The Council of the city of Oakwood, State of Ohio, met in a work session at 6:30 p.m. in the conference 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 Mayor, Mr. William Duncan, presided, and the Clerk of Council, Ms. Lori Stacel, recorded. Mayor Duncan opened the meeting by asking all present to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Upon call of the roll, the following members of Council responded to their names:

Officers of the city present were the following:

The following visitors registered:

Mrs. Hilton advised Council she had read the meeting minutes of the April 3, 2017 regular session and work 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.

Proclamation – Mayor Duncan read a proclamation designating May as “Motorcycle Awareness Month.”

Mayor Duncan shared that a few years ago his son was in an accident while riding his motorcycle. Luckily his son was okay due to the protective gear he was wearing at the time of the accident. Mayor Duncan reminded everyone that spring is here and motorists need to be cautious and alert to pedestrians walking/jogging, bicyclist and motorcyclists.

A copy of the ordinance, having been placed on the desks of each member of Council prior to introduction, was read by title.

Mr. Stephens explained that this ordinance was introduced with a first reading by Mrs. Hilton at the April 3 meeting of Council, and is the third and final step of the 2018 street lighting program. It allows for the costs of street lighting to be certified to the Montgomery County Auditor for assessment.