• COUNCIL COMMITTEES
    • Finance, Vice Mayor Byington
      • 2.41 Mill Property Tax Levy: Mr. Klopsch noted that the March 19 ballot issue will be promoted via: 1) the February/March 2024 Oakwood Scene newsletter; 2) an Oakwood Register letter to the editor from City Council; and 3) a letter from the Budget Review Committee to be mailed to all Oakwood residential and business addresses.
    • Public Utilities/Waterworks/Sewer, Mrs. Turben
      • HAZMAT Fee: Mr. Klopsch reported that the latest version of the updated plan being prepared by the Montgomery County Solid Waste District includes a new fee for disposal of hazardous waste material. If approved, the fee will begin in 2026.
    • Safety & Traffic, Mr. Stephens
      • Right-of-Way Management: Mr. Klopsch noted that the two citations written for tenants at 303 Wonderly Avenue are now in the court system.
      • April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse: Mr. Klopsch commented on the impacts the solar eclipse is expected to have on the Dayton region, in terms of public interest.
    • Streets & Alleys, Mr. Stephens
      • Harman Boulevard Median: Mr. Klopsch mentioned that staff will work on this project in late spring or summer.
      • Far Hills Crosswalks: Mr. Klopsch reported that ODOT will not permit the city to modify Far Hills Avenue crosswalks as part of the 2024 roadway resurfacing project.
  • REGIONAL AGENCIES
    • First Suburbs, Vice Mayor Byington
      • Executive Director: Mr. Klopsch noted that the Dayton First Suburbs group may need to find a new executive director to replace Jack Jensen. Mr. Jensen has served as executive director since the creation of the group in 2005. He is dealing with family health issues.
  • MISCELLANEOUS
    • Committee Appointments: Council briefly discussed citizen committee appointments.
    • Work Sessions and Executive Sessions: Mr. Klopsch noted that the January 22 work session agenda will include a discussion about a new city council policy addressing work sessions and executive sessions.
    • Annual Report: Mr. Klopsch noted that staff plans to follow the same format for the 2023 Annual Report as was used previously.
    • Emails and Weekly Newsletters: Mr. Klopsch confirmed with City Council that they are comfortable with the volume and content of informational emails and weekly city manager newsletters.

At 7:25 p.m., Mayor Duncan concluded the work session and Council moved to regular session.

William Duncan's handwritten signature
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lori Stacel's handwritten signature
Clerk of Council