City of Hudson, Ohio

Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

Jeffrey L. Anzevino, Mayor

Michael W. Bird, President of Council (Ward 4)

Kyle Brezovec, Council Member (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)

Dan White, Council Member (Ward 2)

Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager

Marshal Pitchford, City Solicitor & Special Counsel

Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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:

Absent:

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

White

Mr. Sutton

Executive Session

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

interview applicants for boards and commissions. Invited to executive session were the Mayor,

all members of Council, and the applicants. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye:

6 - Dr. Bird, Mr. Brezovec, Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz, Dr. Weinstein and Mr.

White

Absent:

1 - Mr. Sutton

Mayor Anzevino recessed the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. to enter executive session. He resumed the regular

meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Mr. Sutton entered the meeting at 7:23 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Roll Call

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Present:

Dr. Bird, Mr. Brezovec, Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz, Mr. Sutton, Dr.

Weinstein and Mr. White

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; Ms. Sullivan, Communications Manager; and

Mr. Leiter, HCTV Production Assistant.

Approval of the Minutes

26-0003

Minutes of Previous Council Meetings

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

Council’s review and approval.

Attachments:

January 6, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes - Draft

January 13, 2026 Council Workshop Minutes - DRAFT

A motion was made by Mr. Brezovec, seconded by Dr. Goetz, to approve the minutes as

submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Brezovec, Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz, Mr. Sutton, Dr. Weinstein, Mr.

White and Dr. Bird

Honorary Resolutions

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A RESOLUTION THANKING JODY ROBERTS FOR HER SERVICE

TO THE COMMUNITY.

Brief Description: This Resolution provides recognition and thanks to Jody

Roberts for her dedicated service to the City of Hudson.

Attachments:

Honorary Resolution No. 26-3

The Mayor, Councilmembers, Mr. Sheridan and Mr. Knoblauch expressed their gratitude to Ms. Roberts and

thanked her for her service.

Ms. Roberts accepted the honorary resolution and made comments.

A motion was made by Dr. Goetz, seconded by Dr. Bird, that Honorary Resolution No. 26-3 be

adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz, Mr. Sutton, Dr. Weinstein, Mr. White, Dr. Bird

and Mr. Brezovec

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A RESOLUTION THANKING KAREN HEATER FOR HER SERVICE

TO THE COMMUNITY.

Brief Description: This Resolution provides recognition and thanks to Karen

Heater for her dedicated service as a member of Council.

Attachments:

Honorary Resolution No. 26-4

The Mayor, Mr. Sheridan, and Councilmembers thanked Mrs. Heater for her service.

A motion was made by Mr. Brezovec, seconded by Dr. Weinstein, that Honorary Resolution No.

26-4 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Dr. Goetz, Mr. Sutton, Dr. Weinstein, Mr. White, Dr. Bird, Mr. Brezovec

and Ms. D'Eramo

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A RESOLUTION THANKING NICOLE KOWALSKI FOR HER

SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.

Brief Description: This Resolution provides recognition and thanks to

Nicole Kowalski for her dedicated service as a member of Council.

Attachments:

Honorary Resolution No. 26-5

The Mayor, Mr. Sheridan, and Councilmembers thanked Mrs. Kowalski for her service.

A motion was made by Dr. Goetz, seconded by Mr. White, that Honorary Resolution No. 25-5

be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Sutton, Dr. Weinstein, Mr. White, Dr. Bird, Mr. Brezovec, Ms.

D'Eramo and Dr. Goetz

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A RESOLUTION THANKING CHRISTOPHER BANWEG FOR HIS

SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.

Brief Description: This Resolution provides recognition and thanks to Chris

Banweg for his dedicated service as a member of Council.

Attachments:

Honorary Resolution No. 26-6

The Mayor, Mr. Sheridan, and Councilmembers thanked Mr. Banweg for his service.

A motion was made by Dr. Bird, seconded by Dr. Goetz, that Honorary Resolution No. 26-6 be

adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Dr. Weinstein, Mr. White, Dr. Bird, Mr. Brezovec, Ms. D'Eramo, Dr.

Goetz and Mr. Sutton

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A RESOLUTION THANKING CHRISTOPHER FOSTER FOR HIS

SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.

Brief Description: This Resolution provides recognition and thanks to Chris

Foster for his dedicated service as a member of Council.

Attachments:

Honorary Resolution No. 26-7

The Mayor, Mr. Sheridan, and Councilmembers thanked Mr. Foster for his service.

A motion was made by Dr. Bird, seconded by Dr. Goetz, that Honorary Resolution No. 26-7 be

adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. White, Dr. Bird, Mr. Brezovec, Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz, Mr. Sutton

and Dr. Weinstein

Proclamations

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Special Recognition of Catholic Schools Week

Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino will proclaim the week of January 25th

to January 31st, 2026, as Catholic Schools Week.

Attachments:

Seton School 2026 - Catholic Schools Week

Teachers from Seton Catholic School accepted the proclamation.

Mayor Anzevino read the proclamation in its entirety.

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Special Recognition of Random Acts of Kindness Week

Brief Description: This Proclamation encourages citizens to perform acts of

kindness, especially during February 14 to February 21, 2026, as we celebrate

Random Acts of Kindness Week.

Attachments:

Random Acts of Kindness 2026

Ms. Barbara Bos, representing the Hudson League for Service, and students from Seton Catholic School

accepted the proclamation.

Mayor Anzevino read the proclamation in its entirety.

Public Comments

Mr. Anthony Ravida, 1746 Edgar Dr., discussed the chronology of events related to his fence.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Dr. Goetz stated that the Architectural & Historic Board of Review created a document to outline best practices

and materials for residents in the Historic District, and that it would be posted online.

Ms. D'Eramo stated that Lydia Bronstein was elected chair and Bob Kahrl was elected vice-chair of the Board

of Zoning and Building Appeals. She also noted that she and Dr. Weinstein will be hosting a town hall forum at

the Hudson Library on February 1, starting at 3:00 p.m.

Mr. White thanked everyone for their condolences and kind words.

Mayor Anzevino congratulated Studio 9 Salon and Spa on its grand opening, stated that he will present the

Catholic School Week proclamation to students at Seton, and will have a meeting with residents to discuss

civility in the community.

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Report of Manager

Mr. Sheridan thanked the Mayor and members of Council for the time they spent at the Council retreat,

announced the Merry Mulch program would conclude this week in the Northwest quadrant, and the Chocolate

Walk will take place on January 24 from 11am to 5pm and the event is sold out.

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Appointments

Dr. Bird appointed Dr. Weinstein, Dr. Goetz, and himself to the Clinton Crossing

Subcommittee.

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:

7 - Dr. Bird, Mr. Brezovec, Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz, Mr. Sutton, Dr.

Weinstein and Mr. White

Approval of the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Mr. Brezovec, seconded by Mr. White, to approve the Consent Agenda.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Brezovec, Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz, Mr. Sutton, Dr. Weinstein, Mr.

White and Dr. Bird

26-0006

A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the December 2025

Monthly Financial Report

Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for

Council’s review.

Attachments:

December 2025 Financial Report

Motion No. 26-0006 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A

CONTRACT FOR THE FRANKLIN STREET WATERLINE AND

SIDEWALK INSTALLATION PROJECT.

Brief Description: The project includes the installation of a new 5-foot wide

sidewalk along the west side of Franklin Street and the replacement of the

waterline between Aurora Street and the Middle School.

Attachments:

Exhibit Franklin St Sidewalk and Water Main

Resolution No. 26-8

Resolution No. 26-8 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HUDSON CITY SCHOOL

DISTRICT FOR COOPERATION AND COST SHARING FOR THE

FRANKLIN STREET SIDEWALK INSTALLATION.

Brief Description: The project includes the installation of a new 5-foot wide

sidewalk along the west side of Franklin Street between Aurora Street and the

Middle School. The sidewalk is currently scheduled for the summer of 2026

at a total cost of $125,000. The schools would reimburse the City for the

portion of sidewalk on their property in the amount of $28,000.00. This

sidewalk would provide a safer path for students going to and from the Middle

School that walk to school, without having to cross the Franklin and Aurora

Street intersection at school drop-off and pick-up times.

Attachments:

Franklin Street Exhibit

Resolution No. 26-9

Resolution No. 26-9 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF STOW FOR

COOPERATION AND COST SHARING FOR THE RESURFACING

OF SEASONS ROAD.

Brief Description: This project involves resurfacing Seasons Road from

Hudson Drive to the west corporation line. Since the road lies in both Stow

and Hudson, the two cities will share the cost equally, with the City of

Hudson’s cost not to exceed $250,000.

Attachments:

Exhibit Seasons Rd Resurfacing

Resolution No. 26-10

Resolution No. 26-10 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A

CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW CURB INLETS ON

CLINTON STREET AT HEINEN’S REAR ENTRANCE.

Brief Description: This project consists of the installation of a new curb inlet

at the rear entrance to Heinen’s grocery store to alleviate the opportunity for

future flooding.

Attachments:

Exhibit Curb Inlet at Heinens Rear Entrance

Resolution No. 26-11

Resolution No. 26-11 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 25-171 AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INCREASE AN

EXISTING PURCHASE ORDER FOR A PREFABRICATED PUBLIC

RESTROOM STRUCTURE FOR THE OAK GROVE PARK

INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

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Legislation

26-13

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 672.02(i)(6) OF THE

CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON IN ORDER

TO PROHIBIT THE CARRYING OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN

CITY BUILDINGS.

Brief Description: This amendment rescinds the prior rule allowing City

elected officials to carry a concealed handgun in City buildings under certain

circumstances.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 26-13

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 26-13, which constituted its first reading.

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Executive Session

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

consider and discuss the promotion, investigation, and compensation of City employees,

pending litigation, and the leasing and transfer of real estate. Invited to the executive session

were all members of Council, the Mayor, the City Solicitor, Police Chief, Community

Development Director, the Assistant City Manager, and the City Manager. The motion carried

by the following roll call vote:

Aye:

7 - Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz, Mr. Sutton, Dr. Weinstein, Mr. White, Dr. Bird

and Mr. Brezovec

Mayor Anzevino recessed the regular meeting at 8:33 p.m. to enter executive session. He resumed the regular

meeting at 10:01 p.m.

Executive Session

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

discuss pending court action. Invited to the executive session were Dr. Bird, Mr. Brezovec, Ms.

D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz, Dr. Weinstein, Mr. White, the Mayor, the City Solicitor, the Community

Development Director, the Assistant City Manager, and the City Manager. The motion carried

by the following roll call vote:

Aye:

6 - Dr. Goetz, Dr. Weinstein, Mr. White, Dr. Bird, Mr. Brezovec and Ms.

D'Eramo

Abstain:

1 - Mr. Sutton

Mayor Anzevino recessed the regular meeting at 10:01 p.m. to enter executive session. He resumed the regular

meeting at 10:27 p.m.

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Adjournment

There being no further business, Mayor Anzevino adjourned the meeting at 10:27 p.m.