Walton Hills council approves tax budget, seeks $200,000 CDBG, confirms zoning-board appointment and adopts cybersecurity ordinance
June 19, 2026 | Walton Hills, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
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Walton Hills Village Council members on Tuesday reviewed May financial results, approved several emergency measures and moved to postpone a set of vehicle-related ordinances.
The village clerk reported that May collections were up about 35.3% from last year and 9.9% year-to-date, and that "revenues exceeded expenditures for all funds by $550,676.37" for the year. The clerk also said the village received $9,003 in interest income and that reimbursements for capital projects totaled $369,879.19 to date. "Rita was able to reduce the cost of collections for 2025 to .85% — 85 cents for every $100 of taxes collected," the clerk said.
Council members approved emergency resolutions to pursue outside funding and finalize budget paperwork. A council member introduced resolution 2026-25 to authorize the mayor and village engineer to apply for a Community Development Block Grant and a supplemental block grant totaling $200,000 and sought suspension of the three-reading rule. That proposal was moved and seconded during the meeting.
Council also moved to adopt resolution 2026-27, the village tax budget for fiscal year 2027, and proceeded to a roll-call vote. Several council members answered in the affirmative during the roll call when their names were read. The meeting record shows the council completed roll-call voting on multiple emergency resolutions and appointments.
The council confirmed an appointment to the board of zoning appeals when it introduced resolution 2026-28 to appoint Dylan Brumfield and declared an emergency; that resolution was seconded and taken up by roll call. The council then considered an ordinance to adopt a cybersecurity program under Ohio Revised Code section 9.64(c). The ordinance (2026-6) was introduced for suspension of the three-reading rule and adoption; the council moved forward to a roll-call vote after a second.
On procurement, members discussed pending vehicle and equipment bids that include expiration dates. One council member urged staff to put a purchase order or letter of intent in place so vendors hold pricing while the council completes legislation; staff warned that delivery times vary and vehicles may be out of stock. Later in the meeting a council member moved to table ordinances 2026-8, 2026-9, 2026-10 and 2026-11; no vote on that tabling motion is recorded in the provided transcript.
During public comment, a resident identified as Hill Brookfield introduced himself and addressed the council. The meeting concluded with community announcements, including Juneteenth events and planning for the village's 75th anniversary.
The council's next procedural steps were not included in the provided transcript.
The village clerk reported that May collections were up about 35.3% from last year and 9.9% year-to-date, and that "revenues exceeded expenditures for all funds by $550,676.37" for the year. The clerk also said the village received $9,003 in interest income and that reimbursements for capital projects totaled $369,879.19 to date. "Rita was able to reduce the cost of collections for 2025 to .85% — 85 cents for every $100 of taxes collected," the clerk said.
Council members approved emergency resolutions to pursue outside funding and finalize budget paperwork. A council member introduced resolution 2026-25 to authorize the mayor and village engineer to apply for a Community Development Block Grant and a supplemental block grant totaling $200,000 and sought suspension of the three-reading rule. That proposal was moved and seconded during the meeting.
Council also moved to adopt resolution 2026-27, the village tax budget for fiscal year 2027, and proceeded to a roll-call vote. Several council members answered in the affirmative during the roll call when their names were read. The meeting record shows the council completed roll-call voting on multiple emergency resolutions and appointments.
The council confirmed an appointment to the board of zoning appeals when it introduced resolution 2026-28 to appoint Dylan Brumfield and declared an emergency; that resolution was seconded and taken up by roll call. The council then considered an ordinance to adopt a cybersecurity program under Ohio Revised Code section 9.64(c). The ordinance (2026-6) was introduced for suspension of the three-reading rule and adoption; the council moved forward to a roll-call vote after a second.
On procurement, members discussed pending vehicle and equipment bids that include expiration dates. One council member urged staff to put a purchase order or letter of intent in place so vendors hold pricing while the council completes legislation; staff warned that delivery times vary and vehicles may be out of stock. Later in the meeting a council member moved to table ordinances 2026-8, 2026-9, 2026-10 and 2026-11; no vote on that tabling motion is recorded in the provided transcript.
During public comment, a resident identified as Hill Brookfield introduced himself and addressed the council. The meeting concluded with community announcements, including Juneteenth events and planning for the village's 75th anniversary.
The council's next procedural steps were not included in the provided transcript.
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