The Twinsburg City Council convened on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, for their regular meeting, addressing several key ordinances and resolutions while recognizing exceptional service from the city’s safety forces.
Property Exchange Raises Resident Concerns
During audience participation, resident Don Simon of Chamberlain Trail voiced concerns about the proposed property exchange between the city and Twinsburg City School District outlined in Resolution 40-2025.
“We just tell them slow down get all the facts, do environmentals… what how is this going to impact us,” Simon stated during his comments about the school project planned near his property.
Simon explained his concerns about drainage issues: “Three Creeks that come between me the end of our street and Chamberlain Road they all run through that property… so you put a building right in the center of these three of creeks that dump into this property. What’s going to happen nobody can give us an answer.”
He also expressed worry about a construction driveway being built on Chamberlain Trail, which he described as “one of the smallest streets in the city” at “16 to 17 feet in width.”
Resolution 40-2025 regarding the real estate exchange was placed on first reading, with no vote taken.
Recognition of Safety Forces
Mayor Sam Scaffide highlighted recent honors received by city safety forces. On March 19, several police officers received recognition from the FBI for their role in solving a Chase Bank ATM case from 2022 that “led to solving similar cases in Michigan and South Carolina.” Video
The mayor also praised the quick action of police and fire department staff who responded to a medical emergency involving a police department employee on February 6. “Thanks to God and everyone’s quick action and expertise this employee will be returning back to the department on light duty until he’s released on full duty,” Scaffide said.
Legislation Passed
The council approved several measures with emergency designations, allowing them to take immediate effect:
- Ordinance 22-2025: Enacting Chapter 773 of the Business Regulations Code regarding recreational marijuana
- Resolution 35-2025: Authorizing application for and acceptance of an Energized Community Program Grant from NOPEC
- Resolution 36-2025: Approving a letter of intent to purchase an ambulance from Pfund Superior Sales
- Resolution 37-2025: Authorizing the purchase of a 2025 Jacobsen LF550 fairway mower through the OMNIA Cooperative Purchasing Program
- Resolution 38-2025: Establishing fees and rates for Gleneagles Golf Course
- Resolution 39-2025: Authorizing a settlement agreement with former employee Matthew Pfeifer and the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association
- Ordinance 41-2025: Approving the destruction of obsolete city property
Committee Reports
Council members provided updates from various committee meetings:
Councilwoman Daisy Walker inquired about the Fitness Advisory Committee, which hasn’t met in approximately five years but remains required by contract with the school district.
Councilwoman Karen Labbe reported that Finance Director Christina Conway provided “an overview of the month reports” and discussed “citywide fees with a big focus on city sewer rates” during the Finance Committee meeting.
Councilman Bill Furey reported on the Architectural Review Board meeting where they approved new windows for a building that will soon house a dental office. He also noted that the Twinsburg Community Improvement Corporation is planning a revolving loan grant program “up to $100,000 for an applicant” to “incentivize people around the downtown area to improve the frontages and pieces of the buildings that would make it more attractive.”
The meeting concluded with an executive session to discuss pending litigation. Council members Scott Barr and Chuck Bonacci were excused from the meeting.
The next regular council meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2025.
