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Parma Heights Council approves firefighter contract, authorizes sale of city vehicles and backs Parma schools bond
Summary
City council on April 24 unanimously approved a new four-year collective bargaining agreement with the firefighters’ union, authorized sale of obsolete city vehicles, and passed a resolution supporting Parma City Schools Issue 4; the meeting also included the swearing-in of two firefighters and departmental updates on parks, service and finance.
Council President Tom Rounds opened the Parma Heights City Council meeting on April 24, 2023. The council unanimously passed an emergency ordinance approving a collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Firefighters Local 1690 and a resolution authorizing the administration to dispose of obsolete city vehicles at public sale.
Mayor Marie Gallo swore in two new firefighters — Jacob Bartinelli and Michael Zevcheck — and presented proclamations from State Representative Sean Brennen. Recreation Director Bacci reported that parks are being readied for summer, the activity pool painting is nearly complete and youth sports registrations stand at about 236 participants. Bacci also outlined Earth Day activities and a May 10 public CPR class.
Finance Director Iaconis told council the city expects delivery of a new pumper truck on May 2 and that contract negotiations with the FOP are nearing completion. Service Director Sepik announced bulk-collection and household hazardous-waste dates and warned residents about active road work on West Ridgewood and upcoming work on Orchard Boulevard.
Votes at a glance
• RESOLUTION 2023-19 (dispose obsolete city vehicles via GovPlanet/IronPlanet): moved and passed (Aye: Walsh, Stavole, Haase, Maruschak, DeSouza, Durichko, Rounds). Outcome: approved.
• ORDINANCE 2023-25 (collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 1690; emergency): rules suspended and ordinance passed (Aye: Maruschak, DeSouza, Durichko, Walsh, Stavole, Haase, Rounds). Outcome: adopted.
• ORDINANCE 2023-26 (contract with iWorq Systems for community development/public works software): read by title only; first reading (no final vote recorded).
• RESOLUTION 2023-27 (support Parma City Schools Bond Issue 4 on May 2 ballot; emergency): rules suspended and resolution passed (Aye: Stavole, Haase, Maruschak, DeSouza, Durichko, Walsh, Rounds). Outcome: approved.
Council business moved on after public comment; the meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
Quotes and context
Mayor Marie Gallo: "The Senior Center delivered and served 1,364 meals in the last two weeks." The mayor also said the city will issue a resident survey about bulk-pickup options and noted continued capital-project planning, including work on the Nathan Hale site and consideration of library plans for that location later in the year.
Council President Tom Rounds encouraged residents to update CPR/first-aid training after a recent family tragedy: "I would encourage everyone to take that and get up-to-date with your training."
