The Council of the city of Oakwood, State of Ohio, met in a work session at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room of the city of Oakwood, 30 Park Avenue, Oakwood, Ohio, 45419. Council then met in a regular session at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of the city of Oakwood.
The meeting was streamed live from the Oakwood city website, telecast live on Cable Access Channel 6 and was available via remote teleconferencing utilizing the Zoom.com platform.
The Mayor, Mr. William Duncan, presided, and the Clerk, Ms. Lori Stacel, recorded. Mayor Duncan asked all present to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Upon call of the roll, the following members of Council responded to their names:
Officers of the City present were the following:
The following in-person visitors registered:
The following Zoom visitors attended via remote teleconference:
Mrs. Jackson advised Council she had read the meeting minutes of the February 5, 2024 regular session, work session and executive session, and February 26, 2024 work session and executive session. Mrs. Jackson reported she found the minutes correct and complete. Therefore, it was moved by Mrs. Jackson and seconded by Mr. Stephens that the minutes of the sessions of Council aforementioned be approved as written and the reading thereof at this session be dispensed with. Upon a viva voce vote on the question of the motion, same passed unanimously and it was so ordered.
Citizen Committee Appointment – Mayor Duncan presented the new appointment of Paul Kavanaugh to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
It was moved by Mayor Duncan and seconded by Vice Mayor Byington that the aforementioned appointment be confirmed. Upon a viva voce vote on the question of the motion, same passed unanimously and it was so ordered.
Proclamation – Proclamation recognizing April 7 – April 13 as “National Library Week” – Mayor Duncan read and presented a Proclamation to recognize April 7 – April 13 as “National Library Week.” Wright Library Community Engagement Specialist Kelli Kling, Youth Coordinator Michele Schoen, Library Board President Randy Honaker, and a number of youth library ambassadors accepted the proclamation on behalf of Wright Memorial Public Library.
Mrs. Kling shared that it is an honor that the city of Oakwood recognizes National Library Week and all that Wright Library does for the community. She then presented City Council with solar eclipse glasses for the April 8 eclipse.
Mayor Duncan mentioned that one of the unique annual events that the city offers is the New Resident Breakfast. This year’s event is on Saturday, March 16 and includes a presentation by library staff.