MINUTES

The Council of the city of Oakwood, Ohio met in a work session on Monday, January 23, 2023 in the council chamber at the city building, 30 Park Avenue. The Vice Mayor of the City, Steve Byington, presided.

Council members in attendance were Vice Mayor Steve Byington, Councilmember Rob Stephens, Councilmember Anne Hilton and Councilmember Leigh Turben. Mayor William Duncan was excused absent. Staff in attendance were City Manager Norbert Klopsch and City Attorney Rob Jacques. Also attending for a portion of the meeting were Leisure Services Director Carol Collins, Public Safety Director Alan Hill, Personnel and Properties Director Jennifer Wilder, Engineering and Public Works Director Doug Spitler, Staff Engineer Chris Kuzma, Code Enforcement Officer Ethan Kroger and Scott Knebel, P.E., of CMT Engineering.

Vice Mayor Byington called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. and asked Mr. Klopsch to proceed with the agenda.

Mr. Klopsch invited Mr. Kroger to provide an update on the yard debris disposal program and $150 fee for dumping in the street. Mr. Kroger reported that he has only needed to deliver a few violation notices thus far and is obtaining compliance with city policy.

Mr. Kroger departed the meeting.

Mr. Klopsch invited Mrs. Wilder to present design options for the RTA bus wrap. Mrs. Wilder used a PowerPoint presentation to review options and obtain input on design details. Mrs. Wilder will continue working with RTA officials on this project.

Ms. Collins and Mrs. Wilder departed the meeting.

At 5:34 p.m., Council moved to an executive session for property matters.

At 8:00 p.m., Council concluded the executive session and moved back to work session.

Vice Mayor Byington asked Mr. Klopsch to continue with the work session agenda.

Mr. Klopsch invited Mr. Kuzma to provide an update on the city’s GIS system. Mr. Kuzma used a PowerPoint presentation to provide a detailed update on accomplishments towards building the GIS system for Oakwood infrastructure.

• COUNCIL COMMITTEES
  • Court Liaison, Mrs. Hilton
  • Finance, Vice Mayor Byington
    • 2023 Budget: Mr. Klopsch mentioned that staff has begun pursuing projects included in the 2023 budget.
  • Law & Minutes, Mrs. Hilton
  • Planning & Zoning, Vice Mayor Byington
  • Public Properties, Mrs. Turben
  • Public Utilities/Waterworks/Sewer, Mrs. Turben
    • Water and Sewer Agreements: Not discussed.