Robert Bures

The agenda for the meeting included the disposal of the journal for the February 17, 2026, Regular Council Meeting Minutes. Key discussion items involved communications regarding the 2025 C.A.P.E.R. Community Development Block Grant Program and a proposal to vary at 5839 Ridge Road. Several ordinances were introduced in their first reading, primarily concerning authorization for contracts for asphalt concrete purchase, the 2026 Pavement Maintenance Program, and the purchase of tack coat and prime coat. Additionally, multiple ordinances were introduced to amend sections of the Codified Ordinances related to preserving and removing trees, sidewalk repair duties, permit requirements, and the definition of public nuisance. Other ordinances aimed to conform the Traffic Code and General Offenses Code to current state law. Resolutions introduced included recognizing March 2026 as "International Women's Day," "Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month," "Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month," and "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month." Resolutions also covered the utilization of internet auction for surplus items and the approval of the City Auditor's post certification of requisitions, as well as amending temporary appropriations.

The meeting included a presentation of certificates to the Ukrainian Community of Parma. Communications included a proposal to vary for 5839 Ridge Road and liquor permit applications for Azteca Mexican Restaurant and Broadview Beverage & Deli. Legislative actions involved amending Ordinance No. 174-25 regarding special assessments for sanitary sewer improvements. Emergency measures considered under suspension of the rules included approving the Auditor's post certification of requisitions, amending the 2026 temporary appropriations, authorizing a contract for special multi-peril insurance, and authorizing a contract for municipal excess liability insurance.

The council meeting addressed several legislative items. First readings included a resolution permitting the City Auditor to utilize internet auction for surplus items in 2026 and an ordinance to amend the penalty section of the Parma Codified Ordinances. Resolutions and ordinances requiring suspension of the rules covered recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month, approving the Clerk of Council and Chief Deputy Clerk as designees for public records training, approving the Auditor's post certification of requisitions, entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cuyahoga County Board of Health for stormwater services, objecting to FirstEnergy's request regarding power outage duration, authorizing a contract for the NOPEC Energized Community Grant(s), ratifying an amended sewer easement agreement, and amending 2026 temporary appropriations. The council also handled appointments, including Mark Schneider to the Planning Commission and Judy Casselberry to the Board of Building Appeals. Business of the Month for North Coast Comics was also recognized.

The Council Meeting covered several legislative actions, including first readings of a Resolution permitting the use of internet auctions for surplus items in 2026 and an Ordinance amending penalties for property maintenance violations. Second readings included a Resolution designating designees for public records training and Ordinances amending fees for the Director of Public Service and amending positions within the Division of Parks & Recreation. Several legislative items received a third reading or suspension of rules, such as a Resolution recognizing February 2026 as "Black History Month," Resolutions regarding the Auditor's post certification of requisitions, an Ordinance regarding a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cuyahoga County Board of Health for stormwater services, a Resolution objecting to FirstEnergy's request to allow longer power outages, Ordinances concerning acceptance of NOPEC 2026 Energized Community Grants, ratification of an Amended Sewer Easement Agreement, and an Ordinance amending the 2026 temporary appropriations. Appointments were made to the Planning Commission and the Board of Building Appeals.

The meeting commenced with the presentation of Certificates of Honor for Volleyball and the Business of the Month award. Items for disposal included the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting of December 15, 2025, the Special Council Meeting of December 29, 2025, and the Organizational Meeting of January 5, 2026. Communications included two new liquor permit requests, which were referred to the Council and Safety Director, alongside the referral of three 2025 Annual Reports. Legislation introduced on its first reading involved a resolution designating designees for public records training, and two ordinances amending fees and positions within the Division of Parks & Recreation. Second readings were listed as none. Third readings addressed pending ordinances related to levying special assessments for septic abatement improvements and authorizing a lease agreement renewal for Economic Development and Community Services. Resolutions under suspension of rules authorized the Mayor to sign a liquor permit transfer form (TREX) for Azteca Parma LLC, approved the City Auditor's post certification of requisitions, and expressed support for the Ohio Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250-OH). The agenda concluded with no scheduled appointments or confirmations, and no miscellaneous business.