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

Vice Mayor Byington explained that this is an ordinance to update the city’s personnel schedule. For all non-bargaining unit employees, the updated schedule authorizes pay increases of 3.75% in 2026. These are responsible increases for our non-union employees that are consistent with the raises authorized by current collective bargaining agreements for union employees.

This ordinance is being introduced as an emergency measure to ensure that it takes effect as of the first pay period of 2026, which begins on December 15, 2025.

Thereupon, it was moved by Vice Mayor Byington and seconded by Mr. Stephens that the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure.

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

Vice Mayor Byington explained that by law, the Oakwood Municipal Judge determines the actual salary for each court employee, but City Council is responsible for setting the maximum amount to be paid for each job classification within the court. This ordinance will increase the maximum compensation for all court employee job classifications by 3.75%, consistent with increases for union and non-bargaining unit employees.

Thereupon, it was moved by Vice Mayor Byington and seconded by Mrs. Turben that the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure.