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, March 4, 2025

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:

Absent:

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

Mrs. Kowalski

Executive Session

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Dr. Bird, to enter into executive session to

interview applicants for the Military and Veterans' 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 - Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater and Mr. Sutton

Mayor Anzevino recessed the regular meeting to go into executive session at 6:45 p .m. Mrs. Kowalski entered

the meeting at 6:46 p.m. Mayor Anzevino resumed the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Roll Call

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Present:

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

Kowalski and 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. Hannan, Community Development Director; Mr.

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

Approval of the Minutes

25-0030

Minutes of Previous Council Meetings

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

Council’s review and approval.

Attachments:

February 18, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes - Draft

February 25, 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:

7 - Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton

and Mr. Banweg

Public Hearing

25-44

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR

PLACEMENT OF LAND IN A CURRENT AGRICULTURAL USE

DISTRICT FOR PURPOSES OF O.R.C. 929.02 FOR CHARLES P. AND

SUSAN ROBINSON, 7936 RAVENNA ROAD, HUDSON, OHIO; AND

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Mr. and Mrs. Robinson have submitted the attached

Application for Placement of Farmland in an Agricultural District for property

located at 7936 Ravenna Road in Hudson.

Attachments:

Application - Robinson, 7936 Ravenna Rd

7936 Ravenna Rd CD Inspection 2.12.25

Resolution No. 25-44

Mayor Anzevino opened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m. There being no comments, the public hearing was

closed at 7:33 p.m.

A public hearing was held on Resolution No. 25-44.

Public Comments

Mr. Anthony Ravida, 1746 Edgar Dr., spoke in regards to his fence.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Mrs. Kowalski provided an EAC update and addressed the AP Government students who were in attendance .

Mr. Sutton stated that Council had not heard from the EMS department regarding the Fire/EMS study and

thought they should be extended an invitation to talk about the findings and study.

Mr. Banweg noted that the Fire/EMS subcommittee will meet on Saturday and would bring to Council what

options are available.

Dr. Bird commented on the great turnout at the Pancake Breakfast that occurred on March 1st .

Mayor Anzevino presented the sixth grade class with the new street sweeper, which was named "The Hudson

Hurricane". He also attended ribbon cuttings for The Poppy Shop, Couture Amore, and Lily Tea House; stated

that 2,300 people came through the line at the Pancake Breakfast; and congratulated all the school sports teams

that have done so well.

Report of Manager

Mr. Sheridan stated that there was an error in the March issue of Hudson Life Magazine, stating that the City

would spend $400 million on improvements to Fire/EMS. The correct amount is $400,000.

Mr. Sheridan also noted that residents should move clocks forward on Sunday and check batteries in smoke

detectors and carbon monoxide detectors; provided an update on the Brandywine Creek and Tinkers Creek

watershed studies, and hoped to bring back a plan with how to move forward with the Fire/EMS project in

April.

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Appointments

None.

Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Banweg, to suspend the rule requiring

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

Aye:

7 - Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Mr.

Banweg and Dr. Bird

Approval of the Consent Agenda

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

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg, Dr.

Bird and Mr. Foster

25-30

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF OHIO FOR THE

BOSTON MILLS TRAIL BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS.

Brief Description: The City of Hudson has been awarded the State Capital

Budget Grant in the amount of $250,000 to fund a portion of the Boston Mills

Trail Bridge Improvement Project.

Attachments:

Staff Report - Grant Acceptance - Boston Mills Trail Bridge

Resolution No. 25-30

Resolution No. 25-30 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-31

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR AN AARP 2025 COMMUNITY

CHALLENGE GRANT.

Brief Description: AARP awards annual grant funding that benefits residents,

especially those 50+, by improving public spaces, adding transportation or

mobility options, supporting an array of housing options, increasing digital

connections, or supporting community resilience. The City could receive up to

$25,000 in grant funding for public wi-fi improvement on the downtown

greens, including replacement of outdated infrastructure.

Attachments:

Staff Report - AARP 2025 Community Challenge Grant

ATTACHMENT A - Memo - 2025 Downtown Wireless

Wireless Deployement Zones 8 x11

Resolution No. 25-31

Resolution No. 25-31 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-32

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF

TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL

GRANT.

Brief Description: The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) awards

Safe Routes to School funding to support the development and

implementation of projects and activities that encourage children to walk or

bike to school. The City is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000 in grant

funding for a proposed sidewalk project identified in its School Travel Plan.

Attachments:

Staff Report - Safe Routes to Schools

Hudson Schools Letter of Support

School Travel Plan - Approved 2024.10.01

2025 SRTS Project Map - Stow Rd Sidewalk

Infrastructure Ordinance Example Provided by ODOT

Resolution No. 25-32

Resolution No. 25-32 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-33

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A

CONTRACT FOR THE 10’ TRAIL ALONG BOSTON MILLS ROAD

BETWEEN EXECUTIVE PARKWAY AND LAKE FOREST DRIVE

AND FOR A SIDEWALK ALONG LAKE FOREST DRIVE BETWEEN

BOSTON MILLS ROAD AND ESSEX ROAD.

Brief Description: The project includes the installation of a new 10’ trail

along Boston Mills Road starting at the existing trail west of Omni Lake

Parkway and extending east to Lake Forest Drive and a new 5-foot wide

sidewalk along the east side of Lake Forest Drive between Boston Mills Road

and Essex Road. The project will also include the realignment of the

intersection of Boston Mills Road and Lake Forest Drive.

Attachments:

Pedestrian Facility on Bridge Memo 2025.02.25

Letter from Summit Co. Engineer's Office

Boston Mills Trail Exhibit

Lake Forest Drive Exhibit

Resolution No. 25-33

Resolution No. 25-33 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-34

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ACCEPT A LIGHTING EQUIPMENT DONATION FROM JACK

DUFFY AND ASSOCIATES ON BEHALF OF HUDSON PARKS.

Brief Description: This project involves a donation from Jack Duffy and

Associates as they have offered to donate light poles and hardware to the

Hudson Parks towards the installation of lighting of six pickleball courts at

Barlow Farm Park.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-34

Resolution No. 25-34 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-35

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN AGREEMENT TO ACCEPT DONATED FUNDING FROM

HUDSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR LIGHTING SIX

PICKLEBALL COURTS ON BEHALF OF HUDSON PARKS.

Brief Description: The Hudson Community Foundation has collected $90,000

from a resident lighting fundraising group. These funds will be used to bid out

lighting six pickleball courts in 2025.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-35

Resolution No. 25-35 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-36

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A SOFTWARE RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH BRIGHTLY

SOFTWARE INC FOR SOFTWARE AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES

PERTAINING TO ASSET AND WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT

PROGRAM FOR CITY SERVICES AND OPERATIONS; AND

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: The City’s Public Works Department utilizes an asset

work order management software program to manage PW call center requests,

work schedules and inventory on an annual basis. This software is called Asset

Essentials.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-36

Resolution No. 25-36 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-37

A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-96 TO

INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE ELLSWORTH MEADOWS GOLF

COURSE - HOLE 17 RETAINING WALL INSTALLATION; AND

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Hole 17 at the Ellsworth Meadows Golf Course has a

long pond that due to wave action, is experiencing significant erosion along

the fairway and green. Staff received permission to bid and award this project

based on a budgeted amount.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 24-96

Bid Tabulation

Resolution No. 25-37

Resolution No. 25-37 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-38

A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 23-162 TO

INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE SNOW AND ICE CONTROL

PROGRAM CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC PROPERTIES.

Brief Description: This Resolution authorized the advertisement,

receipt of bids and award of contracts for capital items, services,

equipment, and materials and supplies for Public Works operations as

included in the approved 2024 Annual Budget. Requested amounts for

services contracts are based on historical expenditures.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 23-162

Resolution No. 25-38

Resolution No. 25-38 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-39

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CIUNI &

PANICHI, INC. FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE CITY’S 2024

ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

Brief Description: This is a contract with an accounting firm to assist staff in

the preparation of the 2024 annual financial statements.

Attachments:

Engagement Letter 2024 (Hudson) - CP SIGNED

Resolution No. 25-39

Resolution No. 25-39 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-40

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MR. DANIEL STEIDL FOR THE

PURCHASE OF A 14.75 ACRES OF PARCEL 3202675 LOCATED ON

SOUTH MAIN STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: The City of Hudson is interested in the purchase of

approximately 14.75 acres of a 19.5-acre parcel located on South Main Street

otherwise identified by the Summit County Auditor as Parcel #3202675. The

land is currently owned by Mr. Daniel Steidl, a private resident located at 178

South Main Street, Hudson, Ohio.

Attachments:

Exhibit A - Location Map

Resolution No. 25-40

Resolution No. 25-40 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-41

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH OWNERS OF A PROPERTY

LOCATED AT PARCEL #3201646, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 14.22

ACRES OF A 16.9 ACRE PARCEL; AND DECLARING AN

EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: The City of Hudson is interested in the purchase of

approximately 14.22 acres of a 16.9-acre parcel located on South Main Street

otherwise identified by the Summit County Auditor as Parcel #3201646. The

land is currently owned by the following parties: Arthur Stokes, Jr., David

Little, Kathleen Little Clites, Margaret Little Martinez, Allan J. Stokes

Trustee, and Kim S. Stokes and Donald Lee Cook Trustee.

Attachments:

Exhibit A - Location Map

Resolution No. 25-41

Resolution No. 25-41 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-42

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MR. ARTHUR JOSEPH JR. AND

NANCY L. STOKES, OWNERS OF A PROPERTY LOCATED AT

PARCEL #3201642, FOR THE PURCHASE OF 6.66 ACRES OF AN

11.5 ACRE PARCEL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: The City of Hudson is interested in the purchase of

approximately 6.66 acres of an 11.5-acre parcel located on South Main Street

otherwise identified by the Summit County Auditor as Parcel #3201642. The

land is currently owned by Arthur Joseph Jr. and Nancy L. Stokes, residing at

100 Stokes Lane, Hudson, Ohio.

Attachments:

Exhibit A - Location Map

Resolution No. 25-42

Resolution No. 25-42 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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Legislation

25-22

AN ORDINANCE CODIFYING THE RIGHT OF PUBLIC COMMENT

AT ANY BOARD OR COMMISSION MEETING AND

ESTABLISHING RULES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT.

Brief Description: The City of Hudson is interested in defining an ordinance

which requires boards/commissions to accept a comment from the public

(provided the topic is relevant to the board), and also provide them with the

tools to reject comments which are not relevant to them.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-22

A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mr. Foster, that Ordinance No. 25-22 be

adopted on third reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr.

Foster and Dr. Goetz

25-23

AN ORDINANCE CREATING SECTION 220.03(n) OF THE

CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON IN ORDER

TO STREAMLINE PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES FOR THE

ADOPTION OF LEGISLATION WITH ANY AMENDMENTS OR

SUBSTITUTIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This new rule change is to reestablish prior practice of

moving to adopt legislation with certain, specified amendments without

having to first put the item up for discussion through a simple motion to

adopt.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-23

A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Dr. Bird, that Ordinance No. 25-23 be adopted

on third reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz

and Mrs. Heater

25-29

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR

PLACEMENT OF LAND IN A CURRENT AGRICULTURAL USE

DISTRICT FOR PURPOSES OF O.R.C. SECTION 929.02 FOR

BROWN FARMS ONE, LLC, BROWN FARMS TWO, LLC, AND

SHERYL J. BROWN, TRUSTEE, 34 WELLGATE DRIVE, HUDSON,

OHIO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: The Brown family has submitted a renewal Application

for Placement of Farmland in an Agricultural District for five (5) properties,

totaling approximately 63.02 acres, located off of Barlow Road and Seasons

Road in Hudson.

Attachments:

Staff Memo 3.13.25

Property owner submittal 3.13.25

Agricultural Use exemption application - Brown Farms

Brown Farms - subject parcels

Brown Farms CD Inspection 2.3.25

Resolution No. 25-29

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Resolution No. 25-29, which constituted its second reading.

25-43

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205.04, 1205.06, 1205.07,

1205.11, AND 1206.01 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO

REMOVE TOWNHOMES FROM ALL ZONING DISTRICTS EXCEPT

DISTRICT 5 VILLAGE CORE DISTRICT.

Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code to

limit townhomes as a allowable dwelling unit type to District 5 Village Core

District.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: Townhomes Ordinance

Ordinance No. 25-43

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-43, which constituted its first reading.

A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mr. Foster, that Ordinance No. 25-43 be

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

Aye:

7 - Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater

and Mrs. Kowalski

25-44

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR

PLACEMENT OF LAND IN A CURRENT AGRICULTURAL USE

DISTRICT FOR PURPOSES OF O.R.C. 929.02 FOR CHARLES P. AND

SUSAN ROBINSON, 7936 RAVENNA ROAD, HUDSON, OHIO; AND

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Mr. and Mrs. Robinson have submitted the attached

Application for Placement of Farmland in an Agricultural District for property

located at 7936 Ravenna Road in Hudson.

Attachments:

Application - Robinson, 7936 Ravenna Rd

7936 Ravenna Rd CD Inspection 2.12.25

Resolution No. 25-44

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Resolution No. 25-44, which constituted its first reading.

25-45

A RESOLUTION DECLARING A 3-MONTH MORATORIUM ON

ACCEPTING FOR FILING AND CONSIDERATION, REVIEW AND

APPROVAL OF ALL NEW APPLICATIONS FOR MARIJUANA

RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE CITY OF HUDSON; AND

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: A proposed resolution to extend a moratorium regarding

marijuana related activities.

Attachments:

Staff Memo regarding state law allowances for moratorium and info on

dispensary regulations 2.27.25

Resolution No. 25-45

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Resolution No. 25-45, which constituted its first reading.

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

readings. The motion failed by the following vote:

Aye:

Nay:

4 - Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Dr. Goetz and Mrs. Heater

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

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Adjournment

There being no further business, Mayor Anzevino adjourned the meeting at 8:06 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.