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 27, 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. Ersing, Assistant IT Director; Mr. Griffith,

Assistant City Manager; Mr. Hannan, Community Development Director; Mr. Knoblauch, Assistant City

Manager - Financial/Special Projects; Mr. Kosco, City Engineer; Mr. Leedham, Innovation & Technology

Director; Mr. Leiter, HCTV Production Assistant; Mr. Powell, Public Works Director; and Ms. Stasik,

Community Relations Manager.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Dr. Goetz thanked the Public Works Department for keeping the streets clear.

Mayor Anzevino thanked 3 young adults for assisting with shoveling a driveway to allow EMS access to a

residence. He further reported that he attended the Mayor’s meeting earlier in the day and held discussions with

the leadership team of the Young Entrepreneur Institute.

Dr. Bird asked Council Members to get back to him regarding information he sent out in regards to Boards and

Commissions.

Discussion Items

26-0007

Adaptive Signal Update

Brief Description: City Staff and the City’s Traffic Engineering Consultant,

TMS Engineers, will present an update on the performance of the Adaptive

Signal system.

Attachments:

Adaptive Signal Map

Mr. Kosco and Mr. Michael Schweickart, TMS Engineers, presented information regarding the performance of

the Adaptive Signals since its implementation in July 2025 and how the smart signals operate. Council

discussion followed that included questions in regards to expanding the system, retrieval of videos, alerts to

notify staff if there's an issue, what happens if there is an outage with the software system, how often have

adjustments been made to signal timings, and if there has been a difference in traffic volume since

implementation. Council further requested a metric that is easy to understand showing how the new systems are

operating compared to the old system.

This matter was discussed.

26-0008

America250 Project: Hudson Gazebo Enhancement

Brief Description: In 2026, the City of Hudson will honor 250 years of our

nation’s history through special events and a legacy project as America250 is

celebrated in our community. The project proposal is for an enhancement of

the gazebo to support special events and community initiatives.

Attachments:

Memo - America250 Legacy Project

260116 City of Hudson Gazebo Renderings Option A - C

260116 City of Hudson (Gazebo) - Schematic Design Set

City of Hudson - America250 Event Series

Mr. Hannan and Ms. Stasik presented information related to enhancements to the gazebo on the downtown

green in preparation for America 250th celebration. She further showed three enhancement options, associated

costs and the timeline of the project. She further outlined the events planned for Celebrate America250.

Council discussion followed that included acoustic for the designs, available funding grants, amount of

encroachment into the grass area, ways to reduce costs, keeping seating inside of the gazebo, and obtain public

input on the designs. Council preferred Option B, with the expectation that it be made ADA accessible, include a

stamped brick border, and use standard broom finished pavement on the interior. Ms. Stasik also discussed the

standard process she follows when developing grant strategies.

This matter was discussed.

25-146

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT

MAP OF THE CITY OF HUDSON AND CHAPTER 1205, CHAPTER

1206, AND CHAPTER 1213 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE

TO ESTABLISH ZONING DISTRICT 11.

Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code to

establish Zoning District 11 along the South Darrow Road Corridor.

Attachments:

Council memo 1.27.26 Workshop

PC Decision 26-1284 - LDC amendment Draft Regulations - D11

Extension Request

South Darrow Road Zoning Timeline Jan 2026

Exhibit A: District 11 Regulations Draft 9.2.25

Zoning Dsitrict 11 Boundary Map

Hudson Zoning Map - Proposed 9.16.25

South Darrow Subcommittee District 8 to Proposed District 11 Matrix

7.21.2025

City Council Memo - Subcommittee Research Summary

South Darrow Road Zoning Timeline 08.29.2025

Ordinance No. 25-146

Mr. Hannan provided background information and an overview of the proposed changes . Brief discussion

followed. At the request of staff, a motion was made by Dr. Bird to request the Planning Commission review

staff's further recommendations relevant to density, setback, and bufferyards at their February 9 , 2026 meeting

and forward any additional comments prior to the public hearing that is scheduled for February 17 , 2026.

This matter was discussed.

TMP-8465

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY COUNCIL RULES TO DEFINE

THE ROLE AND DUTIES OF COUNCIL LIAISONS.

Brief Description: This legislation defines the basic role and duties of City

Council liaisons to the City’s various boards, commissions, committees and/or

task forces.

Attachments:

Draft Ordinance

Dr. Bird provided an explanation on the reason for this Ordinance. Discussion followed regarding removing the

language stating that a Council liaison can sit at the dais. Dr. Bird stated that he will discuss this change with

Mr. Pitchford.

This matter was discussed.

Proposed Consent Agenda for February 3, 2026, Council Meeting

26-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HUDSON, OF OHIO,

SUPPORTING THE OHIO COMMISSION FOR THE UNITED

STATES SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL (AMERICA250-OH).

Brief Description: To use the authorized America250 logo, municipalities

must pass a Resolution provided by the Ohio History Connection to become

an “America250-OH” city.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 26-14

Ms. Stasik provided an explanation on the reason for this Resolution.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the February 3, 2026, Council

meeting.

26-15

A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 25-151 TO

INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN

PHASE 2 PROJECT (PID 120285); AND DECLARING AN

EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This project includes new pedestrian safety improvements

along various locations on SR 91 and SR 303 including new curb ramps,

sidewalk along S. Main Street between Bard Drive and Stoney Hill Drive, and

upgrades to pedestrian signals. Staff is requesting an increase in funding in the

amount of $127,884.34.

Attachments:

Downtown Ped Summary Table

Downtown Ped Map

Resolution No. 26-15

Mr. Kosco provided an explanation on the request for an increase in funding.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the February 3, 2026, Council

meeting.

26-16

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. 26-16

Mr. Sheridan stated that the City utilizes this inspection firm to supplement inspection on projects when needed .

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the February 3, 2026, Council

meeting.

26-17

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ACCEPT TWO DONATED LOWELL ELLSWORTH SMITH

PAINTINGS FROM THE HUDSON SOCIETY OF ARTISTS.

Brief Description: The Hudson Society of Artists has offered to make a

generous donation to the City of Hudson of two paintings, titled “Winter

Landscape” and “Fall Landscape with Two Figures,” painted by esteemed

artist and longtime Hudson resident Lowell Ellsworth Smith, to be displayed

and viewed by the public.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 26-17

Mr. Sheridan stated that the Hudson Society of Artists offered to donate two paintings to hang at City Hall that

were painted by longtime Hudson resident Lowell Ellsworth Smith. He further stated that he requested the

Ordinance to document this donation and preserve the donated paintings.

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the February 3, 2026, Council

meeting.

26-18

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A CONTRACT FOR A SMALL UTILITY ENTERPRISE

LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS

RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. (ESRI) FOR A GEOGRAPHIC

INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN

EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This legislation will extend our existing small utility ELA

with ESRI allowing the City to continue using ESRI’s GIS mapping suite to

manage the City’s GIS program. The term of the contract is three years at a

total cost of $36,600 ($12,200 per year).

Attachments:

ESRI ELA Quote 26-29

Resolution No. 26-18

Mr. Leedham provided background on this program and how the system is utilized.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the February 3, 2026, Council

meeting.

26-19

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH

THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE

SECOND YEAR OF THE FIBER TO THE HOME PROJECT.

Brief Description: This contract is for the construction of the second year

(7/2026-6/2027) of Velocity Broadband fiber to the home (FTTH) network

construction project.

Attachments:

Deployment Yr 2 - w Labels

Resolution No. 26-19

Mr. Knoblauch stated that this Resolution would authorize the second year of build-out for the Fiber to the

Home Project. Responding to a question, Mr. Ersing stated that Year 2 will also be bid out in 4 different areas,

with some areas possibly being bid out together.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the February 3, 2026, Council

meeting.

26-20

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A CONTRACT FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT SOFTWARE

WITH CALIX, INC.

Brief Description: This contract would involve the purchasing of additional

software services from Calix to upgrade the current Calix support software

used by Velocity Broadband, providing enhanced service to customers.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 26-20

Mr. Ersing provided an explanation on the purpose of this software.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the February 3, 2026, Council

meeting.

Proposed Legislation for February 3, 2026, Council Meeting

25-110

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1206 OF THE LAND

DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO REMOVE ASSISTED

LIVING, CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, AND

INSTITUTIONAL RESIDENTIAL FROM ALLOWED USES WITHIN

THE COMMERCIAL-FOCUSED DISTRICTS.

Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code to

remove Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, and

Institutional Residential from allowed uses within the commercial focused

districts.

Attachments:

Exhibit A and B

City Council memo July 8 2025 workshop

EMS One Mile Buffer

Signed PC Decision

Map of Existing Facilities

LDC draft 10.24.25 with PC Recommendation

Ordinance No. 25-110

Dr. Bird stated that due to additional information received, Council may request that this item be postponed to a

date certain at the February 3, 2026, Council meeting.

Ordinance No. 25-110 was forwarded for further consideration at the February 3, 2026,

Council meeting.

25-169

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT

TO ENTER INTO A RETROACTIVE AMENDMENT TO THE CITY

MANAGER EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH THOMAS J.

SHERIDAN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: City Council will take action pertaining to City Manager

Thomas Sheridan’s Employment Agreement and his annual review.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: Sheridan Employment Contract Amendment - 2025

Exhibit A: Sheridan Employment Contract 2/3/26 Version

Resolution No. 25-169

Resolution No. 25-169 was forwarded for further consideration at the February 3, 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

Ordinance No. 26-13 was forwarded for further consideration at the February 3, 2026, Council

meeting.

26-21

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1, “PLAN SUBMISSIONS

AND GENERAL NOTES,” OF CHAPTER 1419, “ENGINEERING

STANDARDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION” OF THE

BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE.

Brief Description: Section 1 - Plan Submission and General Notes of the

City of Hudson Engineering Standards for Infrastructure Construction was last

updated in 2019. Staff would like to update this section to reflect various

changes due to industry standards that have changed since the last update.

Attachments:

Engineering Standards Summary of Changes

Exhibit A: Section 1 - Redlined

Ordinance No. 26-21

Mr. Kosco provided an explanation on some of the proposed changes.

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the February 3, 2026, Council

meeting.

TMP-8465

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY COUNCIL RULES TO DEFINE

THE ROLE AND DUTIES OF COUNCIL LIAISONS.

Brief Description: This legislation defines the basic role and duties of City

Council liaisons to the City’s various boards, commissions, committees and/or

task forces.

Attachments:

Draft Ordinance

This Ordinance will come back to Council at a later date.

Items to be Added to Future Agendas

None.

Adjournment

There being no further discussion, Dr. Bird adjourned the Council workshop meeting at 9:11

p.m.

_______________________________

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.