The Council of the city of Oakwood, State of Ohio, met in a work session at 6:30 p.m. in the second-floor training room of the city of Oakwood, 30 Park Avenue, Oakwood, Ohio, 45419. Council then met in a regular session at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of the city of Oakwood.

The meeting was streamed live from the Oakwood city website, telecast live on Cable Access Channel 6, and was available via remote teleconferencing utilizing the Zoom platform.

The Mayor, Mr. William Duncan, presided, and the Clerk, Ms. Lori Stacel, recorded. Mayor Duncan asked all present to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mrs. Hilton advised Council she had read the meeting minutes of the July 17, 2023 regular session, work session and executive session. Mrs. Hilton reported she found the minutes correct and complete. Therefore, it was moved by Mrs. Hilton and seconded by Mr. Stephens that the minutes of the sessions of Council aforementioned be approved as written and the reading thereof at this session be dispensed with. Upon a viva voce vote on the question of the motion, same passed unanimously and it was so ordered.

STATUS REPORTS – NONE

VISITORS

Steve Stanley, 615 Oakwood Avenue, stated that he opposes adopting the resolution to submit a grant application for the construction of a roundabout at the Five Points intersection. He believes that the proposed design will negatively impact traffic traveling north and east from Oakwood Avenue and Harman School. The alternate routes are not good solutions and are not considerate of the residents that Council represents.

Mayor Duncan shared that Council reviews citizen comments on a weekly basis and acknowledged the comments that were submitted by Mr. Stanley. He explained that the resolution is only to request potential funding and not a decision to move forward with constructing a roundabout.

Mr. Stanley opined that submitting the application at this point is an attempt to advance the construction of the roundabout which will be a significant change in the community.

Joan Cole, 611 Far Hills Avenue, shared that it is premature to submit a grant application to construct a roundabout. She lives close to the proposed roundabout and is concerned about getting out of her driveway. She believes that the roundabout will be an eye-sore. She does not believe the three open house events were adequate, and suggested that a true public forum be held to allow residents to hear each others' concerns.

Linda Grandfield, 607 Far Hills Avenue, shared similar concerns. She suggests that Council hold off on approving the resolution and consider all of the feedback.