Greetings Ward 3 Resident,
I hope everyone had a great Halloween yesterday! Fall continues to be a busy one here in our ward and city with much to report on below. Before my updates, I have three important reminders for you.
If you are still not sure what your polling location is then click here to search by your address for your correct polling location via the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections website.
Veterans Day
November 11th is Veterans Day. Please join me in thanking all those who have served or are currently serving our country in the United States Military. We owe them a great debt of gratitude for all their sacrifices they have made in the defense of our great nation.
Dan Langshaw
Ward 3 Councilman
North Royalton City Council
Council Update
Highlights from Council Meetings
Some highlights from the City Council Meetings for October. Council passed Resolution 14-116 a resolution requesting the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to exercise its authority to control deer population in Cuyahoga County. Click here to learn more about the issue. Council passed Ordinance 14-117 an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Automated Data Processing (ADP) to provide payroll services for the city of North Royalton for an amount not to exceed $2,821.65 per month. By privatizing city payroll it will help save the city annually $20,000 and will help make the city’s time keeping more efficient too with some upgrades. Click here to learn more. Council also approved Ordinance 14-120 for a second change order for the city hall project for the remaining IT equipment for the building. Council approved Resolution 14-121a resolution authorizing the Mayor to seek financial assistance from the state Issue 1 Infrastructure Bond Program for funding various capital infrastructure improvement projects.
The City Council Building & Building Codes Committee discussed having legislation drafted to help provide some financial assistance to residents experiencing issues with a registered contractor’s work. Click here to learn more. The committee also got an update on the City Hall Project. The new city hall is almost complete with only a few finishing touches remaining. November 7th is the move-in day that has been set for city employees. The new city hall will officially be open for business on November 10th. The address for city hall will be 14600 State Rd. Click here to learn more.
2015 City Budget
If you like to learn more about what is going on in City Council check out the minutes online by clicking here.
City Update
May 12th Storm Update
The May 12th storm cost our city roughly $703,000 for damages, manpower, and equipment. Recently the city got good news from the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, that the city will be recouping approximately $527,475 in state funds. $400,500, which is 75 percent of $534,000 worth for projects related to storm damage repairs plus the $126,975 being reimbursed for the immediate clean-up and manpower efforts. Click here to learn more.
Southwest Emergency Dispatch Center Update
Great news. The city of Berea has agreed to join the Southwest Emergency Dispatch Center located in Strongsville. Berea joins our city North Royalton, Olmsted Falls and Strongsville that are also part of it. Click here to learn more.
Issue 64 Proposed Charter Amendment 2014 Master Plan Update & Zoning Changes
Issue 64 pertains to the changes recommended by the Master Plan Task Force that was assembled in 2013 and finished their work in 2014. By law, every seven years, the City is required to revisit the current Master Plan and recommend changes to that document. Issue 64 is the very last item on the November 4th North Royalton ballot! In 2013 we assembled a diverse group of residents and business stakeholders, along with representatives from the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission, to review the existing Master Plan. Monthly meetings, workshops and town hall meetings were held over a nine month period. Earlier this year the Task Force recommended a few minor changes to the current Master Plan. The following is a short summary of those changes:1) Rezoning approximately 300 acres of land to Public Facility. This is property acquired by the City & Metroparks that will remain green space and/or public parkland.2) Rezoning the Spyglass Hill subdivision from two family zoning to single family zoning. Spyglass Hill currently is all single family homes.
3) Rezoning eight parcels on West 130th, north of the Turnpike, back to residential zoning. These entire properties were changed to Office Research in 2004. The front of these properties will revert back to residential while the back of their properties will remain Office Research.
4) Rezoning property on the southwest corner of State Road & Sprague Road to General Business.
5) Allowing age restricted Senior Citizen District within General Business zoning at York Road & Royalton Road. The Master Plan Task Force members concluded there is a substantial need and demand for senior housing due to our aging population and residents wanting to stay in the North Royalton area.
This is a short synopsis of the changes you will be voting on November 4, 2014. If you have questions or concerns please call either Mayor Bob Stefanik at 440-237-4300 or Community Development Director Tom Jordan at 440-237-5484 for further clarification. You can also click here to learn more details too.
- A current ID.
- Proof of income (if you have no income you will have to show how rent, utilities, etc are being paid).
- Current utility bill with your address on it for proof of residency.