Parma Heights council rejects yard-structure change but approves new trash contract and conservation MOU
March 09, 2026 | Parma Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
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Parma Heights City Council on March 9 voted down an amendment to the city’s yard-structure code and approved several administrative measures, including authorization to seek bids for residential solid-waste collection.
The council defeated Ordinance No. 2025-96, “Amending Section 1193.01 entitled ‘Yard Structures and Landscape Features,’” on its third reading. Councilwoman Durichko moved to advance the ordinance for passage and Councilwoman DeSouza seconded; the roll call recorded Aye: Kolezynski, Durichko; Nay: Maruschak, Palmisano, DeSouza, Rounds, and the ordinance failed.
Council then considered Ordinance No. 2026-16, authorizing the administration to advertise for competitive bids for residential solid-waste collection, disposal and recycling services and to contract with the lowest-and-best bidder. Councilwoman Maruschak moved to suspend the rules and proceed; the motion to suspend passed on a unanimous roll call, and the ordinance was carried forward and passed by unanimous roll call.
The council also approved Ordinance No. 2026-17, authorizing a memorandum of understanding with the Cuyahoga County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District to provide technical assistance implementing soil and water conservation measures. Councilwoman Palmisano moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance; the motion and final passage were unanimous.
In other business, the council suspended rules and passed Resolution No. 2026-22 to retain Weston Hurd LLP for legal services. Several other ordinances were read for first or second reading, including a compensation ordinance (2026-14), an agreement to rehabilitate the Ridgewood Drive bridge (2026-18), and a purchase authorization for four police SUVs (Ordinance 2026-21) at a stated purchase price of $184,722; those items were informational and will return for later action.
Votes at a glance
Ordinance 2025-96 (yard structures) — third reading; motion to advance moved by Durichko, seconded by DeSouza; roll call Aye: Kolezynski, Durichko; Nay: Maruschak, Palmisano, DeSouza, Rounds — outcome: failed.
Ordinance 2026-16 (residential solid waste procurement) — first reading; rules suspended and ordinance passed by unanimous roll call — outcome: passed.
Ordinance 2026-17 (MOU, soil & water) — first reading; rules suspended and ordinance passed by unanimous roll call — outcome: passed.
Resolution 2026-22 (legal services, Weston Hurd LLP) — rules suspended and passed by unanimous roll call — outcome: passed.
The council adjourned at 7:36 p.m. and will return municipal business items for additional readings or final votes on subsequent agendas as required.
The council defeated Ordinance No. 2025-96, “Amending Section 1193.01 entitled ‘Yard Structures and Landscape Features,’” on its third reading. Councilwoman Durichko moved to advance the ordinance for passage and Councilwoman DeSouza seconded; the roll call recorded Aye: Kolezynski, Durichko; Nay: Maruschak, Palmisano, DeSouza, Rounds, and the ordinance failed.
Council then considered Ordinance No. 2026-16, authorizing the administration to advertise for competitive bids for residential solid-waste collection, disposal and recycling services and to contract with the lowest-and-best bidder. Councilwoman Maruschak moved to suspend the rules and proceed; the motion to suspend passed on a unanimous roll call, and the ordinance was carried forward and passed by unanimous roll call.
The council also approved Ordinance No. 2026-17, authorizing a memorandum of understanding with the Cuyahoga County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District to provide technical assistance implementing soil and water conservation measures. Councilwoman Palmisano moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance; the motion and final passage were unanimous.
In other business, the council suspended rules and passed Resolution No. 2026-22 to retain Weston Hurd LLP for legal services. Several other ordinances were read for first or second reading, including a compensation ordinance (2026-14), an agreement to rehabilitate the Ridgewood Drive bridge (2026-18), and a purchase authorization for four police SUVs (Ordinance 2026-21) at a stated purchase price of $184,722; those items were informational and will return for later action.
Votes at a glance
Ordinance 2025-96 (yard structures) — third reading; motion to advance moved by Durichko, seconded by DeSouza; roll call Aye: Kolezynski, Durichko; Nay: Maruschak, Palmisano, DeSouza, Rounds — outcome: failed.
Ordinance 2026-16 (residential solid waste procurement) — first reading; rules suspended and ordinance passed by unanimous roll call — outcome: passed.
Ordinance 2026-17 (MOU, soil & water) — first reading; rules suspended and ordinance passed by unanimous roll call — outcome: passed.
Resolution 2026-22 (legal services, Weston Hurd LLP) — rules suspended and passed by unanimous roll call — outcome: passed.
The council adjourned at 7:36 p.m. and will return municipal business items for additional readings or final votes on subsequent agendas as required.
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