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Green City Council Committee Meeting - June 9, 2026

City Council & Boards — Tuesday, June 9, 2026
BodyGreen, Ohio
SessionCity Council & Boards
DateTuesday, June 9, 2026
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All right, good evening, and welcome to Green City Council for the committee meetings for Tuesday, June 9th, 2026.

0:11

I'd like to call these meetings to order.

0:12

First item on our agenda is the approval of minutes.

0:15

We have TMP 5382, approval of the May 26, 2026 committee meeting minutes.

0:21

Motion to approve.

0:22

Second.

0:23

We have a motion and a second.

0:24

Is there any discussion?

0:26

Madam Clerk, please call the rule.

0:27

Mr.

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Nietzsche Mauer.

0:28

Yes.

0:29

Mr.

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Numble.

0:29

Yes.

0:30

Mr.

0:30

Maker.

0:30

Yes.

0:31

Mr.

0:31

Brandenburg.

0:32

Yes.

0:32

Mr.

0:32

Devidas.

0:33

Yes.

0:33

Mr.

0:33

Humphrey.

0:34

Yes.

0:34

Mr.

0:34

Spate.

0:35

Yes.

0:35

Okay.

0:36

Motion carries.

0:37

Thank you, ma'am.

0:38

All right.

0:39

We'll get into our committee meetings.

0:40

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

0:44

Humphrey.

0:44

Thank you, Mr.

0:45

President.

0:46

Finance will meet this evening.

0:47

We have several items of legislative business.

0:49

All members are present.

0:50

Myself, Mr.

0:51

Nujabauer, and Mr.

0:53

Spate.

0:55

The first item of legislation is a second reading of 2026 R27 as amended.

1:01

This is a resolution modifying appropriations within certain funds in order to provide sufficient funding and declaring an emergency.

1:09

If you go to exhibit A that outlines all the items that are dealt with in this piece of legislation, the memorandum total for this piece of legislation is 481,802.

1:24

The largest item on there is for $375,000.

1:29

That's not a cash transaction.

1:34

The county issued a tax assessment for a property owner on a piece of property that had a TIFF attached to it.

1:44

That property owner appealed the assessment.

1:47

That appeal was granted as a result of that appeal being granted.

2:07

And so we have to book that on the on the books of the city, but it's not cash that's leaving the city.

2:15

It's just cash that we did not receive when we received our normal TIFF payment from the county.

2:21

So I'm gonna have uh Director Goodrich just walk us through uh the remainder of the items on the exhibit.

2:28

Yes, thank you very much.

2:29

Um in the general fund, you'll see that we are asking for an additional thirty-four thousand six hundred and twenty-five dollars.

2:36

Um I'm gonna run through these as quickly as possible.

2:40

I'm requesting 25,000 more in contracted services and finance.

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Summary of Proceedings

Green City Council Committee Meeting - June 9, 2026

The Green City Council held its committee meetings on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 5:01 PM in Council Chambers. The meeting covered a wide range of legislative items across seven committees, including finance, public safety, and planning. The meeting adjourned at 8:17 PM.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes (TMP-5382): Unanimously approved the May 26, 2026 Committee Meeting Minutes.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Shaymus Lee (1150 Everbright Dr., Green): Expressed concern over the use of Flock Safety cameras, citing a news report of misuse in Cleveland, potential privacy risks, unreliability, and possible use for locating undocumented immigrants. He urged council to reconsider funding for the cameras.

Discussion Items

  • Finance Committee:
    • 2026-R27A (Appropriation Modification): Requested $481,802 in modifications, including $375,000 for a TIF refund due to a property tax appeal. Finance Director Shelley Goodrich detailed line items for software, repairs, and donations. (Second reading, will request time at regular meeting.)
    • 2026-11 (Southwood Drive Phase I Bonds): Authorizes up to $1.5M in bonds to retire notes for Phase I. Estimated interest rate ~3.5%, competitive sale planned Aug 25 – Sep 10. (Second reading, will request time.)
    • 2026-12 (Arlington/Boettler Roads Bonds): Authorizes $3.9M for the city's 20% share of the project (federal pays 80%). (Second reading, will request time.)
    • 2026-13 (Southwood Drive Phase II Bonds): Authorizes $1.4M for Phase II construction, including contingency. (Second reading, will request time.)
    • 2026-14 (Refunding Bonds): Authorizes up to $12.865M to refinance existing 2016 and 2020 bonds for potential savings. Estimated net present value savings of $295,000 on 2020 bonds and $23,931 on 2016 bonds. (Second reading, will request time.)
  • Environment and Parks Committee: No legislation. Councilman DeVitis thanked staff for the tree replanting project; mulching expected this week. Mayor Yeargin reported a successful 78-team baseball tournament hosted by GBSF over the prior weekend.
  • Public Safety Committee:
    • Friendly Express Liquor License (TMP-5383): New C-1 & C-2 license for a proposed convenience store at 4053 S. Main St. Committee supported moving forward without requesting a hearing.
    • Flock Safety Cameras (2026-R26A): Extensive discussion on renewing the policing contract to include Flock cameras. Presentations from Summit County Sheriff's Office and Flock Safety representative. Council members raised concerns about privacy, data sharing, misuse, and lack of city control. Several members requested amendments to the contract (e.g., termination rights, change-of-control clauses). No committee vote; will be considered at the regular meeting.
    • Fire Engine Grant (2026-R29): First reading (passage requested). Authorizes the Mayor to apply for a FY2025 AFG grant for a new fire engine (~$1.5M total; city's share ~$252,376 from ambulance billing fund). Committee supported first reading passage to meet the June 22 grant deadline.
  • Planning, Community and Economic Development Committee:
    • Greensburg Meadow Rezoning (2026-08): Third reading. Proposed rezoning 31 acres from R-1 to PD for 101 single-family lots. Council members debated density, access, and community character. Positions: Neugebauer (support), Meager (support), Speight (oppose), Humphrey (support), DeVitis (oppose), Noble (oppose). Will move to adopt at regular meeting.
    • Dunkin' Donuts TIF (2026-09): Third reading. 100% property tax exemption for 30 years on $1.5M in improvements; TIF funds will support Arlington Road corridor improvements. Will move to adopt.
    • Stoney Creek Estates Phase V (2026-R25): Second reading. Final phase of 27 lots with a $844,590.53 performance bond. Will request time at regular meeting.
    • Drive-Through Bypass Lanes Amendment (2026-10): Second reading. Public hearing scheduled for July 28, 2026. All discussion deferred.
  • Transportation, Connectivity and Storm Water Committee: No legislation. Update: Arlington Road project expected to begin in July.
  • Intergovernmental & Utilities Committee: No legislation. Update on Summit Connects fiber installation on Steese Road (near completion). Councilman Meager raised a resident complaint about utility restoration at a construction site.

Key Outcomes

  • Minutes approved unanimously.
  • Liquor License (Friendly Express): Committee agreed not to request a hearing; will be presented at regular meeting.
  • Fire Engine Grant (2026-R29): Committee supported first reading passage; will be adopted at regular meeting.
  • Greensburg Meadow Rezoning (2026-08): Will be moved to adopt at regular meeting (positions noted; no committee vote).
  • Dunkin' Donuts TIF (2026-09): Will be moved to adopt.
  • All other second reading items (finance bonds, Stoney Creek Phase V) will request time at the regular meeting.
  • Flock Camera contract (2026-R26A) and Drive-Through amendment (2026-10) will continue discussion at regular meeting.

Meeting Transcript

All right, good evening, and welcome to Green City Council for the committee meetings for Tuesday, June 9th, 2026. I'd like to call these meetings to order. First item on our agenda is the approval of minutes. We have TMP 5382, approval of the May 26, 2026 committee meeting minutes. Motion to approve. Second. We have a motion and a second. Is there any discussion? Madam Clerk, please call the rule. Mr. Nietzsche Mauer. Yes. Mr. Numble. Yes. Mr. Maker. Yes. Mr. Brandenburg. Yes. Mr. Devidas. Yes. Mr. Humphrey. Yes. Mr. Spate. Yes. Okay. Motion carries. Thank you, ma'am. All right. We'll get into our committee meetings. The first committee to meet this evening is the finance committee chaired by Mr. Humphrey. Thank you, Mr. President. Finance will meet this evening. We have several items of legislative business. All members are present. Myself, Mr. Nujabauer, and Mr. Spate. The first item of legislation is a second reading of 2026 R27 as amended. This is a resolution modifying appropriations within certain funds in order to provide sufficient funding and declaring an emergency. If you go to exhibit A that outlines all the items that are dealt with in this piece of legislation, the memorandum total for this piece of legislation is 481,802. The largest item on there is for $375,000. That's not a cash transaction.

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