City of Hudson, Ohio

Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council Workshop

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 23, 2024

7:30 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

Call to Order

Mayor Anzevino called to order the workshop 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, and he handed

the workshop over to President of Council Foster, in accordance with Council Rules.

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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. Comeriato, Assistant City Manager -

Operations; Mr. Hannan, Community Development Director; Mr. Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager -

Financial/Special Projects; Mr. Kosco, City Engineer; Mr. Leiter, HCTV Production Assistant; Mr. Powell,

Assistant Public Works Director; and Mr. Sugar, City Planner.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Mr. Sutton stated that due to a conflict of interest he will not be participating in the discussion item regarding

the appeal request to the final decision of the Planning Commission (agenda item 3E.) He further stated that the

recent road repair that was performed by the City of Akron on Stow Road was not repaired well, and asked staff

to reach out to the City of Akron to correct. He further asked staff the status of revisions to Chapter 1016 of the

Codified Ordinances.

Mr. Banweg and Dr. Bird thanked staff and residents that participated in the Open House regarding the Hines

Hill and Valley View Road sidewalk.

Dr. Goetz read letters from Dr. Françoise Massardier-Kenney, 63 College Street and Mr. Eric Hancsak, 60

Division Street, regarding the glass recycling discussion.

Mrs. Heater provided an update on the Board of Zoning & Building Appeals that met on July 18, 2024. She

further asked residents to be courteous when utilizing the pickleball courts by alternating play time if others are

waiting to use the courts, and reminded interested citizens that the Friends of Hudson Parks will be hosting a

Pack the Pond event at Hudson Springs Park on August 5, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Mrs. Kowalski thanked all involved in the SR 91 construction work, and for finishing ahead of schedule . She

further thanked staff on their immediate and compassionate response to a resident that had tripped on a

sidewalk section, and reminded interested citizens that HUDSONmART will be held on July 28, 2024.

Mayor Anzevino announced that Everbowl located at 5 Atterbury Blvd, will be opening July 25th, with a ribbon

cutting ceremony on August 2nd, Touch-a-Truck will be held on July 27th between Eastwood and McDowell

Schools, HUDSONmART will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on July 28th, and Council will be on recess

next week.

Mr. Foster provided an update on the Planning Commission meeting that was held on July 22, 2024.

Discussion Items

24-0069

A discussion with the Hudson City Council to extend the lease agreement

for Destination Hudson, Inc. at Hudson Town Hall.

Brief Description: The discussion is being introduced at Destination

Hudson’s Request. The group representing Destination Hudson, Inc. will be

present to discuss with City Council the lease agreement and continuing a

10-year lease with the City from 2025-2035. The original lease agreement

between the City of Hudson and Destination Hudson, Inc. was from April 16,

2015 to April 15, 2025.

Attachments:

DH Letter to Sheridan Lease memo

Mr. Dave Basil and Ms. Liz Murphy were present to answer questions from Council. Discussion included the

plan for Destination Hudson if they needed to move out of Town Hall, how renovations and funds were received

for the work done at Town Hall, value of central location to downtown, merging Destination Hudson with the

City, and creation of a Board and Commission to assist. Mr. Basil and Ms. Murphy stated that they will take

Council's discussion items back to the Board to obtain their feedback and plan of action.

This matter was discussed.

24-0070

Leadership Hudson Class of 2024 Presentations

Brief Description: Leadership Hudson Class of 2024 presentation regarding

proposed public art installation.

Attachments:

Leadership Hudson Class of 2024 Project

Representatives from Leadership Hudson Class of 2024 presented their proposed public art installation project .

Discussion followed that included location, font for lettering, wrapping of the letter "H", and obtain public

input. Council was in favor of the project and Leadership Hudson moving forward.

This matter was discussed.

24-0071

Discussion of glass recycling options for City of Hudson residents

Brief Description: At Council Member Nicole Kowalski’s request at the May

28, 2024, Council workshop, staff will review options to offer Hudson

residents the ability to recycle acceptable glass materials at a public access

drop off location.

Attachments:

Glass Recycling Memo

Mr. Comeriato presented information related to instituting a glass recycling program. Discussion followed that

included reason for a separate program, location of recycling bin and offering curb side pick-up . There was

Council direction to look into offering curb side pick-up. Mr. Comeriato stated that he will look into the curb

side pick-up and return back to Council with his findings.

This matter was discussed

24-0072

Discussion of General Fund Excess Carryover Balance

Brief Description: City Council and staff discussed the General Fund excess

carryover balance at the January 2024 City Council retreat. The decision was

made to bring back the discussion once we were through June 2024 and had a

better understanding of our financial position.

Mr. Sheridan stated that this discussion was a follow-up from the Council retreat and was looking for direction

on how Council would like to proceed with the $1.3 million carry-over. Mr. Knoblauch stated that Finance

would like to set aside $300,000 for any remaining appropriations for 2024 and utilize funds towards the

purchase of 3 new vehicles in the Public Works Department. Mr. Powell provided an explanation on the need

for replacement of each of the 3 vehicles. Discussion followed that included paying off debt service, looking at

unfunded projects, and infrastructure development fund. There was Council direction to purchase one of the 3

pieces of equipment and lease to own the other 2, and return to Council at a later date on what to utilize the

remaining funds towards.

This matter was discussed.

TMP-7404

APPEAL REQUEST TO THE FINAL DECISION OF THE PLANNING

COMMISSION TO DENY THE PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAN

FOR CANTERBURY CROSSING, A PROPOSED 34 LOT OPEN

SPACE CONSERVATION SUBDIVISION, HUDSON PLANNING

COMMISSION CASE No. 23-676

Brief Description: Consideration of the appeal submitted by the appellant

regarding the Planning Commission action to deny the preliminary subdivision

plan for Canterbury Crossing, a proposed open space conservation subdivision

located along Ravenna Street.

Attachments:

Appeal Request

PC Decision

2472_A_Planning_Commission__24-07-08_CD_Meeting_Agenda

Mr. Hannan provided background information regarding the request and provided the guidelines that Council

must follow. Mr. Foster requested that the City Solicitor provide the reasoning for this being reviewed as a "de

novo" hearing.

This item was forwarded for a public hearing and further consideration at the August 20, 2024,

Council meeting.

Proposed Consent Agenda for August 6, 2024, Council Meeting

24-89

A RESOLUTION TO CONSENT TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF

TRANSPORTATION’S (“ODOT”) RESURFACING OF STOW ROAD

UNDER THE I-480 BRIDGES WITHIN THE CITY OF HUDSON (PID

111186).

Brief Description: The Ohio Department of Transportation requires local

consent legislation allowing them to perform work within City corporation

limits. ODOT will be replacing the bridge deck on I-480 over Stow Road.

Due to this work and likely damage to the road surface on Stow Road in this

area, ODOT will be resurfacing Stow Road underneath the I-480 bridges

within Hudson. The State will assume and bear 100% of all the costs of the

improvements.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 24-89

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the August 6, 2024, Council

meeting.

24-90

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR

THE COLLEGE STREET CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT

WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER; AND DECLARING AN

EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: In March, City workers investigated a sink hole on

College Street. An inspection of the utility infrastructure under the road

identified that the storm water “box culvert” was deteriorating and starting to

fail. Consequently, staff temporarily closed College Street until temporary

steel plates were set to allow for the partial opening of a portion of the

roadway. Staff evaluated alternative solutions to repair the culvert and

identified that full removal and replacement of the culvert within the City’s

right-of-way is the best long-term solution for this repair.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 24-90

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the August 6, 2024, Council

meeting.

24-91

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF

PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT INCLUDING A JET/VACUUM

TRUCK, STREET SWEEPER AND MATERIAL HANDLING TRUCK.

Brief Description: The Public Works Department is seeking to replace two

large pieces of equipment including a jet/vacuum truck and street sweeper.

Additionally, staff would like to purchase a material handling truck in order to

provide critical services to the residents of Hudson.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 24-91

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the August 6, 2024, Council

meeting.

24-92

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR RETAIL NATURAL GAS SUPPLY;

AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: The City’s current natural gas Agreement with

Constellation New Energy expires on October 31, 2024. Following review and

discussion of the forecast gas rates with the Buckeye Energy Brokers, it was

advised that the City should enter into a 1-year Agreement with Eastern Power

and Gas.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 24-92

Responding to a question, Mr. Comeriato provided information on the gas aggregation program.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the August 6, 2024, Council

meeting.

Proposed Legislation for August 6, 2024, Council Meeting

24-63

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

APPROVE A NEW PARK FACILITY RESERVATION POLICY.

Brief Description:

The purpose of the new policy is to limit facility reservations so that ample

usage remains for the public and does not restrict availability.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: Park Reservation Policy (Revised for 5-21-24)

Resolution No. 24-63

Responding to a question, Mr. Sheridan stated that the Park Board postponed this item, and due to Council

moving it to a date certain, Council will need to postpone this item again at the August 6, 2024, Council

meeting. Mr. Sutton asked the City Solicitor to review the Parliamentary Procedure on referring items to a

Board and Commission with a date certain.

Resolution 24-63 was forwarded for further consideration at the August 6, 2024, Council

meeting.

Items to be Added to Future Agendas

Mr. Foster noted that an Honorary Resolution for Mr. Tom Vince, Western Reserve Academy, will appear on the

August 6, 2024, Council meeting agenda.

Mr. Banweg requested that a proclamation be added to a future agenda recognizing the Hudson High School

Orchestra for their gold medal win at a European Tour.

Adjournment

There being no further discussion, Mr. Foster adjourned the Council workshop meeting at 9:20

p.m.

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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 220.031 (a), Rules for Workshop Meetings.