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CITY OF BRUNSWICK, OHIO
MINUTES OF COUNCIL
Monday, March 9, 2026
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance The regular meeting of Brunswick City Council was called to order by
Mayor Ron Falconi at 7:02 p.m. at the Municipal Complex.
Roll Call of Members Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter,
Tim Smith, Kristy Piper.
Others Present: Mayor Ron Falconi, City Manager/Safety Director Carl DeForest, Law Director Dennis Nevar,
Clerk of Council Laura Timura.
Correspondence There was none.
Approval of Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated February 23, 2026:
Nicholas Hanek moved to approve the Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated February 23, 2026, as
written, seconded by Tim Smith. Roll Call - Ayes - 7, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr.,
Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
Mayor’s Report:
Mayor's Court Financial Report for the month ending February 2026 will be posted on the website and added
t o the minutes for the record.
Proclamations in recognition of Conner Heinle and Landon Russell's Eagle Scout achievements:
Mayor Falconi presented proclamations in honor of their Eagle Scout achievement.
Arrow of Light Certificates of Achievement presented to Pack 3517 :
Several scouts from Pack 3517 were presented Certificates of Achievement in honor of their
accomplishment.
Certificate of Achievement awarded to Brunswick Middle School's 7th Grade Girls Basketball Team:
The Brunswick Middle School's 7th Grade Girls Basketball Team received a Certificate of Achievement to
recognize their meritorious efforts in defeating Strongsville 35-17 in the finals of the Greater Cleveland
Conference Tournament on February 10, 2026.
Motion to reappoint Richard Prospal to the Board of Building Code Appeals:
Nicholas Hanek moved to table the reappointment of Richard Prospal.
Motion to reappoint Thomas Miller to the Board of Zoning Appeals:
Nicholas Hanek moved to reappoint Thomas Miller to the Board of Zoning Appeals, seconded by Joseph
Delsanter. Roll Call - Ayes - 7, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph
Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
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Brunswick City Council Monday, March 9, 2026
Clerk of Council’s Report Mrs. Timura had no report this evening.
Council Committee Reports:
Economic Development Committee.....................................................Mr. Lambert:
Mr. Lambert had no formal reports this evening.
Services, Utilities, Technology & Cable Committee................................Mr. Smith:
Mr. Smith had no formal reports this evening.
Finance Committee................................................................................Mr. Hanek:
Mr. Hanek had no formal reports this evening.
Safety & Environment Committee.......................................................Mr. Kuczma:
Mr. Kuczma had no formal reports this evening.
Planning & Zoning Committee..............................................................Mr. Delsanter:
Planning & Zoning Committee Minutes dated February 23, 2026:
Joseph Delsanter moved to approve the Planning & Zoning Committee Minutes dated February 23, 2026, as
written, seconded by Brandon Lambert. Roll Call - Ayes - 7, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael
Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
Parks, Recreation & Community Committee..........................................Mrs. Piper:
Mrs. Piper had no formal reports this evening.
Building & Building Code Committee...................................................Mr. Abella:
Mr. Abella had no formal reports this evening.
Other Committees, Boards and Commissions
Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes dated February 23, 2026:
Nicholas Hanek moved to approve the Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes dated February 23, 2026, as
written, seconded by Brandon Lambert. Roll Call - Ayes - 7, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael
Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
Petitions from the Public on Legislation
Reading of Legislation and Action on Legislation:
3rd Reading(s)
RES. NO. 9-2026 - A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to accept
the 2026 Energized Community Grant from NOPEC in the amount of $82,838.00. - 3rd Reading (Economic
Development Committee, Administration/Grant Aungst):
Brandon Lambert moved to adopt Resolution Number 9-2026, seconded by Nicholas Hanek. Roll Call - Ayes -
7, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy
Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
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ORD. NO. 12-2026 - An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 13-19 by renaming the "Senior Development
Special Planning District No. 5" to "The Villas on Pearl Special Planning District No. 5" and adopting a revised
Conceptual Development Plan. - 3rd Reading (Planning & Zoning Committee, Administration/Grant Aungst):
Joseph Delsanter moved to adopt Ordinance Number 12-2026, seconded by Keith Kuczma. Mr. Hanek noted
that the SPDs would expire after one year as a revision to the current code. Mr. Delsanter added that the
City would be looking at restructuring their position on SPDs in the future. This would make more sense in
development planning and may involve code revisions which address new zoning positions as opposed to
Planning Districts. Roll Call - Ayes - 7, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma,
Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
2nd Reading(s)
1st Reading(s)
RES. NO. 15-2026 - An emergency resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Vance's Law Enforcement for the purpose of new weapons for the Division of Police in an amount not to
exceed $53,450.00. - 1st Reading (To be brought from Safety & Environment
Committee, Administration/Robert Safran):
Keith Kuczma moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Kristy Piper. Roll Call - Ayes - 7, Nicholas Hanek,
Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0.
Motion Carried.
Keith Kuczma moved to adopt Resolution Number 15-2026, seconded by Joseph Delsanter. Roll Call - Ayes -
7, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy
Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
ORD. NO. 16-2026 - An emergency ordinance amending Section 866.02(c) of the City of Brunswick Codified
Ordinances to provide that the results of the required BCI/FBI Webchecks for applicants for mobile food
service operation permits shall be valid for a period of one (1) year from the date of issuance. - 1st Reading
(To be brought from Planning & Zoning Committee, Administration/Grant Aungst):
Joseph Delsanter moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Nicholas Hanek. Roll Call - Ayes - 6, Nicholas
Hanek, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 1 (Brandon
Lambert). Motion Carried.
Joseph Delsanter moved to adopt Ordinance Number 16-2026, seconded by Nicholas Hanek. Roll Call - Ayes
- 7, Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy
Piper. Nays - 0. Motion Carried.
RES. NO. 17-2026 - An emergency resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Set in Stone Contracting, LLC for the 2026 Asphalt Road Program in an amount not to exceed $1,296,798.25.
- 1st Reading (To be brought from Services, Utilities, Technology & Cable Committee, Administration/Jenny
Zoldak):
Tim Smith moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Kristy Piper. Roll Call - Ayes - 7, Nicholas Hanek,
Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays - 0.
Motion Carried.
Tim Smith moved to adopt Resolution Number 17-2026, seconded by Nicholas Hanek. Roll Call - Ayes - 7,
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Nicholas Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy
Piper. Nays 0. Motion Carried.
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City Managers Report Mr. DeForest announced that the Income Tax Office would hold special Saturday
hours on April11 from 9a.m. to 2 p.m. to offer Citytax assistance. This would be in addition to their regular
hours Monday through Friday from 8:30 am. to 5 p.m. He announced that the City would participate in the
Ohio Statewide Tornado Drill, which would take place on Wednesday, March 18, at 9:50 am. He reminded
residents that they could register to receive emergency notifications on the City’s website by signing up for
the Hyper Reach Notification System.
Open Forum Dave Baylis Greenbriar Hill Development (2 Greenbriar Drive, St. Louis, Misourri 63124)
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thanked the Council for consideration of approval and revealed he was excited to be part of the Brunswick
community.
Unfinished Business There was none.
New Business There was none.
Adjournment Nicholas Hanek moved to adjourn, seconded byTim Smith. Roil Call Ayes -7, Nicholas
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Hanek, Brandon Lambert, Michael Abella Jr., Keith Kuczma, Joseph Delsanter, Tim Smith, Kristy Piper. Nays
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0. Motion Carried.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Laura Timura, MMC
Cler ncil
Mayor Ron ‘oni
March 23, 2026
Adopted
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