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City of Green Committee Meetings - December 9, 2025

City Council & Boards — Tuesday, December 9, 2025
BodyGreen, Ohio
SessionCity Council & Boards
DateTuesday, December 9, 2025
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By the way, we just got our good evening, everybody.

0:15

So I'll probably like to call to order the City of Green, City Council Committee meetings for Tuesday, December 9th, 2025.

0:26

The first item on our agenda is TMP 5184.

0:32

Approval of the November 10th 2025 committee meeting minutes.

0:38

So this is the November 10th meeting minutes, not our last one, two meetings ago for anybody that chooses to abstain or whatever they want to do.

0:49

So I'm going to make a motion uh to approve TMP 5184.

0:55

And I will second.

0:56

I have a motion and a second for TMP 5184, the November 10th, 2025 committee meeting meeting committee meeting minutes.

1:05

Is there any discussion?

1:09

I was going to say Danielle call, please call the roll.

1:11

You already replaced Mr.

1:15

Noble.

1:15

Yes.

1:16

Mr.

1:16

Nijabauer.

1:17

Yes.

1:17

Mr.

1:18

Miller.

1:18

Yes.

1:19

Mr.

1:19

Spate.

1:20

Yes.

1:20

Mr.

1:20

Maker.

1:21

Abstain.

1:21

Mrs.

1:22

Babbitt.

1:22

Yes.

1:22

And Mr.

1:23

Adidas.

1:23

Yes.

1:23

Okay.

1:24

Motion case.

1:25

Thank you.

1:25

Okay.

1:26

The next is uh our committee meetings for the evening.

1:28

And so our first committee to meet this evening is the finance committee, which is chaired by Mr.

1:32

Nietzschebauer.

1:33

Thank you.

1:34

Uh, Mr.

1:34

President, uh, the finance committee will open at 502 p.m.

1:38

We have uh several pieces of legislation to go over this evening, and so we'll get right to it.

1:42

Uh the first is uh resolution 2025-R 48 as amended uh resolution approving and adopting the 2026 annual capital appropriations for the City of Green and declaring an emergency.

1:56

And this was introduced on October 28th and amended on November 10th.

2:03

Uh the total amount for the 2026 uh annual capital is uh 24 million one hundred and seventy-seven thousand four hundred and forty dollars.

2:14

This is a significant increase over what was spent in twenty twenty-five this year.

2:18

Uh it's it's 190 percent of what we spent this year, but most of that is attributed to the work on Arlington Road, which accounts for about 18 million of those uh eighteen million dollars from the from the budget.

2:33

Again, this is about a 24 million dollar um um expenditure for 2026.

2:41

I'm gonna open it up to committee.

2:42

Any comments or questions for the administration?

2:46

No.

2:47

Okay.

2:47

Council.

2:51

Okay.

2:52

Um anybody here from the audience uh interested in this one?

2:57

Okay.

2:57

Um so uh this is on I think fourth reading.

3:01

Uh the intent was to resolve this by the end of the year and pass it with the operating budget, which we'll also consider this evening.

3:08

And so uh with the committee's concurrence, we will uh bring this to a vote this evening.

3:12

Okay, we have full concurrence.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Transportation Safety███████████████████19%
Budget Equity Analysis██████████████████18%
Public Safety█████████████13%
Procedural██████████10%
Engineering And Infrastructure███████7%
Legal Services██████6%
Zoning Code██████6%
Personnel Matters████4%
Parks And Recreation███3%
Summary of Proceedings

City of Green Committee Meetings - December 9, 2025

The City of Green held its committee meetings on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 6:55 PM in Council Chambers. The meeting covered a wide range of financial, public safety, planning, and infrastructure items. All committees recommended passage of their respective ordinances and resolutions at the subsequent regular council meeting. Key highlights included approval of the 2026 capital and operating budgets, a moratorium on new vape shops, and progress on the Arlington Road Corridor Improvements project.

Approval of Minutes

  • TMP-5184: Approval of the November 10, 2025 Committee Meeting Minutes. Motion carried 6-0-1 (Council Member Meager abstained).

Finance Committee (Chair Neugebauer)

  • 2025-R48A: Approval of the 2026 Annual Capital Appropriations totaling approximately $24,177,440. This represents a 90% increase over 2025, largely due to the Arlington Road project ($18 million). Committee supported passage.
  • 2025-R49: Approval of the 2026 Annual Operating Appropriations for the General Fund and all other funds, totaling $47,947,001 (a 6.24% increase over 2025). Finance Director Goodrich and Mayor Yeargin explained that the Core project coming in under budget ($1.6 million) will be used to repay the General Fund for Kleckner Park investments over several years. Committee supported passage.
  • 2025-R50AA: Fourth-quarter supplemental appropriations, amended December 9, 2025. Total budget givebacks of $1,482,881.99 and additions of $531,993.54, net reduction of $950,888.45. Includes emergency repairs to the post office. Committee supported passage.
  • 2025-R52AA: Three-year contracts for planning, architecture, historic preservation, landscape architecture, and surveying firms. Councilman Neugebauer recused. Committee supported passage.
  • 2025-R55: Financing agreement with Consumers Bank for three 2025 Kenworth T480 5-ton vehicles (two 2025s, one 2026) at a tax-free rate of 4.17%, with annual payments of $58,680 per vehicle for five years. Service Director Carr noted the need for plowing trucks. Committee supported passage.
  • 2025-R57A: Emergency resolution to appropriate properties for the Arlington Road Corridor Improvements project (roundabout). City Engineer Pickett reported that several parcels have been negotiated; the remainder will be handled in court to meet federal funding deadlines. Committee supported passage.
  • 2025-R59: Specialized legal services with Brennan, Manna & Diamond for eminent domain proceedings on Arlington Road parcels. Councilman Meager recused. Law Director Dean explained the need for counsel due to anticipated costs exceeding $10,000. Committee supported passage.
  • 2025-R60: Agreement with Cavanaugh Building Corp. for utilities and site work for a prefabricated restroom at Kreighbaum Park. Total cost approximately $450,000. Three quotes were received; Cavanaugh was lowest. Service Director Carr noted a building permit has been obtained, with completion expected by spring. Committee supported passage.
  • 2025-R51: Three-year contract with Environmental Design Group for municipal engineering services (2026-2028). Councilman Neugebauer recused. Committee supported passage.
  • 2025-R61: Agreement with Environmental Design Group for site improvement plans at Kleckner Park ($24,009) to advance ADA compliance. Councilman Neugebauer recused. Committee supported passage.

Environment and Parks Committee (Chair Miller)

  • No items of legislation. Meeting was not held.

Public Safety Committee (Chair Babbitt)

  • Presentation by Summit County Sheriff's Office: Chief Larry Brown and Captain McCutcheon outlined the new administrative office at the CAB, effective January 2, 2026. The move aims to increase safety presence with 4-6 deputies per day, 8 patrol vehicles, and shift change roll call at the CAB. The non-emergency dispatch number remains 330-643-2181. Discussion included logistics and a request for a dedicated Green contact number. Council members expressed support.
  • TMP-5186: Kittles Brick Oven Liquor License LLC ownership change (housekeeping item). Committee voted to not request a hearing.
  • Engine Brake Ordinance: City Engineer Pickett reported resident complaints about engine braking noise on Arlington Road. He presented a model ordinance similar to Barberton's. Council members expressed interest in pursuing a citywide restriction; further review is needed.

Planning, Community and Economic Development Committee (Chair DeVitis)

  • 2025-12: Greensburg Meadow rezoning (30.5 acres from R-1 to PD). The developer requested withdrawal; committee supported withdrawal.
  • 2025-R66: Second reading passage requested for a 12-month moratorium on zoning certificates for new vape shops. Councilman Speight stated he looked forward to working with Planning on permanent regulations. Committee supported passage.

Rules and Personnel Committee (Chair Noble)

  • 2025-R54: Contract with Zashin & Rich Co., L.P.A. for specialized labor and employment legal services for contract negotiations (costs exceeding $10,000). Law Director Dean confirmed negotiations have started. Committee supported passage.
  • 2025-15A: Amending rules of the Civil Service Commission to increase hiring flexibility and ADA compliance. Mayor Yeargin requested an emergency declaration to allow immediate hiring of a fire department mechanic/medic. Council members Babbitt and Miller supported adding the emergency clause. The committee agreed to amend the legislation on the floor at the regular meeting.

Transportation, Connectivity and Storm Water Committee (Chair Meager)

  • 2025-R53: Authorization to apply for a $1 million TASA grant for the Steese Road Sidewalk Extension Project (total cost $1.857 million, city responsible for 20%+). City Engineer Pickett presented conceptual plans for an 8-foot path with lighting and a rapid-flashing beacon. Councilman Speight strongly supported the project citing safety concerns. Committee supported passage.
  • 2025-R58: Authorization to apply for a $1 million STBG grant for Arlington Road resurfacing (total cost $1.8 million). Committee supported passage.
  • 2025-R62: Authorization to apply for a $520,000 STBG grant for Greensburg Road resurfacing (total cost $700,000, city responsible for 20%). Committee supported passage.
  • 2025-R65: Emergency resolution to dedicate city-owned property on Butler Road as public right-of-way for the Arlington roundabout. Second reading passage requested. Committee supported passage.

Intergovernmental & Utilities Committee (Chair Speight)

  • 2025-R56: Five-year renewal of animal control contract with Summit County (dogs only, $60/day, up to three days). ODNR handles other wildlife. Committee supported passage.
  • 2025-R67: Cybersecurity policy compliance with Ohio HB 96, requiring a coordinated program, risk assessment, role-based training, incident response plan, and ransom payment policy (exempt from public records). Finance Director Goodrich explained the requirements, with implementation by January 1, 2026. Committee supported passage.

Student Report

  • Green High School student representative reported on community events: Kids on the Site, Christmas with a Cop (shopping with Summit County kids), and upcoming Coco and Cram study event. Mayor Yeargin also recognized the middle school choir at the tree lighting and the high school band's performance at Epcot during Thanksgiving break.

Key Outcomes

  • All resolutions and ordinances discussed were recommended for approval at the regular council meeting, with the following notable actions:
    • 2026 Capital Budget ($24.2 million) and Operating Budget ($48.0 million) advanced.
    • Arlington Road corridor eminent domain and legal services authorized.
    • Vape shop moratorium passed on second reading.
    • Civil Service Commission rules to be amended with emergency clause at regular meeting.
    • Four grant applications for transportation projects were approved for submission.
    • Cybersecurity policy and animal control contract renewed.
    • Liquor license ownership change approved without hearing.

Meeting Transcript

By the way, we just got our good evening, everybody. So I'll probably like to call to order the City of Green, City Council Committee meetings for Tuesday, December 9th, 2025. The first item on our agenda is TMP 5184. Approval of the November 10th 2025 committee meeting minutes. So this is the November 10th meeting minutes, not our last one, two meetings ago for anybody that chooses to abstain or whatever they want to do. So I'm going to make a motion uh to approve TMP 5184. And I will second. I have a motion and a second for TMP 5184, the November 10th, 2025 committee meeting meeting committee meeting minutes. Is there any discussion? I was going to say Danielle call, please call the roll. You already replaced Mr. Noble. Yes. Mr. Nijabauer. Yes. Mr. Miller. Yes. Mr. Spate. Yes. Mr. Maker. Abstain. Mrs. Babbitt. Yes. And Mr. Adidas. Yes. Okay. Motion case. Thank you. Okay. The next is uh our committee meetings for the evening. And so our first committee to meet this evening is the finance committee, which is chaired by Mr. Nietzschebauer. Thank you. Uh, Mr. President, uh, the finance committee will open at 502 p.m. We have uh several pieces of legislation to go over this evening, and so we'll get right to it. Uh the first is uh resolution 2025-R 48 as amended uh resolution approving and adopting the 2026 annual capital appropriations for the City of Green and declaring an emergency. And this was introduced on October 28th and amended on November 10th. Uh the total amount for the 2026 uh annual capital is uh 24 million one hundred and seventy-seven thousand four hundred and forty dollars. This is a significant increase over what was spent in twenty twenty-five this year. Uh it's it's 190 percent of what we spent this year, but most of that is attributed to the work on Arlington Road, which accounts for about 18 million of those uh eighteen million dollars from the from the budget. Again, this is about a 24 million dollar um um expenditure for 2026. I'm gonna open it up to committee. Any comments or questions for the administration?

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