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, April 21, 2026  
7:30 PM  
Town Hall  
27 East Main Street  
1.  
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.  
2.  
3.  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
Roll Call  
7 -  
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; Mrs.  
Tussey, Assistant Finance Director; and Mr. Ferda, HCTV Production Assistant.  
4.  
Approval of the Minutes  
26-0026  
A.  
Minutes of Previous Council Meetings  
Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City  
Council’s review and approval.  
Attachments:  
April 7, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes - Draft  
April 14, 2026 Council Workshop Minutes - Draft  
A motion was made by Mr. Brezovec, seconded by Dr. Bird, that the minutes be approved as  
submitted. 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  
5.  
Proclamations  
26-0027  
A.  
Special Recognition of Lemonade Day  
Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino will proclaim May 2-3, 2026 as  
“Lemonade Day” in Hudson, recognizing Seton Catholic School’s  
participation in the program.  
Attachments:  
Lemonade Day 2026  
Students from Seton Catholic School accepted the proclamation.  
Mayor Anzevino read the proclamation in its entirety.  
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B.  
Special Recognition of Public Service Recognition Week  
Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino will proclaim the week of May 3-9,  
2026 as “Public Service Recognition Week” in Hudson.  
Attachments:  
Public Service Recognition 2026  
Councilmembers, the Mayor, and Mr. Sheridan recognized City staff and the work they do. Mrs. Tussey  
accepted the proclamation.  
Mayor Anzevino read the proclamation in its entirety.  
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C.  
Special Recognition of Arbor Day 2026  
Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino will proclaim April 24, 2026 as “Arbor  
Day” in Hudson.  
Attachments:  
Arbor Day 2026  
Mr. Sheridan accepted the proclamation.  
Mayor Anzevino read the proclamation in its entirety.  
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D.  
Special Recognition of Western Reserve Academy’s 200th Anniversary  
Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino will recognize Western Reserve  
Academy’s 200th Anniversary. Head of School Suzanne Walker Buck will be  
in attendance to accept this Proclamation.  
Attachments:  
Western Reserve Academy 200th Anniversary  
Head of School Buck accepted the proclamation.  
Mayor Anzevino read the proclamation in its entirety.  
6.  
Public Comments  
Ms. Karin Eisenhardt, 150 Sunset Dr., spoke in favor of an indoor ice rink and was accompanied by Mr. Russell  
Dise, who described working in a public-private partnership in Florida to build an indoor ice rink .  
Mr. Sean Tobin, 127 Boston Mills Road, also spoke in support of building a sports complex/ice arena, stating  
that the closest ones are all 30 minutes away.  
Mr. Brandon Grote, 4024 Deacon Court, spoke in support of an ice rink in Hudson, citing heavy participation  
from kids in the community but not contributing to the local economy since ice rinks are located elsewhere .  
Mrs. Tracey Corpus, 7200 Valley View Rd., spoke in support of Clinton Crossing, stating considerations should  
be taken into account for an increase in remote work, quaint residential housing, and swapping locations for a  
proposed food hall and a larger Heinen's grocery store.  
Mr. Anthony Ravida, 1746 Edgar Dr., alleged wrongdoings by City staff.  
7.  
Correspondence and Council Comments  
Mr. White thanked the Environmental Awareness Committee, Tree Commission and City staff for the running a  
successful shredding event, as well as Public Works staff for their help with the Walters Road closure .  
Ms. D'Eramo provided an update on the April 16th Board of Zoning & Building Appeals meeting, as well as  
having participated in a micro-plogging event picking up trash in downtown.  
Dr. Goetz provided an April 21st Cemetery Board update and stated there is a vacancy on the Cemetery Board .  
Mr. Brezovec provided a Park Board update, noting that the inclusive playground was named "The Dream  
Playground".  
Dr. Bird reminded residents that there would be an open house on April 23 for the Tinkers Creek Watershed  
Stormwater Study at the Hudson High School auditorium.  
Mayor Anzevino congratulated the high school drama club on its "Legally Blonde" production and several  
middle school students who broke school records.  
8.  
Report of Manager  
Mr. Sheridan introduced Mrs. Tussey as the Assistant Finance Director to the Mayor and Council.  
9.  
Appointments  
None.  
10.  
Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Mr. Brezovec, seconded by Dr. Goetz, to suspend the rule requiring  
three readings for 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  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Dr. Goetz, seconded by Mr. Brezovec, to approve the Consent Agenda.  
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  
26-0031  
A.  
A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the March 2026 Monthly  
Financial Report  
Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for  
Council’s review.  
Attachments:  
March 2026 Financial Report  
Motion No. 26-0031 was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
26-65  
B.  
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY’S FEDERAL FUNDS AND  
GRANT POLICIES.  
Brief Description: The City received a recommendation in the audit report  
from the Ohio Auditor of State to formally establish and maintain policies for  
the handling of federal grants.  
Attachments:  
Exhibit A: Federal Funds Policy  
Ordinance No. 26-65  
Ordinance No. 26-65 was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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C.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 25-165, MAKING  
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER  
EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON DURING THE FISCAL  
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 BY MAKING ADDITIONAL  
AND/OR AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS.  
Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the 2026 budget for additional  
and/or amended appropriations as listed in the attached Exhibit A.  
Attachments:  
Res. No. 26-12 Inclusive Playground Restroom  
2026 1st Appropriation Exhibit A  
Ordinance No. 26-66  
Ordinance No. 26-66 was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
26-67  
D.  
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY  
THE CITY MANAGER TO THE STATE OF OHIO’S BIENNIAL  
CAPITAL BUDGET.  
Brief Description: The State of Ohio awards funding for eligible community  
projects that involve acquiring, building, improving, or equipping facilities  
that provide a statewide public benefit, such as in higher education, mental  
health, parks and recreation, conservation, or cultural and sports facilities. In  
2026, the City of Hudson submitted three projects.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report - State Capital Budget Requests - Grant Affirmation  
Resolution No. 26-67  
Resolution No. 26-67 was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
26-68  
E.  
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY  
THE CITY MANAGER TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC  
SAFETY FOR A PRIORITY ONE AND SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT.  
Brief Description: The Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of  
Emergency Medical Services, awards Priority 1 and Supplemental grant  
funding for equipment, training, and research. The City could receive $4,000  
in grant funding for EMS equipment.  
Attachments:  
Priority_One_and_Supplemental_Grant_Guidance  
Resolution No. 26-68  
Resolution No. 26-68 was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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F.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A CONTRACT WITH VETRO, INC. FOR FIBER MAPPING  
SOFTWARE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: This legislation would replace our current one-year Vetro  
Fiber Mapping software licensing agreement with a three-year agreement,  
incurring no change in price for the length of the term.  
Attachments:  
Resolution No. 26-69  
Resolution No. 26-69 was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
11.  
A.  
Legislation  
26-51  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODIFIED ORDINANCES CHAPTER  
1446, STREET BANNERS.  
Brief Description: Proposed update to Chapter 1446 Street Banners.  
Attachments:  
Exhibit A Ch 1446 Street Banner Redline  
Banner Guidelines - Draft  
Banner Locations  
Ordinance No. 26-51  
A motion was made by Dr. Bird, seconded by Dr. Goetz, that Ordinance No. 26-51 be adopted  
on third reading. 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  
26-53  
B.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH RDL  
ARCHITECTS FOR THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT  
SITE PLAN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: The concept plan will illustrate the community’s interests  
for the Clinton Crossing property and will be submitted for Concept Plan  
Review at Planning Commission as a City-led application, followed by future  
preliminary and final plan reviews that would be completed and submitted by  
a developer. See the attached staff memo for details.  
Attachments:  
Council Memo - CC Design Firm Selection - 3.10.26 Workshop  
Resolution No. 26-53  
Dr. Weinstein stated that she looks forward to RDL Architects working with the community to reflect what  
residents want in the area.  
A motion was made by Dr. Goetz, seconded by Mr. Brezovec, that Resolution No. 26-53 be  
adopted on third reading. 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  
26-64  
C.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES  
TO ALLOW THE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENER’S ERRORS  
BY THE CLERK.  
Brief Description: The ordinance would allow the Clerk of Council to  
fix obvious clerical mistakes in legislation and meeting minutes.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 26-64  
Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 26-64, which constituted its second reading.  
26-70  
D.  
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 226 OF THE CODIFIED  
ORDINANCES RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE LIMITS AND  
REGULATIONS.  
Brief Description: This Ordinance would repeal Chapter 226 of the Codified  
Ordinances of the City of Hudson, which establishes local campaign  
contribution limits for City candidates and their campaigns.  
Attachments:  
Campaign Finance Limitations Among Peer Communities in Summit  
County 4-2026  
Ordinance No. 26-70  
Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 26-70, which constituted its first reading.  
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E.  
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 (1-13-26 Workshop)  
Draft Ordinance (revised for 4-14-26 Workshop]  
Ordinance No. 26-71 (Version dated 4-14-26)  
Ordinance No. 26-71 (revised for 4-28-26 Workshop)  
Ordinance No. 26-71 (revised for 5-5-26)  
Mr. Pitchford provided an explanation for the legislation and stated that a revised version would be included for  
the April 28th Workshop.  
Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 26-71, which constituted its first reading.  
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F.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART TWO OF THE CODIFIED  
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON TO CREATE CHAPTER  
216, PUBLIC RECORDS.  
Brief Description: With this legislation, the City of Hudson seeks to exercise  
its Home Rule Authority under Article XVIII, Sections 3 and 7 of the Ohio  
Constitution, and promulgate its own public records policy. Under this policy,  
the City may not disclose a crime victim's or a minor’s identity in records  
produced in response to a public records request.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 26-72  
Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 26-72, which constituted its first reading.  
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G.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADOPT  
AND IMPLEMENT A POLICY ON ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM  
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS.  
Brief Description: The City of Hudson seeks to establish a transparent,  
accountable, and legally compliant process for accepting financial or in-kind  
contributions from nonprofit organizations wishing to support city-sponsored  
public projects.  
Attachments:  
City Nonprofit Donations and Funding Policy  
City Nonprofit Donations and Funding Policy (Weinstein revision 4-30-26)  
Nonprofit Donation Form  
Resolution No. 26-73  
Mayor Anzevino read the title of Resolution No. 26-73, which constituted its first reading.  
12.  
Adjournment  
There being no further business, Mayor Anzevino adjourned the meeting at 8:35 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.