Seven Hills Council Approves Engineering Contracts, Reconfirms Magistrate

City council moves forward with intersection improvements and waterline replacement projects

Seven Hills City Council held its regular meeting Oct. 14, approving two engineering agreements and reconfirming the city’s magistrate for mayor’s court.

Council unanimously reconfirmed Corey Flowers to continue serving as magistrate for mayor’s court. Mayor Anthony Biasiotta told council that Flowers has held the position for three years and has been performing well in the role.

The meeting saw council approve two emergency ordinances for engineering services with Osborne Engineering of Cleveland. The first authorizes a contract not to exceed $51,200 plus reimbursable expenses for survey, design, bid documents and limited construction administrative services for the Crossview-Rockside Road intersection improvements project.

The second ordinance approves up to $20,500 plus reimbursable expenses for design update services for the Skyview waterline replacement project.

Both ordinances passed unanimously after council suspended the rules to allow for first and final readings.

Council also held second readings for two ordinances. One involves a public health services agreement with the Cuyahoga County Board of Health covering services from January 2026 through December 2027. The agreement appropriates $105,110 for calendar year 2026 and $107,669 for 2027.

Another second reading addressed amended ordinance 46-2025, which would modify council member compensation.

The meeting included first readings for an ordinance addressing unmanned aerial vehicle systems, commonly known as drones, which would add regulations to the city’s planning and zoning code.

Council also had its first reading of a resolution authorizing the city to adopt a cybersecurity program in compliance with Ohio Revised Code section 9.64 and House Bill 96.

Director of Public Service and Properties Andy Brihta announced that leaf pickup begins this week. He told council that city mechanics have been testing the leaf collection equipment through what he called a soft rollout, running different machines each day to ensure they’re ready for the season.

Councilman Ward 3 Michael Snitzky reported that the planning board met recently and that development projects on Rockside Road are progressing. Cooper Hawk construction continues, and Burger King is expected to be demolished soon as Meijer acquired the property to expand its parking lot.