City of Hudson, Ohio

Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

Jeffrey L. Anzevino, Mayor

Michael W. Bird, Council Member (Ward 4)

Kyle Brezovec, Council Member-Elect (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)

Vacant (Ward 2)

Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager

Marshal Pitchford, City Solicitor & Special Counsel

Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

6:45 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

Special Meeting

Call to Order

Mayor Anzevino called to order the special meeting of Hudson City Council at 6:45 p.m., in

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

Pledge of Allegiance

Oath of Office for At-Large Councilmember Brezovec

The oath of office of Kyle Brezovec, At-Large Councilmember, was performed by Mayor Anzevino .

Roll Call

Staff in Attendance: Mr. Sheridan, City Manager; Ms. Wheeler, Clerk of Council; Mr. Griffith, Assistant City

Manager; Mr. Hannan, Community Development Director; Mr. Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager -

Financial/Special Projects; Mr. Kosco, City Engineer; Mr. Leedham, Innovation & Technology Director; Mr.

Leiter, HCTV Production Assistant; and Mr. Varnes, Fire/EMS Chief.

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Present:

Dr. Bird, Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz, Mr. Sutton and Dr. Weinstein

Public Comments

None.

Executive Session

A motion was made by Dr. Bird, seconded by Dr. Goetz, to enter into executive session to

interview an applicant for the Ward 2 Council vacancy. Invited to the executive session were all

members of Council, the Mayor, and the applicant. The motion carried by the following roll

call vote:

Aye:

4 - Dr. Bird, Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz and Dr. Weinstein

1 - Mr. Sutton

Absent:

Mayor Anzevino recessed the special meeting at 6:52 p.m. to enter into executive session. He resumed the

special meeting at 8:22 p.m.

Mr. Sutton entered the meeting at 7:20 p.m.

Ward 2 Vacancy Discussion and Action

Dr. Bird nominated Dan White to fill the Ward 2 Council vacancy. A motion was made by Dr.

Goetz, seconded by Dr. Weinstein, to appoint Dan White to fill the Ward 2 Council vacancy.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

Nay:

4 - Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz, Dr. Weinstein and Dr. Bird

1 - Mr. Sutton

Adjournment

There being no further business, Mayor Anzevino adjourned the special meeting at 8:25 p.m.

Regular Workshop

Call to Order

Mayor Anzevino called to order the workshop of Hudson City Council at 8:26 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, Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz, Mr. Sutton and Dr. Weinstein

Others & Staff in Attendance: Councilmembe-Elect Brezovec; Mr. Sheridan, City Manager; Mr. Griffith,

Assistant City Manager; Mr. Hannan, Community Development Director; Mr. Knoblauch, Assistant City

Manager - Financial/Special Projects; Mr. Kosco, City Engineer; Mr. Leedham, Innovation & Technology

Director; Mr. Leiter, HCTV Production Assistant; and Mr. Varnes, Fire/EMS Chief.

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Correspondence and Council Comments

Mayor Anzevino reminded residents that this is the final week to drop off items for the Cold Weather Clothing

Drive at City Hall. To conclude the drive, a special drive‑thru collection will take place on Saturday, December

13th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the rear parking lot of City Hall. He also announced that the

Christkindlmarkt will run from Friday, December 12th through Sunday, December 14th at the Clocktower

Green.

Dr. Goetz extended an invitation to the community for the Western Reserve Community Band’s Christmas

concert, scheduled for Sunday, December 14th at 4:00 p.m. at Hudson Middle School.

11.

Discussion Items

25-0138

Discussion: Turnpike Bridge Widening on Prospect St.

Brief Description: City Staff will give a brief history on the Turnpike Bridge

Widening on Prospect St. project and reason for the termination of the

contract with the Ohio Turnpike.

Attachments:

Exhibit (Hines Hill Valley View Middleton Rd) 2025

Project History

Mr. Griffith noted that the City has cancelled the turnpike bridge widening on Prospect Street and provided

background information on the project, reason for the cancellation, and costs associated . Brief Council

discussion followed.

This matter was discussed.

25-0139

Discussion: Ravenna Street Sidewalk Contract Award

Brief Description: A discussion on the Ravenna Street Sidewalk Project and

the award of the contract.

Attachments:

Ravenna Street Exhibit (Full Project)

Sidewalk Comments from Residents

Ravenna Street- UTL EXTENSION #1

Ravenna Street- UTL EXTENSION #2

Ravenna Street- UTL EXTENSION #3

Mr. Sheridan reported that bids for the project were received on December 2, 2025. Following receipt of a letter

from the attorney representing a proposed development at the corner of Ravenna Street and Stow Road, he

outlined three options for how to proceed. Council discussion followed that included possibility of tearing up

sidewalk for utility installation, location of utility extensions, background information on proposed timeline for

sidewalk installation, and resident concerns with delaying the project. Dr. Bird requested a discussion with the

City Solicitor in January regarding the pending court case.

This matter was discussed.

25-0140

2026 Budget and Five-Year Plan Discussion

Brief Description: Staff will give an overview of the 2026 budget and

Five-Year Plan.

Attachments:

Council Memo - Five Year Plan Highlights Dec 9

Mr. Knoblauch provided an overview of the 2026 budget and Five-Year Plan that included income tax revenue,

capital expenditures for annual street program and storm water projects and estimated debt service for various

large projects, personnel expenditures, operating expenditures, Fire Department expenses, Connectivity and

General Fund carryover balance. He further noted that he will report to Council in January, in accordance with

Ordinance No. 24-152 that was passed last year, to discuss with Council where to program the excess fund

balance.

This matter was discussed.

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Proposed Consent Agenda for December 16, 2025, Council Meeting

25-0142

A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the November 2025

Monthly Financial Report

Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for

Council’s review.

Attachments:

November 2025 Financial Report

This Motion was forwarded for further consideration at the December 16, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-185

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A

SHARED ACCESS AGREEMENT/EASEMENT ALONG THIRTY

ACRES DRIVE AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO

EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION.

Brief Description: The City of Hudson would be a beneficiary of an amended

and restated Driveway Agreement/Easement for all official business and/or

safety purposes along a private drive known as Thirty Acres Drive.

Attachments:

Carse and Thirty Acres - Amended and Reinstated Driveway Easement -

DRAFT

Map of Easement

Resolution No. 25-185

Mr. Hannan provided background information on Thirty Acres and explained that the request originated from

the owner of an 18‑acre parcel located behind the development. He noted that the proposed easement is

necessary to provide adequate fire access to that property. He added that, for the project to proceed, the

easement would need to be signed by the property owners along Thirty Acres. Chief Varnes provided an

explanation on the need for this for proper fire access. Dr. Goetz commented that residents of Thirty Acres have

expressed concerns regarding this request.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the December 16, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-186

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH

HURRICANE LABS FOR A VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT AND

NETWORK SECURITY ARCHITECTURE REVIEW FOR THE

WATER AND ELECTRIC UTILITIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO

EXCEED $46,150; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

Brief Description: This contract is to assess the current network and security

architecture of the city’s water and electric utilities, identify vulnerabilities

and potential threats, and provide actionable recommendations to improve

security and operational efficiencies.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-186

Mr. Sheridan and Mr. Leedham provided information on what this software would be utilized for and what it

does.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the December 16, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-187

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 24-127, MAKING

APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER

EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON DURING THE FISCAL

YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025 BY MAKING ADDITIONAL

AND/OR AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS.

Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the 2025 budget for additional

and/or amended appropriations as listed in the attached Exhibit A.

Attachments:

2025 3rd Appropriations Exhibit A - 12.9.25

Ordinance No. 25-187

Mr. Knoblauch provided an explanation on what this Ordinance is for and how often they are brought to

Council.

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the December 16, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-188

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH PFUND SUPERIOR

SALES CO., INC. FOR A NEW AMBULANCE VEHICLE FOR USE

BY THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE; AND DECLARING AN

EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: EMS is replacing their 2018 Ambulance # 4012. Our

vehicle replacement committee has evaluated similar models from four major

ambulance manufacturers and have unanimously chosen the 2027 Ford, Life

Line Type 1 “Custom Superliner” as the lowest priced and best option.

Attachments:

Purchase Agreement

Resolution No. 25-188

Responding to a question, Chief Varnes explained the lead time for the delivery of the ambulance and expected

cost to be received for old ambulance.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the December 16, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-189

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HUDSON COMMUNITY

FOUNDATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A

COMMUNITY CALENDAR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This Resolution authorizes the City Manager to enter into

an agreement with Hudson Community Foundation (HCF) in order to

participate in the agency’s community calendar.

Attachments:

Calendar Memo to Mayor-City Council 10-28-2025

Resolution No. 25-189

Addressing a question regarding how the calendar’s impacts will be measured, Mr. Sheridan stated that the

initial year will operate as a pilot program, with a full evaluation to occur at the end of that year.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the December 16, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-190

A RESOLUTION TO REPEAL AND RESCIND RESOLUTION 25-143

ADOPTED OCTOBER 7, 2025 REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT

OF A 90-DAY MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF PRIVATE

APPLICATIONS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WHICH ARE

SUBJECT TO A PUBLIC HEARING; AND DECLARING AN

EMERGENCY

Brief Description: Repealing and rescinding the moratorium will provide

City Council the opportunity to evaluate development activity in the

community and review Planning Commission recommendations before

prioritizing future Land Development Code amendments.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-190

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the December 16, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-191

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

EXECUTE AMENDMENTS TO LEASES FOR SPACE AT 1769 AND

1566 GEORGETOWN ROAD FOR USE BY THE CITY PUBLIC

WORKS DEPARTMENT THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2027; AND

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: The City currently leases space at 1769 and 1566

Georgetown Road, Hudson, Ohio, for use as administrative offices and

operational space for the Public Works Department. While the City

completes construction of its new Public Works facility, it is necessary to

extend the leases on these spaces to ensure that the City maintains the minimal

office and operational space required to carry out the responsibilities and

services of the Public Works Department.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-191

Mr. Sheridan provided an explanation on the reason for the lease extension.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the December 16, 2025, Council

meeting.

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Proposed Legislation for December 16, 2025, Council Meeting

25-110

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1206 OF THE LAND

DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO REMOVE ASSISTED

LIVING, CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, AND

INSTITUTIONAL RESIDENTIAL FROM ALLOWED USES WITHIN

THE COMMERCIAL-FOCUSED DISTRICTS.

Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code to

remove Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, and

Institutional Residential from allowed uses within the commercial focused

districts.

Attachments:

Exhibit A and B

City Council memo July 8 2025 workshop

EMS One Mile Buffer

Signed PC Decision

Map of Existing Facilities

LDC draft 10.24.25 with PC Recommendation

Ordinance No. 25-110

In response to a question, Mr. Hannan explained that the Ordinance was being proposed for two primary

reasons. First, it would remove Senior Living Facilities from Districts 6 and 8, which are commercial districts,

in order to preserve land for income‑tax‑generating uses and to address ongoing challenges related to EMS

service demands. He further clarified that, if adopted, the Ordinance would prevent a new Senior Living Facility

from occupying a building in those districts should an existing facility close.

Ordinance No. 25-110 was forwarded for further consideration at the December 16, 2025,

Council meeting.

25-167

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE LAND

DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO SUBMITTAL

REQUIREMENTS.

Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code

regarding the submittal requirements of Appendix A

Attachments:

Planning Commission Recommendation Submittal Requirements

Exhibit A: Redline Changes to Council

Planning Commission Decision

Memo to Council 2025 from Sarah Norman

Ordinance No. 25-167

Ordinance No. 25-167 was forwarded for further consideration at the December 16, 2025,

Council meeting.

25-168

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE

REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF LAND WHERE A CONDITIONAL

USE PERMIT HAS BEEN RECENTLY ISSUED.

Brief Description: This ordinance will amend the Land Development Code to

reasonably and temporarily limit the transfer (sale) of land where a conditional

use permit has recently been issued.

Attachments:

PC Decision

Draft amendment as recommended the Planning Commission 11.10.25

Ordinance No. 25-168 (as introduced)

Ordinance No. 25-168 (with Planning Commission redlines)

Mr. Hannan provided an explanation on this Ordinance.

Ordinance No. 25-168 was forwarded for further consideration at the December 16, 2025,

Council meeting.

25-169

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT

TO ENTER INTO A RETROACTIVE AMENDMENT TO THE CITY

MANAGER EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH THOMAS J.

SHERIDAN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: City Council will take action pertaining to City Manager

Thomas Sheridan’s Employment Agreement and his annual review.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: Sheridan Employment Contract Amendment - 2025

Resolution No. 25-169

Resolution No. 25-169 was forwarded for further consideration at the December 16, 2025,

Council meeting.

25-174

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER’S

RECOMMENDATION NOT TO IMPLEMENT THE GROWTH

MANAGEMENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION

SYSTEM DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2026.

Brief Description: The City is not removing the Growth Management

Allocation System; however, because of no appreciable population change, the

system would not be implemented for 2026.

Attachments:

GM Report memo to Council for YR2026

Resolution No. 25-174

Mr. Hannan provided an explanation on this Resolution.

Resolution No. 25-174 was forwarded for further consideration at the December 16, 2025,

Council meeting.

25-180

A RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY

THE QUESTION OF THE RENEWAL OF AN EXISTING 2.9 MILL

TAX LEVY AND AN INCREASE OF 0.6 MILL, FOR A TOTAL OF 3.5

MILLS IN EXCESS OF THE TEN-MILL LIMITATION, FOR THE

PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE

HUDSON LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY; AND

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This legislation formally refers the Hudson Library’s

request for the renewal of the 2.9 mill and an increase of an additional 0.6

mill, for a total of a 3.5 mill levy, to the Summit County Board of Elections to

be placed on the May 5, 2026 ballot. If adopted, the levy would last five years.

Attachments:

Hudson Library Certificate of Estimated Property Tax Revenue

Resolution No. 25-180

Resolution No. 25-180 (revised for 11-25-25)

Resolution No. 25-180 was forwarded for further consideration at the December 16, 2025,

Council meeting.

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15.

Items to be Added to Future Agendas

None.

Adjournment

There being no further discussion, Dr. Bird adjourned the Council workshop meeting at 9:57

p.m.

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Jeffrey L. Anzevino, Mayor

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Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council

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Dr. 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 220.03(d) and Section 220.031 (a), Rules

for Workshop Meetings.