Cuyahoga Falls City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Council committee meetings are held on the first and third Mondays in order to allow councilmembers to publicly discuss pending legislation that will be voted on at regular meetings. The public is free to comment on pending legislation during the allowed time set aside as part of committee meetings.
City council met as the Committee of the Whole to ratify the mayor’s re-appointment choices to the Boston Heights JEDD Board. The three members re-appointed were Janet Ciotola, Bryan Hoffman, and Michael Brillhart. Council voted 10-0 with Michael Brillhart abstaining.
Reports of Council’s Standing Committees
Finance & Appropriations:
A-40: An ordinance amending Ordinance 105-2024 to reflect the transfer of $67,000 from the General Fund to the Princeton Crossroads TIF Fund, as an advance. Passed 11-0.
A-41: An ordinance authorizing the director of public service to enter into a contract or contracts, according to law, for overhead power line clearance services, including tree maintenance, tree and brush removal services, and mowing, for a period not to exceed three years. Passed 11-0.
Public Affairs:
A-42: An ordinance amending the Traffic Control File. Passed 11-0.
Community Development:
A-37: An ordinance approving the application to expand the Downtown Community Cuyahoga Falls Entertainment District within the Downtown Cuyahoga Falls area; making certain findings in connection therewith. Passed 10-0 with Marie Willis-Guarneri abstaining.
Miscellaneous Business:
Mayor Walters wanted to give Cuyahoga Falls Resident Gail Manning her turn in the spotlight for all she does for the community. Manning’s contributions to our city are immense: She has been an adopt-a-spot volunteer since 2017, was essential in planning the butterfly garden at High Bridge Glens park, and a caretaker of that spot, including keeping the free library at that location stocked. She serves on the city Tree Board and has over 70 hours of volunteer work under the city’s sustainability steward program. Manning also works with the United Christian Green Team and an endless list of community service including being an advocate for handicap students in our school system and countless examples of environmental stewardship and volunteerism. Community Outreach Coordinator Bryce Pully nominated her for the 2026 Serve Ohio Award from Governor DeWine for her commitment and dedication to making a positive difference in her community and making Ohio a better place to live. She has also received a certificate from the city thanking her for all her work around our city.
Finance Director Bryan Hoffman went over “Report 21,” a monthly snapshot of the city’s finances, and stated things are in line with where they should be for this time of year. Compared to 2025 the leisure time fund shows the Natatorium revenues are up 2.5%, Water Works is up 21.2% (yearly passes are up), Brookledge is up 12%, and Downview is up 1.3%. and property taxes are currently flat, but he expects that fund to go up a small amount as well over the next few months.
Council President Russ Balthis reminded all that next Monday is the fifth Monday of the month so there will be no meeting on June 29. There is no new legislation currently for the July 6 meeting so pending any agenda the next time council will meet is July 13, pending having any legislation to discuss.
