program, based on a competitive RFP process, is a company called “Energy Harbor.” The program will cover more than 80,000 customers to save approximately $30 per month on electric bills on average, in comparison to the current AES standard offer. It is important to note that the average residential household considers very small and very large households so the savings could vary. All residential and most commercial businesses in Oakwood would be able to participate in the program. Oakwood would be joining on an “OPT-IN” basis, meaning that no one is enrolled automatically or forced to participate.

Mayor Duncan opened the public hearing.

There were no visitors wishing to testify.

Mayor Duncan closed the public hearing.

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

Mr. Stephens explained that each year, the city incurs costs for mowing and clearing overgrown yards and removing nuisance plant material when owners do not take care of their property. The city bills property owners for those costs and most of them pay. For those who do not pay, this is our annual resolution to certify the costs to the County Auditor so they can be added to the tax bill for each property. This certification includes six properties at a total outstanding dollar amount of $1,925.07.

Thereupon, it was moved by Mr. Stephens and seconded by Mrs. Hilton that the resolution 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 resolution was declared duly passed and it was so ordered.

Public Safety Department Presentation: Chief Alan Hill, Public Safety Director, referenced a PowerPoint presentation and updated Council on the following topics: Crisis Now; Capital Improvements; Personnel Changes; PSAP Compliance; Use of Force Stats; Recent City of Dayton Incident; ISO Rating; Good Choice Tickets; Fraud/Identify Theft; ACORN Program and the Citizen Police Academy.

Crisis Now is a resource that launched last year and is available to the community. Crisis Now is a 24/7 local call center designed to help anyone in the community who is experiencing a mental health or substance abuse crisis. The call center provides immediate services to anyone in need and if deemed appropriate, Crisis Now has the ability to dispatch a mobile response team with a licensed clinician to assist any person in need. Undiagnosed and untreated mental illness is a huge concern not just for our region, but for the nation. It can lead to many other issues such as drug abuse, domestic violence, suicide or attempted suicide and criminal activity.

Chief Hill highlighted capital improvements planned for this year and next year. The Public Safety Department will be purchasing a 2024 Chevy EV Blazer and entering into the all-electric police vehicle market. The vehicles are available for order this summer and are scheduled for production during the first quarter of 2024. Medic 26 will be replaced after nearly 20 years of service life. Over the past several years, the medic is starting to experience periodic and ongoing maintenance issues that can result in the medic unit being out of service for extended periods of time while being repaired. The current lead time for ordering and taking delivery of a new medic is approximately 18 months, so the plan is to order a replacement unit in early 2024 with anticipation of summer/fall 2025 delivery.