- Lawn Treatments: Mr. Klopsch commented on a recent social media post with false information about chemical spraying at city parks and boulevards causing health risks. He invited Horticulturist Brian Caldwell to explain the city’s lawn treatment procedures. Mr. Caldwell shared that the city has used Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices for several years on city-owned public lawn areas and follows all applicable laws and rules promulgated by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. He said that temporary signage is placed in conspicuous locations at least two days prior to lawn treatment and then promptly removed 24 hours thereafter. Only areas with weeds and pests are spot sprayed, not the entire green space, to limit chemical use and keep the community greenspace as healthy as possible. Mr. Caldwell commented on the social media post and said that an Oakwood resident filed a complaint with the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) about lawn treatments. The ODA investigated the complaint and found that the city is in total compliance with state regulations.
- Parks and Playgrounds: Program Supervisor Thomas Hayes shared that he is a certified playground inspector. He inspects and maintains all city parks based on American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards for playground protocol safety measures.
- Annual Water Testing: Mr. Klopsch reported that city staff is in the process of collecting 20 water samples to complete the annual test for lead and copper content. Mr. Klopsch will report the results to the Board when they are available.
Old Business: None.
New Business: None.
There being no other business, at 5:55 p.m. Dr. Denka adjourned the meeting.
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