Robert P. Haynik

The Council agenda includes a public hearing regarding ordinance amendments for plan submission requirements in the planning and zoning code. Legislative items for consideration involve resolutions for payment authorizations, amendments to the annual appropriation ordinance, and an agreement with the City of Willoughby Hills for fire, emergency medical, and rescue services. Additionally, the meeting will feature various committee reports and an executive session to discuss pending or imminent litigation, employee compensation, and the acquisition, leasing, or disposition of village property.

The council adopted a resolution authorizing the payment of various sums and passed an ordinance allowing the village to participate in a bulk road salt purchasing contract for the upcoming winter season. Various committees provided updates, including the preparation of a new edition of the Village Voice, ongoing investments in high-yield items, contract negotiations for Fire/EMS services, and discussions regarding accessory building proposals. Additionally, the police department reported on recent activity including stalking incidents, substance abuse calls, and information regarding encryption upgrades and state laws on e-bikes. The service committee reported on infrastructure and equipment updates, and the council concluded by holding an executive session to discuss litigation, personnel, and property matters.

The council discussed the village's investment strategy with representatives from Ancora and adopted resolutions regarding the payment of certain sums and commending a long-time village official for his service. An ordinance amending the Planning and Zoning Code regarding property improvement requirements was introduced and referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Committee updates were provided, including plans for a Memorial Day celebration and a report on financial standings. Additionally, the council declared a skid steer loader as surplus equipment and discussed a potential EMS/Fire/Rescue contract with the City of Willoughby Hills. An executive session was held to discuss litigation, personnel compensation, and property matters.

The meeting commenced with an organizational session which included the election of the Council President, Karl Scheucher, and Council Vice-President, Abby Hiltsley. Ms. Hiltsley was also elected as Council's Representative to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Architectural Board of Review. The Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-1 authorizing payment of certain sums. Ordinance No. 2025-18, establishing a cybersecurity program, was adopted after suspending the rule for three readings. Ordinances No. 2026-1 and No. 2026-2, confirming appointments for legal services and designating the Law Director and Assistant Law Director/Prosecutor, were adopted. Ordinance No. 2026-3, providing additional compensation for 2025 employee services, was also adopted. The re-appointment of Gary Schuster to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Architectural Board of Review, and the appointment of Meg Hackett to the Board of Zoning Appeals were confirmed. Committee reports included updates on community outreach efforts, pending litigation appeal regarding a garage construction, weather-related service issues, salt usage, and ongoing negotiations with Willoughby Hills. The meeting concluded with an executive session to discuss pending or imminent litigation and employee compensation.

The Council meeting involved the adoption of several resolutions and ordinances. Resolution No. 2025-14 authorized payment of certain sums, and Resolution No. 2025-15 requested the County Auditor to advance taxes. Ordinance No. 2025-16 amended the annual appropriation Ordinance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. Ordinance No. 2025-17 provided appropriations for expenditures for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. Ordinance No. 2025-18 establishing a cybersecurity program was tabled pending consistency confirmation with the County's program. Committee reports included updates on Christmas lights and Foundation information, approval of zoning matters (fence, setback), and discussions regarding the Fire & EMS contract and police vehicle replacement. The Service Department reported on winter operations and the status of salt supply. The purchase of a new skid steer loader and a crew cab pickup truck was authorized, utilizing surplus funds from an under-budgeted salt garage retrofit. The meeting concluded with an executive session to discuss pending or imminent litigation and employee compensation.