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Mayor Duncan congratulated Mr. Stephens, Mrs. Hilton and Mrs. Turben on their election/re-election, and Vice Mayor Byington on his reappointment as vice mayor. He expressed his thanks to Council for re-electing him as mayor.

Mayor Duncan continued with the council meeting.

Mrs. Hilton advised Council she had read the meeting minutes of the December 13, 2021 regular session and work session. Mrs. Hilton reported she found the minutes correct and complete. Therefore, it was moved by Mrs. Hilton 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.

STATUS REPORTS
Council Committee Assignments – Mayor Duncan explained that City Council members are assigned to several committees of Council that consist of two members that meet as needed to discuss various topics. Mayor Duncan indicated that Council decided to leave the committee assignments the same as last year. The committee assignments are as follows:

2022 COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
William Duncan, Mayor Steve Byington, Vice Mayor
Court Liaison Anne Hilton, Chair
Leigh Turben
Finance Steve Byington, Chair
William Duncan
Law and Minutes Anne Hilton, Chair
Steve Byington
Planning and Zoning Steve Byington, Chair
Leigh Turben
Public Properties Leigh Turben, Chair
Rob Stephens
Public Utilities/Waterworks/Sewer Leigh Turben, Chair
Rob Stephens
Safety and Traffic Rob Stephens, Chair
Anne Hilton
Streets and Alleys Rob Stephens, Chair
Anne Hilton
Community Relations/Promotion & Appointments William Duncan, Chair
Steve Byington
Regional Agencies - Council Representation
Miami Valley Communications Council Rob Stephens
Leigh Turben, Alternate
Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission and Transportation Committee Steve Byington
William Duncan, Alternate
EMA Regional Advisory Council William Duncan
Norbert Klopsch, Alternate
First Suburbs Consortium Steve Byington
Norbert Klopsch
Leigh Turben, Alternate
South Suburban Coalition Alan Hill
William Duncan, Alternate
Boards, Commissions and Citizen Ad Hoc Committees
Planning Commission Steve Byington
Beautification Committee Rob Stephens
Sister City Anne Hilton
Historical Society Leigh Turben
Note: The Mayor also serves as ex-officio member of each Council committee.

It was moved by Mayor Duncan and seconded by Vice Mayor Byington that the aforementioned appointments be confirmed. Upon a viva voce vote on the question of the motion, same passed unanimously and it was so ordered.

Voting Precinct Changes – Mayor Duncan reported that earlier today, the Montgomery County Board of Elections shared that the city of Oakwood will be gaining one additional voting precinct based on population shifts identified in the 2020 Census. The approved precinct boundary changes will be released within the next few weeks. He explained that the legislation scheduled for this