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 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, February 4, 2025

6:30 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

Call to Order

Mayor Anzevino called to order the meeting of Hudson City Council at 6:30 p.m., in accordance

with the Sunshine Laws of the State of Ohio, O.R.C. Section 121.22.

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Present:

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

Sutton

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Absent:

Mrs. Heater

Executive Session

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Sutton, to enter into executive session to

interview an applicant for Planning Commission and to discuss the employment and

compensation of a public employee. Invited to executive session were all members of Council,

the Mayor, and the applicant. The applicant was not invited to the executive session regarding

a public employee. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Kowalski and Mr.

Sutton

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Roll Call

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Present:

Absent:

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

Sutton

Mrs. Heater

Staff in Attendance: Mr. Sheridan, City Manager; Mr. Pitchford, City Solicitor & Special Counsel; Ms. Wheeler,

Clerk of Council; 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; and Mr. Tabak, Police Chief.

Approval of the Minutes

25-0015

Minutes of Previous Council Meetings

Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City

Council’s review and approval.

Attachments:

January 21, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes - Draft

January 28, 2025 Council Workshop Minutes - DRAFT

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Dr. Bird, that the minutes be approved as

submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton and Mr.

Banweg

Public Comments

Mr. Anthony Ravida, 1746 Edgar Dr., spoke about the process by which he installed a fence and the court case

that occurred afterwards.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Mrs. Kowalski thanked everyone who attended her Council forum and provided an EAC update .

In response to Mr. Ravida's comments, Mr. Banweg requested a forensic look at the case to gain a better

understanding of what took place. He also attended an emergency preparedness conference and hopes to apply

best practices to policies in Hudson.

Mr. Foster also responded to Mr. Ravida's comments, citing that the fence should not have been installed in the

public right-of-way, should not have been metal, and that Mr. Ravida had been offered and refused a land-lease

agreement.

Mayor Anzevino encouraged Mr. Ravida to review the land-lease agreement that was offered, based on his own

experience. Mayor Anzevino also stated that Random Acts of Kindness Week runs through February 8th, the

State of the City is on February 13th, and that he would be unavailable for the workshop on February 11th .

Report of Manager

Mr. Sheridan stated that he would provide all the information regarding Mr. Ravida's case to the Mayor &

Council and that staff is working towards a resolution. He also stated that City offices are closed on February

17th for Presidents' Day, the State of the City is on February 13th, that Council would receive a flood update in

a month, and asked Council to send any questions or comments to him regarding the Fire /EMS study which will

be discussed on February 18th.

Appointments

Mr. Foster appointed Mr. Banweg as Council liaison to the Charter Review Commission.

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Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Mr. Banweg, seconded by Dr. Bird, was to suspend the rule requiring

three readings for the Consent Agenda, except Resolution No. 25-13 and Resolution No. 25-19.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg and Dr.

Bird

Approval of the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Banweg, to approve the Consent Agenda,

except Resolution No. 25-13 and Resolution No. 25-19. The motion carried by the following

vote:

Aye:

6 - Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird and Mr.

Foster

25-14

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO

CONTRACT FOR THE 10’ TRAIL ALONG E. BARLOW ROAD.

Brief Description: The project includes the installation of a new, 10-foot

wide, multi-purpose, asphalt trail within Barlow Farm Park and concrete trail

along the north side of Barlow Road that will connect the Barlow Farm Park

trail to the existing Summit County Metro Parks trail. This project will also

include crossing infrastructure and safety improvements to the Norfolk

Southern railroad property.

Attachments:

Exhibit E Barlow Rd Trail

Resolution No. 25-14

Resolution No. 25-14 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-15

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

AMEND AN EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH NORFOLK

SOUTHERN FOR THE E. BARLOW ROAD TRAIL PROJECT; AND

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This agreement amendment with Norfolk Southern would

be for on-going engineering review and design services for a new

multi-purpose path that would connect the City’s Barlow Farm Park to

Summit County's Wood Hollow Metropark. Part of the proposed path will

cross the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks in between the two parks.

Attachments:

Exhibit A - DRAFT Supplemental PE Agreement

Exhibit A - DRAFT Supplemental PE Agreement - REVISED 2025.02.04

Resolution No. 25-15

Resolution No. 25-15 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-16

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A QUIET ZONE ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT WITH

NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY FOR THE E.

BARLOW ROAD TRAIL QUIET ZONE IMPROVEMENTS.

Brief Description: As part of the upcoming E. Barlow Road Trail Project the

railroad track crossing on Barlow Road will become a Quiet Zone and Norfolk

Southern Railway Company requires a Quiet Zone Administrative Agreement

be executed prior to review and administration of the improvements.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-16

Resolution No. 25-16 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-17

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO RAIL DEVELOPMENT

COMMISSION FOR THE HINES HILL ROAD GRADE SEPARATION

PROJECT THROUGH THE OHIO GRADE CROSSING

ELIMINATION PROGRAM.

Brief Description: The City was awarded a grant from the Ohio Rail

Development Commission (ORDC) in the amount of $2,886,174.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-17

Resolution No. 25-17 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-18

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER’S

DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE US

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PROMOTING

RESILIENT OPERATIONS FOR TRANSFORMATIVE, EFFICIENT,

AND COST-SAVING TRANSPORTATION (PROTECT) GRANT.

Brief Description: Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the US

Department of Transportation awards grant funding through PROTECT for

the purpose of ensuring surface transportation resilience to natural hazards

including climate change, sea level rise, flooding, extreme weather events, and

other natural disasters through support of planning activities, resilience

improvements, community resilience and evacuation routes, and at-risk

coastal infrastructure. The City could receive up to 80% of the project funds

in Federal grant funding for the “S. Main Street (SR 91) Storm Sewer

Redirection at Railroad Underpass Project.”

Attachments:

Staff Memo - PROTECT

Resolution No. 25-18

Resolution No. 25-18 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

25-20

A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATE

FOR A PURCHASE MADE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Council authorization is required for payment of the

invoice shown on this Resolution in excess of $3,000, for which a

commitment was made before a Purchase Order was generated. Approval

required for: Ohio State Highway Patrol, LEADS Annual Dues, $7200

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-20

Resolution No. 25-20 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Removed from the Consent Agenda

25-13

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT

TO ENTER INTO A RETROACTIVE AMENDMENT TO THE CITY

MANAGER EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH THOMAS J.

SHERIDAN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: City Council will take action pertaining to City Manager

Thomas Sheridan’s Employment Agreement and his annual review.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: Sheridan Employment Contract Amendment

Exhibit A: Sheridan Employment Contract Amendment - Feb. 4, 2025

Resolution No. 25-13

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:

6 - Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster and Dr.

Goetz

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Sutton, to pass Resolution No. 25-13.

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Banweg, to substitute Exhibit A dated

February 4, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz and Mrs.

Kowalski

The motion to pass Resolution No. 25-13 as amended carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Kowalski and Mr.

Sutton

25-19

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A LEASE TERMINATION AND ASSET PURCHASE

AGREEMENT WITH DESTINATION HUDSON, INC. FOR THE

PURCHASE OF CERTAIN PHYSICAL ASSETS, RETAIL

INVENTORY AND FURNITURE FROM THE VISITOR CENTER;

AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: As part of the termination of the Lease, DH desires and

agrees to sell to City and City desires and agrees to purchase from DH, certain

physical assets of DH, consisting exclusively of certain retail inventory and

furniture from the Visitor Center and Gift Shop operated by DH.

Attachments:

Exhibit A - DH Lease Termination and Asset Purchase Agree - FINAL

Resolution No. 25-19

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Resolution No. 25-19, which constituted its first reading.

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Banweg, to suspend the rule requiring

three readings. The motion failed by the following vote:

Aye:

Nay:

4 - Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Mr. Sutton and Mr. Banweg

2 - Dr. Goetz and Mrs. Kowalski

11.

Legislation

25-12

AN AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE NO. 99-44, THE CURRENT

BACKFLOW PREVENTION PROGRAM, WITH UPDATED

GUIDELINES, STANDARDS, AND LANGUAGE.

Brief Description: An ordinance to amend the current Backflow Prevention

Program with updated guidelines, standards, and language. Since the adoption

of the existing program, various agencies providing backflow guidance have

supplemented relevant information. This suggested amendment encompasses

that information.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 99-44

Exhibit A

Ordinance No. 25-12

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-12, which constituted its second reading.

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

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-21, which constituted its first reading.

A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mr. Foster, that Ordinance No. 25-21 be

referred to the Board of Zoning and Building Appeal and to the Planning Commission. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg and Dr.

Bird

25-22

AN ORDINANCE CODIFYING THE RIGHT OF PUBLIC COMMENT

AT ANY BOARD OR COMMISSION MEETING AND

ESTABLISHING RULES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT.

Brief Description: The City of Hudson is interested in defining an ordinance

which requires boards/commissions to accept a comment from the public

(provided the topic is relevant to the board), and also provide them with the

tools to reject comments which are not relevant to them.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-22

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-22, which constituted its first reading.

25-23

AN ORDINANCE CREATING SECTION 220.03(n) OF THE

CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON IN ORDER

TO STREAMLINE PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES FOR THE

ADOPTION OF LEGISLATION WITH ANY AMENDMENTS OR

SUBSTITUTIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This new rule change is to reestablish prior practice of

moving to adopt legislation with certain, specified amendments without

having to first put the item up for discussion through a simple motion to

adopt.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-23

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-23, which constituted its first reading.

12.

Executive Session

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Banweg, to enter into executive session to

discuss real estate matters and pending court action. Invited to executive session were all

members of Council, the Mayor, the City Solicitor, and the City Manager. The motion carried

by the following roll call vote:

Aye:

6 - Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird and Mr.

Foster

Mayor Anzevino recessed the regular meeting at 8:07 p.m. to enter into executive session. He reconvened the

regular meeting at 8:40 p.m.

Executive Session

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Banweg, to enter into executive session to

discuss pending litigation. Invited to executive session were Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Dr. Goetz,

Mr. Foster, the City Manager, the City Solicitor, and the Community Development Director.

Mr. Sutton was not invited to one of the topics of the executive session. The motion carried by

the following roll call vote:

Aye:

4 - Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster and Dr. Goetz

2 - Mrs. Kowalski and Mr. Sutton

Abstain:

Mayor Anzevino recessed the regular meeting at 8:40 p.m. to enter into executive session. He reconvened the

regular meeting at 9:50 p.m.

13.

Adjournment

There being no further business, Mayor Anzevino adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m.

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Jeffrey L. Anzevino, Mayor

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Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council

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 220.03(d), Rules.