City of Hudson, Ohio

Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

Jeffrey L. Anzevino, Mayor

Michael W. Bird, Council Member (Ward 4)

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)

Vacant (At-Large)

Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager

Marshal Pitchford, City Solicitor & Special Counsel

Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

7:30 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

Call to Order

Mayor Anzevino called to order the meeting 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.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Roll Call

5 -

Present:

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

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

25-0135

Minutes of Previous Council Meetings

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

Council’s review and approval.

Attachments:

November 25, 2025 Combined Council & Workshop Meeting Minutes -

Draft

A motion was made by Dr. Goetz, seconded by Dr. Bird, that the minutes be approved as

submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

Proclamation

25-0136

Special Recognition of Red Kettle Day

Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino will proclaim “Red Kettle Day” in

Hudson, recognizing the contributions and services of the Salvation Army.

Attachments:

Red Kettle Day 2025

Mayor Anzevino read the proclamation in its entirety.

Public Comments

None.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Dr. Goetz thanked snow plow drivers for clearing the roads and said that the Environmental Awareness

Committee will bring their goals to Council next year.

Mayor Anzevino listed upcoming holiday events occurring throughout December, including Merry on Main

Street, Case Barlow Farm Winter Wonderland, the City's Winter Fireworks, and the Holiday Walk.

Dr. Weinstein praised the tree lighting event on November 28th.

Report of Manager

Mr. Sheridan stated that, in honor of the Hudson Community Foundation's 25th anniversary, the winter

fireworks display will be as long as the July 4th display. He also stated that residents should check the City's

website for holiday events, praised Public Works for clearing the snow, and asked residents to clear the

sidewalks of snow in front of their homes.

Appointments

25-0133

Volunteer Fire Fighters Dependent Fund Board

Brief Description: Annually, the City must appoint members to the Volunteer

Fire Fighters Dependent Fund Board.

A motion was made by Dr. Bird, seconded by Dr. Goetz, to appoint Mr. Sutton and Ms.

D'Eramo to the Volunteer Fire Fighters Dependent Fund Board. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Aye:

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

10.

Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Dr. Goetz, seconded by Dr. Bird, to suspend the rule requiring three

readings for the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

Approval of the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Dr. Bird, seconded by Ms. D'Eramo, to approve the Consent Agenda.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

25-181

A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF

HUDSON IN 2026 TO SELL BY INTERNET AUCTION PERSONAL

PROPERTY, INCLUDING MOTOR VEHICLES AND OTHER

PROPERTY REFERENCED IN REVISED CODE §721.15 WHICH

ARE NO LONGER NEEDED FOR PUBLIC USE OR ARE OBSOLETE

OR UNFIT FOR THE USE FOR WHICH THEY WERE ACQUIRED.

Brief Description: Staff is requesting permission to use govdeals.com and

other similar services to dispose of unneeded, obsolete, or unfit equipment.

This is a required annual renewal of agreement for Govdeals online auction

services.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-181

Resolution No. 25-181 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-182

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER,

DURING THE YEAR 2026, TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS OR TO

UTILIZE THE VARIOUS CHARTER-AUTHORIZED

GOVERNMENTAL COMPETITIVE PURCHASING

PROGRAMS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, SERVICES, AND

EQUIPMENT.

Brief Description: This Resolution would authorize the

advertisement, receipt of bids and award of contracts for capital items,

services, equipment, and materials and supplies for Public Works

operations as included in the approved 2026 Annual Budget.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: Permission to Bid & Award memo (Nov. 2025)

Resolution No. 25-182

Resolution No. 25-182 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-183

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, AND

SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S PUBLIC UTILITY AND VELOCITY

BROADBAND SERVICES OPERATIONS DURING THE YEAR 2026;

AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This annual resolution requests permission allowing the

Public Works Department to make purchases of equipment, materials,

supplies and services in the operational area of the municipal utilities and

Velocity Broadband service operation that will exceed $25,000 based on the

2026 approved budget.

Attachments:

HPP-Velocity Permission to Purchase (Nov. 2025)

Resolution No. 25-183

Resolution No. 25-183 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-184

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS, TO ENTER INTO

CONTRACTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE INCLUSIVE

PLAYGROUND, AND TO UTILIZE THE COOPERATIVE

PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR EQUIPMENT, INSTALLATION,

AND SURFACING, AND TO ENTER INTO A REIMBURSEMENT

AGREEMENT WITH THE HUDSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION;

AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This resolution is requesting authorization allowing the

City Manager to advertise for competitive bids and enter into a contract for the

construction of an all-inclusive playground and the utilization of a cooperative

purchasing program for the installation of equipment and playground surfaces

at Oak Grove Park on Barlow Road. It also seeks authorization for a

reimbursement agreement with the Hudson Community Foundation, where the

foundation agrees to reimburse the City for specified equipment and

installation costs.

Attachments:

Additional Funding

GPD Group Cost Estimate

Resolution No. 25-184

Resolution No. 25-184 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Removed from the Consent Agenda

25-0137

A Motion to Approve the Proposed 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule.

Brief Description: A proposed meeting schedule for the new year has been

prepared for Council’s review and approval.

Attachments:

2026 Council Calendar Overview - Draft

Meeting Schedule 2026

2026 Council Calendar Overview - AmendmentBird11282025

A motion was made by Dr. Bird, seconded by Dr. Weinstein, to suspend the rule requiring three

readings for Motion No. 25-0137. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

A motion was made by Dr. Goetz, seconded by Dr. Bird, that Motion No. 25-0137 be approved

as amended per the document provided by Dr. Bird. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

11.

Legislation

25-173

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 220 OF THE

CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO CREATE A “CLERK PRO

TEMPORE.”

Brief Description: City Council seeks to create and define the role of

a Clerk of Council Pro Tempore, who will serve in the absence or

disability of the Clerk of Council.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-173

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-173, which constituted its third reading.

A motion was made by Dr. Bird, seconded by Dr. Goetz, that Ordinance No. 25-173 be adopted

on third reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

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)

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Resolution No. 25-180, which constituted its second reading.

12.

Executive Session

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

discuss the lease of real property, pending court action, the employment and compensation of a

public employee, and the appointment of a public official. Invited to executive session were all

members of Council, the Mayor, the City Solicitor, and the City Manager. The motion carried

by the following roll call vote:

Aye:

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

Mayor Anzevino recessed the regular meeting to enter executive session at 7:58 p .m. He resumed the regular

meeting at 9:10 p.m.

Executive Session

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

discuss pending litigation. Invited to executive session were Dr. Bird, Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz,

Dr. Weinstein, Mayor Anzevino, the City Solicitor, and the City Manager. The motion carried

by the following roll call vote:

Aye:

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

1 - Mr. Sutton

Abstain:

Mayor Anzevino recessed the regular meeting at 9:10 p.m. to enter executive session. He resumed the regular

meeting at 10:01 p.m.

13.

Adjournment

There being no further business, Mayor Anzevino adjourned the regular meeting at 10:01 p.m.

_______________________________

Jeffrey L. Anzevino, Mayor

_______________________________

Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council

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), Rules.