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Green City Council Committee Meetings Summary - April 28, 2026

City Council & Boards — Tuesday, April 28, 2026
BodyGreen, Ohio
SessionCity Council & Boards
DateTuesday, April 28, 2026
StatusFILED
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0:11

Good evening and welcome to the committee meetings for Tuesday, April 28th, 2026.

0:16

I'd like to call these meetings to order.

0:18

First item on our agenda is the approval of minutes.

0:21

We have TMP 5323, approval of the April 14th, 2026 committee meeting minutes.

0:27

I move to approve.

0:29

Second.

0:30

We have a motion and a second.

0:31

Is there any discussion?

0:33

Madam Clerk, please call the roll.

0:35

Mr.

0:35

Nujibauer.

0:36

Yes.

0:36

Mr.

0:36

Noble.

0:36

Yes.

0:37

Mr.

0:37

Debitas?

0:38

Yes.

0:38

Mr.

0:38

Bruneberg.

0:39

Yes.

0:39

Mr.

0:39

Spate?

0:40

Yes.

0:40

Mr.

0:40

Humphrey.

0:41

Yes.

0:41

Mr.

0:42

Maker.

0:42

Yes.

0:42

Okay.

0:43

Most of your ma'am.

0:45

And next up is our meeting of committees.

0:48

First committee to meet this evening is the finance committee chaired by Mr.

0:51

Humphrey.

0:52

Thank you, Mr.

0:53

President.

0:53

Uh finance will meet this evening.

0:55

Uh all three members are present.

0:57

Myself, Mr.

0:57

Nujaber, and uh Mr.

0:59

Spate.

1:00

Um we just have one item of legislative business, and that is the 2026 first quarter income tax collection report.

1:09

And uh I'll turn it over to our finance uh director in order to walk us through that.

1:15

Wonderful, yes, thank you very much.

1:17

Um as you can see through the end of March, we were up very nominally at 0.05%.

1:25

That equates to $3,872 and 74 cents.

1:31

So we have collected $7,236,599 in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2025, where we collected $7,232,726.

1:51

Um, I want to congratulate the tax department on another um solid income tax season, which concluded um in April on April 15th.

2:02

They, you know, were very busy in the days leading up to that date, and on that date.

2:08

Um I can tell you I dug into the numbers a little bit before this meeting.

2:12

We are up uh again nominally in individual returns, corporate estimated tax, and withholding tax.

2:20

We are down in corporate net profit tax and individual estimated tax.

2:26

So that but we're we're holding steady, and I did look through April 19th, which is the last reconciled day that we have um completed and we are up 0.05%.

2:41

So still still up very nominally.

2:44

Um hoping that improves in the coming months, but we will keep a close eye on that.

2:48

All right, thank you for that report.

2:50

Where are we in regard to the projections of where uh we thought we would be?

2:55

We thought we would be up more.

2:58

So um, you know, I am concerned.

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Budget Equity Analysis████████████████16%
Procedural███████████11%
Fiscal Sustainability█████████9%
Economic Development████████8%
Technology and Innovation███████7%
Transportation Safety█████5%
Public Safety███3%
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Summary of Proceedings

Green City Council Committee Meetings Summary - April 28, 2026

The Green City Council held its committee meetings on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, starting at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers. Council President Justin Speight called the meeting to order, and all seven council members were present. The meeting adjourned at 6:17 PM. Seven committees met or reported: Finance, Environment and Parks, Public Safety, Planning Community and Economic Development, Rules and Personnel, Transportation Connectivity and Storm Water, and Intergovernmental and Utilities.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes (TMP-5323): The minutes of the April 14, 2026 Committee Meeting were approved by a motion from Council Member Neugebauer, seconded by Council Member Noble. The vote was 7-0 in favor (all members aye).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Pat Carleski (3878 Greenfield Rd): Ms. Carleski expressed concerns about the potential arrival of large data centers in Green, citing electricity capacity, environmental impacts, and rising utility costs for residents. She asked whether the city had discussed or planned for such facilities. Mayor Yeargin responded that the city is researching the issue and considering a moratorium, noting that few locations in Green meet the zoning and utility requirements. Planning Director Wiethe added that conversations with Aqua Ohio indicate water supply may be insufficient. Council Members Neugebauer and Humphrey commented on the variability of data center sizes and the importance of not offering tax abatements for large projects. The city will continue to evaluate.

Discussion Items

Finance Committee (Humphrey*, Neugebauer, Speight)

  • 2026 1st Quarter Income Tax Collections (TMP-5325): Finance Director Shelley Goodrich reported that first-quarter collections totaled $7,236,599, an increase of 0.05% ($3,872.74) compared to $7,232,726 in Q1 2025. Individual returns, withholding, and corporate estimated tax were up; corporate net profit and individual estimated tax were down. Director Goodrich noted that the city had projected higher growth and expressed concern. She will monitor trends and, if collections remain off pace by July, will recommend budget adjustments. Council recognized Director Goodrich for her dual role in finance and income tax. No new business.

Environment and Parks Committee (Neugebauer*, Speight, DeVitis)

  • No items of legislation. The committee did not meet.

Public Safety Committee (DeVitis*, Humphrey, Neugebauer)

  • 2026-R19 (Second Reading): A resolution authorizing an agreement with Oriana House, Inc. for community correctional services (work release, halfway house, home incarceration) and declaring an emergency. Councilman DeVitis read the legislation, describing it as an annual housekeeping matter. Finance Director Goodrich provided cost history: $1,169.76 in 2025, $626 in 2024, $408 in 2023, and $0 in 2022. The budgeted amount is $5,000. The committee supported second reading passage; no significant changes from the prior agreement. The item will move to the regular meeting.

Planning, Community and Economic Development Committee (Noble*, DeVitis, Humphrey)

  • 2026-R16 (Second Reading): Resolution approving the dedication plat for Southwood Drive Phase 2 and declaring an emergency. Planning Director Wiethe described the 800-foot roadway connection from the existing Southwood Drive stub to Tabs Drive, linking Arlington Road to the Giant Eagle area and providing relief to Boettler Road. The project has been planned for about 15 years. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. Committee moved to third reading.
  • 2026-07 (Second Reading): An ordinance declaring improvements to real property owned by Halasa Properties, LLC (dba Akron’s Finest Mulch) as a public purpose and exempting 100% of the value from real property taxation for 30 years. Economic Development Administrator Heather Russell explained the 2,795-square-foot building (service/operations) and $550,000 investment on Massillon Road. Over 30 years, the TIF is estimated to generate approximately $60,000 in revenue (excluding inflation). The property is zoned correctly and was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The city made no commitments for sidewalks or other infrastructure; the company granted an easement for a potential future trail. Discussion included the overall TIF program and debt structure. Committee moved to third reading.

Rules and Personnel Committee (Speight*, Meager, Brandenburg)

  • No items of legislation. The committee did not meet.

Transportation, Connectivity and Storm Water Committee (Meager*, Brandenburg, Noble)

  • 2026-R11 (Third Reading): Resolution awarding the 2026 Pavement Markings Project contract to Aero-Mark Company LLC and declaring an emergency. The base bid was $210,606.73; the engineer's estimate was $267,000. Total with 10% contingency is $246,618.93. Discussion centered on the online bidding platform awarding based on base bid only, not alternates. Councilman Meager asked staff to explore adjusting the award criteria to account for alternates. The item will be moved to adopt at the regular meeting.
  • 2026-R12 (Third Reading): Resolution awarding the 2026 Resurfacing Project contract to Barbicas Construction Co., Inc. and declaring an emergency. Base bid $686,754.55, engineer's estimate $841,000. Contingency reduced to 5%, total project cost $1,035,005.75. Councilman Humphrey emphasized the need to prioritize neighborhood road conditions and spending levels, while Councilman Neugebauer noted that federal grants fund major corridors but not local resurfacing. Councilman Noble clarified that TIF revenues will pay off debt incurred for corridor projects. The item will be moved to adopt.
  • 2026-R17 (Second Reading): Resolution awarding the Arlington Road Corridor Improvements Project contract to Xtreme Elements, LLC and declaring an emergency. Bid amount $13,543,261.70 (engineer's estimate $13,886,050.67). City Engineer Pickett confirmed that the company's management includes individuals familiar to the city. The project will span two construction seasons; Boettler Road will be closed during roundabout construction, and Southwood Drive will be closed at Arlington. Councilman Humphrey noted that taking on $3.9 million in debt for this project brings total city debt to approximately $52.3 million, exceeding annual revenue. Finance Director Goodrich stated that bond legislation will come over the summer. The committee will request time at the regular meeting.
  • 2026-R20 (First Reading, requesting second reading passage): Resolution awarding the Southwood Drive Phase 2 construction contract to Cavanaugh Building Corporation and declaring an emergency. Bid $1,227,596 (engineer's estimate $1,729,507.76). Councilman Meager asked staff to verify whether contingency funds are included in the legislation or budget. The committee will request second reading passage at the regular meeting.
  • New Business: Mayor Yeargin reported on communication plans for Arlington Road detours (meetings with businesses and Spring Hill residents in late May/early June). He also announced a $1 million AMATS grant for the Steese Road sidewalk project, awarded for fiscal year 2032, with potential for earlier allocation.

Intergovernmental and Utilities Committee (Brandenburg*, Noble, Meager)

  • No items of legislation. The committee did not meet.

Key Outcomes

  • All committee items requiring votes will be presented at the regular council meeting scheduled for later that evening (7:00 PM).
  • Second Reading Passage Recommended: 2026-R19 (Oriana House agreement) and 2026-R20 (Southwood Drive Phase 2 construction) were approved by their respective committees for second reading passage.
  • Third Reading: 2026-R16 (Southwood plat) and 2026-07 (Akron’s Finest Mulch TIF) moved to third reading.
  • Adoption at Regular Meeting: 2026-R11 (pavement markings) and 2026-R12 (resurfacing) will be moved to adopt.
  • Request for Time: 2026-R17 (Arlington Road corridor) and 2026-R20 will be requested for time at the regular meeting.
  • Student Representatives: Avery Carvill, Avery Maczko, and Sofija Mijatovic reported on upcoming school events: band formal and choir competition, prom on May 16, senior award ceremony May 18, and graduation on May 27. The student municipal representative senior recognition ceremony began at 7:00 PM.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening and welcome to the committee meetings for Tuesday, April 28th, 2026. I'd like to call these meetings to order. First item on our agenda is the approval of minutes. We have TMP 5323, approval of the April 14th, 2026 committee meeting minutes. I move to approve. Second. We have a motion and a second. Is there any discussion? Madam Clerk, please call the roll. Mr. Nujibauer. Yes. Mr. Noble. Yes. Mr. Debitas? Yes. Mr. Bruneberg. Yes. Mr. Spate? Yes. Mr. Humphrey. Yes. Mr. Maker. Yes. Okay. Most of your ma'am. And next up is our meeting of committees. First committee to meet this evening is the finance committee chaired by Mr. Humphrey. Thank you, Mr. President. Uh finance will meet this evening. Uh all three members are present. Myself, Mr. Nujaber, and uh Mr. Spate. Um we just have one item of legislative business, and that is the 2026 first quarter income tax collection report. And uh I'll turn it over to our finance uh director in order to walk us through that. Wonderful, yes, thank you very much. Um as you can see through the end of March, we were up very nominally at 0.05%. That equates to $3,872 and 74 cents. So we have collected $7,236,599 in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2025, where we collected $7,232,726. Um, I want to congratulate the tax department on another um solid income tax season, which concluded um in April on April 15th. They, you know, were very busy in the days leading up to that date, and on that date.

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