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Parma Heights swears in new officer; safety, recreation and public works provide spring updates
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Mayor Gallo swore in Officer Nicholas Seebaran on March 23; safety and departmental leaders reported a ladder-truck delivery timeline, recent fire call volume, upcoming library opening and recreation programming, and pending public-works bids.
Officer Nicholas Seebaran was sworn in to the Parma Heights Police Department at the start of the March 23 council meeting. Chief Greene introduced Seebaran, noting he began his career in New York City in 2016 and previously worked in corrections. Chief Greene said Seebaran attended John Jay College of Criminal Justice and added, "We are proud to have him. We're excited for him to be here; he's a great addition to the Parma Heights Police Department." Mayor Gallo administered the oath and invited Seebaran’s family forward for photos.
Safety Director Bova told council the department’s new ladder truck is being undercoated and outfitted with radios; "The truck should be here the week of April 6th and then there will be several weeks of training on the truck before it is set into service," he said. Bova reported the fire department handled 104 calls over March 13–15 and described a recent garage fire at 5819 Parkhill Drive in which the owner suffered smoke inhalation but no serious injuries were reported.
Recreation Director Sedlak outlined spring programming: Earth Day is planned for April 25 (relocated nearer Cassidy Theatre during nearby renovations), a Mother’s Day luncheon is scheduled for May 9 and will be catered by Antonio’s, and seasonal sports begin in April (soccer/flag football practices next week; games from April 11). Sedlak said pool season-pass holders will this year have ID cards to swipe for entry, and that the Greenbriar playground deconstruction is essentially complete with the new playground scheduled for installation the last week of April.
Public Works Coordinator Renee Overstreet said the city’s 2026 recycling mailer with the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District will go out in early April; she added that bids for the library demolition and for Mandalay Drive closed today and are under review by the city engineer with recommendations to follow. Mayor Gallo also reported senior-center activity, saying staff served or delivered 1,315 meals over the past two weeks and that the center will host a mechanical bowling league of 36 teams beginning in April.
Council and administration members used the meeting to publicly thank Clerk Barb Allen for four years of service; Director of Law Schneider and Mayor Gallo both singled out her voluntary weekend work helping secure a time-sensitive grant filing.
The council adjourned at 7:33 p.m.