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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/6/2015 7:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Town Hall
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15-0108 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 Not available
15-61 2A. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX D, "ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN STANDARDS", OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AT SECTION III-2b. Executive Summary: The amendment would generally permit the use of modern or so-called substitute materials on historic structures when repair is not feasible.public hearing held  Action details Video Video
15-142 1A. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS FOR ATHLETIC FIELD LIGHTING REPLACEMENT AT OAK GROVE PARK; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: Staff is seeking permission to receive bids to replace existing athletic field lighting at Oak Grove Park.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-143 1B. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONTRACT WITH RONYAK PAVING, INC. UNDER THE 2015 ASPHALT RESURFACING AND RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FOR BARLOW FARM PARK; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: Due to some unforeseen circumstances that arose during construction of the Barlow Farm Park parking lot, the construction costs for the parking lot went over the 10% contingency amount and several areas of the existing driveway will need restored.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-144 1C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PALMER & SON EXCAVATING FOR THE WILLIAMSBURG COLONY STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: This project involves the removal and replacement of an existing 18” storm sewer, located in a City Storm easement that has failed behind #5752 Williamsburg Circle in the Williamsburg Colony Subdivision.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-145 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ROAD SALT THROUGH THE COMMUNITY UNIVERSITY EDUCATION PURCHASING ASSOCIATION (C.U.E.) PROGRAM FOR THE 2015-2016 WINTER SEASON. Executive Summary: 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 to purchase road salt from the vendor Cargill Incorporated participating in the CUE (Community, University and Education Purchasing Association).approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-146 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE ROAD SALT CONVEYANCE SERVICES FOR THE 2015-2016 WINTER SEASON. Executive Summary: Each year the Public Works Department solicits prices for the conveying of delivered road salt into the City salt dome. Staff wishes to award the salt conveying contract for the 2015-2016 winter season.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-147 1F. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH EXCELLANCE, INC. FOR A REMOUNT AMBULANCE VEHICLE FOR USE BY THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: 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. Additionally EMS has chosen to once again remount the Ambulance rather than replace the vehicle. This action results in a savings of over $89,000.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-151 1J. ResolutionA RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENT TO APPROPRIATE PROPERTY FROM COER PROPERTIES, TRAILS OF HUDSON TWO, LLC AND MILKMART PROPERTY II, LLC FOR THE MAKING OF ROADS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITHOUT CHARGE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: Acquisition of these properties was discussed in Executive Session on September 22, 2015.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-153 1L. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT OF A CONTRACT WITH LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS, LLC. TO INCREASE BANDWIDTH CAPABILITY FOR THE CITY’S VELOCITY BROADBAND SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: Velocity Broadband’s current internet provider contract with Lightower Fiber Networks (formerly Fiber Technologies Networks, LLC) established initial bandwidth service pricing and pricing to upgrade service bandwidth as customer demands would require. The broadband staff now seeks to execute those upgrades to provide increased bandwidth to existing and future customers.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-148 1G. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH GREAT LAKES DATA SYSTEMS (GLDS) FOR THE PURCHASE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF BROADBAND MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: The Velocity Broadband project team has completed the process of evaluating broadband management and provisioning software. Staff has evaluated three (3) potential options and has made a final software selection. Staff now wishes to purchase and implement the software.to suspend the rule requiring three readingsPass Action details Video Video
15-148 1G. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH GREAT LAKES DATA SYSTEMS (GLDS) FOR THE PURCHASE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF BROADBAND MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: The Velocity Broadband project team has completed the process of evaluating broadband management and provisioning software. Staff has evaluated three (3) potential options and has made a final software selection. Staff now wishes to purchase and implement the software.adopted with rule suspensionPass Action details Video Video
15-149 1H. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SUMMIT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: The City utilizes the services of the County of Summit, Animal Control Division relative to the capture of stray cats and dogs, and the existing contract has lapsed.to suspend the rule requiring three readingsPass Action details Video Video
15-149 1H. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SUMMIT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: The City utilizes the services of the County of Summit, Animal Control Division relative to the capture of stray cats and dogs, and the existing contract has lapsed.adopted with rule suspensionPass Action details Video Video
15-150 1I. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 295.01 AND 295.02 OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE REGARDING THE COMPOSITION AND THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ECONOMIC GROWTH BOARD; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: City Council will consider amendments to the Codified Ordinances pertaining to the Economic Growth Board.to suspend the rule requiring three readingsPass Action details Video Video
15-150 1I. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 295.01 AND 295.02 OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE REGARDING THE COMPOSITION AND THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ECONOMIC GROWTH BOARD; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: City Council will consider amendments to the Codified Ordinances pertaining to the Economic Growth Board.adopted with rule suspensionPass Action details Video Video
15-152 1K. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO AMERICA WALKS AND THE EVERY BODY WALK! COLLABORATIVE FOR SAFE ROUTES HUDSON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: America Walks and the Every Body Walk! Collaborative are offering a micro-grant program designed to assist local walking advocates build momentum on the newly released Surgeon General’s Call to Action. Between ten to fifteen community groups will receive this one-time funding.to suspend the rule requiring three readingsPass Action details Not available
15-152 1K. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO AMERICA WALKS AND THE EVERY BODY WALK! COLLABORATIVE FOR SAFE ROUTES HUDSON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: America Walks and the Every Body Walk! Collaborative are offering a micro-grant program designed to assist local walking advocates build momentum on the newly released Surgeon General’s Call to Action. Between ten to fifteen community groups will receive this one-time funding.adoptedPass Action details Video Video
15-61 2A. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX D, "ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN STANDARDS", OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AT SECTION III-2b. Executive Summary: The amendment would generally permit the use of modern or so-called substitute materials on historic structures when repair is not feasible.third reading  Action details Video Video
15-61 2  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX D, "ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN STANDARDS", OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AT SECTION III-2b. Executive Summary: The amendment would generally permit the use of modern or so-called substitute materials on historic structures when repair is not feasible.tabledPass Action details Video Video
15-141 1B. ResolutionA RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY THE QUESTION OF THE RENEWAL AND INCREASE BY 0.6 MILL OF AN EXISTING 2.3-MILL TAX LEVY FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE HUDSON LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: This is the second of two pieces of legislation that Council is being requested to pass on behalf of the Library to allow their operating levy to be put on the March 15, 2016 ballot.second reading  Action details Video Video