A copy of the ordinance, having been placed on the desks of each member of Council prior to introduction, was read by title.

Vice Mayor Byington explained that to comply with Section 6.01 of the City Charter, this is the annual housekeeping ordinance to estimate the City's revenues and expenses for calendar year 2020.

This was a first reading of the ordinance, so Vice Mayor Byington made no motion.

A copy of the ordinance, having been placed on the desks of each member of Council prior to introduction, was read by title.

Vice Mayor Byington explained that this is an ordinance to update the City's sign regulations, which have not been materially updated since the current Zoning Ordinance took effect on January 1, 2001. The draft ordinance was prepared by the City Attorney to accomplish three goals:

1. To establish clear regulations for the use of electronic signage;
2. To ensure effective administration while remaining constitutional; and
3. To add clarity and consistency throughout the sign code.

This is a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, so it is subject to a two-step approval process that requires public hearings before the Planning Commission and Council.

The Planning Commission conducted its public hearing on March 6. By a vote of 3-2, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the ordinance, but conditioned that recommendation on the removal of certain provisions from the draft. Those provisions include:

• Section 1201.06(C)(5), which permits electronic changeable copy to be used on certain monument signs;
• Section 1201.06(D), which sets forth regulations applicable to monument signs displaying electronic changeable copy; and
• Section 1201.06(F)(2), which requires all permanent signs to be constructed of non-combustible materials.

This ordinance is introduced with a first reading tonight, and Council will conduct a 2^nd reading and its own public hearing on the ordinance at the May 6 meeting.

This was a first reading of the ordinance, so Vice Mayor Byington made no motion.

Mayor Duncan explained that ordinances require two readings and are voted on at the second meeting. This process allows time for residents to learn about the ordinance and ask questions.

Public Works Department Presentation: Mr. Klopsch started his presentation by sharing that he has been overseeing the Public Works Department as City Manager for almost five years. He shared that this would not be possible without the quality work from the Public Works Department, and the help of the Department Heads and Ms. Stacel.

Mr. Klopsch then provided an update on the following:

The city of Oakwood follows the sealed competitive bidding process on projects totaling over $50,000. It is important to begin the bidding process early to reach contractors before they commit to other projects.