Council adopts collective-bargaining agreement with city patrol officers

The Drivehill Heights council adopted Ordinance 66-2025 on Aug. 11, approving a collective-bargaining agreement between the city and the Ohio Patrol Association for patrol officers. The ordinance was presented on the floor, moved for consideration by Councilman Narayan, and seconded by Councilwoman Tunzing; subsequent motions to suspend reading rules and waive procedural Rule 24 were seconded and the roll call adoption passed unanimously. Mayor Matthew Burke commended city staff and police leadership for completing the contract, saying he supported the patrol officers and noting their daily public-safety responsibilities. The mayor and council did not read the full agreement aloud during the meeting; council adopted the ordinance under the emergency actions and procedural waivers recorded in the minutes. Why it matters: The agreement governs terms for patrol officers represented by the Ohio Patrol Association and affects personnel expenses and staffing. Mayor Burke called the agreement a positive development for public safety. Discussion vs. decision: Adoption of Ordinance 66-2025 is a formal action (vote adopted during the meeting). No detailed wage tables or contract clauses were read into the record during the meeting transcript. Votes and procedure: The council approved the ordinance following motions to consider by title, suspend reading rules, and waive Rule 24; roll-call votes recorded all council members voting yes on the final adoption.