Public Meetings - Green, Ohio

The Green Parks and Recreation Board met on February 4, 2026, at 10:45 AM. The meeting included election of new officers, approval of previous minutes, administrative reports on facilities, capital projects, and committee appointments, as well as discussion of future meeting frequency. Consent Calendar - Unanimously approved the meeting minutes from November 5, 2025. Public Comments & Testimony - No citizen comments were made. Discussion Items - Election of Officers: Sean McDaniel was elected Chair (unanimous roll‑call vote). Dan Pollock was elected Vice Chair (unanimous roll‑call vote). - Administrative Reports (Valerie and Mike): - The Core facility: First large‑scale basketball tournament held successfully; membership increased; Silver Sneakers program growing; remained open to members with controlled access through the middle school. No security issues reported. - Charter Review Commission: Reviewing the parks section of the city charter; board members invited to review language and provide input. - Staff retirements: Scott Robbins (parks) retiring end of April; Jerry Britton (service supervisor) retiring in July. Civil service process started for replacements. Troon seeking new general manager for Raintree Golf Course after Dominic Mercadante’s departure. - Amphitheater shade sails: Proposal for five‑pole shade system over seating bowl; preliminary cost over $90,000; seeking quotes from two companies; goal to install before June 6, 2026. - Amphitheater sound and lighting: Specs completed; waiting on pricing before bidding; hoped to install before June 6 event. - Kleckner Park pavilion: Fundraising has exceeded $14,000; construction by Portage Lakes Career Center students; donated standing seam metal roof. Project will be incorporated into a comprehensive improvement plan by Environmental Design Group. - Creekbaum Park restroom/concession building: Sewer and water lines installed; building (all concrete) scheduled for delivery March 9–16, 2026, in time for spring baseball/softball. - Kleckner Park inclusive playground: Synthetic turf, 360‑degree slide for wheelchair users; two companies being considered; grant opportunities include CDBG, NatureWorks, and local foundations. The adaptive field at Kleckner is unique in Ohio; combined with inclusive playground will create an unprecedented regional destination. Estimated over 8,000 annual child interactions at the playground. - Kleckner adaptive field recognition: Received second‑place award from Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA). - Rail Park updates: Donor family visited during holidays; they remain engaged and supportive. - Unfinished Business: - Committee appointments: Dan Pollock volunteered to continue as Parks Board representative on Planning & Zoning; also volunteered for the Southgate Farm annual review committee. Jennifer Foster expressed interest in attending Tree Commission meetings (schedule to be set). - New Business: - Meeting frequency: Consideration to move from monthly to every‑other‑month meetings; board to discuss further. - Homework assigned: Board members asked to review the city charter (parks section) and the Parks Master Plan to identify completed projects and remaining priorities. - Community update: Chapel Green is designing a new community building with accessible bathrooms, inspired by city parks’ inclusive design. Key Outcomes - Elected Officers: Sean McDaniel (Chair) and Dan Pollock (Vice Chair), both by unanimous roll‑call votes (4‑0). - Approved November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous). - Amphitheater shade sails: Administration directed to bring the project to City Council for appropriation from parks capital funds upon receipt of final quotes. - Amphitheater sound/lighting: Pending pricing, project will be put out for bid with target installation before June 6. - Kleckner Park inclusive playground: Staff will pursue grant applications (NatureWorks, CDBG, local foundations) and present a resolution to City Council for NatureWorks funding. - Committee assignments: Dan Pollock will continue on Planning & Zoning and represent the board on Southgate Farm Committee. Jennifer Foster will attend Tree Commission meetings. - Meeting frequency: No action taken; board will consider moving to every‑other‑month meetings. - Adjourned at approximately 11:25 AM.

The Veterans Advisory Commission of Green, Ohio met on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 5:02 PM in the Council Chambers. The meeting covered routine approvals, a nomination for the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame, plans for veteran-friendly business recognition, Memorial Day preparations, and a new community outreach event. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes (TMP-5225): The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the January 6, 2026 meeting. Motion by Commissioner Suffecool, seconded by Commissioner Burgess, carried 5–0. Public Comments & Testimony - Valerie Wolford, Communications Manager: Announced that the city is selling veteran banners ($100 each) for Veterans Park, displayed from Memorial Day to Veterans Day. She also reminded that brick pavers are available for purchase, with deadlines of March 31 for Memorial Day installation and September 30 for Veterans Day installation. Council Liaison Justin Speight requested a link to the banner purchase page on the Veterans Advisory Commission website. Discussion Items - Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Nomination (Unfinished Business): Chair Hughes stated the commission selected a nominee but cannot disclose the name until the governor’s office notifies the veteran if selected. City Liaison Mike Elkins explained the eligibility criteria: post-military achievements, Ohio residency, honorable discharge, good moral character, and significant contributions at local/state/national levels. Hughes will serve as the point person for the nomination form, with assistance from Elkins and Speight. The commission voted unanimously (5–0) to approve the nominee. - Veteran Friendly Businesses Project (Unfinished Business): The commission continued discussions on creating a decal or plaque for businesses to display their veteran-friendly status, including offering discounts or donations to veteran charities. Commissioner Suffecool reported that his daughter is working on five design options to review before the next meeting. Chair Hughes emphasized the goal of launching the program before Memorial Day. - Military Wreaths for Memorial Day (Unfinished Business): Commissioner Suffecool explained that the Air Force JROTC boosters offered to use funds they intended to donate to the commission to purchase reusable wreaths for Memorial Day. The commission agreed this was an appropriate use of the donation. - Veterans Outing (New Business): Chair Hughes reported that Kittles restaurant has offered to host a veterans outreach event/dinner. The commission plans to meet with Kittles to finalize details, aiming for an evening event on a Thursday or Friday to maximize attendance. The goal is to connect veterans with resources and raise awareness of the Veterans Advisory Commission. - Battle of the Slice (New Business): This community event on February 28, 2026 (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM) replaces the former Celebration of Education. The commission will host a table to distribute updated brochures and information. Valerie Wolford will provide an updated brochure with names removed for longer shelf life. The table will require staffing throughout the event, and volunteers are expected. - Memorial Day and 250th Anniversary of the Nation: Valerie Wolford asked whether the city’s 250th anniversary celebrations should be incorporated into Memorial Day events. The commission responded “no,” stating Memorial Day is dedicated to honoring military service members and their sacrifices, and should not be merged with other celebrations. - Parade Flags: The commission discussed the need for at least 1,000 American flags to distribute during the Memorial Day parade (up from 500 last year, which ran out early). Recording Secretary Nichole Messner will order the flags. The commission also sought volunteers to ride in an old military vehicle to assist with flag distribution. Key Outcomes - Approved minutes from the January 6 meeting (5–0). - Approved the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame nominee (5–0); name withheld pending official notification. - Agreed to finalize the veteran-friendly business decal design and launch before Memorial Day. - Accepted the JROTC boosters’ offer to purchase Memorial Day wreaths. - Planned to meet with Kittles to schedule the veterans outreach event. - Secured a table at the Battle of the Slice (February 28) and will update commission brochures. - Decided not to combine Memorial Day with 250th anniversary celebrations. - Ordered at least 1,000 American flags for the Memorial Day parade. - Adjourned at 5:21 PM by unanimous vote (5–0).

The Charter Review Commission met on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 5:37 PM (agenda called for 5:30 PM) in Council Chambers to review Articles I, II, and III of the city charter. Commissioners discussed potential amendments related to mayoral term limits, judicial powers, competitive bidding waivers, and definitions of key terms. No public comments were received. The minutes from the January 14, 2026 organizational meeting were approved unanimously. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve the January 14, 2026 Charter Review Commission meeting minutes. Seconded. Roll call: Duffrin (yes), Knapp (yes), Konen (yes), Koral (yes). Motion carried unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public were present for comment. Discussion Items - Procedure Review: Chair outlined a review framework focusing on clarity, modern best practices, protecting public trust, and positioning the city for the next seven years. Guiding principles: clarity, governance, quality, accountability, flexibility, and public trust. - Article I – Name and Boundaries: No changes proposed. Read for the record. - Article II – Powers of the City: Sections 2.1 (general provisions), 2.2 (rules of construction), 2.3 (intergovernmental relations), and 2.4 (form of government) were reviewed. No comments or changes suggested. - Article III – The Mayor: Extensive discussion on multiple subsections: - 3.1 Term of office: Commissioner noted ambiguity: the provision allows a mayor to serve two consecutive four-year terms, then sit out four years, then serve again, potentially indefinitely. Commission agreed to note this for possible revisiting. - 3.2 Qualifications: Raised need for a definitions section (e.g., "public office") and whether definitions from city code could be incorporated. Commission decided to create a running list of terms to define, with input from the law director. - 3.3 Powers of the mayor: - Section A (judicial): Questioned whether the mayor retains any practical judicial authority given recent state law changes. Commission will ask law director to clarify. - Section B (legislative): Noted a remaining pronoun issue from previous charter review; also suggested hyperlinking to state statutes and city ordinances for clarity. - Section C (executive): Commissioner proposed considering a waiver process for competitive bidding (citing Dublin, Ohio charter) to increase flexibility. Discussion on pros and cons, transparency, and potential abuse. Decided to gather input from city engineer and law director before proceeding. - Section D (appointment/confirmation): Raised concern that an appointed law director (by council) could not be removed by mayor without a provision; current charter allows removal of elected law director only by two-thirds council vote. Commission will consider clarifying language. - 3.4 Vacancy in office of mayor: - Temporarily absent/unavailable: Commissioner argued the term "temporary" is vague; suggested defining it or removing the word, considering modern remote work capabilities. Noted that past mayors have performed duties remotely. - Permanent vacancy: Commissioner flagged the term "disqualification" as unclear; suggested replacing with "qualified" before "elected." - Election procedures: Commissioners agreed to reformat subsections (use B1, B2 for clarity) and to number long paragraphs in Section 3.3C. Key Outcomes - Created a running list of items to revisit: including term limits clarification, definitions ("public office", "temporary", "disqualification"), competitive bidding waiver, removal of appointed law director, and formatting improvements (numbering paragraphs). - Directed staff to: - Obtain Dublin, Ohio charter on competitive bidding waiver. - Ask law director (Lisa) to attend a future meeting or respond to questions on judicial authority, term definitions, and appointment removal. - Ask city engineer about practicality of competitive bidding waivers. - Next steps: The commission will continue reviewing remaining charter articles at the next meeting, with a redlined draft incorporating changes discussed so far. The next agenda will include old business to revisit unresolved items from this meeting. - Adjournment: Motion to adjourn made and seconded. Roll call: Duffrin (yes), Koral (yes), Knapp (yes), Konen (yes). Motion carried. Meeting adjourned approximately 6:42 PM.

The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Green held its organizational meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. Mayor Yergin swore in new member Todd Daniels and upgraded alternate Maria Thrasher. The commission elected officers, adopted 2026 rules and procedures, and then considered two business items: a riparian setback variance for a new home at 1250 Kingston (MacDonald House) and a rezoning request for 2.76 acres at 988 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road (Carney). An unfinished storage-unit project was tabled to February 18, 2026. Organizational Meeting - Swearing-in: Mayor Yergin administered the oath of office to Todd Daniels (new full member) and Maria Thrasher (alternate upgraded to full member). - Election of Chair: Jean Ann Chadsey was nominated and unanimously elected chair for 2026 (roll call: 5-0). - Election of Vice Chair: Nora Anderson was nominated and unanimously elected vice chair (roll call: 5-0). - Adoption of Rules & Procedures: The commission unanimously adopted the same rules used in prior years without discussion. Discussion Items 26-01 – MacDonald House Riparian Setback Variance - Applicant Presentation: Michael McDonald (prospective homeowner) and Mike Rector (Redline Building Company) explained that they purchased the lot at 1250 Kingston in March/April 2025 based on a surveyor’s determination of a 50-foot riparian setback. After purchase, the city and Summit County Soil & Water Conservation determined the actual setback is 100 feet (75 feet for the stream corridor plus 25 feet due to slope). The proposed 1,913-square-foot ranch home and approved septic system encroach into this setback. The applicant stated they have no intention to disturb the creek or vegetation and argued that a house would better protect against erosion than leaving the lot vacant. - Staff Report: The Director of Planning noted the drainage area just barely exceeds the 75-foot threshold (by about 6 acres) and that the slope adds 25 feet. Staff considered the 75-foot line more realistic and recommended granting the variance, noting the commission has final authority on riparian setbacks. - Commission Deliberation: Members questioned the applicant about due diligence and the surveyor error. The applicant acknowledged relying on the incorrect 50-foot survey. The commission discussed long-term restrictions in the corridor and proposed requiring that any plantings be approved riparian-friendly species. - Motion: Approved unanimously (5-0) to grant the variance, with the stipulation that any plantings within the riparian corridor be suitable for riparian health. 26-02 – Carney Rezoning (988 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road) - Applicant Presentation: Property owners Larry and Deborah Carney explained that a previous auction of their split-zoned property (part R-1, part B-1) drew confusion from commercial bidders. They seek to rezone the entire 2.76 acres to B-1 to facilitate a future sale. No specific development plan is attached. - Staff Report: Staff noted the site lies in a transition corridor with mixed zoning. Rezoning would eliminate the split zoning, making the property consistently B-1. The existing home would become a legal non-conforming use; if residential use ceases for six months, future use must comply with B-1. Surrounding uses support the change. No opposition was received. Staff recommended a favorable recommendation to City Council. - Commission Action: No questions from commissioners or public. Motion to recommend approval passed unanimously (5-0). Unfinished Business – 25-41 SELU Holdings Storage Units - The item (site plan review for storage units at 3929 S. Main Street) had been tabled from December. A neighborhood meeting was held the previous evening (January 20, 2026) per staff direction. The commission voted unanimously to table the item to the February 18, 2026 meeting without further discussion, to allow the developer and neighbors to communicate fully. Approval of Minutes - Minutes from the December 17, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously (5-0). Director's Report - Upcoming meetings: February 18, 2026, will include a DRB sign item and the SELU Holdings storage units project (assuming completion of neighborhood discussions). A neighborhood meeting for the Greensburg Meadows area (former horse barns off Greensburg Road) will be held on January 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Torok Center. Council Liaison Report - Council Liaison Jeff Noble noted he will chair the Planning and Community Economic Development Committee in 2026, with Clark Davidis as vice chair and Chris Humphrey as member. He thanked the commission for their service. Key Outcomes - Unanimous votes on all actions: election of chair and vice chair, adoption of rules, approval of MacDonald House variance (with plantings condition), recommendation of Carney rezoning, tabling of SELU Holdings, and approval of December 2025 minutes. - Next steps: The MacDonald House variance is final. The Carney rezoning recommendation will be forwarded to City Council. The SELU Holdings storage units project will return February 18, 2026.

The Green Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) held its regular meeting on January 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers. Three of five board members were present (Robert Speight, Robert Incorvati, Samer Awadallah); two were absent. The board elected officers, adopted meeting rules, and voted unanimously on three variance requests. Organizational Matters - The board elected Robert Incorvati as Chairperson and Robert Speight as Vice Chairperson for 2026, each by a 3-0 vote. - The board adopted the City of Green Board of Zoning Appeals Rules and Procedures by a 3-0 vote. Discussion Items TMP-5201 – Cliffton Stadler – 924 Karla Dr. – Detached Garage Variance Appellant Cliffton Stadler requested a variance to place a detached garage in the side yard, rather than the required rear yard, due to the presence of a leach field (septic system) behind the home. Stadler explained that the garage would otherwise be on top of the leach field. He noted the garage will match the house finishes. A student representative asked what a leach field is, and Stadler explained it. The board approved the variance as submitted by a 3-0 vote. TMP-5202 – Dunkin – 3501 S. Arlington Rd. – Fence Height & Sign Variances Steve Stack, representing Dunkin, requested two variances: (1) a 6-inch fence height increase to permit a 3½-foot fence around a front patio (maximum allowed is 3 feet), citing safety to impede children from climbing and a standard design; and (2) a sign variance to allow 143.1 square feet of permanent signage (84 square feet allowed). Stack showed photos of a recent store and explained the signage is standard and scaled back from original plans. Code Inspector Terry noted the signs are clean and consistent with other locations. The board approved both variances as submitted by a 3-0 vote. TMP-5203 – ARCO National Construction – 5571 Global Gtwy – Sign Setback & Directional Sign Variances Noah Suran, representing ARCO National Construction, requested a variance for a 5-foot sign setback (10-foot minimum required) for an identification sign, placed where a previous sign existed. He also addressed a second variance for an already-installed directional sign that is 32 square feet and 8 feet tall, exceeding the code limit of 4 square feet and 3 feet. The directional sign serves large trucks arriving at the cul‑de‑sac. Code Inspector Blackburn confirmed the need for the directional sign to guide truck traffic. The board approved both variances as amended by a 3-0 vote. Other Business - The board unanimously approved the meeting minutes from November 20, 2025, as submitted (3-0). - The meeting adjourned at 6:25 PM. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for February 19, 2026.

The Charter Review Commission of the City of Green, Ohio, convened for an organizational and procedural meeting on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers at the Central Administration Building. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Yeargin and included the swearing-in of appointed members, election of officers, and discussion of the procedures the Commission will follow to review the City's Charter. The Commission must deliver recommendations to City Council by June 12, 2026, and any recommended amendments not denied by a three-fourths vote of Council will proceed to the ballot. The meeting concluded with introductions from the members regarding their backgrounds and interests. Call to Order & Ceremonial Actions - Mayor Yeargin called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. - Mayor Yeargin swore in the appointed Commission members: Robert Duffrin, Bob Knapp, Betty Konen, Kristin Yanko, and Deborah Koral (who was absent and will be sworn in at a later date). The Commission was declared an official body of the City of Green for 2026. Consent Calendar - Members unanimously elected Bob Knapp as Chair of the Charter Review Commission for 2026 by voice vote/acclamation. - Members unanimously elected Kristin Yanko as Vice Chair by voice vote/acclamation. (Note: The transcript indicates a motion and second for Mr. Knapp's nomination; the Vice Chair election followed the same parliamentary procedure.) Discussion Items - Meeting Schedule and Timeframe: The Commission discussed the proposed meeting schedule of every other Monday beginning January 26, 2026, and ending on or about June 1, 2026. The Commission unanimously moved to accept the proposed dates. Meeting length was discussed, with the city offering either 60 or 90-minute meetings; the Commission settled on 90-minute sessions beginning at 5:30 PM. - Charter Review Procedure: The Commission discussed how to approach the Charter review. It was determined that the Charter would be reviewed in sections, beginning with Articles One, Two, and Three at the first meeting on January 26, 2026. The Commission discussed a process where members would review sections in advance, circulate thoughts, and then discuss each section in a round-robin fashion, voting on any substantive changes. If no discussion is needed for a section, it will be marked as "no change." - Agenda and Communications: City staff will publish agendas and video recordings of meetings for residents. Resident correspondence related to the Charter will be forwarded to the Commission and read into the record and minutes. The Law Director's office will prepare a memo identifying potential updates; for any requests for changes raised by city directors, staff will facilitate communication. The Commission noted the need to address editorial typos and update Charter language to reflect 2026 standards, including clarifying references to the Ohio Revised Code in ethics/conflict-of-interest sections. - Public Access and Research: The Commission discussed public accessibility of prior Charter Review Commission meetings, which are available as videos on the city website under the 2019 tab. Members asked whether it would be useful to review charters from comparable "peer" cities for benchmarking; staff endorsed the idea and stated they should not place limitations on the review. Key Outcomes - Elected Bob Knapp as Chair and Kristin Yanko as Vice Chair for 2026. - Approved meeting dates: every other Monday from January 26 through approximately June 1, 2026, 5:30–7:00 PM (90-minute sessions). - Decided to begin Charter review with Articles One, Two, and Three at the next meeting. - Directed city staff to circulate a memorandum of potential updates for the next meeting and to send the prior review committee's minutes to the Commission for context. Commission Members' Backgrounds & Interests - Bob Knapp: Corporate executive, mostly retired; lived in Green for nearly 30 years; previously owned Skyway Driving for 29 years; involved in nonprofits; described Green as "one of the nicest places to live in Ohio." - Robert Duffrin: Former federal prosecutor with the Northern District of Ohio U.S. Attorney's Office and the Department of Homeland Security; retired; has lived in Green since 1989; brought perspective from a legal career. - Kristin Yanko: Member of the Living Green Task Force and a graduate of the Green Leadership Initiative. - Betty Konen: Former council member and an attorney. - Deborah Koral: Not present; to be sworn in at a later date.

The Green City Council met on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. Council President Justin Speight called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Six of seven council members were present (Ward 1 Councilman Chris Humphrey was absent). The meeting covered approval of prior minutes and financial reports, introduction of new legislation, committee reports, confirmation of appointments, and the mayor's report. The meeting adjourned at 7:23 PM. Consent Calendar - Minutes: Unanimously approved (6-0) the minutes of the November 25, 2025 Council Meeting (TMP-5194), the December 9, 2025 Council Meeting (TMP-5195), and the January 5, 2026 Council Organizational Meeting (TMP-5210). - Financial Reports: Unanimously approved (6-0) the October 2025 and November 2025 Electronic Financial Reports, subject to audit (TMP-5217 and TMP-5218). Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public signed up to speak; no public hearings were scheduled. Discussion Items - New Legislation – Introduced: - 2026-R01: A resolution approving Change Order 2 and 3 for the Graybill Road Turn Lane Project at Green Elementary School (Barbicas Construction Co. Inc contract increase), making an appropriation and declaring an emergency. Referred to the Finance Committee. - 2026-R02: A resolution authorizing a utility easement to Ohio Edison Company (10-foot easement on city-owned property at 4820 Thursby Road and 1844 Greensburg Road). Councilman Brandenburg summarized the easement, noting it is needed for an underground wiring duct bank to supply electricity to Cleckner Park, the city equipment storage facility, and the Green Local Schools bus garage. The administration requested first reading passage to avoid construction delays. Council voted unanimously (6-0) to bypass committee deliberation, bypass the three-reading rule, and adopt the resolution. - 2026-01: An ordinance approving the editing and inclusion of ordinances and resolutions into the Codified Ordinances, adoption and publication of new matter, and repeal of conflicting ordinances. Councilman Speight summarized that this routine update is done semi-annually. The administration requested first reading passage. Council voted unanimously (6-0) to bypass committee deliberation, bypass the three-reading rule, and adopt the ordinance. - 2026-02: An ordinance amending Chapter 30 to authorize recovery of credit and debit card processing costs and bank fees on certain payments. Referred to the Finance Committee. (Note: The minutes later refer to this as 2026-02A, but at this meeting it was only introduced on first reading.) - Committee Reports: - Public Safety Committee (Councilman DeVitis reporting): Met to receive two presentations. First, from Dr. Layla Halay (community outreach associate) on the mental health follow-up program, funded by a three-year $455,000 grant. In its first year, the program responded to 121 calls, assisting individuals in mental health or substance abuse crises and reducing strain on EMS/fire resources. Second, from Communications Manager Valerie Wolford on the new emergency alert system (Regroup), replacing the old system. Residents can sign up at cityofgreen.org/greenalert or by texting "joingreenoh" to 58339. A mailer and phone option are also available. - Intergovernmental & Utilities Committee (Councilman Brandenburg reporting): Discussed 2026-R02 and heard from Service Director Carr that bidding for 2026 electric rates has begun. - Rules and Personnel Committee (Councilman Speight reporting): Moved to confirm Mayor Yeargin's appointments to the 2026 Charter Review Commission (see Key Outcomes). - Mayor’s Report: - Summit Connects Public Safety Fiber Network construction began January 12, 2026, at Cottage Grove and Jarvis Road, proceeding south; the network will connect all 31 Summit County communities. - Over $29,000 in sponsorships secured for 2026 events (e.g., Sarah Auto Park presenting Summer Celebration concert series, Twisted Olive for Twisted Wilderfest, Consumers Bank for Freedom Fest children's stage, and others). - Renew Mission Thrift Store opened at 4875 South Main Street (ribbon cutting January 10). - City tax returns will no longer be mailed in hard copy; forms available online, at city office, or at Green Branch Library; postcards will inform residents. - State of the City address: Thursday, January 29, 2026, 7 PM at Green High School Auditorium (doors open at 6 PM for coffee/dessert); live-streamed; registration appreciated. - City offices closed Monday, January 19, 2026 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. - Save the date for February 28, 2026: “Battle of the Slice,” a new fundraiser for Green Schools Foundation (replacing Celebration of Education), featuring pizza tasting from community pizzerias, kids’ activities, and live music; tickets required. Key Outcomes - Adoption of 2026-R02 (Ohio Edison Easement): Passed 6-0 with emergency clause, bypassing committee and three readings. - Adoption of 2026-01 (Codified Ordinance Update): Passed 6-0, bypassing committee and three readings. - Confirmation of 2026 Charter Review Commission: Council unanimously (6-0) confirmed Mayor Yeargin’s appointments: Kristin Yanko, Deborah Koral, Betty Konen, Robert Duffrin, and Bob Knapp. - Introduction of 2026-R01 and 2026-02: Referred to committees for further deliberation. - Meeting Adjourned at 7:23 PM by unanimous vote.

The City of Green held its Committee Meetings on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers. All seven council committees convened, with discussions focusing on a new mental health follow-up program, an emergency alert system transition, updates to the codified ordinances, a utility easement for Ohio Edison, and ongoing fiber-optic installation issues. Council President Justin Speight presided, and the meeting adjourned at 6:06 PM. Consent Calendar - TMP-5192: Approval of the November 25, 2025 Committee Meeting Minutes. Approved 6–0 (Council Member Humphrey absent). - TMP-5193: Approval of the December 9, 2025 Committee Meeting Minutes. Approved 6–0 (Council Member Humphrey absent). Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were offered. Discussion Items - Mental Health Follow-Up Program (Public Safety Committee): Fire Chief Funai introduced Lela Haley, Community Outreach Associate, hired under a $155,000 OhioOne Grant (three-year term). Dr. Haley (PhD, LISW-S) presented the program’s first-year results: of 232 community outreach calls identified in 2025, she followed up on 121 (52%). Top follow-up needs included alcohol-related calls, psychiatric episodes, youth suicidal ideation, adult suicidal ideation, and dementia calls. She also highlighted a high-profile assist involving a resident who emailed a threat to the governor’s office, resolved within 24 hours. New initiatives include a medication lockbox program, sensory boxes on ambulances, and plans for a suboxone induction program and IAFF peer support. Council members expressed strong support for the program and its impact on reducing repeat 9-1-1 calls. - Emergency Alert System Update (Public Safety Committee): Communications Manager Valerie Wolford reported that the city’s previous system suffered a cyberattack in November 2025 and was replaced with a new platform called ReGroup. The transition caused the loss of approximately half of the existing contacts. The new system is operational; residents can sign up at cityofgreen.org/greenalert or text "JoinGreenOH" to 58339. Dispatch is completing final testing, and a multi-media campaign will launch next week to encourage re-registration. - Codified Ordinance Update (Rules and Personnel Committee): Law Director Dean presented Ordinance 2026-01, requesting first reading passage to codify ordinances and resolutions from the past year (including new positions, smoking bans, cannabis regulations, chicken hen provisions, and property agreements). She noted the publisher was dilatory, causing a year-long backlog. Committee members expressed trust in the review and supported moving the ordinance to the regular meeting for further action. - Ohio Edison Utility Easement (Intergovernmental & Utilities Committee): Resolution 2026-R02 authorizes a 10-foot underground utility easement on city-owned property at 4820 Thursby Road and 1844 Greensburg Road for the bus garage/city storage project. Director Carr explained that Ohio Edison will run underground electric and restore any disturbed areas. First reading passage was requested to avoid construction delays. The committee approved advancing the resolution to the regular meeting for adoption. - Fiber-Optic Installation Concerns (Intergovernmental & Utilities Committee): Council members discussed resident complaints about T-Mobile fiber installation, including property damage and lack of signage. Mayor Yeargin noted that T-Mobile has been responsive and recently changed contractors. He also announced that Summit County Fiber Ring will trench along main roads (Massillon, Town Park, Steese, Greensburg, Arlington, Jarvis) and that signage has been posted. - Charter Review Commission Appointments (Rules and Personnel Committee): Mayor Yeargin announced the appointment of five members (including three attorneys) to the 2026 Charter Review Commission. The appointments are on the regular meeting agenda for council confirmation. - Other Committees: The Finance, Environment and Parks, Planning, and Transportation committees met briefly but had no legislation or business to discuss. - Student Representative Report: Mia Keres, Noor Awadallah, and Averie Maczko updated council on Green High School activities, including winter sports, mock trial districts, winter formal (Feb. 14), and the release of the next two school calendars. Key Outcomes - Minutes approved: November 25 and December 9, 2025 committee meeting minutes (both 6–0). - Ordinance 2026-01 (Codified Ordinance Update): Advanced to the regular meeting for a second reading; first reading passage supported by committee. - Resolution 2026-R02 (Ohio Edison Easement): Advanced to the regular meeting for adoption; first reading passage supported by committee. - No other formal votes were taken.

The Green Veterans Advisory Commission held its first meeting of 2026, swearing in three new members and electing officers for the year. Commissioners also discussed adjusting the meeting time, launching a veteran-friendly business initiative, and beginning Memorial Day planning. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes (Nov 4, 2025): Unanimously approved by all five commissioners (Suffecool, Hughes, Burgess, Mickelson, Sinopoli). Discussion Items - Meeting Time Change: Commissioners debated keeping the 5:30 PM start time or moving to 5:00 PM. Council Liaison Speight noted that 5:00 PM would be better for city staff who stay after work. After discussion, the commission agreed to try 5:00 PM for the next few months to see if it works. - Video Conference with Recruiter: Chair Hughes stated he would work with city staff to schedule a video conference with Ryan Hunt (founder of Mountain Up/Pando Commando) for the next meeting, to discuss veteran and spouse recruitment resources. - Veteran-Friendly Business Initiative: Commissioner Hughes reported that he will reach out to the Green Chamber of Commerce (whose president, Mike Wynne, is a veteran and fully on board) to create a program recognizing local businesses that offer discounts or support for veterans. Members brainstormed ideas and will continue outreach. - Memorial Day Ceremony Plans: Commissioner Suffecool proposed purchasing artificial wreaths for each military branch to place at the Veterans Memorial during the Memorial Day ceremony. He will research samples and work with Bob Beasley of the American Legion to identify a veteran from each branch for placement. The commission also discussed honoring a local veteran at the ceremony. - Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame: Liaison Elkins reminded the commission that nominations for the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame are due Monday, June 1. Commissioners were asked to identify potential candidates and begin building nomination packages. - Upcoming Events: Liaison Speight reminded the commission about the State of the City on Thursday, January 29 at 6:00 PM at Green High School, and the Green Community Leadership Initiative class (applications open). Key Outcomes - Election of Chair: Michael Hughes was unanimously elected as 2026 Chair (nominated by Jarrod Suffecool, seconded by Carl Mickelson). - Election of Vice Chair: Bill Burgess was unanimously elected as 2026 Vice Chair (nominated by Michael Hughes, seconded by Vito Sinopoli). - Meeting Time Decision: The commission decided to hold the next meeting (February) at 5:00 PM, with the option to revert to 5:30 PM if the new time causes conflicts. - Next Steps on Wreaths: Commissioner Suffecool will obtain wreath samples for the next meeting to place an order early. - Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 5:54 PM by unanimous vote of the five commissioners.