Thursday, May 16, 2013
The commission's final meeting is slated for 7 p.m. May 29. Like all the other meetings, it is open to the public.
The Brecksville Charter Review Commission is considering 12 changes to the city's most important document. Most of the proposed changes (attached at the right) are housekeeping items, such as hiring practices. One of the measures looks at changing the city's spending limit — without city council approval — from $3,000 to $7,500. Another examines "some classifications of commercial zoning to be removed from mandatory referral and decisions relating to them from city council." The charter review process takes place every 10 years. The nine members, plus an alternate, are private citizens who are not currently involved in the government. The members are appointed by the mayor and approved by council. The members discuss all aspects of the …
Friday, May 3, 2013
The final two meetings are slated at 10 a.m. May 11 and 7 p.m. May 29.
A group of Brecksville residents are wrapping up the process of re-examining city’s charter. In more than 50 years, there have only been 15 amendments to the city’s charter. The idea behind the Charter Review Commission is to decide whether certain aspects of the city's governing document that need some updating. The new commission began its review earlier this year, and hosted another meeting on Monday. Among the topics covered so far include city council wards (an idea that hasn't gained much traction), changes to qualifications for the finance director post and others to the zoning code. Whether those issues will make it to the voters isn’t yet settled. One of the early topics of discussion is whether the city should change the spending…
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Plans are to build 55 homes — in the first phases — on a large plot of land off of Snowville Road.
The first couple phases of Woodlands of Snowville housing development got the green light from the city’s planning commission. Developers want to see how the first project — with a total of 55 homes — goes before proposing any additional plans. The planning commission — as well as the US Army Corps of Engineers — approved Phase 1 (28 homes) and Phase 1A (27 homes). Construction could begin soon. “They’ve been trying to get this through for a while, but obviously they’ve had some bank issues,” said Mike Harwood, the city council representative to the planning commission. Designs haven't yet been presented to the city, but Harwood said he expects a style similar to the Four Seasons development. “The homes will carry good architecture,” he …
Monday, April 8, 2013
Miss any of the meetings? There are still a few more slated.
The process of re-examining Brecksville’s charter is well under way. But don’t fret: There are still several meetings scheduled. The idea is to decide whether certain aspects of the city's governing document that need some updating. The new commission began its review earlier this year, and recently hosted another meeting. Upcoming meetings are slated for: All meetings take place in Brecksville City Hall Community Room. One of the first items of business is to see whether the city should change the spending limit — without city council approval — from $3,000. “When I first became mayor, the spending limit was $500,” Mayor Jerry Hruby said recently. “The government couldn’t spend $500 unless the council approved the expenditure.” However …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Here’s a highlight of the top stories from around Brecksville during the past week.
Did you miss anything around town during the past week? Here’s your opportunity to get caught up. Brecksville Considering a New Waterpark: Council is looking to "enclose the current outdoor pool in conjunction with the current indoor facility," before making any other decisions, said council president Greg Skaljac. Brecksville City Council OK’s 6 New Police Cars: City officials “not overly happy” with the Dodge Chargers puchased last year. Council OK’s $139,050, but the other cars will be sold soon. US News Uncovers Pros, Cons of Brecksville Nursing Homes: The findings may (or may not) surprise you. Man Charged With Drunken Driving After Rear-Ending Police Cruiser: The Broadview Heights man was traveling north on Miller Road on Monday, …
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Mayor Jerry Hruby said that the program could be used as a tool for economic development.
As a way to boost economic development, Brecksville City Council OK’d a proposal that will provide corporate memberships to the Community Center for taxpaying non-residents. In other words, they are discount incentives for people who work here, but don’t live here. Mayor Jerry Hruby introduced the proposal at a city council meeting earlier this month. After some discussion, council agreed to cap the number of corporate memberships at 500. “I talked to about a dozen people about and not one single person has an issue,” said councilman Rex Mack during council’s legislation committee meeting. For the past year, the city has participated in a pilot program that opened up the recreation center to non-residents at $225 per member. Residents pay…
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Developers don’t have enough space for development without changing the zoning. And that’s not likely going to happen.
A proposal to build a large assisted living complex on Mill Road has been stalled after developers learned they could be limited by the available space. According to officials, the McCabe family is looking to build an assisted living facility for seniors on a large parcel of land on Mill Road. Brecksville mayor Jerry Hruby said that the parcel was looked at as “a good place” for an assisted living facility. However, developers learned that a zoning change could be required to complete the large project. “They want to develop every inch of it,” Hruby said. “That intrudes too greatly on Mill Road.” Turns out, neighbors aren’t thrilled with that prospect. “Our neighborhood is in trouble,” a nearby resident told Brecksville Patch. “They …
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Monday, March 11, 2013
Did you know that he’s a huge Walt Disney fan? Or that he’s an avid historian?
Brecksville Mayor Jerry Hruby is all business when it comes to running the city. He’s done it for the past 26 years. At his recent State of the City and Conversation with the Mayor, Hruby recapped the past year, and shared some thoughts on the future. But it was all business. We thought we’d take a few minutes to get to know the man behind the mayor’s desk a little better. For starters, he’s been married to his wife, Patricia, for 43 years. What makes Brecksville the best place to live and work? Our location, amenities and schools. Young couples come here they want a good school system. Location is equally important. And we’ve got 33,000 acres of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park in our backyard. What’s something people don’t know …
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Here’s a highlight of the top stories from around Brecksville during the past week.
Did you miss anything around town during the past week? Here’s your opportunity to get caught up. Several Traffic Stops, Marijuana Charges in Brecksville: The past couple weeks have seen several traffic stops lead to marijuana charges in Brecksville. Most of them were on Interstate 77. Renovations to the Red Brick Store Continue: A car that crashed into the building dislodged a stone from the building’s foundation, pushing it to the basement floor and knocking over two structural supports. Effects of Federal Sequester Could be Felt in Brecksville: Mayor Jerry Hruby said that city government won’t be affected, but that doesn’t mean that there won’t be any local impact. How Much Are Homes Selling for in Brecksville?: Check our searchable …
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Miss any of the headlines during the past week? Here’s a recap.
From the new Marc’s to the mayor’s annual address to the city, it was a busy week in Brecksville. Here’s a recap in case you missed anything. WATCH: Hruby Hosts ‘Conversation With the Mayor’: The event on Tuesday was a preview of sorts to the mayor’s annual State of the City address slated for Wednesday night. Charter Commission Eyes Changes to Government Spending: The idea behind the charter commission is to decide whether certain aspects of the city's governing document need some updating. Marijuana Charges on Interstate 77: A 24-year-old Uniontown man was charged with drunken driving and possession of marijuana following a traffic stop… But this wasn’t the only incident of its kind during the past couple weeks. Own a Piece of …
Jennifer R. Burke
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