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November 19, 2024 ·6:45 PM Final ·Executive Session to begin at 6:45 p.m.; Council Meeting to follow at 7:30 p.m.

Town Hall 27 East Main Street

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Agenda — 47 items

  1. 1. Call to Order
  2. 2. Executive Session to enter into executive session Pass
  3. 3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag ▶ jump to 0:18
  4. 4. Roll Call ▶ jump to 0:47
  5. 5. Approval of the Minutes ▶ jump to 1:02
  6. A. Minutes of Previous Council Meetings Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City Council’s review and approval. 24-0112 approved as submitted Pass ▶ jump to 1:12
  7. 7 page break
  8. 6. Honorary Resolution ▶ jump to 1:38
  9. A. A RESOLUTION THANKING MR. FRANK COMERIATO, JR. FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF HUDSON. Brief Description: This Resolution provides recognition and thanks to Frank Comeriato, Jr. for his dedicated service as Assistant City Manager of Operations. 24-134 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 1:40
  10. 7. Public Hearing ▶ jump to 8:39
  11. A. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION NOT TO IMPLEMENT THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION SYSTEM DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2025. Brief Description: The City is not removing the Growth Management Allocation System; however, because of no appreciable population change, the system would not be implemented for 2025. 24-131 public hearing held ▶ jump to 8:40
  12. 8. Public Comments ▶ jump to 9:17
  13. 9. Correspondence and Council Comments ▶ jump to 9:35
  14. 10. Report of Manager ▶ jump to 12:48
  15. 11. Appointments appointed Pass ▶ jump to 20:55
  16. 12. Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda to suspend the rule requiring three readings Pass ▶ jump to 24:26
  17. A. A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the October 2024 Monthly Financial Report Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review. 24-0113 to suspend the rule requiring three readings Pass ▶ jump to 24:34
  18. B. A Motion to Appoint Councilmembers Foster and Sutton to Serve as Representatives to the Volunteer Fire Fighters’ Dependents Fund Board for the 2025 Term. Brief Description: On an annual basis, City Council must appoint two of its members to serve on the Volunteer Fire Fighters’ Dependents Fund Board, and Councilmen Foster and Sutton have expressed interest in serving. 24-0114 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 24:53
  19. C. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVANCES OF LOCAL TAXES. Brief Description: Ohio Revised Code Section 321.34, requires all local authorities entitled to advancement of funds must submit a resolution authorizing advances of local taxes each year. This resolution entitles the City to receive tax advances from Summit County for 2025. 24-135 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 25:08
  20. D. A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FORM AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF BLUE CREEK WIND SCHEDULE WITH AMERICAN MUNICIPAL POWER, INC. AND TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Brief Description: American Municipal Power (AMP) has negotiated a power purchase agreement (PPA) for competitively priced green energy and capacity from the Blue Creek Wind Project located in Northwest Ohio. The City’s power supply consultant is recommending Hudson purchase 3MW from the PPA to replace a portion of retired landfill green energy, and a small portion of its remaining requirements need. 24-136 to suspend the rule requiring three readings Pass ▶ jump to 25:17
  21. E. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FROM THE HUDSON KIWANIS ON BEHALF OF HUDSON PARKS. Brief Description: The Hudson Kiwanis has offered a $18,686.11 grant to the Hudson Parks towards the installation of a shade sail at the splash pad in Veterans Way Park. 24-137 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 25:45
  22. F. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH KURTZ BROTHERS, INC. FOR 2024 LEAF DISPOSAL. Brief Description: This project involves the annual collection of leaf material from residences in Hudson and subsequent disposal of leaf material. Costs for the disposal of materials are predicted to exceed the City Manager’s $25,000 expenditure threshold and staff seek authorization for such expenditures above the threshold. 24-138 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 25:57
  23. 22 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved on the consent agenda Pass
  24. G. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR THE 2025 CAPITAL MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS OF THE CITY OF HUDSON. Brief Description: This Resolution would authorize the advertisement, receipt of bids and award of contracts for the annual road programs that will comprise the 2025 Annual Capital Maintenance Program. The program includes Line Striping, Crack Sealing, Concrete Replacement/Repair, Catch Basin Repair Program, and Asphalt Resurfacing and Patching Program. Award of these projects will be based upon the approved 2025 capital budget. 24-139 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 26:11
  25. H. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR HINES HILL ROAD AND VALLEY VIEW ROAD SIDEWALK PROJECT. Brief Description: The project includes the installation of a new 5-foot wide sidewalk along the west side of Valley View Road from Hunting Hollow Drive to Hines Hill Road, the east side of Valley View Road from Hines Hill Road to Wethersfield Drive and the north side of Hines Hill Road from Granby Drive to Glastonbury Drive. 24-140 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 26:26
  26. I. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT GROUP FOR 2025 PAVEMENT ROAD RATINGS. Brief Description: Every 2 years the City hires a company to rate the estimated 151-centerline miles of roadway network. The City then utilizes this data to assist in developing the annual asphalt resurfacing program. 24-141 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 26:42
  27. J. A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATE FOR A PURCHASE MADE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Council authorization is required for payment of the invoice shown on this Resolution in excess of $3,000, for which a commitment was made before a Purchase Order was generated. Approval required for : Labels & Letters -Focus on Hudson Newsletter, $4501.82. 24-142 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 27:02
  28. 27 page break
  29. 13. Legislation ▶ jump to 38:28
  30. A. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205.09 AND 1205.11 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO DISTRICT REGULATION SETBACKS FOR ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES. Brief Description: Land Development Code Amendment to require uses within D6 and D8 that are adjacent to residentially used properties to be increased to match the setbacks required when such uses are adjacent to residentially zoned properties. 24-104 second reading ▶ jump to 38:36
  31. B. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1206.05 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO NON-CONFORMING RESIDENTIAL USES. Brief Description: Land Development Code Amendment to provide greater ability of existing non-conforming residential properties to rebuild or expand an existing dwelling on an existing parcel. 24-105 second reading ▶ jump to 38:52
  32. C. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO LICENSE AGREEMENTS FOR EAST HUDSON HILLS SIGNS TO BE PLACED WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY. Brief Description: The East Hudson Hills Homeowners Association has requested to install a replacement subdivision sign that was previously located at the NE corner of Evergreen Dr and East Streetsboro Street. Additionally, the Homeowners Association would like to replace the existing sign at the NW corner of Harland Drive and East Streetsboro Street. 24-124 adopted on third reading Pass ▶ jump to 39:24
  33. 31 Removed from the Consent Agenda
  34. D. AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE UNIMPROVED RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS HARDING BOULEVARD WITHIN THE BOSTON PARK SUBDIVISION. Brief Description: Request to vacate a 380 foot long section of the unimproved Harding Boulevard adjacent to Barlow Road and within the Boston Park Subdivision. 24-125 adopted on third reading Pass ▶ jump to 40:35
  35. E. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE CITY OF HUDSON FIVE-YEAR PLAN 2025-2029. Brief Description: This resolution adopts in concept the City’s Five-Year Plan. 24-126 amended Pass ▶ jump to 41:25
  36. 33 A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the October 2024 Monthly Financial Report Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review. 24-0113 approved Pass ▶ jump to 24:34
  37. F. 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, 2025 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025. Brief Description: This Ordinance establishes the City’s budget for 2025. 24-127 amended Pass ▶ jump to 42:57
  38. G. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION NOT TO IMPLEMENT THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION SYSTEM DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2025. Brief Description: The City is not removing the Growth Management Allocation System; however, because of no appreciable population change, the system would not be implemented for 2025. 24-131 second reading ▶ jump to 44:37
  39. 35 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FORM AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF BLUE CREEK WIND SCHEDULE WITH AMERICAN MUNICIPAL POWER, INC. AND TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Brief Description: American Municipal Power (AMP) has negotiated a power purchase agreement (PPA) for competitively priced green energy and capacity from the Blue Creek Wind Project located in Northwest Ohio. The City’s power supply consultant is recommending Hudson purchase 3MW from the PPA to replace a portion of retired landfill green energy, and a small portion of its remaining requirements need. 24-136 adopted with rule suspension Pass ▶ jump to 25:17
  40. H. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE 2026-2030 WALK AND BIKE HUDSON PLAN. Brief Description: The draft Walk and Bike Hudson Plan has been prepared for Council discussion. 24-132 second reading ▶ jump to 44:56
  41. I. AN ORDINANCE RELEASING THE RESERVATION STRIP WITHIN THE PINE TRAILS SUBDIVISION. Brief Description: Request to remove the reservation strip within the Pine Trails Subdivision to provide access to the abutting 18.16 acres which is no longer anticipated for extension of the subdivision. 24-133 second reading ▶ jump to 45:10
  42. 14. Executive Session to enter into executive session Pass ▶ jump to 45:26
  43. 15. Adjournment
  44. 40 To view staff reports for agenda items, click on the corresponding file numbers (blue underlined links) next to the titles.
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  46. 42 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE CITY OF HUDSON FIVE-YEAR PLAN 2025-2029. Brief Description: This resolution adopts in concept the City’s Five-Year Plan. 24-126 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 41:25
  47. 44 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, 2025 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025. Brief Description: This Ordinance establishes the City’s budget for 2025. 24-127 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 42:57