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 Works employees expired on December 31, 2022. The city entered into negotiations with the DPSU, which is the union representative for the Public Works employees, and has agreed to terms for a new three (3) year agreement. The new agreement includes responsible wage increases as well as incentives for employees to obtain certain licenses that are critically important to the operation of Oakwood’s utility services. These provisions will ensure that the Public Works pay scale remains competitive in an increasingly difficult labor market.
Mayor Duncan and Vice Mayor Byington have reviewed the agreement as members of Council’s Finance Committee, and this resolution will authorize the City Manager to implement it. Council commends Director of Personnel Jennifer Wilder for her efforts on the city’s behalf, and also the Public Works employees for their help in coming to a reasonable agreement.
Thereupon, it was moved by Vice Mayor Byington and seconded by Mrs. Turben 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 recognized the December 11, 2022 Holiday of Lights event and shared a few photos. He thanked Leisure Services Director Carol Collins and her staff for coordinating the outstanding event.
Mrs. Turben wished everyone a happy new year. She shared that the Oakwood Historical Society is offering a new program of providing a “Century Home Marker” to homes that are 100 years or older.
Vice Mayor Byington said, “Go Frogs!”
Mayor Duncan thanked the Oakwood Rotary for delivering dinners to the Oakwood Public Safety Officers that were working on Christmas Eve.
The public meeting concluded at 7:51 p.m.