will soon provide information, including details on contract terms and conditions, and on how to opt-in to the aggregation program.

Mrs. Turben asked if residents would be able to terminate their membership in the opt-in program during the two-year contract term.

Mr. Jacques explained that residents can choose to terminate without occurring any early termination fees.

Mr. Stephens asked if some type of administrative support will be available to residents who wish to opt-in to the MVCC aggregation program.

Mr. Jacques said that support will more than likely be available through MVCC or Palmer Energy. The details are still being worked out.

Mayor Duncan opened the public hearing.

Joan Cole, 611 Far Hills Avenue, shared that she is very excited about Oakwood’s involvement in the aggregation program. She appreciates the city’s efforts in this regard.

Mayor Duncan closed the public hearing.

Mayor Duncan commented that over the past 23 years, his utility costs have increased by about 60%.

Thereupon, it was moved by Mrs. Turben 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 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT) HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP) GRANT FUNDING IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED ROUNDABOUT PROJECT AT THE FIVE POINTS INTERSECTION; AND TO PROVIDE SUCH RELATED INFORMATION AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO EVALUATE THE SAME.

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 last year, the city commissioned a traffic signal study with the primary purpose of developing a long-range plan for major capital improvements to Oakwood’s traffic signal system as much of the system will reach the end of its useful life over the next 5-10 years. Over the past few months, the study focused on the Far Hills Avenue (State Route 48), Oakwood Avenue, and Thruston Boulevard intersection, often referred to as Five Points. The Five Points intersection is the most complex traffic intersection in Oakwood, and its design is central to the safe and efficient movement of traffic through the city. It also has pedestrian traffic at certain times, which requires the safest possible intersection design.

Between April and July of this year, the city communicated with the Oakwood citizens and the general public on multiple occasions via mailings, press releases, public meetings, open house events, and website postings to share information about the traffic signal study and the study of the Five Points intersection, including the possible conversion of that intersection from a traditional traffic signal to a roundabout. Included with the communications was information about the possibility of obtaining state and/or federal grant money to pay for a majority of the costs to build a roundabout, in the event that the city council votes to proceed with the project.