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, November 19, 2024

6:45 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

Call to Order

In the absence of Mayor Anzevino, President of Council Foster 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:

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

Kowalski and Mr. Sutton

Executive Session

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

discuss the appointment of public officials. Invited to executive session were all members of

Council. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye:

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

Kowalski and Mr. Sutton

Executive session ended at 7:15 p.m. Mr. Foster 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. Comeriato, Assistant City Manager - Operations; Mr. Griffith, Management/Budget

Director; Mr. Hannan, Community Development Director; Mr. Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager -

Financial/Special Projects; and Mr. Leiter, HCTV Production Assistant.

Approval of the Minutes

24-0112

Minutes of Previous Council Meetings

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

Council’s review and approval.

Attachments:

November 12, 2024 Combined Council Meeting & 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

Honorary Resolution

24-134

A RESOLUTION THANKING MR. FRANK COMERIATO, JR. FOR

HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF HUDSON.

Brief Description: This Resolution provides recognition and thanks to Frank

Comeriato, Jr. for his dedicated service as Assistant City Manager of

Operations.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 24-134

Councilmembers thanked Mr. Comeriato for his service to the City.

A motion was made by Dr. Bird, seconded by Mr. Banweg, that Resolution No. 24-134 be

adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

Banweg and Dr. Bird

Public Hearing

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

A public hearing was held for Resolution No. 24-131.

Mr. Foster opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. There being no comments, Mr. Foster closed the public

hearing at 7:39 p.m.

Public Comments

None.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Mr. Sutton announced that the Fiber to the Home Subcommittee had its final meeting today and will present to

Council next week.

Dr. Goetz stated that the team that worked on College St. culvert did an excellent job and they were helpful to

the residents that live there.

Mr. Banweg stated that the Economic Growth Board will come to Council with their goals in December and

reminded attendees that the business appreciation breakfast is November 21st.

Mr. Foster provided a Planning Commission update.

10.

Report of Manager

Mr. Sheridan stated that the Public Works plan will come before Council in December, City offices are closed

November 28th and November 29th, and that leaf collection is a few days behind schedule . He also recognized

Mr. Comeriato's time and service to the City.

Having missed the opportunity during Public Comment, Mr. Eric "Rick" Nye came to the podium and spoke as

the interested party regarding Resolution No. 24-133. He stated that the reservation strip is located across the

street from his home, he understands the neighbors' concerns, and has no intentions to develop the property

other than to work the land to grow grape vines and apple trees.

11.

Appointments

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Sutton, to appoint Gregory Hall, Michael

Ryan, Jennifer Spitalieri, Robert Kagler, and Jon Hoover to the Charter Review Commission.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

Bird and Mr. Foster

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Sutton, to appoint Chelsea McCoy and

Sarah Norman to the Charter Review Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

1 - Mrs. Kowalski

Abstain:

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Banweg, to appoint Scott Trainor and

Cheri Pagni-Griffith to the Charter Review Committee. The motion carried by the following

vote:

Aye:

4 - Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg, Mr. Foster and Mrs. Heater

Nay:

2 - Mrs. Kowalski and Dr. Goetz

1 - Dr. Bird

Abstain:

12.

Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda

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

three readings, except Motion No. 24-0113 and Resolution No. 24-136. The motion carried by

the following vote:

Aye:

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

and Mrs. Kowalski

Approval of the Consent Agenda

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

except Motion No. 24-0113 and Resolution No. 24-136. The motion carried by the following

vote:

Aye:

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

Kowalski and Mr. Sutton

24-0114

A Motion to Appoint Councilmembers Foster and Sutton to Serve as

Representatives to the Volunteer Fire Fighters’ Dependents Fund Board

for the 2025 Term.

Brief Description: On an annual basis, City Council must appoint two of its

members to serve on the Volunteer Fire Fighters’ Dependents Fund Board,

and Councilmen Foster and Sutton have expressed interest in serving.

Motion No. 24-0114 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-135

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVANCES OF LOCAL TAXES.

Brief Description: Ohio Revised Code Section 321.34, requires all local

authorities entitled to advancement of funds must submit a resolution

authorizing advances of local taxes each year. This resolution entitles the

City to receive tax advances from Summit County for 2025.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 24-135

Resolution No. 24-135 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-137

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FROM THE HUDSON KIWANIS ON

BEHALF OF HUDSON PARKS.

Brief Description: The Hudson Kiwanis has offered a $18,686.11 grant to the

Hudson Parks towards the installation of a shade sail at the splash pad in

Veterans Way Park.

Attachments:

shade sail diagram

Quote 106746-01-03 - City of Hudson - Veterans Way Park - Shade

Canopy - Option 3

Resolution No. 24-137

Resolution No. 24-137 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-138

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A CONTRACT WITH KURTZ BROTHERS, INC. FOR 2024

LEAF DISPOSAL.

Brief Description: This project involves the annual collection of leaf

material from residences in Hudson and subsequent disposal of leaf material.

Costs for the disposal of materials are predicted to exceed the City Manager’s

$25,000 expenditure threshold and staff seek authorization for such

expenditures above the threshold.

Attachments:

2024 Leaf Disposal

Resolution No. 24-138

Resolution No. 24-138 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-139

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR THE

2025 CAPITAL MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS OF THE CITY OF

HUDSON.

Brief Description: This Resolution would authorize the advertisement,

receipt of bids and award of contracts for the annual road programs that will

comprise the 2025 Annual Capital Maintenance Program. The program

includes Line Striping, Crack Sealing, Concrete Replacement/Repair, Catch

Basin Repair Program, and Asphalt Resurfacing and Patching Program.

Award of these projects will be based upon the approved 2025 capital budget.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 24-139

Resolution No. 24-139 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-140

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A

CONTRACT FOR HINES HILL ROAD AND VALLEY VIEW ROAD

SIDEWALK PROJECT.

Brief Description: The project includes the installation of a new 5-foot wide

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

Resolution No. 24-140

Resolution No. 24-140 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-141

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH

PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT GROUP FOR 2025 PAVEMENT ROAD

RATINGS.

Brief Description: Every 2 years the City hires a company to rate the

estimated 151-centerline miles of roadway network. The City then utilizes

this data to assist in developing the annual asphalt resurfacing program.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 24-141

Resolution No. 24-141 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-142

A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATE

FOR A PURCHASE 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 : Labels & Letters -Focus on Hudson Newsletter, $4501.82.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 24-142

Resolution No. 24-142 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Removed from the Consent Agenda

24-0113

A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the October 2024

Monthly Financial Report

Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for

Council’s review.

Attachments:

October 2024 Financial Report

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

readings. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

and Mr. Banweg

Responding to a comment, Mr. Sheridan stated that the budget for legal fees is higher this year due to a change

in the employment structure of the City Solicitor as well as using outside counsel for litigation.

A motion was made by Mr. Banweg, seconded by Mrs. Heater, that Motion No. 24-0113 be

approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

Banweg and Dr. Bird

24-136

A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FORM AND AUTHORIZE THE

EXECUTION OF BLUE CREEK WIND SCHEDULE WITH

AMERICAN MUNICIPAL POWER, INC. AND TAKING OF OTHER

ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN

EMERGENCY

Brief Description: American Municipal Power (AMP) has negotiated a

power purchase agreement (PPA) for competitively priced green energy and

capacity from the Blue Creek Wind Project located in Northwest Ohio. The

City’s power supply consultant is recommending Hudson purchase 3MW

from the PPA to replace a portion of retired landfill green energy, and a small

portion of its remaining requirements need.

Attachments:

Blue Creek Wind

Future Renewable Postion

Hudson_2025-010383-SCHED-Blue Creek Wind_Member Ordinance

Template - New ERA (7.18

Energy Sources 2024-2025

Energy Supply with BCW

Resolution No. 24-136

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

readings. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

Bird and Mr. Foster

Responding to a question, Mr. Comeriato explained the City's energy portfolio and goals over the next two

years.

A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Dr. Bird, that Resolution No. 24-136 be

adopted with rule suspension. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

Foster and Dr. Goetz

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Legislation

24-104

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205.09 AND 1205.11 OF

THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO DISTRICT

REGULATION SETBACKS FOR ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL

PROPERTIES.

Brief Description: Land Development Code Amendment to require uses

within D6 and D8 that are adjacent to residentially used properties to be

increased to match the setbacks required when such uses are adjacent to

residentially zoned properties.

Attachments:

LDC Amendment - 1205 D6 and D8 Setback to adjacent residential

property

Ordinance No. 24-104

Mr. Foster read the title of Ordinance No. 24-104, which constituted its second reading.

24-105

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1206.05 OF THE LAND

DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO NON-CONFORMING

RESIDENTIAL USES.

Brief Description: Land Development Code Amendment to provide greater

ability of existing non-conforming residential properties to rebuild or expand

an existing dwelling on an existing parcel.

Attachments:

LDC Amendment - Section 1206.05(4)(B) Non-conforming residential use

Ordinance No. 24-105

Mr. Foster read the title of Ordinance No. 24-105, which constituted its second reading.

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

A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mr. Banweg, that Resolution No. 24-124 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

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

A motion was made by Mr. Banweg, seconded by Mrs. Heater, that Ordinance No. 24-125 be

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

Aye:

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

and Mrs. Kowalski

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

A motion to pass was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mr. Banweg.

A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mr. Banweg, that Resolution No. 24-126 be

substituted and amended to the version dated November 19, 2024. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Aye:

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

Kowalski and Mr. Sutton

The motion to pass as amended carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

and Mr. Banweg

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)

A motion to pass was made by Dr. Bird, seconded by Mr. Sutton.

A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mr. Banweg, that Ordinance No. 24-127 be

substituted and amended to the version dated November 19, 2024. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Aye:

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

Banweg and Dr. Bird

The motion to pass as amended carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

Bird and Mr. Foster

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

Mr. Foster read the title of Resolution No. 24-131, which constituted its second reading.

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:

Walk and Bike Plan 2026-2030 11.21.24 - For Adoption in concept

Walk and Bike Plan Appendices A_B_C_D 11.21.24 For Adoption in

concept

Staff Memo

Walk & Bike Plan Update - October 2024

Walk and Bike Plan 2026-2030 - Draft

Appendices A_B_C

Resolution No. 24-132

Mr. Foster read the title of Resolution No. 24-132, which constituted its second reading.

24-133

AN ORDINANCE RELEASING THE RESERVATION STRIP WITHIN

THE PINE TRAILS SUBDIVISION.

Brief Description: Request to remove the reservation strip within the Pine

Trails Subdivision to provide access to the abutting 18.16 acres which is no

longer anticipated for extension of the subdivision.

Attachments:

Applicant letter 9.23.24

Nye 18 Acre Boundary Survey

Pine Trails Phase I

Exhibit A: Pine Trails - GIS Overview

Ordinance No. 24-133

Mr. Foster read the title of Ordinance No. 24-133, which constituted its second reading.

14.

Executive Session

A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mr. Banweg, to enter into executive session to

discuss the promotion and/or appointment of a public employee, and to discuss matters that are

required to be kept confidential by law. Invited to executive session were all members of

Council, the Mayor, the City Solicitor, and the City Manager. The motion carried by the

following roll call vote:

Aye:

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

Foster and Dr. Goetz

Executive session ended at 8:43 p.m.

15.

Adjournment

There being no further business, Mr. Foster adjourned the regular meeting at 8:43 p.m.

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Christopher W. Foster, Acting Mayor

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