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, November 12, 2024

6:15 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

Council Meeting:

Call to Order

Mayor Anzevino called to order the meeting of Hudson City Council at 6:15 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. Heater and Mr. Sutton

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Absent:

Mrs. Kowalski

Executive Session

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

interview applicants for the Charter Review Commission. 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 - Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater and Mr. Sutton

1 - Mrs. Kowalski

Excused:

Mayor Anzevino recessed the regular meeting at 6:15 p.m. Executive session concluded at 7:05 p.m.

Mrs. Kowalski entered the meeting at 7:11 p.m. Mayor Anzevino reconvened the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Roll Call

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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, City Solicitor & Special Counsel; Ms. Wheeler,

Clerk of Council; Mr. Comeriato, Assistant City Manager - Operations; Mr. Griffith, Management/Budget

Director; Mr. Hannan, Community Development Director; Mr. Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager -

Financial/Special Projects; Mr. Kosco, City Engineer; Mr. Leiter, HCTV Production Assistant; Mr. Varnes,

Fire/EMS Chief, and Mr. Powell, Assistant Public Works Director.

Approval of the Minutes

24-0108

Minutes of Previous Council Meetings

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

Council’s review and approval.

Attachments:

October 5, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes - Draft

October 12, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes - Draft

October 15, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes - Draft

October 22, 2024 Council Workshop Minutes - Draft

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

submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

Nay:

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

1 - Mrs. Kowalski

Proclamation

24-0109

Special Recognition of America Recycles Day - Friday, November 15,

2024

Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino will recognize Hudson’s recycling

efforts and encourage increased participation in recycling programs among

residents and businesses.

Attachments:

America Recycles Day 2024

Dr. Joe Ortiz, Chair of the Environmental Awareness Committee, accepted the proclamation.

Mayor Anzevino read the proclamation in its entirety.

Public Comments

Ms. Tracey Corpus, 7310 Valley View Rd., asked why Hudson is dependent on fire departments from

surrounding communities, suggested doing a test run. She later noted house fires that occurred on Hudson

Aurora Road and Hudson Dr., with the latter resulting in a fatality.

Ms. Katie Mang, 2262 Weir Dr., spoke about her own house fire that resulted in total loss in 2023, with

concerns about response times and accepting feedback from residents and the consultant .

Ms. Samantha D'Eramo, 143 Atterbury, stated that the City has a need for a full-time fire department and

should implement a hybrid model in the short-term.

Mr. Matthew D'Eramo, 143 Atterbury, shared concerns about the response time to his own house fire in January

and believes that the City is working with an outdated fire/EMS model.

Mr. John Kavulic, 386 Atterbury, stated that residents pay a lot in property tax and expect top-notch public

services.

Ms. Katie Madio, 135 Atterbury, commented that the City has a responsibility to meet the minimum standards of

a hybrid model.

Ms. Trish Webster, 131 Old Orchard Dr., commented on the censure of Mrs. Kowalski.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Dr. Goetz commented on decorum and speaking without being recognized. She requested a future discussion

item on decorum.

Mrs. Kowalski stated that she has asked Mr. Sheridan and Chief Varnes if the fire department can be staffed

overnight. She also mentioned her scheduled open forum for January 30, 2025 at the library, which will have a

focus on safety services.

Mr. Banweg thanked everyone who attended the Veterans' Day ceremony and the fire /EMS open houses,

responded to comments made by public speakers, and further stated that the fire/EMS needs study was started in

order to evaluate what the City's options are.

Dr. Bird stated that the Recreation Center subcommittee met a couple weeks ago to understand what other

communities have done, while trying to reconcile many desires with fiscal responsibility.

Mr. Foster noted that he had previously met with the D'Eramo family and stated that a new facility is a big

issue, but believes Hudson will have to have a hybrid or full time model. He also responded to Dr. Goetz's

comments about how Council Workshops are conducted.

Mayor Anzevino listed events that he attended recently, including Clayton Rakes fundraisers, a speaking

engagement with third graders about local government, serving lunch to the homeless and raising donations for

the homeless benefiting Summit County. He further stated that he will be meeting with Mayor Pribonic of Stow

to address resident concerns about plans for an amphitheater off of Norton Road. Mayor Anzevino also

responded to Dr. Goetz's comments about decorum.

Report of Manager

Mr. Sheridan stated that Friday, November 15th is the deadline for public comment on the fire/EMS needs study,

a Fiber to the Home update will return to Council soon, the College Street detour will last two more weeks, and

Santa's mailbox will be on the green on Monday, November 25th.

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Discussion Item

24-0110

Moratorium expiration of Resolution 23-166 regarding accepting

applications for marijuana related activities in the City of Hudson.

Brief Description: The discussion item has been scheduled to inform Council

of the upcoming expiration of the moratorium on receiving applications for

marijuana related activities.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 2023-154

Resolution No. 2023-166

Discussion followed regarding how Hudson residents voted on Issue 2 in the 2023 election, garnering feedback

about extending the moratorium, and extending a temporary moratorium while awaiting resident feedback .

This matter was discussed

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12.

Appointments

No appointments were made. Mr. Foster stated that the deadline to apply for vacancies on the Planning

Commission, Board of Zoning and Building Appeals, Environmental Awareness Committee, and Cemetery

Board had been extended to November 22, 2024. He also requested an executive session on November 19th to

discuss appointments to the Charter Review Commission.

Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda

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 - 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 Mr. Foster, seconded by Mrs. Heater, 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

24-0111

A Motion to Authorize the City Manager (or the City Manager’s

Designee or City Solicitor) to terminate the Job Creation Grant

Agreement with Diebold Nixdorf, Inc. executed on January 5, 2021

pursuant to Section 11(D) of the Agreement and notifying Diebold

Nixdorf, Inc. of such.

Brief Description: Due to the entity vacating the project site at 50 Executive

Parkway, staff requests a motion to terminate the Job Creation Grant

Agreement with Diebold Nixdorf, Inc.

Attachments:

Staff Report - Diebold Nixdorf Grant Agreement Termination

Job Creation Grant Agreement Executed Diebold Nixdorf, Inc

Motion No. 24-0111 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-128

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A DISPATCH SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE

OF PENINSULA, OHIO.

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

contract with the Village of Peninsula to provide dispatch services to the

Peninsula Police Department.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: DISPATCH SERVICE AGREEMENT Peninsula 2024

Resolution No. 24-128

Resolution No. 24-128 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-129

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT TO

PROVIDE DISPATCH SERVICES.

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

contract with the Valley Fire District to provide dispatch services to the Valley

Fire District.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: DISPATCH SERVICE AGREEMENT Valley Fire 2024

Resolution No. 24-129

Resolution No. 24-129 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

24-130

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE

COUNTY OF SUMMIT.

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

intergovernmental agreement with the County of Summit to move two (2)

console positions to the County’s AT&T Vesta Master Service Agreement.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: AT&T Intergovernmental 9.25.24

Resolution No. 24-130

Resolution No. 24-130 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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Legislation

24-121

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH NORFOLK

SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF

APPROXIMATELY 10.77 ACRES LOCATED AT PARCEL NO.

30-04145 IN THE CITY OF HUDSON, OHIO, FOR PUBLIC

PURPOSES.

Brief Description: The City Manager is requesting City Council authorize

him to enter into an agreement for the Purchase of Property for future rails to

trail project. (See the attached map.) The cost of the property is $510,000 for

a portion of Summit County, Ohio parcel 30-04145, currently owned by

Norfolk Southern Railway Company, located at 650 W. Peachtree Street NW,

Atlanta, Georgia 30308, and an additional $30,000 for abandonment of the

railroad, for a total cost of $540,000.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: Map of RR Purchase Area Sept 2024

Resolution No. 24-121

A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mr. Foster, that Resolution No. 24-121 be

adopted on third reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

7 - Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr.

Foster and Dr. Goetz

24-124

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO LICENSE AGREEMENTS FOR EAST HUDSON HILLS SIGNS

TO BE PLACED WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY.

Brief Description: The East Hudson Hills Homeowners Association has

requested to install a replacement subdivision sign that was previously located

at the NE corner of Evergreen Dr and East Streetsboro Street. Additionally,

the Homeowners Association would like to replace the existing sign at the

NW corner of Harland Drive and East Streetsboro Street.

Attachments:

EAST HUDSON LOCATION RENDERINGS

Exhibit A: License Agmt Between Hudson and Hudson Hills HOA sign -

Evergreen Dr

Exhibit B: License Agmt Between Hudson and Hudson Hills HOA sign -

Harland Dr

Resolution No. 24-124

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Resolution No. 24-124, which constituted its second reading.

24-125

AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE UNIMPROVED

RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS HARDING BOULEVARD WITHIN

THE BOSTON PARK SUBDIVISION.

Brief Description: Request to vacate a 380 foot long section of the

unimproved Harding Boulevard adjacent to Barlow Road and within the

Boston Park Subdivision.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: Map of Harding Vacation

Requested Vacation Consolidation with Legal Descriptions

PC Decision - Harding Blvd

PC Staff Report

Original Boston Park Subdivision Plat

Reference Maps

Ordinance No. 24-125

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 24-125, which constituted its second reading.

24-126

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE CITY OF HUDSON

FIVE-YEAR PLAN 2025-2029.

Brief Description: This resolution adopts in concept the City’s Five-Year

Plan.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: 2025 - 2029 Five Year Plan - Original Draft 10-08-24

Changes to 2025-2029 Five Year Plan 11-19-2024

Exhibit A: 2025 - 2029 Five Year Plan - Final Draft (as amended for

11-19-24)

Resolution No. 24-126

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Resolution No. 24-126, which constituted its second reading.

24-127

AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE

CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY

OF HUDSON, COUNTY OF SUMMIT, STATE OF OHIO, DURING

THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2025 AND ENDING

DECEMBER 31, 2025.

Brief Description: This Ordinance establishes the City’s budget for 2025.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 24-127

Ordinance No. 24-127 (as amended for 11-19-24)

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 24-127, which constituted its second reading.

24-131

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER’S

RECOMMENDATION NOT TO IMPLEMENT THE GROWTH

MANAGEMENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION

SYSTEM DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2025.

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 2025.

Attachments:

GM Report memo to Council for YR2025

Resolution No. 24-131

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Resolution No. 24-131, which constituted its first reading.

24-132

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE 2026-2030 WALK

AND BIKE HUDSON PLAN.

Brief Description: The draft Walk and Bike Hudson Plan has been prepared

for Council discussion.

Attachments:

Staff Memo

Walk & Bike Plan Update - October 2024

Walk and Bike Plan 2026-2030 - Draft

Appendices A_B_C

Resolution No. 24-132

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Resolution No. 24-132, which constituted its first reading.

24-133

AN ORDINANCE RELEASING THE RESERVATION STRIP WITHIN

THE PINE TRAILS SUBDIVISION.

Brief Description: Request to remove the reservation strip within the Pine

Trails Subdivision to provide access to the abutting 18.16 acres which is no

longer anticipated for extension of the subdivision.

Attachments:

Applicant letter 9.23.24

Nye 18 Acre Boundary Survey

Pine Trails Phase I

Exhibit A: Pine Trails - GIS Overview

Ordinance No. 24-133

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 24-133, which constituted its first reading.

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Executive Session

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

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

Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, the City Solicitor, the Mayor, the City Manager, and the Community

Development Director. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye:

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

2 - Mrs. Kowalski and Mr. Sutton

Abstain:

Mayor Anzevino recessed the regular meeting at 9:10 p.m. and reconvened the regular meeting at 9:20 p.m.

Executive Session

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

consider the lease and/or other transfer of real property and real property interests. Invited to

executive session were all members of Council, the Mayor, the Finance Director, the

Community Development Director, the City Solicitor, the City Manager, and the Assistant City

Manager. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Sutton, Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater

and Mrs. Kowalski

Mayor Anzevino recessed the regular meeting at 9:22 p.m. and resumed the regular meeting at 10:34 p.m.

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Adjournment

There being no further business, Mayor Anzevino adjourned the Council meeting at 10:34 p.m.

Council Workshop:

Call to Order

16.

Mayor Anzevino called to order the workshop of Hudson City Council at 10:44 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:

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; Mr. Hannan, Community Development Director;Mr. Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager -

Financial/Special Projects; Mr. Kosco, City Engineer; Mr. Leiter, HCTV Production Assistant; and Mr. Powell,

Assistant Public Works Director.

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18.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Mayor Anzevino commented on remarks made during the meeting related to how previous meetings were ran,

and acknowledged that everyone can do better and kindly asked everyone to focus on the needs of the City and

serving the residents of Hudson.

Discussion Items

None.

19.

Proposed Consent Agenda for November 19, 2024, Council Meeting

24-0113

A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the October 2024

Monthly Financial Report

Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for

Council’s review.

Attachments:

October 2024 Financial Report

This Motion was forwarded for further consideration at the November 19, 2024, Council

meeting.

24-0114

A Motion to Appoint Councilmembers Foster and Sutton to Serve as

Representatives to the Volunteer Fire Fighters’ Dependents Fund Board

for the 2025 Term.

Brief Description: On an annual basis, City Council must appoint two of its

members to serve on the Volunteer Fire Fighters’ Dependents Fund Board,

and Councilmen Foster and Sutton have expressed interest in serving.

This Motion was forwarded for further consideration at the November 19, 2024, Council

meeting.

24-135

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVANCES OF LOCAL TAXES.

Brief Description: Ohio Revised Code Section 321.34, requires all local

authorities entitled to advancement of funds must submit a resolution

authorizing advances of local taxes each year. This resolution entitles the

City to receive tax advances from Summit County for 2025.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 24-135

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the November 19, 2024, Council

meeting.

24-136

A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FORM AND AUTHORIZE THE

EXECUTION OF BLUE CREEK WIND SCHEDULE WITH

AMERICAN MUNICIPAL POWER, INC. AND TAKING OF OTHER

ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN

EMERGENCY

Brief Description: American Municipal Power (AMP) has negotiated a

power purchase agreement (PPA) for competitively priced green energy and

capacity from the Blue Creek Wind Project located in Northwest Ohio. The

City’s power supply consultant is recommending Hudson purchase 3MW

from the PPA to replace a portion of retired landfill green energy, and a small

portion of its remaining requirements need.

Attachments:

Blue Creek Wind

Future Renewable Postion

Hudson_2025-010383-SCHED-Blue Creek Wind_Member Ordinance

Template - New ERA (7.18

Energy Sources 2024-2025

Energy Supply with BCW

Resolution No. 24-136

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the November 19, 2024, Council

meeting.

24-137

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FROM THE HUDSON KIWANIS ON

BEHALF OF HUDSON PARKS.

Brief Description: The Hudson Kiwanis has offered a $18,686.11 grant to the

Hudson Parks towards the installation of a shade sail at the splash pad in

Veterans Way Park.

Attachments:

shade sail diagram

Quote 106746-01-03 - City of Hudson - Veterans Way Park - Shade

Canopy - Option 3

Resolution No. 24-137

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the November 19, 2024, Council

meeting.

24-138

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A CONTRACT WITH KURTZ BROTHERS, INC. FOR 2024

LEAF DISPOSAL.

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 Manager’s

$25,000 expenditure threshold and staff seek authorization for such

expenditures above the threshold.

Attachments:

2024 Leaf Disposal

Resolution No. 24-138

In response to a question, Mr. Powell explained that the funds are already included in the budget, and this item

is being presented because a local company that planned to handle the leaves was unable to obtain the

necessary equipment. He added that this item will be incorporated into the 2025 Permission to Bid and Award

legislation, with the goal of securing a contract by mid-summer, so this does not happen next year .

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the November 19, 2024, Council

meeting.

24-139

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR THE

2025 CAPITAL MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS OF THE CITY OF

HUDSON.

Brief Description: This Resolution would authorize the advertisement,

receipt of bids and award of contracts for the annual road programs that will

comprise the 2025 Annual Capital Maintenance Program. The program

includes Line Striping, Crack Sealing, Concrete Replacement/Repair, Catch

Basin Repair Program, and Asphalt Resurfacing and Patching Program.

Award of these projects will be based upon the approved 2025 capital budget.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 24-139

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the November 19, 2024, Council

meeting.

24-140

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A

CONTRACT FOR HINES HILL ROAD AND VALLEY VIEW ROAD

SIDEWALK PROJECT.

Brief Description: The project includes the installation of a new 5-foot wide

sidewalk along the west side of Valley View Road from Hunting Hollow

Drive to Hines Hill Road, the east side of Valley View Road from Hines Hill

Road to Wethersfield Drive and the north side of Hines Hill Road from

Granby Drive to Glastonbury Drive.

Attachments:

Exhibit - Location Map

Resolution No. 24-140

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the November 19, 2024, Council

meeting.

24-141

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH

PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT GROUP FOR 2025 PAVEMENT ROAD

RATINGS.

Brief Description: Every 2 years the City hires a company to rate the

estimated 151-centerline miles of roadway network. The City then utilizes

this data to assist in developing the annual asphalt resurfacing program.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 24-141

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the November 19, 2024, Council

meeting.

24-142

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 : Labels & Letters -Focus on Hudson Newsletter, $4501.82.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 24-142

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the November 19, 2024, Council

meeting.

20.

Proposed Legislation for November 19, 2024, Council Meeting

24-104

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205.09 AND 1205.11 OF

THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO DISTRICT

REGULATION SETBACKS FOR ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL

PROPERTIES.

Brief Description: Land Development Code Amendment to require uses

within D6 and D8 that are adjacent to residentially used properties to be

increased to match the setbacks required when such uses are adjacent to

residentially zoned properties.

Attachments:

LDC Amendment - 1205 D6 and D8 Setback to adjacent residential

property

Ordinance No. 24-104

In response to a question, Mr. Hannan stated that the extension is to allow the Planning Commission additional

time to discuss the setbacks.

Ordinance No. 24-104 was forwarded for further consideration at the November 19, 2024,

Council meeting.

24-105

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1206.05 OF THE LAND

DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO NON-CONFORMING

RESIDENTIAL USES.

Brief Description: Land Development Code Amendment to provide greater

ability of existing non-conforming residential properties to rebuild or expand

an existing dwelling on an existing parcel.

Attachments:

LDC Amendment - Section 1206.05(4)(B) Non-conforming residential use

Ordinance No. 24-105

Mr. Sutton suggested that both Ordinance 24-104 and 24-105 continue to third reading, and at that time make a

motion to move to a date certain, so a motion to suspend the rules does not need to be made . Mr. Foster agreed

with this approach.

Ordinance No. 24-105 was forwarded for further consideration at the November 19, 2024,

Council meeting.

24-124

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO LICENSE AGREEMENTS FOR EAST HUDSON HILLS SIGNS

TO BE PLACED WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY.

Brief Description: The East Hudson Hills Homeowners Association has

requested to install a replacement subdivision sign that was previously located

at the NE corner of Evergreen Dr and East Streetsboro Street. Additionally,

the Homeowners Association would like to replace the existing sign at the

NW corner of Harland Drive and East Streetsboro Street.

Attachments:

EAST HUDSON LOCATION RENDERINGS

Exhibit A: License Agmt Between Hudson and Hudson Hills HOA sign -

Evergreen Dr

Exhibit B: License Agmt Between Hudson and Hudson Hills HOA sign -

Harland Dr

Resolution No. 24-124

Mr. Sutton mentioned that he had asked the HOA President to review the License Agreements one final time,

and she was satisfied with everything.

Resolution No. 24-124 was forwarded for further consideration at the November 19, 2024,

Council meeting.

24-125

AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE UNIMPROVED

RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS HARDING BOULEVARD WITHIN

THE BOSTON PARK SUBDIVISION.

Brief Description: Request to vacate a 380 foot long section of the

unimproved Harding Boulevard adjacent to Barlow Road and within the

Boston Park Subdivision.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: Map of Harding Vacation

Requested Vacation Consolidation with Legal Descriptions

PC Decision - Harding Blvd

PC Staff Report

Original Boston Park Subdivision Plat

Reference Maps

Ordinance No. 24-125

Ordinance No. 24-125 was forwarded for further consideration at the November 19, 2024,

Council meeting.

24-126

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE CITY OF HUDSON

FIVE-YEAR PLAN 2025-2029.

Brief Description: This resolution adopts in concept the City’s Five-Year

Plan.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: 2025 - 2029 Five Year Plan - Original Draft 10-08-24

Changes to 2025-2029 Five Year Plan 11-19-2024

Exhibit A: 2025 - 2029 Five Year Plan - Final Draft (as amended for

11-19-24)

Resolution No. 24-126

Resolution No. 24-126 was forwarded for further consideration at the November 19, 2024,

Council meeting.

24-127

AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE

CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY

OF HUDSON, COUNTY OF SUMMIT, STATE OF OHIO, DURING

THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2025 AND ENDING

DECEMBER 31, 2025.

Brief Description: This Ordinance establishes the City’s budget for 2025.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 24-127

Ordinance No. 24-127 (as amended for 11-19-24)

Ordinance No. 24-127 was forwarded for further consideration at the November 19, 2024,

Council meeting.

24-131

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER’S

RECOMMENDATION NOT TO IMPLEMENT THE GROWTH

MANAGEMENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION

SYSTEM DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2025.

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 2025.

Attachments:

GM Report memo to Council for YR2025

Resolution No. 24-131

Resolution No. 24-131 was forwarded for further consideration at the November 19, 2024,

Council meeting.

24-132

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE 2026-2030 WALK

AND BIKE HUDSON PLAN.

Brief Description: The draft Walk and Bike Hudson Plan has been prepared

for Council discussion.

Attachments:

Staff Memo

Walk & Bike Plan Update - October 2024

Walk and Bike Plan 2026-2030 - Draft

Appendices A_B_C

Resolution No. 24-132

Resolution No. 24-132 was forwarded for further consideration at the November 19, 2024,

Council meeting.

24-133

AN ORDINANCE RELEASING THE RESERVATION STRIP WITHIN

THE PINE TRAILS SUBDIVISION.

Brief Description: Request to remove the reservation strip within the Pine

Trails Subdivision to provide access to the abutting 18.16 acres which is no

longer anticipated for extension of the subdivision.

Attachments:

Applicant letter 9.23.24

Nye 18 Acre Boundary Survey

Pine Trails Phase I

Exhibit A: Pine Trails - GIS Overview

Ordinance No. 24-133

Ordinance No. 24-133 was forwarded for further consideration at the November 19, 2024,

Council meeting.

TMP-7604

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: A proposed resolution to extend a moratorium regarding

marijuana related activities.

Attachments:

Draft Resolution (for 11-26-24 workshop)

Mr. Banweg suggested revising the legislation from 12-months to 3-months. Mr. Sutton suggested moving this

item to the November 26, 2024, Council Workshop due to some incorrect language in the current draft

legislation. There was Council consensus to move this item to the November 26, 2024, Council workshop.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the November 26, 2024, Council

workshop.

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Items to be Added to Future Agendas

Mr. Foster stated that the following items will appear on the November 19, 2024, Council meeting agenda: An

Honorary Resolution Recognizing Frank Comeriato, Jr. on his retirement and a public hearing for Resolution

No. 24-131.

Adjournment

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

10:52 p.m.

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Jeffrey L. Anzevino, Mayor

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Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council

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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 220.03(d), Rules and Section 220.31 (a),

Rules for Workshop Meetings.