ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
Committee: Ken Kary, Dan Anderson, Dan Garry
*The purpose of the Environmental Planning Committee meeting is to review:
• EAS #8-9-20 – Residential development consisting of 27 townhome units on Lakeshore Blvd.
Read MoreMayor Fiala said resumes were received for Service Director and there were several solid applicants. However, looking back at the past six to eight months and what Mr. Palmisano has given the City during this difficult time and prior to the pandemic, he asked Council for the confirmation of Rich Palmisano
Read MoreThis evening Council Meeting recognized one of Willoughby’s finest from the Police Department. A resolution honoring Assistant Chief of Police Thomas Trem commending him for his 33 years of dedicated service to the City of Willoughby.
Read MorePlanning Commission, Mr. Kary - Reported that last week the Planning Commission discussed two potential Marous Brothers projects. The first was for 166 apartments across from Andrews Osborne Academy which is the third phase of the project that included apartments in the first two phases. The second project is for 38 apartments on Second Street and Clark.
Read MoreECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING:
Committee: Katie McNeill, Ken Kary, Chris Woodin
Economic Development Director, Tom Thielman
The purpose of the Economic Development Committee Meeting is to discuss:
· Economic Development Update
· Codified Ordinance Updates
Read MoreThe council meeting started out with a “very informative” and robust discussion of Economic Development going on in our city. Details will be listed below.
Read MoreThis Council Meeting took place as a continuation of our ZOOM MEETINGS. The council meeting was preceded by a meeting of the Environmental Planning Committee.
Read MoreOUR SECOND, off-site meeting, using ZOOM as the platform. This procedure has helped immensely to continue our duties serving the city. Thanks to all those who have contributed to make this a reality and a success.
Read MoreThis Council Meeting was truly historical for the City of Willoughby. OUR FIRST, off site meeting, using ZOOM as the platform.
Read MoreI need to share that I was not in attendance at the March 17th Council Meeting. By choice, I did not attend due to the fact that I was just getting over a very serious cold. I also did not want to subject my colleagues and the public in attendance to my illness. This Council Meeting summary will be based on…
Read MoreTonight's Council Meeting started off with the Environmental Planning Committee addressing plans to have approximately 14 acres of trees to be removed on S.O.M. Center Rd. Based on our city ordinances this is allowed as long as the property owner abides by the city ordinances for clearing and grading. The Finance and Audit Committee started discussions on the 2020 Budget.
Read MoreTonight's Council Meeting started with the swearing-in of two firefighters. If you have never witnessed this at city hall, it is truly a special event. I really enjoy the ability to shake the hands of these first responders after the ceremony.
Read MoreTonight's Council Meeting was quite important on several fronts.
The Environmental Planning Committee met to:
Look at the E.A.S. for a proposed project, grading and filling at 30817 Euclid Ave.
A few Economic Development projects addressed were:
Zeppe’s Tavern to be located at 5680 SOM Center, as well as the new Marc’s going into the existing building located at 34881 Euclid Avenue. A new Marc’s location will soon take over the building where the Willoughby Fitworks currently operates. Fitworks CFO and operating owner Patrick Petrecca said he does not know when their 34881 Euclid Ave. location will close, but he said they are currently investigating opportunities to move into another local facility.
Read MoreTonight’s Council Meeting started with a fair amount of organizational items to address. Council Members were sworn in for a two-year term. There were council appointments, and mayoral appointments approved.
Read MoreTonight’s Council Meeting dealt with some Economic Development taking place in the city. Fifty residential Townhomes are being proposed for an area on S.O.M. Center Rd. There was also a “flurry” of resolutions
Read MoreTonight’s Council Meeting addressed three items, Two Resolutions, and one Ordinance. More important than that were the comments made and stories told regarding the loss of one of the city’s most memorable employees, ANGELO TOMASELLI.
Read MoreTwo more Council Meetings in December and 2019 is "in the books." It has been a busy first two years for me as Councilman, Ward 2. All I can share now is that I will continue to place the same effort if not more, working on keeping Willoughby moving forward.
Read MoreTonight's Council Meeting I was unable to attend due to a family commitment. If and when I am absent, I still will provide a Council Meeting Summary based on all my notes, conversations, and related e-mails. For me, it is an important task that I started, and I feel there are too many dependent on its distribution.
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