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October 21, 2025 ·6:45 PM Final ·Special Workshop beginning at 6:45 p.m.; Executive Session at 7:00 p.m.; followed by Regular Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Town Hall 27 East Main Street

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Agenda — 49 items

  1. 1 Special Workshop:
  2. 1. Call to Order ▶ jump to 0:10
  3. 2. Correspondence and Council Comments ▶ jump to 0:51
  4. 3. Proposed Additions to the Consent Agenda for October 21, 2025, Council Meeting ▶ jump to 1:07
  5. A. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MUTUAL HEALTH SERVICES (MHS) FOR CERTAIN HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The City of Hudson provides certain health benefits (medical and prescription drug coverage) to regular full-time city employees. The attached legislation seeks Council’s authorization for the City Manager to enter into a contract with Mutual Health Services (MHS) to provide claims administration for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. 25-160 item forwarded ▶ jump to 1:16
  6. B. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH TRUERX FOR CERTAIN HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The City of Hudson provides certain health benefits (medical and prescription drug coverage) to regular full-time city employees. The attached legislation seeks Council’s authorization for the City Manager to enter into a contract with TrueRX to provide prescription drug administration for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. 25-161 item forwarded ▶ jump to 1:33
  7. C. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE FOR CERTAIN HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The City of Hudson provides certain health benefits (medical and prescription drug coverage) to regular full-time city employees. The attached legislation seeks Council’s authorization for the City Manager to enter into a contract with Nationwide Life Insurance to provide stop loss insurance for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. 25-162 item forwarded ▶ jump to 1:52
  8. 4. Adjournment ▶ jump to 3:46
  9. 9 Regular Meeting: ▶ jump to 15:15
  10. 1. Call to Order ▶ jump to 15:15
  11. 2. Executive Session to enter into executive session Pass ▶ jump to 15:34
  12. 3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag ▶ jump to 45:31
  13. 4. Roll Call ▶ jump to 45:59
  14. 5. Approval of the Minutes ▶ jump to 46:20
  15. A. Minutes of Previous Council Meetings Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City Council’s review and approval. 25-0122 approved as submitted Pass ▶ jump to 46:24
  16. 16 page break
  17. 6. Proclamations ▶ jump to 47:21
  18. A. Special Recognition of the “Take a Second, Make a Difference” Initiative Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino will proclaim October 24, 2025, as “Take a Second, Make a Difference” Day in Hudson, Ohio. 25-0123 presented ▶ jump to 47:25
  19. 7. Public Comments ▶ jump to 51:57
  20. 8. Correspondence and Council Comments ▶ jump to 53:16
  21. 9. Report of Manager ▶ jump to 58:11
  22. 10. Appointments appointed Pass ▶ jump to 60:17
  23. 11. Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda to suspend the rule requiring three readings Pass ▶ jump to 62:37
  24. A. A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the September 2025 Monthly Financial Report Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review. 25-0124 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 62:52
  25. B. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH THE TRANSFER OF VACANT LAND THROUGH THE SIDE LOT AND VACANT LAND TRANSFER PROGRAM OF THE SUMMIT COUNTY LAND BANK, AN OHIO NONPROFIT COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION. Brief Description: Summit County Land Bank offers a Side Lot and Vacant Land Transfer Program. The intent of the program is to reclaim, rehabilitate and reutilize vacant, abandoned, tax-foreclosed, or other real property in Summit County. 25-158 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 63:03
  26. C. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN EMERGENCY AGREEMENT WITH MAGNETECH INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC. FOR THE REPAIR OF A 12.47 KV TRANSFORMER AT THE CITY’S SOUTH MAIN ST SUBSTATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: 25-159 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 63:25
  27. 26 Appointments appointed Pass ▶ jump to 60:17
  28. D. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MUTUAL HEALTH SERVICES (MHS) FOR CERTAIN HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The City of Hudson provides certain health benefits (medical and prescription drug coverage) to regular full-time city employees. The attached legislation seeks Council’s authorization for the City Manager to enter into a contract with Mutual Health Services (MHS) to provide claims administration for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. 25-160 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 63:53
  29. E. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH TRUERX FOR CERTAIN HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The City of Hudson provides certain health benefits (medical and prescription drug coverage) to regular full-time city employees. The attached legislation seeks Council’s authorization for the City Manager to enter into a contract with TrueRX to provide prescription drug administration for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. 25-161 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 64:11
  30. 28 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved on the consent agenda Pass
  31. F. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE FOR CERTAIN HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The City of Hudson provides certain health benefits (medical and prescription drug coverage) to regular full-time city employees. The attached legislation seeks Council’s authorization for the City Manager to enter into a contract with Nationwide Life Insurance to provide stop loss insurance for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. 25-162 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 64:28
  32. 12. Legislation ▶ jump to 66:03
  33. A. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RECORD PROTECTIVE COVENANTS FOR THE CITY-OWNED PARCEL AT 996 HINES HILL ROAD. Brief Description: The Community Development Department is pursuing JobsOhio’s SiteOhio program for 996 Hines Hill Road with the goal of generating more high-quality leads for the acreage. One of the requirements for a site to become authenticated in the program is to record protective covenants. 25-144 adopted on third reading Pass ▶ jump to 66:07
  34. B. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADOPT THE SITE NAME “HUDSON INNOVATION PARK” AND DEVELOP SITE BRANDING FOR THE CITY-OWNED PARCEL AT 996 HINES HILL ROAD. Brief Description: The Community Development Department is pursuing JobsOhio’s SiteOhio program authentication for 996 Hines Hill Road with the goal of generating more high-quality leads for the acreage. One of the recommendations for authentication is to develop a site name and branding. 25-145 adopted on third reading Pass ▶ jump to 67:07
  35. C. A RESOLUTION DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO RENEW AN EXISTING 2.9 MILL TAX LEVY AND INCREASE IT BY 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 REQUESTING THE SUMMIT COUNTY FISCAL OFFICER TO CERTIFY THE TOTAL CURRENT TAX VALUATION OF THE CITY AND THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF REVENUE THAT WOULD BE GENERATED BY THAT LEVY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This resolution is a declaration of necessity that will allow the Library levy to be placed on the May 5, 2026 ballot. 25-147 third reading ▶ jump to 68:10
  36. D. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A RULE TO ALLOW THE EFFICIENT POSTPONEMENT OF A LEGISLATIVE ITEM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Brief Description: City Council seeks to streamline and clarify its parliamentary process for postponing items to a date certain. 25-157 second reading ▶ jump to 69:57
  37. E. 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 first reading ▶ jump to 70:15
  38. F. 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 first reading ▶ jump to 70:43
  39. G. 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 first reading ▶ jump to 71:01
  40. H. 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 first reading ▶ jump to 71:26
  41. I. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS. Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code regarding the submittal requirements of Appendix A 25-167 first reading & referral to the Planning Commission Pass ▶ jump to 71:49
  42. 39 A RESOLUTION DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO RENEW AN EXISTING 2.9 MILL TAX LEVY AND INCREASE IT BY 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 REQUESTING THE SUMMIT COUNTY FISCAL OFFICER TO CERTIFY THE TOTAL CURRENT TAX VALUATION OF THE CITY AND THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF REVENUE THAT WOULD BE GENERATED BY THAT LEVY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This resolution is a declaration of necessity that will allow the Library levy to be placed on the May 5, 2026 ballot. 25-147 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 68:10
  43. J. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF LAND WHERE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT HAS BEEN RECENTLY ISSUED. Brief Description: This ordinance will amend the Land Development Code to reasonably and temporarily limit the transfer (sale) of land where a conditional use permit has recently been issued. 25-168 first reading & referral to the Planning Commission Pass ▶ jump to 73:04
  44. K. 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 first reading ▶ jump to 74:10
  45. L. 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 first reading ▶ jump to 74:30
  46. 13. Executive Session to enter into executive session Pass ▶ jump to 74:59
  47. 14. Adjournment ▶ jump to 76:15
  48. 45 To view staff reports for agenda items, click on the corresponding file numbers (blue underlined links) next to the titles.
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