City of Hudson, Ohio  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Charter Review Commission  
Robert Kagler, Chair  
Gregory Hall, Secretary  
Cheri Pagni-Griffith  
Jon Hoover  
Chelsea McCoy  
Sarah Norman  
Michael Ryan  
Jennifer Spitalieri  
Scott Trainor  
Marshal Pitchford, City Solicitor & Special Counsel  
Wednesday, May 7, 2025  
7:00 PM  
City Hall  
1140 Terex Road  
1.  
2.  
Call to Order  
Chair Kagler called to order the meeting of the Charter Review Commission at 7:02 p.m., in  
accordance with the Sunshine Laws of the State of Ohio, O.R.C. Section 121.22.  
Roll Call  
8 -  
1 -  
Present:  
Absent:  
Ms. Pagni-Griffith, Mr. Hall, Mr. Hoover, Mr. Kagler, Ms. McCoy, Ms.  
Norman, Mr. Ryan and Ms. Spitalieri  
Mr. Trainor  
3.  
Approval of the Minutes  
25-0056  
A.  
Minutes of Previous Charter Review Commission Meetings  
Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for the  
Charter Review Commission’s review and approval.  
Attachments:  
April 16, 2025 Charter Review Commission Minutes - Draft  
A motion was made by Mr. Ryan, seconded by Mr. Hall, that the minutes be approved as  
submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
8 - Ms. Pagni-Griffith, Mr. Hall, Mr. Hoover, Mr. Kagler, Ms. McCoy, Ms.  
Norman, Mr. Ryan and Ms. Spitalieri  
4.  
Correspondence and Commissioner Comments  
Mr. Kagler summarized the packet of materials, noting the updated chart for boards and commissions and  
stating that the Comprehensive Plan is Chartered but the Steering Committee is created by Council. He also  
stated that he will work with Mr. Pitchford to list all of the potential changes discussed by the Commission in  
early June.  
Mr. Kagler said that the big issues for consideration included changes to boards and commissions, ranked  
choice voting, and adding to the Charter's authority to tax the funding of outside organizations.  
Mr. Kagler also asked the Commission's consideration to add a meeting on May 14th.  
5.  
Public Comments  
Mr. Basil Musnuff, 7645 Hudson Park Drive, President of the Board of Trustees of the Hudson Library and  
Historical Society, spoke about City Council's duty to put a library levy on the ballot.  
Discussion followed with Mr. Musnuff about which taxing authorities can place a levy on the ballot, the Ohio  
Revised Code reference, and the intent of the suggestion.  
Mr. Anthony Ravida, 1746 Edgar Drive, alleged wrongdoings by City staff and the Council President . Mr.  
Kagler reminded the speaker that the Commission's role regarding the Charter is discussion about positions and  
powers generally and not about specific people or situations.  
Mayor Jeffrey Anzevino, 6661 Regal Woods Drive, read two sections of "Robert's Rules of Order" and stated  
that the previous censures were handled appropriately and properly.  
6.  
Scheduled Presentations  
None.  
7.  
Review of Charter Articles  
Preamble  
A.  
Ms. Norman summarized her findings and the proposed revision. Discussion followed regarding the terms  
"City" versus "Municipality", and "fullest measure". The Commission generally supported Ms. Norman's  
suggestions.  
The Preamble was discussed.  
B.  
Article IV  
For Section 4.01, there was discussion around changing "December" to "January" or after certification, term  
limits, a cool-off period, or no change at all.  
For Section 4.02, the Commission discussed the term "ceremonial" and listing out specific duties of the Mayor.  
Mayor Anzevino made additional comments on the reasons for his suggestion. There was consensus not to  
change the language.  
Due to the time, the remainder of the Article IV will be discussed at the May 14th meeting.  
Article IV was discussed.  
C.  
D.  
Article III  
Article III will be discussed at the May 14, 2025 meeting.  
This matter was postponed to a date certainCharter Review Commission , due back on  
5/14/2025  
Separate Issues (if time permits)  
None.  
8.  
Public Comments  
None.  
9.  
Action Items / Next Meeting  
The next meeting of the Charter Review Commission is May 14, 2025.  
10.  
Adjournment  
There being no further business, Mr. Kagler adjourned the meeting at 9:12 p.m.  
_______________________________  
Robert Kagler, Chair  
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Gregory Hall, Secretary  
Upon approval by the Charter Review Commission, 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.