City of Hudson, Ohio  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
City Council Workshop  
Jeffrey L. Anzevino, Mayor  
Michael W. Bird, President of Council (Ward 4)  
Kyle Brezovec, Council Member (At-Large)  
Samantha D'Eramo, Council Member (At-Large)  
Patricia L. Goetz, Council Member (Ward 1)  
Skylar J. Sutton, Council Member (Ward 3)  
Amanda Weinstein, Council Member (At-Large)  
Dan White, Council Member (Ward 2)  
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager  
Marshal Pitchford, City Solicitor & Special Counsel  
Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council  
Tuesday, June 9, 2026  
7:30 PM  
Town Hall  
27 East Main Street  
1.  
Call to Order  
In the absence of the Mayor, President of Council Bird 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:  
Dr. Bird, Mr. Brezovec, Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz, Mr. Sutton, Dr.  
Weinstein and Mr. White  
Others & Staff in Attendance: Mr. Sheridan, City Manager; Mr. Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager -  
Financial/Special Projects; Mr. Kosco, City Engineer; Mr. Ferda, HCTV Production Assistant; and Captain  
Grams, Hudson Police.  
2.  
Correspondence and Council Comments  
Dr. Goetz informed residents that the Ice Cream Social is scheduled for this Friday, June 12, and noted that  
donations are needed since the event no longer has sponsors for ice cream or trash clean‑up . She also noted  
that the Western Reserve Community Band will perform from 7-8 p.m., and that students in grades 3-8 will  
present a play at Barlow Community Center on Friday at 7 p.m. and again on Saturday at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.  
Mr. Sutton stated that he received a voice mail from a resident who would like the food truck legislation updated  
to not allow food trucks in residential neighborhoods unless they are part of a festival.  
Mr. White provided an update on the H.O.M.E. meeting that was recently held, stated that the Parks Department  
would like a discussion on E-Bikes at the next Safety Subcommittee, the Parks Department will be discussing the  
Bird Song Project at their next meeting, and stated that the Library was happy that the recent levy passed as it  
accounts for approximately 70% of their budget.  
Ms. D'Eramo recognized that June is Pride month. She further noted that the first Clinton Crossing charrette  
will be held on Wednesday, June 17 and reminded interested citizens to sign-up by June 10th .  
Dr. Bird stated that Mr. Sheridan had recently sent out a list of Heritage and History months recognized by the  
State Department, and stated that the City could recognize these months for consistency. He further thanked the  
Ward 4 residents who met with Mr. Kosco last night regarding their frustrations with the ongoing fiber  
installation in Hudson Park Estates.  
Dr. Weinstein shared that a resident contacted her to express appreciation for the City’s quick response to a  
recent incident in which a fiber line had been installed through their sewer lateral, causing a backup in their  
basement.  
3.  
Discussion Items  
None.  
4.  
Proposed Consent Agenda for June 16, 2026, Council Meeting  
26-0050  
A.  
A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the May 2026 Monthly  
Financial Report  
Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for  
Council’s review.  
Attachments:  
May 2026 Financial Report  
Mr. Knoblauch reported that the City is 3.1% above projected income-tax revenue through the end of May. He  
added that Hudson Cable Television franchise fees remain below estimates and will be reviewed during  
upcoming budget discussions, and that ambulance fee revenues are also currently under projections . Mr.  
Sheridan explained that he has been working with EMS to reduce nuisance calls, working with LifeForce to  
recover outstanding transport funds, and identifying other operational efficiencies. He also noted that staff will  
present options for the future of Hudson Cable Television as part of the budget process.  
This Motion was forwarded for further consideration at the June 16, 2026, Council meeting.  
26-97  
B.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO AN AMENDED CONTRACT WITH COGENT  
COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF AN INTERNET  
CIRCUIT FOR THE CITY’S VELOCITY BROADBAND; AND  
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: This amendment is to adjust the services previously  
agreed on, to now include an additional monthly programming fee for  
redundancy configuration.  
Attachments:  
Resolution No. 26-97  
Mr. Knoblauch provided a reason for this contract amendment.  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the June 16, 2026, Council meeting.  
26-98  
C.  
AN ORDINANCE RECOGNIZING PORTIONS OF DARROW ROAD  
(STATE ROUTE 91) AS BEING AN “URBAN DISTRICT” UNDER  
STATE LAW AND AMENDING THE CITY’S TRAFFIC CODE TO  
LOWER THE SPEED LIMIT FROM 45 MILES PER HOUR TO 35  
MILES PER HOUR ON DARROW ROAD (STATE ROUTE 91)  
BETWEEN VALLEY VIEW ROAD AND THE CITY’S NORTHERN  
CORPORATE LINE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: Staff have completed an evaluation of the speed limit  
along Darrow Road (SR 91) between the Northerly Corporate Line and Valley  
View Road, which has a current speed limit of 45 mph. Based on these  
findings, staff recommend that the City proceed with legislation to officially  
designate this segment as an "Urban District." This designation provides the  
legal framework to reduce the posted speed limit from 45 mph to 35 mph.  
Attachments:  
Speed Limits June 2026  
Ordinance No. 26-98  
Mr. Kosco provided information regarding the "Urban District" designation, and the reason for the lowering of  
the speed limit in this area. Council discussion followed that included typical criteria for lowering speed limits  
and looking at applying this to other areas of town.  
This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the June 16, 2026, Council meeting.  
5.  
Proposed Legislation for June 16, 2026, Council Meeting  
26-85  
A.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 206.07 OF THE  
CODIFIED ORDINANCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF  
UPDATING SPECIFIC INFORMATION.  
Brief Description: The Codified Ordinances’ Council meeting  
notification provision is outdated and must be updated.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 26-85  
Ordinance No. 26-85 was forwarded for further consideration at the June 16, 2026, Council  
meeting.  
26-86  
B.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR  
THE INSTALLATION OF HYDRANTS ALONG MIDDLETON ROAD  
AND STOW ROAD.  
Brief Description: This project includes the installation of 14 fire hydrants  
on the City of Akron watermain along Middleton Road and Stow Road.  
Attachments:  
Hydrant Location Map  
Resolution No. 26-86  
Responding to a question, Mr. Sheridan stated that he is working with the Solicitor to put together an agreement  
with the City of Akron for this work that will include language to protect the City of Hudson. Dr. Goetz asked if  
Dr. Bird and Mayor Anzevino could meet with the Mayor of Akron, Dr. Bird stated that he will discuss with  
Mayor Anzevino.  
Resolution No. 26-86 was forwarded for further consideration at the June 16, 2026, Council  
meeting.  
26-96  
C.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NORTHSTAR TOWERS II, LLC.  
Brief Description: Consideration of a long term lease agreement between the  
City of Hudson and Northstar Towers II, LLC for the lease of City-owned  
property for the construction, installation, and operation of a  
telecommunications (cell) tower and related communications equipment to  
benefit the southern portion of the City.  
Attachments:  
Cell phone tower location  
Resolution No. 26-96  
Resolution No. 26-96 was forwarded for further consideration at the June 16, 2026, Council  
meeting.  
26-99  
D.  
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO  
EFFECT A GOVERNMENTAL NATURAL GAS AGGREGATION  
PROGRAM WITH OPT-OUT PROVISIONS PURSUANT TO  
SECTION 4929.26 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE AND DIRECTING  
THE SUMMIT COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO SUBMIT A  
BALLOT QUESTION TO THE ELECTORS; AND DECLARING AN  
EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: Following a discussion with Council on available options  
for natural gas aggregation programs, this ordinance will provide to the voters  
the ability to approve an Opt-Out natural gas aggregation program  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 26-99  
This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the June 16, 2026, Council meeting.  
6.  
7.  
Items to be Added to Future Agendas  
None.  
Adjournment  
There being no further discussion, Dr. Bird adjourned the Council workshop meeting at 8:02  
p.m.  
_______________________________  
Michael Bird, 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.