Tonight's Council Meeting was quite short, with only a few items of legislation. Unusual, no residents requested to speak during the Public Portion, which usually provides some very significant comments. It’s always good to hear from our residents be it a comment, criticism or compliment.
Read MoreTonight's Council Meeting was quite short, with only two items of legislation. We are now back to our Fall-Winter schedule, with Council Meetings being held two times per month.
Read MoreTonight's Council Meeting was short and yet quite diverse. First and foremost we had the opportunity to “swear in” two Firefighters. Fire Chief Ungar and Mayor Fiala handled the duties. New firefighter Luke Farshchian was sworn in to serve on the force. Then, Fireman, Joe Iliano was sworn in to serve as Lieutenant.
Read MoreTonight's Council Meetingdealt with Economic issues on several fronts. In fact, to start, there was an Economic Development Committee meeting which will we discussed later in this summary. The council dealt with a plan to re-submit bids on a major WPCC Capacity Enhancement Project that desperately needs to be addressed. (Water Pollution Control Center). Many of these upgrades are a result of Ohio EPA mandated improvements.
Read MoreTonight's Council Meeting was quite important on several fronts. Committee meetings took place to discuss
• Chagrin River and East Branch Corridor Restoration and Preservation Project
• City-Owned Lots
• Waste Removal/Recycling Bids
• There was also legislation dealing with Storm sewer replacement projects at E 364th, E 365th, and Harvard Drive.
• Council also addressed a five-year contract for residential, municipal curbside solid waste, recyclable and yard waste collection and disposal in the City. GOOD NEWS, eligible Condo Associations may be included.
o More info on this later.
We also recognized the Willoughby Fire Department for their 125 years of service and protection to the residents of the City of Willoughby.
Read MoreTonight's Council Meeting was quite important on several fronts. Committee meetings took place to:
• DISCUSS AND SEEK PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE WE-WPCC CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT.
• DISCUSS OSBORNE PARK MASTER PLAN & EROSION
• REVIEW OF E.A.S. FOR RENOVATIONS TO TAKE PLACE @
o CUBE SMART, 31581 EUCLID AVE.
o BRECKENRIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, 36851 RIDGE RD.
o PANINI’S 37333 EUCLID AVE.
Read MoreTonight's Council Meeting was quite important on several fronts. Committee meetings took place to discuss the
• city going out for bid for trash pick-up
• Erosion at Osborne Park
• review of E.A.S. for renovations to take place in Ward 1 @ Witz End.
All of which led to some significant discussions.
Read MoreTonight's Council Meeting was light on the agenda, but a pleasure to attend with the presentation of a few Awards to a few of Willoughby’s finest, Firefighters. That activity again is always a special one for Council and the Administration.
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Tonight's Council Meeting was work and pleasure. There was legislation to discuss and vote on. We also had an opportunity to recognize members of our Police Force for their performances as well as swear in some new officers. That activity is always a special one for Council and the Administration.
Read MoreTonight's Council Meeting was an annual event, Student Government Day. Students from South High visited the city throughout the day to get a first-hand view of how local government operates.
Read MoreTonight's Council Meeting began with an Environmental Planning Committee Meeting to discuss a proposed project for a 1,152 Sq. ft. pole barn located at 4958 Campbell Road to be used for equipment storage.
Read MoreTonight's Council Meeting was a potpourri of items addressed. We started with an Executive Session addressing pending litigation and the 2019 Budget influenced by "collective bargaining matters."
Read MoreTonight’s Council Meeting had a “light” agenda. I was very surprised that the Finance and Audit Committee Meeting took place over two hours and there was a sense of calm shared by the Directors as well as the Council Members. This was good. I would suspect that the next meeting on the Budget “may be a bit more intense”. Just my opinion. One issue that is very important to me and the city is the Erie Street Reconstruction Project. Timing and Funding are the keys to this project.
Read MoreTonight’s Council Meeting was a chance for Vice President, Bob Harrold to run the meeting. Councilman Harrold did an excellent job with "no hiccups". Congrats Mr. Harrold. Also note that Councilman Harrold will be ending his service as a Councilman for the city this year, as he decides it is time to retire and spend more time with his lovely wife. Thank You, Bob.
Read MoreTonight’s Council Meeting was preceded by a meeting of the Economic Development Committee. I will address that later. Legislation dealt with Osborne Park erosion concerns, as well as other major Storm-water management projects. It was a pleasure to participate in the swearing-in of two police officer promotions.
Read MoreTonight’s Council Meeting was dominated by the time spent on a Service Committee Meeting. Chairman, Chris Woodin had the committee address the following topics:
• Block the Knock Program - NOPEC
• 2019 Road Program
• Traffic Calming
• Osborne Park Erosion
• Street Lights
There was also "only ONE resolution addressed by the council, that dealing with the 2019 Pavement Repair Program for Willoughby.
Read MoreTonight’s Council Meeting ………Let me start by sharing some information from our Finance Director regarding legislation that came in front of the Council. This will be a strong preface for all the financial information presented in this summary.
There are a number of items on the agenda for Tuesday. For the most part, they are required year-end business, including certifying property tax amounts and rates, and minimum wage increases.
There is a request for temporary appropriations that allow us to continue to operate until we finalize budgets in March 2019.
Read MoreTonight’s Council Meeting started with the recognition of Scout, Ryan Bailey. It was a pleasant experience, to see this young man who is working on his Eagle Scout certification come in front of council and receive a plaque from the Mayor for his accomplishments.
Read MoreTonight’s Council Meeting was a bit different for me. I was NOT in attendance due to travel plan conflicts. I spent the Thanksgiving week in NYC
Read MoreTonight’s Council Meeting started off with a few items discussed in Executive Session. Afterward, several of the items dealt with Plans and Projects getting Council’s final approval to move forward. There is always a great deal going on in the city both visible and “some not so visible”.
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