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www.IndependenceOhio.org APRIL 2021
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
POLICE/FIRE EMERGENCIES 9-1-1 Fire Department 216-524-4001
Police Anonymous Tip Line 216-524-9699 Human Resources 216-524-4131
Animal Control 216-524-3940 Indy Fieldhouse 216-524-0088
Building Department 216-524-1019 Library 216-447-0160
Chamber of Commerce 216-573-2707 Maple Shade Cemetery 216-524-9191
Council Meetings 216-328-1477 Mayor’s Office 216-524-4131
Clerk of Courts 216-524-7719 Outdoor Pool 216-524-3711
Community Services 216-524-7373 Police Department 216-524-1234
Council Clerk 216-524-1008 Post Office 216-524-9614
Economic Development 216-524-4131 Recreation Department 216-524-3262
Engineering Department 216-524-1374 Service Department 216-524-9191
Finance Department 216-524-4131 Tech Services Dept. 216-524-9200
Website: www.independenceohio.org
YOUR CITY DIRECTORY Email: cityhall@independenceohio.org
Gregory P. Kurtz COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor David Grendel, Vice Mayor Chris Walchanowicz
kurtzg@independenceohio.org Chair, Finance Chair, Public Lands & Buildings
grendeld@independenceohio.org walchanowiczc@independenceohio.org
Phone: 216-678-0250 Phone: 216-219-9789
Vern Blaze Leon Karas
Finance Director Service Director Kathleen Kapusta Debi Beal
Chair, Community Services Clerk of Council
Gregory J. O’Brien David Snyderburn kapustak@independenceohio.org beald@independenceohio.org
Law Director Technical Services Director Phone: 216-538-0616 Phone: 216-524-1008
Donald Ramm Michael Gero Tom Narduzzi Architectural Review Board
Chair, Safety/Rules 1st & 3rd Thurs. each month - 3:00 p.m.
City Engineer Building Official Chairman – Norman Casini
& Ordinances
narduzzit@independenceohio.org
Jeff Markley Angela T. Zeleznik-Zidanic Phone: 216-318-0383 Civil Service Commission
City Planner Clerk of Courts 1st Thursday each month
Kenn Synek Chairman - Mark Kwiatkowski
Letitia Linker Dennis Zdolshek Chair, Economic Growth
Procurement Coordinator & Development Council
Human Resources 2nd Tuesday each month – 7:00 p.m.
synekk@independenceohio.org
Director
Alla Lora Phone: 216-513-2527
Planning Commission
Michael Kilbane Communications Director James P. Trakas 1st Tuesday each month
Police Chief Chair, Utilities & Sewers
5:30 p.m. caucus, meeting to follow
Jessica A. Hyser trakasj@independenceohio.org
Chairman – Dale Lytkowski
Steve Rega Economic Development Phone: 216-524-2114
Board of Zoning Appeals
Fire Chief Director 3rd Thursday each month
Dale Veverka 5:30 p.m. caucus, meeting to follow
Chair, Streets and Sidewalks
Tom Walchanowicz veverkad@independenceohio.org
Chairman - Mark Moreal
Recreation Director Phone: 216-407-8657
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Message from Mayor Gregory P. Kurtz
Dear Neighbors,
I believe one of the positive takeaways of the COVID-19 pandemic is that the
disruptions and isolation helped to remind us all that “no man is an island” and
community matters. I’m not just talking about family and those closest to us. I’m
talking about neighbors, friends, healthcare workers, public safety officials, City
employees, grocery and restaurant staff, and many others whose jobs helped ease
some of the stress we experienced.
It’s not over, but with more vaccines becoming available every week, I am confident
that the summer of 2021 will bring a semblance of tradition back to our community.
The theme for this year’s Home Days on August 6 and 7 will be Dancing in the Streets. The Home
Days Committee plans to infuse this tried-and-true summertime event with music, entertainment,
new programs, and ideas that will make the two-day celebration safe and memorable for everyone who
attends.
The Civic Center staff will be sending out a survey to residents this month as they explore ways to
expand and enhance constituent services and programs. Please take a few minutes to complete the
online OR mail-in survey and share your thoughts and ideas.
Let’s continue to be vigilant and patient as the coronavirus fight continues.
May Easter bring you and your family joy, peace, and God’s divine grace.
Sincerely,
IN THIS ISSUE
Board of Zoning 17 Community Shred Day 4 Important Numbers 2
Building Department 7 Comm/Recreation Survey 5 Kiwanis Korner 5
Calendar 20 Council Reports 9 National Day of Prayer 4
City-Wide Garage Sale 4 Directors’ Reports 12 Police Department 7
CodeRed Alerts 18-19 Fire Department 6 Service Department 8
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COMMUNITY SHRED DAY
Saturday, May 1st | 9 a.m. to 12 Noon
City Hall Parking Lot
The City is hosting a Community Shred Day for residents and
City employees on Saturday, May 1st from 9 a.m. to Noon.
National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 6, 2021 The Absolute Shred truck will be parked in the City Hall
www.NationalDayofPrayer.org parking lot and will safely destroy paper documents on site.
You do not need to get out of your vehicle. Simply drive up
The annual National Day of Prayer was established by and drop off your items in bags/boxes.
Congress in 1952. On May 6, the City of Independence, • Residents and City of Independence Employees Only
local churches, schools, businesses and other organizations • 9 a.m. – 12 Noon or until the limit of 12,000 pounds
will mark the day with various activities. The community is met
is encouraged to attend and pray for our nation and region • There is an 8 box/bag limit per person
at one of the following prayer events: • Staples/small paper clips DO NOT need to be removed
• All shredding will be recycled
7 AM: • Please call the Finance Department at 216-524-9713 for
• Independence High School/Middle School Flag Pole more information
• Leader: Jim Eller, Campus Life Director
• 6001 Archwood Road, Independence
• For more information call 440-840-0499 NEW! Independence
City-Wide Garage Sale
10 AM: Join your neighbors and participate in our
• Cornerstone of Hope Center first ever city-wide garage sale! We’ll take
• Leader: Julia Ellifritt care of all the advertising – just sign up and
• 5905 Brecksville Road, Independence start cleaning out your closets!
• For more information call 216-524-3787
Noon:
June 24, 25, and 26
• Church bells will ring, reminding all to stop and pray Thursday & Friday (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.),
Saturday (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
5:30 PM:
Garage Sale Permits will be waived this weekend
• Memorial on Public Square (next to Old Town Hall)
only for all participants.
• Theme: Prayer for Essential Workers, Health Care
Workers, First Responders, and Military
Sign up on the website, email CS@IndependenceOhio.org, or
• Leader: Pastor Michele Thompson, Rockside Church
at the Civic Center. Send us your address, a brief list of items
• 6652 Brecksville Road, Independence
for sale, and what day(s) you will participate. We will provide
• For more information call 216-650-6780
a map and list of addresses for shoppers on our website the
week prior.
7 PM:
• Rockside Church
Advertisements will be placed in all city publications, online,
• Leader: Pastor Michele Thompson
and on social media. Participants are responsible for the
• 4100 Rockside Road, Independence
signage at their own home.
• For more information call 216-650-6780
Deadline to sign up: Thursday, June 17. Call 216-524-7373
for more information.
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KIWANIS KORNER
The third monthly 300 Club drawing was held
on Monday, March 8, during our regularly
scheduled Kiwanis meeting. We congratulate all
of the March winners:
$100 Eleanor King
$75 John Young
$50 Karen Dougherty
In April, we will draw two additional numbers,
and those ticket holders will each win $500. The
remaining drawings will occur on the second
Monday of every month, concluding with the
last drawing in October.
FLAG CONTEST
We are proud to announce the return by popular
demand of the annual Flag Contest during May.
The contest entry rules and questionnaire will
run in the May editions of the Community
Spotlight and The Independence Post. The
winning questionnaires will be awarded
“Historic Flags” while supplies last.
SCHOLARSHIP
The Agan Family has formed a “Bob and Donna
Agan Scholarship” in memory of their parents.
The scholarship will be awarded to a deserving
Independence High School Senior.
COMMUNITY RECREATION SURVEY
The Recreation and Community Services Departments invite you to take a
brief Community Recreation survey which was created to gather information
to better understand what types of programming and facilities Independence
residents would like to have or improve upon. The survey will be available
April 1st - April 30th through the City website www.independenceohio.org.
Paper copies will be available at the Civic Center. The survey is anonymous
and voluntary.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Spring Cleaning
During spring cleaning, home safety should be at the
top of your “to-do” list. Accidental injuries in the home
result in many hospital visits each year. Cleaning and
organizing your household are great first steps toward
creating a safe home. Care must be taken because a
good spring cleaning often means potential safety
hazards such as climbing, lifting heavy objects, and
using potent cleaning solutions. The Independence
Fire Department encourages its residents to follow
these simple safety steps during cleaning to reduce any
home safety hazards.
Simple Home Safety Improvements
Spring Cleaning the Safe Way Spring cleaning provides a perfect chance to evaluate
Tackling a thorough spring cleaning job can put families your home’s safety, identify hazards, and make repairs.
at risk for falls and poisonings, the two leading causes Here are some safety improvements to consider:
of home injury in America. Safety reminders include: • Install grab bars and non-slip decals in all bathtubs
• Keep stairs, steps, landings, and all floors clear of and showers.
clutter. • Make sure all medications, caustic cleaning
• Carry only loads you can see over and keep one products, automotive fluids, pesticides, fertilizers,
hand free to hold a banister or railing. and other household chemicals are in their original
• Buckets are often used while cleaning and present containers and in a locked cabinet.
a drowning danger to young children. Never • Make sure all porches, hallways, and stairwells are
leave a bucket or any standing water unattended. well-lit.
Store buckets empty and upside-down. • Use safety covers in electrical outlets, and install
• Follow safety recommendations when using harsh cabinet latches in homes with young children.
products; wear a proper mask and gloves. Do not Matches and lighters should be stored in a locked
mix products together because their contents could cabinet, or out of the reach of children.
react with each other and create dangerous results. • Install a UL-listed carbon monoxide (CO) alarm
• Never use gasoline as a cleaning solvent, and never in all sleeping areas. Regular maintenance, cleaning
store gasoline in your home, even in small and inspection of heating equipment and appliances
quantities. Because gasoline vapors can readily can help reduce the risk of CO poisoning.
ignite, it is too dangerous to use gasoline for any
purpose other than fuel. Help us to help you
• Store flammable and combustible liquids in Have you replaced your smoke alarm batteries this
approved containers outside your home in a locked year? If not, insert new batteries in every smoke alarm.
shed or cabinet. Remember to test your alarms monthly and replace
• When cleaning out cabinets, separate items that smoke alarms that are ten years old or older with
read “Caution,” “Warning,” or Danger” on them. photoelectric alarms. Make sure your home address is
• Always lock these items up to protect clearly posted and visible from the street.
children.
Have a great spring and get “Fired Up” about spring
cleaning safety in your home!
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Stopping Solicitors
As the weather warms up, the Police Department sees
an increase in applications for solicitor permits. Anyone
who sells goods or services by visiting residences in our
city must obtain a permit and prominently display it
while engaged in soliciting.
Persons soliciting for political, religious, environmental,
and informational door-to-door activities cannot be
required to obtain a permit.
If an unwanted solicitor approaches your home, you are
If you display a “No Soliciting” sign on your property,
within your rights to tell them you are not interested
none of the above groups or individuals are permitted
to approach your door. Independence residents can and ask them to leave. If the solicitor persists and
refuses to leave, do not get involved in a confrontation;
pick up a free “No Soliciting” sign at the Police station
or the Civic Center. close your door and call the Police Department. Our
residents’ safety is the highest priority. Please do not
Any representatives from the utility companies, hesitate to contact the Police Department at 216-524-
such as meter readers, must display their company 1234 with any suspicions or concerns.
identification while working.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Preventive home maintenance benefits you and your
neighborhood. It preserves your property, helps you
avoid costly repairs, increases your property value,
improves the community, and acts as a stimulus to your
neighbors to maintain and improve their property.
Sometimes you may need to hire a contractor for more
complicated improvements. We encourage you to get
several quotes, compare prices, and ask for references.
Be wary of “fly by night” contractors who do not
Property Maintenance have your best interest in mind. Contact the Better
When the phrase “property maintenance” is used, what
Business Bureau if you feel uncomfortable about hiring
does that mean?
someone or contact the Building Department for a list
of contractors registered with the City.
Property maintenance is not difficult. The minimum
property standards are simple: keep your yard tidy and
Some home improvements may require a permit. If you
trim, repair torn screens or broken gutters, take care of
plan to make an improvement or repair and wonder
peeling paint, and repair broken steps or railings.
if it requires a permit, call the Building Department
at 216-524-1019 or visit us on the web at www.
Routine maintenance costs money, but isn’t it worth
independenceohio.org.
it to avoid more costly major repairs? After all, your
home is probably your biggest investment.
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SERVICE DEPARTMENT
DUMPSTER RENTAL: be placed away from or on the opposite side of your trash and
Residents may request to rent five- and ten-yard dumpsters recycling carts.
from the City for three days for a nominal fee. The five-yard
dumpster is available year round. The ten yard dumpsters are Brown paper bags can be purchased at Marcs, ACE, Costco,
available starting in April, weather permitting. Sam’s Club, and other area retailers.
When a resident has an excessive amount of trash which PLASTIC BAGS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
requires more than what would be put out for regular rubbish The Service Department does not pick up LOOSE GRASS
pick up, the resident should request the use of a dumpster. CLIPPINGS or LEAVES from treelawns, the clippings and
A dumping fee will be charged to the resident on all dumpsters leaves must be in paper bags or open containers.
depending on the contents and size of the container.
YARD WASTE CANS:
DUMPSTER RENTAL FEES Residents can purchase a toter can from the City of
General and Construction Material: 5 yard $50.00 Independence Service Department for yardwaste pick up.
General and Construction Material: 10 yard $100.00 The cans have a GREEN LID on top to designate yardwaste
Logs and stumps: 5 yard $150.00 pick up.
Logs and stumps: 10 yard $300.00 LARGE CAN PRICE: $64.00
Railroad Ties: 5 yard $100.00 SMALL CAN PRICE: $56.00
Railroad Ties: 10 yard $200.00 To order your toter can, please call 216-524-9191. Payment
with a credit card, check, or cash.
Before a dumpster can be delivered, the resident must pay
the fee and sign a waiver allowing City employees to place CHIPPER SERVICE:
the dumpsters on the resident’s property. The City provides free chipper service throughout the year
for residents. Requirements for branches to be chipped are:
Dumpsters cannot be OVERFILLED and any dumpsters • Branches must be between 1 to 8 inches in diameter and
that are over-filled will be left at the resident’s property to no more than four-feet in length. Anything over 8 inches
have the overfilled material emptied. must be cut up into log-size pieces and placed at treelawn.
Place the butt ends towards the street.
Items you CAN NOT put into a dumpster: tires, paint cans, • Resident must call the Service Department at 216-524-
liquids, chemicals, and food rubbish. 9191 when branches are placed on the treelawn.
• Branches smaller than 1” in diameter are considered
To reserve a dumpster call 216-524-9191. yardwaste and should be placed in open rubbish cans,
bags, or bundled at the treelawn opposite your rubbish.
YARD WASTE COLLECTION: • Any large amounts of chipper material require the
Yard waste collection will begin on Monday, April 5th rental of a dumpster.
(weather permitting) on your regular scheduled rubbish day,
weather permitting. All contractor material must be disposed of by the contractor
and not placed on the treelawn which includes branches, logs
The leaf truck is NOT out in the spring; and tree stumps.
ALL LEAVES MUST BE PLACED
IN BROWN BAGS OR PLACED IN LOGS & TREE STUMPS:
OPEN CONTAINERS. Logs and tree stumps must be cut up into small pieces, placed
at the treelawn, and manageable for Service Department
Yard waste consists of leaves; grass, shrub clippings, plant employees to pick up, weighing less than 25 pounds. Any
material, etc. Place yard waste into open 35-gallon BROWN large amount of logs and stumps requires the rental of a
PAPER BAGS or OPEN CARDBOARD BOX (no larger dumpster.
than (2x2x2), or STANDARD 35-GALLON GARBAGE
CANS not weighing more than 50 lbs. All yard waste must
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CITY COUNCIL NEWS
David Grendel Kathleen Kapusta Tom Narduzzi Kenn Synek Jim Trakas Dale Veverka Chris Walchanowicz
Vice Mayor Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson
COUNCIL MEETING – MARCH 9, 2021 The City is working diligently to improve residents’
online, telephone, and in-person experiences when they
MAYOR KURTZ’S REPORT make service calls, register for recreational activities and
As we begin to emerge from the programs, sign up for 55+ lunches, etc.
coronavirus crisis, I think it is more
important than ever that as a City, we In the coming weeks, there will be two surveys sent
take a holistic approach to overcome out to residents and businesses. The first will deal with
obstacles, solve problems, and the Community Services and Recreation Departments
develop sustainable strategic plans services/programs/facilities. The other will address City
for the future. signage. It will help us identify ways to improve how
people (residents and nonresidents) navigate the City to
Tonight's agenda includes many items that address reach destinations.
the City's operations and our residents' and other
stakeholders' overall quality of life. May this Easter fill your home with abundant joy, good
health, and happiness, all received through God’s divine
The ordinance to increase the City's tree canopy would grace.
improve the community's air and water quality. Another
ordinance deals with reducing residential construction- FINANCE DIRECTOR BLAZE’S REPORT
related nuisances and noise. To highlight the importance of finances
and the Finance Department in local
After months of careful research and evaluation by my government and Council’s role as an
team and City Council, tonight there will be a vote oversight body of the spending aspect of
on an ordinance to purchase and install an Enterprise those finances, it is noted that 19 of the 24
Asset Management (EAM) system for the Service Ordinances and Resolutions on this evening’s Legislative
and Engineering Departments. The EAM would Agenda are finance related.
accelerate the City's move to digital data sharing,
improve collaboration, centralize data management, After tonight’s Council Meeting, if all 19 of those finance-
remove operational silos, and improve efficiency and related Ordinances pass, over $4.0 million of capital and
productivity. infrastructure investments from the 2021 – 2025 Five-
Year Capital Improvement Plan will have been approved
Digital data sharing and analysis is a critical and under- by Council for 2021 during the final months of 2020
utilized asset for most communities. It offers insights and the first three months here in 2021.
into citizens and stakeholders that are critical for better
decision-making. The Finance Department was notified last week by
Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office that it was the
recipient of the Ohio Auditor Of State Award With
Distinction for the City’s 2019 Comprehensive Annual
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CITY COUNCIL NEWS Vision Statement: “To be the premier community
Finance Report. most communities will accept whatever unanticipated
funding comes their way.
The Award reads:
“This award is presented for excellence in financial STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
reporting related to your Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report and compliance with applicable laws for the fiscal GRENDEL – FINANCE
year ended in 2019. The Planning Commission met on March 2nd and
an extensive Public Hearing was held to review and
Your exemplary reporting serves as the standard for clean, discuss the application by Saucy Brew Works seeking
accountable government, representing the highest level of preliminary plan approval of their Site Plan and
service to Ohioans.” approval for an accessory use to operate a brewery and
the company’s corporate offices on the Rockside Woods
Granted, the Finance Team has a lot of assistance from North Boulevard premises. The matter was tabled
the Local Government Services Division of the Auditor and will be the main topic of the April 6th Planning
of State’s Office in compiling that document. But still, Commission meeting. It’s a very exciting project for
it’s always a team effort whenever success is achieved, the City of Independence. The Commission voted to
and members of the Finance Team who contribute to recommend City Council’s approval of the Preliminary
that success are: Plan for CSA America Testing & Certification LLC’s
Maggie Osysko, Finance Assistant new 40,000 square foot laboratory at 8801 East Pleasant
Dennis Zdolshek, Procurement Coordinator Valley Road. Council unanimously approved Ordinance
Renee Krysiak, Finance Specialist 2021-38 and CSA’s Preliminary Plan. Finally, the
Carrie Barner, Finance Specialist Planning Commission approved a proposed lot split and
Molly Snow, Finance Specialist consolidation at 6355 Evergreen Drive.
Ultra-low interest rates continue to result in materially I wholeheartedly supported Ordinance 2021-33
reduced interest income on the City’s investment authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Job Retention and
portfolio. That low interest rate environment hurts Creation Grant Agreement with CSA America Testing
governmental entities like Independence on the and Certification LLC to maintain its operations in the
“received” side of the interest coin. City and to add a minimum of 20 new jobs and $1.9
million in additional payroll within 5 years. Estimated
But then that low interest rate environment has helped value of the grant is $78,300.
governmental entities like Independence on the “paid”
side of that interest coin, as Independence locked in just Finally, congratulations to my son Matthew and his wife
over $15 million in debt last year for 15 years at an all-in Heather on the birth of their first child, Otto Howard
interest rate of just under 1.60%. Grendel. Our seventh grandchild will be joining his two
cousins as future Blue Devil students and athletes.
The $1.9 trillion spending bill has been back-and-forth
between the U.S. Senate and House this week. The last, KAPUSTA – COMMUNITY SERVICES
final version of it was not available yet by this evening’s I would like to express my sympathy to the families of:
Council Meeting, but initial versions of it contained Catherine Armeni, Geraldine Arnold, Thomas Day,
significant funding for local governments across the Joseph Kanar, Ray Marchand, Yolanda Marotta, Robert
country. Miedl, Anthony Munici, Catherine Orahoske, Frances
Stazen, and Margaret Ann Zimmerman. I am so sorry
It is unknown what the final allocations are and if for the loss of these loved ones.
there will be any “strings” attached to those funds. But
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Ordinance 2021-22 is an ordinance accepting the biggest percentage loss, an overall loss of 349 acres of
Proposal of Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the purchase and tree canopy.
installation of the Enterprise Asset Management. The
background for this decision involved a needs assessment On the plus side, our community currently has 34% of
of our IT services and incorporation of this technology our land in grass, trees, shrubs, parks, while the county
last fall within the Building Department. Council was average is 25%. That allows us to make up for some of the
provided the opportunity to further evaluate this matter losses of tree canopy through prudent planning of tree
through a workshop on January 26, followed by a later resources, which is why I introduced Ordinance 2020-
presentation by Tyler Technologies and additional review 19 to join the Trillion Tree Initiative. This Ordinance
of this matter. I believe the expenditure for this capital provides Independence with a 9-year blueprint to
purchase will result in an enhancement to workflow for carefully plan tree policy, encourage the planting of the
the departments where it will be utilized, as well as a “right” trees (deciduous trees that provide canopy), to
service improvement for our resident population. I will use publicly available resources to craft a plan, include
be supporting this Ordinance. our residents in good tree policy, and start to reclaim
lost tree canopy. The Committee voted for the passage
All residents are welcome to attend the quarterly Zoom of this ordinance, and I hope tonight we do just that as
meeting of the Community Services Committee. It will a positive step forward to improve our tree canopy thus
be held on Tuesday, March 23rd at 4 p.m. providing some natural solutions to issues like flooding,
erosion, water damage to homes, and overall improved
NARDUZZI – SAFETY public health.
No report.
Today marks the one-year anniversary of Governor Mike
SYNEK – ECONOMIC GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT DeWine’s State of Emergency due to the COVID-19
No report. Pandemic. We have lost dozens of citizens to this
virus, tragically others due to suicide, and still others
TRAKAS – UTILITIES suffer economic, mental, and physical hardship due to
Good evening Mayor Kurtz, Vice Mayor Grendel, COVID-19 and the associated government measures to
Finance Director Blaze, Members of Council, citizens restrict action, and we don’t know what the future holds
of Independence. The Utilities Committee met on 25 for our local or national economy. I wanted to applaud
FEB 21 to discuss Ordinance 2020-19, The Trillion Mayor Kurtz and my colleagues for the City’s response
Tree Initiative, which is on this evening’s agenda. The during these most difficult of times. Prudent leadership
Committee invited Mary Cierebiej, Executive Director has saved lives and limited other exposures, while still
of the Cuyahoga County Planning, and the staff of providing avenues of distraction and normality.
the Cuyahoga Soil and Water District who made a
presentation about the county’s efforts around tree The Committee will endeavor to meet late this month
canopy, erosion control, climate change, and healthy with Mayor Kurtz and Engineer Don Ramm to go over
solutions for communities to improve public health. 2021 Projects and Priorities.
Among the topics County Planning presented to the That is my report, Mayor. The 25th of March is the
committee included these statistics: that Independence’s bicentennial of the Greek Revolution, a conflict that my
existing Tree Canopy is about 40%, which places great-great-grandfather fought in to free the birthplace
Independence at 22nd from the top among all Cuyahoga of democracy from occupation by the former Ottoman
County communities. From 2011-19 we regressed with Empire. I close with a stanza of the Greek National
a net loss of about 9%, which places Independence at Anthem the “Hymn to Liberty” by Dionysius Solomos
22nd out of 60 in terms of written in 1823: “…With ancient valor rising, let us
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hail you O Liberty!” May the cause of freedom long Best wishes to the Grendel family as Carrie recovers.
endure with our own land, the embodiment of the Finally, happy 44th wedding anniversary to my patient
ancient Greek ideal of the Democratic-Republic, who wife, Beverly.
we fervently pray always hail liberty for the American
people. WALCHANOWICZ – PUBLIC LANDS & BUILDINGS
No report.
VEVERKA – STREETS & SIDEWALKS
The Streets and Sidewalks committee met Tuesday, March DIRECTORS’ REPORTS
2nd. Service Director Karas provided the committee
with locations where crack sealing of streets and sidewalk BUILDING OFFICIAL – GERO
repairs would be taking place this year. Special attention The Building Department is continuing to
will be paid to getting the cracks sealed before mastic review plans, issue permits, and perform
sealer would be applied to specific streets. He also gave inspections while taking precautions to keep
the status of salt purchase and application to City roads. both our employees and our customers safe
and healthy. Please wear a mask should you
City Engineer Ramm updated us on street projects for need to come into the Building Department. Feel free to
2021 and into next year. One road project that awaits use email or call should you need to contact us.
the reopening of the asphalt batching plants is Schaff
Road. Work will probably be completed by the time the Over the last month, the Building Department sent
April Independence Post arrives in resident mailboxes. out seven sets of construction drawings for plan review.
Uppermost Brookside Road between Lake Charles and Nineteen commercial permits were issued and 14
Sprague Road reconstruction has already begun. It is commercial construction inspections were performed.
probably a good idea to avoid this section of Brookside Plans were approved for a 2,200 sq. ft. tenant build out
for the next few months. on Brecksville Road. An occupancy permit was issued
for a 1,625 sq. ft. tenant build out.
Rockside Road from Brecksville Road to Valley View
will be repaved this year. Additionally, Ranchland will The Department also issued 33 residential permits and
have concrete curb repairs and asphalt resurfacing. performed 51 residential construction inspections. Plans
Additional asphalt work will be done on Valley View were reviewed and approved for new dwellings on Acacia
Drive and in the Scenic Highlands (Midland/Highland) Court and Bradford Circle. An occupancy permit was
along with spot repairs on Brecksville Road. Repaving of issued for a 2,669 sq. ft. single family dwelling on Bexley
Meadowbrook is being evaluated. Court and a 3,277 sq. ft. single family dwelling on
Linden Lane. Twelve new dwellings are currently under
During the past few weeks, road cores were taken on construction in the City, and there are ten more in the
Brookside Road between Brecksville Road and Eastview plan review process.
to determine the best course of action for this middle
section of Brookside. Spring is coming, and our inspectors have been and will
be actively addressing issues to improve the appearance
It appears that this building season will result in much of our community.
needed street resurfacing. In addition the two sidewalk
projects on Hillside Road will continue to press forward. CITY ENGINEER – RAMM
• A total of nine (9) permits were issued:
Maintaining the condition of the infrastructure is a o One (1) Maintenance Bond Deposit
critical need for the City as we move forward into the Permit was issued to Pulte Homes for
future. the Phase 6 retention pond.
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o Two (2) Street Tree Permits were issued to Pulte • Ordinance 2021-30 - GPD Group
Homes for Phases 5 and 6 (developer’s obligation
to pay for street trees). • Lastly, Ordinance 2021-25 on tonight’s agenda
o One (1) Commercial Permit was issued to a secures a new full-size Canon 3600 Colorwave
property on E. Pleasant Valley Road to replace a scanner/copier system at a cost of just over $25,000.
large-diameter storm drainage culvert. o This equipment is used extensively each and
o One (1) Residential Right-of-Way Permit was every day in the Department.
issued for a new gas connection on Daisy Avenue. o This new system replaces our original system
o Two (2) Grade Permits and two (2) Landscape which has served us well for 11 years now, and
Permits were issued to Pulte Homes for New which was originally purchased back in 2010 at a
Dwellings. cost of $42,000.
• Canon is the “Cadillac” of large-format plotters and
• One (1) topographic site plans was reviewed and we would like to thank our Procurement
approved for new residential homes at Sublot 100 Coordinator, Dennis Zdolshek, for his good and
Bradford Circle. thorough work to coordinate and secure this scanner/
plotter system for the Department.
• We have been busy coordinating with our Service
Department and with our Maintenance Contractors COMMUNITY SERVICES
to restore road pavements damaged from recent In the month of February our team distributed over
water main breaks. 3,000 meals for our 55+ Lunch program. We continue
o Ordinance 2021-26 on tonight’s agenda authorizes to receive positive feedback from our participants who
our 2021 funding appropriation in the amount of we enjoy seeing twice a week.
$100,000 to pay for these necessary repairs.
Our senior balance class is maxed out at 10 participants.
• We opened bids on Wednesday, March 3rd for our Also, many of our youth programs for preschool through
2021 Crack Seal Contract. 4th grade are at capacity. We are steadily increasing our
o Ordinance 2021-39 on tonight’s agenda would programming for all ages as regulations allow.
authorize a contract with Specialized Construction
in the base bid amount of $181,223.70. Summer Camp planning is underway and we are looking
forward to another safe and fun summer for our kids and
• We have been busy lining up some large construction staff. Information packets will be available at the end of
projects, as well as work to be performed in our March with signup starting the second week of April.
various Maintenance Contracts.
o The following four (4) Ordinances on tonight’s Our team is optimistically planning 2021 Special Events.
agenda authorize construction inspection and/ In addition to our March 27th Bunny Trail event, we
or construction management contracts to assist the are planning Memorial Day services, have lined up our
Engineering Department to oversee these active Summer Concert series, and have started booking for
and/or soon to be upcoming projects: Fall Fest.
• Ordinance 2021-27 - ACM Construction
Management LLC We are taking inspiration from neighboring communities
• Ordinance 2021-28 - Mannik & Smith to organize a City-wide garage sale at the end of June.
Group (MSG) This will be a fun opportunity for sellers and bargain
• Ordinance 2021-29 - Environmental Design hunters alike! More information will be available in the
Group (EDG) April Spotlight and Post.
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The Red Cross will hold blood drives at the Elmwood were no safety-related incidents or complaints during the
Recreation Center Monday, April 5th and Monday, hunting season. I would like to recognize the individuals
April 19th from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Appointments are within the Police Department whose outstanding efforts
strongly suggested. Visit redcrossblood.org to make your make our deer program such a success; Lieutenant Chuck
appointment and for more information. Wilson, Detective Rich Paine, and Detective Greg
Smagola personally inspect each hunting stand location
FIRE CHIEF – REGA for safety and compliance with our ordinances. Mary
On this evening’s agenda is Ordinance Cox and Jamie Pollack handle all of the administrative
2021-20 which authorizes the payment of work, including distribution of applications, verifying
annual dues to the Southwest Council of compliance documents, and making follow-up phone
Government. These dues provide access to calls. Animal Control Officer Judy Burrier provides
the specialized services of the Southwest residents with valuable information regarding deer
Emergency Response Team (SERT). This team provides abatement on their properties as well. I want to thank
equipment and trained personnel that respond to these hard working members of our team; they are the
emergencies involving hazardous materials and technical reason our deer management program is so effective.
rescues. The team also provides fire investigation and
incident management support. These are services that RECREATION DIRECTOR – WALCHANOWICZ
we could not afford to provide on our own. It was so nice to see so many people taking
advantage of the spectacular ice skating
I would like to congratulate Firefighter/Paramedic John conditions on Elmwood Pond this February!
Butler on his recent retirement from the Fire Department. At multiple times, there were over 45 skaters
His last day was Friday March 5th and marked over 36 on the ice at once, and that has not happened since the
years of service to the City of Independence. late 70s! Those who lived here and were around the
pond back then will surely remember.
John started out his career as a part-time firefighter in
1985 and later obtained full-time status in 1988. He is a To think this was only a couple of weeks ago when we
veteran, having served four years in the United States Air had freezing temperatures - fast forward to today as we
Force prior to becoming a firefighter. He was a member hit the 60 degree mark, our maintenance staff is outside
on the county Critical Incident Stress Management team draining and cleaning the outdoor pool and working on
for over 20 years. His willingness to help others was our ball diamonds, getting the fields ready for the High
what stood out the most over his career. He has helped School baseball and softball season.
countless numbers of residents over the years both on
and off duty. Also due to the recent warm weather, we’ve been able to
get our soccer field goals installed and the fields striped
As a token of our appreciation, Resolution 2021-01 for the upcoming soccer season. Our Little League
allows Firefighter/Paramedic John Butler to retain his program is open for registration and we plan to have all
Independence Fire Department Helmet and Badge. I age divisions active and running this year, including our
wish him the best in his retirement. Kick Start to T-Ball program!
POLICE CHIEF – KILBANE Please watch the Spotlight publication along with our
The 2020-2021 deer hunting season has website for a Community Recreation Survey which we
concluded and our car vs. deer accident plan to send out in April. I encourage everyone to fill the
rates remain very low, with only 1 reported survey out and submit your ideas and suggestions. We
this year. No violations of the hunting would love your feedback to help improve our recreational
ordinances were reported this year and there and community services, programs, and facilities.
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Finally, I just want to say that we will continue to for your larger clean up or construction projects. The
slowly and safely keep opening our facilities to allow dumpsters will be available for rent beginning April 1.
more activities and programs. We just need to continue
following the State guidelines and protocols put in place. TECHNICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
Please be patient, as we hopefully return to some normal – SNYDERBURN
operations as we approach the summer. The Tech Department is busy with filter
changing along with checking our AC
SERVICE DIRECTOR – KARAS systems for the fast-approaching warm
This past winter has been a fairly mild winter. weather. As temps start to rise, we cycle
This year the City used an estimated 3,800 from using heat at night switching to AC during the
tons of salt this season, which is below our day as outside temps began to rise. Believe it or not, the
annual average. The City’s senior snow Cleveland area has reached above 80 degrees near the
removal service was called out seven times during the end of April.
season. With spring nearly upon us, we hope that we can
close the book on the 2020-2021 snow season. The ice has melted, and Tech will install the colorful
lighted fountain in the center of Elmwood pond this
This month the City of Independence and Service week. The fountain not only provides an attractive water
Department was awarded a Cuyahoga County display, it also serves as a water aerator which helps to
Community Recycling Awareness Grant. The grant was keep algae from forming.
created by the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District to
raise recycling awareness and educate communities about Tech has been inspecting and repairing the emergency
recycling. The grant money will be used to create new exit lights throughout our campus. Although these lights
recycling literature which will be distributed to residents, go unnoticed most of the time, they are very important
as well as provide a reimbursement for our community in keeping with public safety along with fire codes.
shred day. I would like to thank Tim Tomko, the City of
Independence Recycling Coordinator, for his hard work LEGISLATION – MARCH 9, 2021
applying for the grant. SECOND READING
RESOLUTION 2020-19 A Resolution committing
I would like to remind residents that the Service the City to increase its tree canopy between the years
Department will begin the collection of yard waste 2021 and 2030 for the purposes of improving air and
on April 5th. Please put your yard waste out on your water quality, absorption of carbon dioxide, reducing
regularly scheduled collection day. I would like to also stormwater runoff, and improving the aesthetics of the
remind residents that yard waste should be placed in community. Adopted 7 yes/0 no.
large paper yard waste bags or the 95 gallon carts with
green lids. Over the last 5 years, the City’s yard waste FIRST READING
collection process has worked out well. An additional ORDINANCE 2021-19 An Ordinance amending
benefit has been cleaner and higher quality compost. If Chapter 13 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of
you would like some of the best compost in the area, Independence to reduce residential construction-related
please call the Service Department to schedule your free nuisances and restrict noise. Placed on Second Reading
5-yard delivery today. without objection.
Also, as spring arrives, many residents begin spring ORDINANCE 2021-20 An Ordinance authorizing
cleaning projects or perform minor home renovations. payment to the Southwest Council of Governments for
I would like to let you know that the City does offer annual membership dues. (In the amount of $22,500.00).
5 and 10 yard dumpster rental Enacted 7 yes/0 no.
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ORDINANCE 2021-21 An Ordinance accepting the services to the Engineering Department. (In an amount
proposal of Software Solutions, Inc. for software support not to exceed $50,000.00). Enacted 7 yes/0 no.
services for the Finance Department. (In an amount not to
exceed $8,700.00, plus a one-time setup and configuration ORDINANCE 2021-29 An Ordinance authorizing the
fee of $1,000.00). Enacted 7 yes/0 no. retention of Environmental Design Group to provide
general construction engineering and inspection services
ORDINANCE 2021-22 An Ordinance accepting the to the Engineering Department. (In an amount not to
proposal of Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the purchase exceed $50,000.00). Enacted 7 yes/0 no.
and installation of the Enterprise Asset Management,
Tyler 311, and Mycivic Modules and approving a service ORDINANCE 2021-30 An Ordinance authorizing the
agreement. (In an amount not to exceed $250,000.00). retention of GPD Group to provide general construction
Enacted 7 yes/0 no. engineering and inspection services to the Engineering
Department. (In an amount not to exceed $50,000.00).
ORDINANCE 2021-23 An Ordinance authorizing the Enacted 7 yes/0 no.
renewal of the contract with Bob Sumerel Tire & Service
for the purchase and supply of tires and related products ORDINANCE 2021-31 An Ordinance authorizing
and services for City vehicles. (In a total amount not to temporary and permanent right-of-way acquisitions in
exceed $50,000.00). Enacted 7 yes/0 no. connection with the Old Rockside Road Bridge No.
00.42 replacement project (PID 91563). (In an amount
ORDINANCE 2021-24 An Ordinance authorizing the not to exceed the appraised value, and for a total amount
renewal of the contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. to not to exceed $120,000.00). Enacted 7 yes/0 no.
provide preventative maintenance services for the City’s
building technology systems. (In an amount not to exceed ORDINANCE 2021-32 An Ordinance authorizing an
$18,038.00, which amount includes a parts allowance of increase in the amount of funds allocated to the retention
$2,000.00). Enacted 7 yes/0 no. of Mazanec, Raskin & Ryder Co., LPA for professional
legal services. (Authorizing Council to increase the amount
ORDINANCE 2021-25 An Ordinance authorizing the of funds allocated to the retention of Attorney McLandrich
purchase and delivery of a multi-functional copy system and the law firm of Mazanec, Raskin & Ryder Co., LPA
for the Engineering Department. (For a total amount not to represent Anthony Togliatti, in his former official and
to exceed $25,210.00). Enacted 7 yes/0 no. individual capacity, in an amount not to exceed $3,000.00,
and for a total amount not to exceed $90,000.00). Enacted
ORDINANCE 2021-26 An Ordinance authorizing 6 yes/1 no (N).
funding for road and right-of-way repairs necessitated
by numerous water main breaks, leaks, and/or water ORDINANCE 2021-33 An Ordinance authorizing the
valve and/or hydrant repairs 2021. (In a total amount Mayor to enter into a Job Retention and Creation Grant
not to exceed $100,000.00). Enacted 7 yes/0 no. Agreement with CSA America Testing & Certification
LLC to retain and grow operations within the City.
ORDINANCE 2021-27 An Ordinance authorizing the Enacted 7 yes/0 no.
retention of ACM Construction Management LLC to
provide general construction engineering and inspection ORDINANCE 2021-34 An Ordinance authorizing
services to the Engineering Department. (In an amount the purchase and delivery of a camera truck for the
not to exceed $50,000.00). Enacted 7 yes/0 no. Service Department. (For a total amount not to exceed
ORDINANCE 2021-28 An Ordinance authorizing $231,720.00). Enacted 6 yes/1 no (V).
the retention of the Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. to
provide general construction engineering and inspection ORDINANCE 2021-35 An Ordinance amending
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Chapter 351 (parking generally) of the Codified PLANNING COMMISSION RESULTS
Ordinances of the City of Independence to prohibit – MARCH 2, 2021
overnight parking on public streets during winter Saucy Brew Works, PPN 561-24-023, Rockside
months. Placed on Second Reading without objection. Woods Blvd. – Seeking approval for an accessory use to
operate a brewery and the company’s corporate offices
ORDINANCE 2021-36 An Ordinance amending on the premises. Tabled.
Ordinance 2020-23 authorizing the purchase and
delivery of three (3) 2020 Freightliner Model 108sd, 8801 East Pleasant Valley Road, CSA America
r-series single axle, cab and chassis and two (2) 2020 Testing & Certification, LLC – New construction of
Freightliner Model 108sd, r-series tandem axle, cab and a consumer products certification testing laboratory.
chassis and the purchase and installation of swaploader Approved.
hoist and Henderson Snow & Ice Control Systems for
the Service Department. (In an amount not to exceed 6355 Evergreen Drive, Gregory Kurtz Trust - Proposed
$730,475.00, and for a total amount not to exceed lot split and consolidation. Approved.
$1,222,100.00). Enacted 7 yes/0 no.
ORDINANCE 2021-37 An Ordinance amending
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RESULTS
– MARCH 18, 2021
Ordinance O2019-140, establishing benefits for all
6824 Dora Blvd., Stacy & Elliott Kirth - Requesting
regular, non-bargaining unit, full-time municipal
a variance of 2’ to permit a driveway to be 22’ in width
employees. Enacted 5 yes/2 no (T/V).
(20’ permitted, 22’ requested), and to be located 1’ from
the property line (3’ from property line permitted).
ORDINANCE 2021-38 An Ordinance approving
Withdrawn by Applicant.
the preliminary plan for CSA America Testing &
Certification LLC located at 8801 East Pleasant Valley
8801 East Pleasant Valley Road, CSA America Testing
Road (PPN 564-21-003). Enacted 7 yes/0 no.
& Certification, LLC - Requesting a variance of 16’ to
permit a reduction to the east side yard (40’ required,
ORDINANCE 2021-39 An Ordinance accepting the
24’ requested), a variance of 5’ to permit the height of a
bid of Specialized Construction, Inc. for the City's 2021
stair tower to be 40’ (35’ permitted, 40’ requested) and
Crack Seal Program Contract. (In a total amount not to
a variance to permit a loading facility in the front of the
exceed $181,223.70). Enacted 7 yes/0 no.
building (not permitted). Approved.
ORDINANCE 2021-40 An Ordinance accepting
8112 Brookside Road, Erol Sommer – Requesting a
the proposal of CR Action Cable Inc. for professional
variance to permit a generator to be located in the side
services and authorizing the purchase and delivery of
yard (not permitted). Approved.
ancillary materials in connection with the City’s campus
fiber infrastructure upgrade (“CFI Upgrade”). (In a total
6224 Ranchview, Terry & Paul Hudak – Requesting a
amount not to exceed $11,568.35 and for a total amount
variance of 10’ to permit the west side yard to be 5’ (15’
not to exceed $38,558.35). Enacted 7 yes/0.
required, 5’ requested). Approved.
RESOLUTION 2021-1 A Resolution authorizing John
6227 Dora Blvd., Kenneth Stovarsky - Requesting
Butler to retain possession of his Fire Department helmet
a variance of 5’ to permit a front setback of 43’ (48’
and duty badge upon retirement. Adopted 7 yes/0 no.
permitted, 43’ requested). Approved.
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