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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/3/2019 7:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Town Hall 27 E. Main St.
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19-0128 1A. MinutesMinutes of Previous Council Meetings Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City Council’s review and approval.approved as submitted  Action details Not available
19-0129 1A. Staff ReportDepartmental Overview: Administration, Law, Communications, and Economic Development Brief Description: This departmental overview provides an opportunity for elected officials to review City operations.presented  Action details Video Video
19-0125 1A. MotionA Motion to Approve the Proposed 2020 City Council Meeting Schedule. Executive Summary: A proposed meeting schedule for the new year has been prepared for Council’s review and approval.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
19-0126 2B. MotionA Motion to Appoint Mr. Foster and Dr. Williams to serve as the City Council Representatives to the Volunteer Fire Fighters’ Dependents Fund Board for the 2020 Term. Brief Description: On an annual basis, City Council must appoint two of its members to serve on the Volunteer Fire Fighters’ Dependents Fund Board (VFFDFB).approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
19-175 1C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH GREAT LAKES RECYCLING, INC. DBA SIMPLE RECYCLING TO PROVIDE A RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM FOR DISCARDED TEXTILES AND SMALL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES. Brief Description: This contract provides for a new recycling program for Hudson residents for soft recyclables such as used textiles and small home appliances. This optional curbside program will be offered at no cost to residents or the City.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
19-176 1D. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE PROPERTY FROM VARIOUS PROPERTY OWNERS FOR THE MAKING OF ROADS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITHOUT CHARGE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This is the second piece of legislation required in order to proceed with the property acquisitions for SR 91 North Turn Lane Improvement Project. This piece of legislation is the final legislative item needed in order to complete the property acquisitions for this project.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
19-177 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S COMMISSION FOR DEFENSE OF INDIGENT DEFENDANTS IN THE STOW MUNICIPAL COURT. Brief Description: The City enters into an annual agreement with the Summit County Public Defender’s Commission for the defense of indigent defendants. This Resolution authorizes such an agreement during the year 2020.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
19-180 1H. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH EXCELLANCE, INC. FOR A REMOUNT AMBULANCE VEHICLE FOR USE BY THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Since 2004 EMS has been replacing its ambulances every 6 years, one every two years. This allows EMS to control their repair costs as the drive train warranties are 5 years or 100,000 miles and at the same time keep the fleet reliable. EMS has chosen to once again remount the ambulance rather than replace the vehicle. This action results in a savings of over $87,000.00.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
19-181 1I. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE ACCEPTANCE BY THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE OF A GRANT FROM THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR AN EMS PRIORITY ONE TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT GRANT ON BEHALF OF HUDSON EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. Executive Summary: The Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services, has awarded a $1,200.00 grant to assist EMS with the purchase of approved training and equipment. No match is required.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
19-178 1F. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SPEND ADDITIONAL FUNDS ON A PREVIOUSLY COMPETITIVELY BID CONTRACT WITH MOMENTUM TELECOM, INC. FOR WHOLESALE VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL SERVICES. Executive Summary: Council authorization is required to spend beyond the previously approved threshold for wholesale VoIP services.to suspend the rule requiring three readingsPass Action details Video Video
19-178 1F. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SPEND ADDITIONAL FUNDS ON A PREVIOUSLY COMPETITIVELY BID CONTRACT WITH MOMENTUM TELECOM, INC. FOR WHOLESALE VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL SERVICES. Executive Summary: Council authorization is required to spend beyond the previously approved threshold for wholesale VoIP services.adopted with rule suspensionPass Action details Video Video
19-179 2G. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR PROVIDING WHOLESALE VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL SERVICE TO VELOCITY BROADBAND AND ITS CUSTOMERS. Executive Summary: This project will include the delivery and configuration of wholesale voice over internet protocol (VOIP) provider to provide voice and telecom services to Velocity Broadband.to suspend the rule requiring three readingsPass Action details Video Video
19-179 2G. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR PROVIDING WHOLESALE VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL SERVICE TO VELOCITY BROADBAND AND ITS CUSTOMERS. Executive Summary: This project will include the delivery and configuration of wholesale voice over internet protocol (VOIP) provider to provide voice and telecom services to Velocity Broadband.adopted with rule suspensionPass Action details Video Video
19-147 1A. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PETITION FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR SPECIAL ENERGY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND A PLAN FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS; APPROVING THE NECESSITY OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, AND IMPROVING CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY IN COOPERATION WITH THE AKRON-SUMMIT COUNTY ENERGY SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; DETERMINING TO PROCEED WITH SUCH PROJECT; AND DETERMINING TO LEVY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH PROJECT. Brief Description: Passage of this Ordinance will enable the City to become a participating political subdivision of the Akron-Summit County Energy Special Improvement District (ESID). As a result, businesses located within the City of Hudson will be able to have the financing costs of approved energy improvement projects be repaid through an assessment on the property.moved item forwardPass Action details Video Video
19-147 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PETITION FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR SPECIAL ENERGY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND A PLAN FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS; APPROVING THE NECESSITY OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, AND IMPROVING CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY IN COOPERATION WITH THE AKRON-SUMMIT COUNTY ENERGY SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; DETERMINING TO PROCEED WITH SUCH PROJECT; AND DETERMINING TO LEVY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH PROJECT. Brief Description: Passage of this Ordinance will enable the City to become a participating political subdivision of the Akron-Summit County Energy Special Improvement District (ESID). As a result, businesses located within the City of Hudson will be able to have the financing costs of approved energy improvement projects be repaid through an assessment on the property.adoptedPass Action details Video Video
19-158 1B. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $950,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF ACQUIRING, REMODELING, RENOVATING, FURNISHING, EQUIPPING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING A BUILDING, AND ACQUIRING, CLEARING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING ITS SITE, FOR USE AS A NEW CITY HALL TO HOUSE MUNICIPAL OFFICES AND FUNCTIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This ordinance authorizes the financing of the additional cost of improvements to the new city hall.third reading  Action details Video Video
19-158 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $950,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF ACQUIRING, REMODELING, RENOVATING, FURNISHING, EQUIPPING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING A BUILDING, AND ACQUIRING, CLEARING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING ITS SITE, FOR USE AS A NEW CITY HALL TO HOUSE MUNICIPAL OFFICES AND FUNCTIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This ordinance authorizes the financing of the additional cost of improvements to the new city hall.adopted on third readingPass Action details Video Video
19-170 1C. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1, “PLAN SUBMISSIONS AND GENERAL NOTES,” AND SECTION 2, “WATER DISTRIBUTION,” OF CHAPTER 1419, “ENGINEERING STANDARDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION” AND REPEALING SECTION 3, “SANITARY COLLECTION” OF THE BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE. Brief Description: Section 1 - Plan Submission and General Notes of the City of Hudson Engineering Standards for Infrastructure Construction and Section 2 - Water Distribution were last updated in 2002. Staff would like to update these sections to reflect various changes due to industry standards that have changed since the last updates. Section 3 - Sanitary Collection, will be repealed as the City no longer governs the construction and maintenance of the sanitary sewer system.second reading  Action details Video Video
19-171 1D. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 648.11 OF CHAPTER 648, “PEACE DISTURBANCES,” SECTIONS 672.01, 672.07, 672.09, 672.14, AND 672.19 OF CHAPTER 672, “WEAPONS AND EXPLOSIVES,” OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO CONFORM TO STATE LAW, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Brief Description: The Ohio General Assembly passed House Bill 228, which amended multiple sections of the Revised Code with respect to the rights of gun owners, and other fire-arm related matters. This Ordinance amends the City’s regulations concerning weapons and explosives in conflict with HB 228.second reading  Action details Video Video
19-172 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION ADOPTING A CREDIT/PURCHASING CARD POLICY FOR THE CITY OF HUDSON. Brief Description: House Bill 312 established safeguards for credit card use for Ohio’s local governments. Even though the City of Hudson has home rule authority to deviate from HB 312, establishing this policy will ensure transparency and accountability with respect to the City’s credit-related transactions.second reading  Action details Video Video