City of Hudson, Ohio

Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council Workshop

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 13, 2026

7:30 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

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 Bird, in accordance with Council Rules.

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Present:

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

Weinstein and Mr. White

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; and Mr. Leiter,

HCTV Production Assistant.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Dr. Goetz expressed her appreciation to City staff for the recent informational meetings she has had with them .

Dr. Weinstein provided an update on the Planning Commission meeting that was held on January 12 , 2026.

Ms. D'Eramo congratulated the new School Board members and wished Mr. Brezovec a happy birthday.

Mr. Brezovec also expressed his appreciation to City staff for the recent informational meetings.

Dr. Bird shared residents’ appreciation for the clean‑up of the Sullivan Road fire property. He also announced

that Council will begin interviewing applicants next week for open Board and Commission positions and

thanked those who applied.

Discussion Items

None.

Proposed Consent Agenda for January 20, 2026 Council Meeting

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

This Motion was forwarded for further consideration at the January 20, 2026, Council meeting.

26-8

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

Mr. Kosco provided background information on the purpose of the Franklin Street sidewalk and explained the

reason for the project delay. He also shared additional details regarding the waterline replacement. In response

to questions, he noted that the installation of several trees will be included in the bid and further explained how

staff determined that Franklin Street had not been dedicated and the process by which it was subsequently

dedicated.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the January 20, 2026, Council

meeting.

26-9

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

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the January 20, 2026, Council

meeting.

26-10

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

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the January 20, 2026, Council

meeting.

26-11

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

Mr. Sheridan provided an explanation on the reason for this improvement. In response to a question, Mr. Kosco

provided information related to the reconfiguration of the parking lot at Heinen's.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the January 20, 2026, Council

meeting.

26-12

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.

Brief Description: After staff received quoted pricing for a prefabricated

restroom structure that included two rooms with provisions for adult changing

tables, the quality control and engineering departments at the manufacturer

recognized that the State of Ohio no longer approves of the quoted design.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 26-12

Mr. Sheridan explained the reason for the necessary cost increase.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the January 20, 2026, Council

meeting.

Proposed Legislation for January 20, 2026 Council Meeting

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

Dr. Bird provided information related to the original Ordinance that was passed in August 2025. He further

stated that these revisions would remove the language related to allowing City Council members to carry

firearms at Council meetings. Council discussion followed.

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the January 20, 2026, Council

meeting.

TMP-8447

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 220.03, 220.031, AND

220.06 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO ALLOW THE

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON

REGULAR AND SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS AFTER

CONSIDERATION AT A WORKSHOP.

Brief Description: This amendment rescinds the prior rule requiring

the affirmative support of at least four City Council members at a

Workshop in order for a resolution or ordinance to proceed to a regular

or special City Council meeting agenda.

Attachments:

Draft Ordinance

Dr. Goetz stated that the revisions to the Ordinance would remove the requirement for four members to vote at a

Workshop in order to add to a Council agenda. Mr. Sutton provided background on the rationale behind the

previous rule changes. Discussion followed regarding the proposed revisions and additional recommendations.

Dr. Bird suggested postponing the item for further discussion and review with Mr. Pitchford.

This Ordinance was postponed to the February 10, 2026, Council workshop meeting.

Items to be Added to Future Agendas

Dr. Bird stated that the January 20, 2026 Council meeting agenda will include an Honorary Resolution

recognizing Jody Roberts' retirement, Honorary Resolutions for former Councilmembers Mr . Foster, Mr.

Banweg, Ms. Heater, and Ms. Kowalski, as well as Proclamations for Random Acts of Kindness Week and

Catholic Schools Week.

Adjournment

There being no further discussion, Dr. Bird adjourned the Council workshop meeting at 8:11

p.m.

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Michael Bird, President of Council

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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.