Hudson City Council Meeting – January 20, 2026

City Council met on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, beginning with an executive session at 6:30 p.m. to interview board and commission applicants. The public meeting resumed at 7:30 p.m. with all seven members present. Council adopted five honorary resolutions thanking outgoing officials and volunteers, approved two proclamations, and passed six consent agenda items including infrastructure projects and a financial report. One piece of legislation received its first reading, and a second executive session was held to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate. The meeting adjourned at 10:27 p.m.

Consent Calendar

• December 2025 Monthly Financial Report – Acknowledged timely receipt.
• Franklin Street Waterline and Sidewalk Installation (Resolution 26‑8) – Authorized advertising for bids and contracting for a new 5‑foot sidewalk along the west side of Franklin Street and waterline replacement between Aurora Street and the Middle School.
• Franklin Street Sidewalk Cost‑Sharing with Hudson City School District (Resolution 26‑9) – Authorized agreement for the same sidewalk project; total cost $125,000, with the district reimbursing the city $28,000 for the portion on school property.
• Seasons Road Resurfacing with City of Stow (Resolution 26‑10) – Authorized equal cost‑sharing with Stow for resurfacing Seasons Road from Hudson Drive to the west corporation line; Hudson’s cost not to exceed $250,000.
• Curb Inlet at Heinen’s Rear Entrance on Clinton Street (Resolution 26‑11) – Authorized bids and contracting for a new curb inlet to mitigate flooding.
• Oak Grove Park Inclusive Playground Prefabricated Restroom (Resolution 26‑12, amending 25‑171) – Authorized an increased purchase order after the manufacturer’s design was no longer approved by the State of Ohio; declared an emergency.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Anthony Ravida (1746 Edgar Dr.) – Presented a detailed chronology of a dispute involving his fence and alleged harassment by a former council president. He claimed the former council president made false statements about his mental stability and that city police investigated threats. Mr. Ravida criticized City Solicitor Pitchford’s legal fees (alleging approximately $650,000 total in 2025) and asserted that the city’s “chronology” of events differed from the actual timeline, hindering his court cases. He expressed gratitude to former council member Nicole Kowalski and former council president Hal DeSauzer for assistance.

Discussion Items

• Honorary Resolutions (5) – Each unanimously adopted (7‑0) with comments from council and staff:
  • Resolution 26‑3 – Thanking Jody Roberts for over 20 years as Communications Manager.
  • Resolution 26‑4 – Thanking outgoing at‑large council member Karen Heater.
  • Resolution 26‑5 – Thanking outgoing at‑large council member Nicole Kowalski (accepted by her husband).
  • Resolution 26‑6 – Thanking outgoing at‑large council member Christopher Banweg.
  • Resolution 26‑7 – Thanking outgoing Ward 2 council member and former Council President Christopher Foster.
• Proclamations – Mayor Anzevino read two proclamations:
  • Catholic Schools Week (January 25‑31, 2026), accepted by Seton Catholic School teachers.
  • Random Acts of Kindness Week (February 14‑21, 2026), accepted by Barbara Bos of the Hudson League for Service and Seton Catholic School students.
• Correspondence & Council Comments – Dr. Goetz noted that the Architectural & Historic Board of Review created a document outlining best practices and materials for the Historic District (to be posted online). Ms. D’Eramo announced that Lydia Bronstein was elected chair and Bob Kahrl vice‑chair of the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals, and that she and Dr. Weinstein will host a town hall on February 1 at 3:00 p.m. at the Hudson Library. Mr. White thanked colleagues and staff for condolences. Mayor Anzevino congratulated Studio 9 Salon and Spa, will present the Catholic Schools Week proclamation at Seton School, and will hold a meeting on civility with residents.
• City Manager’s Report – Thomas Sheridan thanked council for the retreat, announced the Merry Mulch program’s final round (January 21 in the northwest quadrant), and noted that the Chocolate Walk (January 24) is sold out.
• Appointments – Council President Bird appointed Dr. Weinstein, Dr. Goetz, and himself to the Clinton Crossing Subcommittee.
• Legislation (First Reading) – Ordinance 26‑13 – Proposes to amend Section 672.02(i)(6) of the Codified Ordinances to prohibit the carrying of concealed handguns in city buildings by elected officials, rescinding a prior allowance. The first reading was held; two more readings are required.
• Executive Session – Council held two closed sessions: first to discuss promotion, investigation, compensation of employees, pending litigation, and leasing/transfer of real estate (unanimous vote 7‑0, 8:33‑10:01 p.m.); second to discuss pending court action (vote 6‑0 with one abstention, 10:01‑10:27 p.m.). No public action was taken.

Key Outcomes

• All five honorary resolutions (26‑3 through 26‑7) adopted unanimously (7‑0).
• All six consent agenda items (26‑0006, 26‑8 through 26‑12) approved unanimously after suspension of the rules.
• The first reading of Ordinance 26‑13 was held; it will proceed to second and third readings.
• Council appointed three members to the Clinton Crossing Subcommittee.
• The meeting adjourned at 10:27 p.m. after the second executive session.