Vice Mayor Byington explained that the current collective bargaining agreement covering Oakwood Public Safety Officers expires on October 26, 2022, and the current agreement for the Public Safety Lieutenants expires on November 3, 2022.

Labor negotiations are often lengthy and sometimes costly, but during this bargaining cycle, the parties were able to come to terms for new 3-year agreements for both the Public Safety Officers and the Public Safety Lieutenants. Council is pleased to report that this occurred through a series of productive and thoughtful discussions without the need for formal processes, resulting in an agreement that is beneficial to the city, to the Public Safety Officers and Lieutenants, and to the residents and businesses.

Mayor Duncan and Vice Mayor Byington have reviewed the new agreements as members of Council’s Finance Committee, and this resolution will authorize the City Manager to sign them. Council commended Chief Alan Hill for his efforts on the city’s behalf, and also the Public Safety employees for their help in coming to these agreements.

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

Mayor Duncan added that Chief Hill deserves an enormous amount of credit, along with Command Staff and Lieutenants. Oakwood has the finest group of officers in the state.

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 resolution was declared duly passed and it was so ordered.

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

Vice Mayor Byington explained that the current collective bargaining agreement covering the Public Safety Dispatchers expires on November 3, 2022.

As with the Officers and Lieutenants, the city entered into informal discussions with the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association, which is the union representative for Oakwood’s Public Safety Dispatchers. Council is pleased to report that these discussions were just as productive, and the city has come to terms for a new 3-year agreement without the need for formal processes, benefitting the city, the Safety Department, and Oakwood residents and businesses.

Mayor Duncan and Vice Mayor Byington have reviewed this agreement as members of Council’s Finance Committee, and this resolution will authorize the City Manager to implement it. Again, Council commends Chief Alan Hill for his efforts on the city’s behalf, and also the Public Safety Dispatchers for their help in coming to a reasonable agreement.

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

Mayor Duncan added that the dispatchers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. He commended the dispatchers for their service to the Oakwood community.

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