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, October 21, 2025

6:45 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

Special Workshop:

Call to Order

Mayor Anzevino called to order the workshop 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, 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. Griffith, Assistant City Manager and Mr. Leiter, HCTV Production Assistant.

Correspondence and Council Comments

None.

Proposed Additions to the Consent Agenda for October 21, 2025, Council

Meeting

25-160

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A CONTRACT WITH MUTUAL HEALTH SERVICES (MHS)

FOR CERTAIN HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN SERVICES; AND

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: The City of Hudson provides certain health benefits

(medical and prescription drug coverage) to regular full-time city employees.

The attached legislation seeks Council’s authorization for the City Manager to

enter into a contract with Mutual Health Services (MHS) to provide claims

administration for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-160

Resolution No. 25-160 was forwarded to the October 21, 2025, Council meeting.

25-161

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A CONTRACT WITH TRUERX FOR CERTAIN HEALTH

BENEFIT PLAN SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: The City of Hudson provides certain health benefits

(medical and prescription drug coverage) to regular full-time city employees.

The attached legislation seeks Council’s authorization for the City Manager to

enter into a contract with TrueRX to provide prescription drug administration

for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-161

Resolution No. 25-161 was forwarded to the October 21, 2025, Council meeting.

25-162

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A CONTRACT WITH NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE FOR

CERTAIN HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN SERVICES; AND DECLARING

AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: The City of Hudson provides certain health benefits

(medical and prescription drug coverage) to regular full-time city employees.

The attached legislation seeks Council’s authorization for the City Manager to

enter into a contract with Nationwide Life Insurance to provide stop loss

insurance for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-162

In response to a question, Mr. Griffith explained that quotes are issued on the 15th of each month and require

approval by the 15th of the following month. Since November’s meetings were scheduled near the end of the

month, these items were subsequently included in the Special Workshop.

Resolution No. 25-162 was forwarded to the October 21, 2025, Council meeting.

Adjournment

There being no further business, Council President Foster adjourned the special workshop at

6:48 p.m.

Regular Meeting:

Call to Order

Mayor Anzevino called to order the meeting of Hudson City Council at 7:00 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

Staff in Attendance: Mr. Sheridan, City Manager; Mr. Pitchford, City Solicitor & Special Counsel; Ms. Wheeler,

Clerk of Council; Mr. Griffith, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager -

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

Executive Session

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

interview an applicant for Planning Commission. Invited to executive session were all members

of Council, the Mayor, and the applicant. 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

Mayor Anzevino recessed the regular meeting to enter executive session at 7:00 p.m. He 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

Approval of the Minutes

25-0122

Minutes of Previous Council Meetings

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

Council’s review and approval.

Attachments:

October 7, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes - Draft

October 14, 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

Proclamations

25-0123

Special Recognition of the “Take a Second, Make a Difference” Initiative

Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino will proclaim October 24, 2025, as

“Take a Second, Make a Difference” Day in Hudson, Ohio.

Attachments:

Take a Second Make a Difference 2025

Ms. Laura Jones and Ms. Jennifer Fisher accepted the proclamation and made comments.

Mayor Anzevino read the proclamation in its entirety.

Public Comments

None.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Mrs. Kowalski announced that she will be holding an open forum on November 6th, starting at 6:30 p .m., at

Barlow Community Center.

Dr. Goetz provided a Cemetery Board update.

Mrs. Heater provided a Park Board update.

Dr. Bird acknowledged the Boy Scouts that were in attendance.

Mr. Foster thanked Mrs. Heater, Dr. Goetz, Ms. Sarah Norman, and Ms. Jessi Obert for attending the Clinton

Crossing meeting as they discussed the RFP for downtown.

Mayor Anzevino stated that he would be attending the "Take a Second, Make a Difference" on Friday, as well as

the Mayors Association meeting and speaking to third graders next Tuesday.

Report of Manager

Mr. Sheridan stated that Citywide Trick-or-Treat is Friday, October 31 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.; leaf collection

begins the week of October 27 in the Northeast and Southwest quadrant; the annual Veterans' Day ceremony

will be held on Tuesday, November 11 at the Boy Scout Cabin Green, the location of the Tinkers Creek

Watershed Study public meeting has moved to the high school auditorium; and that he would be out of state for

the October 28 Workshop.

10.

Appointments

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Banweg, that Fred Innamorato be

appointed to a full term on the Planning Commission. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

Nay:

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

1 - Mrs. Kowalski

Appointments

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Sutton, that Sarah Norman be appointed to

a full term on the Planning Commission. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

Nay:

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

2 - Mrs. Kowalski and Dr. Bird

1 - Dr. Goetz

Abstain:

11.

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

Foster and Dr. Goetz

Approval of the Consent Agenda

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

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

and Mrs. Heater

25-0124

A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the September 2025

Monthly Financial Report

Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for

Council’s review.

Attachments:

September 2025 Financial Report

Motion No. 25-0124 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-158

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

PROCEED WITH THE TRANSFER OF VACANT LAND THROUGH

THE SIDE LOT AND VACANT LAND TRANSFER PROGRAM OF

THE SUMMIT COUNTY LAND BANK, AN OHIO NONPROFIT

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION.

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

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

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

Summit County.

Attachments:

Boston Park vacant parcel transfer map - 10.1.25

SCLB transfer notification 9.29.25

Resolution No. 25-158

Resolution No. 25-158 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-159

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN EMERGENCY AGREEMENT WITH MAGNETECH

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

TRANSFORMER AT THE CITY’S SOUTH MAIN ST SUBSTATION;

AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

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

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

resulting in damage to one of the substation transformers. Magnetech

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

evaluation of the affected transformer.

Attachments:

M211310 Hudson Public Power 10 MVA Rewind Assembly Testing

Delivery and Installation (002)

Resolution No. 25-159

Resolution No. 25-159 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-160

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A CONTRACT WITH MUTUAL HEALTH SERVICES (MHS)

FOR CERTAIN HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN SERVICES; AND

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: The City of Hudson provides certain health benefits

(medical and prescription drug coverage) to regular full-time city employees.

The attached legislation seeks Council’s authorization for the City Manager to

enter into a contract with Mutual Health Services (MHS) to provide claims

administration for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-160

Resolution No. 25-160 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-161

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A CONTRACT WITH TRUERX FOR CERTAIN HEALTH

BENEFIT PLAN SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: The City of Hudson provides certain health benefits

(medical and prescription drug coverage) to regular full-time city employees.

The attached legislation seeks Council’s authorization for the City Manager to

enter into a contract with TrueRX to provide prescription drug administration

for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-161

Resolution No. 25-161 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-162

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A CONTRACT WITH NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE FOR

CERTAIN HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN SERVICES; AND DECLARING

AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: The City of Hudson provides certain health benefits

(medical and prescription drug coverage) to regular full-time city employees.

The attached legislation seeks Council’s authorization for the City Manager to

enter into a contract with Nationwide Life Insurance to provide stop loss

insurance for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-162

Resolution No. 25-162 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

12.

Legislation

25-144

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

RECORD PROTECTIVE COVENANTS FOR THE CITY-OWNED

PARCEL AT 996 HINES HILL ROAD.

Brief Description: The Community Development Department is pursuing

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

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

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

covenants.

Attachments:

Council Memo - 996 Hines Hill Road Protective Covenants

996 Hines Hill Road Protective Covenants Draft

996 Hines Hill Road Protective Covenants Draft 10.3 - Tracked Changes

from JobsOhio

996 Hines Hill Road Protective Covenants Draft 10.3 - JobsOhio Approved

Resolution No. 25-144

A motion was made by Mr. Banweg, seconded by Dr. Bird, that Resolution No. 25-144 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

25-145

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADOPT

THE SITE NAME “HUDSON INNOVATION PARK” AND DEVELOP

SITE BRANDING FOR THE CITY-OWNED PARCEL AT 996 HINES

HILL ROAD.

Brief Description: The Community Development Department is pursuing

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

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

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

Attachments:

Council Memo - 996 Hines Hill Road Branding

Resolution No. 25-145

A motion was made by Mr. Banweg, seconded by Mrs. Heater, that Resolution No. 25-145 be

adopted 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

25-147

A RESOLUTION DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO RENEW AN

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

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

LIMITATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE FREE

PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE HUDSON LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL

SOCIETY, AND REQUESTING THE SUMMIT COUNTY FISCAL

OFFICER TO CERTIFY THE TOTAL CURRENT TAX VALUATION

OF THE CITY AND THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF REVENUE THAT

WOULD BE GENERATED BY THAT LEVY; AND DECLARING AN

EMERGENCY.

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

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

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-147

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

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Resolution No. 25-147, which constituted its third reading.

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Dr. Bird, that Resolution No. 25-147 be

approved as amended to the version dated October 7, 2025. The motion carried by the following

vote:

Aye:

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

and Mr. Banweg

25-157

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A RULE TO ALLOW THE

EFFICIENT POSTPONEMENT OF A LEGISLATIVE ITEM;

AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: City Council seeks to streamline and clarify its

parliamentary process for postponing items to a date certain.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-157

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-157, which constituted its second reading.

25-163

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 410.01, SCHEDULE I,

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

LOWER THE SPEED LIMIT FROM 45 MILES PER HOUR TO 35

MILES PER HOUR ON HINES HILL ROAD BETWEEN THE

WESTERN CORPORATION LINE TO PROSPECT STREET; AND

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

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

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

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

45 mph to 35 mph.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-163

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-163, which constituted its first reading.

25-164

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE CITY OF HUDSON

FIVE-YEAR PLAN 2026-2030.

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

Plan.

Attachments:

Council Memo - Five Year Plan Highlights 2026- 2030

Exhibit A Revised: 2026 - 2030 Five Year Plan - Final Draft 11-25-25

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

Changes to 2026-2030 Five Year Plan 11-25-25

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

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

Resolution No. 25-164

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Resolution No. 25-164, which constituted its first reading.

25-165

AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE

CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY

OF HUDSON, COUNTY OF SUMMIT, STATE OF OHIO, DURING

THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026 AND ENDING

DECEMBER 31, 2026

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

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-165

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-165, which constituted its first reading.

25-166

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BEAVER

EXCAVATING REGARDING THE USE OF PARCEL 3009781 AS A

TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION YARD.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Attachments:

Stow Rd Executed Property Agreement

Stow Rd Property Permit Extension Request #3 July 2025

Resolution No. 25-166

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Resolution No. 25-166, which constituted its first reading.

25-167

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE LAND

DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO SUBMITTAL

REQUIREMENTS.

Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code

regarding the submittal requirements of Appendix A

Attachments:

PC Recommendation Submittal Requirements

Exhibit A: Redline Changes to Council

Ordinance No. 25-167

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-167, which constituted its first reading.

A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mr. Banweg, to refer Ordinance No. 25-167 to

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

Aye:

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

Banweg and Dr. Bird

25-168

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE

REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF LAND WHERE A CONDITIONAL

USE PERMIT HAS BEEN RECENTLY ISSUED.

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

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

use permit has recently been issued.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-168

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-168, which constituted its first reading.

A motion was made by Mr. Banweg, seconded by Mr. Sutton, to refer Ordinance No. 25-168 to

the Planning 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

25-169

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT

TO ENTER INTO A RETROACTIVE AMENDMENT TO THE CITY

MANAGER EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH THOMAS J.

SHERIDAN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

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

Thomas Sheridan’s Employment Agreement and his annual review.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: Sheridan Employment Contract Amendment - 2025

Resolution No. 25-169

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Resolution No. 25-169, which constituted its first reading.

25-170

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A

COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT

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

THE SITE OF THE FORMER HUDSON RAILROAD DEPOT.

Brief Description: The City Administration discussed in August 2025 this

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

former Hudson train depot commemorating President-Elect Abraham

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

D.C. for his first inauguration.

Attachments:

Abraham Lincoln Plaque

Existing Site Location Map

Historical Map

Resolution No. 25-170

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Resolution No. 25-170, which constituted its first reading.

13.

Executive Session

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

discuss the employment of public employee and the potential acquisition of real estate for

public purposes. Invited to the executive session were all members of Council, the Mayor, the

City Engineer, the Assistant City Manager, 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

Mayor Anzevino recessed the regular meeting to enter executive session at 8:00 p .m. He reconvened the regular

meeting at 9:00 p.m.

14.

Adjournment

_______________________________

Jeffrey L. Anzevino, Mayor

_______________________________

Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council

_______________________________

Brian Griffith, Clerk of Council Pro Tempore

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.