City of Hudson, Ohio  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
City Council Workshop  
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, June 23, 2026  
7:30 PM  
Town Hall  
27 East Main Street  
1.  
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 Bird, in accordance with Council Rules.  
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Present:  
Dr. Bird, Mr. Brezovec, Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz, Mr. Sutton, Dr.  
Weinstein and Mr. White  
Others & Staff in Attendance: Mr. Sheridan, City Manager; Mr. Ersing, Assistant IT Director; Mr. Griffith,  
Assistant City Manager; Mr. Kosco, City Engineer; Mr. Ferda, HCTV Production Assistant; and Mr. Powell,  
Public Works Director.  
2.  
Correspondence and Council Comments  
Dr. Weinstein presented an update on the Planning Commission meeting held on June 22, 2026, and also  
reported on the Clinton Crossing Committee meeting that was held this morning.  
Ms. D’Eramo presented an update on the Board of Zoning & Building Appeals meeting held on June 18 , 2026,  
and also reported on the Safety Subcommittee meeting conducted on June 17, 2026.  
Mr. White reported on a recent meeting he, Mr. Sheridan, and Mr. Powell attended with First Energy to discuss  
reliability, outage restoration, and tree‑trimming around power lines.  
Mayor Anzevino reminded residents that Council will be in recess, with the next Council meeting scheduled for  
July 14. He also highlighted several upcoming community events: Lighting Our Legacy on July 3 at Barlow  
Farm Park, the Four on the 4th race on July 4, and the Gazebo ribbon‑cutting ceremony on July 6 .  
Dr. Bird noted that he and Mr. Brezovec met with the District 11 referendum group to gain a clearer  
understanding of the differences between Districts 8 and 11. He added that an Open House charette on Clinton  
Crossing will be held on July 1 to review the preferred concept plans.  
3.  
Discussion Items  
None.  
4.  
Proposed Consent Agenda for July 14, 2026, Council Meeting  
26-101  
A.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH BLUEBIRD MIDWEST LLC  
FOR DEDICATED INTERNET SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN  
EMERGENCY  
Brief Description: This request will enable Velocity Broadband to renew  
their 36 month State Bid DAS MSA0004-2 contract with Bluebird Midwest  
LLC (formally Everstream Solutions) for a 10 Gig dedicated internet circuit.  
Attachments:  
Resolution No. 26-101  
Mr. Ersing provided information related to the renewal of this contract.  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the July 14, 2026, Council meeting.  
26-102  
B.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A POLICE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE HUDSON  
CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR POLICE PRESENCE IN ITS  
SCHOOLS FOR THE SAFETY OF STAFF, STUDENTS, AND  
VISITORS.  
Brief Description: Under a previous agreement, the City of Hudson Police  
Department has provided two (2) school resource officers to the Hudson City  
School District. Under this agreement, the City of Hudson will provide an  
additional school resource officer.  
Attachments:  
School Resource Officer (SRO) Memo 2026  
School Resource Officer (SRO) Memo 2022  
SRO MOU  
Resolution No. 26-102  
Mr. Sheridan explained that this is a renewal of the existing agreement and noted that Hudson City Schools  
have agreed to cover the salary increase for the third officer. Mayor Anzevino added that the City has had three  
resource officers for several years and that this contract renews all three positions. He requested that staff  
revise the staff report to make this clearer for the public.  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the July 14, 2026, Council meeting.  
26-103  
C.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A STORM WATER EASEMENT AGREEMENT AT 2095  
RAVENNA STREET (PARCEL NO 30-01761).  
Brief Description: The resolution would authorize the City Manager to enter  
into a Storm Water Easement agreement with the owners at 2095 Ravenna  
Street (Permanent Parcel No 30-01761). This easement is necessary for the  
City's future maintenance, upkeep, inspection and repairs of the new storm  
sewer system. The new storm system was installed on the parcel to help  
mitigate overland flooding that currently affects this parcel.  
Attachments:  
Exhibit A - Location  
Resolution No. 26-103  
Mr. Kosco provided the reason for this storm easement and noted that the homeowner is in agreement with the  
easement.  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the July 14, 2026, Council meeting.  
26-104  
D.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH TMS  
ENGINEERS, INC. FOR A TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY FOR THE  
PROPOSED CLINTON CROSSING PROJECT.  
Brief Description: This project includes a traffic impact study for the  
proposed Clinton Crossing Project. The study will determine the potential  
impacts that this proposed development would have on the existing roadway  
network around the Downtown area. The total cost of the study is $70,939  
which includes a 10% contingency.  
Attachments:  
TIS Exhibit - Intersections  
Resolution No. 26-104  
Mr. Kosco provided an explanation on what a traffic impact study is and what this study will evaluate.  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the July 14, 2026, Council meeting.  
26-105  
E.  
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 25-182 AND  
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INCREASE AN  
EXISTING PURCHASE ORDER FOR ACUSHNET GOLF  
EQUIPMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: Due to an increase in golf sales Ellsworth Meadows Golf  
Club is approaching the original approved amount for Acushnet golf  
equipment. To continue providing products to patrons an increase in this fund  
is necessary.  
Attachments:  
2025-182 2026 Permission to bid & award  
Resolution No. 26-105  
Mr. Powell provided an update on the reason for this increase request.  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the July 14, 2026, Council meeting.  
26-106  
F.  
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 25-159 AUTHORIZING  
THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN EMERGENCY  
AGREEMENT WITH MAGNETECH INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC.  
FOR THE REPAIR OF A 12.47 KV TRANSFORMER AT THE CITY’S  
SOUTH MAIN STREET SUBSTATION.  
Brief Description: On August 13th, 2025 the City of Hudson experienced a  
significant lightning storm in the vicinity of the South Main Street Substation,  
resulting in damage to one of the substation transformers. Magnetech  
Industrial Services was engaged to perform the removal, disassembly, and  
evaluation of the affected transformer.  
Attachments:  
M211310Rev2 Cost Breakdown 6-3-2026  
Resolution No. 26-106  
Mayor Anzevino questioned the quote received related to the price per pound being charged . Mr. Powell stated  
that he will reach out to the contractor to obtain a reasoning on the costs.  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the July 14, 2026, Council meeting.  
26-107  
G.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A CONTRACT WITH SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH  
FOR NPDES PERMITTED OUTFALL INSPECTION, MONITORING  
AND SAMPLING SERVICES.  
Brief Description: This contract involves the required inspection and  
sampling services for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System  
(NPDES) permit  
Attachments:  
Resolution No. 26-107  
Mr. Powell explained the purpose of the contract and noted that it is a renewal.  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the July 14, 2026, Council meeting.  
26-108  
H.  
A RESOLUTION DECLARING A SIX (6) MONTH STAY ON  
THE FILING, CONSIDERATION, REVIEW, AND/OR  
APPROVAL OF ALL NEW APPLICATIONS FOR DATA  
CENTERS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE CITY OF  
HUDSON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: A resolution establishing a six-month stay (or  
freeze) on the establishment, expansion, and approval of “data centers”  
and related uses within the City to allow City Council and staff to  
continue studying and developing appropriate planning, zoning, and  
business regulations governing such facilities. City Council will also  
have the option of extending the first six months for another six  
months by simple motion.  
Attachments:  
Resolution No. 26-108  
Mr. Sheridan explained that the intent of this effort is to review the City’s code and forward it to the Planning  
Commission for discussion and any necessary revisions regarding what the City would permit .  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the July 14, 2026, Council meeting.  
5.  
Proposed Legislation for July 14, 2026, Council Meeting  
26-96  
A.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NORTHSTAR TOWERS II, LLC.  
Brief Description: Consideration of a long term lease agreement between the  
City of Hudson and Northstar Towers II, LLC for the lease of City-owned  
property for the construction, installation, and operation of a  
telecommunications (cell) tower and related communications equipment to  
benefit the southern portion of the City.  
Attachments:  
Cell phone tower location  
Resolution No. 26-96  
Resolution No. 26-96 was forwarded for further consideration at the July 14, 2026, Council  
meeting.  
26-99  
B.  
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO  
EFFECT A GOVERNMENTAL NATURAL GAS AGGREGATION  
PROGRAM WITH OPT-OUT PROVISIONS PURSUANT TO  
SECTION 4929.26 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE AND DIRECTING  
THE SUMMIT COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO SUBMIT A  
BALLOT QUESTION TO THE ELECTORS; AND DECLARING AN  
EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: Following a discussion with Council on available options  
for natural gas aggregation programs, this ordinance will provide to the voters  
the ability to approve an Opt-Out natural gas aggregation program  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 26-99  
Dr. Bird requested a document be put together of Frequently Asked Questions for residents.  
Ordinance No. 26-99 was forwarded for further consideration at the July 14, 2026, Council  
meeting.  
6.  
Items to be Added to Future Agendas  
Dr. Bird noted that an Honorary Resolution for the retirement of Eric Hutchinson will appear on the July 14 ,  
2026, Council meeting agenda.  
Dr. Weinstein requested that Sara Norman, Planning Commission discuss Planned Developments at the  
workshop on July 14, 2026. She further requested discussion on nuisance calls and EMS.  
Mr. Sheridan asked Council when they would like to discuss utilization of carryover funds. There was consensus  
to add this to the July 14, 2026, Council workshop.  
7.  
Adjournment  
There being no further discussion, Dr. Bird adjourned the Council workshop meeting at 8:13  
p.m.  
_______________________________  
Michael Bird, President of Council  
_______________________________  
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.