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INFORMATION REGARDING FOOD ASSISTANCE
Click the link below for information, and please contact your Council Representative or the Clerk of Council with any questions or concerns:
440.826.5822 or avale@cityofberea.org
Berea Food Pantry List-2020
NOTICE REGARDING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:
Until further notice, while the public may choose to attend City Council Meetings, please know that all Council Members, as well as the President of Council and the Clerk of Council, Mayor Kleem and all Department Directors will utilize a remote conferencing platform to access the meeting, in the interest of public safety and following the directives of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.
Regular Meetings
- 1st and 3rd Monday of every month
Regular Meeting Schedule
According to the City Charter, Council shall meet on the first and third Mondays of each calendar month. If the regular meeting shall fall on a legal holiday, then such regular meeting shall be held on the day following. In addition, Council may meet in either special or emergency meetings, using notification procedures specified in the Charter.
2021 Schedulehttps://fb.watch/37aV_K2xLQ/https://fb.watch/3ojInSNF5Z/https://fb.watch/3I5RTryLwj/
Work Sessions
- 2nd Monday of every month
In depth discussions concerning current and pending legislation typically take place at Work Sessions. These meetings are open to the public, informal, and not televised.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
Public Participation
The public is encouraged to participate in Council meetings. When Council comes to agenda Item 9, presentation of matters by the public, anyone may address Council by seeking recognition from the chair and identifying themselves by giving their name and address. Council asks that you use the microphone in the center of the room in order that your remarks can be heard by our listening and viewing audience. Please direct your remarks to the chair.
When Council moves to Item 11, legislation, anyone may again address Council using the same procedures, but during this period remarks must be relevant only to the legislation on the floor.
First, Second & Third Readings
The Charter requires that legislation introduced in Council must normally appear on the agenda for three meetings. The first two readings are for initial discussion and possible referral to committee. Items on third reading may be voted on at that meeting.
Suspension of Rules
If 6 or more Council members vote for suspension, legislation on the agenda for first or second reading may be voted upon immediately.
Declaring an Emergency
Legislation containing this language allows Council to vote to waive the 30-day waiting period following the Mayor’s signing before the ordinance becomes effective. A favorable vote of 5 or more Council persons is needed for passage under this provision.
Your attendance in future meetings will be welcomed.
2020-2022 City Council Representation
Board or Commission | Commissioner |
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Southwest Health Care System | Jeff Dettmer |
Berea Shade Tree Commission | Rick Skoczen Gene Zacharyasz |
Woodvale Union Cemetery Board of Trustee | Jim Maxwell |
Southwest Suburban Council Of Governments | Bill DeVito Chris McManis (Alternate) |
Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council | Bill DeVito Leon R. Dozier Sr. |
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Jeff Dettmer
Council PresidentPhone: 440-243-1246
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Gene Zacharyasz
Councilman At-LargePhone: 440-724-2558
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Bill DeVito
Councilman At-LargePhone: 440-376-2292
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Leon R. Dozier Sr.
Ward 1 CouncilmanPhone: 440-532-1702
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Chris McManis
Ward 2 CouncilmanPhone: 440-321-2010
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Jim Maxwell
Ward 3 CouncilmanPhone: 440-234-6299
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Kim Smith
Ward 4 CouncilwomanPhone: 440-503-3221
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Rick Skoczen
Ward 5 CouncilmanPhone: 440-567-7114
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Alycia Esson
Clerk of CouncilPhone: (440) 826-5822