[0:00] September 8th, 2026. To order with the roll call. [0:05] » President >> here. [0:07] » Justice here. Nelson >> here. [0:09] » Robinson >> here. [0:12] » Silver >> here. [0:15] Motion to approve the minutes of the committee of the whole meeting from [0:19] August 31st, 2026. So move. [0:24] » Second. >> Yes. [0:27] » Justice. Nelson. Yes. Robinson. >> Yes. [0:34] » Yes. Motion to excuse Councilwoman Shaw and Councilman Silver [0:41] from this meeting. So move >> second. [0:47] » Yes. [0:54] » We move we'll go to uh unfinished business. [0:57] Ordinance number 2026 introduced by Mayor Thomas [1:02] or a chapter 505 with respect to animals and foul to [1:08] repeal existing penalty [1:13] to specify violations of chapter [1:22] » yes to your last meeting you advised [1:40] I would ask [1:48] first all the state [1:55] and go back [1:58] possibility of [2:21] » the third reading. >> Ordinance number 76. 2026 introduced by [2:27] Mayor Thomas or approving the editing and certain [2:34] parts of the various component codes of the Richmond Heights Ohio and approving [2:39] the updating of various sections of the traffic and general [2:43] state [2:53] » was at the last First [3:07] go into effect immediately. [3:13] wanted to amendments. These are amendments that [3:17] both [3:25] criminal codes [3:34] like to charge ordinances. [3:48] So this is something we've done to annual basis now. [4:12] discussion. Yes, [4:15] » I want to first thank you for sending me that information. I did review it and it [4:20] was from the June. So, I appreciate that. [4:27] » Any other discussion? Recommended council second. [4:34] » Yes. [4:40] Sorry. >> Yes. [4:48] » Resolution number 8126 introduced by Shaw. First of [4:56] 6326 that adopted the alternative tax budget [5:01] information for fiscal year beginning January 1st. [5:08] submitting this resolution to the budget commission of Kyoga County and declaring [5:11] an emergency finance discuss [5:27] Can you put the mic to good council members and resire [5:36] the following finance department reports state a progress of I'm The state is [5:44] still in the progress of nearing completion. The finance department [5:49] reports that the August 26 finance statement has been completed and emailed [5:54] to all members of city council for review. [5:58] Finance Department is requesting council reconsideration [6:02] and approval of the following finance legislation. [6:45] Okay. Resol resolution number 881-26. [6:50] The resolution amendment resolution number 63-26 [6:56] that adopted the alternative tax budget information of the city of Richmond [7:01] Heights, Ohio for the fiscal year beginning January the 27th submitted [7:06] this resolution to the budget commissioner [7:10] county and declaring emergency >> and president this is actually [7:15] housekeeping items this is something we do every year and it had to be certified [7:21] to the county I think by the end of September it's yearly This is [7:27] housekeeping. [7:31] » It's a little bit different than that. >> Oh, sorry. [7:33] » This is the alternative tax budget that's due usually mid July and so did [7:39] pass 63-2026 [7:43] which was passed in time and sent to the budget commission. However, it did not [7:48] include the um bond anticipation notes in that that were issued July 29th. So [7:58] that was after the deadline and the finance director um wishes to amend that [8:05] previous resolution. So it reflects that those anticipation which were issued at [8:12] the end of July. So that's all this does. I think [8:29] Okay. [8:35] 2026 amendment. [8:38] » Okay. never [8:42] rec [9:01] discussion. >> So this is just [9:10] » Yes. >> Yes. [9:19] » Is there a [9:25] county as us to do this? Are we in a situation that we [9:31] I know we need to get it. So, we made a deadline before. So, we need to add this [9:37] and send it home to them for this. Will this impact any tax dollars for the [9:44] residents? [9:48] » No. >> Okay. In that case [9:59] » recommended council >> yes [10:11] » number 2026 introduced by first reading [10:16] ordinance to make appropriations for current expenses and [10:20] of the city of Richmond Height State of Ohio during the fiscal year ending [10:24] December 31st, 2026 to amend ordinance numbers 147 2025 and 54 2026 declaring [10:32] an emergency. [10:36] » Um, you know what? [10:46] » Why don't we hold 82 82 20 26 83 20 26 [10:55] and yes 2026 [11:00] » okay this is first reading [11:05] » resolution number 8326 introduced by first reading a resolution [11:10] authorizing the director of finance to perform an interfer [11:19] 26 declaring emergency. >> Okay, we're going to hold this also our [11:22] first reading. >> Resolution number 8426 [11:28] introduced by SHA first reading a resolution amending resolution 6826 to [11:35] interfer6. [11:40] We're also going to hold this at first. >> Resolution number 8526 [11:50] accepting the amount is determined by the budget commissionifain. [12:06] » I can explain this. one we do annually. [12:11] It's due September 30th, so you could pass it at your next meeting. I know the [12:16] finance director said she early. [12:22] I checked it over [12:27] to me. I checked the tax. [12:35] It hasn't changed in years. So it looks okay. [13:00] Okay, we hope we hold this first read. Resolution number 8626 [13:06] by council president [13:12] as the city of Richmond Heights appointee citizen member to the board of [13:15] trustees of the oak community authority >> um we would like to appoint to the board [13:27] sent in a letter stating that he doesn't want to be reappointed however we the [13:33] bishop here and he is currently serving on the planning commission. So he is [13:40] extremely aware of [13:45] like [13:48] » discussion [13:51] recommended council. [13:55] » Yes. [14:01] » Yes. Yes. [14:08] » Bishop, would you like to say a few words? [14:11] » Okay. [14:29] He's a good preacher. [14:55] » I think you're excellent. >> Congratulations. [15:00] Thank you, sir. [15:04] Resolution [15:08] number 8726 introduced by Mayor Thomases [15:24] offic. [15:30] Now I can also say this is the yearly housekeeping [15:36] to do. >> Sure. This is [15:39] this is a resolution that we have to do annually to collect for our service [15:46] department and our building department having to cut property owners grass. We [15:53] cut it and then we send the cost or invoice out to the [15:58] owners. they don't pay on the tax [16:03] paid through the taxes that year. We do have a deadline coming up. I [16:10] think this one is also the 14th of September as I recal [16:23] this year. [16:29] And I believe it was all for grass cutting. Some of it in the past has been [16:34] for essentially clean [16:50] discussion [16:55] council. Thank you. [16:59] Yes. [17:06] » Resolution number 88 2026 introduced by Mayor Mayor Thomas and all of [17:13] a resolution certifying certain fees of the city of Richmond height for the [17:18] collection and disposal of solid waste services [17:23] to the county officer for the tax duplicate. [17:28] and declaring >> and it is exactly what Nicole I mean our [17:36] council clerk has explained again it's something we do every year um certify [17:43] the fees to the county so it's it's not [17:48] anything >> discussion [17:52] » yes legal >> I just add that yes is the management [17:57] fees for resol [18:15] [laughter] [18:18] but it is um it is a total of about $600 reimbursement [18:26] cost [18:31] I believe 14 [18:37] » any discussion recommend [18:52] » we made it enough time we're going to the committee the whole meeting. We're [18:57] going to go into our city council meeting. [19:02] So I would like to call city council meeting of September 8th, [19:08] 2026 to order with the pledge of allegiance. [19:21] United States of America. [19:43] » President [19:51] here. >> Motion to approve the minutes of the [19:53] city council meeting of August 31st, 2026. So move. [19:59] » Second. >> Yes. [20:01] » Justice. >> Robinson. [20:05] » Yes. [20:10] » Motion to excuse Councilwoman Shaw and Councilman Silver from this meeting. So [20:16] second [20:25] Yes. We go to reports. We go with Mayor Kim Thomas. [20:30] » Um, President Jordan, I really don't have a report. Um, what I can do is [20:33] touch on it a little bit. Um, the chief mentioned the increase with this budget [20:40] is 23,000. And as far as the mayors, the mayors, [20:45] we're all on board to replace the part enforcement agent which is full person [20:52] and as Nicole mentioned our senior in our youth program has expanded. What I [20:59] will mention is our CPA um partner that we've had for the last six years. We [21:06] will no longer be with them. We're going to have all of our senior programs been [21:11] in house. So I think their fee was 110,000 [21:18] and as we start creating our budget for 2027 [21:24] we know for a fact we'll be able to cut that budget down and that will [21:31] » any questions for the mayor. >> Thank you mayor Mr. just to add that [21:36] that is an excellent organization and they've done so many good things for the [21:42] community and in particular always supportive [21:49] we go to fire chief Mark thank you council President Thomas [21:53] members of council members of the community just to piggy back on what [21:57] mayor Thomas had just mentioned we also have a very robust community paramedic [22:01] program that's 100% grant funed for the next two [22:05] and some of the duties that were being performed by the community partnership [22:10] on aging our community paramedic program will also be doing that through outreach [22:13] as well have a team of people together to pick up on all that plus add a lot [22:19] more value to it as well stay tuned a couple things happening all on outreach [22:26] uh our next blood drive with the American Red Cross and Richmond Heights [22:29] local schools scheduled for Friday September 25th from 10 a.m. [22:34] be in the gym of the Richmond Heights Upper School. For more information or to [22:38] make an appointment to donate, contact our community paramedic. That's Nicole [22:43] 216 3836323. Information about this is also on our [22:48] website on our Facebook page. Our hearts CPR training uh our next class will be [22:54] held on Thursday, August 27th, which passed. Uh, our next class will be [22:59] held on Thursday, October 20 or 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Thursday, [23:04] October 15th, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Richmond Heights Fire Station. The [23:08] Division of Fire offers my monthly CPR courses to residents of Richmond [23:12] Heights. These classes are free. Contact Community Parame36323. [23:20] Information on our Facebook and on our website. [23:24] Um, we also have for anybody interested in a career in firefighting, [23:29] the Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter Entrance Exam is coming up. Uh, it'll be [23:35] held on Tuesday, September 29th at 5:00 p.m. at the Mayfield Heights Aquatic [23:41] Community Center. Candidates can test for nine cities in a single test. [23:46] Applications will be accepted online from August 17th through September 25th. [23:52] information is posted on the FD's Facebook page. Flyers are available. Uh [23:57] also we put this in the e newsletter. Uh we push it out quite a bit. [24:04] Looks like everybody picked up postcards over there. Applicants for this uh civil [24:10] service process uh they don't have to have any [24:14] certifications or anything like that because all different cities they may [24:18] have different rules. So anybody considering a career in the fire [24:23] service. It's an excellent opportunity. That concludes my report for right now [24:28] and I'd be happy to take any questions. [24:35] » So, uh I can speak on the city of Richmond Heights specifically Mr. Hunt [24:41] this a couple years ago. Uh the 18 is the youngest cannot have uh passed their [24:49] cannot have reached their 41st birthday at time of initial appointment in the [24:54] system and that follows the state guidelines for structural firefighters. [25:02] » Any questions for the chief? Thank you chief. I'm going to bring mayor. She got [25:06] some additional information for her report. [25:09] » Um thank you Mr. President. the director from Cleveland Water. He [25:14] stated that the water was turned off at 6:30 and I asked was it turned off [25:21] earlier? He said not to his knowledge. Um he said they had to re they had to [25:26] locate um the main line at 11:30 but he said at [25:33] 6:30 when they actually knocked all the doors and turn [25:44] I mean if you can follow up thank you. So again he mentioned at 6:30 and Excuse [25:54] me. 6:30 p.m. He said [25:59] one second. [26:03] He said 6:30. [26:13] And he said to his [26:17] okay. [26:22] Thank you for that report. We're going to police chief Williams. [26:28] » Thank you, Council President of Council, members of our community. Um, Council [26:33] President, I don't have too much to add to my important safety except for [26:40] download. It's on Android. It's on the app store [26:44] for Apple and Android. A lot of useful information on the app itself. [26:50] I just pulled it up myself real quick just to see Nicole has it [26:57] updated until the end of the year funfest our community night Halloween [27:04] event and breakfast with Santa December 5th [27:08] post our water breaks water had notified us that they were [27:14] turning water off that would have been posted also you would have got an alert [27:18] so please download It's on the app store ready and you can [27:23] get a lot of information just by having the app [27:28] comes up. You can just open it up. That's all I have. I'll take any [27:33] questions. [27:36] Thank you, Chief. Appreciate that. [27:54] I apologize. [27:59] » We go to our recreation director, Cameron Camp. Thank you, Mr. President. [28:03] Uh, fall funfest. Again, just a reminder, next Saturday, September 19th [28:08] at Farm Park Community Park from 12 to 4. Um, we have a shred day, our second [28:13] and final of 2026 approaching as well. That will be Saturday, the first [28:17] Saturday in October. That is Saturday, October 3rd. Uh, right here in front of [28:21] city hall. Um, I just want to say thank you to Ryan and and his crew. Uh, last [28:26] week they poured a huge concrete pad uh for a storage garage that we will be [28:32] getting delivered later on this month uh in our community park. So, huge thank [28:36] you to Ryan and his his crew. very helpful and cut costs drastically. So, I [28:41] really do appreciate that. Um, I got you. And then lastly, um, casino [28:49] bus trip, uh, to Synica Niagara takes off tomorrow. Uh, yes, this is the [28:54] second month in a row that they wanted to go. This is a full bus. So, uh, this [28:58] is the last casino trip of 2026. And, um, yeah, I did see Bill Morrison walk [29:03] in here. So, he's always on the trips. um always having a great time. He's [29:08] always in the rec department. Ken, we got to go here next. We got to go here. [29:11] So, really really appreciate everyone. Um and yeah, that concludes my report. [29:15] Any questions? I'm happy to take >> Thank you for that report. Appreciate [29:20] it. We'll go to special projects coordinator Nicole Christian. [29:43] library. [30:16] And Mr. President, what I have recreation doing is [30:20] all four words. [30:36] Next up is our service director Ryan. >> Yes, thank you. So, we continue working [30:40] on all the water [30:45] repairs. We also continue working at Austin Lane. We finished two concrete [30:50] repairs on Queensboro. We're trying to get as many repairs as we can within the [30:55] next three to four weeks. At that time, repairs will stop and we switch over to [31:01] full maintenance. We did do some patching this past Friday. Chipping is [31:06] this week. Uh the flags, baskets, and banners will be coming down shortly. [31:13] We've been in the spray park and we maintain the restrooms and trash [31:19] throughout the parks daily along with grass cutting. We also performed [31:25] strike the baseball fields and soccer fields and we did some maint [31:52] unfortunately. Oh, you can put your own. [32:03] » Good evening, council president [32:09] of the resf. [32:21] No major updates in economic and community development. Um just an update [32:25] on the sidewalk site audit. All sidewalks reported [32:30] in that Chelsea's report. [32:35] Are there any questions? >> What day is they going to do the u the [32:40] update to the electric components in the community? [32:44] » That starts this Monday. >> Okay. And have we decided what we're [32:50] going to do with the old products in the community? I still have to [32:57] direct [33:06] it super simple. If I could just explain everything [33:11] you're taking [33:18] » the TV, [33:32] » right? So, what about the three TVs in the bigger hall? [33:35] » The mayor said we're keeping those TVs. Um, I think we can recite somewhere in [33:42] city hall. Sorry, my voice is going to go in and [33:46] out. Um, I'm gonna leave it to but I think we can get some use out of [33:51] it. >> I'm put that in the mirror. [33:56] I'm already getting people up here. So, go to her office. [34:05] » Okay. [34:09] service. [34:17] » We'll talk offline. [34:22] » Okay. Okay. I think I might need HR. Resource director Ronda. [34:31] » All right. Um, good evening, Council President, Mayor Thomas, Council [34:35] members, and community. Um, just a couple quick things. Um, in August, um, [34:42] Mayor Thomas and the HR team hosted an all city public um, employee [34:48] wellness event um, for public servants, first responders. We had someone in from [34:54] the Ohio Department of Public Safety to give us a presentation geared toward us [34:58] as public servants. It was entitled personal wellness [35:03] selfcare. So this event was very well attended by our staff. Um and we walked [35:08] away with strategic um uh uh resources which are designed to help us care for [35:14] ourselves as we care for the community. Um Mayor Thomas also continues to [35:20] encourage us to pour into ourselves. So the leadership team also attended a [35:25] leadership staff meeting um event um last Friday. Again, it was geared toward [35:31] us as public servants as we continue to serve the city. We had a couple of [35:37] speakers and Mayor Thomas's theme was taking care of ourselves. So, again, [35:42] we've had two really, really great events um designed to help us upskill as [35:49] public servants. From a staffing perspective, um we're still working to [35:55] fill um the tobacill in four departments, service, recreation, fire, [36:02] and police. Um, so so HR is working very very diligently with our partners and [36:09] and I think we're hopefully at some point. [36:13] Um, but that is really all I have. That concludes my report. I'm happy to take [36:18] any questions. [36:24] » Thank you for that report. I appreciate it. Go to building. [36:34] » Good evening, council president, mayor, council members of public. My report has [36:38] not changed much from the 31st, but I just at least wanted to give you a [36:42] snapshot on our per side. Today, we've registered [36:48] 322 contractors. That number will still be growing as [36:53] some of the phase 2 development is going on at Bellows. With [36:59] those 322 contractors, we have a total of 483 permits that were issued this [37:05] year. And in totality, the building department has processed over 276 [37:12] transactions, which I think is is pretty good. Our [37:18] building department software is really working good [37:22] activity that we're receiving. Contractors are able to submit [37:27] change orders, rentals, permits, all the same actions. [37:33] We still are dealing with complaints and to help acknowledge some of the [37:38] complaints that we have grass cutting. had a pretty good response because of [37:43] the charges that occur when the grass is not cut. [37:49] So, we've been getting good activity there. [37:53] We've been maning complaints from44 [38:00] events. Some of those pictures are not accurate up to date [38:07] and those were all sent over to the that is currently managing things for [38:12] them to work through this process. We can make sure what is accurate and what [38:16] isn't because they did provide us with 30 [38:26] department. [38:33] I'll take any questions if anyone has any. [38:39] Thank you, Rudy. I mean, Rudy [38:48] at this time. [38:54] » Okay. Once again, good evening, mayor, members, res. [39:00] Um, the finance department reports that the [39:05] August 2026 finance statement has been completed and to all members of the city [39:12] for review and tonight. [39:23] » Okay. Thank you. >> And president, I apologize. Trivia is on [39:28] vacation. [39:31] No problem. At this time, we go to city engineer Justin Hazelton. [40:39] Thank you. >> Yes. [40:42] » Thank you, Mr. President. Justin, so the water department has had a truck um [40:49] interestingly in the evenings several evenings last week and they were [40:56] there when I came to the meeting tonight. Um they have a long [41:01] And it looks like they're interested in the ditches and so I don't know if that [41:07] » I seen it too. So I wonder was that the development that had the problem [41:15] or something? >> Yes. [41:37] always even [41:51] questions. >> Thank you, Justin. Appreciate it. Do we [41:56] have any comments? our community at this time. [42:04] Can we use this? >> Oh, yes. Sorry. [42:17] » Good evening everyone. My name is [42:30] concern longern [42:42] and it's right [42:46] to my backyard but not that whole [42:53] noise, the instruments, [42:58] the speaking is over the top. [43:04] Um, it is it is in my home. It is in my living room. It is in my ears even with [43:12] my headphones on and no one seems to be concerned about this [43:21] and I want to know what can be done because I've talked to many people to [43:27] offic [43:30] I've talked to council [43:34] and I will say [43:40] I got one of the answers [43:54] praising God and I can't sit on I'm a person that likes to have my [44:00] windows open and it is [44:07] out to me [44:12] reality of the nuisance and I want to know what [44:16] can be done because when I first moved here there was that [44:21] church you didn't even know they broke in fact [44:26] they have rehearsing or what happened. It was very low, very [44:38] enjoy. [44:41] It is I've been dealing with this now for the last two years [44:46] and gone over there. I've called the officers. They go, "It [44:53] doesn't really seem like they do anything about it. [44:57] And I hope [45:01] the excuse [45:05] isn't what they're hanging their head on. This is unacceptable. [45:11] I didn't move in this community [45:18] and I want to bring it to your attention in case you're not [45:32] if we can talk after this so I can get your address again and your [45:37] phone number. Uh we have been out there before but I can say that I personally [45:44] have not received any calls this summer. We got them last summer because they [45:47] were practicing for their opening and some religious events and things like [45:51] that but I haven't got a call this summer about the temple. [45:56] But I will go back and check our cat because I'm not seeing that people [46:00] haven't called but they haven't been brought to my attention. [46:03] » Oh wow. That's that's that's unfortunate because [46:07] um what's today? Tuesday [46:13] I think it was or maybe Sunday. It was the loudest [46:18] it has ever been. It was ridiculous. [46:24] And um there were even visiting um people on the street who you know [46:29] finished visiting their neighbor the neighbors or what have you and walked [46:33] out and they couldn't believe it. It was hideous [46:38] and I call every [46:46] single time and I've been told that I'm not only and I know for a fact I'm going [46:54] you know on my end of the street but I guarantee [47:00] that whole surrounding is bothered by it [47:08] and I'm [47:19] the mayor and chief speaks [47:32] about [47:37] it [47:43] religion. It's just [47:50] even if they call themselves inside, they have [47:57] their windows open. It is so loud that it's starting toffect me. [48:05] back to [48:12] » Is there anybody else from the community have a comment at this time? [48:19] » Okay. Thank you. [48:23] to unfinish number 2026 introduced by Mayor Thomas. [48:30] Third reading an ordinance amending chapter 505 of the general offenses code [48:35] with respect to animals to repeal existing penalty provisions and new [48:40] section 505.99 to specify penalties for violations of [48:47] chapter 505. >> We're going to hold this at third [48:49] reading. Ordinance number 76 2026 introduced by [48:56] Mayor Thomas or approving the [49:03] codification [49:06] and inclusion of certain various component codes of the [49:12] Richmond Heights Ohio and approving the updating of various sections of the [49:16] traffic and general offenses to comply with state. should spend the roof. [49:26] » Yes. [49:32] » Yes. Motion of passage. Second. [49:42] » Yes. Ordinance number 76-2026 passes. [49:50] Introduced by SHA first read a resolution amending resolution number [49:55] 6326 that adopted the alternative tax budget [49:59] information of the city of Richmond Heights Ohio [50:03] beginning January 1st 2027 submitting this resolution to the budget commission [50:07] of county >> motion spend [50:15] Yes. [50:21] » Yes. Motion for passage. [50:29] » Yes. [50:35] » Yes. Resolution number 81-2026 passes. [50:40] » Ordinance number 82206 introduced by First reading ordinance to [50:45] make appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the city of [50:50] Richmond state of Ohio during fiscal year ending December 31st 2026 to amend [50:56] ordinance numbers 1472 and 5426 and declaring an emergency. [51:02] » We're going to hold this first reading [51:09] » resolution 2026 introduced by [51:14] A resolution authorizing director of finance to perform an interfer6. [51:25] » We're also going to hold this first reading. [51:36] First reading resolution amending resolution number 6826 [51:40] to correct interfer number for 2026. [51:48] This also at first [51:58] reading a resolution accepting the amount is determined by the budget [52:02] commission [52:07] officer. >> We're going to also hold this at first [52:11] reading. Resolution number 86 [52:18] and Mayor Thomas resolution appointing Brainer as a city [52:22] of Richmond Heights appointee citizen member to the board of trustees of the [52:26] Oak [52:39] » Motion passes [52:43] Yes. [52:48] » Yes. Resolution number 86-2026 passes. [52:54] » Resolution number 8726 introduced by Mayor Thomas [53:06] and bushes [53:11] officer. [53:24] Yes. Motion passage. Second. >> Yes. [53:33] » Resolution number 87-2026 passes. Resolution number 88 2026 [53:40] introduced by mayor and all of a resolution certifying certain costs [53:45] and fees of the city of Richmond Heights for the collection and disposal of solid [53:50] waste services. [54:01] » Motion r second. >> Yes. [54:07] Robinson. >> Yes. Motion to passage. Second. [54:12] » Yes. >> Robinson. [54:16] » Yes. >> Yes. Resolution number 88-2026 [54:22] passes. There is no more work of the to be done.