Oakwood, Ohio

May 20, 2025

The Oakwood Citizen Budget Review Committee (BRC) met at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in the council chambers at the city building, located at 30 Park Avenue.

The following people attended:

Budget Review Committee

In-person:

  • Jeanne Boozell
  • Ellen Fodge
  • Bill Frapwell, Vice Chair
  • John Gray
  • Kate Halpin
  • Ella Himes
  • George LeBoeuf
  • Bill Rieger
  • Beth Ritzert
  • Tobias Schmitt
  • Jim Vaughn
  • Raya Whalen

Oakwood City Council

In-person:

  • Mayor William Duncan
  • Vice Mayor Steve Byington
  • Council Member Leigh Turben

City Staff

In-person:

  • City Manager Katie Smiddy
  • Public Safety Director Alan Hill
  • Law Director Rob Jacques
  • Public Works Director Doug Spitler
  • Human Resources Manager Sangita Anand
  • Finance Director Maralee Leonard
  • Clerk of Council Lori Stacel

Mayor Bill Duncan opened the meeting with a welcome. He introduced the new members of the committee and then asked the committee members to give their self-introductions. He asked if there were any suggested edits to the minutes of the November 19, 2024, meeting. There being no edits, Mayor Duncan asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Motion to approve by Ella Himes; second by Beth Ritzer. Upon viva voce vote, the motion passed, and the minutes were approved.

Mayor Duncan invited Mrs. Smiddy to make opening comments and deliver the meeting presentation.

Mrs. Smiddy officially announced the appointment of Maralee Leonard as the new Finance Director and introduced Sarah Valentin as the new Code Enforcement Officer. She then reviewed the following highlights.

A new contract has been formalized with Swim Safe Pool Management Company for the upcoming pool seasons of 2025, 2026, and 2027, with an option to extend for an additional three