GREEN City council closed 2008 by passing several resolutions, including the 2009 budget and zoning issues during their Dec. 9 meeting.
The zoning classification of McAfee Tool and Die’s property, 1717 Boettler Rd., was changed from I-2 Limited Industrial to B-1 General Business. The change was passed by a vote of 5-to-2 with Joel Reed and Susan Ridgeway voting “No.”
On second reading, a resolution passed extending the interim development controls on new construction development on Massillon Road between State Route 619 and Greensburg Road.
“This legislation is basically a renewal of a resolution that was passed in 2005 by the city council,” explained Reed. “What it did was place additional protection and additional safeguards for any projects being approved along Massillon Road from 619 to Greensburg Road.”
The 2009 annual operating budget for the city of Green was approved.
Councilman Jim Colopy said, “It is 2.2 percent under last year’s operating budget. There are no new employees being brought on with this budget. There is one part-time but that is brought on with the Tax Administrators office as part of collections and it is expected that they will pay for themselves in that position.”
The Massillon Road roundabout project moved forward by passage of two resolutions. Utility relocations were approved. Project contracts were awarded to SEI Excavating, Inc. for the Massillon Road pond relocation project for $47,514.20. Geauga Tree Service was contracted for $19,972.63.
The city contracted with Floyd Browne Group to provide municipal engineering services through 2010.
Two resolutions were passed giving the City’s Law Director the authority to pursue legal action against property owners on behalf of the city regarding the Massillon Road and SR-619 and Arlington Road projects.
“We need to give our law director the authority, when he feels it is necessary, to file the appropriation proceedings in probate court,” stated Councilman Joel Reed.
Replats correcting boundary lines at Hidden Trail Estates #3 and Spring Hill Phase I Lot #29 were approved.
The city will auction or sell city-owned property no longer needed. The auction will take place on Saturday, Dec 13. at 10 a.m. at 5383 Massillon Road. Three mobile homes will also be auctioned at 2 p.m. For a list of the items available or for additional information contact the Service Department at 330-896-4176.
Mayor Norton announced the city and the owners of Liberty Florist, Jim and Carolyn Patterson, are working toward an agreement in regards to their eminent domain case regarding their home and floral business. Their home and business are located on Arlington along the Arlington Road and SR-619 road reconstruction project.
“We think we have a pretty firm yet tentative agreement with the Pattersons,” said Norton. “We are just down to dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s. And I think that is great news because of all the property that we have appropriated this is the only one that I am aware of that would have required moving people out of their home. I’ve known the Pattersons for years. I’ve been a client for years and so I am really happy for them and happy for the city to get this behind us.”
