display pinwheels along Far Hills Avenue, at Oakwood Schools, at Wright Memorial Public Library, and at the Oakwood Community Center.
Mrs. Jones mentioned that CARE House received many favorable comments about the very visible pinwheel displays in Oakwood, particularly along Far Hills Avenue, and thanked the city for embracing the project.
Mayor Duncan inquired about the number of child abuse cases during COVID-19.
Libby Nicholson, Director of CARE House, explained that the reported number of child abuse cases did not increase due to COVID-19, but the severity of the abuse did increase. It is important that we continue to provide services to support children and families in our community. Mrs. Nicholson thanked Oakwood for their support in adopting the pinwheel campaign.
Mayor Duncan thanked Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Nicholson for sharing information about CARE House.
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 street lighting program. It is the ordinance that authorizes the city to proceed with the project. It was introduced with a first reading at the March 6, 2023 Council meeting.
Thereupon, it was moved by Mr. Stephens and seconded by Vice Mayor Byington 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.
Mr. Stephens explained that this is the third and final step of the 2024 street light program. It 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.