City of Hudson, Ohio  
Meeting Agenda - 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, April 8, 2025  
7:30 PM  
Town Hall  
27 East Main Street  
City Council Meeting to begin at 7:30 p.m.; followed by Regular Workshop  
Regular Council Meeting:  
Call to Order  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
Roll Call  
Approval of the Minutes  
4.  
25-0040  
A.  
Minutes of Previous Council Meetings  
Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City  
Council’s review and approval.  
Attachments:  
March 18, 2025 Combined Council Meeting and Workshop Minutes - Draft  
Public Hearing  
25-65  
5.  
A.  
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  
Legislative History  
3/18/25 City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
Public Comments  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
Correspondence and Council Comments  
Report of Manager  
Appointments  
Consent Agenda  
10.  
A.  
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  
Legislative History  
3/18/25 City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
25-59  
B.  
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  
Legislative History  
3/18/25 City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
25-60  
C.  
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  
Legislative History  
3/18/25 City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
25-61  
D.  
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:  
Legislative History  
3/18/25 City Council  
Resolution No. 25-61  
item forwarded to the City Council  
25-62  
E.  
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:  
Legislative History  
3/18/25 City Council  
Resolution No. 25-62  
item forwarded to the City Council  
25-63  
F.  
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:  
Legislative History  
3/18/25 City Council  
Resolution No. 25-63  
item forwarded to the City Council  
25-64  
G.  
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  
Legislative History  
3/18/25 City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
Legislation  
11.  
A.  
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  
Third Reading  
Legislative History  
2/25/25  
3/4/25  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
City Council  
3/4/25  
City Council  
to suspend the rule requiring three readings  
item forwarded to the City Council  
second reading  
3/11/25  
3/18/25  
3/18/25  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
25-56  
B.  
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  
Second Reading  
Legislative History  
3/11/25  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
3/18/25  
3/18/25  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
25-65  
C.  
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  
First Reading  
Legislative History  
3/18/25 City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
Executive Session  
12.  
13.  
To consider the purchase of real estate for public purposes and to discuss imminent litigation  
with the City Solicitor.  
Adjournment  
(10 minute recess)  
Regular Council Workshop:  
Call to Order  
14.  
15.  
Correspondence and Council Comments  
Discussion Items  
16.  
A.  
25-0041  
Follow-up: High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) Signal  
Brief Description: This is a follow-up discussion from November 26, 2024,  
Council Workshop. During the workshop, Council requested staff further  
investigate the potential installation of a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB, also  
known as a High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk, or "HAWK" signal) on  
Aurora Street at East Main Street or Church Street at North Main Street.  
Council also requested a review of the potential removal of the mid-block  
crossing on North Main Street and possible improvements to the existing  
flashing beacon system. Staff will present an updated study evaluating these  
options.  
Attachments:  
Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Follow Up Study 031925  
Walking Route Exhibit  
FHWA Hybrid Signal Fact Sheet  
25-0042  
B.  
C.  
South Darrow Rd Corridor - LDC Amendment  
Brief Description: Review of the South Darrow Corridor and request for a  
Council Subcommittee to establish a vision and development framework for  
the district. Staff will then prepare a draft LDC amendment to implement that  
vision and framework.  
Attachments:  
City Council memo April 8 2025 workshop  
5455-5555 Darow Rd and S Darrow Rd Focus Area  
TMP-7863  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
TERMINATE AN AGREEMENT FOR RETAIL NATURAL GAS  
SUPPLY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: The City’s current natural gas provider Eastern P&G has  
notified the city of its desire to amend the terms of their agreement to provide  
natural gas services.  
Attachments:  
Memo - Natural Gas Aggregation  
Draft Resolution  
25-0043  
25-0044  
D.  
E.  
Discussion on the Lighting of the Hudson Clocktower for Special Groups  
and Events.  
Brief Description: A discussion was requested as to whether the City should  
permit the lighting of the Hudson Clocktower in the center of downtown  
Hudson for specific groups and events.  
Discussion on the Inclusive Park and the Park Locations for this  
Playground.  
Brief Description: With the delay in funding from the Federal Government’s  
Budget, the City staff began looking at alternative locations and parks in  
Hudson that will provide the necessary amenities to support the playground  
and at the request of the Park Board.  
Attachments:  
Barlow Farm Park Inclusive Playground Exhibit  
Hudson Springs Park Inclusive Playground Exhibit  
Inclusive Playground Matrix  
25-0045  
F.  
Discussion on the Fire & EMS Recommendations of the Council  
Subcommittee  
Brief Description: The Council Subcommittee and the City Administration  
will present to the City Council, Mayor and the public the recommendations  
for staffing and improvements for the Fire and EMS Departments.  
Attachments:  
Hudson Response to Questions  
Hudson Fire EMS K2M Response to Council Questions  
Hudson Proposed Remodel Plan-2025-02-18  
Memorandum - Fire and EMS Subcommittee Findings and Recommendations  
Hudson Fire/EMS Remodel Plan  
Safety Center floor plan with Phases  
Proposed Consent Agenda for April 15, 2025, Council Meeting  
17.  
A.  
TMP-7879  
A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the March 2025 Monthly  
Financial Report  
Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for  
Council’s review.  
Attachments:  
March 2025 Financial Report  
TMP-7856  
B.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 24-127, MAKING  
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER  
EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON DURING THE FISCAL  
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025 BY MAKING ADDITIONAL  
AND/OR AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS.  
Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the 2025 budget for additional  
and/or amended appropriations as listed in the attached Exhibit A.  
Attachments:  
1st Appropriation Exhibit A  
Draft Ordinance  
TMP-7860  
C.  
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-106 TO  
INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE DILLMAN DRIVE BRIDGE  
REHABILITATION PROJECT (PID 119823).  
Brief Description: Work will include new bridge structure, guardrail  
replacement and roadway replacement at the Dillman Drive bridge. The  
bridge is located on a tributary to Tinkers Creek named the Wagar Ditch  
within the Dillman Estates subdivision. Staff is requesting an increase in  
funding in the amount of $28,340.80.  
Attachments:  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-7863  
D.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
TERMINATE AN AGREEMENT FOR RETAIL NATURAL GAS  
SUPPLY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: The City’s current natural gas provider Eastern P&G has  
notified the city of its desire to amend the terms of their agreement to provide  
natural gas services.  
Attachments:  
Memo - Natural Gas Aggregation  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-7843  
E.  
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-22 EXTENDING  
THE INSTALLATION OF “MELODY” FOR AN ADDITIONAL 18  
MONTHS.  
Brief Description: The Mayor and staff wish to extend Melody’s (large bird  
sculpture) and the 365-Day Kindness Garden stay on the Park Lane/Merino  
Green by 18 months, alongside the return of 150 smaller birds art exhibit in  
Spring/Summer 2026. The project continues to promote a sense of community  
through kindness.  
Attachments:  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-7842  
F.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNERS OF A PROPERTY  
LOCATED AT PARCEL #3001552, FOR THE EXCHANGE OF  
APPROXIMATELY .14405 ACRES WITH A CITY PROPERTY  
LOCATED AT PARCEL #3001315; AND DECLARING AN  
EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: The City of Hudson is interested in exchanging  
approximately .14405 acres of parcel located at 5431 Hudson Dr., identified by  
the Summit County Auditor as Parcel #3001315 with the Owner of a parcel  
located at 5411 Hudson Dr., identified by the Summit County Auditor as  
Parcel 3001552. The land is currently owned by Rebecca Fischer and Jacob  
Fischer.  
Attachments:  
Land Swap Exhibit  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-7844  
G.  
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY  
THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT  
OF PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL  
SERVICES, FOR AN EMS PRIORITY ONE TRAINING AND  
EQUIPMENT GRANT ON BEHALF OF HUDSON EMERGENCY  
MEDICAL SERVICES AND ACCEPTING, IF AWARDED.  
Brief Description: The Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of  
Emergency Medical Services, provides a grant to assist EMS with purchase of  
approved training and equipment. Estimated funding is determined in June,  
based on the amount of funding available for the program. No matching funds  
are required.  
Attachments:  
Draft Resolution  
Proposed Legislation for April 15, 2025, Council Meeting  
18.  
25-21  
A.  
AN ORDINANCE CODIFYING THE ORDER AND RULES OF A  
PUBLIC HEARING.  
Brief Description: The Codified Ordinances of the City of Hudson make  
reference to, but do not define “Public Hearing.” This ordinance establishes an  
order of business and reasonable limitations on discussion for all public  
hearings before any official City body, whether it be City Council or any other  
board, committee or commission.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 25-21 - Planning Commission Report and Recommendations  
Ordinance No. 25-21 (as introduced)  
Ordinance No. 25-21 is scheduled for a second reading on April 15, 2025.  
Legislative History  
1/28/25  
2/4/25  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading & referral to the Planning  
Commission  
25-56  
B.  
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 is scheduled for a third reading on April 15, 2025.  
Legislative History  
3/11/25  
3/18/25  
3/18/25  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
25-65  
C.  
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  
Resolution No. 25-65 is scheduled for a second reading on April 15, 2025.  
Legislative History  
3/18/25  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
TMP-7845  
D.  
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE  
TAX INCENTIVE REVIEW COUNCIL TO CONTINUE COMMUNITY  
REINVESTMENT AREA AGREEMENTS AND JOB CREATION  
GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF HUDSON,  
COUNTY OF SUMMIT.  
Brief Description: The City has established a Tax Incentive Review Council  
(TIRC) to periodically review each existing Community Reinvestment Area  
(CRA) and Job Creation Grant Agreement for compliance and to make  
recommendations to continue, modify or terminate each of the agreements.  
The duly appointed TIRC met on March 14, 2025, reviewed each CRA and  
Job Creation Grant Agreement and made certain recommendations to City  
Council.  
Attachments:  
TIRC Minutes 3.14.2025  
Draft Resolution  
This Resolution is scheduled for a first reading on April 15, 2025.  
Items to be Added to Future Agendas  
19.  
20.  
The following Proclamations will appear on the April 15, 2025, Council agenda:  
1.) Lemonade Day Month - May 2025  
2.) Arbor Day  
3.) Senator Weinstein for Inclusive Playground Grant funding  
Adjournment  
To view staff reports for agenda items, click on the corresponding file numbers  
(blue underlined links) next to the titles.  
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