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 14, 2025

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 Foster, in accordance with Council Rules.

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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

Others & Staff in Attendance: Mr. Sheridan, City Manager; Mr. Hannan, Community Development Director;

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

HCTV Production Assistant; Mr. Powell, Public Works Director; Mrs. Tussey, Assistant Finance Director; and

Mr. Varnes, Fire/EMS Chief.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Mayor Anzevino thanked Colin from Celiac-ing Around for contributing to the community fundraiser and for

being recognized at the Farmer's Market as a young entrepreneur. He also shared that he will be attending the

upcoming kick-off meeting in Stow for the 2025 Cold Weather Clothing Drive and will be submitting his article

for the November's edition of the Mayor's column in Hudson Life.

Mr. Foster provided an update on the Planning Commission meeting that was held on October 13 , 2025.

Discussion Items

25-0119

Fire and EMS Follow-Up Discussion

Brief Description: This is a follow-up discussion after the implementation of

the new hybrid staffing model.

Chief Varnes provided an update on the daytime staffed Fire Department model that began on July 7 , 2025 and

stated that they have seen an improvement on response time by 6 minutes and 15 seconds . He further provided

an update on the Fire/EMS remodel design. Brief Council discussion followed.

This matter was discussed.

25-0120

A Discussion of a Potential Battery Energy Storage Solution (BESS)

Project for the City’s Municipal Electric System.

Brief Description: Staff will present information regarding a potential BESS

exclusively for the City’s municipal electric system. The system would be

constructed, owned, and operated by a private company and be constructed on

the property north of the HPP Eastside Substation on Stow Rd.

Mr. Powell provided information related to the Battery Energy Storage Solution which is proposed to be

installed next to Hudson Public Power Substation on Stow Road. Details included system benefits, installation

methods, and noise generated. He further asked Council if they would like staff to move forward with soliciting

RFP's for this storage solution. Council discussion followed that included conducting a noise study, exit clause

for the shared savings agreement, is 35/65 split typical, and other costs to City.

This matter was discussed.

25-0121

Capital Plan Review - 2026-2030 Five-Year Plan

Brief Description: Staff will present 2026-2030 Five Year Plan Capital for all

funds.

Attachments:

2026 - 2030 Five Year Capital Summary

2026 - 2030 Five Year Plan - Original Draft 10-14-2025

Mr. Sheridan stated that due to the decline in income tax revenues, he is recommending that the sidewalk

projects scheduled for 2026 and beyond be put on hold with focus being put on storm water projects . He also

mentioned that staff has removed the pedestrian bridge over the Turnpike from the budget . Mr. Knoblauch

presented the 2026 Capital budget, provided an overview of projections for income tax and property taxes,

along with a breakdown of major expenses across various funds. Council discussion followed that included

moving the S. Main Street Sidewalk from Barlow to Terex to unfunded; reviewed cost details for N. Main Street

Pedestrian Hybrid and mid-block crosswalk removal, Veterans Rails to Trails project, and the 10' Trail along E .

Barlow; details related to a dog run; Middleton Park study; fire hydrant installation; Franklin Street waterline

replacement; Towbridge electric system expansion; public Wi-Fi; dispatch work station; and Tyler CAD System .

This matter was discussed.

Proposed Consent Agenda for October 21, 2025, Council Meeting

25-0124

A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the September 2025

Monthly Financial Report

Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for

Council’s review.

Attachments:

September 2025 Financial Report

This Motion was forwarded for further consideration at the October 21, 2025, Council meeting.

25-158

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

PROCEED WITH THE TRANSFER OF VACANT LAND THROUGH

THE SIDE LOT AND VACANT LAND TRANSFER PROGRAM OF

THE SUMMIT COUNTY LAND BANK, AN OHIO NONPROFIT

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION.

Brief Description: Summit County Land Bank offers a Side Lot and Vacant

Land Transfer Program. The intent of the program is to reclaim, rehabilitate

and reutilize vacant, abandoned, tax-foreclosed, or other real property in

Summit County.

Attachments:

Boston Park vacant parcel transfer map - 10.1.25

SCLB transfer notification 9.29.25

Resolution No. 25-158

Responding to a question, Mr. Hannan stated that this is the same property that was discussed last year.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the October 21, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-159

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN EMERGENCY AGREEMENT WITH MAGNETECH

INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC. FOR THE REPAIR OF A 12.47 KV

TRANSFORMER AT THE CITY’S SOUTH MAIN ST SUBSTATION;

AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: On August 13th, the City of Hudson experienced a

significant lightning storm in the vicinity of the South Main Street Substation,

resulting in damage to one of the substation transformers. Magnetech

Industrial Services was engaged to perform the removal, disassembly, and

evaluation of the affected transformer.

Attachments:

M211310 Hudson Public Power 10 MVA Rewind Assembly Testing

Delivery and Installation (002)

Resolution No. 25-159

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the October 21, 2025, Council

meeting.

Proposed Legislation for October 21, 2025, Council Meeting

25-144

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

RECORD PROTECTIVE COVENANTS FOR THE CITY-OWNED

PARCEL AT 996 HINES HILL ROAD.

Brief Description: The Community Development Department is pursuing

JobsOhio’s SiteOhio program for 996 Hines Hill Road with the goal of

generating more high-quality leads for the acreage. One of the requirements

for a site to become authenticated in the program is to record protective

covenants.

Attachments:

Council Memo - 996 Hines Hill Road Protective Covenants

996 Hines Hill Road Protective Covenants Draft

996 Hines Hill Road Protective Covenants Draft 10.3 - Tracked Changes

from JobsOhio

996 Hines Hill Road Protective Covenants Draft 10.3 - JobsOhio Approved

Resolution No. 25-144

Resolution No. 25-144 was forwarded for further consideration at the October 21, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-145

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADOPT

THE SITE NAME “HUDSON INNOVATION PARK” AND DEVELOP

SITE BRANDING FOR THE CITY-OWNED PARCEL AT 996 HINES

HILL ROAD.

Brief Description: The Community Development Department is pursuing

JobsOhio’s SiteOhio program authentication for 996 Hines Hill Road with the

goal of generating more high-quality leads for the acreage. One of the

recommendations for authentication is to develop a site name and branding.

Attachments:

Council Memo - 996 Hines Hill Road Branding

Resolution No. 25-145

Resolution No. 25-145 was forwarded for further consideration at the October 21, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-147

A RESOLUTION DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO RENEW AN

EXISTING 2.9 MILL TAX LEVY AND INCREASE IT BY 0.6 MILL,

FOR A TOTAL OF 3.5 MILLS IN EXCESS OF THE TEN-MILL

LIMITATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE FREE

PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE HUDSON LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL

SOCIETY, AND REQUESTING THE SUMMIT COUNTY FISCAL

OFFICER TO CERTIFY THE TOTAL CURRENT TAX VALUATION

OF THE CITY AND THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF REVENUE THAT

WOULD BE GENERATED BY THAT LEVY; AND DECLARING AN

EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This resolution is a declaration of necessity that will allow

the Library levy to be placed on the May 5, 2026 ballot.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-147

Resolution No. 25-147 (revised for 10-7-25)

Resolution No. 25-147 was forwarded for further consideration at the October 21, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-157

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A RULE TO ALLOW THE

EFFICIENT POSTPONEMENT OF A LEGISLATIVE ITEM;

AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: City Council seeks to streamline and clarify its

parliamentary process for postponing items to a date certain.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-157

Ordinance No. 25-157 was forwarded for further consideration at the October 21, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-163

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 410.01, SCHEDULE I,

“EXISTING POSTED SPEED LIMITS,” OF THE TRAFFIC CODE TO

LOWER THE SPEED LIMIT FROM 45 MILES PER HOUR TO 35

MILES PER HOUR ON HINES HILL ROAD BETWEEN THE

WESTERN CORPORATION LINE TO PROSPECT STREET; AND

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: During the preliminary design of the Hines Hill Road

Bridge project, it was determined that the speed limit along Hines Hill Road

from the western corporation line to Prospect Street should be lowered from

45 mph to 35 mph.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-163

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the October 21, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-164

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE CITY OF HUDSON

FIVE-YEAR PLAN 2026-2030.

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

Plan.

Attachments:

Council Memo - Five Year Plan Highlights 2026- 2030

Exhibit A: 2026 - 2030 Five Year Plan - Original Draft 10-14-2025

Schedule for 2026 - 2030 Five Yr Plan & Budget - 1-1-2025

Changes to 2026-2030 Five Year Plan (for 10-21-25)

Resolution No. 25-164

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the October 21, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-165

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, 2026 AND ENDING

DECEMBER 31, 2026

Brief Description: This Ordinance establishes the City’s budget for 2026.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-165

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the October 21, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-166

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BEAVER

EXCAVATING REGARDING THE USE OF PARCEL 3009781 AS A

TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION YARD.

Brief Description: Beaver Excavating is stating a need to utilize the current

construction yard until July 5, 2026, the end date of the lease agreement.

Since the City purchased the property while the lease from the previous owner

was still in effect, the Solicitors office recommends a settlement agreement to

allow the use of the property under the expired permit until the lease

expiration and to require liquidated damages to ensure they vacate per the

lease expiration in July and that the site be properly restored.

Attachments:

Stow Rd Executed Property Agreement

Stow Rd Property Permit Extension Request #3 July 2025

Resolution No. 25-166

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the October 21, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-167

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE LAND

DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO SUBMITTAL

REQUIREMENTS.

Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code

regarding the submittal requirements of Appendix A

Attachments:

PC Recommendation Submittal Requirements

Exhibit A: Redline Changes to Council

Ordinance No. 25-167

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the October 21, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-168

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE

REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF LAND WHERE A CONDITIONAL

USE PERMIT HAS BEEN RECENTLY ISSUED.

Brief Description: This ordinance will amend the Land Development Code to

reasonably and temporarily limit the transfer (sale) of land where a conditional

use permit has recently been issued.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-168

Mr. Sutton provided an explanation on the reason for this Ordinance.

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the October 21, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-169

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT

TO ENTER INTO A RETROACTIVE AMENDMENT TO THE CITY

MANAGER EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH THOMAS J.

SHERIDAN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: City Council will take action pertaining to City Manager

Thomas Sheridan’s Employment Agreement and his annual review.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: Sheridan Employment Contract Amendment - 2025

Resolution No. 25-169

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the October 21, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-170

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A

COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT

ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S TRAIN STOP ON FEBRUARY 15, 1861, ON

THE SITE OF THE FORMER HUDSON RAILROAD DEPOT.

Brief Description: The City Administration discussed in August 2025 this

commemorative plaque that was erected several years ago near the site of the

former Hudson train depot commemorating President-Elect Abraham

Lincoln’s stop in Hudson on February 15, 1861 on his route to Washington

D.C. for his first inauguration.

Attachments:

Abraham Lincoln Plaque

Existing Site Location Map

Historical Map

Resolution No. 25-170

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the October 21, 2025, Council

meeting.

Items to be Added to Future Agendas

Mr. Foster noted that a Proclamation for "Take a Second, Make a Difference" will appear on the October 21 ,

2025, Council agenda.

Mrs. Heater inquired about traffic studies concerning the Hartford and East Case/West Case area. Mr. Sheridan

responded that this topic will be addressed in conjunction with the SR 91/SR 303 Radius discussion during the

Council workshop scheduled for October 28, 2025.

Mr. Sutton stated that an Ordinance will appear on the October 28, 2025, Council agenda, defining a Clerk Pro

Tempore in the absence of the Council Clerk.

Adjournment

There being no further discussion, Mr. Foster adjourned the Council workshop meeting at 9:17

p.m.

_______________________________

Christopher W. Foster, President of Council

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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.