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, July 15, 2025

6:45 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

Special Workshop:

Call to Order

In the absence of Mayor Anzevino, President of Council Foster called to order the workshop 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.

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Present:

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

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Absent:

Mr. Banweg and Mr. Sutton

Others & Staff in Attendance: Mr. Griffith, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Hannan, Community Development

Director; Mr. Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager - Financial/Special Projects; Mr. Leiter, HCTV Production

Assistant; Mr. Pitchford, City Solicitor & Special Counsel; Ms. Wheeler, Clerk of Council; Mr. Ersing, Assistant

IT Director; and Mr. Leedham, Innovation & Technology Director.

Proposed Addition to Legislation Agenda for July 15, 2025

25-111

AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF

HUDSON A PROPOSAL BY THE 2025 HUDSON CHARTER

REVIEW COMMISSION TO AMEND THE PREAMBLE AND

SECTIONS 2.01, 3.01, 3.02, 3.08, 3.10, 3.11, 4.01, 4.03, 5.02, 6.03,

6.04, 7.01, 8.04, 8.05, 8.06, 8.07, 9.01, 9.04, 9.06, 11.01, 12.01, 12.02,

and 12.03, TO REPEAL SECTION 8.08, AND TO CREATE

SECTIONS 6.05, 7.05, AND 8.09, OF THE CHARTER OF

HUDSON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Pursuant to Charter Section 13.02, the Chairman of

the 2025 Charter Review Commission has submitted a report of

proposed amendments to the City's Charter for consideration by

electors at the General Election to be held on November 4, 2025. The

Commission has also recommended that the amendments be presented

as eight separate Ballot Issues, which are included in the Ordinance,

along with details of all of the proposed amendments.

Attachments:

Chair Kagler Letter - Charter Review Commission

Presentation 7-22-2025

Ordinance No. 25-111

Mr. Kagler, chairman of the Charter Review Commission, reviewed both the proposed Charter Amendments that

will be presented to the voters in November and some suggested changes that were not incorporated . Council

discussion followed regarding changes to Section 5.02, Suspension, as well as term limits for boards and

commissions. Mrs. Kowalski requested that Mr. Kagler return to a future workshop to address outstanding

questions. Mr. Kagler agreed to return at a later date.

Ordinance No. 25-111 was forwarded for further consideration at the July 15, 2025, Council

meeting.

Adjournment

There being no further discussion, Mr. Foster adjourned the Special Council workshop meeting

at 7:35 p.m.

Regular Meeting:

Call to Order

In the absence of Mayor Anzevino, President of Council Foster called to order the meeting of

Hudson City Council at 7:37 p.m., in accordance with the Sunshine Laws of the State of Ohio,

O.R.C. Section 121.22.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Roll Call

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Present:

Absent:

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

Mr. Banweg and Mr. Sutton

Staff in Attendance: Mr. Pitchford, City Solicitor & Special Counsel; Ms. Wheeler, Clerk of Council; Mr. Ersing,

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

Mr. Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager - Financial/Special Projects; Mr. Leedham, Innovation & Technology

Director; and Mr. Leiter, HCTV Production Assistant.

Approval of the Minutes

25-0089

Minutes of Previous Council Meetings

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

Council’s review and approval.

Attachments:

July 8, 2025 Combined Council & Workshop Minutes - Draft

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

submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

Public Comments

None.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Dr. Goetz provided a Cemetery Board update and noted the cemetery tour would take place on September 20th .

Dr. Bird requested that staff create a webpage on the City website with a comprehensive list of ballot changes

by the Charter Review Commission. Mr. Pitchford responded that an objective summary of proposals is

required to be published by Ohio law.

Mrs. Kowalski provided an Environmental Awareness Committee updated, noting an Ohio House bill regarding

retail energy supply that could impact the City.

Mr. Foster provided a Planning Commission update.

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Report of Manager

Mr. Knoblauch stated that Hudson's annual sidewalk sale is Thursday through Saturday, an EMT course begins

on August 19th and applications can be found on the City website, and that additional information is attached to

Resolution No. 25-106 that shows the comparison between companies.

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Appointments

None.

Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda

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

readings for the Consent Agenda, except for Ordinance No. 25-102. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Aye:

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

Approval of the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Mrs. Heater, seconded by Dr. Bird, to approve the Consent Agenda,

except for Ordinance No. 25-102. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

25-0090

A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the June 2025 Monthly

Financial Report

Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for

Council’s review.

Attachments:

June 2025 Financial Report

Motion No. 25-0090 was approved on the consent agenda.

25-103

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR

THE WILLOW LAKE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT,

PHASE 2 WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER.

Brief Description: This project is the second phase to a project that will

provide stormwater relief to some residents around Willow Lake and also

capture some of the runoff heading towards downtown and redirect it to the

stormwater basins at Colony Park. The ponds will be enlarged to provide a

benefit upstream and downstream at a cost of $950,000, which includes a 10%

contingency.

Attachments:

Exhibit Willow Lake Phase 2 Concept Plan

Resolution No. 25-103

Resolution No. 25-103 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-104

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A CONTRACT WITH EDGAR TRENT CONSTRUCTION, LLC

AND REQUESTING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE 2025

VELOCITY FIBER PILOT PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN

EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: The project involves installing approximately 18,000 total

feet of overhead and underground fiber conduit, pull boxes and fiber optic in

two neighborhoods that are part of Phase 1 of the City’s Fiber to the Home

(FttH) project. The total bid came in at $307,998, exceeding the original

budget estimate of $295,000 by $12,998. To address this overage and provide

a 10% contingency, staff is requesting an additional amount of $43,797.80.

Attachments:

FttH Pilot Program - Bid Tabulation 2025.06.17

Resolution No. 25-104

Resolution No. 25-104 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-105

A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY

THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO THE FEDERAL

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY’S (FEMA) FY24 FIRE

PREVENTION AND SAFETY GRANT TO SUPPORT THE SAFE

SENIORS PROGRAM.

Brief Description: The Fiscal Year 2024 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S)

Grant is a federally funded opportunity administered by the Federal

Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters

Grant (AFG) Program. The primary goal of the FP&S Grant is to support

projects that enhance the safety of the public and firefighters from fire and

related hazards. The FP&S Grant is divided into two main categories: 1) Fire

Prevention and Safety Activities, or 2) Firefighter Safety Research and

Development. The City of Hudson could receive the requested amount of

$45,000 with a 5% match of $2,250.

Attachments:

Memo - FY24 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant

Resolution No. 25-105

Resolution No. 25-105 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-106

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH IRON

CLAW ENGINEERING LLC FOR ENGINEERING, DESIGN AND

QUALITY CONTROL FOR THE FIBER TO THE HOME PROJECT

IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 AND DECLARING AN

EMERGENCY

Brief Description: This contract is to assist and supplement City staff with

engineering, design and quality control services for all phases of the Velocity

Broadband fiber to the home (FTTH) network project.

Attachments:

Iron Claw Exhibit A

IronClawEngineering_Hudson,OH_FTTH_RFPResponse_June2025

Fiber Engineering Services Proposal - OHM Advisors

RFP - Fiber Engineering Consulting Services - On Trac Response

TRC_Proposal City of Hudson FTTH 2025 - 19June2025

Resolution No. 25-106

Resolution No. 25-106 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-107

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE

INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING OF SIX PICKLEBALL COURTS;

AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This Resolution would authorize the advertisement,

receipt of bids and award of a contract for the installation of lights at six

pickleball courts at Barlow Farm Park.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-107

Resolution No. 25-107 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-108

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MAJOR ENERGY SERVICES LLC

FOR RETAIL NATURAL GAS SUPPLY; AND DECLARING AN

EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Following a review and discussion of the forecasted gas

rates with the Buckeye Energy Brokers, the City is being advised we should

enter into a 1-year Agreement with Major Energy Services LLC by our broker.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-108

Resolution No. 25-108 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-109

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A CONTRACT WITH K2M DESIGN FOR THE FIRE AND EMS

FACILITY RENOVATION DESIGN; AND DECLARING AN

EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: The consultant will design the renovations for the Fire and

EMS Facility over the coming months and bid out this project in the end of the

year.

Attachments:

Rating of Proposals - Hudson Fire and EMS Facility Renovations

Resolution No. 25-109

Resolution No. 25-109 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Removed from the Consent Agenda

25-102

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 24-127, MAKING

APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER

EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON DURING THE FISCAL

YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025, BY MAKING ADDITIONAL

AND/OR AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS.

Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the 2025 budget for additional

and/or amended appropriations as listed in the attached Exhibit A.

Attachments:

Exhibit A

Ordinance No. 25-102

Exhibit A (as amended 7-15-2025)

Ordinance No. 25-102 (as amended 7-15-2025)

A motion was made by Dr. Goetz, seconded by Mrs. Heater, to suspend the rule requiring three

readings on Resolution No. 25-102. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

Dr. Goetz questioned three items on the Ordinance No. 25-102, including a $125,000 line item for the

preliminary design cost for Downtown Phase 2; $56,000 for the eastside substation; and a draw-down escrow

amount of $18,000.

Mr. Knoblauch and Mr. Hannan responded to questions.

Mrs. Kowalski did not feel comfortable with the design cost for Downtown Phase 2 without further discussion

and made a motion to remove this item from the Ordinance.

A motion was made by Mrs. Kowalski, seconded by Dr. Goetz, to amend Exhibit A to remove

line item 7. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

The motion to approve Ordinance No. 25-102 as amended carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

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Legislation

25-85

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND AMENDING CERTAIN

ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL PROCESSES WITHIN THE CITY.

Brief Description: The City of Hudson is interested in redefining and

clarifying its internal administrative appeal processes. The current process

and Codified Ordinances do not specify a standard of review for appeals, and

this legislation will clarify boards or commissions’ obligation to render

findings of fact and will establish a presumption in favor of the lower body’s

determination.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-85

Ordinance 25-85 Planning Commission Report and Recommendation

Mr. Foster read the title of Ordinance No. 25-85, which constituted its third reading.

A motion was made by Mrs. Heater, seconded by Dr. Goetz, that Ordinance No. 25-85 be

approved as amended with the Planning Commission's recommendations. The motion carried

by the following vote:

Aye:

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

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

Map of Existing Facilities

City Council memo July 8 2025 workshop

Ordinance No. 25-110

Mr. Foster read the title to Ordinance No. 25-110 which constituted its first reading.

A motion was made by Dr. Goetz, seconded by Mrs. Kowalski, to refer Ordinance No. 25-110 to

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

Aye:

4 - Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski and Mr. Foster

1 - Dr. Bird

Abstain:

25-111

AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF

HUDSON A PROPOSAL BY THE 2025 HUDSON CHARTER

REVIEW COMMISSION TO AMEND THE PREAMBLE AND

SECTIONS 2.01, 3.01, 3.02, 3.08, 3.10, 3.11, 4.01, 4.03, 5.02, 6.03,

6.04, 7.01, 8.04, 8.05, 8.06, 8.07, 9.01, 9.04, 9.06, 11.01, 12.01, 12.02,

and 12.03, TO REPEAL SECTION 8.08, AND TO CREATE

SECTIONS 6.05, 7.05, AND 8.09, OF THE CHARTER OF

HUDSON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Pursuant to Charter Section 13.02, the Chairman of

the 2025 Charter Review Commission has submitted a report of

proposed amendments to the City's Charter for consideration by

electors at the General Election to be held on November 4, 2025. The

Commission has also recommended that the amendments be presented

as eight separate Ballot Issues, which are included in the Ordinance,

along with details of all of the proposed amendments.

Attachments:

Chair Kagler Letter - Charter Review Commission

Presentation 7-22-2025

Ordinance No. 25-111

Mr. Foster read the title of Ordinance No. 25-111, which constituted its first reading.

14.

Adjournment

There being no further business, Mr. Foster adjourned the Council meeting at 8:09 p.m.

_______________________________

Christopher W. Foster, President of Council

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Jeffrey Knoblauch, Acting City Manager, Clerk of Council Pro Tempore

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Christopher W. Foster Acting 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 and Section 220.031 (a),

Rules of Workshop Meetings.

Special Workshop Minutes prepared by Melissa Raber, Business Operations Manager - Professional Services .