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April 15, 2025 ·6:45 PM Final-revised ·Executive Session to begin at 6:45 p.m.; followed by Regular Council Meeting at 7:30.

Town Hall 27 East Main Street

Agenda — 35 items

  1. 1. Call to Order ▶ jump to 0:02
  2. 2. Executive Session to enter into executive session Pass ▶ jump to 0:04
  3. 3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag ▶ jump to 0:22
  4. 4. Roll Call ▶ jump to 0:53
  5. 5. Approval of the Minutes ▶ jump to 3:18
  6. A. Minutes of Previous Council Meetings Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City Council’s review and approval. 25-0047 approved as submitted Pass ▶ jump to 3:18
  7. 7 page break
  8. 6. Proclamations ▶ jump to 4:06
  9. A. Special Recognition of Senator Casey Weinstein for His Support for the City of Hudson Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino will recognize Sen. Weinstein’s efforts in securing funding for the Inclusive Playground 25-0048 presented ▶ jump to 4:15
  10. B. Special Recognition of Lemonade Day Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino will proclaim May 3-4, 2025 as “Lemonade Day” in Hudson, recognizing Seton Catholic School’s participation in the program. 25-0049 presented ▶ jump to 10:39
  11. C. Special Recognition of Arbor Day 2025 Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino will proclaim April 25, 2025 as “Arbor Day” in Hudson. 25-0050 presented ▶ jump to 16:46
  12. 7. Public Comments ▶ jump to 68:21
  13. 8. Correspondence and Council Comments ▶ jump to 83:09
  14. 9. Report of Manager ▶ jump to 20:07
  15. 10. Appointments appointed Pass ▶ jump to 92:18
  16. 11. Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda to suspend the rule requiring three readings Pass ▶ jump to 96:06
  17. A. A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the March 2025 Monthly Financial Report Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review. 25-0051 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 96:18
  18. B. A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-106 TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE DILLMAN DRIVE BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT (PID 119823). Brief Description: Work will include new bridge structure, guardrail replacement and roadway replacement at the Dillman Drive bridge. The bridge is located on a tributary to Tinkers Creek named the Wagar Ditch within the Dillman Estates subdivision. Staff is requesting an increase in funding in the amount of $28,340.80. 25-66 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 96:30
  19. C. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNERS OF A PROPERTY LOCATED AT PARCEL #3001552, FOR THE EXCHANGE OF APPROXIMATELY .14405 ACRES WITH A CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT PARCEL #3001315; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The City of Hudson is interested in exchanging approximately .14405 acres of parcel located at 5431 Hudson Dr., identified by the Summit County Auditor as Parcel #3001315 with 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 Rebecca Fischer and Jacob Fischer. 25-67 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 96:47
  20. D. A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, FOR AN EMS PRIORITY ONE TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT GRANT ON BEHALF OF HUDSON EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND ACCEPTING, IF AWARDED. Brief Description: The Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services, provides a grant to assist EMS with purchase of approved training and equipment. Estimated funding is determined in June, based on the amount of funding available for the program. No matching funds are required. 25-68 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 97:14
  21. E. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 24-127, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025 BY MAKING ADDITIONAL AND/OR AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS. Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the 2025 budget for additional and/or amended appropriations as listed in the attached Exhibit A. 25-70 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 97:39
  22. 21 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved on the consent agenda Pass
  23. F. A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-22 EXTENDING THE INSTALLATION OF “MELODY” FOR AN ADDITIONAL 18 MONTHS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The Mayor and staff wish to extend Melody’s (large bird sculpture) and the 365-Day Kindness Garden stay on the Park Lane/Merino Green by 18 months, alongside the return of 150 smaller birds art exhibit in Spring/Summer 2026. The project continues to promote a sense of community through kindness. 25-71 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 98:03
  24. 23 page break
  25. 12. Legislation ▶ jump to 99:30
  26. A. AN ORDINANCE CODIFYING THE ORDER AND RULES OF A PUBLIC HEARING. Brief Description: The Codified Ordinances of the City of Hudson make reference to, but do not define “Public Hearing.” This ordinance establishes an order of business and reasonable limitations on discussion for all public hearings before any official City body, whether it be City Council or any other board, committee or commission. 25-21 second reading ▶ jump to 99:32
  27. B. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART TEN, "STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE" OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES, TO AMEND CHAPTER 1016 USE OF PUBLIC WAYS BY SERVICE PROVIDERS AND CABLE TELEVISION PROVIDERS. Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the City’s Codified Ordinances relating to regulations applying to use of public ways by service providers and cable television providers in the City’s public right-of-way, found in Chapter 1016, “Use Of Public Ways by Service Providers and Cable Television Providers,” of the Streets, Utilities, and Public Services Code of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Hudson. 25-56 third reading ▶ jump to 99:45
  28. C. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR PLACEMENT OF LAND IN A CURRENT AGRICULTURAL USE DISTRICT FOR PURPOSES OF O.R.C. SECTION 929.02 FOR JOANN POULTON, 5457 STOW ROAD, HUDSON, OHIO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Joann Poulton has submitted a renewal Application for Placement of Farmland in an Agricultural District for an alpaca farm operation on 14.37 acre parcel at 5457 Stow Road in Hudson. 25-65 second reading ▶ jump to 103:36
  29. D. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TAX INCENTIVE REVIEW COUNCIL TO CONTINUE COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AREA AGREEMENTS AND JOB CREATION GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF HUDSON, COUNTY OF SUMMIT. Brief Description: The City has established a Tax Incentive Review Council (TIRC) to periodically review each existing Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) and Job Creation Grant Agreement for compliance and to make recommendations to continue, modify or terminate each of the agreements. The duly appointed TIRC met on March 14, 2025, reviewed each CRA and Job Creation Grant Agreement and made certain recommendations to City Council. 25-69 first reading ▶ jump to 104:08
  30. 13. Executive Session to enter into executive session Pass ▶ jump to 104:24
  31. 14. Adjournment adjourned
  32. 31 To view staff reports for agenda items, click on the corresponding file numbers (blue underlined links) next to the titles.
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  34. 32 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART TEN, "STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE" OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES, TO AMEND CHAPTER 1016 USE OF PUBLIC WAYS BY SERVICE PROVIDERS AND CABLE TELEVISION PROVIDERS. Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the City’s Codified Ordinances relating to regulations applying to use of public ways by service providers and cable television providers in the City’s public right-of-way, found in Chapter 1016, “Use Of Public Ways by Service Providers and Cable Television Providers,” of the Streets, Utilities, and Public Services Code of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Hudson. 25-56 postponed to a date certain Pass ▶ jump to 99:45
  35. 37 Executive Session to enter into executive session Pass ▶ jump to 104:24