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, April 22, 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:

Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski and Mr.

Sutton

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Absent:

Mr. Banweg

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

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

Kosco, City Engineer; Mr. Leiter, HCTV Production Assistant; Mr. Powell, Public Works Director; and Mr.

Tabak, Police Chief.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Dr. Goetz provided an updated on the Architectural & Historic Board of Review meeting that was held on April

9, 2025.

Mrs. Heater provided an update on the Building of Zoning and Building Appeals meeting that was held on April

17, 2025.

Mrs. Kowalski reminded interested citizens that Dr. Goetz and herself will be holding an Open Forum on

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hudson Library.

Discussion Items

25-0052

Overview of Neighborhood Storm Studies and the Status and Goals of

Upcoming Comprehensive Studies.

Brief Description: Staff will provide an overview of recently completed small

scale “neighborhood” storm studies and the status and goals of additional

upcoming comprehensive watershed-scale studies.

Attachments:

Exhibit Neighborhood Storm Studies

Brunswick Drainage Area Study - Technical Memo January 2025

Brandywine Technical Memo_January 2025

Darrow Rd Basin Technical Memo January 2025

Hudson Woods of Western Reserve H&H Memo

4-22-25 Neighborhood Flood Studies Presentation

Mr. Kosco provided information on work that was completed in areas effected by the August 8 , 2024 storm

event, as well as studies that were performed, goals of each, and recommended improvements . Brief Council

discussion followed.

This matter was discussed.

25-0053

Downtown Development Discussion

Brief Description: Council discussion regarding the implementation of the

Comprehensive Plan recommendations for the downtown development site.

Attachments:

Council Memo and Concept Plans Downtown Development 4.9.25

Mr. Sheridan stated that this discussion is based off of the updated Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Hannan provided

the established framework for development of the City owned downtown site and provided conceptual plans for

this area. Council discussion followed that included financial impacts, willingness of developers participating if

a plan is already in place, and status of Summit County sewer work.

This matter was discussed.

25-0054

Discussion of the City’s Updated 2025-2029 Five Year Plan

Brief Description: Staff will present and discuss the City’s updated

2025-2029 Five Year Plan for the General Fund and Fire/EMS Funds. The

updates take into account the financial impact from reduced income tax

revenue and the increased operating and capital costs that have been discussed

since the original Five-Year Plan was adopted.

Attachments:

Memo - 2025-2029 Amended 5 Yr Plan - General and Fire-EMS Funds

Mr. Knoblauch provided an overview of the revisions made to the Five-Year Plan since its adoption in

November 2024. Council discussion followed about potential projects to address budget balancing and explored

various strategies for generating revenue to support the proposed Fire/EMS hybrid model. There was

consensus to implement a 12-hour daytime shift at the Fire Department, running from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., proceed

with interviews, and initiate an RFP for the necessary renovations.

This matter was discussed.

25-0055

Discussion on Senior Gutter Cleaning Program for 2025 Fall Season in

Hudson.

Brief Description: A discussion to create an annual Senior Gutter Cleaning

Program for individual single family residential homes within Hudson for

providing a one-time only cleaning, for the 2025 Fall season.

Attachments:

City of Macedonia Senior Program Application

City of Macedonia Gutter Service Quote

City of Macedonia Ordinance

Mayor Anzevino provided information related to starting a senior gutter cleaning program, and Mr . Powell

provided information on how the senior snow plow program works. There was consensus to not move forward

with this program at this time.

This matter was discussed.

Proposed Consent Agenda for May 6, 2025, Council Meeting

25-72

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH SECURITAS

TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF

SECURITY AND INTERCOM SYSTEM UPGRADES; AND

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a

contract with Securitas Technology Corporation and the expenditure of

$125,000. This is for the purchase of a replacement Security and Intercom

System Upgrades.

Attachments:

Q516806-24 HUDSON POLICE DEPARTMENT - HUDSON OH - PLC

Syntinel and Intercom System Upgradesv2 - Proposal

PD SECURITAS Memo 2025

Resolution No. 25-72

Responding to a question, Chief Tabak provided information on what this system entails.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the May 6, 2025, Council meeting.

25-73

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE FLEET VEHICLE

FOR POLICE OPERATIONS.

Brief Description: This project involves the replacement of One (1) police

fleet vehicle.

Attachments:

2025 PIU QUOTE

77-0046-77 Accident Report

Replacement Police Vehicle Memo 2025

Resolution No. 25-73

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the May 6, 2025, Council meeting.

25-74

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO AND ENTER INTO AN

AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTHEAST OHIO REGIONAL

SEWER DISTRICT (NEORSD) FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE

THROUGH THE NEORSD COMMUNITY COST SHARE

PROGRAM FOR DESIGN OF THE BRANDYWINE CREEK

WATERSHED STUDY UPDATE.

Brief Description: The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District’s

(NEORSD) Community Cost Share Program provides funding to

member communities, like the City of Hudson, for community

specific stormwater management projects. These funds would be used

to reimburse the City for the Brandywine Creek Watershed Study

Update. The study will expand upon the existing hydraulic study

within Brandywine Creek Watershed that was previously completed

by NEORSD in 2019 and focus on those parts of the storm water

system not previously evaluated.

Attachments:

Exhibit Brandywine Creek Watershed Study Update

Resolution No. 25-74

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the May 6, 2025, Council meeting.

25-75

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR

THE TOWBRIDGE REAR YARD DRAINAGE PROJECT WITH THE

LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER.

Brief Description: This project involves the re-establishing of the drainage

ditch to alleviate flooding to the property at 5253 Towbridge Drive.

Attachments:

Exhibit Towbridge Dr Drainage Improvements

Resolution No. 25-75

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the May 6, 2025, Council meeting.

25-76

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

EXECUTE A CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONTRACT WITH

THOMPSON ELECTRIC INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

FOR THE EASTSIDE SUBSTATION TRANSFORMER

REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This project involves the completion of the required

construction services to install the transformer, voltage regulators and related

equipment needed to complete this project.

Attachments:

Eastisde Substation Bus Duct Change Order

Resolution No. 25-76

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the May 6, 2025, Council meeting.

25-77

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE FLEET

VEHICLE FOR PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS.

Brief Description: This project involves the replacement of One (1) Public

Works fleet vehicle in the Hudson Public Power operational area.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-77

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the May 6, 2025, Council meeting.

25-78

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE FLEET

VEHICLE FOR PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS.

Brief Description: This project involves the replacement of One (1) Public

Works fleet vehicle in the Service operational area.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-78

Responding to a question, Mr. Powell stated that this is for the replacement of an F-550 with a dump bed. Mr.

Sheridan stated that the Legislation will be updated to include this.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the May 6, 2025, Council meeting.

25-79

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

EXECUTE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY

REINVESTMENT AREA AGREEMENT WITH MANNESCHI &

BENEDETTI, LLC AND CEIA USA, LTD TO INCORPORATE THE

HEADQUARTERS EXPANSION INTO THE ABATED PARCEL; AND

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This Resolution will authorize the second amendment to

the Community Reinvestment Area Agreement with Manneschi & Benedetti,

LLC and CEIA USA, Ltd. for the headquarters building at 6336 Hudson

Crossing Parkway, Hudson, Ohio 44236 to incorporate the proposed building

expansion to be added to the abated parcel.

Attachments:

CEIA Second Amendment Staff Report April 2025

CEIA CRA Agreement - Signed 2019-08-06

CEIA Term Amendment 2021-112

Tax Sharing Agreement CEIA SIGNED

2019-550 CEIA Building Plans

CEIA Expansion Calcs Summary for Council 4.25

Resolution No. 25-79

Mr. Hannan provided the reason for this second amendment to the Community Reinvestment Agreement .

Council requested the financial implications of both approving and not approving the amendment.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the May 6, 2025, Council meeting.

Proposed Legislation for May 6, 2025, Council Meeting

25-21

AN ORDINANCE CODIFYING THE ORDER AND RULES OF A

PUBLIC HEARING.

Brief Description: The Codified Ordinances of the City of Hudson make

reference to, but do not define “Public Hearing.” This ordinance establishes an

order of business and reasonable limitations on discussion for all public

hearings before any official City body, whether it be City Council or any other

board, committee or commission.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-21 - Planning Commission Report and Recommendations

Ordinance No. 25-21 (as introduced)

Ordinance No. 25-21 Exhibit A (4-22-25)

Mr. Sutton noted that there is an updated Exhibit A dated April 22, 2025, that incorporates the changes he noted

at the last workshop.

Ordinance No. 25-21 was forwarded for further consideration at the May 6, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-28

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1202.04(b)(3) OF THE

LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO ARCHITECTURAL

AND HISTORIC BOARD OF REVIEW ADVICE OF CONSULTANT

Brief Description: The AHBR utilizes the services of a consultant on several

cases a year within the historic district. Proposed amendment would allow the

board to consider consultants firms recognized by the state historic

preservation office in addition to licensed architects.

Attachments:

LDC Amendment 1204.03(b)(3)

OHPO Historic Preservation Consultant List

Signed PC Decision 25-201 - LDC amendment - AHBR Consultant

Ordinance No. 25-28

Draft Ordinance with PC Recommendation 4.7.25

Ordinance No. 25-28 was forwarded for further consideration at the May 6, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-43

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205.04, 1205.06, 1205.07,

1205.11, AND 1206.01 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO

REMOVE TOWNHOMES FROM ALL ZONING DISTRICTS EXCEPT

DISTRICT 5 VILLAGE CORE DISTRICT.

Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code to

limit townhomes as a allowable dwelling unit type to District 5 Village Core

District.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: Townhomes Ordinance

Signed PC Decision 25-200 - LDC amendment - Townhome Text

Amendment

Ordinance No. 25-43

Ordinance No. 25-43 was forwarded for further consideration at the May 6, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-65

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 JOANN

POULTON, 5457 STOW ROAD, HUDSON, OHIO; AND DECLARING

AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Joann Poulton has submitted a renewal Application for

Placement of Farmland in an Agricultural District for an alpaca farm operation

on 14.37 acre parcel at 5457 Stow Road in Hudson.

Attachments:

Application - 5457 Stow Rd

5457 Stow Road CD Inspection 3.10.25

Map of 5457 Stow Road

Resolution No. 25-65

Resolution No. 25-65 was forwarded for further consideration at the May 6, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-69

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE

TAX INCENTIVE REVIEW COUNCIL TO CONTINUE

COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AREA AGREEMENTS AND JOB

CREATION GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY

OF HUDSON, COUNTY OF SUMMIT.

Brief Description: The City has established a Tax Incentive Review Council

(TIRC) to periodically review each existing Community Reinvestment Area

(CRA) and Job Creation Grant Agreement for compliance and to make

recommendations to continue, modify or terminate each of the agreements.

The duly appointed TIRC met on March 14, 2025, reviewed each CRA and

Job Creation Grant Agreement and made certain recommendations to City

Council.

Attachments:

TIRC Minutes 3.14.2025

Resolution No. 25-69

Resolution No. 25-69 was forwarded for further consideration at the May 6, 2025, Council

meeting.

Items to be Added to Future Agendas

Mr. Foster noted that the following Proclamations will appear on the May 6, 2025 Council meeting 1.) Public

Service Recognition Week - May 4-10, 2025 and 2.) Recognizing Senator Roegner for efforts in securing funding

for the Hines Hill Road Bridge Project and Inclusive Playground.

Dr. Goetz requested a Proclamation recognizing the Inclusive Playground group for their fundraising initiative .

Mrs. Kowalski requested a discussion on the budgetary impact of reprioritizing both the sidewalk connectivity

projects and the Hines Hill Grade Separation Project.

Mayor Anzevino requested a Proclamation for the May 6, 2025 meeting in recognition of Bike Month.

Adjournment

There being no further discussion, Mr. Foster adjourned the Council workshop meeting at 9:23

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.