CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Mr. Klopsch provided an update on the following items:
A fiber optic line is in the process of being extended from Far Hills Avenue to Orchardly Park. Once the work is done, security cameras will be installed at Orchardly Park. In 2001, the city of Oakwood built a city-wide fiber optic network. The system allowed the City to connect traffic signals, operate and control the City’s water system, interconnect computers between public facilities, and transmit security camera data from primary facilities to the Public Safety Dispatcher. At the time, the fiber work did not extend to Orchardly Park.
The annual fire hydrant flushing began today and will last approximately four weeks. The hydrants are flushed annually to test the hydrants functionality and to flush out the piping system. There is additional information on the City website (www.oakwoodohio.gov), and in the Oakwood Scene newsletter.
Concrete street work is taking place on Ridgeway Road to repair concrete panels that were damaged as part of the Vectren gas line project. This work is being done at Vectren’s expense.
The 2020 Annual Report has been delivered to every property owner and business in Oakwood.
Today marked the official opening of Orchardly, Shafor, Fairridge and Cook parks. The basketball hoops are back up at Orchardly Park and Shafor Park. The restrooms are open and operational at the parks, and at Lane Stadium.
The Leisure Services Department is planning for the upcoming swim season at Gardner Pool. Pool protocols will be similar to last year. City staff will continue to evaluate the pool protocols and make adjustments as needed based on guidance and directives from the Ohio Department of Health and Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County.
Mayor Duncan and Mrs. Hilton commented on the excellent work of the Leisure Services Department in planning the opening of Gardner Pool last year.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Leigh Turben mentioned that the Oakwood Historical Society is planning to have a single house tour in mid-June at the original home that the Gardner’s built.
Mrs. Hilton suggested that people continue to wear their masks and get vaccinated. She said that she registered for an upcoming program through the Oakwood Community Center’s new website and it worked perfectly.
The public meeting concluded at 8:50 p.m.