Hudson City Council Regular Meeting - April 7, 2026

The Hudson City Council met on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Town Hall, 27 East Main Street. An executive session began at 7:00 p.m. to interview an applicant for the Personnel Advisory & Appeals Board, followed by the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. All seven council members were present (Mr. Sutton arrived at 7:19 p.m.). The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. after a second executive session on collective bargaining.

Approval of Minutes

• Minutes of the March 17, 2026 Combined Council & Workshop meeting (Item 26-0022) were approved unanimously (7-0).

Honorary Resolutions

• 26-54: Resolution thanking Nick Zaklanovich for 15 years of service to HCTV and the community (including ~250 sporting broadcasts and over 200 public access videos). Adopted unanimously (7-0).
• 26-55: Resolution thanking Phil Leiter for nearly 30 years of service, including recording over 1,200 council meetings and creating the Emmy-winning program The Master Craftsman. Adopted unanimously (7-0).
• 26-56: Resolution thanking Ginny Frazer for nearly 30 years of service, including serving as the school district representative on the HCTV Advisory Committee and running cameras for school board meetings for over 20 years. Adopted unanimously (7-0).

Public Comments & Testimony

• Curt Van Blarcum (422 N. Main St.): Expressed hope that any development in District 11 would preserve the bicentennial native tree and shrub plantings along Route 91 and Terracks Road, and minimize impact to existing forested areas. He noted agreements made with prior corporate landowners and urged integration of ecological integrity.
• Suzanne Kim (89 E. Streetsboro St.): Opposed the District 11 rezoning proposal, stating it would negatively impact the tax base. She referenced a March 17 email to council and criticized the process, arguing the Planning Commission needed more time and that the Council had not fully respected the intent of the moratorium. She urged council to heed the Planning Commission's advice.
• Todd Zedak (16 Hudson Common): Cited a statistically valid survey for the Comprehensive Plan showing safety, schools, downtown, parks, and sidewalks as top reasons residents stay in Hudson. He argued the developer (IRG) would prioritize shareholder return over community values and that the Comprehensive Plan and current zoning should guide development, cautioning against re-zoning solely to advance IRG's ambitions.

Council Comments & Reports

• Dr. Weinstein: Reported on Economic Growth Board and Military & Veterans Commission meetings; announced a future proposal to rescind campaign finance laws; reminded residents of the District 11 Open House on April 9.
• Ms. D'Eramo: Updated on the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals, noting a new searchable database for cases dating back to 2018.
• Dr. Goetz: Clarified confusion between District 11 and Clinton Crossing (formerly Downtown Phase 2).
• Mr. White: Provided an Environmental Awareness Committee update, including a discussion on gas aggregation (NOPEC/SOPEC) and future goals.
• Dr. Bird: Thanked staff for fixing the flashing beacon on Hudson Aurora Road near the high school.
• Mr. Brezovec: Thanked public speakers and expressed appreciation for community involvement.
• Mayor Anzevino: Mentioned upcoming Western Reserve Academy bicentennial events, Hudson High School Drama Club's production of Legally Blonde (April 17-19), and meeting German exchange students.

City Manager Report

• Mr. Sheridan announced: beginning next week, the city will flush the water system; the gazebo will close for repairs (including replacing rotted boards, painting, sandstone steps, and adding a lift); Earth Day celebration on April 18 (9 a.m.–1 p.m., 200 free trees to first 200 attendees). He read an email from Summit County regarding the sewer backup on Stoney Hill Drive, noting the county is investigating inflow and infiltration; city staff found no leaks from stormwater crossings.

Appointments

• Nathan Putzier and Kate Disney to the Military and Veterans Commission for full four-year terms ending December 31, 2030. Vote: 6-0-1 (Mr. Sutton abstained).
• Christina Janice to the Personnel Advisory and Appeals Board for a six-year term ending April 8, 2032. Vote: 6-0-1 (Mr. Sutton abstained).

Consent Agenda

All seven items were approved unanimously (7-0) after suspension of the rules (7-0):

• 26-57: Jesse Drive Stormwater Pond Modifications Project – authorize advertising for bids and contract.
• 26-58: Repair of two pedestrian bridges west of the Fire Station and replacement of a bridge east of Barlow Community Center.
• 26-59: Purchase and install pickleball court lighting using $155,357 in donated funds from the Hudson Community Foundation; declared emergency.
• 26-60: Approval of Potomac Energy Schedule with American Municipal Power, Inc. for 1.5 MW from the Potomac Energy Project.
• 26-61: Installation of security fencing around Hudson Public Power building.
• 26-62: Emergency change order with Moody's of Dayton for water well maintenance repairs (Well #4 casing).
• 26-63: Extension of professional services contract with Iron Claw Engineering LLC for Fiber-to-the-Home project, not to exceed $250,000; declared emergency.

Legislation

• 25-185 (Shared access agreement/easement along Thirty Acres Drive): Motion to table passed unanimously (7-0); item paused for future consideration.
• 26-51 (Street banners ordinance amendment): Second reading held; no vote.
• 26-53 (Professional services contract with RDL Architects for Downtown Development Concept Site Plan): Second reading held; no vote.
• 26-64 (Ordinance allowing correction of scrivener's errors by the Clerk): First reading held; no vote.

Executive Sessions

• First executive session (7:00–7:30 p.m.) for interviewing a Personnel Advisory & Appeals Board applicant; entered by unanimous vote (7-0).
• Second executive session (8:36–9:30 p.m.) for collective bargaining strategy; entered by unanimous vote (7-0). No additional public business followed.

Key Outcomes

• Approved minutes, three honorary resolutions, and all seven consent agenda items unanimously.
• Tabled Resolution 25-185 (7-0).
• Appointed two board members; both votes 6-0-1 with Mr. Sutton abstaining.
• Heard public comment on District 11, with both opposition and support for respecting the Comprehensive Plan.
• Conducted second readings of 26-51 and 26-53, and first reading of 26-64, with further consideration pending.
• Authorized multiple infrastructure projects and contracts as listed in the consent agenda.
• Entered executive session for collective bargaining and personnel interview, both by unanimous vote.