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, City Solicitor & Special Counsel

Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

6:30 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

Call to Order

Mayor Anzevino called to order the meeting of Hudson City Council at 6:30 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. Banweg, 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 applicant. The motion carried by the following roll call

vote:

Aye:

5 - Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz and Mrs. Heater

Mayor Anzevino entered executive session at 6:30 p.m. He resumed the regular meeting at 7:33 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Roll Call

6 -

Present:

Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater and Mrs.

Kowalski

1 -

Absent:

Mr. Sutton

Staff in Attendance: Mr. Sheridan, City Manager; Mr. Pitchford, City Solicitor & Special Counsel; Ms. Wheeler,

Clerk of Council; Mr. Griffith, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager -

Financial/Special Projects; and Mr. Leiter, HCTV Production Assistant.

Approval of the Minutes

25-0073

Minutes of Previous Council Meetings

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

Council’s review and approval.

Attachments:

May 20, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes - Draft

May 27, 2025 Council Workshop Minutes - Draft

A motion was made by Mr. Banweg, seconded by Mrs. Heater, that the minutes be approved as

submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski and Mr.

Banweg

Proclamation

25-0074

Special Recognition of Hudson Festival Days, June 13th and June 14th

Brief Description: This Proclamation recognizes the annual celebration of

Hudson’s Festival Days and the special events by local organizations.

Attachments:

Hudson Festival Days 2025

Representatives from the various groups participating in Hudson Festival Days accepted the proclamation .

Mayor Anzevino read the proclamation in its entirety.

Public Comments

Several residents spoke in support of Mr. Sutton and Mr. Foster, who posted on social media about the Ohio

Elections Commission's ruling on the Clocktower Collaborative, including Mrs. Sarah Norman, 2212 Edgeview

Dr.; Ms. Brigitte Gerard, 7627 Sugarbush Trail; Mr. Mike Grace, 1510 Hines Hill Road; and Mr. John Kavulic,

386 Atterbury Blvd.

Mr. Dan Carnahan asked if a survey had been completed of the proposed area for Fiber to the Home to gauge

interest, and if the residents have more than one service provider.

Mr. Scott Ruffer, 1975 W. Highgate Ct., stated that he filed the Ohio Elections Commission complaint against

the Clocktower Collaborative and also stated his support for Mr. Sutton.

Mr. Anthony Ravida, 1746 Edgar Dr., repeated previous comments about his fence, City staff, and Mr. Foster's

driveway.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Mr. Banweg thanked City staff, residents, the Military and Veterans' Commission, and other organizations for

their involvement in the Memorial Day parade. He also noted that the Hudson Garden Club is seeking

volunteers for the Home and Garden Tour and addressed Mr. Carnahan's questions about Fiber to the Home.

Dr. Goetz stated that, in January 2024, she and Dr. Bird went before the Ohio Elections Commission and the

charges were dismissed against them.

Dr. Bird stated that he was sued by his opponent in December 2023 and the court ruled there were no findings

of fraud or inappropriate actions on his part. He also commented about accusing people who have had major

roles in this community and questioned the purpose of posting on social media.

Mrs. Kowalski read a statement from Mr. Joe Creehan, Morning Song Lane, regarding the group Hudson

Forward Together and also noted a 2023 press release sent by Mr. Foster, Mr. Sutton, and Mr. Ruffer calling

for an investigation about potential campaign finance violations.

Mr. Foster addressed Mr. Ravida's comments about his fence and the ruling by the Ohio Elections Commission.

Report of Manager

Mr. Sheridan stated that the resolution for the Inclusive Playground design would be on the Workshop agenda

next week and that the Fire/EMS Renovations RFP that will go out at the end of the week is due at the end of

June.

10.

Appointments

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Banweg, to re-appoint Emily Berry and

Richard Warfield to full terms on the Board of Tax Review, and Keenan Jones to a partial term

on the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

5 - Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mr. Banweg and Dr. Bird

1 - Mrs. Kowalski

Abstain:

11.

Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Mr. Banweg, seconded by Dr. Bird, to suspend the rule requiring three

readings for the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird and Mr.

Foster

Approval of the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Mr. Banweg, seconded by Mrs. Heater, to approve the Consent Agenda.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster and Dr.

Goetz

25-86

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE

REGIONAL STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SERVICE

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE NORTHEAST OHIO REGIONAL

SEWER DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF HUDSON AND DECLARING

AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: The service agreement between the Northeast Ohio

Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) and the City is required to ensure the

consistent and coordinated delivery of the NEORSD Regional Stormwater

Management Program services within the City of Hudson.

Attachments:

Exhibit 1 - NEORSD

Resolution No. 25-86

Resolution No. 25-86 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-87

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH GPD

GROUP FOR A STORM SEWER STUDY FOR EDGEVIEW DRIVE;

AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

Brief Description: This study will analyze storm water improvements near

2123 Edgeview Drive to help alleviate flooding near the address.

Attachments:

Exhibit Edgeview Dr Storm Study May 2025

Resolution No. 25-87

Resolution No. 25-87 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-88

A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MARGARET TUSSEY AS THE

ALTERNATE DELEGATE TO THE REGIONAL COUNCIL OF

GOVERNMENTS THAT ADMINISTERS THE REGIONAL INCOME

TAX AGENCY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This Resolution designates Margaret Tussey as the

alternate delegate to the Regional Council of Government that administers the

Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA).

Attachments:

Resolution No. 1980-029

Resolution No. 25-88

Resolution No. 25-88 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-89

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR

CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST YEAR FIBER TO THE HOME

PROJECT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER.

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

Velocity Broadband fiber to the home (FTTH) network project.

Attachments:

Deployment Phase 1-Bid_Construction Areas

Resolution No. 25-89

Resolution No. 25-89 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

12.

Legislation

25-57

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205, 1206, AND 1213 OF

THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ESTABLISH A

PERMANENT PROHIBITION RELATED TO MARIJUANA

FACILITIES.

Brief Description: A proposed ordinance to establish a permanent ban on

marijuana facilities within the City of Hudson.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-57

ORD 25-57 proposed PC recommendation 4.14.25

PC 25-256 Decision - LDC amendment -Marijuana

SR 2025-256 LDC Amendment - Marijuana

Zoning for Marijuana Facilities - surrounding communities

Lets Talk Hudson page and survey results

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-57, which constituted its third reading.

Mr. Foster read a statement from Mr. Sutton, stating his objection to this Ordinance. Mr. Foster further stated

that he will support the Ordinance and the Planning Commission's decision but noted that Mr. Sutton is correct.

Mr. Banweg and Mrs. Heater echoed Mr. Foster's comments and noted that this is an opportunity to assess the

situation and see if it is something that residents want in the community.

Dr. Bird and Dr. Goetz stated their concerns about the psychiatric effects of the usage of marijuana on children .

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Banweg, that Ordinance No. 25-57 be

approved as amended with the proposed Planning Commission recommendation dated April

14, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

Nay:

5 - Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz and Mrs. Heater

1 - Mrs. Kowalski

25-90

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO

PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF

LANDSCAPING COMPANIES OPERATING WITHIN THE CITY OF

HUDSON.

Brief Description: This Ordinance will enact or amend City of Hudson

Codified Ordinances as listed in Exhibit A of the Ordinance. These changes

will be used to regulate on-street parking of landscape trucks within the City

as discussed at the October 22, 2024 and March 11, 2025 Council Workshops.

Attachments:

Landscaper No Parking Map

Ordinance No. 25-90

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-90, which constituted its first reading.

25-91

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODIFIED ORDINANCE

SECTION 672.02 IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH STATE

LAW.

Brief Description: The City of Hudson is interested in updating its

concealed weapons ordinance to conform with Ohio law on the topic.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-91

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-91, which constituted its first reading.

25-92

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1205 AND 1206 OF THE

LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO REGULATIONS

APPLICABLE TO BOARDING KENNELS AND VETERINARY

FACILITIES.

Brief Description: Ordinance to revise the districts which permit boarding

kennels and Veterinary facilities and to incorporate a 500 foot setback to

adjacent residential uses for boarding kennels and veterinary facilities.

Attachments:

Existing Vet Clinics and Boarding Kennels

Ordinance No. 25-92

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-92, which constituted its first reading.

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Banweg, that Ordinance No. 25-92 be

referred to the Planning Commission. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater and Mrs.

Kowalski

13.

Adjournment

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:37 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.