City of Hudson, Ohio

Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council Workshop

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, October 22, 2024

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 Pro Tempore Sutton, in accordance with Council

Rules.

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Present:

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

Sutton

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Absent:

Mr. Foster

Others & Staff in Attendance: Mr. Sheridan, City Manager; Ms. Fernandez, Community Project Planner; Mr.

Griffith, Management/Budget Director; Mr. Hannan, Community Development Director; Mr. Knoblauch,

Assistant City Manager - Financial/Special Projects; Mr. Kosco, City Engineer; Mr. Leiter, HCTV Production

Assistant; Mr. Powell, Assistant Public Works Director; Mr. Tabak, Police Chief; and Mr. Varnes, Fire/EMS

Chief.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Mrs. Heater provided an update on the Board of Zoning & Building Appeals meeting that was held on October

17, 2024.

Dr. Goetz read a letter from Mr. Andrew Myers regarding the Fiber to the Home survey he received.

Mrs. Kowalski stated that she will be holding an Open Forum on October 30, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Hudson

Library in the North Flood Room. She further read a statement regarding Parliamentary Procedures, Council

Rules, and Robert's Rules of Order in connection with the censure that occurred at the October 15 , 2024,

Council meeting.

Mr. Banweg stated that the Military and Veterans Commission will be hosting a Veterans Day event on

November 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. on the Boy Scout Cabin green. He further made remarks regarding Mrs.

Kowalski's statement.

Mayor Anzevino shared that over the weekend, he toured the renovated Baldwin-Buss House and today visited

the new Peg's Foundation Headquarters, encouraging residents to explore both . He also reminded the

community about upcoming events, including the Merchant Trick-or-Treat on Thursday, October 24, from 4:00

to 6:00 p.m., with Hudson Drama Club performing Thriller every 15 minutes, City-wide Halloween will take

place on October 31, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and the Hudson Community First Foundation's "Take a

Second, Make a Difference" Award Recognition Event is scheduled for October 24. He also presented a flag

from Hudson's sister city, Landsberg am Lech, Germany, which will be displayed at Town Hall, and

congratulated the Hudson Middle School Girls Cross Country Team for winning the state championship . Lastly,

he addressed the statement that Mrs. Kowalski read related to Roberts Rules of Orders and Process and

Procedures followed at the October 15, 2024, Council meeting.

Mr. Sutton also congratulated the Hudson Middle School Girls Cross County team for winning the state

championship.

Mrs. Kowalski made a motion to continue the debate regarding the October 15, 2024, Council meeting, which

was seconded by Dr. Goetz. However, Mayor Anzevino clarified that no votes or motions can be processed

during a Workshop meeting. Mr. Sutton added that while motions can be made at workshops, this was not a

debate but part of Correspondence and Council Comments, and he moved on to Section 3, Discussion Items .

Mrs. Kowalski objected to Mr. Sutton’s decision.

Discussion Items

24-0103

Fire and EMS Staffing and Facility Needs Study Project Update and

Discussion

Brief Description: The K2M staff will be available for an in-person

discussion with City Council and the Mayor to review the needs study

projected timeline, outline the established goals, answer any questions or

receive any comments or direction from Council members on this project.

Mr. Vaughn Miller from K2M and Chief Varnes presented the Fire and EMS Staffing and Facility Needs Study,

outlining a two-part process. Part 1 will focus on a comprehensive staffing and data analysis, future growth

projections, and surface demand assessment. Part 2 will address facility and equipment needs, public input, gap

analysis, cost estimates, a draft implementation schedule, and the final master plan. Chief Varnes mentioned

that a questionnaire survey will be sent to all EMS and Fire members by next week, and that a website has been

created for the public to submit questions or comments that are not able to attend the Public Open House that

will be held on October 30 from 12:00 pm. to 1:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Council discussion followed,

addressing the data analysis, current building deficiencies, comparisons with other Fire and EMS departments,

and the phasing of the plans.

This matter was discussed.

24-0104

Overnight Parking in Hudson

Brief Description: As requested by Council, Chief Tabak will be present to

discuss Overnight Parking in Hudson.

Chief Tabak explained that this issue is being addressed due to an increase in resident complaints about

overnight parking. He noted that, according to the Codified Ordinances, on-street parking is prohibited from

2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., a rule in place since 1973. He added that patrol officers had observed more vehicles

parked on the streets and had issued warnings to help educate residents. A brief discussion followed, during

which Mr. Sheridan suggested the Traffic Safety Committee review regulations on the hours landscape vehicles

can park on streets or have them obtain a permit. There was Council consensus to keep the current parking

ordinance unchanged, have Community Development provide the rules to Short-Term Rental permit applicants,

and have staff explore regulations for landscape vehicle parking.

This matter was discussed.

24-0105

Preliminary Flood Review Report of August 8, 2024, Flooding Event

Brief Description: Staff and a hydraulic engineer from ms Consultants will

provide an overview of the August 8 flood event and recommendations for

future flood studies.

Attachments:

ms consultants presentation

Mr. Kosco introduced Mr. Anil Tangirala, ms consultants, Inc., who presented an overview of the August 8th

flood event that included amount of rainfall that occurred and storm event recurrence based off of NOAA Atlas

14, benefits of upgrading the standards for storm water management, resilience strategies other City and states

are incorporating, higher standards that could be considered and potential costs associated, and ways to

improve resiliency for storm events. Discussion followed. Staff will update the City's standards and bring those

back to Council the end of November, which will include adding a percentage above the NOAA Atlas 14 .

This matter was discussed.

24-132

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE 2026-2030 WALK

AND BIKE HUDSON PLAN.

Brief Description: The draft Walk and Bike Hudson Plan has been prepared

for Council discussion.

Attachments:

Staff Memo

Walk & Bike Plan Update - October 2024

Walk and Bike Plan 2026-2030 - Draft

Appendices A_B_C

Resolution No. 24-132

Mr. Kosco and Ms. Fernandez presented an overview of the changes made in response to Council's feedback

from September. Discussion followed regarding the updates and financial impact. Council was in agreement

with the conceptual plan.

This matter was discussed.

24-0106

Termination of the Diebold Nixdorf, Inc. Job Creation Agreement

Brief Description: Discussion to determine if the Job Creation Grant

Agreement executed with Diebold Nixdorf, Inc. should be terminated as a

result of the entity vacating the project site at 50 Executive Parkway.

Attachments:

Job Creation Grant Agreement Executed Diebold Nixdorf, Inc

Diebold Nixdorf Request for Grant Repayment 3.5.2024

Staff Report - Diebold Nixdorf Grant Agreement Termination

Mr. Hannan provided information on the reason to terminate the agreement.

This matter was discussed.

24-0107

Preliminary 2025 - 2029 Five-Year Plan Review

Brief Description: Staff will present 2025-2029 Five Year Plan Assumptions,

Personnel Costs and Operating Costs for all funds.

Attachments:

2025 - 2029 Operating Expense Discussion

2025 - 2029 Personnel Expense Discussion

2025 - 2029 Five Year Plan - Original Draft 10-08-24

Changes to 2025-2029 Five Year Plan

Mr. Griffith provided various changes that were made to the budget since the last discussion on October 8 , 2024

and reviewed the assumptions, personnel costs and operating costs.

This matter was discussed.

Proposed Consent Agenda for November 12, 2024, Council Meeting

24-128

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A DISPATCH SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE

OF PENINSULA, OHIO.

Brief Description: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a

contract with the Village of Peninsula to provide dispatch services to the

Peninsula Police Department.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: DISPATCH SERVICE AGREEMENT Peninsula 2024

Resolution No. 24-128

Responding to a question, Chief Tabak stated that this is a renewal with no changes.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the November 12, 2024, Council

meeting.

24-129

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT TO

PROVIDE DISPATCH SERVICES.

Brief Description: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a

contract with the Valley Fire District to provide dispatch services to the Valley

Fire District.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: DISPATCH SERVICE AGREEMENT Valley Fire 2024

Resolution No. 24-129

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the November 12, 2024, Council

meeting.

24-130

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE

COUNTY OF SUMMIT.

Brief Description: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an

intergovernmental agreement with the County of Summit to move two (2)

console positions to the County’s AT&T Vesta Master Service Agreement.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: AT&T Intergovernmental 9.25.24

Resolution No. 24-130

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the November 12, 2024, Council

meeting.

Proposed Legislation for November 12, 2024, Council Meeting

24-121

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH NORFOLK

SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF

APPROXIMATELY 10.77 ACRES LOCATED AT PARCEL NO.

30-04145 IN THE CITY OF HUDSON, OHIO, FOR PUBLIC

PURPOSES.

Brief Description: The City Manager is requesting City Council authorize

him to enter into an agreement for the Purchase of Property for future rails to

trail project. (See the attached map.) The cost of the property is $510,000 for

a portion of Summit County, Ohio parcel 30-04145, currently owned by

Norfolk Southern Railway Company, located at 650 W. Peachtree Street NW,

Atlanta, Georgia 30308, and an additional $30,000 for abandonment of the

railroad, for a total cost of $540,000.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: Map of RR Purchase Area Sept 2024

Resolution No. 24-121

Resolution No. 24-121 was forwarded for further consideration at the November 12, 2024,

Council meeting.

24-124

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO LICENSE AGREEMENTS FOR EAST HUDSON HILLS SIGNS

TO BE PLACED WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY.

Brief Description: The East Hudson Hills Homeowners Association has

requested to install a replacement subdivision sign that was previously located

at the NE corner of Evergreen Dr and East Streetsboro Street. Additionally,

the Homeowners Association would like to replace the existing sign at the

NW corner of Harland Drive and East Streetsboro Street.

Attachments:

EAST HUDSON LOCATION RENDERINGS

Exhibit A: License Agmt Between Hudson and Hudson Hills HOA sign -

Evergreen Dr

Exhibit B: License Agmt Between Hudson and Hudson Hills HOA sign -

Harland Dr

Resolution No. 24-124

Mr. Sutton stated that the exhibits as noted in the License Agreements were missing.

Resolution No. 24-124 was forwarded for further consideration at the November 12, 2024,

Council meeting.

24-125

AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE UNIMPROVED

RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS HARDING BOULEVARD WITHIN

THE BOSTON PARK SUBDIVISION.

Brief Description: Request to vacate a 380 foot long section of the

unimproved Harding Boulevard adjacent to Barlow Road and within the

Boston Park Subdivision.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: Map of Harding Vacation

Requested Vacation Consolidation with Legal Descriptions

PC Decision - Harding Blvd

PC Staff Report

Original Boston Park Subdivision Plat

Reference Maps

Ordinance No. 24-125

Ordinance No. 24-125 was forwarded for further consideration at the November 12, 2024,

Council meeting.

24-126

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE CITY OF HUDSON

FIVE-YEAR PLAN 2025-2029.

Brief Description: This resolution adopts in concept the City’s Five-Year

Plan.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: 2025 - 2029 Five Year Plan - Original Draft 10-08-24

Changes to 2025-2029 Five Year Plan 11-19-2024

Exhibit A: 2025 - 2029 Five Year Plan - Final Draft (as amended for

11-19-24)

Resolution No. 24-126

Resolution No. 24-126 was forwarded for further consideration at the November 12, 2024,

Council meeting.

24-127

AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE

CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY

OF HUDSON, COUNTY OF SUMMIT, STATE OF OHIO, DURING

THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2025 AND ENDING

DECEMBER 31, 2025.

Brief Description: This Ordinance establishes the City’s budget for 2025.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 24-127

Ordinance No. 24-127 (as amended for 11-19-24)

Ordinance No. 24-127 was forwarded for further consideration at the November 12, 2024,

Council meeting.

24-131

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER’S

RECOMMENDATION NOT TO IMPLEMENT THE GROWTH

MANAGEMENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION

SYSTEM DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2025.

Brief Description: The City is not removing the Growth Management

Allocation System; however, because of no appreciable population change, the

system would not be implemented for 2025.

Attachments:

GM Report memo to Council for YR2025

Resolution No. 24-131

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the November 12, 2024, Council

meeting.

24-132

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE 2026-2030 WALK

AND BIKE HUDSON PLAN.

Brief Description: The draft Walk and Bike Hudson Plan has been prepared

for Council discussion.

Attachments:

Staff Memo

Walk & Bike Plan Update - October 2024

Walk and Bike Plan 2026-2030 - Draft

Appendices A_B_C

Resolution No. 24-132

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the November 12, 2024, Council

meeting.

Items to be Added to Future Agendas

A proclamation for America Recycles Day will appear on the November 12, 2024, Council meeting agenda.

Adjournment

There being no further discussion, Mr. Sutton adjourned the Council workshop meeting at 9:47

p.m.

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Skylar Sutton, President of Council Pro Tempore

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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.