1 00:00:05,520 --> 00:00:10,820 Good evening, everyone. It's Monday, June 15th, but 7 o'clock. Please rise for the pledge of allegiance. 2 00:00:13,530 --> 00:00:22,850 I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God. 3 00:00:23,130 --> 00:00:26,010 Individual with liberty and justice for all. 4 00:00:29,490 --> 00:00:37,130 Ms. Crook, please call the roll. Mr. Long. Mr. Isaacson. Mr. Jacobs. Here. Ms. Joycat. Here. Mr. Smith. 5 00:00:37,130 --> 00:00:44,290 here. Mr. here. All right next we'll move to citizens remarks. While the law does not require 6 00:00:44,290 --> 00:00:48,670 council to provide time for public comment historically invited the public to make comments 7 00:00:48,670 --> 00:00:54,030 and we appreciate their input. This is a time when residents and others can comment on matters 8 00:00:54,030 --> 00:00:59,950 that concern them. However we will not engage in debate and as president of council I reserve the 9 00:00:59,950 --> 00:01:06,010 right to end any public comment that is disruptive. If specific questions are asked we will have someone 10 00:01:06,010 --> 00:01:09,250 from the administration respond in a reasonable period of time. 11 00:01:09,930 --> 00:01:15,510 We at the podium you speak into the microphone that you clearly state your name and address 12 00:01:15,510 --> 00:01:17,630 and that you limit your comments to three minutes. 13 00:01:22,910 --> 00:01:27,470 Okay, no citizens or marks, so we will move on to reports, Mayor Burns, do you have a report 14 00:01:27,470 --> 00:01:28,170 for us tonight? 15 00:01:28,510 --> 00:01:29,690 I do thank you, Council President. 16 00:01:30,070 --> 00:01:36,110 I'd like to remind residents that the fourth annual Juneteenth Community Celebration 17 00:01:36,110 --> 00:01:40,250 is this Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Beechard High School football stadium. 18 00:01:40,590 --> 00:01:45,690 It is important to thank our community services department for their work in organizing this important event 19 00:01:45,690 --> 00:01:51,110 and to recognize our partners, the Beechard School District and the District's African-American 20 00:01:51,110 --> 00:01:58,530 Affinity Group. I look forward to seeing you all there. Also, I would like to acknowledge the 21 00:01:58,530 --> 00:02:03,150 response of our safety services and public works department following yesterday afternoon storms. 22 00:02:03,150 --> 00:02:12,170 Our dispatchers and fire and police departments handle dozens of calls following the storm and our public works crews clear to breathe from main roads and side streets. 23 00:02:12,470 --> 00:02:14,050 A great job all around. 24 00:02:14,470 --> 00:02:14,950 Thank you. 25 00:02:15,890 --> 00:02:16,690 Thank you. 26 00:02:16,870 --> 00:02:17,510 Thank you. 27 00:02:18,890 --> 00:02:20,490 Councilmember, not agenda items. 28 00:02:21,630 --> 00:02:22,070 This side. 29 00:02:23,750 --> 00:02:29,950 Okay, I was just going to take a moment and mention an upcoming opportunity for residents to connect with council. 30 00:02:29,950 --> 00:02:36,270 First, coffee with a council member event, thanks to Ms. Jacobs for organizing that. 31 00:02:37,070 --> 00:02:46,070 So she and I will be at nervous dog with special guest, Chief Cristino, on Sunday, June 28th, from 10 to 11, so hope to see you there. 32 00:02:48,320 --> 00:02:50,100 We will move on to department directors, 33 00:02:54,780 --> 00:02:55,640 Mr. Schroeder. 34 00:02:56,220 --> 00:03:03,180 The mayor did a great job for Juneteenth. Parking for that, you'll park at the high school, handicapped parking will be at the middle school. 35 00:03:03,180 --> 00:03:06,880 school. You can also park the community center, Fairmont School. We will have a shuttle 36 00:03:06,880 --> 00:03:13,140 from the Fairmont School property to the main entrance at the high school stadium. 37 00:03:13,800 --> 00:03:17,600 So if you have to park a little bit of ways, we'll have two shuttles picking you up and 38 00:03:17,600 --> 00:03:21,440 bringing you back and forth. So look forward to seeing you there. And for some reason, it 39 00:03:21,440 --> 00:03:25,940 is in climate weather. We'll be at the middle school. But so far, it's looking good. We're 40 00:03:25,940 --> 00:03:30,640 going to hope it stays that way. Tomorrow night is our first t night at the court. So we 41 00:03:30,640 --> 00:03:34,440 We have, it's from 6 to 8 June 16th, we'll have all the pick-a-ball court 42 00:03:34,440 --> 00:03:38,140 loser, we have a DJ, we have San volleyball going on, we have a Gaga court, 43 00:03:38,320 --> 00:03:43,280 yard games, some refreshments, snacks, it's good time for the teens to get out and 44 00:03:43,280 --> 00:03:47,040 do something and it was successful last year, so that's why we're doing it again 45 00:03:47,040 --> 00:03:50,680 this year. That's all I got. Thank you. Any other department 46 00:03:50,680 --> 00:03:56,540 directors? All right, thing, none will move on to the consent agenda. Mr. Smith, 47 00:03:56,700 --> 00:03:58,820 will you please read the consent agenda for us tonight? 48 00:04:01,340 --> 00:04:01,740 Yes. 49 00:04:02,700 --> 00:04:14,540 Consent agenda, I move approval of minutes, committee of the whole meeting held on May 11th, 2026, and regular city council meeting held on May 18th, 2026, ordinances. 50 00:04:15,140 --> 00:04:23,960 I move in ordinance, authorizing and directing the payment of certain claims, bills for professional and other services, and declaring this to be an urgent measure. 51 00:04:25,500 --> 00:04:30,440 motions. I move a motion authorizing the clerk of council to advertise for bids for the Richmond 52 00:04:30,440 --> 00:04:39,100 Road corridor traffic signal upgrade project per BCO 121.09 and ORC 7.16. 53 00:04:41,520 --> 00:04:43,380 Seconded. Introduced 54 00:04:43,380 --> 00:04:49,400 by Mr. Smith, seconded by me. Are there any questions or comments on the consent agenda? 55 00:04:49,400 --> 00:04:51,160 All right. 56 00:04:51,340 --> 00:04:52,640 Seeing none, Ms. Crook, please call the roll. 57 00:04:53,020 --> 00:04:54,080 On the suspension, Mr. Long. 58 00:04:54,300 --> 00:04:55,260 Yes, Mr. Isaacson. 59 00:04:55,400 --> 00:04:55,580 Yes. 60 00:04:56,080 --> 00:04:56,540 Mr. Jacobs. 61 00:04:56,900 --> 00:04:57,700 Yes, Ms. Joykett. 62 00:04:57,960 --> 00:04:58,680 Yes, Mr. Smith. 63 00:04:58,900 --> 00:04:59,640 Yes, Mr. Stern. 64 00:04:59,820 --> 00:05:01,500 Yes, on the adoption, Mr. Long. 65 00:05:01,720 --> 00:05:02,700 Yes, Mr. Isaacson. 66 00:05:02,820 --> 00:05:03,560 Yes, Mr. Jacobs. 67 00:05:03,920 --> 00:05:04,860 Yes, Ms. Joykett. 68 00:05:05,040 --> 00:05:05,800 Yes, Mr. Smith. 69 00:05:06,200 --> 00:05:06,920 Yes, Mr. Stern. 70 00:05:07,120 --> 00:05:08,640 Yes, all right. 71 00:05:08,860 --> 00:05:10,060 Next, we'll move to old business. 72 00:05:10,240 --> 00:05:12,120 Under ordinances, Mr. Jacobs, will you please 73 00:05:12,120 --> 00:05:13,280 remember one for us tonight? 74 00:05:14,840 --> 00:05:16,260 Yes, can you, I don't have a- 75 00:05:16,260 --> 00:05:16,620 Oh, yes. 76 00:05:16,620 --> 00:05:16,780 Yes. 77 00:05:17,480 --> 00:05:18,960 There you are. 78 00:05:19,580 --> 00:05:30,100 I move an ordinance rezoning 2547 Edgewood Drive property number 741-08-034-2555 Edgewood 79 00:05:30,100 --> 00:05:40,640 Drive property number 741-08-036 and 2561 Edgewood Drive property number 741-08-037 from 80 00:05:40,640 --> 00:05:42,580 from you one single family residential district 81 00:05:42,580 --> 00:05:45,100 to you five public and institutional district. 82 00:05:46,440 --> 00:05:48,320 Place on first reading and refer to planning 83 00:05:48,320 --> 00:05:52,260 and zoning commission April 20th, 2026. 84 00:05:52,480 --> 00:05:54,000 Referred back from planning and zoning commission 85 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:56,840 with positive recommendation May 28th, 2026. 86 00:05:58,880 --> 00:06:00,960 Place on second reading and refer to public hearing. 87 00:06:01,480 --> 00:06:01,920 Second. 88 00:06:02,560 --> 00:06:04,740 Move by Ms. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Smith. 89 00:06:05,620 --> 00:06:06,660 Mr. Senare Jen. 90 00:06:06,880 --> 00:06:07,360 Turn over to you. 91 00:06:07,360 --> 00:06:16,640 Yes, just quickly overview, just a reminder, this is, this rezoning, we had a concept development plan that requires no variances. 92 00:06:16,920 --> 00:06:21,920 This is a clean rezoning at this point that would meet all the requirements of our U5 district. 93 00:06:22,700 --> 00:06:27,500 You do have a positive recommendation, a unanimous recommendation from planning commission. 94 00:06:28,140 --> 00:06:33,140 This is a procedural matter, you need to send this to public hearing before you can act on it by our code. 95 00:06:33,700 --> 00:06:36,500 So you're just following standard procedure. 96 00:06:37,520 --> 00:06:40,500 Thank you. Are there any comments or questions from council? 97 00:06:42,320 --> 00:06:45,260 All right, thank you. No miss Cook. Please call the roll. I'm before I call the roll 98 00:06:45,260 --> 00:06:50,620 I do want to say public hearing will be held on July 13th during the regular city council meeting 99 00:06:51,860 --> 00:06:59,040 All right, so place this on second reading and refer it to a public hearing missed along. Yes, Mr. Isaacson. Yes 100 00:06:59,820 --> 00:07:04,440 Mr. Jacobs. Yes, Miss Shakeket. Yes, Mr. Smith. Yes, Mr. Yes 101 00:07:04,440 --> 00:07:04,580 Yes. 102 00:07:06,580 --> 00:07:06,920 All right. 103 00:07:07,080 --> 00:07:11,180 Under new business ordinances, Ms. Stern, will you please read number one for us tonight? 104 00:07:11,620 --> 00:07:20,660 Move ordinance 2026-25, an ordinance amending Beachwood codified ordinance section 1155.06 titled 105 00:07:20,660 --> 00:07:23,720 Food Trucks, and declaring this to be an urgent measure. 106 00:07:25,340 --> 00:07:25,820 Second. 107 00:07:26,460 --> 00:07:28,740 Introduced by Ms. Stern, seconded by Ms. Darot. 108 00:07:29,420 --> 00:07:30,100 Mr. Samaritan. 109 00:07:30,520 --> 00:07:31,200 Yes, Madam Chair. 110 00:07:31,200 --> 00:07:44,960 There, this is simply a matter of some clarification in the code, as you know, we permit food trucks in a number of the commercial and office districts, they require permits to do that, and the trucks must be inspected. 111 00:07:45,660 --> 00:07:57,560 We allow food trucks in residential areas for private parties, et cetera, where they're not actually selling to the public, they can't set up and do public sale, but they can function for a party. 112 00:07:57,560 --> 00:08:09,080 We do not require permits for those, however, what we're trying to clarify here is that they still need to get the inspections from our fire department to make sure that the food truck meets all of our standards. 113 00:08:09,300 --> 00:08:10,600 And that's what this is cleaning up. 114 00:08:11,180 --> 00:08:15,980 Thank you. Any questions from Council? Mr. Isaacson? 115 00:08:16,380 --> 00:08:23,600 So, how will we know that a food truck is operating in a residential neighborhood in order to inspect it? 116 00:08:24,800 --> 00:08:27,880 They are required to apply for permits to do so. 117 00:08:28,700 --> 00:08:31,140 The food truck has to be a permitted food truck. 118 00:08:31,240 --> 00:08:33,620 We don't charge the residents for a permit fee. 119 00:08:35,300 --> 00:08:41,290 So the food truck, sorry, so does this mean that if someone's having a party at their 120 00:08:41,290 --> 00:08:44,530 house, they would need to have the food truck apply for a permit? 121 00:08:45,110 --> 00:08:49,370 They would need to make sure the food truck has a permit from the city to function. 122 00:08:50,250 --> 00:08:50,390 Yes. 123 00:08:50,390 --> 00:09:00,510 We license essentially what we do is the fire department inspects and approves the food trucks, okay, and when they're in 124 00:09:00,510 --> 00:09:05,830 one of the commercial areas, they need to get a permit to operate for whatever days they're there. 125 00:09:06,130 --> 00:09:15,070 There's no permit to operate in a residential area, but they still have to have the inspection and approval so that we know that they're taking something that's safe into the residential neighborhood. 126 00:09:15,070 --> 00:09:16,450 That okay, that makes sense. 127 00:09:16,590 --> 00:09:20,830 I'm just trying to figure out how we're going to know, how we're going to inform the 128 00:09:20,830 --> 00:09:25,590 food truck operators that they need to apply for this permit, and then how we are going 129 00:09:25,590 --> 00:09:28,990 to redo that administratively to make them aware. 130 00:09:29,190 --> 00:09:30,910 Okay, and how we're going to monitor compliance. 131 00:09:31,250 --> 00:09:31,370 Correct. 132 00:09:33,910 --> 00:09:39,790 And we're typically aware when there are no neighborhoods, people make arrangements. 133 00:09:40,490 --> 00:09:41,690 And so we're normally aware. 134 00:09:42,410 --> 00:09:43,590 And that's what has come up. 135 00:09:43,590 --> 00:09:46,550 It's come up that, you know, the food truck vendor is like, 136 00:09:46,630 --> 00:09:47,890 hey, I don't need to get a permit, 137 00:09:48,290 --> 00:09:51,050 but he does need to get his approval. 138 00:09:51,630 --> 00:09:53,350 And so they're all aware of it. 139 00:09:53,490 --> 00:09:56,490 We have a list of licensed food trucks in the city. 140 00:09:56,770 --> 00:09:58,470 And so we work from that. 141 00:09:58,710 --> 00:09:58,910 Okay. 142 00:09:59,410 --> 00:10:02,810 And if I may, I just wanted to add that we do have that list 143 00:10:02,810 --> 00:10:06,050 of the food trucks that are currently licensed. 144 00:10:06,330 --> 00:10:08,770 And so residents can contact the building department 145 00:10:08,770 --> 00:10:11,630 to find out who those are as well to make it easier for them. 146 00:10:11,630 --> 00:10:20,430 Okay, I just want to be sure that we've got some way, if we're going to make this change, and clearly I think it's a good change, 147 00:10:20,970 --> 00:10:26,070 that it's not a rule that is more difficult to enforce. 148 00:10:26,790 --> 00:10:29,010 No, we have the ability to do it. 149 00:10:29,470 --> 00:10:37,170 This is really just clarifying that the food truck has to be safe and licensed by the city if it's going to work in a residential neighborhood. 150 00:10:37,810 --> 00:10:39,730 And that's obviously a safety matter for us. 151 00:10:39,730 --> 00:10:45,790 Okay any other questions yeah I just wanted to clarify so the bonus of 152 00:10:45,790 --> 00:10:49,210 responsibility is on the food truck vendor not on the resident that is correct 153 00:10:49,210 --> 00:10:55,380 thank you all right let's go please call the road great on the suspension 154 00:10:56,140 --> 00:11:02,260 Mr. Long yes Mr. Isaacson yes Mr. Jacob's yes Mr. Smith yes Mr. 155 00:11:02,680 --> 00:11:06,900 yes on the adoption Mr. Long yes Mr. Isaacson yes Mr. Jacob's yes 156 00:11:06,900 --> 00:11:07,520 Yes, Mr. Baker? 157 00:11:07,780 --> 00:11:07,920 Yes. 158 00:11:08,260 --> 00:11:08,660 Mr. Smith? 159 00:11:08,960 --> 00:11:09,200 Yes. 160 00:11:09,460 --> 00:11:09,640 Yes. 161 00:11:10,640 --> 00:11:11,520 All right. 162 00:11:11,640 --> 00:11:12,180 Under resolution. 163 00:11:12,600 --> 00:11:14,800 Mr. Isaacson, will you please read number one for us? 164 00:11:15,340 --> 00:11:15,480 Yes. 165 00:11:15,620 --> 00:11:24,440 I move a resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into a job creation incentive grant agreement with building block therapy LLC and declaring this to be an urgent measure. 166 00:11:25,720 --> 00:11:26,200 Second. 167 00:11:26,880 --> 00:11:29,760 Introduced by Mr. Isaacson, seconded by Mr. Long. 168 00:11:31,260 --> 00:11:32,140 Ms. Peterman. 169 00:11:32,140 --> 00:11:33,900 Yes, thank you. 170 00:11:34,200 --> 00:11:40,220 This legislation is in response to a request for a job creation tax credit for building block therapy in Center for Autism. 171 00:11:40,660 --> 00:11:49,500 They are growing and relocating the company here with a purchase building in the city of Beechwood at 236000 Commerce Park. 172 00:11:49,740 --> 00:11:59,780 The company will be creating 45 new jobs in a total payroll of 2,225,000 to the city over the next three years, bringing administrative and clinical positions. 173 00:11:59,780 --> 00:12:08,360 And this center of autism will also be supported by other organizations and care services that are amenities to the community within that commerce park area. 174 00:12:08,920 --> 00:12:15,820 The incentives tied to this are a 30% tax credit for a period of three years, contingent on the new employment and payroll. 175 00:12:16,040 --> 00:12:20,820 The legislation does require that the company meets 75% of that total payroll and 176 00:12:20,820 --> 00:12:23,060 clawback provisions apply within the agreement. 177 00:12:23,620 --> 00:12:28,380 My recommendation is to proceed with this legislation under Council's normal legislative process. 178 00:12:28,380 --> 00:12:36,620 both the owners of the Building Block Therapy Center are Oshar and Rahama, Jacobich, 179 00:12:36,660 --> 00:12:40,840 and both are here tonight to address or talk about any questions that you may have. 180 00:12:42,300 --> 00:12:45,220 Thank you. Are there any questions from Council? 181 00:12:47,920 --> 00:12:51,980 How long have you folks been in business since 2013? 182 00:12:53,760 --> 00:12:57,580 And you're expanding from where? Where are you located at this point? 183 00:13:10,870 --> 00:13:11,250 Very good. 184 00:13:11,250 --> 00:13:13,930 All right, Mr. Croke, please call the bill. 185 00:13:14,410 --> 00:13:15,350 All right, on this suspension. 186 00:13:15,710 --> 00:13:16,170 Mr. Long? 187 00:13:16,370 --> 00:13:16,490 Yes. 188 00:13:17,170 --> 00:13:18,050 Mr. I-6N? 189 00:13:18,210 --> 00:13:18,410 Yes. 190 00:13:18,610 --> 00:13:19,010 Mr. Jacobs? 191 00:13:19,350 --> 00:13:19,490 Yes. 192 00:13:19,670 --> 00:13:20,090 Mr. Schmitt? 193 00:13:21,270 --> 00:13:21,490 Yes. 194 00:13:21,730 --> 00:13:22,230 Mr. Schmitt? 195 00:13:22,370 --> 00:13:22,470 Yes. 196 00:13:22,670 --> 00:13:23,030 On the adoption. 197 00:13:23,030 --> 00:13:23,570 Mr. Long? 198 00:13:23,730 --> 00:13:23,870 Yes. 199 00:13:24,230 --> 00:13:24,930 Mr. I-6N? 200 00:13:24,990 --> 00:13:25,170 Yes. 201 00:13:25,450 --> 00:13:25,850 Mr. Jacobs? 202 00:13:26,150 --> 00:13:26,290 Yes. 203 00:13:28,550 --> 00:13:29,270 Mr. Schmitt? 204 00:13:29,530 --> 00:13:29,710 Yes. 205 00:13:32,470 --> 00:13:36,510 Mr. Long, will you please read item number 2026-59? 206 00:13:37,110 --> 00:13:37,390 Yes. 207 00:13:37,570 --> 00:13:41,150 I move a resolution adopting the 2026 alternative tax 208 00:13:41,150 --> 00:13:46,130 budget of the city of Beechwood for fiscal year 2027 in declaring this to be an urgent measure. 209 00:13:47,350 --> 00:13:47,910 Second. 210 00:13:48,430 --> 00:13:50,830 Introduced by Mr. Wrong, seconded by Mr. Smith. 211 00:13:51,930 --> 00:13:52,430 Mr. Heiser. 212 00:13:52,930 --> 00:13:53,990 Thank you, Council President. 213 00:13:54,610 --> 00:13:58,530 This tax budget is the start of the 27 budget cycle. 214 00:13:58,810 --> 00:14:10,130 The basic purpose of the tax budget is to indicate to the county how many mills we are looking to collect for 27 based on 26 property values. 215 00:14:10,130 --> 00:14:23,270 The county will then send us a resolution that's called the certificate of estimated resources in the fall, and then we will do a follow-up accepting those rates from the county and then move forward. 216 00:14:23,790 --> 00:14:30,230 For texture 26 collected in 27, City of Beachwood is going back to levying four mills. 217 00:14:30,490 --> 00:14:37,610 Within the tax budget we'll collect 1.6 mills of inside levy, inside mortgage and 2.4 mills of charter millage. 218 00:14:38,490 --> 00:14:44,470 And as a reminder, the city could collect by charter up to 9.2 mils. 219 00:14:44,850 --> 00:14:51,450 We're going to have .9 mils go to pay debt service costs, 1.5 mils of charter 220 00:14:51,450 --> 00:14:57,370 millage to the police pension fund, and then 1.6 of inside mils will go to the general fund. 221 00:15:00,210 --> 00:15:08,130 And out of that money, they do subtract out the county board of health fees. Thank you. And Mr. 222 00:15:08,290 --> 00:15:14,170 Heiser, this is something that we do annually, correct? Every single year as council is very 223 00:15:14,170 --> 00:15:22,430 well aware. For the last three years, we've only levied 1.6 mils. And by re-leaving the 4 mils, 224 00:15:23,190 --> 00:15:27,930 based on my current calculations, based on current numbers, it will take us about 12 years 225 00:15:27,930 --> 00:15:31,630 to get the money back that we gave forego over the last three years. 226 00:15:32,110 --> 00:15:32,570 Thank you. 227 00:15:33,270 --> 00:15:35,270 Any questions or comments from Council? 228 00:15:36,810 --> 00:15:37,370 Ms. Stern. 229 00:15:37,890 --> 00:15:38,770 I just want to clarify. 230 00:15:39,530 --> 00:15:44,030 The rate for our millage has been the same since 1994. 231 00:15:44,850 --> 00:15:45,190 Is that correct? 232 00:15:45,890 --> 00:15:46,110 Yes. 233 00:15:46,690 --> 00:15:46,790 Okay. 234 00:15:47,470 --> 00:15:53,030 And could you speak just a little bit about how our millage relates to our AAA bond rating 235 00:15:53,030 --> 00:15:55,610 and the significance of maintaining that rating for the city? 236 00:15:56,150 --> 00:16:00,930 So the triple a bond rating is very much something of pride for the city of 237 00:16:00,930 --> 00:16:05,270 Beachwood where the only city our size in the state of Ohio to have this this 238 00:16:05,270 --> 00:16:10,610 rating the other one closer to us is like Strong's bill much larger and the 239 00:16:10,610 --> 00:16:17,810 triple a rating does allow us to borrow at a cheaper rate and more importantly the 240 00:16:17,810 --> 00:16:23,370 fact that in our charter we have 9.2 mils and only levy 2.4 when we go to 241 00:16:23,370 --> 00:16:29,650 Rating agencies, they understand that we could collect more money, and that does also help with the rating. 242 00:16:29,930 --> 00:16:35,370 And if we failed to resume this, that would have a negative impact on that triple A bond rating as well. 243 00:16:35,390 --> 00:16:36,190 Most definitely. 244 00:16:36,510 --> 00:16:37,050 Thank you. 245 00:16:38,570 --> 00:16:39,370 Any other questions? 246 00:16:39,810 --> 00:16:40,390 Mr. Isaacson? 247 00:16:40,630 --> 00:16:45,410 Mr. Heiser, this is revenue neutral to every property owner in the city, correct? 248 00:16:47,690 --> 00:16:49,630 We are collecting our four mills again. 249 00:16:51,390 --> 00:17:02,550 So we had forgiven our four mills and the schools picked it up and now it's flipping back the other way so the schools are not picking up the money that we're leaving on the table. 250 00:17:03,130 --> 00:17:03,550 Correct? 251 00:17:05,110 --> 00:17:06,870 That is not the case. 252 00:17:08,250 --> 00:17:10,770 We are collecting our 2.4 mills again. 253 00:17:11,050 --> 00:17:13,290 I don't know what their tax budget looks like. 254 00:17:13,550 --> 00:17:13,750 Okay. 255 00:17:13,750 --> 00:17:19,250 Okay, but assuming that we go back the way we did, this is revenue neutral for our residents. 256 00:17:19,590 --> 00:17:19,810 Correct. 257 00:17:20,210 --> 00:17:22,210 Okay, not a tax increase. 258 00:17:24,730 --> 00:17:25,050 Correct. 259 00:17:25,350 --> 00:17:25,770 Thank you. 260 00:17:26,490 --> 00:17:27,830 Any other questions or comments? 261 00:17:29,430 --> 00:17:30,550 I want Mr. Cook, please call the roll. 262 00:17:31,610 --> 00:17:33,110 All right, on this extension, Mr. Long. 263 00:17:33,350 --> 00:17:33,450 Yes. 264 00:17:34,370 --> 00:17:35,370 Mr. Isaacson? 265 00:17:35,490 --> 00:17:35,650 Yes. 266 00:17:36,330 --> 00:17:37,010 Mr. Jacobs? 267 00:17:37,410 --> 00:17:37,570 Yes. 268 00:17:38,550 --> 00:17:39,090 Mr. Kett? 269 00:17:39,530 --> 00:17:39,650 Yes. 270 00:17:40,030 --> 00:17:40,430 Mr. Schmidt? 271 00:17:40,750 --> 00:17:40,930 Yes. 272 00:17:41,410 --> 00:17:41,870 Mr. Stern? 273 00:17:42,050 --> 00:17:42,170 Yes. 274 00:17:42,170 --> 00:17:42,250 Yes. 275 00:17:43,030 --> 00:17:43,530 All right. 276 00:17:43,690 --> 00:17:44,050 On the adoption. 277 00:17:44,050 --> 00:17:44,550 Mr. Long. 278 00:17:44,810 --> 00:17:44,910 Yes. 279 00:17:45,150 --> 00:17:45,790 Mr. Isaacson. 280 00:17:45,950 --> 00:17:46,130 Yes. 281 00:17:46,390 --> 00:17:46,670 Mr. Jacobs. 282 00:17:47,050 --> 00:17:47,230 Yes. 283 00:17:47,670 --> 00:17:48,030 Mr. Kent. 284 00:17:48,350 --> 00:17:48,470 Yes. 285 00:17:48,830 --> 00:17:49,190 Mr. Smith. 286 00:17:49,470 --> 00:17:49,690 Yes. 287 00:17:49,910 --> 00:17:50,230 Mr. Stern. 288 00:17:50,410 --> 00:17:50,490 Yes. 289 00:17:51,410 --> 00:17:51,850 All right. 290 00:17:51,970 --> 00:17:59,490 I will move a resolution designating depositories for active and active and interim funds for the city of Beechwood into clearing this to be an urgent measure. 291 00:18:01,490 --> 00:18:01,850 Second. 292 00:18:02,870 --> 00:18:04,750 Introduced by me, seconded by Mr. Stern. 293 00:18:05,570 --> 00:18:06,050 Mr. Heiser. 294 00:18:06,690 --> 00:18:07,550 Thank you, Council President. 295 00:18:07,550 --> 00:18:17,590 This is every five years, I am adding Sevista Bank this year and First National Bank, which are both local banks. 296 00:18:18,670 --> 00:18:28,130 There's a good chance First National Bank will use something as an operating bank, and otherwise all the other banks dollar bank is our regular operating bank. 297 00:18:28,730 --> 00:18:30,590 And Wells Fargo is an investment. 298 00:18:31,070 --> 00:18:35,970 We might move around a farmer's bank, but these are all the banks that we'll be using 299 00:18:35,970 --> 00:18:37,990 as depositories for the next five years. 300 00:18:38,690 --> 00:18:39,250 Thank you. 301 00:18:39,590 --> 00:18:40,690 Any questions from Council? 302 00:18:42,410 --> 00:18:42,590 All right. 303 00:18:42,710 --> 00:18:43,310 Seeing none, Ms. Cook. 304 00:18:43,450 --> 00:18:44,010 Please cut it out. 305 00:18:44,350 --> 00:18:45,110 On this suspension. 306 00:18:45,650 --> 00:18:46,050 Mr. Long? 307 00:18:46,230 --> 00:18:46,330 Yes. 308 00:18:46,590 --> 00:18:47,130 Mr. Isaacson? 309 00:18:47,270 --> 00:18:47,470 Yes. 310 00:18:47,650 --> 00:18:47,950 Mr. Jacobs? 311 00:18:48,310 --> 00:18:48,490 Yes. 312 00:18:48,710 --> 00:18:49,070 Mr. Schmitt? 313 00:18:50,310 --> 00:18:50,530 Yes. 314 00:18:50,750 --> 00:18:51,110 Mr. Stern? 315 00:18:51,310 --> 00:18:51,410 Yes. 316 00:18:51,650 --> 00:18:52,530 On the adoption, Mr. Long? 317 00:18:52,690 --> 00:18:52,810 Yes. 318 00:18:53,030 --> 00:18:53,610 Mr. Isaacson? 319 00:18:53,610 --> 00:18:53,850 Yes. 320 00:18:54,190 --> 00:18:54,630 Mr. Jacobs. 321 00:18:55,050 --> 00:18:55,210 Yes. 322 00:18:55,450 --> 00:18:55,810 Mr. Cat. 323 00:18:55,990 --> 00:18:56,150 Yes. 324 00:18:56,450 --> 00:18:56,710 Mr. Smith. 325 00:18:56,990 --> 00:18:57,170 Yes. 326 00:18:57,990 --> 00:18:59,730 Mr. Isaacson. 327 00:18:59,730 --> 00:19:02,310 Will you please read item 2026-61? 328 00:19:02,870 --> 00:19:03,390 Mr. Schoikett. 329 00:19:03,530 --> 00:19:08,210 I move a resolution authorizing the continued engagement of the law firm of Kutak Rock, LLP, 330 00:19:08,430 --> 00:19:12,390 for legal services for the city of Beechwood, and declaring this to be an urgent measure. 331 00:19:13,290 --> 00:19:13,590 Second. 332 00:19:14,410 --> 00:19:15,490 I heard Mr. Smith. 333 00:19:15,710 --> 00:19:16,050 Me too. 334 00:19:16,770 --> 00:19:19,290 Introduced by Mr. Isaacson, seconded by Mr. Smith. 335 00:19:20,290 --> 00:19:21,790 Ms. Peter, may I speak into this item? 336 00:19:22,270 --> 00:19:22,890 Yes, thank you. 337 00:19:22,890 --> 00:19:28,550 So, this continues our legal services with Kudak Rock for the purposes of economic development 338 00:19:28,550 --> 00:19:29,950 here within the community. 339 00:19:30,610 --> 00:19:37,210 And we have been continuing to use them for services related to CERA's TIFFs and other 340 00:19:37,210 --> 00:19:38,850 incentives for economic development. 341 00:19:40,170 --> 00:19:40,770 Thank you. 342 00:19:41,090 --> 00:19:42,590 Any questions or comments from Council? 343 00:19:44,410 --> 00:19:44,610 All right. 344 00:19:44,750 --> 00:19:44,990 Thank you. 345 00:19:45,130 --> 00:19:45,410 Ms. Cook. 346 00:19:45,630 --> 00:19:46,110 Please call the roll. 347 00:19:46,450 --> 00:19:46,930 And the suspension. 348 00:19:47,110 --> 00:19:47,450 Mr. Long? 349 00:19:47,590 --> 00:19:47,690 Yes. 350 00:19:47,930 --> 00:19:48,570 Mr. Isaacson? 351 00:19:48,650 --> 00:19:48,810 Yes. 352 00:19:49,150 --> 00:19:49,430 Mr. Kett? 353 00:19:49,430 --> 00:19:49,770 Mr. Smith? 354 00:19:49,770 --> 00:19:49,830 Yes. 355 00:19:50,030 --> 00:19:50,510 Mr. Smith? 356 00:19:51,270 --> 00:19:51,830 Yes. 357 00:19:51,950 --> 00:19:52,450 Mr. Smith? 358 00:19:52,590 --> 00:19:52,730 Yes. 359 00:19:52,970 --> 00:19:53,810 Mr. Jacobs? 360 00:19:56,410 --> 00:19:56,570 Yes. 361 00:19:57,290 --> 00:19:58,170 Mr. Smith? 362 00:19:58,390 --> 00:19:58,650 Yes. 363 00:20:01,310 --> 00:20:05,370 Mr. Smith, will you please read item 2026-62? 364 00:20:06,090 --> 00:20:16,950 I move a resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into a permanent and temporary construction easement for the installation and maintenance of sanitary and storm sewers and landscape improvements. 365 00:20:16,950 --> 00:20:19,530 and declaring this to be an urgent measure. 366 00:20:20,010 --> 00:20:20,490 Seconded. 367 00:20:21,230 --> 00:20:23,450 Moved by Mr. Smith, seconded by myself. 368 00:20:23,970 --> 00:20:25,870 And Mr. Burns, are you speaking or sorry? 369 00:20:26,430 --> 00:20:28,170 Mayor Burns, are you speaking to this today? 370 00:20:28,470 --> 00:20:29,270 I can speak to this. 371 00:20:29,430 --> 00:20:32,410 This is for the installation of storm and sanitary sewers. 372 00:20:33,070 --> 00:20:35,110 In regards to the Fairmont Temple property, 373 00:20:35,450 --> 00:20:37,250 we need to have adequate size sewers 374 00:20:37,250 --> 00:20:40,030 and this is unnecessary part of that project. 375 00:20:40,530 --> 00:20:40,870 Thank you. 376 00:20:41,330 --> 00:20:42,530 Any questions from council? 377 00:20:44,270 --> 00:20:45,910 I think none, Ms. Crock, please call the roll. 378 00:20:45,910 --> 00:20:47,350 On the suspension, Mr. Long. 379 00:20:47,510 --> 00:20:48,490 Yes, Mr. I-6N. 380 00:20:48,570 --> 00:20:48,730 Yes. 381 00:20:48,950 --> 00:20:49,330 Mr. Jacobs. 382 00:20:49,610 --> 00:20:49,770 Yes. 383 00:20:50,070 --> 00:20:51,450 Mr. Schmitt. 384 00:20:51,710 --> 00:20:51,950 Yes. 385 00:20:52,110 --> 00:20:52,510 Mr. Stern. 386 00:20:52,670 --> 00:20:52,770 Yes. 387 00:20:53,110 --> 00:20:54,030 On the adoption, Mr. Long. 388 00:20:54,150 --> 00:20:54,270 Yes. 389 00:20:54,590 --> 00:20:55,310 Mr. I-6N. 390 00:20:55,390 --> 00:20:55,590 Yes. 391 00:20:55,990 --> 00:20:56,370 Mr. Jacobs. 392 00:20:56,690 --> 00:20:56,850 Yes. 393 00:20:57,050 --> 00:20:58,590 Mr. Schmitt. 394 00:20:58,810 --> 00:20:58,990 Yes. 395 00:20:59,210 --> 00:20:59,670 Mr. Stern. 396 00:20:59,850 --> 00:20:59,990 Yes. 397 00:21:01,410 --> 00:21:02,170 Mr. Jacobs. 398 00:21:02,310 --> 00:21:05,130 Please read item 2026-63. 399 00:21:05,710 --> 00:21:05,870 Yes. 400 00:21:05,990 --> 00:21:11,970 I move a resolution authorizing the mayor to answer an agreement with Roland's Inc. DBA, Orkin LLC 401 00:21:11,970 --> 00:21:14,810 for pest control services for the city of Beechwood 402 00:21:14,810 --> 00:21:16,610 and declaring this to mean urgent measure. 403 00:21:18,070 --> 00:21:18,550 Second. 404 00:21:19,270 --> 00:21:21,630 Introduced by Ms. Jacob, seconded by Ms. Stern. 405 00:21:22,690 --> 00:21:24,850 Mr. Haydhar, are you speaking to this item? 406 00:21:26,230 --> 00:21:26,450 Tonight. 407 00:21:28,710 --> 00:21:29,710 Do you have this one, Chris? 408 00:21:33,810 --> 00:21:36,170 I'm assuming that this is a better deal 409 00:21:36,170 --> 00:21:39,370 to go for an extended period of time in lock prices, 410 00:21:39,770 --> 00:21:42,430 but I apologize, I could look into it a little bit further, 411 00:21:42,430 --> 00:21:50,650 But I'm pretty sure that's what it is that's that's what it is. I signed off on it. So yeah, thank you, Merit. Thanks 412 00:21:51,430 --> 00:21:52,870 Any questions from council 413 00:21:54,270 --> 00:22:01,350 Seeing none miss Cook, please cut it all on this suspension missed along. Yes, Mr. Isaacson. Yes, Miss Jacobs. Yes, Miss Yorkette. Yes, Mr 414 00:22:01,350 --> 00:22:02,730 Smith. Yes, Mr. 415 00:22:03,050 --> 00:22:04,990 On the adoption, Mr. Long. 416 00:22:06,130 --> 00:22:09,070 Yes, Mr. Isaacson. Yes, Mr. Jacobs. Yes, 417 00:22:11,590 --> 00:22:11,590 Mr. 418 00:22:11,590 --> 00:22:12,050 Mr. Stern. 419 00:22:12,130 --> 00:22:12,230 Yes. 420 00:22:13,170 --> 00:22:16,810 Mr. Walgreens, will you please read item 2026-64? 421 00:22:17,470 --> 00:22:19,710 Yes, I move a resolution authorizing the mayor 422 00:22:19,710 --> 00:22:22,090 to accept a quotation for the purchase of parts 423 00:22:22,090 --> 00:22:25,450 to rebuild five woesaw snow plows for the city of Beachwood 424 00:22:25,450 --> 00:22:27,050 and declaring this to be an urgent measure. 425 00:22:27,610 --> 00:22:28,010 Second. 426 00:22:29,030 --> 00:22:31,630 Introduced by Mr. Wrong, seconded by Mr. Isaacson. 427 00:22:32,450 --> 00:22:33,050 Mr. Erieba. 428 00:22:33,770 --> 00:22:35,030 Yes, thank you, Council President. 429 00:22:35,330 --> 00:22:38,630 Our mechanics are planning on rebuilding five plows 430 00:22:38,630 --> 00:22:44,230 before the upcoming snow season, and in order to do that, we need to order parts, 431 00:22:44,830 --> 00:22:52,790 trip edges, and also frames. Fallsway equipment supplied us with the lowest quote of $28,820 432 00:22:52,790 --> 00:22:57,870 and 50 cents, so we are requesting to purchase those snowplough parts to get started for that 433 00:22:57,870 --> 00:22:58,410 project. 434 00:22:59,250 --> 00:23:01,790 Great. Thank you. Any questions from Council? 435 00:23:02,130 --> 00:23:07,770 Yeah. I noticed there was a tariff add on to that particular charge. 436 00:23:07,770 --> 00:23:13,970 There is yes, but they were still lower with the tariff charge and it was it was hefty 437 00:23:15,870 --> 00:23:21,150 It's still long. Did you have a question? I did if we were instead of to rebuild to purchase five 438 00:23:21,150 --> 00:23:27,890 What do you have an approximate cost? How much one would be the was saw plows are going for well over $20,000 a piece 439 00:23:28,810 --> 00:23:35,470 So we're hoping to get seven to ten years with the rebuilds and extend the life of those plows. Thank you 440 00:23:38,430 --> 00:23:42,170 I think I know the answer, but why are their tariff charges associated with this? 441 00:23:43,750 --> 00:23:45,490 I believe the parts are coming from Canada. 442 00:23:49,680 --> 00:23:50,460 Any other questions? 443 00:23:50,760 --> 00:23:51,560 They do snow better there. 444 00:23:55,140 --> 00:23:56,500 Any other questions from Council? 445 00:23:57,440 --> 00:23:57,540 All right. 446 00:23:57,680 --> 00:23:58,920 Seeing none, Ms. Cook, please call the roll. 447 00:23:59,160 --> 00:23:59,360 All right. 448 00:23:59,480 --> 00:24:00,580 On this suspension, Mr. Long. 449 00:24:00,760 --> 00:24:01,760 Yes, Mr. Isaacson. 450 00:24:01,840 --> 00:24:02,020 Yes. 451 00:24:02,200 --> 00:24:02,580 Ms. Jacobs. 452 00:24:02,920 --> 00:24:04,600 Yes, Mr. Schmitt. 453 00:24:04,880 --> 00:24:05,060 Yes. 454 00:24:05,300 --> 00:24:05,780 Mr. Stern. 455 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:07,520 Yes, on the adoption, Mr. Long. 456 00:24:07,660 --> 00:24:08,700 Yes, Mr. Isaacson. 457 00:24:08,780 --> 00:24:09,520 Yes, Mr. Jacobs. 458 00:24:09,860 --> 00:24:10,620 Yes, Mr. Schmitt. 459 00:24:11,740 --> 00:24:11,940 Yes. 460 00:24:11,940 --> 00:24:11,980 Yes. 461 00:24:12,140 --> 00:24:12,600 Mr. Stern. 462 00:24:12,780 --> 00:24:12,900 Yes. 463 00:24:13,520 --> 00:24:14,120 All right. 464 00:24:14,200 --> 00:24:17,120 Mr. Stern, will you please read item 2026-65? 465 00:24:17,660 --> 00:24:17,780 Yes. 466 00:24:18,020 --> 00:24:28,220 I move a resolution accepting a quotation for the rental of inflatables and other associated equipment for the 2026 City of Beachwood Fall Festival and declaring this to be an urgent measure. 467 00:24:28,500 --> 00:24:28,820 Second. 468 00:24:29,420 --> 00:24:30,000 Oh, man. 469 00:24:30,540 --> 00:24:31,480 We'll give it to Mr. Jacobs. 470 00:24:32,540 --> 00:24:35,920 Introduced by Mr. Stern, seconded by Mr. Jacobs. 471 00:24:36,420 --> 00:24:37,020 Mr. Schroeder. 472 00:24:37,600 --> 00:24:38,700 It's a popular item. 473 00:24:38,700 --> 00:24:43,180 Yeah, so this equipment is for fall fast that will take place. 474 00:24:43,180 --> 00:24:45,400 I think it's October 11th this year. 475 00:24:46,020 --> 00:24:52,620 It contains all the inflatables, all the rides, games, even picnic tables, and adorand 476 00:24:52,620 --> 00:24:55,860 deck chairs, and signage, and flags, and things like that. 477 00:24:56,080 --> 00:24:58,900 And it also includes all the staff that go along with those rides. 478 00:24:59,540 --> 00:25:01,440 We've been using this company for many years. 479 00:25:01,640 --> 00:25:03,600 It's been very reputable, very professional. 480 00:25:03,800 --> 00:25:05,760 They're a great customer service, easy to work with. 481 00:25:06,600 --> 00:25:11,000 And there are not many places where you can get all these types of equipment at one location. 482 00:25:11,200 --> 00:25:13,600 You usually have to go to like four or five to get all these different things. 483 00:25:13,780 --> 00:25:19,500 So that's why I'm recommending that we continue our agreement with supergames for this year's 484 00:25:19,500 --> 00:25:19,840 fall fest. 485 00:25:20,500 --> 00:25:20,980 Thank you. 486 00:25:21,920 --> 00:25:23,080 Any questions from Council? 487 00:25:24,740 --> 00:25:24,900 All right. 488 00:25:25,140 --> 00:25:26,380 Through none, Ms. Cook, please call the roll. 489 00:25:26,940 --> 00:25:28,000 On the suspension, Mr. Long? 490 00:25:28,240 --> 00:25:28,340 Yes. 491 00:25:28,620 --> 00:25:29,180 Mr. Isaacson? 492 00:25:29,320 --> 00:25:29,480 Yes. 493 00:25:29,740 --> 00:25:30,080 Mr. Jacobs? 494 00:25:30,360 --> 00:25:30,520 Yes. 495 00:25:30,840 --> 00:25:31,260 Ms. Chuket? 496 00:25:31,500 --> 00:25:31,640 Yes. 497 00:25:31,860 --> 00:25:32,240 Mr. Smith? 498 00:25:32,560 --> 00:25:32,760 Yes. 499 00:25:32,760 --> 00:25:36,380 Mr. Stern. Yes. On the adaption. Mr. Long. Yes. Mr. Isaacson. Yes. 500 00:25:36,540 --> 00:25:40,300 Yes. Mr. Jacobs. Yes. Mr. Rickett. Yes. Mr. Smith. Yes. Mr. Stern. Yes. 501 00:25:41,260 --> 00:25:43,940 Are there any other matters coming before City Council? 502 00:25:45,600 --> 00:25:49,600 Before we adjourn I would just like to take a moment to address the procedure regarding 503 00:25:49,600 --> 00:25:55,200 table blood distillation and its appearance on the council agenda. So Whitney would you like to 504 00:25:55,200 --> 00:25:59,420 review that for us tonight? Thanks. I had a couple questions about this so I just wanted to 505 00:25:59,420 --> 00:26:07,340 briefly explain why you're seeing the tabled items and their backup materials continuing 506 00:26:07,340 --> 00:26:10,800 to appear on our Council agenda and our packets. 507 00:26:11,600 --> 00:26:18,220 Even when legislation is tabled, it remains before Council, so I include the legislation 508 00:26:18,220 --> 00:26:24,080 and the supporting documents just to provide a complete reference for Council and the public. 509 00:26:24,080 --> 00:26:30,760 It helps maintain consistency in my packet prep and it ensures that everyone including 510 00:26:30,760 --> 00:26:34,300 Council and the public has immediate access to the information. 511 00:26:35,860 --> 00:26:43,680 And that is in the event that an item is brought back for consideration to say that it's 512 00:26:43,680 --> 00:26:49,060 important to remember that when an item is tabled to a specific date, Council may remove 513 00:26:49,060 --> 00:26:52,180 it from the table at any time by motion and affirmative vote. 514 00:26:52,180 --> 00:26:59,100 So including the supporting materials and that item on the agenda it helps ensure that council's just prepared should that occur 515 00:26:59,980 --> 00:27:01,640 Thank you 516 00:27:01,640 --> 00:27:05,880 All right, well with that if there are no objections then meeting adjourned. 517 00:27:07,930 --> 00:27:08,970 Thank you