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Strongsville council approves street, waterline and service contracts; reappoints planning-commission member
Summary
Council approved multiple public-works contracts and bid advertisements, reappointed a planning-commission member, and heard reports on schools and hospital finances. Several ordinances and resolutions were adopted under suspension; votes were unanimous.
The Strongsville City Council on Monday approved a slate of public-works contracts and bid advertisements, reappointed a planning-commission member and received routine departmental and community reports.
Major actions included a contract for the 2025 pavement reconstruction program not to exceed $1,756,979 with Fabrizi Trucking and Paving; authorization to advertise for bids on the Tawny Brook Lane and Trillium Trail waterline replacement project; and several service contracts and purchase-authorizations for pavement, striping, sweeping and ready-mix concrete. Council also approved a transfer of burial rights for the Strongsville Municipal Cemetery and reappointed Kim Varas to a four-year term on the city's planning commission.
The contracts and resolutions were moved under suspension and adopted without extended debate. Councilmember Spring described the pavement program item and identified Fabrizi Trucking and Paving as the low bidder; Councilmember Roth outlined the public-service items including a ready-mix concrete purchase from Medina Supply Company and striping services from American Roadway Logistics. Finance Director Dean certified funds were available for the ordinances requiring certification; Law Director Jamieson said the measures were in proper legal form.
Other business: Councilmember Carbone reported the school district's facilities committee recommended roof replacements at Whitney and Chapman elementary schools after setbacks to a renewal levy; the district is delaying broader bond planning until further community outreach. Mayor Perciak reported that Southwest General Health System received a $3 million gift from a longtime physician, and he informed council of the death of Irma Kalanich; city offices will close at noon on Good Friday, April 18.
Votes at a glance
- Ordinance No. 20 25 011 (Architectural Review Board composition): Adopted (suspend & adopt). No public speakers at the hearing. - Ordinance No. 20 25 033 (2025 pavement reconstruction contract with Fabrizi Trucking and Paving): Adopted (suspend & adopt). Contract not to exceed $1,756,979. - Resolution No. 20 25 034 (Advertise for bids: Tawny Brook Lane and Trillium Trail waterline replacement): Adopted (suspend & adopt). - Ordinance No. 20 25 035 (Purchase/delivery of ready-mix concrete, Medina Supply Co.): Adopted (suspend & adopt). - Ordinance No. 20 25 036 (Materials and services for paint striping, American Roadway Logistics): Adopted (suspend & adopt). - Ordinance No. 20 25 037 (Street sweeping contract for 2025'26): Adopted (suspend & adopt). - Resolution No. 20 25 038 (Advertise for bids: general pavement services 2025): Adopted (suspend & adopt). - Resolution No. 20 25 039 (Transfer of burial-right certificates, Strongsville Municipal Cemetery): Adopted (suspend & adopt). - Ordinance No. 20 25 040 (Fire Prevention Code amendment, open burning): Adopted (suspend & adopt). See separate article for discussion. - Reappointment: Kim Varas to the Strongsville Planning Commission, term 04/04/2025' 04/03/2029: Confirmed by council.
All roll-call votes listed above recorded unanimous yes votes from present councilmembers; one member (Thomas Clark) was excused for cause. Several items were adopted under the council's emergency suspension process to allow immediate effect.
The meeting included routine certifications by the finance and law departments and no public comments were offered during the audience-participation period. Council adjourned after disposing of the agenda.
