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Friendly City Newsletter
Winter 2014-2015
From the Mayor’s Desk
Season’s Greetings!
Welcome to the winter edition of the Friendly City Newsletter.
On behalf of Council, the administration and staff of Warrensville
Heights, we would like to wish you and your family Happy
Holidays.
This fall, more than 200 residents convened to discuss the future
of the Warrensville Heights rubbish collection and recycling
program. The two community forums held in September and
October unveiled new concepts and efficiencies proposed by the City, to better streamline
services and provide cost savings of close to $300k annually.
What’s Inside
OU Heritage College Update . . . . pg.2
City Council Updates . . . . . . . . . . pg.4-5
2015 Holiday Trash
Pick-Up Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg.7
Winter Events at Warrensville
Heights Branch Library . . . . . . . . . . pg.8
Heinen’s Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg.10
Building Department
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg.12
Early next year, the City will continue to explore automated trash collection opportunities.
With privatized automated collection, communities have seen significant reductions
in public service and workers ’ compensation costs, and the City predicts increased
productivity throughout the Service Department, allowing our workers time to focus
on street and sidewalk repairs, cultivating our community parks and green spaces,
and expediting response time during adverse weather and storm conditions.
Upcoming Events
Moreover, the automated trash collection opportunity will better support the rubbish
collection and recycling efforts that currently work in the city, like our seasonal chipper
collection, old paint and oil disposal, personal computer and monitor recycling,
scrap tire collection, and bi-annual paper shredding events. For more information
about the rubbish collection and recycling program community forum, please visit
www.cityofwarrensville.com.
The Black History
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at 7 pm
Before I conclude, I would like to congratulate our new County Councilwoman-elect,
Warrensville Heights’ own, Councilwoman Shontel Brown, and the City’s new Chief
of Police, Wesley Haynes on their new positions. The City looks forward to continuing
a strong-working relationship with both dedicated public servants in the years to come.
Next year, please continue to stay connected with the City by visiting our website,
‘Liking’ the City on Facebook (facebook.com/CityofWarrensville), and ‘Following
Us’ on Twitter (@Warrensville_OH) for the most up-to-date information from City
Hall, including meetings, events and announcements.
Mobile Food Pantry . . . . . . . . January 10
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Holiday Trash
Pick-Up Reminders
•The City will be closed Wed Dec. 24
and Thursday, December 25
•Dec. 24 & 25 pickup moved to Friday,
Dec. 26
•The City will be closed Wed, January 1
•Jan. 1 pickup moved to Friday, Jan. 2
Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year,
Mayor Bradley D. Sellers
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www. cityofwarrensville.com
“Like” us on Facebook!
facebook.com/CityofWarrensville
Follow us on Twitter!
@Warrensville_OH
InMotion is coming to
Warrensville Heights!
If you or someone you know deals with
Parkinson’s Disease or neurological involuntary movement disorders, you will be
interested in this new, non-profit community
based wellness and resource center that will offer a continuum of services at no charge! InMotion plans to open this winter at
4829 Galaxy Parkway, Suite M.
Founded by a neurologist, physical trainer,
and three Cleveland professionals who have
been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, InMotion
is dedicated to serving carepartners as well
as those who may be struggling with the
disease. Recent studies show that various
kinds of physical activities, support groups,
and some non-traditional therapies can
mediate the impact of the some symptoms,
sometimes even delaying the development
of further symptoms!
InMotion will provide information on
medical issues, through a staffed library
and physician and professionally led forums.
Exercise and movement classes, such as
nationally recognized “Delay the Disease”
classes will be available in a variety of mod-
alities. Support groups will meet regularly
to respond to the needs of all affected by
the disease. A limited amount of “healing
arts” services, such as reiki or massage will be
available on site. InMotion will also provide
valuable support for medical professionals
in the field for patient referral., maintaining
and sharing updated lists of professionals
and other programs geared toward this
special client base throughout northeast
Ohio. All at no charge!
Dedicated to enriching the quality of life
for those affected by movement disorders,
InMotion is the first center of it’s kind to be created in the country. For more information,
contact InMotion, 216.342.4417, [email protected] or visit our website at www.beinmotion.org
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Event sets stage for July 2015 opening of Heritage College
on Cleveland Clinic’s South Pointe Hospital campus
As preparations accelerate for its new campus in Cleveland, the Ohio University Heritage
College of Osteopathic Medicine unveiled symbolic artwork that will greet visitors to its new
site during an Oct. 21 reception at Cleveland’s Museum of Contemporary Art.
The work, a glass wall etched with a mural of a Yoshino cherry tree, will grace the entrance to
the Heritage College medical education building on Cleveland Clinic’s South Pointe Hospital
campus in Warrensville Heights. The first class of 50 students will begin their studies on the
new campus in July 2015.
The Heritage College is developing its
new campus in affiliation Cleveland
Clinic and with the support of other
health care organizations in the region
to train more primary care physicians
to serve communities in northeast Ohio.
Students at the new campus will remain
in the region for all four years of medical
school, with the intention that they’ll
also stay in northeast Ohio to practice.
“For nearly 40 years, the Heritage College A glass wall etched with a mural of a Yoshino cherry
has excelled in meeting its mission to
tree will welcome visitors to the Heritage College,
train primary care physicians who practice
Cleveland campus at Cleveland Clinic’s South
in Ohio,” said Isaac Kirstein, D.O., dean
Pointe Hospital when it opens in July 2015.
of the Heritage College, Cleveland.
“Now, with this new campus, we’re thrilled to partner with Cleveland Clinic and other health
care providers to bring that success to northeast Ohio.”
Toby Cosgrove, M.D., president and chief executive officer of Cleveland Clinic, said the
academic-corporate partnership underlying the new campus “fits together perfectly,” with
the Heritage College’s leadership in primary care education complementing Cleveland Clinic’s
reputation in specialty care. “I think we will look back on this day and realize that we are
changing the way health care is going to be taught and the way it’s going to be delivered.”
Ohio University President Roderick McDavis, Ph.D., said he expects the new campus to have
a big impact on the region. “This collaboration will help increase access to care, stimulate
medical innovation and improve the economic health of our communities, both in northeast
Ohio and throughout the state,” he said.
Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit described the significance
of the Yoshino cherry tree to the university. “The spectacular spring blooms of the Yoshino
cherry trees have become iconic to Ohio University, signifying new beginnings, friendships,
growth and renewal,” she said.
In Athens, a grove of cherry trees, a 1979 gift from Chubu University in Nagoya, Japan, grows
along the Hocking River, representing a token of kinship from one community to another. In
2013, a Yoshino cherry was planted as part of the groundbreaking celebration for the Heritage
College, Dublin. As the Heritage College prepares to launch its third campus in 2015, Benoit
said, it brings the iconic tree to Cleveland through the glass wall, symbolizing the connection
between the three Heritage College campuses and Ohio University.
While the Heritage College is undergoing a period of growth and transformation with the
opening of its Dublin campus in July 2014 and preparations for its Cleveland campus opening next summer, Executive Dean Kenneth H. Johnson, D.O., pointed out that the college’s mission remains constant.
“As our college grew from one campus to two – and now as we prepare to grow from two
campuses to three – we have begun to change the way we educate students,” Johnson said.
“But one thing will never change: our commitment to training caring and compassionate
osteopathic physicians.”
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finance
Rubin Moultrie, Director
The Income Tax Code is found in Chapter 193 of the Warrensville City Codified Ordinances.
The City of Warrensville income tax rate is 2.6%. You receive up to 1.3% credit for income taxes
paid to your city of employment.
Every person or entity is required to file an annual tax return for each year or portion of the year
you have earned income (earned income also includes rental income, gambling or lottery
winnings) and you reside in or conduct business in Warrensville Heights. Residents who have
no taxable income for the year are required to file an Exemption Certificate (unless you have
received a permanent exemption from the City.)
If you are a new taxpayer moving into the City; conducting business in the City (with or
without employees) or reaching the age of 18 you may register online at the CCA website or
contact the income tax office at 216 587-1025 for a registration form. The City’s income tax
program is administered by The Central Collection Agency (CCA) of Cleveland, Ohio. However,
the City employs an Income Tax Officer who serves as a liaison between residents and CCA and
assists residents with tax issues.
The Income Tax Office is located on the first floor of Warrensville Heights City Hall. Generally,
income tax help is available to residents on a first come, first served basis, weekdays from 9 am
to 2:00 pm. However, you may call to set up an appointment.
Financial Report
The City continues to maintain positive
operating results for 2013 year-to-date,
and projects positive operating results at
year end due to operations efficiency the
belt-tightening measures implemented by
the Department Directors. The Department
Directors continue to be prudent in their
spending.
Budget
The Finance Department has started the
process of preparing the 2014 appropriations
budget with the assistance of the Directors.
In 2010 the City received a grant award
Presently the income tax supports the Police, Fire, and Service departments and other City general
operations, streets and capital improvements.
of $1.4 million dollars from the Federal
Personal and business returns are due April 15th.
to retain six firefighters in the Fire Department.
You may obtain forms by requesting them directly from CCA at 216-664-2070 or by
downloading it from CCA website at www.ccatax.ci.cleveland.oh.us.
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The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine is a leader in training dedicated
primary care physicians who are prepared to address the most pervasive medical needs in
the state and the nation. Approximately 50 percent of Heritage College alumni practice in
primary care and nearly 60 percent practice in Ohio
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
The grant has since expired. The City will
continue to review and evaluate its operations
to ensure that the annual appropriation
budget is balanced.
Information Technology
& Equipment
The City has completed a major portion of its information technology infrastructure
and equipment upgrades. Information tech-
nology is a critical component of all organizations, including government entities,
and is imperative for sustaining growth and
productivity. The good strategic news is
that the city made a large infrastructure
investment to replace one that was installed
prior to 2003. These investments will insure
that regardless of budget issues, the city
will have technology in place to support the
missions of departments and divisions…
and delivery of services to our residential
and corporate citizens.
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City Council Update
from left to right: Councilwoman Andrea Mitchell, Councilwoman Ruby Nelson, Councilwoman Kimberly Hodge Edwards, Council President Dorise Hagwood
(center), Councilman Stanley Anderson, Councilwoman Elona C. White, Councilwoman Shontel Brown; photo courtesy of Bruce Mitchell On Location Photography
Warrensville Heights City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
The caucus for Council begins at 6 pm, and City Council meetings start promptly at 7 pm. For more information about
City Council and its meetings, please contact Deborah Hutton, Clerk of Council, at (216) 587-6516.
Ward 1 | Council President Dorise Hagwood
[email protected]
As we prepare to blow out the candles on 2014, it’s only natural to
reflect on a year that has been challenging and changed us, both will
lead our community to greater heights. No matter what has transpired
this year, and for all of the many blessing that has been sent my way -
your encouragement and support played an important role.
THANK YOU, I’m humbled and grateful.
As your representative, it’s my job to initiate connection with my
community. Please consider joining the Ward 1 Advisory Board. You
may email or call me to voice your interest.
A very heartfelt THANK YOU to all who help to make our Veterans
Day Program a huge success. Continue to contact me with any questions
or concerns you may have. I may be reached at (216) 244-4664 or
(216) 587-6515. I am always available and approachable.
Season Greetings - Have a warm and safe winter!
Ward 2 | Councilwoman Andrea Mitchell
I am excited to be a part of a council team of visionaries that have a
[email protected]
common goal, “to always do what’s best” for our community. Each of Greetings Neighbors:
us plant a seed, all of us nurture it to grow.
What a great time was had at the third annual Spa-Liday, December 6th. Community is a powerful word and it becomes more powerful when Massages, munchies, music... It was nice. A warm thanks to volunteers, the community pulls together for a united cause. Not all communities neighbors, residents, donors and friends that made this event special!
rally behind their leaders. We are very fortunate that our residents The chill in the air and the snow on the ground means winter. Please
walk this journey with us in a very unique way. We connect with our look out for your neighbors during the cold weather. Also, be extra
cautious when driving and walking in the snow. If you have any
residents as a group, but relate to them as individuals.
questions, comments or concerns, feel free to call or email me.
I will continue to serve you with passion, knowledge and transparency.
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
I will remain strong and focused. I want to succeed. I want to maximize Your Friend in the Friendly City,
every asset and resource that I have for the benefit of this community. Andrea
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Ward 3 | Councilwoman Elona C. White
Ward 5 | Councilwoman Shontel Brown
“My life belongs to the whole community, and as long as I live, it is my
privilege to do for it whatsoever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up
when I die, for the harder I work, the more I live. I rejoice in life for its
own sake. Life is no “brief candle” to me. It is a sort of splendid torch
which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn
as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations”.
Happy Holidays! First and foremost I want to thank you for giving
me the pleasure and privilege to serve you. It has truly been an honor
to be the Ward 5 councilwoman. As I embark on a new journey, I want
you to know I am still committed to serving our community, just in
a greater capacity. As I transition from city council to county council,
you can trust Warrensville is home and will remain a top priority.
Thank you Ward 5 for your support, prayers, encouragement, kindness
and most of all giving me the chance to serve on a higher platform.
Please continue to keep me in your thoughts and prayers. Until
next time, God Bless and may you have a happy holiday season and
a prosperous new year. [email protected]
-From a 1907 speech in Brighton, England
Submitted by: Councilwoman Elona C. White
[email protected]
We had a successful year with the Ward 3 meetings this past year. The schedule for the meetings in 2015 will change; notification of those changes will be listed the spring 2015 Newsletter. As always thank you for your Shontel Brown
support. Looking forward to serving you.
[email protected] You may contact me @ 216-581-3899 or 216-587-6516
Ward 6 | Councilman Stanley Anderson
HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!.
[email protected]
Ward 4 | Councilwoman Ruby Nelson
Councilman Anderson will continue to work with his colleagues and
the administration to put in place a plan to provide a future of progress
and economic development and vitality of Warrensville Heights.
[email protected]
But the wisdom that comes from Heaven is first of all pure;
then peace loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and
good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow
in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.
James 3:17-18
COMMUNITY
Thank you Police Chief William Jelenic, you faithfully served this
community for thirty-one years, you will be missed enjoy your retirement!
Councilman Anderson has a history of community involvement. He
chaired a committee that collected donations and toys for Warrensville
Heights for the elementary schools. Every student received a toy from
the Veterans of Ohio Non-Profit Service Organizations.
Information that may be of value:
Cleveland Clinic Brain Wellness Best wishes to Ward 6 City Council Member Shontel Brown as she Cleveland Clinic Lyndhurst Campus, begins her first term as Ward 9 Cuyahoga County Council Member 1950 Richmond Rd., Lyndhurst, 44124
January 2015.
Cleveland Clinic Brain wellness is a six-appointment, wellness based
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Day January 19, 2015
program for individuals with a history of Memory-related diagnoses, or
concerns about possible future memory loss. Registration required:
“TIS THE SEASON”
Statistic’s confirm that during the upcoming holiday seasons November 877-331-9355 or email [email protected]
through December many of our love ones experience stress sometimes
boarding on depression; often due to their inability to afford the products Plans for Ward Six: offered [the organized principal/practice for financial gain better Regular scheduled Ward 6 Meetings in 2015
known as commercialized advertising] by vendors on television, Meetings with Clarkwood Greens Apartments owner/ residents internet shopping and newsprint to name a few. See Jenn P’s article: Contact information:
http://muchtomydelight.com/2013/12/how-to-manage-depression- 1+440.719.9444 216.587.6516
[email protected]
during-the-holidays.html.
Ward 7 | Councilwoman Kimberly Hodge Edwards
Call 211 to reach Social Service Organizations that provide information [email protected]
for free meals, toys and volunteer opportunities.
Wishing Everyone a Safe, Happy and Prosperous Holiday Season!!
I wish you the joy and peace that comes with your individual truth Thank You for Electing Me to Serve You.
in celebrating THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, CHANUKAH,
If I Can Be of Service to Anyone, Please Call 216-587-6516.
KWANZAA AND NEW YEARS.
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Feeding Wildlife & Stray
Animals is Prohibited
In adherence to the new city codified
ordinance 505.081:
Safety
Wesley Haynes, Chief of Police
Herbert Waugh, Fire Chief
Warrensville Heights Announces the Retirement of Police Chief
William Jelenic
The City of Warrensville Heights announces the retirement of Police
Chief William Jelenic with over 31 years of service on Saturday,
November 22, 2014.
• No person shall provide food for stray
dogs, cats, deer, geese, ducks, raccoons,
fowl or any other animals or wildlife by
setting such food out on any public property
or within a 15 yard radius of any private
residence or public roadway. This section
does not apply to animals owned by a
person or song birds fed from an elevated
stationary feeder, which is at least fortyeight inches from ground level and built
of such design and construction as to
minimize the potential for food and/or
seed from spilling or dropping to the ground.
Chief Jelenic has been a fundamental component in ushering in safety and nuisance eradicating
legislation in Warrenville Heights. Additionally, he supported the efforts of the Cuyahoga
County Sheriff’s Department Impact Unit, South Pointe Hospital, a Cleveland Clinic Hospital,
University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital Greater Cleveland Safe Kids
Coalition, and the Critical Incident Stress Management program.
• No person maintaining a bird feeder in
accordance with this section shall allow
spilled food or seed to remain under or
around the stationary feeder.
During his tenure, Chief Jelenic trained and sworn in several Warrensville Heights Senior
Police Academy classes and educated dozens of residents to assist in the City’s emergency
preparedness plan, while generously serving the community at the City’s monthly Food
Panty distribution.
Penalty: A first violation is a minor
misdemeanor; subsequent violations are
misdemeanors of the fourth degree.
Chief Jelenic proudly celebrates his retirement with his wife Barbara, son Billy, daughter Katie
and his mother, as well as Mayor Bradley Sellers, City Council, Warrensville Heights Police
Department, staff and administration.
Warrensville Heights
Fire Supports Breast
Cancer Awareness Month
Snow emergency
Whenever, during any period of twenty-four hours or less, snow falls in the City or in any
section thereof to a depth of two inches or more, an emergency is declared to exist in that
such a depth of snow constitutes a serious public hazard.
October was Breast Cancer Awareness
month, which is an annual campaign to
increase awareness of this disease. While
most people are aware of breast cancer,
many forget to take the steps necessary to
detect this disease in its early stages.
The Mayor, Chief of Police or Fire Chief shall declare the existence of the emergency. Such emergency shall continue until an announcement by the Mayor, Chief of Police or Fire Chief that the emergency is terminated.
The Warrensville Heights Fire Department
supported Breast Cancer Awareness month,
by wearing t-shirts with a slogan that read
“Fight for a Cure” in pink letters, as part
of their uniform for the month of October.
This was the second consecutive year, our
firefighters wore specially designed shirts
for this campaign, while on duty. The shirts
were very popular and an effective way to
raise awareness throughout the community.
During the period of the emergency, parking of all vehicles upon any or all of the City’s streets
shall be prohibited.
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Police Chief Jelenic began his career as a patrol officer in April 1983.
He was quickly promoted to the rank of Sergeant in August 1986. In
August of 2002, Chief Jelenic was promoted to Lieutenant and later
reassigned to the department’s detective bureau as a Lieutenant in
September 2005. In 2009, Chief Jelenic was named interim Chief,
and later promoted to the rank of Chief in August 2010.
The owners and operators of motor vehicles shall have the responsibility of determining
existing weather conditions and depth or extent of snowfall and shall comply with emergency parking regulations when such an emergency is in effect.
During such emergency, no person shall park or cause to be parked or permit to be parked,
or abandon or leave unattended, any motor vehicle of any kind or description on any of the
City’s streets or highways. However, vehicles may be parked for a period of not longer than
three minutes for the actual loading or unloading of passengers or thirty minutes for the
actual loading or unloading of property or goods, provided that the operator of such vehicle is
immediately available, and provided further that no other section of this chapter or ordinance
of the City restricting parking as to time or place is violated.
Any motor vehicle parking in violation of this section shall be towed away and charged in
accordance with Section 303.10
City of Warrensville Heights
2015 TRASH PICK-UP SCHEDULE
All City of Warrensville Heights offices
Will be closed on the following days noted
January
Closed Thursday, Jan. 1st & Monday, Jan. 19th
Jan. 1st pick-up moved to Friday, Jan. 2nd
Jan. 19th pick-up moved to Tuesday, Jan. 20th
February
Closed Monday, Feb. 16th
Feb. 16th pick-up moved to Tuesday, Feb. 17th
April
Closed Friday, April 3
rd
April 3rd pick-up moved to Thursday, April 2nd
May
Closed Monday, May 25th
May 25th pick-up moved to Tuesday, May 26th
July
Closed Friday, July 3rd
July 3rd pick-up moved to Thursday, July 2nd
September Closed Monday, Sep. 7th
Sep. 7th pick-up moved to Tuesday, Sep. 8nd
November
Closed Thursday, Nov. 26th & Friday, Nov. 27th
Nov. 26th pick-up moved to Tuesday, Nov. 24th
Nov. 27th pick-up moved to Wednesday, Nov. 25th
December
Closed Thursday, Dec. 24th & Friday, Dec. 25th
Dec. 24th pick-up moved to Tuesday, Dec. 22nd
Dec. 25th pick-up moved to Wednesday, Dec. 23rd
Attention Landlords &
Foster Care Providers!
It is now a STATE REQUIREMENT to have
smoke detectors in each bedroom as well as
every level of your home. It is also a STATE
REQUIREMENT to have a CO detector in
each home/unit. The Fire Inspector will
not sign off if your unit does not have these
detectors in place.
Street Light Outages
Please report any street light outages to the
Service Department at (216) 587-6570.
Please have the pole number or nearest
address of the disabled light available when
calling. Thank you.
Chipper Service
Beginning October 1, the city chipper service
will only be available for an emergency as a
result of storm damage. To request the chipper
service, please call the Service Department
at (216) 587-6570. Please remember, all
branches should be placed neatly on the
tree lawn with cut ends facing the street.
Any private tree service or private contractor
must haul away cuttings and debris. The
City will haul Christmas Trees during the
month of January ONLY.
Please report all pot holes to Service
Department for Repair.
Leaf Pick-Up
The Service Department will only pick up
bagged leaves; leaf pile pick-up will resume
fall 2015.
Trash Pick-up
Any trash containers or bags weighing more
than fifty (50) pounds will be tagged, and
will have to be split up into smaller, lighter
containers for disposal.
Please be sure to keep all sewer drains clear
of any leaves and debris. To report a street
sewer backup, please call the Service
Department at (216) 587-6570.
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Winter Events at the
Warrensville Heights
Branch Library
(216) 464-5280 | 4415 Northfield Road
Warrensville Hts, OH 44128
Civic & Senior Center
Linda Gay, Director | Sandra Noble, Program Coordinator
Warrensville Heights Civic & Senior Center
Keeping our seniors healthy and informed is a high priority. Health screenings and forums
are offered by Ahuja Medical Center and South Pointe Hospitals throughout the year. Senior
Flu shots are offered annually in the fall.
For a complete listing of upcoming winter events, visit
www.cuyahogalibrary.org/warrensvillebranch.aspx
The Civic & Senior Center, a focal point for activities and services to the community is located at 4567 Green Road. The normal hours of operation are from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday.
Children/Teen Programs
The Center is a Municipal facility whose primary mission is to provide services and activities
for the senior and adult community of Warrensville Heights.
Winter/Spring Storytimes
Winter storytimes for children ages birth to
8 are January through March
Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Junior Robotix Blox
Monday, December 22nd and Tuesday,
December 23rd from 2-3:30 p.m.
Ages 7-10
Love to build with LEGO® and looking for
a new adventure with like-minded friends?
Join us for two days as we build STEM skills
and explore the world of WeDo™ robots with
a “Wild Animal” theme.
Registration is required and limited.
From the Page to Stage: Literature,
Language, Story & Song
Thursday, January 8th at 6:30 p.m.
Grades K-5
With the excitement of movement, singing
and musical instruments, childrens’ literature
is brought to life in song. Through gesture,
movement, song and call-and-response,
children will learn how music, words, pictures
and movement can work together to tell a
story. This residency will use classic folksongs,
storytelling, movement and music to deepen
students’ understanding of literature and
literary concepts. Students will actively
engage with the narrative, from the words
on the page to the page on the stage!
Celebrate Martin’s Big Words
Monday, January 19th at 6:30 p.m.
Families
Join us for songs, stories and a craft to honor
the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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The Center is available for rental by residents on Friday evenings and all day on Saturdays
for community or adult events.
Please call the Civic & Senior Center at (216) 587-1250 for additional information about any
of our programs or activities
What the Center Provides/Offers
The Center currently offers a variety of activities and classes. These include: Ballroom Dancing,
Beginning Bridge, Ceramics, Crafts, Crocheting/Knitting, Doll-making/Quilting, Jewelry-making,
Painting, Senior Line Dancing and Senior Bid Whist. There are opportunities for seniors to
go on group outings to the Cleveland Playhouse, Karamu Theater and other locations depending
on interest.
The Senior Club (for Warrensville Heights residents 60 years and older) meets twice a month
and allows neighbors to meet and socialize with each other. The club travels, has an annual
picnic and plans other activities that are informative and fun. Each month, club members
receive updates on the current affairs in the City from the Mayor, Chief of Police, Fire Chief,
City Council and the Board of Education.
Van Transportation Services
The Warrensville Heights Civic and Senior Center provides van transportation services to the
senior residents of the City, 60 years of age or older and who are unable to drive themselves.
The van is available for medical appointments, dialysis and physical therapy on Mondays,
Tuesday and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.; transport is limited to destinations
within the eastern suburbs of Cuyahoga County and the University Circle area. Wednesday
is reserved for grocery shopping from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Transportation is provided to the
Giant Eagle in Beachwood and Walmart on Northfield & Rockside Road. Trips must be
scheduled by noon, two days in advance and scheduling is on a first-come basis. Call the
Center at (216) 587-1250 to schedule and to check on availability.
Seniors Caring for the Community Program
As a part of our Seniors Caring for Community Program, Thanksgiving baskets were assembled
and delivered to two designated families in the City. Mrs. Dorothy Blackmon serves as the
liaison for the families. For the past three years, the employees of a Warrensville business,
Horizon Inc. owned by Mr. Herb Weiner have made an extremely generous donation of
canned and boxed goods for our program. Bette Beltakis, the Human Resource Administrator
for Horizon Inc. coordinates the employee food drive.
We also received non perishable food items from seniors in the community. Monetary donations
were received from Mayor Sellers and Warrensville staff members. A special thank you is
extended to everyone that contributed; we really appreciate everyone’s generosity and desire
to brighten the holidays for families in need.
2015 Scheduled Health & Wellness Activities
February 11th Cholesterol, Glucose, Blood Pressure Screenings 9 –11 a.m.
Sponsored by South Pointe Hospital, a Cleveland Clinic hospital
HOW WE ALL CAN HELP PROTECT
OUR RIVERS, STREAMS AND LAKES
Minecraft: Trip to the Netherworld
Rainwater that runs off all our roofs, parking lots, driveways, lawns and streets flows to the ditches, streams, rivers and lakes that we all benefit from. Along the way, the runoff picks up sediment, litter, waste and other pollution that can cause serious harm to the vegetation,
fish and wildlife that we enjoy and rely on. We can all take the following steps to help protect our valuable resources: Use environmentally friendly household cleaning products.
Tuesday, January 20th at 7 p.m.
Grades K-8
Calling all Minecraft fans! Join us as we build
a Nether portal and travel to the Netherworld.
Practice your aim defeating ghasts, and win
prizes playing hostile mob Corn hole.
Periodically check your vehicles for leaking oil, antifreeze or other fluids. Clean up all spills
with absorbent materials instead of washing into the storm sewer system. Use fertilizer and
pesticides sparingly and caringly Plant a rain garden or use a rain barrel to collect roof drains
to filter or re-use the rainwater for watering plants during dry periods.
The Warrensville Heights Family YMCA
Welcomes New Community & Youth
Services Director, Dorian Mahulawde!
I am a resident of the Cleveland area. I was born and raised in this city and attended Cleveland
Public Schools throughout my life. Like so many typical African-American young men in
this city, at one time I had no ambition with no plans for my future. I graduated from Jane
Addams High School with no particular interest in literacy or numeracy. My eyes were opened
when I decided to attend college. In this environment, I desperately
applied myself, and I graduated from University of Akron with
Honors. I became a Career Counselor with Cleveland Job Corps
helping young men and women develop a career path. Setting my
own career goals, I decided to follow my passion for working with
youth. I am excited to be in a new position at the YMCA, and I am
excited about working with Teens. I want to inspire them to be
great and understand that they can achieve anything no matter
where they come from.
Library Events
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Black History Report Help
Wednesday, February 11th at 4 p.m.
Grades K-12 and their caregivers
Got a report for school? Worried about your
child’s upcoming Black History Month
project? Kids and parents can join us in our
computer lab to explore the best research
resources for kids, so you can spend an
anxiety-free February!
Ron’s Big Mission: A Black History
Book Discussion
Thursday, February 25th at 6:30 p.m.
Grades K-5
Discover how 9-year-old Ron McNair –future
scientist and Challenger astronaut – helped
desegregate his South Carolina Library...and
then learn more about flight with some easy
experiments!
Books are available at the Children’s desk
starting in December. Please pick up and
read before the program. It is short!
Play, Learn, and Grow Workshops
Thursdays, February 25th through
March 25th at 6:30 p.m.
For Children 1-3 years old and caregivers
Play, Learn and Grow Workshop is a five-week
series for parents and children ages one to
three. A 60-minute program each week offers
opportunities for children to play with
developmentally appropriate toys in a play
group atmosphere, and for parents to meet
and learn from community experts in the areas
of child development, speech and language,
nutrition, play, movement and music.
Manga Teens
Thursdays, January 8th, February 12th,
March 12th from 4-5pm
Calling all otakus! Animé and Manga fans
get together to talk about your favorite
characters and enjoy other fun activities.
Feel free to bring your anime drawings and
favorite manga.
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Economic Development
Stop Motion Animation
Pequita Hansberry, Director of Economic Development
January 22nd from 4-5 pm
Cuyahoga Land Bank demolition in Warrensville
Heights makes way for Heinen’s expansion
Create your own animations using stop
motion technology on our iPads. We’ll be
using play-dough and other craft supplies
for your amazing creations.
Registration required.
PowerPoint Essentials 4 Teens
February 19th from 4-5 pm
Got a report for school? Worried about your
upcoming Black History Month project?
Kids and parents can join us in our computer
lab to learn how to use PowerPoint to create
your presentation. Registration required.
Adult Programs
Celebrate Kwanzaa
Saturday, December 27th from 2-5 pm
Bring the whole family to celebrate Kwanzaa
with the sisters of National Sorority of Phi
Delta Kappa.
Job Seekers Series
Job Seekers Launch Series: Thursdays,
January 8th- February 5th from 2-4 pm
Job Seekers Leap Series: Thursdays,
February 19th – March 19th from 2-4 pm
This series of workshops offers practical
advice for job searching, detailed materials,
mock interviews, and networking with local
community leaders and human resources
representatives throughout Ohio. Get help
preparing for career success!
Cuyahoga Land Bank demolition crews got to work early this morning, taking down a dilapidated
77,000 square foot structure in order to make way for a new Heinen’s food production plant.
The demolition is the culmination of a $610,000 effort to remove the building, which also
includes asbestos remediation, cleanout, fencing and debris removal.
Heinen’s is purchasing the property from the Cuyahoga Land Bank and reimbursing all costs
related to the demolition. On the site, they plan to complete a $9 million, 70,000 square foot
food production plant, where Heinen’s will have a full bakery, cut and package their Heinen’s
Own meat products and prepare meal solutions for both Heinen’s Gourmet case and their
Grab-N-Go section.
“The Cuyahoga Land Bank was instrumental in the acquisition and clean-up of this site,
which is contiguous to our present warehouse,” said Heinen’s Director of Finance Daniel
Musil. “This allows us to build our new food production plant, leverages the shipping and
receiving infrastructure we currently have in place at our present warehouse facility and
grants access to future potential expansion. The food production plant will be utilized to
expand the wide array of meat, prepared food and bakery products, enhancing our selection
for customers.”
“The Heinen’s expansion project has been a top economic development priority that the City
has been actively facilitating for a long time. Heinen’s 40 year history in Warrensville Heights
and Northeast Ohio demonstrates their commitment to revitalizing the region,” said Warrensville
Heights Mayor Brad Sellers. “Without the assistance of the Cuyahoga Land Bank, I can’t
promise you this effort would have come to fruition as quickly as it did.”
The creation of a home for Heinen’s food production plant in Warrensville Heights began
two years ago for the Cuyahoga Land Bank, when Warrensville Heights Economic Development
Director Pequita Hansberry reached out for assistance.
“When Heinen’s approached the city regarding an expansion project in Warrensville Heights,
I immediately reached out to the Cuyahoga County Department of Development and the
Cuyahoga Land Bank for assistance,” said Hansberry. “The Department of Development and
Black Expressions Book Discussion
Saturday, January 17th from 12-1 pm
Please join us and Dr. Regennia Williams
of Cleveland State University as we discuss
Letter from Birmingham Jail in honor of
Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Black History Month Celebration
Saturday, February 28th from 2-3 pm
Join us as we celebrate Black History Month
with a concert presented by The Ecumenical
Disciples Choir who will share the history
of African American gospel music and
spirituals.
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Warrensville Heights Mayor Brad Sellers starts the demolition as Heinen’s Director of Finance Daniel Musil looks on.
the Land Bank worked diligently to locate the owner of the vacant building and assisted
Heinen’s, the City and other parties with the acquisition. Now, two years later, Heinen’s will
construct a $9 million warehouse and production facility on South Miles Road that will spur
economic growth and revitalization in Northeast Ohio.”
Heinen’s wanted to expand their warehouse and had attempted to purchase the dilapidated
property on approximately five acres adjacent to them with no success. With some research,
the Cuyahoga Land Bank discovered that the property in question had a $1 million lien on it
and was significantly delinquent on its taxes. With this information, the partners reached out
to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office to handle a foreclosure on the property.
The foreclosure completed, the Cuyahoga Land Bank took title to the property earlier this
year and an environmental analysis uncovered the need for asbestos remediation, which was
conducted prior to today’s demolition.
“Because of a team effort between the County Development Department, the City of Warrensville
Heights and the Cuyahoga Land Bank, we were able to provide Heinen’s the opportunity to
expand in Warrensville Heights, bringing in new jobs and reducing blight,” said the Cuyahoga
Land Bank’s Director of Acquisitions, Dispositions and Development Cheryl Stephens. “Through
collaboration and a collective focus on economic development in our community we were
able to acquire tax delinquent land, cleanse it of liens, demolish vacant and abandoned
structures, finance acquisition and development costs and offer all of this to a private, for-profit
business quickly.”
“This project is yet another example of how the Cuyahoga County Western Reserve Fund is
a great financial resource that assists businesses with business growth and land reutilization,”
said Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald. “The expansion of the Heinen’s food
production plant will not only create additional jobs for our region, it will also make use of
a blighted area that has been vacant for several years. I am delighted that we were able to
collaborate successfully with several stakeholders to ensure that this project would become a
reality and to keep a successful family-owned business here in Cuyahoga County.”
“This Cuyahoga Land Bank demolition will facilitate continued economic development by
one of Cuyahoga County’s most successful local businesses, all while putting five acres of
delinquent land to productive use,” said Cuyahoga County Council President C. Ellen Connally.
“This project will be a boon to both Warrensville Heights and Cuyahoga County.”
Warrensville Heights Recycling Grant
Over the past three years the City has been awarded grants from the Cuyahoga County Solid
Waste Management District to participate in recycling programs. Grant funds have allowed
the City to conduct six Shred Days, two each year, and to publish a brochure that is mailed
to residents.
Shred Days have been held in June and September. The City contracts with InfoShred, an
on-site shredding company. InfoShred parks a shredding truck in an appointed City park for
three hours. Residents are allowed to bring documents to be shredded onsite. Each year between
the two days more than 300 cars come through shredding about 14,000 pounds of paper.
In correlation to the activities of the grant the City also participated in the Computer Roundup
and the Scrap Tire Roundup. The computer roundup is held during the month of August.
Over the past three years the City has collected 3,246 pounds of computer equipment. The
scrap tire roundup is held the last two weeks in September. Six hundred thirty-eight tires
have been collected over the past three years. Residents drop the computers and tires off at
the City’s Service Garage. At the end of each roundup the Solid Waste Management District
picks them up and properly disposes of the items or prepares them for recycling.
In February, the City will once again apply for a Recycling Grant to fund 2015 activities. Please
check the City’s website or contact City Hall for information regarding Shred Days, Computer
Roundup, Scrap Tire Roundup and other recycling opportunities.
Going for Good Health?
Have You Tried
Cooking with the Doc?
Most of us want to eat healthy, but cooking
better for the entire family can be daunting.
In October 2014, Warrensville Heights was
treated to “Cooking with the Doc,” a program
sponsored by South Pointe Hospital that
was designed to give community members
a culinary boost. The program featured
Dr. Lili Lustig, a family medicine physician
who sees patients of all ages at South Pointe,
and local celebrity chef, Robin Blair, who
has been seen on the Robin Swoboda Show
and Fox 8 as a guest chef.
The highly successful Cooking with the Doc
program focuses on preparing food for the
family with an emphasis on improving and
maintaining the health of everyone. As part
of the preparation work for the October
program, Dr. Lustig and Chef Blair shopped
at a local grocery store to ensure that items
used in the classes were available to the
Warrensville Heights community.
Held on three consecutive evenings at South
Pointe, the classes covered healthy snacks
and appetizers, main dishes, desserts and
smoothies. Each class also featured nutrition
essentials, such as how to look at food contents
and reading nutrition labels, stretching
your cooking dollars by incorporating low
cost but nutritional foods like squash and
beans, combining both fresh and frozen
fruits, and getting sneaky with vegetables
for added nutrition.
A similar program is planned for April 2015
and more information can be obtained from
the Community Outreach Department at
South Pointe Hospital, 216-491-6532. For
more information about Dr. Lustig or to
make an appointment, call 215-491-7888.
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Building Department Reminders
Nino Monaco, Building Commissioner | Ben Brown, Assistant Building Commissioner
Nuisance Abatement
This year’s Nuisance Abatement Grass Program for 2014 has been
completed. Final cuts were performed November 1, 2014. Special
thanks to Bonner Landscaping, and North Coast Landscaping who
performed over 500 cuts this season for us.
The Building Department will be looking at demolishing more vacant,
abandoned, nuisance, and blighted properties in 2015. In 2014 we
demolished a total of 13 dwellings.
EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE INSPECTION PROGRAM
We are currently still mailing out Exterior Maintenance Violation
Notices from this year’s inspection program which should be completed
in December. Owners, if you receive a Violation Notice please be
mindful that you will qualify for the “Exterior Maintenance Grant”
which is available to all homeowners who have an outstanding code
violation. (Driveways excluded). Applications can be picked up at
the Building Department at 19700 Miles Rd.
In 2015 we will be starting the new three year cycle of inspections on
various streets throughout the City.
Please visit www.cityofwarrensville.com for a complete listing.
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OCCUPANCY/POINT OF SALE INSPECTIONS
Occupancy Inspections: Per our ordinance all properties must be
inspected prior to any dwelling being occupied, and each time there
is a change in occupancy. If you are a tenant we strongly recommend
that you check with your landlord to make sure there has been an
inspection performed. Landlords should have been issued a Certificate
of Occupancy.
Point of Sale: Per our ordinance all properties prior to transfer must
have had a Point of Sale Inspection performed on property. It is the
seller’s responsibility to apply for the inspection.
Sellers will be issued a Certificate of Inspection or Compliance once
inspection is performed. If you are a purchaser it is strongly recommended
that you check with the seller prior to transfer to make sure inspection
has been performed.
RENTAL & VACANT REGISTRATION
In accordance with city codified ordinance 1376.01 - 1376.99, Rental Registration, all owners of rental properties in the city must register
their properties every year. Owners of these properties will start
receiving notices in December 2014 for 2015 registrations. Additionally, in accordance with city codified ordinance 1352.01 – 1352.04, Vacant Registration, all owners of vacant properties in Warrensville Heights must also register their property with the City within 30 days after
they become vacant.