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Hudson City Council Regular Meeting & Workshop – December 16, 2025

City Council — Tuesday, December 16, 2025
BodyHudson, Ohio
SessionCity Council
DateTuesday, December 16, 2025
StatusFILED
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0:07

We are 7 30.

0:08

We're going to go ahead and get started.

0:12

I'd like to call this meeting to order.

0:14

This is a duly noticed regular meeting of Hudson City Council held in accordance with the Sunshine Laws of the State of Ohio, Section 121.22 and the City of Hudson Charter, Article 3, Section 3.02 for Tuesday, December 16th, 2025.

0:31

It is 7.30 p.m.

0:33

I'd like to take a moment and welcome everyone who is here in the audience tonight, as well as those who may be watching remotely via the HCTV video feed.

0:42

We will move on to section two, the Pledge of Allegiance.

0:45

Will you please stand and join me?

1:09

Thank you, everyone.

1:10

We will move on to Section 3 on the agenda.

1:13

This is the oath of office for Ward 2 Council Member White.

1:16

And just a little bit of background.

1:19

Per our charter, Article 3, Section 3.11 on vacancies.

1:23

Any vacancy in the council shall be filled temporarily by appointment by a majority of the remaining members of council and then by the voters of the for the remainder of the term at the next general election, which that next general election will be November 3rd, 2026.

1:40

And for clarity, the unexpired term for the Ward II Council position will run until December of 2027.

1:47

And Mr.

1:48

White was appointed by this council last week on December 9th.

1:52

So, Mr.

1:53

White, if you will please join me in front of the Dais.

1:56

I will administer your oath of office.

2:23

I Daniel White.

2:24

Do solemnly swear that I will support.

2:27

That I will support the Constitution of the United States.

2:30

The Constitution of the United States.

2:32

The Constitution of the State of Ohio.

2:34

The Constitution of the State of Ohio.

2:36

And the Charter.

2:36

And the Charter.

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And codified ordinances.

2:38

And codified ordinances.

2:40

Of the City of Hudson.

2:41

The City of Hudson.

2:42

And that I will faithfully.

2:43

And that I will faithfully.

2:44

Honestly and impartially.

2:46

Honestly and impartially.

2:47

Discharge the duties.

2:48

Discharge the duties.

2:49

Of the Office of Member of Council.

2:51

Of the office of member of council.

2:53

For the City of Hudson.

2:54

For the City of Hudson.

2:55

County of Summit.

2:56

County of Summit.

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State of Ohio.

2:58

State of Ohio.

2:59

During my continuance in said office.

3:02

During my continuance of said office.

3:04

Congratulations, Dan.

3:05

Thank you.

3:11

You're free to take some pictures if you'd like.

3:48

Thank you and congratulations again, Councilor White.

3:51

Will you please join us and officially take your seat behind the dais?

4:00

Congratulations again.

4:01

We will then close section three and move on to section four for the roll call.

4:06

Mrs.

4:07

Wheeler, will you please call the roll tonight?

4:09

Dr.

4:09

Byrd.

4:10

Mr.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Procedural█████████████████████████████████████████████68%
Land Use Regulation█████████13%
Public Engagement████6%
Public Works███5%
Engineering And Infrastructure██3%
Growth Management█2%
Parks and Recreation█1%
Public Safety█1%
Fire And EMS█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Hudson City Council Regular Meeting & Workshop – December 16, 2025

The Hudson City Council held a regular meeting and workshop on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, beginning at 7:30 PM and concluding at approximately 11:08 PM. Key actions included the oath of office for new Ward 2 Councilmember Dan White, election of Council President, public hearings on land development code amendments, public comments on multiple issues, discussion of the Ravenna Street Sidewalk project, and votes on several resolutions and ordinances. The meeting included a recess for executive session (9:08 PM – 10:05 PM and 10:07 PM – 11:01 PM) to discuss pending litigation.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved Items (7-0): November 2025 Monthly Financial Report (Motion 25-0142); Resolution 25-186 (contract with Hurricane Labs for vulnerability assessment, $46,150); Ordinance 25-187 (third appropriations amendment); Resolution 25-188 (new ambulance from Pfund Superior Sales Co., 2027 Ford Lifeline Type 1); Resolution 25-189 (agreement with Hudson Community Foundation for community calendar); Resolution 25-191 (extend Public Works leases at Georgetown Road through August 31, 2027).
  • Item 25-185 (Thirty Acres Drive Easement): Pulled from consent. A motion to suspend rules passed (7-0). A motion to postpone to April 7, 2026 passed (7-0) after public comments raised concerns about parking, maintenance costs, and lack of resident review.
  • Item 25-190 (Repeal of 90-day Moratorium): Pulled from consent. Rules suspended 6-1 (Sutton nay). Resolution adopted 6-1 (Sutton nay). Repeals the moratorium on private applications to the Planning Commission.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Jim Squyres (157 Elm St.): Urged installation of landscape lighting on the Green for image, economic development, and community spirit, citing competing communities and Hudson's development opportunities.
  • Kathleen Eitel, Greg Janik, Katrina Kelling, Kristin Kelling (all Thirty Acres Drive): Asked to postpone Resolution 25-185 until spring 2026, citing lack of clarity on codes, parking restrictions, shifting terms, and need for legal review. Raised concerns about cost allocation and developer's access design.
  • Anthony Ravida (1746 Edgar Dr.): Asked to postpone the City Manager contract vote due to allegations of perjury and retaliation; claimed a city lawsuit against him was punishment for reporting a permit violation.
  • Public Hearings (25-167, 25-168): Sarah Norman (Planning Commission Chair) provided detailed testimony in support of both ordinances, explaining the need for updated submittal requirements and regulations on land transfers after conditional use permits to prevent developers from selling approved projects to less reputable builders (citing the TriBand/Pulte Homes example). No other public testimony was offered.

Discussion Items

  • Ravenna Street Sidewalk (Item 25-0139): City Manager Sheridan presented revised engineering options (shifting water and sewer lines to south side of road) to avoid disturbing the sidewalk during future development. Council consensus was to proceed with the original timeline and design, rejecting a 120-day delay. Mayor read a letter from Rhonda Grainger urging the sidewalk proceed without delay. Council clarified that utilities extensions would be at developer cost and that Hudson water would be used. No formal vote taken; direction given by consensus.
  • Election of Council President: Councilmember Brezovec nominated Dr. Michael Bird; motion carried 6-1 (Sutton nay).
  • Appointments of Council Liaisons (announced by President Bird): Several boards filled; remaining openings to be assigned by January 6, 2026.
  • Workshop: Forwarded proposed consent agenda (Barlow Dam Repair – budget $120,000; Then & Now Certificate for firefighter class – $17,500) and proposed legislation for January 6, 2026 (third readings of 25-167, 25-168, 25-174).

Key Outcomes

  • Ordinance 25-110 (Remove assisted living etc. from commercial districts): Postponed to February 3, 2026 (5-1-1; Bird abstained).
  • Ordinance 25-167 (Submittal requirements, Appendix A): Second reading; public hearing held; third reading set for January 6, 2026.
  • Ordinance 25-168 (Transfer of land after conditional use permit): Second reading; public hearing held; third reading set for January 6, 2026.
  • Resolution 25-169 (City Manager contract amendment): Postponed to February 3, 2026 (6-1; Sutton nay).
  • Resolution 25-174 (Growth Management Allocation System hold for 2026): Second reading; public hearing and third reading set for January 6, 2026.
  • Resolution 25-180 (Library levy renewal and increase): Approved as substituted (version 11/25/25) for the May 5, 2026 ballot – renewal of 2.9 mills plus increase of 0.6 mills (total 3.5 mills for 5 years). Passed 6-0-1 (White abstained). Emergency declared.
  • Executive Session: Entered twice to discuss pending litigation (7-0 votes). First session 9:08 PM – 10:05 PM; second 10:07 PM – 11:01 PM.
  • Meeting Adjournment: Regular meeting at 11:01 PM; workshop at 11:08 PM.

Meeting Transcript

We are 7 30. We're going to go ahead and get started. I'd like to call this meeting to order. This is a duly noticed regular meeting of Hudson City Council held in accordance with the Sunshine Laws of the State of Ohio, Section 121.22 and the City of Hudson Charter, Article 3, Section 3.02 for Tuesday, December 16th, 2025. It is 7.30 p.m. I'd like to take a moment and welcome everyone who is here in the audience tonight, as well as those who may be watching remotely via the HCTV video feed. We will move on to section two, the Pledge of Allegiance. Will you please stand and join me? Thank you, everyone. We will move on to Section 3 on the agenda. This is the oath of office for Ward 2 Council Member White. And just a little bit of background. Per our charter, Article 3, Section 3.11 on vacancies. Any vacancy in the council shall be filled temporarily by appointment by a majority of the remaining members of council and then by the voters of the for the remainder of the term at the next general election, which that next general election will be November 3rd, 2026. And for clarity, the unexpired term for the Ward II Council position will run until December of 2027. And Mr. White was appointed by this council last week on December 9th. So, Mr. White, if you will please join me in front of the Dais. I will administer your oath of office. I Daniel White. Do solemnly swear that I will support. That I will support the Constitution of the United States. The Constitution of the United States. The Constitution of the State of Ohio. The Constitution of the State of Ohio. And the Charter. And the Charter. And codified ordinances. And codified ordinances. Of the City of Hudson. The City of Hudson. And that I will faithfully. And that I will faithfully. Honestly and impartially. Honestly and impartially. Discharge the duties. Discharge the duties. Of the Office of Member of Council. Of the office of member of council. For the City of Hudson. For the City of Hudson. County of Summit. County of Summit. State of Ohio. State of Ohio. During my continuance in said office. During my continuance of said office. Congratulations, Dan. Thank you.

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