Plain-English weekly recaps written from official meeting records. 2 weeks available.
Week of 2026-08-24
Stow Civil Service Commission certifies fire captain eligibility list
The only decision taken at a Stow government meeting in the past two weeks came from the Civil Service Commission, which certified the Fire Captain Eligibility List on Aug. 18. The list, based on a promotional exam taken by four fire lieutenants, will be used for interviews with the top three candidates. The commission also approved the minutes of its Aug. 4 meeting. Both actions passed 3-0.
Civil Service Commission
The commission certified the Fire Captain Eligibility List (3-0) and approved the minutes of the Aug. 4 meeting (3-0). The list will be used for interviews with the top three candidates.
Environmental Commission
The Environmental Commission met Aug. 12 to consider proposed regulations for data centers (Ordinance 2026-118), which would amend Sections 1104.03, 1104.04, 1109.05, and 1114.07 of the Planning & Zoning Code. The agenda also included updates on rooftop solar for city buildings (2026-127 Capital Budget Solar Amendment), a food composting program, and EV charging stations. A public hearing on the data center ordinance is scheduled for Sept. 10. No action was taken at this meeting.
Urban Forestry Commission
The Urban Forestry Commission met Aug. 10 to plan the Big Tree Contest, the Cost Share Program, holiday tree activities, and the AMP pop-up series. The commission also discussed an article update for monthly topics through December and received updates on the Tree Commission and the Cuyahoga Tree Summit, scheduled for Sept. 25. The AMP pop-up events are set for Aug. 19 and Oct. 7. No decisions were made.
Senior Citizen Commission
The Senior Citizen Commission met Aug. 18 to discuss emergency response for seniors, a dress-up and photo stage pop-up, distribution of magnets, Helping Hands involvement, and surveys for seniors. The commission also heard reports from the library and Parks and Recreation/Senior Center. The meeting was a regular business session with no major decisions.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days.
Week of 2026-07-20
Stow Civil Service Commission certifies new firefighter eligibility list; other boards met on agenda-only items
The Stow Civil Service Commission voided the city's previous firefighter eligibility list and certified a new one at its July 15 meeting, the only formal decisions recorded among five local government bodies that convened or were scheduled this past week.
Civil Service Commission
The commission approved minutes from its June 30, 2026 meeting, then voted to void the firefighter eligibility list that had been certified on October 22, 2025. In its place, the commission certified the current merged firefighter eligibility list for a term of one year. Both motions passed 2-0, with votes from Obendorf and Spring and no opposition. No further details on the composition of the merged list were included in the minutes.
Building & Zoning Board of Appeals
The Building & Zoning Board of Appeals met July 13 to consider a Section 1311.11 dangerous building appeal for the property at 4041 Klein Ave, owned by Katherine Hearst. The property is in an R-3 zoning district. The agenda also listed approval of minutes from the May 11 and June 8, 2026 meetings. Minutes from the July 13 session have not yet been published, so no outcomes or votes are available.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met July 13 to swear in member Bob Pontius and to consider approval of the April 13, 2026 minutes. The agenda included reports from the library and the Planning Commission, along with department updates on programs, events, and marketing. Minutes have not yet been published, so no actions taken at the meeting are confirmed.
Urban Forestry Commission
The Urban Forestry Commission met July 13 for a session focused on updates and planning rather than formal votes. The agenda listed a recap of the AMP pop-up event held June 30, with upcoming participation dates on August 19 and October 7. Members were scheduled to discuss the Akron Children's Hospital holiday tree, Fishcreek holiday-tree supplies, and an oak tree slime-flux issue. The commission also planned to review monthly article topics for July through December and consider the use of door-hangers. No formal votes were listed on the agenda, and minutes have not yet been published.
Planning Commission
The 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.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. The Planning Commission's next regular meeting is scheduled for July 28, 2026, according to the cancellation notice.
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