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Richmond Heights council hears project updates, moves several ordinances and resolutions
Summary
Council received updates on Greenwood Farm barn remediation, street and water projects, recreational events, and moved multiple ordinances and a resolution to later reading or passage; several measures drew unanimous council votes recorded on first reading.
The Richmond Heights City Council received a series of departmental reports April 22 that included an environmental remediation at Greenwood Farm Barn, multiple street and water projects, recreation events, and procedural action on several ordinances and a consultant agreement.
Economic and community development staff reported Greenwood Farm Barn remediation began and is expected to be completed by the end of the week; the remediation will remove hazardous contamination inside the barn and the structure will be assessed for restoration and preservation work.
Service Department updates described street crew work repairing water breaks and road defects on Meadow Lane, Glenton, Highland Road, Danbury and in the Bluffs neighborhood; joint repairs and catch-basin work on Austin, Dickens and Kipling Court; lining of soccer and baseball fields; citywide chipping and trash pickup; and a roof replacement at City Hall expected to finish this week. Staff also reported that Highland–Trubisky Phase 2 is a Cleveland Water relining project on Trubisky from Highland to Monticello, to be constructed roughly November 2025 to May 2026. Wilson Mills resurfacing has begun; the contractor milled the westbound lane and estimated completion is July 2025. The Harris Road drainage construction portion was out for bid with an April 24 opening.
Recreation reported upcoming community events including a shred day on April 26 at City Hall (9 a.m. to 2:12 p.m.), a plant exchange May 17 at Greenwood Farm, a community garage sale July 31–Aug. 2, and a casino bus trip in June. The recreation program also will host a walking club beginning May 20.
In public comment, resident Vanessa Cooper raised concern about the Richmond Heights City School District’s fiscal condition and asked whether city and school governments work together; council members and the mayor said the entities are separate governmental bodies but indicated plans to schedule a joint meeting to discuss collaboration and support.
On business items, the council moved Resolution 53-2025 (annual renewal of the agreement with Rock Mill Financial Consultants for financial consulting services) to third reading after council members requested additional information from the consultant; the contract remains under review and, per council remarks, the consultant has been working but was not receiving payment while reporting back to council.
Several ordinances were introduced and acted on during the meeting. Ordinance 64-2025 (appropriations for the 2025 fiscal year and amendments to prior ordinances) was introduced and a motion of passage carried in the roll call recorded by council. Ordinance 65-2025 authorized issuance and sale of up to $5.2 million in bond anticipation notes to pay costs of street and road improvements; council voted in favor and the ordinance was recorded. Ordinance 66-2025 (amending Administrative Code Chapter 121 meeting times for standing committees) was also passed on first reading. The meeting approved the minutes of the April 8, 2025 council meeting.
Council President Jordan closed by promoting an all-ward community meeting on May 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the community center and noting the city edition contains further information for residents.
