Skip to main content
Hudson logo
Please note: this meeting's minutes have not been finalized yet. Actions taken on legislation and their results are not available.
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 12/9/2025 6:45 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Town Hall 27 East Main Street
Special Meeting to begin at 6:45 p.m.; followed by Regular Workshop at 7:30 p.m.
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Accessible Agenda Accessible Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
Meeting video:  
Attachments:
File #Ver.Agenda #NameTypeTitleActionResultAction DetailsVideo
25-0138 1A. DiscussionDiscussion: Turnpike Bridge Widening on Prospect St. Brief Description: City Staff will give a brief history on the Turnpike Bridge Widening on Prospect St. project and reason for the termination of the contract with the Ohio Turnpike.   Not available Video Video
25-0139 1B. Staff ReportDiscussion: Ravenna Street Sidewalk Contract Award Brief Description: A discussion on the Ravenna Street Sidewalk Project and the award of the contract.   Not available Video Video
25-0140 2C. Staff Report2026 Budget and Five-Year Plan Discussion Brief Description: Staff will give an overview of the 2026 budget and Five-Year Plan.   Not available Video Video
25-0142 1A. MotionA Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the November 2025 Monthly Financial Report Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review.   Not available Video Video
25-185 1B. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A SHARED ACCESS AGREEMENT/EASEMENT ALONG THIRTY ACRES DRIVE AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION. Brief Description: The City of Hudson would be a beneficiary of an amended and restated Driveway Agreement/Easement for all official business and/or safety purposes along a private drive known as Thirty Acres Drive.   Not available Video Video
25-186 1C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH HURRICANE LABS FOR A VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT AND NETWORK SECURITY ARCHITECTURE REVIEW FOR THE WATER AND ELECTRIC UTILITIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $46,150; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Brief Description: This contract is to assess the current network and security architecture of the city’s water and electric utilities, identify vulnerabilities and potential threats, and provide actionable recommendations to improve security and operational efficiencies.   Not available Video Video
25-187 1D. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 24-127, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025 BY MAKING ADDITIONAL AND/OR AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS. Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the 2025 budget for additional and/or amended appropriations as listed in the attached Exhibit A.   Not available Video Video
25-188 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH PFUND SUPERIOR SALES CO., INC. FOR A NEW AMBULANCE VEHICLE FOR USE BY THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: EMS is replacing their 2018 Ambulance # 4012. Our vehicle replacement committee has evaluated similar models from four major ambulance manufacturers and have unanimously chosen the 2027 Ford, Life Line Type 1 “Custom Superliner” as the lowest priced and best option.   Not available Video Video
25-189 1F. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HUDSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A COMMUNITY CALENDAR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This Resolution authorizes the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Hudson Community Foundation (HCF) in order to participate in the agency’s community calendar.   Not available Video Video
25-190 1G. ResolutionA RESOLUTION TO REPEAL AND RESCIND RESOLUTION 25-143 ADOPTED OCTOBER 7, 2025 REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A 90-DAY MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF PRIVATE APPLICATIONS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO A PUBLIC HEARING; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Brief Description: Repealing and rescinding the moratorium will provide City Council the opportunity to evaluate development activity in the community and review Planning Commission recommendations before prioritizing future Land Development Code amendments.   Not available Video Video
25-191 1H. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENTS TO LEASES FOR SPACE AT 1769 AND 1566 GEORGETOWN ROAD FOR USE BY THE CITY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2027; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The City currently leases space at 1769 and 1566 Georgetown Road, Hudson, Ohio, for use as administrative offices and operational space for the Public Works Department. While the City completes construction of its new Public Works facility, it is necessary to extend the leases on these spaces to ensure that the City maintains the minimal office and operational space required to carry out the responsibilities and services of the Public Works Department.   Not available Video Video
25-110 3A. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1206 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO REMOVE ASSISTED LIVING, CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, AND INSTITUTIONAL RESIDENTIAL FROM ALLOWED USES WITHIN THE COMMERCIAL-FOCUSED DISTRICTS. Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code to remove Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, and Institutional Residential from allowed uses within the commercial focused districts.   Not available Video Video
25-167 2B. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS. Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code regarding the submittal requirements of Appendix A   Not available Video Video
25-168 2C. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF LAND WHERE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT HAS BEEN RECENTLY ISSUED. Brief Description: This ordinance will amend the Land Development Code to reasonably and temporarily limit the transfer (sale) of land where a conditional use permit has recently been issued.   Not available Video Video
25-169 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO A RETROACTIVE AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH THOMAS J. SHERIDAN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: City Council will take action pertaining to City Manager Thomas Sheridan’s Employment Agreement and his annual review.   Not available Video Video
25-174 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION NOT TO IMPLEMENT THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION SYSTEM DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2026. Brief Description: The City is not removing the Growth Management Allocation System; however, because of no appreciable population change, the system would not be implemented for 2026.   Not available Video Video
25-180 1F. ResolutionA RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY THE QUESTION OF THE RENEWAL OF AN EXISTING 2.9 MILL TAX LEVY AND AN INCREASE OF 0.6 MILL, FOR A TOTAL OF 3.5 MILLS IN EXCESS OF THE TEN-MILL LIMITATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE HUDSON LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This legislation formally refers the Hudson Library’s request for the renewal of the 2.9 mill and an increase of an additional 0.6 mill, for a total of a 3.5 mill levy, to the Summit County Board of Elections to be placed on the May 5, 2026 ballot. If adopted, the levy would last five years.   Not available Video Video