MINUTES

OAKWOOD CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The Council of the city of Oakwood, Ohio met in a work session on Monday, September 18, 2023 in the second-floor meeting 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 Law Director Rob Jacques.

Mayor Duncan called the work session to order at 6 p.m. and Council entered executive session for personnel matters and for property matters. At 6:52 p.m., Mayor Duncan concluded the executive session and Council entered work session.

Mayor Duncan then reviewed the agenda for the regular session this evening. Thereafter, he led a discussion on the following agenda items:

  • STATUS REPORTS: Council discussed the following status reports that are scheduled for the regular session this evening:
    • Proclamation recognizing September 17-23 as “Constitution Week:” Mayor Duncan shared that he will read the proclamation.
    • Auditor of State Award: Mayor Duncan noted that he will recognize Cindy Stafford, CPA, for once again completing a successful financial audit and receiving the Auditor of State Award.
    • Electricity Aggregation Program: Mr. Jacques shared that he will give an update on the MVCC program and the methods by which Oakwood electricity customers can now enroll in the program.
    • Staffing Changes: Mr. Klopsch said that he will comment 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: Mayor Duncan mentioned that Teen Court Advisor Chris Conard will provide a brief update on the operation of the Oakwood Teen Court.
    • July and August Beautification Award Winners: Mayor Duncan mentioned that he will recognize recipients of the 2023 July and August Beautification Awards.
  • LEGISLATION: Council discussed the following items of legislation scheduled for the regular session this evening:
    • A Resolution appointing the Oakwood Law Director to the Board of Dayton Regional Energy Special Improvement District, Vice Mayor Byington
    • A Resolution to approve existing Property Tax Amounts and Rates, Vice Mayor Byington
  • AN OAKWOOD MOMENT: Mrs. Turben shared that she will present the “Oakwood Moment” at the regular session highlighting Oakwood Community Center Blood Drive.