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Revita said the permit process took 52 days to issue and 74 days to complete, and he challenged statements that an inspector had \"hit the wrong button\" in approving the work. \"The facts are that I went and got the permit... it took me 52 days to get the permit. It took me 74 days to complete it,\" he said.

During council comments, members offered to follow up. Councilmember Swalski (sic) said she would reach out to Revita to arrange a meeting at city hall to explore resolution options. Councilmember Bandwig said he reviewed city records and saw the city process appeared compliant, and asked staff to document current options for Revita in an email and include the council in the correspondence.

Council president Christopher Ward Foster also clarified that the city has the authority to place land in an agricultural-use district under Ohio Revised Code section 929.02 and that such a designation can allow mesh or metal fencing in certain circumstances. He noted some Summit County areas have prior agricultural-use designations and that the city may place land in a municipal agricultural-use district that could affect fencing rights in District 2.

No formal action was taken at the meeting on Revita’s case; council members said staff would document options and follow up with the resident.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hudson OH, City Council Meeting 02/18/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Anthony Revita addressed council about a fence he says he permitted and installed after a 52-day permit process; council members offered to follow up and noted the city can place land in an agricultural-use district under ORC section 929.02, which can affect fencing standards.","taxTitle","Hudson City Council, Hudson, Summit County, Ohio","taxId",76038,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6117461,"Votes at a glance: Hudson City Council, Feb. 18, 2025",831,2661000,3492000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2730286-f7883df254586e13f2ccdd53cf8746f1&start=2661&end=3492","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2730286-f7883df254586e13f2ccdd53cf8746f1/thumbnail_2661000.jpg","/articles/6117461/Ohio/Votes-at-a-glance-Hudson-City-Council-Feb-18-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6117461-c69eac1cee3cf595d8d79143aeded871/orig.mp4?Expires=1771117817&Signature=UYcwoefQe~vwk8VX-3wT2v5n1SrxuNRim1GwVF6nbvdwWOlZ-3O7gQfrF5bbfAtESiOn8B~f3yBNd8fEkHWfCzWGxFH1xfd7hVBxu5rwCxJp7utY4pNeB4C0KvcAkaZ57eN3g8mJRSo5pN9hSxgPI7pKGDK~SvsRpEjWsIBkMbNgtnw5AOjbciXaezTNh21Hos5DFl5zG1zAWYDCETCQ0Ar6FOAWeyfVnszny~SfFpg87rWmxENYtnz9yYCkCcx85ef-4uQebUsbizByQLCwpGSciL7-5xQB7pLpe-~8-UL-U3zJlviXw12J9t0sNKRcZ1Pb1Oi2qn2sjSUd4jPHaw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hudson City Council recorded the following formal actions on Feb. 18, 2025. Items are listed with motion text as stated on the record, recorded roll-call tallies where available, and immediate next steps.

1) Suspension of rules (to consider consent items as actionable)
Motion: \"I would suspend the rules.\" — Passed by roll call 7–0. (Roll call recorded at 26:13–26:27.)

2) Consent agenda (items C25-24, D25-25, E25-0022, E25-0023, E25-26, F25-27 among others)
Motion: \"Move to pass the consent agenda.\" — Passed by roll call 7–0. Items included: acknowledgment of timely receipt of the January 2025 monthly financial report (E25-0022); notice to Ohio Division of Liquor Control (E25-0023); authorization to apply for a ReWorks community assistance recycling grant (C25-24); contract with Summit County Public Defender's Office (D25-25; declared emergency); amendment to purchase price for a large-capacity rough mower (E25-26); renewal of Republic Services as preferred trash/recycling vendor (F25-27; declared emergency). Staff will implement each consent item as described in the agenda materials.

3) Ordinance amendment: Backflow prevention program (Item A, 20512)
Motion: \"Move to pass 02/2012.\" — Third reading; Passed by roll call 7–0. Outcome: ordinance amendment enacted.

4) Resolution: Lease termination and asset purchase with Destination Hudson (Item B, 25-19)
Motion: \"Move to pass item 20 five-nineteen.\" — Third reading; Passed by roll call 5–2. Vote record: Sutton yes; Bandwig yes; Doctor Burd yes; Foster yes; Doctor Getz no; Heater yes; Kowalski no. Outcome: resolution approved; staff to implement asset transfer steps.

5) Appointment: Cemetery commission — Marilyn Orr
Motion: Nomination of Marilyn Orr to a full term on the cemetery commission; seconded. Roll call recorded as six yes, one abstain. Outcome: Marilyn Orr appointed to the cemetery commission for a second term (6–0–1, one abstention by a member who did not attend the interview).

6) Referral: Ordinance amending land development code (25-28)
Motion: \"Move to refer item 25-28 to the Planning Commission.\" — Passed by roll call 7–0. Outcome: item referred to Planning Commission for review.

7) First reading: Resolution approving agricultural-use-district placement for Brown Farms (F25-29)
Item introduced as a first reading; no final action taken at this meeting.

8) Motion to enter executive session (Hudson Codified Ordinance 220.05(B)(2) and (5))
Motion: \"I move to enter into executive session... to consider the transfer of real property and discuss matters required to be kept confidential by law.\" — Passed by roll call 7–0. Council moved to executive session and did not resume further legislative business.

The council’s full roll-call transcripts and ordinance/resolution texts are part of the official minutes and will be posted with the meeting record.","Council recorded a series of roll-call votes on consent items, an ordinance, a resolution transferring visitor-center assets, an appointment, and referrals. Key votes: consent agenda passed 7-0; backflow prevention ordinance passed 7-0; Destination Hudson resolution passed 5-2; Marilyn Orr appointed to cemetery commission 6-0-1 (one abstain).",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":81,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6117466,"Council approves agreement to acquire visitor-center assets from Destination Hudson in 5-2 vote",760,2732000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2730286-f7883df254586e13f2ccdd53cf8746f1&start=2732&end=3492","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2730286-f7883df254586e13f2ccdd53cf8746f1/thumbnail_2732000.jpg","/articles/6117466/Ohio/Council-approves-agreement-to-acquire-visitor-center-assets-from-Destination-Hudson-in-5-2-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6117466-8d75358b97a37704944eb62407665d79/orig.mp4?Expires=1771117817&Signature=dcte15UDZJRFHWdUiHornrw6BErM0ftGQJlxIo3bxJXr3TAeyMu~f-vadASVybQ2FnRzVY3iUCp0~hgHjsmNY7pPm9wK0frcpaeMK3JNC5ARAdFdoUTVKbp3NHImUsvj-wJ4J~yuSLKTD4R9Kwb3d1QmfxI8ZbejlsqVmFyK8qtbCVF6iC3wTUOyOcN45YW2VVVE~tHhefZGo7vgRmpSCjtUyJZ4HVVivBoZn2PRtE-G5Qxk2g3RAVdQ9-MAlV9MMHsfeVbEAvASNe62KkjC3ke4hvlypdyNlRRmyphSid1DswgZ5KcJGGLfNdHux7ERPzy62tzKm4j85Bl4ofBW8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hudson City Council voted 5-2 on Feb. 18 to authorize the city manager to enter into a lease-termination and asset-purchase agreement with Destination Hudson Inc. for certain physical assets, retail inventory and furniture at the visitor center (resolution item 25-19).

Councilmember Doctor Goetz, who opposed the measure, criticized the purchase and urged caution about long-term costs. “So again, I question why we are doing this. We’re supposed to be fiscally responsible and we’re taking on more money… that is going to be my reason why I will not vote for this piece of legislation,” she said during debate.

Supporters pointed to Hudson’s comprehensive plan and said transferring the visitor-center function to the city will allow broader promotion of downtown events and a single community calendar. Councilmember Sutton said the comprehensive plan “literally gave us this direction” to expand the city’s role in promoting downtown. Councilmember Bandwig described the agreement as a compromise that keeps Destination Hudson’s work and volunteers in the community while placing the visitor center under city management.

The vote was recorded as: Sutton — yes; Bandwig — yes; Dr. Burd — yes; Foster — yes; Doctor Getz — no; Heater — yes; Kowalski — no. The measure passed 5–2.

Opponents cited fiscal concerns and the risk of needing paid staff if volunteer coverage is insufficient. Councilmembers asked staff to prepare communications with Destination Hudson; the administration said a joint public statement could be released the day after the vote. The council president emphasized that the city is not “taking over Destination Hudson” entirely and that Destination Hudson will continue to operate as an organization while the city assumes responsibility for the visitor center’s assets.

The resolution was a third-reading, actionable item at the meeting. The agreement’s text and any required budget actions will return to staff for implementation.","Hudson City Council voted 5-2 to authorize a lease-termination and asset-purchase agreement with Destination Hudson Inc. for the visitor center. Supporters said the move advances the city’s comprehensive plan; opponents worried about cost and staffing.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6117472,"Council hears K2M study recommending a 24-hour engine company and phased station repairs; agrees to advertise daytime hires",1429,1001000,2430000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2730286-f7883df254586e13f2ccdd53cf8746f1&start=1001&end=2430","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2730286-f7883df254586e13f2ccdd53cf8746f1/thumbnail_1001000.jpg","/articles/6117472/Ohio/Council-hears-K2M-study-recommending-a-24-hour-engine-company-and-phased-station-repairs-agrees-to-advertise-daytime-hires","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6117472-05a309d2df3be450a5ef4bc31fd2d0c9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771117817&Signature=aD-xyBYPQXyHZtiHPzEv4ljtPncFX0S3EySeALHbWKFAONzXrkZY-XxRq-AgX0SOLKAapBIexTJvbM6pnYv81RxT5Ad-2V38XKcMTEQGGdvF6YT5vPyCYc9bxxAFA9ZUg4s5aSNpa-5a3loH1BWFh5bcRpEI36Phnw-kS~dQuJnfiuMwI-1sNN6i9Z9Q8C~H7jVTgytcb7whST6ikhUbrFUWpMHYhcDRYIeZ8pUnJ8cgmbCPtO~duIFXOOu21sMWrPxSoRWmTHi7yYTb7JMOsWjTcGcuOA6EvWu6xZFal5yD~8NsqO2MhUQT~9fjSk3EHGfIqp6BYblnm-ShHUNStA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Vaughn Miller, a consultant with K2M, told Hudson City Council on Feb. 18 the firm’s fire and EMS staffing and facility needs study recommends establishing an engine company staffed with four firefighters available in the station 24 hours a day and the duty chief available to respond. The recommendation is driven by the OSHA “2-in, 2-out” safety standard the consultant cited for interior fire attack.

Miller said meeting that safety standard “to completely meet the standard to fight a residential fire takes 17 people,” and offered options that include a four-person engine company plus the duty chief, assembling a company from available daytime staff, or operating a three-person company (which he described as “below the standard”). He also described a multi-phase set of facility improvements if the city keeps crews at the existing station long term: short-term dorm and air-vestibule work, a Phase 2 day-room and kitchen remodel, and later upgrades to bathrooms, EMS dorms and decontamination and storage. Miller provided rough-order-of-magnitude cost estimates, saying one portion of the longer-term work is “about 2 and a half million” and that Phase 2 is “about $2,000,000 total.”

The report also included operational benchmarks. Miller said Hudson’s busiest medic unit (Medic 1) has daytime utilization around 22 percent and recommended beginning serious planning if utilization reaches 25 percent and adding a unit when utilization exceeds 30 percent. He recommended the council adopt an organizational statement — a written set of service objectives and performance targets — and monitor response-time and utilization metrics against that statement.

Council members discussed next steps and local expert input. Councilmember Bandwig said he had invited retired and active firefighters to advise a subcommittee and recommended reconvening the subcommittee for facility tours and focused discussion. Bandwig added the city should begin recruitment activity early: “We can at least advertise, get the names up, get them interviewed, but that doesn't mean we have to hire them.”

Council debated timing for recruitment. Councilmember Sutton and others argued for waiting to complete a short-term staffing and facilities recommendation before making final hires; others supported advertising now to begin the application pipeline, noting equipment procurement and onboarding can take 6–8 weeks. The group agreed to have a subcommittee meet with the consultant and the chief, tour the fire station in an evening meeting, and aim to return a plan to full council in about four weeks. Council members generally signaled support for advertising for daytime positions now but delaying interviews and hires until a proposed plan is finalized.

No formal ordinance or appropriation was adopted at the meeting; council directed staff and the subcommittee to continue work toward a staffing recommendation and a facilities plan and to begin recruitment advertising.

Miller and staff said mutual aid and alternative staffing models remain options and that budget availability would be a key determinant of the final staffing mix. The council asked staff to return with costed options and a short-term recommendation for formal consideration.

The council’s fire and EMS subcommittee will set meeting dates and invite the external firefighters who volunteered to provide technical input, with an anticipated full-council workshop on the consultant recommendation in early April.","K2M consultant Vaughn Miller told the Hudson City Council that meeting the OSHA \"2-in, 2-out\" safety standard calls for a four-person engine company plus a duty chief. The council discussed phased station repairs estimated in the low millions and agreed to advertise for daytime hires while subcommittee work and a formal plan continue.","actionData","errors"]

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Council approves agreement to acquire visitor-center assets from Destination Hudson in 5-2 vote

Council hears K2M study recommending a 24-hour engine company and phased station repairs; agrees to advertise daytime hires