Mr. Klopsch shared that his 163 pound Great Pyrenees/Lab mix participated in the Dog Splash event and had an absolute blast. The Dog Splash is a great end of season event for the pool.
Mayor Duncan thanked Ms. Collins and the Leisure Services department for their good work.
Mr. Klopsch shared that each year when the Johnny Appleseed Program is being offered, he thinks about the annual Sidewalk, Curb, and Driveway Apron Project. The programs are similar in that they both result in important components of our city infrastructure being replenished annually. He shared that his family is participating in the Johnny Appleseed Program this year to replace a diseased tree that was taken down. The annual fall leaf collection begins next Monday. Information is available on the City’s website (www.oakwoodohio.gov) and the October/November Oakwood Scene newsletter. Property owners should place their leaves into the roadway gutter a few days before their scheduled pick-up day. The leaf collection will occur over a ten week period with leaves being collected in a 2-week cycle.
Asphalt pavement rejuvenation work will be done on the streets that were repaved last year. This helps to extend the life of the new pavement. Affected property owners were sent a postcard informing them of the work being done. This work is the final portion of the City’s 2019 street projects.
The citizen Budget Review Committee met last month to review the proposed capital plan for 2020. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15 where they will be presented with a detailed line item budget showing revenues and expenses in all funds of the City. The final 2019 Budget Review Committee meeting takes place on December 3 to review the final budget, which is then presented to City Council at the December 9 City Council meeting.
Mr. Epley recognized that his daughter’s 14th birthday is tomorrow.
Mayor Duncan encouraged everyone to attend Scarecrow Row and the Family Fall Festival this Sunday, October 13. He then commented on the issues discussed in his status report. Mayor Duncan recognized City Manager Norbert Klopsch, Law Director Robert Jacques, and Public Safety Director Alan Hill for their dedication in reviewing policies, procedures and evaluating the facts that were presented in the ABLE report. During the course of this review, Mayor Duncan received a call from Oakwood Municipal Court Judge Peggy Quinn. Judge Quinn indicated that neither she, nor the Public Defender, has seen instances of explicit bias. She added that the Oakwood Public Safety Offers are the finest group of officers the City has ever had. Mayor Duncan commented that the Oakwood Public Safety leadership staff has recruited high caliber officers that are cross trained in all three disciplines. Mayor Duncan assured the Oakwood community that while City Council and city staff are working to understand the methodology used in the report, and looking at facts, policies and procedures, the City will not reduce its commitment of traffic enforcement. He shared a few specific examples of traffic stops related to speeding that involved drug use. Traffic enforcement should be different based on community needs. Oakwood is a walking community and there are children crossing the streets throughout the City. Mayor Duncan asked Chief Hill to let the Oakwood Public Safety Officers know that City Council supports their efforts in keeping the Oakwood community safe. Mayor Duncan closed his comments by sharing condolences to Mrs. Hilton for the recent passing of her mother.
The public meeting concluded at 8:28 p.m.
