Spring 2013 - Brecksville, Ohio

Volume 26 Issue II Spring 2013A C i t i z e n ’ s U p d a t e f r o m t h e C i t y o f B r e c k s v i l l eWe Love Our Volunteers!Anet Smith (left) 20 yearsand Ruth McDonel (25 years)received service awards atthe Human Services VolunteerLuncheonL to R, Spence Avey, Doreen Strelou, Ruth Holmes,Bob Petrushka, Spence and Bob received 10 year awardsand Ruth and Doreen, received 15 year awards at the HumanServices Volunteer LuncheonBrecksville Chamber of CommerceAward WinnersA Huge Thanks toThe Kiwanis Club!On the evening of February 7 the Brecksville Kiwanis Cluband the Broadview Heights Lions Club staged their first ever“Empty Bowl” dinner. Over 300 people paid $10 apiece fora dinner of home made soup, salad and bread. The food wasdonated by local restaurants.The share of the proceeds designated for Brecksville went tothe Brecksville Pantry and it totaled $2700!!!!!Our congratulations and thanks to the Kiwanians for this extraordinarygift and a remarkably successful project to benefittheir neighbors!Mayor Hruby accepts $2700 in gift cards for the BrecksvilleFood Pantry. Pictured with the Mayor are Bill Rittman and JimMcAllister from Brecksville Kiwanis.Photo Courtesy of Jerry Eppich of Eppich Photography, Eppichphotography@live.comMark Lyden, President of True North -the Chamber Business of the YearNancy Apostle receiving theChamber’s person of the YearA Letter from the Office of the Mayor .......................................... p. 2-3City Council Reports ........................................................ p. 4-5Human Services, Spring Fling, Brecksville Travelers, and More.................... p. 6-9Mayor’s Message and Around Town Events................................... p. 10-13Spring Programming, Athletics, Fitness, & Aquatics............................ p. 14-19Bill Rittman of Brecksville Kiwanis Club and JenniferMahnic President, of the Broadview Heights Lions Club.

Office of the MayorTo the Residents of Brecksville:When I was first elected 26 years ago, we put forth a plan for the future of our City that included theconstruction of a Community Center, expanding our services, additional fire and police equipment,acquiring land for recreation and future City facilities, and those dollars necessary to operate these addedservices for the City. We promised to do so without raising property taxes if the community agreed toraise our income tax rate from 1.5% to 2.0%. At that time we proposed a Charter Amendment increasingthe income tax rate and placing the authority with City Council to determine any tax credit given toour residents who work in other municipalities. It was decided at that time to make that credit 100%.We also agreed not to renew a 1 mill recreation levy removing it from our property taxes. This issue wasoverwhelmingly adopted by the voters of Brecksville in 1989 and 1990 and thereafter. Since that time,and to date 26 years later, we have kept our pledge to not raise property taxes and have maintained the100% income tax credit. With those dollars we built the Community Center, Human Services Center,Recycling Center, expanded the Fire Station, purchased a total of 185 acres of land known as BlossomHill, created soccer fields, added baseball fields, added fire, police and service equipment, initiated a curbsiderecycling program with associated pick up of other recyclable goods, initiated a Master Plan for ourStadium Drive property which we acquired from the Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School Districtand built the first of three buildings there, the new Material Storage Facility; initiated all of the new programsthat were a result of building the Community Center, Human Services Center, Blossom Hill, andother various services added to our community. Again, all without raising property taxes and providing foran aggressive economic development program dovetailed with a conservative fiscal approach to the managementof our City funds.Today we find ourselves in very good financial condition. We are proud of our Moody’s AAA bond rating,the highest rating a municipal government can attain, and a very low debt balance. We have spentmillions of dollars on infrastructure, provided for an aggressive storm water management program includingthe purchase of land within the City of Broadview Heights to create a major storm water basin on thesoutheast section of our community, cleaned and replaced waterlines, installed sanitary sewers, and dealtwith many aging infrastructure problems throughout the community. We have enough funds to continueour day-to-day operations, keep up with our equipment replacement program and maintain our level ofservices. We do this even though we lost approximately $1.5M of revenue with the closing of the VA, andhave seen the reduction of local funds provided to our City by the State government, the abolishment ofthe estate tax and a minimal decline, but nonetheless a decline, in property values in three of the last fiveyears – something which we have not experienced since the late 1950s. In response, we reduced staff byattrition, extended our capital improvement plans and tightened our belts so that we could live within ourmeans, including acquiring and paying off short-term debt in accordance with our bond commitment.We want to do more than just maintain the status quo, but to do more it will require additional funding.Therefore, I am writing to you to explain a recommendation I have made to City Council which wasannounced publicly at my State of the City Address on February 20.• Consider that our Fire Department, for the first time since it was created by Charter millage of 3.4mills, now requires a subsidy from the City General Fund to meet its operating needs. We could have,like other cities, asked the voter to increase the 3.4 mills on their property taxes, but we firmly believethat property tax increases should not be an option.• The Community Center, after 20+ years of use, is for the first time in need of major repairs. Its roofsand fitness equipment are in need of replacement.• Although the interior of The Old Town Hall was renovated some years ago, we now find that we mustreplace the archway and steps leading to the upper and lower entrances that were added to the building2

ack in the 1920s. We also need to perform major repairs on the cupola on this historic 1874 landmarkwhich is on the National Register of Historic Places in the United States.• We believe that it’s time to move the Police Department from City Hall to a new, modern PoliceStation. After 40 years it is certainly time to upgrade. Much has been said about this need and it certainlyhas been and is the priority of our City government. The land has been purchased across fromCity Hall, rezoned by the electorate in November, dollars have been set aside for the design and siteclearing and now we must find a way to pay for this multimillion dollar facility.• We also see the need, as demonstrated by public comment during the Blossom Hill Master Planstudy of 2011-2012, to expand our recreational facilities at Blossom. A waterpark, field house, moreplaying fields and various other amenities top the list of those facility additions being recommendedby the Master Plan Advisory Board, our Recreation Commission and residents.I have recommended to City Council a financial plan to address all of these needs without raisingproperty taxes. The plan will provide sufficient dollars over the next 20 years to pay for any debtincurred for the construction of these facilities and the cost of operating them. The funds created willbe used to pay off what are called Councilmatic notes that will be required to provide the money forthese improvements. We will only let notes for the funds necessary for the construction and pay themback well within the timeframe required by these new dollars generated. At the same time we will continueour aggressive program to create new jobs with our economic development plan. That will providemoney for the maintenance of these facilities.My recommendation also includes decreasing the income tax credit for residents who work outside theCity by .125% which will yield 1 /4 of 1% additional income tax revenue and that will add approximately$900,000 per year to our income tax collections. Those who work in our community and those who donot pay income tax will not be affected by this increase. This will in no way affect our retired residentsor hinder our economic development future. But it will cause a very modest increase for our residentswho work outside the City. They have been given a 100% credit these past 26 years but will now seethis reduction in the credit which will be an increase for the median income tax payer resident whoworks outside the City to about $140.00 per year. The median income per resident is about $56,000 ayear.City Council has had the authority to do this since 1990, but this Administration has never beforemade this recommendation. Instead we’ve utilized that additional 1 / 2%, mostly paid by non-residents,along with economic development and all other revenues to attain, expand and improve our City facilitiesand services. I truly believe this Administration and the members of City Council, past and presentthat I have worked with, have clearly demonstrated that we operate our community with a conservativefiscal policy, employing limited debt, and managing your taxpayer dollars to ensure that we meet theneeds of our community, and its health, safety and welfare.I respectfully request your comments regarding this letter because I believe it is very important thatthe residents of this community voice their opinion about this recommendation I have made to CityCouncil. I believe this decision is of the same magnitude as the one we made years ago to raise ourincome tax from 1.5% to 2%. At that time our citizens actively responded to the Administration andCity Council. I look forward to hearing from you. My email address is mayorhruby@brecksville.oh.us,or you may write me in care of the Mayor’s Office,9069 Brecksville Road, or feel free to call me at 526-2641. Thank you for taking the time to study myproposals and for those of you who are willing to share your thoughts I extend my sincere appreciationfor being part of the process of planning the future for our community.Mayor Jerry N. Hruby3

council cornerAs we hopefully leave behind the worst of thewinter weather and move into early spring, I wouldlike to thank our service department for anotheroutstanding job at keeping our city streets clear ofice and snow. At this time of year, our road maintenanceprogram swings into full gear. Our servicedepartment annually inspects all of our nearly 300miles of roads and prepares a priority report ofrepairs for City Council to consider. After the winter season, all ofthe roads are re-inspected to determine if particular areas are in worseshape due to the freeze-thaw cycle and plow damage. A final list ofroad projects is then finalized and our road crews will begin work oncethe weather improves. Please be mindful of our road crews when youare driving through town.Over the next few months, the city’s annual outside financial auditwill commence and those results will be forthcoming. As always, ourannual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) will be publishedand made available once the audit is completed.Per our City’s Charter, a nine person Charter Review Commissionrecommended by the Mayor and appointed by City Council, mustconvene every 10 years to review the Charter and determine if anychanges to the Charter should be considered by the electorate inNovember. The Commission has already held several public meetingsto discuss the various provisions in the document and they haveinterviewed many members of the Administration, City Council andour boards and commissions. In addition, they have received commentsand suggestions from the public for their consideration. TheCommission will continue to meet throughout the spring and earlysummer before finalizing the items they believe should be consideredat the ballot box this November.4Sincerely,Greg Skaljac, Council Presidentbuildings & groundsLouis N. Carouse, Jr.The beginning of 2013 for the Buildings andGrounds Committee has involved many wrap-up itemsfor 2012 projects, including change orders for theMaterial Storage Building on Stadium drive to all PhaseConstruction in the amount of $16,349.85 for additionalwork required due to soil conditions and heavyduty asphalt. Also, the Blossom Hill Lighting Projecthad change orders for additional labor, material andequipment for installing a light pole and the alteration of electrical workrequired by CEI totaling $6,355.00.The Committee authorized $7,684.00 to the City Engineer for engineeringand mapping for adding approximately 60 additional graves tothe Highland Drive Cemetery as previously requested. It is estimatedthat these additional graves will extend the use of the cemetery into2014 or maybe even 2015 while the Committee and Administrationwork on plans for a new cemetery at the Blossom property later this year.We also authorized a blanket purchase order for $20,000.00 to MattesLandscaping for supplemental snowplowing and salting services for parkinglots and sidewalks. We do this to allow our Service Department toconcentrate on the roads during the heaviest snowfalls.In continuation of our City Hall office remodeling, a Blanket VendorPurchase requisition to D&R Carpet Service, Inc. was recommended forReports from committee chairpersons$4,282.30 for carpeting and installation of carpeting in City Hall. Allother work will be performed by our Service Department staff. TheCommittee also authorized for consideration a Resolution for donatingthe proceeds from the Brecksville Bicentennial Committee to the Friendsof Brecksville an amount of $5,645.61.The Committee will soon be considering many projects recommendedby the Administration for this year including the planning phase for thenew Police Station, a Service Building for the Blossom Property, repairsto the roofs at the Community Center, locker room lockers, new entrysteps to Old Town Hall and refurbishment of the Old Town Hall Copula.Indeed, it will a busy year.safety-service Nora MurphyThe Safety-Service Committee recommendedto City Council the following items for the PoliceDepartment:The annual support of CAD Disaster Software andMobile Data in the amount of $9,000.00 and PublicRecords Online in the amount of $600.00.Legislation to execute contracts with CRIS for theprovision of a specialized information system.For the Fire Department, the Committee recommended:• Code Red Services Renewal.• A Resolution with Cuyahoga County regarding the FY09 PortSecurity Grant Program and to request reimbursement for costs associatedwith the Operation Barclay Exercise.The Service Department recommendations are as follows:• A Resolution to apply for a grant from the Cuyahoga CountySolid Waste Management District to fund a Community RecyclingAwareness Project.• An Ordinance to amend Sec 145.09 of the Administrative Code toincrease the clothing allowance for full- time Service Departmentemployees.• An Ordinance to purchase a Vactor Plus Combination Sewer Cleaner.• An Ordinance to purchase a cylindrical speed floor scrubber for theHousekeeping Department.• A motion to repair International Jet Rod /Sewer Vac truck.All of the above items have been approved by City Council.streets & sidewalks Gerald F. BroskiUpon the recommendation of the Streets &Sidewalks Committee, City Council hired TMSEngineering Inc. to study the intersection ofBrecksville Road, Wallings Road and the CuyahogaValley Career Center driveway in relation tocomplaints about traffic flow in the area. As a resultof the study, City Council approved the purchaseof an Autoscope Video Detection System from PathMaster for the amount of $18,000 and installation of the system bySignal Service for the amount of $4,000. The City had the same type ofsystem installed several years ago at the intersection of Brecksville Roadand Fitzwater Road and has found that it is reliable in moving traffic anddoes not require high maintenance. The installation of a video detectionsystem at the Brecksville Road and Wallings Road intersection wascompleted in February.

The new Service Department material storage facility on Stadiumhas been operational since the beginning of the year and is a wonderfulasset to our community. City officials continue to be diligent in seekingfunding from various agencies to reduce taxpayer costs for major capitalimprovements. As city facilities are maintained and/or new ones arebuilt, energy efficiency and compliance with governmental regulationssuch as the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency are main componentsconsidered in the process.The winter has been relatively mild again this year resulting in less saltusage compared to other years and, hopefully, less damage to our roads.The City has budgeted $1.2 million in 2013 for the annual road repairand maintenance program. It should be noted that priorities sometimeshave to change due to unforeseen circumstances.utilities Michael HarwoodRecently, a number of residents has asked for anexplanation of the various County/City utility feesand/or taxes that we receive, and I wanted to dedicatethis article to do so. As Brecksville residents, we nowreceive three utility based fees and/or taxes. Theseinclude Cuyahoga County Special Assessments andthe current North East Ohio Regional Sewer fee.The Cuyahoga County Special Assessments, which shows up on yourbi-annual tax statement as C100075C-Sewer Maintenance & C100075S-Sewer Maintenance are for sanitary and storm sewer maintenance, respectively.These assessments are charged to all residents and businesses on afront footage basis at a rate of $2.50/foot for sanitary and $0.60/foot forstorm. The sanitary fee is charged to all properties with a sanitary sewerline across their frontage regardless if you are connected. The storm sewerfee is charged to all residents within the City limits. The County collectsfees from these assessments and utilizes them for maintenance and repairsof existing sewers within the City limits. If approved by the County, theCity can also request to utilize these funds to repair failed sewers, whichincludes projects we have recently completed.The North East Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) fee is newto all of us and is just now being charged to Brecksville residents andbusinesses. This fee is based on impervious (hard surface) area of yourproperty such as roofs, driveways, patios, walks, etc. Residential lots aremost commonly categorized into Tier 1, 2, or 3 based on the amount ofimpervious area. Most residential properties fall within Tier 2 which iscurrently being charged at a rate of $5.05/month or $60.60 per year. Ina simple explanation, this fee is charged to Brecksville residents and businessesto support the Regional Stormwater Management Program withthe goal to reduce flooding, decrease erosion, and improve water qualityfor the entire region. This program was developed and implemented byNEORSD without involvement from the City. The program does offersome credits to reduce the yearly fees; however, residents must implementand maintain features to treat or reduce storm water coming from yourproperty to the satisfaction of NEORSD. Any resident interested insuch credit should research the available credit opportunities listed on theNEORSD web site (http://www.neorsd.org/stormwaterprogram.php) andcontact NEORSD to discuss.If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call.Own a piece of history. Brecksville BicentennialCommemorative Books are on sale now at City Halland the Human Services Center. $45 each.legislation Laura RedingerThe Charter Review Commission is underwayand has had several meetings beginning with anorganizational meeting on January 31, 2013. Themeetings have included presentations from differentmembers of the City administration, Mayor Hruby,Law Director Matty and City Council PresidentSkaljac in conjunction with certain sections of the Charter as set forth inthe agenda. The result is a robust dialogue as to items that may need tobe modified in an effort to improve the overall Charter.All information regarding the Charter Review Commission has beenincluded on the City of Brecksville’s website. Agendas and meetingminutes are posted as well as the meeting schedule through May 2013.Meeting times vary as to day of the week and timing so that residents mayjoin the meetings to provide their input for this important process. Pleaseconsider attending a meeting.In addition to the activity associated with the Charter Review, atthe February 5, 2013 Committee Meeting, the Legislation Committeerecommended and approved sending the next set of original Citydocuments to Kofile for preservation for an annual cost not to exceed$15,000.When a proposed change is being considered, it is the responsibilityof the Legislation Committee to make recommendations to City Councilregarding amendments and/or supplements to the City of BrecksvilleCode of Ordinances.Should you ever wish to review the Brecksville Code of Ordinances,a computerized version is available to you for reference at the BrecksvilleBranch of the Cuyahoga County Library. The Brecksville Code and alladopted legislation are also available for reference at Brecksville City Hallby contacting City Council Clerk Mary Scullin at 526-2609 ormscullin@brecksville.oh.us.finance rex mackThe City has experienced the loss of certain revenuestreams with the elimination of the Ohio estatetax, the commercial activity tax, the public utilityreimbursement, and income tax collection fromthe Veteran’s Hospital workforce. Collectively, theseamounts previously provided roughly $2,000,000 peryear that the City no longer receives. As an addedchallenge, the current 3.4 mill Fire Department Levyno longer provides adequately for our Fire Department due to decreasingproperty values. In 2013, total general fund revenues are budgeted at 8.4%less than the 2012 budget.In recent years, Council and the Administration have worked togetherto reduce outflows by budgeting conservatively, reducing the cityworkforce, deferring many capital improvement projects, negotiating forthe city workforce to share more in healthcare costs, refinancing of debt tolower rates, and teaming with other municipalities to share costs. Theseand the recent payoff of the debt owed for the Community Center havehelped to reduce outflows for 2013.In addition to managing outflows, the City continues to look for waysto increase revenues. Income taxes have been the City’s primary source ofrevenue. Much of the income tax revenue the City receives is from thosethat work, but not reside in Brecksville. While some cities have raisedproperty taxes as a solution to financial demands, the Mayor takes pridein reporting the City of Brecksville has not raised property taxes in over25 years and counting.5

human services centerArts & CraftsBrecksville HandcraftersMondays from 1:00 to 3:00 – Learn howto make greeting cards, place cards andalmost anything using all sorts of thingsincluding wallpaper. Or knit, crochet, crossstitch, needlepoint, tat and scrapbook. Ohyes, a little bit of chit chat goes on too.You’ll make new friends. Free to registeredmembers.Watercolor with Judi RoszakMondays from 9:30 to Noon – It doesn’tmatter if you’re a beginner or have beenpainting all your life. Classes are smallenabling Judy to give one-on-one personalinstruction regardless of your ability.A punch pass for 6 sessions is $30 forBrecksville residents, $40 for non residents.Walk-ins are $7 for members, $9 for nonmembers and $11 for non resident, nonmembers.Fitness ProgramsYoga with Denise Clement20,200,000 Americans Can’t Be WrongMondays from 9:15 am to 10:15 amWednesdays from 7:30 am to 8:30 amStretch, tone, build strength and work theheart. Dress comfortably, bring a mat andwater bottle.A punch pass for 6 sessions is $30 forBrecksville residents, $40 for non residents.Walk-ins are $7 for members, $9 for nonmembers and $11 for non resident, nonmembers.Parkinson’s Dance Class - FREEFred and Dianne Discenzo teach dancingfor folks with Parkinson’s and their partners.11 to noon on the second Saturday of eachmonth. Call 526-8531 for more information.Tai Chi with Ken OwenTai Chi for Arthritis - Wednesdays from11:00 to Noon – FREE class with paidmembership in either the CommunityCenter or Human Services Center - A specializedversion to help you deal with thoseaches and pains. It really works!Tai Chi is the ancient Chinese exerciseexperience that is the just right exercise forpeople who are looking to stretch and tonewithout getting sore! A great way to loosenup those tight muscles.Armchair Exercise with Daga MorozTuesdays and Thursdays from 10:45 to11:45 – Totally free!You’ll be amazed at how much you’ll beable to do sitting down that will make youfeel better!Armchair Yoga with Joyce BarchetMondays and Fridays from 10:45 to 11:45– Totally free!A relaxing class concentrating on alignmentof poses creating strength, flexibilityand tone.Cards and GamesFree for registered membersCanasta – Tuesdays, 1:00-4:00 andWednesdays from 12:30 to 3:30Dominoes – Thursdays from 1:15 to 4:30Duplicate Bridge – Mondays and Fridaysfrom 1:00 to 4:00. – Bring a partneror just bring yourself.Intermediate Bridge group on Tuesdaysfrom 12:30 – 3:30.Thursday Night Bridge from 7 to 9:50.Texas Hold ’Em – Fridays from 10:00 tonoon. Bring a canned food item to“buy” chips. You might win a freelunch.Mah Jongg – Wednesdays from 9 to NoonPinochle –Wednesdays and Fridays 1-3pmPersonal NeedsBlood Pressure ScreeningsEvery Monday from 9 to 11:45 – Free! Inthe Nurses’ Clinic in the Human ServicesCenter’s lower levelmeditation — FREEThe group meets every first and thirdTuesday evening from 7:00 – 8:45.The program is open to all ages and it’sfree.Meditation is a great way to clear themind and reduce stress.Recovery — FREERecovery, Inc. meets Fridays from 10:00to noon. Having trouble dealing with youremotions? Recovery, Inc. is a self help programthat will help you cope in a friendly,small-group atmosphere. Meetings are heldin a private room. Free coffee!Meals on WheelsThe Human Services Center is the headquartersfor the local Meals on Wheels program.Volunteers deliver a warm lunch andcold supper Monday through Friday mornings.Cost is $25 per week. Call 526-2499for enrollment information.Brecksville Pantry —FREEThe Human Services Center distributesfood once each month to families of all ageswho are in need. If you or someone youknow needs assistance please contact theHuman Services Center at 526-2499.Food DonationsThe Brecksville Pantry is always in needof food donations or gift cards to Marc’sand Heinen’s to buy fresh meat and produce.We especially need canned tuna,canned pasta, canned vegetables and fruit,peanut butter and jelly, boxed cereal andpaper products and bar soap. Please bringyour donations to the Human ServicesCenter at 2 Community Drive.Senior TransportationNeed a ride? Transportation is availablefor residents 60 and over, Monday throughFriday from 9 to 4. Our cars and wheelchair-equippedbus will take you to a medicalappointment anywhere in CuyahogaCounty. Our van will take you on errandson Tuesday and Thursday. Our bus willtake you to a restaurant on Wednesday anda shopping mall on Friday. An applicationon file is necessary. Call the HumanServices Center for more information at526-2499.We’re very sorry but the Human Servicesjet is down for service.6

TechnologyBrecksville Computer Users GroupThursdays from 6:30 to 9 in the oldschool at Blossom. If your computer is sickwith a virus or whatever they can help. Callfor more info at 526-8836. Or join up ifyou love tinkering with computers.General Computer UseThe Human Services Center has 3computers with a printer and e-mail andInternet capability just waiting for you.Walk in anytime except Thursday from1-3:30 and sit right down. Free!BRECKSVILLEAV E L ER R T T SCleveland ClinicPresents Go4LifeApril 11 at 1-2 pmGo4Life, presented by the ClevelandClinic will be at the Human ServicesCenter fromThe session will offer specific exercises,motivational tips, success stories and materialsto help the 50+ adult feel better. Allpeople attending will receive free programmaterials, a program booklet, an instructionalDVD and a Go4Life t-shirt. All participantswill be invited to an end-of-programrecognition event, as well as a Go4Lifereception during the 2013 National SeniorGames Celebration of Athletes at QuickenLoans Arena on July 26.Good People Allen TheatreFriday, April 56:00 pm Bus departs Brecksville Muni Lot — Showtime: 7:30 pmVery Limited number of seats available!This Tony Award nominee is a hilarious original comedy. The play is set in South Boston.It is a brilliant story of two high school friends from both sides of the tracks. A must seeexperience that is both a funny and potent tale of who can and cannot escape their past.The Allen theatre has been recently renovated and offers an intimate atmosphere for thisplay.Cost: $38 Resident $48 Non-ResidentSokol Greater ClevelandCzech Cultural CenterMonday, April 2210:00 am Bus departs Brecksville Muni LotSokol & Bohemian National Hall are the best kept secret in Cleveland! This buildingshowcases the cultural history and traditions of the Czech and Slovak people. Come tourthis cultural, social and educational center built in 1896 and restored to its original glory.Browse the museum, library, ballroom, gymnasium and dining room. Take time to shop forgarnets and Moser Glassware from the Czech Republic. Lunch will be a Czech traditionallunch of Chicken Paprikash. We will also take time to visit the West Side Market.Cost: $17 Resident $27 Non-ResidentColumbus TripMonday, May 13The Brecksville Travelers are going to tour the State House in Columbus on May 13.Free lunch in German Village! Details will be coming.Learn About LaserAssistedCataract Surgery…Wednesday, April 2411:30am-1pmFree Lunch and LearnThe Cleveland Eye Clinic located righthere in Brecksville is presenting a free seminarabout how lasers are used in today’scataract procedures, and the options youhave as a patient when planning your visioncorrection procedure. You’ll hear about thedifferent types of lenses that can be used tocorrect your vision and how lasers can beused to make the procedure more preciseLocated at Brecksville Human ServicesCenterThis program is sponsored by HumanServices and the Community Center’sFitness Department.Please call 526-2499 to reserve your seat.Seating is limitedDo not hire someone to dorepairs or major projects onyour property until checking tosee if the person or company islicensed and bonded with ourBuilding Department.You can see a list at the BuildingDepartment at City Hall or theHuman Services CenterVolunteer Nurses,Doctors and EMTsare NeededThe City of Brecksville’s Departmentof Human Services has a critical need forvolunteer nurses, doctors and EMTs. Theseprofessionals, both actively working andretired do BP’s every Monday morningfrom 9 to 11:45 and once a month they dobasic checks on the department’s volunteerdrivers.If you can volunteer for just a fewhours a month please call the BrecksvilleDepartment of Human Services at526-2499.7

human services centertherapy Schedule pool schedulemonday8:30-9:00 Doctor Approved Self-Directed Therapy9:00-10:00 Liquid Strength10:00-11:00 Arthritis Class6:30-7:30 Nora’s Water Exercise11:00-6:307:30-8:00tuesdaySelf-Directed Therapy8:30-6:00 Self-Directed Therapy6:00-7:00 AQUAfit7:00-8:00 Self-Directed Therapywednesday8:30-9:00 Self-Directed Therapy9:00-10:00 Liquid Strength10:00-11:00 Arthritis Class11:00-11:30 Self-Directed Therapy11:30-12:30 Learn to Swim (Pool Closed) Begins April 106:30-7:30 Nora’s Water Exercise12:30-6:307:30-8:00thursdaySelf-Directed Therapy8:30-6:45 Self-Directed Therapy6:45-7:50 Learn to Swim (Pool Closed) Begins April 11friday8:30-9:00 Self-Directed Therapy9:00-10:00 Liquid Strength10:00-11:00 Arthritis ClassNoon-4:30saturday9:15-10:15 AQUAfitTherapy PoolShut DownMarch 11 through March 25 *Self-Directed Therapy10:15-12:30 Self-Directed Therapy12:30 - 1:00 Learn to Swim (Pool Closed) Begins April 5sunday (pool is closed)* Sorry no refundsmarch14 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration! Corned beef brisket, cabbage,carrots, potatoes, rye bread, cream puff.¸ Live entertainment “Jim and Company”21 Chicken parmesan, pasta with Alfredo sauce, broccoli, salad,garlic roll, biscotti and ice cream.¸ The Great Gatsby28 No Lunch Served-Kitchen Closed HAPPY EASTER!¸ No Movieapril4 Easter Celebration! Ham loaf, sweet potatoes, asparagus,Spring Dessert.¸ The Way We Were, Barbara Streisand, Robert Redford11 Lou’s Kielbasa and sauerkraut, pierogi, spiced apple ring,applesauce, dessert.¸ The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel18 Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with country gravy,vegetable, roll, dessert.¸ Becoming Jane25 Hot ham and cheese sandwich, hash brown potato casserole,lettuce & tomato, fruit salad, brownie dessert.The Mirror has Two Faces¸Cost is $6 for residents and $8 non-resident guests.Please Note: There are no meals served during the week of aCity holiday. Remember to reserve your seat by calling HumanServices at 526-2499 by the Monday before.cheers for ourdrivers!Bill Kovacs, Casey Linhart and John Nolan are three of ourloyal drivers who take seniors to appointments.And a huge thanks to Gale and Don Barich, Renae Barlowand Ken Kaus who drive for Wheels on Meals.We always need more drivers for both programs, especially minivan and mini bus drivers. Volunteer please by calling 526-2499.Meals On Wheels Needs DriversThe Meals On Wheels program is in search of volunteer drivers willingto deliver meals one day a week. Must provide your vehicle and gas. Mealson Wheels serves shut ins in Brecksville and Broadview Hts. Please call526-2499.8

Happy 90thBirthday!!The Department of Human Services ishome to the “90+ Birthday Club.”Here’s how it works. We will send you abirthday card during the month of yourbirthday and in the card we will havean invitation to join us at the BrecksvilleHuman Services Center for a free lunch onThursday when we have our Feast n Flickprogram. We will pick you up in one ofour city cars so you must call us to schedulea pick-up and which Thursday during yourbirthday month you would like to cometo lunch. We want to reach as many 90+seniors in our community so if you are, orknow someone who is or will be 90 thisyear please call the Human Services office at526-2499 and ask for Linda DePompei toget your name on our list.Tuesday BrunchBunchBrunch is served in the Human ServicesGathering Room on Tuesday’s from 9:00 to10:30 a.m. The cost is $4.00 and all ages arewelcome. Meals include coffee, decaf coffee,hot tea, main entree, fruit and juice.March12 Egg and cheese wrap19 Pancakes, applesauce, sausage links.26 No Brunch Served--Kitchen closedApril2 Egg muffin, sausage patty, potato, fruit.9 Egg stacker with potato, cheese, tomato, andbacon, fruit.16 Ham frittata, potatoes, tomato, fruit.23 Scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuit, fruit.30 French Toast casserole with blueberries,bacon.restaurant & mall tripsmarchTUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY12 13 14 15Brecksville ErrandsMitchell’s FishMarket-BeachwoodBrecksville Errands19 20 21 22Summit MallBrecksville Errands Bucci-Berea Brecksville Errands Macy’s on the Heights26 27 28 30Brecksville ErrandsCuisine of India-Parma HeightsBrecksville ErrandsOffice ClosedTUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY2 3 4 5Brecksville ErrandsOne Red Door-HudsonBrecksville Errands9 10 11 12Pleasant ValleyBrecksville Errands Flour-Moreland Hill Brecksville Errands Southpark Mall16 17 18 19Brecksville ErrandsJ. Alexander’s-PepperPikeBrecksville Errands23 24 25 26Aurora PremiumOutletBrecksville Errands The Harp-Cleveland Brecksville Errands Hudson Park30Brecksville ErrandsaprilThe Brecksville and Broadview Heights Departments of Human Services andstudents from H.U.D.D.L.E., the drug prevention student organization at the highschool are throwing their annual dinner-dance which is an “Intergenerational Seniorto Senior Spring Fling.” It’s on Tuesday, April 30 at St. Michael’s Woodside on MillRoad in Broadview Hts. from 4:30 – 7:00. The “Senior-Senior Spring Fling” willprovide a wonderful opportunity for seniors and students to come together for a lateafternoon/early evening filled with music, dancing and dinner.By the way, Creative Movement Center is teaching the kids how to dance so they’llbe ready to strut their stuff with you.Corsages courtesy of The Heights on Route 82 in Broadview Hts.Tickets are $10 per person and seniors can purchase them at the Broadview Hts.Human Services office or at the front desk at the Brecksville Human Services Center.9

mayor’s messageThis Mayor’sMessage is shorterthan usual because ofmy important letterto you, our residents,regarding our recommendationto CityCouncil to provideadditional dollars inannual revenue. I urge you to read it on pages2 and 3 if you haven’t already.A School of ChampionsExtraordinary! That’s all I can say about theaccomplishments just a few weeks ago by ourBees athletes at the high school!!• The Gymnastics Team won its tenth consecutivestate championship, a state record,and 13th overall. It’s been several yearssince we began using the term “dynasty”to describe what coach Joan Ganim hascreated over the years. It’s time to create aword that exceeds dynasty! Yes, gymnasticsis a team sport but what can you say whenthe Bees won every individual competitionthey competed in. Freshman Alecia Farinawon four out of five gold medals andthe state overall championship. MichaelaRomito completed the gold sweep by capturingthe floor ex. Captain Jessica Matiahad a 2nd, fourth and fifth.• The Wrestling Team, led by Coach ToddHaverdill placed third in the state tournamentwith Aaron Assad winning the statechampionship at 113. In all there wereseven placers. Austin Assad (106) was arunnerup, Quinton Hiles (160) was a runnerup, Sonny Lucas (132) was 4th, AustinStrnad (145) was 6th and Austin Linden(220) was 8th. (What happens whenCoach Haverdill shouts, “Hey Austin!?”)• The Swimming Team, coached by MarkKrusinski sent ten men and women to thestate tournament. The swim team practicesand has its home meets at our BrecksvilleCommunity Center.• And at this writing the Boys BasketballTeam had won its first District playoffgame.When extending kudos to our athletes it isalso important to cite out students’ excellencein scholarship. Cindy Zhao and MatthewAdrianowycz are candidates for PresidentialScholarship status.Congratulations to these high achievers whomake us all proud!Recent ActivitiesWe just celebrated our annual HumanServices Volunteer Tea including VolunteerService Awards. I am so very grateful to thoseof you who give so much of your time makingthe lives of so many people, especially ourolder residents, better and bringing happinessto them by your unselfish deeds. If others ofyou have some extra time, please volunteer atour Human Services Department and be oneof our greatest City assets. Call 526-2499 toget involved. They especially need volunteernurses.Democracy Day was held on February 25 incompliance with Section 129 of our CodifiedOrdinances created by a vote of the people inlast year’s November election. We met with thepublic for more than 3 1 /2 hours and nearly 40people spoke including representatives of theBrecksville Citizens for Transparent Politics,Council President Greg Skaljac and the Mayor.We appreciate the cooperation of all and soona letter will be written to our state and federalrepresentatives advising them of DemocracyDay and the election, also in compliance withthe Ordinance.“Conversation with the Mayor” and theState of the City address were both successfuland I thank the Chamber of Commerce forhosting the State of the City and congratulateTrueNorth for being named the Business ofthe Year and Nancy Apostle for being namedCitizen of the Year. Both are very deservingrecipients. Thank you both so very muchfor your contributions to Brecksville. The“Conversation” was hosted by the HumanServices Department and I thank them fortheir help. Other State of the City speecheswill be made to civic organizations and residentgroups who request this presentation bythe Mayor.Thank you to the Brecksville Kiwanis Cluband the Broadview Heights Lions Club forhosting the extraordinarily successful EmptyBowl fundraising meal at the Human ServicesCenter. The Kiwanians presented to me $2700in gift cards to buy food for our BrecksvilleFood Pantry program! Thank you to all whoparticipated and everyone who made this sucha wonderful event.It Only Happens Every Ten YearsThe Charter Review Commission continuesits work and the public is encouragedto attend its meetings. Their minutes andagendas are found on the City’s web site.Click on Charter Review Commission. TheCommission is interested in your input, youmay fill out the response form at the bottomof this page and return it to City Hall or itcan be submitted on our City website. TheCommission continues to interview membersof our citizen boards and commissions and ourDepartment Heads.I look forward to the next Mayor’s Messagewhen there will be announcements regardingthe City’s future economic development plans,some changes in personnel, and informationrelating to some of this year’s capital improvementprojects.Mark your calendar – Memorial Day isMay 27 with a 10:45 am parade step-off,Shred Your Documents Day is Saturday,May 11 from 9am to noon, register for summerrecreation programs, and City Hall willbe closed on Good Friday, March 29. And Iwish each and every one of you a HappySt. Patrick’s Day and a very Happy Easter.Mayor Jerry N. HrubyResponse FormName:_______________________________________________________________________________________Address:______________________________________________________________________________________Dear Charter Review Commission Member: I would like to address the following article(s) and section(s) of the current Brecksville Charterand have the following concerns, comments, or suggestions for changes:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Return this completed response form to the Charter Review Secretary by dropping it off at the reception desk at City Hall.This form can also be filled out and submitted online at www.brecksville.oh.us, click on Charter Review Commission logo.10

around townBrecksville Little TheatreCloses it’s 72nd seasonwith Two MusicalsBrecksville Little Theatre will present “ShowStoppers,” an eveningof memorable music from stage and screen, on Saturday,March 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday March 24 at 2:00 p.m.Doors will open one half hour before performances which willbe presented at the Human Service Center Gathering Room,2 Community Drive in Brecksville. Admission is $10.00 andincludes appetizers, desserts and beverages. In addition, therewill be a Chinese Auction, a 50/50 Raffle and door prizes.The theatre will close its season with “The Fantasticks,” byTom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, opening on Friday April 19and continuing on Fridays and Saturdays through May 3. Two2:00 pm. Sunday matinees are scheduled for April 28 and May5. Admission is $10.00 with reserved seating. A BOGO (Buy-One-Admission and get one free) is offered on the production’sopening night.For reservations, call the box office at 526-4477, or go towww.brecksvillelittletheatre.org.Concerts on the SquareMonday, June 3, 2013 7:30pmBBH Community Band (Human Services Center)Sunday, June 23, 2013 6pm-8pmRossi, Romano & Dickman Acoustic Trio (Square)Sunday, July 14, 2013 6pm-8pm Logan Wells (Square)Sunday, July 28, 2013 6pm-8pm Ted Riser (Square)Sunday, August 11, 2013 6pm-8pmMalt Shoppe Memories (Square)Sunday, August 25, 2013 6pm-8pmThe Pop Tarts (Square)Meet the CountrysideConservancyChippewa Garden Club will be having a meeting Tuesday,March 26 at 7pm at the Brecksville City Hall Community Room.The topic is “ Meet the Countryside Conservancy” discussing theirprograms on connecting communities with local farmers.Tuesday, April 23 at 7pm the topic is “Terrariums: How to NeglectPlants and be Rewarded.” Glass containers and plants will be providedor bring one of your own. There is a charge, please callKelly at 440-781-8972 for more information.All are welcome and refreshments are provided.Brecksville Theater on theSquare presents…Jesus Christ SuperstarBrecksville Theater On The Square is proud to announce thefirst production of its 39th season, the landmark rock musicalJesus Christ Superstar!Opening March 8, this production will run for eight performances,through Palm Sunday, March 24th. Friday and Saturday shows beginat 7:30. There are Sunday matinees March 17 and 24 at 2:00 pm.All performances will be held at the historic Old Town Hall Theater.All tickets are $14 and are available online athttp://www.btots.org, at the box office, or at the door. Please consultthe website for box office hours and information, or call 526-3443.Kiwanis Club of Brecksville Hosts the Annual Easter Egg HuntSaturday March 30, 10 am Oak Grove Picnic Area. Toddlers to age 12 areinvited. Rain or Shine. Bring a basket or bag to collect the eggs.A Visit with theEaster Bunny &Jungle Terry’sWildlife AdventureMarch 28 from 4 to 5 pmThe Easter Bunny will join us onThursday, March 28 from 4pm to 5pm atthe Community Center.Bring your camera to capture your child’s visitwith the Easter Bunny after they enjoy JungleTerry’s Wildlife Adventure animal show.Cost is $3 per child.Space is limited.For more information please call 546-2300.Students from St. Michael's school with campuses in Brecksville and Independenceentertained the seniors at the February, 14 Thursday lunch at the Human Services Center.11

safety & serviceYard Clean Up isRight Around theCornerThe City is offering this service once ayear. This year it is April 8 through April 12.Brush from residential tree and shrub trimmingwill be picked up from your treelawnand run through a chipper. Please place thebrush with the butt end toward the curb.There is no need to bundle or use twine. Thechipping will go more quickly if the brushis spread out along the treelawn rather thanpiled high. NO ROOTS OR SOIL – thesewill damage the chipper blades.Chips will be used to mulch landscapeprojects on city property.Tornado and DisasterAlert Siren ProceduresSpring will soon be here and with it the tornado and severe weather season begins.Therefore, the City will resume testing its Severe Storm Alert system every Saturday at noonthrough September.The City has three emergency sirens, which are strategically located at the north, centraland southern sections of the City.When the sirens are heard at any time other than Saturday at noon, residents are advisedto seek shelter immediately and monitor radio, TV or the National Weather Service weatherradio.If there is a “Tornado Warning” in Cuyahoga County or northern Summit County, meaningan actual tornado has been sighted, the Brecksville emergency siren system will be activatedfor three (3) continuous minutes.DESCRIPTION OF ALARM TONES1. Tornado: The tone of the sirens will be four (4) seconds of increased pitch followed by one(1) second of low pitch for a total of three (3) minutes continuously. An alert will takeplace whenever a TORNADO WARNING is issued for Cuyahoga County or northernSummit County, or when there is a confirmed report of an extremely dangerous weatherrelated situation that could threaten the safety and lives of residents. People are urged totake cover and keep informed by TV or weather radio.2. Disaster or Attack: The tone of the sirens will be one (1) second of high pitch followed byone (1) second of low pitch, for a total of three (3) continuous minutes. This will create atype of sound to warn the public of an extremely dangerous situation (other than weatherrelated) and signal residents to employ protective measures and take cover.Watch Out for the Other Guy!We all know that April showers bring MayFlowers. But what we need to be remindedof as motorists is that April also brings motorcycleand bicycle traffic as well. Motoristsneed to be aware of these smaller vehicles.After a winter of driving without them,we need to get used to looking for smallervehicles when changing lanes, turning andstopping. Remember that a motorcycle needsless stopping distance than a car. Depth andspeed perception involving a motorcycle canalso be deceiving.Those that choose a bicycle, rollerblades orskateboard as their transportation are encouragedto do so safely. The use of a helmetgreatly reduces the risk of serious injury ifinvolved in an accident and is in fact requiredwhen operating such equipment for thoseunder age 18 per Brecksville City Ordinance373.12. Those adult bicyclists that ride onthe road are reminded to ride with the trafficin the farthest right lane near the curb.Remember that you are operating a vehicle in12the roadway and must obey all traffic laws asif you were operating a car. Younger childrenriding on sidewalks need to be courteous ofpedestrian traffic and keep their eyes open fordanger such as a vehicle entering or exiting adriveway.Crash data collected by the Police departmentreveals I-77 northbound to have thehighest number of crashes. This is especiallytrue during morning rush hour. Route 21and Miller Road because of the large amountof turn movements, is also the site of numerouscrashes. Residents should take care whentraveling eastbound on Route 82 from thecenter of town, and be ready for stopped orcross traffic entering or exiting the ShoppingCenter drives. The most common (1 in 5)type of crash in this city is a vehicle versusdeer. While largely concentrated near theMetroparks borders, these crashes occurredregularly in every area of the city, mostly neardawn or dusk when deer are most active.The best drivers are those who drive with fulltime attention and anticipation. Talking on thephone, eating breakfast or lunch, sipping hotcoffee, combing hair, shaving, putting on makeup,or reading while driving or texting are notsafe driving habits. You’ve seen it done by others.Do you want them behind you when youslow to an unexpected stop?City ClosedBrecksville City Hall, the ServiceDepartment and the HumanServices Center will be closedon Good Friday, March 29.The Community Center willbe open from 10 - 5 on GoodFriday but will be closed onEaster Sunday, March 31.

what’s on the city calendarmarch11 Board of Zoning Appeals 7:30 pmYard Waste Collections begin13 Advisory Board to the Department ofHuman Services 3 pm19 City Council 8 pm20 Telecommunications Commission 7 pm21 Planning Commission 7 pm25 Recreation Commission 7:30 pm28 A Visit from the Easter Bunny 4 pm29 Good Friday, All City Offices ClosedCommunity Center open 10 am-5 pm31 Easter Sunday, Community Center Closedapril2 City Council 8 pmAll meetings are at City Hall unless noted otherwise.Electrical Hazards–Protecting Yourself,Your Home and Your AssetsMicrowave ovens, telephones, home computers, washing machinesand dryers…most of us are used to these conveniences and cannotimagine living without them. But items that use electricity also posepossible risks due to damage from electrical surges. Lightning andelectrical surges can also cause a shock or fire hazard if protective stepsare not taken. The good news is that damage caused by most electricalsurges can be prevented.Lightning protection systems: Lightning can provide a spectaculardisplay of light on a dark night. This awesome show of nature alsocauses more deaths and destruction in a typical year than floods, hurricanesand tornadoes combined. The electrical energy from lightningseeks a path to the ground–via your home, trees in your yard or evenyou. A lightning protection system provides a direct path for the lightningto follow to the ground and helps prevent destruction, damage,injury or death as it travels that path.Surge protection devices: Electrical surges can happen when electricutility lines touch one another; power grid switching occurs; air conditioners,furnaces, refrigerators or vacuum cleaners turn on and off;or lightning strikes within two miles of a home. Whole house surgeprotection at the electrical service entrance panel or meter is one wayto protect your home. To protect specific electrical items, such as yourcomputer, surge protectors can be used between the item and the walloutlet.General tips: Common household currents and voltages are capableof causing severe injury or death. Electrical equipment should always betreated with respect and be properly maintained. The following tips canhelp you recognize potential electrical hazards:Use caution around above-ground service entrance lines; contact theutility company before digging around underground service entrances.Enclose fuses and circuit breakers in a panel box away from combustiblematerials; always keep the panel door closed and latched.Check electrical cords for damage; use extension cords for temporarywiring solutions; avoid using “octopus plugs” to overload a single outletor receptacle.4 Planning Commission 7 pm8 Board of Zoning Appeals 7:30 pmBrush Pickup begins today thru 4/1210 Human Services Advisory Board 3 pm16 City Council 8 pm17 Telecommunications Commission 7 pm22 Recreation Commission 7:30 pm25 Planning Commission 7 pmNatural GasPrices Are SteadyYou are paying too much if the rate onyour March bill was higher than $3.83Your April Bill should be no higher than$4.03.If you’re paying too much call 526-2499but have your most recent bill with youwhen you call.Never take a fixed rate, only a variablerate.Everyone should have NOPEC’s variablerate. 888-848-7914Remember that if you have NOPEC forelectricity you will be charged an early terminationfee if you leave NOPEC for anotherelectric supplier.Fasten receptacle and switch covers securely to keep wires hidden;replace receptacles that will not hold plugs firmly; use tamper resistantoutlets or outlet covers around small children and pets.SAVE THE DATE!Shred Your Documentsand Donate to HabitatSaturday, May 11 from 9 am - noonCintas will be at the Municipal Parking Lot to securely shred allthose confidential documents that should not go in the trash. Thisprogram has been very successful in the past and is a great way torecycle paper.Once again, the City is asking everyone who attends to bring avoluntary contribution of canned goods for “Brecksville Pantry,”which supplies food monthly to people who have been hurt by theeconomic times. The Pantry is always in need of canned tuna, soups,pasta, vegetables and fruit.DON’T DUMP IT....DONATE IT!Habitat for Humanity will be collecting usable construction/renovationmaterials and household items to be used in their building andrenovation projects and for sale in their Restore, where people canpurchase these items at a third of the cost and help them improvetheir own housing.Bring your donations to the Shred Your Documents event. Habitatwill be in the Municipal Lot from 9-3pm. All gifts are tax deductible.Acceptable items: sinks, toilets, kitchen cabinets, vanities, doors,appliances (working), stoves, microwaves, counter tops, plumbing andelectrical fixtures/materials, tools, freezers, air conditioners. Surplusbuilding/renovation/construction materials are needed.Pick up of larger items can be arranged by calling 216-429-3631ext. 23813

community centerCoed Softball LeagueAges: 18 and overDay Date TimeSundays June 2-August 18 5:00-11:00pmRegistration: Residents in progress, ends May 18Cost: $325.00 per teamAdditional Costs: $25.00 due before start of gameDescription: This is a recreational coed softball league, it will beplayed on Brecksville City Fields C and F on Sunday nights betweenthe hours of 5:00pm and 11:00pm. It will be a 7 week longleague, with a tournament to conclude. There will be two divisionsthis year, Division A will be the competitive division with an endof the season tournament. Division B will be the less competitivedivision without a tournament to conclude the season. If there arenot enough teams registered in either division, the division will becombined.Mandatory Managers Meeting: Sunday, May 19 at 5:00pm atBlossom Hill School, Room 9 Teams must be registered to attend.Men’s Sunday Softball LeagueAges: 18 and overDay Date TimeSundays May 19–August 18 Games begin at 9:00amRegistration: Residents in progress, ends 5/4Cost: $400.00 team entry fee (includes 2 dozen softballs and$20.00 USSSA sanction fee).Additional Costs: $50.00 per Sunday (Umpire and scorer fee)Description: Spring is right around the corner and so is the BrecksvilleRecreation Men’s Softball League. The league is compromisedof one division with a maximum of 8 teams in each division: 18 &over, and 35 & over. All games will be played on Sundays beginningat 9:00am. Each team will play a doubleheader every Sunday.The season will start May 19, we will play a seven week seasonwith a double elimination tournament to conclude the season.The tournament will be completed by Labor Day. All teams will besanctioned by the USSSA.Mandatory Managers Meeting: There is a mandatory manager’smeeting on Sunday, May 6 at 5:00pm at the Brecksville CommunityCenter, Room A. Teams must be registered to attend.The City of Brecksville Soccer Academy isa 6 week program designed and directedby Tony Niccoli. The City of BrecksvilleSoccer Academy’s format is to teach childrenabout soccer and the fundamentalsof athletic competition in a safe and funenvironment. This academy will focus onthe development of basic motor skills, aswell as soccer fundamentals, like dribbling,passing, shooting and positioning. The City of BrecksvilleSoccer Academy stresses the importance of teamwork andsportsmanship while building the child’s confidence in participatingin group activities. Your child will meet with theirgroup once a week on Saturday. This time will be dividedinto drills, practice and scrimmaging. All sessions will meetat the Blossom Hill Soccer Fields.U5Ages 4-5 yearsDays Dates Time:Saturday April 20-May 25 9:00-10:00amRegistration In progress, ends 4/13Location All sessions are held at the Blossom Hill SoccerFields.Cost $60 for Brecksville Community Center members$70 for Brecksville-Broadview Hts. residentsPlayers are responsible for purchasing their own cleats andshin guards.The City of BrecksvilleSoccer AcademyDirected by Tony NiccoliU6Ages 5-6 yearsDays Dates Time:Saturday April 20-May 25 10:00-11:00amRegistration In progress, ends 4/13Location All sessions are held at the Blossom Hill SoccerFields.Cost$60 for Brecksville Community Center members$70 for Brecksville-Broadview Hts. residentsPlayers are responsible for purchasing their own cleats andshin guards.U7 & U8Ages 6-8 yearsDays Dates Time:Saturday April 20-May 25 10:00-11:00amRegistration In progress, ends 4/13Location All sessions are held at the Blossom Hill SoccerFields.Cost $60 for Brecksville Community Center members$70 for Brecksville-Broadview Hts. residentsPlayers are responsible for purchasing their own cleats andshin guards.14

Tennis camps are available for kids and adults ages 4 and up duringJune and July at the tennis courts behind Brecksville City Hall.Tennis for Tots - This camp is designed to teach children the fundamentalsof tennis in a fun, structured setting, while also working onbasic motor skills that are necessary to play sports.Beginner - These camps are designed for the participant who hasnever played tennis or who has had little instruction. Sessions focuson learning the basics of tennis including footwork skills and eye-handcoordination through fun, games and activities.Intermediate - These camps are for the participant who has completedthe Youth Tennis Beginners Camp and still desires furtherinstruction, or has had some tennis instruction or experience. Buildingon what students have learned in previous classes, students will learnmore advanced footwork and ball control skills. Forehand, backhand,serves, rules and scoring will be taught in this camp.Adult - Students will learn more advanced tennis skills on the courtthrough drill sessions and game play.All classes will be taught by a USTA Certified Instructor of PeakPerformance and Recreation Staff.Tennis for Tots:Camp for ages 4-5Session A June 10-19Session B June 11-20Session C July 8-17Session D July 9-189:30am-10amM,WT,ThM,WT,ThTennis Camp Session I: June 10-13Beginner for ages 6-7 9am-9:30am M,T,W,ThBeginner for ages 8-10 10am-11am M,T,W,ThBeginner for ages 11-14 11am-12pm M,T,W,ThBeginner for ages 15-18 12:30pm-2pm M,T,W,ThTennis Camp Session II: June 17-20Beginner for ages 6-7 9am-9:30am M,T,W,Th*Intermediate for ages 6-10 10am-11am M,T,W,ThIntermediate for ages 11-14 11am-12pm M,T,W,ThIntermediate for ages 15-18 12:30pm-2pm M,T,W,ThTennis Camp Session III:June24-27Beginner for ages 6-7 9am-9:30am M,T,W,ThBeginner for ages 8-10 10am-11am M,T,W,ThTennisBeginner for ages 11-14 11am-12pm M,T,W,ThTennis Camp Session IV: July 8-11Beginner for ages 6-7 9am-9:30am M,T,W,Th*Intermediate for ages 6-10 10am-11am M,T,W,ThIntermediate for ages 11-14 11am-12pm M,T,W,ThBeginner for ages 15-18 12:30pm-2pm M,T,W,ThTennis Camp Session V: July 15-18Beginner for ages 6-7 9am-9:30am M,T,W,ThBeginner for ages 8-10 10am-11am M,T,W,ThBeginner for ages 11-14 11am-12pm M,T,W,ThIntermediate for ages 15-18 12:30pm-2pm M,T,W,ThTennis Camp Session VI: July 22-25Beginner for ages 6-7 9am-9:30am M,T,W,Th*Intermediate for ages 6-10 10am-11am M,T,W,ThIntermediate for ages 11-14 11am-12pm M,T,W,ThAdult Tennis:Camp for ages 18 and overSession A June 10-19Session B June 11-20Session C July 8-17Session D July 9-186:00-7:30pmM,WT,ThM,WT,Th* Beginner class pre-requisite or permission of instructorfor 6 and 7 year olds wanting to participate in the Intermediate Camp.Registration: Resident begins 3/1, ends the Thursday before classbegins.Cost:Tennis for Tots & Beginner ages 6-7:$30 for BCC members$40 for residentsBeginner, ages 8-14 andIntermediate, ages 6-14 year$40 for BCC members$50 for residentsIntermediate ages 15-18 and Adults$45 for BCC members$55 for residentsA $5.00 cancellation fee may be charged if withdrawn within one weekof class.Bocce BallAges: 18 and overDay Date TimeT, W, TH June 18-August 29 6:00-8:00pmRegistration: Resident begins 3/1, ends 6/1.Cost: $40.00 per teamDescription: This is a coed league, teams can be same sex or mixed.The league will run over 9 weeks, with a single elimination tournamentto conclude. Your team must consist of at least two people along witha maximum of two substitutes. You may register your team at thefront desk of the Brecksville Community Center or online at https://webtrac.brecksville.oh.usMandatory Managers Meeting: Tuesday, June 5 at 6:00pm atBrecksville Community Center, Room A. Teams must be registered toattend.NEW! Adult Coed SoccerAges: 18 and overDay Date TimeSat/Sun June 1 - August 3 6:30-9:30pmRegistration: Resident begins 4/1, ends 5/17.Cost: $200.00 per teamAdditional Cost: $20.00 due before start of gameDescription: This is a recreational coed soccer league; it will beplayed on Brecksville’s Blossom Hill Turf Soccer Field on Saturday &Sunday nights between the hours of 6:30pm and 9:30pm. It will be a7 week league, with a tournament to conclude. Please contact PeteKormos for more information regarding rules and league play.Contact: For more information, please contact the AthleticDepartment at the Brecksville Community Center 546-2300.Mandatory Managers Meeting: There is a manager meeting onSunday, May 19 at 6:30 pm at the Blossom Hill School, Room 9.Teams must be registered to attend.15

community centerNYSCA Tee Ball, Baseball andSoftball Coach ClinicAges 18+Day Dates TimeSunday June 2 5:00pm 9:00pmRegistration Residents in progress, non-residents 3/8, ends 5/14.Cost FREEAdditional Costs: $20.00 to be paid by check on date of clinic. Makecheck payable to: National Youth Sports Coaches Association. For thosewho have completed an NYSCA Clinic to coach in another sport andwho have maintained their membership with the NYSCA there is no costto attend the clinic.Description The NYSCA Baseball, Softball and Tee Ball Coaches Clinicsare designed to sensitize volunteer coaches to their responsibilitieswhen working with children in sports while also teaching sport specificcoaching skills and techniques. Clinic highlights are: Learning to setthe stage for a successful season; Understanding coaches’ roles andresponsibilities; Learning practice organization and tips on teaching thefundamentals of the sport.Location Brecksville Community Center, Room A, B and CUmpire TrainingYouth Baseball/SoftballAges: 12 and overDay Date TimeSaturdays Apr. 20, May 4 & 18 9:00am-12:00pmRegistration Residents in progress, non-residents 3/8, ends 4/19.Cost: FreeDescription: The Recreational Umpire Training program is for any youth,ages 12 and above, interested in working as a Recreational Umpire orScore Keeper for Brecksville Youth Baseball/Softball during the 2013summer season. The training is for rookie umpires as well as veteransand covers the basics of officiating youth baseball/softball games aswell as score and stat keeping. Participants who successfully completethe training program are eligible to work as paid recreational umpiresand score keepers for the City of Brecksville. Participants should expectto attend all three training sessions. However, registration is rolling andif a session is missed participants should plan on attending the nextupcoming session.Location: All training sessions are held at the Blossom Hill Gym.Start Smart—BaseballProgramAges 3-5 year oldsWednesdaysSession Date TimeSession I May 1-June 5 11:00am-12:00pmSession II May 1-June 5 6:00pm-7:00pmSession III May 1-June 5 7:00pm-8:00pmRegistration Residents in progress, non-residents 3/8, ends 4/25.Cost $35 for Brecksville Community Center Members$45 for Brecksville and Broadview Hts. residentsDescription Start Smart Baseball is a parent-child based programfor children ages 3-5 who are interested in having fun and learning thefundamentals of baseball or softball. Start Smart Baseball: allows childrenthe opportunity to work one-on-one with a parent; teaches childrena variety of baseball skills including throwing, catching, batting,running and agility; offers exercises that become increasingly morechallenging as the class progresses and children show improvement; istaught with fun, safe, developmentally appropriate equipment.Location: The Start Smart Baseball classes meet once a week forsix weeks at the Brecksville Community Center Field House, court B.Coed Tee BallAges 5-6 year oldsDay Dates TimeM, T, W, Th, F June 10-July30 6:00-9:00pmRegistration Residents in progress, non-resident begins 3/8,ends 5/10.Cost $50 for Brecksville Community Center Members$60 for Brecksville and Broadview Hts. residentsDescription The Coed Tee Ball League is designed to provide apositive learning experience focusing on FUNdamental skills, socialinteraction and learning the rules of the game. Game sessions last onehour and are a combination of instruction and structured game time.Two games are scheduled each week between 6:00-9:00pm, Mon-Fri.and occasionally on Saturdays. Practices begin after Memorial Day,games begin after the school year is completed and will finish by theend of July. Participants are furnished with t-shirts and caps. This is aTee Ball League, there will be NO coach pitch.As the end of the school yearapproaches, summer will soonbe here. Instead of having yourchild sit in front of a TV or not haveanything to do, why not send yourchild to the Brecksville CommunityCenter for Summer Day Camp.Your child will enjoy field trips,swimming, sports, arts & crafts,hikes, special events, and manymore activities while making newfriends. Make Brecksville CommunityCenter Summer Day Camppart of your child’s summer plans.Junior Camp- 6-8 year oldsSenior Camp- 9 to 12 year olds16Week One- June 10-14Explorin’ and Outdoorin’Field Trip: Seven Hills BowlingLanes (June 12)Field Trip: Lorain County Beach(June 13)Week Two- June 17-21Getting Wild wth the AnimalKingdomVisit from Jungle Terry on June 18Field Trip: Akron Zoo (June 20)Week Three- June 24-June 28Sports of all SortsField Trip: Lake County CaptainsBaseball Game (June 27)No Camp July 1-5Summer CampWeek Four- July 8-12“Why worry, each of us just has anunlicensed nuclear reactorstrapped to our backs…” WeekField trip: Great Lakes ScienceCenter (July 11)Week Five- July 15-19Master Blaster Adventure WeekVisit from Marble Man (July 16)Field Trip: Laser Xtreme (July 18)Week Six- July 22-26Wet and Wacky Water WeekField Trip: Wildwater Kingdom(July 25)Blossom Hill Field Day (July 26)Lock In: July 20RegistrationResidents in progress Non-residents 4/1Cost: $80 per week for BCC membersand $90 per week for residentsAdditional Costs:Extended Care is for families who need beforeand/or after camp supervision for theirchildren. You must register for ExtendedCare prior to attending each camp session.Parents/Guardians can pick up their childrenat any time during these hours:Pre Care: 8:00-9:00am$10.00 per weekAfter Care: 4:00-5:00pm$10.00 per week.Lock In: $10 BCC members$15 residents

Boys BaseballIt’s time once again for the boys of summer to pull out the leather gloveand get ready for another season of baseball! The baseball game seasonbegins after Memorial Day and lasts until the first week of August.Practices for most leagues start the beginning to the middle of May.Leagues and ages are listed below.League Age (as of 8/1/13) Tentative TimesCoach Pitch Boys 7-8 Varies M-Sa*Boys Minors 9-10 Varies M-SaBoys Majors 11-12 Varies M-SaBoys Pony 13-15 Varies M-SaBoys H.S. 15-18 Varies M-Sa*machine pitchInter-City Play: Some leagues play with other cities in the area.Coach Pitch and Minors—Brecksville onlyMajors and Pony—Brecksville, Independence & surrounding communities.High School—North Royalton League made up of various local cities.Registration In progress, non-resident begins 3/8, ends 4/19.Boys Baseball InformationCoach Pitch (7-8 year olds)The Coach Pitch program is designed to continue the skill development,learning and positive play learned in the Co-ed Tee Ball program.Teams play a 10 game season. Games are one hour and are playedMonday through Friday between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm and occasionallyon Saturdays. Practice begins towards the end of May. Games willbegin in June at the conclusion of the school year. Participants will befurnished with t-shirts and caps. Games will be played behind City Hallwith adult coaches pitching underhand.Cost $50.00 for Brecksville Community Center Members$60.00 for Brecksville and Broadview Hts. residentsMinors (9-10 year olds)A pitching machine will be used for this program for this part of theseason, and kids will pitch during the season as well. Full baseballuniforms are furnished and kept by the participant at the end of theseason. Games are played Monday through Friday between 6:00pmand 10:00pm and occasionally on Saturdays. The game season beginsafter Memorial Day and will be completed by the first week in August.Practices are scheduled to begin in May.Cost $55.00 for Brecksville Community Center Members$65.00 for Brecksville residents and Broadview Hts.residentsMajors (11-12 year olds)Kids will be pitching in this league. Teams play a 12 game season andhave a post season tournament. Games are played Monday throughFriday between 6:00pm and 10:00pm and occasionally on Saturdays.Full baseball uniforms are furnished and kept by the participant at theconclusion of the season. The game season begins afterMemorial Day and championships will be completed by the first week inAugust. Practices are scheduled to begin in May.Cost $55.00 for Brecksville Community Center Members$65.00 for Brecksville and Broadview Hts. residentsPony (13-15 year olds)Teams play a 12 game season and have a post season tournament.Games are played Monday through Friday between 6:00 pm and 10:00pm and occasionally on Saturdays. Full baseball uniforms are furnishedand kept by the participant at the end of the season. The game seasonbegins after Memorial Day and championships will be completed by thefirst week in August. Practices are scheduled to begin in May. 15 yearolds are permitted to pitch one inning per game in this league. If you willbe 15 before August 1, 2013 you are considered to be 15 for the entireseason.Cost $55.00 for Brecksville Community Center Members$65.00 for Brecksville and Broadview Hts. residentsHigh School (15-18 year olds)Games are played Monday through Friday between 6:00 pm and 10:00pm and on Saturdays. Baseball uniforms are furnished and kept bythe participant at the conclusion of the season. There is inter-city playbetween neighboring cities. The game season begins in mid-May andchampionship games will be completed by the first week in August.Participants must be in High School.Cost $60.00 for Brecksville Community Center Members$70.00 for Brecksville and Broadview Hts.residentsInterested in Coaching? Anyone interested in coaching Tee Ball, Baseballor Softball should sign up for and attend the National Youth SportsCoaches Association (NYSCA) Coaches Training Clinic for that sport.The clinics will be held through the Brecksville Community Center anddates and times will be advertised. For more information please stopby or contact the Brecksville Community Center at 546-2300. Pleasenote that all coaches are subject to background checks.Third Child Discount of 66% is applied to BrecksvilleResidents registering three or more children for thesame activity type at the same time. This discount isapplied to child number 3 and above.Girls Slow Pitch SoftballLeague Age (as of 8/1/13) Tentative TimesCoach Pitch Girls 7-8 Varies M-SaGirls Pigtail 9-10 Varies M-SaGirls Ponytail 11-13 Varies M-SaH.S. Girls 14-18 Varies M-SaInter-City Play Some leagues play with other cities in the area.Coach Pitch and Pigtail—Brecksville OnlyPonytail—Brecksville and Broadview Hts. and IndependenceH.S. Girls—North Royalton League made up of various local cities.Registration in progress non-resident begins 3/8, ends 4/19.Girls Softball InformationCoach Pitch (7-8 year olds)The Coach Pitch program is designed to continue the skill development,learning and positive play learned in the Co-ed Tee Ball program.Teams play a 10 game season. Practices begin in the end of May.Games will begin in June at the conclusion of the school year. Gamesare one hour and are played Monday through Friday between 6:00pmand 10:00pm and occasionally on Saturday. Participants will be furnishedwith t-shirts and caps. Games will be played behind City Hallwith adult coaches pitching underhand.Cost $50.00 for Brecksville Community Center Members$60.00 for Brecksville and Broadview Hts. residents17

community centerGirls Slow Pitch Softball(continued)Pigtail (9-10 year olds)Kids will be pitching in this league. Full softball uniforms are furnishedand kept by the participant at the end of the season. Teamsplay a 10 game season and have a post season tournament. Gamesare played Monday through Friday between 6:00pm and 10:00pm andoccasionally on Saturday. The game season begins after MemorialDay and post season tournament games will be completed by the firstweek in August. Practices are scheduled to begin in the middle ofMay.Cost $55.00 for Brecksville Community Center Members$65.00 for Brecksville and Broadview Hts. residentsPonytail (11-13 year olds)Teams play a 12 game season with a post season tournament.Games are played Monday through Friday between 6:00pm and10:00pm and occasionally on Saturdays. Full softball uniforms arefurnished and kept by the participant at the conclusion of the season.The game season begins after Memorial Day and championships willbe completed by the first week in August. Practices are scheduled tobegin in May.Cost $55.00 for Brecksville Community Center Members$65.00 for Brecksville and Broadview Hts. residentsTaekwondo Registrationfor Spring II Sessionbegins April 1H.S. Girls (14-18 year olds)Games are played Monday through Friday between 6:00pm and10:00 pm and occasionally on Saturdays with inter-city play betweenneighboring cities. Full softball uniforms are furnished and kept by theparticipant at the end of the season. The game season begins afterMemorial Day and championship games will be completed by the firstweek in August. Practices are scheduled to begin in May. Participantsmust be in High School.Cost $60.00 for Brecksville Community Center Members$70.00 for Brecksville and Broadview Hts. residentsHealthy HeartScreeningWednesday, May 19 am until noonMarymount Hospital will be hosting the screeningsat the Brecksville Community Center frontlobby. All are welcome.Fitness Schedule18Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday5:45 am Yoga6:05 am Spinning ®BootCampSpinning ®Boot CampSpinning ®Boot CampSpinning ®Boot CampSpinning ®8:05 am Spinning ®Group Training8:15 am Yoga8:30 am Spinning ® Spinning ®9:00 am Body Toning Circuit Strength & Yoga/Pilates Blendends at 10:309:15 am9:30 am Spinning®Straight to the CoreYogaCardio/StrengthYoga/Pilates BlendSpinning®Straight to the CoreCardio/StrengthYoga/Pilates BlendSpinning®Power ToneTai Chi/ Chi GongSpinning ®10:15 am Power Tone & StretchSpinning®Power Vinyasa Yoga10:45 am FREE Armchair Yoga FREE ArmchairExerciseFREE ArmchairExerciseFREE Armchair Yoga11:00 am Free Tai Chi Spinning®4:30 pm Spinning®Reps and Sets Spinning® Reps and SetsGroup Training5:45 pm Power Tone & Stretch Group Training Power Tone & Stretch Group Training6:00 pm Yoga6:30 pm Spinning® Spinning® Spinning® Spinning®6:45 pm7:00 pmZumbaFit Family Foundation presents:Family Fitness DayFriday, April 12, 2013The Brecksville Community CenterStay tuned for more information !!!

Kids n Company IThis class is designed for children 6 months to 2 years of age. A responsibleadult participant who is comfortable in the water must accompany each childduring all class sessions.Dates Day Time Activity #4/10-5/29 Wednesday 12p - 12:30p 322161-314/11-5/30 Thursday 6:45p- 7:15p 322161-414/6-5/25 Saturday 12:30p - 1:00p 322161-61Registration in progressFees: Community Center Member 40.00Brecksville-Broadview Hts. Resident 50.00Kids n Company IIThis class is designed for children 2 years to 4 years of age. A responsibleadult participant who is comfortable in the water must accompany each childduring all class sessions.Water exploration is encouraged, having fun is mandatory!Location Human Services Therapy PoolDates Day Time Activity #4/10-5/59 Wednesday 11:30a - 12:00p 322162-314/11-5/30 Thursday 7:15p- 7:45p 322162-41Registration in progressFees: Community Center Member 40.00Brecksville-Broadview Hts. Resident 50.00Registration for Kids n Company I & II In progress, until 2 days before the firstclass.Cost Community Center Member 40.00 and Resident 50.00NOTE Children who are not potty trained must wear swim diapers in the water at alltimes. No child suffering from diarrhea will be allowed to participate in the program.Swim diapers are available for purchase at the Community Center front desk ifneeded.Preschool IThis class is designed for children 4 and 5 years of age. Please refer to thewebsite for more information. www.brecksville.oh.us/departments/recreation.Location BCC–Brecksville Community CenterDates Day Time Activity #3/13-5/8 Wednesday 5:40 - 6:15p 322163-313/9-5/11 Saturday 11:00 - 11:35a 322163-61Registration Residents begin Feb. 1, Non-residents begin Feb. 8Fees: Community Center Member 40.00Brecksville-Broadview Hts. Resident 50.00Preschool IIThis class is designed for children 4 and 5 years of age. Please refer to thewebsite for more information. www.brecksville.oh.us/departments/recreation.Dates Day Time Activity #3/13-5/8 Wednesday 5:00 - 5:35p 322164-313/9-5/11 Saturday 11:00 - 11:35a 322164-61Registration in progressFees: Community Center Member 40.00Brecksville-Broadview Hts. Resident 50.00Learn to SwimLocation Brecksville Community CenterLevels 1Dates Day Time Activity #3/13-5/8 Wednesday 5:00 - 5:50p 322261-313/13-5/8 Wednesday 6:00 - 6:50p 322261-323/9-5/11 Saturday 10:00 - 10:50a 322261-61Levels 2Dates Day Time Activity #3/13-5/8 Wednesday 5:00 - 5:50p 322262-313/13-5/8 Wednesday 6:00 - 6:50p 322262-323/9-5/11 Saturday 10:00 - 10:50a 322262-61Levels 3Dates Day Time Activity #3/13-5/8 Wednesday 5:00 - 5:50p 322263-313/13-5/8 Wednesday 6:00 - 6:50p 322263-323/9-5/11 Saturday 10:00 - 10:50a 322263-61Levels 4Dates Day Time Activity #3/13-5/8 Wednesday 5:00 - 5:50p 322264-313/13-5/8 Wednesday 6:00 - 6:50p 322264-323/9-5/11 Saturday 10:00 - 10:50a 322264-613/9-5/11 Saturday 11:00 - 11:50a 322264-62Levels 5Dates Day Time Activity #3/13-5/8 Wednesday 5:00 - 5:50p 322265-313/9-5/11 Saturday 11:00 - 11:50a 322265-61Levels 6.1Dates Day Time Activity #3/13-5/8 Wednesday 5:00 - 5:50p 322266-313/9-5/11 Saturday 11:00 - 11:50a 322266-61Registration in progress.Fees: Community Center Member 45.00Brecksville-Broadview Hts. Resident 55.00Please Note: There are no Aquatic Instructional Classes 3/29 through 4/7.Competitive Swim ProgramDates Day Time Activity #3/11-5/6 Mondays 6:00-7:30p 322362-113/13-5/8 Wednesdays 7:00-8:30p 322362-313/9-5/11 Saturdays 12:00pm - 1:30p 322362-61Registration in progress.Location Brecksville Community Center Indoor PoolFees Community Center Member 20.00 and Resident 30.00Please Note: There are no Aquatic Instructional Classes 3/29 through 4/7.Therapy Pool Shut DownMarch 11 through March 2519

9069 Brecksville Road, • Brecksville, OH 44141Presort StandardU.S. PostagePAIDCleveland, OHPermit #4291DATED MATERIALECRWSSPOSTAL CUSTOMERBRECKSVILLE, OHIO44141printed on recycled papercity hallCity Hall ............. 526-4351Mayor/Safety DirectorJerry N. Hruby ........ 526-4351..................res. 526-7646Law DepartmentDavid J. Matty, Law Director ....526-4351City Prosecutor/Assistant LawDirectorSergio DiGeronimo .... 546-9200Clerk of CourtsShelley Kazimore. ..... 526-2620Finance DepartmentVirginia Price, Director . 526-4351Police Department,Michael J. Carlin III, Chief of Policenon-emergency ....... 526-8900Animal WardenCliffette Thacker . ..... 526-8900Fire Department, Edwin Egut, Chiefnon-emergency ....... 526-2640City EngineerGerald Wise .......... 526-4351Service Department ... 526-1384Ron Weidig, Service Director..................... 526-4351Building DepartmentScott Packard, Bldg. Commissioner..................... 526-2630Department of RecreationTom Tupa, Director .... 546-2300Department of Human ServicesTed Lux, Director ...... 526-2499Purchasing DepartmentBecki Burlingham, Director . ....526-4351Cemetery SextonKathleen Haystrick .... 526-4351Brecksville BulletinJinny Farr ............ 546-2319frequently called phone numbersCuyahoga County LibraryBrecksville Branch ....526-1102Board of Education Office...................740-4000Brecksville Center for the Arts...................526-6232Brecksville Community Center...................546-2300Brecksville Historical Association...................526-7165Brecksville Little Theater...................526-4477Brecksville Theater on the Square...................526-3443Brecksville Metroparks NatureCenter ..............526-1012Brecksville Service Department...................526-1384Brecksville-Broadview Hts.Post Office ..........838-5191Human Services Center.526-2499Independence License Bureau...............(216) 642-1373Regional Income Tax Agency...................526-0900Recycling Department . 526-2643Get Brecksville Information on the web www.brecksville.oh.us,on Time Warner Channel 20 & AT&T Channel 99city councilGreg Skaljac, President . .res. 717-0362Mike Harwood, Vice-President ..............................res. 546-0521Gerald F. Broski .........res. 526-2068Louis N. Carouse, Jr.. ... res. 526-4963Rex Mack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . res. 740-0715Nora Murphy ...........res. 526-8655Laura Redinger .........res. 717-1531Mary Scullin, Clerk ..........526-4351EMERGENCY: CALL 911