Votes at a glance: Pepper Pike council actions on May 20, 2026

Key council actions taken during the May 20 meeting:

- Appointment: Council approved the appointment of John Notavash as service director; mayor said the appointment will take effect when the current director retires.

- Ordinance adoption: Ordinance 2026‑07 (solar energy policy, chapter 12.82) was adopted after motion and roll call; counsel reminded members that as a zoning ordinance it goes into effect in 30 days. Ordinance 2026‑14 (emergency medical services fee adjustments) was suspended for second reading and adopted by roll call.

- Purchases/authorizations: Council considered and moved forward budgeted equipment purchases: authorization was requested for a Kubota scooter (not to exceed $26,191.05) for service operations and for a Stryker power cot for EMS ($35,002.95) with a $3,000 trade‑in value noted by the chief; motions to proceed were made at the meeting and will be recorded in the minutes.

- Procurement: Staff announced the Trillium Trail water‑main project was funded through a regional Clean Water Main program and said staff will advertise bids with an anticipated award in June; construction is expected to follow quickly if awarded.

- Referral: Ordinance 2026‑17 (fences) received first reading and was referred to the planning and zoning commission for review (likely July meeting) after extended debate about materials and the 25% openness requirement.

Votes recorded on the public record included roll calls confirming the solar ordinance and EMS fee ordinance adoptions and the appointment; detailed tallies and formal minutes will appear in the city’s official minutes.