City of Hudson, Ohio  
Meeting Agenda - 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, December 17, 2024  
6:45 PM  
Town Hall  
27 East Main Street  
Executive session to begin at 6:45 p.m.; Regular Meeting to begin at 7:30 p.m., followed by  
Regular Workshop  
Regular Meeting:  
Call to Order  
1.  
2.  
Executive Session  
To interview applicants for boards and commissions.  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
3.  
4.  
Roll Call  
Approval of the Minutes  
5.  
24-0125  
A.  
Minutes of Previous Council Meetings  
Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City  
Council’s review and approval.  
Attachments:  
November 26, 2024 Council Workshop Minutes - Draft  
December 3, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes - Draft  
December 10, 2024 Council Workshop Minutes - DRAFT  
Public Hearings  
24-104  
6.  
A.  
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  
Legislative History  
8/27/24  
9/3/24  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
City Council  
9/3/24  
City Council  
to suspend the rule requiring three readings  
referred to Planning Commission  
item forwarded to the City Council  
second reading  
9/3/24  
City Council  
11/12/24  
11/19/24  
11/26/24  
12/3/24  
12/3/24  
12/10/24  
City Council  
City Council  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
third reading  
City Council  
postponed to a date certain to the City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
City Council Workshop  
24-105  
B.  
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  
PC Signed Decision  
Ordinance No. 24-105 (amended for 12-17-24)  
Legislative History  
8/27/24  
9/3/24  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
City Council  
9/3/24  
City Council  
to suspend the rule requiring three readings  
referred to Planning Commission  
item forwarded to the City Council  
second reading  
9/3/24  
City Council  
11/12/24  
11/19/24  
11/26/24  
12/3/24  
12/3/24  
12/10/24  
City Council  
City Council  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
third reading  
City Council  
postponed to a date certain to the City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
City Council Workshop  
Public Comments  
7.  
8.  
9.  
Correspondence and Council Comments  
Report of Manager  
A.) North Main St. Alley between Clinton Street and Owen Brown St.  
B.) August Flood Update  
Appointments  
10.  
Consent Agenda  
11.  
A.  
24-0126  
24-0127  
A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the November 2024  
Monthly Financial Report  
Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for  
Council’s review.  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
12/10/24 City Council Workshop  
November 2024 Financial Report  
item forwarded to the City Council  
B.  
A Motion Directing the Clerk to Send Notice to the Ohio Division of  
Liquor Control Indicating No Request for a Hearing Regarding the  
Transfer of a Permit to Sell Alcoholic Beverages to Ozer Petroleum LLC,  
27 S. Main St. from Square Inch USA LLC, DBA Hudson Petroleum, 27  
S. Main St., Hudson.  
Brief Description: The Clerk is in receipt of the attached Notice to  
Legislative Authority dated December 2, 2024, from the Ohio Division of  
Liquor Control concerning the opportunity to request a hearing regarding this  
permit. The City’s response must be postmarked no later than December 23,  
2024.  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
12/10/24 City Council Workshop  
Ozer Petroleum Permit # 66101460005  
item forwarded to the City Council  
24-154  
C.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY’S PAY RANGE  
STRUCTURE AND PAY RANGE ASSIGNMENTS SCHEDULE  
ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 23-159; AND DECLARING AN  
EMERGENCY.  
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 2024 Pay Range Structure figures. This Ordinance also  
amends the City’s Pay Range Assignment Schedule.  
Attachments:  
Exhibit A: 2025 Pay Ranges - Non Union - Final  
Exhibit B: 2025 Pay Range Assignment  
Ordinance No. 24-154  
Legislative History  
12/10/24 City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
24-155  
D.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HUDSON FIRE TO PURCHASE A  
FOTOKITE TETHERED OPERATION, FULLY AUTONOMOUS,  
PILOTLESS DRONE FROM ATLANTIC EMERGENCY  
SOLUTIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: Hudson Fire has been evaluating uses for operational  
drones for almost two years. We have had numerous sales demonstrations and  
seen various drone options. We have determined that the best option available  
for our purposes is a tethered, autonomous, pilotless, continuous use drone  
with a combination live visual optic and thermal imaging platform.  
Attachments:  
Exhibit A: Atlantic Solutions-Fotokite Quote & Sole Source Validation  
Resolution No. 24-155  
Legislative History  
12/10/24 City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
24-156  
E.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A CONTRACT WITH MONTROSE FORD, FAIRLAWN, OHIO,  
FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE FORD EXPLORER FOR FIRE  
DEPARTMENT USE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: The purchase of one (1) Ford Explorer at Montrose Ford in  
Fairlawn that is for the Fire Department. This is part of the 2025 budgeted  
vehicles for Fire. This vehicle is being purchased under the State Bid List  
items.  
Attachments:  
Monrose Ford Quote  
Resolution No. 24-156  
Legislative History  
12/10/24 City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
24-157  
F.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BENBERY LLC FOR THE  
PURCHASE OF A 12.1 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON STOW ROAD  
(SUMMIT COUNTY PARCEL # 3009781); AND DECLARING AN  
EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: The City of Hudson is interested in the purchase of a  
12.1-acre parcel located just north of the Ohio Turnpike on Stow Road  
otherwise identified by the Summit County Auditor as Parcel #3009781. The  
land is currently owned by Benbery LLC.  
The City and the property owner have agreed to a sale price of $350,000 total  
for the property. The City will pay the property owner a 10% deposit at the  
signing of the purchase agreement which shall serve as an option to purchase.  
The option period is for 6 months. After the City’s due diligence is reviewed  
and approved by Council, the City can exercise the option and close. If the  
City decides to not move forward, there will be no obligation to close.  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
12/10/24 City Council Workshop  
Resolution No. 24-157  
item forwarded to the City Council  
Legislation  
12.  
A.  
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  
Ordinance No. 24-104 has had three readings and is actionable.  
Legislative History  
8/27/24  
9/3/24  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
9/3/24  
City Council  
to suspend the rule requiring three readings  
referred to Planning Commission  
item forwarded to the City Council  
second reading  
9/3/24  
City Council  
11/12/24  
11/19/24  
11/26/24  
12/3/24  
12/3/24  
12/10/24  
City Council  
City Council  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
third reading  
City Council  
postponed to a date certain to the City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
City Council Workshop  
24-105  
B.  
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  
PC Signed Decision  
Ordinance No. 24-105 (amended for 12-17-24)  
Ordinance No. 24-105 has had three readings and is actionable.  
Legislative History  
8/27/24  
9/3/24  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
9/3/24  
City Council  
to suspend the rule requiring three readings  
referred to Planning Commission  
item forwarded to the City Council  
second reading  
9/3/24  
City Council  
11/12/24  
11/19/24  
11/26/24  
12/3/24  
12/3/24  
12/10/24  
City Council  
City Council  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
third reading  
City Council  
postponed to a date certain to the City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
City Council Workshop  
24-131  
C.  
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 has had three readings and is actionable.  
Legislative History  
10/22/24  
11/12/24  
11/12/24  
11/19/24  
11/19/24  
11/26/24  
12/3/24  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
public hearing held  
City Council  
City Council  
second reading  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
third reading  
12/3/24  
City Council  
referred to the Planning Commission  
item forwarded to the City Council  
12/10/24  
City Council Workshop  
24-151  
D.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4, “STORM COLLECTION”  
AND SECTION 5, “STORM WATER MANAGEMENT,” OF CHAPTER  
1419, “ENGINEERING STANDARDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE  
CONSTRUCTION” OF THE BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE.  
Brief Description: The City of Hudson’s Engineering Standards Section 4 -  
Storm Collection and Section 5 - Storm Water Management were last updated  
in 2018. Staff would like to update these sections to reflect recommended  
higher storm water conveyance and flood mitigation standards and various  
changes due to industry standards that have changed since the last updates.  
Attachments:  
Summary of Changes  
Exhibit A: Section 4 Redlined Version 11-26-2024  
Exhibit B: Section 5 Redlined Version 11-26-2024  
Ordinance No. 24-151  
Second Reading  
Legislative History  
11/26/24  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
12/3/24  
12/10/24  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
24-152  
E.  
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF HUDSON’S GENERAL  
FUND BUDGET OVERAGE COMMITMENT FOR HUDSON  
INFRASTRUCTURE.  
Brief Description: This is an Ordinance directing the Finance Department to  
prepare draft appropriations for certain uses, at least in part, in an amount  
equal to any excess General Fund carryover balance.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 24-152  
Second Reading  
Legislative History  
11/26/24  
City Council Workshop  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
discussed  
11/26/24  
12/3/24  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
12/10/24  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
24-153  
F.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 254 OF THE CODIFIED  
ORDINANCES ENTITLED “EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK AND  
PERSONNEL RULES”, AS INITIALLY ADOPTED AND AS  
SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME BY CITY  
COUNCIL.  
Brief Description: This ordinance authorizes amendments to the Employee  
Handbook and Personnel Rules, as approved by the Personnel Advisory and  
Appeals Board (PAAB) on September 30, 2024.  
Attachments:  
Council Summary 2024  
Exhibit A: 2024 Employee Handbook Redlined Copy - Draft  
Council Summary 2024 (Revised for 12-17-24)  
Exhibit A: 2024 Employee Handbook Redlined Copy (Revised for 12-17-24)  
Ordinance No. 24-153  
Second Reading  
Legislative History  
11/26/24  
12/3/24  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
12/10/24  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
24-158  
G.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A JOB CREATION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH CHARTER  
COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (DBA SPECTRUM); AND DECLARING  
AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: Charter Communications is requesting a 50% income tax  
credit for 10 years. The company will relocate regional operations to the  
existing facility at 280 Executive Parkway West. The company is a provider  
of telecommunications and broadband services. Charter Communications  
anticipates investing $6.3 million and will maintain an anticipated minimum  
payroll of $14 million at the facility within three years.  
Attachments:  
Resolution No. 24-158  
First Reading. Staff requests suspension of the rules and passage on first reading.  
Legislative History  
12/10/24  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
Executive Session  
13.  
14.  
To discuss the employment of a public employee.  
Adjournment  
(10 Minute Recess)  
Regular Workshop:  
Call to Order  
15.  
16.  
17.  
Correspondence and Council Comments  
Discussion Items  
None.  
Proposed Consent Agenda for January 7, 2025, Council Meeting  
18.  
A.  
TMP-7671  
A RESOLUTION RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING THE CITY  
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT FOR THE  
PURPOSE OF THE HUDSON INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND; AND  
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: The City Manager or City Manager’s Designee has  
accepted the One Time Strategic Investment Community Grant in the amount  
of $680,000 to fund the Hudson Inclusive Playground at Middleton Park. The  
receipt of this award does not require a City match.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report - Inclusive Playground Grant Funding Opportunity - Grant  
Acceptance  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-7679  
B.  
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:  
Draft Resolution  
Proposed Legislation for January 7, 2025, Council Meeting  
19.  
24-151  
A.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4, “STORM COLLECTION”  
AND SECTION 5, “STORM WATER MANAGEMENT,” OF CHAPTER  
1419, “ENGINEERING STANDARDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE  
CONSTRUCTION” OF THE BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE.  
Brief Description: The City of Hudson’s Engineering Standards Section 4 -  
Storm Collection and Section 5 - Storm Water Management were last updated  
in 2018. Staff would like to update these sections to reflect recommended  
higher storm water conveyance and flood mitigation standards and various  
changes due to industry standards that have changed since the last updates.  
Attachments:  
Summary of Changes  
Exhibit A: Section 4 Redlined Version 11-26-2024  
Exhibit B: Section 5 Redlined Version 11-26-2024  
Ordinance No. 24-151  
Ordinance No. 24-151 is scheduled for a third reading on January 7, 2025.  
Legislative History  
11/26/24  
12/3/24  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
12/10/24  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
24-152  
B.  
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF HUDSON’S GENERAL  
FUND BUDGET OVERAGE COMMITMENT FOR HUDSON  
INFRASTRUCTURE.  
Brief Description: This is an Ordinance directing the Finance Department to  
prepare draft appropriations for certain uses, at least in part, in an amount  
equal to any excess General Fund carryover balance.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 24-152  
Ordinance No. 24-152 is scheduled for a third reading on January 7, 2025.  
Legislative History  
11/26/24  
11/26/24  
12/3/24  
City Council Workshop  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
discussed  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
12/10/24  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
24-153  
C.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 254 OF THE CODIFIED  
ORDINANCES ENTITLED “EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK AND  
PERSONNEL RULES”, AS INITIALLY ADOPTED AND AS  
SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME BY CITY  
COUNCIL.  
Brief Description: This ordinance authorizes amendments to the Employee  
Handbook and Personnel Rules, as approved by the Personnel Advisory and  
Appeals Board (PAAB) on September 30, 2024.  
Attachments:  
Council Summary 2024  
Exhibit A: 2024 Employee Handbook Redlined Copy - Draft  
Council Summary 2024 (Revised for 12-17-24)  
Exhibit A: 2024 Employee Handbook Redlined Copy (Revised for 12-17-24)  
Ordinance No. 24-153  
Ordinance No. 24-153 is scheduled for a third reading on January 7, 2025.  
Legislative History  
11/26/24  
12/3/24  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
12/10/24  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
24-158  
D.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A JOB CREATION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH CHARTER  
COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (DBA SPECTRUM); AND DECLARING  
AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: Charter Communications is requesting a 50% income tax  
credit for 10 years. The company will relocate regional operations to the  
existing facility at 280 Executive Parkway West. The company is a provider  
of telecommunications and broadband services. Charter Communications  
anticipates investing $6.3 million and will maintain an anticipated minimum  
payroll of $14 million at the facility within three years.  
Attachments:  
Resolution No. 24-158  
Resolution No. 24-158 is scheduled for a second reading on January 7, 2025.  
Legislative History  
12/10/24  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
Items to be Added to Future Agendas  
20.  
21.  
The following item will appear on the January 7, 2025, Council Meeting agenda:  
- Honorary Resolution for Annette Johnson's Retirement  
Adjournment  
To view staff reports for agenda items, click on the corresponding file numbers  
(blue underlined links) next to the titles.  
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