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Twinsburg City Council approves several emergency resolutions, equipment purchase and amendments
Summary
At its Feb. 24 meeting, Twinsburg City Council adopted multiple resolutions and one ordinance as emergencies (7-0 votes), including a skid-steer purchase ($109,066), benefit-plan contracts, and an AMS Landscaping amendment for Waterford Pond (discussed as a roughly $144,000 increase). Council also approved a conditional-use permit for Ignite Volleyball and a letter supporting the Twins Crossing District.
Twinsburg City Council voted unanimously on Feb. 24 to adopt a number of measures, many as emergency actions, and approved a conditional-use permit and a letter of support related to downtown development.
Key votes
- Resolution 20 26 12 (sale of surplus personal property and motor vehicles by internet auction) — adopted as an emergency 7-0.
- Resolution 20 26 14 (memorandum of understanding with Tinkers Creek Watershed Partners Inc.) — adopted as an emergency 7-0.
- Resolution 20 26 30 (purchase via Sourcewell cooperative of a skid steer and attachments) — council suspended rules and adopted as an emergency 7-0; disclosed purchase cost: $109,066.
- Resolution 20 26 31 (authorize mayor to contract with Medical Mutual of Ohio and Emeritus for employee-benefit plan services) — council suspended rules and adopted as an emergency 7-0 to implement plans effective March 1.
- Ordinance 20 26 32 (amend existing agreement with AMS Landscaping LLC to remove additional sediment from Waterford Pond) — council suspended rules and adopted as an emergency 7-0 after discussion; council discussed an approximate $144,000 increase tied to additional material removed and change orders.
Other items on second reading (no final action tonight)
- Resolution 20 26 16 (contract with Summit County Legal Defender's Office) — second reading. - Resolution 20 26 21 (intergovernmental agreement with Summit County for bridal control services) — second reading. - Ordinance 20 26 24 (amending fees for emergency medical services and ambulance transport) — second reading. - Ordinance 20 26 25 (repeal of chapter on ambulance substitution) — second reading. - Resolution 20 26 26 (apply for and accept an Energized Community Program grant via NOPEC) — second reading. - Resolution 20 26 27 (updated local landmark list) — second reading. - Ordinance 20 26 28 (terminology correction) — second reading. - Resolution 20 26 29 (purchase agreement with Twinsburg Community Improvement Corporation for 8949 Darrow Road) — second reading.
Local approvals and motions
- Conditional-use permit: Ignite Volleyball — approved 7-0 for 2242 Pinnacle Parkway (Planning Commission had unanimously recommended approval on Feb. 17).
- Letter of support: Twins Crossing District downtown development — council authorized the council president to sign a letter of support on behalf of council; vote 7-0. Council clarified the vote expressed directional support for development, not approval of a specific plan.
Next steps
Several items remain at second reading and will return to council for further consideration. For items adopted as emergencies, staff will proceed with contract execution per the authorizations recorded in council minutes.
