• Recycling Containers: Mr. Klopsch explained that the cost to purchase recycling containers matching existing trash cans is very high and that staff is still considering options.
  • Public Utilities/Waterworks/Sewer, Mrs. Turben
    • Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project: Mr. Klopsch provided an update on design work underway and mentioned that sewer alignment has been adjusted to minimize the impact on the city-owned property at 1313 Far Hills. Mr. Klopsch also commented on the grant application that must be submitted by August 31.
  • Safety & Traffic, Mr. Stephens
    • Electric Police Cars: Chief Hill delivered a PowerPoint presentation about electric police cars and provided information on options for an all-electric patrol vehicle for the Oakwood Public Safety Department.
    • Update on Cases/Security Cameras: Chief Hill commented on criminal investigations underway and on security cameras located in numerous locations around the city.
  • Streets & Alleys, Mr. Stephens
    • Oversized Vehicles: Mrs. Wilder presented a report on staff's research regarding regulations governing the storage of oversized vehicles in Oakwood. Staff recommends retaining existing regulations.
  • REGIONAL AGENCIES
    • Oakwood Inclusion Coalition, Mr. Klopsch
      • September Event at Wright Library: Not discussed.
  • BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
    • Board of Health, Mayor Duncan
      • Efficiency and Effectiveness Study: Not discussed.
  • MISCELLANEOUS
    • Maxwell Leadership Foundation – Next Steps for Transformation in the Greater Dayton Area: Not discussed.
    • Polling Locations: Mr. Klopsch mentioned that staff works with officials from the Montgomery County Board of Elections on the use of the city building and OCC for voting. From time to time, there are conflicts on competing uses.
    • Natural Gas and Electricity Purchasing in Ohio: Mr. Klopsch shared that discussions continue in the Dayton region on options for the purchase of natural gas and electricity, including community aggregation.
    • aDOORable Oakwood Tiny Door Project: Mrs. Wilder provided an overview of this new program proposed by a Smith Elementary School teacher.

At 8:39 p.m., Mayor Duncan adjourned the work session.

Mayor William D. Duncan Signature
Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk of Council Signature
Clerk of Council