Public Meetings - Green, Ohio

The Green City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The meeting featured two study session presentations: a year-in-review of The Core recreation facility and a strategic plan for growing the visitor economy. Council adopted several pieces of legislation, including regulations for vape and smoke shops, a grant application for the Quick Response Team, and a service department equipment trade-in. Public comment was heard on street signage and lighting pole maintenance. Consent Calendar - Approval of October 13, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes (TMP-5534): Approved unanimously (7-0). - Reading of Correspondence: October 21, 2026 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting agenda and September 9, 2026 Civil Service Commission meeting minutes were noted. Public Comments & Testimony - Betty Cohen (Briarwood/Maplewood area resident for 38 years) requested the City replace a dilapidated street sign at Briarwood and Maplewood that is no longer readable. She also asked about maintenance of faded street lighting poles in her development. Director of Service (likely present) responded that the sign would be replaced upon a service department request, and the lighting pole issue would be referred to the appropriate utility provider. No formal action was taken. Discussion Items - Core Year in Review Presentation: City staff (Zach Kaufman, Katie Chaporsky, Christy Lunfeller) presented an overview of The Core’s first year. Key statistics: membership more than doubled since grand opening; 30+ fitness classes per week (up from 17); 76% newsletter open rate (national avg. 29%); 37,000 views on promotional video; Silver Sneakers/Renew Active members visit an average of 6 times per month; 62% of overall membership are Green residents; youth organizations used the facility for 532 hours from January to April 2026, serving over 1,200 athletes. Council asked about maximum membership capacity and rental options. Staff noted capacity is still being studied and rentals are increasing (62% of rental transactions occurred in September-October). - Strategic Plan for Growing the Visitor Economy: Steve Chandler (ChandlerThinks) presented the plan developed for the Community Improvement Corporation (CIC). Key findings: Green has 754 hotel rooms with 65-70% occupancy (above national average); visitors provide an estimated $763 per household in tax relief; weaknesses include limited destination identity and low visibility (95% of Akron-Canton Airport users don’t know it is in Green). Four key initiatives: Define Green (create a story), Organize Green (designate a champion/coordinator), Connect & Promote Green (regional partnerships, packaging assets), Invest Green (provide resources). No immediate ask of Council; administration will continue implementation. Council members expressed support and noted the importance of distinguishing visitor economy from mass tourism. - New Legislation on First Reading: - 2026-R53: Resolution to apply for a $100,000 Quick Response Team (QRT) grant from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office (zero city match). Discussed in Public Safety Committee; passed first reading with bypass of committee and three-reading rule due to Oct. 31 deadline. Adopted 7-0. - 2026-28: Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 37 (Earned Income Tax). Referred to Finance Committee. - Committee Reports and Second/Third Reading Items: - Finance Committee: Recommended adoption of 2026-R52 (declaring service department sewer jet equipment surplus, trade-in for $50,000, net cost $324,672). Bypassed three-reading rule and adopted 7-0. - Environment & Parks Committee: Heard public input on 2026-27 (Public Art Plan). Time granted for second reading. - Planning, Community & Economic Development Committee: - 2026-22AAA (Vape and Smoke Shop regulations) adopted 7-0 as amended three times. - 2026-23 (Residential driveway width restrictions) adopted 7-0. - 2026-24 (Rezoning 27.8 acres at Massillon & Stein from I-1 to R-2) withdrawn at applicant’s request. - 2026-25 (Zoning and ROW fee schedule amendments) second reading, time granted. - Rules & Personnel Committee: 2026-26 (Service awards update) adopted 7-0. - Transportation, Connectivity & Storm Water Committee: Discussed roadway issues (Park Ridge concrete contractor, geofencing for construction alerts). No legislation. - Intergovernmental & Utilities Committee: No items. Key Outcomes - 2026-R53 (QRT Grant) – Adopted 7-0. The City will apply for $100,000 from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office to fund the Quick Response Team social worker position (currently 24 hours/week), with zero local match. The grant deadline is October 31, 2026. - 2026-R52 (Sewer Jet Trade-In) – Adopted 7-0. Authorizes trade-in of obsolete service department equipment for a replacement sewer cleaner/hydro excavation machine. Trade-in allowance: $50,000; net cost: $324,672. - 2026-22AAA (Vape/Smoke Shop Regulations) – Adopted 7-0. Establishes definitions, conditional zoning districts, and operational restrictions (hours, proximity to schools/churches/daycares) for vape and smoke shops. - 2026-23 (Driveway Width Restrictions) – Adopted 7-0. Limits residential driveway widths within 10 feet of the public right-of-way to 24 feet (two-car garages) and 30 feet (three-car garages). - 2026-24 (Massillon & Stein Rezoning) – Withdrawn. The applicant requested withdrawal; Council concurred. - 2026-26 (Service Awards Update) – Adopted 7-0. Updates employee service award policy (last updated 1992) to allow administration flexibility in purchasing gifts at no additional cost. - 2026-27 (Public Art Plan) – Second reading continued. Committee heard public input; time granted. - 2026-25 (Fee Schedules) – Second reading continued. - 2026-28 (Earned Income Tax Repeal & Replace) – Referred to Finance Committee. - Mayor’s Report: Announced Arlington Corridor construction updates, free trial days at The Core, charter amendments on Nov. 3 ballot (Issues 21-26), and upcoming community events (trick-or-treat Oct. 31, Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11, volunteer breakfast Nov. 14). - Council Business: Christmas recess set for Tuesday, December 22, 2026 (no meeting).

The Green City Council held its regular committee meetings on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, beginning at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers at the City of Green Central Administration Building, 1755 Town Park Blvd. All seven committees met: Finance; Environment and Parks; Public Safety; Planning, Community and Economic Development; Rules and Personnel; Transportation, Connectivity and Storm Water; and Intergovernmental & Utilities. Committees considered a public art plan, a Quick Response Team grant application, vape/smoke shop regulations, a sewer jet equipment trade-in, fee schedule amendments, and service award changes. Committee sessions adjourned at 6:26 PM (Environment and Parks), 6:40 PM (Public Safety), 7:20 PM (Planning), 7:21 PM (Rules), and 7:30 PM (Transportation), with plans to reconvene at 7:45 PM for the regular council meeting. The meeting minutes were not available; this summary is based on the agenda and transcript. Consent Calendar - TMP-5533 — Approval of the October 13, 2026 Committee Meeting Minutes: approved unanimously by roll-call vote (all members present voting yes). - Discrepancy note: the agenda also listed TMP-5534 (Approval of the October 13, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes) under the Finance Committee's financial report, but the transcript records no discussion or action on that item. Public Comments & Testimony Public comment was taken during the Environment and Parks Committee's public art plan presentation: - A resident (referred to later in the discussion as Mr. Knapp) supported a public arts plan and program, noting that comparable high-performing cities generally have such plans or programs in place or in development. He urged that art represent Green's culture, be curated as part of a community narrative, and that the first installation be especially strong. He recommended funding through independent, self-funded mechanisms such as foundations and grants, not the city budget or park capital set-asides, and cautioned that residents could become activated if installations do not reflect local culture. - Shannon Bowman, a 20-year resident, Green Arts Focus Group member, and Green High School visual arts teacher for 31 years, urged support for the initiative. She said public art creates shared points of connection, shared ownership, and civic pride, and helps ensure Green is a community where residents belong rather than just a place to commute and sleep. - Sharon Masky, a local artist and 39-year resident, supported the plan. She said art creates beauty, meaning, and connection, and can make parks, streets, and public places more inviting, welcoming, and memorable. Discussion Items Finance Committee - 2026-R52 (second reading, passage requested): Resolution declaring certain Service Department equipment surplus to be traded in to offset part of the purchase price for a replacement, requesting reappropriation of funds, and declaring an emergency. Service Director Carr said the supplier quoted a $50,000 trade-in, making the net cost $324,672 for the replacement sewer jet machine with water-jet digging capability. The new equipment reduces the risk of cutting into underground utility lines. Carr said the purchase would allow the city to pull work in-house, saving about $60,000 from contractual catch basin and vault cleaning services, and potentially over $100,000 if all vault cleaning is done in-house; renting comparable equipment would cost $130,000 to $174,000 per year. Manufacturer training is included in the price. Council discussed possible equipment sharing through the council of governments; Brandenburg noted a similar mutual-aid attempt about 10 years ago involving Summit County and the City of Tallmadge did not succeed because larger cities were reluctant to share equipment during storms. The committee agreed to advance the resolution with second reading passage requested. Environment and Parks Committee - Land Studio Inc. Public Art Plan presentation: Community Development Administrator Sarah Herring said the 2024 comprehensive land use plan included an Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation chapter for the first time, and a 2025 grant from Arts Now (a Summit County cultural organization) funded development of the public art plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission made a favorable recommendation. Consultants Aaron Guido and Macy Nelson (Land Studio, Cleveland) presented the framework: 24 inspirational project concepts; four focus areas (town center, parks and natural spaces, schools, and corridors/gateways); and eight art typologies (murals, crosswalk art, installations, nature art, landmark art, functional art, quick activations, and mixed). Engagement included a public art personality quiz, about 40 community and staff interviews, and a temporary chalk/spray stencil event at Central Park. The plan's toolbox addresses oversight, a funding spreadsheet of about 35 potential sources, and review processes. Recommended first steps: establish an art board, designate a public art liaison, write policies, build a funding strategy, and prepare a first annual work plan. - 2026-27 (second reading): Ordinance adopting the public art plan. Council discussed the proposed public art liaison (likely a city employee, possibly in the planning department) and art board models (Cleveland, Shaker Heights, and Sandusky; some use hybrid project-specific stakeholder groups). The Mayor said no additional staff is needed, the board could be volunteers under planning that recommend to the Planning Commission, no public art funding is in the current budget (an initial project has some funding; other sources would be pursued), and community engagement identified nature and belonging as core values. Brandenburg raised concern about Section 3, which repeals conflicting codified ordinances, and requested a list of the codified ordinance changes before passage; the administration said follow-on ordinances (such as establishing a board) would come separately and agreed to provide the list. The item remains on second reading and is expected to return for a third reading and vote at the next meeting. Public Safety Committee - 2026-R53 (first reading, passage requested): Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for a Quick Response Team (QRT) Program Grant from the Ohio Attorney General's Office. The Fire Chief said the QRT has operated for about 10 years, following up on substance use, overdose (including alcohol), and mental health calls. Licensed social worker Layla provides 24 hours per week under a separate One Ohio grant that expires at the end of 2027. The new grant is competitive, with awards from $10,000 to $100,000; the city is applying for the full $100,000, with no local match required. The application deadline is October 31. Funds would expand Layla's hours, training, or equipment. September statistics showed 18 interactions, including suicide attempts, suicidal ideations, an adult suicide by overdose, alcohol abuse problems, and altered mental status calls; the Chief also cited successful connections of veterans with VA resources and training for firefighters. The committee approved first reading passage. Planning, Community and Economic Development Committee - 2026-22AAA (fourth reading): Ordinance amending Chapter 157 to establish regulations for vape and smoke shops and smoke establishments. The legislation defines the uses, limits them to B4, B5, and I-1 zoning districts, prohibits locations within 1,000 feet of a parcel containing a school or licensed child care center, and — as revised October 27 — within 1,000 feet of a public park, public library, or place of worship (increased from the earlier 500 feet). A 150-foot residential setback also applies. Planning staff displayed a map showing the five existing vape shops, which would be non-conforming but grandfathered; the exemption is lost if a business closes for 180 days. A sale or transfer of the business would not end the grandfathering. Law Director Dean said the approach mirrors other Ohio municipalities and is defensible, though a legal challenge cannot be ruled out. Noble (a sponsor, along with Speight) said the legislation also addresses signage and aesthetics. Humphrey asked about the child care center definition; staff responded the rationale includes impaired drivers near child care centers. The committee moved to adopt the ordinance at the regular council meeting. - 2026-23 (fourth reading): Ordinance amending Section 157.134(7)(B)(3)(b), parking, loading, and stacking regulations. The change responds to frequent variance requests and sets residential driveway widths within 10 feet of the right-of-way at a maximum of 24 feet for two-car street-facing garages and 30 feet for three-car street-facing garages. The committee moved to adopt it at the regular council meeting. - 2026-24: Rezoning of approximately 27.8 acres on the west side of Massillon Road at Stein Road from I-1 (General Industrial) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential). The applicant has requested withdrawal; a formal withdrawal declaration will be made at the regular council meeting. - 2026-25 (second reading): Ordinance amending the zoning and right-of-way fee schedules adopted by Ordinance 2026-06. Three changes were presented: a fee for zoning verifications; a $300 fee (previously $40) for linear, multi-parcel utility conduit installations (e.g., gas, water, fiber); and a $100 road opening permit for single-parcel connections. Staff said utility companies found the fees acceptable. Meager and Neugebauer requested clarifying descriptions (e.g., "linear multi-parcel" and "single parcel connections"), and discussion addressed whether service connections are included in the linear permit. Neugebauer agreed to email proposed language; the item was held and will not pass that night. Rules and Personnel Committee - 2026-26 (third reading): Ordinance amending Section 32.03, Service Awards, of Chapter 32, replacing the 1992 policy to give the administration flexibility in gift types for employee service milestones (e.g., alternatives to clocks and watches). No new money is required. Speight stated he will make a motion to adopt at the regular council meeting. Transportation, Connectivity and Storm Water Committee - No legislation. Discussion included complaints about the contractor performing citywide concrete repairs: saw-cut slurry left on streets and materials that killed grass. The Service Director said the contractor is being required to pressure-wash and clean up, a pre-construction meeting was held, and the contractor is average but needs more hand-holding. Meager raised a resident complaint about unsafe contractor conduct and requested follow-up. Microsurfacing on Hackman Road and Mayfair Road caused significant rush-hour backups with no geofenced notifications or signage; the Mayor acknowledged the communications failure and said staff would improve messaging for future projects. Staff confirmed the Corporate Woods Parkway microsurfacing is the final surface. On pothole maintenance, staff said shallow concrete surface defects are difficult to patch and may require full-depth slab replacement; Noble suggested adding saw-cutting cleanup requirements to future contract specifications and coordinating a city street sweeper. Intergovernmental & Utilities Committee - No legislation. Student municipal representative Megan McKee reported that the first school quarter ended, the football season concluded without a playoff berth (a first in her high school years), and a daily "clue" announcement segment was not working well, taking about five minutes of first period. Key Outcomes - Approved the October 13, 2026 Committee Meeting Minutes unanimously. - 2026-R52 (sewer jet equipment trade-in): committee supported second reading passage; expected to appear on the council agenda. - 2026-27 (public art plan): read on second reading; will return for a third reading and vote; administration to provide a list of codified ordinance changes referenced by Section 3. - 2026-R53 (QRT grant): committee approved first reading passage; application deadline is October 31. - 2026-22AAA (vape/smoke shops): motion to adopt at the regular council meeting. - 2026-23 (driveway widths): motion to adopt at the regular council meeting. - 2026-24 (Massillon Road/Stein Road rezoning): applicant withdrawing; formal declaration at the regular council meeting. - 2026-25 (fee schedules): held for clarifying amendments; Neugebauer to provide proposed language. - 2026-26 (service awards): motion to adopt at the regular council meeting. - Council recessed; the regular council meeting was planned to reconvene at 7:45 PM.

The City of Green Board of Zoning Appeals convened on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda included three variance requests. No transcript or minutes were available, so this summary is based solely on the agenda. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call - The agenda indicates the meeting opened with these procedural items. Business Items - TMP-5510 BZA2026-0023 - Sean Riffle, 2761 Superior Dr., Green, OH 44685, requested a variance to permit an accessory structure, a shed, to be constructed in the side yard where accessory structures are required to be in the rear yard. The request does not comply with GCO Chapter 157, Planning & Development Code, specifically Table 157.087-1, Allowed Accessory Uses. - TMP-5511 BZA2026-0024 - Rembrandt Homes, 261 Luzon Cir., Green, OH 44319, requested two variances: (1) a 5-foot left side setback variance to permit a residential addition, a bathroom, resulting in a 10-foot side setback where a 15-foot setback is required; and (2) an 18-foot 10-inch total side setback variance to allow a total side setback of 21 feet 2 inches where the minimum required total side setback is 40 feet. This does not comply with GCO Chapter 157, Table 157.101-1, Residential Site Development Standards. - TMP-5512 BZA2026-0025 - Nelson Kaufman, Jr., 2858 Turkeyfoot Lk Rd., Green, OH 44685, requested three variances: (1) an accessory structure, a detached garage, in his second frontage (Turkeyfoot Lake Rd.) where accessory structures are required to be in the rear yard, per Table 157.087-1; (2) a 6-inch accessory structure height variance to permit a detached garage of 18 feet 6 inches in height where 18 feet is the maximum, per 157.087(2)(F); and (3) a 408-square-foot total accessory variance to permit 1,996 square feet of accessory structures where 1,588 square feet is the maximum, per 157.101(3)(B). Unfinished Business - None listed. Approval of Minutes - The agenda includes approval of the minutes from September 17, 2026. No outcome is recorded. Adjournment - The agenda includes adjournment. No outcome is recorded. Key Outcomes - No decisions, votes, or next steps were documented because no transcript or minutes were provided. This summary relies solely on the agenda.

The Green City Council met at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in Council Chambers at 1755 Town Park Blvd, Green, Ohio. The meeting included three public hearings, committee reports, first-reading legislation, two adopted resolutions, and several roll-call votes. Council rules prevented votes on the three public hearing items, so those items were continued. Consent Calendar - TMP-5515: Council approved the September 22, 2026 Council meeting minutes by roll-call vote with six yes votes. Public Comments & Testimony - No one spoke during the Public Report portion. Individuals signed in for the Redwood rezoning were advised to wait until the public hearing. - 2026-22AA and 2026-23: No oral public testimony was offered. - 2026-24 public speakers: - Todd Schwartz, COO of RJS Corporation, supported the rezoning. He said the 27.8 acres have been vacant since RJS bought the land in 1966, RJS has found no industrial buyers, the city was given an opportunity to market the property, and RJS has 42 employees in Green. - Eric Fromling expressed concern about the proposed apartments' proximity to his 24/7 industrial operation and related noise, but said Redwood made adjustments that were favorable to him. - Jeff Buck opposed the rezoning. He said he owns neighboring land and is talking to two industrial prospects; he argued new housing would create complaints and deter industrial development. Public Hearings 2026-22AA - Vape and Smoke Shop Regulations - This ordinance would amend Chapter 157 to add definitions and regulations for vape/smoke shops and smoke establishments. Proposed rules include: no vape/smoke shop within 1,500 feet of another such shop; 1,000 feet from schools and licensed child care centers; 500 feet from public parks, public libraries, and places of worship; and 150 feet from residential zoning districts. Distances are measured lot line to lot line. - Operational standards would restrict hours to 8 a.m.-10 p.m., prohibit on-site consumption in vape/smoke shops, require secure dumpsters, limit window displays, and require permits and site plan review. Smoke establishments, such as cigar lounges, would allow consumption only in fully enclosed approved areas. - The permitted-use chart would allow new shops primarily in B4 highway business, B5 airport commerce, and I1 industrial areas; Planning and Zoning removed B1/B3 from earlier conditional approval. - The administration said the city has four smoke shops and one smoke establishment. Under the new rules, existing businesses would become nonconforming but could continue operating if they comply with hours, signage, and waste-disposal requirements; if they close, a new vape/smoke shop generally could not reopen in those locations. - Councilmember Speight suggested increasing the public park/library/place-of-worship distance from 500 to 1,000 feet and the residential separation from 150 to 500 feet. Councilmembers debated the legal limits of regulating these businesses and why alcohol retailers are treated differently. Councilmember DeVitis noted countywide sheriff's stings and underage-vape sales as reasons for stricter rules. - Council asked the administration to prepare updated maps showing 1,000-foot buffers, residential buffers, and zoning overlays for the next meeting. No vote was taken. 2026-23 - Parking, Loading and Stacking Regulations - This ordinance would allow driveway widths up to 30 feet within 10 feet of the right-of-way for single-family or two-family homes with a three-car or larger garage; the existing limit is 24 feet. The administration said the original proposal was 36 feet, reduced to 30 feet through Planning and Zoning Commission discussion. - Council discussed whether a detached third garage would qualify; the administration indicated it likely would, though the language could be clarified to say 'within a single structure.' No public testimony was offered, and no vote was taken. 2026-24 - Rezoning of 27.8 Acres at Massillon Road and Stein Road - This ordinance would rezone approximately 27.8 acres on the west side of Massillon Road at Stein Road from I-1 General Industrial to R-2 Multi-Family Residential. The Planning and Zoning Commission made a favorable recommendation by a 3-2 vote at its August 19, 2026, meeting. - Rad Schneider, Vice President of Acquisitions for Redwood USA, presented the proposal. Redwood described itself as a developer/manager of single-story, two-bedroom apartment communities with more than 23,000 units in 200 neighborhoods across nine states. The proposed project would have about 150 units, a density of roughly four units per acre, projected starting rents of $2,277, and a new public road connecting Miller Park to Stein Road. Redwood said its existing Green site has 153 units with an average rent of $2,162. - Schneider also said Redwood's typical resident profile is median age 50, an average of 1.5 cars and 1.5 people per unit, and 21% of residents stay more than five years; within a five-mile trade area, 43% of residents are 50 or older, 74% of households have no children, and 68% are one-to-two person households. - The administration said its recommendation was unfavorable because the city values industrial land and was not given an adequate opportunity to market it for industrial use. - Council discussion focused on the loss of future industrial/income-tax potential, compatibility with surrounding 24/7 industrial and highway uses, and the mixing of zoning uses. Councilmember DeVitis opposed breaking up the continuity of industrial zoning. Councilmember Noble noted this was a traditional rezoning rather than a planned development. No vote was taken. Reading of Correspondence - The following items were read into the record: Historic Preservation Commission minutes from March 26, 2026; Summit County Sheriff's September 2026 activity report; Planning Department September 2026 monthly financial summary; an email from Pat Carleski regarding vape legislation and distance from public parks; and an email from Pat Carleski opposing the Redwood rezoning. New Legislation - First Reading - 2026-R52: Resolution declaring service department equipment surplus for trade-in, requesting reappropriation of funds, and declaring an emergency. Referred to the Finance Committee; second-reading passage requested. - 2026-25: Ordinance amending zoning and right-of-way fee schedules adopted by Ordinance 2026-06, with an emergency clause. Referred to Planning and Economic Development. - 2026-27: Ordinance adopting the City of Green Public Art Plan. Referred to Environment and Parks. Committee Reports - Finance: The Finance Committee reviewed 2026-R52. The service department proposes trading an obsolete sewer jet for a combination sewer cleaner/hydro-excavation machine; after a $50,000 trade-in, the net amount would be $324,672. The item will be taken up on second reading at the next meeting. - Environment & Parks: No legislation; discussed programming only. - Public Safety: Council approved, by roll-call votes with six yes votes, motions not to request state liquor-control hearings for TMP-5516 (Mama Lupe LLC, new D-5 license, Mama Lupe Mexican Grill, 4195 Massillon Rd. Suite 217) and TMP-5520 (Sunrise Social, D-5J transfer, Paul Mickele Calderone, 3875 Massillon Rd. Suite B200). The Summit County Sheriff's Office reported no issues with either business. - Planning, Community & Economic Development: The committee requested time, which was granted, on 2026-22AA, 2026-23, and 2026-24 after their public hearings. - Rules and Personnel: The committee requested time on 2026-26, a second-reading ordinance amending service-award provisions in Chapter 32; the administration said it adds flexibility with no additional cost to the city. - Transportation, Connectivity & Storm Water: Council adopted 2026-R47, authorizing the city to apply to the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District Partners in Watershed Management Grant Program for Crouse Pond work. The grant request is $430,000 toward an expected $1.3 million project; the city's remaining share is estimated at $800,000, with additional ODNR grant funds possible. The vote was six yes. - Intergovernmental & Utilities: Council adopted 2026-R49, establishing a street-lighting district for Stoney Creek Estates Phase V. The district covers the final 27 lots and nine streetlights. The vote was six yes. Mayor's Report - Mayor reported recent business openings: Chick-fil-A opened October 1-3, Mama Lupe opened in the Steese Road Roundabout Plaza, and Dunkin Donuts opened on Arlington Road. - The city continues pursuing a unified ZIP code through its lobbyist and a coalition of cities; options include a Senate 'hotline' vote requiring unanimity or attaching to larger legislation. Businesses were asked to submit stories about ZIP code confusion. - Arlington Road construction: On October 14, traffic on Arlington Road at Butler Road will shift to temporary pavement; delays are expected. The Butler Road closure remains in effect. - ODOT: State Route 241 (Wales Road) will close south of Shufel Road on October 16 and remain closed until fall 2027; Shufel Road will remain open, with a 60-day roundabout closure expected in spring 2027. - The six Green Charter Amendments on the November 3 ballot were assigned Issue Numbers 21-26; early voting began October 6. - Other announcements included Green Corps membership promotions, a free legal clinic on October 17, the Trick-or-Treat Trail and family movie on October 17, the Green Joiner Fair on October 18, the American Revolution Experience exhibit October 27-November 3, and an Engaging Green business event on October 28. Unfinished Business, New Business, and Adjournment - There was no unfinished or new business. Councilmember Neugebauer wished the Mayor a happy recent birthday. A motion to adjourn passed by roll-call vote with six yes votes. Key Outcomes - Approved September 22, 2026 meeting minutes. - Approved no-hearing requests for two liquor license items. - Adopted 2026-R47 (Crouse Pond grant application) and 2026-R49 (Stoney Creek Estates Phase V street-lighting district), each with six yes votes. - Continued 2026-22AA, 2026-23, 2026-24, and 2026-26 by committee time requests. - Referred 2026-R52, 2026-25, and 2026-27 to committees on first reading. - Directed administration to prepare amended vape/smoke shop distance maps and proposed text changes increasing the park/library/place-of-worship distance to 1,000 feet for the next council meeting.

City of Green council committees met on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Council members approved the prior meeting minutes, heard committee reports on legislation involving a service department equipment purchase, liquor licenses, zoning and public hearings, employee service awards, a Crouse Pond grant application, and a street lighting district, and then adjourned to the regular council meeting at 7:00 p.m. Council member Brandenburg was absent. Consent Calendar - Approval of the September 22, 2026 Committee Meeting Minutes was moved, seconded, and approved unanimously. The agenda lists the item as TMP-5514; the transcript refers to it as TMP-5414. Finance Committee – 2026-R52 (First Reading) - The administration requested second reading passage of 2026-R52, declaring the existing service department sewer jet surplus, trading it in to offset a replacement purchase, reappropriating funds, and declaring an emergency. - The existing trailer sewer jet was purchased in 2019 for about $68,000, has only 103 hours of use, and has been unreliable, with about $20,000 already spent on repairs. It currently needs a $20,000 repair with a 14-to-16-week lead time for a part from Italy. - The dealer offered a $50,000 trade-in for the existing unit toward a new hydro-excavator/vacall that costs $324,672 after the trade-in. The new unit would perform sewer jetting, catch-basin and vault cleaning, and hydro-excavation, and would reduce contracted services such as $20,000–$25,000 in vault cleaning and about $16,000 in catch-basin work. - Funding would be reappropriated from existing budget line items, not new money. Administration and staff cited sacrifices including about $55,000 in stormwater givebacks and $8,000 in traffic accident damage repair givebacks, plus training, equipment, and capital funds. - Director Goodrich said reduced givebacks would leave less money for 2027 capital projects, especially street construction, maintenance, and repair, and that income tax revenue is flat. Staff said a rental would cost $14,500 per month and financing was not favorable at roughly 5 percent interest; the equipment lifespan is about 15–20 years. - Staff argued the trade-in offer would not be repeated and that the work is required. Council also discussed that lemon law protections do not apply to this type of municipal equipment. No action was taken other than the first reading; the resolution is scheduled to be taken up at the next meeting. Environment and Parks Committee - No legislation was before the committee. Director Carr reported the Trick-or-Treat Trail is scheduled for the coming weekend beginning at 3:00 p.m., with an outdoor movie to be moved indoors only if weather is poor. - Council member Noble noted attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods or non-perishable items for Green Good Neighbors. Veterans Day programming is planned for November 11, 2026. Public Safety Committee – Liquor License Items - TMP-5516: Mama Lupe LLC new D-5 liquor license for Mama Lupe Mexican Grill, 4195 Massillon Rd., Suite 217. The transcript says "E5" while the agenda lists D-5. The Sheriff’s Office raised no issues; the committee will move at regular council to not request a state hearing. - TMP-5520: Sunrise Social D-5J liquor license transfer from 3875 Cafe LLC to Paul Mickele Calderone, 3875 Massillon Road, Suite B200. The Sheriff’s Office raised no issues; the committee will move at regular council to not request a state hearing. Planning, Community and Economic Development Committee – Third Readings - 2026-22AA: ordinance to establish regulations for vape and smoke shops and vape and/or smoke establishments. - 2026-23: ordinance amending Section 157.134(7)(B)(3)(b), parking, loading, and stacking regulations. - 2026-24: ordinance changing the zoning classification of approximately 27.8 acres on the west side of Massillon Road at Stein Road from I-1 (general industrial) to R-2 (multi-family residential). - All three items were on third reading with public hearings scheduled for 7:00 p.m. during the regular council meeting; the committee deferred discussion to that meeting. Rules and Personnel Committee – 2026-26 (Second Reading) - HR Manager Pam Serena requested revision of the 1992 service awards ordinance. The current ordinance requires pins at five-year increments, a clock at 25 years, and a plaque at 30 years; she proposed more flexibility, including an online choose-your-gift option, at roughly the same annual cost. - No vote was taken; the ordinance remains on second reading. Transportation, Connectivity and Storm Water Committee – 2026-R47 (Third Reading) - The committee reviewed 2026-R47, authorizing the city to apply to the Partners in Watershed Management Grant Program in the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District for Crouse Pond remediation. - The total project cost is $1.3 million; the grant sought is $430,000, with an expected ODNR contribution of about $80,000, leaving an estimated city expense of about $800,000. - Administration described the dam’s spillway as too small, creating downstream flood risk, and noted water quality and algae problems. The city is taking a "shotgun approach" by applying for multiple grants and seeking federal and state help, not treating this as a one-time funding request. - Committee members expressed support; a motion to approve was planned for regular council. Construction updates included the Arlington Road traffic switch, Mayfair Road chip seal and microsurfacing work, and the new Southwood Drive extension being heavily used by walkers, with a request to move a sign near Goldenwood Way. Intergovernmental & Utilities Committee – 2026-R49 (Third Reading) - The committee reviewed 2026-R49, establishing a street lighting district for Stoney Creek Estates Phase V. A public hearing was held September 22, 2026. - The district covers 27 new lots with about nine lights; the estimated assessment is approximately $3.83 per month, or about $46 per year. The developer pays installation costs; the assessment covers electricity, and FirstEnergy replaces damaged lights. - A motion to adopt was planned for regular council. Committee discussion also noted Southwood Drive street light foundations are in place, with poles awaiting FirstEnergy delivery and scheduling. Student Municipal Representative Report - Student representative Brendan Green reported the AFJROTC unit placed first overall at a Knox County Career Center competition, earning top-three finishes in every event against 30 teams from three states. - He also reported the district is adopting an all-girls wrestling team, fall sports schedules, the Green Elementary book fair, Haunted Hallways, a Hocus Pocus movie showing, the Hollow Winds race, the Bulldog Dash, girls’ tennis sectionals, and student club participation in the Trick-or-Treat Trail. Key Outcomes - The only formal vote was unanimous approval of the September 22, 2026 meeting minutes, with Brandenburg absent. - Finance: 2026-R52 was read for the first time; second reading is expected next meeting. - Public Safety: council will move to not request state hearings on the two liquor license items. - Planning, Community and Economic Development: the three third-reading ordinances will be addressed at the 7:00 p.m. public hearings and regular council meeting. - Rules and Personnel: 2026-26 remains on second reading. - Transportation: 2026-R47 is expected to be moved for approval at regular council. - Intergovernmental & Utilities: 2026-R49 is expected to be moved for adoption at regular council. - Committee meetings adjourned and the regular council meeting resumed at 7:00 p.m.

The Design Review Board of Green convened on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Council Chambers. The agenda included approval of previous meeting minutes and two business items. No public comments, discussion transcripts, or minutes are available; the summary reflects the agenda only. Approval of Meeting Minutes - Approval of the September 2, 2026 meeting minutes. (No vote recorded) Business Items - 26-37 Legacy Point ID Sign (M. Schmahl, Highmark Development): Location 4624 S. Main Street, zoning R-1. Signage review. - 26-38 Organic Smiles (L. Sampat, LS Architects, Inc.): Location 808 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road, zoning B-1. Site plan review. No other items were listed on the agenda.