Hudson, OH

City Council Workshop on 2026-09-08 7:30 PM

City Council on 2026-09-01 7:30 PM

The Hudson City Council will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear proclamations, and vote on several resolutions and ordinances. Key items include a settlement resolving litigation over the Canterbury Meadows development, updates to low-speed vehicle regulations, and adjustments to infrastructure construction standards. The council will also consider tax levy resolutions and a contract increase for snow and ice control.

• Settlement of Prestige Builder Group lawsuit for Canterbury Meadows development (94.56 acres, Ravenna Street & Stow Road)
• Amendment to low-speed vehicle ordinance (Chapter 478) with emergency declaration
• New standards for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) in infrastructure construction
• Increase in snow and ice control program contract funding for Road Salt & Conveying
• Annual resolution accepting property tax amounts and rates as determined by the County Budget Commission

Planning Commission on 2026-09-01 9:00 AM - Subcommittee meeting to review Section 1204.02 - Planned Developments within the Land Development Code. The meeting will occur in the Board room on the first floor

The Planning Commission subcommittee will hold a work session to review Section 1204.02 of the Land Development Code. This section pertains to Planned Developments within the city's code.

• Review of Section 1204.02 - Planned Developments

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2026-08-26 7:30 PM

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider several applications for alterations and additions to homes in Hudson's historic district and elsewhere. Items include a front door replacement, new signage, a shake siding change, a master suite addition with material modifications, a screened porch, a great room addition, and a townhome project. The board will also review minutes from its August 12 meeting.

• 180 Aurora Street: front door replacement (consent)
• 89 First Street: hanging, wall, and door sign (consent)
• 5365 Duffield Dr: shake siding alteration, continued from Aug 12
• 1436 Plantation Drive: addition modification (metal roof, board and batten siding)
• 86 Owen Brown Street: townhomes, informal review

City Council Workshop on 2026-08-25 7:30 PM

Hudson Board of Education 2026-08-24 7:00 PM

The Hudson Board of Education will vote on the district's financial forecast, approve bus routes for the 2026-2027 school year, and take action on numerous personnel items including hires, resignations, and stipends. The board will also consider adding a new extracurricular program and a cell phone reimbursement stipend for a position.

• Approve Financial Forecast as presented, to be filed with Ohio Department of Education
• Approve school bus routes for 2026-2027
• Purchase orders totaling $83,833.17 including $53,193 to Jump Start Sports and $14,500 to Hudl, Inc.
• Auxiliary services agreements for Seton Catholic totaling $216,624.16
• Add MENAA (Middle Eastern North African Asian) extracurricular program at Hudson High School

Planning Commission on 2026-08-24 6:45 PM

The Hudson Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major site plan requests: a day care facility (PC 2026-916) and an 18-unit townhome development (PC 2026-945). The commission will also consider minutes from previous meetings and receive staff updates. Public comment procedures are outlined for each hearing.

• Major Site Plan and Conditional Use for day care construction (PC 2026-916)
• Major Site Plan for 18-unit townhome development (PC 2026-945)
• Approval of minutes from July 13 and August 10, 2026 meetings
• Industrial Design Subcommittee review of Case 2026-916 prior to meeting

Park Board Meeting 8/24/2026

The Hudson Park Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear a Girl Scout Gold Award presentation, and receive reports from staff and council. Key actions include a vote on the Park Priority List and 2027 budget, plus discussion of several new items like kayak rentals, organized music in parks, and a field reservation policy.

• Vote on Park Priority List and Budget 2027
• Kayak rental at Hudson Springs Park
• Organized Music in the Parks (Ord 288.12)
• Field Reservation Policy
• Golf Balls vs Nicholson Trail

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2026-08-20 7:30 PM

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings on two cases. The first is a continued request for four variances to fill about 293 square feet of wetlands to build a driveway and home at 1957 Norton Rd. The second is an appeal of an Architectural and Historic Board of Review decision regarding a commercial door replacement at 88 N Main St. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Four variances sought to fill ~293 sq ft of wetlands for driveway and new home at 1957 Norton Rd
• Variance to reduce stream corridor setback from 30 ft to 3 ft
• Variance to reduce wetlands setback from 50 ft to 0 ft
• Appeal of AHBR decision on exterior alteration (commercial front door) at 88 N Main St
• Approval of draft minutes from June 18 and July 16, 2026 meetings

City Council on 2026-08-18 7:30 PM

The Hudson City Council is meeting to consider two ordinances: one amending Chapter 478 regarding low-speed vehicles (second reading) and another adding engineering standards for horizontal directional drilling (first reading). The council will also approve minutes, an honorary resolution, and acknowledge the July 2026 financial report. An executive session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation.

• Ordinance 26-113: Amends Chapter 478 (low-speed vehicles), second reading
• Ordinance 26-115: Adds Section 11 to Chapter 1419 on horizontal directional drilling standards, first reading
• Honorary Resolution 26-114: Designates crosswalk at North Hayden Parkway and Victoria Parkway as 'Clark Rumiser Corner'
• Motion 26-0067: Acknowledge timely receipt of July 2026 Monthly Financial Report
• Executive session to discuss pending litigation

Hudson City Council approved the minutes of the previous meeting and adopted Honorary Resolution 26-114, designating the crosswalk at North Hayden Parkway and Victoria Parkway as 'Clark Rumiser Corner' in honor of a longtime crossing guard. The council also suspended rules to approve the consent agenda, which included acknowledging the July 2026 financial report. A motion to suspend rules and pass Ordinance 26-115 (engineering standards for horizontal directional drilling) failed on a 5-2 vote, so the ordinance remains in first reading. The council then entered executive session to discuss pending court action.

• Approved minutes of August 11, 2026 meeting (7-0)
• Adopted Honorary Resolution 26-114 designating 'Clark Rumiser Corner' (7-0)
• Suspended rules for consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July 2026 financial report acknowledgment (7-0)
• Failed to suspend rules for Ordinance 26-115 (5-2)
• Entered executive session for pending court action (6-0-1)

Planning Commission on 2026-08-10 7:30 PM - Joint Meeting: City Council Special Workshop and Planning Commission Work Session

The Hudson City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint special workshop/work session to review the Clinton Crossing development and its plan review process. The agenda includes discussion of refined site plans, an engagement schedule, and comprehensive plan information. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Joint review of Clinton Crossing development and plan review process
• Discussion of 3 refined site plans for Clinton Crossing
• Review of engagement schedule for the development
• Review of Comprehensive Plan information

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2026-08-12 7:30 PM

The Architectural & Historic Board of Review will consider consent applications for a fence and a covered porch, then review several proposed additions and alterations for compliance with design standards. New business includes a demolition recommendation for a 1972 house and an agricultural barn replacement. Informal discussions cover a historic house relocation and a covered parking addition in the historic district.

• Demolition of single-family house at 6306 Stone Road (built 1972)
• Relocation of Saywell House from 77 N. Oviatt St to 211 Aurora St (informal)
• Modification of approved plans for 258 N Main St (office & 2-car garage)
• New 2,000 sq ft agricultural barn at 2595 Barlow Road (replacing existing barn)
• Covered parking addition at 31 Church St requiring variance (informal)

City Council on 2026-08-11 7:30 PM - City Council Meeting to begin at 7:30 p.m.; followed by Regular Workshop

Hudson City Council will hold its regular meeting followed by a workshop. The council will give a first reading to an ordinance amending Chapter 478 of the codified ordinances, which addresses concerns from Ordinance No. 25-119 and new issues after implementation. The workshop will include presentations on the Brandywine Creek Watershed Study, a proposed ordinance on Horizontal Directional Drilling standards, and an update on the Clinton Crossing project. The council will also consider an honorary resolution for a crossing guard and a motion to acknowledge the July 2026 financial report.

• First reading of Ordinance 26-113 amending Chapter 478 (low-speed vehicles), declared an emergency
• Workshop: Brandywine Creek Watershed Study model and final draft report by GPD Group
• Workshop: Draft ordinance on Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) engineering standards (TMP-8795)
• Workshop: Clinton Crossing project update with preferred concept plan for August 22 community feedback
• Proposed honorary resolution designating crosswalk at North Hayden Parkway and Victoria Parkway as 'Clark Rumiser Crossing'

The Hudson City Council approved the minutes from the July 21 and July 28 meetings, and re-appointed Paul Stoehr to the Tree Commission for a four-year term. The council also held the first reading of an ordinance amending low-speed vehicle regulations (Chapter 478) and entered executive session to discuss real property matters. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were discussed and forwarded to the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of July 21 and July 28 meetings (7-0)
• Re-appointed Paul Stoehr to Tree Commission for four-year term (7-0)
• Held first reading of Ordinance 26-113 amending Chapter 478 (low-speed vehicles)
• Entered executive session to discuss real property transfer and confidential matters (7-0)

City Council Workshop on 2026-08-10 7:30 PM - Joint Meeting: City Council Special Workshop and Planning Commission Work Session

The Hudson City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint special workshop to review the Clinton Crossing development and its plan review process. The discussion will cover refined site plans, an engagement schedule, and comprehensive plan information. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only work session.

• Joint review of Clinton Crossing development and plan review process
• Discussion of 3 refined site plans for Clinton Crossing
• Review of engagement schedule for the development
• Comprehensive plan information to be considered

Hudson Board of Education 2026-08-10 6:00 PM

The Hudson Board of Education will vote on a $95,000 purchase of ten Yamaha sousaphones for the marching band, funded in part by donations from the Hudson High School Music Association and PTO. The board will also consider multiple contracts for student services, approve personnel actions including retirements and resignations, and hear a report on district safety programs.

• Purchase of 10 Yamaha Silver Sousaphones from Pellegrino Music Center for $95,000, with $43,116 from Music Association and $9,550 from PTO
• Contract with Sheree Ricketts for Vision Services, NTE $47,450 for 2026-27
• Contract with Lisa Dietsche, LLC for Physical Therapy, NTE $67,329.85 for 2026-27
• Contract with Minority Behavioral Health Group, NTE $76,500 for 2026-27
• Approval of purchase orders totaling $62,791.74, including $45,874.14 to The Rawlings Company LLC

Environmental Awareness Committee at 7:30 PM

The Environmental Awareness Committee will discuss the city capital budget with City Engineer Brad Kosco, review prioritized 2026 goals presented to City Council, and consider a city energy audit. They will also confirm a composting workshop with Hudson Compost Collective and discuss a fall vendor fair.

• City capital budget discussion with City Engineer Brad Kosco
• Review of EAC 2026 goals prioritized draft and final
• City energy audit and power cost adjustment analysis
• Composting workshop with Hudson Compost Collective
• Fall vendor fair discussion

City Council Workshop on 2026-07-28 7:30 PM

The Hudson City Council workshop will discuss several topics, including priorities of the Environmental Awareness Committee, emergency communications, temporary special events and food truck regulations, an ordinance amending Chapter 478 (low-speed vehicles), an update on the Clinton Crossing project, and the use of the excess General Fund carryover balance for infrastructure projects. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items, with one ordinance proposed for a first reading on August 11, 2026.

• Discussion of excess General Fund carryover balance and potential infrastructure projects (list attached)
• Review of food truck ordinances and permitting in residential neighborhoods (Chapter 874)
• Review of temporary special event and vendor requirements, including Fire Code provisions (Chapter 872)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 478 (low-speed vehicles) scheduled for first reading on August 11, 2026
• Update on Clinton Crossing project and community engagement

The Hudson City Council workshop on July 28, 2026, was a discussion-only session with no formal votes or decisions. Council reviewed several topics, including Environmental Awareness Committee priorities, emergency communications, temporary special events, food truck regulations, a proposed low-speed vehicle ordinance (26-113), the Clinton Crossing project, and potential uses for the excess General Fund carryover balance. The only action was forwarding Ordinance 26-113 for further consideration at the August 11, 2026, Council meeting.

• Forwarded Ordinance 26-113 (low-speed vehicle amendments) to August 11 Council meeting
• Discussed Environmental Awareness Committee 2026 goals
• Reviewed Crisis Communication Plan and emergency notification procedures
• Discussed potential changes to temporary special event safety protocols
• Discussed amendments to food truck code
• Discussed Clinton Crossing project updates and public engagement
• Discussed potential uses for excess General Fund carryover balance

Hudson Board of Education 2026-07-27 6 pm

The Hudson Board of Education will vote on routine financial and personnel items, including purchase orders, petty cash funds, and multiple service contracts. Notable actions include accepting a $1.3 million grant for the Harmony Performing Arts Project, approving a $55,514.20 contract for student services, and declaring transportation impractical for certain students, offering payment in lieu. The meeting also includes a presentation on Panorama survey results and public comments.

• Accept $1,300,000 grant from Harmony Performing Arts Project for performing arts
• Approve $55,514.20 contract with Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio for student services
• Approve three MBR & Associates service contracts totaling $232,400 for elementary, middle, and high school
• Approve $84,960 health services contract with Living Faith Home Health Care LLC for a 1:1 RN
• Declare transportation impractical for 2026-27 for certain students, offering payment in lieu

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2026-07-22 7:30 PM

The Hudson Architectural & Historic Board of Review will decide on a roof-replacement project and discuss several additions, a new house, and a historic window proposal. No votes are scheduled; the board will review design standards and request revisions for multiple projects.

• AHBR 26-940356: Roof replacement at 356 N Main St (Historic District) — staff recommends approval
• AHBR 26-917150: Detached garage at 150 Aurora St (Historic District) — board to review impervious surface calculations and design compatibility
• AHBR 26-9191405: Addition at 1405 Hines Hill Rd — board questions roof and siding consistency with existing home
• AHBR 26-8301280: New single-family house at 1280 Connecticut Woods Dr — board to review setback, window patterns, and roofing materials
• AHBR 8756: Historic window proposal (Sierra Pacific Westchester Window Series) — board to consider for approved products list

City Council on 2026-07-21 7:00 PM - Executive Session beginning at 7:00 p.m.; Regular Council meeting starting at 7:30 p.m.

Hudson City Council will hold a third reading and likely vote on an ordinance to place an opt-out natural gas aggregation program on the ballot for voter approval. The consent agenda includes budget amendments, increased snow and ice control funding, and agreements with ODOT for road and trail projects. The meeting begins with an executive session to interview a Tree Commission applicant and later discusses the purchase or sale of public property.

• Third reading of Ordinance 26-99: natural gas aggregation opt-out program ballot question
• Ordinance 26-109: additional/amended 2026 appropriations (Exhibit A)
• Resolution 26-110: increase snow and ice control program contract for public properties
• Resolution 26-111: ODOT agreement for Boston Mills Road resurfacing (SR 303 to W. Corporation Limit)
• Resolution 26-112: ODOT agreement for Veterans Rails to Trails 2 trail (Veterans Way to Barlow Road)

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2026-07-16 7:30 PM

The Hudson Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests: one to reduce a lot width by 10 feet for a split into two single-family homes at 549 W Streetsboro St, and another to fill 293 sq ft of wetlands for a driveway and new home at 1957 Norton Rd. The board will also approve minutes from the June 18, 2026 meeting.

• Variance request BZBA 26-816: 10-foot reduction in lot width (from 200 ft to 190 ft) for split into two single-family residences at 549 W Streetsboro St
• Variance request BZBA 26-38: Four wetlands-related variances to fill 293 sq ft for driveway and new home construction at 1957 Norton Rd
• Approval of minutes from June 18, 2026 Board of Zoning & Building Appeals meeting

City Council on 2026-07-14 7:30 PM - City Council Meeting to begin at 7:30 p.m.; followed by Regular Workshop

City Council approved a six-month stay on new data center applications to study regulations, and approved a lease for a cell tower on the south side. The consent agenda passed unanimously, including a school resource officer agreement and a $70,939 traffic study. The natural gas aggregation ordinance was given a second reading and forwarded to the next meeting.

• Approved 6-month data center application freeze (7-0)
• Approved cell tower lease with Northstar Towers II, LLC (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including SRO agreement and traffic study (7-0)
• Approved honorary resolution for Eric Hutchinson (7-0)
• Approved minutes of June 16 and June 23 meetings (7-0)
• Forwarded natural gas aggregation ordinance to July 21 meeting
• Forwarded 2026 budget amendment ordinance to July 21 meeting
• Forwarded Boston Mills Road resurfacing agreement to July 21 meeting

Planning Commission on 2026-07-13 7:30 PM

City Council on 2026-07-14 7:30 PM - City Council Meeting to begin at 7:30 p.m.; followed by Regular Workshop

Planning Commission on 2026-07-13 7:30 PM

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding a major site plan for a new dental office. The commission will also consider a conditional use request for Flytz USA Gymnastics, a sports training facility.

• Major Site Plan request to construct a dental office
• Conditional Use request for Flytz USA Gymnastics sports training facility

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals on 2026-07-16 7:30 PM

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two property development requests. One request involves a lot split for two single-family residences, while the other concerns construction near protected wetlands.

• Variance request for 549 W Streetsboro St to reduce lot width from 200 feet to 190 feet for a lot split
• Variance request for 1957 Norton Rd to fill approximately 293 square feet of wetlands for a driveway and new home
• Request at 1957 Norton Rd to reduce stream corridor setback from 30 feet to 3 feet
• Request at 1957 Norton Rd to reduce wetland setback from 50 feet to 0 feet

Architectural & Historic Board of Review on 2026-07-08 7:30 PM

Environmental Awareness Committee at 7:30 PM

The Environmental Awareness Committee approved the June meeting minutes as submitted and tabled subcommittee minutes for review at the next meeting. The committee discussed several items, including the city capital budget, EAC goal prioritization, a potential fall vendor fair, and a glass recycling grant application, but no formal votes were taken on these topics. The meeting was held on the Gazebo Green due to a building issue at Town Hall.

• Approved June EAC minutes as submitted
• Tabled subcommittee minutes for review at next meeting

Hudson Board of Education 2026-06-29 6:00 PM

The Board of Education will meet to approve administrative and non-represented staff compensation. The proposed pay increases for both groups are 3.9%.

• Approval of 3.9% increase for eligible administrative staff effective August 1, 2026
• Approval of 3.9% increase for eligible non-represented staff effective July 1, 2026
• Appointment of Mark Dzurec as Treasurer Pro Tempore

Hudson Board of Education 2026-06-25 6:00 PM

The Board of Education will discuss student wellness and success alongside various administrative updates. The agenda includes several fund-to-fund transfers, appropriation modifications, and the acceptance of multiple gifts and grants.

• Transfer of $82,500 from General Fund to athletic programs
• Transfer of $135,348.85 from Building Fund to Harmony Fine Arts PIF
• Appropriation modification for Self Insurance totaling $3,862,799.49
• Acceptance of $7,597.67 grant for Hudson High School tennis court maintenance
• Employment of Alex Popovich as High School Unit Principal at $115,000 annually