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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, September 2, 2025 7:00 PM Town Hall 27 East Main Street Executive session to begin at 7:00 p.m.; Regular Council meeting to follow at 7:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order Mayor Anzevino called to order the meeting of Hudson City Council at 7:00 p.m., in accordance with the Sunshine Laws of the State of Ohio, O.R.C. Section 121.22. Present: 5 - Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater and Mrs. Kowalski Absent: 2 - Mr. Banweg and Mr. Sutton 2. Executive Session A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Dr. Bird, to enter into executive session to interview an applicant for Tree Commission. Invited to executive session were all members of Council, the Mayor, and the applicant. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Aye: 5 - Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater and Mrs. Kowalski Mayor Anzevino recessed the regular meeting at 7:00 p .m. and resumed the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. 3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag 4. Roll Call Present: 6 - Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski and Mr. Sutton Absent: 1 - Mr. Banweg City of Hudson, Ohio Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 2, 2025 Staff in Attendance: Mr. Sheridan, City Manager; Mr. Pitchford, City Solicitor & Special Counsel; Ms. Wheeler, Clerk of Council; Mr. Griffith, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager - Financial/Special Projects; Mr. Leiter, HCTV Production Assistant; and Mr. Tabak, Police Chief. 5. Approval of the Minutes A. 25-0102 Minutes of Previous Council Meetings Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City Council’s review and approval. Attachments: August 19, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes - Draft August 26, 2025 Council Workshop Minutes - Draft A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mrs. Heater, 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 6. Proclamation A. 25-0103 Special Recognition of Liz Murphy Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino will recognize Liz Murphy on her leadership within the community and her retirement. Attachments: Liz Murphy Retirement Mrs. Murphy acknowledged the different groups she worked with over the years . Councilmembers recognized and congratulated Mrs. Murphy on her contributions to the community. Mayor Anzevino read the proclamation in its entirety. 7. Public Comments None. 8. Correspondence and Council Comments Mrs. Kowalski stated that the Environmental Awareness Committee will meet on Thursday, September 4th . Dr. Goetz addressed the protests at First and Main and announced the interfaith gathering on Wednesday, September 3rd on the Gazebo Green. Mr. Foster stated that he had been contacted about comments made at the last Environmental Awareness Committee about Council's feedback on the proposed Charter amendments . Mr. Foster requested for Ms. Fernandez to disseminate information to Environmental Awareness Committee members on the formation and submission of proposed Charter amendments to the ballot. Mayor Anzevino also briefly addressed the protests at First and Main and stated that Council and City staff will engage in internal discussions in an effort to preserve the community . City of Hudson, Ohio Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 2, 2025 9. Report of Manager Mr. Sheridan announced the new HCTV-Ohio app that is now available for download, and the September 11th stair climb at Hudson Memorial Stadium. 10. Appointments There were no appointments made. Mr. Foster announced upcoming vacancies on the Planning Commission, Cemetery Board, Board of Zoning and Building Appeals, and Tree Commission . 11. Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Sutton, to suspend the rule requiring three readings for the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Dr. Bird and Mr. Foster Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Sutton, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mrs. Heater, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster and Dr. Goetz A. 25-0104 A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the July 2025 Monthly Financial Report Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review. Attachments: July 2025 Financial Report Motion No. 25-0104 was approved on the Consent Agenda. B. 25-120 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY FOR THE HINES HILL ROAD GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This agreement is with the City of Hudson, Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Norfolk Southern Railway Company for a Preliminary Engineering Agreement for the Hines Hill Road Grade Separation Project. Attachments: Agreement Resolution No. 25-120 Resolution No. 25-120 was approved on the Consent Agenda. City of Hudson, Ohio Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 2, 2025 C. 25-121 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDED LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY (“LPA”) FEDERAL LOCAL-LET PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SR 303 SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (SUM-SR 303, 12.63, PID#117269); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Due to the modification of the original design of the SR 303 Safety Project from Boston Mills Road to SR 91, the amount of Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) safety grant funding was reduced from $330,000 to $100,000. Attachments: Resolution No. 25-121 Resolution No. 25-121 was approved on the Consent Agenda. D. 25-122 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE PERK COMPANY FOR THE SR 303 SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (SUM-SR 303, 12.63, PID#117269); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This project includes pavement striping, signage improvements, and curb ramps along W. Streetsboro Street (SR 303) between Boston Mills Road and Atterbury Blvd. The construction total cost is $162,971.56, with $100,000 funded by a safety grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). Attachments: Resolution No. 25-122 Resolution No. 25-122 was approved on the Consent Agenda. E. 25-123 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF APPROXIMATELY 0.1705 ACRES OF CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT PARCEL #30-01315; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The City of Hudson is interested in selling approximately .1705 acres of a parcel located at 5431 Hudson Dr., identified by the Summit County Auditor as Parcel #3001315 for $10,416.36 to the Owner of a parcel located at 5411 Hudson Dr., identified by the Summit County Auditor as Parcel 3001552. The land is currently owned by Jessi Brown. Attachments: 5411 HUDSON DR. PARCEL EXHIBIT Option 1 Resolution No. 25-123 Resolution No. 25-123 was approved on the Consent Agenda. F. 25-124 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH DIAMOND WATERFRONTS TO PURCHASE AN ADA ACCESSIBLE KAYAK RAMP WITH INSTALLATION. Brief Description: The City of Hudson has been awarded a State Capital City of Hudson, Ohio Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 2, 2025 Budget Grant in the amount of $62,700 to fund an ADA Accessible Kayak Ramp with no required match. Funding received should cover the project entirely. Attachments: Resolution No. 25-124 Resolution No. 25-124 was approved on the Consent Agenda. G. 25-125 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN EMERGENCY AGREEMENT WITH MAGNETECH INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC. FOR THE INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSIS OF A 12.47 KV TRANSFORMER AT THE CITY’S SOUTHSIDE SUBSTATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: On August 13th, the City of Hudson experienced a substantial lightning storm in the area of our Southside Substation. The storm tripped one of our main transformers at the substation. The transformer has been out of service since August 13th. The transformer was tested after the storm, and it was determined that the transformer cannot be re-energized. The distribution circuit that this transformer served was transferred to another substation, and the system is still being supplied from that location, which reduces the reliability of our system. Attachments: Transformer Image 1 Transformer Image 2 Quote Resolution No. 25-125 Resolution No. 25-125 was approved on the Consent Agenda. H. 25-126 A RESOLUTION TO REFER THE PROPOSED INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND AT OAK GROVE PARK TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. Brief Description: Per the terms of Section 9.02 of the Charter all park and playground construction shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for report and recommendation. Attachments: Resolution No. 25-126 Resolution No. 25-126 was approved on the Consent Agenda. City of Hudson, Ohio Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 2, 2025 12. Legislation A. 25-113 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR HUDSON DRIVE WATERLINE EXTENSION PROJECT. Brief Description: This project will expand the City’s water distribution network by extending a new 12” diameter waterline along Hudson Drive from Hudson Gate Drive to the location of the new Public Works Facility. The project also includes the reconstruction of the water service connection to City Hall. Attachments: Financial Breakdown 2025.08.26 Exhibit - Hudson Dr Waterline Alternates Eval 2025.08.26 Exhibit - Hudson Dr Waterline and City Hall Water Service Hudson Dr Waterline Memo 2025.09.02 Hudson Dr WL Alternates Eval 2025.09.02 Resolution No. 25-113 Mayor Anzevino read the title of Resolution No. 25-113, which constituted its second reading. B. 25-119 AN ORDINANCE CODIFYING THE RIGHT TO OPERATE A LOW-SPEED, UNDER-SPEED, UTILITY VEHICLE, OR MINI-TRUCK IN THE CITY OF HUDSON. Brief Description: The City is interested in creating a regulatory scheme addressing vehicles, such as golf carts and UTVs, after recent changes to State Law. Attachments: Ordinance No. 25-119 Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-119, which constituted its second reading. C. 25-127 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $740,000 OF TAXABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NONTAX REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF ACQUIRING APPROXIMATELY 4.0 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF OWEN BROWN STREET AND MORSE ROAD. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the refinancing of existing financial obligations of the City. It allows for the rollover of note proceeds used to pay for the former Windstream property at 100 Owen Brown Street, purchased as part of the Downtown Phase II Project. Attachments: Ordinance No. 25-127 Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-127, which constituted its first reading. City of Hudson, Ohio Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 2, 2025 D. 25-128 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $925,000 OF TAXABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NONTAX REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF ACQUIRING APPROXIMATELY 1.0 ACRE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 94 OWEN BROWN STREET. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the former Windstream property at 94 Owen Brown Street, purchased as part of the Downtown Phase II Project. Attachments: Ordinance No. 25-128 Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-128, which constituted its first reading. E. 25-129 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,100,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5810 HUDSON DRIVE BY CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING EQUIPPING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING (i) A NEW SALT STORAGE FACILITY AND (ii) A NEW BUS MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE FACILITY AND CLEARING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING THE SITE. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the refinancing of existing financial obligations of the City. It allows for the sale of notes to finance the cost of the new bus garage and salt storage facility. Attachments: Fiscal Officer's Certificate Ordinance No. 25-129 Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-129, which constituted its first reading. F. 25-130 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $3,295,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF ACQUIRING REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY THE SUMMIT COUNTY FISCAL OFFICER AS PERMANENT PARCEL NOS. 30-01315 AND 30-01316 AND CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 31 ACRES KNOWN AS 5431 HUDSON DRIVE IN THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A FACILITY HOUSING FUNCTIONS OF THE CITY’S DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING THAT FACILITY AND CLEARING, EQUIPPING AND IMPROVING THAT SITE. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the purchase of the Hudson Drive property that will be used for the new Public Works facility as well as financing the cost of design of the new facility. City of Hudson, Ohio Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 2, 2025 Attachments: Fiscal Officer's Certificate Ordinance No. 25-130 Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-130, which constituted its first reading. G. 25-131 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $31,000,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING A FACILITY HOUSING FUNCTIONS OF THE CITY’S DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND CLEARING, EQUIPPING AND IMPROVING THAT SITE THEREOF Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the construction of the new Public Works facility. Attachments: Fiscal Officer's Certificate Ordinance No. 25-131 Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-131, which constituted its first reading. H. 25-132 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,700,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING A NEW CLUBHOUSE AT THE CITY’S ELLSWORTH MEADOWS GOLF CLUB AND CLEARING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING ITS SITE. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing the new clubhouse at Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club. The total cost is estimated at $3.1 million. The balance of the project cost will be paid from the golf course fund balance. Attachments: Fiscal Officer's Certificate Ordinance No. 25-132 Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-132, which constituted its first reading. I. 25-133 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,700,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING THE CITY’S RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BY INSTALLING AND IMPROVING A MULTIPURPOSE TRAIL ALONG BOSTON MILLS ROAD BETWEEN OMNI LAKE PARKWAY AND LAKE FOREST DRIVE AND WITHIN BOSTON MILLS PARK, RENOVATING AND IMPROVING PARKING FACILITIES WITHIN THE PARK AND CONSTRUCTING RELATED BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS OVER LAKE FOREST. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the multi-purpose trail along Boston Mills Road between Omni Lake Parkway and Lake Forest Drive. City of Hudson, Ohio Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 2, 2025 Attachments: Fiscal Officer's Certificate Ordinance No. 25-133 Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-133, which constituted its first reading. J. 25-134 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING THE CITY’S RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BY INSTALLING AND IMPROVING A MULTIPURPOSE TRAIL ALONG VALLEY VIEW ROAD BETWEEN STATE ROUTE 91 AND HUNTING HOLLOW DRIVE AND CONTINUING ON HUNTING HOLLOW DRIVE TO PROSPECT ROAD. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the trail along Valley View Road between SR 91 and Hunting Hollow Drive and on Hunting Hollow Drive to Prospect Road as part of the connectivity plan. Attachments: Fiscal Officer's Certificate Ordinance No. 25-134 Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-134, which constituted its first reading. K. 25-135 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF REMODELING, RENOVATING, ENLARGING, FURNISHING, EQUIPPING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING THE CITY’S FIRE/EMS FACILITY INCLUDING CONSTRUCTING A NEW DETACHED GARAGE BUILDING ON, AND CLEARING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING, THE SITE. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the remodeling/renovation of the Fire/EMS facility. Attachments: Fiscal Officer's Certificate Ordinance No. 25-135 Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-135, which constituted its first reading. L. 25-136 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,500,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING AND EXPANDING THE CITY’S VELOCITY BROADBAND FIBEROPTIC SYSTEM BY ACQUIRING AND INSTALLING INFRASTRUCTURE EQUIPMENT TO ENABLE PROVISION OF RESIDENTIAL INTERNET SERVICE. Brief Description: This Ordinance authorizes borrowing for the installation of the expanded residential broadband services. City of Hudson, Ohio Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 2, 2025 Attachments: Fiscal Officer's Certificate Ordinance No. 25-136 Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 25-136, which constituted its first reading. 13. Executive Session A motion was made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Dr. Bird, to enter into executive session to consider the acquisition of real property and security measures required to be kept confidential by law. Invited to the executive session were all members of Council, the Mayor, the City Manager, the City Solicitor and the Chief of Police. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Aye: 6 - Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Sutton, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz and Mrs. Heater Mayor Anzevino recessed the regular meeting at 8:08 p .m. and resumed the regular meeting at 9:17 p.m. 14. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Anzevino adjourned the regular meeting at 9:17 p.m. _______________________________ Jeffrey L. Anzevino, Mayor _______________________________ 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. City of Hudson, Ohio Page 10