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stated that Montgomery County has an opportunity to pursue new approaches to governance and fiscal responsibility.

Karen Barley, 109 Oak Knoll, representing the Oakwood Historical Society, spoke regarding the Historical Society archives located in the City Building. She noted that Council Member Sam Dorf recently visited the archives and that Debra Edwards has coordinated the reorganization of the materials over the past five years. Ms. Barley stated that the effort has resulted in a workable archive, with the long-term goal of maintaining a file on every property in the city, similar to programs in other communities. She also recognized the significant contributions of the Society’s volunteers in supporting this work.

LEGISLATION
AN ORDINANCE
BY VICE MAYOR BYINGTON NO 5033
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY’S PERSONNEL SCHEDULE, ORDINANCE NUMBER 5026, TO CORRECT THE MAXIMUM PAY RATES FOR TWO JOB CLASSIFICATIONS, AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION I, 2026 ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 5025, AND ANY EXISTING SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF:
1.
MULTIPLE TRANSFERS FROM THE SELF-FUNDED INSURANCE TRUST FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND, REFUSE FUND, SMITH MEMORIAL GARDENS FUND, STREET MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR FUND, LEISURE ACTIVITY FUND, HEALTH FUND, AND WATER OPERATING FUND, EFFECTIVELY REALLOCATING “OPERATING” EXPENSES OF SAID TRUST FUND AS “PERSONNEL” EXPENSES OF THE VARIOUS OTHER FUNDS, FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH OFFERING TRADITIONAL VISION INSURANCE AS AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RATHER THAN A SELF-FUNDED VISION INSURANCE PROGRAM;
FOR THE CITY OF OAKWOOD, STATE OF OHIO, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026.

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 the second reading of a supplemental appropriation ordinance. For many years the City self-funded a vision insurance program for employees, and that program was included in the 2026 budget. However, the City is transitioning to a traditional vision insurance plan, and this ordinance will allow us to reallocate $11,500 from the Self-Funded Insurance Trust Fund to the new plan. It does not change the City’s overall expenditures for the year.

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

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

MR. WILLIAM D. DUNCAN YEA
MR. STEVEN BYINGTON YEA
MRS. LEIGH TURBEN YEA
MRS. HEALY JACKSON YEA
MR. SAM DORF YEA

There being five (5) yea votes and no (0) nay votes thereon, said ordinance was declared duly passed and it was so ordered.

AN ORDINANCE
BY VICE MAYOR BYINGTON NO 5034
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING NEW CHAPTER 909, PROGRAMMED WORK ZONES, OF THE STREETS AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE.

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