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

Mayor Duncan explained that in 2014, City Council adopted Resolution No. 1789 to authorize the City’s participation in the Montgomery County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. This is a countywide emergency management and mitigation plan to address regional vulnerability to natural disasters. The 2014 plan has now been updated and this resolution will authorize Oakwood’s participation under the 2019 plan in ways that are feasible and appropriate to the City’s needs, resources, and responsibilities in the community.

Thereupon, it was moved by Mayor Duncan and seconded by Mr. Epley that the resolution be passed.

Chief Alan Hill, Public Safety Director, shared that mitigation planning is the cornerstone of emergency management. It is the ongoing effort designed to lessen the impact of a disaster. The plan is a comprehensive document illustrating how natural hazards can impact the county while providing a hazard analysis to identify areas of the county that are most at risk for disasters such as flooding, tornados, snow/ice storms, and wind storms. This plan is designed with the following four goals in mind: 1) increase public awareness; 2) protect life and property; 3) create/strengthen partnerships; and 4) create a safer environment. He closed his comments by stating that for these reasons, he recommends Oakwood’s continued participation with the multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan in conjunction with the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management.

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.

Mr. Stephens explained that each year, the City incurs costs for mowing overgrown yards when owners do not take care of their property. The City bills property owners for those costs and most of them pay. For those who do not pay, this is the annual resolution to certify the costs to the County Auditor so they can be added to the tax bill for each property. This 2019 certification includes 11 properties at a total dollar amount of $4,026.66.

Thereupon, it was moved by Mr. Stephens and seconded by Mrs. Hilton 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.