The Twinsburg City Council held their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the Twinsburg Government Center. The meeting began at 7:30 PM with Council President David Post calling the meeting to order, followed by roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Greg Bellan.
Key Discussions and Public Participation
The meeting featured significant public participation, primarily focused on Resolution 40-2025, which proposed a land swap agreement between the City of Twinsburg and the Twinsburg City School District. Several residents offered their perspectives:
- Brian Davis, Donald Henning, Joe Rebe, Daniel Heim, and Steve Krippley spoke in favor of the land swap, citing benefits for both the school district and city.
- Teresa Hayes and Sheila Williams expressed concerns about the impact on residents near Chamberlain Road, traffic issues, and long-term tax implications.
- Michael Talentino offered a thoughtful perspective on how the community should approach difficult decisions collaboratively.
Committee Reports
Several committee reports were presented:
- Scott Barr reported on the Planning Commission meeting from April 21st, discussing various lot splits, consolidations, and zoning matters.
- Daisy Walker read a letter expressing concerns about Resolution 40-2025 from a Ward 2 resident.
- Karen Labbe reported on the JEDI committee meeting and finance committee discussions.
- Chuck Bonacci mentioned the upcoming Parks and Recreation meeting and praised the recreation department’s Easter event.
- Greg Bellan discussed CIC and ARB committee meetings.
Mayor’s Report
Mayor Sam Scaffidi presented a positive report on the city’s financial position, growth in safety services departments, and economic development. He highlighted the recent State of the City address, the swearing-in of new police officer Alandra Klene, and continued business growth.
Legislation
The council voted on several items:
- Resolution 40-2025: Land swap agreement with the school district passed 6-1 (Walker voting no)
- Resolution 43-2025: ODOT road salt contract agreement passed 7-0
- Ordinance 44-2025: Accepting SET Inc.’s bid for intersection project passed 7-0
- Resolution 45-2025: Appointing a member to Parks and Recreation Commission passed 7-0
- Resolution 46-2025: Purchase of Paratech Rescue Equipment for Fire Department passed 7-0
Executive Session
The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss matters related to the purchase of property for public purposes.
The council emphasized that while they approved the land swap agreement, the final decision would rest with residents, as the agreement is contingent on the passage of the school district’s 3.8 mil bond levy scheduled for May 6, 2025.
