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 5, 2024

6:45 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

Call to Order

Mayor Anzevino called to order the meeting of Hudson City Council at 6:45 p.m., in accordance

with the Sunshine Laws of the State of Ohio, O.R.C. Section 121.22.

Executive Session

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

interview applicants for boards and commissions. Invited to executive session were all members

of Council, the Mayor, and the applicants. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs.

Kowalski and Mr. Sutton

Mayor Anzevino reconvened the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m.

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, Acting City Solicitor & 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.

Approval of the Minutes

24-0021

Minutes of Previous Council Meetings

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

Council’s review and approval.

Attachments:

February 20, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes - Draft

February 27, 2024 Council Workshop Minutes - Draft

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Banweg, to approve the minutes as

submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton

and Mr. Banweg

Proclamations

24-0022

Special Recognition of Sunshine Week

Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino will proclaim the week of March 10-16,

2024 “Sunshine Week” in Hudson. A representative from the League of

Women Voters will be in attendance to accept this Proclamation.

Attachments:

Sunshine Week 2024

Ms. Tracey Mackay, President of the League of Women Voters Hudson, accepted the Proclamation .

Mayor Anzevino read the Proclamation in its entirety.

24-0023

Special Recognition of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino will proclaim the month of March as

“Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month” in Hudson.

Attachments:

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 2024

Mayor Anzevino read the Proclamation in its entirety.

Public Comments

None.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Mr. Foster said that he spoke with Mr. James Field, a representative of Temple Beth Shalom, and indicated that

the Temple withdrew its application to replace the door. Mr. Foster offered to help find a door to fit the

standards of the architectural design of the Historic District.

Mrs. Kowalski provided an Environmental Awareness Committee update.

Mr. Sutton summarized the water line open house for Area 5. He felt that the general consensus was that it will

ultimately not pass due to the high cost per household. Mr. Sutton also addressed the State Route 303 sidewalk

re-alignment and stated that he did not remember discussing moving the sidewalk to the north side of the street .

Mr. Sheridan stated that the topic would be discussed at the next workshop.

Additionally, Mr. Sutton thanked everyone who participated at the PTO Pancake Breakfast and noted that his

daughter would be performing in "The Beauty and the Beast" musical this weekend and encouraged everyone to

attend.

Mr. Banweg also commented on the PTO Pancake Breakfast, the State Route 303 sidewalk, and thanked

residents for their feedback and engagement in the community.

Mayor Anzevino congratulated the students who took place in the choir concert and thanked everyone who

attended the Toast of Hudson event.

Report of Manager

Mr. Sheridan stated that the City would be submitting applications to Senator Roegner's office for an ADA

kayak dock at Hudson Springs Park, Boston Mills Road trail, and Inclusion Park. He also noted that the Tax

Incentive Review Council met earlier in the day and recommendations would come before Council soon .

10.

Appointments

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Dr. Bird, to re-appoint Mr. Nathan Cook to a

full term on the Military and Veterans' Commission and appoint Mr. Robert Gerling to the

Personnel Advisory and Appeals Board to a full term. The motion carried by the following

vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Mr.

Banweg and Dr. Bird

11.

Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda

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

three readings. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg, Dr.

Bird and Mr. Foster

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 - Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr.

Foster and Dr. Goetz

24-26

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH

AMERICAN STRUCTUREPOINT, INC. FOR THE DOWNTOWN

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 2 (PID 120285).

Brief Description: This legislation would retain American Structurepoint,

Inc., to perform the design of the Downtown Pedestrian Safety Improvements,

Phase 2, within the downtown area which includes sections of SR 303, SR 91,

First & Main Development and Aurora Street.

Attachments:

Downtown Ped Summary Table

Downtown Ped Imp Prelim Layout Samples

Downtown Ped Improvements Overall Map

Resolution No. 24-26

Resolution No. 24-26 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-27

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A COST REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH WESTERN

RESERVE ACADEMY FOR INSTALLATION OF PARALLEL

PARKING ALONG E. PROSPECT STREET.

Brief Description: Western Reserve Academy (WRA) reached out to the City

and requested the installation of three (3) parallel parking spaces along E.

Prospect Street between SR 91 and College Street. WRA has agreed to

reimburse the City for this work, which would be installed as part of the 2024

Asphalt Resurfacing Program at a cost of $18,928.25, which includes a 10%

contingency.

Attachments:

Exhibit - Parking

Cost Reimbursement Agreement (Revised for 3-5-24)

Resolution No. 24-27 (Redlined & Revised for 3-5-24)

Resolution No. 24-27 (Final 3-5-24)

Resolution No. 24-27 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-28

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO BID

AND AWARD FOR THE MARKETING SERVICES OF VELOCITY

BROADBAND.

Brief Description: This request is to enable Velocity Broadband to bid and

award a multi-year marketing services contract for the development of

marketing materials for Velocity Broadband.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 24-28

Resolution No. 24-28 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

12.

Legislation

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

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 24-25, which constituted its second reading.

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 first reading.

13.

Executive Session

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

discuss with legal counsel disputes that are the subject of pending litigation and to review

negotiations and collective bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their

compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment. Invited to executive session

were all members of Council, the Mayor, Mr. Sheridan, and Mr. Pitchford. The motion carried

by the following roll call vote:

Aye:

7 - Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz

and Mrs. Heater

Mayor Anzevino recessed the regular meeting at 7:56 p.m. He reconvened the regular meeting at 8:45 p.m.

14.

Adjournment

There being no further business, Mayor Anzevino adjourned the regular meeting at 8:45 p.m.

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Jeffrey L. Anzevino, Mayor

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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.