City of Hudson, Ohio

Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council Workshop

Jeffrey L. Anzevino, Mayor

Michael W. Bird, President of Council (Ward 4)

Kyle Brezovec, Council Member (At-Large)

Samantha D'Eramo, Council Member (At-Large)

Patricia L. Goetz, Council Member (Ward 1)

Skylar J. Sutton, Council Member (Ward 3)

Amanda Weinstein, Council Member (At-Large)

Dan White, Council Member (Ward 2)

Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager

Marshal Pitchford, City Solicitor & Special Counsel

Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

7:30 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

Call to Order

Mayor Anzevino called to order the workshop of Hudson City Council at 7:30 p.m., in

accordance with the Sunshine Laws of the State of Ohio, O.R.C. Section 121.22, and he handed

the workshop over to President of Council Bird, in accordance with Council Rules.

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Present:

Dr. Bird, Mr. Brezovec, Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz, Mr. Sutton, Dr.

Weinstein and Mr. White

Others & Staff in Attendance: Mr. Sheridan, City Manager; Mr. Griffith, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Hannan,

Community Development Director; and Mr. Ferda, HCTV Production Assistant.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Discussion Items

26-82

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A

HUDSON SIGN PUBLIC ART SCULPTURE AT VETERANS WAY

PARK, DONATED BY LEADERSHIP HUDSON CLASS OF 2024.

Brief Description: Resolution to authorize the installation of a dimensional

letter Hudson Sign sculpture at Veterans Way Park. The sign would be a

donation from the Leadership Hudson Class of 2024.

Attachments:

LH Letter of Intent 4.28.26

Resolution No. 26-82

Nick Sugar and Marietta Marquart, members of the 2024 Leadership Hudson, provided information on Hudson

Sign Public Art Sculpture that included material, timeline and location.

This matter was discussed.

26-78

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 876 SHORT-TERM

RENTAL OPERATIONS

Brief Description: Following a discussion with City Council an ordinance to

incorporate amendments to the short term rental policy and allowances

currently regulated within Chapter 876 of the codified Ordinances.

Attachments:

City Council memo short term rentals 5.5.26

City Council memo short term rentals 4.3.26

Exhibit A: Draft 876 redline amendment 4.3.26

City Council memo short term rentals 2.25.26

Chapter 876

Short-Term Rental Locations - 2026 Map

STR Comparison Chart of Peer Communities

Ordinance No. 26-78

Mr. Hannan reviewed follow-up items that included a 3% bed tax, increase in permit fee, and adding a footage

requirement between allowed short-term rentals. Council discussed several related issues, including requiring a

professional inspection paid by the homeowner, expanding the distance requirement between short-term rentals,

shortening the permit approval timeline, ways to determine how many rentals operate within a given area, and

potentially sun-setting existing short-term rental permits. Mr. Sheridan explained that staff will evaluate the

effects of implementing a 1,000 foot separation requirement between approved short-term rentals, along with

exploring a multiplier approach as suggested, and will report back to Council with their findings.

This matter was discussed.

25-146

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT

MAP OF THE CITY OF HUDSON AND CHAPTER 1205, CHAPTER

1206, AND CHAPTER 1213 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE

TO ESTABLISH ZONING DISTRICT 11.

Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code to

establish Zoning District 11 along the South Darrow Road Corridor.

This Motion was forwarded for further consideration at the May 19, 2026, Council meeting.

26-0040

A Motion Directing the Clerk to Send Notice to the Ohio Division of

Liquor Control Indicating No Request for a Hearing Regarding a New

Permit to Sell Alcoholic Beverages for Veg Restaurant Group LLC, 200

North Main Street, Hudson.

Brief Description: The Clerk is in receipt of the attached Notice to

Legislative Authority dated April 24, 2026, from the Ohio Division of Liquor

Control concerning the opportunity to request a hearing regarding this permit.

The City’s response must be postmarked no later than May 23, 2026.

Attachments:

Veg Restaurant Group LLC

This Motion was forwarded for further consideration at the May 19, 2026, Council meeting.

26-86

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR

THE INSTALLATION OF HYDRANTS ALONG MIDDLETON ROAD

AND STOW ROAD.

Brief Description: This project includes the installation of 14 fire hydrants

on the City of Akron watermain along Middleton Road and Stow Road.

Attachments:

Hydrant Location Map

Resolution No. 26-86

Mr. Sheridan explained that this item originated from the Council retreat and involves installing fire hydrants

along the Akron waterline on Middleton Road and Stow Road. In response to several questions, he stated that

because no agreement is currently in place, it is his opinion that the City has no obligation to pay the invoice

submitted by the City of Akron, and that the City will be responsible for maintaining these hydrants. He added

that he will follow up with legal counsel to obtain a formal opinion.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the May 19, 2026, Council meeting.

26-80

A 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. Approval

required for Stericycle - Earth Day Shred Event, $3,066.56.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 26-80

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the May 19, 2026, Council meeting.

26-81

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

AMEND THE CURRENT GOLF CART LEASE AGREEMENT WITH

LAKE ERIE GOLF CARS.

Brief Description: Due to golf cart wear issues and failures, staff is looking

to amend the current golf cart lease to restructure the term of carts and

alleviate this issue.

Attachments:

Ellsworth Meadows (City of Hudson) E-Z-GO Proposal 05 02 2026

CONTRACT - City of Hudson Golf Cart Lease 1154322-1

Resolution No. 26-81

Mr. Sheridan provided an explanation on the reason for this contract amendment.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the May 19, 2026, Council meeting.

26-82

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A

HUDSON SIGN PUBLIC ART SCULPTURE AT VETERANS WAY

PARK, DONATED BY LEADERSHIP HUDSON CLASS OF 2024.

Brief Description: Resolution to authorize the installation of a dimensional

letter Hudson Sign sculpture at Veterans Way Park. The sign would be a

donation from the Leadership Hudson Class of 2024.

Attachments:

LH Letter of Intent 4.28.26

Resolution No. 26-82

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the May 19, 2026, Council meeting.

26-83

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY MANAGER'S

REAPPOINTMENT OF SARA J. FAGNILLI AS CITY PROSECUTOR,

AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER AN

AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN

EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This staff report seeks City Council concurrence with the

City Manager’s appointment of Sara J. Fagnilli as the City Prosecutor,

pursuant to the Hudson City Charter and accompanying draft Prosecutor

Agreement effective June 1, 2026.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: Prosecutor Agreement 2026

Resolution No. 26-83

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the May 19, 2026, Council meeting.

26-84

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY MANAGER’S

REAPPOINTMENT OF MARSHAL M. PITCHFORD AS THE CITY

SOLICITOR AND SPECIAL COUNSEL AND AUTHORIZING AN

AGREEMENT WITH DiCAUDO, PITCHFORD & YODER FOR

SOLICITOR, ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR, AND SPECIAL

COUNSEL LEGAL SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN

EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Pursuant to Charter Section 8.03, a majority of City

Council members must concur with the City Manager’s appointment of the

City Solicitor.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: DPY Law Firm City Solicitor Agreement 2026 (5-19-26)

Resolution No. 26-84

Mr. Sheridan explained that the City publicly advertised the position, conducted interviews with several firms

and individuals, and ultimately ranked DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder as the top choice based on their r ésumés

and presentations.

ORDINANCES RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE LIMITS AND

REGULATIONS.

Brief Description: This Ordinance would repeal Chapter 226 of the Codified

Ordinances of the City of Hudson, which establishes local campaign

contribution limits for City candidates and their campaigns.

Attachments:

Campaign Finance Limitations Among Peer Communities in Summit

County 4-2026

Ordinance No. 26-70

Ordinance No. 26-70 (Bird 5-12-26)

Dr. Bird distributed some research he did on Campaign Finance that included examples of disproportioned

contributions when there are no limits set for contributions, and suggested setting the contribution limit at $500

per person. Brief discussion followed.

Ordinance No. 26-70 was forwarded for further consideration at the May 19, 2026, Council

meeting.

26-71

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 220.03, 220.031, AND

220.06 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO ALLOW THE

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON

REGULAR AND SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS AFTER

CONSIDERATION AT A WORKSHOP.

Brief Description: This amendment rescinds the prior rule requiring

the affirmative support of at least four City Council members at a

Workshop in order for a resolution or ordinance to proceed to a regular

or special City Council meeting agenda.

Attachments:

Draft Ordinance (1-13-26 Workshop)

Draft Ordinance (revised for 4-14-26 Workshop]

Ordinance No. 26-71 (Version dated 4-14-26)

Ordinance No. 26-71 (revised for 4-28-26 Workshop)

Ordinance No. 26-71 (revised for 5-5-26)

Ordinance No. 26-71 was forwarded for further consideration at the May 19, 2026, Council

meeting.

26-72

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART TWO OF THE CODIFIED

ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON TO CREATE CHAPTER

216, PUBLIC RECORDS.

Brief Description: With this legislation, the City of Hudson seeks to exercise

its Home Rule Authority under Article XVIII, Sections 3 and 7 of the Ohio

Constitution, and promulgate its own public records policy. Under this policy,

the City may not disclose a crime victim's or a minor’s identity in records

produced in response to a public records request.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 26-72

Ordinance No. 26-72 was forwarded for further consideration at the May 19, 2026, Council

meeting.

26-73

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADOPT

AND IMPLEMENT A POLICY ON ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS.

Brief Description: The City of Hudson seeks to establish a transparent,

accountable, and legally compliant process for accepting financial or in-kind

contributions from nonprofit organizations wishing to support city-sponsored

public projects.

Attachments:

City Nonprofit Donations and Funding Policy

City Nonprofit Donations and Funding Policy (Weinstein revision 4-30-26)

City Nonprofit Donations and Funding Policy (Weinstein revision 5-8-26)

Nonprofit Donation Form

Resolution No. 26-73

Dr. Weinstein reviewed the red-line revisions on the attachment dated May 8, 2026. Brief discussion followed

on the proposed revisions.

Resolution No. 26-73 was forwarded for further consideration at the May 19, 2026, Council

meeting.

26-78

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 876 SHORT-TERM

RENTAL OPERATIONS

Brief Description: Following a discussion with City Council an ordinance to

incorporate amendments to the short term rental policy and allowances

currently regulated within Chapter 876 of the codified Ordinances.

Attachments:

City Council memo short term rentals 5.5.26

City Council memo short term rentals 4.3.26

Exhibit A: Draft 876 redline amendment 4.3.26

City Council memo short term rentals 2.25.26

Chapter 876

Short-Term Rental Locations - 2026 Map

STR Comparison Chart of Peer Communities

Ordinance No. 26-78

Ordinance No. 26-78 was forwarded for further consideration at the May 19, 2026, Council

meeting.

26-79

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HUDSON COMMUNITY

FOUNDATION REGARDING A SENIOR TRANSPORTATION

PROGRAM AND ACCEPTING A DONATION FOR A PASSENGER

VAN.

Brief Description: This initiative arose in 2025 when the Hudson Senior

Network Foundation (HSN) and Hudson Community Foundation (HCF)

raised funds for a Senior project. The Senior Transportation Program was

recognized as a need in the community. The HSN began researching a

program in an adjacent community that provides a similar service and they

along with HCF began collecting donations. To date, the groups have raised

the needed costs for a passenger van (estimated State Bid Cost $58,000) and

are asking the City to accept the donation to purchase the van and provide a

senior transportation program to Hudson residents over the age of 65 years of

age.

Attachments:

SCAT Information on service 5-1-26

SCAT_Memo - Reviews 5-1-26

Senior Van Costs

Guidelines_City of Hudson Senior Transportation Program - DRAFT

04-22-2026

Application_City of Hudson Senior Transportation Program - DRAFT

Waiver & Release of Liability_City of Hudson Senior Transportation

Program

Six Mile Radius Map

HSN Van Survey Results

Resolution No. 26-79

Resolution No. 26-79 was forwarded for further consideration at the May 19, 2026, Council

meeting.

26-85

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 206.07 OF THE

CODIFIED ORDINANCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF

UPDATING SPECIFIC INFORMATION.

Brief Description: The Codified Ordinances’ Council meeting

notification provision is outdated and must be updated.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 26-85

Mr. Sheridan provided an explanation on the reason for these revisions.

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the May 19, 2026, Council meeting.

Items to be Added to Future Agendas

Dr. Bird noted that a Proclamation for Hudson Inclusive Playground Group will appear on the May 19 , 2026,

Council agenda. He further reminded Council members that filings are due to the Ohio Ethics Committee by

May 15, 2026.

Adjournment

There being no further discussion, Dr. Bird adjourned the Council workshop meeting at 9:01

p.m.

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Michael Bird, President of Council

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Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager, Clerk of Council Pro Tempore

Workshop Minutes prepared by Melissa Raber, Business Operations Manager - Professional Services .

Upon approval by City Council, this official written summary of the meeting minutes shall become a permanent

record, and the official minutes shall also consist of a permanent audio and video recording, excluding

executive sessions, in accordance with Codified Ordinances, Section 220.031 (a), Rules for Workshop Meetings.