The 95% participation threshold has already been met. Oakwood did not actively participate in this litigation initially, as the level of opioid-related damages that many communities have experienced could not be established. But the City does not intend to pursue its own litigation, and proving damages is not an issue with this proposed settlement.
Due to time sensitivity, the City Manager has already signed documents to participate in this settlement. These include a Memorandum of Understanding by which the city of Oakwood joins “OneOhio,” a consortium of all Ohio municipalities participating in this litigation, as well as the proposed settlement with AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson. Although ratification is not required under our charter, this resolution will constitute legislative approval of the settlement as required by the court.
Thereupon, it was moved by Vice Mayor Byington and seconded by Mr. Stephens that the resolution be passed.
Upon call of the roll on the question of the motion, the following vote was recorded:
There being five (5) yea votes and no (0) nay votes thereon, said resolution was declared duly passed and it was so ordered.
A copy of the resolution, having been placed on the desks of each member of Council prior to introduction, was read by title.
Vice Mayor Byington explained that each tax year, the Montgomery County Budget Commission is required to certify its determination of the millage rates and amounts the city will receive from its existing property tax levies. For 2021 – 2022, the Budget Commission has determined that Oakwood will receive $1,263,471 from inside-millage and $1,070,342 from outside-millage tax levies. These figures are consistent with the city’s projections.
Thereupon, it was moved by Vice Mayor Byington and seconded by Mrs. Turben that the resolution be passed.
Upon call of the roll on the question of the motion, the following vote was recorded:
There being five (5) yea votes and no (0) nay votes thereon, said resolution was declared duly passed and it was so ordered.
STAFF REPORT
Public Works Department Presentation: Mr. Doug Spitler, Engineering and Public Works Director, began by recognizing Captain Pruszynski and Dispatcher Anderson for the services they provide to the community.
He then referenced a PowerPoint presentation and updated Council on various Public Works projects and operations.
A map was displayed depicting the 2021 asphalt street resurfacing project. The work took place on Patterson Road, Ridgewood Avenue, Schenck Avenue, Runnymede Road, Runnymede Lane and Sweetwood Lane at a cost of $345,091.
The recycling facility is in the process of being upgraded and relocated from its current location in the Creager Field Dog Park parking lot. The new recycling facility will be at the entrance to the Public Works yard at 210 Shafor Boulevard, creating a more efficient drop-off operation and safer environment for the heavily used facility. The first phase of the work which involved the clearing of a wooded area at the site of the new facility has been completed. Phase 2, which is currently underway, involves extension of a large retaining wall to provide a level space for the facility. The final phase will involve construction of the drop-off area, including entrance and