Seven Hills Council May 12 2026: New Building Commissioner, Ryba Paving Settlement, Ganim Field 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Paul Manos was confirmed as the new Building Commissioner of Seven Hills at the May 12, 2026 council meeting. Mayor Anthony D. Biasiotta presented the appointment, and council voted unanimously to confirm. Manos succeeds outgoing commissioner Greg Dossie.

Ordinance 25-2026, passed as an emergency measure, authorizes Mayor Biasiotta to sign a settlement and mutual release of all claims with four parties: Richard L. Bowen and Associates Inc., Specialized Construction Inc., Quality Control Inspection Inc., and Ryba Paving Inc. The settlement resolves pending litigation tied to city infrastructure projects.

Richard A. Ganim Sr. was a former Seven Hills mayor and one of the first individuals of Lebanese descent to serve as a mayor in Ohio. Resolution 10-2026 officially renamed the baseball field at Meyer Park — formerly known as Valleywood — as the 'Richard A. Ganim Senior Field' in recognition of his role in securing the property for the city.

The Seven Hills City Council adopted these measures at its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

Anthony D. Biasiotta is the mayor of Seven Hills, Ohio. He presented the new Building Commissioner appointment and is authorized by Ordinance 25-2026 to sign the multi-party legal settlement.