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, July 16, 2024

6:45 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

Call to Order

Mayor Anzevino called to order the meeting of Hudson City Council at 6:45 p.m., in accordance

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

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1 -

Present:

Absent:

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

Sutton

Mr. Banweg

Executive Session

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

interview applicants for boards and commissions. Invited to executive session were all members

of Council, the Mayor, and the applicants. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye:

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

Sutton

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Roll Call

6 -

1 -

Present:

Absent:

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

Sutton

Mr. Banweg

Approval of the Minutes

24-0066

Minutes of Previous Council Meetings

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

Council’s review and approval.

Attachments:

July 9, 2024 Combined Meeting and Workshop Minutes - Draft

A motion was made by Mrs. Heater, seconded by Dr. Bird, that the Minutes be approved as

submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

Bird

Proclamation

24-0067

Special Recognition of Together Women Rise Day

Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino proclaimed July 12, 2024 as “Together

Women Rise Day” in Hudson.

Attachments:

Together Women Rise 2024

Ms. Tamara Peterson accepted the proclamation on behalf of Together Women Rise.

Mayor Anzevino read the proclamation in its entirety.

Public Comments

None.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Dr. Goetz provided a Cemetery Board update and stated that tours would be provided of the restored area, but

more funds are needed for other cemeteries.

Mr. Sutton thanked ODOT and City staff for all the planning that went into the SR 91 project and said that the

detours haven't been as bad as expected. He also praised a USPS mail carrier who noticed elderly resident on

his route hadn't picked up their mail, checked on them, and discovered they were having a medical issue .

Mr. Foster also thanked City staff for doing a great job managing downtown during the construction project .

He asked residents to continue to visit affected businesses. He also noted that the home of the owner of

Hudson's Restaurant was destroyed by a fire and encouraged residents to assist the family .

Mayor Anzevino thanked everyone who planned and celebrated with events for the City's 225th anniversary . He

also read a statement about holding standards in regards to free speech.

Report of Manager

Mr. Sheridan stated that the SR 91 project is on schedule and the road will be open July 24th . He also

encouraged residents to visit the businesses in the Evaporator Works, Yours Truly, BP, and PNC Bank .

Lastly, the Touch-A-Truck event is July 27th from 11:00-1:00pm at McDowell and East Woods schools.

10.

Appointments

Mrs. Kowalski stated that she had concerns of a potential conflict of interest with this appointment, leaving

Planning Commission down one member.

A motion was made by Mrs. Heater, seconded by Mr. Sutton, to appoint Fred Innamorato to a

partial term on Planning Commission. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

Nay:

4 - Mrs. Heater, Mr. Sutton, Dr. Bird and Mr. Foster

2 - Dr. Goetz and Mrs. Kowalski

A motion was made by Mrs. Heater, seconded by Mr. Sutton, to appoint Jamie Sredinski to the

Architectural and Historic Board of Review. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

Goetz

11.

Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda

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

readings. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

Heater

Approval of the Consent Agenda

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

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

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

Kowalski

24-0068

A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the June 2024 Monthly

Financial Report

Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for

Council’s review.

Attachments:

June 2024 Financial Report

Motion No. 24-0068 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-80

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH

BRANDSTETTER CARROLL INC. FOR THE DESIGN OF THE

PUBLIC WORKS & HUDSON PUBLIC POWER FACILITY AND

SITE DESIGN PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This project involves the design and professional services

for the new Public Works and Hudson Public Power Facility, including but

not limited to: Site design, structural, mechanicals, traffic, surveying, civil

engineering, interior, environmental, sound/audio, wetland, fire suppression,

landscaping, and architecture design. The consultant will also review solar,

geothermal, bio retention swales, brush facilities, electric charging stations

and other environmental opportunities prior to the 30% design completion.

Attachments:

BCI 2024-07-03 Revised fee proposal

Hudson Public Works - FEE PROPOSAL - COMPLETE BCI

Public Works Site and Building RFP - FINAL 5-24-24

Draft Resolution

Resolution No. 24-80

Resolution No. 24-80 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-81

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 23-134, MAKING

APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER

EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON DURING THE FISCAL

YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024 BY MAKING ADDITIONAL

AND/OR AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS.

Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the 2024 budget for additional

and/or amended appropriations as listed in the attached Exhibit A.

Attachments:

2nd Appropriation Exhibit A

2024 General Fund Carryover

Draft Ordinance

Ordinance No. 24-81

Ordinance No. 24-81 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-82

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY

FOR AND, IF AWARDED, 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 is partnering with the Ohio Rail Development

Commission (ORDC) for a grant application to the Federal Railroad

Administration (FRA) Grade Crossing Elimination Program. If awarded, the

ORDC will contribute $8,580,000 towards the total estimated project of

$14,300,000.

Attachments:

Draft Resolution

Resolution No. 24-82

Resolution No. 24-82 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-83

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A CONTRACT WITH LAKE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB FOR

THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE

BOSTON MILLS ROAD TRAIL PROJECT.

Brief Description: Due to the future installation of the new trail along

Boston Mills Road, permanent right-of-way acquisition is required for the

project. The property to be acquired is adjacent to the Summit County Bridge,

west of Lake Forest Drive, currently owned by Lake Forest Country Club.

Attachments:

Exhibit Boston Mills Rd Trail Property Acqisition

Draft Resolution

Resolution No. 24-83

Resolution No. 24-83 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-84

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR

THE RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY PLOWING PROGRAM; AND

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This project involves a residential driveway plowing

program for eligible residents during the 2024/2025 snow season.

Attachments:

Draft Resolution

Resolution No. 24-84

Resolution No. 24-84 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-85

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF FOUR

BASEBALL SCORE BOARDS AT BARLOW FARM PARK FROM

THE KIWANIS CLUB OF HUDSON AND EXPRESSING

APPRECIATION THEREFOR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Hudson Kiwanis Baseball has been facilitating baseball

for Hudson youth for 47 years. The Kiwanis Club of Hudson has been

instrumental with the league and the park facilities. The Kiwanis Club of

Hudson wishes to supply four scoreboards, materials and installation to be

located at Barlow Farm Park under the supervision of the Parks Department.

Attachments:

Scoreboard Image

Draft Resolution

Resolution No. 24-85

Resolution No. 24-85 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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Legislation

24-86

AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING FUNDS-IN-LIEU OF SIDEWALKS

CITYWIDE AND REAFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO

NON-VEHICULAR CONNECTIVITY IN THE CITY OF HUDSON.

Brief Description: The Council of the City of Hudson seeks to clarify

conflicting variance precedents granted by the Board of Zoning & Building

Appeals.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 24-86 (as revised 7-16-2024)

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 24-86, which constituted its first reading.

Mr. Sutton stated that he would vote no to suspend the rules because he still does not have a clear

understanding of why parliamentary procedures have changed from previous years .

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

three readings for the July 16th meeting only to postpone to a date certain any further readings

of the proposed legislation and to request the Planning Commission to consider the proposed

legislation. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

Nay:

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

1 - Mr. Sutton

A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mrs. Heater, to pass Ordinance No. 24-86.

A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mr. Foster, to postpone to the September 17,

2024 Council meeting any further readings of the proposed legislation and to request the

Planning Commission to consider the proposed legislation. The motion carried by the following

vote:

Aye:

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

Bird

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Executive Session

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

to discuss pending litigation. Invited to executive session were all members of Council, the

Mayor, the City Manager, and special counsel Jeremy Iosue. The motion carried by the

following roll call vote:

Aye:

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

Foster

Adjournment

Mayor Anzevino recessed the meeting at 8:04 p.m. He reconvened the regular meeting at 8:39 p.m.

There being no further business, Mayor Anzevino adjourned the regular meeting at 8:39 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.