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The actions, taken under motions and roll-call votes, included contracts for fire- and service-department equipment maintenance, elevator servicing, preventive HVAC maintenance, weed control for parks, a vendor contract for the July movie-in-the-park and two emergency authorizations for bank and software payments. Council also approved Ordinance 2025-9 to certify delinquent accounts to the Lake County Auditor and Treasurer for collection and authorized a temporary hire at the senior center.

Why it matters: The motions authorize routine maintenance and operational spending that keep city buildings, parks and public safety equipment in service and commit the city to near-term payments. The ordinance sends delinquent accounts for collection, which affects city revenue flows and taxpayers with unpaid charges.

Key votes and actions
- Motion authorizing a one-year service agreement with McDonald Equipment Company (fire department) in the amount of $705 — approved, roll call all ayes (Malta; McFarland; Kudela; Antosh; Mahorsic; Bisbee; Farris).
- Motion authorizing the mayor to enter into a one-year service agreement with MECO in the amount of $645 (service department) — approved, unanimous.
- Motion authorizing a one-year maintenance contract with Maximum ADA Elevator in the amount of $1,920 — approved, unanimous.
- Motion authorizing a preventive maintenance agreement with Comfort Control Systems in the amount of $6,980 — approved, unanimous.
- Motion authorizing a contract with Sunset Cinema LLC for $1,500 for the July 26, 2025 Dudley Park movie in the park — approved, unanimous.
- Motion authorizing a contract with True Green for weed control at Manorite Park/LaForge Football Field for $4,083.58 — approved, unanimous.
- Ordinance 2025-9, directing the director of finance to certify delinquent accounts to Lake County for collection — motion to waive three readings and approve adopted, unanimous.
- Resolution 2025-6, authorizing payment to Huntington National Bank in the amount of $75,695.22 — adopted as an emergency, unanimous.
- Resolution 2025-7, authorizing payment to Civica in the amount of $20,176.02 — adopted as an emergency, unanimous.
- Motion authorizing the temporary appointment of Gretchen Kless as the city senior center coordinator from 03/12/2025 to 04/23/2025 at a rate of $22 per hour (full time, not to exceed 40 hours per week) — approved, unanimous.
- Motion authorizing expenditure of $11,651 to the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation for the policy-year 01/01/2024–12/31/2024 true-up — approved, unanimous.

Most votes were recorded during roll-call where all seven voting council members registered \"Aye.\" The council did not record any \"No,\" abstain or recusal votes in these items.

The meeting record shows the council moved to waive three readings for the ordinance and declared the two payments as emergency resolutions before approving them; discussion on the items was procedural and brief.

Looking ahead, these contracts and payments will be reflected in the city’s forthcoming financial reports and maintenance schedules.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Willowick OH, City Council Meeting 02/04/2025 ","oneSentenceSummary","Willowick City Council on a unanimous vote approved a series of service contracts, two emergency resolutions, an ordinance to certify delinquent accounts for tax collection and a temporary senior-center appointment during its regular meeting.","taxTitle","Willowick City Council, Willowick, Lake County, Ohio","taxId",72415,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6098751,"Resident urges action after repeated stop‑sign violations near Shoregate parking lot; police to increase monitoring",257,1074000,1331000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2822717-26a2772982f3fcf4ea6e48bb04b6fb0d&start=1074&end=1331","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2822717-26a2772982f3fcf4ea6e48bb04b6fb0d/thumbnail_1074000.jpg","/articles/6098751/Ohio/Resident-urges-action-after-repeated-stopsign-violations-near-Shoregate-parking-lot-police-to-increase-monitoring","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6098751-da37e8cc29892774dcf645261b59eeb2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770912478&Signature=A1GwpLkb6WcT9HfJtZRI-1HxYMiC6eBsXnQhh4GuF2xLBa25Eo241BTEsUw0iogmwbmH5kKLeA4CrEKP01PoZLH3iPEGvMCWZhXujQBaJ3z3o8JBMlaWjxDW0BbqXHS3DcHgKkkkYflpJ7fAjm7h7KRHVkDTVxzq~81rvfTskhInAD0CQmgdj~CZ3yst7bK3ZfUceVrwBAtmQnXQWjCTU-7RWlk-XQ63ZWqL6fuTo5KjiwBEWUN8SCyfy4bSP-EiRlfoKVSLLqcWUmpcQdW~NH5hndCzog~Vit7vgle~h1U6VWuJA5BiXHRG-WmdSyc8-LnXn87xl0jZ64Z7xwTBGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Willowick City Council public comment period, resident Roseanne Dvincenzo urged officials to address persistent stop‑sign violations and speeding on Fairway Boulevard near the Shoregate shopping area, saying the problem endangers children living nearby.

Dvincenzo, who identified herself as a Fairway Boulevard resident, said drivers entering and exiting the Shoregate parking area frequently ignore stop signs and travel at high speed. She told council members, “It’s bad. … I’m really concerned about those kids.”

Police response and next steps
Police Chief Rob Debermeyer acknowledged the concern during the council’s response and said the department would increase patrols in the area. Council staff also noted a traffic monitoring \"box\" that can be deployed in spring to record traffic flow and speeds for further analysis.

Why it matters: Repeated traffic violations at an entrance used by pedestrians and nearby families raise immediate safety concerns for residents and could prompt enforcement, signage changes or engineering reviews.

Council action: No formal motion was made; the chief’s commitment to increased patrols and the planned use of a traffic monitoring device represent staff-level follow-up rather than a council directive.

Resident quote: Roseanne Dvincenzo (Ward 3 resident) — “There is a serious problem with the stop sign being wrong constantly. Just this morning, I made it twice for 2 cars that didn't need right through the port and leave the park in my driveway.”

Next steps: The police department will deploy increased patrols and consider placement of a traffic-monitoring box in spring to gather data that could inform possible enforcement or traffic‑engineering responses.","A Ward 3 resident told the council that drivers regularly run stop signs and speed on Fairway Boulevard near the Shoregate parking lot, posing a hazard to children; Police Chief Rob Debermeyer said officers will increase patrols and the department can deploy a monitored traffic box in spring to collect data.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6098755,"Willowick officials report Shoregate Towers in active foreclosure; receiver managing property, no new leases",179,1369000,1548000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2822717-26a2772982f3fcf4ea6e48bb04b6fb0d&start=1369&end=1548","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2822717-26a2772982f3fcf4ea6e48bb04b6fb0d/thumbnail_1369000.jpg","/articles/6098755/Ohio/Willowick-officials-report-Shoregate-Towers-in-active-foreclosure-receiver-managing-property-no-new-leases","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6098755-44aebc018105bd6329e7cb14dd4b8643/orig.mp4?Expires=1770912478&Signature=oIwRWUWbbR-j57F2E6QYw1lXJrSM5PkMpeHANInt200KCuvLdIWjWB7e5qH5TufNmEYRtEHE4bEUZ7Os6PLNi6SjI8P5GfidTTlkyHy9oLqyPDTMn-MTKVolH22To0ZKdvLghiO2SeUz0FyleYHHJ36kW8ZbtHTGWAGGIYWuOHe9jMb4SvxGfX25iJ9rnxRL66LZWICHd1ZirN2H-OVxg-ommAF~lyRp7r9ggjmH7PWpM2ir~E9ykb1lU-w~2fAn3soZK6A38rua1cbdpdf7QFGSrVrReUEb2BzZp5uLaHhnRnnvnkE2rdWIk2gClNRxEQO6e1k6NbjiYW7fRjyPpA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Willowick Law Director Mandy Burts said Shoregate Towers remains in active foreclosure and that a court-appointed receiver is overseeing the property’s financial records and management.

Burts told council the foreclosure process is in the discovery phase (document exchange) and that a receiver has begun replacing roofs. She said the receiver is not issuing new leases and that Fannie Mae’s position will figure into decisions about rehabbing or reconditioning the building.

Why it matters: The condition and occupancy of Shoregate Towers affect nearby residents, property values and municipal code enforcement responsibilities. A receiver’s control of the property and involvement by a mortgage holder such as Fannie Mae shapes the timeline and options for repair, leasing and occupancy.

What the law director said
- Foreclosure status: Burts said, “They are still in the middle of foreclosure. They’re stopped in the discovery process, which means, like, turning over evidence.”
- Receiver role: Burts explained a receiver “takes over and manages the property because the court has said the owners are not taking care of it properly” and that the receiver is reviewing financial records.
- Leasing and rehab: Burts said the receiver has started replacing roofs and that the receiver’s actions are intended to protect the lender’s investment (she specifically mentioned Fannie Mae). She said the receiver is not issuing new leases and that long-term plans will depend on the foreclosure outcome and consultations with the mortgage holder.

Council response and public interest: Council members asked for updates; no formal council action was taken. A resident who asked earlier for an update on “the tower situation” was told staff and the law director were communicating with the receiver and would report back when more information is available.

Next steps: Burts said she expected to hear from the receiver this week about the receiver’s plan and that the city will continue monitoring foreclosure court proceedings and the receiver’s work.","Law director Mandy Burts told council the Shoregate Towers property remains in foreclosure, a court-appointed receiver is reviewing financial records and the owner is not issuing new leases; roof replacement work has begun, but the receiver and Fannie Mae will determine long-term plans.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6098759,"Willowick mayor says recent demolition cost offset by land bank; city monitors retail leasing and utility rate filings",229,303000,532000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2822717-26a2772982f3fcf4ea6e48bb04b6fb0d&start=303&end=532","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2822717-26a2772982f3fcf4ea6e48bb04b6fb0d/thumbnail_303000.jpg","/articles/6098759/Ohio/Willowick-mayor-says-recent-demolition-cost-offset-by-land-bank-city-monitors-retail-leasing-and-utility-rate-filings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6098759-21e3e2d6548c1cf2ffe88068bbb8a72f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770912478&Signature=II3NGTMAAz5MoxlT0Dya0aYhYR4gCPq851AV001dot~5uJGj~rLG7dfLwpbdo19iLx9A67wtQrxfnSvJVaYNSTDpWllZ8YLA247xqk7WfKgT3AxsSmcsYbeCIh1AmuTpPS7NttMQ1-4XEOibKCZgDIDYrSvgAnNvvY12xtrJobzuo66dHeHqpw6YKxKn9tSsbuWxXh1d9mbWUfLQO6OjWoZLUrrdTfiDzcJb-tEAaV8JCpjC7RbHeejGqYEJBdW7Q0zJZlnIAcKugMXp3frKrszOZlbw8tCS2uqDLEQW-NgYslzZAJURKxN1gkKDdGc3XsXUH~X~FbEsJvEiHt9pcQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Manning told the Willowick City Council that the city’s expected portion of a recent house demolition was absorbed by the land bank, leaving the city with no out‑of‑pocket cost.

Manning briefed council on upcoming meetings with Metro Parks and the leasing agent for Shoregate Shopping Center, saying the agent reported near-full occupancy and that the city is monitoring possible leasing activity at the former Rite Aid building. The mayor said the city expects to receive further details and will report back as negotiations progress.

Why it matters: The developments affect downtown occupancy and the condition of specific properties; the demolition payment and potential new tenants could shape near‑term tax and commercial occupancy conditions in Willowick.

What the mayor reported
- Demolition cost: Manning said the city had expected to pay half of a $15,000 demolition but learned the land bank covered the city’s share and “it cost us nothing to tear down there.”
- Retail leasing: Manning said he has a meeting with the leasing agent for Shoregate Shopping Center and that the agent indicated the center is nearing full occupancy; he also said he’s received calls suggesting interest in the former Rite Aid building but that the agent is tight‑lipped.
- Municipal court allocation and NextGen 911: Manning said he and other city officials will attend meetings on municipal court allocations and NextGen 911. He said the city’s dispatch system is ready to switch over once a second firewall is in place, which could occur this year or next.
- Utilities: Manning said FirstEnergy has filed or is expected to file a plan (described as an “energy security plan”) that could seek rate increases in May to improve infrastructure; he said the increases “did not look too significant” and that the city had invited FirstEnergy’s local representative to present when filings near approval. He also said a NOPEC representative will present at the Feb. 18 council meeting to update the council on energy issues.

Council discussion and follow-up: Council members asked clarifying questions but did not take formal action on these items. Mayor Manning said he will provide updates after upcoming meetings.

Context: Manning framed the demolition update as a budgetary relief and described multiple near-term meetings intended to track court allocations, retail leasing, public‑safety dispatch readiness and utility rate processes.","Mayor Manning reported the city’s share of a recent house demolition was paid by the land bank, described ongoing conversations with property managers about strip‑mall and former Rite Aid tenants, and said Willowick is preparing for NextGen 911 and monitoring FirstEnergy and NOPEC utility developments.","actionData","errors"]

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