City of Hudson, Ohio  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
City Council Workshop  
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, June 10, 2025  
7:30 PM  
Town Hall  
27 East Main Street  
1.  
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 Foster, in accordance with Council Rules.  
5 -  
Present:  
Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz and Mr. Sutton  
2 -  
Absent:  
Mrs. Heater and Mrs. Kowalski  
Others & Staff in Attendance: Mr. Sheridan, City Manager; Mr. Griffith, Assistant City Manager; Mr.  
Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager - Financial/Special Projects; Mr. Kosco, City Engineer; Mr. Leiter, HCTV  
Production Assistant; Mr. Powell, Public Works Director; and Mr. Varnes, Fire/EMS Chief.  
2.  
Correspondence and Council Comments  
Dr. Goetz reminded residents that the Ice Cream Social is scheduled for Friday, June 13 , 2025, with the Western  
Reserve Community Band set to perform at 7:00 PM.  
Mayor Anzevino announced that the school year concluded on June 4th, extending his congratulations to  
students and wishing them a wonderful summer break. He also shared that the Farmers Market kicked off on  
Saturday, June 7, and will continue every Saturday from 9 AM to 12:30 PM until mid-October. Additionally, he  
highlighted upcoming community events, including the Ice Cream Social, Home and Garden Tour, and Screen  
on the Green happening this weekend. He also celebrated Christy and Scott's wedding, which he had the honor  
of officiating earlier today.  
Mr. Foster informed residents that a demonstration related to No Kings Day will take place at the Gazebo  
Green during the Home and Garden Tour from 2 to 4 PM. He also shared an update on the Planning  
Commission meeting held on June 9, 2025.  
3.  
Discussion Items  
25-0075  
A.  
Capital Project Update  
Brief Description: City staff will provide an update on major Capital  
Improvement Projects scheduled for 2025-2026.  
Attachments:  
Capital Project Update Presentation  
Mr. Kosco provided an overview of Hudson's road rating system, current conditions, and upcoming  
infrastructure projects. He discussed the 2025 Asphalt Program, Adaptive Signal Project, Boston Mills Road  
Trail, Barlow Farm Park Trail, Hines Hill/Valley View Road Sidewalks, Ellsworth Golf Course Clubhouse,  
parking lot upgrades, ongoing flood mitigation efforts, Water Treatment Plant improvements, Fiber to the Home  
initiative, the new Public Works Facility, and the Hines Hill Road bridge over the railroad tracks. Additionally,  
he noted that the SR 303 sanitary sewer replacement, bridge replacement on I-480 over Stow Road, and the  
Turnpike bridge replacements on Prospect Street and SR 91 have been postponed until 2026 .  
This matter was discussed.  
25-0076  
B.  
2025/2026 Residential Driveway Plowing Program Review and  
Discussion.  
Brief Description: In November of 2023, staff introduced a pilot residential  
driveway plowing program for eligible residents and based on the success of  
the pilot expanded this program in 2024. Staff would like to recap the  
2024/2025 program utilization and discuss the 2025/2026 program.  
Mr. Powell summarized the results of the 2023 pilot program, the 2024 program, and outlined the eligibility  
criteria for residents. He further asked for Council feedback on whether they would like to continue this  
program for the 2025/2026 season and what the participant cap would be set at. Council discussion followed  
that included if staff felt the number previously set was sufficient, inclusion of sidewalk, and number of vouchers  
being sufficient. Council agreed to allow 100 participants for the 2025/2026 season with 5 vouchers per  
participant.  
This matter was discussed.  
25-0077  
C.  
A City Council Discussion on the Potential Interest in Pursuing Full-Time  
Fire and EMS Staffing.  
Brief Description: This item initiates a discussion regarding the City  
Council's interest in pursuing a public referendum to secure financing for  
full-time Fire and EMS staffing.  
Attachments:  
Fire EMS Tax Funding Memo  
Mr. Banweg explained that this information is being shared to give residents a clear understanding of the  
full-time Fire and EMS staffing model. The discussion that followed touched on the fact that EMS is already  
staffed full-time, the financial implications of a hybrid model, and the details of the Fire building remodel.  
This matter was discussed.  
4.  
Proposed Consent Agenda for June 17, 2025, Council Meeting  
25-0082  
A.  
A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the May 2025 Monthly  
Financial Report  
Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for  
Council’s review.  
Attachments:  
May 2025 Financial Report  
This Motion was forwarded for further consideration at the June 17, 2025, Council meeting.  
25-0083  
B.  
A Motion Directing the Clerk to Send Notice to the Ohio Division of  
Liquor Control Indicating No Request for a Hearing Regarding a Stock  
Permit to Sell Alcoholic Beverages for Hud Farr LLC, DBA Farinacci  
Pizza, Bldg 2 Unit 5, 86 Owen Brown St, Hudson, Ohio 44236.  
Brief Description: The Clerk is in receipt of the attached Notice to  
Legislative Authority dated June 6, 2025, 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 June 30, 2025.  
Attachments:  
Farinacci Pizza Stock Permit  
This Motion was forwarded for further consideration at the June 17, 2025, Council meeting.  
25-93  
C.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A  
CONTRACT FOR HEINEN’S PARKING LOT EXIT RELOCATION.  
Brief Description: This project will realign the driveway to the City parking  
lot adjacent to the entrance of the Heinen’s Grocery Store on Clinton Street.  
Attachments:  
Exhibit - Recommended Alt For Heinen's  
Resolution No. 25-93  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the June 17, 2025, Council meeting.  
25-94  
D.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF OHIO FOR AN  
ADA ACCESSIBLE KAYAK RAMP.  
Brief Description: The City of Hudson has been awarded a State Capital  
Budget Grant in the amount of $62,700 to fund an ADA Accessible Kayak  
Ramp with no required match. Funding received should cover the project  
entirely.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report - State Capital Budget - ADA Kayak Ramp - Acceptance of  
Funds  
Grant Agreement_City of Hudson_ADA Kayak  
Resolution No. 25-94  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the June 17, 2025, Council meeting.  
25-95  
E.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A CONTRACT WITH GPD GROUP FOR THE DESIGN OF  
THE OAK GROVE INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND; AND DECLARING  
AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: The consultant will design the inclusive playground at  
Oak Grove Park over the coming months.  
Attachments:  
Resolution No. 25-95  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the June 17, 2025, Council meeting.  
5.  
Proposed Legislation for June 17, 2025, Council Meeting  
25-90  
A.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO  
PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF  
LANDSCAPING COMPANIES OPERATING WITHIN THE CITY OF  
HUDSON.  
Brief Description: This Ordinance will enact or amend City of Hudson  
Codified Ordinances as listed in Exhibit A of the Ordinance. These changes  
will be used to regulate on-street parking of landscape trucks within the City  
as discussed at the October 22, 2024 and March 11, 2025 Council Workshops.  
Attachments:  
Landscaper No Parking Map  
Ordinance No. 25-90  
Ordinance No. 25-90 was forwarded for further consideration at the June 17, 2025, Council  
meeting.  
25-91  
B.  
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  
Ordinance No. 25-91 was forwarded for further consideration at the June 17, 2025, Council  
meeting.  
25-96  
C.  
A RESOLUTION CONDUCTING A FIVE-YEAR REVIEW OF THE  
DESIGNATED OUTDOOR REFRESHMENT AREA AND  
APPROVING CONTINUED OPERATION IN SPECIFIED PUBLIC  
AREAS OF DOWNTOWN HUDSON AND ENACTING  
REGULATIONS  
Brief Description: As a requirement of ORC 4301.82, every five years the  
legislative authority of the municipality that created the DORA shall review  
the operation of the area, by ordinance or resolution, and either approve the  
continued operation of the area or dissolve it as long as the DORA is  
operational.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report-DORA  
DORA Application to the Hudson City Council_February 2025  
Resolution No. 25-96  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the June 17, 2025, Council meeting.  
6.  
7.  
Items to be Added to Future Agendas  
Mr. Foster noted that a Proclamation honoring the Hudson Middle School Science Olympiad Team will be on  
the June 17, 2025, Council meeting agenda.  
Adjournment  
There being no further discussion, Mr. Foster adjourned the Council workshop meeting at 8:25  
p.m.  
_______________________________  
Christopher W. Foster, President of Council  
_______________________________  
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.