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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Green public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The finance department earned a rare clean-audit award — fewer than 4% of audited entities get it — recognizing tight budget discipline under Finance Director Shelley Goodrich.
Restroom and pavilion capital projects
The Creekbend prefab restroom finally opened after inspection delays; Boettler's restroom is slated for August; the pavilion/playground project is moving forward but concrete bids came in high.
Charter amendments headed to the ballot
Seven proposed charter changes will go before voters or council, including adding 'strong' to the mayor's form of government, email notice for special meetings, electronic publication, parks board duties, parks income tax allocation, and five-year charter reviews.
Summit County property tax reappraisal
County completed its six-year reappraisal; homeowners who got letters can challenge values informally until August 27, with in-person sessions in Green. Higher values don't automatically mean proportionally higher taxes.
Shared bus garage lease with Green schools
The city and schools will each pay $1 to lease portions of the new shared bus garage and storage facility, which also includes public restrooms for Kleckner Park and space for Blessings in a Backpack.
Flat Income Tax Revenues and Budget Pressure
Collections are basically flat and business profits are down 12.5%, raising questions about whether spending may need to be pulled back later in the year.
Dispatch cost allocation between Green and New Franklin
The two cities hadn't recalculated their dispatch cost shares in years. Green's share rises from 59% to 60.38% and New Franklin's drops to 39.62%, effective with the 2027 budget, with a review every two years going forward.
Non-bargaining employee salary adjustments
Non-union city employees are set for an average 3.25% raise costing about $113,100, already accounted for in the budget. Some employees could get slightly more to cover duties from a departed director's position.
Competitive bidding and procurement rules
A proposal to let the city bypass state competitive bidding rules and set its own procurement system sparked pushback from the law director and finance director, who say bidding protects the city from favoritism and lawsuits. It wasn't adopted — it just goes to council as a suggestion for future study.
Extending public notice of ordinances to 30 days
Suggested new language for Section 4.11 would keep summaries of adopted ordinances and resolutions posted on the City website for 30 days instead of 14, while keeping newspaper publication. The Law Director warned longer publication adds costs, but many residents still rely on print.
Modernizing Council meeting notices
The Charter still requires written notice of Council meetings left at members' homes, which doesn't reflect how things work. The Commission is moving toward email notice with delivery and read receipts, plus website posting and a courtesy phone call.