City of Hudson, Ohio

Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

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, Acting City Solicitor & Special Counsel

Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

7:30 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

Regular Council Meeting:

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

6 -

1 -

Present:

Absent:

Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski and Mr.

Sutton

Mr. Banweg

Staff in Attendance: Mr. Sheridan, City Manager; Mr. Pitchford, Acting City Solicitor & Special Counsel; Ms.

Wheeler, Clerk of Council; Mr. Hannan, Community Development Director; Mr. Knoblauch, Assistant City

Manager - Financial/Special Projects; Ms. Roberts, Communications Manager, and Mr. Leiter, HCTV

Production Assistant.

Approval of the Minutes

24-0028

Minutes of Previous Council Meetings

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

Council’s review and approval.

Attachments:

March 5, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes - Draft

March 12, 2024, Council Workshop Minutes - Draft

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Dr. Bird, to approve the minutes as submitted.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski and Mr.

Sutton

Public Hearing

24-35

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR

PLACEMENT OF LAND IN A CURRENT AGRICULTURAL USE

DISTRICT FOR PURPOSES OF O.R.C. 929.02 FOR JOSEPH

STRIBRNY, 5578 SHAWNEE TRAIL AND 896 TEREX ROAD,

HUDSON, OHIO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Mr. Joseph Stribrny has submitted a renewal Application

for Placement of Farmland in an Agricultural District for property located at

5578 Shawnee Trail and 896 Terex Road in Hudson.

Attachments:

Application

CD Inspection 2.28.24

Notice of Public Hearing Stribrny 3-19-24

Resolution No. 24-35

Mayor Anzevino opened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m.

Mr. Stribrny was in attendance to answer any questions or concerns. Mr. Foster supported the legislation, as

the Stribrny family have been long-standing residents of Hudson. In response to a question, Mr. Hannan stated

that the legislation has an emergency declaration due to the timeline required by Ohio Revised Code .

There being no further comments, Mayor Anzevino closed the public hearing at 7:35 p .m.

A public hearing was held for Resolution No. 24-35.

Public Comments

Mr. Robert Pappas, 553 W. Streetsboro St., spoke in opposition to the proposed sidewalk on SR 303. His

concerns were related to the cost and proximity of the sidewalk to the busy street.

Mr. Kyle Brezovec, 7568 Greenthorn Dr., asked for an update on the contract with LIT Fiber.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Dr. Goetz stated that the Architectural & Historic Board of Review granted an exemption to Temple Beth

Shalom for a metal door for security.

Mr. Sutton responded to Mr. Brezovec's question and stated that LIT withdrew from agreement. He said that the

initiative was not dead but the partnership was dissolved.

Mrs. Kowalski reminded residents that she and Dr. Goetz are hosting an open forum at 5:30 at the Hudson

Library North Flood Room on March 20th.

Report of Manager

Mr. Sheridan announced that Council will be on recess and returning with a combined meeting and workshop

on April 9th. He also said that the State of Ohio approved a reduction in speed on E. Streetsboro between

College and North/South Hayden to 30 MPH.

Discussion Items

Adoption of Rules for Attendance for Boards and Commission Members

Mr. Foster stated that he and Mr. Pitchford have been discussing attendance for board and commission

members. Mr. Pitchford said that there are some considerations to suggest, and ultimately this may be a

Charter change. Discussion followed on the definition of an excused absence.

10.

Appointments

A motion was made by Mrs. Kowalski, seconded by Dr. Bird, to appoint Ms. Virginia Frazier

and Mr. Kabir Bhatia to full terms on the HCTV Advisory Committee. The motion carried by

the following vote:

Aye:

Nay:

5 - Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski and Dr. Bird

1 - Mr. Sutton

Mr. Foster also made announcements for upcoming vacancies on the Architectural & Historic Board of Review,

Tree Commission, and Park Board. Applications are due April 19th.

11.

Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mr. Foster, to suspend the rule requiring three

readings. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Dr. Bird and Mr.

Foster

Approval of the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mr. Foster, to approve the Consent Agenda.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster and Dr.

Goetz

24-0029

A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the February 2024

Monthly Financial Report

Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for

Council’s review.

Attachments:

February 2024 Financial Report

Motion No. 24-0029 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-30

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CIUNI &

PANICHI, INC. FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE CITY’S 2023

ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

Brief Description: This is a contract with an accounting firm to assist staff in

the preparation of the 2023 annual financial statements.

Attachments:

Engagement Letter (City of Hudson GAAP 2023) - CP SIGNED

Resolution No. 24-30

Resolution No. 24-30 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-31

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY

FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS

PROVIDED BY THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE RAVENNA STREET AND STOW

ROAD INTERSECTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: The City Administration recommends to the City Council

that the City apply to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)

Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) for traffic safety

improvements, including a new traffic signal and turn lanes for the

intersection of Ravenna Street and Stow Road.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 24-31

Resolution No. 24-31 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-32

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER’S

DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO APPLY FOR A

REWORKS COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE RECYCLING GRANT

(CRAG); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Summit County Reworks awards annual Community

Recycling Assistance Grant (CRAG) funding for the purpose of supporting

residential infrastructure for recycling or organics diversion within Summit

County communities. The City could receive an estimate of $22,000 in grant

funding for partial reimbursement costs for personnel conducting annual leaf

pick up.

Attachments:

Staff Report - Reworks

Resolution No. 24-32

Resolution No. 24-32 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-33

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER’S

DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO STATE CAPITAL

BUDGET GRANT FOR AN ADA COMPLIANT KAYAK/BOAT

LAUNCH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: The State of Ohio awards biennial capital budget funding

to support regional and local projects that demonstrate a state benefit in higher

education, mental health, parks and recreation, conservation, and cultural and

sports facilities. By pursuing the State Capital Budget Grant funds for an ADA

accessible kayak launch dock, the City could receive up to two thirds of the

total project cost ($63,270) through reimbursement with a one-third ($31,635)

local match requirement. Total cost estimate updated in February 2024 by the

Engineering Department is $95,000. If the City were to be awarded the funds,

this would impact the FY 25-26 budget.

Attachments:

Staff Report - State Capital Budget - ADA Kayak Ramp

Resolution No. 24-33

Resolution No. 24-33 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-34

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER’S

DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO STATE CAPITAL

BUDGET GRANT FOR THE BOSTON MILLS RD TRAIL BRIDGE;

AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: The State of Ohio awards biennial capital budget funding

to support regional and local projects that demonstrate a state benefit in higher

education, mental health, parks and recreation, conservation, and cultural and

sports facilities. Staff proposes applying for grant funds for the Lake Forest

Bridge of the Boston Mills Rd Trail: $500,000 request toward the total project

cost estimate of $2,121,250 for the bridge, boardwalk, and add connections to

existing trails. With State Capital Budget funding, the local match would be

$1,621,250.

Attachments:

Staff Report - State Capital Budget - Boston Mills Rd. Trail Bridge

Resolution No. 24-34

Resolution No. 24-34 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

12.

Legislation

23-154

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205 “ZONING

DISTRICTS-CITY OF HUDSON MAP” AND 1206 “USE

REGULATIONS” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE

RELATIVE TO THE REGULATION OF VAPE SHOPS, PAWN

SHOPS, TATTOO PARLORS, AND MARIJUANA FACILITIES.

Brief Description: Proposed Land Development Code text amendment

relative to the regulation of Vape Shops, Pawn Shops, Tattoo Parlors, and

Marijuana Facilities.

Attachments:

City Council Memo - LDC Update Vape, Pawn, and Tatoo Shops

(discussed at 9-26-23 workshop)

TMP-6920 Ord Amending LDC Text re Vape Shops (Draft on 1 1 /14/23

Workshop)

Public Hearing Notice: Ordinance No. 23-154

PC Signed Decision 23-1087 Vape Pawn etc_

City Council Memo LDC Amendment Tattoo, Vape, Marijuana Facility

3.5.24

Ordinance No. 23-154 (updated for 11/21/23)

Ordinance No. 23-154 LDC Text Amendment (updated 2.8.24 for third

reading and action)

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 23-154, which constituted its third reading.

Mr. Sutton was unclear about the changes being made and Mrs. Kowalski requested that the setbacks be

reviewed again per concerns from a resident.

A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mr. Foster, to pass Ordinance No. 23-154.

A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mrs. Kowalski, to postpone Ordinance No.

23-154 to April 9, 2024. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz and Mrs.

Heater

24-25

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 220, “COUNCIL”, OF THE

CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO ADD A NEW SECTION 220.09

ENTITLED “PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE”.

Brief Description: An ordinance to establish a definition for Council

President Pro Tempore and guidelines for appointment of Council President

Pro Tempore in the event of members having same number of consecutive

years of service.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 24-25

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Sutton, to approve Ordinance No. 24-25.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. Sutton, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater and Mrs.

Kowalski

24-29

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A JOB CREATION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH

PARTSSOURCE, INC; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: PartsSource Inc. is requesting a 50% income tax credit for

10 years. The company, currently located in Aurora, Ohio, will relocate their

headquarters operations to two floors within the facility at 50 Executive

Parkway. The company operates an E-commerce platform for medical parts

and services. PartsSource anticipates investing $2.1 million and will employ

300+ staff at the facility.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 24-29

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Resolution No. 24-29, which constituted its second reading.

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mrs. Heater, to suspend the rules requiring

three readings. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski and Mr.

Sutton

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mrs. Heater, to approve Resolution No. 24-29.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton and Dr.

Bird

24-35

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR

PLACEMENT OF LAND IN A CURRENT AGRICULTURAL USE

DISTRICT FOR PURPOSES OF O.R.C. 929.02 FOR JOSEPH

STRIBRNY, 5578 SHAWNEE TRAIL AND 896 TEREX ROAD,

HUDSON, OHIO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Mr. Joseph Stribrny has submitted a renewal Application

for Placement of Farmland in an Agricultural District for property located at

5578 Shawnee Trail and 896 Terex Road in Hudson.

Attachments:

Application

CD Inspection 2.28.24

Notice of Public Hearing Stribrny 3-19-24

Resolution No. 24-35

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Resolution No. 24-35, which constituted its first reading.

13.

14.

Executive Session

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mrs. Heater, to enter into executive session to

discuss the purchase of public property. Invited to the meeting were all members of Council,

the Mayor, Mr. Hannan, Mr. Pitchford, and Mr. Sheridan. The motion carried by the

following roll call vote:

Aye:

6 - Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Dr. Bird and Mr.

Foster

Adjournment

Mayor Anzevino recessed the regular meeting at 8:14 p.m. He reconvened the regular meeting at 8:25 p.m.

Mayor Anzevino adjourned the regular meeting at 8:27 p.m.

Regular Council Workshop:

Call to Order

15.

Mayor Anzevino called to order the workshop of Hudson City Council at 8:32 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.

6 -

Present:

Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski and Mr.

Sutton

1 -

Absent:

Mr. Banweg

Others & Staff in Attendance: Mr. Sheridan, City Manager; Mr. Hannan, Community Development Director;

Mr. Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager - Financial/Special Projects; Mr. Leiter, HCTV Production Assistant;

and Ms. Roberts, Communications Manager.

16.

Correspondence and Council Comments

None.

17.

Discussion Items

24-0030

Architectural and Historic Board of Review - Annual Update 2024

Brief Description: Members of the AHBR will attend to present annual goals

update for 2024.

Attachments:

City Council memo - AHBR Update 2024

Mr. Caputo, Chair for the Architectural & Historic Board of Review, provided an overview of items

accomplished in 2023 and provided the objectives for 2024. Council discussion followed that included process

for designation of properties as historic outside of the Historic District, allowable alternative material training,

and educating the public on permitting requirements.

This matter was discussed.

24-38

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CHRIST COMMUNITY

CHAPEL AND ITS THE MEN OF THE WORD BIBLE STUDY FOR

SPACE AT CITY HALL.

Brief Description: The Men of the Word Bible Study group would like to

secure a space in City Hall.

Attachments:

Men of the Word Bible Study cabinet

Exhibit A: Rental Agreement: The Men of the Word Bible Study

Resolution No. 24-38

Mr. Sheridan provided information on where the cabinet would be located and what it will be used for.

Discussion followed regarding renting of space at City Hall, determination of cost, and length of agreement .

There was overall Council consensus to move forward with this lease agreement.

This matter was discussed.

24-37

A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO

ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH

AKRON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOR A SAFE HAVEN BABY BOX.

Brief Description: In October 2023, City Communication and Fire Staff

presented research for the Council discussion on Safe Haven Baby Boxes,

which are devices provided for under the State of Ohio Safe Haven Law and

legally permit birth parent(s) in crisis to safely, securely, and anonymously

surrender if they are unable to care for their newborn. In lieu of installing a

box at the Hudson Safety Center, Council indicated it would consider donating

up to $10,000 toward installation of a box at Akron Children’s Hospital

pending a mutually acceptable agreement with the other party.

Attachments:

MOU between Hudson and Akron Childrens Hosp for Safe Haven Baby

Box

Draft Resolution on 3/19/24 Workshop

Resolution No. 24-37 (updated for 4-9-24)

Mrs. Kowalski and Ms. Roberts provided background information, benefits, cost and maintenance of the Safe

Haven Baby Box. Discussion followed regarding contributions from Summit County Council and Summit County

Public Health, City's cost contribution, and agreements with other agencies. There was Council consensus to

move this item from Consent to Legislation on the April 9, 2024, Council agenda and to reach out for

community input as well as continue outreach to Summit County Council, Summit County Public Health and

Akron City Council on contributing to the cost.

This matter was discussed.

18.

Proposed Consent Agenda Items for April 9, 2024, Council Meeting

24-36

A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATE

FOR A PURCHASE MADE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Council authorization is required for payment of the

invoice shown on this Resolution in excess of $3,000, for which a

commitment was made before a Purchase Order was generated. Approval

required for: Cresco Real Estate- Broker Fee Jan-Dec ’23 Arlington Farms,

$7,200.00

Attachments:

Resolution No. 24-36

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the April 9, 2024, Council meeting.