Green public meetings in 2025

South Summit Council of Governments - Special Meeting

The South Summit Council of Governments will vote to hire Brian Huff as Treasurer at an annual salary of $12,000. The meeting will also include an executive session to discuss employee compensation.

• Hire Brian Huff as Treasurer at $12,000 annually
• Executive session to discuss employee compensation
• Meeting location: 1755 Town Park Boulevard, Green, Ohio

Planning and Zoning Commission on 2025-12-17 6:00 PM

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review the site plan for a proposed storage unit development at 3929 S. Main Street, zoned B-1. They will also review signage plans for Atlantic Foods at 5571 Global Gateway, zoned B-5. Both items are presented with staff reports and supporting documents.

• Review of 25-41 SELU Holdings storage unit site plan (3929 S. Main St., zoning B-1)
• Review of 25-44 Atlantic Foods signage plans (5571 Global Gateway, zoning B-5)
• Approval of the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes

Civil Service Commission

The Green Civil Service Commission will approve the minutes from its October 8, 2025 meeting. It will consider expense reports through October 31, 2025 and review staffing requisitions, including hiring a payroll clerk. The commission will discuss proposed civil service rule changes and examine eligibility lists and open requisitions for several positions such as Fire Captain, Fire Lieutenant, and Service Workers.

• Approve October 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review expense reports ending October 31, 2025
• Consider staffing requisition for Payroll Clerk position
• Discuss proposed civil service rule changes
• Examine eligibility lists and open requisitions for positions (e.g., Fire Captain, Fire Lieutenant, Service Worker I/II)

South Summit Council of Governments - Regular Meeting

The South Summit Council of Governments will approve the 2026 annual operations budget and a five-year capital plan for the South Summit Dispatch Center. The body will also discuss renewing a healthcare insurance contract with Anthem and appoint new officers for 2026.

• Approval of 2026 operations budget for South Summit Dispatch Center
• Adoption of 2026 five-year capital plan for South Summit Dispatch Center
• Renewal of healthcare insurance with Anthem Insurance for employees
• Appointment of Mayor Yeargin as President and Mayor-Elect Rector as Vice-President
• Discussion on appointing Treasurer and Secretary for 2026

Committee Meetings on 2025-12-09 5:00 PM

The Committee Meetings will vote on the 2026 capital and operating appropriations for the City of Green, both declared emergencies. Several emergency resolutions will authorize contracts for engineering, legal, and vehicle procurement services. A public hearing was held on a rezoning ordinance that would change about 30.5 acres at the northeast corner of Greensburg Road and Winning Way from single‑family residential (R‑1) to planned development (PD) and adopt the conceptual site plan. Additional items include emergency resolutions for street improvements and a cybersecurity program.

• 2025-R48 – Resolution adopting the 2026 annual capital appropriations and declaring an emergency
• 2025-R49 – Resolution adopting the 2026 annual operating appropriations for the general fund and declaring an emergency
• 2025-12 – Ordinance changing zoning of ~30.5 acres at Greensburg Road/Winning Way from R‑1 to PD and accepting the Greensburg Meadow site plan
• 2025-R55 – Resolution authorizing a financing agreement for three 2025 Kenworth T480 5‑ton vehicles
• 2025-R57 – Emergency resolution for Arlington Road Corridor improvements, including fee interests and easements

Council President Noble called the meeting to order. A motion by Noble, seconded by Neugebauer, to approve the November 10, 2025 Committee meeting minutes was carried with six ayes and one abstention. No other items were formally decided; the remaining resolutions were slated for adoption at the regular council meeting.

• Approved November 10, 2025 Committee meeting minutes (6 ayes, 1 abstain)

City Council on 2025-12-09 7:00 PM

The City Council will consider the 2026 annual capital and operating appropriations, authorize contracts for municipal engineering and park improvements, and vote on funding for Arlington Road and Steese Road resurfacing projects.

• 2026 Capital and Operating Appropriations Resolutions
• Arlington Road Corridor Improvements Project
• Kreighbaum Park Prefabricated Restroom
• Greensburg Road Resurfacing Project
• Vape Shop Zoning Moratorium

The council approved the 2026 annual capital appropriations, declaring an emergency (6‑1 vote). It also adopted supplemental appropriations, several multi‑year service contracts, and a financing agreement for new trucks, each with unanimous or near‑unanimous support. A motion to forgo a hearing on a liquor‑license ownership change was also adopted unanimously.

• Approved 2026 capital appropriations (2025‑R48) – vote 6‑1 aye, 1 nay
• Approved 4th Quarter 2025 supplemental appropriations (2025‑R50AA) – vote 7‑0 aye
• Authorized contract with Environmental Design Group for engineering services 2026‑2028 (2025‑R51) – vote 6‑1 aye, 1 abstain
• Authorized contracts with planning and architecture firms for three‑year term (2025‑R52AA) – vote 6‑1 aye, 1 abstain
• Approved 2026 operating appropriations (2025‑R49) – vote 7‑0 aye
• Authorized financing agreement for three Kenworth trucks (2025‑R55) – vote 7‑0 aye
• Authorized Arlington Road corridor improvement project (2025‑R57) – vote 7‑0 aye
• Motion to not request a hearing on Kittles Brick Oven liquor‑license ownership change – vote 7‑0 aye

Design Review Board on 2025-12-03 8:30 AM

The Design Review Board will review a site plan for SELU Holdings Storage Units at 3929 S. Main Street (Zoning B-1) and a signage plan for Atlantic Foods at 5571 Global Gateway (Zoning B-5). The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and other procedural items.

• Site plan review for SELU Holdings Storage Units at 3929 S. Main Street
• Signage review for Atlantic Foods at 5571 Global Gateway

Committee Meetings on 2025-11-25 5:00 PM

The Finance Committee will hold third readings on the 2026 capital and operating appropriations, plus supplemental appropriations and contracts for engineering and planning services. The Planning Committee will hold a public hearing on rezoning 30.5 acres at Greensburg Road and Winning Way for the Greensburg Meadow planned development. Other committees will discuss vehicle financing, legal services, park improvements, grant applications for road projects, and a moratorium on vape shops.

• Third readings of 2026 Capital Appropriations (2025-R48A) and 2026 Operating Appropriation (2025-R49)
• Public hearing and third reading for rezoning 30.5 acres at Greensburg Road and Winning Way to Planned Development (2025-12)
• First reading of a moratorium on accepting applications for vape shops for up to 12 months (2025-R66)
• Second reading for Arlington Road Corridor Improvement property appropriation and associated legal services (2025-R57, 2025-R59)
• Resolutions authorizing park projects: restroom building at Kreighbaum Park (2025-R60) and site plans for Kleckner Park (2025-R61)

Councilmember Meager moved, and the council unanimously approved, appointing Councilmember Neugebauer as acting President in the absence of the President and Vice President. The motion carried 5-0. All other resolutions and contracts were read but deferred, with time to be requested at the regular meeting.

• Appointed Councilmember Neugebauer as acting President (5-0)

City Council on 2025-11-25 7:00 PM

The City Council will consider the 2026 capital and operating budgets, a moratorium on vape shop permits, and a rezoning for the Greensburg Meadow development. The meeting also includes resolutions for cybersecurity, street resurfacing, and park restroom construction.

• 2026 Capital and Operating Appropriations
• Moratorium on Vape Shop Zoning Certificates
• Rezoning 30.5 acres at Greensburg Rd and Winning Way
• Arlington Road Corridor Improvement Project
• Kreighbaum Park Prefabricated Restroom

The council adopted Ordinance 2025‑14A, amending the City Tree Advisory Commission, after a motion was made and carried. It also adopted Ordinance 2025‑11, granting a 30‑year property‑tax exemption for improvements on the Toth Buick GMC parcel, with the motion carried. Several other items were read and referred to committees, with votes postponed due to member absences.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑14A amending City Tree Advisory Commission (motion carried)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑11 granting 30‑year tax exemption for Toth Buick improvements (motion carried)
• Read and referred multiple resolutions (e.g., emergency ROW, vape‑shop moratorium) – vote postponed

City Council on 2025-11-10 at 7:00 PM

The City Council will review and vote on the 2026 annual capital and operating appropriations, authorize contracts for park improvements and legal services, and consider rezoning for a planned development.

• 2026 Annual Capital and Operating Appropriations
• Kreighbaum Park Prefabricated Restroom
• Kleckner Park Site Improvement Plans
• Greenburg Meadow Planned Development Rezoning
• 2025-R54 Zashin & Rich Legal Services

Board of Zoning Appeals on 2025-11-20 6:00 PM

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider four variance requests to modify setback and fence height requirements for properties on Evergreen Court, Corporate Woods Parkway, and Arlington Road.

• R. Jeffrey Day requests 3' and 1' height variances for fencing on Birch Ct and Evergreen Ct
• CAM, Inc. requests 42.5' front and 21.8' rear setback variances for a structure on Parcel 28-00893
• CAM, Inc. requests a variance for a drive-thru stacking space of four cars instead of six
• Chick-Fil-A requests 40' and 42' front setback variances for a drive-thru canopy and dumpster enclosure on Arlington Rdg. Rd.
• Chick-Fil-A requests permission to place accessory structures in the front yard

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved three variance requests. R. Jeffrey Day’s fence variances were approved unanimously (4‑0). CAM, Inc.’s setback and sign variances were also approved unanimously (4‑0). Chick‑Fil‑A’s drive‑thru canopy and dumpster enclosure variances passed with a 3‑1 vote. The Board also approved the October 16, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved Jeffrey Day fence variances (4‑0)
• Approved CAM, Inc. setback and sign variances (4‑0)
• Approved Chick‑Fil‑A drive‑thru canopy and dumpster variances (3‑1)
• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)

Planning and Zoning Commission on 2025-11-19 6:00 PM

The Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a site plan review for a proposed Chick-Fil-A restaurant at 790 Arlington Ridge in the B-1 zoning district. No other major business items are scheduled; the agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and reports.

• Site plan review for Chick-Fil-A (25-39) at 790 Arlington Ridge, B-1 zoning

Committee Meetings on 2025-11-10 5:00 PM

The Committee will consider multiple resolutions authorizing emergency appropriations for the 2026 capital and operating budgets. It will also review contracts for Rayl Family Park improvements and engineering services with Environmental Design Group LLC. Additional items include a zoning change for a 30.5‑acre parcel at Greensburg Road and Winning Way and the establishment of a street‑lighting district for Jacobs Ridge development.

• 2025-R46 resolution authorizing a contract with GPD Group for Rayl Family Park concept and site improvement plans
• 2025-R48 amended resolution approving the 2026 annual capital appropriations
• 2025-R49 resolution approving the 2026 annual operating appropriations
• 2025-R51 resolution authorizing a contract with Environmental Design Group LLC for municipal engineering services from 2026‑2028
• 2025-12 ordinance changing zoning of approximately 30.5 acres at Greensburg Road and Winning Way to Planned Development

Council members approved the October 28, 2025 Committee Meeting Minutes with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. All other items were read, discussed, or referred to the regular council meeting, but no further actions were taken at this committee session.

• Approved October 28, 2025 Committee Meeting Minutes (6-0)

Parks and Recreation Board Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Board reviews staff reports on multiple park projects, including plans to introduce legislation for Kleckner Park and Rayl Family Park improvements. Updates are provided on restroom projects at Kreighbaum Park, safety surface at Patriot Playground, and savings on East Liberty Park repairs. The board also discusses the CORE grand opening and charter membership pricing.

• Kleckner Park pavilion: $9,500 pledged by Green Leadership Group; sponsorship levels listed
• Legislation to authorize agreement with EDG for park improvement plans at Kleckner Park to be introduced Nov 11, 2025
• Kreighbaum Park restroom project: plan reviews underway, utility permit applications submitted, RFQ issued
• East Liberty Park sport court repairs completed in 2024 saving $9,170
• The CORE grand opening Nov 15; charter membership pricing: individuals $100/yr, families $200-$300/yr

Veterans Advisory Commission on 2025-11-04 5:30 PM

The Veterans Advisory Commission will approve the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes, hear public comments, and address unfinished business items including a Witness Tree ceremony and a Veterans Day ceremony. The body will also consider any new business before adjourning.

• Approve October 7, 2025 Veterans Advisory Commission minutes (TMP-5147)
• Citizen Comments
• Unfinished Business – Witness Tree Ceremony
• Unfinished Business – Veterans Day Ceremony
• New Business (unspecified)

South Summit Council of Governments - Special Meeting

The South Summit Council of Governments will consider two resolutions: one to accept a $15,000 financial procedures assessment from Julian & Grube, Inc., and another to amend by-laws to allow appointment of Secretary and Treasurer from outside member communities. The council will also discuss the 2026 budget and the resignation of the current treasurer.

• Resolution 2025-04: Authorize accepting a $15,000 financial procedures assessment proposal from Julian & Grube, Inc.
• Resolution 2025-05: Amend by-laws to allow appointment of Secretary and Treasurer from outside member communities
• Discussion on 2026 budget
• Resignation of Treasurer

Committee Meetings on 2025-10-28 5:00 PM

The City of Green committees will review a second reading of a resolution to contract with GPD Group for Rayl Family Park concept and site improvement plans, and third readings of an intergovernmental agreement with Summit County for job creation and tax revenue sharing, and a resolution establishing a street lighting district for Jacobs Ridge Planned Development Phases 1-5, which includes a public hearing at 7:00 PM. They will also approve minutes from the October 14 meeting.

• Approval of October 14, 2025 committee meeting minutes
• Second reading of Resolution 2025-R46: Authorization to contract with GPD Group for concept and site improvement plans for Rayl Family Park (making an appropriation)
• Third reading of Resolution 2025-R44: Intergovernmental MOU with Summit County for job creation and retention and tax revenue sharing
• Third reading of Resolution 2025-R45: Establishing a street lighting district for Jacobs Ridge Planned Development Phases 1-5 (public hearing scheduled at 7:00 PM)
• Committee business reports from Finance, Environment and Parks, Public Safety, Planning, Rules, Transportation, and Intergovernmental committees (details not specified)

The council voted to approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 committee meeting. No legislation was adopted; three resolutions (Rayl Family Park design contract, Summit County job‑creation agreement, and Jacobs Ridge street‑lighting district) were read and will be considered at the regular meeting. All committees reported no business.

• Approved October 14, 2025 Committee Meeting Minutes (7‑0)

City Council on 2025-10-28 7:00 PM

Council will hold a public hearing on a street lighting district for Jacobs Ridge (Phases 1-5) and consider first-reading legislation including the 2026 capital and operating appropriations, multi-year contracts for engineering and planning services, 30-year property tax exemptions for improvements to Toth Buick GMC and Serra Subaru, a rezoning of 30.5 acres at Greensburg Road and Winning Way for Greensburg Meadow Planned Development, and an amendment to the City Tree Advisory Commission ordinance. On second reading is a contract with GPD Group for concept and site improvement plans for Rayl Family Park. On third reading is an intergovernmental MOU with Summit County for job creation and tax revenue sharing.

• 2026 Annual Capital Appropriations resolution (R48) and 2026 Operating Appropriations (R49) introduced on first reading
• TIF ordinance for Toth Buick GMC improvements exemption from property tax for 30 years (2025-11)
• TIF ordinance for Serra Subaru improvements exemption from property tax for 30 years (2025-13)
• Rezoning of approximately 30.5 acres at Greensburg Road & Winning Way from R-1 to Planned Development for Greensburg Meadow (2025-12)
• Public hearing on establishing a street lighting district for Jacobs Ridge Planned Development Phases 1-5 (2025-R45)

The council approved the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (5 aye, 1 abstain). It adopted Resolution 2025‑R44 authorizing a job‑creation and tax‑revenue‑sharing agreement with Summit County (6‑0 vote). The meeting was then adjourned at 7:24 p.m. (6‑0 vote).

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0‑1)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑R44 job‑creation agreement with Summit County (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:24 p.m. (6‑0)

Historic Preservation Commission on 2025-10-23 6:00 PM

The Green Historic Preservation Commission will convene to approve minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting and discuss the Green Merger Commission Archival Initiative. The agenda includes a report on the America 250 project and updates from the Planning and Historical Societies.

• Approval of September 25, 2025 minutes
• Green Merger Commission Archival Initiative
• America 250 project presentation
• Planning Department report
• Green Historical Society report

Board of Zoning Appeals on 2025-10-16 6:00 PM

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear a request from Ace Lighting Services on behalf of Motley 7 Brew, LLC for a variance to exceed the maximum allowed sign area by 24.55 sq ft at 3701 Massillon Rd. The applicant seeks 107.35 sq ft of signage where 82.8 sq ft is permitted under city code. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Variance request for 24.55 sq ft additional signage at 3701 Massillon Rd.
• Proposed total signage: 107.35 sq ft vs. 82.8 sq ft maximum allowed
• Applicant representation by Ace Lighting Services for Motley 7 Brew
• Approval of minutes from August 21 and September 18, 2025 meetings

The Board of Zoning Appeals voted to approve a 24.55‑sq ft sign variance requested by Ace Lighting Services for the Motley 7 Brew location. The motion passed unanimously with four votes in favor and none against. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from August 21 and September 18, 2025 by the same 4‑0 vote.

• Approved 24.55 sq ft sign variance for Ace Lighting Services (4‑0)
• Approved minutes from Aug 21 2025 and Sep 18 2025 (4‑0)

Planning and Zoning Commission on 2025-10-15 6:00 PM

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a conceptual site plan and rezoning request for the Greensburg Meadow Planned Development, which would rezone 30.5 acres from R-1 to PD on the north side of Greensburg Road. Commissioners will also review a site plan for a Service Pro Oil Change at Corporate Woods Circle in the B-1 zoning district. Approval of minutes from August and September meetings is also on the agenda.

• 25-38 Greensburg Meadow PD: conceptual site plan review and rezoning request for 30.5 acres from R-1 to PD at Winning Way, north side of Greensburg Road
• 25-36 Service Pro Oil Change: site plan review for a new oil change facility at Corporate Woods Circle in B-1 zoning
• Approval of August 20, 2025 and September 17, 2025 meeting minutes

Committee Meetings on 2025-10-14 5:00 PM

The City of Green's committees will consider resolutions accepting Tax Incentive Review Council recommendations, terminating a TIF agreement for United Auto Wash at 808 E Turkeyfoot Lake Road, and approving liquor license transfers and new licenses. A public hearing is scheduled for October 28 on a street lighting district for Jacobs Ridge (Phases 1-5). The Intergovernmental Committee also will discuss a lobbyist agreement with Van Scoyoc Associates and a Summit County job creation MOU.

• 2025-R43: Resolution accepting TIRC recommendations regarding Community Reinvestment Area and TIF agreements (second reading).
• 2025-10: Ordinance repealing 2022 TIF agreement for United Auto Wash at 808 E Turkeyfoot Lake Road (second reading).
• 2025-R45: Resolution establishing a street lighting district for Jacobs Ridge Planned Development Phases 1-5 (public hearing Oct. 28).
• 2025-R44: Resolution authorizing Summit County intergovernmental MOU for job creation and tax revenue sharing (second reading).
• 2025-R47: Resolution authorizing agreement with Van Scoyoc Associates as lobbyist for national zip code advocacy (first reading, emergency passage requested).

Council President Noble called the meeting to order and the members approved the September 23, 2025 Committee Meeting Minutes. The motion was made by Council Member Speight, seconded by Council Member Meager, and carried unanimously (5‑0). No legislation was adopted; pending items were scheduled for discussion at a future regular meeting.

• Approved September 23, 2025 Committee Meeting Minutes (5-0)

City Council on 2025-10-14 7:00 PM

The City Council will approve minutes from the September 23 meeting and the August 2025 electronic financial report. It will hear first‑reading resolutions authorizing agreements with GPD Group for Rayl Family Park improvements and with Van Scoyoc Associates for national zip‑code advocacy, both declared emergencies. The council will also consider second‑reading resolutions on tax‑incentive recommendations, a street‑lighting district for the Jacobs Ridge development, and a termination of a 2022 tax increment financing agreement. Several liquor‑license applications and transfers will be reviewed.

• 2025‑R46: First‑reading resolution authorizing an agreement with GPD Group for concept and site improvement plans for Rayl Family Park (emergency declaration).
• 2025‑R47: First‑reading resolution authorizing an agreement with Van Scoyoc Associates to represent the city in the National Zip Code Advocacy Coalition (emergency declaration).
• 2025‑R43: Second‑reading resolution adopting Tax Incentive Review Council recommendations for the Community Reinvestment Area and related tax increment financing agreements.
• 2025‑R45: Second‑reading resolution establishing a street lighting district for Jacobs Ridge Planned Development Phases 1‑5, with a public hearing scheduled for Oct 28, 2025.
• Liquor license items: New D‑5 license for United Concessions Group Inc at 5400 Lauby Rd. NW; license transfer for Circle K at 3634 Massillon Rd.

The council approved several emergency resolutions, including a contract with GPD Group for Rayl Family Park improvements (2025‑R46), an agreement with Van Scoyoc Associates for national zip‑code advocacy (2025‑R47), and a job‑creation memorandum with Summit County (2025‑R44). It also adopted a resolution terminating the 2022‑14 tax‑increment financing for United Auto Wash and established a street‑lighting district for the Jacobs Ridge development (2025‑R45). Additionally, the council approved the September meeting minutes, the August electronic financial report, and voted not to request hearings on two liquor‑license applications.

• Approved 2025‑R46 Rayl Family Park improvement resolution (6-0)
• Approved 2025‑R47 Van Scoyoc Associates lobbying resolution (6-0)
• Approved 2025‑R43 Tax Incentive Review Council recommendations (6-0)
• Approved 2025‑10 ordinance repealing 2022‑14 TIF for United Auto Wash (6-0)
• Approved 2025‑R44 Summit County job‑creation MOU (6-0)
• Approved 2025‑R45 Jacobs Ridge street‑lighting district (6-0)
• Approved September 23, 2025 council meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved August 2025 electronic financial report, subject to audit (6-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review and qualify candidates for the fire medic and payroll clerk exams, with 42 and 78 applications respectively. They will also discuss proposed rule changes and consider extending the Fire Lieutenant requisition. Approval of prior meeting minutes and correspondence including a new fire medic hire are also on the agenda.

• Review of 42 candidates for the fire medic exam
• Review of 78 candidates for the payroll clerk exam
• Discussion of proposed Civil Service rule changes
• Request to extend Fire Lieutenant requisition based on Captain exam
• New hire Matthew Bolan as Fire Medic (payroll status form)

Veterans Advisory Commission on 2025-10-07 5:30 PM

The Veterans Advisory Commission will approve minutes from September 2, 2025, and discuss Veterans Day, the Trick or Treat Trail, and a Military Career Fair.

• Approval of September 2, 2025 minutes (TMP-5109)
• Veterans Day planning
• Trick or Treat Trail event
• Military Career Fair discussion

Design Review Board on 2025-10-01 8:30 AM

The Design Review Board is meeting to review a site plan, signs, and elevations for a proposed Service Pro Oil Change at Corporate Woods Circle in the B-1 zoning district. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Service Pro Oil Change site plan review at Corporate Woods Circle
• Review of sign rendering and elevations for the proposed oil change facility
• Approval of September 3, 2025 meeting minutes