motion seconded by Ms. Sturgis for passage of Ordinance 2013-08 as amended.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Richman, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED


Mayor Renda stated that this Ordinance will go into effect as of August 15, 2013.


Ordinance 2013-16 – Introduced by Mr. Buczek
an ordinance amending section 337.27, “drivers and passengers required to wear seatbelts,: of chapter 337, “safety and equipment,” of the codified ordinances of the village of moreland hills.

Mr. Buczek stated that the idea to make the seatbelt violation a primary rather than a secondary offense was brought up at the Committee of the Whole meeting last week, to which all Council members were in agreement.

Mr. Buczek made a motion seconded by Mr. Richman to suspend the rules for Ordinance 2013-16.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Richman, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED


Mr. Buczek made a motion seconded by Mrs. Cooper for passage of Ordinance 2013-16.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Richman, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED


Mrs. Cannon stated that as it relates to Ordinance 2013-08 and 2013-16, a copy was provided to Council members of the City of Beachwood ordinance that makes the use of cell phones while driving, except in emergency situations, a primary offense regardless of age. She stated that can be discussed at the next Committee of the Whole whether Council would like to adopt a similar ordinance Ms. Sturgis asked if there was going to be signage to inform drivers of the two new driving laws. Mayor Renda stated that she and Mr. DeWater have to discuss what is required to be on the signs with the Village Prosecutor.


Ordinance 2013-17 – Introduced by Mr. Buczek
an ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract with c. crump, inc. for the forest ridge stream restoration project and declaring an emergency. Mr. Buczek stated that this project will include the removal of the culvert from the stream and the creation of additional flood plane to make the stream into a proper cold water habitat. The lowest bid was from C. Crump, Inc. in the amount of $93,894.00.

Mr.Buczek made a motion seconded by Mrs. Cooper to suspend the rules for Ordinance 2013-17.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Richman, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED


Mr. Buczek made a motion seconded by Mrs. Cooper for passage of Ordinance 2013-17.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Richman, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED


Ordinance 2013-18 – Introduced by Mr. Buczek
an ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract with nerone & sons, inc. for the 2013 culvert and drainage repair program and declaring an emergency.

Mr. Buczek stated that only one bid was received for this project. This contractor has done a lot of successful work in this area. He stated that included in this project are two culverts that will be done ahead of the paving of Chagrin Blvd. next summer.

Mr. Buczek made a motion seconded by Mr. Richman to suspend the rules for Ordinance 2013-18.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Richman, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED


Mr. Buczek made a motion seconded by Mr. Richman for passage of Ordinance 2013-18.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Richman, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED


Ordinance 2013-19 – Introduced by Mr. Wortzman
an ordinance authorizing change order no. 2 with aaa flexible pipe for the 2012 sewer rehabilitation program and declaring an emergency.

Mr. Wortzman stated that this change order causes a total decrease in the amount of $9,483.78.

Mr. Wortzman made a motion seconded by Mrs. Cooper to suspend the rules for Ordinance 2013-19.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Richman, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED


Mr. Wortzman made a motion seconded by Mr. Buczek for passage of Ordinance 2013-19.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Richman, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED


Resolution 2013-20 – Introduced by Mr. Buczek
a resolution authorizing the ohio department of transportation to proceed with the resurfacing of som center road (SR-91) from the south corporation line to the north corporation line, a distance of 2.47 miles in the village of moreland hills.

Mr. Buczek stated that ODOT will be resurfacing a section of SOM Center Road which is a necessity, in the year 2016, at no cost to the Village.

Mr. Buczek made a motion seconded by Mr. Richman to suspend the rules for Resolution 2013-20.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Richman, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED


Mr. Buczek made a motion seconded by Mr. Richman for passage of Resolution 2013-20.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Richman, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED


Resolution 2013-21 – Introduced by Mr. Buczek
a resolution authorizing the ohio department of transportation to proceed with the resurfacing of south woodland road (SR-87) from the west corporation line to the county line, a distance of 2.59 miles in the villages of moreland hills and hunting valley.

Mr. Buczek stated that ODOT will be resurfacing a section of South Woodland Road in the year 2014, at no cost to the Village.

Mr. Buczek made a motion seconded by Mr. Richman to suspend the rules for Resolution 2013-21.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Richman, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED


Mr. Buczek made a motion seconded by Mrs. Cooper for passage of Resolution 2013-21.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Richman, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED


Ordinance 2013-22 – Introduced by Ms. Sturgis
an ordinance authorizing the mayor to obtain an appraisal and to sell village owned real property known as 34000 hiram trail (ppn 911-12-006 & 911-12-007) which is no longer needed for municipal purposes and declaring an emergency.

Ms. Sturgis stated that this is the Village owned property at the corner of Hiram Trail and SOM Center Road. She stated that the property is zoned residential. It was discussed to potentially use this property for the new dispatch center. An offer was made by the Village to use a part of the property for that purpose and so a lot split was done. Ms. Sturgis stated that this ordinance will allow the Mayor to obtain an appraisal of that property and to discuss potential sale of that property for an amount no less than the appraisal value.

Ms. Sturgis made a motion seconded by Mr. Richman to suspend the rules for Ordinance 2013-22.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Richman, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED


Ms. Sturgis stated that this property has been discussed from a safety standpoint previously. At this time, she asked Mr. Filarski, Village Engineer to discuss the options for the left-hand turn ability off Hiram Trail onto SOM. Mr. Filarski stated that there are no left-hand turns allowed from Hiram onto SOM because of the sight distance issue. He stated that there are a few possibilities to remedy this issue; one would be to put a traffic light to stop traffic on SOM and allow a left turn off Hiram. That idea would not work because of the concerns about cars being stuck on the hill in the winter time. The next option was to shave down the hill on SOM center to have the sight distance meet the State Highway standards. The estimated cost of that would be 1.2 to 1.3 million dollars. The third option was to put in a round-about, which allows a continuous motion for vehicles. The estimated cost for the round-about was $500,000. The round-about would require more right-of-way, which could be designed to use the property as much as possible for it. Therefore, the idea of selling the property while still maintaining a portion of the property along Hiram and SOM to allow for right and left lanes in the future seems to be the most popular. By doing so, it will still leave over 2 acres of that property for sale, which will still be a buildable lot and should not affect the sale of the property.

A discussion ensued.

Ms. Sturgis made a motion seconded by Mrs. Cooper amend Ordinance 2013-22 to allow the Village to have the option to reserve 30ft. for an additional increase of the right-of-way along Hiram and 30ft. along SOM Center Road, based on the Mayor’s discussion with the realtor.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Richman, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED


Ms. Sturgis made a motion seconded by Mrs. Cooper for passage of Ordinance 2013-22.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Richman, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED


Ordinance 2013-23 – Introduced by Mr. Buczek
an ordinance authorizing the mayor to purchase a 2014 ford taurus vehicle from germain ford through the state of ohio department of administrative service cooperative purchasing program; waiving competitive bidding and declaring an emergency.

Mr. Buczek stated that this car would be for the Police Chief.

Mr. Buczek made a motion seconded by Mr. Richman to suspend the rules for Ordinance 2013-23.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Richman, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED


Mr. Buczek made a motion seconded by Mr. Richman for passage of Ordinance 2013-23.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Richman, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED


Ordinance 2013-24 – Introduced by Ms. Sturgis
an ordinance authorizing the mayor to expend funds for the village’s portion of the capital costs under the restated and amended agreement continuing the chagrin valley dispatch council and declaring an emergency.

Ms. Sturgis stated that the Chagrin Valley Dispatch Council, which the Village participates in, has sought a new location. The Village’s portion of the cost for the operation of the new dispatch center would be around $92,000.00. This ordinance will allow the Mayor to make quarterly payments for those costs.

Ms. Sturgis made a motion seconded by Mr. Buczek to suspend the rules for Ordinance 2013-24.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Richman, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED


Mr. Wortzman asked why the wording reads “including contingencies that follow $110,000.00” were included in the ordinance. Mrs. Cannon stated that it is in there to allow for any unforeseen contingency costs that would be over the $92,000.00, but that would not exceed $110,000.00.

Ms. Sturgis made a motion seconded by Mr. Buczek for passage of Ordinance 2013-24.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Richman, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED


Ordinance 2013-25 – Introduced by Mr. Wortzman
an ordinance providing additional appropriations, transferring items already appropriated and declaring an emergency.

Mr. Wortzman stated that this ordinance includes budget reclassifications and the normal transfers between funds. He stated that there is an adjustment to the contract services fund in the amount of $6,600.00.

Mr. Wortzman made a motion seconded by Mrs. Cooper to suspend the rules for Ordinance 2013-25.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Richman, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED


Mr. Wortzman made a motion seconded by Mr. Buczek for passage of Ordinance 2013-25.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Richman, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED


MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:

Mr. Richman stated that there was a CERT Training exercise on Saturday. He stated that there were 7 members in attendance along with Lt. Kevin Wyant, Officer Tackla, Officer, Bennett, and Officer Pinnizzotto, as well as Assistant Fire Chief Mark Vedder. A simulated search and rescue procedure was performed with the use of a search dog. Mr. Richman stated that the Chief of Rangers from the Metroparks did a great job teaching them and he also appreciated the time given by the officers.

Mayor Renda congratulated the Police Department for being named number one in safety again, in the Cleveland Magazine Rating the Suburbs issue. She stated that this evaluation is based solely on data as opposed to some of their other ratings. Mayor Renda stated that she is pleased that we have such a fine Police Department that keeps up safe and that she is proud to live in Moreland Hills. Mr. Richman agreed and stated that he also thinks it is wonderful that they also have the ability to befriend families in the community as well.

Mayor Renda wanted to clarify that she believes that she is a collaborative mayor and is always willing to hear others’ input and to compromise.

Mr. Buczek made a motion seconded by Ms. Sturgis to adjourn the meeting.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Mr. Buczek, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Richman, Ms. Sturgis, Mr. Wortzman
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED


The meeting was adjourned at 8:47p.m.

Attest:
Sherri Arrietta, Clerk of Council
Monica Sturgis, Council President



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