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November 25, 2025 ·7:30 PM Final-revised ·City Council Meeting to begin at 7:30 p.m.; followed by Regular Workshop

Town Hall 27 East Main Street

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Agenda — 54 items

  1. 1 Council Meeting:
  2. 1. Call to Order ▶ jump to 0:05
  3. 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag ▶ jump to 0:40
  4. 3. Oaths of Office for At-Large Councilmembers Weinstein and D'Eramo ▶ jump to 1:06
  5. 4. Roll Call ▶ jump to 7:13
  6. 5. Approval of the Minutes ▶ jump to 7:37
  7. A. Minutes of Previous Council Meetings Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City Council’s review and approval. 25-0132 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 7:40
  8. 7 page break
  9. 6. Public Comments ▶ jump to 9:33
  10. 7. Correspondence and Council Comments ▶ jump to 23:55
  11. A. Election to Fill the Unexpired Term of the President of Council elected Pass ▶ jump to 24:01
  12. 8. Report of Manager ▶ jump to 36:45
  13. 9. Appointments ▶ jump to 38:42
  14. A. Volunteer Fire Fighters Dependent Fund Board Brief Description: Annually, the City must appoint members to the Volunteer Fire Fighters Dependent Fund Board. 25-0133 discussed ▶ jump to 38:49
  15. 10. Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda to suspend the rule requiring three readings Pass ▶ jump to 39:39
  16. A. A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the October 2025 Monthly Financial Report Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review. 25-0134 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 40:16
  17. B. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE STOW ROAD SIDEWALK PROJECT BETWEEN STATE ROUTE 303 AND RAVENNA STREET. Brief Description: The project includes the installation of a new 5’ concrete sidewalk along the west side of Stow Road between SR 303 and Ravenna Street. 25-175 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 40:29
  18. C. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR THE INTERIOR RENOVATION OF THE EXISTING FIRE AND EMS BUILDING AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED GARAGE LOCATED AT 40 S. OVIATT STREET WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This Resolution would authorize the advertisement, receipt of bids and award of contracts for the interior renovation of the existing Fire and EMS Building as well as the construction of an outbuilding for use by the Fire Department located at 40 S. Oviatt Street. 25-176 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 40:46
  19. 17 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved on the consent agenda Pass
  20. D. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY’S PAY RANGE STRUCTURE AND PAY RANGE ASSIGNMENTS SCHEDULE ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 24-154; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This Ordinance authorizes an annual salary adjustment for the City's non-bargaining unit employees. The Pay Range Structure chart attached to the Ordinance has been adjusted by a factor of 1.03 over the 2025 Pay Range Structure figures. This Ordinance also amends the City’s Pay Range Assignment Schedule. 25-177 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 41:14
  21. E. AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FIRE STATION RENOVATION FUND (421). Brief Description: The purpose of this Ordinance is to establish a separate fund to track the funding and construction costs of the renovations at the fire/EMS station. 25-178 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 41:32
  22. F. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH GPD GROUP FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERFORMING AN ARC FLASH STUDY. 25-179 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 41:45
  23. 21 page break
  24. 11. Legislation ▶ jump to 43:29
  25. 23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF HUDSON AND CHAPTER 1205, CHAPTER 1206, AND CHAPTER 1213 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ESTABLISH ZONING DISTRICT 11. Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code to establish Zoning District 11 along the South Darrow Road Corridor. 25-146 postponed to a date certain Pass ▶ jump to 43:32
  26. B. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 410.01, SCHEDULE I, “EXISTING POSTED SPEED LIMITS,” OF THE TRAFFIC CODE TO LOWER THE SPEED LIMIT FROM 45 MILES PER HOUR TO 35 MILES PER HOUR ON HINES HILL ROAD BETWEEN THE WESTERN CORPORATION LINE TO PROSPECT STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: During the preliminary design of the Hines Hill Road Bridge project, it was determined that the speed limit along Hines Hill Road from the western corporation line to Prospect Street should be lowered from 45 mph to 35 mph. 25-163 adopted on third reading Pass ▶ jump to 45:15
  27. C. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE CITY OF HUDSON FIVE-YEAR PLAN 2026-2030. Brief Description: This resolution adopts in concept the City’s Five-Year Plan. 25-164 third reading ▶ jump to 48:45
  28. A. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF HUDSON AND CHAPTER 1205, CHAPTER 1206, AND CHAPTER 1213 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ESTABLISH ZONING DISTRICT 11. Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code to establish Zoning District 11 along the South Darrow Road Corridor. 25-146 third reading ▶ jump to 43:32
  29. D. 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, 2026 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 Brief Description: This Ordinance establishes the City’s budget for 2026. 25-165 adopted on third reading Pass ▶ jump to 52:08
  30. E. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BEAVER EXCAVATING REGARDING THE USE OF PARCEL 3009781 AS A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION YARD. Brief Description: Beaver Excavating is stating a need to utilize the current construction yard until July 5, 2026, the end date of the lease agreement. Since the City purchased the property while the lease from the previous owner was still in effect, the Solicitors office recommends a settlement agreement to allow the use of the property under the expired permit until the lease expiration and to require liquidated damages to ensure they vacate per the lease expiration in July and that the site be properly restored. 25-166 adopted on third reading Pass ▶ jump to 53:21
  31. F. 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. 25-169 third reading ▶ jump to 56:26
  32. G. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S TRAIN STOP ON FEBRUARY 15, 1861, ON THE SITE OF THE FORMER HUDSON RAILROAD DEPOT. Brief Description: The City Administration discussed in August 2025 this commemorative plaque that was erected several years ago near the site of the former Hudson train depot commemorating President-Elect Abraham Lincoln’s stop in Hudson on February 15, 1861 on his route to Washington D.C. for his first inauguration. 25-170 adopted on third reading Pass ▶ jump to 58:05
  33. 29 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE CITY OF HUDSON FIVE-YEAR PLAN 2026-2030. Brief Description: This resolution adopts in concept the City’s Five-Year Plan. 25-164 adopted as amended Pass ▶ jump to 48:45
  34. H. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 220 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO CREATE A “CLERK PRO TEMPORE.” Brief Description: City Council seeks to create and define the role of a Clerk of Council Pro Tempore, who will serve in the absence or disability of the Clerk of Council. 25-173 second reading ▶ jump to 59:13
  35. I. A RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY THE QUESTION OF THE RENEWAL OF AN EXISTING 2.9 MILL TAX LEVY AND AN INCREASE OF 0.6 MILL, FOR A TOTAL OF 3.5 MILLS IN EXCESS OF THE TEN-MILL LIMITATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE HUDSON LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This legislation formally refers the Hudson Library’s request for the renewal of the 2.9 mill and an increase of an additional 0.6 mill, for a total of a 3.5 mill levy, to the Summit County Board of Elections to be placed on the May 5, 2026 ballot. If adopted, the levy would last five years. 25-180 first reading ▶ jump to 59:36
  36. 12. Adjournment ▶ jump to 60:12
  37. 33 Council Workshop: ▶ jump to 70:25
  38. 33 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. 25-169 postponed to a date certain Pass ▶ jump to 56:26
  39. 13. Call to Order ▶ jump to 70:28
  40. 14. Correspondence and Council Comments ▶ jump to 71:06
  41. 15. Discussion Items ▶ jump to 71:25
  42. 16. Proposed Consent Agenda for December 2, 2025 Council Meeting ▶ jump to 71:30
  43. A. A Motion to Approve the Proposed 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule. Brief Description: A proposed meeting schedule for the new year has been prepared for Council’s review and approval. 25-0137 forwarded ▶ jump to 71:42
  44. B. A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF HUDSON IN 2026 TO SELL BY INTERNET AUCTION PERSONAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING MOTOR VEHICLES AND OTHER PROPERTY REFERENCED IN REVISED CODE §721.15 WHICH ARE NO LONGER NEEDED FOR PUBLIC USE OR ARE OBSOLETE OR UNFIT FOR THE USE FOR WHICH THEY WERE ACQUIRED. Brief Description: Staff is requesting permission to use govdeals.com and other similar services to dispose of unneeded, obsolete, or unfit equipment. This is a required annual renewal of agreement for Govdeals online auction services. 25-181 item forwarded ▶ jump to 75:23
  45. C. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, DURING THE YEAR 2026, TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS OR TO UTILIZE THE VARIOUS CHARTER-AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENTAL COMPETITIVE PURCHASING PROGRAMS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, SERVICES, AND EQUIPMENT. Brief Description: This Resolution would authorize the advertisement, receipt of bids and award of contracts for capital items, services, equipment, and materials and supplies for Public Works operations as included in the approved 2026 Annual Budget. 25-182 item forwarded ▶ jump to 76:24
  46. D. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, AND SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S PUBLIC UTILITY AND VELOCITY BROADBAND SERVICES OPERATIONS DURING THE YEAR 2026; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This annual resolution requests permission allowing the Public Works Department to make purchases of equipment, materials, supplies and services in the operational area of the municipal utilities and Velocity Broadband service operation that will exceed $25,000 based on the 2026 approved budget. 25-183 item forwarded ▶ jump to 77:20
  47. E. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS, TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND, AND TO UTILIZE THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR EQUIPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND SURFACING, AND TO ENTER INTO A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE HUDSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This resolution is requesting authorization allowing the City Manager to advertise for competitive bids and enter into a contract for the construction of an all-inclusive playground and the utilization of a cooperative purchasing program for the installation of equipment and playground surfaces at Oak Grove Park on Barlow Road. It also seeks authorization for a reimbursement agreement with the Hudson Community Foundation, where the foundation agrees to reimburse the City for specified equipment and installation costs. 25-184 item forwarded ▶ jump to 78:02
  48. 17. Proposed Legislation for December 2, 2025 Council Meeting ▶ jump to 85:03
  49. A. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 220 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO CREATE A “CLERK PRO TEMPORE.” Brief Description: City Council seeks to create and define the role of a Clerk of Council Pro Tempore, who will serve in the absence or disability of the Clerk of Council. 25-173 item forwarded ▶ jump to 85:10
  50. B. A RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY THE QUESTION OF THE RENEWAL OF AN EXISTING 2.9 MILL TAX LEVY AND AN INCREASE OF 0.6 MILL, FOR A TOTAL OF 3.5 MILLS IN EXCESS OF THE TEN-MILL LIMITATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE HUDSON LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This legislation formally refers the Hudson Library’s request for the renewal of the 2.9 mill and an increase of an additional 0.6 mill, for a total of a 3.5 mill levy, to the Summit County Board of Elections to be placed on the May 5, 2026 ballot. If adopted, the levy would last five years. 25-180 item forwarded ▶ jump to 85:37
  51. 18. Items to be Added to Future Agendas ▶ jump to 86:22
  52. 19. Adjournment ▶ jump to 88:29
  53. 48 To view staff reports for agenda items, click on the corresponding file numbers (blue underlined links) next to the titles.
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