Mr. Stephens explained that this ordinance is the third step of Oakwood’s 2022 street lighting program. The ordinance allows for the costs of street lighting to be certified to the Montgomery County Auditor for assessment.

This was a first reading of the ordinance, so Mr. Stephens 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.

Mr. Stephens explained that this ordinance is the third piece of legislation for last year’s Sidewalk Repair Project authorizing the assessment of the sidewalk repair costs that have not already been paid directly by affected homeowners. The ordinance was introduced with a first reading at the March 1, 2021 Council meeting.

Thereupon, it was moved by Mr. Stephens and seconded by Mrs. Turben that the ordinance be passed.

Upon call of the roll on the question of the motion, the following vote was recorded:

There being four (4) yea votes and no (0) nay votes thereon, said ordinance was declared duly passed and it was so ordered.

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

Mayor Duncan explained that in order 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 2022.

This was a first reading of the ordinance, so Mayor Duncan 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.

Mr. Stephens explained that one of the great lessons of recent years is the importance of planning for civil emergencies. “Civil emergency” is a very broad category of events that threaten the operation of local government or the delivery of essential governmental services. It includes medical emergencies like the current COVID-19 pandemic, but could also include extreme weather events; the release of a dangerous chemical or biological compound; riots; or any other non-military event that could pose widespread threats to life, limb, or property.

Over the last two years, Chief Alan Hill and Captain Kevin Pruszynski have updated the City’s Civil Preparedness Plan, and they are planning a series of training events to ensure that all city department heads have a good working familiarity with the City’s emergency procedures.

Under Section 150.04 of the Oakwood Administrative Code, the City’s Civil Preparedness Plan must be approved by Council. The plan was reviewed in Executive Session with City Manager