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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 11/25/2025 7:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Town Hall 27 East Main Street
City Council Meeting to begin at 7:30 p.m.; followed by Regular Workshop
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25-0132 1A. MinutesMinutes of Previous Council Meetings Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City Council’s review and approval.approved as amendedPass Action details Video Video
25-0133 1A. Staff ReportVolunteer Fire Fighters Dependent Fund Board Brief Description: Annually, the City must appoint members to the Volunteer Fire Fighters Dependent Fund Board.discussed  Action details Video Video
25-0134 1A. MotionA Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the October 2025 Monthly Financial Report Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
25-175 1B. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE STOW ROAD SIDEWALK PROJECT BETWEEN STATE ROUTE 303 AND RAVENNA STREET. Brief Description: The project includes the installation of a new 5’ concrete sidewalk along the west side of Stow Road between SR 303 and Ravenna Street.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
25-176 1C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR THE INTERIOR RENOVATION OF THE EXISTING FIRE AND EMS BUILDING AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED GARAGE LOCATED AT 40 S. OVIATT STREET WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This Resolution would authorize the advertisement, receipt of bids and award of contracts for the interior renovation of the existing Fire and EMS Building as well as the construction of an outbuilding for use by the Fire Department located at 40 S. Oviatt Street.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
25-177 1D. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY’S PAY RANGE STRUCTURE AND PAY RANGE ASSIGNMENTS SCHEDULE ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 24-154; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This Ordinance authorizes an annual salary adjustment for the City's non-bargaining unit employees. The Pay Range Structure chart attached to the Ordinance has been adjusted by a factor of 1.03 over the 2025 Pay Range Structure figures. This Ordinance also amends the City’s Pay Range Assignment Schedule.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
25-178 1E. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE CREATING A FIRE STATION RENOVATION FUND (421). Brief Description: The purpose of this Ordinance is to establish a separate fund to track the funding and construction costs of the renovations at the fire/EMS station.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
25-179 1F. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH GPD GROUP FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERFORMING AN ARC FLASH STUDY.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
25-146 1A. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF HUDSON AND CHAPTER 1205, CHAPTER 1206, AND CHAPTER 1213 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ESTABLISH ZONING DISTRICT 11. Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code to establish Zoning District 11 along the South Darrow Road Corridor.third reading  Action details Video Video
25-146 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF HUDSON AND CHAPTER 1205, CHAPTER 1206, AND CHAPTER 1213 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ESTABLISH ZONING DISTRICT 11. Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code to establish Zoning District 11 along the South Darrow Road Corridor.postponed to a date certainPass Action details Video Video
25-163 1B. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 410.01, SCHEDULE I, “EXISTING POSTED SPEED LIMITS,” OF THE TRAFFIC CODE TO LOWER THE SPEED LIMIT FROM 45 MILES PER HOUR TO 35 MILES PER HOUR ON HINES HILL ROAD BETWEEN THE WESTERN CORPORATION LINE TO PROSPECT STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: During the preliminary design of the Hines Hill Road Bridge project, it was determined that the speed limit along Hines Hill Road from the western corporation line to Prospect Street should be lowered from 45 mph to 35 mph.adopted on third readingPass Action details Video Video
25-164 1C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE CITY OF HUDSON FIVE-YEAR PLAN 2026-2030. Brief Description: This resolution adopts in concept the City’s Five-Year Plan.third reading  Action details Video Video
25-164 1  ResolutionA RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE CITY OF HUDSON FIVE-YEAR PLAN 2026-2030. Brief Description: This resolution adopts in concept the City’s Five-Year Plan.adopted as amendedPass Action details Video Video
25-165 1D. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON, COUNTY OF SUMMIT, STATE OF OHIO, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 Brief Description: This Ordinance establishes the City’s budget for 2026.adopted on third readingPass Action details Video Video
25-166 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BEAVER EXCAVATING REGARDING THE USE OF PARCEL 3009781 AS A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION YARD. Brief Description: Beaver Excavating is stating a need to utilize the current construction yard until July 5, 2026, the end date of the lease agreement. Since the City purchased the property while the lease from the previous owner was still in effect, the Solicitors office recommends a settlement agreement to allow the use of the property under the expired permit until the lease expiration and to require liquidated damages to ensure they vacate per the lease expiration in July and that the site be properly restored.adopted on third readingPass Action details Video Video
25-169 1F. 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.third reading  Action details Video Video
25-169 1  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.postponed to a date certainPass Action details Video Video
25-170 1G. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S TRAIN STOP ON FEBRUARY 15, 1861, ON THE SITE OF THE FORMER HUDSON RAILROAD DEPOT. Brief Description: The City Administration discussed in August 2025 this commemorative plaque that was erected several years ago near the site of the former Hudson train depot commemorating President-Elect Abraham Lincoln’s stop in Hudson on February 15, 1861 on his route to Washington D.C. for his first inauguration.adopted on third readingPass Action details Video Video
25-173 1H. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 220 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO CREATE A “CLERK PRO TEMPORE.” Brief Description: City Council seeks to create and define the role of a Clerk of Council Pro Tempore, who will serve in the absence or disability of the Clerk of Council.second reading  Action details Video Video
25-180 1I. 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.first reading  Action details Video Video
25-0137 1A. MotionA Motion to Approve the Proposed 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule. Brief Description: A proposed meeting schedule for the new year has been prepared for Council’s review and approval.forwarded   Action details Video Video
25-181 1B. ResolutionA RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF HUDSON IN 2026 TO SELL BY INTERNET AUCTION PERSONAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING MOTOR VEHICLES AND OTHER PROPERTY REFERENCED IN REVISED CODE §721.15 WHICH ARE NO LONGER NEEDED FOR PUBLIC USE OR ARE OBSOLETE OR UNFIT FOR THE USE FOR WHICH THEY WERE ACQUIRED. Brief Description: Staff is requesting permission to use govdeals.com and other similar services to dispose of unneeded, obsolete, or unfit equipment. This is a required annual renewal of agreement for Govdeals online auction services.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
25-182 1C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, DURING THE YEAR 2026, TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS OR TO UTILIZE THE VARIOUS CHARTER-AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENTAL COMPETITIVE PURCHASING PROGRAMS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, SERVICES, AND EQUIPMENT. Brief Description: This Resolution would authorize the advertisement, receipt of bids and award of contracts for capital items, services, equipment, and materials and supplies for Public Works operations as included in the approved 2026 Annual Budget.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
25-183 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, AND SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S PUBLIC UTILITY AND VELOCITY BROADBAND SERVICES OPERATIONS DURING THE YEAR 2026; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This annual resolution requests permission allowing the Public Works Department to make purchases of equipment, materials, supplies and services in the operational area of the municipal utilities and Velocity Broadband service operation that will exceed $25,000 based on the 2026 approved budget.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
25-184 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS, TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND, AND TO UTILIZE THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR EQUIPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND SURFACING, AND TO ENTER INTO A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE HUDSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This resolution is requesting authorization allowing the City Manager to advertise for competitive bids and enter into a contract for the construction of an all-inclusive playground and the utilization of a cooperative purchasing program for the installation of equipment and playground surfaces at Oak Grove Park on Barlow Road. It also seeks authorization for a reimbursement agreement with the Hudson Community Foundation, where the foundation agrees to reimburse the City for specified equipment and installation costs.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
25-173 1A. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 220 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO CREATE A “CLERK PRO TEMPORE.” Brief Description: City Council seeks to create and define the role of a Clerk of Council Pro Tempore, who will serve in the absence or disability of the Clerk of Council.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
25-180 1B. 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.item forwarded  Action details Video Video