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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/18/2015 7:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Town Hall
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15-0092 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
15-113 1A. Honorary ResolutionA RESOLUTION HONORING ELIZABETH SLAGLE FOR TWENTY YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE CITY OF HUDSON. Executive Summary: This Resolution recognizes Elizabeth Slagle, Clerk of Council, for twenty years of service with the City of Hudson.adoptedPass Action details Video Video
15-114 1B. Honorary ResolutionA RESOLUTION HONORING SERGEANT TROY WILCOX FOR TWENTY YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE CITY OF HUDSON. Executive Summary: This Resolution recognizes Sgt. Troy Wilcox for twenty years of service with the City of Hudson.adoptedPass Action details Video Video
15-0093 1A. MotionA MOTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE TIMELY RECEIPT OF THE JULY 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
15-115 2B. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 14-139 MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON DURING THE SECOND QUARTER OF THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 BY MAKING ADDITIONAL AND/OR AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS. Executive Summary: This Ordinance will amend the 2015 budget for additional and/or amended appropriations as listed in the attached Exhibit A.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-116 1C. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF A CITY FIRE ENGINE NO LONGER NEEDED FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: The Fire Department has replaced two 1994 fire engines and would like to sell the old engines. City Council will consider a letter from the City of Ravenna, expressing interest in the purchase of one of these fire engines. The Fire Department intends to sell the other fire engine through GovDeals.com, as previously authorized.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-117 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN GROUP FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE PROJECT TO RELOCATE THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUS GARAGE AND CITY SALT STORAGE STRUCTURES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: As part of the preparations for the downtown phase II project City staff has been actively at work on the relocation City facilities and the school bus garage from their current locations to the former Koberna property located at 5810 Hudson Drive. Staff received three (3) submittals for the projects initial professional services RFP and is now prepared to award the contract.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-118 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR PREFABRICATED PUBLIC RESTROOM STRUCTURES FOR THREE CITY PARKS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: Staff is seeking permission to purchase and install prefabricated concrete public restroom structures for Oak Grove Park, Colony Park and Cascade Park through CXT Concrete Buildings.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-119 1F. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH A & A SANITATION FOR SERVICING OF CITY OUTDOOR REFUSE AND RECYCLING RECEPTACLES. Executive Summary: The Public Works Department budgets annually for refuse and recycling contract services for public properties and downtown waste receptacles. The Public Works Department seeks City Council approval to enter into a contract with AA Sanitation.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-120 1G. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REQUIREMENT THAT DEVELOPMENT BE SERVED BY PUBLIC WATER FACILITIES AS IT PERTAINS TO PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF AKRON WATER SERVICE AREA IN HUDSON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: The renewal of an ordinance that would suspend City regulations that require that development must use public water for an additional six months.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-122 1I. 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 2015 THROUGH 2017; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: This legislation seeks approval of the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement that was negotiated by the City Manager with the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association for Dispatchers and authorization for the City Manager to enter into said agreement.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-126 1J. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE TRANSFER OF TITLE TO THE FORMER YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER ON HINES HILL ROAD FROM THE COUNTY OF SUMMIT TO THE CITY OF HUDSON.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-121 1H. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AKHIA PUBLIC RELATIONS, INC. FOR MARKETING OF THE CITY’S BROADBAND SERVICES KNOWN AS VELOCITY BROADBAND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: This project involves the award of a contract for marketing services to continue the Broadband Marketing Initiative to support the implementation, public education and sales of Velocity Broadband to businesses and residents as approved by Council.to suspend the rule requiring three readingsPass Action details Video Video
15-121 1H. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AKHIA PUBLIC RELATIONS, INC. FOR MARKETING OF THE CITY’S BROADBAND SERVICES KNOWN AS VELOCITY BROADBAND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: This project involves the award of a contract for marketing services to continue the Broadband Marketing Initiative to support the implementation, public education and sales of Velocity Broadband to businesses and residents as approved by Council.tabledFail Action details Video Video
15-121 1  ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AKHIA PUBLIC RELATIONS, INC. FOR MARKETING OF THE CITY’S BROADBAND SERVICES KNOWN AS VELOCITY BROADBAND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: This project involves the award of a contract for marketing services to continue the Broadband Marketing Initiative to support the implementation, public education and sales of Velocity Broadband to businesses and residents as approved by Council.adopted with rule suspensionPass Action details Video Video
15-33 2A. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1205, “ZONING DISTRICTS” AND CHAPTER 1207, “ZONING DEVELOPMENT AND SITE PLAN STANDARDS,” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDS-IN-LIEU OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PEDESTRIAN AND NON-VEHICULAR CIRCULATION SYSTEMS. Executive Summary: This legislation would create a Pedestrian Linkages Fund as recommended by the Connect Hudson Plan that came out of the Safe Routes Hudson initiative.third reading  Action details Video Video
15-61 2B. 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.second reading  Action details Video Video
15-72 1C. 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
15-108 1D. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF HUDSON A PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTIONS 3.02, 3.03, 3.04, 3.05, 3.07, 3.09, 3.11, 3.12, 4.02, 5.01, 5.02, 5.03, 6.04, 8.05, 9.01, 9.02, AND 9.07 OF THE CHARTER OF HUDSON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: Pursuant to the Charter, the Charter Review Commission has submitted a report of proposed amendments to the City Charter for consideration at the general election to be held on November 3, 2015. The Commission has also recommended that the amendments be presented as three separate ballot issues.third reading  Action details Video Video
15-108 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF HUDSON A PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTIONS 3.02, 3.03, 3.04, 3.05, 3.07, 3.09, 3.11, 3.12, 4.02, 5.01, 5.02, 5.03, 6.04, 8.05, 9.01, 9.02, AND 9.07 OF THE CHARTER OF HUDSON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: Pursuant to the Charter, the Charter Review Commission has submitted a report of proposed amendments to the City Charter for consideration at the general election to be held on November 3, 2015. The Commission has also recommended that the amendments be presented as three separate ballot issues.adopted on third readingPass Action details Video Video
15-109 1E. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ENACTING NEW SECTIONS 1480.04, 1480.05 and 1480.99 AND REPEALING CHAPTER 1442 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON REGARDING NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: The proposed ordinance would eliminate the Nuisance Board and expand administrative authority to handle code enforcement matters.third reading  Action details Video Video
15-109 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ENACTING NEW SECTIONS 1480.04, 1480.05 and 1480.99 AND REPEALING CHAPTER 1442 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON REGARDING NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: The proposed ordinance would eliminate the Nuisance Board and expand administrative authority to handle code enforcement matters.tabledPass Action details Video Video
15-123 2F. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE 2015-2016 “SUMMIT COUNTY INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR JOB CREATION AND RETENTION AND TAX REVENUE SHARING.” Executive Summary: The current version of this agreement expired on June 30, 2015. Communities have met twice to consider an amendment proposed by the City of Hudson. This change is reflected in the red-line version of the agreement which is attached. The new proposed agreement is being circulated to signatory communities by the County, and they are asking for adoption by September 30, 2015.first reading  Action details Video Video
15-124 1G. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2015 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. Executive Summary: The ordinance would adopt the City’s update to the Comprehensive Plan.first reading & referral to the Planning Commission  Action details Video Video
15-125 1H. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1048.02 OF THE STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE TO CORRECT AN OVERSIGHT IN THE 2015 AMENDMENT TO THE RATE SCHEDULES FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: As the result of an administrative oversight the most recent amendments to the ordinance 1048.02 “Rate Schedules” resulted in unintended consequences to certain Hudson Public Power customers. As such, staff wishes to delete the language from the ordinance and correct the oversight.first reading  Action details Video Video
15-127 1I. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF HUDSON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF HUDSON RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: Mayor Currin has sponsored this Ordinance to submit to the voters a proposed Charter amendment to change the compensation of all Members of Council to eighty dollars ($80.00) per attendance at a regular meeting of Council per month but not to exceed compensation for attendance at two (2) regular meetings per month.first reading  Action details Video Video
15-127 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF HUDSON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF HUDSON RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: Mayor Currin has sponsored this Ordinance to submit to the voters a proposed Charter amendment to change the compensation of all Members of Council to eighty dollars ($80.00) per attendance at a regular meeting of Council per month but not to exceed compensation for attendance at two (2) regular meetings per month.to suspend the rule requiring three readingsPass Action details Video Video
15-127 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF HUDSON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF HUDSON RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: Mayor Currin has sponsored this Ordinance to submit to the voters a proposed Charter amendment to change the compensation of all Members of Council to eighty dollars ($80.00) per attendance at a regular meeting of Council per month but not to exceed compensation for attendance at two (2) regular meetings per month.adopted with rule suspensionPass Action details Video Video