City of Hudson, Ohio

Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

Jeffrey L. Anzevino, Mayor

Christopher W. Foster, President of Council (Ward 2)

Christopher A. Banweg, Council Member (At-Large)

Michael W. Bird, Council Member (Ward 4)

Patricia L. Goetz, Council Member (Ward 1)

Karen E. Heater, Council Member (At-Large)

Nicole V. Kowalski, Council Member (At-Large)

Skylar J. Sutton, Council Member (Ward 3)

Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager

Marshal Pitchford, City Solicitor & Special Counsel

Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

6:30 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

Call to Order

Mayor Anzevino called to order the meeting of Hudson City Council at 6:30 p.m., in accordance

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

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Present:

Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs.

Kowalski and Mr. Sutton

Executive Session

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Sutton, to enter into executive session to

interview applicants for boards and commissions. Invited to executive session were all

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

call vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs.

Kowalski and Mr. Sutton

Mayor Anzevino recessed the meeting into executive session at 6:30 p.m. and resumed the regular meeting at

7:13 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Roll Call

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Present:

Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs.

Kowalski and Mr. Sutton

Staff in Attendance: Mr. Sheridan, City Manager; Mr. Pitchford, City Solicitor & Special Counsel; Ms. Wheeler,

Clerk of Council; Mr. Griffith, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Hannan, Community Development Director;Mr.

Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager - Financial/Special Projects; and Mr. Leiter, HCTV Production Assistant.

Approval of the Minutes

25-0098

Minutes of Previous Council Meetings

Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City

Council’s review and approval.

Attachments:

August 5, 2025 Meeting and Workshop Minutes - Draft

A motion was made by Mr. Banweg, seconded by Mrs. Heater, that the minutes be approved as

submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs.

Kowalski and Mr. Sutton

Proclamation

25-0099

Special Recognition of Colt Nelman, Local Masters World Champion of

the 2025 International Soap Box Derby

Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino will recognize Colt Nelman, Local

Masters World Champion of the 2025 International Soap Box Derby.

Attachments:

Colt Nelman Soap Box Derby

Councilmembers congratulated Colt on his accomplishment and Mayor Anzevino recalled that he previously

gave Colt a special recognition for helping out a fellow student.

Mayor Anzevino read the proclamation in its entirety.

Public Comments

Ms. Linda O'Neil, 7063 St. Ives Blvd., read a letter into the record as Chair of Park Board, citing the Board's

displeasure of the proposed Charter amendment to combine Park Board, Tree Commission, and Cemetery

Board.

Dr. Dan Bestic, 7608 Yennicook Way, stated his objections to proposed Ordinance No. 25-92, citing its passage

would prohibit his business from expanding, lower the value of a property he purchased in District 2, and

suggested the City offer loans or reimbursements.

Ms. Tracey Mackay, 5230 Knollshire Dr., President of League of Women Voters of Hudson, spoke in regards to

proposed Ordinance No. 25-91 and asked Council to consider several factors, such as: transparency,

decision-makers, stakeholders, training, and liability.

Ms. Inge Orendt, Hudson Common Dr., spoke against proposed Ordinance No. 25-91, stating that there is no

reason to change the City ordinance to allow concealed weapons in City public buildings, where they are

currently not allowed.

Ms. Cynthia Curtin, Judge at Stow Municipal Court, introduced herself to Council after being appointed by

Governor DeWine after Memorial Day.

Dr. Mimi Becker, 47 Laurel Lake Dr., urged Council to postpone the vote on proposed Ordinance No. 25-91 to

consider range of options for enhancing security for people who come into public government buildings . Dr.

Becker also spoke about the Brandywine Creek study and asked City staff to encourage contract people to work

with larger property owners because there are things going into the Creek that should not be going into the

Creek.

Mr. Robert Kagler, 65 Manor Dr., spoke about the City Charter, process for forwarding amendments to the

ballot, and the August 5th Council vote on the proposed Charter Amendments.

Mayor Anzevino recessed the regular meeting at 8:17 p.m. and resumed the regular meeting at 8:18 p.m.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Mrs. Heater provided a Park Board update, stating that Middleton Park is a priority in the five-year budget

cycle and the results of the parks survey would be discussed at the next meeting .

Mr. Banweg gave a Military and Veterans' Commission update, noting that its next event is a stair walk on

September 11th, from 8:30-10:00 through the Hudson High School Memorial Stadium.

Mr. Sutton stated that he was contacted by local arborist with concerns about tree calipers taken at different

heights, and would like to take the discussion to the Tree Commission.

Mrs. Kowalski received a letter from resident Ms. Madeline Lepidi-Carino, 200 Laurel Lake Dr., stating her

objection to Section (i)(6) on proposed Ordinance No. 25-91.

Mrs. Kowalski also read a statement into the record about not seeking re-election in November.

Mr. Foster stated his agreement with Mr. Kagler's public comments, responded to Ms. Lepidi-Carino's letter,

and offered an apology to the Charter Review Commission on behalf of Council.

Mayor Anzevino reminded residents that schools are back in session, congratulated Hudson Community Living

on their ribbon cutting, and also congratulated Hudson Veterinary Hospital celebrating 80 years in business .

Report of Manager

Mr. Sheridan stated that Art on the Green will be held on the former Joann property this year but will return to

the Downtown Green next year.

He also noted that August 8th was the one year anniversary of the 2,000 year storm event that caused flooding

in the City and said staff has been working on watershed studies, the design of stormwater improvements, and

the construction of two projects out of the review.

Mr. Sheridan further asked Council to remove Resolution No. 25-113 from the Consent Agenda and postpone it

to September 2nd in order to allow more time for staff to review.

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Appointments

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Banweg, that Linda O'Neil and George

Murray be appointed to full terms on the Park Board, and Amy Manko and Andrew Brown be

appointed to full terms on the Architectural & Historic Board of Review. The motion carried by

the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton

and Mr. Banweg

Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Sutton, to suspend the rule requiring three

readings for the Consent Agenda, except Resolution No. 25-113. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Mr.

Banweg and Dr. Bird

Approval of the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Dr. Bird, to approve the Consent Agenda,

except Resolution No. 25-113. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg, Dr.

Bird and Mr. Foster

25-114

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH GPD

GROUP FOR THE BRANDYWINE CREEK WATERSHED STUDY

UPDATE.

Brief Description: The Brandywine Creek Watershed Study Update will

expand and update a previously completed storm water hydraulic study

conducted in the watershed in 2019. This study update will expand the

existing storm system model and evaluate the trunk storm water infrastructure

within the Brandywine Creek Tributary Watershed, and to identify and

recommend future improvements to mitigate flooding.

Attachments:

Brandywine Creek Tributary Study Update Map

Resolution No. 25-114

Resolution No. 25-114 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-115

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN ACCESS AND STORMWATER EASEMENT AGREEMENT

WITH THE COUNTRY CLUB OF HUDSON LOCATED AT 2155

MIDDLETON ROAD.

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

an Access and Stormwater Easement Agreement with The Country Club of

Hudson located at 2155 Middleton Road to permit access to inspect and make

emergency repairs to the storm water management system installed as part of

the site construction of the “Ben Curtis Golf Academy” project at the property.

Attachments:

Location Map

Ben Curtis 241206 - Access and Stormwater Easement Agreement-2025

Resolution No. 25-115

Resolution No. 25-115 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-116

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO CONTRACTS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TEMPORARY

EASEMENTS FOR THE DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

PROJECT (PID# 120285) FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES; AND

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Due to the sidewalk installation, temporary right-of-way

acquisitions are required for the project.

Attachments:

Temporary Easement Summary

Resolution No. 25-116

Resolution No. 25-116 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-117

A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FORM AND AUTHORIZE THE

EXECUTION OF TALLGRASS SCHEDULE WITH AMERICAN

MUNICIPAL POWER, INC. AND TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS IN

CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: American Municipal Power (AMP) has negotiated a

power purchase agreement (PPA) for competitively priced green energy and

capacity from the Tallgrass Project located in Central Ohio. The City’s power

supply consultant is recommending Hudson purchase 1.5 MW from the PPA

to replace a portion of its remaining requirements need.

Attachments:

Energy Supply with Tallgrass

Hudson 2025 Energy Sources

Hudson_2027-011392-SCHED-Tallgrass Member Legislation Template

Tallgrass Waste Heat Recovery Project

Tallgrass WHP Power Purchase Agreement - Columbus (Execution Version

5.22.25)

Hudson_2027-011392-SCHED-TallGrass Energy Schedule Template

Resolution No. 25-117

Resolution No. 25-117 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-118

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 15-100

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SET RATES FOR

VELOCITY BROADBAND COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL

CUSTOMERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

Brief Description: Ordinance No. 15-100 gave authority to the City Manager

to establish rates for Velocity Broadband’s commercial customers. This

legislation gives the City Manager authority to establish rates for both

commercial and residential customers.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-118

Ordinance No. 25-118 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Removed from the Consent Agenda

25-113

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A

CONTRACT FOR HUDSON DRIVE WATERLINE EXTENSION

PROJECT.

Brief Description: This project will expand the City’s water distribution

network by extending a new 12” diameter waterline along Hudson Drive from

Hudson Gate Drive to the location of the new Public Works Facility. The

project also includes the reconstruction of the water service connection to City

Hall.

Attachments:

Financial Breakdown 2025.08.26

Exhibit - Hudson Dr Waterline Alternates Eval 2025.08.26

Exhibit - Hudson Dr Waterline and City Hall Water Service

Resolution No. 25-113

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Resolution No. 25-113, which constitutes a first reading.

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Banweg, that Resolution No. 25-113 be

postponed to a date certain of September 2, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr.

Foster and Dr. Goetz

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Legislation

25-91

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODIFIED ORDINANCE

SECTION 672.02 IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH STATE

LAW.

Brief Description: The City of Hudson is interested in updating its

concealed weapons ordinance to conform with Ohio law on the topic.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-91

Dr. Bird stated that the title of the Ordinance suggests passage is necessary to comply with State law and that

allowing some people to carry a concealed weapon in government buildings is allowed but not required . He

offered that if a risk assessment demonstrates a need for weapons, then more police presence should be added .

Mr. Banweg responded that the Ordinance does not require handguns are carried in Council Chambers and

does not require a policy to allow handguns. It only allows the Council President to set a policy.

Mrs. Kowalski stated her preference is that handguns should not be carried by civilians in City Hall and kept

strictly to law enforcement.

A motion to pass was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Sutton.

A motion was made by Dr. Bird, seconded by Mrs. Kowalski, to modify the first sentence in

Section (i)(6) by deleting all language after the phrase "or rest facility..." that refers to issuing a

policy that permits bringing a concealed handgun into City government buildings. The motion

failed by the following vote:

Aye:

Nay:

3 - Mrs. Kowalski, Dr. Bird and Dr. Goetz

4 - Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg, Mr. Foster and Mrs. Heater

Mrs. Kowalski summarized the proposed amendment she sent to Council earlier in the day, stating that she

believes it sets a policy that is transparent to the public and those individuals carrying a concealed weapon will

only be known to the Chief of Police, the City Manager, and Council President.

A motion was made by Mrs. Kowalski, seconded by Dr. Goetz, that Ordinance No. 25-91 be

amended to Section (i)(6), to state the person is an elected City of Hudson official, qualified

adult authorized to carry a concealed handgun, and provide notice of intent to the Chief of

Police, City Manager, and Council President. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Heater and Mrs.

Kowalski

Nay:

1 - Dr. Goetz

The motion to pass Ordinance No. 25-91 as amended carried by the following vote:

Aye:

Nay:

4 - Mr. Banweg, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Heater and Mr. Sutton

3 - Dr. Bird, Dr. Goetz and Mrs. Kowalski

25-92

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1205 AND 1206 OF THE

LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO REGULATIONS

APPLICABLE TO BOARDING KENNELS AND VETERINARY

FACILITIES.

Brief Description: Ordinance to revise the districts which permit boarding

kennels and Veterinary facilities and to incorporate a 500 foot setback to

adjacent residential uses for boarding kennels and veterinary facilities.

Attachments:

Council Memo 8.15.25 LDC Amendment Vet Clinic and Boarding Kennels

Existing Vet Clinics and Boarding Kennels

PC Decision 25-755 - LDC amendment - Boarding Kennels and Vet Clinics

Draft Ordinance (7.17.25) with PC Recommendation

Ordinance No. 25-92

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-92, which constituted its third reading. A

motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mr. Foster, to pass Ordinance No. 25-92.

Mr. Sutton has been working to come up with language to strike a more fair balance between commercial and

residential uses and requested to postpone the legislation.

Referring to a public comment, Mr. Banweg requested staff to provide a more complete picture of the case.

Mr. Foster stated that the zoning change is related to the general welfare of residential properties but also

acknowledges the setback could be punitive to Dr. Bestic's properties and supports the postponement.

A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mr. Banweg, that Ordinance No. 25-92 be

postponed to a date certain of September 16, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs.

Kowalski and Mr. Sutton

25-119

AN ORDINANCE CODIFYING THE RIGHT TO OPERATE A

LOW-SPEED, UNDER-SPEED, UTILITY VEHICLE, OR

MINI-TRUCK IN THE CITY OF HUDSON.

Brief Description: The City is interested in creating a regulatory scheme

addressing vehicles, such as golf carts and UTVs, after recent changes to State

Law.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-119

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-119, which constituted its first reading.

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Adjournment

There being no further business, Mayor Anzevino adjourned the meeting at 9:09 p.m.

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Jeffrey L. Anzevino, Mayor