Green City Council Meeting - February 10, 2026

The Green City Council met on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 7:01 PM in Council Chambers. Council President Justin Speight presided. Six of seven council members were present (CJ Meager absent). The meeting included approval of prior minutes and financial reports, first reading passage of two resolutions, introduction of several new legislative items, committee reports, and the Mayor's report covering fiber-optic installation, zip code unification, and community events. Note: The raw transcript erroneously referenced the year 2016, but the correct date is February 10, 2026.

Consent Calendar

• TMP-5220: Approval of the January 13, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes passed 5–0–1 (Humphrey abstained).
• TMP-5234: Approval of the December 2025 Electronic Financial Report, subject to audit, passed 6–0.

Public Comments & Testimony

• None.

Discussion Items

• New Legislation – First Reading (Introduced and Referred):

  • 2026-R03: Resolution authorizing contracts with various engineering, construction management, and testing companies for a three-year term (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2028). Referred to Finance Committee.
  • 2026-R04: Resolution approving an agreement with the Legal Defenders Office of Summit County, Ohio, Inc. Referred to Intergovernmental & Utilities Committee.
  • 2026-03: Ordinance to rezone approximately 2.76 acres at 988 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to B-1 (General Business). Referred to Planning & Economic Development Committee. A public hearing is scheduled for March 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
  • 2026-04: Ordinance authorizing actions to join the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) Electricity Aggregation Program. Referred to Intergovernmental & Utilities Committee. Public hearings set for February 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
  • 2026-05: Ordinance approving the Plan of Operation and Governance for the NOPEC Electricity Aggregation Program. Referred to Intergovernmental & Utilities Committee. Public hearings same as 2026-04.

• First Reading Passage (Emergency Adoption) – 2026-R05:

  • Resolution declaring certain Service Department equipment (a skid steer) as surplus to be traded in toward a replacement. Councilman Humphrey reported unanimous committee support. Council voted 6–0 to bypass committee deliberations, bypass the three-reading rule, and adopt the resolution.

• First Reading Passage (Emergency Adoption) – 2026-R07:

  • Resolution modifying appropriations within certain funds. Councilman Humphrey explained two funding needs: $231,000 for employee medical care premiums (a pass-through fund with zero net cost to the city) and $50,000 for contracted services at Raintree Golf Course (to maintain a management fund threshold; the amount will be repaid when league fees are collected). Total appropriation was amended to $281,000 via Amended Exhibit A. Council voted 6–0 to amend, bypass committee, bypass three-reading rule, and adopt as amended.

• Committee Reports – Finance Committee (Second Reading Items):

  • 2026-R01: Resolution approving Change Orders #2 and #3 for the Graybill Road Turn Lane Project at Green Elementary School. Councilman Humphrey reported the original contract was $191,152.93; with the change orders the total project cost is now $249,747.10. The additional appropriation is $41,821.23 for adjusting two sanitary manholes to grade. Time was granted for further discussion.
  • 2026-02: Ordinance amending Chapter 30 to allow recovery of credit and debit card processing costs and bank fees for certain payments. Councilman Humphrey noted that over a three-year period the city lost approximately $165,000 to convenience fees ($40,000 in the last year alone). The ordinance will be amended at the next meeting to remove the word "debit." Time was granted.

• Committee Reports – Environment & Parks:

  • Met on February 10, 2026 at 5:33 PM. No legislation; Councilman Neugebauer provided an update from the February 4 Parks Board meeting. Adjourned at 5:34 PM.

• Mayor's Report:

  • High-Speed Fiber (LUMOS): Installation is progressing citywide. Residents have reported yard disruptions; the city is working with LUMOS to resolve complaints and is drafting legislation for stronger oversight. Residents are encouraged to contact LUMOS directly or the Mayor's office if unsatisfied.
  • Zip Code Unification: Mayor Yeargin has contacted senators and representatives; a trip to Washington, D.C. is planned for March 2026. Residents can submit letters of support via cityofgreen.org/1zip.
  • 2026 Green Leadership Class: 18 members named, including new Assistant Planning Director Gila Pazesh Kapoor.
  • Income Tax Forms: No longer mailed; available online, at the city office, or at Green Branch Library. Mailed upon request.
  • Hiring: Seasonal staff for day camp, sports field monitors, park groundskeepers, road maintenance; full-time positions for income tax administrator and service worker I/II.
  • Tree Advisory Commission: Accepting applications from residents by March 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Preferred experience in arboriculture, landscaping, or forestry.
  • City Offices Closed: Monday, March 16, 2026 for Presidents' Day.
  • First Morning Meetup: Friday, February 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM at The Core, including a walk.
  • Battle of the Slice: February 28, 2026, hosted by Green Schools Foundation, replacing Celebration of Education. Tickets required in advance.

Key Outcomes

• Minutes and financial reports approved.
• 2026-R05 (surplus equipment trade-in) adopted 6–0 on first reading as an emergency.
• 2026-R07 (appropriation modification) amended and adopted 6–0 on first reading as an emergency.
• 2026-R01 and 2026-02 held on second reading; time granted for further discussion.
• Public hearings scheduled: 2026-03 on March 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM; 2026-04 and 2026-05 on February 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
• Meeting adjourned at 7:27 PM.