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, July 22, 2025

7:30 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

Special Council Meeting:

Call to Order

In the absence of Mayor Anzevino, President of Council Foster called to order the special

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

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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. Marcum, Assistant City Solicitor; Ms. Wheeler, Clerk of

Council; Mr. Griffith, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager - Financial/Special

Projects; Mr. Leiter, HCTV Production Assistant; and Ms. Harvey, Production Assistant.

Public Comments

None.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Mr. Sutton read a letter into the record from Mr. Brett Hagan requesting a traffic study of Stow Road.

Mrs. Heater provided a Board of Zoning and Building Appeals update.

Mr. Foster provided a South Darrow Road Subcommittee meeting update, stating that City staff met with

representatives from IRG and that a new district, D11, would be carved out in the area.

Report of Manager

Mr. Sheridan stated that the bid for pickleball lighting will be going out on Sunday, the Fire/EMS re-design is

underway, and the inclusive playground is in the design phase.

Legislation

25-111

AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF

HUDSON A PROPOSAL BY THE 2025 HUDSON CHARTER

REVIEW COMMISSION TO AMEND THE PREAMBLE AND

SECTIONS 2.01, 3.01, 3.02, 3.08, 3.10, 3.11, 4.01, 4.03, 5.02, 6.03,

6.04, 7.01, 8.04, 8.05, 8.06, 8.07, 9.01, 9.04, 9.06, 11.01, 12.01, 12.02,

and 12.03, TO REPEAL SECTION 8.08, AND TO CREATE

SECTIONS 6.05, 7.05, AND 8.09, OF THE CHARTER OF

HUDSON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Pursuant to Charter Section 13.02, the Chairman of

the 2025 Charter Review Commission has submitted a report of

proposed amendments to the City's Charter for consideration by

electors at the General Election to be held on November 4, 2025. The

Commission has also recommended that the amendments be presented

as eight separate Ballot Issues, which are included in the Ordinance,

along with details of all of the proposed amendments.

Attachments:

Chair Kagler Letter - Charter Review Commission

Presentation 7-22-2025

Ordinance No. 25-111

Mr. Foster read the title of Ordinance No. 25-111, which constituted its second reading.

Adjournment

There being no further business, Mr. Foster adjourned the special meeting at 7:38 p.m.

Regular Workshop:

Call to Order

In the absence of Mayor Anzevino, President of Council Foster called to order the workshop of

Hudson City Council at 7:39 p.m., in accordance with the Sunshine Laws of the State of Ohio,

O.R.C. Section 121.22.

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Present:

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

Kowalski and Mr. Sutton

Others & Staff in Attendance: Mr. Sheridan, City Manager; Mr. Griffith, Assistant City Manager; Ms. Harvey,

HCTV Production Assistant; Mr. Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager - Financial/Special Projects; and Mr.

Leiter, HCTV Production Assistant.

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Correspondence and Council Comments

None.

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Discussion Items

25-111

AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF

HUDSON A PROPOSAL BY THE 2025 HUDSON CHARTER

REVIEW COMMISSION TO AMEND THE PREAMBLE AND

SECTIONS 2.01, 3.01, 3.02, 3.08, 3.10, 3.11, 4.01, 4.03, 5.02, 6.03,

6.04, 7.01, 8.04, 8.05, 8.06, 8.07, 9.01, 9.04, 9.06, 11.01, 12.01, 12.02,

and 12.03, TO REPEAL SECTION 8.08, AND TO CREATE

SECTIONS 6.05, 7.05, AND 8.09, OF THE CHARTER OF

HUDSON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Pursuant to Charter Section 13.02, the Chairman of

the 2025 Charter Review Commission has submitted a report of

proposed amendments to the City's Charter for consideration by

electors at the General Election to be held on November 4, 2025. The

Commission has also recommended that the amendments be presented

as eight separate Ballot Issues, which are included in the Ordinance,

along with details of all of the proposed amendments.

Attachments:

Chair Kagler Letter - Charter Review Commission

Presentation 7-22-2025

Ordinance No. 25-111

Mr. Kagler, Chairman of Charter Review Commission, provided clarification to items that were discussed at the

July 15, 2025, Council workshop that included "just cause" vs. "cause"; ballot issue #7 creation of Parks and

Natural Resource Board; ballot issue #8 expenditures accountability for tax levies benefiting other public

and/or private entities; and commission members that have knowledge of City Government and operation .

Council discussion followed regarding the reason for not utilizing January 1st as the seating of newly elected

Council members, further explanation of ballot issue #8, concern with no time allotted for public and Council

input on proposed Charter Amendments, and term limits for Boards and Commissions.

This matter was discussed.

25-0091

Library board discusses changes to voting procedures that align with

Charter Review Commission findings and recommendations, permitting

Council to forward a library levy request to the ballot

Brief Description: Mr. Basil Musnuff, Library Board President, will address

Council on the library’s new election process.

Attachments:

Regulations - Revisions approved by Board on 7.14.2025

Mr. Musnuff, Library Board President, presented the library's new election process for board members .

Discussion followed that included how information would be relayed to voters on date of election and candidate

information and policy of election process.

This matter was discussed.

25-0092

Street Pavers at 996 Hines Hill Road

Brief Description: Consideration of online auction to dispose of street pavers

currently stored at 996 Hines Hill Road.

Attachments:

Historic Brick photos

HHA paver letter 2025

Mr. Sheridan explained that the pavers were removed as part of the SR 91 Downtown project and then stored at

the former Youth Development Center for potential future use. He noted that to date, the bricks have not been

repurposed. Council agreed to proceed with donating one pallet to the Hudson Historical Society and listing the

remaining bricks for sale on Govdeals.

This matter was discussed.

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Proposed Consent Agenda for August 5, 2025, Council Meeting

25-112

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR

FIBER CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND PROCUREMENT

SERVICES FOR THE FIBER TO THE HOME FIRST YEAR

BUILD-OUT PROJECT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER;

AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This contract would involve the procurement of fiber and

related material for use in the construction of fiber to the home (FTTH)

network.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-112

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the August 5, 2025, Council

meeting.

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Proposed Legislation for August 5, 2025, Council Meeting

25-92

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1205 AND 1206 OF THE

LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO REGULATIONS

APPLICABLE TO BOARDING KENNELS AND VETERINARY

FACILITIES.

Brief Description: Ordinance to revise the districts which permit boarding

kennels and Veterinary facilities and to incorporate a 500 foot setback to

adjacent residential uses for boarding kennels and veterinary facilities.

Attachments:

Existing Vet Clinics and Boarding Kennels

PC Decision 25-755 - LDC amendment - Boarding Kennels and Vet Clinics

Ordinance No. 25-92

Draft Ordinance (7.17.25) with PC Recommendation

A concern was raised about grouping veterinary clinics and boarding kennels together . Mr. Sheridan stated that

he would have this matter addressed during the August 5, 2025, Council meeting.

Ordinance No. 25-92 was forwarded for further consideration at the August 5, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-96

A RESOLUTION CONDUCTING A FIVE-YEAR REVIEW OF THE

DESIGNATED OUTDOOR REFRESHMENT AREA AND

APPROVING CONTINUED OPERATION IN SPECIFIED PUBLIC

AREAS OF DOWNTOWN HUDSON AND ENACTING

REGULATIONS

Brief Description: As a requirement of ORC 4301.82, every five years the

legislative authority of the municipality that created the DORA shall review

the operation of the area, by ordinance or resolution, and either approve the

continued operation of the area or dissolve it as long as the DORA is

operational.

Attachments:

Staff Report-DORA

DORA Application to the Hudson City Council_February 2025

Resolution No. 25-96

Resolution No. 25-96 was forwarded for further consideration at the August 5, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-111

AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF

HUDSON A PROPOSAL BY THE 2025 HUDSON CHARTER

REVIEW COMMISSION TO AMEND THE PREAMBLE AND

SECTIONS 2.01, 3.01, 3.02, 3.08, 3.10, 3.11, 4.01, 4.03, 5.02, 6.03,

6.04, 7.01, 8.04, 8.05, 8.06, 8.07, 9.01, 9.04, 9.06, 11.01, 12.01, 12.02,

and 12.03, TO REPEAL SECTION 8.08, AND TO CREATE

SECTIONS 6.05, 7.05, AND 8.09, OF THE CHARTER OF

HUDSON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Pursuant to Charter Section 13.02, the Chairman of

the 2025 Charter Review Commission has submitted a report of

proposed amendments to the City's Charter for consideration by

electors at the General Election to be held on November 4, 2025. The

Commission has also recommended that the amendments be presented

as eight separate Ballot Issues, which are included in the Ordinance,

along with details of all of the proposed amendments.

Attachments:

Chair Kagler Letter - Charter Review Commission

Presentation 7-22-2025

Ordinance No. 25-111

Ordinance No. 25-111 was forwarded for further consideration at the August 5, 2025, Council

meeting.

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Items to be Added to Future Agendas

None.

Adjournment

There being no further discussion, Mr. Foster adjourned the Council workshop meeting at 9:06

p.m.

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Christopher W. Foster, Acting Mayor

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Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council

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Christopher W. Foster, President of Council

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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 220.03(d) Council Rules and Section

220.031 (a), Rules for Workshop Meetings.