The Council of the city of Oakwood, State of Ohio, met in a work session and an executive session for property matters at 6:00 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.com platform.

The Mayor, Mr. William Duncan, presided, and the Clerk of Council, Ms. Lori Stacel, recorded. Mayor Duncan opened the meeting by asking for a moment of silence to honor Clark County Sheriff's Office Deputy Matthew Yates, who lost his life in the line of duty on July 24, 2022.

Mayor Duncan then asked 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 in-person visitors registered:

There were no Zoom visitors in attendance.

Mrs. Hilton advised Council she had read the meeting minutes of the July 18, 2022 regular session and work session. Mrs. Hilton noted that she found the minutes correct and complete. Therefore, it was moved by Mrs. Hilton and seconded by Vice Mayor Byington that the minutes of the sessions of Council aforementioned be approved 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 recognizing The Oakwood Club for 60 great years – Mayor Duncan read and presented a Proclamation to Lance Stewart recognizing The Oakwood Club for 60 years of business in Oakwood.

Mr. Lance Stewart shared that it is an honor being at tonight’s council meeting. The past 60 years have been an experience of a lifetime. The Oakwood Club started as a small dream and progressed into a fine dining restaurant with the help of many loyal employees, family members and the support of the Oakwood community. Mr. Stewart closed his comments by stating that he is grateful for not only being able to grow up in Oakwood, but to also serve the city of Oakwood.