Green City Council Committee Meetings – June 23, 2026

The Green City Council held committee meetings on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, beginning at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers. The session included the Rules & Personnel, Finance, Public Safety, Planning, Community & Economic Development, Transportation, Connectivity & Storm Water, and Intergovernmental & Utilities committees. Major topics included collective bargaining with the firefighter union, a proposed transition of income tax collection to the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA), bond issuances for infrastructure projects, liquor license transfers, a Flock safety camera contract amendment, and a final plat approval for Stoney Creek Estates Phase V. The meeting adjourned at 8:28 PM.

Consent Calendar

• TMP-5407: Approval of the June 9, 2026 Committee Meeting Minutes. Motion carried 7-0.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Daniel Deckler (4210 Cottage Grove Rd., Green): Questioned how the estimated $300,000–$350,000 annual savings from contracting with RITA would be realized and whether personnel positions would be eliminated or merely shifted to other departments. The Mayor and Finance Director responded that three positions would be eliminated, that affected employees have been informed of other open positions, and that savings would be allocated in future budget years based on city priorities.

Discussion Items

• Rules & Personnel Committee: Held an hour-long executive session (5:03–6:03 PM) with Council, Mayor, Law Director, Finance Director, HR Manager, Fire Chief, and Assistant Fire Chief to discuss the collective bargaining fact-finder report (SERB Case #2025-MED-09-0891) for the International Association of Firefighters Local 2964. Upon return, Councilman Speight read 2026-R39 (first reading, emergency requested) accepting the fact-finder’s recommendations. The committee supported passage; a motion to adopt will be made at the regular meeting.
• Finance Committee:
  • 2026-R27AA (third reading, amended): Resolution modifying appropriations within certain funds (total $529,258.99). Finance Director Goodrich detailed additions: $45,000 for law department legal services related to the fact-finding process, $30,000 reallocated within street construction funds, $17,211 for Arlington widening project costs (property acquisition/relocation), and utility increases. Committee supported passage.
  • 2026-11 (third reading): Ordinance authorizing $1,500,000 in bonds to retire notes for Phase I of the Southwood Drive Extension Project. Committee supported passage.
  • 2026-12 (third reading): Ordinance authorizing $3,900,000 in bonds for Arlington/Boettler road improvements (city’s 20% share; federal funding covers 80%). Committee supported passage.
  • 2026-13 (third reading): Ordinance authorizing $1,400,000 in bonds for Phase II of the Southwood Drive Extension Project. Committee supported passage.
  • 2026-14 (third reading): Ordinance authorizing $12,865,000 in refunding bonds for outstanding general obligation bonds issued in 2016 and 2020 (refinancing to lower interest rates, not new debt). Committee supported passage.
  • 2026-15 (second reading): Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to contract with RITA for municipal income tax administration. The committee held a 32-minute executive session (6:17–6:49 PM) on collective bargaining strategy before the public discussion. Mayor Yeargin explained the decision to consider RITA after the tax administrator resigned; estimated annual savings of $300,000–$350,000. Finance Director Goodrich noted the city’s 2025 collection cost was ~2.54% vs. RITA’s ~1.04%, that a one-time cash-flow timing issue in 2027 would result in ~11 months of collections (revenue delayed, not lost), and that RITA offers better compliance tools (federal tax data access, automated auditing). RITA representatives Matt Mau (Government Liaison) and Amy Arrighi (Executive Director) detailed the agency’s services, cost structure (3% retainer with year-end refund based on actual costs, projected 1.11%–1.23% for Green), taxpayer service enhancements, and governance. Council members asked about data security, audit selection, the retainer hold, and potential impacts on unique local credits (e.g., $300 student credit). The committee requested time at the regular meeting.
• Public Safety Committee:
  • TMP-5409 and TMP-5410: Liquor license transfer for MAPCO 2035 (C-1 & C-2) at 4900 S. Main St. and new D-1 license for Fresh Food Deli Inc. at 5 E. Caston Rd., respectively. No issues reported by the Summit County Sheriff; committee will vote to not request a hearing at the regular meeting.
  • 2026-R26A (third reading): Resolution authorizing a second amendment to the policing contract with the Summit County Sheriff to include Flock safety cameras for two years at $82,000. Law Director Dean reported that she forwarded council’s privacy and contract concerns to the county and participated in a video conference; the county is willing to discuss changes with Flock. A response is expected before the next council meeting (July 28). Committee will request time at the regular meeting.
• Planning, Community & Economic Development Committee:
  • 2026-R25 (third reading): Resolution approving the final plat and $844,590.53 performance bond for Stoney Creek Estates Phase V (27 single-family lots). PZC approved 5-0. Committee supported passage.
  • 2026-10 (third reading): Ordinance amending Section 157.134(5)(C) regarding drive-through bypass lanes. A public hearing is scheduled for July 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Discussion was withheld. PZC recommended approval with a minor clarification. Committee will request time.
  • 2026-R24 (second reading): Resolution authorizing a Municipal Economic Development Grant (MEDG) agreement with Hoover Kacyon, LLC (a law firm). The grant is $12,000 over three years at 50% of income tax collections from 7 employees (estimated $400,000 in taxes). Attorney Kacyon stated the firm is relocating from Portage Lakes, has already hired two Green residents, and uses the grant for renovations. There is a three-year monitoring period with clawback provisions. Committee requested time.
• Transportation, Connectivity & Storm Water Committee: No legislation. Councilman Meager raised concerns about increased littering on major roads and suggested coordinating with the administration on a cleanup campaign and enforcement.
• Intergovernmental & Utilities Committee: No legislation; did not meet.

Key Outcomes

• Rules & Personnel: 2026-R39 (accepting IAFF fact-finder report) will move to adopt at the regular meeting (first reading passage requested).
• Finance: All five third-reading items (2026-R27AA, 2026-11, 2026-12, 2026-13, 2026-14) will be moved to adopt at the regular meeting. 2026-15 (RITA contract) will be requested for time at the regular meeting.
• Public Safety: TMP-5409 and TMP-5410 will receive a motion not to request a hearing at the State Liquor Board. 2026-R26A (Flock cameras) will be requested for time; a revised contract may be presented in July.
• Planning & Economic Development: 2026-R25 (Stoney Creek final plat) will be moved to adopt. 2026-10 (drive-through ordinance) and 2026-R24 (Hoover Kacyon MEDG) will be requested for time.
• Executive Sessions: Two executive sessions were held (Rules & Personnel at 5:03–6:03 PM and Finance at 6:17–6:49 PM), both approved 7-0, to discuss collective bargaining matters under O.R.C. §121.22(G)(4).