dollars. Over the years, city staff has repaired the wall, and the city plans to continue this ongoing maintenance to help preserve it.
The water and sewer department is engaged in some underground water line work on W. Peach Orchard and Hilltop Avenue where they run into Far Hills Avenue. There will be construction for another week in that area. Water & Sewer Foreman Chris Harold has informed impacted business owners. Chris Harold is a new public works foreman and will be introduced at the August 21 council meeting.
Major construction work is underway on Shroyer Road and will continue for the next three months. The 25 mph work zone is now in place and the Oakwood section of Shroyer Road will operate with one lane in each direction for most of the construction period, with the exception of a short-term total road closure later in the project. This will be discussed in more detail at the next council meeting. The Oakwood Public Safety Department is regularly conducting speed enforcement. A speed board is on loan from the city of Centerville Police Department, at no cost, and is being used at various locations for a few weeks to alert drivers of speed violations. Currently the work being done involves catch basin repairs, major pavement joint repair, curb and sidewalk work, and wheelchair ramps at the intersections. At the far south end of Shroyer, work will soon begin on the construction of the 16 center medians. Mr. Klopsch will provide another update at the August council meeting.
The 2017 Sidewalk, Curb and Driveway Apron Project has gone well and should be done in the next few weeks.
The city started a new program for educating Oakwood citizens on keeping green waste/debris out of the street. Roughly 30 door hanger notices were distributed pertaining to the placement of inappropriate debris in the street, and all but two responded within the 72 hour period. These two properties will be charged a special pick-up, and if they have already received their two free pick-ups, they will be charged $100 for this service.
The Public Works Department, with oversight from Horticulturist Brian Caldwell, is continuing tree trimming in Hatcher’s Plat. The work is being done to ensure safety along sidewalks and streets. City staff is placing notices to residents being impacted.
Mayor Duncan asked if police patrol has also been increased on Delaine Avenue and Hathaway Road.
Mr. Klopsch answered yes.
Mr. Stephens welcomed PSO Ballinger. He reminded everyone that school starts on August 15, and wished luck to the students, administrators and staff. He thanked Mr. Weiskircher for the thorough presentation. He also thanked Sheriff Phil Plummer and Chief Deputy Rob Streck for attending the meeting.
Mayor Duncan asked people to continue enjoying ice cream at Graeters. Blue Turtle Toys is under new ownership and will remain in Oakwood, so he encouraged residents to visit the store. Toasty Barker Boutique plans to move to the Park Avenue Antique location. Mayor Duncan mentioned that his daughter is the owner. The Goodwill store has plans to upgrade the surrounding area and parking lot. Property revaluations will be mailed to all property owners soon. Over 80% of Oakwood homes sold over the past couple years sold above appraised value, so people recognize the value of living in Oakwood.
The public meeting concluded at 8:56 p.m.
