The Parma public safety committee reported that its Safety Town program completed a successful first year, with organizers and staff saying roughly 110 children enrolled and praising volunteer instructors and police participation. Committee members said the program will seek earlier marketing next year and that the city will evaluate enrollment criteria after a second season.
"It's been well received... we have a place to do it at Green Valley Elementary," one speaker said, and added the city expects to build enrollment in future years. The committee thanked the program staff and volunteers.
During public comment, resident Gary Kanetjka of 3115 Tuxedo Avenue told the committee he is concerned about speeding on several Parma streets and described a near‑collision at his driveway. He urged the city to take action, saying parts of Tuxedo feel like "a drag strip" and asking whether the city would install speed bumps or take other measures.
Safety Director Corey responded that residents have contacted the department previously and that the city can deploy the traffic unit or reposition speed‑monitoring equipment: "We have a traffic unit. That traffic unit can be deployed for special attention... If there's a misplacement with regard to a speed camera, we could fix that," Corey said. He added the city would bring resources to bear when asked.
Discussion vs. decision: the committee did not take formal regulatory action on the speeding complaint at the meeting; the director invited follow‑up with the department for targeted enforcement or camera placement.
Next steps: the Safety Town organizers plan earlier marketing for year two; residents with speeding concerns were directed to follow up with the safety director for targeted enforcement or camera placement.
Sources: Safety committee remarks; public comment by Gary Kanetjka; response from Safety Director Corey.