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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/7/2016 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Town Hall
Early start to allow for executive session.
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16-0056 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
16-89 1A. Honorary ResolutionA RESOLUTION HONORING DOUGLAS A. HALLIDAY FOR TWENTY YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE CITY OF HUDSON. Executive Summary: This Resolution recognizes Doug Halliday, Licensed Plant Operator with the Public Works Department, Water Resources Division, for twenty years of service.adoptedPass Action details Video Video
16-90 1B. Honorary ResolutionA RESOLUTION HONORING KERRY W. PALUSCSAK FOR TWENTY YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE CITY OF HUDSON. Executive Summary: This Resolution recognizes Kerry Paluscsak, Station Manager with Hudson Cable Television (HCTV), for twenty years of service.adoptedPass Action details Video Video
16-0057 1A. ProclamationSpecial Recognition of Hudson Festival Days, June 16th - 17th, 2016 Executive Summary: This Proclamation recognizes the annual celebration of Hudson’s Festival Days and the special events organized by the Hudson Garden Club, Hudson Society of Artists, Hudson League for Service, Leadership Hudson, Destination Hudson, and the Hudson Fire Department Association. Representatives of these organizations will be present.   Action details Video Video
16-0058 1B. ProclamationSpecial Recognition of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and “The Longest Day” Executive Summary: This Proclamation recognizes the month of June 2016 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and June 20th as “The Longest Day” in Hudson. The following representatives from the Alzheimer's Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter will be present to accept this Proclamation: Pam Schuellerman, Executive Director; Marcy Schulman, Signature Events Coordinator; and Andrew DeFratis, Communications & Public Policy Coordinator.   Action details Video Video
16-91 1A. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF STOW FOR COOPERATION AND COST SHARING FOR THE RESURFACING OF A PORTION OF SEASONS ROAD; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: This project is for the resurfacing of Seasons Road from Allen Road, east approximately 1,925 feet.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
16-92 2B. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO THE NORTHEAST OHIO FOUR COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (NEFCO) FOR A SUMMIT COUNTY BROWNFIELDS PROGRAM GRANT. Executive Summary: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provides funding for surveys and assessments of potential Brownfields through the Summit County Brownfields Program managed by The Northeast Ohio Four County Regional Planning and Development Organization (NEFCO) in partnership with The Development Finance Authority of Summit County and the Summit County Health Department. Staff wishes to apply for this grant for the Phase II environmental work on the Windstream properties within the Phase II Downtown Development Project.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
16-93 2C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SAFETY CAPITAL PROGRAM FROM THE OHIO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGENCY TO BENEFIT THE HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT. Executive Summary: The Ohio Development Services Agency provides funding up to $100,000 per political subdivision through the Local Government Safety Capital Fund for police, fire and EMS-related projects that enhance public safety.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
16-94 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SAFETY CAPITAL PROGRAM FROM THE OHIO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGENCY TO BENEFIT THE HUDSON POLICE DEPARTMENT. Executive Summary: The Local Government Safety Capital Program provides grant funding for the purchase of equipment, facilities or systems needed to enhance public safety. The program provides up to $100,000 per local subdivision.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
16-95 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THAYER POWER & COMMUNICATIONS FOR FIBER OPTIC CABLE INSTALLATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: This project involves the installation and termination of fiber-optic cable for the purpose of providing Velocity Broadband services to the areas of Darrow Road, Hudson Drive, Terex Road and W. Streetsboro Street.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
16-96 2F. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR SNOW AND ICE CONTROL SERVICES. Executive Summary: The Public Works Department contracts for snow and ice control services on city maintained areas. A two-year contract with an option to renew for two years is offered to a qualified bidder. Staff wishes to award contract for the next two year contract term.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
16-97 1G. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR CITY CUL-DE-SAC SNOW PLOWING SERVICES. Executive Summary: The Public Works Department employees plow snow on city roadways, while contracting out snow plowing on city cul-de-sac areas. A two-year contract with an option to renew for two years is offered to a qualified bidder. Staff wishes to award contract for the next two-year contract term.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
16-98 1H. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR ANIMAL COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES. Executive Summary: The City of Hudson Public Works Department uses a licensed animal control contractor to pick up and dispose of dead animals within city right of ways and on public properties.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
16-99 2I. ResolutionA RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATES FOR PURCHASES MADE; 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 Video Video
16-44 3A. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1205.04(b), 1205.12(b) and (c), 1206.03(a), 1207.04(f) AND 1213.02(a) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING AGRICULTURAL USE REGULATIONS. Executive Summary: The ordinance would allow the limited keeping of chickens and clarify regulations concerning the keeping of horses and other agricultural operations.third reading  Action details Video Video
16-44 3  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1205.04(b), 1205.12(b) and (c), 1206.03(a), 1207.04(f) AND 1213.02(a) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING AGRICULTURAL USE REGULATIONS. Executive Summary: The ordinance would allow the limited keeping of chickens and clarify regulations concerning the keeping of horses and other agricultural operations.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
16-64 2B. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1207.17, “SIGNS,” AND CHAPTER 1213, “DEFINITIONS,” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE CONCERNING THE APPLICABILITY OF SIGN REGULATIONS AND INTERNAL ILLUMINATION OF SIGNS. Executive Summary: These private party initiated amendments have been withdrawn. They would have removed restrictions on signage, including those that prohibit internal illumination of signs.second reading  Action details Video Video
16-64 2  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1207.17, “SIGNS,” AND CHAPTER 1213, “DEFINITIONS,” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE CONCERNING THE APPLICABILITY OF SIGN REGULATIONS AND INTERNAL ILLUMINATION OF SIGNS. Executive Summary: These private party initiated amendments have been withdrawn. They would have removed restrictions on signage, including those that prohibit internal illumination of signs.withdrawn from further considerationPass Action details Video Video
16-70 1C. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE REPEALING CODIFIED ORDINANCE CHAPTER 1070, “ELLSWORTH MEADOWS GOLF ADVISORY BOARD”, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2016. Executive Summary: As a result of constructive discussions with regards to the parks and the golf course operations at the March 21, 2016 special City Council workshop, staff has attached the current Ordinance laying out the purpose and structure of the Golf Advisory Board for your review. Based on the meeting discussion points, staff has brought forth a recommendation moving forward as we merge the Golf Course under the scope of the Parks.third reading  Action details Video Video
16-70 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE REPEALING CODIFIED ORDINANCE CHAPTER 1070, “ELLSWORTH MEADOWS GOLF ADVISORY BOARD”, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2016. Executive Summary: As a result of constructive discussions with regards to the parks and the golf course operations at the March 21, 2016 special City Council workshop, staff has attached the current Ordinance laying out the purpose and structure of the Golf Advisory Board for your review. Based on the meeting discussion points, staff has brought forth a recommendation moving forward as we merge the Golf Course under the scope of the Parks.tabledPass Action details Video Video
16-88 1D. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 220, “COUNCIL”, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO ADD A NEW SECTION 220.08 ENTITLED “COMPENSATION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS”. Executive Summary: This Ordinance is being introduced at Council’s request.second reading  Action details Video Video
16-88 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 220, “COUNCIL”, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO ADD A NEW SECTION 220.08 ENTITLED “COMPENSATION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS”. Executive Summary: This Ordinance is being introduced at Council’s request.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
16-100 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN MUNICIPAL POWER (“AMP”) TO PURCHASE RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATES AND OFFER HUDSON PUBLIC POWER CUSTOMERS THE OPTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE AMP ECOSMART CHOICE PROGRAM. Executive Summary: The AMP EcoSmart Choice Program allows Hudson Public Power (HPP) customers to support and participate in renewable energy development through the purchase of Renewable Energy Credits (REC’s) based on their total monthly electric use. There is no customer contract required. The program is offered to all HPP customers. There is no cost to the City to offer this program. HPP will receive a portion of the total REC sales.first reading  Action details Video Video
16-101 1F. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR DEVELOPMENTAL REVIEW AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE. Executive Summary: The revised schedule simplifies the existing schedule and accounts for in-house review of projects.first reading  Action details Video Video