Green, OH

City Council on 2026-09-08 7:00 PM

The Green City Council will hold a first reading on several ordinances and resolutions, including a rezoning of 27.8 acres at Massillon Road and Stein Road from I-1 (General Industrial) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential), new regulations for smoke shops and vape establishments, and a street lighting district for Stoney Creek Estates Phase V. The council will also consider accepting grant funds for fire department training and equipment, and approving tax levies and appropriations. Public hearings are scheduled for September 22 and October 13, 2026.

• Rezoning 27.8 acres at Massillon Road and Stein Road from I-1 to R-2 (2026-24)
• New regulations for smoke shops and vape/smoke establishments (2026-22)
• Street lighting district for Stoney Creek Estates Phase V (2026-R49)
• Grant applications: MWCD watershed grant for Crouse Pond, PUCO hazmat training, Enbridge fire hose grant
• Accepting tax levies and modifying appropriations for CY2027

Committee Meetings on 2026-09-08 5:00 PM

The City of Green's committees will hold second readings on resolutions to advance property tax funds, accept tax rates for 2027, and modify appropriations, plus a first reading to apply for a firefighting hose grant. They will also consider consenting to ODOT resurfacing of SR-619 and part of SR-241. The meeting is mostly procedural, with no public hearings listed.

• 2026-R44: Resolution requiring Summit County Fiscal Officer to advance property tax funds to the city
• 2026-R45: Resolution accepting 2027 tax amounts and rates from the Budget Commission
• 2026-R46A: Amended resolution modifying appropriations within certain funds
• 2026-R50: First reading to apply for Enbridge Safe Community First Responder Program grant for firefighting hose
• 2026-R43: Resolution consenting to ODOT resurfacing of SR-619 (East Turkeyfoot Lake Road) and part of SR-241 (Massillon Rd)

Design Review Board on 2026-09-02 8:30 AM

The Green Design Review Board will meet to review two signage applications: a Heritage Landscape ID sign at 4940 Aultman Road and A&C Naturals signage at 4725 Massillon Road. The board will also approve minutes from the July 1, 2026 meeting. Both items are signage reviews under specific zoning classifications.

• Heritage Landscape ID Sign review at 4940 Aultman Road (zoning I)
• A&C Naturals Signage review at 4725 Massillon Road (zoning B-3)
• Approval of July 1, 2026 meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Board Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to approve minutes, hear citizen comments, and receive administrative reports on parks, C.O.R.E., council, and planning and zoning. Unfinished business includes a proposal to amend the board meeting schedule to bi-monthly. The agenda is largely routine, with the main action item being the schedule change.

• Amending Board Meeting Schedule (Bi-Monthly)
• Trick or Treat Trail Table for PRB discussion
• Kleckner Park: bus garage/city storage building progressing, playground and pavilion planned
• Twisted Wilderfest on September 26 at Southgate and Boettler Parks
• Veterans Memorial Park trees damaged by Japanese Beetles, under treatment

Veterans Advisory Commission on 2026-09-01 5:00 PM

The Veterans Advisory Commission of Green, Ohio, is holding a regular meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including approval of the August 4, 2026 meeting minutes, citizen comments, and reports on unfinished and new business. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approval of August 4, 2026 meeting minutes (TMP-5471)

Board of Zoning Appeals on 2026-09-17 6:00 PM

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance requests. Two involve accessory structure height and placement variances for detached garages, and one involves a rear setback variance for a deck addition. The board will decide whether to grant these variances from the city's planning and development code.

• David Flatt, 2770 Heckman Rd.: variance for front-yard detached garage and 1' height variance (19' vs 18' max)
• Dalibor & Dijana Zeljkovic, 5041 Flagstone Dr.: 20.02' rear setback variance for deck (19.98' vs 40' required)
• Olivieri Contracting, Inc. for 860 Killinger Rd.: 9'5" height variance for pole barn (24'5" vs 15' max)

City Council on 2026-08-25 7:00 PM

The Green City Council will hold a study session and vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including tax incentive agreements for local businesses and funding requests. The meeting includes approval of past meeting minutes and financial reports, liquor license renewals, and third readings of tax abatement ordinances.

• 2026-R43: Resolution for ODOT resurfacing of SR-619 (East Turkeyfoot Lake Road) and portion of SR-241 (Massillon Rd)
• 2026-R44: Resolution requiring Summit County to advance funds for 2027 property tax
• 2026-R45: Resolution accepting tax amounts and rates for 2027 as determined by Budget Commission
• 2026-R46: Resolution modifying appropriations to provide sufficient funding
• 2026-20: Ordinance granting 100% real property tax exemption for 30 years to Arlington Ridge Market Place LLC (Chick-fil-A)

Committee Meetings on 2026-08-25 5:00 PM

The City of Green's committee meetings include third readings of ordinances granting 100% property tax exemptions for 30 years on improvements to properties owned by Arlington Ridge Market Place, LLC (Chick-fil-A) and Bull Run Ventures, LLC (Brenneman Group). Also up for third reading is an ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with Aqua Ohio, Inc. for utility services. The Public Safety Committee will review liquor license renewals and a new license request for a CVS Pharmacy.

• Third reading: 2026-20 — 30-year, 100% property tax exemption for Chick-fil-A improvements
• Third reading: 2026-21 — 30-year, 100% property tax exemption for Brenneman Group improvements
• Third reading: 2026-19 — Mayor authorized to sign Aqua Ohio, Inc. agreement (public hearing held 8/11/2026)
• Public Safety: Renewal of all Class C & D retail liquor licenses effective October 1, 2026
• Public Safety: New C-1 & C-2 liquor licenses for CVS Pharmacy at 3761 Massillon Road

Annual CIP Meeting 2027-2031

Planning and Zoning Commission on 2026-08-19 6:00 PM

The Planning and Zoning Commission is considering a request by Redwood USA, LLC to rezone about 29.8 acres at Massillon Road and Stein Road from I (industrial) to R-2 (residential). The commission will also review a proposed text amendment to the Land Development Code regarding residential driveway widths. The meeting includes approval of the July 15, 2026 minutes and reports from the director and council liaison.

• Rezoning of 29.8 acres at Massillon Road and Stein Road from I to R-2 (Redwood USA, LLC)
• Text amendment to Section 157.134(7)(B) on parking, loading, and stacking regulations; driveway widths
• Approval of July 15, 2026 meeting minutes

Committee Meetings on 2026-08-11 5:00 PM

The City of Green's committee meetings on August 11, 2026, include multiple third readings and votes on resolutions and ordinances. Key items include amending the Summit County Sheriff policing contract to add Flock safety cameras, approving 30-year property tax exemptions for improvements to Chick-fil-A and Brenneman Group properties, and several charter amendments to be placed on the ballot. The agenda also includes second readings for an Aqua Ohio agreement and new clerk positions, plus an executive session on collective bargaining.

• 2026-R26AA: Second amendment to policing contract with Summit County Sheriff to include Flock safety cameras (emergency)
• 2026-20: 100% real property tax exemption for 30 years for Chick-fil-A improvements (Arlington Ridge Market Place, LLC)
• 2026-21: 100% real property tax exemption for 30 years for Brenneman Group improvements (Bull Run Ventures, LLC)
• 2026-19: Agreement with Aqua Ohio, Inc. (public hearing at 7:00 PM)
• 2026-R31A through R37: Charter amendments to be submitted to voters (strong mayor, email notifications, online publication, parks board duties, tax allocation, charter review)

City Council on 2026-08-11 7:00 PM

The Green City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on an agreement with Aqua Ohio, Inc., and consider second readings of ordinances granting 30-year, 100% property tax exemptions on improvements for Chick-fil-A and Brenneman Group properties. The council will also take third readings on several charter amendments, including one to add 'strong' to the form of government description, and a resolution to amend the Summit County Sheriff policing contract to include Flock safety cameras.

• Public hearing on ordinance authorizing agreement with Aqua Ohio, Inc. (2026-19)
• Second reading: 30-year, 100% TIF exemption for Chick-fil-A improvements (2026-20)
• Second reading: 30-year, 100% TIF exemption for Brenneman Group improvements (2026-21)
• Resolution to amend Summit County Sheriff policing contract to add Flock safety cameras (2026-R26AA)
• Third readings on charter amendments, including adding 'strong' to form of government (2026-R31A)

Civil Service Commission Meeting

The Green Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review expense reports, and discuss personnel actions. They will review applications for Assistant Fire Chief, Service Worker II, and Service Supervisor positions to determine who is qualified to test, and overview the exams for these roles. The meeting also covers active eligibility lists and open requisitions for various positions.

• Review Assistant Fire Chief Letters of Interest to determine qualified candidates
• Review Service Worker II and Service Supervisor applications to determine who is qualified to test
• Overview of exams for Assistant Fire Chief, Service Worker II, and Service Supervisor
• Approval of July 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Expense reports ending July 31, 2026

Parks and Recreation Board Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to approve minutes, hear citizen comments, and receive administrative reports. They will also discuss unfinished business, including a charter amendment update and the board meeting schedule. Staff reports cover ongoing park projects and recreation programs.

• Charter Amendment Update discussion
• Kleckner Park bus garage/city storage building progressing; playground and pavilion installation upcoming
• Central Park Splash Pad hours adjusted to 10am-7pm
• CORE accepting Renew Active members in addition to SilverSneakers
• Senior Strength class offered Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at the CORE

Veterans Advisory Commission on 2026-08-04 5:00 PM

The Veterans Advisory Commission is meeting to approve the June 2, 2026 minutes and discuss routine updates, including meeting frequency, adding two new members, and the Veteran Friendly Business program. New business includes planning the Trick or Treat Trail on October 17, 2026 and Veterans Day activities. The agenda is largely procedural with updates and event planning.

• Approval of June 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Update on adding 2 new members to the Commission
• Update on Veteran Friendly Business program
• Trick or Treat Trail on October 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
• Veterans Day planning

City Council on 2026-07-28 7:00 PM

The Green City Council will hold public hearings on eight proposed charter amendments covering topics like the form of government, meeting notifications, publication methods, and parks and recreation board duties and funding. They will also hear a proposed ordinance amending drive-through bypass lane design requirements. The council will consider several new items on first reading, including a lease agreement with the school district and tax increment financing for Chick-fil-A and Brenneman Group properties.

• Public hearings on charter amendments 2026-R31 through 2026-R37 and ordinance 2026-10A
• First reading of 2026-R41 and 2026-R42: building and ground lease agreements with Green Local Schools for bus garage on Parcel 2817723
• First reading of 2026-20 and 2026-21: 100% real property tax exemptions for 30 years for Chick-fil-A and Brenneman Group improvements
• Third reading of 2026-15: contract with Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) for income tax administration
• Third reading of 2026-R26AA: amended policing contract with Summit County Sheriff to include Flock safety cameras

Council approved a contract with the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) to administer the city's municipal income tax, passing 6-1 with Councilman Brandenburg dissenting. Council also approved a modified appropriations resolution, two lease agreements with the Green Local School District for a bus garage, and a municipal economic development grant for Hoover Kacyon, LLC. Public hearings were held on a drive-thru bypass lane ordinance and seven charter amendments, but no final votes were taken on those items.

• Approved RITA income tax administration contract (6-1)
• Approved modified appropriations resolution for inspection services (6-1)
• Approved building lease with Green Local School District for bus garage (7-0)
• Approved ground lease with Green Local School District for bus garage (7-0)
• Approved municipal economic development grant with Hoover Kacyon, LLC (7-0)
• Approved June 2026 financial report, subject to audit (7-0)
• Approved June 23, 2026 council meeting minutes (7-0)

Committee Meetings on 2026-07-28 5:00 PM

The City of Green's committee meetings on July 28, 2026, include third readings of ordinances and resolutions, first readings of new legislation, and second readings of charter amendments. Key items include authorizing a contract with RITA for income tax administration, amending the policing contract with the Summit County Sheriff to add Flock safety cameras, and several charter amendments to be submitted to voters. Public hearings are scheduled for 7:00 PM on the drive-through bypass lane ordinance and multiple charter amendment resolutions.

• Third reading: Ordinance 2026-15 authorizing contract with RITA for municipal income tax administration
• First reading: Resolution 2026-R26AA amending policing contract with Summit County Sheriff to include Flock safety cameras
• Public hearing: Ordinance 2026-10A amending Section 157.134(5)(C) on drive-through bypass lane design
• Second reading: Resolution 2026-R38 awarding contract to Kunkle & Sons for 2026 Misc. Concrete Repairs
• Second readings: Charter amendments (2026-R30 through 2026-R37) on government form, notifications, publication, parks board, tax allocation, and review cycle

The Finance Committee advanced a third-reading ordinance to contract with the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) for municipal income tax administration, with a motion to adopt at the regular meeting. It also supported first-reading passage of a resolution to fund inspections of horizontal drilling sites (with costs reimbursed by Lumos) and two lease agreements with the Green Local School District for a joint bus garage. The Public Safety Committee discussed amendments to the Flock camera policing contract but did not finalize them, and the Planning Committee heard public testimony on a drive-thru bypass lane ordinance. No final votes were taken; all items are scheduled for the regular meeting.

• Advanced RITA income tax contract ordinance (2026-15) to regular meeting for adoption
• Supported first-reading passage of drilling site inspection funding resolution (2026-R40)
• Supported first-reading passage of building lease with school district (2026-R41)
• Supported first-reading passage of ground lease with school district (2026-R42)
• Discussed Flock camera contract amendments; Law Director to amend agreement for next meeting
• Held public hearing on drive-thru bypass lane ordinance (2026-10AA)
• Approved June 23, 2026 committee meeting minutes (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals on 2026-07-16 6:00 PM

The Green Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests. The first is from Pamela and Cory Harbin to allow a 6-foot fence in the front yard at 2424 Lyndon Dr., where 3 feet is the maximum. The second is from Micah Done to place a shed in the side yard at 980 E. Nimisila Rd., where accessory structures are normally required in the rear yard. The board will also handle routine items like approving minutes.

• Variance request by Pamela & Cory Harbin, 2424 Lyndon Dr., for a 3-foot fence height variance to allow a 6-foot fence in the frontage of Pine Lake Trl.
• Variance request by Micah Done, 980 E. Nimisila Rd., to permit an accessory shed in the side yard instead of the rear yard.
• Public hearing on both variance requests under GCO Chapter 157, Planning & Development Code.
• Approval of minutes and other routine business.

Planning and Zoning Commission on 2026-07-15 6:00 PM

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a site plan for a Friendly Express Gas Station proposed at 4053 S. Main Street. This is the main business item on the agenda, along with approval of the previous meeting's minutes and routine reports.

• Site plan review for Friendly Express Gas Station (case 26-14) at 4053 S. Main Street, B-1 zoning
• Attachments include staff report, site plan, elevations, landscape plan, and aerial map
• Approval of June 17, 2026 meeting minutes

Planning and Zoning Commission on 2026-07-15 6:00 PM

The Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a site plan review for the proposed Friendly Express Gas Station located at 4053 S. Main Street. The commission will also review the June 17, 2026, meeting minutes.

• Site Plan Review: Friendly Express Gas Station (4053 S. Main Street)
• Approval of the June 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Civil Service Commission Meeting

The Commission will review expense reports, payroll status forms, and RITA legislation. The meeting includes updates on various active eligibility lists and open requisitions for city roles.

• Payroll Status Form for Troy Meredith (Crew Leader Storm Water – Transfer)
• Service Worker II Highway hiring
• Service Worker II Parks hiring
• Assistant Fire Chief examination and list creation
• Review of active eligibility lists for various city positions

Design Review Board on 2026-07-01 8:30 AM

The Design Review Board will conduct a site plan review for the proposed Friendly Express Gas Station located at 4053 S. Main Street. The review includes assessments of building elevations and landscape plans.

• Site Plan Review: Friendly Express Gas Station, 4053 S. Main Street

Board of Zoning Appeals on 2026-07-16 6:00 PM

The Board will review two variance requests regarding property structures. One request involves increasing fence height in a front yard, while the other concerns placing a shed in a side yard.

• Fence height variance for 2424 Lyndon Dr. to allow 6' fencing on Pine Lake Trl. frontage
• Accessory structure variance for 980 E. Nimisila Rd. to permit a shed in the side yard

South Summit Council of Governments - Regular Meeting

The Council will consider several resolutions including hiring legal counsel and establishing a new unclaimed monies fund. The agenda also includes updates on dispatch service cost allocations and cybersecurity standards.

• Resolution to authorize agreement with Dicaudo, Pitchford & Yoder LLC for legal representation
• Resolution to amend the South Summit Council of Governments by-laws
• Resolution to establish updated dispatch service cost allocation percentages
• Resolution to create an unclaimed monies fund
• Resolution regarding cybersecurity standards and ransomware protection

Committee Meetings on 2026-06-23 5:00 PM

The Finance Committee will review several bond ordinances for street improvements, the Southwood Drive extension, and debt refunding. Other committees are scheduled to discuss liquor licenses, a policing contract amendment involving Flock safety cameras, and economic development grants.

• $1,500,000 bond for Southwood Drive Extension Phase I
• $3,900,000 bond for various street improvements
• $1,400,000 bond for Southwood Drive Extension Phase II
• $12,865,000 bond for refunding 2016 and 2020 general obligation bonds
• Policing contract amendment to include Flock safety cameras

City Council on 2026-06-23 7:00 PM

The City Council is reviewing several proposed amendments to the City Charter. The meeting also includes discussions on various bond ordinances for street improvements and project financing.

• Charter amendments regarding government form, special meeting notifications, and publication methods
• Resolution 2026-38 awarding a contract to Kunkle & Sons for concrete repairs
• Bond ordinance 2026-12 for street improvements up to $3,900,000
• Bond ordinance 2026-14 for refinancing general obligation bonds up to $12,865,000
• Resolution 2026-R26A regarding a policing contract amendment for Flock safety cameras

Council approved the fact-finder's report on the collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 2964, bypassing committee and three-reading rules. It also adopted four bond ordinances totaling $19.7 million for road projects and refunding, and approved a contract for concrete repairs. Several charter amendment resolutions were introduced for first reading, and two liquor license transfers were approved without hearings.

• Adopted fact-finder's report on IAFF Local 2964 contract (7-0)
• Approved $1.5M bond for Southwood Drive Phase I retirement (7-0)
• Approved $3.9M bond for street improvements (7-0)
• Approved $1.4M bond for Southwood Drive Phase II (7-0)
• Approved $12.865M refunding bond for 2016/2020 GO bonds (7-0)
• Approved $1.5M contract to Kunkle & Sons for concrete repairs (first reading)
• Approved MAPCO 2035 liquor license transfer without hearing (7-0)
• Approved Fresh Food Deli new D-1 liquor license without hearing (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals on 2026-06-18 6:00 PM

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review multiple applications for property variances. These include requests regarding driveway widths, rear and side setbacks, and accessory structure placement and height.

• Driveway width variance at 3747 Chesterfield Dr.
• Rear setback variance for a covered deck at 4442 Broadley Cir.
• Rear setback variance for a deck at 3849 Heron Watch Dr.
• Side setback variance for a shed at 852 Redwood Dr.
• Detached garage placement and height variances at 3526 Mayfair Rd.

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved all five variance requests on the agenda, each by a 4-0 vote with one member absent. The variances included driveway width, rear setbacks for decks, a side setback for a shed, and a front-yard garage with height exception. The board also approved the minutes from the May 21, 2026 meeting.

• Approved 2' driveway width variance for 3747 Chesterfield Dr. (4-0)
• Approved 12' rear setback variance for covered deck at 4442 Broadley Cir. (4-0)
• Approved 10' rear setback variance for deck at 3849 Heron Watch Dr. (4-0)
• Approved 4' side setback variance for shed at 852 Redwood Dr. (4-0)
• Approved front-yard garage and 10' height variance at 3526 Mayfair Rd. (4-0)
• Approved May 21, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission on 2026-06-17 6:00 PM

The Commission will review several site plans and a minor subdivision variance. The agenda also includes a proposed text amendment regarding drive-thru facility regulations.

• Minor Subdivision Variance for Federan Lot Split at 4500 Mayfair Road
• Signage Review for Akron’s Finest Mulch at 4590 Massillon Road
• Site Plan Review for The Chapel Community Room at 1800 Raber Road
• Site Plan Review for Dairy Queen at 4015 Massillon Road
• Land Development Code Text Amendment regarding parking, loading, and stacking

Parks and Recreation Board Meeting

Committee Meetings on 2026-06-09 5:00 PM

City of Green committees are reviewing second- and third-readings on financial resolutions, zoning changes, and public safety contracts. These items include bond issuances that would fund local street repairs and the Southwood Drive Extension Project, as well as a rezoning that could change land use near Greensburg Road. Most measures require final council approval after these committee reviews.

• Second readings on bond ordinances up to $12,865,000 for GO bond refunding and up to $3,900,000 for various street improvements
• Bond measures of $1,500,000 and $1,400,000 for Phase I and II of the Southwood Drive Extension Project
• Rezoning approximately 31 acres at Greensburg Road and Winning Way from R-1 to PD for the Greensburg Meadow Planned Development
• Third reading on a tax increment financing ordinance exempting Dunkin Donuts improvements from property taxes for thirty years
• Second reading on a resolution to amend the policing contract with Summit County Sheriff to include Flock Safety Cameras

The Finance Committee reviewed several proposed bond ordinances for road projects, debt refinancing, and the Southwood Drive extension. The Public Safety Committee discussed a liquor license and a policing contract amendment involving Flock Safety cameras. A resolution to apply for a fire engine grant was also presented.

• Approved May 26, 2026 Committee Meeting Minutes (7-0)
• Supported moving forward with Friendly Express 7 Ltd. liquor license without a hearing
• Supported first reading of resolution for fire engine grant application