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, January 16, 2024  
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:  
Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs.  
Kowalski and Mr. Sutton  
Staff in Attendance: Mr. Sheridan, City Manager; Mr. Pitchford, Special Counsel; Ms. Wheeler, Clerk of  
Council; Mr. Hannan, Community Development Director; Mr. Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager -  
Financial/Special Projects; Mr. Kosco, City Engineer; and Mr. Leiter, HCTV Production Assistant.  
4.  
Approval of the Minutes  
None.  
5.  
Honorary Resolutions  
24-1  
A.  
A RESOLUTION THANKING KATHERINE SCHLADEMAN FOR  
HER SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.  
Brief Description: This Resolution provides recognition and thanks to  
Katherine Schlademan for her dedicated service as a member of Council.  
Attachments:  
Honorary Resolution No. 24-1  
Councilmembers thanked Ms. Schlademan for her time on Council and service to the City.  
A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Banweg, that Resolution 24-1 be adopted.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
7 - Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs.  
Kowalski and Mr. Sutton  
24-2  
B.  
A RESOLUTION THANKING SCOTT RUFFER FOR HIS SERVICE  
TO THE COMMUNITY.  
Brief Description: This Resolution provides recognition and thanks to Scott  
Ruffer for his dedicated service as a member of Council.  
Attachments:  
Honorary Resolution No. 24-2  
Councilmembers thanked Mr. Ruffer for his time on Council and service to the City.  
A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Banweg, that Resolution 24-2 be adopted.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
7 - Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton  
and Mr. Banweg  
6.  
Proclamations  
24-0005  
A.  
Special Recognition of Catholic Schools Week  
Brief Description: This Proclamation recognizes Catholic Schools Week,  
January 28 to February 3, 2024. Principal Alestock and several students will  
be in attendance to accept the Proclamation.  
Attachments:  
Catholic Schools Week 2024  
Principal Alestock and several students accepted the Proclamation.  
Mayor Anzevino read the proclamation in its entirety.  
7.  
Public Comments  
Mr. Mitchell Edgecomb spoke about single use plastic bags, recycling, and presented an ordinance to Council  
to reduce plastic pollution.  
Ms. Karen Farkas, 7286 Glastonbury Dr., spoke as the vice-chair of the Environmental Awareness Committee in  
support of Ordinance No. 24-9. She also reminded residents that this is the last week for holiday light recycling,  
spoke in favor of sidewalks near Leighton Estates, and the proposed inclusive playground at Middleton Park .  
Ms. Tracy Mackay, President of the League of Women Voters, asked Council to consider waiving Community  
Room fees for all non-profits and to expand City communications using the newsletter.  
8.  
Correspondence and Council Comments  
Mrs. Kowalski thanked Mr. Kosco and staff for traffic improvements at the Atterbury, Milford, and SR-303  
intersection. She also requested that the Clerk of Council share Mr. Edgecomb's contact information with the  
Environmental Awareness Committee to review his proposal and provide any recommendations to Council .  
Additionally, complaints against the valuation of real estate will be accepted January 1, 2024 through April 1,  
2024. More information can be found at Summit County Fiscal Office website. Last, Mrs. Kowalski announced  
that small businesses can apply for the Age Friendly Accreditation program to help older adults feel confident in  
services and accessibility.  
Dr. Goetz provided an Architectural and Historic Board of Review and Cemetery Board update . She stated that  
the old township burial ground restoration has been completed but more funds would be needed to begin  
restoration at the other cemeteries.  
Mrs. Heater stated that the Hudson Community Foundation is trying to raise funds for lighting of the pickleball  
courts.  
Mr. Banweg thanked staff for the snow removal and road maintenance.  
Mayor Anzevino thanked the current class of Leadership Hudson that visited City Hall and discussed how best  
to reach the residents. He also reminded residents about the last open house for the Comprehensive Plan  
Steering Committee on January 31st in the Hudson High School Media Center.  
9.  
Report of Manager  
Mr. Sheridan reminded residents that the holiday lights on the Green will be taken down at the end of January  
and the Merry Mulch program ends January 29th.  
10.  
11.  
Appointments  
There were no appointments made, however, Mr. Foster announced vacancies on several boards and  
commissions.  
Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Banweg, to suspend the rule requiring  
three readings. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
7 - Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Mr.  
Banweg and Dr. Bird  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Banweg, to approve the Consent Agenda.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
7 - Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg, Dr.  
Bird and Mr. Foster  
24-0006  
A.  
B.  
A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the December 2023  
Monthly Financial Report  
Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for  
Council’s review.  
Attachments:  
December 2023 Financial Report  
Motion No. 24-0006 was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
24-3  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A TWO-YEAR CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION  
MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES WITH QUALITY  
CONTROL INSPECTION, INC.  
Brief Description: The City of Hudson Engineering Department currently  
performs public inspections with our staff and the City also contracts with a  
private construction management and inspection services on various capital  
improvement projects and for private developments as they arise within the  
City, on an as needed basis.  
Attachments:  
Resolution No. 24-3  
Resolution No. 24-3 was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
24-4  
C.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A  
CONTRACT FOR THE W. STREETSBORO STREET STORM  
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.  
Brief Description: The W. Streetsboro Street Storm Improvement Project  
will involve the enclosure of a deep ditch on the south side of W. Streetsboro  
Street from W. Case Drive to Westhaven Drive.  
Attachments:  
Exhibit SR 303 Storm Sewer Project  
Resolution No. 24-4  
Resolution No. 24-4 was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
24-5  
D.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 410.01, SCHEDULE I,  
“EXISTING POSTED SPEED LIMITS,” OF THE TRAFFIC CODE TO  
LOWER THE SPEED LIMIT FROM 45 MILES PER HOUR TO 35  
MILES PER HOUR ON VALLEY VIEW ROAD BETWEEN SR 91  
AND NORTH CORPORATION LIMIT; AND DECLARING AN  
EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: After a recent discussion with the Ohio Department of  
Transportation, it has been determined that the speed limit along Valley View  
Road from the northerly corporation line to Darrow Road (SR 91) should be  
lowered from 45 mph to 35 mph.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 24-5  
Ordinance No. 24-5 was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
24-6  
E.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS AND  
ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THROUGH  
THE U.S. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION FOR  
THE NICHOLSON DRIVE WATER TRANSMISSION LINE  
PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: The City of Hudson continues to seek funding sources for  
the Nicholson Water Transmission Line Project for the betterment of the  
Hudson Water System in Summit County, Ohio.  
Attachments:  
Nicholson Drive Transmission Line System Connection Exhibit 3-8-23  
Resolution No. 24-6  
Resolution No. 24-6 was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
24-7  
F.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF  
DEVELOPMENT FOR A WATER AND WASTEWATER  
INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT FOR THE NICHOLSON DRIVE  
WATER TRANSMISSION PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN  
EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: The City of Hudson is continuing to apply for State and  
Federal funding for the Nicholson Waterline Transmission Project to improve  
and reinforce the Hudson Water System within Summit County, Ohio.  
Attachments:  
Nicholson Drive Transmission Line System Connection Exhibit 3-8-23  
Resolution No. 24-7  
Resolution No. 24-7 was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
24-8  
G.  
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF  
A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH TEAMSTERS  
LOCAL UNION NO. 436 FOR THE YEARS 2024 THROUGH 2026  
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO SAID  
AGREEMENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: This legislation seeks approval of the terms and  
conditions of the collective bargaining agreement that was negotiated by the  
City Manager with the Teamsters Local Union No. 436 and authorization for  
the City Manager to enter into said agreement.  
Attachments:  
HudsonTeamsters Local 436 Redlined CBA 2024-2026 (Dec 23 2023  
Version MVR)  
HudsonTeamsters Local 436 Redlined CBA 2024-2026 (Jan 4 2024  
Version MVR)  
Resolution No. 24-8  
Resolution No. 24-8 was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
12.  
A.  
Legislation  
24-9  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 848 ENTITLED “REFUSE  
HAULERS” OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO INCLUDE  
ADDITIONAL QUARTERLY REPORTS REQUIREMENTS  
Brief Description: This amendment would add an additional requirement to  
quarterly reports submitted to the Public Works Department by licensed  
residential trash haulers operating within the city.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 24-9  
Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 24-9, which constituted its first reading.  
24-10  
B.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A  
CONTRACT FOR THE ELLSWORTH MEADOWS GOLF COURSE  
CLUBHOUSE PROJECT  
Brief Description: The Ellsworth Meadows Golf Course Clubhouse Project  
will involve the construction of a new clubhouse replacing the aging existing  
clubhouse.  
Attachments:  
Golf Clubhouse Est. 1-4-24  
Resolution No. 24-10  
Mayor Anzevino read the title of Resolution No. 24-10, which constituted its first reading.  
13.  
Executive Session  
A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Sutton, to enter into executive session to  
discuss the sale of public property and an application for economic development assistance,  
including all members of Council, Mayor Anzevino, Mr. Sheridan, Mr. Hannan, Mr. Pitchford,  
Mr. Knoblauch, Chris Prado, Eric Yukich, and Brian Winters. The motion carried by the  
following roll call vote:  
Aye:  
7 - Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr.  
Foster and Dr. Goetz  
Mayor Anzevino recessed the meeting at 8:11 p.m. and reconvened the regular meeting at 9:06 p.m.  
14.  
Adjournment  
There being no further business, Mayor Anzevino adjourned the regular meeting at 9:06 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.