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Boyle said one parcel had been returned to the tax rolls, creating a taxable assessment of about $14,000 on that parcel. He said two other parcels remained pending with the state. Separately, Boyle described filing a public-records request and said he had expected the law director or village leadership to act earlier after a legal decision was issued; Boyle said he waited months without seeing any action and described that inaction as “an absolute failure.”

Boyle said he joined an email distribution list on Nov. 26 to monitor developments and that he saw no village action from November through April; he said he brought the matter to the council’s attention because he believed village officials should have been proactive in notifying impacted parties.

The mayor acknowledged the comment and the public-records topic appeared on the meeting record; council did not take an immediate action in response during the public-comment period. Boyle also identified himself in the record as being from 4231 Lander Road. No follow-up timetable or staff assignment to investigate was provided on the record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Orange Village Ohio Council Meeting - June 11, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.","oneSentenceSummary","A resident, James Boyle, told council on June 11 that one parcel of a church property has been returned to the tax rolls and urged officials to address two other parcels still pending at the state; he also criticized the law director for a six‑month delay in communicating a legal decision tied to the public-records request.","taxTitle","Orange Village Council, Orange Village, Cuyahoga County, Ohio","taxId",74606,"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},6202160,"Orange Village receives March–April financial reports; council schedules budget amendment vote",191,519000,710000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3787633-934a5d4875d678494908eccaf230dbb5&start=519&end=710","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3787633-934a5d4875d678494908eccaf230dbb5/thumbnail_519000.jpg","/articles/6202160/Ohio/Orange-Village-receives-MarchApril-financial-reports-council-schedules-budget-amendment-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202160-0acda2dd42cd03b0d24cc3202e170424/orig.mp4?Expires=1770501560&Signature=mPQhIFEM2XFTI5OQHS~6P0Ds6Sc854FLf330rCmxkD3EYjqPEu8286dBUYs4leNgfH7bFpiqXm6~jcR~AVdxdFjGFgciA9Q5WZN6kwSi9Vekmd-1zIY08cjL0EUyGyupwxZGTS6ApNoi-B7LdkBZglWPGEfS0LK3mvsfGCvnDulMmGqKZE2wqtnSUiIzqjr7Qmeu7xBStAgkXkm09bd4fzeaIo~nvRGi-8LY4Hipsr4aKR4tFJtHO4EfIf8AZLRFW6BJqbtibwd5dc2BdPBEyxfP3j7V2irhkQFsq~AFQI05~oaViAn0CBE6tIL0IPz49oV5KkcgN50E4ebNbH2WZw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Orange Village Council reviewed the treasurer’s and tax administrator’s reports for March and April 2025 at its June 11 meeting and discussed an accompanying budget amendment that will return for final vote at a later meeting.

Treasurer remarks summarized account balances: the cash account summary for March showed total cash across funds of about $20.4 million, with March revenues of about $4.0 million and March expenditures of about $784,000. For April 30, the combined cash balance was about $18.1 million; April revenues were roughly $907,000 and April expenditures about $3.22 million. The treasurer noted timing effects, including distribution of Pinecrest TIF revenue and an annual insurance premium affecting year-to-date percentages.

The tax administrator reported gross tax collections of $461,753 for March (about $38,000 higher than March 2024) and almost $614,000 for April (about $153,000 higher than April 2024). Year-to-date collections were reported as $267,000 higher than the same point in 2024.

Council reviewed bills to be paid in June totaling $254,509.03 and additional May expenses of $561,355.79; council did not discuss objections to those payment amounts on the record. The proposed budget amendment (Ordinance 2025-19) includes multiple reallocations: modest increases in police personal services and fire other (vehicle repairs), a $175,000 increase to capital improvement fund 401 for a land purchase related to long‑range planning, and increases to capital equipment fund 402 tied to police vehicle replacement, among other adjustments. The council said it will vote on the budget amendment at a subsequent meeting and will likely suspend rules at that time.

No formal appropriations were adopted at the June 11 meeting; councilors asked few questions and deferred the ordinance vote to the next session.","Council reviewed treasurer and tax administrator reports showing year‑to‑date revenues above last year and discussed a budget amendment that includes several line-item adjustments and $175,000 for a land purchase; council will vote on the amendment at a future meeting.",{"_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},6202163,"Orange Village authorizes mayor to sign electric supply agreement with NextEra (NOPEC)",160,560000,720000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3787633-934a5d4875d678494908eccaf230dbb5&start=560&end=720","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3787633-934a5d4875d678494908eccaf230dbb5/thumbnail_560000.jpg","/articles/6202163/Ohio/Orange-Village-authorizes-mayor-to-sign-electric-supply-agreement-with-NextEra-NOPEC","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202163-ce05fab15e2553a7cc866806aab2204a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770501560&Signature=QnJSf-R4x0cb-cmswUx5-iQDg-Ksgu1yg3mdZZ4ZZfCYrjn7WkNl7dSF1Q~NBlWBzRlVeYUvzt-rQ603XeCl13fr3DToU1nr511and9k41LJZYZpsMNHkHIJvyRAMM0xZyp7VogtErhSJT9UBK7eDboJTuZDUWylNAlPi6RVVVoJuOG3vgrtuOnqHBjnYoioCDQENnKhWTakDWDD1A4WgMJnrFSN4xmCFnrHMfuo-s5zBRtkwLd70chjgwHE8xFnns66OLV4HF2uzfCYiuBN9Jn6nNuB~JMHg-XFzm1HHRfp0OJ4hWZnosYJ3U8AtM~FnpS89aDDfA8-gR9krv~zQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Orange Village Council on June 11 authorized Mayor Judson A. Klein to enter an agreement with NextEra Energy Services (through NOPEC) for electrical supply.

The village's current contract was due to expire July 2025. Village staff and the treasurer reviewed competitive bids and recommended a three‑year contract through NOPEC as the most favorable price for the village. A staff speaker said the selection provides budgetary certainty for electric utility costs over the next several years and was chosen after an apples‑to‑apples comparison of offers.

Councilmember Mr. Strickland introduced the item and deferred detailed remarks to Bob Zugan, who reviewed the procurement rationale. The council then moved to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement; a roll call recorded affirmative votes.

The council discussion did not include specific dollar amounts for the contract in the public record, nor did it identify contract start and end dates beyond the staff statement that the village’s prior contract expires in July 2025. The village noted that, if the contract process lapses, service would default to FirstEnergy until the new supplier takes effect.","Council authorized the mayor to sign an electric supply agreement with NextEra Energy Services after staff and treasurer recommended a three-year NOPEC contract as the most favorable option.",{"_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},6202165,"Council discusses purchase of 35-acre park parcel, reserves 2 acres for possible fire station; purchase contingent on grant funding",486,864000,1350000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3787633-934a5d4875d678494908eccaf230dbb5&start=864&end=1350","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3787633-934a5d4875d678494908eccaf230dbb5/thumbnail_864000.jpg","/articles/6202165/Ohio/Council-discusses-purchase-of-35-acre-park-parcel-reserves-2-acres-for-possible-fire-station-purchase-contingent-on-grant-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202165-9046bd47fbf5585be66326eadcd18d87/orig.mp4?Expires=1770501560&Signature=NEyKHrHDyjqnSDtnLtDfw9Y3MH7TFNwibixn3akX1rKMPJKyUgELFY-uWfmJ9S1Nb-~LLFXmmoxudW2wO90YJBzZ0oHNv8UwFL1~SNpdLHeWIN5enR~tFuOfFubQEKDbZP4AN1i1dVuD58k1uQc0rS5q3Nkxnm1ng6x6tI3cgQ8rR4ZiL0VWWr8xQGzQPqBctTr9r~R~~ILEYj5FbAYekOnfringSj7otav3KQAFOMjDRSwjF9koRJxxsnd00-PMOprRiCfqxESX8235R1GOzUoszi1T6-QV9k7iDJeH6CblWKtZygnAswplgiBEgvyDRd~cnWNF3Sjzm6l2qynOJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Orange Village Council reviewed agreements on June 11 to acquire land from CVG LLC and to work with the Western Reserve Land Conservancy to preserve 35 acres as a passive park, while reserving a separate 2‑acre parcel for a possible future fire station.

Mayor Judson A. Klein told the council the deal is structured in two parts: 35 acres intended to remain in conservation and two acres carved out now so the village can preserve the option to use that smaller parcel later for a fire station. Klein said the municipality must apply for grant funding under the village name; the land conservancy will later record the conservation easement and the village will complete the purchase only after grant funds are awarded.

Council discussion noted a $175,000 line in a proposed budget amendment that covers purchase of the 2‑acre parcel. Klein emphasized the agreement is contingent on the village receiving adequate federal or state grant funding and “this doesn't commit to the fire station. This just allows for it if that's [needed],” he said.

Councilors identified the need to separate the two parcels before a conservation easement is recorded because the easement would make reclaiming acreage for other uses impossible. The council did not take a final vote on the purchase at the June 11 meeting; the matter remained on the agenda for future action pending grant approval and completion of the budget amendment process.

No timeline for grant application deadlines or final closing dates was provided during the session. The council later recessed into executive session to discuss acquisition or disposition of real estate; the public record shows no votes taken in executive session.","Orange Village reviewed agreements with CVG LLC and Western Reserve Land Conservancy to preserve 35 acres as passive parkland and to carve out 2 acres for a potential future fire station; the purchase is contingent on obtaining grant funding and staff included $175,000 in a budget amendment for the 2-acre carve-out.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6202166,"Orange Village council approves amendment to Pinecrest residential development agreement",900,90000,990000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3787633-934a5d4875d678494908eccaf230dbb5&start=90&end=990","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3787633-934a5d4875d678494908eccaf230dbb5/thumbnail_90000.jpg","/articles/6202166/Ohio/Orange-Village-council-approves-amendment-to-Pinecrest-residential-development-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202166-b03a26e483de66c49430fcc34fbcb95e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770501560&Signature=QRuy9BT9f~IkGhw88Sz-MhEwpx8SgZZIekTJKg7KB7WPzJ-JpWOeBr9pgbWlQIpzLxbddeorpJN~0uUmVaaCw49VQ~V6ry9mz1rKZd0gvnjVz2zj6AmPmMZL3sJWWDnpUW5uPwkbYayukn7LezkmUTyisRUhDBwlw6EllbdQhQQhiZp6IAXSs692w4n2deIaC1ZXy~NKEmLZ4ZLie8YG0aJaANyhcnVNrjgfyGIARnNSKBK~~JFHwAyyqvY8-OSdbQqlRdVDKauOzlumY4LhGlrrsZNwUVdKBowaAq6xXIxf479tJqe07EJveo40jJYJ6KLaZ92FWBnUjvg9yR7azg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Orange Village Council on June 11 approved Ordinance 2025-11, authorizing Mayor Judson A. Klein to execute an amendment to the development agreement for the Pinecrest residential project.

The amendment modifies expectations for the residential portion of the Pinecrest development and “will subject the property to certain restrictions that are consistent with the village's zoning code and others that are not in the zoning code but will cause the development to be high quality,” Mayor Judson A. Klein said during a brief public hearing and the council reading.

The measure was read during the meeting and placed on final reading with an emergency declaration. A motion to pass was made and the council recorded affirmative roll-call votes during the reading. The public hearing opened earlier in the meeting; no public comments were offered on the amendment during that hearing.

Council members did not expand the ordinance record during the meeting; the council moved directly from the public hearing into the final reading and vote. The transcript shows the ordinance proceeded under emergency procedures, but the council did not suspend rules beyond the single reading at this session.

The council did not discuss additional conditions, funding, or implementation steps on the record beyond the language described above. Any future staff actions to implement the amendment were not specified in the meeting record.","On June 11, 2025, Orange Village Council passed Ordinance 2025-11, authorizing the mayor to execute an amendment to the development agreement for the Pinecrest residential project that adds restrictions and design commitments for the residential portion.","actionData","errors"]

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