Green City Council Committee Meetings – October 13, 2026

City of Green council committees met on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Council members approved the prior meeting minutes, heard committee reports on legislation involving a service department equipment purchase, liquor licenses, zoning and public hearings, employee service awards, a Crouse Pond grant application, and a street lighting district, and then adjourned to the regular council meeting at 7:00 p.m. Council member Brandenburg was absent.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of the September 22, 2026 Committee Meeting Minutes was moved, seconded, and approved unanimously. The agenda lists the item as TMP-5514; the transcript refers to it as TMP-5414.

Finance Committee – 2026-R52 (First Reading)

• The administration requested second reading passage of 2026-R52, declaring the existing service department sewer jet surplus, trading it in to offset a replacement purchase, reappropriating funds, and declaring an emergency.
• The existing trailer sewer jet was purchased in 2019 for about $68,000, has only 103 hours of use, and has been unreliable, with about $20,000 already spent on repairs. It currently needs a $20,000 repair with a 14-to-16-week lead time for a part from Italy.
• The dealer offered a $50,000 trade-in for the existing unit toward a new hydro-excavator/vacall that costs $324,672 after the trade-in. The new unit would perform sewer jetting, catch-basin and vault cleaning, and hydro-excavation, and would reduce contracted services such as $20,000–$25,000 in vault cleaning and about $16,000 in catch-basin work.
• Funding would be reappropriated from existing budget line items, not new money. Administration and staff cited sacrifices including about $55,000 in stormwater givebacks and $8,000 in traffic accident damage repair givebacks, plus training, equipment, and capital funds.
• Director Goodrich said reduced givebacks would leave less money for 2027 capital projects, especially street construction, maintenance, and repair, and that income tax revenue is flat. Staff said a rental would cost $14,500 per month and financing was not favorable at roughly 5 percent interest; the equipment lifespan is about 15–20 years.
• Staff argued the trade-in offer would not be repeated and that the work is required. Council also discussed that lemon law protections do not apply to this type of municipal equipment. No action was taken other than the first reading; the resolution is scheduled to be taken up at the next meeting.

Environment and Parks Committee

• No legislation was before the committee. Director Carr reported the Trick-or-Treat Trail is scheduled for the coming weekend beginning at 3:00 p.m., with an outdoor movie to be moved indoors only if weather is poor.
• Council member Noble noted attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods or non-perishable items for Green Good Neighbors. Veterans Day programming is planned for November 11, 2026.

Public Safety Committee – Liquor License Items

• TMP-5516: Mama Lupe LLC new D-5 liquor license for Mama Lupe Mexican Grill, 4195 Massillon Rd., Suite 217. The transcript says "E5" while the agenda lists D-5. The Sheriff’s Office raised no issues; the committee will move at regular council to not request a state hearing.
• TMP-5520: Sunrise Social D-5J liquor license transfer from 3875 Cafe LLC to Paul Mickele Calderone, 3875 Massillon Road, Suite B200. The Sheriff’s Office raised no issues; the committee will move at regular council to not request a state hearing.

Planning, Community and Economic Development Committee – Third Readings

• 2026-22AA: ordinance to establish regulations for vape and smoke shops and vape and/or smoke establishments.
• 2026-23: ordinance amending Section 157.134(7)(B)(3)(b), parking, loading, and stacking regulations.
• 2026-24: ordinance changing the zoning classification of approximately 27.8 acres on the west side of Massillon Road at Stein Road from I-1 (general industrial) to R-2 (multi-family residential).
• All three items were on third reading with public hearings scheduled for 7:00 p.m. during the regular council meeting; the committee deferred discussion to that meeting.

Rules and Personnel Committee – 2026-26 (Second Reading)

• HR Manager Pam Serena requested revision of the 1992 service awards ordinance. The current ordinance requires pins at five-year increments, a clock at 25 years, and a plaque at 30 years; she proposed more flexibility, including an online choose-your-gift option, at roughly the same annual cost.
• No vote was taken; the ordinance remains on second reading.

Transportation, Connectivity and Storm Water Committee – 2026-R47 (Third Reading)

• The committee reviewed 2026-R47, authorizing the city to apply to the Partners in Watershed Management Grant Program in the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District for Crouse Pond remediation.
• The total project cost is $1.3 million; the grant sought is $430,000, with an expected ODNR contribution of about $80,000, leaving an estimated city expense of about $800,000.
• Administration described the dam’s spillway as too small, creating downstream flood risk, and noted water quality and algae problems. The city is taking a "shotgun approach" by applying for multiple grants and seeking federal and state help, not treating this as a one-time funding request.
• Committee members expressed support; a motion to approve was planned for regular council. Construction updates included the Arlington Road traffic switch, Mayfair Road chip seal and microsurfacing work, and the new Southwood Drive extension being heavily used by walkers, with a request to move a sign near Goldenwood Way.

Intergovernmental & Utilities Committee – 2026-R49 (Third Reading)

• The committee reviewed 2026-R49, establishing a street lighting district for Stoney Creek Estates Phase V. A public hearing was held September 22, 2026.
• The district covers 27 new lots with about nine lights; the estimated assessment is approximately $3.83 per month, or about $46 per year. The developer pays installation costs; the assessment covers electricity, and FirstEnergy replaces damaged lights.
• A motion to adopt was planned for regular council. Committee discussion also noted Southwood Drive street light foundations are in place, with poles awaiting FirstEnergy delivery and scheduling.

Student Municipal Representative Report

• Student representative Brendan Green reported the AFJROTC unit placed first overall at a Knox County Career Center competition, earning top-three finishes in every event against 30 teams from three states.
• He also reported the district is adopting an all-girls wrestling team, fall sports schedules, the Green Elementary book fair, Haunted Hallways, a Hocus Pocus movie showing, the Hollow Winds race, the Bulldog Dash, girls’ tennis sectionals, and student club participation in the Trick-or-Treat Trail.

Key Outcomes

• The only formal vote was unanimous approval of the September 22, 2026 meeting minutes, with Brandenburg absent.
• Finance: 2026-R52 was read for the first time; second reading is expected next meeting.
• Public Safety: council will move to not request state hearings on the two liquor license items.
• Planning, Community and Economic Development: the three third-reading ordinances will be addressed at the 7:00 p.m. public hearings and regular council meeting.
• Rules and Personnel: 2026-26 remains on second reading.
• Transportation: 2026-R47 is expected to be moved for approval at regular council.
• Intergovernmental & Utilities: 2026-R49 is expected to be moved for adoption at regular council.
• Committee meetings adjourned and the regular council meeting resumed at 7:00 p.m.