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Hudson City Council Meeting - March 17, 2026: Gazebo Legacy Project Approved and Velocity Broadband Equipment Purchased

City Council — Tuesday, March 17, 2026
BodyHudson, Ohio
SessionCity Council
DateTuesday, March 17, 2026
StatusFILED
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3:20

These are each different.

3:29

I guess it's one thing he wants us to each look at.

3:41

Seven thirty, we're going to go ahead and get started.

3:45

Hello, and welcome everyone.

3:47

We did start early tonight with an executive session to interview applicants for boards and commissions.

3:52

As such, we will now resume our normally scheduled public meeting.

4:02

Therefore, we will continue with section three of the Pledge of Allegiance.

4:32

Dr.

4:33

Bird.

4:33

Here.

4:36

Dr.

4:36

Getz.

4:36

Here.

4:37

Mr.

4:37

Sutton.

4:38

Dr.

4:38

Weinstein?

4:39

Here.

4:39

Mr.

4:39

White.

4:40

Thank you, Mrs.

4:41

Wheeler.

4:42

We do have a quorum tonight with all seven members of Council present.

4:47

We will close section four and move on to section five approval of the minutes.

4:51

Item A is number two six dashes zero zero one eight.

4:55

This will include the March third, two thousand and twenty-six council meeting minutes, and the March tenth, two thousand and twenty-six council workshop minutes.

5:03

Do we have a motion from council to the uh to accept the minutes as provided?

5:08

I move to accept the minutes as provided.

5:10

Thank you, Councillor Brozovic.

5:11

Do we have a second?

5:12

Second.

5:13

Thank you, Council President Byrd.

5:14

Is there any discussion on the minutes as provided?

5:20

Seeing none, Mrs.

5:20

Wheeler, will you please roll call a vote?

5:22

Mr.

5:23

Brezivek.

5:23

Yes.

5:24

Ms.

5:24

Duremo.

5:25

Yes.

5:25

Dr.

5:25

Getz?

5:26

Yes.

5:26

Mr.

5:26

Sutton.

5:27

Yes.

5:27

Dr.

5:28

Weinstein?

5:28

Yes.

5:29

Mr.

5:29

White?

5:30

Yes.

5:30

Dr.

5:30

Byrd.

5:31

Yes.

5:32

Thank you, Mrs.

5:33

Wheeler.

5:33

The approval of the minutes as provided passes by a vote of seven in favor to zero against.

5:40

We'll close section five and move on to section six for public comment.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Land Use Regulation███████████████15%
Engineering And Infrastructure█████████████13%
Parks and Recreation█████████9%
Public Works████████8%
Public Safety███████7%
Public Engagement██████6%
Pending Litigation█████5%
Energy Management█████5%
Summary of Proceedings

Hudson City Council Meeting - March 17, 2026

The Hudson City Council held a regular meeting and workshop on March 17, 2026, at Town Hall, starting with an executive session at 6:45 PM to interview a candidate for the Military and Veterans' Commission, followed by the public meeting at 7:30 PM and workshop at 9:09 PM. The meeting concluded at 10:27 PM. All seven council members were present for the regular meeting. Key actions included approval of the Gazebo Legacy Project with design amendments, adoption of an ordinance defining council liaison roles, and authorization of a purchase agreement for Velocity Broadband equipment. The council also heard public comments opposing a proposed zoning district (D11) and a dispute over a driveway easement on Thirty Acres.

Consent Calendar

  • 26-0019: Motion to acknowledge receipt of the February 2026 monthly financial report.
  • 26-35: Resolution authorizing a contract with Ciuni & Panichi, Inc. for the 2025 annual financial statements.
  • 26-36: Resolution authorizing advances of local taxes for tax year 2025.
  • 26-37: Resolution for the Veteran's Way retaining wall project.
  • 26-38: Resolution for replacement of a 48-inch storm sewer on State Route 303, declared an emergency.
  • 26-39: Resolution for a Local Public Agency agreement with ODOT for the Hines Hill Rail Grade Separation project.
  • 26-40: Resolution for a property exchange with Drensky Realty Investments LLC.
  • 26-41: Resolution for a lot split and consolidation of police and fire/EMS stations, declared an emergency.
  • 26-42: Resolution amending the purchase price for a parcel on South Main Street (Daniel Steidl), declared an emergency.
  • 26-43: Resolution for a retroactive contract with the Summit County Public Defender's Office, declared an emergency.
  • 26-44: Resolution to revise the contract with Virtual Dataworks for Microsoft 365 GCC subscription renewal ($94,593.11), declared an emergency.
  • 26-45: Resolution for upfitting two police fleet vehicles, declared an emergency.
  • 26-46: Resolution for an integrated body-worn and in-car camera system with Axon ($328,293.76), declared an emergency.
  • 26-47: Ordinance amending Codified Ordinances Chapter 297 (Military and Veterans' Commission) to align with new Charter Section 8.09, declared an emergency.
  • 26-48: Resolution for a retroactive agreement with Summit County for animal control services, declared an emergency.
  • 26-49: Resolution to apply for a Reworks Community Assistance Recycling Grant.
  • 26-50: Resolution to apply for an ODOT Safe Routes to School grant for a sidewalk connecting Franklin Street to East Woods Intermediate School. All consent agenda items were approved unanimously (7-0) after suspension of the three-reading rule.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Cynthia Curtin (1102 Cutler Lane) spoke in opposition to the proposed District 11 zoning, stating that the Comprehensive Plan does not include a residential component in that area. She questioned the council's motivation for not following the Comprehensive Plan, subcommittee, and Planning Commission recommendations, and suggested sending the proposal back to the Planning Commission. She warned that citizens would take measures to overturn the rezoning if passed.
  • Dan Crum (21 Thirty Acres), representing Thirty Acres property owners, voiced concerns about Resolution 25-185 (shared access easement). He argued that the council was being asked to decide based on unsigned draft documents, that proposed amendments were not addressed by the prior settlement agreement, and that all residents oppose signing the amended easement due to discrepancies. He noted that property owners continue to allow access to the undeveloped parcel.
  • Anthony Ravida (1746 Edgar Dr.) alleged wrongdoings by city staff, including claims about false police reports, legal fees, and inaccurate statements made by staff in court documents.

Discussion Items

  • Resolution 25-185 (Thirty Acres Drive Easement): City Manager Thomas Sheridan brought the item forward from the workshop for discussion. Community Development Director Greg Hannan explained that the city would be a beneficiary of an amended and restated driveway easement. City Solicitor Marshal Pitchford noted the city had been led to believe all landowners had approved the easement, but it was later discovered they had not signed it. The council discussed options to table the resolution. It was ultimately postponed indefinitely; the item is scheduled for a second reading on April 7, but the council agreed to table it until landowners reach agreement.
  • Appointments: Council President Michael Bird nominated Megan Higgins and Brian Canterbury to the Park Board (full terms ending March 17, 2030). They were approved 6-1, with Council Member Skylar Sutton voting against. Robert Dyer was appointed to the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (full term) unanimously (7-0).
  • Legislation 26-32 (Gazebo Legacy Project): Third reading and actionable. City Manager Sheridan presented updated designs including a brick banding pattern, standard broom-finish concrete, five-foot joints, yard drains, and three new shade trees on the west side. The expanded plaza was reduced to four feet (from eight) to split the difference. The cost estimate for standard concrete was $116,000, well under the $180,000 budget. Council Member Sutton expressed concerns about overdevelopment of green space and tree root compaction, indicating he would not support the project. A motion to approve as amended (with details from Sheridan’s summary: red brick banding matching clock tower, broom-finish concrete, five-foot joints, four-foot smaller expansion, yard drains, and three trees) passed 6-1, with Sutton voting against.
  • Legislation 26-33 (Council Liaisons Ordinance): Third reading. This ordinance defines the role and duties of council liaisons to boards, commissions, and task forces. It passed unanimously (7-0).
  • Legislation 26-51 (Street Banners): First reading to amend Codified Ordinances Chapter 1446 regarding street banner regulations.
  • Legislation 26-52 (Velocity Broadband Equipment): First reading with staff request to suspend the rules. Resolution authorizes a $266,000 purchase of modems from Calix, Inc. Council Member Amanda Weinstein abstained due to a conflict of interest. The suspension passed 6-0 (one abstention), and the resolution was adopted on first reading 6-0 (one abstention).
  • Legislation 26-53 (Clinton Crossing Concept Site Plan): First reading to authorize a contract with RDL Architects for a concept site plan. The plan will be submitted for Concept Plan Review at the Planning Commission, with future preliminary and final plan reviews by a developer.

Key Outcomes

  • Gazebo Legacy Project (26-32): Approved as amended (6-1). The project includes ADA lift, railing repair, concrete replacement, stone steps, landscaping, utilities, and painting, with design elements confirmed.
  • Council Liaisons Ordinance (26-33): Adopted (7-0).
  • Velocity Broadband Equipment (26-52): Adopted on first reading (6-0, one abstention).
  • Appointments: Megan Higgins and Brian Canterbury to Park Board (6-1); Robert Dyer to Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (7-0).
  • Thirty Acres Easement: Postponed indefinitely pending landowner agreement.

Workshop Discussion Highlights

  • Planning Commission Recommended LDC Amendment: The Planning Commission Vice Chair Jesse Obert presented a recommended amendment to strengthen the connection between the Land Development Code and the Comprehensive Plan. Extensive discussion occurred regarding the interpretation of the Comprehensive Plan, especially concerning District 11 and the definition of mixed-use. The matter was discussed but no vote taken; council may consider legislation in the future.
  • Hudson Public Power Overview: Director of Public Works Kevin Powell presented the 2026 operational status, including metrics (SAIDI: 43 minutes vs. region 98 minutes; SAIFI: 0.48 vs. region 0.72). He detailed the department's tree trimming program ($500,000 annual budget), meter replacement plans (AMI study this year), and interactions with FirstEnergy regarding outages. Council members expressed concerns about persistent FirstEnergy outages in the southwest area and discussed potential behind-the-meter solar as an alternative to the Bright Mountain Solar project. The Bright Mountain Solar resolution was removed from the proposed consent agenda.
  • Proposed Consent Agenda for April 7: Several items were forwarded for future council consideration, including:
    • Jesse Drive Storm Water Pond Modifications
    • Pedestrian Bridge Repairs/Replacement
    • Pickleball Lighting (donated funding from Hudson Community Foundation)
    • Potomac Energy Schedule
    • Security Fencing at Hudson Public Power
    • Well Maintenance Change Order
    • Contract Extension for Iron Claw Engineering (Fiber to the Home)
    • Thirty Acres Easement (second reading)
    • Street Banners Ordinance (second reading)
    • Clinton Crossing Concept Plan (second reading)
    • Scriveners Errors Ordinance (first reading)

Meeting Transcript

These are each different. I guess it's one thing he wants us to each look at. Seven thirty, we're going to go ahead and get started. Hello, and welcome everyone. We did start early tonight with an executive session to interview applicants for boards and commissions. As such, we will now resume our normally scheduled public meeting. Therefore, we will continue with section three of the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Bird. Here. Dr. Getz. Here. Mr. Sutton. Dr. Weinstein? Here. Mr. White. Thank you, Mrs. Wheeler. We do have a quorum tonight with all seven members of Council present. We will close section four and move on to section five approval of the minutes. Item A is number two six dashes zero zero one eight. This will include the March third, two thousand and twenty-six council meeting minutes, and the March tenth, two thousand and twenty-six council workshop minutes. Do we have a motion from council to the uh to accept the minutes as provided? I move to accept the minutes as provided. Thank you, Councillor Brozovic. Do we have a second? Second. Thank you, Council President Byrd. Is there any discussion on the minutes as provided? Seeing none, Mrs. Wheeler, will you please roll call a vote? Mr. Brezivek. Yes. Ms. Duremo. Yes. Dr. Getz? Yes. Mr. Sutton. Yes. Dr. Weinstein? Yes.

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