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 18, 2025

7:30 PM

City Hall

1140 Terex Road

Regular Council Meeting:

Call to Order

Mayor Anzevino called to order the meeting 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.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Roll Call

7 -

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. Ersing, Assistant IT Director; Mr. Gerbracht, Station Manager; Mr. Griffith, Assistant

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

Financial/Special Projects; Mr. Leedham, Innovation & Technology Director; Mr. Leiter, HCTV Production

Assistant; Mr. Powell, Public Works Director; and Mr. Wash, Assistant Public Works Director.

Approval of the Minutes

25-0035

Minutes of Previous Council Meetings

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

Council’s review and approval.

Attachments:

March 4, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes - Draft

March 11, 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 - Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs.

Kowalski and Mr. Sutton

Honorary Resolutions

25-46

A RESOLUTION THANKING KAREN FARKAS FOR HER SERVICE

TO THE COMMUNITY.

Brief Description: This Resolution provides recognition and thanks to Karen

Farkas for her dedicated service as a member of the Environmental Awareness

Committee.

Attachments:

Honorary Resolution No. 25-46

Mrs. Kowalski thanked Ms. Farkas for her service.

A motion was made by Mrs. Kowalski, seconded by Mr. Foster, that Resolution No. 25-46 be

adopted. 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 Comments

Mr. Anthony Ravida, 1746 Edgar Dr., spoke about the process of having his fence installed.

Ms. Tracey Mackay, League of Women Voters, 5230 Knollshire Dr., spoke about Sunshine Week, which takes

place March 16-22, 2025.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Mrs. Kowalski thanked staff and members of the Fire/EMS subcommittee, which met on Saturday, March 15th

and stated it was a very productive meeting. She also mentioned her spring Council forum at the Hudson

Library on April 30th from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Dr. Goetz stated that AHBR is starting to review the townhouse project and praised fourth graders who made a

presentation entitled, "Ohio History: Is Conflict Always Bad?"

Mr. Banweg also thanked Fire/EMS study members for obtaining information on cost, staffing, and next steps,

which included improved response time, hiring, direct fire response from station, and expanding coverage . He

also requested a timeline of Mr. Ravida's case to inform the public.

Dr. Bird stated that the Tax Incentive Review Committee met and all companies except one met their payroll

commitment. The committee asked for additional information on how they will meet commitment in 2025, which

will be reviewed prior to making a recommendation.

Mayor Anzevino noted that a marijuana dispensary opened in Streetsboro; spoke to several mayors about the

Eastern Power & Gas contract issue; has information on becoming a member of NOPEC if Council is

interested; and will attend a Mayors Association of Portage, Stark & Summit Counties meeting.

Report of Manager

Mr. Sheridan stated that Council is on recess the next two Tuesdays, March 25th and April 1st; the City is

speaking with the owner of Eastern Power and Gas and will update Council in April; and that the City did not

receive some funding for the inclusive playground and will come back to Council with options and cost

estimates.

In response to Mr. Banweg's Council comment, Mr. Hannan provided Council with a timeline of Mr. Ravida's

fence issue.

Appointments

None.

10.

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 for the Consent Agenda, except Resolution No. 25-52. 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. Sutton, seconded by Mrs. Heater, to approve the Consent Agenda,

except Resolution No. 25-52. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

Bird and Mr. Foster

25-0036

A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the February 2025

Monthly Financial Report

Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for

Council’s review.

Attachments:

February 2025 Financial Report

Motion No. 25-0036 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-47

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE PROCUREMENT AND

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH CALIX, INC TO UPGRADE THE

VELOCITY FIBER DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT; AND

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This contract would involve the purchasing of equipment

and professional services from Calix to upgrade and replace the current Calix

distribution equipment used by Velocity Broadband to provide service to

customers.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-47

Resolution No. 25-47 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-48

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR

CUSTOMER FIBER INSTALLATION SERVICES WITH THE

LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER.

Brief Description: This contract would involve the installation of customer

connections between the main fiber line and the residence, commonly referred

to the drop install along with the installation of the customer facing equipment

at the premise.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-48

Resolution No. 25-48 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-49

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR

THE 2025 VELOCITY FIBER PILOT PROJECT WITH THE

LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER.

Brief Description: This project involves installing approximately 18,000 total

feet of overhead and underground fiber conduit, pull boxes and fiber optic

cable in two neighborhoods that are part of Phase 1 of the City’s Fiber to the

Home (FTTH) project.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-49

Resolution No. 25-49 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-50

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR

FIBER CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND PROCUREMENT

SERVICES FOR THE FIBER TO THE HOME PILOT PROJECT

WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER.

Brief Description: This contract would involve the procurement of fiber and

related material for use in the construction of the fiber to the home network

pilot project.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-50

Resolution No. 25-50 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-51

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

A CONTRACT WITH THE AUDITOR OF STATE FOR FINANCIAL

AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF HUDSON FOR THE 2024

AUDIT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This legislation authorizes the City Manager to enter into a

contract for the City’s annual audit for 2024.

Attachments:

City of Hudson FY24 Engagement Letter

Resolution No. 25-51

Resolution No. 25-51 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-0037

A Motion Authorizing the City Staff to Move Forward with the Design

Recommendations by our Consultant (GAI Consultants) for a New

Sidewalk along Stow Road from SR 303 to Ravenna Street.

Brief Description: City staff presented the proposed alignment of the new

sidewalk along Stow Road from SR 303 to Ravenna Street at January 14 and

February 25, 2025, Council workshops. Staff recommended that a 5’ concrete

sidewalk be placed on the west side of Stow Road. This motion would provide

authorization for the City’s consultant, GAI Consultants, to proceed with the

design of a 5’ concrete sidewalk along the west side of Stow Road from SR

303 to Ravenna Street.

Motion No. 25-0037 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-53

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A

CONTRACT FOR RAVENNA STREET SIDEWALK INSTALLATION

PROJECT FROM S. HAYDEN PARKWAY TO STOW ROAD.

Brief Description: The project includes the installation of a new sidewalk

along Ravenna Street from S. Hayden Parkway to Stow Road.

Attachments:

Exhibit Ravenna St Sidewalk

Resolution No. 25-53

Resolution No. 25-53 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-54

A RESOLUTION APPROVING A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT FOR

SUMMER FIREWORKS IN 2025, 2026, AND 2027, AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A

SERVICE CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN FIREWORKS; AND

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

Brief Description: To approve a three-year contract for summer fireworks in

2025, 2026, and 2027, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a service

contract with American Fireworks for an annual cost of $26,750.

Attachments:

2025 AMERICAN FIREWORKS HUDSON JULY 4TH CONTRACT

PACKET

Resolution No. 25-54

Resolution No. 25-54 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-55

AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE EDITING AND INCLUSION

OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AS PARTS OF

THE VARIOUS COMPONENT CODES OF THE CODIFIED

ORDINANCES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF NEW

MATTER IN THE UPDATED AND REVISED CODIFIED

ORDINANCES; TO REPEAL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS IN

CONFLICT THEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This Ordinance authorizes revisions to Hudson’s Codified

Ordinances to incorporate various ordinances and resolutions of a general and

permanent nature that have been passed by Council.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-55

Ordinance No. 25-55 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Removed from the Consent Agenda

25-52

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF BOSTON

HEIGHTS FOR COOPERATION AND COST SHARING FOR THE

RESURFACING OF WALTERS ROAD BETWEEN HINES HILL

ROAD AND CORPORATION LINE.

Brief Description: This project is for the resurfacing of Walters Road from

Hines Hill Road to the Corporation Line.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-52

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

three readings for Resolution No. 25-52. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

Foster and Dr. Goetz

A motion was made by Mr. Banweg, seconded by Mr. Foster, to pass Resolution No. 25-52.

A motion was made by Mrs. Kowalski, seconded by Dr. Goetz, to postpone Resolution No. 25-52

to the April 8, 2025, Council meeting. The motion failed by the following vote:

Aye:

Nay:

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

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

Mrs. Kowalski asked why this project is happening now and asked about a project that occurred in the area last

year. Mr. Sheridan responded that the project is in the asphalt program.

Mr. Foster stated that the project Mrs. Kowalski referred to was a private culvert project for a veterinary clinic,

and added that he was not interested in entering into an agreement with the Village of Boston Heights while

there is a pending lawsuit against the City of Hudson. Mr. Sutton and Mr. Banweg echoed Mr. Foster's

comments.

Mr. Sheridan provided four options to move forward: 1.) postpone the project until 2026; 2.) the City can do

half the road; 3.) the City can ask for the Village of Boston Heights' portion of the roadwork upfront; or 4.)

resurface as-is. He further stated that his opinion would be to patch the road and wait.

The motion to pass Resolution No. 25-52 failed by the following vote:

Aye:

Nay:

2 - Mrs. Kowalski and Dr. Goetz

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

Mayor Anzevino recessed the meeting at 8:19 p.m. to address the audio. He reconvened the meeting at 8:22

p.m.

11.

Legislation

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

A motion was made by Mr. Banweg, seconded by Dr. Bird, to pass Resolution No. 25-29 on

third reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

Kowalski and Mr. Sutton

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

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

readings for Resolution No. 25-44. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

and Mr. Banweg

Mr. Sutton explained to residents the reason for suspending the rules was to adhere to Ohio Revised Code

timelines for this type of legislation.

A motion was made by Mr. Banweg, seconded by Mr. Foster, that Resolution No. 25-44 be

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

Aye:

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

Banweg and Dr. Bird

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 second reading.

25-56

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART TEN, "STREETS, UTILITIES

AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE" OF THE CODIFIED

ORDINANCES, TO AMEND CHAPTER 1016 USE OF PUBLIC WAYS

BY SERVICE PROVIDERS AND CABLE TELEVISION PROVIDERS.

Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the City’s Codified

Ordinances relating to regulations applying to use of public ways by service

providers and cable television providers in the City’s public right-of-way,

found in Chapter 1016, “Use Of Public Ways by Service Providers and Cable

Television Providers,” of the Streets, Utilities, and Public Services Code of

the Codified Ordinances of the City of Hudson.

Attachments:

Exhibit A - Ordinance Amending CO Chapter 1016

Ordinance No. 25-56

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-56, which constituted its first reading.

25-57

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205, 1206, AND 1213 OF

THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ESTABLISH A

PERMANENT PROHIBITION RELATED TO MARIJUANA

FACILITIES.

Brief Description: A proposed ordinance to establish a permanent ban on

marijuana facilities within the City of Hudson.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-57

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-57, which constituted its first reading.

A motion was made by Mr. Banweg, seconded by Dr. Goetz, to refer Ordinance No. 25-57 to the

Planning Commission. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

Nay:

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

2 - Mrs. Kowalski and Mr. Sutton

12.

Executive Session

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

the transfer of public property and pending litigation. Invited to the executive session were all

members of Council, the Mayor, the City Solicitor, the Assistant City Manager, 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

Mayor Anzevino recessed the regular meeting at 8:30 p.m. He resumed the regular meeting at 9:05 p.m.

13.

Adjournment

There being no further business, Mayor Anzevino adjourned the Council meeting at 9:05 p.m.

Regular Workshop:

Call to Order

14.

Mayor Anzevino called to order the workshop of Hudson City Council at 9:15 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:

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

Kowalski and Mr. Sutton

Others & Staff in Attendance: Mr. Sheridan, City Manager; Mr. Ersing, Assistant IT Director; Mr. Gerbracht,

Station Manager; Mr. Griffith, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Hannan, Community Development Director; Mr.

Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager - Financial/Special Projects; Mr. Leedham, Innovation & Technology

Director; Mr. Leiter, HCTV Production Assistant; Mr. Powell, Public Works Director; Mr. Tabak, Police Chief;

and Mr. Wash, Assistant Public Works Director.

15.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Mr. Foster addressed some misinformation that he has heard regarding the Inclusive Playground Park . Mrs.

Kowalski requested clarification about concerns with the proposed location of Middleton Road Park, and Mr .

Sheridan discussed alternative options in case grant funding is not secured and stated that he will put a memo

together for Council.

16.

Discussion Items

25-0038

Discussion of Owen Brown Street Traffic Signal

Brief Description: The City Manager and Council President would like to

discuss public comment and status of the traffic signal installation on Owen

Brown Street.

Mr. Foster shared feedback he received from residents, noting that some support the installation of a traffic

signal at the railroad underpass, while others are opposed. Mr. Sheridan then provided background on the

project and explained the purpose of the signal. The Council discussion that followed addressed resident input,

the need for the signal, and the addition of height bollards. There was general agreement to proceed with the

traffic light installation as planned.

This matter was discussed.

25-0039

Extension of Melody and 365-Kindness Garden on the Park Lane Green

Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino will present to City Council a request to

extend Melody and the 365-Kindness Garden on the Park Lane Green for an

additional 18 months.

Attachments:

Melody & 365 Day Kindness Rock Garden Memo

Mayor Anzevino shared background information about Melody and the 365-Kindness Garden . He explained

that Melody was part of a larger initiative called the Bird Song Project, which featured smaller bird sculptures

that were hung from the trees at the Gazebo Green, and stated that these smaller bird sculptures have been

displayed in other cities. Additionally, he noted that Door 2 Art Studio would like to display the birds one final

time in Hudson, send some to be displayed in Landsberg am Lech, Germany, and organize an auction, with

proceeds going toward public art projects in Hudson. He stated that the current display is set to end at the end

of April, and he is requesting an 18-month extension. There was consensus to proceed with the extension and to

include it on the agenda for the Council workshop on April 8, 2025.

This matter was discussed.

17.

Proposed Consent Agenda for April 8, 2025, Council Meeting

25-58

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH MS

CONSULTANTS FOR THE TINKERS CREEK WATERSHED STUDY.

Brief Description: The Tinkers Creek Watershed study will evaluate the

trunk storm water infrastructure within the Tinkers Creek Watershed, and

other local critical storm water system areas to identify future improvements

to mitigate flooding.

Attachments:

Exhibit- Tinkers Creek Watershed Study

Resolution No. 25-58

Mr. Sheridan noted that this study was discussed following the August 8th flood last year and that it will

examine various areas within the Tinkers Creek Watershed.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the April 8, 2025, Council meeting.

25-59

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A WATER AND ELECTRIC ACCESS EASEMENT

AGREEMENT AND A SIDEWALK EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH

5698 HUDSON LLC. FOR THE PROPERTY AT THE SOUTHWEST

CORNER OF TEREX ROAD AND HUDSON DRIVE; AND

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This Resolution authorizes the City Manager to enter into

a Water and Electric Access Easement Agreement and a Sidewalk Easement

Agreement with the 5698 Hudson LLC., also known as ShopCo, to permit

Hudson Public Power and Water to enter the site for routine maintenance of

City Infrastructure and for a 4’ Sidewalk Easement that allows for the

installation of a 5’ sidewalk along the south side of Terex Road from Hudson

Drive west to City of Hudson City Hall property.

Attachments:

Utility Easement

Sidewalk Easement

Resolution No. 25-59

Mr. Foster provided an explanation on why this item was on the consent agenda. Responding to a question, Mr.

Sheridan provided the reason for the easements.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the April 8, 2025, Council meeting.

25-60

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH EMH&T,

INC. FOR A CULTURAL RESOURCES STUDY OF 996 HINES HILL

ROAD.

Brief Description: This legislation would retain EMH&T, Inc. for Cultural

Resources Study required in pursuit of SiteOhio Authentication.

Attachments:

Staff Report - EMHT Cultural Resources Study

EMHT Proposal for Hines Hill CRM Survey

Resolution No. 25-60

Council Memo - JobsOhio Site Authentication Executive Summary Final

Council Memo - JobsOhio Site Authentication

SiteOhio Authentication Project Timeline Visual Summary

InSite Action Items Report for Authentication 11.2024

Responding to a question, Mr. Hannan provided the reason for this study.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the April 8, 2025, Council meeting.

25-61

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR

PROVISION OF SOFT DRINKS AND RELATED BEVERAGES AT

THE ELLSWORTH MEADOWS GOLF CLUB; AND DECLARING AN

EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This Resolution would authorize the advertisement,

receipt of bids and award of a contract for the pouring rights for soft drinks

and related beverages (non-alcoholic) at the Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club.

The pouring rights contract period will commence April 19, 2025 and

conclude December 31, 2029.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-61

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the April 8, 2025, Council meeting.

25-62

A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER’S

APPLICATION FOR AN ECOSMART CHOICE SUSTAINABILITY

GRANT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR TREE PLANTING

PROGRAMS AND ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

PROGRAMS.

Brief Summary: American Municipal Power has notified the City of Hudson

of an opportunity to apply for an ECOSMART Choice Sustainability Grant for

its participation in the ECOSMART Choice Program.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-62

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the April 8, 2025, Council meeting.

25-63

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE

PURCHASE OF GOLF SIMULATORS AT THE ELLSWORTH

MEADOWS GOLF CLUB.

Brief Description: This Resolution would authorize the advertisement,

receipt of bids and award of the purchase of up to four (4) golf simulators at

the Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-63

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the April 8, 2025, Council meeting.

25-64

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE HUDSON FIRE MUSEUM AND

HISTORICAL EDUCATION SOCIETY, LTD.; AND DECLARING AN

EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: The Hudson Fire Museum and Historical Education

Society, Ltd. requested to enter into a new lease agreement at Town Hall.

Attachments:

Hudson Fire Museum Lease Plan

Resolution No. 25-64

Dr. Gotez requested clarification regarding the leasing of City buildings to external organizations. Mr. Sutton

and Mr. Banweg explained that the legislation previously passed concerning leases specifies certain approved

types, and this particular lease fits within those categories.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the April 8, 2025, Council meeting.

18.

Proposed Legislation for April 8, 2025, Council Meeting

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

Resolution No. 25-44 was passed at the Council meeting, that was held prior to this workshop.

Resolution No. 25-44 was removed from the workshop agenda.

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

Resolution No. 25-45 was forwarded for further consideration at the April 8, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-56

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART TEN, "STREETS, UTILITIES

AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE" OF THE CODIFIED

ORDINANCES, TO AMEND CHAPTER 1016 USE OF PUBLIC WAYS

BY SERVICE PROVIDERS AND CABLE TELEVISION PROVIDERS.

Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the City’s Codified

Ordinances relating to regulations applying to use of public ways by service

providers and cable television providers in the City’s public right-of-way,

found in Chapter 1016, “Use Of Public Ways by Service Providers and Cable

Television Providers,” of the Streets, Utilities, and Public Services Code of

the Codified Ordinances of the City of Hudson.

Attachments:

Exhibit A - Ordinance Amending CO Chapter 1016

Ordinance No. 25-56

Ordinance No. 25-56 was forwarded for further consideration at the April 8, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-65

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 JOANN

POULTON, 5457 STOW ROAD, HUDSON, OHIO; AND DECLARING

AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Joann Poulton has submitted a renewal Application for

Placement of Farmland in an Agricultural District for an alpaca farm operation

on 14.37 acre parcel at 5457 Stow Road in Hudson.

Attachments:

Application - 5457 Stow Rd

5457 Stow Road CD Inspection 3.10.25

Map of 5457 Stow Road

Resolution No. 25-65

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the April 8, 2025, Council meeting.

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Items to be Added to Future Agendas

Mrs. Kowalski asked for discussion at a future workshop regarding a policy on lighting of the Clock Tower .

Mr. Sutton requested discussion regarding the Inclusive Park.

Mr. Banweg stated that he is putting together a Resolution for John Niemczura for his service on the Military

and Veterans' Commission.

Adjournment

There being no further discussion, Mr. Foster adjourned the Council workshop meeting at 9:54

p.m.

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Jeffrey L. Anzevino, Mayor

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Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council

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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 220.03(d), Rules for Council Meetings, and

Section 220.031 (a), Rules for Workshop Meetings.