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Council approves firefighter equipment purchases and hazmat training grant; public safety committee clears liquor license
Summary
Council adopted two resolutions to improve firefighter safety — R36 to purchase supplemental hoods and gloves ($15,000 total, $12,000 grant + $3,000 city) and R37 to accept a $6,000 PUCO hazmat training grant (city budgeted remaining $3,000) — and the committee declined to request a hearing on a liquor license transfer for MAPCO.
The Green City Council on Aug. 26 approved two public‑safety items aimed at firefighter safety and training and moved not to request a hearing on a liquor license transfer for a convenience store.
Finance Committee reported and council adopted resolution 2025‑R36, authorizing the mayor to apply for a firefighter exposure grant from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation to purchase 61 firefighter hoods with barrier protection and 61 pairs of washable firefighting gloves. Committee materials indicated the total purchase would be up to $15,000, with $12,000 expected from the grant and up to $3,000 coming from city funds (approximately a 20% local match). The committee moved to bypass the three‑reading rule and council adopted R36 by roll call.
Public Safety Committee Chair Missus Babbitt reported on resolution 2025‑R37 to accept grant funds from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to fund hazardous‑materials training for all fire personnel. Committee members said the city had requested $9,000 but received $6,000; the finance director confirmed the city had budgeted the remaining $3,000 so the training could be funded. The committee moved to bypass readings and council adopted R37 by roll call.
Separately, the committee considered license item TMP5068 for MMCS Services LLC d/b/a MAPCO at 3634 Maslin Road seeking D‑6 liquor licenses, including Sunday sales. Summit County Sheriff's Department raised no concerns; committee moved not to request a hearing on TMP5068 and the motion carried.
Each measure was adopted by roll call. The transcript records committee justification for accepting partial grant funding and a plan to use already‑budgeted city funds to cover the balance of training costs.
