MINUTES

OAKWOOD CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION

MARCH 1, 2021

The Council of the city of Oakwood, Ohio, met in a work session on Monday, March 1, 2021 in the second floor training room at the city building, 30 Park Avenue. The Mayor of the City, William Duncan, presided.

Council members in attendance were Mayor William Duncan, Vice Mayor Steve Byington, Councilmember Rob Stephens, Councilmember Anne Hilton and Councilmember Leigh Turben. Staff in attendance were City Manager Norbert Klopsch and City Attorney Rob Jacques.

Mayor Duncan called the work session to order at 6:30 p.m. and reviewed the agenda for the regular session this evening. Thereafter, Mayor Duncan led a discussion on the following agenda items:

  • STATUS REPORTS:
    • 2021 State of the City Address: Mayor Duncan noted that he will deliver the 2021 Address at the regular session this evening.
    • Council Committee Assignments: Council reviewed the 2021 committee assignments.
    • Citizen Committee Appointments: Mayor Duncan mentioned that he will call for a vote at the regular session this evening to appoint several citizens to committees.
  • VISITORS:
    • Historic Marker Project – Debra Edwards, Oakwood Historical Society: Mayor Duncan mentioned that Debra Edwards, a member of the Oakwood Historical Society, will provide a presentation on the Historic Marker Program at the regular session this evening.
  • LEGISLATION: Council discussed the following legislation scheduled for presentation at the regular session this evening:
    • An Ordinance to provide an appropriation for asphalt paving work, Vice Mayor Byington
    • A Resolution of Necessity for 2022 Street Lighting, Mr. Stephens
    • An Ordinance to Proceed with the 2022 Street Lighting Program, Mr. Stephens
    • An Ordinance to levy special assessments for the 2020 Sidewalk Repair Project, Mr. Stephens
  • STAFF REPORT: Mr. Klopsch noted that Jennifer Wilder will deliver a PowerPoint presentation at the regular session this evening.
  • BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
    • Historical Society, Mrs. Turben
      • Historic Marker Program: Mrs. Turben expressed support for this project. She stated that the Oakwood Historical Society would like to install one marker each year.