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Green City Council Committee Meetings: August 11, 2026 – Flock Camera Debate, Charter Amendments, and Contract Awards

City Council & Boards — Tuesday, August 11, 2026
BodyGreen, Ohio
SessionCity Council & Boards
DateTuesday, August 11, 2026
StatusFILED
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0:04

All right, good evening, and welcome to the City of Green Council.

0:07

I'm sorry, committee meetings for Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

0:12

I'd like to call these meetings to order.

0:13

First item on our agenda is the approval of minutes.

0:16

We have TMP 5451, approval of the July 28th, 2026 council meeting minutes.

0:22

Move to approve.

0:23

Second.

0:24

We have a motion in the second.

0:25

Any discussion?

0:26

Madam Clerk, please call the rule.

0:27

Mr.

0:28

Nujabauer.

0:29

Yes.

0:29

Mr.

0:29

Noble.

0:30

Yes.

0:30

Mr.

0:30

Davidas?

0:31

Yes.

0:31

Mr.

0:32

Humphrey?

0:32

Yes.

0:32

Mr.

0:33

Spate.

0:33

Yes.

0:33

Mr.

0:34

Brandenburg.

0:34

Yes.

0:35

And Mr.

0:35

Maker.

0:36

Yes.

0:36

Okay.

0:36

Motion carries.

0:38

And now we'll go into the meeting of our committees.

0:41

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

0:44

Humphrey.

0:45

Thank you, Mr.

0:46

President.

0:47

We uh all members of the committee are present, myself, Mr.

0:51

Nujabauer, and Mr.

0:52

Spate.

0:53

We have no items of legislative business, and I think that's the first time this year that I've had not had any items of legislative business.

1:01

We do have one item though that I want to discuss.

1:05

We received as counsel uh a memo from uh Shelley Goodrich, our director of finance, uh July 22nd, 2026.

1:14

The city has an investment policy statement, and section 33.005 subsection P requires uh City Council or their designee to do a review of the investment policy statement annually.

1:31

Essentially, an investment policy statement is here are the types of things as a city, and this is governed statutorily that we will invest in.

1:40

These are the kinds of things that that are permitted, these are the things that are not permitted, and you need to just re-look at that from time to time to make sure that your investments live within the confines of that investment policy statement.

1:56

Our director of finance did uh uh do that uh review of our investment policy statement and our investments.

2:04

Um that uh annual review has been completed, and uh the director of finance uh uh concluded that the policy remains in compliance with Ohio Revised Code Chapter 135 governing municipal investments, in other words, the investments that we hold as a city comply with that required uh by the Ohio Revised Code.

2:28

Uh the director of finance will also provide quarterly reports to city council and to the finance committee so that we can monitor those and then do the annual review.

2:41

And so, as a matter of record, we just wanted to note for the record during the finance committee that this review has been conducted and an annual review will be ongoing, plus the quarterly statements to uh city council.

2:56

Any questions or comments from anyone on finance?

3:00

All right, uh, with no items of legislative business, we'll adjourn at 504.

3:05

Thank you, Mr.

3:05

Humphrey.

3:06

Our next committee to meet is environment and parks, chaired by Mr.

3:08

Nujaber.

3:09

Thank you, Mr.

3:10

President.

3:10

Uh all members are present uh this evening myself is chair, uh Mr.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Public Safety██████████████████18%
Technology and Innovation████████████████16%
Charter Review████████████████16%
Personnel Matters████████████12%
Engineering And Infrastructure██████████10%
Procedural█████████9%
Zoning Code██████6%
Transportation Safety████4%
Economic Development███3%
Summary of Proceedings

Green City Council Committee Meetings: August 11, 2026

The City of Green Council held its committee meetings on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers. The meetings covered a wide range of topics including approval of minutes, committee reports, and multiple legislative items. Key discussions included the proposed Flock safety camera contract, charter amendments for the November ballot, and several contract awards. Committee chairs recommended that most items be brought to a vote at the regular council meeting immediately following the committees.

Consent Calendar

  • TMP-5451: Approval of the July 28, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously (7-0).

Finance Committee (Chair Humphrey)

  • Investment Policy Review: Director of Finance Shelley Goodrich completed the annual review of the city's investment policy statement. The policy remains in compliance with Ohio Revised Code Chapter 135. Quarterly reports will continue to be provided to council.

Environment and Parks Committee (Chair Neugebauer)

  • Sunday Golf Discount: Mayor reported that a new Sunday 20% discount for families (kids 14 and under free after 1 PM) has been implemented. Director Carr noted that 14 people took advantage on the first Sunday. The program is gaining traction.

Public Safety Committee (Chair DeVitis)

  • 2026-R26AA – Flock Safety Cameras Second Amendment: Extensive debate on the resolution to enter into a second amendment to the policing contract with Summit County Sheriff for Flock cameras. Chair DeVitis outlined the three amendments agreed upon by the county (no revenue generation, compliance with policy 4.8.0, timely reporting of contract changes). He also raised concerns about new Flock terms and conditions (February 2026) that remove explicit no-sale language, grant Flock a perpetual license to customer data, and shift liability to customers.
    • Councilmember Humphrey expressed support, citing the trade-off between privacy and public safety, and noted legal protections exist.
    • Council President Speight stated he personally has no issue with the cameras but as an elected official he opposes due to resident opposition, cost ($42,000/year), lack of ability to opt out if Flock is sold, and the county benefiting while Green pays.
    • Councilmember Meager opposed due to the lack of nexus between the paying party (Green) and the contract negotiator (county), and the change in Flock's terms.
    • Councilmember DeVitis opposed, arguing the city has no real control over the system and that data from 18 annual uses does not justify the cost or privacy risks.
  • The committee concurred to bring the resolution to a vote at the regular council meeting.

Planning, Community and Economic Development Committee (Chair Noble)

  • 2026-10AA – Drive-Through Bypass Lanes (Megan’s Way Out): Amended ordinance to require a bypass lane at new drive-through facilities. Three amendments added: reference to Senate Bill 264, confirmation that Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5-0 in support, and clarification that only one bypass lane is required even for double-lane drive-throughs. Eligible for vote at regular council.
  • 2026-20 – Chick-fil-A TIF (Second Reading): Ordinance to exempt 100% of improvements ($3 million) from property taxes for 30 years as part of the Arlington Road TIF. Committee will ask for time at regular council.
  • 2026-21 – Brenneman Group TIF (Second Reading): Ordinance for a medical office building (med spa and financial) on Town Crossing, exempting improvements (~$1 million) for 30 years under the Town Park TIF. Committee will ask for time.

Rules and Personnel Committee (Chair Speight)

  • 2026-16 – Veterans Advisory Commission (Third Reading): Amending Section 34.13 to add two positions (one mayoral appointee, one council appointee), increasing membership to seven. Motion will be made at regular council.
  • Executive Session: Held from approximately 5:40 PM to 6:46 PM to discuss collective bargaining (ORC 121.22(G)(4)). No action taken.
  • 2026-17 – Accounts Payable Clerk (Third Reading): Creating a new classification in the Finance Department. Director Goodrich explained the position reflects current duties and market compensation. Motion will be made.
  • 2026-18 – Member Services Clerk at The COR (Third Reading): Creating a new full-time position to focus on Silver Sneakers revenue, marketing, and front desk stability. Director Wax Carr noted that 40% of COR members are Silver Sneakers members. Motion will be made.

Transportation, Connectivity and Storm Water Committee (Chair Meager)

  • 2026-R38 – Concrete Repairs Contract to Kunkle & Sons (Third Reading): Awarding a contract for miscellaneous concrete repairs. Base bid: $126,716 (vs. engineer estimate $160,000). Councilmember Meager expressed prior quality concerns (dust, saw cutting, cleanup) but after administration assurance and contractor willingness to improve, he will support with a warning that future poor performance will forfeit his vote. Engineer Pickett confirmed inspection will occur. Motion will be made.
  • Construction Updates: Engineer Pickett provided updates: Arlington Road temporary signals, Butler Road eastbound closure starting August 31 (partial closure), Southwood Drive extension to Tabs Drive completion early-to-mid September, and several neighborhood resurfacing projects (Spade Road, Hoover Lake, Linden, Henrietta done; Hyde Park and Sheryl Hills not yet). A roundabout is planned at Shuffel/241 by ODOT.

Intergovernmental & Utilities Committee (Chair Brandenburg)

  • 2026-19 – Aqua Ohio Agreement (Second Reading): Ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into a renewed agreement with Aqua Ohio, Inc. A public hearing was scheduled for 7:00 PM later that evening. Committee deferred questions to the public hearing.

Committee of the Whole (Chair Neugebauer)

  • Charter Amendments (All Third Readings): The committee reviewed eight resolutions proposed by the Charter Review Commission for placement on the November ballot. Public hearings were held July 28.
    • 2026-R30A – Non-substantive charter corrections: Multiple changes, including those requested by Councilmember Brandenburg. No further comments.
    • 2026-R31A – Add “strong” to form of government description: Law Director Dean stated the change is substantive and that the commission intended it. Councilmember Meager and Humphrey expressed concern about voter confusion and ambiguity; both suggested rejecting the proposal. Chair Neugebauer will make a motion to adopt at regular council.
    • 2026-R32 – Email with read receipt for special meeting notifications: Passed without comment.
    • 2026-R33 – Electronic/online publication of ordinances: Passed without comment.
    • 2026-R34 – Clarify powers and duties of Parks and Recreation Board: Passed without comment.
    • 2026-R35 – Modify allocation of income tax revenue in Parks and Rec fund: Councilmember Humphrey noted it’s a compromise but wished for more flexibility. The Mayor called it a middle-ground step. Motion will be made.
    • 2026-R36 – Electronic publication for Charter Review Commission recommendations: Passed without comment.
    • 2026-R37 – Require charter review every 5 years (instead of 7): Passed without comment. Chair noted many communities use 5 years.

Key Outcomes

  • Flock Camera Resolution (2026-R26AA): Committee concurred to bring to a vote at the regular council meeting. No vote taken in committee.
  • Drive-Through Ordinance (2026-10AA): Eligible for final passage at regular council.
  • TIF Ordinances (2026-20 and 2026-21): Second reading; will be advanced to third reading at regular council.
  • Veterans Advisory Commission (2026-16), Accounts Payable Clerk (2026-17), Member Services Clerk (2026-18), and Concrete Repairs Contract (2026-R38) all on third reading and will be voted on at regular council.
  • Aqua Ohio Agreement (2026-19): Public hearing scheduled for 7:00 PM; second reading to continue afterward.
  • Charter Amendments (2026-R30A through R37): Committee recommended adoption; all will be voted on at regular council. Final approval requires a three-fourths vote of council before being placed on the ballot.
  • The regular council meeting was scheduled to follow immediately after the committee meetings.

Meeting Transcript

All right, good evening, and welcome to the City of Green Council. I'm sorry, committee meetings for Tuesday, August 11, 2026. I'd like to call these meetings to order. First item on our agenda is the approval of minutes. We have TMP 5451, approval of the July 28th, 2026 council meeting minutes. Move to approve. Second. We have a motion in the second. Any discussion? Madam Clerk, please call the rule. Mr. Nujabauer. Yes. Mr. Noble. Yes. Mr. Davidas? Yes. Mr. Humphrey? Yes. Mr. Spate. Yes. Mr. Brandenburg. Yes. And Mr. Maker. Yes. Okay. Motion carries. And now we'll go into the meeting of our committees. First committee to meet this evening is the finance committee chaired by Mr. Humphrey. Thank you, Mr. President. We uh all members of the committee are present, myself, Mr. Nujabauer, and Mr. Spate. We have no items of legislative business, and I think that's the first time this year that I've had not had any items of legislative business. We do have one item though that I want to discuss. We received as counsel uh a memo from uh Shelley Goodrich, our director of finance, uh July 22nd, 2026. The city has an investment policy statement, and section 33.005 subsection P requires uh City Council or their designee to do a review of the investment policy statement annually. Essentially, an investment policy statement is here are the types of things as a city, and this is governed statutorily that we will invest in. These are the kinds of things that that are permitted, these are the things that are not permitted, and you need to just re-look at that from time to time to make sure that your investments live within the confines of that investment policy statement. Our director of finance did uh uh do that uh review of our investment policy statement and our investments. Um that uh annual review has been completed, and uh the director of finance uh uh concluded that the policy remains in compliance with Ohio Revised Code Chapter 135 governing municipal investments, in other words, the investments that we hold as a city comply with that required uh by the Ohio Revised Code. Uh the director of finance will also provide quarterly reports to city council and to the finance committee so that we can monitor those and then do the annual review.

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