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, March 11, 2025

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. Ersing, Assistant IT Director; Mr. Hannan,

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

Kosco, City Engineer; Mr. Leedham, Innovation & Technology Director; and Mr. Leiter, HCTV Production

Assistant.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Mr. Banweg provided an update on the Fire/EMS meeting that was held on March 8, 2025, and further stated

that another meeting will be held on Mach 15, 2025.

Mrs. Heater thanked everyone that has been involved in the Fire/EMS discussions.

Mayor Anzevino announced that he will be attending the HOME Committee meeting, as well as a session with

Tinkers Creek Watershed Partners. He also shared details of several upcoming events, including the Door 2 Art,

which will take place from March 13-16, 2025, and the Ohio Rubber Duck Dash, scheduled for April 27, 2025,

at Waterworks Park in Cuyahoga Falls. Additionally, he mentioned that he had cleaned up and refilled the 365

Kindness Garden.

Discussion Items

25-0031

HCTV Advisory Committee 2025 Goals Discussion

Brief Description: The HCTV Advisory Committee will present their 2024

year in review with anticipated 2025 goals, related promoting and publicizing

of HCTV, and supporting the department.

Attachments:

2025 HCTV Advisory Committee Goals

Mr. Zaklanovich, Chair, and Mr. Miller, Vice Chair, of the HCTV Advisory Committee reviewed their 2024

goals and presented their goals for 2025. Council discussion followed that included thanking the members,

adding a table at the Farmers Market, and adding metrics for next years goal review.

This matter was discussed.

25-0032

Regulating On-Street Parking of Landscape Trucks

Brief Description: City Staff would like to discuss with City Council a

policy on regulating on-street parking of landscape trucks. City staff will

present an outline of suggestions that staff has put together on how best to

regulate on-street parking of landscape trucks.

Attachments:

Exhibit - Map

Mr. Kosco provided information on how to regulate on-street parking of landscape trucks during peak times .

The regulations included requiring landscape companies to register with the City and updates to the Codified

Ordinances to prohibit parking during specific times and enforcement measures. Council discussion followed

that included banning of landscape truck parking on all major roads, inclusion of construction vehicles, starting

with a specific area as a pilot program, and other communities that implement.

This matter was discussed.

25-0033

A Discussion regarding the Staffing Plan for the first year to expand

Fiber to the Residents.

Brief Description: To support the expansion of Velocity Broadband and bring

fiber access to non-fiber served areas in Hudson, the staffing levels need to

increase. The deployment plan will span four years and requires careful

planning to ensure fiscal stability. In the first year of this project, up to four

additional full-time employees will be needed: design engineering, field and

construction duties in the Outside Plant, and customer onboarding, marketing,

and management in City Hall Offices.

Attachments:

FttH Staffing Timeline

Staffing Plan for Hudson FttH Project

Mr. Leedham and Mr. Ersing provided information on what staff has been working on regarding the Fiber to the

Home Program, and presented additional staff members that would be needed for the program .

This matter was discussed.

Proposed Consent Agenda for March 18, 2025, Council Meeting

25-0036

A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the February 2025

Monthly Financial Report

Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for

Council’s review.

Attachments:

February 2025 Financial Report

This Motion was forwarded for further consideration at the March 18, 2025, Council meeting.

25-47

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE PROCUREMENT AND

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH CALIX, INC TO UPGRADE THE

VELOCITY FIBER DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT; AND

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This contract would involve the purchasing of equipment

and professional services from Calix to upgrade and replace the current Calix

distribution equipment used by Velocity Broadband to provide service to

customers.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-47

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the March 18, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-48

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR

CUSTOMER FIBER INSTALLATION SERVICES WITH THE

LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER.

Brief Description: This contract would involve the installation of customer

connections between the main fiber line and the residence, commonly referred

to the drop install along with the installation of the customer facing equipment

at the premise.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-48

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the March 18, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-49

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR

THE 2025 VELOCITY FIBER PILOT PROJECT WITH THE

LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER.

Brief Description: This project involves installing approximately 18,000 total

feet of overhead and underground fiber conduit, pull boxes and fiber optic

cable in two neighborhoods that are part of Phase 1 of the City’s Fiber to the

Home (FTTH) project.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-49

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the March 18, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-50

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 PILOT PROJECT

WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER.

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

related material for use in the construction of the fiber to the home network

pilot project.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-50

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the March 18, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-51

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

A CONTRACT WITH THE AUDITOR OF STATE FOR FINANCIAL

AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF HUDSON FOR THE 2024

AUDIT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This legislation authorizes the City Manager to enter into a

contract for the City’s annual audit for 2024.

Attachments:

City of Hudson FY24 Engagement Letter

Resolution No. 25-51

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the March 18, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-0037

A Motion Authorizing the City Staff to Move Forward with the Design

Recommendations by our Consultant (GAI Consultants) for a New

Sidewalk along Stow Road from SR 303 to Ravenna Street.

Brief Description: City staff presented the proposed alignment of the new

sidewalk along Stow Road from SR 303 to Ravenna Street at January 14 and

February 25, 2025, Council workshops. Staff recommended that a 5’ concrete

sidewalk be placed on the west side of Stow Road. This motion would provide

authorization for the City’s consultant, GAI Consultants, to proceed with the

design of a 5’ concrete sidewalk along the west side of Stow Road from SR

303 to Ravenna Street.

This Motion was forwarded for further consideration at the March 18, 2025, Council meeting.

25-52

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF BOSTON

HEIGHTS FOR COOPERATION AND COST SHARING FOR THE

RESURFACING OF WALTERS ROAD BETWEEN HINES HILL

ROAD AND CORPORATION LINE.

Brief Description: This project is for the resurfacing of Walters Road from

Hines Hill Road to the Corporation Line.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-52

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the March 18, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-53

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A

CONTRACT FOR RAVENNA STREET SIDEWALK INSTALLATION

PROJECT FROM S. HAYDEN PARKWAY TO STOW ROAD.

Brief Description: The project includes the installation of a new sidewalk

along Ravenna Street from S. Hayden Parkway to Stow Road.

Attachments:

Exhibit Ravenna St Sidewalk

Resolution No. 25-53

Responding to a question, Mr. Kosco stated that this project is being designed in house, public input meetings

will be held and the design brought before Council prior to bidding out the project.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the March 18, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-54

A RESOLUTION APPROVING A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT FOR

SUMMER FIREWORKS IN 2025, 2026, AND 2027, AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A

SERVICE CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN FIREWORKS; AND

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

Brief Description: To approve a three-year contract for summer fireworks in

2025, 2026, and 2027, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a service

contract with American Fireworks for an annual cost of $26,750.

Attachments:

2025 AMERICAN FIREWORKS HUDSON JULY 4TH CONTRACT

PACKET

Resolution No. 25-54

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the March 18, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-55

AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE EDITING AND INCLUSION

OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AS PARTS OF

THE VARIOUS COMPONENT CODES OF THE CODIFIED

ORDINANCES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF NEW

MATTER IN THE UPDATED AND REVISED CODIFIED

ORDINANCES; TO REPEAL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS IN

CONFLICT THEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This Ordinance authorizes revisions to Hudson’s Codified

Ordinances to incorporate various ordinances and resolutions of a general and

permanent nature that have been passed by Council.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-55

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the March 18, 2025, Council

meeting.

Proposed Legislation for March 18, 2025, Council Meeting

25-29

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR

PLACEMENT OF LAND IN A CURRENT AGRICULTURAL USE

DISTRICT FOR PURPOSES OF O.R.C. SECTION 929.02 FOR

BROWN FARMS ONE, LLC, BROWN FARMS TWO, LLC, AND

SHERYL J. BROWN, TRUSTEE, 34 WELLGATE DRIVE, HUDSON,

OHIO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: The Brown family has submitted a renewal Application

for Placement of Farmland in an Agricultural District for five (5) properties,

totaling approximately 63.02 acres, located off of Barlow Road and Seasons

Road in Hudson.

Attachments:

Staff Memo 3.13.25

Property owner submittal 3.13.25

Agricultural Use exemption application - Brown Farms

Brown Farms - subject parcels

Brown Farms CD Inspection 2.3.25

Resolution No. 25-29

Mr. Sutton asked about the eligibility of this applicant for an Agricultural Use District, as the application is for

timber management. Mr. Hannan stated that he reached out to Summit County, and they stated that this

applicant is eligible, they are performing the same activities as their past applications, are registered as

commercial timber, and since they are over 10 acres they are not required to show income . Council requested

additional information on this application.

Resolution No. 25-29 was forwarded for further consideration at the March 18, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-44

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR

PLACEMENT OF LAND IN A CURRENT AGRICULTURAL USE

DISTRICT FOR PURPOSES OF O.R.C. 929.02 FOR CHARLES P. AND

SUSAN ROBINSON, 7936 RAVENNA ROAD, HUDSON, OHIO; AND

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Mr. and Mrs. Robinson have submitted the attached

Application for Placement of Farmland in an Agricultural District for property

located at 7936 Ravenna Road in Hudson.

Attachments:

Application - Robinson, 7936 Ravenna Rd

7936 Ravenna Rd CD Inspection 2.12.25

Resolution No. 25-44

Resolution No. 25-44 was forwarded for further consideration at the March 18, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-45

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:

Staff Memo regarding state law allowances for moratorium and info on

dispensary regulations 2.27.25

Resolution No. 25-45

Resolution No. 25-45 was forwarded for further consideration at the March 18, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-56

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART TEN, "STREETS, UTILITIES

AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE" OF THE CODIFIED

ORDINANCES, TO AMEND CHAPTER 1016 USE OF PUBLIC WAYS

BY SERVICE PROVIDERS AND CABLE TELEVISION PROVIDERS.

Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the City’s Codified

Ordinances relating to regulations applying to use of public ways by service

providers and cable television providers in the City’s public right-of-way,

found in Chapter 1016, “Use Of Public Ways by Service Providers and Cable

Television Providers,” of the Streets, Utilities, and Public Services Code of

the Codified Ordinances of the City of Hudson.

Attachments:

Exhibit A - Ordinance Amending CO Chapter 1016

Ordinance No. 25-56

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the March 18, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-57

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205, 1206, AND 1213 OF

THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ESTABLISH A

PERMANENT PROHIBITION RELATED TO MARIJUANA

FACILITIES.

Brief Description: A proposed ordinance to establish a permanent ban on

marijuana facilities within the City of Hudson.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-57

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the March 18, 2025, Council

meeting.

Items to be Added to Future Agendas

Mr. Foster stated that the following items will appear on the March 18, 2025, Council Meeting agenda: 1.)

Proclamation recognizing Senator Roegner for Hines Hill Grade Separation Grant Funding, 2.) Proclamation

recognizing Senator Roegner and Senator Weinstein for Inclusive Playground Grant Funding, and 3.) Honorary

Resolution recognizing Karen Farkas for her service on Environmental Awareness Committee

Adjournment

There being no further discussion, Mr. Foster adjourned the Council workshop meeting at 8:30

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.