CITY OF OAKWOOD
STATE OF OHIO
OCTOBER 5, 2020
The Council of the city of Oakwood, State of Ohio, met in a work session at 6:30 p.m. in the upstairs training 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.
Upon call of the roll, the following members of Council responded to their names:
Officers of the City present were the following:
Mr. Norbert S. Klopsch, City Manager
Mr. Robert F. Jacques, City Attorney
Mr. K. Douglas Spitler, Engineering and Public Works Director
Ms. Lori Stacel, Clerk of Council
The following visitors registered:
Mr. Brian Barr, Oakwood Register
Members of the Oakwood Inclusion Coalition Planning Team:
Mrs. Kristi Hale, Wright Memorial Public Library Director
Mrs. Judy Cook, Former Mayor of Oakwood
Dr. Kyle Ramey, Oakwood Schools Superintendent
Mr. Dan Turben
Mrs. Healy Jackson
Mrs. Hilton advised Council she had read the meeting minutes of the September 21 regular session and work 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.
Halloween – Mr. Stephens read the following statement:
“At a September 17 press conference, Governor DeWine issued a statement regarding Halloween activities:
‘Governor DeWine reminded parents that Halloween activities will be different this year than in years past. He encouraged parents and children to wear a mask, practice social distancing, avoid large groups, and to stay home if sick. Final decisions on whether to hold or participate in trick-or-treating or other events should be made by local communities, individuals, and parents. The state will be developing guidance for Halloween and it will be posted on coronavirus.ohio.gov to help communities and families plan for the holiday.’
Following the press conference, the state issued a Responsible RestartOhio paper entitled ‘Celebrating Halloween.’ That paper provides Recommended Best Practices for conducting Halloween activities. It is posted to our city website.
In response to the state guidance, Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County issued a paper on Halloween safety and trick-or-treating. That paper is also posted to our city website.
We believe that parents and adults should make the decision on if and how to celebrate Halloween this year. This includes whether to participate in trick-or-treating. If parents choose to allow their children to participate in trick-or-treating, we strongly encourage following the state and county health district recommendations. Likewise, if property owners choose to hand out candy, we strongly encourage following the same state and county health district recommendations.
Halloween is still nearly four weeks away. If things change and new directives are issued by the Ohio Department of Health and/or Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County, we will issue updated guidance.”