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 in executive session Monday night. City Council is permitted to meet behind closed doors to call an executive session authorized by the following Ohio Revised Code
Sections:
1. a. §121.22(G)(5), to discuss matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or regulations or state statutes.
b. §121.22(G)(8), to discuss confidential information related to an applicant or recipient of economic development assistance, or related
to negotiations with other political subdivisions respecting requests for economic development assistance.
2. To conduct any other business, including without limitation, rules suspensions and executive sessions necessary to accomplish the foregoing.
Planning & Zoning:
Planning and Zoning committee posted a public hearing on October 19th to discuss :
Temporary Ordinance A-60: An ordinance approving text amendments to the Cuyahoga Falls development code regarding data centers, as more fully described and depicted herein. and:
Temporary Ordinance A-61: An ordinance approving text amendments to the Cuyahoga Falls development code regarding nursing homes, assisted living and independent living facilities, as more fully described and depicted herein.
Legislation scheduled for discussion:
A-62: An ordinance accepting the recommendation of the planning commission for a major site plan for the construction of a 29,280 sq. ft. addition to the Spirol Shims facility located at 321 Remington Road. This legislation was presented by Assistant Planning Director Adam Paul and a representative from Spirol Shims. The expansion was approved by the planning commission September 1with some minor restrictions. The expansion would add an additional 20k square feet to the existing 48k facility. Although not tied to the approval of the plan, representee for Spirol, Peter Varga, said it’s the company’s plan to hire two to three employees a year. The committee voted to bring this out for a vote of all council next Monday, September 28.
Finance & Appropriations:
A-63: An ordinance authorizing the director of public service to execute a modification of Contract No. 9480 with The Ohio Drilling Company. This is for the modification of the original contract for the routine maintenance of three wells every five years. This year found a casing and a screen worn beyond repair and both needed replacement. This legislation will increase the original cost not to exceed $31,120. The committee voted to bring this out for a vote of all council next Monday, September 28.
A-64: An ordinance authorizing the Parks and Recreation Board and/or director of public service to enter into a cooperative procurement agreement with The Interlocal Purchasing System (“TIPS”), waiving competitive bidding for the purchase of products, services, materials, and supplies purchased through cooperative purchase agreements administered by TIPS. Parks Director Dr. Sara Kline explained to the committee how purchasing through a consortium has many advantages over going out to bid for some purchases. In some cases it is better pricing, very similar to buying from the state bid sheet. She also said they still shop around for price to ensure the city is getting its best value. Kline also mentioned that there are not any types of membership fees or minimum purchase requirements involved with this consortium. The committee voted to bring this out for a vote of all council next Monday, September 28.
A-65: An ordinance authorizing the director of public service to enter into a contract or contracts, without competitive bidding, with Kenmore Construction Company, Inc., for fire hydrant replacements on Bath Road. Committee Chair Mary Nichols Rhodes has been in communication with Water Superintendent Russ Kring, The depth of these five hydrants could not be serviced by city personnel and Kenmore Construction only discovered just how deep when work had begun and the road was open. The increase took the contract above the amount the board of control can spend so the $86,349 contract had to appear before council. The committee voted to bring this out for a vote of all council next Monday, September 28.
Public & Industrial Improvements:
Temp. Ord. A-66: An ordinance authorizing the director of public service to enter into a contract or contracts, according to law, for the repair and resurfacing of Hudson Drive from Front Street to Graham Road. Presented by City Engineer Tony Demasi, in 2022 the city received a grant for $700k, the project went out to bid and the lowest and best was Kenmore Construction for 1,585,000. An inspection firm will be hired to oversee the project, Quality Control and Inspection from Garfield Heights will oversee the project to be sure we are following all federal and state requirements and be the administrator for the project. Their fee will be $143k. Construction would begin late this year with sidewalk ramps later and the paving will begin next spring. The committee voted to bring this out for a vote of all council next Monday, September 28.
Public Affairs:
Temp. Ord. A-67: An ordinance amending the Traffic Control File. Presented by Chief Norfolk. The majority of this legislation will encompass the new signage in the area of Graham Road and Oakwood Drive as a result of the new Sheetz service station. It will also approve the return of the school zone flashing lights on Broad Boulevard with the return of a school using the former St. Joesph School and the new signage on Bath Road for the relocated DMV. The committee voted to bring this out for a vote of all council next Monday, September 28.
Community Development:
A-68: An ordinance authorizing the director of community development to terminate the Community Reinvestment Area Agreement with JPKM Investments, LLC, as approved by Ordinance No. 53- 2026. This was discussed in executive session, and no other public comments were made.
A-69: A resolution amending Resolution No. 3-2026 to reflect the termination of the amended Community Reinvestment Area Agreement with JPKM Investments, LLC. This was discussed in executive session, and no other public comments were made.
A-70: An ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into a Community Reinvestment Area Agreement with American Shim & Die, Inc., dba Spirol Precision Products. Committee chair Joe Siegferth requested that this legislation be held until the October 5 meeting to make sure all the proper parties have been properly notified.
