The fiber optic line from the city building at 30 Park Avenue will be extended to Smith Gardens to service security cameras and telephones. The work should be minimally invasive. The project is currently out to bid.
Mr. Kuzma explained that he has been building the Geographical Information System (GIS) to provide digital data mapping for the city of Oakwood and the general public. This data accurately maps the city’s water distribution infrastructure, stormwater infrastructure, sanitary sewer infrastructure, street lights, roads, signage and many other items.
Mr. Stephens asked if the current salt dome will be removed and replaced with a new one.
Mr. Kuzma answered yes.
Mr. Stephens asked if there will be shift in traffic at Forrer Boulevard.
Mr. Kuzma explained that the traffic along Far Hills Avenue will shift to the northbound side at Forrer Boulevard.
Mr. Stephens asked how long the repaving of Far Hills Avenue took back in 2011.
Mr. Klopsch shared that the project took about three weeks. He noted that with the RTA trolley system gone, the trucks will not have to work through the interference this system created which will speed up the project.
Mayor Duncan commented that the historical records for underground infrastructure were maintained manually. The new digital data mapping will provide for high-accuracy data collection and storage.
Mr. Kuzma agreed.
Council thanked Mr. Kuzma for his report.
CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Mr. Klopsch reported on the following:
Mr. Klopsch reflected on various city projects during his 30+ years of employment with the city. Regardless of the size of a community, there is an endless amount of work required to maintain the public infrastructure.
The April/May Oakwood Scene newsletter will be delivered at the end of March to every household in Oakwood. This newsletter contains information on the leaf mulch program, Oakwood Rotary hazardous waste pickup, income tax filings, the annual perennial sale, and many other items. The newsletter is a great resource for the community.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mrs. Jackson commented on a series of listening sessions sponsored by “Welcome Dayton” to bring immigrants and local people together to mingle and connect. They are also hosting an International Women's Day celebration on Saturday, March 9 at the downtown Dayton library. Mrs. Jackson encouraged women of all ages to attend. She closed her comments by encouraging Oakwood citizens to reach out to families living in our community who have family members living in war zone areas and express their concern for loved ones.
Mrs. Turben reminded everyone that Monday, April 8 is a total solar eclipse from around 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. People are welcome to visit Katharine Wright Park at the library to watch the eclipse. She then shared a story from the last solar eclipse event where she met a fellow Oakwood resident in Tennessee.
Mr. Stephens thanked the Oakwood citizens and people passing through from other communities for their patience with the construction work along Far Hills Avenue.
Vice Mayor Byington thanked Wright Library staff and ambassadors for attending the council meeting and for the solar eclipse glasses. He reminded everyone that Tuesday, March 19 is Election Day and encouraged everyone to vote.
Mayor Duncan encouraged everyone to support the city’s property tax levy on the March 19 ballot.