MINUTES
1. Mark Bram, President of Council called the meeting to order at 8:05pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll call
Members present: Brown, Perry, Centanni, Braverman, Kluter, Bram
Members absent: Soroky
Others present: Kathy Mulcahy, Mayor Stephen Byron, Law Director
Chris Kostura, Police Chief Bruce White, Fire Chief/Service Director
Eric Strauss, Lieutenant, Fire Dept. Kristin Dubyak, Clerk of Council
A motion to excuse Councilman Soroky was made by Kluter; seconded by Brown
Ayes: Brown, Perry, Braverman, Kluter, Bram
Nayes: Centanni
4. A motion to accept the minutes of the April 11, 2007 regular meeting, as amended, was made by
Brown; seconded by Centanni.
Ayes: Brown, Perry, Centanni, Braverman, Kluter, Bram
Nayes: None
Minutes amended to correct the date of the council meeting from May 10, 2007 to May 9, 2007.
5. A motion to accept the minutes of the April 25, 2007 reconvened meeting, as amended, was made
by Brown; seconded by Centanni.
Ayes: Brown, Perry, Centanni, Braverman, Kluter, Bram
Nayes: None
Minutes amended to reflect the conducting of interviews, as scheduled, Yvonne Grimes did not
appear for an interview, and the appointment is to complete an unexpired term.
6. A motion to accept the minutes of the May 2, 2007 work session, as amended, was made by
Centanni; seconded by Perry.
Ayes: Perry, Centanni, Braverman, Kluter, Bram
Nayes: None
Abstain: Brown
Minutes amended to show that no comments were made by members of the audience relative to
items on the agenda.
7. A motion to accept the February 2007 Treasurer’s Report was made by Brown; seconded by Perry.
Ayes: Brown, Perry, Centanni, Braverman, Kluter, Bram
Nayes: None
The vote on this motion at the April11, 2007 meeting was held for clarification of an account from
the Treasurer.
8. A motion to accept the March 2007 Treasurer’s Report was made by Brown; seconded by Perry.
Ayes: Brown, Perry, Centanni, Braverman, Kluter, Bram
Nayes: None
9. A motion to accept the April 2007 Tax Administrators Report was made by Brown; seconded by Kluter
Ayes: Brown, Perry, Centanni, Braverman, Kluter, Bram
Nayes: None
10. A motion to approve the bills to be paid in the amount of $200,181.46 and additional expenses
of $31,432.96 was made by Brown; seconded by Perry.
Ayes: Brown, Perry, Centanni, Braverman, Kluter, Bram
Nayes: None
11. Audience comments relative to items on the agenda.
No comments
12. Old Business: Introduction and consideration of:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 2007-8
An ordinance approving and confirming the appointment of Michael Wildermuth as Alternate Plans
Examiner-Class II for the Building Department of Orange Village. 3rd Reading
Mr. Wildermuth will replace Mr. Eugene Monroe.
A motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2007-8 was made by Centanni; seconded by Brown.
Ayes: Brown, Perry, Centanni, Braverman, Kluter, Bram
Nayes: None
Oath of Office was administered by the Mayor
B. ORDINANCE NO. 2007-10
An ordinance amending Section 179.01 of the Orange Village Records Codified Ordinances to establish
terms for the members of the Records Commission and repealing certain ordinances. 2nd Reading
C. ORDINANCE NO. 2007-11
An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a mutual aid agreement to share Service Department
equipment and personnel. 2nd Reading
Agreement with Chagrin Valley Intergovernmental Council Communities.
D. ORDINANCE NO. 2007-12
An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Video Competition Agreement with AT & T Ohio.
2nd Reading
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends Council pass Ordinance 2007-12.
E. ORDINANCE NO. 2007-13
An ordinance amending Chapter 1373 of the codified ordinances of the Village to require the
installation of carbon monoxide detectors as well as smoke detectors in all dwelling units
in the Village. 2nd Reading
Referred to Safety Committee for discussion on ways to enforce compliance in existing homes
Date of meeting to be announced.
F. ORDINANCE NO. 2007-14
An ordinance amending Section 1142.06 of the Codified Ordinances of Orange Village to clarify
the standards and procedures by which requests for variances shall be considered, as
amended. 2nd Reading
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends Council pass Ordinance No. 2007-14, as
amended.
G. ORDINANCE NO. 2007-15
An ordinance amending 1521.03 0f the Codified Ordinances of Orange Village to modify
regulations related to the drilling of oil and gas wells. 2nd Reading
H. ORDINANCE NO. 2007-16
An ordinance amending Section 147.16 of the Orange Village Codified Ordinances to clarify
Village and employee responsibilities for certain insurance coverage payment, as amended.
2nd Reading
I. ORDINANCE NO. 2007-17
An ordinance amending certain sections of the Codified Ordinances of Orange Village to modify
height regulations for buildings and other structures and repealing certain ordinances, as amended.
2nd Reading
The Planning & Zoning Commission discussed Ordinance No. 2007-17 at the May 1, 2007 meeting.
No action taken.
Ordinance to be amended.
13. New Business: Introduction and consideration of:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 2007-18
An ordinance enacting Section 143.15 of the Code of Ordinances of Orange Village to establish
the position of, and stipend for, “Police/Safety Officers,” for employees in the Police Department
who are not a part of the collective bargaining unit. 1st Reading
B. A motion to adopt the new Mayor’s Court Waiver Schedule was made Perry; seconded by Brown.
Ayes: Brown, Perry, Centanni, Braverman, Kluter, Bram
Nayes: None
C. A motion to approve the extension of the trash collection contract with Waste Management was made by
Perry; seconded by Brown.
Ayes: Brown, Perry, Centanni, Braverman, Kluter, Bram
Nayes: None
D. A motion to authorize the purchase of fire rescue vehicle manufactured by Horton Emergency
Vehicle through the State of Ohio STS Pricing Program for $175,152.29 was made by Perry;
seconded by Brown.
Ayes: Brown, Perry, Centanni, Braverman, Kluter, Bram
Nayes: None
14. Audience comments relative to all subjects.
Tony Discenza, Public Sector Representative-Waste Management stated the company will work
with Orange Village to enhance recycling efforts.
15. Report of the Council President.
Items to be discussed at the June 6, 2007 work session:
- Community Survey
- Mayor’s request to spend an additional $12,000 for City Architecture to prepare new plans
for a service - - facility located within the park and additions to both the Fire Department
and Police Department.
- Video Competition agreement with AT & T.
- Pay increase for elected officials.
- Waterline agreement with the City of Cleveland.
- Procedure for meeting minutes and e-mails.
16. Report of the Mayor.
- Human Resource Consultant will present his audit/survey at the June meeting.
- Will not be at the May 15, 2007 Planning & Zoning Meeting; Council President Bram will attend
in her place.
- Report on Fire Summit at Orange Village Hall on Saturday, May 5, 2007.
17. Report of Council Members.
Kluter
- Reported that the Safety Committee met on May 1, 2007 and discussed street lighting on
Orange Meadow Lane, carbon monoxide detectors, CPR instruction for interested
residents. The committee recommends Reverse 911 be used for emergencies only.
- Would like Council to discuss ways to encourage residents to “Think Green” by
recycling, using green products/services and conservation.
Bravermen
- Supports being a leader in the green area to help change the global warming situation.
Centanni
- Reported Scott Lewis was sworn in at the May 1, 2007 Planning & Zoning meeting.
- Planning & Zoning Commission will continue discussion of amending Ordinance 2007-
17 to modify regulations.
Perry
- No report.
Brown
- The Stormwater Management Committee met with the Cuyahoga County
Board of Health and Chagrin River Watershed Partners about moving forward on
compliance with EPA ruling on septic systems.
- The Finance Committee recommends an increase in the salaries of elected-officials.
- A motion was made by Brown; seconded by Perry to authorize the preparation of
specifications and legislation to proceed with the purchase of recycling containers by
Orange Village to be used by residents
- Ayes: Brown, Perry, Centanni, Braverman, Kluter, Bram
- Nayes: None
18. Motion to adjourn to executive session for the purpose of discussing prospective litigation was
made by Brown; seconded by Centanni at 9:07pm.
Ayes: Brown, Perry, Centanni, Braverman, Kluter, Bram
Nayes: None
Meeting reconvened at 9:34pm
19. A motion to adjourn the regular meeting was made by Centanni; seconded by Brown.
Ayes: Brown, Perry, Centanni, Braverman, Kluter, Bram
Nayes: None
Meeting adjourned at 9:35pm
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Kristin P. Dubyak Mark Bram
Clerk of Council President of Council
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