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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 6/16/2015 7:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Town Hall
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15-0072 1A. MinutesMINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS. Executive Summary: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City Council’s review and approval.approved as submitted  Action details Video Video
15-82 1A. Honorary ResolutionA RESOLUTION THANKING RON BEVILACQUA FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. Executive Summary: This Resolution provides recognition and thanks to Ron Bevilacqua for his dedicated service as a member of the Tree Commission.adoptedPass Action details Video Video
15-83 1B. Honorary ResolutionA RESOLUTION THANKING GEORGE SNIDER FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. Executive Summary: This Resolution provides recognition and thanks to George Snider for his dedicated service as a member of the Economic Growth Board.adoptedPass Action details Video Video
15-0073 1A. MotionA MOTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE TIMELY RECEIPT OF THE MAY 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. Executive Summary: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-84 1B. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS FOR THE HUDSON SPRINGS PARK CONNECTOR TRAIL PATH PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: The Hudson Springs Park Connector Trail Project includes the installation of an asphalt pathway along the front of the park adjacent to Stow Road and an additional leg extending into the park. Staff is requesting permission to seek competitive bids for this project.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-85 1C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SUMMIT COUNTY LAND BANK DISCRETIONARY GRANT FUND PROGRAM FOR ELIMINATING BLIGHTED PROPERTY AND FOR ADAPTIVE RE-USE THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: The Summit County Land Bank Discretionary Grant Fund Program offers grant funding to support neighborhood and community reinvestment and economic development efforts through the strategic acquisition, reclamation, rehabilitation and reutilization of property in Summit County to revitalize neighborhoods and communities, stabilize property values, reduce blight, return property to productive use, and improve the quality of life in our community.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-87 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED CODE 5521.01 CONSENTING TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COMPLETE A NOISEWALL PROJECT (PID NO. 98622) WITHIN THE CITY OF HUDSON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF HUDSON TO SERVE AS THE LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY, AUTHORIZING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: ODOT is required to request and receive legislation from the City of Hudson prior to making any repairs to State Highways within the corporate limits of the municipality.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-88 1F. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE LOWE’S COMMUNITY PARTNERS GRANT PROGRAM FOR REPAIRS TO THE CITY CLOCK TOWER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: Lowe’s Community Partners grant program helps build better communities by providing monetary assistance to nonprofit organizations and municipalities looking for support of high-need projects such as: building renovations/upgrades, grounds improvements, technology upgrades as well as safety improvements.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-89 1G. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH AVO INTERNATIONAL, D/B/A MEGGER GROUP, FOR ELECTRIC SUBSTATION TESTING EQUIPMENT. Executive Summary: Authorization for the City Manager to enter into contract with AVO International dba Megger to purchase electric system substation testing equipment.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-90 1H. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ASPHALT FABRICS AND SPECIALTIES, INC. FOR THE 2015 ROAD CRACKSEALING PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: This project involves the installation of rubberized crack sealer on various streets within the City.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-91 1I. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DURA MARK, INC. FOR THE 2015 ROAD LINE STRIPING AND PAINTING PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: This project involves the application of reflectorized pavement marking and striping on various City Streets within the City.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-92 1J. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OHIO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO UPGRADE THE CITY OF HUDSON’S CURRENT CIVIL DEFENSE WARNING SYSTEM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act has appropriated funding for the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program. This program provides assistance to local communities to implement a sustained pre-disaster natural hazard mitigation program. Funding is distributed through the Ohio Emergency Management Agency. Staff seeks authorization to apply for a Pre-Disaster Mitigation grant from the Ohio Emergency Management Agency.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-93 1K. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE SUMMIT COUNTY LAND REUTILIZATION CORPORATION FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MATCHING GRANT FOR THE REUTILIZATION OF THE SITE OF THE CURRENT HUDSON CITY SCHOOLS BUS GARAGE AND CITY OF HUDSON FACILITIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: The Summit County Land Reutilization Corporation will support neighborhood and community reinvestment and economic development efforts through the strategic acquisition, reclamation, rehabilitation and reutilization of property in Summit County to revitalize neighborhoods and communities, stabilize property values, reduce blight, return property to productive use, and improve the quality of life in our community. Staff seeks authorization to apply for a Community Development Matching Grant for environmental surveys, assessments, and demolition at the current site of the Hudson City Schools bus garage, Hudson Public Power facilities and City of Hudson salt dome.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-94 1L. ResolutionA RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATES FOR PURCHASES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: Council authorization is required for payment of the invoice(s) 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 agendaPass Action details Not available
15-86 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNER OF 6052 OLDE EIGHT ROAD TO TAP INTO THE CITY OF HUDSON’S WATER SYSTEM IN THE VILLAGE OF BOSTON HEIGHTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: The owner at 6052 Olde Eight Road, located at the northwest corner of SR 303 and Olde Eight Road in the Village of Boston Heights, has requested to tap-into the existing, 12” water main on SR 303 adjacent to the property. The house has poor water quality and a failing well system. In lieu of digging a new well, the owner has requested to tap the water main located on SR 303 and abandon the well.to suspend the rule requiring three readingsPass Action details Video Video
15-86 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNER OF 6052 OLDE EIGHT ROAD TO TAP INTO THE CITY OF HUDSON’S WATER SYSTEM IN THE VILLAGE OF BOSTON HEIGHTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: The owner at 6052 Olde Eight Road, located at the northwest corner of SR 303 and Olde Eight Road in the Village of Boston Heights, has requested to tap-into the existing, 12” water main on SR 303 adjacent to the property. The house has poor water quality and a failing well system. In lieu of digging a new well, the owner has requested to tap the water main located on SR 303 and abandon the well.adopted with rule suspensionPass Action details Video Video
15-72 1A. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1042.03 AND 1042.04 OF THE STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE REVISING SEWER RATES FOR THE MUNICIPALITY. Executive Summary: This ordinance will amend the City’s sewer rates.third reading  Action details Video Video
15-72 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1042.03 AND 1042.04 OF THE STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE REVISING SEWER RATES FOR THE MUNICIPALITY. Executive Summary: This ordinance will amend the City’s sewer rates.tabledPass Action details Video Video
15-73 1B. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 254 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES ENTITLED “EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK AND PERSONNEL RULES”, TO ADOPT A CELLULAR PHONE USE AND ALLOWANCE POLICY. Executive Summary: This Ordinance adopts the City policy for cell phone use and allowance as approved by the Personnel Advisory and Appeals Board (PAAB) on April 2, 2015.third reading  Action details Video Video
15-73 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 254 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES ENTITLED “EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK AND PERSONNEL RULES”, TO ADOPT A CELLULAR PHONE USE AND ALLOWANCE POLICY. Executive Summary: This Ordinance adopts the City policy for cell phone use and allowance as approved by the Personnel Advisory and Appeals Board (PAAB) on April 2, 2015.adopted on third readingPass Action details Video Video
15-74 1C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: In 2012 the City of Hudson approved a three (3) year negotiated economic development electric rate with the Allstate Insurance Co. located on Executive Parkway. The term of the existing agreement concludes on July 18, 2015. City Staff has participated in several meetings with Allstate Insurance representatives and has established a new “E” electric rate and associated terms moving forward. Staff now wishes for City Council to formally approve the new proposed Allstate rate agreement accordingly.third reading  Action details Video Video
15-74 1  ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: In 2012 the City of Hudson approved a three (3) year negotiated economic development electric rate with the Allstate Insurance Co. located on Executive Parkway. The term of the existing agreement concludes on July 18, 2015. City Staff has participated in several meetings with Allstate Insurance representatives and has established a new “E” electric rate and associated terms moving forward. Staff now wishes for City Council to formally approve the new proposed Allstate rate agreement accordingly.adopted on third readingPass Action details Video Video
15-95 1D. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $466,667 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING CITY PROPERTY CONSTITUTING THE SITE OF THE FORMER CUYAHOGA COUNTY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER BY PERFORMING SITE CLEARANCE, IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION AND PLACING THE SITE IN A CONDITION FOR USE AND OPERATION FOR CITY PURPOSES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: This Ordinance approves the rollover of $466,667 in notes for the demolition of the buildings on the former YDC property. The original notes were $1,400,000 in 2013. In 2014, we paid down on the note to $700,000. We are now paying down the note by $233,333 leaving a balance of $466,667.first reading  Action details Video Video
15-0074 1A. PresentationPresentation: Community Development Department Presentation of the Code Enforcement Operation. Executive Summary: As part of the scheduled presentations by City departments, the Community Development Director will explain and discuss the Code Enforcement function.presented  Action details Video Video