Twinsburg Council Meeting: Waste Management Website, New Fire Chief, and Zoning Updates

At the June 9, 2026, meeting, the City of Twinsburg City Council addressed key municipal updates, including the roll-out of a tailored Waste Management website, the confirmation of a new contract for local firefighters, and a resident proposal to allow managed honeybee colonies on city property. These initiatives aim to streamline city services and enhance community safety regulations across Northeast Ohio. Digital Waste Tracking and Service Updates A representative from Waste Management presented screenshots and details of a newly launched, city-specific Waste Management website designed for Twinsburg residents. Accessible via search engines by typing “Twinsburg Waste Management,” the digital portal allows users to log addresses to verify their collection days, report missed pickups, check holiday schedules, and schedule bulk waste collection. Advanced notice is requested for large bulk items, such as multi-hundred-pound electric recliner couches, so the appropriate trucks and teams can be deployed. Residents were reminded that toilets must be placed out separately, and mattresses require a mattress cover. While the portal features an icon for trash container requests, council members noted that residents should continue calling the Twinsburg Public Works Department directly for inventory adjustments to prevent processing delays. In a brief operational update, the representative noted that due to sudden employee illnesses and injuries, the company was short three drivers on June 9, leaving approximately 150 homes temporarily unserviced. Crews were scheduled to complete those specific routes the following morning by 10:00 a.m. Fire Department Collective Bargaining Agreement and New Chief The administration announced that negotiations with the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 3630—representing both firefighters and lieutenants—successfully concluded. Council voted unanimously to suspend the three-reading rule and passed Ordinance 2026-89 as an emergency measure to execute the new collective bargaining agreement spanning 2026 through 2028. The approved contract provides a 3% year-over-year compounding wage increase, alongside a one-time $750 payment in the first year. To support recruiting efforts and reward long-term service, the pay scale structure was compressed from seven steps down to a four-level system to reach top-tier pay. Additionally, members of the fire prevention unit will receive a 5% premium over their base salary in recognition of their extensive commercial inspection workloads. During the session, Mayor Sam Scaffide announced that Interim Chief Earl Wilson was officially sworn in last week as the city’s permanent fire chief, receiving commendations from the council for his long-term dedication to the department. Fire and Police Department Event Listings Miktarian Golf Outing: Hosted by the police department on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Gleneagles Golf Club. Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m. with a 9:30 a.m. shotgun start. Sponsorship options are available. Twinsburg Fire Department Golf Outing: Scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2026, at Gleneagles Golf Club, featuring a 9:30 a.m. shotgun start. Proceeds help support local charitable causes. Community Beekeeping and Zoning Adjustments Resident Kathy Ouma was honored by the Environmental Commission with the 2026 Good Neighbor Award for her community beekeeping education efforts. During public participation, Ouma formally requested a narrow text amendment to Section 1109.01 of the codified ordinances. The proposal asks the city to allow managed honeybee colonies on approved city property, specifically at the Twinsburg Community Garden entrance (outside the fenced perimeter), expanding beyond current residential zoning limits. Ouma emphasized that the apiary would incur zero costs to the city, with the beekeeper maintaining sole responsibility for mite monitoring, swarm control, water provisions, and Ohio Department of Agriculture registration. Council referred the matter to the appropriate committee and the law director for administrative review. Concurrently, council chose to pass over Ordinance 2026-70 regarding residential garage orientation rules to allow Planning Commissioner Lynn Muter to address council questions at a later date. Council did, however, approve third readings for Ordinances 2026-71 through 2026-74, adjusting fence opacity rules, PUD commercial signage, and cemetery definitions. Infrastructure and Building Code Revisions Public Works Director Patrick presented a comprehensive update on active summer infrastructure projects moving through Twinsburg: Project Name Scope of Work Estimated Schedule Waterford Pond Dredging and site landscaping Substantially Completed Four Corners Intersection Resurfacing and striping at Ravenna/Richmond/Broadway/Shepard Completed (Pedestrian signal head pending July delivery) Canon Road Hill Bank stabilization on the west side to prevent road washouts