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TextMyGov is now live in Perry Village! See press release here or click on the logo to learn more about how to use TextMyGov!
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Snow Plow Damage
Please note the Village Road Department will repair any damage caused to tree lawns or yards caused by Village plow trucks during the Spring. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Snow Parking Ban
A snow parking ban is in effect on all Perry Village roadways when snowfall equals 2 or more inches. This will allow for maintaining and clearing of all roadway surfaces. Any vehicles parking on public roadways during snow emergencies could be removed at the owners’ expense.
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ODNR NATUREWORKS PICKLEBALL GRANT PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 24, 2025
Perry Village Awarded ODNR Grant for New Pickleball Courts at Lee Lydic Park
PERRY, OH — The Village of Perry is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $55,052 grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) for the construction of new pickleball courts at Lee Lydic Park.
The funding was awarded through the ODNR NatureWorks Grant Program, which provides financial assistance to local communities for the creation and improvement of public outdoor recreation areas. This exciting project will enhance the amenities at Lee Lydic Park and promote community health, recreation, and engagement for residents of all ages.
The grant application was developed through the dedicated efforts of the Parks Committee, led by Co-Chair Councilwoman Ashley Hacking, Councilman Mike Glover, Fiscal Officer John Roskos, and Park Committee members, with strong support from Mayor Jim Gessic and the Perry Village Council.
“This grant represents another important investment in our community’s parks and recreation,” said Councilwoman Hacking. “We are grateful for the support of ODNR and for the teamwork that made this award possible.”
ODNR has indicated that all grant awards are pending final approval by the State Controlling Board, after which funds will be released for project implementation. Construction planning will begin once final approval is received. A copy of the ODNR award notification letter is available for review on the Village website.
For additional information, please contact:
Perry Village Hall
3758 Center Road, Perry, OH 44081
(440) 259-2671
https://www.perryvillageohio.
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STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT PENALTY INFORMATION
The Lake County Auditor erroneously charged interest and penalties on some of the Street Lighting Assessment tax bills sent out recently for the Tax Year 2024. Please contact the Auditor’s office at 440-350-2516 and they will credit your next tax bill. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (6/3/2026 and 6/17/2026):
The Village of Perry Council recently approved the following Resolutions and Ordinance on May 14, 2026: Full text is available at the Village Hall, 3758 Center Rd. Perry, OH 44081.
Resolution No. 24-2026 A resolution authorizing the Fiscal Officer to amend the certificate of estimated resources for the Year 2026 and declaring an emergency
Resolution No. 25-2026 A resolution amending Resolution No. 51-2025 and approving the Permanent Appropriations Funds for the Village of Perry, Ohio for the Year 2026 and declaring an emergency
Resolution No. 26-2026 A resolution authorizing the Mayor and Fiscal Officer of the Village to accept the bid and enter into a contract with D.B. Bentley Inc. for the Green Street Waterline Replacement and Roadway Improvements within the Village and declaring an emergency
Resolution No. 27-2026 A resolution authorizing Acting Mayor Elias Coss and Village Engineer Robert Parker to prepare and submit an application to participate in the Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement and/or Local Transportation Improvement Program(s) and to execute contracts as required
Resolution No. 29-2026 A resolution authorizing the Acting Mayor to purchase a truck chassis from Cleveland Freightliner, utilizing Daimler Truck North America, and related vehicle equipment from MTech utilizing ARM Truckcorp (aka Truckcorp LLC), through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program, and declaring an emergency.
Ordinance No. 2026-02 An Ordinance amending Section 121.01 and 121.03(1)(a) Standing Rules of Order for Village Council of the Village of Perry Codified Ordinances to amend the start time for Village Council Meetings and declaring an emergency
PUBLIC NOTICE (4/16/2026 and 4/23/2026):
The Village of Perry Council recently approved the following Resolutions on April 9, 2026: Full text is available at the Village Hall, 3758 Center Rd. Perry, OH 44081.
Resolution No. 11-2026 A resolution authorizing all actions necessary to accept Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) 2026 Energized Community Grant
Resolution No. 14-2026 A resolution authorizing the Mayor and Fiscal Officer to take all actions necessary to apply for the ODNR Grant for Fishing Derby and declaring an emergency
Resolution No. 17-2026 A resolution to acknowledge donation to the Village of Perry by Petitti Family of Farms
Resolution No. 18-2026 A resolution of the Village of Perry, Ohio, supporting the Ohio Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (AMERICA250-OH)
Resolution No. 19-2026 A resolution authorizing participation in the ODOT Road Salt Contracts awarded in Year 2026 for Perry Village and declaring an emergency
PUBLIC NOTICE (3/16/2026 and 3/23/2026):
The Village of Perry Council recently approved the following Resolutions and Ordinances on March 12, 2026: Full text is available at the Village Hall, 3758 Center Rd. Perry, OH 44081.
Resolution No. 2-2026 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to take all actions necessary to participate in the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) 2026 Community Event Sponsorship Program and declaring an emergency.
Resolution No. 3-2026 A resolution authorizing the Fiscal Officer to encumber and expend five thousand dollars ($5,000) to fund the Perry Joint Recreation District, including youth recreation and Perry senior center for calendar year 2026.
Resolution No. 13-2026 A resolution authorizing the promotion of Michael Orf to Sergeant of the Village of Perry Police Department and declaring an emergency
Resolution No. 15-2026 A resolution amending Resolution No. 51-2025 and approving the Permanent Appropriations Fund for the Village of Perry, Ohio for the Year 2026 and declaring an emergency.
Resolution No. 16-2026 A resolution authorizing the Mayor and Fiscal Officer to enter into a contract with TCP Software (Aladtec) for Police Department Time Management Software, and declaring an emergency.
Ordinance No. 2026-01 An Ordinance retroactively confirming and establishing compensation for the Village of Perry Police Department Canine Handler, amending Ordinance 01-2023, and declaring an emergency.
PUBLIC NOTICE (2/25/2026 and 3/4/2026):
The Village of Perry Council recently approved the following Resolutions on February 12, 2026: Full text is available at the Village Hall, 3758 Center Rd. Perry, OH 44081.
Resolution No. 7-2026 A resolution authorizing the Mayor and Fiscal Officer to enter into a contract with the Lake County Automatic Data Processing Board for information technology services and declaring an emergency.
Resolution No. 8-2026 A resolution declaring the official intent and reasonable expectation of the Village of Perry on behalf of the State of Ohio (the borrower) to reimburse its General Fund for the CT21AC / CG58AC, 2025 Center Road Drainage Improvements with the proceeds of tax exempt debt of the State of Ohio.
Resolution No. 9-2026 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with SBJ Consulting, LLC for Professional Engineering Services for the Year 2026 and declaring an emergency.
Resolution No. 10-2026 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from American Legal Publishing, LLC for the editing and updating of the Village Codified Ordinances and declaring an emergency.
Resolution No. 12-2026 A resolution amending Resolution No. 51-2025 and approving the Permanent Appropriations Fund for the Village of Perry, Ohio for the Year 2026 and declaring an emergency.
Resolution No. 65-2025 A resolution authorizing the Mayor and Fiscal Officer to enter into a contract with Visual Armor for fire and burglary alarm monitoring services and declaring an emergency.
PUBLIC NOTICE (1/30/2026 and 2/6/2026):
The Village of Perry Council recently approved the following Resolution on January 29, 2026: Full text is available at the Village Hall, 3758 Center Rd. Perry, OH 44081.
Resolution No. 58-2025 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to renew and enter into an agreement with Public Entities Pool via Pollutro Rossley Insurance Inc. to provide for the continuation of property and casualty insurance coverage for Village Property and declaring an emergency.
PUBLIC NOTICE (1/12/2026 and 1/19/2026):
Resolution No. 5-2026 A resolution confirming the appointment of Officer Tanner Elliot as a Part-Time Police Officer for the Perry Village Police Department and declaring an emergency
PUBLIC NOTICE (12/12/2025 and 12/19/2025):
PUBLIC NOTICE (11/21/2025 and 12/5/2025):
The Village of Perry Council recently approved the following Ordinances and Resolutions on November 20, 2025. Full text is available at the Village Hall, 3758 Center Rd. Perry, OH 44081.
- 56-2025 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DENTAL AND VISION CARE PROVIDER OFFERING THE BEST AND MOST REASONABLE RATES THROUGH ACRISURE FOR VILLAGE EMPLOYEES FOR THE YEAR 2026 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
- 57-2025 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO OFFER A CASH BENEFIT IN LIEU OF MAJOR MEDICAL COVERAGE FOR PERRY VILLAGE EMPLOYEES FOR THE YEAR 2026 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
- 59-2025 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO MAKE ADVANCE PAYMENT OF TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2026
- 60-2025 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FISCAL OFFICER OF THE VILLAGE OF PERRY, OHIO TO TRANSFER TWELVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWELVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS ($12,312.50) FROM THE GENERAL FUND (1000) TO THE DEBT SERVICE FUND (3101) AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
- 2025-13 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 121 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF PERRY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (10/11/2025 and 10/25/2025):
The Village of Perry Council recently approved the following Ordinances and Resolutions on October 9, 2025. Full text is available at the Village Hall, 3758 Center Rd. Perry, OH 44081.
- 48-2025 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, OHIO, TO PROVIDE CENTRAL DISPATCH AND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
- 52-2025 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.66-2024 AND APPROVING THE PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS FUNDS FOR THE VILLAGE OF PERRY, OHIO FOR THE YEAR 2025 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
- 61-2025 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF OFFICER MILO TILOCCO AS A PART TIME POLICE OFFICER FOR THE PERRY VILLAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (9/19/2025 and 9/26/2025):
The Village of Perry Council recently approved the following Ordinances and Resolutions on September 18, 2025. Full text is available at the Village Hall, 3758 Center Rd. Perry, OH 44081.
- 45-2025 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH LCN HOLDINGS, INC. TO PROVIDE FOR THE LEASING OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2027 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
- 49-2025 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR
- 50-2025 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF OFFICER NATHANIAL STONE AS A PART TIME POLICE OFFCER FOR THE PERRY VILLAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
- 2025-08 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF PERRY PUBLIC RECORDS POLICY TO PERMIT FEES FOR VIDEO RECORDS INCLUDING BODY CAMERA FOOTAGE AS AUTHORIZED BY OHIO HOUSE BILL 315 AND OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 149.43 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
- 2025-09 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 890 OV-OVERLAY (MIXED USE) DISTRICT I OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF PERRY, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
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PUBLIC NOTICE (8/18/2025 and 8/25/2025):
The Village of Perry Council recently approved the following Ordinances and Resolutions:
- 40-2025 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE VILLAGE OF PERRY TO ENTER INTO AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWNSHIP OF PERRY, LAKE COUNTY, OHIO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
- 41-2025A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 66-2024 AND APPROVING THE PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS FUNDS FOR THE VILLAGE OF PERRY, OHIO FOR THE YEAR 2025 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
- 46-2025 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF AMANDA GIAVONETTE TO THE VILLAGE OF PERRY PLANNING COMMISSION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
- 47-2025 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, AND FISCAL OFFICER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH ANDOVER BANK, AND STAR OHIO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
- 2025-06 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING TO PROCEED WITH THE IMPROVEMENT OF VARIOUS STREETS IN THE VILLAGE OF PERRY BY SUPPLYING SAID STREETS WITH ELECTRIC STREET LIGHTING AND SIDEWALKS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
- 2025-07 AN ORDINANCE TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF VARIOUS STREETS IN THE VILLAGE OF PERRY BY SUPPLYING SAID STREETS WITH ELECTRIC STREET LIGHTING AND SIDEWALKS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
PUBLIC NOTICE (8/8/2025 and 8/15/2025):
The Village of Perry Council recently approved the following Ordinances and Resolutions:
- 38-2025 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE LAKE COUNTY 9-1-1- FINAL PLAN
- 42-2025 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND FISCAL OFFICER OF THE VILLAGE TO ACCEPT THE BID AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH D.B. BENTLEY, INC. FOR THE 2025 CENTER ROAD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WITHIN THE VILLAGE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
- 43-2025 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND FISCAL OFFICER OF THE VILLAGE OF PERRY TO RENEW A CONTRACT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE WITH SUMMACARE FOR VILLAGE EMPLOYEES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
- 44-2025 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND FISCAL OFFICER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES WITH CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR THE 2025 CENTER ROAD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
- Ordinance 2025-05 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2025-02, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF PERRY, OHIO SECTION 870-2 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT USES TO ADD DATA CENTER CAMPUSES AND ARTICLE X SPECIAL REGULATIONS TO ADD A NEW SECTION 1040 REGULATION OF DATA CENTER CAMPUSES FOR THE VILLAGE OF PERRY, OHIO.” AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
PUBLIC NOTICE (7/8/2025)
Notice is hereby given that the Village of Perry, passed a Resolution of Necessity on June 26, 2025 to levy assessments for the improvement of various streets in the Village of Perry by supplying said streets with electric street lighting and sidewalks. Estimated assessments may be found in the attachment 29-2025 and are also on file in the Fiscal Officer’s Office at the Village Hall, 3758 Center Rd., Perry, OH 44081. Any property owners with estimated assessments above $500 shall be notified by certified mail pursuant to ORC 727.14.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (6/30/2025 and 7/7/2025):
- 2025-01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 351 “PARKING GENERALLY” OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF PERRY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Passed 6/12/2025.
- 2025-02 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF PERRY, OHIO SECTION 870-2 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT USES TO ADD DATA CENTER CAMPUSES AND ARTICLE X SPECIAL REGULATIONS TO ADD A NEW SECTION 1040 REGULATION OF DATA CENTER CAMPUSES FOR THE VILLAGE OF PERRY, OHIO. Passed 6/12/2025.
- 2025-04 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 351.99 “PENALTIES” OF CHAPTER 351 “PARKING GENERALLY” OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF PERRY TO CORRECT A CLERICAL ERROR AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Passed 6/26/2025.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING FIREWORKS!
Please see the PUBLIC NOTICE for important information about permitted times for discharging consumer grade fireworks within Perry Village.
For more information call 440-259-5004.
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A friendly reminder from Police Chief Williams:
521.11 OPERATION OF PRIVATE SNOW PLOWS.
(a) No person engaged in the plowing of snow from driveways, parking lots or other similar areas, shall deposit the snow therefrom in or upon any public street, alley or roadway.
(b) No person engaged in theplowing of snow from driveways, parking lots or other similar areas, shall deposit the snow therefrom onto the property of another without the permission of the owner or occupant of the property.
(c) Whoever violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
**OPEN POSITION**
POLICE OFFICER
The Village of Perry is accepting applications for part time and full time Police Officers. Please click the links below for a complete detailed job description and application.
2024 starting salary for P/T is $31/hr., and $64,480 annually for full-time
2025 part-time hourly wage is $32/hr. and $65,560 annually for full-time
Shift differential premium pay
12 hour shifts
11 paid holidays
Vacation accrual immediately begins upon hire for full-time
1-3 years 2 weeks
4-9 years 3 weeks
10-19 years 4 weeks
20+ years 5 weeks
Paid sick time accrued at 4.6 hrs. bi-weekly
medical, dental, vision insurance
Stipend for electing not to participate in the village’s medical, dental, and vision insurance
Full-time officers contribute to Ohio Police and Fire Pension System
Part-time officers contribute to PERS/LE
Job description and requirements
NOPEC RATES 2025
Electric:
From NOPEC- “NOPEC will hold their electric Standard Program Price (SPP) steady for another six-month period from the June through December 2025 meter read dates at 8.929 cents/kWh. That price is expected to be below the utility’s Standard Service Offer (SSO) pricing over that time. This price stability follows a 12-month period where we held our Standard Program Price steady from June 2024 through May 2025.” For more details, including information on NOPEC’s 12- and 24-month Fixed Term options, call NOPEC’s Customer Care Center at 855-667-3201 or visit them online at nopec.org/checkrates.
Natural Gas:
From NOPEC- “For our anniversary enrollment mailing being sent to all current and newly eligible NOPEC natural gas customers in your community starting in mid-April, the initial price for our Standard Program product for Enbridge Gas Ohio (formerly Dominion East Ohio) customers will be $4.99 per Mcf for the 3-month period beginning with the June 2025 meter reads through the August 2025 meter reads.” For more details, including information on NOPEC’s 12- and 24-month Fixed Term options and Monthly Variable Rate, call NOPEC’s Customer Care Center at 855-667-3201 or visit them online at nopec.org/checkrates.
** As a friendly reminder please keep in mind Perry Village Codified ordinance 549.09 prohibits arrows and other objects being shot from any public or private property into or onto any public place or property of another. The complete ordinance can be found at the following link https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/perryoh/latest/perry_oh/0-0-0-7770
549.09 THROWING OR SHOOTING MISSILES.
(a) No person shall throw, shoot or propel an arrow, missile, pellet, stone, metal or other similar substance capable of causing physical harm to persons or property, in or on any public place, in or on the property of another, or from any private property into or onto any public place or the property of another. This section does not apply to supervised archery ranges or instruction nor when otherwise lawfully authorized.
(b) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. **
Door-to-Door Energy Solicitors Impersonating NOPEC Employees
Board of Zoning Appeal Opening
Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) Housing Council Opening
Tax Incentive Review Council for CRA Opening
NOPEC Electric Termination Letter
Electric Vehicle Charging Systems by NEOFPA
