In the minutes: Boston Heights September 8, 2026, Flock camera (Sep 8)

VILLAGE OF BOSTON HEIGHTS
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026, 7:00 PM

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Village of Boston Heights Council was called to order at
7:00 pm on Tuesday September 8, 2026, by Mayor Ron Antal.

Public notice of this meeting was provided via the Village’s website, Facebook page, and a
notice emailed to the Meeting Notification List.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL:
Council Members Present:
Dave Maccarone
Bob Bartko
Chris Fenn
Rich Lyon
Sasha Chetyrkina-Miller
Council Members Absent:
Judy Lewis
Other Officials Present:
Scott Varney, Fiscal Officer

ADOPTION OF AGENDA:

Motion to adopt the Agenda as presented to Council made by R. Lyon and seconded by D.
Maccarone.

Motion passed by Roll Call 5-0

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Motion to approve Council meeting minutes from August 11" and August 25" , and the Finance
meeting, made by D. Maccarone and seconded by C. Fenn.

Motion passed by Roll Call 5-0

OPEN FORUM 1:

Ron Fenn thanked Valley Fire for their quick, professional help with his neighbor, who needed
assistance earlier in the day. Mr. Maccarone also thanked the Police Department for their
assistance with the same incident.

Richard Herbig asked how many items will be presented on the ballot in November. Mayor
Antal stated there will be a newsletter coming out explaining everything on the ballot that will be
for the Village.

ORDINANCES:
N/A

RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION 2026-9-40 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO

(First Reading) RETROACTIVELY ENTER A SENIOR PROGRAMMING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MACEDONIA AND
THE VILLAGE OF BOSTON HEIGHTS; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.

Motion to suspend the 3-reading rule made by R. Lyon and seconded by S. Chetyrkina-Miller
Motion passed by Roll Call 5-0

Motion to adopt made by R. Lyon and seconded by C. Fenn

Motion passed by Roll Call 5-0

RESOLUTION 2026-9-41 | A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ANNUAL

(First Reading) APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND
OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE VILLAGE FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31,2026; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY

Motion to suspend the 3-reading rule made by D. Maccarone and seconded by B. Bartko
Motion passed by Roll Call 5-0

Motion to adopt made by B. Bartko and seconded by R. Lyon

Motion passed by Roll Call 5-0

MAYOR’S REPORT:

1. A letter was received thanking the Police Department for their professionalism and a job
well done.

2. Fall Festival will be October 3“ from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

3. Halloween trick-or-treat will be on October 31, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and
before that, a trunk or treat will be from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the park.

4. The fall craft show will be Saturday, November 7" from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.

5. Free community shred day will be November 14" from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

6. A newsletter will be coming out explaining an overview of the levies on the upcoming
ballot.

FISCAL OFFICER:
N/A

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

SAFETY COMMITTEE:

Police- D. Maccarone
1. Mr. Maccarone thanked the Fire and Police Department for their service over the prior
Holiday.

2. A new full-time Police Officer has been hired. Ryan Ennis.
3. Chief McCardle gave a presentation on the Flock cameras

Fire- C. Fenn
There will be a meeting on October 21" with Valley Fire.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS / CEMETERY TRUSTEES: C. Fenn

N/A

LANDS AND BUILDING / PARK: R. Lyon
N/A

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: D. Maccarone
N/A

PLANNING COMMISSION / BZA: D. Maccarone

1, There was a Planning Commission meeting with signs as the topic. A developer is
looking to put a sign up at the old Norwood Inn spot, advertising that they have
additional space available to rent. The signs on Dean Memorial are coming down. Plans
for water and sewage have been drawn and sent to Summit County, and they are waiting
on approval.

2. Odessa, which is actually owned by Carvana, would like to put a Carvana sign the same
size right below the existing Odessa sign on the front of their building and was approved
by the planning commission.

ENGINEER: J. Popiel
N/A

OLD BUSINESS:

S. Chetyrkina-Miller asked how many full-time and part-time officers are employed at the
Village. Mr. Maccarone thought there were 12 total. Most of the part-time officers were
converted. S. Chetyrkina-Miller then asked how many employees work for the public works
department and if any were part-time. Mr. Maccarone stated 5 total. The department had 1
part-time employee for the summer.

NEW BUSINESS:
N/A

SECOND OPEN FORUM:
N/A

EXECUTIVE SESSION:
N/A

Motion made to adjourn by D. Maccarone and seconded by R. Lyon

ADJOURN: 7:40 pm

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(Attested by Scott Varney, Fiscal Officer) Date

BY

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