1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:06,560 September 8th, 2026. To order with the roll call. 2 00:00:05,520 --> 00:00:09,120 » President >> here. 3 00:00:07,120 --> 00:00:10,320 » Justice here. Nelson >> here. 4 00:00:09,599 --> 00:00:14,320 » Robinson >> here. 5 00:00:12,240 --> 00:00:17,760 » Silver >> here. 6 00:00:15,920 --> 00:00:22,960 Motion to approve the minutes of the committee of the whole meeting from 7 00:00:19,840 --> 00:00:26,560 August 31st, 2026. So move. 8 00:00:24,080 --> 00:00:30,400 » Second. >> Yes. 9 00:00:27,119 --> 00:00:33,400 » Justice. Nelson. Yes. Robinson. >> Yes. 10 00:00:34,480 --> 00:00:43,760 » Yes. Motion to excuse Councilwoman Shaw and Councilman Silver 11 00:00:41,920 --> 00:00:46,760 from this meeting. So move >> second. 12 00:00:47,440 --> 00:00:50,440 » Yes. 13 00:00:54,399 --> 00:01:00,960 » We move we'll go to uh unfinished business. 14 00:00:57,760 --> 00:01:06,640 Ordinance number 2026 introduced by Mayor Thomas 15 00:01:02,879 --> 00:01:12,520 or a chapter 505 with respect to animals and foul to 16 00:01:08,560 --> 00:01:12,520 repeal existing penalty 17 00:01:13,920 --> 00:01:19,159 to specify violations of chapter 18 00:01:22,960 --> 00:01:28,880 » yes to your last meeting you advised 19 00:01:40,159 --> 00:01:43,560 I would ask 20 00:01:48,320 --> 00:01:53,000 first all the state 21 00:01:55,200 --> 00:01:58,159 and go back 22 00:01:58,399 --> 00:02:03,799 possibility of 23 00:02:21,360 --> 00:02:29,760 » the third reading. >> Ordinance number 76. 2026 introduced by 24 00:02:27,200 --> 00:02:35,760 Mayor Thomas or approving the editing and certain 25 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:41,120 parts of the various component codes of the Richmond Heights Ohio and approving 26 00:02:39,280 --> 00:02:46,599 the updating of various sections of the traffic and general 27 00:02:43,599 --> 00:02:46,599 state 28 00:02:53,120 --> 00:02:58,920 » was at the last First 29 00:03:07,519 --> 00:03:11,319 go into effect immediately. 30 00:03:13,519 --> 00:03:20,680 wanted to amendments. These are amendments that 31 00:03:17,680 --> 00:03:20,680 both 32 00:03:25,840 --> 00:03:29,319 criminal codes 33 00:03:34,959 --> 00:03:40,920 like to charge ordinances. 34 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:55,159 So this is something we've done to annual basis now. 35 00:04:12,640 --> 00:04:18,079 discussion. Yes, 36 00:04:15,680 --> 00:04:23,520 » I want to first thank you for sending me that information. I did review it and it 37 00:04:20,160 --> 00:04:26,520 was from the June. So, I appreciate that. 38 00:04:27,120 --> 00:04:37,479 » Any other discussion? Recommended council second. 39 00:04:34,479 --> 00:04:37,479 » Yes. 40 00:04:40,800 --> 00:04:45,240 Sorry. >> Yes. 41 00:04:48,800 --> 00:04:58,880 » Resolution number 8126 introduced by Shaw. First of 42 00:04:56,720 --> 00:05:04,320 6326 that adopted the alternative tax budget 43 00:05:01,600 --> 00:05:09,919 information for fiscal year beginning January 1st. 44 00:05:08,080 --> 00:05:13,680 submitting this resolution to the budget commission of Kyoga County and declaring 45 00:05:11,919 --> 00:05:16,320 an emergency finance discuss 46 00:05:27,840 --> 00:05:35,639 Can you put the mic to good council members and resire 47 00:05:36,320 --> 00:05:46,960 the following finance department reports state a progress of I'm The state is 48 00:05:44,880 --> 00:05:51,680 still in the progress of nearing completion. The finance department 49 00:05:49,039 --> 00:05:56,639 reports that the August 26 finance statement has been completed and emailed 50 00:05:54,320 --> 00:06:00,880 to all members of city council for review. 51 00:05:58,320 --> 00:06:04,960 Finance Department is requesting council reconsideration 52 00:06:02,400 --> 00:06:07,960 and approval of the following finance legislation. 53 00:06:45,120 --> 00:06:53,039 Okay. Resol resolution number 881-26. 54 00:06:50,800 --> 00:06:56,600 The resolution amendment resolution number 63-26 55 00:06:56,720 --> 00:07:04,000 that adopted the alternative tax budget information of the city of Richmond 56 00:07:01,440 --> 00:07:08,800 Heights, Ohio for the fiscal year beginning January the 27th submitted 57 00:07:06,880 --> 00:07:13,759 this resolution to the budget commissioner 58 00:07:10,319 --> 00:07:17,599 county and declaring emergency >> and president this is actually 59 00:07:15,680 --> 00:07:23,919 housekeeping items this is something we do every year and it had to be certified 60 00:07:21,039 --> 00:07:30,039 to the county I think by the end of September it's yearly This is 61 00:07:27,039 --> 00:07:30,039 housekeeping. 62 00:07:31,039 --> 00:07:35,520 » It's a little bit different than that. >> Oh, sorry. 63 00:07:33,759 --> 00:07:43,000 » This is the alternative tax budget that's due usually mid July and so did 64 00:07:39,520 --> 00:07:43,000 pass 63-2026 65 00:07:43,120 --> 00:07:53,599 which was passed in time and sent to the budget commission. However, it did not 66 00:07:48,319 --> 00:08:00,240 include the um bond anticipation notes in that that were issued July 29th. So 67 00:07:58,080 --> 00:08:08,960 that was after the deadline and the finance director um wishes to amend that 68 00:08:05,280 --> 00:08:14,639 previous resolution. So it reflects that those anticipation which were issued at 69 00:08:12,400 --> 00:08:18,240 the end of July. So that's all this does. I think 70 00:08:29,280 --> 00:08:32,280 Okay. 71 00:08:35,760 --> 00:08:40,959 2026 amendment. 72 00:08:38,800 --> 00:08:45,640 » Okay. never 73 00:08:42,640 --> 00:08:45,640 rec 74 00:09:01,120 --> 00:09:06,120 discussion. >> So this is just 75 00:09:10,480 --> 00:09:15,959 » Yes. >> Yes. 76 00:09:19,680 --> 00:09:23,240 » Is there a 77 00:09:25,839 --> 00:09:34,880 county as us to do this? Are we in a situation that we 78 00:09:31,600 --> 00:09:40,240 I know we need to get it. So, we made a deadline before. So, we need to add this 79 00:09:37,040 --> 00:09:47,959 and send it home to them for this. Will this impact any tax dollars for the 80 00:09:44,959 --> 00:09:47,959 residents? 81 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:53,480 » No. >> Okay. In that case 82 00:09:59,839 --> 00:10:06,279 » recommended council >> yes 83 00:10:11,920 --> 00:10:18,240 » number 2026 introduced by first reading 84 00:10:16,399 --> 00:10:21,760 ordinance to make appropriations for current expenses and 85 00:10:20,240 --> 00:10:27,680 of the city of Richmond Height State of Ohio during the fiscal year ending 86 00:10:24,160 --> 00:10:36,040 December 31st, 2026 to amend ordinance numbers 147 2025 and 54 2026 declaring 87 00:10:32,880 --> 00:10:36,040 an emergency. 88 00:10:36,959 --> 00:10:40,680 » Um, you know what? 89 00:10:46,240 --> 00:10:56,720 » Why don't we hold 82 82 20 26 83 20 26 90 00:10:55,120 --> 00:11:04,680 and yes 2026 91 00:11:00,320 --> 00:11:04,680 » okay this is first reading 92 00:11:05,040 --> 00:11:12,880 » resolution number 8326 introduced by first reading a resolution 93 00:11:10,880 --> 00:11:16,360 authorizing the director of finance to perform an interfer 94 00:11:19,120 --> 00:11:25,920 26 declaring emergency. >> Okay, we're going to hold this also our 95 00:11:22,959 --> 00:11:31,279 first reading. >> Resolution number 8426 96 00:11:28,800 --> 00:11:38,279 introduced by SHA first reading a resolution amending resolution 6826 to 97 00:11:35,279 --> 00:11:38,279 interfer6. 98 00:11:40,720 --> 00:11:48,760 We're also going to hold this at first. >> Resolution number 8526 99 00:11:50,560 --> 00:11:56,440 accepting the amount is determined by the budget commissionifain. 100 00:12:06,720 --> 00:12:14,079 » I can explain this. one we do annually. 101 00:12:11,040 --> 00:12:21,720 It's due September 30th, so you could pass it at your next meeting. I know the 102 00:12:16,560 --> 00:12:21,720 finance director said she early. 103 00:12:22,160 --> 00:12:25,959 I checked it over 104 00:12:27,360 --> 00:12:32,519 to me. I checked the tax. 105 00:12:35,200 --> 00:12:41,399 It hasn't changed in years. So it looks okay. 106 00:13:00,160 --> 00:13:09,880 Okay, we hope we hold this first read. Resolution number 8626 107 00:13:06,320 --> 00:13:09,880 by council president 108 00:13:12,560 --> 00:13:20,000 as the city of Richmond Heights appointee citizen member to the board of 109 00:13:15,839 --> 00:13:30,399 trustees of the oak community authority >> um we would like to appoint to the board 110 00:13:27,279 --> 00:13:36,480 sent in a letter stating that he doesn't want to be reappointed however we the 111 00:13:33,279 --> 00:13:44,839 bishop here and he is currently serving on the planning commission. So he is 112 00:13:40,639 --> 00:13:44,839 extremely aware of 113 00:13:45,040 --> 00:13:48,040 like 114 00:13:48,399 --> 00:13:51,399 » discussion 115 00:13:51,839 --> 00:13:55,399 recommended council. 116 00:13:55,519 --> 00:13:58,519 » Yes. 117 00:14:01,120 --> 00:14:05,720 » Yes. Yes. 118 00:14:08,240 --> 00:14:14,680 » Bishop, would you like to say a few words? 119 00:14:11,680 --> 00:14:14,680 » Okay. 120 00:14:29,519 --> 00:14:34,839 He's a good preacher. 121 00:14:55,920 --> 00:15:04,120 » I think you're excellent. >> Congratulations. 122 00:15:00,800 --> 00:15:04,120 Thank you, sir. 123 00:15:04,399 --> 00:15:07,399 Resolution 124 00:15:08,320 --> 00:15:14,440 number 8726 introduced by Mayor Thomases 125 00:15:24,560 --> 00:15:27,560 offic. 126 00:15:30,800 --> 00:15:37,199 Now I can also say this is the yearly housekeeping 127 00:15:36,079 --> 00:15:41,600 to do. >> Sure. This is 128 00:15:39,199 --> 00:15:49,440 this is a resolution that we have to do annually to collect for our service 129 00:15:46,079 --> 00:15:56,399 department and our building department having to cut property owners grass. We 130 00:15:53,440 --> 00:16:01,360 cut it and then we send the cost or invoice out to the 131 00:15:58,240 --> 00:16:06,480 owners. they don't pay on the tax 132 00:16:03,600 --> 00:16:14,000 paid through the taxes that year. We do have a deadline coming up. I 133 00:16:10,560 --> 00:16:18,839 think this one is also the 14th of September as I recal 134 00:16:23,680 --> 00:16:26,839 this year. 135 00:16:29,920 --> 00:16:36,079 And I believe it was all for grass cutting. Some of it in the past has been 136 00:16:34,480 --> 00:16:39,720 for essentially clean 137 00:16:50,880 --> 00:16:53,880 discussion 138 00:16:55,199 --> 00:17:02,279 council. Thank you. 139 00:16:59,279 --> 00:17:02,279 Yes. 140 00:17:06,799 --> 00:17:16,319 » Resolution number 88 2026 introduced by Mayor Mayor Thomas and all of 141 00:17:13,520 --> 00:17:20,160 a resolution certifying certain fees of the city of Richmond height for the 142 00:17:18,160 --> 00:17:23,160 collection and disposal of solid waste services 143 00:17:23,360 --> 00:17:31,039 to the county officer for the tax duplicate. 144 00:17:28,319 --> 00:17:39,919 and declaring >> and it is exactly what Nicole I mean our 145 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:45,520 council clerk has explained again it's something we do every year um certify 146 00:17:43,600 --> 00:17:50,720 the fees to the county so it's it's not 147 00:17:48,480 --> 00:17:53,600 anything >> discussion 148 00:17:52,720 --> 00:18:01,720 » yes legal >> I just add that yes is the management 149 00:17:57,600 --> 00:18:01,720 fees for resol 150 00:18:15,172 --> 00:18:17,192 [laughter] 151 00:18:18,400 --> 00:18:29,480 but it is um it is a total of about $600 reimbursement 152 00:18:26,480 --> 00:18:29,480 cost 153 00:18:31,600 --> 00:18:35,799 I believe 14 154 00:18:37,919 --> 00:18:42,919 » any discussion recommend 155 00:18:52,720 --> 00:18:59,200 » we made it enough time we're going to the committee the whole meeting. We're 156 00:18:57,200 --> 00:19:05,440 going to go into our city council meeting. 157 00:19:02,799 --> 00:19:12,160 So I would like to call city council meeting of September 8th, 158 00:19:08,960 --> 00:19:15,160 2026 to order with the pledge of allegiance. 159 00:19:21,600 --> 00:19:25,480 United States of America. 160 00:19:43,039 --> 00:19:46,039 » President 161 00:19:51,039 --> 00:19:57,039 here. >> Motion to approve the minutes of the 162 00:19:53,919 --> 00:20:01,200 city council meeting of August 31st, 2026. So move. 163 00:19:59,120 --> 00:20:04,720 » Second. >> Yes. 164 00:20:01,760 --> 00:20:08,679 » Justice. >> Robinson. 165 00:20:05,679 --> 00:20:08,679 » Yes. 166 00:20:10,559 --> 00:20:19,400 » Motion to excuse Councilwoman Shaw and Councilman Silver from this meeting. So 167 00:20:16,400 --> 00:20:19,400 second 168 00:20:25,360 --> 00:20:31,679 Yes. We go to reports. We go with Mayor Kim Thomas. 169 00:20:30,080 --> 00:20:37,520 » Um, President Jordan, I really don't have a report. Um, what I can do is 170 00:20:33,919 --> 00:20:42,400 touch on it a little bit. Um, the chief mentioned the increase with this budget 171 00:20:40,320 --> 00:20:49,600 is 23,000. And as far as the mayors, the mayors, 172 00:20:45,679 --> 00:20:56,159 we're all on board to replace the part enforcement agent which is full person 173 00:20:52,720 --> 00:21:03,679 and as Nicole mentioned our senior in our youth program has expanded. What I 174 00:20:59,360 --> 00:21:09,520 will mention is our CPA um partner that we've had for the last six years. We 175 00:21:06,880 --> 00:21:14,799 will no longer be with them. We're going to have all of our senior programs been 176 00:21:11,919 --> 00:21:22,080 in house. So I think their fee was 110,000 177 00:21:18,640 --> 00:21:25,679 and as we start creating our budget for 2027 178 00:21:24,080 --> 00:21:30,919 we know for a fact we'll be able to cut that budget down and that will 179 00:21:31,919 --> 00:21:40,080 » any questions for the mayor. >> Thank you mayor Mr. just to add that 180 00:21:36,480 --> 00:21:44,960 that is an excellent organization and they've done so many good things for the 181 00:21:42,080 --> 00:21:47,960 community and in particular always supportive 182 00:21:49,520 --> 00:21:55,200 we go to fire chief Mark thank you council President Thomas 183 00:21:53,840 --> 00:21:59,280 members of council members of the community just to piggy back on what 184 00:21:57,600 --> 00:22:04,080 mayor Thomas had just mentioned we also have a very robust community paramedic 185 00:22:01,200 --> 00:22:07,919 program that's 100% grant funed for the next two 186 00:22:05,440 --> 00:22:12,080 and some of the duties that were being performed by the community partnership 187 00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:17,280 on aging our community paramedic program will also be doing that through outreach 188 00:22:13,600 --> 00:22:23,440 as well have a team of people together to pick up on all that plus add a lot 189 00:22:19,600 --> 00:22:27,840 more value to it as well stay tuned a couple things happening all on outreach 190 00:22:26,080 --> 00:22:31,840 uh our next blood drive with the American Red Cross and Richmond Heights 191 00:22:29,600 --> 00:22:36,159 local schools scheduled for Friday September 25th from 10 a.m. 192 00:22:34,720 --> 00:22:41,200 be in the gym of the Richmond Heights Upper School. For more information or to 193 00:22:38,880 --> 00:22:46,960 make an appointment to donate, contact our community paramedic. That's Nicole 194 00:22:43,840 --> 00:22:51,919 216 3836323. Information about this is also on our 195 00:22:48,960 --> 00:22:57,520 website on our Facebook page. Our hearts CPR training uh our next class will be 196 00:22:54,480 --> 00:23:02,400 held on Thursday, August 27th, which passed. Uh, our next class will be 197 00:22:59,760 --> 00:23:06,880 held on Thursday, October 20 or 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Thursday, 198 00:23:04,400 --> 00:23:11,039 October 15th, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Richmond Heights Fire Station. The 199 00:23:08,880 --> 00:23:14,960 Division of Fire offers my monthly CPR courses to residents of Richmond 200 00:23:12,400 --> 00:23:18,280 Heights. These classes are free. Contact Community Parame36323. 201 00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:26,960 Information on our Facebook and on our website. 202 00:23:24,159 --> 00:23:32,000 Um, we also have for anybody interested in a career in firefighting, 203 00:23:29,840 --> 00:23:38,080 the Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter Entrance Exam is coming up. Uh, it'll be 204 00:23:35,120 --> 00:23:43,280 held on Tuesday, September 29th at 5:00 p.m. at the Mayfield Heights Aquatic 205 00:23:41,120 --> 00:23:48,559 Community Center. Candidates can test for nine cities in a single test. 206 00:23:46,559 --> 00:23:54,480 Applications will be accepted online from August 17th through September 25th. 207 00:23:52,799 --> 00:24:00,960 information is posted on the FD's Facebook page. Flyers are available. Uh 208 00:23:57,919 --> 00:24:07,280 also we put this in the e newsletter. Uh we push it out quite a bit. 209 00:24:04,240 --> 00:24:12,559 Looks like everybody picked up postcards over there. Applicants for this uh civil 210 00:24:10,640 --> 00:24:16,559 service process uh they don't have to have any 211 00:24:14,159 --> 00:24:22,240 certifications or anything like that because all different cities they may 212 00:24:18,400 --> 00:24:26,640 have different rules. So anybody considering a career in the fire 213 00:24:23,760 --> 00:24:32,360 service. It's an excellent opportunity. That concludes my report for right now 214 00:24:28,320 --> 00:24:32,360 and I'd be happy to take any questions. 215 00:24:35,279 --> 00:24:45,600 » So, uh I can speak on the city of Richmond Heights specifically Mr. Hunt 216 00:24:41,120 --> 00:24:52,480 this a couple years ago. Uh the 18 is the youngest cannot have uh passed their 217 00:24:49,679 --> 00:24:56,880 cannot have reached their 41st birthday at time of initial appointment in the 218 00:24:54,640 --> 00:25:01,080 system and that follows the state guidelines for structural firefighters. 219 00:25:02,000 --> 00:25:08,320 » Any questions for the chief? Thank you chief. I'm going to bring mayor. She got 220 00:25:06,799 --> 00:25:12,159 some additional information for her report. 221 00:25:09,039 --> 00:25:17,679 » Um thank you Mr. President. the director from Cleveland Water. He 222 00:25:14,720 --> 00:25:24,240 stated that the water was turned off at 6:30 and I asked was it turned off 223 00:25:21,919 --> 00:25:28,320 earlier? He said not to his knowledge. Um he said they had to re they had to 224 00:25:26,799 --> 00:25:36,559 locate um the main line at 11:30 but he said at 225 00:25:33,679 --> 00:25:40,360 6:30 when they actually knocked all the doors and turn 226 00:25:44,000 --> 00:25:56,400 I mean if you can follow up thank you. So again he mentioned at 6:30 and Excuse 227 00:25:54,559 --> 00:26:02,679 me. 6:30 p.m. He said 228 00:25:59,360 --> 00:26:02,679 one second. 229 00:26:03,679 --> 00:26:07,159 He said 6:30. 230 00:26:13,360 --> 00:26:17,240 And he said to his 231 00:26:17,600 --> 00:26:20,600 okay. 232 00:26:22,320 --> 00:26:31,039 Thank you for that report. We're going to police chief Williams. 233 00:26:28,080 --> 00:26:35,200 » Thank you, Council President of Council, members of our community. Um, Council 234 00:26:33,840 --> 00:26:41,919 President, I don't have too much to add to my important safety except for 235 00:26:40,159 --> 00:26:47,919 download. It's on Android. It's on the app store 236 00:26:44,000 --> 00:26:52,960 for Apple and Android. A lot of useful information on the app itself. 237 00:26:50,720 --> 00:27:01,760 I just pulled it up myself real quick just to see Nicole has it 238 00:26:57,600 --> 00:27:07,120 updated until the end of the year funfest our community night Halloween 239 00:27:04,080 --> 00:27:12,400 event and breakfast with Santa December 5th 240 00:27:08,880 --> 00:27:15,919 post our water breaks water had notified us that they were 241 00:27:14,240 --> 00:27:20,480 turning water off that would have been posted also you would have got an alert 242 00:27:18,720 --> 00:27:26,320 so please download It's on the app store ready and you can 243 00:27:23,840 --> 00:27:31,120 get a lot of information just by having the app 244 00:27:28,720 --> 00:27:36,120 comes up. You can just open it up. That's all I have. I'll take any 245 00:27:33,120 --> 00:27:36,120 questions. 246 00:27:36,720 --> 00:27:40,919 Thank you, Chief. Appreciate that. 247 00:27:54,159 --> 00:27:57,320 I apologize. 248 00:27:59,679 --> 00:28:05,760 » We go to our recreation director, Cameron Camp. Thank you, Mr. President. 249 00:28:03,840 --> 00:28:10,320 Uh, fall funfest. Again, just a reminder, next Saturday, September 19th 250 00:28:08,080 --> 00:28:15,919 at Farm Park Community Park from 12 to 4. Um, we have a shred day, our second 251 00:28:13,360 --> 00:28:19,520 and final of 2026 approaching as well. That will be Saturday, the first 252 00:28:17,600 --> 00:28:24,480 Saturday in October. That is Saturday, October 3rd. Uh, right here in front of 253 00:28:21,760 --> 00:28:30,240 city hall. Um, I just want to say thank you to Ryan and and his crew. Uh, last 254 00:28:26,799 --> 00:28:34,399 week they poured a huge concrete pad uh for a storage garage that we will be 255 00:28:32,000 --> 00:28:39,039 getting delivered later on this month uh in our community park. So, huge thank 256 00:28:36,720 --> 00:28:46,399 you to Ryan and his his crew. very helpful and cut costs drastically. So, I 257 00:28:41,840 --> 00:28:51,679 really do appreciate that. Um, I got you. And then lastly, um, casino 258 00:28:49,200 --> 00:28:55,520 bus trip, uh, to Synica Niagara takes off tomorrow. Uh, yes, this is the 259 00:28:54,080 --> 00:29:01,600 second month in a row that they wanted to go. This is a full bus. So, uh, this 260 00:28:58,159 --> 00:29:06,080 is the last casino trip of 2026. And, um, yeah, I did see Bill Morrison walk 261 00:29:03,440 --> 00:29:09,760 in here. So, he's always on the trips. um always having a great time. He's 262 00:29:08,240 --> 00:29:13,520 always in the rec department. Ken, we got to go here next. We got to go here. 263 00:29:11,200 --> 00:29:18,960 So, really really appreciate everyone. Um and yeah, that concludes my report. 264 00:29:15,840 --> 00:29:23,679 Any questions? I'm happy to take >> Thank you for that report. Appreciate 265 00:29:20,559 --> 00:29:27,640 it. We'll go to special projects coordinator Nicole Christian. 266 00:29:43,360 --> 00:29:46,360 library. 267 00:30:16,000 --> 00:30:23,919 And Mr. President, what I have recreation doing is 268 00:30:20,640 --> 00:30:23,919 all four words. 269 00:30:36,080 --> 00:30:44,200 Next up is our service director Ryan. >> Yes, thank you. So, we continue working 270 00:30:40,480 --> 00:30:44,200 on all the water 271 00:30:45,039 --> 00:30:53,440 repairs. We also continue working at Austin Lane. We finished two concrete 272 00:30:50,960 --> 00:30:58,640 repairs on Queensboro. We're trying to get as many repairs as we can within the 273 00:30:55,520 --> 00:31:03,840 next three to four weeks. At that time, repairs will stop and we switch over to 274 00:31:01,120 --> 00:31:10,480 full maintenance. We did do some patching this past Friday. Chipping is 275 00:31:06,720 --> 00:31:16,080 this week. Uh the flags, baskets, and banners will be coming down shortly. 276 00:31:13,279 --> 00:31:22,000 We've been in the spray park and we maintain the restrooms and trash 277 00:31:19,360 --> 00:31:27,840 throughout the parks daily along with grass cutting. We also performed 278 00:31:25,840 --> 00:31:33,000 strike the baseball fields and soccer fields and we did some maint 279 00:31:52,000 --> 00:31:57,960 unfortunately. Oh, you can put your own. 280 00:32:03,840 --> 00:32:11,200 » Good evening, council president 281 00:32:09,200 --> 00:32:14,200 of the resf. 282 00:32:21,360 --> 00:32:27,760 No major updates in economic and community development. Um just an update 283 00:32:25,519 --> 00:32:31,760 on the sidewalk site audit. All sidewalks reported 284 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:37,440 in that Chelsea's report. 285 00:32:35,120 --> 00:32:43,519 Are there any questions? >> What day is they going to do the u the 286 00:32:40,559 --> 00:32:48,159 update to the electric components in the community? 287 00:32:44,799 --> 00:32:53,760 » That starts this Monday. >> Okay. And have we decided what we're 288 00:32:50,559 --> 00:33:00,840 going to do with the old products in the community? I still have to 289 00:32:57,840 --> 00:33:00,840 direct 290 00:33:06,399 --> 00:33:14,440 it super simple. If I could just explain everything 291 00:33:11,200 --> 00:33:14,440 you're taking 292 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:21,159 » the TV, 293 00:33:32,720 --> 00:33:38,799 » right? So, what about the three TVs in the bigger hall? 294 00:33:35,840 --> 00:33:44,159 » The mayor said we're keeping those TVs. Um, I think we can recite somewhere in 295 00:33:42,240 --> 00:33:49,679 city hall. Sorry, my voice is going to go in and 296 00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:53,120 out. Um, I'm gonna leave it to but I think we can get some use out of 297 00:33:51,600 --> 00:33:59,120 it. >> I'm put that in the mirror. 298 00:33:56,320 --> 00:34:02,440 I'm already getting people up here. So, go to her office. 299 00:34:05,200 --> 00:34:08,200 » Okay. 300 00:34:09,119 --> 00:34:12,119 service. 301 00:34:17,280 --> 00:34:20,760 » We'll talk offline. 302 00:34:22,399 --> 00:34:31,000 » Okay. Okay. I think I might need HR. Resource director Ronda. 303 00:34:31,599 --> 00:34:37,919 » All right. Um, good evening, Council President, Mayor Thomas, Council 304 00:34:35,440 --> 00:34:44,960 members, and community. Um, just a couple quick things. Um, in August, um, 305 00:34:42,240 --> 00:34:52,320 Mayor Thomas and the HR team hosted an all city public um, employee 306 00:34:48,639 --> 00:34:56,480 wellness event um, for public servants, first responders. We had someone in from 307 00:34:54,639 --> 00:35:00,560 the Ohio Department of Public Safety to give us a presentation geared toward us 308 00:34:58,800 --> 00:35:05,440 as public servants. It was entitled personal wellness 309 00:35:03,040 --> 00:35:12,320 selfcare. So this event was very well attended by our staff. Um and we walked 310 00:35:08,240 --> 00:35:17,040 away with strategic um uh uh resources which are designed to help us care for 311 00:35:14,320 --> 00:35:22,800 ourselves as we care for the community. Um Mayor Thomas also continues to 312 00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:29,599 encourage us to pour into ourselves. So the leadership team also attended a 313 00:35:25,119 --> 00:35:34,720 leadership staff meeting um event um last Friday. Again, it was geared toward 314 00:35:31,920 --> 00:35:40,160 us as public servants as we continue to serve the city. We had a couple of 315 00:35:37,440 --> 00:35:45,359 speakers and Mayor Thomas's theme was taking care of ourselves. So, again, 316 00:35:42,800 --> 00:35:52,240 we've had two really, really great events um designed to help us upskill as 317 00:35:49,599 --> 00:35:59,680 public servants. From a staffing perspective, um we're still working to 318 00:35:55,680 --> 00:36:06,400 fill um the tobacill in four departments, service, recreation, fire, 319 00:36:02,400 --> 00:36:11,200 and police. Um, so so HR is working very very diligently with our partners and 320 00:36:09,040 --> 00:36:16,480 and I think we're hopefully at some point. 321 00:36:13,119 --> 00:36:21,640 Um, but that is really all I have. That concludes my report. I'm happy to take 322 00:36:18,480 --> 00:36:21,640 any questions. 323 00:36:24,079 --> 00:36:29,720 » Thank you for that report. I appreciate it. Go to building. 324 00:36:34,640 --> 00:36:40,880 » Good evening, council president, mayor, council members of public. My report has 325 00:36:38,800 --> 00:36:46,560 not changed much from the 31st, but I just at least wanted to give you a 326 00:36:42,400 --> 00:36:51,680 snapshot on our per side. Today, we've registered 327 00:36:48,880 --> 00:36:56,480 322 contractors. That number will still be growing as 328 00:36:53,440 --> 00:37:02,400 some of the phase 2 development is going on at Bellows. With 329 00:36:59,200 --> 00:37:08,560 those 322 contractors, we have a total of 483 permits that were issued this 330 00:37:05,200 --> 00:37:14,160 year. And in totality, the building department has processed over 276 331 00:37:12,560 --> 00:37:20,079 transactions, which I think is is pretty good. Our 332 00:37:18,320 --> 00:37:24,800 building department software is really working good 333 00:37:22,640 --> 00:37:31,200 activity that we're receiving. Contractors are able to submit 334 00:37:27,760 --> 00:37:36,640 change orders, rentals, permits, all the same actions. 335 00:37:33,040 --> 00:37:40,640 We still are dealing with complaints and to help acknowledge some of the 336 00:37:38,800 --> 00:37:44,800 complaints that we have grass cutting. had a pretty good response because of 337 00:37:43,040 --> 00:37:48,119 the charges that occur when the grass is not cut. 338 00:37:49,920 --> 00:37:55,520 So, we've been getting good activity there. 339 00:37:53,440 --> 00:37:58,920 We've been maning complaints from44 340 00:38:00,400 --> 00:38:11,119 events. Some of those pictures are not accurate up to date 341 00:38:07,040 --> 00:38:14,560 and those were all sent over to the that is currently managing things for 342 00:38:12,800 --> 00:38:18,000 them to work through this process. We can make sure what is accurate and what 343 00:38:16,079 --> 00:38:21,000 isn't because they did provide us with 30 344 00:38:26,560 --> 00:38:29,560 department. 345 00:38:33,440 --> 00:38:38,280 I'll take any questions if anyone has any. 346 00:38:39,040 --> 00:38:43,079 Thank you, Rudy. I mean, Rudy 347 00:38:48,800 --> 00:38:52,200 at this time. 348 00:38:54,640 --> 00:39:02,800 » Okay. Once again, good evening, mayor, members, res. 349 00:39:00,880 --> 00:39:09,040 Um, the finance department reports that the 350 00:39:05,440 --> 00:39:17,320 August 2026 finance statement has been completed and to all members of the city 351 00:39:12,320 --> 00:39:17,320 for review and tonight. 352 00:39:23,920 --> 00:39:31,599 » Okay. Thank you. >> And president, I apologize. Trivia is on 353 00:39:28,800 --> 00:39:31,599 vacation. 354 00:39:31,680 --> 00:39:38,359 No problem. At this time, we go to city engineer Justin Hazelton. 355 00:40:39,359 --> 00:40:45,839 Thank you. >> Yes. 356 00:40:42,320 --> 00:40:53,200 » Thank you, Mr. President. Justin, so the water department has had a truck um 357 00:40:49,680 --> 00:40:58,000 interestingly in the evenings several evenings last week and they were 358 00:40:56,079 --> 00:41:04,319 there when I came to the meeting tonight. Um they have a long 359 00:41:01,839 --> 00:41:10,480 And it looks like they're interested in the ditches and so I don't know if that 360 00:41:07,839 --> 00:41:15,000 » I seen it too. So I wonder was that the development that had the problem 361 00:41:15,280 --> 00:41:21,079 or something? >> Yes. 362 00:41:37,920 --> 00:41:41,400 always even 363 00:41:51,440 --> 00:41:59,200 questions. >> Thank you, Justin. Appreciate it. Do we 364 00:41:56,960 --> 00:42:02,200 have any comments? our community at this time. 365 00:42:04,000 --> 00:42:08,839 Can we use this? >> Oh, yes. Sorry. 366 00:42:17,280 --> 00:42:22,680 » Good evening everyone. My name is 367 00:42:30,400 --> 00:42:34,359 concern longern 368 00:42:42,319 --> 00:42:45,960 and it's right 369 00:42:46,319 --> 00:42:52,280 to my backyard but not that whole 370 00:42:53,040 --> 00:43:00,079 noise, the instruments, 371 00:42:58,000 --> 00:43:09,359 the speaking is over the top. 372 00:43:04,560 --> 00:43:16,640 Um, it is it is in my home. It is in my living room. It is in my ears even with 373 00:43:12,880 --> 00:43:24,640 my headphones on and no one seems to be concerned about this 374 00:43:21,040 --> 00:43:30,000 and I want to know what can be done because I've talked to many people to 375 00:43:27,920 --> 00:43:30,000 offic 376 00:43:30,400 --> 00:43:34,599 I've talked to council 377 00:43:34,960 --> 00:43:38,680 and I will say 378 00:43:40,319 --> 00:43:44,520 I got one of the answers 379 00:43:54,160 --> 00:44:03,760 praising God and I can't sit on I'm a person that likes to have my 380 00:44:00,240 --> 00:44:07,000 windows open and it is 381 00:44:07,359 --> 00:44:13,760 out to me 382 00:44:12,160 --> 00:44:19,040 reality of the nuisance and I want to know what 383 00:44:16,240 --> 00:44:24,079 can be done because when I first moved here there was that 384 00:44:21,280 --> 00:44:28,319 church you didn't even know they broke in fact 385 00:44:26,480 --> 00:44:32,440 they have rehearsing or what happened. It was very low, very 386 00:44:38,000 --> 00:44:41,000 enjoy. 387 00:44:41,040 --> 00:44:50,319 It is I've been dealing with this now for the last two years 388 00:44:46,160 --> 00:44:55,280 and gone over there. I've called the officers. They go, "It 389 00:44:53,599 --> 00:44:59,040 doesn't really seem like they do anything about it. 390 00:44:57,520 --> 00:45:04,599 And I hope 391 00:45:01,280 --> 00:45:04,599 the excuse 392 00:45:05,440 --> 00:45:15,240 isn't what they're hanging their head on. This is unacceptable. 393 00:45:11,040 --> 00:45:15,240 I didn't move in this community 394 00:45:18,800 --> 00:45:24,520 and I want to bring it to your attention in case you're not 395 00:45:32,240 --> 00:45:40,480 if we can talk after this so I can get your address again and your 396 00:45:37,680 --> 00:45:46,240 phone number. Uh we have been out there before but I can say that I personally 397 00:45:44,240 --> 00:45:49,839 have not received any calls this summer. We got them last summer because they 398 00:45:47,920 --> 00:45:54,000 were practicing for their opening and some religious events and things like 399 00:45:51,599 --> 00:45:58,800 that but I haven't got a call this summer about the temple. 400 00:45:56,480 --> 00:46:01,839 But I will go back and check our cat because I'm not seeing that people 401 00:46:00,400 --> 00:46:05,520 haven't called but they haven't been brought to my attention. 402 00:46:03,359 --> 00:46:12,280 » Oh wow. That's that's that's unfortunate because 403 00:46:07,040 --> 00:46:12,280 um what's today? Tuesday 404 00:46:13,599 --> 00:46:22,400 I think it was or maybe Sunday. It was the loudest 405 00:46:18,560 --> 00:46:27,200 it has ever been. It was ridiculous. 406 00:46:24,640 --> 00:46:31,280 And um there were even visiting um people on the street who you know 407 00:46:29,599 --> 00:46:36,160 finished visiting their neighbor the neighbors or what have you and walked 408 00:46:33,280 --> 00:46:44,040 out and they couldn't believe it. It was hideous 409 00:46:38,160 --> 00:46:44,040 and I call every 410 00:46:46,800 --> 00:46:55,760 single time and I've been told that I'm not only and I know for a fact I'm going 411 00:46:54,000 --> 00:47:02,800 you know on my end of the street but I guarantee 412 00:47:00,319 --> 00:47:06,760 that whole surrounding is bothered by it 413 00:47:08,800 --> 00:47:11,200 and I'm 414 00:47:19,839 --> 00:47:24,280 the mayor and chief speaks 415 00:47:32,319 --> 00:47:35,319 about 416 00:47:37,119 --> 00:47:39,280 it 417 00:47:43,200 --> 00:47:48,760 religion. It's just 418 00:47:50,319 --> 00:48:01,280 even if they call themselves inside, they have 419 00:47:57,200 --> 00:48:05,480 their windows open. It is so loud that it's starting toffect me. 420 00:48:05,599 --> 00:48:08,839 back to 421 00:48:12,560 --> 00:48:18,760 » Is there anybody else from the community have a comment at this time? 422 00:48:19,200 --> 00:48:23,079 » Okay. Thank you. 423 00:48:23,839 --> 00:48:32,480 to unfinish number 2026 introduced by Mayor Thomas. 424 00:48:30,079 --> 00:48:38,000 Third reading an ordinance amending chapter 505 of the general offenses code 425 00:48:35,280 --> 00:48:44,720 with respect to animals to repeal existing penalty provisions and new 426 00:48:40,720 --> 00:48:48,480 section 505.99 to specify penalties for violations of 427 00:48:47,119 --> 00:48:52,640 chapter 505. >> We're going to hold this at third 428 00:48:49,920 --> 00:48:58,880 reading. Ordinance number 76 2026 introduced by 429 00:48:56,640 --> 00:49:02,839 Mayor Thomas or approving the 430 00:49:03,119 --> 00:49:06,119 codification 431 00:49:06,400 --> 00:49:14,240 and inclusion of certain various component codes of the 432 00:49:12,000 --> 00:49:18,880 Richmond Heights Ohio and approving the updating of various sections of the 433 00:49:16,000 --> 00:49:23,880 traffic and general offenses to comply with state. should spend the roof. 434 00:49:26,480 --> 00:49:29,480 » Yes. 435 00:49:32,400 --> 00:49:37,000 » Yes. Motion of passage. Second. 436 00:49:42,240 --> 00:49:49,319 » Yes. Ordinance number 76-2026 passes. 437 00:49:50,960 --> 00:49:57,440 Introduced by SHA first read a resolution amending resolution number 438 00:49:55,520 --> 00:50:00,960 6326 that adopted the alternative tax budget 439 00:49:59,520 --> 00:50:06,160 information of the city of Richmond Heights Ohio 440 00:50:03,040 --> 00:50:10,800 beginning January 1st 2027 submitting this resolution to the budget commission 441 00:50:07,760 --> 00:50:14,280 of county >> motion spend 442 00:50:15,040 --> 00:50:18,040 Yes. 443 00:50:21,119 --> 00:50:24,920 » Yes. Motion for passage. 444 00:50:29,920 --> 00:50:32,920 » Yes. 445 00:50:35,760 --> 00:50:43,440 » Yes. Resolution number 81-2026 passes. 446 00:50:40,880 --> 00:50:48,559 » Ordinance number 82206 introduced by First reading ordinance to 447 00:50:45,920 --> 00:50:53,040 make appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the city of 448 00:50:50,400 --> 00:51:01,280 Richmond state of Ohio during fiscal year ending December 31st 2026 to amend 449 00:50:56,800 --> 00:51:06,760 ordinance numbers 1472 and 5426 and declaring an emergency. 450 00:51:02,640 --> 00:51:06,760 » We're going to hold this first reading 451 00:51:09,440 --> 00:51:16,800 » resolution 2026 introduced by 452 00:51:14,800 --> 00:51:21,000 A resolution authorizing director of finance to perform an interfer6. 453 00:51:25,359 --> 00:51:29,720 » We're also going to hold this first reading. 454 00:51:36,240 --> 00:51:47,160 First reading resolution amending resolution number 6826 455 00:51:40,960 --> 00:51:47,160 to correct interfer number for 2026. 456 00:51:48,640 --> 00:51:52,280 This also at first 457 00:51:58,319 --> 00:52:05,720 reading a resolution accepting the amount is determined by the budget 458 00:52:02,720 --> 00:52:05,720 commission 459 00:52:07,760 --> 00:52:13,920 officer. >> We're going to also hold this at first 460 00:52:11,200 --> 00:52:20,319 reading. Resolution number 86 461 00:52:18,000 --> 00:52:24,240 and Mayor Thomas resolution appointing Brainer as a city 462 00:52:22,559 --> 00:52:29,800 of Richmond Heights appointee citizen member to the board of trustees of the 463 00:52:26,800 --> 00:52:29,800 Oak 464 00:52:39,760 --> 00:52:43,160 » Motion passes 465 00:52:43,280 --> 00:52:46,280 Yes. 466 00:52:48,480 --> 00:52:56,880 » Yes. Resolution number 86-2026 passes. 467 00:52:54,400 --> 00:53:01,079 » Resolution number 8726 introduced by Mayor Thomas 468 00:53:06,160 --> 00:53:10,040 and bushes 469 00:53:11,599 --> 00:53:14,559 officer. 470 00:53:24,480 --> 00:53:31,160 Yes. Motion passage. Second. >> Yes. 471 00:53:33,599 --> 00:53:43,680 » Resolution number 87-2026 passes. Resolution number 88 2026 472 00:53:40,720 --> 00:53:48,079 introduced by mayor and all of a resolution certifying certain costs 473 00:53:45,839 --> 00:53:53,800 and fees of the city of Richmond Heights for the collection and disposal of solid 474 00:53:50,480 --> 00:53:53,800 waste services. 475 00:54:01,119 --> 00:54:06,800 » Motion r second. >> Yes. 476 00:54:07,200 --> 00:54:15,680 Robinson. >> Yes. Motion to passage. Second. 477 00:54:12,880 --> 00:54:18,160 » Yes. >> Robinson. 478 00:54:16,559 --> 00:54:25,280 » Yes. >> Yes. Resolution number 88-2026 479 00:54:22,240 --> 00:54:28,079 passes. There is no more work of the to be done.