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 resolution was declared duly passed and it was so ordered.
Leisure Services Report: Ms. Carol Collins, Leisure Services Director, referenced a PowerPoint and reviewed the following information:
Gardner Pool finished the 2022 season with 513 family pool memberships purchased, 68 single memberships and 104 senior memberships. The gate revenue was $166,367 compared to $96,089 in 2021. Swim lessons had 197 participants. The swim team had 191 participants. Water aerobics/deep water workout had 63 participants
The annual Dog Splash was not held this year due to the complete replacement of the Gardner Pool deck.
This year’s Scarecrow Row and the Family Fall Festival was held on Sunday, October 9. There were 30 participants in Scarecrow Row and the weather was beautiful for this great community event.
The Johnny Appleseed Street Tree Project began in 1976 in an effort to support Oakwood’s commitment to urban forestry and the environment. To date, this program has been responsible for planting over 3,100 trees. The highlights of the program include: the cost of the selected species are discounted 50% to Oakwood residents and trees must be planted in the City right-of-way; species of trees will be 1 3/4” in diameter and are excellent for planting; the most needy areas of Oakwood, as determined by the City, will be given first priority; tree species selected are well-suited for planting and most are resistant to disease; and, the trees will be guaranteed for one growing season by the nursery that plants them. Oakwood was recognized as being a Tree City USA for 40 years. Ms. Collins displayed pictures of the different trees offered in 2022.
Ms. Collins reviewed the following upcoming events: Houk Stream Clean Up Day on Saturday, November 19; the Candy Cane Hunt in Shafor Park on Saturday, December 3 from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m.; Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 10 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.; and Lighting Up Oakwood/Holiday of Lights on Sunday, December 11 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Shafor Park.
Chris North retired after 40 years of service. He began his career in Oakwood in 1982 as a part-time Laborer. Starting in 1984, and for the remainder of his career, he worked as a full-time General Service Worker for the Leisure Services Department. He was recognized by the Oakwood Rotary Club in 1997 as “Employee of the Year.” Ms. Collins thanked Mr. North for his service.
Mrs. Hilton asked about this year’s poinsettia sale.
Ms. Collins shared that the Friends of Smith Gardens will be taking poinsettia orders through the end of this week. The proceeds go directly to the care and maintenance of Smith Gardens.
Mrs. Turben recognized the recent Sister City celebration events with Le Vésinet (50th anniversary) and Outremont (46th anniversary).
Mr. Klopsch shared that the leaf collection season is in full swing. Property owners are encouraged to view the bi-weekly yard debris collection map and to place leaves into the roadway gutter a day or two before their scheduled pick-up day. Special pickups are suspended during the leaf collection season, but residents can utilize the Public Works Yard for self-dumping on the first Saturday of each month.
The Oakwood Public Safety Department will hold a graduation ceremony on November 9 for its 5th citizen police academy.