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Council leaves natural-gas aggregation resolution at first reading after rule-suspension motion fails
Summary
Council considered a resolution to authorize the Safety Service Director to enter a natural-gas aggregation agreement but a motion to suspend rules for second and third readings failed, leaving the resolution at first reading with opt-out available to residents.
Council reviewed a resolution proposing that the Safety Service Director negotiate a natural-gas aggregation agreement with a supplier recommended by Energy Alliances, intended to stabilize costs compared with Duke Energy Ohio’s new Standard Service Offer (which includes a market-based monthly price plus a fixed per-CCF charge referenced in discussion).
Mr. Bronner moved to suspend rules requiring second and third readings so council could act immediately; the motion failed after a roll call (insufficient votes due to a recusal and an absence), and the resolution was recorded as a first reading only. Council noted that residents would retain the right to opt out of any aggregation and cautioned about third-party offers that can include exit fees.
