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)

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 8, 2024

7:30 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

Call to Order

Mayor Anzevino 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, 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. Griffith, Director - Management & Budget; Mr.

Hannan, Community Development Director; Mr. Hutchinson, Assistant Public Works Director; Mr. Knoblauch,

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

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

Correspondence and Council Comments

Mrs. Kowalski shared an update from the Environmental Awareness Committee meeting, highlighting the 2025

goals and noting that the holiday light drive will begin in November this year, rather than December as in

previous years.

Dr. Goetz provided information related to an Architectural Historic Board of Review case related to 56 College

Street.

Mr. Banweg mentioned receiving complaints about the placement of political signs and instances of tampering

with them.

Mayor Anzevino noted there will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week at Sunoco on SR 91 and Awaken Bake

Company. He also reminded interested citizens that the Safety Center Open House will be take place on

Monday, October 14 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Mr. Foster requested the installation of signs at the entrances to the City noting the Hudson Sister City with

Landsberg am Lech, Germany.

Discussion Items

TMP-7526

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

Draft Ordinance

Mr. Hannan shared details about the reason for releasing the reservation strip and the intended use of the land,

which included planting of grapes and/or apples. Council discussion followed that included increased

commercial traffic within this neighborhood and notification to surrounding neighbors.

This matter was discussed.

24-0095

Proposed Sanitary Sewer Backflow Preventer Program

Brief Description: Staff will be present to discuss a sanitary sewer backflow

preventer program, as requested by Council.

Mr. Sheridan presented information related to the proposed program. Discussion followed that addressed

several points, including reimbursing individuals who had a backflow preventer installed before the program's

implementation, length of program, fairness of limiting it to homes effected by the August 8th flood, and the

possibility of reducing the reimbursement amount to make it available to all residents. Council requested staff

to follow-up with the Summit County Department of Sanitary Sewer Services to see if they were willing to assist

residents.

This matter was discussed.

24-0096

Preliminary 2025 - 2029 Five-Year Plan Review

Brief Description: Staff will present 2025-2029 Five Year Plan Capital for all

funds.

Attachments:

2025 - 2029 Five Year Capital Summary

2025 - 2029 Five Year Plan - Original Draft 10-08-24

Mr. Griffith reviewed the capital budget for the 2025-2029 Five-Year Plan and presented a schedule for the

upcoming budget discussions. He also highlighted several significant infrastructure expenditures, including the

street program, storm water, connectivity, the Public Works Building and the Ellsworth Golf Clubhouse . He

further reviewed capital expenditures for the following funds: Police, Information Systems, Public Properties,

Annual Street Program, Connectivity program, Pay as You Go Street Improvements, Street Maintenance,

Cemetery, Parks, Hudson Community Television, Fire, Water, Electric, Storm Water, Golf, Velocity Broadband,

and Fleet. Council discussion included safety improvements at City Hall, bench replacement, indication of

projects moving from unfunded to funded, location of cemetery headstone repairs, and possibility of moving

storm water projects up to 2024.

This matter was discussed.

Proposed Consent Agenda for October 15, 2024, Council Meeting

24-0102

A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the September 2024

Monthly Financial Report

Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for

Council’s review.

Attachments:

September 2024 Financial Report

This Motion was forwarded for further consideration at the October 15, 2024, Council meeting.

24-122

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC

WORKS TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF HUDSON OHIO AS A

MEMBER OF COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF

AMERICAN MUNICIPAL POWER, INC.

Brief Description: As a matter of record American Municipal Power (AMP)

is requesting City of Hudson Council legislation formally authorizing the

Director of Public Works to serve on AMP Board of Trustees sub-committees.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 24-122

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the October 15, 2024, Council

meeting.

24-123

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CT

CONSULTANTS, A VERDANTAS COMPANY, FOR ENGINEERING

DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT

FACILITY SOFTENER REHABILITATION PROJECT.

Brief Description: The City solicited proposals for the rehabilitation of the

water treatment plant facility softener tanks to improve inspection and

maintenance access and to promote higher flow rates.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 24-123

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the October 15, 2024, Council

meeting.

Proposed Legislation for October 15, 2024, Council Meeting

24-86

AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING FUNDS-IN-LIEU OF SIDEWALKS

CITYWIDE AND REAFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO

NON-VEHICULAR CONNECTIVITY IN THE CITY OF HUDSON.

Brief Description: The Council of the City of Hudson seeks to clarify

conflicting variance precedents granted by the Board of Zoning & Building

Appeals.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 24-86 (as revised 7-16-2024)

PC 24-842 Decision - LDC amendment - Sidewalk Funds-in-Lieu

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the October 15, 2024, Council

meeting.

24-110

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY COUNCIL RULES TO

ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR THE REFERRAL OF MATTERS TO

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS EFFICIENTLY BY MOTION; AND

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This ordinance simplifies the parliamentary procedure for

City Council’s referral of items or topics to City boards and commissions.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 24-110

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the October 15, 2024, Council

meeting.

24-111

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

$740,000 OF TAXABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NONTAX

REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF

THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING

COSTS OF ACQUIRING APPROXIMATELY 4.0 ACRES OF REAL

PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF

OWEN BROWN STREET AND MORSE ROAD.

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the refinancing of existing

financial obligations of the City. It allows for the rollover of note proceeds

used to pay for the former Windstream property at 100 Owen Brown Street,

purchased as part of the Downtown Phase II Project.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 24-111

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the October 15, 2024, Council

meeting.

24-112

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

$925,000 OF TAXABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NONTAX

REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF

THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING

COSTS OF ACQUIRING APPROXIMATELY 1.0 ACRE OF REAL

PROPERTY LOCATED AT 94 OWEN BROWN STREET.

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the former

Windstream property at 94 Owen Brown Street, purchased as part of the

Downtown Phase II Project.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 24-112

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the October 15, 2024, Council

meeting.

24-113

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

NOT TO EXCEED $7,300,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF

THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING

COSTS OF IMPROVING CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT

5810 HUDSON DRIVE BY CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING

EQUIPPING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING (i) A NEW SALT

STORAGE FACILITY AND (ii) A NEW BUS MAINTENANCE AND

STORAGE FACILITY AND CLEARING, IMPROVING AND

EQUIPPING THE SITE.

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the refinancing of existing

financial obligations of the City. It allows for the sale of notes to finance the

cost of the new bus garage and salt storage facility.

Attachments:

Fiscal Officer Certificate - 5810 Hudson Dr Salt Storage

Ordinance No. 24-113

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the October 15, 2024, Council

meeting.

24-114

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

NOT TO EXCEED $3,295,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF

THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING

COSTS OF ACQUIRING REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY THE

SUMMIT COUNTY FISCAL OFFICER AS PERMANENT PARCEL

NOS. 30-01315 AND 30-01316 AND CONSISTING OF

APPROXIMATELY 31 ACRES KNOWN AS 5431 HUDSON DRIVE IN

THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A FACILITY

HOUSING FUNCTIONS OF THE CITY’S DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC

WORKS AND CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING

THAT FACILITY AND CLEARING, EQUIPPING AND IMPROVING

THAT SITE

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the purchase of

the Hudson Drive property that will be used for the new Public Works facility

as well as financing the cost of design of the new facility.

Attachments:

Fiscal Officer Certificate - 5431 Hudson Drive Public Works

Ordinance No. 24-114

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the October 15, 2024, Council

meeting.

24-115

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

NOT TO EXCEED $2,700,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF

THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING

COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING A

NEW CLUBHOUSE AT THE CITY’S ELLSWORTH MEADOWS

GOLF CLUB AND CLEARING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING ITS

SITE.

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing a portion of the

new clubhouse at Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club. The total cost is estimated

at $3.1 million. The balance of the project cost will be paid from the golf

course fund balance.

Attachments:

Fiscal Officer Certificate - Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club

Ordinance No. 24-115

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the October 15, 2024, Council

meeting.

24-116

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

NOT TO EXCEED $1,750,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF

THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING

COSTS OF IMPROVING THE CITY’S RECREATIONAL

FACILITIES BY INSTALLING AND IMPROVING A

MULTIPURPOSE TRAIL ALONG BOSTON MILLS ROAD

BETWEEN TIMBERLINE TRAIL AND LAKE FOREST DRIVE.

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the trail along

Boston Mills Road from Timberline Trail (Reserve at River Oaks) to Lake

Forest Drive as part of the connectivity plan.

Attachments:

Fiscal Officer Certificate - Boston Mills Rd Trail

Ordinance No. 24-116

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the October 15, 2024, Council

meeting.

24-117

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF

THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING

COSTS OF IMPROVING THE CITY’S RECREATIONAL

FACILITIES BY INSTALLING AND IMPROVING A

MULTIPURPOSE TRAIL ALONG VALLEY VIEW ROAD BETWEEN

STATE ROUTE 91 AND HUNTING HOLLOW DRIVE AND

CONTINUING ON HUNTING HOLLOW DRIVE TO PROSPECT

ROAD.

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the trail along

Valley View Road between SR 91 and Hunting Hollow Drive and on Hunting

Hollow Drive to Prospect Road as part of the connectivity plan.

Attachments:

Fiscal Officer Certificate - Valley View Rd Trail

Ordinance No. 24-117

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the October 15, 2024, Council

meeting.

24-121

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH NORFOLK

SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF

APPROXIMATELY 10.77 ACRES LOCATED AT PARCEL NO.

30-04145 IN THE CITY OF HUDSON, OHIO, FOR PUBLIC

PURPOSES.

Brief Description: The City Manager is requesting City Council authorize

him to enter into an agreement for the Purchase of Property for future rails to

trail project. (See the attached map.) The cost of the property is $510,000 for

a portion of Summit County, Ohio parcel 30-04145, currently owned by

Norfolk Southern Railway Company, located at 650 W. Peachtree Street NW,

Atlanta, Georgia 30308, and an additional $30,000 for abandonment of the

railroad, for a total cost of $540,000.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: Map of RR Purchase Area Sept 2024

Resolution No. 24-121

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the October 15, 2024, Council

meeting.

TMP-7526

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

Draft Ordinance

Responding to a question, Mr. Hannan stated that staff can issue a notice to the neighbors and move this item to

the next Council workshop to allow for resident input.

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the October 22, 2024, Council

workshop.

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

Exhibit B: License Agmt Between Hudson and Hudson Hills HOA sign -

Harland Dr

Resolution No. 24-124

Mr. Sutton provided background information related to the installation of these signs.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the October 15, 2024, Council

meeting.

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

Mr. Foster noted that the applicant has requested suspension of the rules at the October 15 , 2024, Council

meeting, for the reason that they have a potential buyer for this property.

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the October 15, 2024, Council

meeting.

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

Council Memo - Five Year Plan Highlights

Resolution No. 24-126

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the October 15, 2024, Council

meeting.

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

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the October 15, 2024, Council

meeting.

Items to be Added to Future Agendas

Mr. Foster noted that the following Proclamations will appear on the October 15, 2024, Council meeting

agenda: Clayton Rakes; Take A Second, Make A Difference; World Singing Day; and Recognition of the

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee.

Mr. Banweg requested discussion on a financial feasibility assessment for a Recreation Center.

Adjournment

There being no further discussion, Mr. Foster adjourned the Council workshop meeting at 8:56

p.m.

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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 220.031 (a), Rules for Workshop Meetings.