Seven Hills Council Meeting: New Building Commissioner, Legal Settlement, and Ballpark Renaming

SEVEN HILLS, Ohio — The Seven Hills City Council met on May 12, 2026, to finalize several significant administrative and honorary measures, including the appointment of a new building official and the resolution of long-standing legal claims. Council also took formal action to honor a former local leader by renaming a prominent athletic field at Meyer Park. Seven Hills City Council Appoints Paul Manos as Building Commissioner Following a vacancy in the building department, Mayor Anthony D. Biasiotta presented the appointment of Paul Manos to lead the city’s building and zoning enforcement. The Seven Hills City Council voted unanimously to confirm Manos as the new Building Commissioner. The appointment comes as the city manages ongoing residential and commercial inspections. Council also formally moved to excuse outgoing building commissioner Greg Dossie, Finance Director Frank Petruno, and a councilman from the meeting. Legal Settlement Reached with Ryba Paving and Associates In a move to resolve pending litigation, the Seven Hills City Council passed Ordinance 25-2026 as an emergency measure. The legislation authorizes Mayor Biasiotta to sign a settlement agreement and mutual release of all claims involving several entities. The parties involved in the settlement include: • Richard L. Bowen and Associates Inc. • Specialized Construction Inc. • Quality Control Inspection Inc. • Ryba Paving Inc. The ordinance aims to finalize disputes related to city infrastructure projects, allowing the administration to move forward without the burden of ongoing legal costs associated with these specific contractors. Meyer Park Field Renamed for Former Mayor Richard A. Ganim Sr. One of the more emotional moments of the meeting involved Resolution 10-2026, which officially renamed the baseball field at Meyer Park as the “Richard A. Ganim Senior Field.” A local resident and prominent community leader, Pierre Bejjani, spoke in favor of the resolution, noting that Ganim was one of the first individuals of Lebanese descent to serve as a mayor in Ohio. Council members shared memories of playing on the field — formerly known as Valleywood — which Ganim helped secure for the city during his time in office.