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 this is a resolution to approve three new collective bargaining agreements, one for each bargaining unit within the Public Safety Department. The current agreements are due to expire as follows:
- The current agreement with the FOP, representing Public Safety Officers, expires on October 26, 2025;
- The current agreement with the FOP, representing Public Safety Lieutenants, expires on November 3, 2025; and
- The current agreement with the OPBA, representing Public Safety Dispatchers, expires on November 3, 2025.
Labor negotiations are often lengthy and sometimes costly, but the parties have agreed upon substantially similar terms for new 3-year agreements covering all three bargaining units. Council is pleased to report that this occurred through a series of productive and thoughtful discussions, without the need for formal processes, resulting in agreements that are beneficial to the City, to the Public Safety employees, and to the residents and businesses.
Mayor Duncan and Vice Mayor Byington reviewed the new agreements as members of Council’s Finance Committee, and this resolution will authorize the City Manager to sign them. Council commended Chief Alan Hill for his efforts on the City’s behalf, and also the Public Safety employees for their help in coming to these agreements.
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.
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 each tax year, the Montgomery County Budget Commission is required to certify its determination of the millage rates and amounts the City will receive from its existing property tax levies. For 2025-2026, the Budget Commission has determined that Oakwood will receive $1,607,984 from inside-millage and $1,558,985 from outside-millage tax levies. These figures are consistent with the City’s projections.
This is the annual resolution to accept the county’s determination.
Thereupon, it was moved by Vice Mayor Byington and seconded by Mr. Stephens that the resolution be passed.
Upon call of the roll on the question of the motion, the following vote was recorded: