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, September 17, 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.

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Present:

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

Sutton

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Absent:

Mr. Banweg

Mayor Anzevino recessed the regular meeting at 6:45 p.m.

Executive Session

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

interview applicants for the Planning Commission. Invited to executive session were all

members of Council, the Mayor, and the applicants. The motion carried by the following roll

call vote:

Aye:

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

Sutton

Executive session ended at 7:23 p.m. and the Mayor resumed the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Roll Call

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Present:

Absent:

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

Sutton

Mr. Banweg

Staff in Attendance: Mr. Sheridan, City Manager; Mr. Pitchford, 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

24-0084

Minutes of Previous Council Meetings

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

Council’s review and approval.

Attachments:

September 3, 2024, Council Meeting Minutes - Draft

September 10, 2024, Council Workshop Minutes - Draft

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Dr. Bird, that the Minutes be approved as

submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

Bird

Proclamations

24-0085

Special Recognition of the Vincent William Baran Day of Service

Brief Description: This Proclamation recognizes the family’s on-going

community service in the memory of Vincent William Baran. Ben and

Lindsay Baran will accept the Proclamation.

Attachments:

Vincent William Baran Day of Service 2024

Mr. Foster recognized the Baran family's contributions to the community.

Mayor Anzevino read the proclamation in its entirety.

24-0086

Special Recognition of Constitution Week 2024

Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino will proclaim the week of September

17th-23rd as Constitution Week in Hudson, Ohio.

Attachments:

Constitution Week 2024

Representatives from the Daughters of the American Revolution accepted the proclamation and made comments .

Mayor Anzevino read the proclamation in its entirety.

24-0087

Special Recognition of Hike Hudson Day

Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino will recognize Hike Hudson Day on

October 5, 2024. A representative from Friends of Hudson Parks will be in

attendance to accept this Proclamation.

Attachments:

Hike Hudson Day 2024

Representatives from Friends of Hudson Parks accepted the proclamation and made comments .

Mayor Anzevino read the proclamation in its entirety.

Public Hearing

24-76

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2024 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Brief Description: The ordinance would adopt the City’s update to the

Comprehensive Plan.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: Hudson Comprehensive Plan 2024 - Draft Plan (9.26.24)

Hudson Comprehensive Plan 2024 - Draft Appendix

PC 24-820 Decision Comprehensive Plan Recommendation (FINAL)

Ordinance No. 24-76

Mayor Anzevino opened the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. There being no speakers, he closed the public hearing

at 7:49 p.m.

A public hearing was held for Ordinance No. 24-76.

Public Comments

None.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Mr. Sutton read a letter into the record from Mr. Hugo Sandberg regarding the tennis and pickleball reservation

policy.

Mayor Anzevino wished Mr. Clark Rumiser a happy 95th birthday and noted that Mr. Rumiser has been a

Hudson Local Schools crossing guard for over 50 years. Mayor Anzevino further stated that he would be

attending a ribbon cutting for Splott Spirit, the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk this Saturday, September

21st, and the Mayor's Association of Portage, Stark and Summit Counties meeting on Tuesday .

10.

Report of Manager

Responding to a comment by the Mayor, Mr. Sheridan stated that all the old City flags have been replaced with

the newly designed City flag.

Mr. Sheridan also stated that a survey had been mailed to residents regarding fiber to the home and encouraged

everyone to respond, the driveway snow plowing application closes September 20th, and that City staff was able

to find $17,000 to help with the rest of the funds needed for the WWI monument that Mr. Chris Bach spoke about

the previous week.

Mr. Sheridan also provided an update on the City's ongoing recovery efforts following the August 8th storm

event, including the start of door-to-door meetings with property owners, a pending response from State officials

on an emergency declaration, clearing of debris from ditches and creeks, hiring of three consultants, updates on

the Brunswick Drive pump station, and infrastructure repairs and improvements.

Mr. Sutton passed on resident acknowledgements he received from Western Reserve Estates for ditch clearing in

their neighborhood.

11.

Appointments

A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mrs. Heater, to appoint Angela Smith to a

partial term on the Planning Commission ending January 1, 2025. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Aye:

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

Goetz

Appointments

A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mrs. Heater, to appoint Angela Smith to a full

term on the Planning Commission from January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2029. The motion

carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

Goetz

12.

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, except Resolution No. 24-108. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

Heater

Approval of the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Dr. Bird, to approve the Consent Agenda,

except Resolution No. 24-108. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

Kowalski

24-0088

A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the August 2024

Monthly Financial Report

Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for

Council’s review.

Attachments:

Aug 2024 Financial Report

Motion No. 24-0088 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-0089

A Motion Authorizing the City Manager to Move Forward with the

Design Recommendations by our Consultant (AECOM) for a New

Sidewalk along Valley View Road (Hunting Hollow Dr. to Wethersfield

Drive) and Hines Hill Road (Granby Dr. to Glastonbury Dr.)

Brief Description: This motion would authorize the City Manager to move

forward with the design of the new sidewalk along the west side of Valley

View Road from Hunting Hollow Drive to Hines Hill Road, the east side of

Valley View Road from Hines Hill Road to Wethersfield Drive, and the north

side of Hines Hill Road from Granby Drive to Glastonbury Drive.

Attachments:

Exhibit - Location Map

Motion No. 24-0089 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-106

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR

THE DILLMAN DRIVE BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT (PID

119823) WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER.

Brief Description: Work will include new bridge structure, guardrail

replacement and roadway replacement at the Dillman Drive bridge. The

bridge is located on a tributary to Tinkers Creek named the Wagar Ditch

within the Dillman Estates subdivision.

Attachments:

Exhibit - Dillman Dr Bridge Location

Resolution No. 24-106

Resolution No. 24-106 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-107

A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-82 TO

INCREASE THE GRANT REQUEST AMOUNT WITH THE OHIO

RAIL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE HINES HILL

ROAD GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT THROUGH THE OHIO

GRADE CROSSING ELIMINATION PROGRAM; AND DECLARING

AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: The City is partnering with the Ohio Rail Development

Commission (ORDC) for a grant application to the Federal Railroad

Administration (FRA) Grade Crossing Elimination Program. The original

contribution request was $8,580,000, which was based off a total estimated

project cost of $14,300,000. The new estimate project cost is $19.5 million;

therefore, staff is requesting a grant in the amount up to $13,705,000.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 24-107

Resolution No. 24-107 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-109

A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATE

FOR PURCHASES MADE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Council authorization is required for payment of the

invoice shown on this Resolution in excess of $3,000, for which a

commitment was made before a Purchase Order was generated. Approval

required for : Vizmeg Landscape -Landscape Enhancement, $3650 and Fabrizi

Trucking & Paving Co., Inc., $3,208.75

Attachments:

Resolution No. 24-109

Resolution No. 24-109 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Removed from the Consent Agenda

24-108

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A CONTRACT WITH RYCON CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE

AMOUNT OF TWO MILLION SEVEN-HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR

THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR DOLLARS AND ZERO

CENTS ($2,744,594.00) FOR THE ELLSWORTH MEADOWS GOLF

COURSE CLUBHOUSE PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN

EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: The project will include the construction of approximately

6000 square foot clubhouse and exterior patio, cart staging area and cart paths

around the building. Project bids were received and were in excess of the

amount previously budgeted.

Attachments:

Bid Tab - Ellsworth Meadows Clubhouse bid 1 2024.04.16

Bid Tab - Ellsworth Meadows Clubhouse bid 2 2024.07.16

Bid Tab - Ellsworth Meadows Clubhouse bid 3 2024.08.20

Resolution No. 24-108

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

readings on Resolution No. 24-108. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

Sutton

Mr. Sutton removed Resolution No. 24-108 from the Consent Agenda because, while he supports the project, he

also wants to adhere to the budget. He made a motion to amend the legislation by removing Alternate 5-1,

Outdoor Dining Porch Structure.

Mrs. Kowalski stated that she spoke to several residents who supported the project as it was presented and

preferred to keep the outdoor dining structure to encourage the use of the facility in unfavorable weather

conditions.

A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mr. Foster, to pass Resolution No. 24-108.

A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mr. Foster, to amend Resolution No. 24-108 by

removing Alternate 5-1 (Outdoor Dining Porch Structure) in the amount of $147,500, amending

the last Whereas clause from $244,594 to $97,094, and amending the amount in Section 1 to

$2,677,094 including a $100,000 contingency. The motion failed by the following vote:

Aye:

Nay:

3 - Mr. Foster, Mrs. Heater and Mr. Sutton

3 - Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Kowalski and Dr. Bird

The motion to pass Resolution No. 24-108 as submitted carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

Foster

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Legislation

24-63

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

APPROVE A NEW PARK FACILITY RESERVATION POLICY.

Brief Description:

The purpose of the new policy is to limit facility reservations so that ample

usage remains for the public and does not restrict availability.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: City of Hudson Parks Tennis and Pickleball Court Reservation

Policy (for 9-17-24)

Resolution No. 24-63

Resolution No. 24-63 (Proposed amendment for 9-17-24)

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Resolution No. 24-63, which constituted its third reading.

A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mr. Foster, to pass Resolution No. 24-63.

A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mr. Foster, to substitute to the versions of the

legislation and Exhibit A dated September 17, 2024. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

Goetz

The motion to pass Resolution No. 24-63 as amended carried by the following vote:

Aye:

Nay:

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

1 - Dr. Goetz

24-76

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2024 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Brief Description: The ordinance would adopt the City’s update to the

Comprehensive Plan.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: Hudson Comprehensive Plan 2024 - Draft Plan (9.26.24)

Hudson Comprehensive Plan 2024 - Draft Appendix

PC 24-820 Decision Comprehensive Plan Recommendation (FINAL)

Ordinance No. 24-76

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 24-76, which constituted its second reading.

24-103

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE 2024 SAFE

ROUTES TO SCHOOL TRAVEL PLAN.

Brief Description: The Safe Routes to School Travel Plan was last updated in

2011. In 2023, the City received a grant from the Ohio Department of

Transportation (ODOT) to develop a new School Travel Plan. A core team

was selected to guide the effort, consisting of representatives from Hudson

City Schools, City Council, and City Staff. With the assistance of an

engineering traffic safety consultant, the new School Travel Plan was recently

completed. City staff will review the plan with City Council.

Attachments:

Memo To Council 9-3-2024

Exhibit A - 2024 Safe Routes School Travel Plan 9-3-2024

2011 Safe Routes School Travel Plan

Exhibit A - 08-27-2024

Resolution No. 24-103

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Resolution No. 24-103, which constituted its second reading.

24-110

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY COUNCIL RULES TO

ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR THE REFERRAL OF MATTERS TO

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS EFFICIENTLY BY MOTION; AND

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This ordinance simplifies the parliamentary procedure for

City Council’s referral of items or topics to City boards and commissions.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 24-110

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 24-110, which constituted its first reading.

24-111

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

$740,000 OF TAXABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NONTAX

REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF

THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING

COSTS OF ACQUIRING APPROXIMATELY 4.0 ACRES OF REAL

PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF

OWEN BROWN STREET AND MORSE ROAD.

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the refinancing of existing

financial obligations of the City. It allows for the rollover of note proceeds

used to pay for the former Windstream property at 100 Owen Brown Street,

purchased as part of the Downtown Phase II Project.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 24-111

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 24-111, which constituted its first reading.

24-112

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

$925,000 OF TAXABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NONTAX

REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF

THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING

COSTS OF ACQUIRING APPROXIMATELY 1.0 ACRE OF REAL

PROPERTY LOCATED AT 94 OWEN BROWN STREET.

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the former

Windstream property at 94 Owen Brown Street, purchased as part of the

Downtown Phase II Project.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 24-112

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 24-112, which constituted its first reading.

24-113

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

NOT TO EXCEED $7,300,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF

THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING

COSTS OF IMPROVING CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT

5810 HUDSON DRIVE BY CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING

EQUIPPING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING (i) A NEW SALT

STORAGE FACILITY AND (ii) A NEW BUS MAINTENANCE AND

STORAGE FACILITY AND CLEARING, IMPROVING AND

EQUIPPING THE SITE.

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the refinancing of existing

financial obligations of the City. It allows for the sale of notes to finance the

cost of the new bus garage and salt storage facility.

Attachments:

Fiscal Officer Certificate - 5810 Hudson Dr Salt Storage

Ordinance No. 24-113

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 24-113, which constituted its first reading.

24-114

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

NOT TO EXCEED $3,295,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF

THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING

COSTS OF ACQUIRING REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY THE

SUMMIT COUNTY FISCAL OFFICER AS PERMANENT PARCEL

NOS. 30-01315 AND 30-01316 AND CONSISTING OF

APPROXIMATELY 31 ACRES KNOWN AS 5431 HUDSON DRIVE IN

THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A FACILITY

HOUSING FUNCTIONS OF THE CITY’S DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC

WORKS AND CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING

THAT FACILITY AND CLEARING, EQUIPPING AND IMPROVING

THAT SITE

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the purchase of

the Hudson Drive property that will be used for the new Public Works facility

as well as financing the cost of design of the new facility.

Attachments:

Fiscal Officer Certificate - 5431 Hudson Drive Public Works

Ordinance No. 24-114

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 24-114, which constituted its first reading.

24-115

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

NOT TO EXCEED $2,700,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF

THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING

COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING A

NEW CLUBHOUSE AT THE CITY’S ELLSWORTH MEADOWS

GOLF CLUB AND CLEARING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING ITS

SITE.

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing a portion of the

new clubhouse at Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club. The total cost is estimated

at $3.1 million. The balance of the project cost will be paid from the golf

course fund balance.

Attachments:

Fiscal Officer Certificate - Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club

Ordinance No. 24-115

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 24-115, which constituted its first reading.

24-116

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

NOT TO EXCEED $1,750,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF

THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING

COSTS OF IMPROVING THE CITY’S RECREATIONAL

FACILITIES BY INSTALLING AND IMPROVING A

MULTIPURPOSE TRAIL ALONG BOSTON MILLS ROAD

BETWEEN TIMBERLINE TRAIL AND LAKE FOREST DRIVE.

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the trail along

Boston Mills Road from Timberline Trail (Reserve at River Oaks) to Lake

Forest Drive as part of the connectivity plan.

Attachments:

Fiscal Officer Certificate - Boston Mills Rd Trail

Ordinance No. 24-116

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 24-116, which constituted its first reading.

24-117

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF

THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING

COSTS OF IMPROVING THE CITY’S RECREATIONAL

FACILITIES BY INSTALLING AND IMPROVING A

MULTIPURPOSE TRAIL ALONG VALLEY VIEW ROAD BETWEEN

STATE ROUTE 91 AND HUNTING HOLLOW DRIVE AND

CONTINUING ON HUNTING HOLLOW DRIVE TO PROSPECT

ROAD.

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the trail along

Valley View Road between SR 91 and Hunting Hollow Drive and on Hunting

Hollow Drive to Prospect Road as part of the connectivity plan.

Attachments:

Fiscal Officer Certificate - Valley View Rd Trail

Ordinance No. 24-117

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 24-117, which constituted its first reading.

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Adjournment

There being no further business, Mayor Anzevino adjourned the meeting at 8:35 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.