Council suspends rules and approves two ordinances and one resolution in 6‑0 votes
July 30, 2026 | Richmond Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
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The City Council of Richmond Heights voted 6‑0 on a set of procedural and legislative items during the July 30 meeting.
Council President Bobby Jordan moved and Councilmember Robinson seconded a motion to excuse Ursu; the motion passed 6‑0. Jordan then moved and Robinson seconded approval of the July 1, 2026 minutes; that motion passed 6‑0.
Under unfinished business, Ordinance No. 67‑2026 (amending Section 953.06 to specify payment to city auxiliary police for coverage of rental events at the Community Center and declaring an emergency) was considered on second reading. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and Silver seconded; the suspension passed 6‑0 and the ordinance was approved 6‑0.
Under new business, Resolution No. 68‑2026 (authorizing an interfund transfer for fiscal year 2026 and declaring an emergency) was introduced by Mayor Kim A. Thomas, Jordan moved to suspend the rules and Robinson seconded; the motion passed 6‑0 and the resolution was approved 6‑0. Ordinance No. 69‑2026 (authorizing a depository agreement with Huntington National Bank) was introduced by Mayor Thomas; Jordan moved to suspend the rules and Silver seconded, and the ordinance was approved 6‑0.
Later in the meeting Council voted to enter executive session to obtain confidential legal advice; the motion passed 6‑0 and the public meeting adjourned at 8 p.m.
The meeting minutes were recorded by Tracey Blair, clerk of council.
Council President Bobby Jordan moved and Councilmember Robinson seconded a motion to excuse Ursu; the motion passed 6‑0. Jordan then moved and Robinson seconded approval of the July 1, 2026 minutes; that motion passed 6‑0.
Under unfinished business, Ordinance No. 67‑2026 (amending Section 953.06 to specify payment to city auxiliary police for coverage of rental events at the Community Center and declaring an emergency) was considered on second reading. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and Silver seconded; the suspension passed 6‑0 and the ordinance was approved 6‑0.
Under new business, Resolution No. 68‑2026 (authorizing an interfund transfer for fiscal year 2026 and declaring an emergency) was introduced by Mayor Kim A. Thomas, Jordan moved to suspend the rules and Robinson seconded; the motion passed 6‑0 and the resolution was approved 6‑0. Ordinance No. 69‑2026 (authorizing a depository agreement with Huntington National Bank) was introduced by Mayor Thomas; Jordan moved to suspend the rules and Silver seconded, and the ordinance was approved 6‑0.
Later in the meeting Council voted to enter executive session to obtain confidential legal advice; the motion passed 6‑0 and the public meeting adjourned at 8 p.m.
The meeting minutes were recorded by Tracey Blair, clerk of council.
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