MINUTES

The Council of the city of Oakwood, Ohio met in a work session on Monday, November 7, 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. Chief Alan Hill also attended for the executive session.

Mayor Duncan called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and opened an executive session for personnel matters. At 7:02 p.m., Council concluded the executive session and moved to work session.

Mayor Duncan reviewed the agenda for the regular session this evening and then led a discussion on the following agenda items:

• STATUS REPORTS: Mayor Duncan noted that there are no scheduled status reports for the regular session this evening.
• VISITORS: Mayor Duncan shared that he will recognize winners of the 2022 Scarecrow Row contest at the regular session this evening.
• LEGISLATION: Council discussed the following legislation scheduled for presentation at the regular session this evening:
  • An Ordinance to amend the zoning map to consolidate two (2) residentially-zoned lots at 409 Rubicon Road into the same residential zoning district, Vice Mayor Byington
  • An Ordinance to amend Section 151.03, Disposal of Lost, Abandoned, Stolen, Seized or Forfeited Property, of the Oakwood Administrative Code, Mrs. Turben
  • An Ordinance to approve updates to the Traffic and General Offenses Codes, Mr. Stephens
  • A Resolution to approve the continued use of the 2004 Comprehensive Plan, Vice Mayor Byington
• STAFF REPORT: Mr. Klopsch noted that Leisure Services Director Carol Collins will deliver a PowerPoint presentation at the regular session this evening.
• COUNCIL COMMITTEES
  • Finance, Vice Mayor Byington
    • 2023 Budget: Mr. Klopsch mentioned that staff is preparing the 2023 budget based on the cost figures presented at the October 18 Budget Review Committee meeting and consistent with discussion at the October 24 City Council Retreat.
  • Public Properties, Mrs. Turben
    • Gardner Pool Project: Mr. Klopsch reported that the Gardner Pool Project is well underway. The work includes demolition and replacement of the concrete deck, installation of fencing around the zero depth wading pool (children’s pool), and installing new pool lifeguard stands and diving boards.