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Votes at a glance: Council approves speed limit change, five-year plan and 2026 appropriations
Summary
Hudson City Council passed several measures on Nov. 25, including a speed-limit ordinance (45→35 mph on Hines Hill Road) approved 4–1 (emergency clause removed), adoption of the 2026–2030 five-year plan (5–0), and the 2026 appropriations ordinance (5–0). A settlement with Beaver Excavating also passed 4–1.
Hudson City Council approved a package of ordinances and resolutions at its Nov. 25 meeting, taking final action on multiple third-reading items and introducing new measures for ballot consideration.
Key outcomes
• Ordinance 25-163 — Lower speed limit on Hines Hill Road from 45 to 35 mph: Passed by roll call 4–1. Because emergency passage required five affirmative votes and only four were recorded, the emergency language was removed; the ordinance will take effect after the standard 30-day period.
• Resolution 25-164 — City of Hudson five-year plan (2026–2030): Adopted as substituted (Exhibit A revised); passed unanimously, 5–0. Council said the plan facilitates near-term financial planning and remains modifiable.
• Ordinance 25-165 — 2026 appropriations: Passed unanimously, 5–0, establishing the city's spending authorization for fiscal year 2026 (Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2026).
• Resolution 25-166 — Settlement agreement with Beaver Excavating over Parcel 3009781: Passed 4–1. The solicitor explained the agreement reconciles prior lease and permit terms and requires Beaver Excavating to restore the property to its original condition.
Other actions
• Legislation 25-146 (zoning map amendment to establish District 11) was postponed to 02/17/2026 by unanimous motion.
• Resolution 25-169 (retroactive amendment to the city manager employment contract) was postponed to 12/16/2025.
• Resolution 25-170 to authorize installation of a commemorative plaque marking President-elect Abraham Lincoln's train stop at the former Hudson Railroad Depot passed unanimously.
• First reading: Resolution 25-180 to submit to electors a proposed 0.6-mill increase (total 3.5 mills) to support the Hudson Library and Historical Society was introduced (first of three readings).
The consent agenda, which included routine items such as acknowledgment of the October financial report, authorization to advertise for the Stow Road sidewalk project, and a contract authorization for an arc flash study with GPD Group, was approved 5–0 after suspending the three-reading rule.
