Mayor Duncan then continued the work session with the following discussion:

  • Planning & Zoning, Vice Mayor Byington
    • Short-term Rentals: Mr. Klopsch explained that staff will send a letter around the middle of September to all Oakwood properties where it is believed that short-term rentals are taking place. That letter will explain that these uses are not permitted, and that enforcement action will begin on January 1, 2020.
    • ESID and Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing: Mrs. Wilder explained that representatives from the Beth Abraham Synagogue/Sugar Camp Professional Offices are interested in using PACE financing to pay for major HVAC improvements at Sugar Camp. This would require legislative action for Oakwood to join the Dayton Regional ESID. Staff believes that the request is reasonable and should be supported. Staff expects that the applicant will submit a formal request for this PACE financing sometime in the near future. In anticipation of this action, the September 16 council agenda will include legislation to establish a new fund to address the revenues and expenses for this financing. The financing involves the applicant borrowing money from the local port authority, and then repaying the loan through annual property assessments.
    • 2600 Building: Mrs. Wilder provided an update on the status of the 2600 Building. Kettering Health Network officials are still assessing the property to determine the best re-use. Considerations continue to involve parking requirements and cell phone antennas.
    • Community Business District Permitted and Special Uses: Mr. Jacques mentioned that he recently spoke to the gentleman interested in opening a fitness center in the Far Hills Avenue Business District, and explained that this use is not permitted. Staff will study the current list of permitted and special uses within the Community Business District over the next few months and may recommend some changes. These changes would first go to the Planning Commission for a recommendation, and then to City Council for approval.

At 5:53p.m., Mayor Duncan moved to executive session for conference with attorney and for personnel matters.

At 6:14 p.m. Mayor Duncan closed the executive session for conference with attorney and for personnel matters, and council returned to work session. Mrs. Wilder departed the meeting at this time.

Mayor Duncan continued the work session discussing the following items:

  • Public Utilities/Waterworks/Sewer, Mr. Epley
    • Ridgewood and Schenck Stormwater Drainage: Mr. Klopsch confirmed that the section of roadway around Ridgewood Avenue between Schenck and E. Schantz is the only section where catch basins are not connected to underground storm sewer piping. Staff will present the storm sewer construction project for inclusion in the 2020 budget. The preliminary cost estimate is $160,000.
    • Dayton Water Issues: Mr. Klopsch commented on the dialog underway between the city of Dayton and Montgomery County regarding water issues. Area city managers are encouraging Dayton and Montgomery County officials to work cooperatively in addressing the water quality and system back-up issues.