2025 COUNCIL COMMITTEES

 

Check this page frequently for Notices of Upcoming Committee Meetings.

Building and Utilities:  Ann Roff, Chair

Kelly Kosek, Tom Clark - Members

The responsibilities of this Committee include, but are not limited to, issues relating to property maintenance, building codes, the Building Department, public transportation, railroad crossings, and issues pertaining to electric, water, telephone and gas.

Communication and Technology:  Kelly Kosek, Chair

Brian Spring, Jim Kaminski - Members

The responsibilities of this Committee include, but are not limited to, electronic communications, website and access, Communications and Technology Department, Franchises.

Economic Development: Tom Clark, Chair

Jim Kaminski, Jim Carbone - Members

The responsibilities of this Committee include, but are not limited to, the Economic Development Department, local business development, business parks, Community Reinvestment Areas, Enterprise Zones.

Click on the meeting date in the table below to view the Meeting Notice and the Agenda.

Schedule of 2025 Meeting Dates for the Economic Development Committee (All Meetings begin at 7 p.m. and are held in the meeting room of the Mike Kalinich Sr. City Council Chamber, 18688 Royalton Road):

January 27, 2025	February	March -	April -	May -	June -
July-	August-	September	October-	November-	December-

Finance:  Gordon Short, Chair

Tom Clark, Jim Kaminski - Members

The responsibilities of this Committee include, but are not limited to, issues relating to City budget and annual appropriations, the Finance Department, salaries, benefits, acquisitions.

Planning, Zoning and Engineering:  Brian Spring, Chair

Jim Kaminski, Gordon Short - Members

The responsibilities of this Committee include, but are not limited to, issues relating to zoning matters, Planning Commission, Architectural Review, the Engineering Department, subdivisions, sewers, drainage, forestry.

Public Safety and Health:  Kelly Kosek, Chair

Jim Carbone, Ann Roff - Members

The responsibilities of this Committee include, but are not limited to, issues relating to the Police Department, the Fire Department, homeland security/community preparedness, school crossing guards, school safety, the County Board of Health.

Public Service and Conservation:  Ann Roff, Chair 

Kelly Kosek, Gordon Short - Members

The responsibilities of this Committee include, but are not limited to, issues relating to streets and sidewalks, the municipal cemetery, snow removal, conservation, green and alternative energy, the Service Department and equipment.

Recreation and Community Services:  Jim Kaminski, Chair

Ann Roff, Brian Spring - Members

The responsibilities of this Committee include, but are not limited to, issues relating to recreation programs, the Recreation Department, youth and senior activities, the Strongsville Youth Commission, parks, grounds and recreation facilities, arts and humanities.

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Planning Commission Rep: Brian Spring

Southwest General Health System Rep: Gordon Short

School Board Rep: Jim Carbone

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Legislative Policy Committee (Ad Hoc): Kelly Kosek, Chair

Gordon Short, Jim Kaminski - Members