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March 18, 2025 ·7:30 PM Final-revised

City Hall 1140 Terex Road

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Agenda — 62 items

  1. 1 Regular Council Meeting:
  2. 1. Call to Order ▶ jump to 0:02
  3. 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag ▶ jump to 0:35
  4. 3. Roll Call ▶ jump to 1:03
  5. 4. Approval of the Minutes ▶ jump to 1:25
  6. A. Minutes of Previous Council Meetings Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City Council’s review and approval. 25-0035 approved as submitted Pass ▶ jump to 1:27
  7. 7 page break
  8. 5. Honorary Resolutions ▶ jump to 2:17
  9. A. A RESOLUTION THANKING KAREN FARKAS FOR HER SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. Brief Description: This Resolution provides recognition and thanks to Karen Farkas for her dedicated service as a member of the Environmental Awareness Committee. 25-46 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 2:23
  10. 6. Public Comments ▶ jump to 7:42
  11. 7. Correspondence and Council Comments ▶ jump to 17:31
  12. 8. Report of Manager ▶ jump to 24:45
  13. 9. Appointments ▶ jump to 33:17
  14. 10. Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda to suspend the rule requiring three readings Pass ▶ jump to 33:26
  15. A. A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the February 2025 Monthly Financial Report Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review. 25-0036 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 33:42
  16. 15 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved on the consent agenda Pass
  17. B. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE PROCUREMENT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH CALIX, INC TO UPGRADE THE VELOCITY FIBER DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This contract would involve the purchasing of equipment and professional services from Calix to upgrade and replace the current Calix distribution equipment used by Velocity Broadband to provide service to customers. 25-47 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 33:54
  18. C. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR CUSTOMER FIBER INSTALLATION SERVICES WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER. Brief Description: This contract would involve the installation of customer connections between the main fiber line and the residence, commonly referred to the drop install along with the installation of the customer facing equipment at the premise. 25-48 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 34:13
  19. D. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE 2025 VELOCITY FIBER PILOT PROJECT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER. Brief Description: This project involves installing approximately 18,000 total feet of overhead and underground fiber conduit, pull boxes and fiber optic cable in two neighborhoods that are part of Phase 1 of the City’s Fiber to the Home (FTTH) project. 25-49 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 34:29
  20. E. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR FIBER CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND PROCUREMENT SERVICES FOR THE FIBER TO THE HOME PILOT PROJECT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER. Brief Description: This contract would involve the procurement of fiber and related material for use in the construction of the fiber to the home network pilot project. 25-50 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 34:46
  21. F. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER A CONTRACT WITH THE AUDITOR OF STATE FOR FINANCIAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF HUDSON FOR THE 2024 AUDIT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This legislation authorizes the City Manager to enter into a contract for the City’s annual audit for 2024. 25-51 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 35:06
  22. G. A Motion Authorizing the City Staff to Move Forward with the Design Recommendations by our Consultant (GAI Consultants) for a New Sidewalk along Stow Road from SR 303 to Ravenna Street. Brief Description: City staff presented the proposed alignment of the new sidewalk along Stow Road from SR 303 to Ravenna Street at January 14 and February 25, 2025, Council workshops. Staff recommended that a 5’ concrete sidewalk be placed on the west side of Stow Road. This motion would provide authorization for the City’s consultant, GAI Consultants, to proceed with the design of a 5’ concrete sidewalk along the west side of Stow Road from SR 303 to Ravenna Street. 25-0037 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 35:26
  23. H. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF BOSTON HEIGHTS FOR COOPERATION AND COST SHARING FOR THE RESURFACING OF WALTERS ROAD BETWEEN HINES HILL ROAD AND CORPORATION LINE. Brief Description: This project is for the resurfacing of Walters Road from Hines Hill Road to the Corporation Line. 25-52 to suspend the rule requiring three readings Pass ▶ jump to 35:46
  24. I. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR RAVENNA STREET SIDEWALK INSTALLATION PROJECT FROM S. HAYDEN PARKWAY TO STOW ROAD. Brief Description: The project includes the installation of a new sidewalk along Ravenna Street from S. Hayden Parkway to Stow Road. 25-53 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 36:15
  25. J. A RESOLUTION APPROVING A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT FOR SUMMER FIREWORKS IN 2025, 2026, AND 2027, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN FIREWORKS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Brief Description: To approve a three-year contract for summer fireworks in 2025, 2026, and 2027, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a service contract with American Fireworks for an annual cost of $26,750. 25-54 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 36:35
  26. K. AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE EDITING AND INCLUSION OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AS PARTS OF THE VARIOUS COMPONENT CODES OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF NEW MATTER IN THE UPDATED AND REVISED CODIFIED ORDINANCES; TO REPEAL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This Ordinance authorizes revisions to Hudson’s Codified Ordinances to incorporate various ordinances and resolutions of a general and permanent nature that have been passed by Council. 25-55 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 36:59
  27. 11. Legislation ▶ jump to 52:17
  28. 26 Removed from the Consent Agenda
  29. A. 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 BROWN FARMS ONE, LLC, BROWN FARMS TWO, LLC, AND SHERYL J. BROWN, TRUSTEE, 34 WELLGATE DRIVE, HUDSON, OHIO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The Brown family has submitted a renewal Application for Placement of Farmland in an Agricultural District for five (5) properties, totaling approximately 63.02 acres, located off of Barlow Road and Seasons Road in Hudson. 25-29 adopted on third reading Pass ▶ jump to 52:22
  30. B. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR PLACEMENT OF LAND IN A CURRENT AGRICULTURAL USE DISTRICT FOR PURPOSES OF O.R.C. 929.02 FOR CHARLES P. AND SUSAN ROBINSON, 7936 RAVENNA ROAD, HUDSON, OHIO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Mr. and Mrs. Robinson have submitted the attached Application for Placement of Farmland in an Agricultural District for property located at 7936 Ravenna Road in Hudson. 25-44 to suspend the rule requiring three readings Pass ▶ jump to 54:00
  31. 28 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF BOSTON HEIGHTS FOR COOPERATION AND COST SHARING FOR THE RESURFACING OF WALTERS ROAD BETWEEN HINES HILL ROAD AND CORPORATION LINE. Brief Description: This project is for the resurfacing of Walters Road from Hines Hill Road to the Corporation Line. 25-52 postponed to a date certain Fail ▶ jump to 35:46
  32. C. A RESOLUTION DECLARING A 3-MONTH MORATORIUM ON ACCEPTING FOR FILING AND CONSIDERATION, REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF ALL NEW APPLICATIONS FOR MARIJUANA RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE CITY OF HUDSON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: A proposed resolution to extend a moratorium regarding marijuana related activities. 25-45 second reading ▶ jump to 56:09
  33. 29 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF BOSTON HEIGHTS FOR COOPERATION AND COST SHARING FOR THE RESURFACING OF WALTERS ROAD BETWEEN HINES HILL ROAD AND CORPORATION LINE. Brief Description: This project is for the resurfacing of Walters Road from Hines Hill Road to the Corporation Line. 25-52 adopted Fail ▶ jump to 35:46
  34. D. 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 first reading ▶ jump to 56:33
  35. E. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205, 1206, AND 1213 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ESTABLISH A PERMANENT PROHIBITION RELATED TO MARIJUANA FACILITIES. Brief Description: A proposed ordinance to establish a permanent ban on marijuana facilities within the City of Hudson. 25-57 first reading & referral to the Planning Commission Pass ▶ jump to 56:59
  36. 12. Executive Session to enter into executive session Pass ▶ jump to 58:40
  37. 13. Adjournment ▶ jump to 60:13
  38. 34 Regular Workshop: ▶ jump to 105:52
  39. 34 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR PLACEMENT OF LAND IN A CURRENT AGRICULTURAL USE DISTRICT FOR PURPOSES OF O.R.C. 929.02 FOR CHARLES P. AND SUSAN ROBINSON, 7936 RAVENNA ROAD, HUDSON, OHIO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Mr. and Mrs. Robinson have submitted the attached Application for Placement of Farmland in an Agricultural District for property located at 7936 Ravenna Road in Hudson. 25-44 adopted with rule suspension Pass ▶ jump to 54:00
  40. 14. Call to Order ▶ jump to 105:55
  41. 15. Correspondence and Council Comments ▶ jump to 106:29
  42. 16. Discussion Items ▶ jump to 114:17
  43. A. Discussion of Owen Brown Street Traffic Signal Brief Description: The City Manager and Council President would like to discuss public comment and status of the traffic signal installation on Owen Brown Street. 25-0038 discussed ▶ jump to 114:20
  44. B. Extension of Melody and 365-Kindness Garden on the Park Lane Green Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino will present to City Council a request to extend Melody and the 365-Kindness Garden on the Park Lane Green for an additional 18 months. 25-0039 discussed ▶ jump to 122:48
  45. 17. Proposed Consent Agenda for April 8, 2025, Council Meeting ▶ jump to 131:14
  46. A. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH MS CONSULTANTS FOR THE TINKERS CREEK WATERSHED STUDY. Brief Description: The Tinkers Creek Watershed study will evaluate the trunk storm water infrastructure within the Tinkers Creek Watershed, and other local critical storm water system areas to identify future improvements to mitigate flooding. 25-58 item forwarded ▶ jump to 131:20
  47. B. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A WATER AND ELECTRIC ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND A SIDEWALK EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH 5698 HUDSON LLC. FOR THE PROPERTY AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF TEREX ROAD AND HUDSON DRIVE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This Resolution authorizes the City Manager to enter into a Water and Electric Access Easement Agreement and a Sidewalk Easement Agreement with the 5698 Hudson LLC., also known as ShopCo, to permit Hudson Public Power and Water to enter the site for routine maintenance of City Infrastructure and for a 4’ Sidewalk Easement that allows for the installation of a 5’ sidewalk along the south side of Terex Road from Hudson Drive west to City of Hudson City Hall property. 25-59 item forwarded ▶ jump to 132:11
  48. C. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH EMH&T, INC. FOR A CULTURAL RESOURCES STUDY OF 996 HINES HILL ROAD. Brief Description: This legislation would retain EMH&T, Inc. for Cultural Resources Study required in pursuit of SiteOhio Authentication. 25-60 item forwarded ▶ jump to 134:30
  49. D. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR PROVISION OF SOFT DRINKS AND RELATED BEVERAGES AT THE ELLSWORTH MEADOWS GOLF CLUB; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This Resolution would authorize the advertisement, receipt of bids and award of a contract for the pouring rights for soft drinks and related beverages (non-alcoholic) at the Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club. The pouring rights contract period will commence April 19, 2025 and conclude December 31, 2029. 25-61 item forwarded ▶ jump to 137:46
  50. E. A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER’S APPLICATION FOR AN ECOSMART CHOICE SUSTAINABILITY GRANT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR TREE PLANTING PROGRAMS AND ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. 25-62 item forwarded ▶ jump to 138:02
  51. 45 page break
  52. F. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF GOLF SIMULATORS AT THE ELLSWORTH MEADOWS GOLF CLUB. Brief Description: This Resolution would authorize the advertisement, receipt of bids and award of the purchase of up to four (4) golf simulators at the Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club. 25-63 item forwarded ▶ jump to 138:20
  53. G. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE HUDSON FIRE MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL EDUCATION SOCIETY, LTD.; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The Hudson Fire Museum and Historical Education Society, Ltd. requested to enter into a new lease agreement at Town Hall. 25-64 item forwarded ▶ jump to 138:34
  54. 18. Proposed Legislation for April 8, 2025, Council Meeting ▶ jump to 141:05
  55. A. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR PLACEMENT OF LAND IN A CURRENT AGRICULTURAL USE DISTRICT FOR PURPOSES OF O.R.C. 929.02 FOR CHARLES P. AND SUSAN ROBINSON, 7936 RAVENNA ROAD, HUDSON, OHIO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Mr. and Mrs. Robinson have submitted the attached Application for Placement of Farmland in an Agricultural District for property located at 7936 Ravenna Road in Hudson. 25-44 ▶ jump to 141:11
  56. B. A RESOLUTION DECLARING A 3-MONTH MORATORIUM ON ACCEPTING FOR FILING AND CONSIDERATION, REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF ALL NEW APPLICATIONS FOR MARIJUANA RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE CITY OF HUDSON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: A proposed resolution to extend a moratorium regarding marijuana related activities. 25-45 item forwarded ▶ jump to 141:33
  57. C. 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 item forwarded ▶ jump to 141:54
  58. D. 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 item forwarded ▶ jump to 142:19
  59. 19. Items to be Added to Future Agendas ▶ jump to 142:44
  60. 20. Adjournment ▶ jump to 144:37
  61. 55 To view staff reports for agenda items, click on the corresponding file numbers (blue underlined links) next to the titles.
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