Alice is the first one in the office and often the last one to leave... and selflessly spends many weekend hours at work. She is a perfectionist in every sense of the word, attentive to every detail. Alice even serves as the final proof-reader for important written work, most often directly for the city manager.
Additionally, Alice willingly accepts any new challenge or work assignment thrown her way. When former Mayor Judy Cook wanted to start a joint Oakwood/Kettering annual MLK breakfast celebration event, and finance expertise was needed to account for dollars coming in and going out, Alice happily accepted the additional assignment. She worked side by side with Mayor Cook to create a wonderful event, and saw to it that all financial matters were handled expertly.
Alice believes no additional task is beyond her normal job description from the City shred-it events, to gathering the towels from the safety department work out room, to maintaining the employee kitchen and lunch room refrigerator.
For Alice, if it is for the residents and businesses of Oakwood or for her fellow employees, she is ALWAYS there to help.
Alice does not like being in the spotlight but careers like hers are few and far between. Alice’s retirement letter stated that “I was greeted with smiles and best wishes for my success when I arrived on January 9, 1978, my first day of employment, and would like to depart in the same manner.”
I beg to disagree with her. Alice’s loyalty to the city of Oakwood and work ethic should be recognized and held as an example of what service in the public sector means.”
Mrs. Stafford thanked Mrs. Young for her service.
Mrs. Young shared that she is grateful to serve the Oakwood community. She knows that the Finance Department will continue their high level of service after she retires.
City Council thanked Mrs. Young for her service.
2018 Holiday Decorating Award Winners – Mayor Duncan was joined by Jane Lieberth of the Beautification Committee to present certificates to the 2018 holiday decorating contest winners. Awards are presented based upon use of natural materials, lighting and curb appeal. Although several were not in attendance, all of the following winners were recognized:
- Area 1 – John and Marilyn Reed, 525 Ridgewood Avenue
- Area 2 – Bart and Linda Weprin, 600 Garden Road
- Area 3 – Elizabeth and Matthew Kussman, 226 Telford Avenue
- Area 4 – John and Vail McGuire, 360 East Drive
- Area 5 – Nancy Kussman, 2408 Hillview Avenue
- Area 6 – Paigeco LLC (Pat Prikkel), 930 Harman Avenue
- Business – Blue Turtle Toys – Cathy Tapogna, 2314 Far Hills Avenue
- Area 1– Johnathan and Julia Lamb, 437 Volusia Avenue
- Area 2 – Ian and Karlee Ferrier, 29 Wisteria Drive
- Area 3 – Lawrence and Nancy Welch, 423 Wiltshire Boulevard
- Area 4 – Jacob and Sarah Chocholous, 416 East Drive
- Area 5 – Brian and Maria Beecher, 25 Grandon Road
- Area 6 – David and Judith Duwell, 1492 Ridgeway Road
- Business – Lula Bell Whimsical Art and Stationery – Amy Gantt, 23 Park Avenue
Mayor Duncan thanked Jane Lieberth for her service and efforts on the Beautification Committee.
John Clarke, 112 Beverly Place, addressed Council with concerns regarding the proposed dog leash law. He shared that he firmly believes in keeping his dog, and all dogs, under control. His dog is well-trained, and is walked with an electronic collar should it be needed. He was interested to know what this new law will solve. His experience is that residents have close control of their dogs, even when not leashed, and he has not run into any problems. He then asked how many people on City Council own dogs; four of the five Council members raised their hands.
Mayor Duncan shared that Public Safety Director Alan Hill will be providing further information during the legislation portion of the meeting that will address his inquiries.