The ordinance would define a reasonable timeframe for removing the original pole as 90 days after the pole has been topped or replaced, which should allow ample time for multiple providers to coordinate work with each other. After the time expires, the City would be authorized to deny permits for other right-of-way work until the pole is removed.

This is 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.

Vice Mayor Byington explained that with the passage of House Bill 312, the Ohio General Assembly now requires cities to adopt a formal policy, including certain terms required by the State, for the use of city credit cards and credit accounts. Oakwood has had a policy for many years, and the City Manager recently updated it to include the new terms required by the State.

Under the Oakwood Charter and Administrative Code, the adoption of administrative policies falls under the responsibility of the City Manager rather than Council. However, House Bill 312 specifically requires this policy to be adopted by the city's “legislative authority,” which is Council. This resolution will ratify and approve the policy already adopted by the City Manager, with which Council is in full agreement.

Thereupon, it was moved by Vice Mayor Byington 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.

Mayor Duncan shared that City staff has provided credit card use information to City Council for many years as a matter of sound business practice.

Personnel & Properties Report: Mrs. Jennifer Wilder, Personnel & Properties Director, referenced a PowerPoint presentation and updated Council on the following topics: zoning and property maintenance, the pre-sale/rental inspection program, the Vectren gas line improvement project, development/construction updates, business updates and personnel updates.

The Zoning Department exists to protect Oakwood residents. By enforcing the Zoning and Property Maintenance Codes of the city of Oakwood, the City is working to protect property values. This is done by reviewing & analyzing land use, zoning proposals, requests, and administering permits for improvements made to properties. The Zoning Department's number one goal is compliance with the Council-approved Oakwood Zoning Code and Oakwood Property Maintenance Code.

Mrs. Wilder encouraged residents to contact Code Enforcement Officer Ethan Kroger before taking any steps on property improvement projects. She explained that Ethan will meet residents at their property and walk them through the permitting process so that residents have a clear understanding of the process.

The Oakwood Zoning Department is a busy place, with 364 permits issued in 2018.

In addition to on-going property maintenance efforts, the Zoning Department annually conducts a city-wide automobile tour to identify violations of the Oakwood Property Maintenance Code. Property owners are sent a letter advising them of the violation(s) and establishing a date to complete the repair(s). There were 183 property maintenance violation letters sent in 2018. The most common violations were dead or diseased trees and/or peeling paint. City staff works with property owners who require additional time to correct violations. In the rare circumstance that a