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, April 14, 2026

7:30 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

Call to Order

President of Council Bird 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.

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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; Mrs. Behnke, Economic Development Manager; Mr.

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

City Manager - Financial/Special Projects; Mr. Ferda, HCTV Production Assistant; and Mr. Varnes, Fire/EMS

Chief.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Dr. Goetz provided an update on the Architectural and Historic Board of Review meeting that was held on April

7, 2026.

Dr. Weinstein provided an update on the Planning Commission meeting that was held on April 13, 2026.

Mr. Brezovec read an email from Tom Mayor regarding District 11 into the record.

Dr. Bird reminded residents that early voting has begun for the Library Board and the May primary election,

and he noted that local income taxes must be filed with RITA. He also asked staff to share Kinetic’s public

contact information so residents in Ward 4 can reach out regarding the work currently underway .

Discussion Items

26-0023

District 11 Discussion

Brief Description: Discussion of District 11 with City Board Members who

served on the Comprehensive Plan Committee.

Attachments:

District 11 Zoning Proposal Discussion 04.14.2026

City Council Memo - Public Feedback Summary 4.10.26

Transcribed Comments 4-10-26

Ms. Rebecca Leiter, Ms. Jesse Obert, Ms. Fink Henry, Mr. Todd Zedak, and Mr. Bob Kahrl, members from the

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, presented information related to District 11. Information presented

included general makeup of the Committee and goal, timeline of the various tasks the Committee completed,

focus groups that were held, explanation of survey responses that provided the values of the community, and

explanation of language within the plan regarding the SR 91 corridor from Stoney Hill to Norton Road . There

were Council questions pertaining to the Comprehensive Plan, how it relates to the former Joann property, and

the intended uses.

This matter was discussed.

26-0024

Fire and EMS Department Overviews

Brief Description: Chief Jerry Varnes is scheduled to update the Council on

the Fire and EMS Department’s 2026 operational status and respond to formal

inquiries regarding department performance.

Attachments:

EMS Org Chart 2026

Fire Org chart 2026

EMS and Fire Information for Council 4-14-26

Senior Care Facilities comparison

Chief Varnes presented an overview of the EMS and Fire Departments that included response times, personnel,

certifications, remodel update, and overview of calls and transports from senior care facilities. General

discussion and questions followed.

This matter was discussed.

26-73

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

Nonprofit Donation Form

Resolution No. 26-73

Mr. Sheridan provided an explanation on this Resolution. General discussion followed.

This matter was discussed.

Proposed Consent Agenda for April 21, 2026, Council Meeting

26-0031

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

Mr. Knoblauch provided an overview of the March financial report.

This Motion was forwarded for further consideration at the April 21, 2026, Council meeting.

26-65

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

Mr. Knoblauch provided an explanation on the policy.

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the April 21, 2026, Council meeting.

26-66

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

Mr. Knoblauch provided an explanation on some of the appropriation items.

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the April 21, 2026, Council meeting.

26-67

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

Mr. Griffith provided an explanation on this grant application.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the April 21, 2026, Council meeting.

26-68

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

Mr. Griffith provided an explanation on this grant application.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the April 21, 2026, Council meeting.

26-69

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

Mr. Knoblauch provided an explanation on this software utilized by Velocity Broadband.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the April 21, 2026, Council meeting.

Proposed Legislation for April 21, 2026, Council Meeting

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

Ordinance No. 26-51 was forwarded for further consideration at the April 21, 2026, Council

meeting.

26-53

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

Resolution No. 26-53 was forwarded for further consideration at the April 21, 2026, Council

meeting.

26-64

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

Ordinance No. 26-64 was forwarded for further consideration at the April 21, 2026, Council

meeting.

26-70

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

Dr. Weinstein provided an explanation regarding this proposed Ordinance and stated that this would put the

City in line with other peer communities. Discussion followed.

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the April 21, 2026, Council meeting.

26-71

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)

A general overview of the reason for this Ordinance was provided. Concerns were raised that Section 220.031

does not allow items to be added to the agenda, and there was disagreement with allowing the City Manager to

introduce legislation as outlined in Section 220.06. Mr. Sheridan stated that he will speak to Mr. Pitchford

regarding this language.

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the April 21, 2026, Council meeting.

26-72

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

Dr. Weinstein provided an explanation on reason for this Ordinance.

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the April 21, 2026, Council meeting.

26-73

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

Nonprofit Donation Form

Resolution No. 26-73

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the April 21, 2026, Council meeting.

Items to be Added to Future Agendas

Dr. Bird stated that the following Proclamations will appear on the April 21, 2025 Council agenda: Lemonade

Day Month, Public Service Recognition Week, Arbor Day and Western Reserve Academy 200th Anniversary .

Adjournment

There being no further discussion, Dr. Bird adjourned the Council workshop meeting at 10:32

p.m.

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Michael Bird, President of Council

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Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager, Clerk of Council Pro Tempore