The Council of the city of Oakwood, State of Ohio, met in a work session at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room of the city of Oakwood, 30 Park Avenue, Oakwood, Ohio, 45419. Council then met in a regular session at 7:30 p.m., in the council chambers of the city of Oakwood.

The Mayor, Mr. William Duncan, presided, and the Clerk of Council, Ms. Lori Stacel, recorded. Mayor Duncan opened the meeting by asking all present to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Officers of the city present were the following:

The following visitors registered:

Mrs. Hilton advised Council she had read the meeting minutes of the June 4, 2018 regular session, work session and executive session. Mrs. Hilton reported she found the minutes correct and complete. Therefore, it was moved by Mrs. Hilton and seconded by Mr. Epley that the minutes of the sessions of Council aforementioned be approved as written and the reading thereof at this session be dispensed with. Upon a viva voce vote on the question of the motion, same passed unanimously and it was so ordered.

Montgomery County Recorder’s Office, Recorder Brandon McClain – Recorder McClain addressed City Council and provided the following update.

Property fraud has affected citizens throughout Montgomery County. In an effort to be proactive, a Fraud Alert Notification (FAN) System has been implemented to take action against property fraud. This free service can be used by property owners to obtain notification when a document is recorded that is associated with your property. Registration is required for notification, and can be done online at www.mcrecorder.org or by visiting the Montgomery County Recorder's Office at the Montgomery County Administration Building.

Mr. Stephens asked if this is being done by people fraudulently signing their name to a deed.

Mr. McClain explained that it is, and shared that forgery is a breakdown of the system. Anyone can be a victim of property deed fraud, which is why it is important to be proactive versus reactive.

Montgomery County is expected to start issuing veteran ID cards in August or early September, providing current and former service members a quick way to prove they are eligible for benefits and other programs. The cards, which will be free to local veterans, are a form of state-issued identification.

Mayor Duncan shared that it is common that family members of elderly veterans do not realize the benefits that are available to them.