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March 19, 2024 ·7:30 PM Final ·Regular 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 Regular Council Meeting:
  2. 1. Call to Order
  3. 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
  4. 3. Roll Call
  5. 4. Approval of the Minutes
  6. A. Minutes of Previous Council Meetings Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City Council’s review and approval. 24-0028 approved as submitted Pass
  7. 7 page break
  8. 5. Public Hearing
  9. A. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR PLACEMENT OF LAND IN A CURRENT AGRICULTURAL USE DISTRICT FOR PURPOSES OF O.R.C. 929.02 FOR JOSEPH STRIBRNY, 5578 SHAWNEE TRAIL AND 896 TEREX ROAD, HUDSON, OHIO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Mr. Joseph Stribrny has submitted a renewal Application for Placement of Farmland in an Agricultural District for property located at 5578 Shawnee Trail and 896 Terex Road in Hudson. 24-35 public hearing held
  10. 6. Public Comments
  11. 7. Correspondence and Council Comments
  12. 8. Report of Manager
  13. 9. Discussion Items
  14. A. Adoption of Rules for Attendance for Boards and Commission Members
  15. 10. Appointments appointed Pass
  16. 11. Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda to suspend the rule requiring three readings Pass
  17. A. A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the February 2024 Monthly Financial Report Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review. 24-0029 approved on the consent agenda
  18. B. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CIUNI & PANICHI, INC. FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE CITY’S 2023 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Brief Description: This is a contract with an accounting firm to assist staff in the preparation of the 2023 annual financial statements. 24-30 approved on the consent agenda
  19. 18 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved on the consent agenda Pass
  20. C. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE RAVENNA STREET AND STOW ROAD INTERSECTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The City Administration recommends to the City Council that the City apply to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) for traffic safety improvements, including a new traffic signal and turn lanes for the intersection of Ravenna Street and Stow Road. 24-31 approved on the consent agenda
  21. D. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO APPLY FOR A REWORKS COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE RECYCLING GRANT (CRAG); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Summit County Reworks awards annual Community Recycling Assistance Grant (CRAG) funding for the purpose of supporting residential infrastructure for recycling or organics diversion within Summit County communities. The City could receive an estimate of $22,000 in grant funding for partial reimbursement costs for personnel conducting annual leaf pick up. 24-32 approved on the consent agenda
  22. E. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO STATE CAPITAL BUDGET GRANT FOR AN ADA COMPLIANT KAYAK/BOAT LAUNCH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The State of Ohio awards biennial capital budget funding to support regional and local projects that demonstrate a state benefit in higher education, mental health, parks and recreation, conservation, and cultural and sports facilities. By pursuing the State Capital Budget Grant funds for an ADA accessible kayak launch dock, the City could receive up to two thirds of the total project cost ($63,270) through reimbursement with a one-third ($31,635) local match requirement. Total cost estimate updated in February 2024 by the Engineering Department is $95,000. If the City were to be awarded the funds, this would impact the FY 25-26 budget. 24-33 approved on the consent agenda
  23. F. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO STATE CAPITAL BUDGET GRANT FOR THE BOSTON MILLS RD TRAIL BRIDGE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The State of Ohio awards biennial capital budget funding to support regional and local projects that demonstrate a state benefit in higher education, mental health, parks and recreation, conservation, and cultural and sports facilities. Staff proposes applying for grant funds for the Lake Forest Bridge of the Boston Mills Rd Trail: $500,000 request toward the total project cost estimate of $2,121,250 for the bridge, boardwalk, and add connections to existing trails. With State Capital Budget funding, the local match would be $1,621,250. 24-34 approved on the consent agenda
  24. 23 page break
  25. 12. Legislation
  26. A. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205 “ZONING DISTRICTS-CITY OF HUDSON MAP” AND 1206 “USE REGULATIONS” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATIVE TO THE REGULATION OF VAPE SHOPS, PAWN SHOPS, TATTOO PARLORS, AND MARIJUANA FACILITIES. Brief Description: Proposed Land Development Code text amendment relative to the regulation of Vape Shops, Pawn Shops, Tattoo Parlors, and Marijuana Facilities. third reading
  27. B. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 220, “COUNCIL”, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO ADD A NEW SECTION 220.09 ENTITLED “PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE”. Brief Description: An ordinance to establish a definition for Council President Pro Tempore and guidelines for appointment of Council President Pro Tempore in the event of members having same number of consecutive years of service. 24-25 adopted on third reading Pass
  28. C. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A JOB CREATION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH PARTSSOURCE, INC; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: PartsSource Inc. is requesting a 50% income tax credit for 10 years. The company, currently located in Aurora, Ohio, will relocate their headquarters operations to two floors within the facility at 50 Executive Parkway. The company operates an E-commerce platform for medical parts and services. PartsSource anticipates investing $2.1 million and will employ 300+ staff at the facility. 24-29 second reading
  29. 27 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205 “ZONING DISTRICTS-CITY OF HUDSON MAP” AND 1206 “USE REGULATIONS” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATIVE TO THE REGULATION OF VAPE SHOPS, PAWN SHOPS, TATTOO PARLORS, AND MARIJUANA FACILITIES. Brief Description: Proposed Land Development Code text amendment relative to the regulation of Vape Shops, Pawn Shops, Tattoo Parlors, and Marijuana Facilities. postponed to a date certain Pass
  30. D. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR PLACEMENT OF LAND IN A CURRENT AGRICULTURAL USE DISTRICT FOR PURPOSES OF O.R.C. 929.02 FOR JOSEPH STRIBRNY, 5578 SHAWNEE TRAIL AND 896 TEREX ROAD, HUDSON, OHIO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Mr. Joseph Stribrny has submitted a renewal Application for Placement of Farmland in an Agricultural District for property located at 5578 Shawnee Trail and 896 Terex Road in Hudson. 24-35 first reading
  31. 13. Executive Session to enter into executive session Pass
  32. 14. Adjournment
  33. 30 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A JOB CREATION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH PARTSSOURCE, INC; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: PartsSource Inc. is requesting a 50% income tax credit for 10 years. The company, currently located in Aurora, Ohio, will relocate their headquarters operations to two floors within the facility at 50 Executive Parkway. The company operates an E-commerce platform for medical parts and services. PartsSource anticipates investing $2.1 million and will employ 300+ staff at the facility. 24-29 to suspend the rule requiring three readings Pass
  34. 31 page break
  35. 31 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A JOB CREATION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH PARTSSOURCE, INC; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: PartsSource Inc. is requesting a 50% income tax credit for 10 years. The company, currently located in Aurora, Ohio, will relocate their headquarters operations to two floors within the facility at 50 Executive Parkway. The company operates an E-commerce platform for medical parts and services. PartsSource anticipates investing $2.1 million and will employ 300+ staff at the facility. 24-29 adopted with rule suspension Pass
  36. 32 Regular Council Workshop:
  37. 15. Call to Order
  38. 16. Correspondence and Council Comments
  39. 17. Discussion Items
  40. 35 page break
  41. A. Architectural and Historic Board of Review - Annual Update 2024 Brief Description: Members of the AHBR will attend to present annual goals update for 2024. 24-0030 discussed
  42. B. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CHRIST COMMUNITY CHAPEL AND ITS THE MEN OF THE WORD BIBLE STUDY FOR SPACE AT CITY HALL. Brief Description: The Men of the Word Bible Study group would like to secure a space in City Hall. 24-38 discussed
  43. C. A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH AKRON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOR A SAFE HAVEN BABY BOX. Brief Description: In October 2023, City Communication and Fire Staff presented research for the Council discussion on Safe Haven Baby Boxes, which are devices provided for under the State of Ohio Safe Haven Law and legally permit birth parent(s) in crisis to safely, securely, and anonymously surrender if they are unable to care for their newborn. In lieu of installing a box at the Hudson Safety Center, Council indicated it would consider donating up to $10,000 toward installation of a box at Akron Children’s Hospital pending a mutually acceptable agreement with the other party. 24-37 discussed
  44. 18. Proposed Consent Agenda Items for April 9, 2024, Council Meeting
  45. A. 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: Cresco Real Estate- Broker Fee Jan-Dec ’23 Arlington Farms, $7,200.00 24-36 item forwarded
  46. B. A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH AKRON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOR A SAFE HAVEN BABY BOX. Brief Description: In October 2023, City Communication and Fire Staff presented research for the Council discussion on Safe Haven Baby Boxes, which are devices provided for under the State of Ohio Safe Haven Law and legally permit birth parent(s) in crisis to safely, securely, and anonymously surrender if they are unable to care for their newborn. In lieu of installing a box at the Hudson Safety Center, Council indicated it would consider donating up to $10,000 toward installation of a box at Akron Children’s Hospital pending a mutually acceptable agreement with the other party. 24-37 item forwarded
  47. 19. Proposed Legislation for April 9, 2024, Council Meeting
  48. A. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A JOB CREATION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH PARTSSOURCE, INC; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: PartsSource Inc. is requesting a 50% income tax credit for 10 years. The company, currently located in Aurora, Ohio, will relocate their headquarters operations to two floors within the facility at 50 Executive Parkway. The company operates an E-commerce platform for medical parts and services. PartsSource anticipates investing $2.1 million and will employ 300+ staff at the facility. 24-29
  49. B. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR PLACEMENT OF LAND IN A CURRENT AGRICULTURAL USE DISTRICT FOR PURPOSES OF O.R.C. 929.02 FOR JOSEPH STRIBRNY, 5578 SHAWNEE TRAIL AND 896 TEREX ROAD, HUDSON, OHIO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Mr. Joseph Stribrny has submitted a renewal Application for Placement of Farmland in an Agricultural District for property located at 5578 Shawnee Trail and 896 Terex Road in Hudson. 24-35 item forwarded
  50. C. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CHRIST COMMUNITY CHAPEL AND ITS THE MEN OF THE WORD BIBLE STUDY FOR SPACE AT CITY HALL. Brief Description: The Men of the Word Bible Study group would like to secure a space in City Hall. 24-38 item forwarded
  51. 20. Items to be Added to Future Agendas
  52. 21. Adjournment
  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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