The Council of the city of Oakwood, Ohio, met in a work session on Monday, April 4, 2022 in the second-floor training room at the city building, 30 Park Avenue. The Mayor of the City, William Duncan, presided.
Council members in attendance were Mayor William Duncan, Vice Mayor Steve Byington, Councilmember Rob Stephens, Councilmember Anne Hilton and Councilmember Leigh Turben. Staff in attendance were City Manager Norbert Klopsch and City Attorney Rob Jacques.
Mayor Duncan called the work session to order at 6:30 p.m. and reviewed the agenda for the regular session this evening. Thereafter, he led a discussion on the following agenda items:
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STATUS REPORTS: Council discussed the following status reports that are scheduled for the regular session this evening:
- Citizen Committee Appointments: Mayor Duncan mentioned that he will call for a vote at the regular session this evening to make several appointments and a reappointment.
- Proclamation recognizing April as “National Child Abuse Prevention Month:” Mayor Duncan shared that he will read the proclamation, and then invite Oakwood resident Terri Jones, a volunteer with CARE House, to say a few words about the work of CARE House and the pinwheel project.
- Proclamation recognizing the week of April 24 as “Arbor Week:” Mayor Duncan noted that he will read the proclamation.
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VISITORS:
- Oakwood Inclusion Coalition 2021 Annual Report: Mayor Duncan mentioned that Madeline Iseli, interim chair of the OIC, will report on the organization’s activities over the last year at the regular session this evening.
- Girl Scout Gold Award Project: Mayor Duncan shared that Oakwood High School senior Azalea Biteau will say a few words about her project, and Oakwood Jr. High Principal Tim Badenhop also plans to say a few words.
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LEGISLATION: Council discussed the following legislation scheduled for presentation at the regular session this evening:
- An Ordinance to proceed with the 2023 Street Lighting Program, Mr. Stephens
- An Ordinance to levy special assessments for the 2023 Street Lighting Program, Mr. Stephens
- A Resolution of Necessity for 2022 Sidewalk Repair Project, Mr. Stephens
- An Ordinance to proceed with the 2022 Sidewalk Repair Project, Mr. Stephens
- An Ordinance adopting the 2023 tax budget, Vice Mayor Byington
- An Ordinance to amend the Special Projects Fund, Vice Mayor Byington
- STAFF REPORT: Mr. Klopsch noted that Engineering and Public Works Director Doug Spitler will deliver a PowerPoint presentation at the regular session this evening.
- AN OAKWOOD MOMENT: Mr. Stephens shared that he will present the “An Oakwood Moment” at the regular session highlighting public facilities for athletics and recreation in Oakwood.