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Parma council adopts several measures, confirms two appointments and recognizes local honorees
Summary
Parma City Council on Feb. 2 adopted multiple ordinances and resolutions (stormwater MOU, grant acceptance, sewer easement, temporary appropriations), confirmed two mayoral appointments, and recognized the Citizen and Business of the Month.
At its Feb. 2 meeting, the Parma City Council approved a package of measures under suspension of the rules, confirmed two mayoral appointments and recognized local honorees.
Votes at a glance: the council adopted Resolution 7‑26 (recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month), Resolution 9‑26 (approving the city auditor’s post certification of requisitions), Ordinance 11‑26 (a memorandum of understanding with the Cuyahoga County Board of Health for phase 2 stormwater services, 2026–2030), Ordinance 13‑26 (authorizing acceptance of Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council energized community grants), Ordinance 14‑26 (ratifying an amended sewer easement for parcels in the East Linden Lane area), and Ordinance 15‑26 (amending 2026 temporary appropriations). All were placed under suspension of the rules and adopted by roll call during the meeting.
Appointments and confirmations: The council’s Appointment Scanning Committee had recommended Mark Schneider for a six‑year term on the Planning Commission (01/01/2026–12/31/2032) and Judy Castleberry for a five‑year term on the Board of Building Appeals (02/01/2026–12/31/2031). Both appointments were moved, seconded and confirmed by council; confirmations will also be finalized at the evening council meeting as noted by the committee.
Recognitions and local news: Laura DeMarco was presented as February Citizen of the Month for community and cultural contributions, notably helping to promote Parma’s Paczki Day. North Coast Comics was named Business of the Month; the owners thanked the council and said they plan a suicide‑prevention benefit in the fall and will coordinate with police for community participation.
Other business: First readings referred Resolution 8‑26 (internet auctions for surplus items) to the Finance Committee and Ordinance 10‑26 (penalty section amendment) to the Public Safety Committee. Second readings resulted in Ordinance 4‑26 and Ordinance 5‑26 being referred back to the Finance Committee. The meeting closed after routine miscellaneous reports and announcements, including a mayoral thank‑you and a retail relocation note (Red Chimney restaurant planning a move to Snow Road).
