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, July 9, 2024  
7:30 PM  
Town Hall  
27 East Main Street  
Regular Meeting to begin at 7:30 p.m., followed by Regular Workshop  
Regular Meeting:  
Call to Order  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
Roll Call  
Approval of the Minutes  
4.  
24-0065  
A.  
Minutes of Previous Council Meetings  
Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City  
Council’s review and approval.  
Attachments:  
June 18, 2024 Combined Meeting & Workshop Minutes - Draft  
Public Comments  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
Correspondence and Council Comments  
Report of Manager  
Appointments  
Consent Agenda  
9.  
24-77  
A.  
A RESOLUTION TO CONSENT TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF  
TRANSPORTATION (“ODOT”) FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF  
SIGNS ALONG SR 303 WITHIN THE CITY OF HUDSON (PID  
109473); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: The Ohio Department of Transportation requires local  
consent legislation allowing them to perform work within City corporation  
limits. The work will include replacement of signs along SR 303 within City  
limits.  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
6/18/24 City Council  
Resolution No. 24-77  
item forwarded to the City Council  
24-78  
B.  
A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 24-38 AND  
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE  
AGREEMENT WITH THE NAVIGATORS D/B/A NAVIGATOR MEN  
OF THE WORD BIBLE STUDY FOR SPACE AT CITY HALL.  
Brief Description: The Men of the Word Bible Study group would like to  
secure a space in City Hall.  
Attachments:  
Exhibit A: Lease Agreement with Navigator Neighbors Mens Bible Study  
Group June 2024  
Resolution No. 24-78  
Legislative History  
6/18/24 City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
24-79  
C.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH JANE HOWINGTON;  
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: This legislation authorizes the City Manager to sign a  
settlement agreement with Jane Howington, the former City Manager,  
resolving all disputes between her and the city and deleting the prior  
non-disparagement and confidentiality clauses from the prior separation  
agreement.  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
6/18/24 City Council  
Resolution No. 24-79  
item forwarded to the City Council  
Legislation  
10.  
A.  
24-69  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A COST REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE  
SUMMIT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL  
DISABILITIES (DODD) FOR PURCHASING PLAYGROUND  
EQUIPMENT FOR AN INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND AT MIDDLETON  
PARK.  
Brief Description: The Hudson Inclusive Playground Group (HIP)  
approached the Park Board and City Council in regard to constructing an  
all-inclusive playground in 2023. The HIP and the Park Board were to seek  
outside funding to aid in the expense of the project regarding the playground  
and the infrastructure for the playground. The HIP submitted an application to  
the Summit DODD and HIP has been awarded $430,000.00 by the DODD in  
early 2024. The DODD has asked that the city purchase the playground  
equipment, since HIP is not a governmental agency, and the DODD will  
reimburse the City of Hudson per the agreement up to $430,000 for the  
purchase. The equipment will be owned and maintained by the City of Hudson  
and can be used at any existing parks playgrounds, in case the inclusive  
playground is not constructed.  
Attachments:  
HCBS-ARPA Summit DD Grant Application 12-2023  
Inclusive Playground Grant Contract - Cost Reimbursement Agmt  
Resolution No. 24-69  
Third Reading  
Legislative History  
5/28/24  
6/4/24  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
City Council  
6/11/24  
6/18/24  
6/18/24  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
second reading  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
24-70  
B.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 296 OF THE  
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON,  
ESTABLISHING THE QUALIFICATIONS AND PROCEDURES  
FOR THE APPOINTMENT TO, MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICE  
ON CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.  
Brief Description: This ordinance is intended to establish uniform  
qualifications for the appointment to and ongoing service upon all City  
boards and commissions.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 24-70  
Ordinance No. 24-70 - Revised 6-11-2024  
Ordinance No. 24-70 - June 18, 2024 version  
Third Reading  
Legislative History  
5/28/24  
5/28/24  
6/4/24  
City Council Workshop  
discussed  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
6/11/24  
6/18/24  
6/18/24  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
second reading  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
24-71  
C.  
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING NEW POLICIES REGARDING THE  
PURCHASE, SALE, OR LEASE OF CITY OWNED OR  
CONTROLLED REAL ESTATE AND CREATING CHAPTER 214 AND  
AMENDING SECTIONS 206.02(b) AND 220.05(b)(2) OF THE  
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON.  
Brief Description: This ordinance is intended to establish a new process for  
the purchase, lease, and/or sale of City-owned land.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 24-71  
Third Reading  
Legislative History  
5/28/24  
5/28/24  
6/4/24  
City Council Workshop  
discussed  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
6/11/24  
6/18/24  
6/18/24  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
second reading  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
24-72  
D.  
A RESOLUTION OF HUDSON ADOPTING THE 2024 SUMMIT  
COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN.  
Brief Description: The Summit County Emergency Management Agency is  
responsible for adopting a revised mitigation plan every five years. The  
thirty-one communities in Summit County worked on a revised Multi-Hazard  
Mitigation Plan over the past year, which included the City of Hudson. The  
Plan provides a guide for decisionmakers to help reduce risks from natural  
hazards and serves as a basis for the State of Ohio to provide technical and  
funding assistance. The mitigation plan is a stakeholder-driven document that  
describes risks and vulnerabilities, and long-term strategies and  
implementation approaches for reducing loss of life and property from natural  
disasters. Mitigation plans are vital to breaking the cycle of disaster damage,  
reconstruction, and repeated damage.  
Attachments:  
FEMA Approval Letter 4.19.24  
Summit County Council Resolution No. 2024-078  
2019 Community and Organization Hazard Mitigation Resolutions  
Resolution No. 24-72  
Third Reading  
Legislative History  
5/28/24  
6/4/24  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
City Council  
6/11/24  
6/18/24  
6/18/24  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
second reading  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
Adjournment  
(5 minute recess followed by workshop)  
11.  
Regular Workshop:  
Call to Order  
12.  
13.  
Correspondence and Council Comments  
Discussion Items  
14.  
A.  
TMP-7375  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH  
BRANDSTETTER CARROLL INC. FOR THE DESIGN OF THE  
PUBLIC WORKS & HUDSON PUBLIC POWER FACILITY AND SITE  
DESIGN PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: This project involves the design and professional services  
for the new Public Works and Hudson Public Power Facility, including but not  
limited to: Site design, structural, mechanicals, traffic, surveying, civil  
engineering, interior, environmental, sound/audio, wetland, fire suppression,  
landscaping, and architecture design. The consultant will also review solar,  
geothermal, bio retention swales, brush facilities, electric charging stations and  
other environmental opportunities prior to the 30% design completion.  
Attachments:  
BCI 2024-07-03 Revised fee proposal  
Hudson Public Works - FEE PROPOSAL - COMPLETE BCI  
Public Works Site and Building RFP - FINAL 5-24-24  
Draft Resolution  
Proposed Consent Agenda Items for July 16, 2024, Council Meeting  
15.  
A.  
TMP-7376  
A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the June 2024 Monthly  
Financial Report  
Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for  
Council’s review.  
Attachments:  
June 2024 Financial Report  
TMP-7375  
B.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH  
BRANDSTETTER CARROLL INC. FOR THE DESIGN OF THE  
PUBLIC WORKS & HUDSON PUBLIC POWER FACILITY AND SITE  
DESIGN PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: This project involves the design and professional services  
for the new Public Works and Hudson Public Power Facility, including but not  
limited to: Site design, structural, mechanicals, traffic, surveying, civil  
engineering, interior, environmental, sound/audio, wetland, fire suppression,  
landscaping, and architecture design. The consultant will also review solar,  
geothermal, bio retention swales, brush facilities, electric charging stations and  
other environmental opportunities prior to the 30% design completion.  
Attachments:  
BCI 2024-07-03 Revised fee proposal  
Hudson Public Works - FEE PROPOSAL - COMPLETE BCI  
Public Works Site and Building RFP - FINAL 5-24-24  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-7346  
C.  
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:  
2nd Appropriation Exhibit A  
2024 General Fund Carryover  
Draft Ordinance  
TMP-7361  
D.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY  
FOR AND, IF AWARDED, ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH  
THE OHIO RAIL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE HINES  
HILL ROAD GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT THROUGH THE  
OHIO GRADE CROSSING ELIMINATION PROGRAM.  
Brief Description: The City is partnering with the Ohio Rail Development  
Commission (ORDC) for a grant application to the Federal Railroad  
Administration (FRA) Grade Crossing Elimination Program. If awarded, the  
ORDC will contribute $8,580,000 towards the total estimated project of  
$14,300,000.  
Attachments:  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-7362  
E.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A CONTRACT WITH LAKE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB FOR  
THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE  
BOSTON MILLS ROAD TRAIL PROJECT.  
Brief Description: Due to the future installation of the new trail along Boston  
Mills Road, permanent right-of-way acquisition is required for the project.  
The property to be acquired is adjacent to the Summit County Bridge, west of  
Lake Forest Drive, currently owned by Lake Forest Country Club.  
Attachments:  
Exhibit Boston Mills Rd Trail Property Acqisition  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-7344  
TMP-7368  
F.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR  
THE RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY PLOWING PROGRAM; AND  
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: This project involves a residential driveway plowing  
program for eligible residents during the 2024/2025 snow season.  
Attachments:  
Draft Resolution  
G.  
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF FOUR  
BASEBALL SCORE BOARDS AT BARLOW FARM PARK FROM  
THE KIWANIS CLUB OF HUDSON AND EXPRESSING  
APPRECIATION THEREFOR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: Hudson Kiwanis Baseball has been facilitating baseball for  
Hudson youth for 47 years. The Kiwanis Club of Hudson has been  
instrumental with the league and the park facilities. The Kiwanis Club of  
Hudson wishes to supply four scoreboards, materials and installation to be  
located at Barlow Farm Park under the supervision of the Parks Department.  
Attachments:  
Scoreboard Image  
Draft Resolution  
Proposed Legislation or July 16, 2024, Council Meeting  
16.  
A.  
TMP-7359  
AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING FUNDS-IN-LIEU OF SIDEWALKS  
FOR DISTRICT 8 AND REAFFIRMING THE 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:  
Draft Ordinance  
This Ordinance is scheduled for a first reading and referral to Planning Commission on July  
16, 2024.  
Items to be Added to Future Agendas  
Adjournment  
17.  
18.  
To view staff reports for agenda items, click on the corresponding file numbers  
(blue underlined links) next to the titles.  
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