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, December 3, 2024

6:45 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

Call to Order

Mayor Anzevino called to order the meeting 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.

Executive Session

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

interview applicants for boards and commissions. Invited to executive session were all members

of Council, the Mayor, and the applicants. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye:

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

Kowalski

Mayor Anzevino recessed the regular meeting to enter into executive session at 6:45 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

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

Clerk of Council; Mrs. Behnke, Economic Development Manager; Mr. Griffith, Management/Budget Director;

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

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

Approval of the Minutes

24-0118

Minutes of Previous Council Meetings

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

Council’s review and approval.

Attachments:

November 19, 2024 Council Meeting 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

Proclamation

24-0119

Special Recognition of Red Kettle Day - Sunday, December 8, 2024

Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino will proclaim December 8, 2024 as

“Red Kettle Day” in Hudson, recognizing the contributions and services of the

Salvation Army.

Attachments:

Red Kettle Day 2024

Mayor Anzevino read the proclamation in its entirety.

Public Comments

None.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Mr. Banweg thanked all the local charitable initiatives and organizations that are helping the community this

time of year and encouraged the public to volunteer.

Dr. Bird stated that he attended a service learning presentation about a recreation center in Hudson, which

discussed the benefits and challenges of building and maintaining one. He also had a tour of the water

treatment plant and thanked Mr. Powell and his team for the extensive work that goes into keeping the water

safe.

Mr. Foster asked the public to not be distracted by screens and cell phones while driving, as the City has had

many severe car accidents recently.

Mayor Anzevino thanked everyone who participated in the Home for the Holiday Extravaganza event . He also

noted several upcoming events: winter fireworks on Dec. 7th at 7:30 p.m., Winter Wonderland Tour of Trees at

Case-Barlow Farm on Dec. 6-7 and Dec. 13-14, the First and Main Holiday Walk on Sunday, Dec. 7th, and the

cold weather clothing drive happening until Dec. 13th, with a drive-thru drop-off on Dec. 14th in the back

parking lot of City Hall.

Report of Manager

Mr. Sheridan stated that the winter fireworks are sponsored by the City and Hudson Community Foundation, 89

percent of the leaves have been collected, and staff is getting the snow-plowing app ready which will be located

on the City's website.

10.

11.

Appointments

None.

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, except for Resolution No. 24-150. 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. Foster, seconded by Mr. Banweg, to approve the Consent Agenda,

except for Resolution No. 24-150. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

Bird and Mr. Foster

24-0120

A Motion to Approve the Proposed 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule.

Brief Description: A proposed meeting schedule for the new year has been

prepared for Council’s review and approval.

Attachments:

Meetings Schedule 2025

2025 Council Calendar Overview

Motion 24-0120 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-0121

A Motion Directing the Clerk to Send Notice to the Ohio Division of

Liquor Control Indicating No Request for a Hearing Regarding a New

Permit to Sell Alcoholic Beverages for Regal Cinemas Inc, 5339 Darrow

Rd, Hudson, OH, 44236.

Brief Description: The Clerk is in receipt of the attached Notice to

Legislative Authority dated November 15, 2024, from the Ohio Division of

Liquor Control concerning the opportunity to request a hearing regarding this

permit. The City’s response must be postmarked no later than December 9,

2024.

Attachments:

Notice to Legislative Authority - Regal Cinemas Inc

Motion No. 24-0121 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-0122

A Motion Directing the Clerk to Send Notice to the Ohio Division of

Liquor Control Indicating No Request for a Hearing Regarding a New

Permit to Sell Alcoholic Beverages for NC Soccer Club Inc, DBA NC

Soccer Club, 5661 Stow Rd., Hudson.

Brief Description: The Clerk is in receipt of the attached Notice to

Legislative Authority dated November 18, 2024, from the Ohio Division of

Liquor Control concerning the opportunity to request a hearing regarding this

permit. The City’s response must be postmarked no later than December 14,

2024.

Attachments:

Notice to Legislative Authority - NC Soccer Club Inc

Motion No. 24-0122 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-0123

A Motion Directing the Clerk to Send Notice to the Ohio Division of

Liquor Control Indicating No Request for a Hearing Regarding the

Transfer of a Permit to Sell Alcoholic Beverages for Hudson Gas LLC,

5915 Darrow Rd, Hudson from A&Y Silmi Corp, 5915 Darrow Rd.,

Hudson.

Brief Description: The Clerk is in receipt of the attached Notice to

Legislative Authority dated November 18, 2024, from the Ohio Division of

Liquor Control concerning the opportunity to request a hearing regarding this

permit. The City’s response must be postmarked no later than December 16,

2024.

Attachments:

Notice to Legislative Authority - Hudson Gas LLC

Motion No. 24-0123 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-0124

A Motion of City Council to Approve the City Manager’s

Recommendation to Appoint Mr. Brian Griffith as Assistant City

Manager.

Brief Description: Pursuant to Charter Section 5.04(a), a majority of City

Council members must approve the City Manager’s recommendation to

appoint an Assistant City Manager.

Motion No. 24-0124 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-143

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 23-134, MAKING

APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER

EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON DURING THE FISCAL

YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024 BY MAKING ADDITIONAL

AND/OR AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS.

Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the 2024 budget for additional

and/or amended appropriations as listed in the attached Exhibit A.

Attachments:

2024 General Fund Carryover

Exhibit A

Ordinance No. 24-143

Ordinance No. 24-143 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-144

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, 2025, through December 31, 2025.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 24-144

Resolution No. 24-144 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-145

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, 2025, through December 31, 2025.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 24-145

Resolution No. 24-145 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-146

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A CONTRACT WITH BRM SPECIALTY 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 BRM Specialty to provide stop loss insurance for the

period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 24-146

Resolution No. 24-146 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-147

A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF

HUDSON IN 2025 TO SELL BY INTERNET AUCTION PERSONAL

PROPERTY, INCLUDING MOTOR VEHICLES AND OTHER

PROPERTY REFERENCED IN REVISED CODE §721.15 WHICH

ARE NO LONGER NEEDED FOR PUBLIC USE OR ARE OBSOLETE

OR UNFIT FOR THE USE FOR WHICH THEY WERE ACQUIRED.

Brief Description: Staff is requesting permission to use govdeals.com and

other similar services to dispose of unneeded, obsolete, or unfit equipment.

This is a required annual renewal of agreement for Govdeals online auction

services.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 24-147

Resolution No. 24-147 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-148

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

FOR THE CITY’S PUBLIC UTILITY AND VELOCITY BROADBAND

SERVICES OPERATIONS ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS DURING THE

YEAR 2025.

Brief Description: This annual resolution requests permission allowing the

Public Works Department to make purchases of equipment, materials,

supplies and services in the operational area of the municipal utilities and

Velocity Broadband service operation that will exceed $25,000 based on the

2025 approved budget.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: HPP-Velocity Permission to Purchase (Nov. 2024)

Resolution No. 24-148

Resolution No. 24-148 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-149

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER,

DURING THE YEAR 2025, TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS OR TO

UTILIZE THE VARIOUS CHARTER-AUTHORIZED

GOVERNMENTAL COMPETITIVE PURCHASING

PROGRAMS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, SERVICES, AND

EQUIPMENT.

Brief Description: This Resolution would authorize the

advertisement, receipt of bids and award of contracts for capital items,

services, equipment, and materials and supplies for Public Works

operations as included in the approved 2025 Annual Budget.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: Contracts for Competitive Bidding or Cooperative Bidding and

Award of Contracts

Resolution No. 24-149

Resolution No. 24-149 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Removed from the Consent Agenda

24-150

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:

Resolution No. 24-150

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

readings on Resolution No. 24-150. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

Foster and Dr. Goetz

Mr. Sutton stated that 14 out of 18 precincts in Hudson passed the state issue and there were two public

hearings for residents to voice their concerns, where only one resident came. He said he would vote no on the

resolution.

Mr. Banweg noted that the issue passed by a slight majority in each precinct and some residents did not vote for

it in Hudson, so he was in favor of passing the resolution to get more feedback.

Mr. Foster said that he had not heard from many people speaking out against these kind of establishments, the

Planning Commission was split, but he was in favor of allowing three more months to get feedback. He noted

though, that without any push back, the City should move forward to allow it.

A motion was made by Mr. Banweg, seconded by Mrs. Heater, that Resolution No. 24-150 be

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

Aye:

Nay:

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

2 - Mrs. Kowalski and Mr. Sutton

Mr. Pitchford called for a point of order to note that Resolution No. 24-150 passed by a vote of 5-2, thereby

making the legislation effective in 30 days instead of immediately, as drafted.

12.

Legislation

24-104

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205.09 AND 1205.11 OF

THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO DISTRICT

REGULATION SETBACKS FOR ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL

PROPERTIES.

Brief Description: Land Development Code Amendment to require uses

within D6 and D8 that are adjacent to residentially used properties to be

increased to match the setbacks required when such uses are adjacent to

residentially zoned properties.

Attachments:

LDC Amendment - 1205 D6 and D8 Setback to adjacent residential

property

Ordinance No. 24-104

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 24-104, which constituted its third reading.

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Sutton, that Ordinance No. 24-104 be

postponed to a date certain of December 17, 2024. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

and Mrs. Kowalski

24-105

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1206.05 OF THE LAND

DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO NON-CONFORMING

RESIDENTIAL USES.

Brief Description: Land Development Code Amendment to provide greater

ability of existing non-conforming residential properties to rebuild or expand

an existing dwelling on an existing parcel.

Attachments:

LDC Amendment - Section 1206.05(4)(B) Non-conforming residential use

Ordinance No. 24-105

PC Signed Decision

Ordinance No. 24-105 (amended for 12-17-24)

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 24-105, which constituted its third reading.

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Banweg, that Ordinance No. 24-105 be

postponed to a date certain of December 17, 2024. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

Kowalski and Mr. Sutton

24-131

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER’S

RECOMMENDATION NOT TO IMPLEMENT THE GROWTH

MANAGEMENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION

SYSTEM DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2025.

Brief Description: The City is not removing the Growth Management

Allocation System; however, because of no appreciable population change, the

system would not be implemented for 2025.

Attachments:

GM Report memo to Council for YR2025

Resolution No. 24-131

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Resolution No. 24-131, which constituted its third reading.

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Sutton, that Resolution No. 24-131 be

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

Aye:

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

and Mr. Banweg

24-132

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE 2026-2030 WALK

AND BIKE HUDSON PLAN.

Brief Description: The draft Walk and Bike Hudson Plan has been prepared

for Council discussion.

Attachments:

Walk and Bike Plan 2026-2030 11.21.24 - For Adoption in concept

Walk and Bike Plan Appendices A_B_C_D 11.21.24 For Adoption in

concept

Staff Memo

Walk & Bike Plan Update - October 2024

Walk and Bike Plan 2026-2030 - Draft

Appendices A_B_C

Resolution No. 24-132

A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mrs. Heater, to pass Resolution No. 24-132.

A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mr. Banweg, that this Resolution be amended

and substituted to the version dated November 21, 2024. The motion carried by the following

vote:

Aye:

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

Banweg and Dr. Bird

The motion to pass as amended carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

Bird and Mr. Foster

24-133

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

Ordinance No. 24-133

Mr Sutton, Mr. Banweg, Mr. Foster, Dr. Bird, and Mrs. Heater voiced their concerns about the unusual process

of a blanket release of the reservation strip, and that while they supported an individual's right to use their

property within the law, there were no site plans or development agreements drawn up and would be voting

against the legislation.

Dr. Goetz asked why these requests were not discussed prior to third reading.

A motion was made by Dr. Bird, seconded by Mr. Foster, that Ordinance No. 24-133 be adopted

on third reading. The motion failed by the following vote:

Aye:

Nay:

1 - Dr. Goetz

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

Foster

24-151

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4, “STORM COLLECTION”

AND SECTION 5, “STORM WATER MANAGEMENT,” OF

CHAPTER 1419, “ENGINEERING STANDARDS FOR

INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION” OF THE BUILDING AND

HOUSING CODE.

Brief Description: The City of Hudson’s Engineering Standards Section 4 -

Storm Collection and Section 5 - Storm Water Management were last updated

in 2018. Staff would like to update these sections to reflect recommended

higher storm water conveyance and flood mitigation standards and various

changes due to industry standards that have changed since the last updates.

Attachments:

Summary of Changes

Exhibit A: Section 4 Redlined Version 11-26-2024

Exhibit B: Section 5 Redlined Version 11-26-2024

Ordinance No. 24-151

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 24-151, which constituted its first reading.

24-152

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF HUDSON’S GENERAL

FUND BUDGET OVERAGE COMMITMENT FOR HUDSON

INFRASTRUCTURE.

Brief Description: This is an Ordinance directing the Finance Department to

prepare draft appropriations for certain uses, at least in part, in an amount

equal to any excess General Fund carryover balance.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 24-152

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 24-152, which constituted its first reading.

24-153

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 254 OF THE CODIFIED

ORDINANCES ENTITLED “EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK AND

PERSONNEL RULES”, AS INITIALLY ADOPTED AND AS

SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME BY CITY

COUNCIL.

Brief Description: This ordinance authorizes amendments to the Employee

Handbook and Personnel Rules, as approved by the Personnel Advisory and

Appeals Board (PAAB) on September 30, 2024.

Attachments:

Council Summary 2024

Exhibit A: 2024 Employee Handbook Redlined Copy - Draft

Council Summary 2024 (Revised for 12-17-24)

Exhibit A: 2024 Employee Handbook Redlined Copy (Revised for

12-17-24)

Ordinance No. 24-153

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 24-153, which constituted its first reading.

13.

Executive Session

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

consider confidential information related to an applicant for economic development assistance.

Invited to the executive session were all members of Council, the Mayor, the City Solicitor, the

City Manager, the Economic Development Manager, and the Community Development

Director. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye:

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

and Mrs. Heater

Mayor Anzevino recessed the meeting at 8:21 p.m. to enter into executive session. He returned to the regular

meeting at 8:30 p.m.

14.

Adjournment

There being no further business, Mayor Anzevino adjourned the regular Council meeting at

8:30 p.m.

_______________________________

Jeffrey L. Anzevino, Mayor

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Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council

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.