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\"We have hired our IT person, and he's been quite busy, updating our programs to enhance our systems,\" the mayor said. She said the city’s current email domain is a \".com\" address and that the administration is \"in a process of changing our domain name to reflect the connection of our government entity. So instead of it being .com, it's gonna be .gov.\"

The mayor said the city will receive support from the county and expects to apply for a county grant with an April deadline; she said the county is expected to cover the majority of migration costs but could not confirm exact amounts at the meeting.

City staff said the migration will be transparent to users: emails sent to the existing dot‑com addresses will \"roll over\" to the new dot‑gov addresses during the transition. The mayor said the administration will provide details to staff and to council as the migration proceeds.

The item was presented as an administrative update; no formal council action was taken during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Richmond Heights, Ohio - City Council Meeting: March 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Mayor Kim Thomas told council the city hired an IT person and plans to change its email domain from .com to .gov with county support and a grant application due in April; staff said emails currently will forward during the transition.","taxTitle","Richmond Heights City Council, Richmond Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio","taxId",72169,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6104787,"Resident raises safety concerns about Trubisky Road construction traffic control and drainage",218,1715000,1933000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2790238-ce1502f3888199cd28c78cd6a80cba8b&start=1715&end=1933","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2790238-ce1502f3888199cd28c78cd6a80cba8b/thumbnail_1715000.jpg","/articles/6104787/Ohio/Resident-raises-safety-concerns-about-Trubisky-Road-construction-traffic-control-and-drainage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6104787-6ad79763925dc4fc00b552ddff188472/orig.mp4?Expires=1770762337&Signature=BdTk4sxAc970RXV9sB-cOPnA35Y-yW12bpUWk8xHq1NPlmnds6fSsW54Ed7s6T7-uIar9s-kLEad16jK8tVTVYo6YzNG6oouksXvqZXpNb3dswDYuL2idG4obBnHStUNSLQPGXSD6FApsKRLcTYQJ-jBX2pd2ToHaSkmRbSwrv0z-6ubNOmGa5XGo6Jzu0aBTWmKPctPXmbhY2UvOeUgB3kNv1z~3vOq2SNvhCE2kTiwP7mrWF5SLotEwJAx5vNokoiT4rSHoV6N8ts4t3jNJZVv2mnWXljdoP-lXAIVS0AHyNhC3Oz0b4v9YLrVqbxL2uwju34Sj5jK-k~sxLY5wg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the public comment portion of the March 25 Richmond Heights City Council meeting, resident Romas (Ramos) Pludjinskas of 504 Road raised two related concerns: alleged inadequate traffic control at recent construction sites (notably Trubisky Road and Highland Road) and blocked drainage ditches that prevent proper stormwater flow.

Pludjinskas said contractors were not following their traffic plans and described visible safety problems: \"There was no traffic control there. They just filled in the trench. They just threw up a couple barrels, and off there went no signage. There was no proper taper.\" He also said temporary road surfaces had large potholes and that \"these guys are getting away with murder,\" citing his experience in traffic maintenance.

A city staff member responding from the dais said the city approves a Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plan submitted by contractors and that the city ensures the plan is followed; the staff member noted that in the Trubisky case the location and existing road condition made compliance difficult and that some contractors and flagging companies had not followed the plan.

On the drainage concern, Pludjinskas said downstream ditches on Trubisky are blocked and that Richmond Heights (he said) has many drainage ditches the city is responsible for maintaining; he asked whether the city could clear them. The mayor replied that the service director would be asked to follow up; the mayor said the city believes some drainage responsibilities rest with residents but that the administration would coordinate with the service director to inspect and act as appropriate.

The mayor directed follow-up and the council asked staff to coordinate with the service and engineering departments on enforcement of approved traffic control plans and on inspection/cleaning of drainage ditches where city responsibility applies.

No formal action was taken at the meeting; this was a request for staff follow-up and inspection.","A resident told council the maintenance‑of‑traffic measures at Trubisky Road and other construction sites were inadequate and raised drainage concerns; city staff said contractors must follow an approved Maintenance of Traffic plan and the service director will be asked to follow up on drainage ditch maintenance.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6104791,"Greenwood Farm pavilion project cleared to begin; barn abatement planned, filming proposed",104,1478000,1582000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2790238-ce1502f3888199cd28c78cd6a80cba8b&start=1478&end=1582","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2790238-ce1502f3888199cd28c78cd6a80cba8b/thumbnail_1478000.jpg","/articles/6104791/Ohio/Greenwood-Farm-pavilion-project-cleared-to-begin-barn-abatement-planned-filming-proposed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6104791-97c91bd48ae14e18757eebbaa139344b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770762337&Signature=eC2V897aHx9CzyEvETNdCAT5zE7O750OzfNBP78kKMBEXzw2PXi8WH9dYWQAH1EghJIFXKgcTU~gTY5cZE7y49fbt-8Uo9306l8FxIwGiet3Au~FVh11aHTYRtLtX825do2qvnCEleN-czI2VkszI19v97m4xpN7bV91x-skyO2~ar8edFdvUfELFID2HzTvEKAoBcuJ5fztZeAldwXQQ0-W7NAXTdS9BqnHZrW-1X7CycIqBBkmTGfEWLc2D99jEtUMID4aP6IXgbWW12FcJWDv80MmxBtoljis2X4AuWCnndugsCjKXox-faDCcmMGrAINxWa4qwQy-fHHnyZeXQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Economic Development Director Chelsea Kollor told the Richmond Heights City Council on March 25 that the contract for a new pavilion at Greenwood Farm has been approved, the pre‑work meeting has been held, and construction is expected to begin \"any day.\" She said the city may be able to see active construction from Richmond Road soon.

Kollor also reported that plans are in place to abate hazardous materials in the Greenwood Farm barn \"very shortly,\" and she invited questions from council on those items.

Mayor Kim Thomas earlier in the meeting said the president of the Cleveland Film Festival commission had recommended a company to shoot at Greenwood Farm; the mayor said the proposed shoot would likely last \"probably 25 to 30 days\" and that staff will \"keep you in the loop.\"

The pavilion contract and the abatement work were described by staff as proceeding under standard procurement and construction steps; the council did not debate the items at length during the meeting. No contract dollar amounts or detailed schedules were provided on the public record during the March 25 session.

The city also mentioned an upcoming sign upgrade at a community park and that electrical hookup for the marquee was expected to be completed in two to three weeks.

Construction start and the timing of the film shoot will be subject to standard permitting and contractor scheduling; staff said they would update council as work begins.","City staff said construction of a new pavilion (gazebo) at Greenwood Farm is set to begin and hazardous‑material abatement is scheduled for the farm's barn. Mayor and economic development staff also said a film shoot of up to 25–30 days has been proposed at Greenwood Farm.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6104796,"Council hears plan for pilot sidewalk repair program focused on seniors; funding match reported",180,396000,576000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2790238-ce1502f3888199cd28c78cd6a80cba8b&start=396&end=576","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2790238-ce1502f3888199cd28c78cd6a80cba8b/thumbnail_396000.jpg","/articles/6104796/Ohio/Council-hears-plan-for-pilot-sidewalk-repair-program-focused-on-seniors-funding-match-reported","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6104796-2eb4cdeee1edfc4ef3c45bf326cc315f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770762337&Signature=CbmG6UR0JB1E138bt7-4FctHkdMygR38Fn~jiekes4Cmdkrk2ywuoDhPPOojX2IRq0dqKFHyfAfIV7q75Dj2shAtMiADF6UwpUZdpJAFoR8F47couQcdB16BOuYUhaw9PYQZevrLLf-tSxckh4SfNwCFpKODiY8Paumwb1YJzIQmseLadtRc~t~jk1YOB39EjkD91SRosPJpz1I9ULebrQX9LZJb3YMMQjewB~0qZ6-uNdaxo79z~wFjJj3~67MVxo6MrMERkYzUIzjeIWeJmnAwy4fVRmQRnr5BnHHuwnJ0sT45RFztUKveddw-jku5Py6UPk6FLyOvGUan5SQBBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the March 25 Richmond Heights City Council meeting, Mayor Kim Thomas and city building staff outlined a planned sidewalk program that will begin as a pilot focused on senior residents and aims to reduce the financial burden of repairs on households.

Mayor Kim Thomas told council the city has not previously implemented a full sidewalk program and described earlier incomplete efforts in 1999 and 2020. \"It's pretty expensive to put that cost on the residents,\" the mayor said when discussing sidewalk repair costs and the city's interest in offsetting expenses.

Building Commissioner Rudy Hillier said the administration is \"revamping the system so that it works more user friendly to some of those that are less fortunate,\" adding that currently the building department identifies sidewalk defects and residents are held responsible for repairs, often unable to pay. Hillier said the department gives 30‑ to 60‑day notices after inspections but that many properties still do not complete repairs.

City staff described planning for a 2025 sidewalk program that will start with a granular pilot and expand later. A county council member (Sunny Simon, referenced by staff) indicated the city qualifies for county funding; the mayor said the county will provide support and the city has an April application deadline for a related grant.

Mayor Thomas also reported the city obtained funding for a seniors' home renovation program and that the Cleveland Housing Network has agreed to match the county's contribution. \"We're in a good place right now with our seniors and with, the sidewalk program that Rudy and Chelsea has put together,\" the mayor said.

Staff said the pilot will focus primarily on seniors on fixed incomes who may not be able to absorb repair costs; the administration will evaluate ways to offset resident costs and may propose a subsidy or matching structure. Staff emphasized the program is still under development and that more detailed design and implementation steps will be presented later.

Council members noted constituent concern about repair costs; one councilmember reported that Ward 3 residents have made cost a primary issue.

The city said it will share additional details as the pilot and funding applications move forward.","Mayor Kim Thomas and city staff described a proposed sidewalk program and a pilot targeted at low‑income seniors. The city expects county funding and a match from Cleveland Housing Network for senior home renovation funds; staff said they will seek ways to offset repair costs for residents.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6104801,"Council approves three resolutions, consent agenda; adds lot-split item",2302,74000,2376000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2790238-ce1502f3888199cd28c78cd6a80cba8b&start=74&end=2376","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2790238-ce1502f3888199cd28c78cd6a80cba8b/thumbnail_74000.jpg","/articles/6104801/Ohio/Council-approves-three-resolutions-consent-agenda-adds-lot-split-item","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6104801-4f3cf3d1062519e39120e26c39c2136a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770762337&Signature=P2LKCjxq-~18td3dm~kBpJ8pspK7hA6EAiNUYFXOVZm~u1W8A6VjpvNT49LwBVbMfHt7jkKIqDov4L0PVRhNS5ByDz5U4SagVfSXKHv1k6V2YLu1J27WVxIhBNj9LDjmX7oP68FmJwZ53xv5TJyoB85qW4en5dJo3k9qTIizVY~TjVeCJioggZF35KEr90A17nyGTycDN7fUNwWEWAnUD0k-iY27T4KiNCbZrTQ6T1WshWjEY1Emm15872Pk1WsmmznSc4OGT5Ybae7UGVEGioliOWtRS7Pa7SKZPZMZQ1a6kfuvoX7YPepY48EWqAATCwG9DfLPNq4KFrGXJN3sJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Richmond Heights City Council on March 25 approved its consent agenda and passed three resolutions after roll-call votes.

The consent agenda, which council moved and passed by roll call, included an item authorizing the City Administration to publish notice of its intent to issue a request for proposals \"pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 7 seventeen-two C\" for installation of energy conservation measures, and language opposing a proposed Ohio Senate bill (referred to in the agenda as \"Bridal 104\") that would prohibit local government control over short‑term residential rentals. Council also moved to suspend the rules to consider items tied to the consent agenda.

Under separate votes the council passed:
- Resolution 47-2025, introduced by Mayor Kim Thomas, authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with Verdonis to provide professional engineering services, task order number 4. Roll-call recorded: Jordan, Justice, Lewis, Nelson, Robinson and Ursula voting \"Yes.\" The resolution \"passes.\"

- Resolution 49-2025, introduced by Councilwoman Justice, confirming the Planning Commission's approval of a lot split plat submitted by Point Merrill LLC for phase 2 of the Bell Oaks Marketplace development project. The council suspended rules to consider the item and then voted by roll call: Jordan, Justice, Lewis, Nelson, Robinson and Ursula \"Yes.\" The resolution passed.

- Resolution 48-2025, introduced by Mayor Thomas, authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with Precision (full vendor name not specified on the record). The council moved to suspend rules for this resolution and then voted by roll call with the same \"Yes\" votes recorded; the resolution passed.

Council also voted to add a separate lot‑split resolution (listed in the record as \"resolution for 09/2025\") recommended by the Planning & Zoning special meeting to the agenda.

Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda: Approved (motion to approve consent agenda and motion to suspend rules for associated items recorded). Individual consent items were not read in full on the record; one consent item authorizes an RFP notice under \"Ohio Revised Code 7 seventeen-two C\" and another opposes a proposed state prohibition on local short‑term rental regulation. Vote: roll call recorded as unanimous among present members.
- Resolution 47-2025 (Verdonis task order #4, engineering): Passed by roll call.
- Resolution 49-2025 (Point Merrill LLC lot split, Bell Oaks Marketplace phase 2): Passed by roll call.
- Resolution 48-2025 (agreement with Precision — vendor name incomplete on the record): Passed by roll call.

The meeting record shows repeated roll-call responses of \"Jordan? Yes. Justice? Yes. Lewis? Yes. Nelson? Yes. Robinson? Yes. Ursula? Yes.\" Council member Silver was excused from the meeting. The minutes and ordinance/resolution files contain fuller text for each resolution; the council did not discuss the three individual resolutions at length on the floor during the meeting.

No recorded votes failed, nor were any resolutions tabled during this meeting.","At its March 25 meeting, the Richmond Heights City Council approved its consent agenda and passed Resolutions 47-2025, 49-2025 and 48-2025. Council also added a lot‑split resolution to the agenda for later consideration.","actionData","errors"]

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