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Brooklyn Heights council appoints two patrolmen, adopts insurance and police-staffing ordinances
Summary
At its May 5 meeting the Village Council adopted emergency ordinances on insurance and police staffing and swore in two new patrol officers; council also approved several routine vendor payments and heard updates on a proposed K-9 unit and community safety programs.
Brooklyn Heights — The Council of the Village of Brooklyn Heights on May 5 adopted emergency ordinances to renew village insurance coverage and to amend police-department supervisory staffing rules, and it swore in two newly appointed patrol officers.
Mayor Mike Procuk administered oaths of office to Patrolman Wayne J. Kresak and Patrolman Gregory V. Wasil after the council passed Ordinance 52-2026 and Ordinance 53-2026 to formally appoint them. Police Chief Leahy welcomed the officers, saying he was “very happy to have them on board and was confident they would be a great addition to the department.” The ordinance records show Ordinance 52-2026 as adopted (record entry shows 4-0) and Ordinance 53-2026 adopted 5-0.
The council also adopted Ordinance 49-2026, an emergency ordinance authorizing the mayor or clerk/treasurer to enter into contracts with a set of insurers for village coverage, and Ordinance 50-2026, which amends Section 260.02(a) of the Brooklyn Heights Codified Ordinances to allow up to two captains and up to seven lieutenants in the police department; both measures passed 5-0.
Chief Leahy used his department report to outline community programs and operations: the police department has printed and posted flyers to promote a Bike Safety Class scheduled for June 6, and he updated the council on the proposed K-9 unit, noting that Sergeant Crumbley from Valley View has offered to speak about the program. Leahy requested a Safety Committee meeting, which was scheduled for May 19. He also recapped a multi‑agency pursuit that ended after a PIT maneuver carried out by Sergeant Angelone; no injuries or significant vehicle damage were reported.
Councilman Berzins moved — and Councilwoman Presot seconded — a motion to pay Bedford Heights Jail $2,250 for housing individuals recently arrested in the Village; the motion carried 5-0. During the clerk/treasurer’s financial items, the council approved a set of vendor payments (Lori's Custom Catering $1,547 for Meals on Wheels; Steve's Sports $1,821 for recreation uniforms; Chagrin Valley Engineering $3,871.75; SE Blueprints $1,380; Sedgwick $2,185 for workers' compensation; Demons Nelson $3,275.10 for HR services; and Sylvester Truck & Tire Service $3,894 for police vehicle tires), all recorded as carried by voice vote.
The appointments, insurance contract and staffing amendment were presented as routine business and drew little debate. Chief Leahy invited the two new officers to introduce themselves and to acknowledge friends and family in attendance.
The council adjourned after completing the agenda; no further action on the K‑9 program was taken at this meeting beyond scheduling the Safety Committee discussion.
