Stow, OH

Senior Citizen Commission

The Stow Senior Citizen Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports from the library and Parks and Recreation/Senior Center, and discuss several items related to senior services, including emergency response, community involvement, and surveys. The meeting is a regular business session with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Discussion of Emergency Response for Seniors
• Discussion of Dress Up & Photo Stage Pop Up Involvement
• Discussion of Distribution of Magnets
• Discussion of Helping Hands Involvement
• Discussion of Surveys for Seniors

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to certify the eligibility list resulting from the Fire Captain promotional examination. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is routine procedural business.

• Certify eligibility list for Fire Captain promotional examination

The Civil Service Commission certified the Fire Captain Eligibility List, which was based on a promotional exam taken by four fire lieutenants. The list will be used for interviews with the top three candidates. The minutes from the August 4, 2026 meeting were also approved.

• Approved minutes of August 4, 2026 (3-0)
• Certified Fire Captain Eligibility List (3-0)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will consider proposed regulations for data centers (Ordinance 2026-118), which would amend the Planning & Zoning Code. The agenda also includes updates on various environmental initiatives, such as rooftop solar, food composting, and EV charging stations. A public hearing on the data center ordinance is scheduled for September 10th.

• Proposed data center regulations (Ordinance 2026-118) amending Sections 1104.03, 1104.04, 1109.05, and 1114.07
• Rooftop solar for city buildings update (2026-127 Capital Budget Solar Amendment)
• Food composting program update
• EV car charging stations update
• Joint Commissions Meeting on September 22 with Hudson and Twinsburg

Urban Forestry Commission

The Stow Urban Forestry Commission is meeting to discuss and edit an article, plan upcoming events including the Big Tree Contest, Cost Share Program, and holiday tree activities, and review the AMP pop-up series. They will also get updates on the Tree Commission and the Cuyahoga Tree Summit. The meeting is a regular business session with no public hearings or major decisions.

• Big Tree Contest registration count update
• AMP pop-up events on August 19 and October 7
• Cuyahoga Tree Summit on September 25
• Article update for monthly topics through December
• Holiday Tree and Christmas Tree Recycling updates

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to conduct official business. The primary action is the certification of the eligibility list for the position of Assistant Fire Chief.

• Certification of Assistant Fire Chief eligibility list

The commission approved the minutes from the July 15, 2026 meeting and certified the Assistant Fire Chief Eligibility List, placing Captain Kozak at the top based on interviews and Chief Stone's recommendation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of July 15, 2026 (2-0)
• Certified Assistant Fire Chief Eligibility List with Captain Kozak at top (2-0)

Planning Commission

The Stow Planning Commission will approve minutes from prior meetings, consider a sign variance for Pretty Nails of Stow, and review a study item for a proposed zoning map amendment at 4249 Kent Road.

• Sign variance request for 44 sq ft signage at 3732 Darrow Road (Pretty Nails of Stow) where max allowed is 24.5 sq ft
• Study item for proposed zoning map amendment on 8.26 acres at 4249 Kent Road (parcel 56-19742)
• Approval of minutes from May 26, 2026 and June 23, 2026

Commission on Inclusion

The Commission on Inclusion is meeting to coordinate final logistics for an Inclusive Pirate Event scheduled for August 21st. The body will also review participation in the AMP Pop-up series for June and July.

• Inclusive Pirate Event final prep for August 21st (43 registered as of 7/20/2026)
• Planning of event timeline, obstacle course, and map creation
• Discussion of library partnership and member responsibilities
• Recap of June and July AMP Pop-up series participation
• Planning for September 16th Dance Freeze Party

Civil Service Commission

The Stow Civil Service Commission will consider two actions related to the firefighter entry‑level exam: voiding the previously certified eligibility list dated October 22 2025, and then certifying a new eligibility list. These steps are required before the city can proceed with hiring firefighters. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of June 30, 2026 minutes.

• Void Eligibility List certified 10/22/2025 for firefighter exam
• Certify new Eligibility List for firefighter entry‑level examination

The commission approved the minutes from the June 30, 2026 meeting. It then voided the firefighter eligibility list certified on October 22, 2025, and certified the current merged list for one year. Both motions passed with votes from Obendorf and Spring and no opposition.

• Approved June 30, 2026 minutes (2-0)
• Voided 10/22/2025 firefighter eligibility list and certified current list (2-0)

Planning Commission

The Stow Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 14, 2026 was canceled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is set for July 28, 2026.

Parks & Recreation Board

The board will meet to swear in member Bob Pontius and approve the April 13, 2026 minutes. The session includes reports from the library and planning commission, as well as department updates on marketing, programs, and events.

• Swearing in of board member Bob Pontius
• Approval of April 13, 2026 minutes
• Library report
• Planning Commission report
• Department updates on Programs, Events, and Marketing

Building & Zoning Board of Appeals

The Stow Building & Zoning Board of Appeals will review a Section 1311.11 dangerous building appeal for the property at 4041 Klein Ave, owned by Katherine Hearst. The board will also approve the minutes from the May 11 and June 8, 2026 meetings before adjourning.

• Approval of May 11, 2026 minutes
• Approval of June 8, 2026 minutes
• Dangerous Building Appeal (Section 1311.11) for 4041 Klein Ave, R-3 zoning

Urban Forestry Commission

The commission will recap the AMP pop‑up held on June 30 and note the next dates on August 19 and October 7. Members will discuss the Akron Children’s Hospital holiday tree, Fishcreek holiday‑tree supplies, and the Oak Tree slime‑flux issue. The group will review and edit monthly article topics for July through December and consider how to use door‑hangers. No formal votes are listed; the agenda focuses on updates and planning.

• Recap of AMP Pop‑up (June 30) and upcoming participation on August 19 and October 7
• Akron Children’s Hospital Holiday Tree (Bob)
• Fishcreek Holiday Tree Supplies (Bob)
• Oak Tree slime‑flux issue (Tom)
• Discussion of door‑hanger usage

Environmental Commission

The Stow Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on stormwater management, conservation plans, and related environmental matters. The agenda includes updates on the city's stormwater program, a conservation easement, and a stormwater fee credit application. Most items are discussion or informational, with no major decisions listed.

• Stormwater Management Program update
• Conservation easement discussion
• Stormwater fee credit application review
• Environmental Commission meeting minutes approval

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to address new business. The primary focus of the meeting is the selection process for the Assistant Fire Chief.

• Assistant Fire Chief selection process

The Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting. It also approved a motion to use a competitive interview process, rather than an assessment center, to select the next Assistant Fire Chief. Both motions carried with votes from Obendorf, Spring, and Campbell.

• Approved June 16, 2026 minutes (Obendorf, Spring, Campbell)
• Approved competitive interview process for Assistant Fire Chief selection (Obendorf, Spring, Campbell)

Board of Control

The Board of Control approved a $39,500 contract with BR’s Landscape Construction Inc. to upgrade the Angel Memorial at Silver Springs Park. The minutes from the June 17, 2026 meeting were also approved. Several other purchase orders—including gate‑control repairs, regional maintenance costs, office furniture, a golf‑course fountain, civil‑service testing, and printing services—were unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 9:33 a.m.

• Approved $39,500 Angel Memorial upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved $5,839.69 gate‑control repairs for Building Maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved $52,483.92 regional maintenance costs for Finance Summit (unanimous)
• Approved $16,196.90 office furniture for Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved $7,649.37 new fountain at Fox Den Golf Course (unanimous)
• Approved $6,900.00 civil‑service testing for Ohio Fire Chiefs Assoc (unanimous)
• Approved $5,400.00 BPO‑printing service for Mayor Database (unanimous)
• Approved the June 17, 2026 Board of Control minutes (unanimous)

Commission on Inclusion

The Commission on Inclusion is meeting to provide updates on an inclusive event scheduled for August 21 at the senior center. The body will also discuss a zoning amendment endorsement letter and various community outreach activities.

• Update on the letter to endorse a zoning amendment
• Planning for August 21 inclusive event at the senior center
• AMP Pop-up series events on June 30, July 22, and September 16
• Volunteer opportunities at nursing homes
• 4th of July Parade participation

The commission approved the minutes from the May 26, 2026 meeting and coordinated logistics for an inclusive event on August 21. Members also planned activities for the Amp Pop Up Series and the 4th of July Parade. A proposal for nursing home volunteering was tabled.

• Approved May 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• Scheduled inclusive event for Friday, August 21 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm
• Tabled nursing home volunteering idea pending direct contact with facilities
• Planned booth activities for Amp Pop Up Series on June 30, July 22, and September 16

Planning Commission

The Stow Planning Commission will meet to discuss a zoning text amendment to regulate data centers and consider a conditional use permit for a restaurant at 3983 Darrow Road.

• Zoning text amendment to create regulations for Data Centers (PC 2026-014)
• Conditional use request for a restaurant at 3983 Darrow Road (PC 2026-017)
• Applicant: Nader Fahmy; Owner: Lee Grosscup
• Location: 3983 Darrow Rd., Parcel #56-05985, 1.4 acres
• Zoning: C-1 – Neighborhood Commercial

Board of Control

The Board of Control approved an expenditure not to exceed $5,243.00 with Edinburg Auction Sales Inc. for a 40' High Cube Multi Door Storage unit for Christmas tree storage. The board also approved the minutes from the 6/10/2026 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:31 a.m.

• Approved expenditure up to $5,243.00 with Edinburg Auction Sales Inc. for a 40' High Cube Multi Door Storage for Christmas tree storage.
• Approved the minutes from the 6/10/2026 Board of Control meeting as submitted.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to review protests regarding the Fire Captain written examination. The commission will also enter an executive session to discuss the appointment and compensation of a public employee.

• Review of Fire Captain written examination question protests
• Executive session regarding public employee appointment and compensation

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the May 5, 2026 meeting. It approved specific answer keys for two fire lieutenant exam questions. The commission recessed into Executive Session and later authorized the mayor to conduct a second interview with an additional exercise for the Fire Chief selection. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved May 5, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved answers A & B for Question #63 and A & C for Question #69 on fire lieutenant exam (unanimous)
• Recessed into Executive Session (unanimous)
• Allowed Mayor to hold second interview and additional exercise for Fire Chief selection (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Stow Environmental Commission agenda for June 10, 2026 consists of a series of numeric codes and placeholder entries (i255). No specific items such as rezoning proposals, contracts, or ordinance discussions are identifiable. Therefore the meeting appears to have only procedural or undocumented items.

The Environmental Commission unanimously approved a letter to City Council and Administration requesting a $200,000 earmark for potential rooftop solar on the Safety Building, following a presentation on solar feasibility and federal incentives. The commission also unanimously approved a letter of support for ordinance 2026-096 amending Minor Planned Development Overlay District standards, and approved the new commission logo. Discussions covered lead emissions near Kent State Airport, data center regulation, and EV ice cream socials, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved letter requesting $200,000 earmark for Safety Building solar (6-0)
• Approved letter of support for ordinance 2026-096 (6-0)
• Approved Environmental Commission logo (6-0)
• Approved May 13, 2026 minutes (6-0)

Board of Control

The Stow Board of Control unanimously approved an amendment to Ordinance 2025-238, raising the city’s gas service contract to $100,850 for 2026. It also approved an AV equipment upgrade for the council chambers costing $39,896 and several other procurement contracts for police, water, and city projects. All motions passed without discussion.

• Approved $39,896 AV equipment upgrade for council chambers (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Ordinance 2025-238 increasing gas service contract to $100,850 (unanimous)
• Approved $21,996.47 police department microfilm conversion contract (unanimous)
• Approved $12,295.40 police department ammunition supply for SWAT team (unanimous)
• Approved $12,995.92 Ohio Edison transformer installation (unanimous)
• Approved $7,989.78 vinyl wrap art‑signal boxes for J & W Roto Film Co (unanimous)
• Approved $6,587.00 vinyl wrap art‑signal boxes for DG Creative LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $5,492.50 water distribution sampling stations purchase (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Stow Planning Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting for June 9, 2026 was cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for June 23, 2026.

Urban Forestry Commission

The commission approved the selected dates for the AMP pop‑up series (June 30, August 19, October 7) and assigned staff for the June event. It reviewed and edited the schedule of monthly article topics for June through December. Additional items discussed included registration for the Akron Children’s Hospital Holiday Tree on July 1, a tree canopy assessment with the Environmental Commission, and the creation of a Big Tree Contest flyer and a door‑hanger sample.

• AMP Pop‑up series dates selected: June 30, August 19, October 7
• Monthly article topics scheduled from June to December
• Akron Children’s Hospital Holiday Tree registration set for July 1
• Tree Canopy Assessment to be coordinated with Environmental Commission
• Big Tree Contest flyer and door‑hanger sample prepared

Building & Zoning Board of Appeals

The Stow Building & Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four variance applications. Two requests seek reduced setbacks for accessory structures on residential lots at 3520 Homewood Ave. and 4047 Kenneth Rd. One request asks for a reduced front‑line setback for a porch roof at 4679 Markwood Dr. The fourth request seeks permission for an accessory structure taller than 20 feet at 4111 Hudson Dr., a commercial‑zoned property.

• Setback variance for 4679 Markwood Dr. – porch roof less than 35 ft from front property line (R‑3 Residential)
• Setback variance for 3520 Homewood Ave. – accessory structure less than 6 ft from rear property line (R‑3 Residential)
• Height variance for 4111 Hudson Dr. – accessory structure height over 20 ft (C‑3 Commercial)
• Setback variance for 4047 Kenneth Rd. – accessory structure less than 10 ft from principal structure (R‑3 Residential)

Board of Control

The Board of Control authorized up to $48,000 for a Flock camera system and approved the meeting minutes from May 27, 2026. It also approved several vendor contracts, including fire‑extinguisher service, HVAC repairs, professional services, a high‑school banner, and new water‑quality analyzers. All items were approved without dissent.

• Approved $48,000 Flock camera system authorization (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 5/27/2026 Board of Control meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 fire‑extinguisher service contract (unanimous)
• Approved $16,000 HVAC repair contract (unanimous)
• Approved $40,657 professional services contract (unanimous)
• Approved $14,634.56 high‑school banner signage contract (unanimous)
• Approved $48,000 Falcon camera software/maintenance contract (unanimous)
• Approved $33,040 water‑quality analyzer contract (unanimous)

Board of Control

The Board of Control approved a request to spend up to $50,000 with Reminger Co LPA for professional services in the Smith/Landerberger lawsuit. It also approved three purchase orders: asbestos abatement ($7,236.85), marketing services ($5,400), and fireworks for a September event ($21,000). The minutes from the May 20 meeting were approved and the session was adjourned.

• Approved up to $50,000 Reminger Co LPA professional services (motion passed)
• Approved $7,236.85 asbestos abatement contract with Cardinal Environmental Services (unanimous)
• Approved $5,400 marketing services contract with Marketing Innovators Inc (unanimous)
• Approved $21,000 fireworks contract with American Fireworks Co for Sept. 6 event (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 5/20/2026 Board of Control meeting (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

Commission on Inclusion

The Stow Commission on Inclusion will hear public comments on an updated zoning amendment concerning disabilities, ideas for an inclusive event, volunteer opportunities at nursing homes, scheduled AMP Pop‑up series events, and a post‑meeting planting activity. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting focuses on sharing information and gathering feedback.

• Updated zoning amendment related to disabilities
• Inclusive event idea update and feedback
• Volunteer opportunities at nursing homes
• AMP Pop‑up series events: June 30 Kids Build the AMP, July 22 Open Mic Night for Littles, September 16 Dance Freeze Party
• Adopt a Spot planting activity after the meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the April meeting. It voted to endorse proposed zoning code amendments that would permit mixed‑use buildings and require 20% of new units to be ADA‑accessible. The group scheduled an inclusive community event for August 21 and committed to participate in three Amp Pop‑Up series dates. It also confirmed participation in the July 4 parade.

• Approved April meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Endorsed zoning amendments; COI will send a supporting letter (motion passed)
• Set inclusive event for Friday, August 21; COI to submit event form and handle logistics
• Agreed to participate in Amp Pop‑Up series on June 30, July 22, and September 16
• Confirmed COI will walk/ride in the July 4 parade; Mike will join

Board of Control

The Stow Board of Control unanimously approved eight purchase orders, including a $136,000 road‑safety seal contract and a $34,500 food‑service concession. The total approved spend was $277,941.00. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved $17,560.00 building maintenance repair of Salt Barn dome (unanimous)
• Approved $34,500.00 Gordon Food Service concession for golf course (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000.00 workers‑comp insurance retroactive 2027‑2028 (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000.00 Saber Tooth Public Art mural Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Approved $10,885.00 limestone for park expansion (unanimous)
• Approved $149,600.00 road safety crack‑seal program (unanimous)
• Approved $33,800.00 seasonal employee contracts for urban forestry (unanimous)
• Approved $5,225.00 new pressure transmitters for Marsh Rd water system (unanimous)

Senior Citizen Commission

The Stow Senior Commission will officially swear in new and reappointed member Amanda Harvan. The board will approve minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting and hear reports from the library and Parks and Recreation senior center activities. Public comment and general discussion on senior outreach efforts will follow. The next meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2026.

• Swearing in of new & reappointed board member – Amanda Harvan
• Approval of minutes from February 17, 2026 meeting
• Library report
• Parks and Recreation senior center activities report
• Discussion of senior outreach efforts

Board of Control

The Board of Control approved a contract with The Aero‑Mark Company, LLC for HMA crack seal work totaling $149,600 including a 10% contingency. The Board also approved the minutes from the May 6, 2026 meeting. All listed purchase orders were unanimously approved.

• Approved $136,000 HMA crack seal contract (total $149,600) (unanimous)
• Approved May 6, 2026 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $17,241.33 finance office furniture purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 finance summit court obligation (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 law sabertooth public art consulting (unanimous)
• Approved $12,052.20 parks recreation banner purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $19,451.34 parks maintenance playground chips (unanimous)
• Approved $7,280.00 police department pepperball ammunition (unanimous)