the first block of most of the side streets that intersect with Far Hills Avenue through the business district.

Oakwood is required by law to pass three (3) pieces of legislation in order to carry out this program and assess the sidewalk costs. The first piece is this resolution, which declares the necessity of sidewalk repairs in these parts of the city. The second piece, the “Ordinance to Proceed” for the project will also be introduced. After the project concludes, there will be a third piece of legislation, an ordinance to levy assessments for certain sidewalk costs.

Thereupon, it was moved by Mr. Stephens and seconded by Vice Mayor Byington 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.

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 is an annual ordinance that is the second step of the 2024 Sidewalk, Curb and Driveway Apron Project. Again, this year’s program area covers Far Hills Avenue through the main business district, from Peach Orchard Road to the south corporate limit, as well as the first block of most of the side streets that intersect with Far Hills Avenue through the business district.

This was a first reading of the ordinance, so Mr. Stephens made no motion.

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 county in Ohio is required to develop and implement a plan for the operation of coordinated 9-1-1 services throughout the county. The plan is subject to periodic review and updating, as well as a statutory approval process. That process begins with the six-member Countywide 9-1-1 Program Review Committee. Any updates must be further approved by the Board of County Commissioners as well as municipalities and townships making up at least 60% of the county’s population.

The 9-1-1 Program Review Committee recently approved an updated Final Plan for the operation of 9-1-1 services in Montgomery County. They have sent it to all Montgomery County municipalities and townships, as well as the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, for review and approval. Once approved, it will be filed with the Ohio 9-1-1 Program Office.

This resolution will formalize Oakwood’s approval of the plan, allowing it to be submitted to the Ohio 9-1-1 Program Office in time to meet an April filing deadline.

Thereupon, it was moved by Mr. Stephens and seconded by Vice Mayor Byington that the resolution be passed.