While this has been the city’s practice, it is not expressly stated as such in Section 305.04. The city has not experienced any legal difficulties due to the current wording, but the City Attorney has recommended that Council adjust the language to clarify that temporary regulations need not be recorded in the Traffic Regulations book.

Thereupon, it was moved by Mr. Stephens and seconded by Mrs. Hilton that the ordinance be passed.

Upon call of the roll on the question of the motion, the following vote was recorded:

There being five (5) yea votes and no (0) nay votes thereon, said ordinance was declared duly passed and it was so ordered.

CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Mayor Duncan shared that Mr. Klopsch is on vacation, so Assistant City Manager Jay Weiskircher will be providing the City Manager comments this evening. Mr. Weiskircher provided an update on the following items:

The Shroyer Road project is going well. Beginning Wednesday, October 4, Shroyer Road will temporarily close between Dorothy Lane in Kettering and Gainsborough Road in Dayton. The closure will last about one week and is necessary to complete the asphalt pavement resurfacing. During the mill and overlay operation, all of the side streets that intersect Shroyer Road will be blocked, but accommodations will be made to allow Shroyer Road residents to access their properties. After the mill and overlay operation is completed, the final phases of work will include pavement striping, sign installations, and installing the safety flashers at the two new crosswalks and at the new bikeway crossing. All work on the project should be completed by late October. Earlier today, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) approved a request that installation of an irrigation system and trees in the medians on Shroyer Road be added to the original contract meaning costs will be shared on a 60%/40% basis between federal and local dollars.

The annual community document shred/prescription drug disposal event was this past Saturday. It was very well attended with more than 200 vehicles dropping off unused medicines and/or shreddable paper. Mr. Weiskircher noted that many participants using this service expressed their thanks and appreciation to City Council for offering this free service to the community, and suggested having the document shred/prescription drug disposal event twice a year versus only once.

This past Saturday was the last day for the Oakwood Farmers’ Market. The market had a record-breaking year. Mr. Weiskircher thanked volunteers, organizers and the market manager for making the market such a success and a great asset to the Oakwood community.

The pocket park at the corner of Schenck Avenue and Oakwood Avenue will be named “Cook Park”, in honor of former Schenck Avenue resident and Mayor, Judy Cook. Site work began last week and over the next several weeks play equipment, safety surface and a picket fence will be installed. The city will hold a dedication ceremony at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 28 at the park.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

Mr. Epley reported that he didn’t have any comments this evening. Mayor Duncan asked what happened to his finger. Mr. Epley shared that is an old football injury.

Mrs. Hilton mentioned that Sunday, October 15 is the Family Fall Festival event at Shafor Park from 2 – 5 p.m., which is the kick-off to Scarecrow Row. She encouraged everyone to come out and enjoy the fun event.

Mr. Stephens reported that on behalf of the Oakwood Rotary Foundation, two additional flagpoles will be installed at Lane Stadium to create a “Veterans Corner”. A dedication ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 21. The flag poles will carry the US flag, the State of Ohio flag and the Oakwood flag/Rotary flag. It will be a place to honor Veterans.

Vice Mayor Byington thanked everyone in the audience for attending the meeting. He explained that comments on social media are taken with a grain of salt, but when residents take the time to attend a meeting in person to share their concerns, City Council appreciates the feedback. He