MARCH 4, 2019 COUNCIL MEETING
City Council met in public session on March 4, 2019. Here are the highlights.
Council meeting minutes were approved for the February 4, 2019 regular session and work session, and the February 25, 2019 work session and executive session.
STATUS REPORTS
Citizen Committee Appointments – Mayor Duncan presented the following list of reappointments and new appointments to various citizen committees:
The reappointment of Kip Bohachek and Linda Weprin to the Board of Zoning Appeals; Michael Hayes (Precinct E) to the Budget Review Committee; Kathy Luckett (District A) to the Property Maintenance Board; Jill Kendall to the Personnel Appeals Board; and Ellen Fodge and Jan Scheid to the Tax/Water & Sewer/Assembly Appeals Board. The appointment of Connie Epley to the Beautification Committee; and Cait Botschner (Precinct D) and Megan Kavanaugh (Precinct F) to the Budget Review Committee.
Ohio Municipal League (OML) Update: Mayor Duncan shared an OML update from last week regarding tax shortages to municipalities as a result of the Ohio Business Gateway and taxpayers filing estimated payments to multiple municipalities.
VISITORS – There were no visitors wishing to address Council, but Mayor Duncan recognized Oakwood Boy Scout Liam McCarty. Liam was in attendance as part of a merit badge requirement.
LEGISLATION
Oakwood City Council approved the following legislation:
An Ordinance to clarify requirements for the removal of abandoned or topped poles in the public rights-of-way.
A Resolution of Necessity for 2019 Sidewalk Repair Project.
A Resolution of Necessity for 2020 Street Lighting.
Oakwood City Council conducted a first reading on the following legislation:
An Ordinance to amend existing Section 725.01, Street Sales Prohibited Except in Business Districts, of the Oakwood Business Regulation Code to create an exemption for the operation of licensed mobile food vehicles.
An Ordinance to proceed with the 2019 Sidewalk Repair Project.
An Ordinance to proceed with the 2020 Street Lighting Program.
An Ordinance to levy special assessments for the 2018 Sidewalk Repair Project.
STAFF REPORT
Public Safety Presentation: Chief Alan Hill, Public Safety Director, referenced a PowerPoint presentation and updated Council on the following topics: Crime Statistics; EMS Trends; Overtime Expenditures; Personnel Changes; Citizen Police Academy; and the Assisting and Contributing to Oakwood Resident Needs (ACORN) Program.
CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
City Manager Norbert Klopsch provided an update on the following:
The 2019 Budget is now available on the City website. The budget book contains valuable information for residents, including a Capital Improvement Plan and the City Manager Budget Message providing a synopsis of the City’s financial situation.
City staff is working on the 2018 Annual Report. The report will be delivered at the end of March, along with the next edition of the Community Center events brochure, to every property owner and business in Oakwood.