the County Auditor so they can be added to the tax bill for each property. The resolution includes 6 properties totaling a little over $1,700.

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 four (4) yea votes and no (0) nay votes thereon, said resolution was declared duly passed and it was so ordered.

STAFF REPORT

Assistant City Manager Presentation: Mr. Jay Weiskircher, Assistant City Manager, referenced a PowerPoint presentation and updated Council on Development Projects, Property Maintenance, the Schenck Pocket Park Project and improvements to the Far Hills Business District timber wall.

Mr. Weiskircher reported that there was a Sugar Camp settlement agreement in March that contemplated construction of an office building, no more than three stories high, on the five acre tract at the top of the hill. Russell Total Wealth Management, currently located in Fairborn, announced plans to construct a 15,000 – 20,000 square foot building that will serve as their corporate offices. The building will also have space for other tenants, along with a wellness center. This planned development requires an amendment to the Master Plan to designate this area as a commercial use. After an Oakwood Planning Commission hearing, Oakwood Planning Commission would need to make a recommendation for the Master Plan amendment, and then Oakwood City Council has final authority to approve or deny the development. As part of the March, 2017 Settlement Agreement, Hills withdrew the application for ‘The Pointe’ condominium complex and that space has been re-platted into 4 single family lots and a small public park area on the corner of W. Schantz and Far Hills Avenues. ‘The Trails’ condominium development plan located along Old River Trail was approved for 84 condominiums/rental units in two buildings with an outdoor pool and fitness center. Construction of ‘The Trails’ is slated to begin this September/October with the two buildings being built concurrently. The project is scheduled for completion in winter/spring 2019. The project is valued at $7 million with Hills serving as the construction manager. Later this week, Goodwill will sign a lease to locate a store at the former Petco site at 2322 Far Hills Avenue. Exterior improvements to the site are already underway in the form of a new asphalt parking lot. Exterior building facade improvements will take place over the next several months, and the interior of the building will also be completely renovated. Goodwill plans to open the new store in early October.

In addition to ongoing property maintenance efforts, city staff conducts an annual spring city-wide automobile drive-by tour to identify violations of the Oakwood Property Maintenance Code. Property owners are then sent a letter advising them of the violation(s) and establishing a date to complete the repair(s). There were 180 notices sent in early June.

Last year, neighbors contacted the city requesting that consideration be given to converting the green space at the northeast corner of Schenck and Oakwood Avenue into a more active park to benefit the children in the immediate neighborhood who do not currently have a park within easy walking distance. The city applied for and received a grant to apply towards improvements to the park. Conditions of the grant require that equipment and amenities must be primarily manufactured of recycled products. The city also had to match 30% of the grant funding. City Council requested that the neighborhood raise at least $10,000 towards the park improvements. Detailed plans are currently being developed and a neighborhood informational meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 26 at the city building. The city hopes to begin the park improvements in late summer/early fall.

City crews started repairing the Far Hills Business District timber wall originally built in the early 1970’s. The repair work includes replacing rotted wood, sanding, caulking and applying a fresh coat of paint. Work is being done on a block by block basis and should be completed by late August.

CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Mr. Klopsch provided an update on the following items:

Mr. Klopsch recalled that over 15 years ago the city conducted preliminary planning on replacement options for the timber wall and the prices were astronomical at $2 – $3 million