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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 10/4/2022 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Town Hall 27 East Main Street
Executive Session starting at 6:30 p.m.; Regular Meeting to follow at 7:30 p.m.
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22-0086 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 Video Video
22-0087 1A. ProclamationSpecial Recognition of National Colonial Heritage Month Brief Description: At the request of the Ezekial Richardson Chapter of the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century, Mayor Anzevino will proclaim the month of October, 2022, as “National Colonial Heritage Month” in Hudson.presented  Action details Video Video
22-127 1A. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF FORESTRY FOR AN URBAN CANOPY RESTORATION GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE HUDSON PARKS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Cities are eligible for USDA Forest Service funding awarded through the Ohio Department of Natural Services Division of Forestry to address critical need to restore and improve urban forests. The Hudson Parks could receive $8,000.00 in funding with an $8,000.00 match.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
22-128 1B. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO APPLY TO SUMMIT COUNTY FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT TO FUND THE INSTALLATION OF A SHELTER WITH BENCH AT CITY HALL TO BENEFIT HUDSON SENIORS. Brief Description: The City Administration has investigated and is requesting improvements to the City Hall parking lot to assist seniors and residents that need assistance while visiting the City Hall Community Rooms. These improvements include a shelter with bench near the parking lot on the sidewalk. This would provide safer access to the guests of the community rooms and provide shelter from the weather. The cost of the project is estimated at $22,750, of which 75% is eligible for CDBG reimbursement, and the remaining 25% would be funded by the City.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
22-129 1C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE BURTON D. MORGAN FOUNDATION ON BEHALF OF HUDSON COMMUNITY TELEVISION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER’S ACCEPTANCE OF SAID GRANT. Brief Description: The Burton D. Morgan Foundation has continued to provide a production grant in the amount of $1,200.00 to help fund production of the Good Day in Hudson television series on HCTV. No match is required.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
22-130 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF OHIO FOR INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE MUNICIPAL BRIDGES (PID 117554) WITHIN THE CITY. Brief Description: In 2016, The State of Ohio provided a new program to perform bridge inspections and other services on Municipal bridges within the City of Hudson, Ohio at no charge to the city. This Resolution will authorize a new 1-year contract with the State of Ohio Department of Transportation for this service.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
22-131 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATE FOR A PURCHASE MADE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Council authorization is required for payment of the invoice shown on this Resolution in excess of $3,000, for which a commitment was made before a Purchase Order was generated.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
22-132 1F. ResolutionA RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY FISCAL OFFICER. Brief Description: Each year the City is required to pass a resolution accepting the property tax amounts and rates as determined by the County Budget Commission.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
22-133 1G. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM 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 the EMS Department to control their repair costs as the drive train warranties are 5-year 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 $63,000.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
22-134 2H. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH PFUND SUPERIOR SALES FOR A NEW AMBULANCE VEHICLE FOR USE BY THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: EMS is replacing their 1999 Freightliner/Horton Ambulance # 4016. This unit has 130,000 miles. This unit is now obsolete and not suitable for a remount like our Excellance ambulance units. Our vehicle replacement committee has evaluated similar models from four major ambulance manufacturers and have unanimously chosen the 2023 Ford, Life Line Type 1 “Custom Superliner” as the lowest priced and best option.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
22-135 1I. ResolutionA RESOLUTION APPOINTING THOMAS J. SHERIDAN AS CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF HUDSON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: City Council will take action on a Resolution authorizing the Council President to enter into an employment agreement appointing Thomas J. Sheridan as City Manager.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
22-115 1A. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING GUIDELINES FOR THE USE AND/OR RENTAL OF SPACE AT CITY HALL AND AT OR UPON OTHER CITY PROPERTY. Brief Description: A discussion authorizing the City Manager to establish guidance rules for the use of space at City Hall and at or upon other City property.second reading  Action details Video Video
22-116 1B. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODIFIED ORDINANCE SECTIONS 402.38 AND 660.05 REGULATING THE MAINTENANCE OF SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS AND ESTABLISHING A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM “SIDEWALK.” Brief Description: As requested by the City Council, staff is proposing amendments to codified ordinance sections 402.38 and 660.05 to clarify the definition of a sidewalk and the responsibility of sidewalk maintenance, including snow and ice control respectively when a sidewalk exists at the rear or back of a privately owned parcel.second reading  Action details Video Video
22-117 2C. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1480, “INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE” OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON REGARDING ABATEMENT OF WEEDS OR TALL GRASSES. Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the high grass ordinance to regulate developed parcels, land within subdivisions, and land within a Public Right of Way.second reading  Action details Video Video
22-118 1D. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,340,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF INSTALLING AND IMPROVING SIDEWALKS ALONG MIDDLETON ROAD, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTING RELATED DRAINAGE FACILITIES, TOGETHER WITH NECESSARY RELATED IMPROVEMENTS AND APPURTENANCES THERETO. Brief Description: This ordinance authorizes the sale of bonds to finance the Middleton Road sidewalk project.second reading  Action details Video Video
22-119 2E. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,820,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING THE CITY’S RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BY CONSTRUCTING TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL COURTS AT BARLOW FARM PARK, INCLUDING RELATED PARKING FACILITIES, UTILITY AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES, AND IMPROVING THE SITE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH NECESSARY RELATED IMPROVEMENTS AND APPURTENANCES THERETO. Brief Description: This ordinance authorizes the sale of bonds to finance the tennis and pickleball courts at Barlow Farm Park.second reading  Action details Video Video
22-120 1F. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,685,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING THE CITY’S WATER SYSTEM BY CONSTRUCTING WATER MAINS IN SEASONS ROAD, TOGETHER WITH ALL NECESSARY AND RELATED APPURTENANCES THERETO. Brief Description: This ordinance authorizes the sale of bonds to finance construction of the water line on Season’s Road that will extend the existing water line from 695 Seasons Road to the westerly corporation line with Boston Township. This extension will service the health care facilities that are being constructed at the Season’s Road and SR 8 interchange.second reading  Action details Video Video
22-121 1G. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,140,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING THE CITY’S RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BY INSTALLING AND IMPROVING A GRAVEL TRAIL FROM BARLOW ROAD TO VETERAN’S WAY, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTING A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND RELATED DRAINAGE FACILITIES, TOGETHER WITH NECESSARY RELATED IMPROVEMENTS AND APPURTENANCES THERETO. Brief Description: This ordinance authorizes the sale of bonds to finance the Veteran’s Trail Phase 3 that runs from Veteran’s Way Park to Cascade Park, along Ellsworth Meadows Golf Course and down to Barlow Road to connect with the existing sidewalk.second reading  Action details Video Video
22-122 1H. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING THE CITY’S ELECTRIC SYSTEM BY ACQUIRING AND INSTALLING A NEW DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMER, TOGETHER WITH THE NECESSARY REGULATORS, CONTROL EQUIPMENT AND APPURTENANCES THERETO. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the permanent financing of Hudson Public Power’s replacement of a distribution transformer at its’ Eastside substation (located on Stow Road, across the street from Hudson City School District’s baseball complex).second reading  Action details Video Video
22-123 1I. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $850,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF INSTALLING AND IMPROVING A MULTIPURPOSE TRAIL AND SIDEWALKS IN VARYING WIDTHS ALONG BARLOW ROAD, TOGETHER WITH ALL NECESSARY DRAINAGE AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS AND APPURTENANCES THERETO. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the sidewalk/trail installation on West Barlow Road from State Route 91 to Nicholson Drive.second reading  Action details Video Video
22-124 1J. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $7,720,000 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. 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.second reading  Action details Video Video
22-125 1K. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $925,000 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 1.0 ACRE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 94 OWEN BROWN STREET FOR SALE OR LEASE FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT, APPROPRIATING THE PROCEEDS OF THE NOTES AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF THOSE PROCEEDS FOR THAT PURPOSE. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the former Windstream property at 94 Owen Brown Street, purchased as part of the Downtown Phase II Project.second reading  Action details Video Video
22-126 1L. 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. 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.second reading  Action details Video Video
22-136 1M. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SECTION 243.23 TO THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO ADOPT A MONTHLY TRANSPARENCY IN EXPENSES REPORT SUPPLIED TO CITY COUNCIL BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR Brief Description: City Council has requested the Finance Director provide a detailed monthly report of City expenses paid in the prior month.first reading  Action details Video Video