SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 COUNCIL MEETING

City Council met in a public session on September 18, 2023. Here are the highlights.

Council meeting minutes were approved for the August 7, 2023 regular session, work session and executive session.

STATUS REPORTS

  • ➢ Proclamation recognizing September 17-23 as “Constitution Week” – Mayor Bill Duncan read a proclamation recognizing September 17-23 as “Constitution Week.”
  • ➢ Auditor of State Award – Mayor Bill Duncan recognized Finance Director Cindy Stafford, CPA, for once again completing a successful financial audit and receiving the Auditor of State Award.
  • ➢ Electricity Aggregation Program – Law Director Rob Jacques provided an update on the MVCC program and the methods by which Oakwood electricity customers can now enroll in the program.
  • ➢ Staffing Changes – Law Director Rob Jacques commented on the promotion of Ethan Kroger to Planning & Zoning Manager and the appointment of Sangita Anand to Human Resources Manager.

VISITORS

  • ➢ Oakwood Teen Court Advisor Chris Conard: Teen Court Advisor Chris Conard provided a brief update on the operation of the Oakwood Teen Court.
  • ➢ 2023 July and August Beautification Award Winners: Mayor Bill Duncan recognized the 2023 July and August Beautification Award winners.
  • ➢ An Oakwood resident suggested that the vacant lot at 1313 Far Hills Avenue be converted into a low-maintenance biodiversity-friendly park commemorating Oakwood resident Joe Desch.
  • ➢ An Oakwood resident spoke about September being Suicide Prevention Month.

LEGISLATION

Oakwood City Council approved the following legislation:

  • ➢ A Resolution appointing the Oakwood Law Director to the Board of Dayton Regional Energy Special Improvement District.
  • ➢ A Resolution to approve Existing Property Tax Amounts and Rates.

STAFF REPORT

Public Works Update: Mr. Doug Spitler, PE, Public Works Director, updated Council on various Public Works projects and operations.

AN OAKWOOD MOMENT

Councilmember Leigh Turben highlighted the Oakwood Community Center Blood Drive.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

Mayor Bill Duncan read a letter from Harman School Principal Sarah Patterson recognizing the efforts of Oakwood Public Safety Officer Jeff Payne.

The public meeting concluded at 8:37 p.m.