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What staff told council: The presenter said several special-revenue accounts contained beginning balances from prior years that were not included in the city’s earlier appropriation measure and therefore needed to be appropriated now so the funds can be used for their designated purposes. Staff described several specific adjustments: increasing the municipal court insurance fund appropriation by $30,000 (from $45,000 to $75,000), increasing an indigent-defense-related fund by $200,000 (from about $54,563 to $254,563), and raising a research-related account by $23,000 (to about $577,000). Staff also described increases in a court special-projects fund (about $70,000) and a magistrates fund (about $20,000). For capital funds, staff requested a $150,000 increase in a capital account to approximately $244,000. The presenter characterized much of the change as previously collected or carried-forward money (beginning balances) that had not been included in the original appropriation ordinance.

Why it matters: Appropriating beginning balances and updated revenue estimates allows the municipal court and other departments to spend funds for their intended purposes and avoids leaving available funds unallocated. Council members sought clarity about whether the court’s general operations fund (the “181 fund”) had been adjusted or whether these changes were limited to special-revenue and capital accounts.

Council action: Ordinance 4-13 stood on first reading pending additional review. Council members discussed options — including journal entries or judge-level approvals if funds are to be reallocated among statutorily restricted accounts — and asked for clearer summaries of net differences between the previously passed appropriation package and the adjustments presented.

Next steps: Finance staff will provide clearer reconciliations of beginning balances, projected revenues, and net budget differences for council’s next meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Berea OH, Regular Council Meeting 04/21/2025 ","oneSentenceSummary","City finance staff presented ordinance 4-13, a set of appropriations adjustments affecting multiple special-revenue and capital accounts associated with the municipal court and other funds; council placed the ordinance on first reading.","taxTitle","Berea City Council, Berea, Cuyahoga County, Ohio","taxId",70635,"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},6259760,"Council refers Second Avenue vacation and related parcel consolidations to Planning Commission for District 46 redevelopment",266,2816000,3082000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3137487-7c0f90db54355910e178bab0dbc6f481&start=2816&end=3082","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3137487-7c0f90db54355910e178bab0dbc6f481/thumbnail_2816000.jpg","/articles/6259760/Ohio/Council-refers-Second-Avenue-vacation-and-related-parcel-consolidations-to-Planning-Commission-for-District-46-redevelopment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6259760-9ae3d9799bb532a1ac4e63c798fd5d57/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135814&Signature=kTWdbIPvCXzXBvI~8ZFyF79-fifoaZLd65ymSxrqted9vD2CuYOFNVJhsGxaemmNubH0ew7TpJsgRtYiddD2uVUtY0Cwda1d98Td1sivD6mQ-vRXUEtiMEOMyaR6MPjzGbsRYNYNkJkfiQkkTzv5uXbe6qaePxGzYfy-sL801rRzh4r-Emp7H0d0zlKNpVQzau0wjFrLgcft5XHmKgIfUCSt3DoggPy-J16AWjBHj6pMd9ORBxFq0OLpg2c4KoOcsQeeVy72wYlagYZapCEwDO1zkNE3bEyrcHFColgnFz140TFInkZd2Ojg~YucekHVrYDL5oWFUdFGdgoYQA-kbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Berea City Council referred to the Planning Commission on April 21 two developer-related ordinances that would vacate the existing Second Avenue, dedicate a relocated Second Avenue, and approve consolidation and splitting of several permanent parcels tied to the District 46 redevelopment.

Director of Public Service Romano explained that the proposal would vacate the current Second Avenue right-of-way and consolidate adjacent parcels to allow a relocated Second Avenue to be dedicated as a 60-foot right-of-way. The developer will construct the relocated road and relocate city utilities (water and sewer) into the new dedication; private utilities will be placed in a separate 20–30-foot underground easement where needed. Romano said the developer is paying for engineering and physical construction costs and that the city will assume maintenance responsibility for the relocated street once it is dedicated and accepted.

Why it matters: The plat and vacation would enable redevelopment work in the District 46 project area by clearing and reconfiguring property lines and creating a publicly dedicated right-of-way that matches the redevelopment design. Council members asked whether the developer would be responsible for repair if construction damages existing roads and whether the new street would be built to city standards; staff confirmed the developer bears construction costs and that the new road will be dedicated to the city for long-term maintenance.

Council action: Councilmember Jimenez moved and Councilmember Zacharias seconded referral of Ordinance 4-11 (vacation/dedication of Second Avenue) and Ordinance 4-12 (parcel consolidation/split/dedication) to the Planning Commission; council approved the referral by voice vote.

Next steps: Planning Commission will review the plats and return recommendations to council; future ordinances will be scheduled for readings and final council action if the commission recommends approval.","Council voted to send ordinances that would vacate the existing Second Avenue alignment, dedicate a relocated Second Avenue, and consolidate and split several parcels to the Planning Commission for review; developers will build the relocated road and utilities and the city will accept dedication once complete.",{"_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},6259763,"Council debuts proposal for one-year moratorium on new vape and e-cigarette retailing; study period requested",156,2196000,2352000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3137487-7c0f90db54355910e178bab0dbc6f481&start=2196&end=2352","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3137487-7c0f90db54355910e178bab0dbc6f481/thumbnail_2196000.jpg","/articles/6259763/Ohio/Council-debuts-proposal-for-one-year-moratorium-on-new-vape-and-e-cigarette-retailing-study-period-requested","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6259763-93e23f1afb2509b3d891fbe1552a481b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135814&Signature=dr3l3XGVomll4Sps~1Zxm04K7nAHeDlXqZ8bHYPpNKe4KKqtQWZLfCfc7SrO5A8E~PclQafpb0FyjF8bviR5dwd9IboCdmGT5oRBHs1ciZod0bIjqjHVbc9QMiNG2y8D7VEORlusWJk3hJ8ZcBUJZh7sau7ipy1V0FV95Ku3HCpSt127W5aHKBZ5Oq~Gg1CTRtAY3KtNx06ExCOfKFJTru3ipMMWb3gADINxwrn1okUsSmzrgNZomris-df5pksjhBCi4xPmL2XEZhna2M5fDL45Gdpfze64uUFJcMoJrIOwZoZ~3NzX5l0jlF0XqFYTeXHrYVlSvd84Q5zT5YYlGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Berea City Council considered a proposed temporary moratorium on new vape and e-cigarette retail businesses at its April 21 meeting, with the administration asking for up to one year to study zoning options and potential restrictions.

Director of Law Miss Jones introduced Resolution 4-10, which would prohibit acceptance of applications for — and the issuance of — zoning approvals, building permits, and certificates of occupancy for businesses whose primary use would be the distribution or sale of vaping or e-cigarette products for up to one year. Jones said the mayor requested the research after neighboring Cleveland strengthened local rules and after staff surveyed nearby communities, many of which have adopted moratoriums or similar measures.

Why it matters: The moratorium is intended to give the city time to study whether zoning restrictions should regulate distance from schools and churches, limit density of such businesses, or otherwise channel where vape shops may locate. Miss Jones said the proposed moratorium would not force existing businesses to stop selling products: businesses already selling such products may continue; the moratorium would halt new sellers and new applications while the study proceeds.

Discussion and enforcement questions: Council members raised enforcement and jurisdictional questions. Members asked the administration to identify all local retailers currently selling vaping products; Jones said the city currently has three dedicated vape/smoke shops and that local gas stations also sell vaping products but that staff would attempt to compile an address list for the second reading. Council members discussed underage sales enforcement and whether state agencies oversee THC/hemp-related products sold in some vape shops. Jones said underage-sale enforcement typically requires a purchase attempt (an undercover buy) and that the Department of Cannabis Control and other state agencies may have roles in regulating THC or hemp-derived products; she said jurisdictional lines on some THC/hemp enforcement questions remain unsettled.

Council action: Some members expressed support for suspending rules and passing the moratorium that night, but the body lacked the additional member required to suspend the three-reading rule. The measure therefore stood on first reading for further consideration at a future meeting.

Next steps: Administration will provide a list of current sellers and additional detail ahead of second reading. Council may consider suspension of the reading rules or formal adoption at a later meeting after the study period.","Councilmembers heard administration’s proposal for a temporary moratorium of up to one year on permitting new vape and e-cigarette retail operations in Berea and asked staff to provide details for future action; council did not suspend rules to pass it at the April 21 meeting.",{"_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},6259768,"Berea City Council: Key votes, appointments and housekeeping items from April 21 meeting",193,539000,732000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3137487-7c0f90db54355910e178bab0dbc6f481&start=539&end=732","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3137487-7c0f90db54355910e178bab0dbc6f481/thumbnail_539000.jpg","/articles/6259768/Ohio/Berea-City-Council-Key-votes-appointments-and-housekeeping-items-from-April-21-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6259768-7037ad0bf37dcfb51d9ac844dfe8af63/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135814&Signature=IgCNNKV8nIE2OsQdyE~ubSAhKS~80GqjzpqJ0saU7tGdZ9X~XJKy8Ko4Icp2FRZmjnVSiRLO0ntSTCZCFJlUANk4tczvi8qf9qHDhWzXUTXgiEgYgMG2I81een6vOManYBhCeNsx55gU-5iVCAfmOJ1xBZiqV2uvyy4LX~Ba4cNM~Q5jQqKu8EQHqvSyynR9eZWtFrAX7bE3r9gmC~4LAp-wLycKLa2DLdat3fa22-zOOY6dfIyMmv45J3RFSW0duluDBiPpuDnaZUX8WJwBx0uY3rGHynobQmP2xFsxfLbXpTpXnVmz1dfV90A4KizIPA0Q6ITIHxZR9mNewsb4Kg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Berea City Council approved multiple ordinances and resolutions during its April 21 regular meeting, adopting pay-and-classification changes for city employees, confirming a planning-commission appointment, and passing routine and ceremonial measures.

The council voted unanimously among members present to approve two compensation-related ordinances that update the city’s classification and compensation schedules and adjust rank differentials among chiefs and their subordinates. Council also adopted resolutions to remove a long-absent municipal planning commissioner and to confirm Kevin Davenport to fill that vacancy through Dec. 31, 2028. The council adopted a ceremonial resolution honoring Berea Midpark High School wrestler Diana Borders for winning the 2025 OHSAA Division I girls state championship and passed a separate resolution recognizing Earth Day and Arbor Day.

Why it matters: The compensation ordinances set pay rules that affect city personnel structure and succession; the planning-commission appointment restores a voting quorum on a board that has recently been unable to act on some development items. The ceremonial recognitions reflect council’s formal acknowledgements and are recorded as formal actions.

Major outcomes (roll-call outcomes recorded in meeting minutes):
- Ordinance 3-2 (amend/reconstitute Section 175.1, compensation schedule): Approved by roll call; motion carried (unanimous among members voting).
- Ordinance 3-3 (maintain rank differential between Police Chief, Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief and subordinates): Approved by roll call; motion carried (unanimous among members voting).
- Resolution 4-8 (approve mayor’s removal of Anthony Alexander from the Municipal Planning Commission): Adopted by roll call.
- Resolution 4-9 (confirm mayor’s appointment of Kevin Davenport to the Municipal Planning Commission, term to 12/31/2028): Adopted by roll call.
- Resolution 4-6 (honoring Diana Borders, 2025 Division I girls state wrestling champion): Adopted by roll call.
- Resolution 4-7 (declaring April 22, 2025 Earth Day and April 25, 2025 Arbor Day): Adopted by roll call.

What council did not finalize: Several collective bargaining and housekeeping measures remained on earlier readings for future meetings, including a three-year collective bargaining agreement referenced for the Laborers’ local and a second reading of a proposed collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police (Lodge 15). A proposed moratorium on new vape/e-cigarette retailing and permitting (Resolution 4-10) remained on first reading after discussion; council did not suspend rules to pass it that night.

Votes at a glance (procedural notes): where the transcript recorded roll calls, the clerk read member names and recorded “Yes” votes for those present; the meeting record shows measures approved by roll call with unanimous affirmative votes among members voting. Specific motioners/seconders were recorded in the minutes for each adopted item.","At its April 21 meeting the Berea City Council approved two personnel compensation ordinances, adopted several resolutions including an honorary resolution for a state wrestling champion, and confirmed a planning commission appointment. Other measures remain on earlier readings.","actionData","errors"]

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