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

Mr. Stephens explained that this is the second reading of an ordinance to update the City’s regulations for administering public utilities located in City rights-of-way. These are the rules that must be followed by electric, gas, and telephone companies, and any other utilities that may have facilities located in the public right-of-way.

This ordinance will amend the rules to address so-called “double poles.” Double pole situations happen when a utility company installs a new replacement pole but does not remove the original pole within a reasonable timeframe. Often, the original pole is cut short or topped but not removed because other utility providers still have facilities on that original pole, and communication among the utility providers is not always optimal.

The ordinance would define a reasonable timeframe for removing the original pole. When the ordinance was first read, that timeframe was defined as 90 days after the pole has been topped or replaced. For the second reading, this has been enlarged to 120 days to ensure ample time is being allowed for multiple providers to coordinate work with each other. After the expiration of the 120 days, the City would be authorized to deny permits for other right-of-way work until the pole is removed.

Thereupon, it was moved by Mr. Stephens and seconded by Mrs. Hilton that the ordinance 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 ordinance was declared duly passed and it was so ordered.

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 this is an annual resolution that is the first step of the 2019 Sidewalk, Curb and Driveway Apron Project. This year’s program will cover all streets within the area bounded by Forrer Boulevard, Far Hills Avenue, Patterson Road, Acorn Drive, and Shroyer Road.

Oakwood is required by law to pass four (4) pieces of legislation in order to carry out this program and assess the sidewalk costs. The first piece is this resolution, which declares the necessity of sidewalk repairs in these parts of the city. Mr. Stephens shared that he will also be introducing as a first reading tonight the second piece, the “Ordinance to Proceed” for the project, but there will not be a vote on that ordinance until the April meeting. After the project concludes, there will be a third piece of legislation, an ordinance to levy assessments for certain