Again there was a very light evening for Council, with only three (3) items of legislation.
Read MoreThis was a very light evening for Council, with only three (3) items of legislation.
Read MoreThere were five (5) items under new business which was a short meeting for the council. Two dealt with changes to the Codified Ordinances for the city where there was a need to create more effective enforcement procedures as well as language. Two items dealt with economics. One was an annual task of reporting to the County Auditor our current tax rates. The other was a listing of the Banking institutions the city uses.
Read MoreThe Summer Schedule is over and its time now to return to bi-monthly City Council Meetings. The September 4thCouncil Meeting started out with eleven (9) Legislative items on the Agenda. Most notable is the setting aside the sidewalk proposals that were to start on SR 91. It was determined by Council that, action on this front, was not appropriate at this particular time.
Read MoreThe August 7th Council Meeting started out with eleven (11) Legislative items on the Agenda. Significant conversations took place during the Committee of Full. All Council discussed plans to implement “new sidewalks” in specific locations in the City. These are locations where there are some sidewalks but gaps occur. More on this in the section labeled, Committee of the Full.
The July 10th Council Meeting started out with 15 Legislative items on the Agenda. The vast majority were EAS (Environmental Assessments). The environmental assessments deal with the assessment of the environmental impact a new building or development will have in the city. Along with these, there were several agreements approved by Council for the city to purchase equipment…
Read MoreThe June 12th Council Meeting started out with 21 Legislative items on the Agenda. The vast majority were EAS (Environmental Assessments). The environmental assessments deal with the assessment of the environmental impact a new building or development will have in the city. Along with these, there were several agreements approved by Council for the city to purchase equipment and vehicles for the city and our safety forces.
Read MoreThe May 15th Council Meeting started out with the Environmental Planning Committee addressing three (3) projects proposing to start in Willoughby. The first is a project to demolish the existing BP Gas Station at 4015 Erie Street and replace it with a 3,500 square foot bank. Second, we are reviewing the proposal of a 75'x50'x16' structure erected for cold storage for State Route 2 maintenance vehicles and equipment at 38585 Pelton Road. Finally, there is a proposed project for a new 7,288 square foot building on Mentor Avenue (the site of the old Putt-Putt location). This is a plan for chiropractic business, with 2,011 square feet of tenant space.
Read MoreThe May 1st Council Meeting was dominated by the Committee Meetings prior to the Council Meeting.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
· Three committee meetings took place May 1st, 2018
o Environmental Planning Committee
o Service Committee
o Economic Development Committee
Read MoreThe April 17th Council Meeting was rather lean, regarding the agenda. What was important was the annual Student Government Day for students from Willoughby South High School. We had the opportunity to have as guests of the city, nine future politicians. I myself had the opportunity to have Ms. Ashley Banas, 38153 Erie St. follow me through the Council Meeting. She was the Ward 2 representative for the day. Ashley's interests include creative writing, political science, biology, law, and theatre. I would sum that up as a "well rounded" student with interests from the sciences to the arts. Ashley said she would like to attend college in New York or Massachusetts.
Read MoreThe April 3rd Council Meeting was rather lean, regarding the agenda. With that said, the items addressed are quite important to the city and the residents of Willoughby. The major topic discussed and voted on was the 2018 Sidewalk Installation Project.
Read MoreQuite a long Council meeting which started out with an EAS review for new homes proposed to be built on the former Johnnycake Ridge Golf Course in Willoughby (intersection of SR 84 and King Edward Court). There also was a lengthy Service Committee Meeting with a discussion that included the 2018 Road Program, Erie Street Reconstruction Project, as well as discussion of a City Sidewalk Program.
Read MoreThe March 6th Council meeting met with several tasks at hand. First there was an EAS to be reviewed by the Environmental Planning Committee. Next, the Finance and Audit Committee had the daunting task to review the 2018 Budget for council. Two resolutions were addressed and voted upon by Council. Finally, there was a active public portion for the meeting.
Read MoreAfter being absent for the February 6th Council Meeting (spinal surgery), I was fortunate to make my return Tuesday, February 20th. As we move through the early months of 2018, the council is addressing issues that continue to keep Willoughby strong and pro-active. There is a feeling that whatever is addressed will be done with the attitude that we move forward to provide the best solutions for the city and its residents. Major issues being addressed are “the” Budget, revisions to the City Charter, and the final edits and approval of the cities Zoning and Planning Code.
Read MoreFEBRUARY 6TH COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Environmental Planning Committee
The Regular Council Meeting was preceded, by a meeting of the Environmental Planning Committee. Their task is to review all the E.A.S. papers (Environmental Assessment Statements). The purpose of the environmental assessment is to require the Council to make an assessment of the environmental effect of any proposed project, construction or change of land use prior to the issuance of a permit pursuant to other ordinances of the City.
Read MoreThis was the second Council Meeting of the year for our new Mayor and the 4 new council members. The three veteran council members, as well as the council secretary, are making everyone feel relaxed and comfortable. There is quite a large transition and learning curve for sure, but everyone is coming to terms with what their duties are. Here are the details from the January 16th, 2018 meeting.
Read MoreThe evening was a very moving ceremony for all those sworn in during the first council meeting of 2018. The Swearing-In Ceremony was presided over by our new Willoughby Municipal Court Judge, Marisa Cornachio.
Read MoreVery “moving” council meeting last night. The culmination of a incredible career for Mayor Dave Anderson. Major changes to city government but I feel Willoughby, under the leadership of Mayor Elect Bob Fiala and 4 new council members...we will keep the course.
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