Mrs. Jackson noted her involvement in the initial meetings of the OIC. The OIC was established to promote inclusivity and serve as a conduit for connecting individuals, while encouraging understanding and celebrating diversity to create a welcoming community for all. She praised the OIC for its ongoing commitment to fulfilling the mission envisioned by its founders.
LEGISLATION
CITY OF OAKWOOD, OHIO, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JANUARY 2026.
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 2026.
Thereupon, it was moved by Vice Mayor Byington and seconded by Mr. Stephens that the ordinance be passed.
Upon call of the roll on the question of the motion, the following vote was recorded:
There being five (5) yea votes and no (0) nay votes thereon, said ordinance was declared duly passed and it was so ordered.
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 5009, AND ANY EXISTING
SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, TO PROVIDE FOR THE
APPROPRIATION OF:
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 a supplemental appropriation ordinance to reallocate funds needed for the operation of Gardner Pool. The City has historically operated the pool with seasonal employees, hired and supervised by the Leisure Services Recreation Supervisor.
The Recreation Supervisor resigned in February, just before the City needed to begin its seasonal hiring for the pool. This left the City without sufficient time to backfill the Recreation Supervisor position and then hire and train seasonal staff ahead of the pool opening. For that reason, the City Manager recommended utilizing a pool management company, SwimSafe, which was able to step in on short notice and provide the necessary staffing resources to operate the pool.
In order to pay a contractor instead of City employees, it is necessary to revise the amounts in two subfunds within the Leisure Activity Fund. $125,200 of money that was previously allocated to “personnel” will now be allocated to “operations.” This does not change the overall budgeted amount within the Leisure Activity Fund; it merely reallocates this money from “personnel” to “operations.”