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Kirtland Schools Gets Down to Business By Magdalene Pesch
so many different people to get us there, starting with the custodians. What we asked them to do with the At the Sept. 15 Kirtland Schools furniture was unbelievable. The PTA meeting, Superintendent Chad buildings still look amazing.” VanArnhem talked about COVIDHe praised the teachers’ in19’s effect on the opening of the creased lesson preparation efforts. school year. D “Teachers planning all summer, Nthey’ve A L “This is obviously aK school year never done this, ever, anyT R I like no other that we’ve ever faced where, where they’ve had to teach before,” said VanArnhem. “It took and then stream, or stream the kids
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at home from school,” he said. “The challenges they’re facing are unparalleled and they’re so open-minded, working hard with it, being flexible and adapting every day, so a big ‘shout out’ to them. “And then the administrators,” VanArnhem continued. “Most of them are on the screen. The amount of time they put in all summer and then to get ready for the kickoff of
school was unbelievable. I mean, just absolutely exhausted, working all hours of the days, weekends, to get ready to kickoff. But I think it paid huge dividends because I think the first week of school went very smoothly, with all things considered.” Kirtland Schools Board of Education member Shannon Green See Education • Page 3
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Road Plan Takes Form By Magdalene Pesch news@kirtlandchronicle.com
At the Aug. 24 Kirtland City Council work session, Mayor Kevin Potter referenced the recurring topic of city road maintenance and repair. He said that City Engineer Doug Courtney and Public Service Director Joe Fornaro spent the last several months working together to come up with a comprehensive road program and strategy. “I asked them to not only lay out the roads that need to be looked at for rehabilitation of varying degrees and sorts, but also (to present) a maintenance plan to keep good roads good, and to keep roads that get repaved good going forward,” Potter said. “It is a 10-year pretty comprehensive program that if we had funding available, this is what it would take to get the city back on track, caught up with our roads. It encompasses everything from base analysis, base reconstruction, drainage.” In an Aug. 31 email, Potter said the road program is being vetted by the city’s finance team. “In the coming weeks and months, we will be discussing opportunities to make financing for the plan a reality,” he said. “Years of no real plan or strategy for our roads has left us in a position where we need to play significant catchup. But with the confidence that Joe Fornaro and Doug Courtney are building with council and our residents, I think that whatever the ultimate mechanism of financing for the roads needs to be, it will be embraced, as it will be a real plan that we can all trust.” See Roads • Page 7
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Kirtland sophomore Natalie Glowe, right, has helped her Hornets start the season 7-3.
The Safety Forces Beat Goes On By Magdalene Pesch news@kirtlandchronicle.com At the Sept. 9 Kirtland City Council meeting, Mayor Kevin Potter thanked his executive assistant, Helen Petersburg, and city department heads for setting up the recent “Mayor For the Day” event. Kirtland Elementary School students Karli DiFranco, who is in sixth grade; Matthew DiFranco, who is in fourth grade; and Brady Ross, who is in fifth grade, partook in the experience, which was followed up by the PTA’s Spring Auction. “(The students) visited city hall, visited the service department, the police station and the fire station,”
Potter said. “They got to do some really cool things with some of our fire, police and service department teams, so thanks to all of them for the extra effort. They’ve gotten some thank you’s from those Malvicino students and they were really appreciative and they couldn’t have had a better time.” In other business, Police Chief Lance Nosse brought the community up to date on recent malfeasance. “Everybody’s aware there were a few individuals that were caught stealing some political signs,” Nosse said. “It’s really good work on the resident’s part who wit-
nessed the situation and got in contact with us really quickly. We were able to investigate it and within minutes, up to maybe a half-hour at most, we were able to get three individuals into custody.” Nosse said Kirtland is bidding goodbye to two of its part-time police officers. “Officer Al (Taddeo), in the schools, decided after the COVID situation this year, when being home with his family, that he’s really enjoying himself and to continue to stay in retirement, so I wish Officer Al the best of times. He’s got a great family,” said Nosse. See Safety • Page 3
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said the district is in need of support staff. “If you know anyone who’s a bus driver or a substitute teacher or a substitute janitor, we are in need of them this year,” said Green. “It is really hard to find people who are going to try to substitute for bus driving. Just get the word out. Let people know that’s what we’re looking for in order to keep us running and doing well this year.” Those interested can apply by visiting kirtlandschools.org, choosing “Departments” and then “Employment.” PTA President Allison Wuliger invited the community to join the PTA. “It’s a really great way to give back even if you don’t have a lot of time, a good way to stay involved,” Wuliger said. “The formal cutoff for membership will be the end of October. So please join and spread the word, and let’s keep growing.” In the spring, the Kirtland chapter received accolades from the Ohio PTA, including “On A Roll,” the “200 Club” designation and the “Lasting Legacy” award. “On A Roll” is for chapters that submit 100% or more of the previous year’s member-
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from page 1 Taddeo was the school resource officer for Kirtland Schools and served Kirtland for 10 years, Nosse said. “Officer Alen Faraguna … also decided to hang it up and retire on his own accord as well,” Nosse added. “He worked part-time for us for over 17 years.” The Kirtland Police Department recently brought on William Bauckman as a new parttime police officer, Nosse said in a Sept. 28 email. “Officer Bauckman retired in 2020 from a long-tenured carrier-in-training as a certified instructor with the Cleveland Police Department,” he said. “Bill is very active with youth sports and is a Kirtland resident. He will focus his duties as our new school resource officer. Bill will start his SRO role as soon as he completes field training.” During the Sept. 9 meeting, Nosse said his department is “excited” to have Bauckman and to get him trained and over to the schools to “build a really good program again
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At the Sept. 28 Kirtland Schools Board of Education meeting, Kirtland Elementary School Principal Katy Nagaj, right, introduces new first-grade teacher, Amanda Turk, left.
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and continue the really good program that we have with the school district.” Fire Chief Tony Hutton also shared a few personnel notes. “Doug Malvicino announced his retirement, effective in November,” Hutton said. “Doug has been a member of the fire department going back to the ‘80’s. Doug started in 1988 as a volunteer. He’s one of the last volunteers who are left. Doug’s been a great employee and a great friend to everybody. All of you who know Doug know that he’s quite the character as well. He will definitely be missed.” Hutton said his goal is to get someone hired on when Malvicino leaves so the department doesn’t miss a beat, but recognized staffing is a chronic thorn. “As I’ve said before, we’re struggling with our part-time staff again,” he said. “We’ve had some people that were hired at other departments. We’re losing people left and right. And that shortage of firefighters and paramedics is starting to show its ugly head again.” Hutton added enrollment at relevant area training programs is “way down.”
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A Note from the Mayor I hope this finds everyone well as we roll work of our safety services team, as this cointo the fall season. operative exercise in good government will As always, I thank the Kirtland Chronicle save our taxpayers over $800,000 during the for the opportunity to share the latest infor- next five years. mation with our residents. As the service department preRecently, the Lake County pares for winter, Service Director Health District indicated senior Joe Fornaro has submitted job centers in Lake County should not postings for several part time/seaopen until after Jan. 1, 2021. I want sonal drivers to assist the city with to let our senior population know snow removal for our city streets. the city will be working hard to deciThe reduction in full-time service pher and implement the necessary department personnel from 14 to guidelines to make this a reality. nine since April will have a sigMayor Our first priority will remain the nificant positive impact on your city Kevin Potter health and safety of our seniors. budget in the coming years, but we At our last city council meeting, Fire still need to make sure we have the proper Chief Anthony Hutton and Police Chief Lance coverage to keep our city roads safe in the Nosse both reported our dispatch transition winter months. The utilization of part-time has worked seamlessly and there have been assistance on an as-needed basis should help no delays to emergency services since Wil- us accomplish that goal. loughby began handling our calls on Aug. 18. I’d like to thank members of the city adI hope the community is proud of the hard ministration and city council for helping me honor my pledge to analyze city operations and deliver cost saving measures. We will continue our relentless pursuit of the identification and elimination of government waste and inefficiency. Building on the savings already achieved, my goal over the next five years is to finally establish and maintain a real budget reserve. Aside from addressing the state auditor’s regular deficiency citation in this area, maintaining adequate reserves is the prudent thing to do to keep the city away from a potentially catastrophic financial cliff. I want to mention to our residents of Old Town that our team, including Councilwoman Kelly Wolfe, has been working to create a plan for the upcoming sewer project. Councilwoman Wolfe and I will soon be scheduling neighborhood meetings that will bring our residents up to date on the timeline, costs and funding resources available to the city. Please watch for updates. Last month, I mentioned the initial outline of a 10-year, city-wide road construction and maintenance program had been provided to city council thanks to the efforts of Service Director Fornaro, City Engineer Doug Courtney and the resident Road Paving Task Force. I look forward to leading the building of a city-wide consensus amongst all stakeholders with respect to the proper scope of the work to be performed and how best to fund it. Ample opportunity will be provided for all voices to be heard on this very important issue.
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Hornets Nest By Steve Hare OhioVarsity.com
been working on come to fruition,” Newcomer said. “Our passion and energy led us to (the win). The team I saw was the team that I know and love. They played with so much enthusiasm and determination and had fun doing it.”
Football
Kirtland’s football team is off to a 5-0 start with a pair of wins over Division I programs but it seems that resume isn’t enough to earn a unanimous spot atop the Division V state rankings. The Hornets are ranked No. but received just 16 of 21 first-place votes. Ironton, who the Hornets defeated in the state championship game last fall, earned the No. 2 spot with three first place votes. Canfield South Range and St. Bernard Roger Bacon also received first place votes. Kirtland’s most impressive win of the season came on Friday when the Hornets beat host Solon, 27-7, in a game that wasn’t as close as the final score. “This is my 15th year here, and this is by far our toughest regular season game we’ve scheduled,” Kirtland coach Tiger LaVerde said. “We’ve had some good wins, we’ve had some bad losses, but this was a fun one.” The Hornets are searching for a Week 6 opponent after Hawken opted out of the regularly-scheduled contest. If Kirtland doesn’t replace the Hawks, the Hornets likely will go two weeks without a game as they should earn a bye in the playoffs, which begin in Week 7.
Girls Soccer
Kirtland’s girls’ soccer team picked up a big win of its own by beating host Mayfield on Saturday, 4-1. The Hornets entered the game 0-3-1 against the Wildcats all-time. “They are such a quality program year after year,” Kirtland coach Ed Bradac said. “This has been a good game for us, and for Mayfield, win or lose because it has ‘that’ tournament feel to it.” Erika Zschuppe scored three goals in the win and Mia Rini added one.
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Victor Alfieri extended his season by at least a week after finishing third at the sectional with an 80. He will play in next week’s district tournament.
The 8-1-2 Hornets continue to draw praise from coaches around the state. Kirtland was ranked No. 5 in Division III in the latest state coaches’ poll.
you can compete, you can compete with anyone we’re going to face. Moral victories are nice but there’s definitely some truth from learning from it.”
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Kirtland’s boys’ team also found itself ranked among state coaches. The 7-3 Hornets, who were ranked No. 12 in Division III, have two losses to Division I programs and another to an 8-3 Lutheran West team. It’s that rugged schedule that prepares the Hornets for the postseason. “That’s what the North game was like and that’s why we play these games, to try to get playoff ready,” Kirtland coach John Valentic said after a 3-1 loss at Mentor “You always try to peak at the right time and get everybody healthy and in the right frame of mind. My comment to the guys after the game was that they’re not going to see anybody better, so if
Kirtland’s volleyball team is 7-3 after five straight wins. The Hornets fell to 2-3 with a 3-0 loss to Eastlake North on Sept. 21 but that match seemed to serve as a wake-up call. Since then, Kirtland has defeated Crestwood, a regional finalist last season, Perry, the Chagrin Valley Conference Chagrin Division champion last year, and three others heading into a non-conference match at Mentor on Sept. 30. The 3-1 win over Perry provided head coach Arlayna Newcomer with a glimpse of the team she thought she’d see more of this season. “It was such a great night for us and it was refreshing to see some of the things we’ve
Kirtland’s cross country teams have enjoyed a level of success they haven’t had in recent years. Each meet, several runners set new personal records. Last Saturday, the Hornets placed third in both the boys’ and girls’ races at the Cardinal Invitational. Ian McGreal finished sixth overall with a new PR of 18:00.2. “Achieving that goal felt amazing,” McGreal said. “I felt so strong during the entire race. Listening to my coach yell out my splits and giving me advice on how to move up and catch other runners was the biggest part in that PR; also, having the confidence to do it, which I’ve gained throughout the season.” Reilly Greenlee placed second in the girls’ race with a time of 20:43, a new PR. She then raced over to Mayfield to help the Hornets collect their first win over Mayfield in soccer. “It was a very exciting day today and it was a lot of fun,” Greenlee said. “I was very happy with my race and winning the game was huge for us.”
Golf
Kirtland’s golf team saw its season come to a close at Tuesday’s Division II sectional tournament at Quail Hollow Golf Course. The Hornets placed fifth overall while the top three teams advanced to the district tournament. Victor Alfieri extended his season by at least a week after finishing third at the sectional with an 80. He will play in next week’s district tournament.
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Kirtland Library The Kirtland Public Library is located at 9267 Chillicothe Road in Kirtland. For information about programs or to register, call 440256-7323. Kirtland Library is now accepting applications for new passports. Just call the library at 440-256-7323 to set up an appointment.
Family Storytime on Zoom
10 a.m. on Tuesdays via Zoom For children age 5 and under. Families listen to stories, recite rhymes and sing songs while encouraging early literacy. Please call the library to register for this weekly storytime so the library staff can email the Zoom link.
Virtual Lapsit on Zoom
10 a.m. on Wednesdays via Zoom For children ages 5 and under. Spend quality time with your young child singing songs, saying rhymes and bouncing. Lapsit is designed for families with children age 2 and under, but older siblings can certainly join the fun. Call the library to register so the Zoom link can be emailed.
Do Re Me and You Dance Party
11 a.m., Oct. 23 For families with children age 5 and under. Join for a virtual dance party on Zoom. Let loose, get moving and be silly. Please call the library to register and the Zoom invite
Roads
from page 1 At the Sept. 9 council meeting, Potter said he sent City Finance Director Mary Kovalchik the road program. “She is working on looking into funding opportunities to support that program,” he added. Courtney described the plan in detail during the Aug. 24 work session. “The first four pages are all the streets in Kirtland sorted by the year in which they are either going to get rehabilitation or maintenance or both for 2021 through 2025,” he said. “The next four pages are the same street list with the maintenance and rehabilitation dollars ‘plugged in’ in a particular year. So, for 2026 to 2030, under this plan, pretty much everything is rehabbed or maintained by 2025, and then 2026 through 2030, we’re into primarily maintenance. Not saying there’s not going to be rehabilitated streets in that period, but looking that far out, this is what we see right now.” Courtney said for 2021 to 2025, the maintenance costs will be about $1.7 million dollars. “For rehabilitation over that same period, $15.1 million dollars,” he continued. “These costs all include 10 percent construction
will be emailed out to you before the program.
Virtual Book Series Party on Zoom: Mercy Watson
2 p.m., Oct. 26 For kids in grades K-5. Read one or more of the physical books or check them out onto a device with the Hoopla app. Mercy Watson is a pig who gets into scrapes and boy does she love hot buttered toast. Participants will talk a bit about the books, play games and make a craft. Please call the library to register so you can receive the Zoom link. Make sure to stop by the library to pick up the activity materials so you will be ready before the program.
Grab and Go Bags
The library isn’t having in-person programming at the moment, so staff members are bagging up activities and having them ready for you to do at home. The library has a new bag each week from Oct. 5 through the week of Oct. 26 while supplies last. For kids age 3 and up.
Let’s Talk About It Book Discussion
7 p.m., Oct. 26 via Zoom Read and discuss “Little Fires Everywhere,” by Celest Ng. Call the library to register so you receive the Zoom link. contingency and about 12 to 13 percent overhead, which would pick up design fees, construction inspection, pavement coring and testing at the front end, that kind of thing, so these numbers should be ‘all in.’” At the Sept. 9 council meeting, Courtney added, “The plan estimates roughly $600,000 per street maintenance over 2026 through 2030. All of those costs are estimated in 2020 dollars.” It is a fluid plan, council members said. “I think it’s really important to point out that this is a good look at what we’re up against,” Potter said during the Aug. 24 work session. “If a road is listed for 2023, 2024, as work happens in a prior year, as conditions change, some of these (roads could) get swapped around.” Courtney agreed. “It’s important to be realistic with a plan of this nature,” he said. “Usually, as soon as you finish it, something changes, as most plans go. This is a great start, but it’s not set in stone. If we have a budget constraint one year, maybe a street gets pushed to the next year or if we have a little extra money in the prior year, a street gets pulled in that we were going to do in a later year. So, this is something that (Fornaro) and I will review annually with the mayor and make adjustments as necessary.”
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Kiwanis Korner
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Kirtland Kiwanis volunteered to assist the Community of Christ Church with thoroughly cleaning up and rehabiliting the Kirtland Community Garden. On Sept. 17, members arrived with industrial grade string trimmers, rakes, shovels, pruning shears and wheelbarrows. The Community Garden now stands ready to begin the next growing season in great condition.
By Jim Porter The Kirtland Community Garden across from the Kirtland Temple needed some TLC. The Community of Christ Church had invested much time and money some years ago to create a beautiful garden of 22 raised beds where residents could grow their own fresh produce.
Due to reduced staffing, the church found they could not operate the garden while maintaining the beautiful temple grounds as they always have. As a result, the garden became overgrown. Kirtland Kiwanis volunteered to assist the church with a thorough clean up and rehabilitation project. On Sept. 17, members arrived at the
Community Garden equipped with industrial grade string trimmers, rakes, shovels, pruning shears, wheelbarrows and lots of energy. Five hours later, the garden had been restored. On Sept. 19, more volunteers put on the finishing touches. The Community Garden now stands ready to begin the next growing season in great condition. Who are these Kiwanis members who give of their time and efforts in the many community projects the club completes? They are people just like you, who enjoy living in Kirtland.
For example, this project group included a worldwide facilities manager with Lubrizol, an executive from Avery Dennison, a teacher and former Ohio Education Association president, a registered nurse, a Realtor team, a CPA, a commercial roof design consultant, a financial consultant and a widely recognized volunteer couple, to list a few. Some are retired and some are not. They have two things in common. They are Kiwanis members and they love helping Kirtland be a great place to live and raise a family. Call John Bodmer at 440-256-1181 and find out how you can become one of us.
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Kirtland City Charter Proposed Amendments
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Q: What is a City Charter? A: A Charter is, in essence, a constitution for a municipal government. It is prepared by local people to meet local needs. Q: What function does a City Charter perform? A: A Charter establishes a structure and a framework for local government. Q: Why was the Charter for the City of Kirtland reviewed in 2020? A: The Charter recognizes that it may need to be changed as the needs of the community change. It directs that a Charter Review Committee be appointed at the beginning of each decade. Q: Who appointed the members of the 2020 Charter Review Committee? A: The Charter provides that “the Mayor shall appoint a Charter Review Committee...” Q: How were the members of the Charter Review Committee selected? A: Committee members were selected by a combination of recommendations by members of Council and the Mayor’s own list. Q: Did City Council have an opportunity to sign off on the Committee membership? A: Yes. While the Charter Review Committee was appointed by the Mayor, it was approved by Council. Q: Were all areas of the City included in the membership of the Committee? A: Yes. The Charter provides that the Committee must be composed of two electors from each ward and one elector at large. Q: Who were the electors appointed to the Committee? A: Ward 1: Cathleen Knaak and Richard DeMarco; Ward 2: James Young (Chair) and B. Lawrence Allen; Ward 3: John Clapacs (Vice-Chair) and Sheila Dikowicz; Ward 4: David Freeburg and Michael Young; and At-Large: Katriona Torok (Secretary). Q: Were the members of the Committee paid? A: No. Q: What process did the Charter Review Committee follow? A: The Committee held multiple public meetings. The Committee was divided into subcommittees to consider each aspect of the Charter; comments were solicited from all elected officials, department heads and several civic leaders. At the conclusion of the process, the Committee’s recommendations were submitted to City Council. Q: What role do the people of Kirtland have in changing the Charter? A: The Charter Review Committee can only make recommendations. The final decision on the proposed changes will be made by the voters at the November election. Q: What did the Committee recommend? A: 1. Eliminate the Lake County residency requirement for directors of City departments; 2. Grant the Mayor discretion, with Council approval, to appoint a Charter Review Committee more frequently than once per decade; and 3. Revise the procedure for approving a change in zoning classification and zoning district to eliminate the requirement for voter approval and to prohibit a future Council from declaring the changes as “emergency” legislation. Q: Why eliminate the Lake County residency requirement? A: The residency requirement was included in Kirtland’s original Charter, which was approved by voters in 1970. At that time, many Ohio cities were enacting residency requirements. In 2009, the Ohio Supreme Court held that municipal residency requirements violate State law. Q: Why allow the establishment of a Charter Review Committee more often than once per decade? A: Unlike the provision in the Charter that requires the Mayor to appoint a Charter Review Committee every ten years, this provision merely gives the Mayor the option to establish a Committee at other times if the Mayor thinks it necessary. The 2020 Charter Review Committee believes that ten years can be too long a period to address a matter of concern. Of course, City Council would still have to approve the Committee members and the voters would still have to approve any recommendations. Q: Why did the Committee recommend elimination of the mandatory vote by the electorate on all zoning changes? A: The zoning amendments process in Kirtland currently takes 9 to 19 months due to the necessity to place all changes on the ballot. For many developers, the delay is too long. Finding a balance between ensuring that a project is well vetted, ensuring that citizen voices are heard and ensuring a reasonable time frame for decision maing is critical for a city’s development. The Kirtland Charter Review Committee has proposed eliminating the Charter provision mandating a vote of the electorate on all changes to zoning classification or district but prohibiting a future City Council from rushng through zoning changes as “emergency” legislation. Both the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council would still have to hold public hearings and then vote to approve the zoning change. The prohibition on declaring the zoning legislation as an “emergency” legislation is intended to eliminate a future Council’s ability to have the legislation become effective as of the date of passage (instead of the traditional 30-day delay until it is effective). The purpose of prohibiting the “emergency” declaration is to allow the voters to commence the referendum process if desired. The proposed change should reduce the process to approximately five to eight months. Recently the City of Eastlake dropped its mandatory referendum for zoning changes. The Eastlake Mayor attributed the change to a development that resulted in more than 100 new jobs. The Committee believes that with multiple public hearings, with the affirmative vote of both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, with the requirement that the change not take place for 30 days after passage, and with the rights of citizens to obtain a vote through referendum, it was not necessary to have a public vote on every zoning change.
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PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS Upon recommendation of the Kirtland Charter Review Committee, the Council of the City of Kirtland adopted legislation to place three proposed Charter amendments on the ballot for the November 3, 2020 General Election. On November 3, 1970, voters in Kirtland approved the first City Charter. The Charter serves as the framework by which the City operates on a daily basis. To keep current with changing times, elements of the Charter have required updating, but the basic framework continues to serve a vital function. In accordance with the Charter, every ten years, a Committee is appointed to review the City Charter. The last Charter Review Committee met in 2010. The nine-member Committee is appointed by Council and is composed of two electors from each Ward and one elector at-large from the Municipality. The Committee reviews the Charter and proposes for adoption any alterations, revisions or amendment which the Committee deems advisable. The review process entails reviewing the charters of neighboring communities and suggested changes from all Kirtland administration, department heads, boards and commissions. Kirtland residents were able to address proposed changes of the Charter at a public hearing on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. The final version of the amended Charter will appear on the November 3, 2020 ballot in the General Election. The amendments proposed by the 2020 Charter Review Committee are included in the text which is printed below. Any text which the Charter Review Committee recommends be eliminated is shown with a line through the text (Example: eliminated). Any additional language proposed by the Charter Review Committee is shown shaded and in bold (Example: added text). The ballot will ask if you are “FOR” or “AGAINST” the proposed Charter amendments.
Three Proposed Charter Amendments 1. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
Shall Article II-A – Appointed Administrative Officers and Departments, Sections 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the Charter of the City of Kirtland, Ohio, be amended to eliminate county residency for each Director?
ARTICLE II-A – APPOINTED ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
Section 2. Director of Public Safety. No appointment of a chief of a department or Division of Police or Fire shall be effective unless and until the same receives the concurrence of two-thirds (2/3) of the members of Council. The Director of Public Safety shall perform such other duties; consistent with his/her office, as may be required by this Charter, by ordinance of the Council, or as directed by the Mayor. The Director of Public Safety shall be a resident of Lake County, Ohio. Section 3. Director of Public Service. He/she shall perform such other duties, consistent with his/her office, as may be required by this Charter, by ordinance of the Council, or as directed by the Mayor. The Director of Public Service shall be a resident of Lake County, Ohio. Section 4. Director of Finance. He/she shall not allow the amount set aside for any appropriation to be overdrawn or drawn for any other purpose. He/she shall examine and audit the accounts of all other officers, employees and departments. He/she shall require evidence that the amount of any claim presented to him/her is due. He/she shall be responsible for the preparation and submission of appropriation measures and shall assist the Mayor and Council in the preparation of estimates, budgets, and other financial matters, and at all times keep the Mayor and Council fully advised as to the financial condition and needs of the Municipality upon demand. He/she shall perform such other duties consistent with his/her office as the Mayor or the Council may direct. The Director of Finance shall be a resident of Lake County, Ohio. Section 5. Director of Law. No person shall act as Director of Law unless duly admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio for a period of not less than five (5) years and shall have and maintain an active license to practice law throughout his/her term as Director of Law. The Director of Law must be a resident of Lake County, Ohio.
2. CHARTER AMENDMENTS
Shall Section 2 – Charter Review Committee – of Article VII – Charter Amendments of the Charter of the City of Kirtland, Ohio, be amended so that said section, as amended, shall provide and read as follows:
ARTICLE VII – CHARTER AMENDMENTS
Section 2. Charter Review Committee. During the month of January, 1980, and every ten (10) years thereafter, the Mayor shall appoint a Charter Review Committee. The Mayor may also appoint a Charter Review Committee at any time during the period between ten (10) year committees. A Charter Review Committee, whenever appointed, is subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the members of Council. The Committee shall be composed of two (2) electors from each ward and one (1) elector at large from the Municipality.
3. REFERENDUM ZONING
Shall Article V – Initiative, Referendum and Recall be amended to strike Section 5 – Mandatory Zoning Referendum and shall Article I – The Council, Section 9 – Effective Dates of Resolutions and Ordinances be amended so that said section, as amended, shall provide and read as follows:
ARTICLE V – INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL
Section 5. Mandatory Zoning Referendum. Any ordinance or resolution enacted by the Council of the City of Kirtland which changes the zoning classification or zoning district from one land use to another land use shall be, after passage by Council, submitted to the electors for approval or disapproval at the next general or primary election which occurs at least ninety (90) days after the passage of said ordinance or resolution. If the ordinance is approved by fifty-five percent (55%) of those voting in the election, the ordinance shall become law on the first Monday after the results of the election are certified to the City by the Board of Elections of Lake County. In the event the ordinance is disapproved by the electors, the ordinance or issue set forth therein shall not be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration or acted upon by Council until three hundred sixty-five (365) days have elapsed since the date of the election in which the ordinance or regulation was disapproved.
ARTICLE I – THE COUNCIL
Section 9. Effective Dates of Resolutions and Ordinances. Any zoning amendment or change in the zoning map shall go into effect thirty (30) days after its final passage by the Council and shall be subject to the referendum process as outlined in Article V, Section 2 of this Charter. Each All other ordinances or resolutions shall also go into effect thirty (30) days after its final passage by the Council except for the following: (a) any ordinance providing for the appropriation of money, or for an annual tax levy, or for improvements petitioned for by the owners of a majority of the foot frontage of the property benefitted and to be specially assessed therefor; (b) any emergency ordinance or resolution necessary to promote and/or preserve the public peace, health, safety, comfort, prosperity, morals and general welfare of the City; which ordinances shall take effect, unless a later time be specified therein, upon signature by the Mayor, or as otherwise provided in Article II, Section 6 of this Charter, as the case may be.
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