Green City Council adopts series of routine measures, approves park project and public-defender renewal

The Green City Council on March 11 approved a slate of routine resolutions and ordinances, including funding to rebuild the Betler Park basketball court and a renewal of the city’s contract with the Summit County Public Defender.

Council adopted resolution 2025-R05 to contract with Vasco Sports Contractors for reconstruction of the Betler Park basketball court and construction of an accessible pathway from the parking lot. The council-recorded project total is $100,000, with $73,296 allocated for the court, $26,704 for the path and a $10,000 contingency. The resolution passed by roll call (adopted 7–0).

Council also adopted 2025-R06 to renew the agreement with the Summit County Public Defenders Commission. Members were told the city budgets about $7,000 annually for the service and that the fee per case will increase from $210 to $230; the resolution passed by roll call (adopted 7–0).

On utilities, council considered and then adopted Ordinance 2025-05 to continue the city’s governmental electricity aggregation with DynaG Energy Services. Administration representatives and council members noted the aggregation rate is not yet locked and that residents should expect higher pricing; the city staff said it will post information and hold public outreach so residents can ask questions. Council bypassed the third-reading requirement and adopted the ordinance by roll call (adopted 7–0).

The council approved two agricultural-permit renewals — TMP4893 (owner: Frank Bridal; ~135.149 acres at 1300 East Nimasillo Road, parcels listed) and TMP4903 (owner: Jerry Cooner; ~32.02 acres on Apple Ridge Road) — following a public hearing and a motion to approve. The chair closed the public hearing after the motion carried.

Other items adopted without extended debate included 2025-R04, a resolution contracting for specialized labor and employment legal services, and Ordinance 2025-04, an update and republication of the codified ordinances to align with the Ohio Revised Code; both measures were adopted by roll call. The council also received committee updates on roadwork: ODOT plans Massillon Road resurfacing inside the city beginning in July and the crosswalk at Forest Cove is under construction.

Votes at a glance

- 2025-R05 (Vasco Sports Contractors, Betler Park court & accessible pathway): adopted 7–0. Project total $100,000 ($73,296 court; $26,704 path; $10,000 contingency). - TMP4893 (ag permit renewal, Frank Bridal, ~135.149 acres): approved (motion carried after public hearing). - TMP4903 (ag permit renewal, Jerry Cooner, ~32.02 acres): approved (motion carried after public hearing). - 2025-R06 (renew Summit County Public Defenders agreement): adopted 7–0. City budget line ~$7,000; fee per case rising $210 → $230. - 2025-05 (electricity aggregation continuation with DynaG Energy Services): adopted 7–0 after bypassing third reading; administration warned of possible rate increases. - 2025-R04 (contract for labor & employment legal services with Voorhees, Seder, Seymour & Pease LLP): adopted 7–0. - 2025-04 (ordinance updating codified ordinances): adopted 7–0.

No contentious debate or recorded dissent accompanied these votes; several items were discussed in committee beforehand and were presented to council for final adoption. Measures referred to committees included 2025-R08 (award resurfacing contract to Barbicus Construction) and public-safety policing contract amendments (2025-R10 and 2025-R11) which were referred to the appropriate committees.