promise of youth. The vision of the organization is to help all youth achieve their full potential. They are able to do this through two programs, community-based matching and school-based matching. Community-based matching is typically when the Big and the Little meet one-on-one to do various activities to build a connection. School-based matching involves pairing a Big and a Little through school. The Big can be a high school student paired with a younger Little.

There are currently 31 waiting to be matched with their Big Brother or Sister. Several children have been waiting two years for a big brother or sister. Mr. Mackey encouraged people to consider becoming a mentor, a volunteer, or a donor.

For more information, contact Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami Valley at 937-220-6855 or cmackey@bbbsmiamivalley.org.

Mr. Stephens asked why there is a two year wait for a child to get a Big Brother or Sister.

Mr. Mackey explained that some of the reason is due to the pandemic, but there have always been a number of children on the wait list. The organization tries to make long-lasting matches based on compatibility, and sometimes that takes a long time.

Mrs. Hilton asked how a child gets into the program.

Mr. Mackey shared that this free service is available to families and kids. There are a variety of ways to get into the program, such as referrals through the justice system, school counselor, professional counselor, and/or by parents.

Mayor Duncan thanked Mr. Mackey for his presentation to raise awareness for the Big Brother Big Sisters of Miami Valley.

2022 July and August Beautification Award Winners – Mayor Duncan explained that a video will be shown highlighting all the winners and then he will present certificates to those who are at the meeting. He was assisted by Chuck Ellis, Property Maintenance Board Chair. The following were shown in the video and recognized by Mayor Duncan: Ernest Scott Riling & Lisa Cermele, 230 Haver Road; James & Julie Biddle, 331 E. Schantz Avenue; Gary and Joyce Boens, 197 Lookout Drive; Scott Pfahler, 295 Hathaway Road; Richard & Jena Daprato, 150 Lonsdale Avenue; Andrew & Jamie Lewandowski, 20 Telford Avenue; Andrew & Anne Jones, 241 Monteray Avenue; Doug & Ellie Hammer, 1916 Far Hills Avenue; Michelle Owen, 25 Triangle Avenue; Nicholas Klimkowski, 422 East Drive; Jean Erskine, 210 Greenmount Boulevard; Burton & Linda Mayhew, 2222 Coolidge Drive; Tracey Schumann, 2415 Roanoke Avenue; Stephan & Carolyn Harmon, 95 Forrer Road; Kevin & Deborah Riley, 401 E. Schantz Avenue; James & Alicia Dunlap, 226 Collingwood Avenue; John & Wendy Boucuvalas, 721 Acorn Drive; Bill & Donna Meyer, 400 Lonsdale Avenue; Stephen & Linda Sue Charleton, 335 Aberdeen Avenue; Anne Case, 241 E. Peach Orchard Avenue; Joe & Diane Scott, 249 Claranna Avenue; Eric & Courtney Deutsch, 106 Spirea Drive; Scott & Barbara Rife, 138 Greenmount Boulevard; Kurt & Lisa Sanford, 120 Park Road; Stefan & Sharon Neumeister, 2415 Hillview Avenue; Jim & Carrie Lennart, 125 Wisteria Drive; Zach & Lauren Woessner, 819 Harman Avenue; and Pat & Jen Prikkel, 930 Harman Avenue.

Mayor Duncan thanked the citizens for keeping Oakwood beautiful.

A copy of the resolution, having been placed on the desks of each member of Council prior to introduction, was read by title.

Vice Mayor Byington explained that each tax year, the Montgomery County Budget Commission is required to certify its determination of the millage rates and amounts the city will receive from its existing property tax levies. For 2022 – 2023, the Budget Commission has determined that Oakwood will receive $1,267,660 from inside-millage and $1,550,806 from outside-millage tax levies. These figures are consistent with the city’s projections.

This is the annual resolution to accept the county’s determination.