Elek Springs Property Project to move forward
The next step in the development of the Elek Springs property project is expected to take place soon. The City of North Royalton and the Cleveland Metroparks have joined to provide this recreational opportunity for local residents. Elek Springs is located near the area of Royalton and Bennett Roads. In 2008, the City purchased the 14.8 acre property, called the “Old A. Elek Spring property,” located south of Rt. 82, west of Bennett Road and north of Akins Road. It was purchased for about $225,000. The money came from the City’s recreation capital improvement fund, which was partially fu ....
City and Historical Society team up with Wreaths Across America
Some like to celebrate Christmas in July, but others are setting their sights to December and making plans. This year, the city of North Royalton and the North Royalton Historical Society will participate in Wreaths Across America. They will again include the North Royalton Cemetery as one of the many locations participating across the United States. North Royalton Council President Paul Marnecheck is currently the Wreaths Across America coordinator for North Royalton. Wreaths Across America offered a few options regarding sponsorships that could make the event a success. The North Royalton H ....
Council makes changes in Tree Lawn Tree Rules
The North Royalton City Council adopted changes to the City’s ordinances regarding the removal and replacement of tree lawn trees. The measure was adopted after even more tweaking took place. Members of the North Royalton City Council have been discussing the changes since it was first discussed at the May 21 City Council Building and Building Codes Committee meeting. The amended ordinance was introduced by Ward 1 Council Rep John Nickell, Ward 5 Council Rep Heidi Webber and Ward 3 Council Rep Joanne Krejci at the June 6 City Council meeting. The measure was then placed on second reading an ....
City hits Pause on Sewer Plant Transformation
New North Royalton Wastewater Superintendent, Ed Haller, addressed City Council at a recent Utilities Committee meeting regarding pausing part of the Abbey Road Sanitary Force Main and Gravity Sewer Improvement Projects. The projects would include the conversion of on of the City’s two Wastewater Treatment Plants into a pumping station. Haller would like to revisit the plan to ensure that it is the most beneficial to the City. Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz stated that, “I just want to take a step back to feel comfortable about what we are doing. If the plan needs more evaluation, let’s do tha ....
Council discusses changes in Tree Lawn Tree Rules
Members of the North Royalton City Council have been discussing making changes to the City’s ordinances regarding the removal and replacement of tree lawn trees. The measure was first discussed at the May 21 City Council Building and Building Codes Committee meeting. Following is the current North Royalton ordinance: “1026.02 REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF TREES; PERMIT REQUIRED. (a) No person shall remove any tree from the City streets or properties or any tree upon a public way, curb strip, street or alley without first obtaining a permit therefor, in writing, from the Service Director. A ....
