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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 11/4/2020 7:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Via Video-Conference & Live-Stream
This regular meeting of City Council was postponed from November 3, 2020, due to the General Election on that day.
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20-0143 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
20-0144 1A. ProclamationSpecial Recognition of America Recycles Day - November 15, 2020 Brief Description: Mayor Shubert will recognize Hudson’s recycling efforts and encourage increased participation in recycling programs among residents and businesses. A representative from the Environmental Awareness Committee will be in attendance to accept this Proclamation.   Action details Video Video
20-126 1A. ResolutionA RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION NOT TO IMPLEMENT THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION SYSTEM DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2021. Brief Description: The City is not abandoning the Growth Management Allocation System, but because of no appreciable population change, the system would not be implemented for 2021.public hearing held  Action details Video Video
20-128 1B. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO PATROLMEN’S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION FOR PATROL OFFICERS FOR THE YEARS 2021 THROUGH 2023. Brief Description: This legislation seeks approval of the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement that was negotiated in part by the City Manager with the Ohio Patrolman’s Benevolent Association (Patrol Officers) and authorization for the City Manager to enter into said agreement.postponed to a date certainPass Action details Not available
20-129 1C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO PATROLMEN’S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION FOR SERGEANTS, FOR THE YEARS 2021 THROUGH 2023. Brief Description: This legislation seeks approval of the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement that was negotiated in part by the City Manager with the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (Sergeants) and authorization for the City Manager to enter into said agreement.postponed to a date certainPass Action details Not available
20-130 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO PATROLMEN’S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION FOR DISPATCHERS, FOR THE YEARS 2021 THROUGH 2023. Brief Description: This legislation seeks approval of the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement that was negotiated in part by the City Manager with the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (Dispatchers) and authorization for the City Manager to enter into said agreement.postponed to a date certainPass Action details Video Video
20-127 1A. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY’S PAY RANGE STRUCTURE AND PAY RANGE ASSIGNMENTS SCHEDULE ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 19-149. Brief Description: This Ordinance authorizes an annual salary adjustment for the City's non-bargaining unit employees. The pay bands provided in the Pay Range Structure chart attached to the Ordinance have each been adjusted by a factor of 1.02 over the 2020 Pay Range Structure figures. This Ordinance also amends the City’s Pay Range Assignment Schedule.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
20-131 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SUMMACARE (SUMMA) FOR CERTAIN HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The City of Hudson provides certain health benefits (medical and prescription drug coverage) to regular full-time city employees. The attached legislation seeks Council’s authorization for the City Manager to enter into a contract with SummaCare (Summa) for health benefit plan services for the period of January 1, 2021 thru December 31, 2021.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
20-132 1F. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ROAD SALT FROM CARGILL INC. THROUGH THE COMMUNITY UNIVERSITY AND EDUCATION PURCHASING ASSOCIATION PROGRAM FOR THE 2020-2021 WINTER SEASON. Brief Description: The Public Works Department budgets annually for the purchase of road salt for de-icing city streets for winter traffic safety. The Public Works Department seeks City Council approval of road salt purchases from Cargill Incorporated through participation in the CUE (Community, University and Education Purchasing Association).approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
20-133 1G. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE ROAD SALT CONVEYANCE SERVICES FOR THE 2020-2021 WINTER SEASON. Brief Description: Each year the Public Works Department solicits prices for the conveying of delivered road salt into the City salt storage facilities. Staff wishes to award the salt conveying contract for the 2020-2021 winter season.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
20-134 1H. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH COURTNEY & ASSOCIATES FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE CITY’S ELECTRIC RATE AND FUNCTIONALIZED COST OF SERVICE STUDY. Brief Description: The City’s electric rate structure is currently due to be reviewed. Rates are typically reviewed on a five (5) year rotation to evaluate and align with the cost of power and delivery of services to HPP customers. As in the past, the City will utilize the public power consulting firm of Courtney & Associates to prepare an Electric Rate and Functionalized Cost of Service Study and to recommend rate structure adjustments.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
20-135 1I. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AFFIRMING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION BY THE CITY MANAGER TO THE HUDSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR A COVID-19 GRANT ON BEHALF OF HUDSON COMMUNITY TELEVISION. Brief Description: The Hudson Community Foundation is awarding grants to nonprofits that serve the City of Hudson and the Hudson City School District. The purpose of the funding is for nonprofits that have experience and history of providing services and support to Hudson residents. The City could receive $8,000 in grant funding for the purchase of robotic cameras for use in the Hudson Community Television studio or at remote locations to allow for safe social distancing as required by necessary COVID-19 precautions. No match is required.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
20-136 1J. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO THE OHIO HISTORY CONNECTION FOR AN OHIO HISTORY FUND GRANT FOR THE RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE OLD HUDSON TOWNSHIP BURYING GROUND. Brief Description: The Ohio History Connection awards Ohio History Fund Grant for the purpose of assistance with historically significant projects in Ohio. The City could receive up to $20,000 in grant funding for restoration and preservation work on the Old Hudson Township Burying Ground. We have received letters of commitment from partner organizations and staff time will assist with the required match.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
20-137 1K. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SIGNAL SERVICE COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION EQUIPMENT. Brief Description: The Public Works Department budgets $35,000 annually for preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and component replacements for the City’s traffic signalization equipment. The contract consists of unit pricing, as the maintenance activities fluctuate annually. This service provides for safe and reliable operation of the system. The current contract with Signal Service Company expires on December 31, 2020.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
20-138 2L. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH VASU COMMUNICATIONS INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF 800MHZ RADIOS, PAGERS AND SAFETY CENTER ALERTING SYSTEM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into contract with Vasu Communications Inc. in the amount of $230,539.41. This is for the purchase of 800MHZ radios, pagers and a Safety Center Alerting System.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
20-139 1M. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A POWER AMBULANCE COT AND POWER COT LOADING SYSTEM ON BEHALF OF THE CITY’S EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation provides the Safety Intervention Grant Program funding to Ohio public employers who wish to purchase equipment to substantially reduce or eliminate injuries and illnesses associated with a particular task or operation. The City Manager has accepted matching grant funding on behalf of Hudson EMS for the purchase of a power cot and load system for Hudson EMS.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
20-140 1N. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A UTILITY AND EMERGENCY ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAS OF HUDSON HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION. Brief Description: City Staff requests authorization from City Council to enter into a Utility and Emergency Access Easement Agreement for our Emergency Services between the City of Hudson and the Villas of Hudson Homeowners Association (HOA).approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
20-141 1O. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A UTILITY AND EMERGENCY ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CLAYTON COURT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Brief Description: City Staff requests authorization from City Council to enter into a Utility and Emergency Access Easement Agreement for our Emergency Services between the City of Hudson and the Clayton Court Homeowners Association, Inc.(HOA).approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
20-118 1A. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $740,000 OF TAXABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NONTAX REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF ACQUIRING APPROXIMATELY 4.0 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF OWEN BROWN STREET AND MORSE ROAD; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the refinancing of existing financial obligations of the City. It allows for the rollover of note proceeds used to pay for the former Windstream property at 100 Owen Brown Street, purchased as part of the Downtown Phase II Project.third reading  Action details Video Video
20-118 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $740,000 OF TAXABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NONTAX REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF ACQUIRING APPROXIMATELY 4.0 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF OWEN BROWN STREET AND MORSE ROAD; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the refinancing of existing financial obligations of the City. It allows for the rollover of note proceeds used to pay for the former Windstream property at 100 Owen Brown Street, purchased as part of the Downtown Phase II Project.adopted on third readingPass Action details Video Video
20-119 1B. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $7,725,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5810 HUDSON DRIVE BY CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING, EQUIPPING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING (i) A NEW SALT STORAGE FACILITY AND (ii) A NEW BUS MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE FACILITY AND CLEARING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING THE SITE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the refinancing of existing financial obligations of the City. It allows for the sale of notes to finance the cost of the new bus garage and salt storage facility.third reading  Action details Video Video
20-119 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $7,725,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5810 HUDSON DRIVE BY CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING, EQUIPPING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING (i) A NEW SALT STORAGE FACILITY AND (ii) A NEW BUS MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE FACILITY AND CLEARING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING THE SITE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the refinancing of existing financial obligations of the City. It allows for the sale of notes to finance the cost of the new bus garage and salt storage facility.adopted on third readingPass Action details Video Video
20-120 1C. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $3,975,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF ACQUIRING AND INSTALLING EQUIPMENT AS PART OF THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL BROADBAND SERVICES SYSTEM PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the permanent financing of the installation of the broadband services system (Velocity Broadband).third reading  Action details Video Video
20-120 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $3,975,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF ACQUIRING AND INSTALLING EQUIPMENT AS PART OF THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL BROADBAND SERVICES SYSTEM PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the permanent financing of the installation of the broadband services system (Velocity Broadband).adopted on third readingPass Action details Video Video
20-121 1D. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,970,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING THE CITY’S WATER SYSTEM AND THE CITY’S WATER TREATMENT PLANT BY CONSTRUCTING A BRINE WELL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This ordinance authorizes the issuance of bonds to permanently finance the brine well at the water plant.third reading  Action details Video Video
20-121 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,970,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING THE CITY’S WATER SYSTEM AND THE CITY’S WATER TREATMENT PLANT BY CONSTRUCTING A BRINE WELL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This ordinance authorizes the issuance of bonds to permanently finance the brine well at the water plant.adopted on third readingPass Action details Video Video
20-122 1E. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $990,000 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 issuance of bonds to permanently finance the City Hall Project.third reading  Action details Video Video
20-122 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $990,000 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 issuance of bonds to permanently finance the City Hall Project.adopted on third readingPass Action details Video Video
20-123 1F. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $675,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING THE CITY’S WATER SYSTEM BY CONSTRUCTING WATER MAINS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This ordinance authorizes the issuance of bonds to permanently finance the Hudson Drive Waterline Improvement Project.third reading  Action details Video Video
20-123 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $675,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING THE CITY’S WATER SYSTEM BY CONSTRUCTING WATER MAINS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This ordinance authorizes the issuance of bonds to permanently finance the Hudson Drive Waterline Improvement Project.adopted on third readingPass Action details Video Video
20-124 1G. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 20-101 TO REFLECT CERTAIN CHANGES REQUESTED BY THE SUMMIT COUNTY DEPUTY FISCAL OFFICER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This legislation will amend Resolution No. 20-101, a Resolution of Necessity previously adopted by this Council on September 15, 2020, to reflect certain changes requested by the Summit County Deputy Fiscal Officer. The proposed amendments do not change the intent or purpose of the Resolution of Necessity for the renewal of the existing Library Levy.second reading  Action details Video Video
20-124 1  ResolutionA RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 20-101 TO REFLECT CERTAIN CHANGES REQUESTED BY THE SUMMIT COUNTY DEPUTY FISCAL OFFICER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This legislation will amend Resolution No. 20-101, a Resolution of Necessity previously adopted by this Council on September 15, 2020, to reflect certain changes requested by the Summit County Deputy Fiscal Officer. The proposed amendments do not change the intent or purpose of the Resolution of Necessity for the renewal of the existing Library Levy.to suspend the rule requiring three readingsPass Action details Video Video
20-124 1  ResolutionA RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 20-101 TO REFLECT CERTAIN CHANGES REQUESTED BY THE SUMMIT COUNTY DEPUTY FISCAL OFFICER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This legislation will amend Resolution No. 20-101, a Resolution of Necessity previously adopted by this Council on September 15, 2020, to reflect certain changes requested by the Summit County Deputy Fiscal Officer. The proposed amendments do not change the intent or purpose of the Resolution of Necessity for the renewal of the existing Library Levy.adopted with rule suspensionPass Action details Video Video
20-125 1H. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND AN EXISTING CONTRACT WITH MOMENTUM TELECOM, INC. FOR WHOLESALE VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL SERVICES. Brief Description: Council authorization is required to amend the existing contract for wholesale VoIP (phone) services, with the cost of the services borne by subscribing Velocity Broadband customers. Staff has renegotiated more competitive pricing and modified terms to ensure the highest level of service can continue to be provided to Velocity Broadband customers.second reading  Action details Video Video
20-126 1I. ResolutionA RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION NOT TO IMPLEMENT THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION SYSTEM DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2021. Brief Description: The City is not abandoning the Growth Management Allocation System, but because of no appreciable population change, the system would not be implemented for 2021.second reading  Action details Video Video
20-142 1J. ResolutionA RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE CITY OF HUDSON FIVE-YEAR PLAN 2021-2025. Brief Description: This resolution adopts in concept the City’s Five-Year Plan.first reading  Action details Video Video
20-143 1K. 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, 2021 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2021. Brief Description: This Ordinance establishes the City’s budget for 2021.first reading  Action details Video Video
20-144 1L. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A JOB CREATION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INC.; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Diebold Nixdorf, Inc. is requesting a 50% income tax credit for 10 years. The company will relocate to Hudson, bringing 314 jobs with a benchmark of $31.4 million in payroll.first reading  Action details Video Video