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)  
Karen E. Heater, Council Member (At-Large)  
Nicole V. Kowalski, Council Member (At-Large)  
Scott Ruffer, Council Member (Ward 4)  
Katherine R. Schlademan, Council Member (Ward 1)  
Skylar J. Sutton, Council Member (Ward 3)  
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager  
John Kolesar, City Solicitor  
Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council  
Tuesday, November 28, 2023  
7:30 PM  
Town Hall  
27 East Main Street  
1.  
Call to Order  
President of Council Foster 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.  
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Present:  
Mr. Foster, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski and Mr. Sutton  
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Absent:  
Mr. Banweg  
Others & Staff in Attendance: Mr. Sheridan, City Manager; Mr. Comeriato, Assistant City Manager -  
Operations; Mr. Griffith, Management/Budget Director; Mr. Hannan, Community Development Director; Mr.  
Hutchinson, Assistant Public Works Director; Mr. Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager - Financial/Special  
Projects; Mr. Kosco, City Engineer; and Mr. Leiter, HCTV Production Assistant.  
2.  
Correspondence and Council Comments  
Ms. Schlademan thanked residents, city staff, and her family for their support over the past 4 years .  
Mr. Sutton thanked Ms. Schlademan and Mr. Ruffer for their service on Council. He further requested a future  
discussion regarding an exception for extension of water to new developments within the Akron Water system .  
Mrs. Kowalski notified residents that there will be an Open House on December 6, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30  
p.m. at the Hudson Middle School for the Safe Routes to School initiative that Mayor Anzevino and herself are  
part of, and that feedback can be provided on the Let's Talk Hudson website. She also notified residents that an  
Open House will be held for those residents within the project limits for the Valley View and Hines Hill sidewalk  
project on December 11, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at City Hall, and noted that she received an email  
from a resident along Valley View regarding concerns with the current speed limit, and asked staff to look into  
this concern. She further provided an update on a meeting regarding funding for Nicholson Drive waterline  
project, and thanked Mr. Ruffer and Ms. Schlademan for their time on Council.  
Mr. Ruffer thanked city staff for all the support during his time on Council. He further stated that Saturday and  
Sunday are Salvation Army Kettle Bell Days.  
Mrs. Heater thanked Ms. Schlademan and Mr. Ruffer for their time on Council. She further provided an update  
on the Park Board meeting that was held on November 27, 2023, and noted that Mr. Shriver has resigned his  
position on the Park Board, and thanked him for his service.  
Mr. Foster reminded everyone to speak into their microphone and thanked Ms. Schlademan and Mr. Ruffer for  
their service. He further reminded citizens that the Christkindlmarkt will be held on December 8, 2023 and  
invited everyone to attend.  
3.  
Discussion Items  
A.  
Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Update  
Brief Description: Comprehensive Plan project status update provided by the  
Steering Committee prior to formalizing the draft framework plan for  
community presentation in January 2024.  
Attachments:  
Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee members, Mrs. Leiter and Mrs. Obert, provided an update on the items  
that the committee has worked on, read the vision statement, and asked Council for any questions or feedback .  
Discussion followed that included attendance obstacles, review of consultant, general questions and input on  
survey focus areas and land use.  
This matter was discussed.  
B.  
Discussion of Summit County Intergovernmental Memorandum of  
Understanding for Job Creation and Retention and Tax Revenue Sharing  
Brief Description: Discussion of Summit County Intergovernmental  
Memorandum of Understanding for Job Creation and Retention and Tax  
Revenue Sharing  
Attachments:  
Mr. Knoblauch provided background information on the agreement and provided a summary of the key issues  
and proposed revisions that were discussed at the Countywide meeting. Council discussion followed on the  
agreement and the proposed revisions. Staff stated that they will return to Council for further discussion after  
Summit County approves the proposed revisions. Council consensus was to not move forward with remaining in  
the Summit County Intergovernmental MOU.  
This matter was discussed.  
C.  
Land Development Code Use Allowances for North Main Street  
Brief Description: The Land Development Code contains specific text  
relevant to use allowances for the west side of North Main Street in downtown  
Hudson.  
Attachments:  
Mr. Hannan stated that Mr. Ruffer requested additional discussion, and asked Council for any additional  
questions or comments. Mr. Ruffer stated that this topic should be further reviewed in order to review the  
baseline population density for office space that could create traffic issues or benefit downtown retailers and  
restaurants. Discussion followed that included possible revisions that could be made. Mr. Foster suggested that  
follow-up discussion be brought to the December 12, 2023, Council workshop.  
This matter was discussed.  
D.  
Discussion of a new City Flag  
Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino and City Council requested a discussion  
of potentially reinstating a new City of Hudson flag.  
Attachments:  
Due to the absence of Mayor Anzevino, Mr. Sheridan requested that this item be moved to the December 12,  
2023, Council workshop.  
This matter was postponed to the December 12, 2023, Council workshop.  
4.  
Proposed Consent Agenda for December 12, 2023, Council Meeting  
A.  
A Motion to Approve the Proposed 2024 City Council Meeting Schedule.  
Brief Description: A proposed meeting schedule for the new year has been  
prepared for Council’s review and approval.  
Attachments:  
Council requested that the November 5, 2024 Council meeting be moved as a combination meeting on  
November 12, 2024, due to November 5th being election day.  
This Motion was forwarded for further consideration at the December 12, 2023, Council  
meeting.  
B.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 22-143, MAKING  
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER  
EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON DURING THE FISCAL  
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023 BY MAKING ADDITIONAL  
AND/OR AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS RELATED TO THE  
FOURTH QUARTER OF 2023.  
Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the 2023 budget for additional  
and/or amended appropriations as listed in the attached Exhibit A.  
Attachments:  
This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the December 12, 2023, Council  
meeting.  
C.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY’S PAY RANGE  
STRUCTURE AND PAY RANGE ASSIGNMENTS SCHEDULE  
ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 23-72.  
Brief Description: This Ordinance authorizes an annual salary adjustment  
for the City's non-bargaining unit employees. The pay bands provided in the  
Pay Range Structure chart attached to the Ordinance have each been adjusted  
by a factor of 1.03 over the 2023 Pay Range Structure figures. This Ordinance  
also amends the City’s Pay Range Assignment Schedule.  
Attachments:  
This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the December 12, 2023, Council  
meeting.  
D.  
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF  
HUDSON IN 2024 TO SELL BY INTERNET AUCTION PERSONAL  
PROPERTY, INCLUDING MOTOR VEHICLES AND OTHER  
PROPERTY REFERENCED IN REVISED CODE §721.15 WHICH  
ARE NO LONGER NEEDED FOR PUBLIC USE OR ARE OBSOLETE  
OR UNFIT FOR THE USE FOR WHICH THEY WERE ACQUIRED.  
Brief Description: Staff is requesting permission to use govdeals.com and  
other similar services to dispose of unneeded, obsolete, or unfit equipment.  
This is a required annual renewal of agreement for Govdeals online auction  
services.  
Attachments:  
Mr. Sutton requested that staff make this information more easily accessible for the public to find on the City's  
website.  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the December 12, 2023, Council  
meeting.  
E.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES AND SERVICES  
FOR THE CITY’S PUBLIC UTILITY AND VELOCITY BROADBAND  
SERVICES OPERATIONS ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS DURING THE  
YEAR 2024.  
Brief Description: This annual resolution requests permission allowing the  
Public Works Department to make purchases of equipment, materials,  
supplies and services in the operational area of the municipal utilities and  
Velocity Broadband service operation that will exceed $25,000 based on the  
2024 approved budget.  
Attachments:  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the December 12, 2023, Council  
meeting.  
F.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER,  
DURING THE YEAR 2024, TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS OR TO  
UTILIZE THE VARIOUS CHARTER-AUTHORIZED  
GOVERNMENTAL COMPETITIVE PURCHASING  
PROGRAMS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR  
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, SERVICES, AND  
EQUIPMENT.  
Brief Description: This Resolution would authorize 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.  
Attachments:  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the December 12, 2023, Council  
meeting.  
G.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A CONTRACT WITH KURTZ BROTHERS, INC. FOR 2023  
LEAF DISPOSAL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
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’s $25,000  
expenditure threshold and Staff seek authorization for such expenditures.  
Attachments:  
Mr. Comeriato stated that the City is currently using Kurtz Brothers for leaf disposal, due to the City's previous  
vendor pulling out right before leaf season. Discussion followed on the effect of the Merry Mulch Program and  
looking into offering a mulch program for residents.  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the December 12, 2023, Council  
meeting.  
H.  
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 23-12 TO  
INCREASE THE PROJECT COST TO BID AND AWARD THE W.  
CASE WATERLINE PROJECT TO THE AMOUNT OF $800,000.  
Brief Description: The project will involve the replacement of the water main  
along W. Case Drive from SR 303 to Lynn Drive. Project bids were received  
and were in excess of 10% of the Engineer’s Estimate. Staff is requesting an  
additional $115,000 for a total project cost of $800,000.  
Attachments:  
Mr. Kosco stated that the increased cost is due to rock within the waterline location. He further stated that this  
project will be re-bid in February with hopes that the cost will decrease due to the time of year.  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the December 12, 2023, Council  
meeting.  
I.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS, AWARD AND TO ENTER  
INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE EAST CASE WATER LINE  
REPLACEMENT PROJECT.  
Brief Description: This project will involve the replacement of the water  
main along E. Case Drive from SR 303 to Milford Road.  
Attachments:  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the December 12, 2023, Council  
meeting.  
J.  
A RESOLUTION DECLARING A 12 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: Proposed resolution to establish a moratorium  
regarding marijuana related activities while the State of Ohio  
establishes applicable regulations.  
Attachments:  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the December 12, 2023, Council  
meeting.  
K.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE  
OHIO PATROLMEN’S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION FOR  
SERGEANTS, FOR THE YEARS 2024 THROUGH 2026, AND  
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: This legislation seeks approval of the terms and  
conditions of the collective bargaining agreement that was negotiated in part  
by the City Manager with the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association  
(Sergeants) and authorization for the City Manager to enter into said  
agreement.  
Attachments:  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the December 12, 2023, Council  
meeting.  
L.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE  
OHIO PATROLMEN’S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION FOR  
PATROL OFFICERS FOR THE YEARS 2024 THROUGH 2026, AND  
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: This legislation seeks approval of the terms and  
conditions of the collective bargaining agreement that was negotiated in part  
by the City Manager with the Ohio Patrolman’s Benevolent Association  
(Patrol Officers) and authorization for the City Manager to enter into said  
agreement.  
Attachments:  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the December 12, 2023, Council  
meeting.  
M.  
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF  
A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE UTILITY  
WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA, LOCAL 588, FOR THE YEARS  
2024 THROUGH 2026 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER  
TO ENTER INTO SAID AGREEMENT, AND DECLARING AN  
EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: This legislation seeks approval of the terms and  
conditions of the collective bargaining agreement that was negotiated by the  
City Manager with the Utility Workers Union of America Local 588 and  
authorization for the City Manager to enter into said agreement.  
Attachments:  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the December 12, 2023, Council  
meeting.  
N.  
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF  
A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH TEAMSTERS  
LOCAL UNION NO. 436 FOR THE YEARS 2024 THROUGH 2026  
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO SAID  
AGREEMENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: This legislation seeks approval of the terms and  
conditions of the collective bargaining agreement that was negotiated by the  
City Manager with the Teamsters Local Union No. 436 and authorization for  
the City Manager to enter into said agreement.  
Attachments:  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the December 12, 2023, Council  
meeting.  
5.  
Proposed Legislation for December 12, 2023, Council Meeting  
A.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205 “ZONING  
DISTRICTS-CITY OF HUDSON MAP” AND 1206 “USE  
REGULATIONS” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE.  
Brief Description: Land Development Code text amendment to  
establish expanded regulations relevant to the blending of proposed  
density for residential development adjacent to existing development.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 23-84 was forwarded for further consideration at the December 12, 2023,  
Council meeting.  
B.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CLEVELAND FOR AN  
EXTENSION OF A WATER LINE ALONG CHITTENDEN ROAD IN  
THE VILLAGE OF BOSTON HEIGHTS.  
Brief Description: The City of Hudson and the City of Cleveland wish to  
enter into an agreement in order for the City of Hudson to supply a specified  
portion of Chittenden Road with Hudson water as shown on the attached map.  
6231 Chittenden Road will become the City of Hudson’s customer and the  
City of Hudson will read, bill, and maintain the waterline along this specified  
portion of Chittenden Road.  
Attachments:  
There was brief discussion on concerns that Mr. Banweg raised at the last meeting. Mr. Foster stated that due  
to Mr. Banweg's absence that those could be brought up prior to passage on December 12 , 2023.  
Resolution No. 23-111 was forwarded for further consideration at the December 12, 2023,  
Council meeting.  
C.  
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH  
ARLINGTON VALLEY FARMS, LLC, OR ITS ASSIGNEE, FOR THE  
LLC’S LEASE-PURCHASE OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED  
AT 5369 HUDSON DRIVE, HUDSON, OHIO.  
Brief Description: A Second Amendment to the Land Installment Contract  
has been requested by the Buyer to change the Closing Date from February 1,  
2024 to July 1, 2024 to align with the anticipated closing of a USDA loan  
financing the purchase. Additionally, monthly installment payments of ten  
thousand and 00/100 dollars ($10,000.00) would be continued from February  
1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 23-127 was forwarded for further consideration at the December 12, 2023,  
Council meeting.  
D.  
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER’S  
RECOMMENDATION NOT TO IMPLEMENT THE GROWTH  
MANAGEMENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION  
SYSTEM DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2024.  
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 2024.  
Attachments:  
Resolution No. 23-142 was forwarded for further consideration at the December 12, 2023,  
Council meeting.  
E.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 295.01 OF THE  
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE REGARDING THE COMPOSITION AND  
THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ECONOMIC GROWTH  
BOARD.  
Brief Description: City Council will consider amendments to the Codified  
Ordinances pertaining to the Economic Growth Board.  
Attachments:  
Mr. Sutton requested that staff look into how staggering the terms will effect the terms of the current members.  
Ordinance No. 23-143 was forwarded for further consideration at the December 12, 2023,  
Council meeting.  
F.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE 2023  
MEMBER POWER POOL SCHEDULE WITH AMERICAN  
MUNICIPAL POWER INC (“AMP”).  
Brief Description: The Northern Power Pool (“NPP”) is an AMP resource  
that is utilized to purchase and sell power for each participating AMP member  
community based on short-term need. AMP has updated the pool agreement  
to align with the Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland (PJM) regional  
transmission organization (RTO) rules and requirements. AMP is asking that  
all participating member communities pass Resolution for updates and  
continued program participation.  
Attachments:  
Resolution No. 23-156 was forwarded for further consideration at the December 12, 2023,  
Council meeting.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE JOB CREATION GRANT PROGRAM.  
Brief Description: The proposed amendments to the Job Creation Grant  
Program will align the program guidelines with the way we deploy the  
program in practice post-pandemic. The proposal also includes an increased  
year of eligibility for including certain defined, environmentally sustainable  
components to their projects to align with the goals outlined by the  
Environmental Awareness Committee.  
G.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 23-157 was forwarded for further consideration at the December 12, 2023,  
Council meeting.  
H.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 22-143, MAKING  
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER  
EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON DURING THE FISCAL  
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023 BY MAKING ADDITIONAL  
AND/OR AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS RELATED TO LEGAL  
FEES FOR 2023.  
Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the 2023 budget for additional  
and/or amended appropriations as listed in the attached Exhibit A.  
Attachments:  
This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the December 12, 2023, Council  
meeting.  
I.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES  
SECTION 222.01, PUBLICATION, REGARDING PUBLIC NOTICE  
OF PASSED LEGISLATION.  
Brief Description: With recent changes to the Ohio Revised Code concerning  
publication requirements for passed legislation, Council will consider similar  
changes to the Codified Ordinances, Section 222.01. Newspaper publications  
have been problematic, and staff desires a more reliable, timely, and less  
costly method to provide public notices.  
Attachments:  
Mr. Sutton asked what the changes were, as the draft legislation does not reflect any substantial changes . Mr.  
Sheridan stated that he will check with staff and get this updated.  
This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the December 12, 2023, Council  
meeting.  
6.  
Items to be Added to Future Agendas  
Mr. Sutton requested discussion regarding an exception for extension of water to new developments within the  
Akron Water system and procedural concerns with changes made to items at a workshop prior to introduction at  
a meeting.  
Mrs. Heater requested discussion on a grant opportunity for the Heritage Ohio Main Street Program to help  
offset the costs of the DART assessment.  
Mr. Foster stated that the new Council-Elect member will be sworn in at City Hall on December 5, 2023 at 5:00  
p.m. by Judge Coates. There was additional discussion regarding also having a ceremonial swearing in at the  
December 12, 2023, Council meeting. Mrs. Kowalski stated that Judge Teodosio will also we present at the  
swearing in on December 5, 2023, as requested by one of the Council-Elect members. Mr. Sheridan stated that  
the order of the swearing in will be based on incumbents first based on highest votes received . Mr. Sutton  
requested that the swearing in procedure based on highest votes be codified.  
7.  
Adjournment  
There being no further discussion, Mr. Foster adjourned the Council workshop meeting at 9:00  
p.m.  
_______________________________  
Christopher W. Foster, President of Council  
_______________________________  
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.