City of Hudson, Ohio

Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

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, January 6, 2026

7:30 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

Call to Order

Mayor Anzevino called to order the meeting 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.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Roll Call

7 -

Present:

Dr. Bird, Mr. Brezovec, Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz, Mr. Sutton, Dr.

Weinstein and Mr. White

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

Clerk of Council; Mr. Griffith, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Hannan, Community Development Director; Mr.

Leiter, HCTV Production Assistant; and Mr. Tabak, Police Chief.

Approval of the Minutes

26-0001

Minutes of Previous Council Meetings

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

Council’s review and approval.

Attachments:

December 2, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes - Draft

December 16, 2025 Combined Council & Workshop Minutes - Draft

A motion was made by Dr. Goetz, seconded by Mr. Brezovec, to approve the December 2, 2025

and December 16, 2025 Council meeting minutes.

A motion was made by Dr. Bird, seconded by Dr. Goetz, to amend the December 2, 2025 by

adding the roll call vote to the bottom of page 4, Motion 25-0137. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Aye:

7 - Dr. Bird, Mr. Brezovec, Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz, Mr. Sutton, Dr.

Weinstein and Mr. White

A motion was made by Dr. Goetz, seconded by Mr. Brezovec, to approve the minutes as

amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Brezovec, Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz, Mr. Sutton, Dr. Weinstein, Mr.

White and Dr. Bird

Public Hearing

25-174

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER’S

RECOMMENDATION NOT TO IMPLEMENT THE GROWTH

MANAGEMENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION

SYSTEM DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2026.

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 2026.

Attachments:

GM Report memo to Council for YR2026

PC Decision - Growth Management

Resolution No. 25-174

Mayor Anzevino opened the public hearing at 7:34 p.m.

Mr. Pitchford provided background on the Growth Management Residential Development Allocation System .

There were no public comments on Resolution No. 25-174.

Responding to a question about the need to continue to monitor growth, Mr. Hannan stated that Council could

change the Codified Ordinances and that it was established to prevent future legal challenges.

Mayor Anzevino closed the public hearing at 7:39 p.m.

A public hearing was held for Resolution No. 25-174.

Public Comments

Mr. Anthony Ravida, 1746 Edgar Dr., discussed the documents related to his public records requests.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Dr. Goetz stated that she received complaints about residents not shoveling sidewalks. She asked residents to

send her any creative solutions to encourage residents to clear the sidewalks.

Mr. White thanked Mr. Sheridan and the Public Works department for clearing the snow and stated that the

Environmental Awareness Committee would like to present to Council. He also announced a meet-and-greet

event on January 14, 2026 from 6:00-7:30 at the Hudson Library.

Dr. Bird thanked Mr. Sheridan for looking at different solutions for clearing sidewalks and asked residents to

apply for boards and commissions.

Mayor Anzevino asked residents to look to the City's website for pertinent information and E-News.

Report of Manager

Mr. Sheridan wished everyone a happy new year, stated that projects are coming in under budget, holiday light

recycling runs through January 16, Merry Mulch runs through January 30, and that he will have directors

introduce their departments to new Councilmembers on a monthly basis at Workshops.

Appointments

Council Liaisons to Boards and Commissions

Dr. Bird appointed Ms. D'Eramo to the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals, Dr. Weinstein to the Economic

Growth Board, and Mr. White to the H.O.M.E. Committee.

10.

Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Mr. Brezovec, seconded by Dr. Goetz, to suspend the rule requiring

three readings for the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz, Mr. Sutton, Dr. Weinstein, Mr. White, Dr. Bird

and Mr. Brezovec

Approval of the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Dr. Goetz, seconded by Dr. Bird, to approve the Consent Agenda. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Dr. Goetz, Mr. Sutton, Dr. Weinstein, Mr. White, Dr. Bird, Mr. Brezovec

and Ms. D'Eramo

26-1

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A

CONTRACT FOR THE BARLOW COMMUNITY CENTER UPPER

LAKE DAM EMBANKMENT REPAIR PROJECT.

Brief Description: This project will repair a settled area along the upper dam

at the Barlow Community Center, in accordance with the Ohio Department of

Natural Resources' Dam Safety requirements.

Attachments:

BCC Exhibit

Resolution No. 26-1

Resolution No. 26-1 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

26-2

A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATE

FOR A PURCHASE MADE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Council authorization is required for payment of the

invoice shown on this Resolution in excess of $3,000, for which a

commitment was made before a Purchase Order was generated. Approval

required for: Auburn Career Center, Firefighter One Class, 7 students,

$17,500.00.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 26-2

Resolution No. 26-2 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

11.

Legislation

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:

Planning Commission Recommendation Submittal Requirements

Exhibit A: Redline Changes to Council

Planning Commission Decision

Memo to Council 2025 from Sarah Norman

Ordinance No. 25-167

Dr. Weinstein and Dr. Bird were supportive of the legislation, noting that it would modernize and streamline the

application.

A motion was made by Dr. Goetz, seconded by Dr. Bird, that Ordinance No. 25-167 be adopted

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

Aye:

7 - Mr. Sutton, Dr. Weinstein, Mr. White, Dr. Bird, Mr. Brezovec, Ms.

D'Eramo and Dr. Goetz

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:

PC Decision

Draft amendment as recommended the Planning Commission 11.10.25

Ordinance No. 25-168 (as introduced)

Ordinance No. 25-168 (with Planning Commission redlines)

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

Dr. Weinstein and Mr. Brezovec thanked Ms. Norman and the Planning Commission for the time spent on this

and were supportive of the legislation.

A motion was made by Dr. Bird, seconded by Dr. Goetz, that Ordinance No. 25-168 be

approved as amended with the language recommended by the Planning Commission dated

November 10, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Dr. Weinstein, Mr. White, Dr. Bird, Mr. Brezovec, Ms. D'Eramo, Dr.

Goetz and Mr. Sutton

25-174

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER’S

RECOMMENDATION NOT TO IMPLEMENT THE GROWTH

MANAGEMENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION

SYSTEM DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2026.

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 2026.

Attachments:

GM Report memo to Council for YR2026

PC Decision - Growth Management

Resolution No. 25-174

Dr. Weinstein stated that she received feedback from residents to remain cautious and not over-develop in order

to maintain a small town feel, while also recognizing the need for housing diversity.

A motion was made by Dr. Goetz, seconded by Mr. Brezovec, that Resolution No. 25-174 be

adopted on third reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. White, Dr. Bird, Mr. Brezovec, Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz, Mr. Sutton

and Dr. Weinstein

12.

Adjournment

There being no further business, Mayor Anzevino adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m.

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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.