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 Bird, Council Member (Ward 4)  
Patricia 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, Special Counsel  
Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council  
Tuesday, December 12, 2023  
7:30 PM  
Town Hall  
27 East Main Street  
Regular Council Meeting:  
Call to Order  
1.  
Mayor Anzevino called to order the 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.  
2.  
3.  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
Roll Call  
7 -  
Present:  
Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs.  
Kowalski and Mr. Sutton  
Staff in Attendance: Mr. Sheridan, City Manager; Mr. Pitchford, Special Counsel; Ms. Wheeler, Clerk of  
Council; Mr. Comeriato, Assistant City Manager - Operations; Mr. Hannan, Community Development Director;  
Mr. Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager - Financial/Special Projects; and Mr. Leiter, HCTV Production  
Assistant.  
4.  
Election of President of Council  
A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mr. Banweg, to nominate Mr. Foster to a  
second term as President of Council.  
A motion was made by Dr. Bird, seconded by Mr. Banweg, to nominate Mr. Sutton to President  
of Council. Mr. Sutton declined the nomination.  
A motion was made by Mrs. Kowalski, seconded by Dr. Goetz, to nominate herself to President  
of Council.  
The vote carried as follows:  
Votes for Mr. Foster: Mr. Banweg, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Heater, Mr. Sutton (4)  
Votes for Mrs. Kowalski: Dr. Goetz and Mrs. Kowalski (2)  
Abstention: Dr. Bird (1)  
5.  
Approval of the Minutes  
A.  
Minutes of Previous Council Meetings  
Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City  
Council’s review and approval.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mr. Foster, to approve the minutes as  
submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
7 - Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton  
and Mr. Banweg  
6.  
Public Hearing  
A.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205 “ZONING  
DISTRICTS-CITY OF HUDSON MAP” AND 1206 “USE  
REGULATIONS” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE.  
Brief Description: Land Development Code text amendment to  
establish expanded regulations relevant to the blending of proposed  
density for residential development adjacent to existing development.  
Attachments:  
Mayor Anzevino opened the public hearing at 7:41 p.m.  
Ms. Angela Smith spoke in support of Ordinance No. 23-84 to preserve the community and values.  
Ms. Nora Jacobs, co-president of the Hudson Heritage Association (HHA), spoke on behalf of the organization  
to strongly endorse Ordinance No. 23-84. She stated that density of new construction has been an increasing  
concern and without the amendment, another tool to control density in undeveloped areas will be lost .  
Mr. Neil Thackaberry, 1535 Barlow Rd. spoke in favor of proposed changes and stated the adjustments were  
reasonable and thoughtful to protect the character of residential neighborhoods.  
Mr. George Vizmeg spoke against the Ordinance, stating that the language was unclear and the detriment to a  
large parcel he owns if the legislation passed.  
Ms. Serena Loftus, a Ward 3 resident, encouraged Council to pass the Ordinance, stating that she strongly feels  
that anyone with neighborly intentions and with the best interest of the community would not object to the  
language in the legislation.  
Ms. Carol Laspina stated that she owns a piece a property that buts up to a neighborhood and the legislation  
would encroach on future development of the property.  
Ms. Kristen Schell, 1510 Barlow Rd., spoke about a previous development opportunity in her neighborhood that  
would have created seven new neighbors on her property line if the developer had built to the maximum density .  
She stated that the legislation raises the standards for developers.  
Mr. Tony Vicanti, Kutcher LLC, spoke on behalf of property owners to object to the Ordinance, citing four  
reasons.  
Mr. Sutton read into the record a statement from Mr. Tony Havlicek,6328 Stow Rd. and made other comments in  
response to speakers.  
Mrs. Kowalski said that while she is in favor of the legislation, she did not want to leave room for interpretation  
and would make a motion to postpone the Ordinance to January 9, 2024 in order to revise the language.  
Mr. Banweg emphasized that Council did start a conversation about this topic over a year ago and that the  
language is necessary to set clear expectations for developers.  
There being no further comments, Mayor Anzevino closed the public hearing at 8:13 p .m.  
A public hearing was held for Ordinance No. 23-84.  
Public Comments  
7.  
Mr. Gary Viar, 15 Chadbourne Dr. asked Council to act civilly towards one another and advance City  
initiatives. He also asked Council to consider term limits.  
Dr. Mimi Larsen Becker submitted her curriculum vitae to the City Manager and read comments into the record  
concerning Mr. Foster's request of correspondence between herself and a third party.  
Mr. Alex Quay, representing Buckingham Doolittle and Burroughs, spoke on behalf of A.J. Allison Enterprises,  
in support of Resolution No. 23-111.  
Mr. Chas Hallis, 2944 Chamberlin Blvd., owner of SkyZone, provided an overview of how they received water  
through the City of Hudson, the relationship they have with the community, and how the same could occur with  
other businesses on Chittenden Rd.  
Ms. Roseanne Thomas, 2573 Brunswick Ln., commented on partisanship in the recent election and questioned  
the amount of money spent on legal fees.  
Ms. Carol Laspina, 1621 Prospect Rd, asked about buffers along bike paths and sidewalks.  
Mr. Roberto Sorgi., 5778 Londonairy Blvd., spoke against Resolution No. 23-111, stating the applicant does not  
meet City code requirements for fireworks storage, only provides property taxes to the city, and could open  
without City services.  
Ms. Erin Dickinson, representing Buckingham Doolittle and Burroughs, stated that providing city water would  
increase the safety of the building.  
Mr. Nick Tucci, 5912 Nicholson Dr. and Mr. John Sylvestro, 5915 Nicholson Dr. requested a formal review of  
short-term rental regulations.  
8.  
Correspondence and Council Comments  
Dr. Bird thanked staff and other Councilmembers for the orientation and the Valley View Road residents for  
their concerns about the speed limit.  
Dr. Goetz thanked Ward 1 residents for the opportunity to work on Council and also thanked city staff for the  
orientation. She also listed community events during holidays.  
Mrs. Kowalski provided an Environmental Awareness Committee update and requested a City employee to  
transport lights to the recycling facility. She also spoke with Mr. Bach's class at the high school and they  
provided input about a community center and recycling at parks. Further, she made a clarification on a  
comment regarding the censure.  
Mr. Foster provided a Planning Commission update, spoke about lowering the speed limit on Valley View Rd .,  
responded to a comment made about water to Peninsula, and would support blended density and a review of  
short-term rental regulations. He also asked other Councilmembers to contact him with which boards and  
commissions they wanted to serve as a Council liaison.  
Mr. Banweg stated that the short-term rental regulations need to strike a balance between property rights and  
effect on the community. He further commented that it is important to pursue a potential violation of law in  
order to be transparent and accountable.  
Mayor Anzevino thanked residents for attending the 75th anniversary of the lighting of the Green and caroling  
on the Green, event organizers and HPP. He encouraged residents to look into holiday events around the City  
and praised the success of Christkindlmarkt.  
Mrs. Heater thanked everyone for coming and speaking at the Council meeting. She also thanked Mr. Foster  
and Mr. Sutton for all their efforts working on Christkindlmarkt.  
9.  
Report of Manager  
Mr. Sheridan congratulated the newly elected officials and asked that Resolution No. 23-169 be moved to the  
January 9, 2024, meeting.  
Mr. Comeriato provided Council with an update on the Private Residential Driveway Pilot Plowing Program.  
10.  
11.  
Appointments  
Mr. Foster made an announcement for the Park Board and Hudson Community TV Advisory Board vacancies .  
Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Mr. Banweg, seconded by Mrs. Heater, to suspend the rule requiring  
three readings. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
7 - Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Mr.  
Banweg and Dr. Bird  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Mrs. Heater, seconded by Mr. Banweg, to approve the Consent  
Agenda.The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
7 - Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg, Dr.  
Bird and Mr. Foster  
A.  
B.  
A Motion to Approve the Proposed 2024 City Council Meeting Schedule.  
Brief Description: A proposed meeting schedule for the new year has been  
prepared for Council’s review and approval.  
Attachments:  
Motion No. 23-0127 was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 22-143, MAKING  
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER  
EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON DURING THE FISCAL  
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023 BY MAKING ADDITIONAL  
AND/OR AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS RELATED TO THE  
FOURTH QUARTER OF 2023.  
Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the 2023 budget for additional  
and/or amended appropriations as listed in the attached Exhibit A.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 23-158 was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
C.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY’S PAY RANGE  
STRUCTURE AND PAY RANGE ASSIGNMENTS SCHEDULE  
ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 23-72.  
Brief Description: This Ordinance authorizes an annual salary adjustment  
for the City's non-bargaining unit employees. The pay bands provided in the  
Pay Range Structure chart attached to the Ordinance have each been adjusted  
by a factor of 1.03 over the 2023 Pay Range Structure figures. This Ordinance  
also amends the City’s Pay Range Assignment Schedule.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 23-159 was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
D.  
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF  
HUDSON IN 2024 TO SELL BY INTERNET AUCTION PERSONAL  
PROPERTY, INCLUDING MOTOR VEHICLES AND OTHER  
PROPERTY REFERENCED IN REVISED CODE §721.15 WHICH  
ARE NO LONGER NEEDED FOR PUBLIC USE OR ARE OBSOLETE  
OR UNFIT FOR THE USE FOR WHICH THEY WERE ACQUIRED.  
Brief Description: Staff is requesting permission to use govdeals.com and  
other similar services to dispose of unneeded, obsolete, or unfit equipment.  
This is a required annual renewal of agreement for Govdeals online auction  
services.  
Attachments:  
Resolution No. 23-160 was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
E.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES AND SERVICES  
FOR THE CITY’S PUBLIC UTILITY AND VELOCITY BROADBAND  
SERVICES OPERATIONS ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS DURING THE  
YEAR 2024.  
Brief Description: This annual resolution requests permission allowing the  
Public Works Department to make purchases of equipment, materials,  
supplies and services in the operational area of the municipal utilities and  
Velocity Broadband service operation that will exceed $25,000 based on the  
2024 approved budget.  
Attachments:  
Resolution No. 23-161 was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
F.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER,  
DURING THE YEAR 2024, TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS OR TO  
UTILIZE THE VARIOUS CHARTER-AUTHORIZED  
GOVERNMENTAL COMPETITIVE PURCHASING  
PROGRAMS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR  
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, SERVICES, AND  
EQUIPMENT.  
Brief Description: This Resolution would authorize the  
advertisement, receipt of bids and award of contracts for capital items,  
services, equipment, and materials and supplies for Public Works  
operations as included in the approved 2024 Annual Budget.  
Attachments:  
Resolution No. 23-162 was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
G.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A CONTRACT WITH KURTZ BROTHERS, INC. FOR 2023  
LEAF DISPOSAL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: This project involves the annual collection of leaf  
material from residences in Hudson and subsequent disposal of leaf material.  
Costs for the disposal of materials are predicted to exceed the City’s $25,000  
expenditure threshold and Staff seek authorization for such expenditures.  
Attachments:  
Resolution No. 23-163 was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
H.  
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 23-12 TO  
INCREASE THE PROJECT COST TO BID AND AWARD THE W.  
CASE WATERLINE PROJECT TO THE AMOUNT OF $800,000.  
Brief Description: The project will involve the replacement of the water main  
along W. Case Drive from SR 303 to Lynn Drive. Project bids were received  
and were in excess of 10% of the Engineer’s Estimate. Staff is requesting an  
additional $115,000 for a total project cost of $800,000.  
Attachments:  
Resolution No. 23-164 was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
I.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS, AWARD AND TO ENTER  
INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE EAST CASE WATER LINE  
REPLACEMENT PROJECT.  
Brief Description: This project will involve the replacement of the water  
main along E. Case Drive from SR 303 to Milford Road.  
Attachments:  
Resolution No. 23-165 was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
J.  
A RESOLUTION DECLARING A 12 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: Proposed resolution to establish a moratorium  
regarding marijuana related activities while the State of Ohio  
establishes applicable regulations.  
Attachments:  
Resolution No. 23-166 was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
K.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE  
OHIO PATROLMEN’S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION FOR  
SERGEANTS, FOR THE YEARS 2024 THROUGH 2026, AND  
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: This legislation seeks approval of the terms and  
conditions of the collective bargaining agreement that was negotiated in part  
by the City Manager with the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association  
(Sergeants) and authorization for the City Manager to enter into said  
agreement.  
Attachments:  
Resolution No. 23-167 was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
L.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE  
OHIO PATROLMEN’S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION FOR  
PATROL OFFICERS FOR THE YEARS 2024 THROUGH 2026, AND  
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: This legislation seeks approval of the terms and  
conditions of the collective bargaining agreement that was negotiated in part  
by the City Manager with the Ohio Patrolman’s Benevolent Association  
(Patrol Officers) and authorization for the City Manager to enter into said  
agreement.  
Attachments:  
Resolution No. 23-168 was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Removed from the Consent Agenda  
M.  
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF  
A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE UTILITY  
WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA, LOCAL 588, FOR THE YEARS  
2024 THROUGH 2026 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER  
TO ENTER INTO SAID AGREEMENT, AND DECLARING AN  
EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: This legislation seeks approval of the terms and  
conditions of the collective bargaining agreement that was negotiated by the  
City Manager with the Utility Workers Union of America Local 588 and  
authorization for the City Manager to enter into said agreement.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Banweg, to suspend the rule requiring  
three readings. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
7 - Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr.  
Foster and Dr. Goetz  
A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mrs. Heater, to postpone Resolution No. 23-169  
to the January 9, 2024, meeting.  
Aye:  
7 - Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz  
and Mrs. Heater  
12.  
A.  
Legislation  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205 “ZONING  
DISTRICTS-CITY OF HUDSON MAP” AND 1206 “USE  
REGULATIONS” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE.  
Brief Description: Land Development Code text amendment to  
establish expanded regulations relevant to the blending of proposed  
density for residential development adjacent to existing development.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mr. Foster, to amend Ordinance No. 23-84  
with the language in the proposed amendment dated October 24, 2023. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye:  
7 - Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton  
and Mr. Banweg  
A motion was made by Mrs. Kowalski, seconded by Dr. Goetz, to postpone to a date certain of  
January 9, 2024, in order to clarify language in the Ordinance. The motion failed by the  
following vote:  
Aye:  
Nay:  
2 - Dr. Goetz and Mrs. Kowalski  
5 - Mr. Foster, Mrs. Heater, Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg and Dr. Bird  
Councilmembers made final comments on the legislation.  
A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mr. Foster, to pass Ordinance No. 23-84 as  
amended. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Nay:  
5 - Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Heater and Mr. Sutton  
1 - Mrs. Kowalski  
1 - Dr. Goetz  
Abstain:  
B.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CLEVELAND FOR AN  
EXTENSION OF A WATER LINE ALONG CHITTENDEN ROAD IN  
THE VILLAGE OF BOSTON HEIGHTS.  
Brief Description: The City of Hudson and the City of Cleveland wish to  
enter into an agreement in order for the City of Hudson to supply a specified  
portion of Chittenden Road with Hudson water as shown on the attached map.  
6231 Chittenden Road will become the City of Hudson’s customer and the  
City of Hudson will read, bill, and maintain the waterline along this specified  
portion of Chittenden Road.  
Attachments:  
Mr. Banweg and Mr. Sutton questioned the validity of the MOU signed by the Mayor of the Village of Boston  
Heights. Mr. Rieker commented on the authority provided to the City Manager by the City Charter.  
A motion was made by Mr. Banweg, seconded by Mrs. Heater, to approve Resolution No.  
23-111. The motion failed by the following vote:  
Nay:  
7 - Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg, Dr.  
Bird and Mr. Foster  
C.  
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH  
ARLINGTON VALLEY FARMS, LLC, OR ITS ASSIGNEE, FOR THE  
LLC’S LEASE-PURCHASE OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED  
AT 5369 HUDSON DRIVE, HUDSON, OHIO.  
Brief Description: A Second Amendment to the Land Installment Contract  
has been requested by the Buyer to change the Closing Date from February 1,  
2024 to July 1, 2024 to align with the anticipated closing of a USDA loan  
financing the purchase. Additionally, monthly installment payments of ten  
thousand and 00/100 dollars ($10,000.00) would be continued from February  
1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Banweg, that Ordinance No. 23-127 be  
adopted on third reading. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
Nay:  
5 - Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird and Dr. Goetz  
2 - Mr. Sutton and Mr. Foster  
D.  
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER’S  
RECOMMENDATION NOT TO IMPLEMENT THE GROWTH  
MANAGEMENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION  
SYSTEM DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2024.  
Brief Description: The City is not removing the Growth Management  
Allocation System; however, because of no appreciable population change, the  
system would not be implemented for 2024.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Mr. Banweg, seconded by Mr. Foster, that Resolution No. 23-142 be  
adopted on third reading. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
7 - Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz  
and Mrs. Heater  
E.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 295.01 OF THE  
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE REGARDING THE COMPOSITION AND  
THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ECONOMIC GROWTH  
BOARD.  
Brief Description: City Council will consider amendments to the Codified  
Ordinances pertaining to the Economic Growth Board.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Mr. Banweg, seconded by Mrs. Heater, that Ordinance No. 23-143 be  
adopted on third reading. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
7 - Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater  
and Mrs. Kowalski  
F.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE 2023  
MEMBER POWER POOL SCHEDULE WITH AMERICAN  
MUNICIPAL POWER INC (“AMP”).  
Brief Description: The Northern Power Pool (“NPP”) is an AMP resource  
that is utilized to purchase and sell power for each participating AMP member  
community based on short-term need. AMP has updated the pool agreement  
to align with the Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland (PJM) regional  
transmission organization (RTO) rules and requirements. AMP is asking that  
all participating member communities pass Resolution for updates and  
continued program participation.  
Attachments:  
Mayor Anzevino read the title of Resolution No. 23-156, which constituted its second reading.  
G.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE JOB CREATION GRANT  
PROGRAM.  
Brief Description: The proposed amendments to the Job Creation Grant  
Program will align the program guidelines with the way we deploy the  
program in practice post-pandemic. The proposal also includes an increased  
year of eligibility for including certain defined, environmentally sustainable  
components to their projects to align with the goals outlined by the  
Environmental Awareness Committee.  
Attachments:  
Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 23-157, which constituted its second reading.  
H.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 22-143, MAKING  
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER  
EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON DURING THE FISCAL  
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023 BY MAKING ADDITIONAL  
AND/OR AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS RELATED TO LEGAL  
FEES FOR 2023.  
Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the 2023 budget for additional  
and/or amended appropriations as listed in the attached Exhibit A.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Mr. Banweg, seconded by Mrs. Heater, to suspend the rule requiring  
three readings. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
6 - Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater and Mr. Sutton  
1 - Mrs. Kowalski  
Abstain:  
A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mrs. Heater, to approve Ordinance No. 23-170.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
6 - Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater and Mr. Sutton  
1 - Mrs. Kowalski  
Abstain:  
I.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES  
SECTION 222.01, PUBLICATION, REGARDING PUBLIC NOTICE  
OF PASSED LEGISLATION.  
Brief Description: With recent changes to the Ohio Revised Code concerning  
publication requirements for passed legislation, Council will consider similar  
changes to the Codified Ordinances, Section 222.01. Newspaper publications  
have been problematic, and staff desires a more reliable, timely, and less  
costly method to provide public notices.  
Attachments:  
Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 23-171, which constituted its first reading.  
13.  
Executive Session  
A motion was made by Mr. Banweg, seconded by Mr. Foster, to enter into executive session to  
conference about the compensation of a public employee. The Mayor and all Councilmembers  
were invited to Executive Session. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye:  
7 - Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Mr.  
Banweg and Dr. Bird  
Mayor Anzevino recessed the meeting to enter into Executive Session at 9:53 p.m.  
14.  
Adjournment  
There being no further business, Mayor Anzevino adjourned the regular Council meeting at  
10:16 p.m.  
Regular Council Workshop:  
15.  
Call to Order  
Mayor Anzevino called to order the workshop of Hudson City Council at 10:24 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.  
7 -  
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; Ms. Fernandez, Community Project Planner; Mr. Hannan, Community Development Director; Mr.  
Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager - Financial/Special Projects; Mr. Kosco, City Engineer; and Mr. Leiter,  
HCTV Production Assistant.  
16.  
Correspondence and Council Comments  
Mr. Foster noted that the budget process for the State has began, and stated that if anyone has any ideas for  
publicly accessible projects to bring those forward as soon as possible so application can be made .  
17.  
A.  
Discussion Items  
Presentation: Summit County Department of Community & Economic  
Development  
Brief Description: Holly Miller, Senior Administrator, will provide an  
overview of programs offered by Summit County’s Department of  
Community & Economic Development.  
Due to Summit County not being present, this item was not discussed.  
B.  
2025 Sidewalk and Trail (Connectivity) Plan  
Brief Description: Presentation and discussion on the 2025 plan scope of  
work and timeline  
Attachments:  
Ms. Fernandez and Mr. Kosco presented the 2025 Sidewalk and Trail Connectivity Plan. Discussion followed  
that included prioritizing connection to the entrances of neighborhoods, consideration of safety, clarification of  
proposed sections, status of Maple Grove connection, and consideration of connection to neighborhood  
amenities.  
This matter was discussed.  
C.  
Land Development Code Use Allowances for North Main Street  
Brief Description: The Land Development Code contains specific text  
relevant to use allowances for the west side of North Main Street in downtown  
Hudson.  
Attachments:  
Mr. Hannan introduced and provided information on use allowances along North Main Street. Mr. Hannan  
further provided possible amendments that could be made. Discussion followed on whether to continue  
discussion on amendments to the use allowances along North Main Street. There was Council consensus to  
move forward with adding this item to Legislation to begin the review process for proposed changes .  
This matter was discussed.  
D.  
Winston Manor Retention Pond Maintenance  
Brief Description: On September 11, 2023, staff met with residents of the  
Winston Manor and Hudson Hills Subdivisions, along with Councilmember  
Banweg, to discuss owners concerns regarding silt accumulation in the  
retention pond, which is located on the Brandywine Creek. It was noted that  
the current work on the pond does not align with the approved Private Storm  
Water Policy. The City Staff will be in attendance to discuss this request from  
the residents, and staff is seeking Council guidance on this issue.  
Attachments:  
Mr. Kosco provided information on issues with the pond within Winston Manor and Hudson Hills Subdivisions.  
He further stated that the issues with the pond are aesthetic and do not align with the City's Private Storm Water  
Policy that would allow the City to perform any maintenance on the pond. Discussion followed regarding the  
design of the pond, grant opportunities, reasoning on why it doesn't fit into the City's policy, and cost of a  
feasibility study. Mr. Sheridan stated that staff will look into a 319 grant and Tinkers Creek Watershed Group  
and come back to Council for further discussion on January 23, 2024.  
This matter was discussed.  
E.  
Discussion of a new City Flag  
Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino and City Council requested a discussion  
of potentially reinstating a new City of Hudson flag.  
Attachments:  
Mayor Anzevino provided background information regarding the City Flag, and stated that his preference is  
option 3. Mr. Comeriato went over the survey results for the various new City flag designs. Discussion followed  
on the design options, the number of residents that responded, and outsourcing to a local consultant to design a  
new City flag. Mr. Sheridan suggested looking at graphic design students at the Universities. There was  
consensus to move forward with looking into the use of graphic design students and bringing it back to a future  
workshop.  
This matter was discussed.  
F.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE  
HUDSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING INSIDE  
MILLAGE  
Brief Description: Inside millage up to 10 mills is available without voter  
approval for local use. The City currently is allotted 3.57 mills, of which 3.1  
mills flows to the general fund, and the Hudson City Schools are allotted 4.23  
mills. This proposal would shift 2 mills from the City’s Allocation to the  
school district.  
Attachments:  
Mr. Banweg provided the reason for bringing this forward for discussion. There was no interest in Council to  
move forward with further discussion on this matter.  
This matter was discussed.  
18.  
A.  
Proposed Consent Agenda for December 19, 2023, Council Meeting  
A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the November 2023  
Monthly Financial Report  
Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for  
Council’s review.  
Attachments:  
This Motion was forwarded for further consideration at the December 19, 2023, Council  
meeting.  
B.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 23-138 AMENDING  
VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE FOUR - TAXATION, CHAPTER 891  
- EARNED INCOME TAX REGULATIONS, OF THE CODIFIED  
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON, AND DECLARING AN  
EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: This Ordinance corrects a reference within the previously  
approved legislation that was passed by City Council on November 14, 2023.  
Ordinance 23-138 amended various sections of the City’s income tax code to  
comply with State of Ohio House Bill 33.  
Attachments:  
This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the December 19, 2023, Council  
meeting.  
C.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO TWO STORM WATER ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENTS,  
AN ELECTRIC EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND A UTILITY  
EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF  
THE HUDSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE HUDSON  
MIDDLE SCHOOL PROPERTY AT 77 N. OVIATT STREET.  
Brief Description: This Resolution authorizes the City Manager to enter into  
two storm water Access Easement Agreements, an Electric Easement  
Agreement and a Utility Easement Agreement with the Board of Education of  
the Hudson City School District for 77 N. Oviatt Street.  
Attachments:  
In response to a question, Mr. Sheridan stated that these easements are to allow the City to service the lines.  
Mr. Kosco stated the storm water easement is for the storm water management systems and allows the City to  
come in for emergency access, and the schools are responsible for maintaining the storm water management  
systems. He further stated that the utility easement is for the maintenance of the City owned water line that runs  
from Franklin Street through the schools property to Roslyn Avenue.  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the December 19, 2023, Council  
meeting.  
D.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A  
CONTRACT FOR THE ADAPTIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT  
(PID 116924).  
Brief Description: The Adaptive Traffic Signal Project includes upgrading  
fifteen (15) signalized intersections along SR 91 and SR 303 and upgrades to  
signal’s emergency preemption system at a total of 28 signals throughout the  
City. The project also includes the installation of a new traffic signal at the  
Owen Brown Street railroad overpass and the installation of additional fiber  
network and upgrades to the traffic signal at 303 & Hayden Parkway for  
inclusion into the new adaptive signal system.  
Attachments:  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the December 19, 2023, Council  
meeting.  
E.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC  
DEFENDER’S COMMISSION FOR DEFENSE OF INDIGENT  
DEFENDANTS IN THE STOW MUNICIPAL COURT; AND  
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: The City enters into an annual agreement with the  
Summit County Public Defender’s Commission for the defense of indigent  
defendants. This Resolution authorizes such an agreement during the year  
2024.  
Attachments:  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the December 19, 2023, Council  
meeting.  
F.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY  
MANAGER’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING AN  
EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: City Council will take action pertaining to City Manager  
Thomas Sheridan’s Employment Agreement.  
Attachments:  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the December 19, 2023, Council  
meeting.  
G.  
A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY  
OF HUDSON AND APPOINTING MARSHAL M. PITCHFORD AS  
THE ACTING CITY SOLICITOR AND SPECIAL COUNSEL; AND  
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description:  
This legislation seeks approval of the terms and  
conditions of the Agreement for Legal Services as Acting Solicitor and/or  
Special Counsel regarding Marshal M. Pitchford and DiCaudo, Pitchford &  
Yoder, LLC.  
Attachments:  
Responding to a question, Mr. Sheridan stated that a confidential memo was sent out to Council regarding the  
plans for a City Solicitor.  
This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the December 19, 2023, Council  
meeting.  
19.  
A.  
Proposed Legislation for December 19, 2023, Council Meeting  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE 2023  
MEMBER POWER POOL SCHEDULE WITH AMERICAN  
MUNICIPAL POWER INC (“AMP”).  
Brief Description: The Northern Power Pool (“NPP”) is an AMP resource  
that is utilized to purchase and sell power for each participating AMP member  
community based on short-term need. AMP has updated the pool agreement  
to align with the Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland (PJM) regional  
transmission organization (RTO) rules and requirements. AMP is asking that  
all participating member communities pass Resolution for updates and  
continued program participation.  
Attachments:  
Resolution No. 23-156 was forwarded for further consideration at the December 19, 2023,  
Council meeting.  
B.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE JOB CREATION GRANT  
PROGRAM.  
Brief Description: The proposed amendments to the Job Creation Grant  
Program will align the program guidelines with the way we deploy the  
program in practice post-pandemic. The proposal also includes an increased  
year of eligibility for including certain defined, environmentally sustainable  
components to their projects to align with the goals outlined by the  
Environmental Awareness Committee.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 23-157 was forwarded for further consideration at the December 19, 2023,  
Council meeting.  
C.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES  
SECTION 222.01, PUBLICATION, REGARDING PUBLIC NOTICE  
OF PASSED LEGISLATION.  
Brief Description: With recent changes to the Ohio Revised Code concerning  
publication requirements for passed legislation, Council will consider similar  
changes to the Codified Ordinances, Section 222.01. Newspaper publications  
have been problematic, and staff desires a more reliable, timely, and less  
costly method to provide public notices.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 23-171 was forwarded for further consideration at the December 19, 2023,  
Council meeting.  
20.  
Items to be Added to Future Agendas  
Mr. Banweg requested discussion regarding a Joint Economic Development Agreement with the Village of  
Boston Heights.  
Mrs. Kowalski asked about the transportation of lights collected as part of the Environmental Awareness  
Committee recycle program. Mr. Sheridan stated a Service Department employee can transport the lights to the  
recycle center. She further requested Proclamations honoring Ms. Schlademan and Mr. Ruffer for their service  
on Council.  
Mayor Anzevino stated that he will have a Proclamation for Catholic Schools Week on a meeting in January .  
Mr. Sheridan asked Council if January 9, 2024 works for all Council members for the new Council photo, and  
everyone agreed with that date.  
21.  
Adjournment  
There being no further discussion, Mr. Foster adjourned the Council workshop meeting at  
11:34 p.m.  
_______________________________  
Jeffrey L. Anzevino, Mayor  
_______________________________  
Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council  
_______________________________  
Christopher W. Foster, 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,  
and Section 220.03(d), Rules.