MINUTES

OAKWOOD CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The Council of the city of Oakwood, Ohio met in a work session and executive session on Monday, October 7, 2024 in the conference 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, Rob Stephens, Leigh Turben and Healy Jackson. Staff in attendance were City Manager Norbert Klopsch and Law Director Rob Jacques.

Mayor Duncan called the work session to order at 6:30 p.m. and reviewed the agenda for the regular session this evening. Thereafter, he led a discussion on the following work session agenda items:

  • STATUS REPORTS:
    • Lieutenant Swear-In: Mr. Klopsch noted that Mayor Duncan will administer the Lieutenant Oath of Office this evening to PSO Chris Slone.
  • VISITORS: None scheduled.
  • LEGISLATION: Council discussed the following legislation scheduled for the regular session this evening:
    • A Resolution and Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the current Sugar Camp/Pointe Oakwood Master Plan to allow the installation of an outdoor sports court (pickleball) on the premises of 1 Russell Place.
  • STAFF REPORT: Mr. Klopsch noted that Finance Director Cindy Stafford will deliver a PowerPoint presentation at the regular session this evening.
  • COUNCIL COMMITTEES
    • Public Properties, Mrs. Turben
      • Fertilizers and Pesticides: Mr. Klopsch mentioned that staff is beginning to gather information on the use of organic or other alternative fertilizers and pesticides on city-owned land. Councilmember Stephens commented on his recent discussion with Oakwood resident Holly Pohlman on fertilizer and pesticide options.
    • Safety & Traffic, Mr. Stephens
      • Shafor Boulevard Traffic Signals: Mr. Klopsch spoke about the possibility of programming the traffic signals at Shafor and Telford and Shafor and Aberdeen to operate in flashing mode during overnight hours. This may be considered in the future.
    • Streets & Alleys, Mr. Stephens
      • Far Hills Resurfacing: Mr. Klopsch commented on the remaining work involving permanent striping/marking, manhole adjustments and stormwater inlet openings.