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Regular Council meeting 7/9/2026
Published: Jul 9, 2026
Upcoming Community Events Announced for July and August
The Mayor's report included a schedule of upcoming community events: an outdoor movie night featuring 'Field of Dreams' on July 15th at Romish Fields, 'Cops and Cones' with the police department on July 31st, a community garage sale on August 1st, the second annual police and fire department softball game on August 14th, and Music Fest on August 15th.
Architectural Board Approves New Home; Lexis Auto Group Site Plan Moves to Council
During the Planning and Zoning Commission and Architectural Board of Review meeting, a new home at 3047 Andrews Lane, Sub Lot 9 (Estrano House), was approved by the Architectural Board. The Planning portion of the meeting saw the approval of the Lexis Auto Group's revised site plan, which will now proceed to City Council. Council Vice President Taylor Draper reported on these matters.
Council Addresses Flooding, Zoning, and City Management Concerns; Reaffirms Commitment to Solutions
Council President Klein responded to Ms. Bing's comments on the short-term rental ordinance, stating that video from the Planning and Zoning meeting should be reviewed, where it was agreed that the necessary changes were not substantial. Mayor Hallam addressed residents' flooding concerns, assuring them of his commitment to finding solutions and actively pursuing assistance from county and higher levels. He acknowledged that the flooding is no longer an infrequent occurrence and vowed to address issues passed on to him. City Engineer DeFranco followed up on the Serpentini vehicle storage issue, confirming he contacted the shops and will follow up, classifying it as a code violation. He also addressed Ms. Vero's point about overnight storage for the Classic project, agreeing it would likely require a BZA variance. Council Vice President Taylor Draper defended the Lexis Auto Group proposal, noting a large buffer zone on the south side and expressing confidence in the business becoming a good neighbor. She also stated there was no further update on the cell tower or sign for the Classic property. Council President Klein reiterated that changes to the short-term rental ordinance were minor wording adjustments, not substantial differences.
Residents Decry Severe Flooding on Gatsby Lane, Urge Swift Action and Long-Term Solutions
Patrick Gallagher, a resident of Gatsby Lane, expressed his frustration with repeated flooding, noting he was 'one inch of water away from losing my furnace' during a recent event. He is hesitant to file insurance claims due to fear of being dropped and stated that the persistent flooding makes his home unsellable. He urged the council and mayor to push hard on engineering consultations to find a solution. Lisa Ingram, also from Gatsby Lane, presented visual evidence of severe flooding, describing a 'raging river' between her house and her neighbor's, which even necessitated rescue efforts for her brother, the assistant fire chief. She detailed damage to her home, including basement flooding and pool contamination, and expressed concern about who would pay for the ongoing repairs and clean-up. Wayne Ingram elaborated on the flooding issues on Gatsby Lane, noting it has happened twice this year and impacted neighbors, including those traveling abroad. He acknowledged that while the issue extends beyond Willoughby Hills to county and potentially state/federal levels, he urged the city to take the lead and develop a plan with a timeline, also expressing concern about the sewage component related to the flooding.
Resident Raises Concerns on Historic Property Short-Term Rental Ordinance, City Management Issues
Jenna Bing expressed support for Ordinance 2026-39, which regulates historic properties as short-term rental facilities. However, she raised concerns that the ordinance's wording, as initially drafted, did not sufficiently limit its application to historic buildings, potentially allowing permits for non-historic structures. She noted that the Mayor's intervention was necessary to ensure the ordinance's intent was maintained. Bing also commented on other city management issues, including the lack of a lift truck in the five-year capital schedule, perceived poor planning by the service department, and concerns about Serpentini storing cars at Willoughby Hills parking lot and illegal Airbnbs. She emphasized the importance of the city enforcing its own laws and creating good ordinances. Council President Klein later clarified that changes to the short-term rental ordinance were minor wording adjustments and that the ordinance would remain focused on historical sites.
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