Green City Council Regular Meeting – April 28, 2026

The Green City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, beginning at 7:01 PM and adjourning at 7:46 PM. All seven council members were present. The meeting included a study session, a senior recognition ceremony for the Student Municipal Representative Program, committee reports with multiple legislative actions, and the mayor's report. No public comments were received, and no public hearings were scheduled.

Consent Calendar

• TMP-5324: Approval of the April 14, 2026 council meeting minutes was approved by a 7–0 vote.
• TMP-5338: Approval of the March 2026 electronic financial report, subject to audit, was approved by a 7–0 vote.

Student Municipal Representative Program Senior Recognition Ceremony

The council honored the Class of 2026 student municipal representatives. Mayor Yeargin and Council President Speight recognized the students for their participation on boards and commissions, and a video of student reflections was shown. Each student was called forward to receive recognition. One student was absent due to being sworn into the U.S. Navy.

Public Comments & Testimony

No members of the public spoke during the Public Report portion of the meeting.

Discussion Items

• Financial Report: Finance Committee Chair Humphrey reported first quarter 2026 income tax collections were only 0.05% ahead of the same period in 2025, behind projections. Revenue is expected to increase after the tax filing deadline.
• 2026-R19 (Oriana House Agreement): Public Safety Committee Chair DeVitis presented the resolution to renew the community corrections services agreement for 2026. Costs are minimal: $0 spent historically, $400 in 2023, $600 in 2024, and just over $1,000 in 2025, with $5,000 budgeted. The committee recommended adoption on second reading as a routine housekeeping matter.
• 2026-R11 (Pavement Markings Project): Third reading. Engineer's estimate $267,000; low bid $210,666.73 plus alternate $13,592.30 from Aero-Mark Company LLC. Total contract amount approved $246,618.93. Adopted 7–0.
• 2026-R12 (Resurfacing Project): Third reading. Engineer's estimate $841,000; low bid $686,754.75 plus alternates from Barbicas Construction Co., Inc. Total contract amount approved $1,035,057. Adopted 7–0.
• 2026-R17 (Arlington Road Corridor Improvements): Second reading. Engineer's estimate $543,261.70; low bid from Xtreme Elements, LLC. Discussion about adding a contingency; time was granted to allow administration to provide more information before final vote.
• 2026-R20 (Southwood Drive Phase 2): First reading with second reading passage requested. Engineer's estimate $1,729,507; low bid $1,227,596 from Cavanaugh Building Corporation. Time was granted to allow administration to review whether a contingency is needed.
• 2026-R16 (Southwood Drive Phase 2 Dedication Plat): Second reading. This resolution approves the plat for extending Southwood Drive from Jacobs Ridge to Tabs Drive. Time was granted.
• 2026-07 (TIF for Akron’s Finest Mulch): Second reading. A 30-year, 100% property tax exemption on improvements valued at approximately $550,000. Estimated TIF revenue over 30 years is $60,000. Time was granted.
• 2026-08 (Greensburg Meadow Rezoning): First reading. Ordinance to rezone approximately 31 acres from R-1 to Planned Development. A public hearing is scheduled for May 26, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Referred to Planning and Economic Development Committee.
• Transportation Committee Discussion: Committee Chair Meager noted public comment from Pat Karleski expressing concerns about data centers. The administration is considering a moratorium on data centers. The city has been awarded a $1 million grant for the Steese Road sidewalk extension, expected in 2032. The committee also reviewed a road condition rating report and discussed funding for street paving.

Key Outcomes

• 2026-R19 (Oriana House Agreement): Motion to bypass three-reading rule and adopt on second reading passed 7–0.
• 2026-R11 (Pavement Markings): Adopted 7–0.
• 2026-R12 (Resurfacing Project): Adopted 7–0.
• 2026-R17 (Arlington Road Corridor): Held for additional information on contingency; final vote expected at next meeting.
• 2026-R20 (Southwood Drive Phase 2): Held for contingency review; second reading passage requested for next meeting.
• 2026-08 (Greensburg Meadow Rezoning): Public hearing scheduled May 26, 2026.
• New Business: Councilman Humphrey thanked the administration for promptly addressing residents' concerns about road conditions in Ward 1, noting that the mayor scheduled a follow-up meeting which has occurred.