Mayor Duncan noted that Oakwood City Council and Oakwood city staff takes the safeguarding of taxpayer money very seriously. Mayor Duncan shared an accounting profession saying of “what is the tone at the top” and how this means that the workplace atmosphere is created by the organization's leadership. He commended City Manager Norbert Klopsch for his leadership, and his entire staff for their fiscal responsibility with the financial resources that the Oakwood residents have provided. He then thanked Mr. Braden for taking the time to present the award.

Stormwater Placards: Little Miami Watershed Network and The University of Dayton River Stewards: Wendy Dyer, Little Miami Watershed Network, and Claire Sullivan, The University of Dayton River Stewards, spoke about their organizations and the work they are involved in.

Wendy Dyer, Little Miami Watershed Network, shared that the Little Miami Watershed Network was founded in 2015 as a result of grant funding by The Dayton Foundation. The goal is to network with many different governmental, civic and non-profit organizations performing conservation, stewardship and educational outreach in the Little Miami Watershed. This stormwater placard project is a great opportunity for the youth population to understand the importance of stormwater sewers to help limit pollution that enters the region's streams and rivers. The “No Dumping” placards that were recently placed on all stormwater inlets throughout Oakwood were purchased through donations, and then community volunteers assisted with the installation. Mrs. Dyer recognized the following volunteers who assisted with the Oakwood project: Oakwood SRO 4-H Club; Centerville Girl Scout Troops 33440 and 33885; South Minster Presbyterian Youth Group; and Oakwood residents Nancy Jones, Carol Judge, Connie Kerns and Pam Beatty. She then thanked Allison Benford for coordinating the volunteer efforts.

Mr. Stephens asked how many of the “No Dumping” placards were placed in Oakwood.

Mrs. Dyer shared that approximately 1,000 placards were installed on the catch basins throughout the City.

Claire Sullivan, The University of Dayton River Stewards, shared that one of the goals of the River Stewards Program is to enhance environmental education centered around the Great Miami River Watershed. River Stewards, studying in different majors, are required to complete 30 service hours each semester through local community partners and organizations. The River Steward's mission is to spread awareness about protecting the environment.

Mayor Duncan thanked Mrs. Dyer and Miss Sullivan for attending the meeting and for educating citizens. He shared that the southern/eastern portion of Oakwood's storm sewer system flows to the Little Miami Watershed, and the northern/western portion to the Great Miami River Watershed.

Mr. Stephens asked how long it took to place all of the placards in Oakwood.

Mrs. Dyer shared that the project took a few months due to delays from the rainy spring weather. She explained that the project is not time consuming, it is just a matter of placing the placards on a dry surface.

Mr. Stephens thanked Mrs. Dyer and Miss Sullivan for attending and added that this is a wonderful project.

Vice Mayor Byington asked which community will benefit from their volunteer services next.

Mrs. Dyer shared that they will be volunteering in Beavercreek and Fairborn.

There were no other visitors wishing to address City Council, but Mayor Duncan recognized Oakwood Boy Scout Nathan Rutter who was in attendance.

LEGISLATION

A copy of the ordinance, having been placed on the desks of each member of Council prior to introduction, was read by title.